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.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

CECP Global Exchange Report Finds Three Quarters of Surveyed Global Companies to Adopt ESG Throughout Businesses by 2025

Chief Executives for Corporate Purpose© (CECP), in collaboration with the CECP Global Exchange, released the Global Impact at Scale: 2021 Edition report.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Franklin Templeton Appoints Anne Simpson As Global Head of Sustainability

Franklin Templeton announced the appointment of Anne Simpson as Global Head of Sustainability, a newly-created role charged with driving Franklin Templeton’s overall strategic direction on stewardship, sustainability and ESG investment strategy

Innovation & Technology

Rockwell Automation Chairman and CEO Among Those Providing Perspectives in WEF Blog on Manufacturing Innovations That Support Enhanced ESG Reporting

Pioneering technologies and solutions in advanced manufacturing are easing the adoption of Environment, Social and Governance metrics while driving growth and sustainability value across industries

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Understanding Blended Value

Another thought-leader in redefining value is Jed Emerson. In 2000, grounded the emergent field of impact investing, he introduced “blended value” – value that is a blend of economic, environmental and social factors, where maximising value requires taking all three elements into account.

Environment

Nature-based Solutions for a Resilient, Equitable Future

WSP USA hosted a panel session at the International Chamber of Commerce virtual forum exploring how organizations leading the shift to resilient, equitable infrastructure will increasingly need to consider designing with living systems.

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

PepsiCo Beverages North America Invests $35 Million to Help Close Gap in Recycling Access Through Investment in Closed Loop Local Recycling Fund

PepsiCo Beverages North America (PBNA) announced a $35 million investment with Closed Loop Partners that will create the "Closed Loop Local Recycling Fund," an innovative circular economy initiative to advance new small-scale, modular recycling systems in communities across the U.S.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Savoir Flair Honors M·A·C Cosmetics for Championing Diversity Through 'Best of Beauty' Awards

As a brand with the founding credo of “All Ages, All Races, All Genders,” M·A·C has long been a champion for inclusivity and diversity.

Innovation & Technology

Let It Grow: A DNA Database for Plants, One Species at a Time

Plants may be mortal on earth, but on the internet, they can exist in perpetuity.

Health & Healthcare

Aflac Debuts First Short Film As Part of Its 'Close the Gap' Initiative

Insurance company Aflac launched an initiative called “Close the Gap” on Wednesday to raise awareness about disparities in the U.S. healthcare system.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

GreenMoney's Special 200th Issue - Readers' Favorites

Welcome to the special 200th issue of GreenMoney…yes, 200 and going strong!

Energy

Charting a Sustainable Course for the Hydrogen Economy of the Future

Hydrogen is an abundant and clean burning gas, so it’s little wonder that many energy professionals consider it the key to powering the sustainable, net-zero economy of the future.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

DoE INCITE Award for Cadence CFD

Cadence Design Systems is very excited to be part of a team selected for a Dept. of Energy INCITE Award.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Joint Venture Advances Cummins' Zero Emissions Solutions Strategy

Global power leader Cummins says acquisition advances company’s zero emissions solutions strategy through near-zero natural gas powertrains.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

KeyBank Invests $10 million in Detroit's Housing for the Future Fund to Help Preserve and Create Affordable Housing

KeyBank Community Development Lending and Investment (CDLI) is investing $10 million toward the creation and preservation of affordable housing in the city through the Detroit Housing for the Future Fund (DHFF)

Education

Supporting Education in Rural Indonesia: Musim Mas' Efforts to Provide Quality Education

Musim Mas has a long-standing outreach initiative through The Anwar Karim Foundation, or Yayasan Anwar Karim (YAK), which runs programs that address needs like economic development, community facilities, education, and infrastructure.

Environment

Plastic Bank Stops 2 Billion Plastic Bottles From Entering the Ocean, Partnership With SC Johnson Accounts for Half of the Total

Plastic Bank®, a social enterprise revolutionizing the global supply chain for recycled ocean-bound plastic, announced today it has stopped 2 billion plastic bottles from entering the ocean.

Innovation & Technology

Tetra Tech's AJ Guikema Discusses the Importance of Data Quality and the Future of Product Compliance

AJ Guikema is a senior project manager with Tetra Tech and has more than 20 years of experience in environmental and product compliance.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

$150,000 in Grants Available for Newark-led Organizations Advancing Community Health and Fresh Food Access

Whole Cities Foundation Newark Grant Application Window Now Open

Energy

Major Employers and Energy Consumers Urge Legislators to Maintain Virginia's Clean Energy and Transportation Ambitions

As a new legislative session begins in Richmond and the Youngkin administration takes office, several major companies and institutions with operations in Virginia are urging state lawmakers to maintain and build upon the considerable progress made in recent years to confront the climate crisis.

Innovation & Technology

The Path Toward Sustainable 6G

VMware is excited to help lead the Next G Alliance working group that focuses on sustainable next-generation mobile networks.

Innovation & Technology

Mastercard CEO Michael Miebach Shares Insights for Davos Agenda

Mastercard CEO Michael Miebach shares insights from our work in Africa to empower everyone, everywhere for a brighter digital future.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

CNH Industrial Named a “Green Master” for Eighth Year in a Row

For the eighth consecutive year, CNH Industrial has been named a “Green Master” by the Wisconsin Sustainable Business Council (WSBC) for its outstanding sustainability efforts.

Environment

The Cost of Delaying Action on Climate Change

The transition to a decarbonized economy – whether we’re talking about deploying renewable energy resources, electrification of transportation, or R&D into grid-scale battery storage and carbon-capture technologies – is typically met with the same questions.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Sappi North America's Ultracast Viva® Wins Awards for Sustainable Innovation

Sappi North America, Inc., a leading producer and supplier of diversified paper, packaging products and pulp, has been named a 2021 SEAL Sustainable Product Award winner for its Ultracast Viva® casting and release paper.

Research, Reports & Publications

What the Financial Industry Is Asking About ESG Reporting

Though banks and lenders have been watching environmental, social, and governance (ESG) issues for years, the demands to publicly report on their ESG performance are growing.

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