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.

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Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment | Fifth Third Bancorp

Fifth Third Breaks Ground on New Branch in Cincinnati’s Avondale Neighborhood

Today Fifth Third (NASDAQ: FITB) and community leaders celebrated the groundbreaking for a new full-service banking center in Cincinnati’s Avondale neighborhood, which has been without a standalone bank branch for nearly five years.
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Research, Reports & Publications

How Climate Change Is Reshaping Supply Chain Strategy in the Americas

The backbone of global commerce—supply chains—faces unprecedented disruptions as climate change accelerates.

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Research, Reports & Publications

Mastercard: From Gen Z to Gen E: The rise of Generation Entrepreneur

Entrepreneurial spirit is high among women in Europe – particularly younger generations – in a bid to pursue their dreams, gain financial independence, improve work-life flexibility, and make a difference in the world.

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Innovation & Technology

Baker Tilly Case Study: Supporting Strategic Growth for a Property and Casualty Insurer

Discover how a property and casualty insurer drove growth by enhancing technology, leadership and data governance for scalable transformation.

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Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

AllianceBernstein: Outcome Bonds: Seeing the Wood for the Trees on Greenwashing Risk

Measuring the effectiveness of ESG-labeled bonds can be a challenge, particularly with “outcome bonds,” which have specific environmental or social goals but lack standardized assessment criteria.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Logitech Joins Prestigious CDP Climate A List

Logitech is proud to announce it has been recognized on the prestigious CDP Climate A List for the first time, marking a significant milestone in the company’s ongoing commitment to climate action.

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Innovation & Technology

Cisco: Keeping Connected, at a Remote Pediatric Camp

Summer camp is an annual rite for many children — and an opportunity to build social connections and a love of nature.

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Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Duke Energy Foundation Donates $40,000 to Area Agency on Aging of Pasco-Pinellas To Supply Severe Weather Kits for Older Adults

The Duke Energy Foundation announced it has donated $40,000 to the Area Agency on Aging of Pasco-Pinellas (AAAPP) to supply severe weather kits to older adults in preparation for the 2025 hurricane season.

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Social Impact & Volunteering

PSEG Volunteers Support Team Velvet – Horse Therapy for Children

“Team Velvet Inc. relies on volunteers and what PSEG did in one day was magic for the farm … we would not be able to exist without this help, which allows us to spend more time serving children in need.”

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Ethisphere Recognizes Trane Technologies as One of the World’s Most Ethical Companies®

Trane Technologies has been named to Ethisphere’s 2025 World’s Most Ethical Companies® list for the second consecutive year.

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Responsible Production & Consumption

Cummins Acquires First Mode Assets for Decarbonization Leadership in Mining

Cummins Inc. announced the acquisition of assets of First Mode, a leader in retrofit hybrid solutions for mining and rail operations.

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Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Albertsons® Companies Announces New Goal To Enable 1.5 Billion Meals Across Local Communities by 2030

Albertsons will enable a new goal of 1.5 billion meals by 2030 through a combination of surplus food donations from stores and funds raised by the Foundation, after meeting its original goal of enabling more than one billion meals.

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Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

22-Year-Old Wahine Māori Rises Through Ranks To Buy Her Own Pizza Hut

Across Pizza Hut, we are constantly inspired by the grit and determination shown by the people who operate and work in our restaurants. Congratulations to one of our newest restaurant owners for her remarkable achievement!

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Events, Media & Communications

TCS Launches the 2025 Team TCS Teachers Contest, Celebrating Educators Through the Power of Running

Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) (BSE: 532540, NSE: TCS), a global leader in IT services, consulting, and business solutions, today launched the 2025 Team TCS Teachers contest in North America.

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Energy

Alabama Power To Build State’s First Utility-Scale Battery Storage System on Retired Power Plant Site

Alabama Power will develop the state’s first utility-scale battery energy storage system (BESS) on the former Plant Gorgas site in Walker County, which reliably powered Alabama for more than a century.

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Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Tapestry CEO Joanne Crevoiserat’s Message on Employee Appreciation Day: Employees Are Our Competitive Advantage

There are many things that differentiate Tapestry and our brands from our competitors, but our talented global teams are at the very top of the list.

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Diversity & Inclusion

Celebrating Women in the Workplace on International Women’s Day 2025

This International Women’s Day and every day, International Paper recognizes that we are stronger because of the amazing women throughout our company.

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Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Southern Company Again Named to Prestigious World’s Most Admired Companies List

Southern Company was again named to FORTUNE’s list of the World’s Most Admired Companies for 2025.

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Responsible Production & Consumption

Saint-Gobain Ceramics to Build New NorPro Manufacturing Facility in Wheatfield, New York

Saint-Gobain Ceramics, through its subsidiary Saint-Gobain NorPro, today announced its intent to build a new, state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Wheatfield, New York. The facility will revitalize an historic industrial property as the company expands its production.

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Health & Healthcare

Flexibility of a Home Dialysis Nurse

At DaVita, we want our teammates to find the right role with flexible shifts to fit their lifestyle so they can grow their career, prioritize their well-being and reach their goals—inside and outside of work.

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Environment

Georgia-Pacific Recycling’s hubbIT Recognized as a Finalist in Georgia State University’s Marketing Awards for Excellence in Innovation

Georgia-Pacific Recycling, a leading trader of recyclable paper, plastic, and metal, is thrilled to share that its online platform, hubbIT, was named a finalist in Georgia State University’s J. Mack Robinson College of Business’ 2025 Marketing Awards for Excellence in Innovation.

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Environment

Arbor Day Foundation Leads in Retired Carbon Credits Among Nonprofits

Arbor Day Carbon, a subsidiary of the Arbor Day Foundation, has retired over 1.6 million forestry carbon credits on the American Carbon Registry (ACR) — more than any other nonprofit — and helped plant and protect millions of trees as a result.

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Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Preserving the Past and Inspiring the Future: Jacqui Seargeant, Global Heritage Manager at Bacardi

As a family-owned business, Bacardi is proud of its 163-year legacy and the team dedicated to preserving the stories of its heritage brands. This Women’s Month, Bacardi spotlights the woman at the helm of this team, Jacqui Seargeant – Global Heritage Manager

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Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Cascale Forum: Ho Chi Minh City Challenges Consumer Goods Industry To Act

The Cascale Forum: Ho Chi Minh City, taking place on May 14-15, will bring together manufacturers, suppliers, brands, retailers, and key industry stakeholders to drive actionable solutions.

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Diversity & Inclusion

Public Health Powerhouses: International Women’s Day Spotlight

In celebration of International Women’s Day, we’re reflecting on influential leaders in public health.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Up and Running

Tillman, a Regions Bank branch manager and herself a runner and certified trainer, had been looking for someone to train with her 14-year-old son.

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    In states where Key has a presence, there are approximately 1.7 million low- to moderate-income (LMI) households. Many LMI individuals don’t have bank...

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