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.

Events, Media & Communications

The Clock is Ticking for Businesses to Meet Sustainability Targets

Governance & Accountability Institute, Inc.

Responsible Production & Consumption

The Home Depot Achieves Milestone in Eliminating Harmful Packaging Materials

The Home Depot

Energy

Solving the Big Data Energy Crisis

To unleash energy efficient innovation for data centers, we encourage you to call on government to pursue smart, science-based regulations that ensure access to the critical technologies of the future.

Energy

How Duke Energy Plans To Power the Carolinas’ Energy Growth

In a recent update to North Carolina and South Carolina regulators, Duke Energy proposed significant investments in solar, energy storage, and nuclear, along with more hydrogen-capable natural gas facilities.

Energy

Push Is On To Open Power Grid to Intermittent Solar and Wind Projects

In a bid to fix a growing problem throttling solar development throughout the state, lawmakers are pushing to open the electric grid to absorb significantly more clean-energy projects.

Research, Reports & Publications

The Hot Topic on Everyone’s Mind: The SEC Climate Disclosure Rules

After a period of uncertainty, the final SEC ruling is now picking up speed shifting from mere discussion to tangible action for brands.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Mastercard: Access to capital - and childcare: How this program for Ukrainian women entrepreneurs helped them thrive in Poland

Spotting an advertisement for a small business program for Ukrainian women entrepreneurs run by Poland’s Impact Foundation and supported by the Mastercard Center for Inclusive Growth, Khlibanovska decided to apply and got a spot.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Baker Tilly’s Buzzhouse Podcast: Commercial to Residential Conversions: Challenges and Opportunities

On this episode of BuzzHouse, hosts Don Bernards and Garrick Gibson sit down with Dyke Nelson, the founder and managing partner of DNA Workshop.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

My Quest Story – Pauline Chaves

started working for Quest Diagnostics in 2020, the first year of the COVID-19 pandemic. I started as a weekend and holiday driver. I enjoyed working my route. I know it sounds crazy, but after my weekend shift, I couldn’t wait to go back to work.

Education

Bridging the Gap for Students of Color Through Funding and Mentorship

The opportunity gap for students of color is a nationwide problem in the United States, but it is particularly prevalent in Minnesota.

Diversity & Inclusion

Women of Excellence Unplugged – Sharing Maximus ERG Member Stories and Perspectives

The mission of the WE ERG is to support gender equity through empowering and inspiring women and our allies in all aspects of life.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Celebrating Three Years of Partnership With Wine To Water on World Water Day

Lenovo’s global philanthropy works to share the company’s greatest strengths – diversity and innovation – with communities. We’ve been able to guide Lenovo to share these strengths in new and different ways for their philanthropy program.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Spring Into Giving: Powered by the Aflac Nation

Kordell was diagnosed with sickle cell disease at birth and, following his diagnosis, his family began coming to the Aflac Cancer and Blood Disorders Center for his treatment, care plan and for support during multiple pain crises.

Events, Media & Communications

Last-Minute Tax Season Tips for Making the Most of Your Tax Return

Tax season isn’t just a time to gather all your necessary paperwork together in time for the filing deadline. It’s also a chance to review your financial wellness and make plans for the year ahead.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

The Home Depot Foundation Kicks Off National Volunteer Month With Nationwide Service Projects

For more than 30 years, Team Depot, The Home Depot’s associate volunteer force, has been making a difference in local communities thanks to dedicated Home Depot associates who give their time off to serve others and address the needs of their individual cities.

Innovation & Technology

ONiO Creates Sustainable, Battery-Free Solutions with Cadence Technology

Learn how ONiO is stepping up and providing a green IT solution with Cadence’s Tempus Timing Solution and Virtuoso Studio.

Social Impact & Volunteering

The PNC Community Benefits Plan, Two Years Later and $56 Billion Worth of Impact

In the second year of transformational investments, PNC continues to improve outcomes for communities nationwide.

Environment

KFC U.K. & Ireland Team Up for the #GreatBritishSpringClean: Joining Community and Local Leaders in a Nationwide Litter-Picking Effort

Recently, KFC team members, community groups and local government representatives joined forces to tackle the UK’s litter problem, as part of Keep Britain Tidy's annual #GreatBritishSpringClean

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Northwestern Mutual’s All-Time-High Dividend, Revenue and Surplus Underscore Company’s Exceptional Business Results and Financial Strength in 2023

In a year marked by inflation, market volatility, geopolitical conflict and other uncertainties, Northwestern Mutual thrived and generated revenue of more than $36 billion and ended the year with surplus that surpassed $38 billion.

Environment

AEG’s LA Galaxy and Dignity Health Sports Deliver Nearly a Million Miles to Electric Vehicle Drivers Through Chargers Operated by Volta

Since December 2019, AEG’s LA Galaxy and Dignity Health Sports Park have delivered more than 954,000 miles to electric vehicle (EV) drivers that have used Volta’s EV charging stations at the stadium.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Empire State Realty Trust Receives Well Health-Safety Leadership Award; Becomes Among the First Commercial Office and Multifamily Portfolios in the U.S. To Achieve the Well Equity Rating Through Well at Scale

International WELL Building Institute and Empire State Realty Trust, Inc. announced today that the New York-based real estate company is among the first commercial office and multifamily portfolios in the U.S. to achieve the WELL Equity Rating.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Baker Tilly Foundation Empowers Red Oak Hope to Help Uplift Survivors of Trafficking

Each year, the Baker Tilly Foundation provides grants of $10,000 to not-for-profits nominated by our team members. Learn about a powerful organization fighting to restore hope and freedom to survivors of human trafficking and exploitation.

Research, Reports & Publications

Marsh McLennan Issues 2023 ESG Report “Empowering Sustainable Futures”

Marsh McLennan (NYSE: MMC), the world’s leading professional services firm in the areas of risk, strategy and people, today released its 2023 Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Report: Empowering Sustainable Futures.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Rural Community Assistance Corporation (RCAC) Receives $150,000 Grant From KeyBank in Support of Environmental Programs

KeyBank announced a $150,000 grant to Rural Community Assistance Corporation to support its environmental programs. Specifically, it will enable RCAC to improve low-income, rural communities’ access to safe, affordable drinking water and to mitigate the effects of climate change.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Potential and Promise: A Journey of Self-Actualizing

Sometimes, the career path you’re on doesn’t allow you to achieve your full potential. At Koch, reaching out to your supervisor can help you better understand where you are and where you want to be.

Education

Upcoming Impact Council: Leveraging Leadership Capital for Social Transformation

Join us for an insightful conversation, where Archie L. Jones, Jr. will share tangible insights, advice, and tips on leveraging leadership capital for social transformation. Learn how to confidently communicate your social impact goals and strategically leverage your network.

Research, Reports & Publications

CDL First in Singapore to Publish TNFD-Aligned Disclosures in its 17th Integrated Sustainability Report 2024

City Developments Limited (CDL) has released its Integrated Sustainability Report (ISR) 2024, marking its 17th sustainability report since 2008.

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