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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Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

GoDaddy's 2022 Sustainability Report: Our Customers - Innovation

The world is constantly changing — and so are the needs of the entrepreneurs we serve. At GoDaddy, we’re determined to stay ahead of the curve for our customers by evolving our products through experimentation and innovation.

Black & Veatch

Research, Reports & Publications

Black & Veatch Water Report: Sustainability, Resiliency Key to U.S. Water Industry Amid Headwinds of Aging Infrastructure, Climate Change and Workforce Churn

From the challenges of chronically aging infrastructure and regulatory and climate change pressures to opportunities such as data’s promise and an infusion of federal funds, the U.S. water sector’s complexities continue to evolve amid pushes for greater sustainability.

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Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

KOCH INVESTS: Taking Better Care of Chronic Headaches

Koch Disruptive Technologies co-led an $8 million seed round into Neura Health, a virtual neurology clinic connecting patients with the top specialists in headache medicine.

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Diversity & Inclusion

Southwire Recognizes Martin Luther King Jr. Day., Black History Month, Women’s History Month and More

Over the past few months, Southwire recognized Martin Luther King Jr. Day., Black History Month, Women’s History Month and more by hosting efforts across the company that provided team members with resources and opportunities to get more involved and learn more.

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Environment

Citing Climate Crisis’ Risk to Public Health and Industry, Health Care Providers Reaffirm Responsible Business Practices

Five major U.S. health care systems today released an open statement affirming their commitment to responsible business practices that take the severe public health and financial risks of the climate crisis into account.

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Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

The McDonald’s System’s Billion Dollar Impact: California

The McDonald’s System strives to lift up the communities where it operates, by feeding and fostering communities and making delicious, feel-good moments easy for everyone.  

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Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

KeyBank Provides $30 Million of Financing for the Cleveland Foundation Midtown Collaboration Center

KeyBank Institutional Advisors and KeyBank Community Development Lending and Investment (CDLI) provided $30 million of financing to the Cleveland Foundation (TCF) for the construction of the 95,000-square-foot Midtown Collaboration Center (Center) located in Cleveland’s MidTown.

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Health & Healthcare

Meeting the Staff Shortage Crisis With Digital Solutions

Right now, the global healthcare industry faces a worldwide staffing shortage that is roundly expected to worsen.

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Events, Media & Communications

Cisco Hosts First Ever Black-Owned Partners and Suppliers Conference in Atlanta

Cisco hosted its first-ever Black-owned Partner and Supplier Conference in Atlanta, Georgia on April 25.

Environment

Bayer: The Weight of Water

Only 3 percent of the water on the planet is freshwater. And of that, only a half-percent is accessible to humans.

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Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Marathon Petroleum Supports United Way’s Expanded Reach for Days of Caring

The annual United Way spring Days of Caring event in Hancock County, Ohio, home to Marathon Petroleum’s headquarters, featured another outstanding show of volunteers from the community.

Innovation & Technology

Trane Technologies Launches Season 3 of the Healthy Spaces Podcast

Welcome to Season 3 of the Healthy Spaces podcast with Trane Technologies, where we’re exploring how technology & innovation are transforming the spaces where we live, work and play.

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Research, Reports & Publications

SABIC’s 2022 Sustainability Report Highlights Progress in Driving “Sustainable Growth for a Better World”

SABIC, a global leader in the chemicals industry, shared advancements marked by its accelerated climate strategy, drive for circular carbon economy, and enhanced ESG performance and transparency.

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Events, Media & Communications

New Small Business Research Report Reveals Insights and Opportunities for Community Engagement

Thanks to the generous support of Fiserv, Points of Light and INFLUENCE|SG have partnered to share a new research report, Leading Locally: Small Business & Social Change.

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Research, Reports & Publications

Henkel's 2022 Sustainability Highlights

Henkel consistently and successfully implemented its sustainability strategy once again in 2022.

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Sustainable Development Goals

150 Years of Better Care for a Better World: Kimberly-Clark Reports Progress Toward 2030 Sustainability Goals

Kimberly-Clark today published its annual sustainability report, including an update on the company's progress toward its 2030 sustainability strategy and goals.

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Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Mastercard: How an IoT Startup Is Tackling Single-Use Plastic, One Load of Laundry at a Time

Strive Community is part of a portfolio of programs launched by the Mastercard Center for Inclusive Growth with Caribou Digital.

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Innovation & Technology

FedEx Launches FedEx® Sustainability Insights for Customer Emissions Tracking

FedEx Corp. (NYSE: FDX) is harnessing scan data from its unparalleled global logistics network to enhance customer access to emissions information with the U.S. launch of a new tool, FedEx® Sustainability Insights.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

First Time Mom Gets Support Through Georgia-Pacific’s Maternity Benefit

Peace of mind – that’s what any parent wants when caring for a child, especially a working parent. At Georgia-Pacific, we provide many benefit choices aligned with employees’ values and personal situations, including a benefit catered to working parents.

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Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Work For Humankind: 12 Months of Island Community Transformation

One year ago, Lenovo launched Work For Humankind, an initiative that set out to change how people work, for good.

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Social Impact & Volunteering

Sappi’s Ideas That Matter Designers Think Globally, Make Impact Locally

This year, Ideas that Matter tracked how projects align with United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), which Sappi has embraced globally as part of our sustainability initiatives.

Research, Reports & Publications

Going Green at Home

Our Eco Actions website makes it easier for customers to identify products that can help reduce their households’ impact on the climate, the planet and natural resources. Discover a few products and learn more about our greener products in the 2022 ESG Report.

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Research, Reports & Publications

CNH Industrial Kicks Off 'A Sustainable Year' Story Series on World Environment Day

On World Environment Day, CNH Industrial announces the first in a series of stories to be featured in its latest A Sustainable Year publication. This annual magazine charts the Company’s major social and environmental activities as well as its strategic sustainability targets.

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Green Infrastructure

Vertical Farming Firm Succeeds in Investment Deal To Secure Further Growth

​The future of vertical farming in the UK looks set to propagate with more investment being funnelled towards a more sustainable food system.

Environment

Sustainability in High Gear on the Set of ‘Fast X’

Fast X, which hit theaters May 19, launches the final chapters of the Fast Furious saga. It takes one of cinema’s most storied and popular global franchises to new heights while piloting clean energy practices, reducing emissions, and cutting back on waste.

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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