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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Social Impact & Volunteering | Motorola Solutions

Youth Encouragement Services and Motorola Solutions Foundation Renovate Nashville Youth Centers

Youth Encouragement Services (YES), together with the Motorola Solutions Foundation and volunteers from the Motorola Solutions Galvin Masters sales organization, refreshed YES’ Nashville-based youth centers.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Aflac Incorporated Names Virgil R. Miller as President, Aflac US

Aflac Incorporated announced that Aflac U.S. Deputy President Virgil R. Miller has been named to succeed Teresa L. White as president, Aflac U.S., effective Jan. 1, 2023. Aspreviously announced, White will retire March 2023 and will serve as executive consultant effective Jan. 1, 2023, to support the transition.

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Energy

National Grid Renewables Celebrates American Clean Power Week with Tours of First Solar Manufacturing Plant and Ohio Solar Project

As part of American Clean Power Week 2022, National Grid Renewables hosted a two-day event to educate visitors on the economic benefits that solar energy projects provide national, state, and local communities.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Watts Completes WAVE Water Stewardship Verification

The Water Council is pleased to announce that Watts Water Technologies, Inc. has successfully completed verification for the WAVE: Water Stewardship Verified program.

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Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

NortonLifeLock's Sustainable Home Improvement Program Shows Results

In April of 2022, NortonLifeLock launched an innovative initiative, called the Sustainable Home Improvement Program. The incentive program reimburses employees for making sustainability improvements in their own homes.

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Environment

Minderoo Foundation and Illumina Commit $40M AUD To Apply Advanced Genomics to Marine Conservation

Minderoo Foundation and Illumina, Inc. (NASDAQ: ILMN), today announced a 40 million Australian dollar (US $27.8 million) partnership that will leverage the power of genomics to accelerate scientific understanding of marine systems and help marine conservationists make informed decisions.

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Green Infrastructure

Cummins Believes Climate Legislation Key to Creating Low-Carbon Future

Cummins Inc. leaders say the Inflation Reduction Act signed into law by President Biden Tuesday (Aug. 16) will play an important role in the company’s journey to a carbon free economy.

Diversity & Inclusion

Ericsson Celebrates Diversity at Stockholm Pride

We had a fantastic time in the Pride Parade, celebrating and sharing our message of diversity & inclusion, all powered by our rainbow truck, our rainbow banners and flags and, most important of all Team Ericsson at its best.

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Research, Reports & Publications

How Can the Pet Food Industry Adapt To Serve the Growing Demand for Better and More Sustainable Options?

As more people welcome pets into their families, they are seeking higher quality food options from more sustainable pet food brands.

Environment

Kohler Co. Advocates for Scaling Safe Water and Sanitation Solutions Through Innovation and Partnerships at World Water Week

Kohler Co., a global leader in the innovation and manufacture of plumbing products; tile, cabinetry and lighting; and engines, generators and clean energy solutions, joins this year’s World Water Week conference as a panel

Sustainable Development Goals

Bread Financial 2021 ESG Report: A Message From CEO Ralph Andretta

As part of our broader transformation efforts, Bread Financial is redefining who we are and what we stand for as a purpose-driven financial services company.

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Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

Less Is More: Building a Circular and Sustainable Economy at Gildan

As part of its Next Generation ESG strategy, Gildan has brought forth an enhanced focus on circularity.

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Energy

Booster™ Names Andrew Hamel Chief Technology Officer

Booster™, the leading tech-driven mobile energy delivery company, today announces ex-Amazon VP Andrew Hamel has joined the team. New Chief Technology Officer will help accelerate company's digital transformation.

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Events, Media & Communications

Global Citizen Announces Expansion of Global and European Board

International advocacy organization Global Citizen is proud to announce the appointment of six new members to its Global Board of Directors, along with three new additions to its Europe Board of Directors.

Environment

A Greener Community for a Cooler Lynwood

Waking up early on a recent Saturday morning was no problem for TreePeople and Edison International volunteers who traveled to a Lynwood neighborhood to help care for 64 recently planted shade trees.

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Energy

U.S. Department of Energy Shares Strategy to Secure the Clean Energy Transition

In February of this year, the United States published and committed to the “Strategy to Secure the Clean Energy Transition,” a whitepaper outlining the challenges and opportunities in the energy supply chain.

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Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

From the Fifth Third Bancorp 2021 ESG Report: $100 Billion Environmental & Social Finance Target

After achieving its $8 billion renewable energy goal three years early, Fifth Third expanded its aim in 2022 and announced a 10-year, $100 billion environmental and social finance target through 2030.

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Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Boston Scientific Named a Best Place To Work by Disability:IN

We are honored to be named a Best Place to Work for Disability Inclusion for the 7th consecutive year by Disability:IN and American Association of People with Disabilities.

Research, Reports & Publications

American Airlines ESG Strategy - Management and Governance

Since ESG issues touch nearly every aspect of our business, day-to-day management of individual elements is distributed throughout our operations and functions.

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Education

Rockwell Automation and University of Melbourne Partner on Decarbonization Projects

The University of Melbourne and Rockwell Automation have begun a new partnership to collaborate on research activities, develop training and work together to use digital innovation to help manufacturing industries reach their decarbonisation goals.

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Health & Healthcare

Quest Diagnostics Sponsors Modern Healthcare Webinar

Quest Diagnostics sponsored the Modern Healthcare webinar, “Patients as consumers in a post-pandemic world: How to approach new demands.”

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Research, Reports & Publications

Mondelēz International Releases 2021 Human Rights Due Diligence and Modern Slavery Report

Mondelēz International, Inc. released its annual Human Rights Due Diligence and Modern Slavery report for 2021, demonstrating progress against its 2025 ESG (Environmental, Social and Governance) goals.

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Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Leading With Governance Is Crucial When It Comes to ESG

Because corporate governance is well established by most companies that report financial statements, many firms may overlook how governance applies to the way they address the environmental and social issues that matter to their stakeholders.

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Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

FigBytes Strengthens ESG Offering With Expanded Philanthropy and DEI Capabilities

FigBytes today announced the expansion of their philanthropy and DEI (diversity, equity, and inclusion) solutions.

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Environment

Our Largest Ever Climate Survey Can Inform Policies, Research and Campaigns Around the World

Meta and researchers at Yale University are publishing the results of our biggest ever global survey about public views towards climate change.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Snapdragon Premium Mobile Connectivity Helps Three Small Businesses Compete and Thrive [Video]

In July 2020, one of our responses to the global crisis was the Qualcomm Small Business Accelerator Program. It was designed to help participants transition to mobile-first models that can thrive in today’s climate.

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