ESG News from Leading Brands

Keep up with the latest environmental, social and governance news from companies embracing the triple bottom line, shared via 3BL's distribution platform.

Environment | Medtronic

Healing People and Planet: 3 Things You Need to Know About This Shared Innovation Challenge

Nov 21, 2024 5:10 PM ET

When you think about healthcare technology, you may imagine the pacemaker assisting your dad’s ailing heart or the pulse oximeter placed on your finger during your annual physical exam. You probably don’t think about the energy or resources required to manufacture those products.

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

ScottsMiracle-Gro 2024 Corporate Responsibility Report: Giving Waste New Life

ScottsMiracle-Gro

Research, Reports & Publications

American Workforce Burnout Reaches Tipping Point

Aflac Incorporated

Events, Media & Communications

An Actionable Roadmap To Streamline Your Sustainability Strategy Webinar Series

Nasdaq, Inc.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Addressing Workplace Burnout Amidst the War for Talent

Oct 10, 2024 11:00 AM ET

Discover how EHS professionals can combat workplace burnout and attract top talent with our guide on fostering a culture of well-being and resilience.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

The Journey of Friendship and Support Through Service

Oct 10, 2024 10:45 AM ET

In a heartwarming story of friendship and resilience, watch how American Airlines Premium Guest Services Agent Armie Pilarca-Woods and customer Pat Gonzalez turned frequent encounters at the Admirals Club into a powerful and lasting friendship.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Owens Corning Named to the 100 Best Corporate Citizens of 2024

Oct 10, 2024 10:30 AM ET

Owens Corning (NYSE: OC) has been recognized by 3BL as one of the 100 Best Corporate Citizens of 2024.

Diversity & Inclusion

Saint-Gobain Video Series: empowHERed: Kelly Pabon, Worcester, MA

Oct 10, 2024 10:00 AM ET

Across North America, women at Saint-Gobain take the lead in Making The World A Better Home. They are manufacturers, innovators, scientists, engineers, and executives, all playing a vital role in shaping our industry.

Research, Reports & Publications

Venture Forward Data Used To Support Missouri Economic Planning

Oct 10, 2024 10:00 AM ET

University of Missouri’s extension program leaders Dr. Natalia Filimonova and Alan Spell have created an interactive dashboard to visualize Venture Forward’s geographical data, empowering staff at the university’s Small Business Development Center to counsel microbusinesses.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Viatris 2023 Sustainability Report: Reducing Packaging Material

Oct 10, 2024 9:45 AM ET

We are continuously looking for ways to reduce the volume and types of materials being used in packaging while safeguarding access to high-quality medicines and maintaining compliance with various regulatory and quality requirements around the world.

Energy

Eaton Collaborates With Lunar Energy To Maximize the Functionality of Residential Energy Storage and Solar Installations

Oct 10, 2024 9:30 AM ET

Intelligent power management company Eaton today announces a collaboration with Lunar Energy to simplify the installation and maximize the functionality of home energy storage and solar systems.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

U.S. Bank Goals Coaches Offer Advice To Help College Students Hit Their Targets

Oct 10, 2024 9:30 AM ET

While U.S. Bank has goals coaches who serve clients at all stages in life, some coaches focus on helping students at colleges and universities across the country.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

3BL Announces 100 Best Corporate Citizens of 2024

Oct 10, 2024 9:05 AM ET

3BL announced today the annual 100 Best Corporate Citizens ranking, recognizing outstanding environmental, social and governance (ESG) transparency and performance among the 1,000 largest public companies in the United States.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Championing Mental Health at Gildan Australia

Oct 10, 2024 9:00 AM ET

In 2023, Gildan’s entire Australian office became certified in mental health first aid, becoming equipped to identify and support those in need around them.

Events, Media & Communications

Foundation Office at Fifth Third Bank: Grant Application Process Open From Oct. 1 – Nov. 22

Oct 10, 2024 9:00 AM ET

For more than a century, Fifth Third Bank has managed private foundations, empowering individuals, families and institutions to realize their visions and leave a legacy for the greater good.

Events, Media & Communications

Community Awards and Appearance by ABC's Ginger Zee Highlight KeyBank's Annual Key4Women Forum in Albany, NY

Oct 10, 2024 9:00 AM ET

KeyBank’s Key4Women Capital Region Chapter held its annual forum on Wednesday October 18th at the Marriott Albany.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Coachtopia Unveils the "Alter/Ego" Campaign: The Wasted Parts

Oct 10, 2024 8:47 AM ET

Since launching in 2023, Coachtopia’s mission has been to pioneer circularity in fashion by reimagining waste, design and the end of life of its products; the launch of the Alter/Ego collection marks another step forward in that journey.

Environment

Catastrophic 73% Decline in the Average Size of Global Wildlife Populations in Just 50 Years Reveals a ‘System in Peril’

Oct 9, 2024 7:55 PM ET

There has been a catastrophic 73% decline in the average size of monitored wildlife populations* in just 50 years (1970-2020), according to World Wildlife Fund‘s (WWF) Living Planet Report 2024.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Action Against Hunger Increases Aid in Gaza, the West Bank and Lebanon in Response to Rising Needs

Oct 9, 2024 5:35 PM ET

One year into the Israel- Gaza conflict, and the biggest escalation of violence in years in the region, Action Against Hunger is expanding humanitarian assistance to reach the most vulnerable families in Gaza, the West Bank and Lebanon.

Events, Media & Communications

Nasdaq Annual New York Climate Week Conference 2024

Oct 9, 2024 4:55 PM ET

Climate Week NYC 2024 at Nasdaq brought together professionals working in sustainability across both the corporate and investor communities for a groundbreaking week of events.

Energy

Entergy Sends Power Restoration Teams to Florida Ahead of Hurricane Milton’s Landfall

Oct 9, 2024 3:15 PM ET

More than 1,000 employees and contractors currently supporting Hurricane Helene restoration efforts will begin to deploy to support peer utilities in Florida following anticipated power outages caused by Hurricane Milton.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

National Grid Provides Charitable Donations To Aid Rebuilding in the Mohawk Valley Following Tornadoes

Oct 9, 2024 3:00 PM ET

National Grid emergency response teams were among the first on the scene in the Mohawk Valley after tornadoes ripped down trees, tore off roofs, toppled church steeples and claimed the life of one person.

Environment

Leave No Trace Recognizes Subaru of America With 2024 Award for Corporate Excellence

Oct 9, 2024 2:20 PM ET

Leave No Trace, an internationally renowned nonprofit organization dedicated to protecting the outdoors, honored Subaru of America, Inc. with its 2024 Corporate Excellence Award for the company’s work as a leader in corporate responsibility.

Environment

Veolia Hosts Celebration of New Environmental Initiatives at Arkansas Hazardous Waste Facility

Oct 9, 2024 2:00 PM ET

Demonstrating a deeply held commitment to environmental sustainability, Veolia North America today hosted a celebration at its new hazardous waste treatment center in Gum Springs, Arkansas, highlighting a series of unprecedented initiatives to make the plant the most sustainable

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

From Intern to Innovator: HARMAN’s Formula for Success

Oct 9, 2024 2:00 PM ET

Internships can be a mix of excitement and apprehension. Often, interns find themselves buried in administrative tasks with limited learning opportunities. At HARMAN, we're dedicated to changing this narrative.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Scotch Magic Tape voted ‘Coolest Thing Made in Minnesota’

Oct 9, 2024 1:45 PM ET

The Minnesota Chamber of Commerce’s inaugural “Coolest Thing Made in Minnesota” contest fielded more than 100,000 votes over five weeks before landing on the coolest product of all: 3M Scotch® Magic™ Tape.

Diversity & Inclusion

Never Forgotten, Never Repeated: Advancing Reconciliation Through Education

Oct 9, 2024 12:50 PM ET

During this year’s Truth and Reconciliation Week, the National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation in Winnipeg helps adult learners begin the journey to healing

Diversity & Inclusion

First H.E.L.P. and Motorola Solutions Foundation Honor First Responders and Veterans Lost to Suicide

Oct 9, 2024 12:30 PM ET

First H.E.L.P., a nonprofit dedicated to destigmatizing mental health issues for first responders, has unveiled the Heroes Memorial Park Monument.

Responsible Production & Consumption

SCS Global Services and iTraceiT Collaborate To Drive Sustainability and Traceability in the Diamond and Jewelry Industry

Oct 9, 2024 12:10 PM ET

SCS Global Services and iTraceiT are collaborating on development of the first hybrid sustainability and traceability certificate for diamonds and jewelry, marking a significant step toward a more transparent and sustainable future for the diamond and jewelry industry.

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ESG Talk: Season Three

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Innovation & Sustainable Solutions

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Housing affordability

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GoDaddy | Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging

Diverse teams build better products — period. At GoDaddy, we make apps and services that our worldwide community of entrepreneurs can relate to. Our...
Leadership

Cascale demonstrates industry leadership and collaboration to drive collective action, by sharing insight into key sustainability topics inside and...
KPMG at COP29

Accelerating the transformation. COP29 in Baku, Azerbaijan, will once again draw together world leaders, policymakers, industry innovators, and...
Clorox ON PURPOSE

Clorox’s environmental, social and governance goals are integrated into our IGNITE strategy because we believe they create value for our company...
IWBI | Environment, Social, Governance

IWBI | Environment, Social, Governance
Sustainable Products and Innovation

Ongoing research into innovative solutions enables CNH Industrial’s brands to manufacture products that respect the environment while satisfying...
Women's Economic Justice

CARE Women’s Economic Justice works to increase women’s wealth by changing the system.
Subaru Share the Love® Event

Since the launch of the Subaru Share the Love Event in 2008, Subaru of America and our retailers have donated more than $256 million to charity, with...
Cascale Events

Cascale organizes and participates in a series of events, leveraging its position as a global convener of close to half the sector to bring together...