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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Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Marathon Petroleum Named Among BNSF Sustainability Award Winners

MPC was recognized for its focus on increasing the production and marketing of renewable fuels.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

The Utah Housing Preservation Fund Receives Commitment From Comenity Capital Bank

The Utah Housing Preservation Fund announced that Comenity Capital Bank, a subsidiary of Bread Financial, has made a 10-year commitment of $10 million to the Fund.

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Environment

Rayonier Joins Timber Companies and Conservation Organizations To Fight the Spread of Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD)

Seven timber companies and four conservation organizations are joining together to fight the spread of chronic wasting disease (CWD) among deer, elk, and other species of the deer family (known as “cervids”).

Sustainable Development Goals

ESG Talk: Unraveling ESG Regulation ft. Andromeda Wood and Steve Soter, Workiva

In this regulatory wrap up on ESG Talk, host Mandi McReynolds is joined by two Workiva colleagues, Andromeda Wood, Vice President of Regulatory Strategy, and Steve Soter, Senior Industry Principal. Andie and Steve share their insights on ESG regulation in the EU and US, including CSRD and what they expect from the SEC.

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Environment

Alkermes' Approach to Environmental Protection and Sustainability

We strive to conduct our business activities in a manner that minimizes the environmental impacts of our operations and promotes effective stewardship of environmental resources.

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Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Illumina Ranks Among Top Scores on Dow Jones Sustainability Index and CDP

Illumina today announced its achievement of the highest score out of 72 companies in its industry in the S&P Global Corporate Sustainability Assessment, also known as the Dow Jones Sustainability Index (DJSI).

Innovation & Technology

Letter to the G20: We Must Drive Universal Connectivity and Extend Digital to Small Businesses, Without Delay

At Ericsson, we are working to close the school connectivity gap through our support of UNICEF and ITU’s Giga initiative.

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Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

FedEx Business Spotlight: Ray Rico Freelance & Focus LGBT+ Magazine

Ray Rico was part of the 2017 cohort of Memphis Inner City Capital Connections, and to this day credits the curriculum for helping improve his company’s marketing and culture.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Tetra Pak U.S. and Canada 2022 Sustainability Report: People

In summer 2021, we launched Taste of Tetra Pak sample boxes to keep our employees, many of them working remotely or hybrid, connected to our work in packaging, processing and services.

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Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Sands Commits $500,000 to the LVMPD Foundation To Support Advanced Crisis Training

Sands has committed $500,000 over two years through Sands Cares to the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department Foundation (LVMPD) in support of phase one construction of the LVMPD Reality Based Training Center.

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Responsible Production & Consumption

Henkel Celebrates Completion of Salisbury Facility Expansion

This expansion of Henkel’s existing site broadens the company’s capabilities to provide more sustainable and innovative PSA solutions to the tape, label, medical, and graphics films markets to meet increasing demand.

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Events, Media & Communications

Lenovo Unveils New Smarter Tech Innovations to Define the Future of the Digital World

Lenovo held its annual global innovation event, Tech World, sharing its vision for the evolution of collaboration across users, spaces, and devices to unlock unlimited possibilities in both real-world applications and the Metaverse.

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Innovation & Technology

ekō Solutions and Its Eco-Friendly Structures

Under Land Betterment’s suite of solutions the Company offers a stable of sustainable brands and industries atop restored land.

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Health & Healthcare

Disparities in Breast Cancer Mortality and Treatment Underscore the Importance of Testing

Quest was proud to sponsor Sisters Network Inc. and its first-ever State of Black Breast Cancer Crisis: a National Townhall Virtual Discussion and Call to Action.

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Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

From the Fifth Third 2021 ESG Report: Community Development Co. Fills Gaps in Neighborhoods

The Fifth Third Community Development Co. invests in real estate projects across our footprint to help communities thrive. These investments can include affordable housing, small business spaces or commercial projects.

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Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Gen Listed on the 2022 Dow Jones Sustainability Index

Gen, a global leader dedicated to powering Digital Freedom, today announced that it has been included on the Dow Jones Sustainability Index, one of the world's most trusted ESG benchmarks, on both the World and North America lists.

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Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

GoDaddy Empowers Employees To Make a Difference This Holiday Giving Season

Nearing the end of 2022, GoDaddy for Good recently reminded employees of the opportunities available to volunteer their time, donate to worthy causes and empower entrepreneurs.

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Diversity & Inclusion

Southwire 2021 Sustainability Report: Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

A focus on Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) is critical for Southwire and our continued success.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

PSE&G: Two First Place J.D. Power Rankings in 2022

PSE&G has been recognized again for delivering award-winning customer satisfaction. As New Jersey’s largest combination utility, PSE&G provides electric service for 2.3 million customers and natural gas service for 1.9 million customers.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Walmart Teams Up with Customers To Give Away Up to $5 Million in Local Communities

Walmart announced the launch of a new giving campaign as part of its Spark Good initiative, supporting local organizations across the country with up to $5 million going to nonprofits this holiday season.

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Environment

8 Holiday Cleaning Tips From 3M for an Essential and Easily Overlooked Part of the Home - Its Air

According to the United States Environmental Protection Agency, Americans spend about 90% of their time indoors. During cold weather, doors and windows are usually closed and our homes are sealed up cozy and tight.

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Energy

Duke Energy Collaborates With AWS To Develop Smart Grid Solutions To Better Serve Customers and Drive Its Clean Energy Transition

Duke Energy and AWS are entering into a multiyear strategic collaboration to accelerate the utility’s development of industry-leading grid solutions that will benefit customers and help advance Duke Energy’s clean energy transition.

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Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Tapestry Inc. Named to America's Most Responsible Companies List for Work on Sustainability, Social Impact and Equity, Inclusion & Diversity

Tapestry, Inc. (NYSE: TPR), a global house of brands including Coach, kate spade and Stuart Weitzman, has been named to Newsweek’s America’s Most Responsible Companies 2023 List.

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Diversity & Inclusion

Nielsen's 2022 ESG Report: Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

In all that we do, we aim to embed the principles of diversity, equity and inclusion (DE&I). To truly measure everyone, across all channels and platforms, we must uncover new insights into and about diverse, often overlooked communities and the content they watch.

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Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Family Promise of Southern Chester County Receives $300,000 Grant From KeyBank Foundation

Family Promise of Southern Chester County (FPSCC) has received a charitable grant from KeyBank Foundation in the amount of $300,000 payable over three years.

Latest Campaigns

  1. Climate Change
    Ceres mobilizes the most influential investors and companies in tackling climate change as a sustainability issue that must be addressed at every...

  2. Operate Sustainably
    We are aiming to operate sustainably by improving our supply chain and operations to reduce our greenhouse gas emissions, living our commitment to...

  3. Housing affordability
    We drive solutions to enable people to open doors to a safe and affordable place to call home, the foundation for wellness, dignity, and economic...

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

  5. Greener Products and Solutions
    We actively integrate sustainability into the product development process and look at all phases of the product life cycle for opportunities to...

  6. Mastercard at the UN General Assembly and New York City Climate Week 2024
    Building a digital economy that works for everyone.

  7. Tork, an Essity brand
    Tork is an Essity brand. Essity is a leading global hygiene and health company.Wherever there is a need for wiping, drying, cleaning or polishing...

  8. Subaru Love Promise: Pets
    Subaru believes all pets deserve a loving home and we are the largest corporate donor to the ASPCA®. Subaru is proud to help make the world a better...

  9. Aflac Voices
    Hear from Aflac’s senior leaders and subject matter experts about industry trends and more.

  10. Green Mountain Energy Sun Club
    Since its founding in 2002, the Green Mountain Energy Sun Club has donated more than $4 million to solar and sustainability projects focusing on...

  11. KeyBank: Responsible Banking
    Everyone’s financial journey is different. We make intentional efforts to meet the individual needs of clients and communities through a diverse range...

  12. Leadership
    Cascale demonstrates industry leadership and collaboration to drive collective action, by sharing insight into key sustainability topics inside and...

  13. Decarbonization
    Environmental StewardshipBlack & Veatch's environmental stewardship commitments focus on managing our carbon footprint and climate change objectives...

  14. 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...

  15. GoDaddy | Microbusiness
    They're the people who build websites, run restaurants, and offer classes online. But their impact has gone largely unnoticed. Our mission is to...