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.

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Environment | World Wildlife Fund

Grassland Loss in the Great Plains Persists, With 1.9 Million Acres Destroyed in 2022

Annual analysis from World Wildlife Fund’s Plowprint report reveals 1.9 million acres of grasslands were converted for crops in 2022 alone across the Great Plains.

Environment

Subaru and Arbor Day Foundation Partner To Launch Largest Corporate Tree Distribution Program

Subaru of America, Inc.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

The Power of Giving

NRG Energy

Health & Healthcare

Championing HIV Services for LGBTQ+ Youth

Gilead Sciences

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Education

LifeSmarts Participants Learn Digital Safety and Life Skills

Norton is proud to have supported LifeSmarts as a 2023 Champion Level Sponsor for the second year in a row, granting NCL $125,000 for the program year.

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Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Duke Energy Awards $250,000 in Grant Funds To Support Economic Development in North Carolina

The Duke Energy Foundation is awarding $250,000 in grant funds to the Economic Development Partnership of North Carolina (EDPNC) to spur new jobs and investment in North Carolina communities.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Hello Alice and the Global Entrepreneurship Network Announce $70M Equitable Access Fund

The Global Entrepreneurship Network (GEN) and Hello Alice, the fintech helping over one million small businesses access capital, proudly announced the creation of a $70M Equitable Access Fund, with initial funding led by Wells Fargo.

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Events, Media & Communications

KeyBank to Present First Time Homeownership Workshop in Buffalo

KeyBank will present a first-time homeownership workshop in Buffalo, NY. Saleem Shabazz, KeyBank Community Development Loan Officer (NMLS# 474996), will offer advice and details on products and assistance programs available to first time homebuyers.

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Innovation & Technology

AMD Helps Advance Energy Efficiency and Climate Research With LUMI

One of the most energy-efficient supercomputers in the world (number 7 on the Green500 List – June 2023)1 is powered by AMD technology and is being used to advance climate research.

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Research, Reports & Publications

Organon Publishes 2022 ESG Report Showcasing Progress Toward Global Sustainability Goals

Organon (NYSE: OGN), a global healthcare company focused on women’s health, today released its 2022-2023 Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Report.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Trane Technologies Certified As Great Place to Work® for Third Year

Trane Technologies announced today it has earned the Great Place to Work Certification for the third consecutive year.

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Health & Healthcare

GSA Hosts Event To Elevate Health Leadership in Federal Buildings

Healthy buildings took center stage late last month at a dynamic event titled, “Health in Buildings Partnerships and GSA’s Vision for the Future,” which was the first of a new signature series hosted by the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA)

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Ericsson Named a Top International Corporate Citizen in Canada by Corporate Knights

Ericsson, a leading R&D spender in Canada and a global leader in 5G sustainability, is proud to announce it has been named as one of Canada's Top International Corporate Citizens in 2023.

Social Impact & Volunteering

How To Track the Impact of Unrestricted Funding

When it comes to providing funding for nonprofits, many funders have let their desire to track impact override the needs of the organizations they support.

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Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

How Sustainable Investing Can Create and Protect Value

At KKR, we are unwavering in our commitment to seek to create and protect value. We have a fiduciary duty to our clients to do so.

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Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

FedEx Advances ESG Goals Throughout Value Supply Chain

We work closely with our suppliers and collaborate with internal stakeholders to advance our ESG goals throughout the value chain, with a focus on diversity and sustainability.

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Health & Healthcare

The American Diabetes Association and Abbott Collaborate on First-of-Its-Kind Therapeutic Nutrition Program for People With Diabetes

Today, the American Diabetes Association® (ADA) and Abbott announced a collaboration aimed at better understanding how diabetes technology like continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) systems can help people living with diabetes make informed decisions about their food and activity.

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Diversity & Inclusion

Speaking Up for Asian American and Pacific Islander Mental Health

As we celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month, we remain committed to supporting the well-being of our Asian and Pacific Islander colleagues worldwide.

Health & Healthcare

Too Many Us Adults Are Skipping Wellness Appointments That Can Help Save Their Lives

Americans don't seem to be on a path to living healthier, longer lives, according to a study released by Aflac Incorporated, a leading provider of supplemental health insurance in the U.S.

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Sustainable Development Goals

msg global: Future-Proofing Sustainability Ambitions With SAP Sustainability Control Tower

SAP Sustainability Control Tower can offer organizations a robust tool for delivering audit-ready sustainability data that aligns with various sustainability and ESG standards.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Independent Research Confirms Value of Bayer’s Smallholder Farming Initiatives

Smallholder farmers say livelihoods have improved after participating in initiatives led by life sciences company Bayer. This is the result of research by independent social impact measurement company 60 Decibels on four Bayer smallholder projects.

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Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Suncor’s Anna Seinen Builds Capacity in Her Community

WBCF launched in 2017, to provide long-term financial support for projects in health, the environment, sport, arts, culture and other emerging community needs.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Edison International Announces Lineworker Scholarship Winners

Twelve aspiring lineworkers will be awarded up to $25,000 each to pursue a chance to become a Southern California Edison lineworker.

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Innovation & Technology

Empowering Female Gamers: A Passionate Journey Into the World of Gaming

As a woman in the video game industry, I strive to pave the way so other women feel comfortable pursuing their passions without fear or doubt.

Diversity & Inclusion

Celebrating Diversity, Equity & Inclusion at Comcast

At Comcast, we make it a point to come together annually across the organization for DE&I Day, a time to pause and reflect as an organization, celebrate our commitment to action, and be intentional about where we want to go.

Environment

Santikos Entertainment and Trane Work Together To Improve Moviegoer Experience and Save Energy

Trane® - by Trane Technologies and Santikos Entertainment announce that the theater has achieved an annual 30% energy savings as a result of comprehensive energy and infrastructure upgrades on six Santikos theaters.

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Diversity & Inclusion

How Clorox Achieves its Inclusion Index Goals

Clorox’s ESG goals are integrated into our IGNITE strategy because we believe they drive growth and create positive value for our brands, people and communities.

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Responsible Production & Consumption

The World Has a Rice Problem, but Farmers Can Solve It

Rice is the most commonly eaten food in the world, but conventional rice production has a hefty environmental impact. Growing rice is incredibly water-intensive, and flooded fields are ideal growing conditions for methane-emitting bacteria.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

30 Years of Giving Back: Celebrating Three Decades With Team Depot

Team Depot was created in 1993 as a way of organizing associates who were eager to volunteer in their communities. Not only did associates jump in to help following Hurricane Andrew the year before, but they were giving back to their communities for years. 

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  1. Drive for MPC
    At Marathon Petroleum, our professional truck drivers share one common vision: no accidents, no injuries, and no harm to the environment. We’re proud...

  2. Forests
    Managing our forests sustainably and protecting water, wildlife, and species at risk.

  3. Recognition of our Company
    As the leading sports and live music company in the world, we recognize our responsibility to provide industry leadership and to conduct our business...

  4. Corporate Social Responsibility
    Corporate Social Responsibility

  5. GoDaddy | Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging
    Diverse teams build better products — period. At GoDaddy, we make apps and services that our worldwide community of entrepreneurs can relate to. Our...

  6. Press Releases
    See the latest new partnerships and announcements for CSRHub, the world’s most comprehensive CSR metrics database and analysis tools.

  7. License to Operate
    Corporate governance, risk management, operational integrity, and regulatory compliance are demanding challenges that companies face in today’s ever...

  8. Collaboration and Partnership
    Cascale shares updates on its strategic partnerships with industry stakeholders geared toward shifting the industry into one that gives back more than...

  9. Collaboration and Partnership
    Cascale shares updates on its strategic partnerships with industry stakeholders geared toward shifting the industry into one that gives back more than...

  10. Environmental Sustainability
    As sustainability leaders, we implement our sustainability strategy across all company activities along the entire value chain, from raw materials to...

  11. Truist Foundation
    About Truist FoundationThe Truist Foundation is committed to Truist Financial Corporation’s (NYSE: TFC) purpose to inspire and build better lives and...

  12. Kingfisher Around the World
    The SCS Kingfisher certification mark is showing up on an increasing number of products around the world. It differentiates companies that are making...

  13. Financial health
    At Wells Fargo, we're opening pathways to economic advancement for racially and ethnically diverse and low- and moderate-income individuals and...

  14. ESG Talk: Season Three
    The ESG Talk podcast features candid conversations with business leaders from around the world. In season three, co-hosts Mandi McReynolds, Steve...

  15. International Paper | SUSTAINABLE OPERATIONS
    Vision 2030 Goal: Improve our climate impact and advance water stewardship