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.

Innovation & Technology

TrailGuard AI Named to TIME’s List of Best Inventions of 2023

TrailGuard AI has been recognized as one of TIME's Best Inventions of 2023, a prestigious accolade that features 200 groundbreaking innovations reshaping our world. This camera-alert system stands out as the sole innovation in the AI category dedicated to wildlife conservation.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Albertsons Companies Foundation Raises Nearly $6 Million Through Customer Donations to Connect Neighbors in Need With Federal Nutrition Programs

During the month of September, Albertsons Companies, Inc. (NYSE: ACI), along with the Albertsons Companies Foundation, raised nearly $6 million through customer donations made at the register to support community organizations committed to connecting qualified individuals...

Events, Media & Communications

Preparing for California’s New Climate Disclosures

California Governor Gavin Newsom recently signed SB 253 and SB 261, which require companies that do business in the state to disclose Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions and climate-related financial risks. 

Environment

Recent Developments Regarding PFAS – What Natural Gas Utilities Need To Know

How does PFAS affect the gas industry in its drilling, production, compressor station, and pipeline operations? While gas industry processes are not PFAS producing, there are potential areas of PFAS risk within operations.

Innovation & Technology

CDP’s 2022 Data Has Been Integrated Into CSRHub’s Ratings

New ESG data from CDP 2022 data set on more than 10,000 entities has been added to our ESG database.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

MAC Is Recognized As “Certified Inclusive” by the SeeMe Index and Ranks #1 of All Beauty Companies for Its Commitment to BIPOC and LGBTQIA+ Communities

Since its founding nearly 40 years ago, M·A·C has been championing for the acceptance and equal rights of all ages, races and genders.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Wesco Becomes Inaugural Sponsor of Chicagoland Habitat for Humanity’s Regional Repair Collaborative

Chicagoland Habitat for Humanity is pleased to announce that Wesco, a leading provider of electrical and electronic solutions, communications and security solutions, and utility and broadband solutions has become the inaugural sponsor of our Regional Repair Collaborative.

Research, Reports & Publications

New Report at NY Climate Week Urges Industry Scaling Regenerative Agriculture As Critical for the Future

At NY Climate Week, the CGF Net Zero Taskforce, Accenture and the Climate Champions Team (CCT) have jointly launched a brief report arguing that “consumer industries scale-up of regenerative agriculture is the quickest path to a nature-positive, net zero and resilient world.”

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Lenovo Awarded ‘Champion’ Status in Canalys Global Sustainable Ecosystems Leadership Matrix

Lenovo has been recognized as a “Champion” vendor in the 2023 Canalys Global Sustainable Ecosystems Leadership Matrix.

Diversity & Inclusion

All Hands on Deck: Southwire Participates in 2023 Women in Manufacturing Summit

Attracting hundreds of manufacturing professionals from around the country, the Women in Manufacturing (WiM) Summit is the only national conference of its kind.

Health & Healthcare

Sharing the Access Code to Help Open Up Diabetes Care

Imagine having $1 million locked in a safe. Pretty great news, unless you don’t have the key. If you can’t get to that treasure, it may as well not even exist.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Making “Her Promise” Possible With Organon

What kind of company would you create if you could start from a blank slate? Despite being spun off from 130+-year-old Merck, Organon had this unique opportunity.

Innovation & Technology

NHL Is Skating Toward a Sustainable Future With SAP

One thing is clear: organizations that monitor and manage their sustainability “green line” as meticulously as their top and bottom lines realize profits and develop a lasting competitive edge while contributing to the global fight against climate change.

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

Covia’s Commitment to Supply Chain Sustainability

At Covia, we view our supplier partners as extensions of our company, enabling us to Deliver on Promise to our stakeholders in a way that supports a sustainable future for all.

Diversity & Inclusion

Closing the Gender Gap in Tech

For the 20th year in a row, companies, government agencies, nonprofits and more have come together to recognize October as Cybersecurity Awareness Month (CSAM).

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Creating a Positive Employee Experience Based on the Quest Way

This 4-pronged approach will continue to guide our focus and program development to support our team as they deliver on The Quest Way.

Events, Media & Communications

Dominique Debecker of Solvay Joins WHC Board of Directors

WHC (Wildlife Habitat Council) announces the appointment of Dominique Debecker to the WHC Board of Directors. Dominique serves as Deputy Chief Sustainability Officer at Solvay, where he has more than 30 years of experience at the company in roles involving business development.

Environment

Rayonier Executive: Why Forest Products Are Critical to Health of U.S. Economy, Environment

I have been fortunate to work in the forest industry for 26 years and have witnessed firsthand the positive economic impact of our sector on rural communities across the United States.

Energy

SCE Completes Seismic Retrofit of the Grid's 'Backbone'

The 5.1 magnitude earthquake that struck Ojai during Hurricane Hilary in August, also known as #Hurriquake, was an excellent reminder to always be prepared.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Kohler Takes Action on Global Handwashing Day

This Global Handwashing Day, Kohler Co, is reflecting on the unimaginable reality that 2.3 billion people worldwide lack access to basic handwashing facilities.

Research, Reports & Publications

Webster Bank Explores Current State of Financial Inclusion With Its Inaugural Financial Empowerment Study

Webster Bank today announced the findings from its inaugural Financial Empowerment Study, an in-depth, independent report that examines financial challenges and literacy of consumers.

Diversity & Inclusion

How Mid-Market Companies Can Start the DEI Conversation

The Supreme Court’s recent decisions to eliminate affirmative action in higher education and allow businesses to refuse service to the LGBTQ+ community on the basis of religion, shines a spotlight on the need for organizations to examine the broader question.

Energy

Amid Energy Ecosystem’s Evolution, U.S. Electric Sector Navigates Headwinds, Opportunities

More companies and communities are pursuing clean energy and transportation solutions to serve their near-term decarbonization goals, stoking the need for practical, tactical plans with intensifying scope and ambitions.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Carnival Corporation Named One of the World’s Best Employers for Third Consecutive Year

Carnival Corporation & plc (NYSE/LSE: CCL; NYSE: CUK), the world’s largest cruise company, today announced it was named for the third consecutive year as one of the World’s Best Employers for 2023 by Forbes, a leading source of business news worldwide.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Baker Hughes Foundation Contributes $100,000 to the Coastal Prairie Conservancy

The Baker Hughes Foundation announced a $100,000 grant to the Coastal Prairie Conservancy to support the preservation of coastal prairies, wetlands, farms and ranches to benefit people and wildlife in Texas.

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