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.

Energy

Vanguard Renewables: Our Why

The Company is committed to advancing decarbonization by reducing greenhouse gas emissions from farms and food waste, generating renewable energy, and supporting regenerative agriculture on partner farms via Farm Powered® anaerobic digestion.

Environment

Southwire 2022 Sustainability Report: Circularity & Waste Management

One of the fundamentals of our Growing Green tenet is to make the most of the Earth’s natural resources. From metals to packaging to production materials, we take a circular approach to reducing our environmental impact.

Environment

South Pole Joins Industry, Policymakers and NGOs Calling for Transparent Corporate Targets on Plastic Pollution at UN Negotiations in Nairobi

Leaders of global industry, NGOs and UN delegates have united in calling for a global policy framework that would address all stages of the plastic lifecycle.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Boston Scientific Costa Rica Facility Awarded Gender Equality Seal

Our Costa Rica Manufacturing Sites and Commercial Office were awarded the Gender Equality Seal from INAMU (Instituto Nacional de las Mujeres/National Women’s Institute).

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Yum! Brands Reskilling Academy Apprentice: Toby C.

This year, Taco Bell extended Digital & Technology apprenticeships to some of its restaurant team members.

Events, Media & Communications

Nasdaq at COP28: United Nations Climate Change Conference

Nasdaq is proud to participate in COP28, a global gathering to take action towards the world's collective climate goals.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Community and Connection: Volunteers Celebrate Nielsen Global Impact Day 2023

On October 5, 2023, more than 2,260 Nielsen employees across 39 countries volunteered for our eleventh annual Nielsen Global Impact Day (NGID). NGID is our annual day of service that brings our community and culture to life.

Environment

Bayer Shares the Importance of Including Farmers in Climate Discussions

We celebrate Silvia Caprara and all the young farmers and agvocates who are heading to COP28 to make their voices heard.

Health & Healthcare

Essity Hygiene and Health Report 2023–2024: The Importance of Behavioral Changes and Preventive Actions

An important starting point for reducing the spread of infections is behavior change, both on the individual level and as a wider society. Good hygiene practices form the foundation for efficient prevention – allowing better well-being and health by preventing diseases.

Health & Healthcare

AMD Adaptive Computing and AI Technology Helps Enable HD Ultrasound Scanning in Handheld Devices

Ultrasound scanning helps doctors diagnose an array of conditions. But many doctors and their patients lack access to traditional ultrasound systems, which are expensive and large.

Innovation & Technology

How Will Wireless Innovations Foster a Greener, More Sustainable Future?

The emergence of 5G in recent years has made significant strides toward creating a more sustainable world, contributing to our ongoing efforts in various ways.

Sustainable Development Goals

Alibaba Joins the World Business Council for Sustainable Development

The initial focus of the collaboration between WBCSD and Alibaba will be on Climate Action, particularly in finding innovative ways to leverage Alibaba’s platforms for broad decarbonization and work with WBCSD members on the Avoided Emissions framework and methodologies.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Salvation Army of Idaho Falls Receives $20,000 Grant From KeyBank at Kettle Kick-Off Event

The Salvation Army of Idaho Falls has received a grant of $20,000 from KeyBank in support of the 2023 Love Beyond Christmas- the Idaho Falls Kettle Kick-Off. The funds will help jumpstart the annual campaign which takes place during the holiday season.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Duke Energy Foundation Provides More Than $56,000 in Grants To Support Florida Veterans

Funding will support organizations, initiatives committed to honoring Florida veterans and connecting them to unique services and programs

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Albertsons Companies’ Shaw’s Supermarkets and Star Market’s Foundation Raised $1.5 Million for Boston Children’s Hospital

Shaw's Supermarkets and Star Market have had a strong partnership with Boston Children's Hospital (BCH) since 2015. Albertsons Companies associates recently stopped by BCH to celebrate a year of giving and present the team with $1.5 million. 

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

On the Road to COP28

Jingdong Hua, vice-chair of the International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB), and Paul Druckman, chairman of the World Benchmarking Alliance, sit down with Workiva’s Mandi McReynolds to share how standards and benchmarks bring credibility to ESG reporting.

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

Sustainable Apparel Coalition Attends Uniqlo LifeWear Sustainability Roundtable

Kaley Roshitsh, Sustainable Apparel Coalition editorial director, attended Uniqlo's sustainability roundtable at its New York City research and design office.

Social Impact & Volunteering

National Grid Announces Alisha Collins as Director, Community Impact & Engagement in New England

National Grid is pleased to announce that Alisha Collins has joined the company as its first Director of Community Impact & Engagement in New England.

Innovation & Technology

Sustainable Apparel Coalition Launches New Website

The SAC has redesigned its website to significantly enhance the user experience of visitors, better reflect the revised strategic plan, and amplify member success stories.

Events, Media & Communications

Town of Bayeux To Host the IOC Refugee Olympic Team Ahead of Paris 2024

The IOC Refugee Olympic Team will be hosted in the historic town of Bayeux in Normandy, France, for its pre-Games Training Camp ahead of the Olympic Games Paris 2024.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Albertsons Companies Foundation’s President Spoke With Catchafire About Building Powerful Partnerships To Eliminate Hunger

Christy Duncan Anderson, Executive Director and President, Albertsons Companies Foundation, recently spoke with Catchafire about how we're building powerful partnerships to eliminate hunger through our Nourishing Neighbors program.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Bengals and Fifth Third Bank Team Up With Freestore Foodbank To Donate 2,000 Holiday Meals to Local Families

The Cincinnati Bengals and Fifth Third Bank teamed up with Freestore Foodbank to hold a drive-through Holiday Meal Distribution on Tuesday, Nov. 21st. During the 3-hour event, 2,000 holiday meal boxes were distributed, feeding as many as 8,000 people in the community.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Rayonier 2022 Sustainability Report: Community Affairs

Our success as an organization is inextricably linked to the health and well-being of our communities, which are home to our forestlands, the employees who are entrusted with their care, and our contractor workforce.

Green Infrastructure

Cummins Project Selected in U.K. Effort To Reduce Port GHG Levels

Global power technology leader Cummins Inc.’s proposal to jointly develop a methanol kit for its QSK60 engine has been selected as part of the Zero Emission Vessels and Infrastructure (ZEVI) competition funded by the U.K. government in partnership with Innovate UK.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Nielsen's Global Impact Day 2023

NGID (Nielsen Global Impact Day) is our annual day of service, where employees step away from work and step into their local communities to volunteer and give back. Nielsen encourages all associates to participate in NGID and other volunteer events throughout the year.

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