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.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

The FedExCup Playoffs Will Leave a Legacy of Trees in Three Host Cities

FedEx Corporation

Diversity & Inclusion

2024 SAIC Corporate Responsibility Report: Inclusion

Science Applications International Corp.

Energy

Case Study: A Lifecycle Approach to Energy Infrastructure

When the ground thaws above the 50th parallel in Saskatchewan in the spring of 2023, an Enbridge crew will be seeding a swath of farmland. At a site where our wind turbines produced clean energy for two decades, agricultural production is about to resume.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Banks Are Fighting for Every Climate Expert | With Commentary From Acre’s Harco Leertouwer

​Acre’s Harco J. Leertouwer recently spoke with Het Financieele Dagblad regarding the rapidly increasing need for banks and financial institutions to hire climate experts.

Diversity & Inclusion

Expanding Opportunities for Underrepresented Groups: Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Remains a Core Value at FedEx

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) continues to be at the core of our FedEx values as we work to lift up diverse voices and provide access to leadership, education, and employment for all.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Speaking of Sustainability: Asha Burry, Human Resources Leader

Asha Burry, national human resources leader for Canada, believes that when it comes to giving back to the community, Owens Corning’s approach is unique in that we empower our people to volunteer for projects where they feel they can make the most significant impact.

Health & Healthcare

K-12 Students Inspire Hope for Global Health at TCS Toronto Waterfront Marathon

Underscoring that a healthy population is essential for the global economy, Toronto-area K-12 students recently proposed promising ways technology such as AI could tackle public health issues at the TCS Toronto Waterfront Marathon.

Innovation & Technology

Nasdaq Celebrates New Milestones Helping Clients Navigate Corporate Sustainability

Nasdaq’s role as an exchange operator, public company and provider of environmental, social, and governance focused marketplace solutions gives us a unique perspective on the challenges corporates and investors face in navigating corporate sustainability and a greener portfolio.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Mary Kay Ash Foundation Awards $1.2 Million to Domestic Violence Shelters During National Domestic Violence Awareness Month

Home should be a haven. Unfortunately, the homes of millions of women and children are plagued by domestic violence. The Mary Kay Ash Foundation is committed to stopping the violence, breaking the silence, and making a difference for these women and their families.

Diversity & Inclusion

Fostering an Inclusive, Sustainable Culture with Kami Hoskins of GoDaddy

As Senior Director of Legal Operations and Training and Head of Corporate Sustainability & ESG at GoDaddy, Kami Hoskins leads strategy and innovation for GoDaddy’s legal department. She develops curriculum and trains employees on topics such as anti-discrimination/anti-harassment

Diversity & Inclusion

Kohler Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month: Denisse

Denisse De la Cruz, MBA can tell you anything you’d ever want to know about a KOHLER generator. The KOHLER Energy - Generators project engineer spends her days matching customers with the best product for their needs and assisting mechanics and technicians in troubleshooting.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

27 Habitat Homes in Charlotte Under Construction With Support From U.S. Bank

Jean Clement Nsombo is excited for his new home, one that he and hundreds of volunteers constructed during the 2023 Habitat for Humanity Jimmy & Rosalynn Carter Work Project hosted by Garth Brooks and Trisha Yearwood in Charlotte.

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

The Journey From Recovery to Circularity for the Tire Industry

Heaps of scrap tires were once a common sight in countries around the world, whether stockpiled, taking up space in landfills or illegally dumped. But the picture has improved over the years, thanks in part to the growth of new markets for scrap rubber

Events, Media & Communications

Female Buy-Side Leaders Mentor Aspiring Finance Professionals on Investment Trends and Striking a First Impression

To mark the Bloomberg Women’s Buy-Side Network’s (BWBN) 5th anniversary, we gathered some of the network’s most senior buy-side experts to share their investment outlook and offer valuable career advice with aspiring finance students and those looking to break into the industry.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Great Day Colorado Highlights KeyBank Helping Food Bank of the Rockies

KeyBank joined Great Day Colorado for a segment on the partnership with Key and the Food Bank of the Rockies. In 2022, Key made an impactful $450,000 grant to the food bank in support of their Culturally Responsive Food Initiative program.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Sappi's Innovative Textures You Can’t See

Sappi is studying the use of Sappi Ultracast texturing to build mass-manufactured, low-cost microfluidics that also have a low environmental impact.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Healthy Working: Ergonomic Safety at Gildan

As a vertically integrated apparel manufacturing company, Gildan understands the responsibility that comes with supporting its global workforce of around 45,000 employees.

Diversity & Inclusion

Suncor Showing Up for Pride

Prism, Suncor’s Employee Resource Group is dedicated to establishing an inclusive work environment and a safe space for all people from the 2SLGBTQ+ community and allies.

Research, Reports & Publications

California Climate Reporting Regulations Are Impacting Many U.S. Companies

California is a global leader in addressing climate risk through state policy. The state is now setting the precedent for climate reporting in the U.S. by passing the Climate Accountability Package on Oct. 7, 2023.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Teva To Provide Second Round of Funding to Clinics in California, Florida and New Jersey as Part of $2 Million Commitment Through Community Routes: Access to Mental Health Care Program

Teva to Provide Second Round of Funding to Clinics in California, Florida and New Jersey as Part of $2 Million Commitment Through Direct Relief's Community Routes: Access to Mental Health Care Program

Research, Reports & Publications

Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany, Releases Its First-Ever DE&I Report

Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany, a leading science and technology company, has released its premier Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DE&I) Report. The report covers the company’s plans and progress in 2022 and outlines its ambitions through 2030.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Sysco GB To Offer Sustainability Training to All 8,000 Colleagues

Sysco GB has embarked on an ambitious plan to offer comprehensive training on sustainability to all colleagues across its British businesses.

Research, Reports & Publications

Companies Are Making Progress on Water Management, but New Report Calls for Greater Action To Ensure Sustainable Water Supplies

Companies have made progress in managing their water use and ensuring their boards and senior executives oversee water management efforts.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Bacardi Named One of Europe’s Best Workplaces

Bacardi has been named one of the Best Workplaces in Europe. The family-owned spirits company was ranked number 20 in the multinational category on the list of 150 companies in Europe to receive this recognition.

Environment

Ceres Welcomes Release of Rule Modernizing the Community Reinvestment Act

Ceres released the following statement in response to the adoption of a historic, interagency Community Reinvestment Act (CRA) rulemaking.

Diversity & Inclusion

The Applied Materials Foundation Generation Girl Initiative Celebrates Five Years of Impact and Looks Ahead to the Future

In 2018, the Applied Materials Foundation launched a new initiative focused on inspiring girls to pursue their dreams.

Innovation & Technology

CNH Expands High-Tech Harvesting Stake With Investment in Advanced Farm Technologies

CNH Industrial recently made a minority investment in the California-based start-up Advanced Farm Technologies, which specializes in the robotic harvesting of apples, strawberries, and other fruits.

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