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

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

The Taco Bell Foundation Celebrates Canadian Launch With $40,000 Raised

The Taco Bell Foundation has raised $40,000 for Junior Achievement Canada since the nonprofit organization launched fundraising efforts in Canada last summer.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Rockwell Automation Earns Perfect Score on the 2023 Corporate Equality Index for 11th Consecutive Year

Rockwell Automation has received a score of 100 on the Human Rights Campaign (HRC) Foundation’s 2023-2024 Corporate Equality Index (CEI), the nation’s foremost benchmarking survey and report measuring corporate policies and practices related to LGBTQ+ workplace equality.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

KeyBank Provides $34.3 Million of Financing for the Rehabilitation of Six Affordable Housing Properties in Chicago

KeyBank Community Development Lending and Investment (CDLI) provided a $34.3 million in construction and permanent financing through the HUD 221(d)(4) Mortgage Insurance program to facilitate the substantial rehabilitation of six low-income apartment buildings.

Energy

SLR Acquires ITPEnergised

SLR, global leaders in full-spectrum sustainability solutions strengthens capabilities in global renewables market with latest acquisition.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

How Sustana Is Uniting To Lead a Clean Materials Movement

In the wake of the landmark agreement at COP28 last December aimed at curtailing global emissions, the spotlight has shifted to a critical yet often overlooked aspect of our fight against climate change: the sourcing of clean materials.

Environment

Duke Energy Gives Away Trees To Celebrate Florida Arbor Day

In honor of Florida Arbor Day, Duke Energy Florida is collaborating with the Arbor Day Foundation’s Energy-Saving Trees program to give away 900 trees to Florida customers.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

How Neil Doherty and Sysco’s Culinary Team Help Operators Meet Today’s Labor Challenges

Neil Doherty’s official job title at Sysco is senior director of global culinary development, but it wouldn't be wrong to call him “chief problem solver” for the broadline distributor.

Sustainable Development Goals

From the SEE Impact Report: Reducing Energy Consumption

Global packaging solutions provider SEE is implementing measures to increase energy efficiency and implementation of renewable energy sources across the value chain.

Research, Reports & Publications

New Report Finds Investors View the Quality of Available Climate Data As “Insufficient”, Recommends Broader Use of High Quality, Independent Assurance

The Ceres Accelerator for Sustainable Capital Markets released a new report today sharing investor insights on the quality of climate data, where the most critical credibility gaps lie, and how high quality, independent assurance can help close those gaps.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Benevity Releases Its Top Charitable Causes Supported by Companies and Their People in 2023

Benevity today announced its annual top charitable causes and giving trends data, which revealed that humanitarian aid for the people impacted by the Israel-Hamas war significantly impacted giving behavior in 2023.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

A Sum Greater Than Its Parts: Bloomberg and Basta’s Groundbreaking Partnership

From the beginning, Bloomberg has been a foundational partner in achieving this vision, opening pathways for first-generation students of color to join the ranks at Bloomberg and other Top 100 companies.

Innovation & Technology

CNH Brand Unveils Innovative Suite of Solutions for Digital Agriculture

Case IH, a brand of CNH, is prioritizing more connectivity in agriculture.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Michael Gremling: Senior Contractor Safety Specialist at Atlantic City Electric Co.

Ensuring that safety remains top of mind for all utility workers is a collaborative effort, said Michael Gremling, senior contractor safety specialist at Atlantic City Electric Co., an electric utility in Mays Landing, N.J.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Entergy’s Conservation Partnership Empowers Agricultural Customers for Success and Sustainability

As part of our commitment to environmental stewardship, social responsibility and meeting our customer needs, Entergy has been a longtime supporter of Ducks Unlimited, one of the world’s largest wetland and waterfowl conservation organizations.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Paramount’s Season of Giving

Paramount’s Season of Giving encourages and engages employees to support local and global causes.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Yum China Certified Top Employer China for Sixth Consecutive Year

Yum China Holdings, Inc. (the "Company" or "Yum China", NYSE: YUMC and HKEX: 9987) has been named by the Top Employers Institute as a Top Employer China for the sixth consecutive year.

Research, Reports & Publications

Americans Say Money Isn’t Buying Happiness, Even as Savings Shrink, Finds KeyBank Survey

The KeyBank 2024 Financial Mobility Survey finds that a resounding 66% of Americans would rather work a job they love with a lower paying salary than work a job they hate with a higher paying salary (34%).

Research, Reports & Publications

Leidos Annual Sustainability Report Highlights Progress in Cultivating Inclusion, Advancing Environmental Sustainability and Promoting Healthier Lives

At Leidos, our dedication extends to all those we serve - our employees, our customers, our supplier partners, our communities, and our shareholders. This dedication, coupled with our unwavering sense of purpose, empowers us to establish profound connections with our customers.

Diversity & Inclusion

Principal® To Host The Thread Collectors Authors for International Women’s Day Event

Principal Financial Group® invites community members to its global headquarters in Des Moines on Thursday, March 7 for a conversation featuring The Thread Collectors authors Shaunna J. Edwards and Alyson Richman.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Northern Trust Ireland Team Hosts Professionals at Guidance and Industry Network (GaIN) Event

The Northern Trust Ireland team proudly hosted last week's Guidance and Industry Network (GaIN) event, which brought professionals from career guidance & industry together to share knowledge & ideas about the ever-changing careers and employment landscape.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Global Hunger Funding Gap Hit 65% for Neediest Countries

According to new analysis from Action Against Hunger, countries dealing with “crisis” hunger levels received only 35% of hunger-related funding requested in 2023.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

CRB Group Announces Key Appointments to Regional Vice President Roles

CRB, a leading global provider of sustainable engineering, architecture, construction and consulting services to the life sciences and food and beverage industries, today announced the promotions of Lindsay Kenney and Daniel Lachapelle to Regional Vice President roles.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Maiyah Hill: Investing in Growth at Covia

My first year at Covia has given me the opportunity to put that principle into action – relaunching training programs, further developing resources for Team Members, and collaborating with a wide range of talented professionals.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Striving for a Better World Through Service

FedEx is a proud supporter of several community events throughout the U.S. every January to celebrate the life, leadership, and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. (MLK).

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

KeyBank Partners With Community Lending Institutions To Provide $50 Million in Access to Capital

KeyBank announced placement of $50 million in deposits with six Community Development Financial Institutions and Minority Depository Institutions (MDIs), including four Black-owned banks or managed banks and two banks serving Alaskan Native and Native American communities.

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