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.

Innovation & Technology

What Type of Turbocharger Do Natural Gas Engines Need?

Cummins Inc.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Stay Alert: Protect Yourself from Energy Scams

Delmarva Power

Diversity & Inclusion

U.S. Bank Celebrates the Year of the Dragon With Red Envelopes, Calendars

2024 is the Year of the Dragon – the Wood Dragon, to be precise. This year the two-week-long Chinese New Year holiday begins on February 10, 2024, and U.S. Bank is celebrating across its footprint with employees, clients and communities.

Green Infrastructure

Adaptive Re-use and Modernization for Existing Data Centers

Data centers are a critical part of modern business operations, and their importance is only growing as more data is generated and artificial intelligence puts added pressure on capacities. Many older data centers are struggling to keep up with the demands of modern technology.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Franklin Templeton Employees Embrace the Spirit of Giving Through Involved HOLIDAYS Campaign

This year, the firm’s global volunteer program, Involved, introduced Involved HOLIDAYS, a special volunteer campaign building upon the momentum of June’s Impact Days to extend the spirit of giving beyond that month and make an impact during the holiday season.

Research, Reports & Publications

Cintas Corporation Provides Annual Update on Key Safety and Sustainability Business Initiatives

Cintas Corporation today published its 2023 Sustainability Report, which provides an update on the company’s continued efforts to elevate its corporate, environmental, social and governance impact – People, Planet, Workday.

Events, Media & Communications

Stay Up to Date With Nasdaq’s 2024 European ESG Reporting & Events Calendar

With ever more ESG reporting frameworks, ratings, and events coming about, it is important to identify and prioritise those most impactful to your ESG program, as resourcing all of these is unrealistic for most organisations.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

More Affordable Housing for Seniors: Regions Bank Announces Transaction Supporting Freedom Village

Regions Bank on Thursday announced it has facilitated an equity investment that will expand access to affordable housing for seniors in Montgomery.

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.

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.

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.

Energy

SLR Acquires ITPEnergised

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

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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%).

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.

Latest Campaigns

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    At Franklin Templeton, we are proud of our commitment to communities where we live and work. Each year, we engage with hundreds of organizations...
  2. Collaboration and Partnership
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  3. KeyBank Foundation: Helping Communities Thrive through Education, Workforce Development, and Service
    KeyBank Foundation helps build thriving communities by supporting organizations and programs that foster thriving students and a thriving workforce...
  4. The ONE HOME, ONE PLANET U.S. Event Inspires Action for IKEA and Purpose-Driven Leaders
    IKEA brought leaders together to envision a better and more sustainable future at the ONE HOME, ONE PLANET U.S. event in March. The goal of the two...
  5. Quest For Health Equity
    Bridging the health equity gap in underserved communitiesWe created Quest for Health Equity (Q4HE) because we believe that good health should be in...
  6. Goals That Inspire: Positive Social Impact
    Through our Goals That Inspire we strive to make a positive difference in our communities by relying on our ability to understand their needs and then...
  7. Our People
    We make Qualcomm an inspiring and inclusive workplace to advance the development of leading-edge technologiesOur success is only possible with the...
  8. Purposeful Innovation
    We invent breakthrough technologies that enable life-changing products and experiences.We’re building on our legacy of technology leadership with 5G...
  9. Sustainable Products and Innovation
    Ongoing research into innovative solutions enables CNH Industrial’s brands to manufacture products that respect the environment while satisfying...
  10. Climate Change
    Ceres mobilizes the most influential investors and companies in tackling climate change as a sustainability issue that must be addressed at every...
  11. FedEx | Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion
    At FedEx, we’re as diverse as the world we serve. From Harlem to Hong Kong, from Sao Paulo to Sydney, the world of FedEx is all about connecting...
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    GoDaddy is the world’s largest services platform for entrepreneurs around the globe. We’re on a mission to empower our worldwide community of 20+...
  15. Philanthropy
    The Verizon Foundation serves as an incubator for exploring how our technical and human resources can be applied in new ways to the practical concerns...