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.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Baltimore Community Lending Receives $600,000 Grant From Truist Foundation To Support Minority- and Women-Owned Small Businesses in Baltimore

Truist Foundation announced a $600,000 commitment to Baltimore Community Lending, a nonprofit community development financial institution that provides loan capital to small business owners.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Juanita Baranco Honored by Southern Company in This Year's Evening of Excellence

Juanita served on Southern Company’s Board of Directors and is the co-founder of Baranco Automotive Group, one of the first African-American-owned car dealership in metro Atlanta.

Social Impact & Volunteering

LA Kings Partner With Southern California Gas Company, TreePeople and One Tree Planted to Plant Trees in Celebration of California Clean Air Day

In celebration of California Clean Air Day, AEG's LA Kings employees planted trees in Lynwood, CA as part of team’s ongoing efforts to promote responsible use of natural resources and advance sustainable practices.

Health & Healthcare

Supporting the Wellness of Tribal Communities Through Nutrition Education

Q4HE has allowed Cooking Matters to expand the program’s reach to communities it may have historically lacked the funding to serve but where the need is great.

Education

World Teachers Day: How to Support Teachers in Today's Educational Environment

On this World Teachers Day I want to take a moment to honor the special place that teachers hold in our communities.

Innovation & Technology

Is Causality the Missing Piece of the AI Puzzle?

At Qualcomm AI Research we are exploring various ways in which causal models can be used to solve long-standing fundamental open problems in AI and ML.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

A 'Landmark Collaboration' in Northern Alberta

Enbridge and partners proudly unveiled the largest energy-related Indigenous economic partnership transaction in North America to date today in Edmonton.

Diversity & Inclusion

Closing the Digital Divide, Ericsson's Erik Ekudden Discusses How

With the benefits of modern connectivity and digitalization clear, these are two concrete ways to help get networks up and running and give people the skills to benefit from digital technologies.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Good Governance: Responsible Sourcing at International Paper

International Paper relies on the daily actions and personal accountability of each of our employees and business partners for our success.

Social Impact & Volunteering

5 Years On: The Home Depot Foundation and ToolBank Disaster Services Continue To Restore Homes Damaged During Hurricane Maria

Earlier this year in Puerto Rico, The Home Depot Foundation teamed up with ToolBank Disaster Services to repair homes damaged during Hurricane Maria.

Environment

Rayonier 2021 Sustainability Report: Third-Party Certifications and Forestry Regulations

We are dedicated to meeting the highest standards of sustainable forestry established by SFI, Forest Stewardship Council® (FSC®), and the Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification™ (PEFC™).

Diversity & Inclusion

Employee Spotlight: What Is Possible

This National Disability Employment Awareness Month, Susan Jolly is sharing her story to highlight the important Equity In Action efforts that T-Mobile has accomplished and is committed to continue in the space of accessibility.

Education

Sounding the Alarm on Global Learning Poverty

As the executive director and co-creator of NABU, a New York-based nonprofit publisher of multilingual books on a free digital app,

Health & Healthcare

The Critical Role of TCS Tech in Building Capacity for International Medical Corps

At TCS, we are building on the belief that business can be a catalyst for change. Our purpose is to connect people to opportunities in the digital economy and that mission is central to the way we operate as a business.

Diversity & Inclusion

Mogul Minute Podcast: Tim Grijalva, GoDaddy

We are thrilled to share our new podcast, Mogul Minute Podcast! For our inaugural episode, we're celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month and speaking with Tim Grijalva from GoDaddy about how GoDaddy has created their successful Employee Resource Groups (ERGs).

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Arrow Electronics Hosts Cycling Challenge To Raise Funds for Martin House Children's Hospice

For the second year in a row, Arrow Electronics employees in the United Kingdom raised funds for Martin House Children’s Hospice. A team of 28 completed the Great Yorkshire Cycle,

Research, Reports & Publications

Unpacking the 'G' in ESG: What Is the Secret to Good Governance?

Organizations looking to drive value in their ESG reporting, should be putting governance front and center.

Diversity & Inclusion

Six-Time Olympic Athlete Jackie Joyner-Kersee Headlines Annual KeyBank Key4Women Forums in Central New York and the Capital Region

Her name is synonymous with winning, dedication and history. Track and field star Jackie Joyner-Kersee has won six Olympic medals, including three gold, one silver and two bronze.

Green Infrastructure

Lenoir City Schools Achieve Energy Savings of 29% After Comprehensive Energy Upgrades Through Trane Collaboration - Even Through Record Heat Wave

Trane® is pleased to share that the Lenoir City School System, TN, has achieved a total energy savings of nearly $1.6 million in the three years following a comprehensive energy and infrastructure upgrade on six school and administration buildings.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

We Attended Grace Hopper: Here's What Happened Next

You’re ready to take your shot with the biggest high-tech players. You pack your finest business casual, drop an apple (you won’t eat) in your bag, and hop on a flight.

Research, Reports & Publications

The Sustainable Tractor: CNH Industrial's Chief Information Officer Featured in Report by MIT Technology Review Insights

Marc Kermisch, CNH Industrial’s Chief Information Officer, has given his insight on AI, open data and the sustainable tractor in a global survey of 600 CIOs and technology leaders conducted by MIT Technology Review Insights.

Events, Media & Communications

First-Ever Social Impact Audio Conference to Feature Leaders in CSR

Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) and Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) have become the responsibility of every organization, whether that be private or public.

Events, Media & Communications

Inogen Alliance Welcomes Two New Board Members

Inogen Alliance is pleased to announce the appointment of two new members to our Board of Directors; Rene Sloof from Antea Group Netherlands (replacing Menno Smits) and Nicolas Pycke of Antea Group France (replacing Pascal Voyeau).

Environment

Wildfire Monitoring: 5 Factors To Consider When Purchasing an IAQ Device

Not all IAQ monitors are made equal. To help wade through the smoke, here are 5 key factors to look for when purchasing an IAQ or Direct-read instrument.

Education

Public Voting Now Open for the 3M Young Scientist Challenge Improving Lives Award

3M and Discovery Education today announced public voting is now open for the Improving Lives Award, a special recognition awarded as a part of the annual 2022 3M Young Scientist Challenge.

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