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

Carnival Corporation’s Costa Cruises Expands Food Donation Program

According to the United Nations’ Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), an estimated 40% of the global food supply is lost or wasted.

Environment

It’s Time for Bold Climate Leadership From Corporations

Arbor Day Foundation CEO calls for bold corporate climate action amid Climate Week NYC.

Diversity & Inclusion

Automotive News Honor: HARMAN’s Marygracesoleil Ericson is Recognized as a Rising Star

The Rising Stars program honors U.S.-based auto executives, under the age of 45, on the manufacturing, supply, and mobility side of the auto industry who have the talent and dedication necessary to become industry leaders of tomorrow.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

American Airlines Strengthens Commitment to Safety With 211 Million Passengers Transported in 2023 and Over 510,000 Hours of Safety Training

In 2023, American Airlines proudly transported approximately 211 million passengers to more than 350 destinations around the world. On each journey and throughout our operations, we make safety the foundation of everything we do for our customers and team members.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

My Refugee Journey: Returning Home Again

As a young boy, I never dreamed of pursuing a career in medicine. Instead, I imagined a life following in my father’s footsteps as a cattle herder in Mangol Apuk in what is now South Sudan.

Energy

Implement Your Carbon Management Strategy With SAP Sustainability Solutions

A company with a sustainability strategy that lacks a sustainability management system is akin to a rowing boat attempting to travel upriver without a paddle.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Albertsons Companies Launches Highly Rated Bee Lightly™ Wines, Redefining Wine Packaging

Albertsons Companies, Inc. today announced the launch of Bee Lightly, the newest addition to the company’s Own Brands wine portfolio, distinguished by its unique flat bottle design crafted from 100% recycled polyethylene terephthalate (PET).

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

SugarWare: Empowering Sustainability and Innovation

During Junior Achievement’s (JA) National Student Leadership Summit (NSLS), held from June 10-13, NSU University School’s student company, SugarWare, won the 2024 FedEx Global Possibilities Award.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

International Business Awards® Honor Milliporesigma As a Gold 2024 Stevie® Winner

MilliporeSigma received a Gold 2024 Stevie® Award in the 21st Annual International Business® Awards for its continued commitment to fostering the development of greener products and solutions through its partnership with green chemistry education nonprofit, Beyond Benign.

Research, Reports & Publications

Volunteer Time Off Learning Brief Shares the Benefit for Companies, Employees and Community

Points of Light just released their latest business resources with a new comprehensive guide designed to help companies enhance employee engagement in volunteer activities.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Henkel Named 2024 Safer Choice Partner of the Year Award Winner

Henkel has been named a 2024 Safer Choice Partner of the Year award winner through their all® free clear and all® sensitive fresh liquid laundry detergent products.

Diversity & Inclusion

Technology Becoming More Accessible: Meet Jacob Rodriguez

Hi - my name is Jacob Rodriguez and I am originally from Phoenix, Arizona. My dad and grandparents are from Tamaulipas, Mexico. While I have never visited, seeing the motherland is on my bucket list! Outside of my typical work day, I like to keep things simple.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

The Secret to Lasting Philanthropy With the My Special Aflac Duck®

Aflac is proving that a well-crafted philanthropic initiative can thrive by continuously adapting to the evolving needs of those it serves.

Events, Media & Communications

Climate Solutions for Congregations

One of the simplest ways for congregations in Georgia to take action toward creating this world is to advance climate solutions within their own communities of faith.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Meet Alessandro: A Commitment to Learning and Passion for Audio Engineering at HARMAN

Alessandro’s journey with HARMAN in the Audio Feature Technology & Innovation team began in July 2023, but his path to us was paved with years of diverse experience in sound engineering, broadcast production, and technology development across various industries.

Innovation & Technology

Principal Financial Group 2023 Sustainability Report: Cybersecurity & Data Privacy

Protecting the confidentiality of the personal data entrusted to us by our customers, employees, and business partners is of utmost importance to us. That’s why we take proactive approaches to keep our systems secure, and continually assess for emerging risks.

Environment

New Program Could Put an End to Global Environmental Destruction for Food Production

Codex Planetarius and the 1% solution, kicked off today by World Wildlife Fund’s Markets Institute, aims to rewrite the future of food production by supporting the growing demand for globally traded food while minimizing the negative environmental consequences.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

KFC Launches Sign Language Training Programme for All Employees in India

KFC India has introduced a mandatory sign language training programme for all its employees, including corporate staff.

Green Infrastructure

Canada’s Largest Food Distributor Adds Electric Tractors to Fleet in Victoria, British Columbia

Sysco Corporation (NYSE:SYY), the world’s largest food distributor, celebrated the arrival of 8 heavy-duty electric tractors to their fleet in Victoria, which serves over 1,500 customers including restaurants, healthcare and education customers.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Summer Youth Golf Program Supported by Whirlpool Foundation Introduces Teens to Careers in the Golf Industry

Benton Harbor, Mich. area teens are getting an opportunity to explore careers through the Summer Youth Golf Careers & Development Program, a collaboration between the Whirlpool Foundation, Harbor Shores Golf Course and Point O’ Woods Golf and Country Club.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Eaton Wins Engineering Award for Microgrid Project Energizing Sustainable and Resilient Manufacturing in Puerto Rico

The company was recognized for helping develop Puerto Rico’s largest clean energy microgrid at its manufacturing plant in Arecibo, substantially reducing the facility’s carbon footprint, boosting energy resilience and bolstering community infrastructure.

Environment

Global Heat Reduction Registry Announces First Three Methodologies for Projects Tackling Short-Lived Climate Pollutants

The Global Heat Reduction (GHR) Registry, a new registry focused on driving climate finance into mitigation projects that support near-term heat reduction, announced the release of three methodologies during Climate Week.

Social Impact & Volunteering

ScottsMiracle-Gro Associates' Teamwork for Cancer Research

Pelotonia is almost here, and Team ScottsMiracle-Gro will be pedaling their bikes 20 to 190 miles through central Ohio.

Energy

Schneider Electric & Kimberly-Clark Announce Tax Credit Transfer (“TCT”) Agreements To Advance Grid Resiliency

Most recently, Schneider Electric acted as a strategic advisor to Kimberly-Clark to help fund multiple battery energy storage projects as part of the rapid energy transition to green America’s grid.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Winners of the Futur/io CSO Awards North America Revealed in New York

The most important Chief Sustainability Officers of the United States and Canada were announced at the Futur/io CSO Awards last night, during a gala dinner at One World Center in New York.

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