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.

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

ScottsMiracle-Gro 2024 Corporate Responsibility Report: Giving Waste New Life

ScottsMiracle-Gro

Research, Reports & Publications

American Workforce Burnout Reaches Tipping Point

Aflac Incorporated

Education

Launching Ambitions With SLB: She Is an Astronaut Program Inspires Future Female Leaders in STEM

In an initiative that combines inspiration with science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM), participants of She Is an Astronaut recently embarked on an exciting visit to the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Space Center in Houston, Texas.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

6-Steps for Hosting a Carbon Neutral Event

Achieving a carbon neutral event requires careful planning and dedication, but the benefits are well worth the effort. This 6-step carbon neutral event checklist will help you minimize your event’s environmental impact while still delivering an unforgettable experience.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

AEG Receives Children’s Hospital Los Angeles' 2024 Courage to Care Award

Children’s Hospital Los Angeles (CHLA) presented its 2024 Courage to Care Award to AEG at the hospital’s gala hosted at L.A. LIVE in Los Angeles, CA on October 5, 2024.

Green Infrastructure

Climate Concerns Intensify Nationally, But Recovery and Resiliency Vary by Region

Impacts from severe climate events are affecting utilities in all the regions of our country. While the geographical impacts vary from fire to snow, hurricanes and tornadoes, the threats remain the same in the form of outages, damaged infrastructure and widespread disruption.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

T-Mobile Readies To Keep Customers, Communities and First Responders Connected As Hurricane Milton Approaches Landfall

T-Mobile has activated its emergency operations and preparedness plan as Hurricane Milton approaches Florida, mobilizing its emergency teams to help keep customers, communities, first responders and others connected.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Sands for Singapore 10th Edition Raises $3.5 Million for Local Charities and Nearly $30 Million Since 2013

Marina Bay Sands held its 10th Sands for Singapore Charity Festival Aug. 23-25 and raised more than $3.5 million for local nonprofit organizations, bringing the total amount generated by the festival to nearly $30 million since its inception in 2013.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Employee Well-Being: Fostering a Great Place To Work at Jazz Pharmaceuticals

We have a strong commitment to provide a culture of care to our employees through a holistic approach focused on our employees’ financial, physical, mental and emotional health and well-being.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Answering Investors Questions on Impact Bonds with Impax Asset Mgmt

In this Q&A, Ross Pamphilon and Mark Duffy of Impax Asset Management explore the nuances of the asset class of Impact Bonds and how rigor and expertise can help investors navigate an expanding opportunity set.

Innovation & Technology

3M Introduces WorkTunes Connect + Solar Hearing Protector, a First-of-Its-Kind Continuous Solar Charging Headset for Consumers

3M expands its commitment to consumer safety and hearing protection with the launch of 3M™ WorkTunes™ Connect + Solar Hearing Protector. The headset marks the first solar charging wireless Bluetooth hearing protector available in the consumer market.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Wesco 2024 Sustainability Report: Wesco Cares

Corporate giving and employee volunteerism are a part of the vibrant Wesco experience. Employees are actively engaged in local communities through fundraising, volunteering, contributing products and performing advocacy to address local needs.

Environment

ScottsMiracle-Gro: The Truth About Lawns

The bottom line is we see lawns and living things as positive elements in the future. And we think you will, too, after checking out The Truth About Lawns.

Innovation & Technology

AB: Materiality Check: The Next Stage of ESG and Responsible Investing

Responsible investing has been on a pendulum. Enthusiasm for incorporating ESG issues in investment strategies has given way to a reality check in recent years.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Georgia-Pacific Helps Support the Community in Fordyce, Arkansas

On Friday, June 21, the unspeakable occurred at the Mad Butcher grocery store in Fordyce, Arkansas, a town of just 3,200 people 65 miles from Little Rock. An armed man shot 13 people, including two law enforcement officers, killing four.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

KeyBank’s West Valley Branch Celebrates One-Year Anniversary with a $10,000 Grant to Comunidades Unidas

KeyBank commemorated the one-year anniversary of its West Valley City branch recently, with a celebration that included a variety of sweepstakes, networking, a visit from a Real Salt Lake player, family activities and a $10,000 grant to support the mission of Comunidades Unidas.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Marathon Petroleum Achievements in ENERGY STAR® Program

As a five-time EPA ENERGY STAR Partner of the Year – Sustained Excellence Award recipient, we are an active participant in the program, sharing our strategies and successes with other industrial companies.

Education

Baker Tilly Case Study: University Identifies Future State Strategy With Strategic Planning Workshop

Baker Tilly structured and moderated a strategic planning workshop over two days with the executive leadership team, with the objective of identifying tasks the university should focus on to help achieve their organizational goals.

Environment

Cascale Publishes Q3 2024 Global Legislative Update

We're excited to share key insights from our Q3 2024 Global Legislative Update, offering a closer look at the latest regulatory changes shaping the textile and apparel industry. Cascale members can access the full report via Cascale Connect.

Social Impact & Volunteering

'GRI Reporting Enhances Corporate Social Performance'

There is a direct correlation between the proper utilization of the GRI Standards and a stronger corporate social performance.

Diversity & Inclusion

Sysco Canada Celebrates Legacy Space

This morning, we celebrated the opening of the SyscoToronto Legacy Space through SyscoOntario’s 5-year partnership with The Gord Downie & Chanie Wenjack Fund.

Education

Growing Something Greater in Secaucus, NJ

Quest recently hosted a lunch-and-learn event at our Secaucus headquarters to hear from Stephen Ritz, founder of Green Bronx Machine (GBM).

Innovation & Technology

How AI Is Enhancing Ergonomics, Without Replacing the Human Touch

While AI can revolutionize how we approach ergonomic assessments and risk management, it cannot replace the empathy and human connection that ergonomists provide. Let’s explore how AI is making a difference, but why the human touch remains irreplaceable.

Environment

Healthy Spaces Podcast: Season 4, Episode 11 - Spilling the Tea on Sustainability

In this episode of the Healthy Spaces podcast, women sustainability leaders gather for a “Spilling the Tea” panel discussion during Climate Week NYC.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Forbes Names Bacardi Among “World’s Best Employers” in 2024

Bacardi has been recognized on Forbes' list of the 'World's Best Employers' for 2024, based on independent surveys conducted in more than 50 countries.

Innovation & Technology

CNH Brands on Display at G7 Agriculture Ministerial Meeting

World-class equipment, technology and services company, CNH attended the Divinazione Expo 24, an event organized by the Italian Ministry of Agriculture, Food Sovereignty, and Forestry in Syracuse, Italy, recently.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Viatris Named to Forbes' Annual List of the World's Best Employers for the Fourth Year in a Row

Viatris Inc. (NASDAQ: VTRS), a global healthcare company, today announced that it has been named to Forbes' list of World's Best Employers 2024.

Latest Campaigns

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