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 Development Goals

Public Development Banks Acknowledge the Importance of Sport as an Enabler of the Sustainable Development Goals

At the FICS, held in Cartagena (Colombia) from 4 to 6 September, a roadmap to support PDBs was launched by the Coalition for Sustainable Development through Sport.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Impact and Inspiration: Arrow Electronics’ 2023 Season of Wellbeing

Arrow Electronics’ 2023 “Season of Wellbeing” was a season well done.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Nine Columbus Area Organizations Receive KeyBank Grants Totaling More Than $100,000

Through lending, investing, grants and volunteerism, we participate in the growth, revitalization and sustainability of the communities we proudly serve. To make a lasting difference, Key teammates make it a priority to engage with community members and community leaders.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Whole Cities Awards 64 Community First Grants To Amplify Locally Led Healthy Food Access Solutions

Whole Cities, a project dedicated to broadening community access to fresh food and nutrition education, announced today that it will award 64 Community First Grants to nonprofit organizations in the U.S. and Canada.

Education

Creating a Sustainable Future With the Experts of Today and Tomorrow

To build a more sustainable world, we must empower communities with the skills, tools and support they need to adapt to environmental hazards with resilience.

Social Impact & Volunteering

New Boulder Park a Rock-Solid Symbol of Action and Togetherness

There’s a brand-new boulder playground in the heart of Boitanio Park in Williams Lake. At first glance, it might appear to be just another climbing structure for children to burn off their energy—but this park stands proud and holds a story that must be told to children.

Events, Media & Communications

Zuchu and Bruce Melodie Join Performer Line Up for ‘Move Afrika: Rwanda’ Headlined by Kendrick Lamar on December 6

International advocacy organization Global Citizen and creative imprint, pgLang today announced Zuchu and Bruce Melodie are set to perform at Move Afrika: Rwanda, which will be headlined by Grammy Award, Pulitzer Prize winning artist Kendrick Lamar.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Video: SEE’s Volunteer Efforts Provide a Fresh Start

As participants in the Habitat for Humanity 2023 Carter Work Project, SEE employees demonstrated teamwork, standing shoulder to shoulder to build homes and make life better for members of their community.

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

Delterra, the Global Methane Hub and the Climate and Clean Air Coalition Partner To Reduce Methane Emissions in the Global South

Ahead of COP28 in Dubai, the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) global effort, the Climate & Clean Air Coalition (CCAC), philanthropic organization Global Methane Hub (GMH) and environmental NGO Delterra join forces to combat climate change through methane reduction.

Sustainable Development Goals

Sustainability, Collaboration, and Cisco: A Channel Leader's Perspective

As a Cisco channel leader, I recognize the importance of understanding our partners’ sustainability endeavors in the Americas, as collaborative efforts and mutual support are imperative in addressing the significant sustainability challenges we confront.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Georgia-Pacific Recognized by Local Organization for Leadership and Community Impact

Georgia-Pacific and Curley Dossman, president of Community Programs, Georgia-Pacific, and vice president, Koch Company Charitable Fund, were honored by the Islamic Speakers Bureau of Atlanta (ISB) during its annual ISB Celebrating Diversity & Inclusion Gala.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

AllianceBernstein: Municipal Impact Investing: The First Step Is Identifying the Need

Municipal bonds issued by school districts can have a direct impact on helping kids stay in school, especially in communities where they’re most likely to drop out.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Whirlpool Brand Increases Access to Laundry in Schools Through Its Care Counts™ Laundry Program

Whirlpool brand announces its eighth and biggest year of the Care Counts™ Laundry Program, which provides access to washers and dryers in schools primarily located in underserved communities.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Enjoy Fall and Winter Adventures in Parks With These Tips From National Parks Conservation Association and Travelodge® by Wyndham

Thinking about planning a national park adventure this fall or winter? National Parks Conservation Association and our partners at Travelodge® by Wyndham are sharing three of our favorite national parks to explore.

Research, Reports & Publications

Dozens of Major Companies Lack Comprehensive Deforestation Policies, New Ceres Analysis Finds

With escalating risks from the world’s climate and nature crises and enhanced European regulatory risks, Ceres released a new scorecard today that reveals few of the largest global companies are taking ambitious action to tackle commodity-driven deforestation.

Health & Healthcare

Gilead’s Ambition: To Help End the HIV Epidemic

Through our community partnerships in low-and-middle-income countries, we are working together to expand access and reduce barriers to care while embracing innovation.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Crown Holdings 2022 Sustainability Report: Crown Charitable Giving

In addition to getting out into the field and rolling up our sleeves for volunteer efforts, our teams stay connected with the organizations aiming to do good in their areas and that can benefit from additional support.

Research, Reports & Publications

The Global Sustainable Competitiveness Index 2023

The Global Sustainable Competitiveness Index measures sustainability competitiveness since 2012. Except for Japan on 12, the top 20 spots are taken by European Nations; the US is ranked 32, for the first time overtaken by China on rank 30.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

LinkedIn Giving Tuesday Product Giveaway to 20K Nonprofit Professionals Valuing at a Total of $23.7M

Today, LinkedIn, the world’s largest professional network, launched a global product giveaway valued at a total of $23.7M for Giving Tuesday. Up to 20,000 eligible nonprofit professionals will receive a free 1-year Sales Navigator Core subscription

Events, Media & Communications

Kirk Taylor Co-Founder of Land Betterment Is Featured on Think Realty Podcast

Think Realty Airs Podcast #293 titled, Do Better, Invest Better with Land Betterment. The podcast features Kirk Taylor co-founder of Land Betterment and Eddie Wilson, Think Realty’s founder.

Diversity & Inclusion

Nasdaq Summit Focuses on Improving ESG Reporting To Incorporate Strategies for Better Supporting Equality and Representation

Influenced by market forces and increasingly pulled by regulatory bodies, organizations of all kinds are leaning into more comprehensive Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) and sustainability reporting.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Outdoor Renovations Complete at Historic Transformer Building

National Grid has completed renovations at the former Niagara Falls Power Transfer Station, an historic landmark that now includes a pedestrian walkway and interactive, educational information about the building.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Safeway Celebrates Grand Opening of a New Store in Surprise, Arizona, and Awards $112,000 in Grants

Safeway is celebrating the grand opening of a new location in Surprise, AZ. The Safeway Foundation will award $112,000 in grants to local schools and nonprofit organizations.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Bloomberg Integrates United Nations Framework To Assess Potential Company Impact on Sustainable Development Goals

Bloomberg today announced the launch of a first-of-its-kind tool that investors can use to assess the potential impact of a company’s business on any of the United Nations’ 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Truly Sustainable Businesses Gain a Competitive Advantage

Ahead of the UN Climate Change Conference COP28 in Dubai, UAE, SAP Insights has released the results of its Wave 3 sustainability study.

Latest Campaigns

  1. IWBI | Community News
    We believe that people's health and wellness should be at the center of design. That’s why we’re working with industry professionals in real estate...
  2. Focus on People
    We are focusing on our people through strengthening our business by embracing our differences, doing the right thing when helping our communities, and...
  3. Cascale Events
    Cascale organizes and participates in a series of events, leveraging its position as a global convener of close to half the sector to bring together...
  4. Responsible Investing
    Responsible Investing
  5. Drawdown Georgia
    Informed by Project Drawdown, the world’s leading resource for climate solutions, Drawdown Georgia is the first state-centered effort to crowdsolve...
  6. Kingfisher Around the World
    The SCS Kingfisher certification mark is showing up on an increasing number of products around the world. It differentiates companies that are making...
  7. Social Impact at Mastercard
    At Mastercard, we’re powering economies and empowering people, building a sustainable economy where everyone prospers.
  8. Aflac Stories
    Get a closer look at the people, products and stories that make Aflac the company we know today.
  9. Policy
    Ceres is the leading organizer of investor and company support for climate and clean energy policies in the U.S. By making the economic case for...
  10. Cascale Events
    Cascale organizes and participates in a series of events, leveraging its position as a global convener of close to half the sector to bring together...
  11. ESG Talk: Season Three
    The ESG Talk podcast features candid conversations with business leaders from around the world. In season three, co-hosts Mandi McReynolds, Steve...
  12. Kingfisher Around the World
    The SCS Kingfisher certification mark is showing up on an increasing number of products around the world. It differentiates companies that are making...
  13. Kingfisher Around the World
    The SCS Kingfisher certification mark is showing up on an increasing number of products around the world. It differentiates companies that are making...
  14. Operate Sustainably
    We are aiming to operate sustainably by improving our supply chain and operations to reduce our greenhouse gas emissions, living our commitment to...
  15. Cascale Events
    Cascale organizes and participates in a series of events, leveraging its position as a global convener of close to half the sector to bring together...