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

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

The Finance Gap for Women Entrepreneurs Is $1.7 Trillion. Here’s How To Close It

CARE Women's Economic Justice Associate Vice President, Mark Muckerheide, sits down with World Economic Forum to discuss the staggering finance gap for women entrepreneurs.

Sustainable Development Goals

From CSRD Reporting to Sustainable Business Outcomes

To capture value, leaders are no longer talking about reporting alignment alone but about the opportunity to transform business processes for sustainable impact.

Environment

“Biodiversity and Climate Change” – Interview With Marco Galaverni, WWF

For our Future magazine, WWF Programme & Oasis Director Marco Galaverni discusses biodiversity loss and climate change as he comments the results of the WWF Living Planet Report 2022.

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

Global Salmon Initiative and World Wildlife Fund Launch ESG Risk Assessment Tool for Feed Ingredients

Today, Global Salmon Initiative (GSI) in partnership with World Wildlife Fund (WWF) launched a first of its kind environmental, social, governance (ESG) risk assessment tool for feed ingredients.

Research, Reports & Publications

The Global Black Audience

Black America continues to diversify, and media will need to evolve to stay relevant for this media-hungry audience with a global influence on trends and culture.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Stepping Up for Good with HARMAN

Supporting our employees’ health and wellbeing is of the utmost importance to HARMAN. That’s why our HARMAN Global Wellbeing team challenged our employees to a step contest through Charity Miles, the organization that empowers people to make an impact for charity.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Eaton Named One of the World’s Most Ethical Companies® for the 13th Time by the Ethisphere Institute

Intelligent power management company Eaton has again been recognized by Ethisphere, a global leader in defining and advancing the standards of ethical business practices, as one of the 2024 World’s Most Ethical Companies.

Diversity & Inclusion

Cisco: Social Justice: A Global Perspective

We commemorate World Day of Social Justice and honor those across the globe who stand for the equitable access to opportunities within societies where individuals’ rights are recognized and protected.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

REACH Community Development Inc. Receives $120,000 Grant from KeyBank

REACH Community Development Inc. has received a $120,000 grant from KeyBank to support its “Career Mapping” workshops, which uplifts individuals who are unemployed or under-employed by equipping them with the tools and opportunities to gain employment that secures a living wage,

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

IBM Commits up to $45M to Climate Adaptation, Starting With New RFP for Resilient Cities

Aligned with United Nations SDG 11, IBM (NYSE: IBM) announced a new request for proposals from government and non-profit organizations for the IBM Sustainability Accelerator, focused on technology-driven projects to advance city resiliency.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Sustainable Food Group Approves SCS Global Services As Authorized Certification Body for Its Sustainability Standard

SCS Global Services (SCS) today announced it has been formally accepted by Sustainable Food Group as an authorized certification body to the Sustainability Standard™.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

CBRE Named WELL Enterprise Provider of the Year

CBRE has been named the International WELL Building Institute (IWBI) WELL Enterprise Provider of the Year, reflecting its leadership in creating workplaces that support the well-being of people.

Events, Media & Communications

CNH Brand Attends National Farm Machinery Show and Showcases New Tech

The Kentucky-based National Farm Machinery Show featured next-level announcements from Case IH, a brand of CNH, which continues to drive purposeful solutions for producers.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Thurgood Marshall College Fund and FedEx Help Students Continue Education

FedEx has been a longtime supporter of the Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF), providing annual support of the TMCF Leadership Institute and Recruitment Fair and the continued college education of multiple TMCF member-school students through scholarships.

Research, Reports & Publications

Greenhushing Is Unsustainable

New research from Brand Finance, in association with CSRHub and the International Advertising Association (IAA), indicates the world’s biggest brands are missing out on $billions of potential value by failing to properly communicate their sustainability achievements and progress.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Ethisphere Names Southwire as One of the World’s Most Ethical Companies®

Southwire is honored to have been named for the first time by Ethisphere to the 2024 list of World's Most Ethical Companies, recognizing companies that are committed to doing business with ethics and integrity.

Environment

Antea Group Collaborates With the American Bar Association To Publish Article on Water Resources in the Colorado River Basin

Antea Group consultants Natalya Holm, PE, and Logan St. John collaborated with the American Bar Association (ABA) to give their insights on the overallocation of water resources in the Colorado River Basin.

Diversity & Inclusion

Bacardi Celebrates Women’s History Month by Honoring Doña Amalia Bacardí Moreau’s Legacy

This Women’s History Month at Bacardi, we’re shining a spotlight on the countless women past, present and future who contribute to the company’s enduring legacy.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Introducing New Initiatives To Increase Access to Healthy Foods

At Albertsons Cos., we are committed to fighting food insecurity in the communities we serve. We are thrilled to partner with Uber to create a reliable donation pick up program for our partner with Uber to create a reliable donation pick up program for our partner food recovery.

Diversity & Inclusion

Atlantic City Electric Spot Light on Black History Month

Sandra May, President of Exelon’s African American Resource Alliance (EAARA) Pepco Holdings chapter and Supervisor of Designers for Atlantic City Electric, discusses the profound impact of Black History Month.

Diversity & Inclusion

From Commitment to Action: Mary Kay Releases Overview of Transformative Partnership To Advance Women’s Entrepreneurship Globally

Mary Kay Inc., a global leader in women’s empowerment, today announced the release of a special report titled "Advancing Women’s Entrepreneurship: from Commitment to Action."

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Women Transform Their Lives and Their Communities

What role do corporations play in supporting equitable economic growth?

Innovation & Technology

Lenovo Applies 3M Optical Technology in Its ThinkPad Commercial Notebooks To Boost Performance and Reduce Energy

Lenovo, a world leader in consumer electronics, recently launched its new mainstream ThinkPad laptop series complete with 3M optical technology.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

My Quest Story - Allan Mendez

I truly believe my purpose is to be with Quest the rest of my life. I love working with Quest because no matter what role I take on, I am supporting my community and growing my career.

Responsible Production & Consumption

SCS Global Services Approved As First Certification Body for Aquaculture Stewardship Council's Pioneering New Feed Certification

SCS Global Services, the world’s leading 3rd party certification body, has become the first auditor accredited to provide certification for Aquaculture Stewardship Council’s (ASC) Feed Standard.

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