ESG News from Leading Brands

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

PSEG Ranked No. 1 Utility in 100 Best Corporate Citizens of 2022

May 18, 2022 11:00 AM ET

3BL Media named PSEG to its annual 100 Best Corporate Citizens ranking, ranking number one in the utility industry and eighth overall.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Working Together to Eliminate Waste

May 18, 2022 10:55 AM ET

A few yards away from its Amana, Iowa plant, a dedicated team of specialists is working around the clock to treat the wastewater generated each day by the plant—while also processing wastewater for the residents of nearby Middle Amana, Iowa, as well.

Innovation & Technology

Breakthrough Innovation Happens at the Intersection of Scientific Disciplines

May 18, 2022 10:55 AM ET

Farmers have one of the most rewarding, yet most challenging jobs: feeding the world’s growing population efficiently and sustainably.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Ben Zhang and Team Use Data Science for a Cleaner, Resilient Electric Grid

May 18, 2022 10:55 AM ET

Ben Zhang’s teammates are using data science to help Duke Energy plan for the future. Some are helping customers be more energy efficient, and others are helping add new technologies and carbon-free energy sources.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Land Betterment Collaborates With Stakeholders to Organize Disaster Recovery Resource Fair in Mayfield Kentucky

May 18, 2022 10:40 AM ET

Land Betterment Corporation (“Land Betterment” or the “Company”) today announced it will be participating in a Disaster Recovery Resource Fair on May 21st in Mayfield, Kentucky.

Energy

From Cows to Kilowatts: Black & Veatch Awarded EPC Project To Convert Dairy Farm Manure Into Renewable Natural Gas

May 18, 2022 10:00 AM ET

Although dairy is a dietary staple in many American households, it can be hard on the environment due to the amount of greenhouse gases (GHG) produced from dairy farms.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

KeyBank Continues Support for Columbus-Based Affordable Housing Program, Move To PROSPER

May 18, 2022 10:00 AM ET

This month ten Central Ohio families graduated from an affordable housing program with a new outlook on life.

Research, Reports & Publications

WestRock Releases 2021 Sustainability Report; Updating Goals and Setting Science-Based Targets for Emissions Reduction

May 18, 2022 10:00 AM ET

WestRock is imagining and delivering on the promise of a sustainable future, building on its 100-year legacy to help create a more circular economy with renewable, fiber-based recyclable packaging at its core.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

International Paper Named to 100 Best Corporate Citizens of 2022

May 18, 2022 10:00 AM ET

3BL Media has named International Paper (NYSE: IP) to its annual 100 Best Corporate Citizens ranking, recognizing outstanding environmental, social and governance (ESG) transparency and performance among the 1,000 largest U.S. public companies.

Education

MilliporeSigma Announces the Expansion of Hands-On Science Education Program With Kick-off of Global Curiosity Cube® Mobile Lab

May 18, 2022 9:45 AM ET

MilliporeSigma, the U.S. and Canada Life Science business of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany, announced that it has further enhanced its commitment to STEM education, with the launch of its Curiosity Cube® mobile science lab in Europe and North America.

Health & Healthcare

Living with Metastatic Bladder Cancer: Joey's Journey

May 18, 2022 9:45 AM ET

Watch Joey's story about living with Metastatic Bladder Cancer and his determination to beat it.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

In the Hyper-Competitive Investment Industry, People Rarely Talk About Mental Health Issues. That's Slowly Starting to Change.

May 18, 2022 9:45 AM ET

AllianceBernstein has created a comprehensive mental wellness program since the onset of the Covid-19 pandemic.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Freeport-McMoRan Named One of 100 Best Corporate Citizens in U.S.

May 18, 2022 9:00 AM ET

Freeport-McMoRan has been named one of the 100 Best Corporate Citizens in the U.S. in annual rankings based on the environmental, social and governance practices of the 1,000 largest publicly traded companies.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

What Is Global Activism Today and How Your Business Can Start

May 18, 2022 9:00 AM ET

In this episode of the Social Impact Show, Benevity's Karl Yeh speaks with Jo Jeffreys, Principle Social Value Consultant with Jacobs, about global activism, what it looks like today and how to get started.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

3BL Media Announces 100 Best Corporate Citizens of 2022

May 18, 2022 9:00 AM ET

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

Energy

Camco Clean Energy Teams Up With Energy Peace Partners to Support Renewable Energy Development in Vulnerable African States

May 18, 2022 4:00 AM ET

Climate and impact fund manager Camco Clean Energy has partnered with Energy Peace Partners to manage the Peace Renewable Energy Credit (P-REC) Aggregation Fund to expand renewable energy investment in fragile states in Sub-Saharan Africa.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Bacardi Celebrates Great Place to Work® Certification Nation Day

May 17, 2022 6:00 PM ET

Bacardi strives to make moments matter for its people every single day. Join Bacardi as it celebrates being Great Place to Work(R) certified at 37 Bacardi locations in 22 countries around the globe!

Events, Media & Communications

PNC Presents: Brave, Not Perfect - A Conversation with Reshma Saujani

May 17, 2022 5:30 PM ET

Join PNC Diversity & Inclusion for an Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month event featuring Reshma Saujani, founder of Girls Who Code and the Marshall Plan for Moms.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

DraftKings CEO Named One of Boston Globe's Top 50 Tech Power Players

May 17, 2022 5:15 PM ET

DraftKings CEO, Jason Robins has been named one of Boston Globe's top 50 Tech Power Players for growing & leading one of the regions biggest consumer tech brands.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

The Healthcare Diversity Council Recognizes Top Organization and Leader Awardees at the Third Annual National Healthcare DEI Conference

May 17, 2022 5:15 PM ET

The Healthcare Diversity Council (HDC), an initiative of the National Diversity Council (NDC), will host its third annual National Healthcare DEI Conference on the theme, “Planning our Path to Equity."

Education

Marathon Petroleum Helps Create New Learning Path for Low-Income Students in Salt Lake City

May 17, 2022 5:15 PM ET

Marathon Petroleum Corp. (MPC) is helping to bring a new dimension in science education to a non-profit charter school that serves low-income families in Salt Lake City.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

CNH Industrial India Team Wins The Economic Times Best Organizations for Women 2022 Award

May 17, 2022 5:00 PM ET

It is a proud moment for our CNH Industrial India team to be bestowed with “The Economic Times Best Organizations for Women 2022” Award.

Events, Media & Communications

DuPont Sustainability Report: Shawn Hunter, Global Sustainability Leader, DuPont Water & Protection

May 17, 2022 2:50 PM ET

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Future of the CSO | Reckitt | Episode 6

May 17, 2022 2:50 PM ET

Miguel shared an incredible insight into the development of the CSO role, the skillset required and valuable advice on what it takes to get into the space.​​

Energy

7 Companies Leading the Net Zero Energy Revolution

May 17, 2022 2:45 PM ET

Corporations across the globe are stepping up their efforts to reach net-zero emissions by 2050 – and sooner. We highlight seven leaders who demonstrate that all industries can take part in building a low carbon economy.