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.
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Social Impact & Volunteering

Delivering for Good: Delivering Coats Across America and Canada

Through Delivering for Good, in 2020 we shipped winter coats to elementary schools in 24 cities across the U.S and Canada. We provided 300 coats in each city for a total of 7,000 new coats.

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Awards, Ratings & Rankings

2022 Halo Awards Honor Top Corporate Social Impact Initiatives

2022 Halo Awards Honor top corporate social impact initiatives. Winning companies and nonprofits were recognized at Engage for Good’s annual conference in Atlanta, GA.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Bread Financial Cove Café Unveiled

Leaders from Bread Financial and Nationwide Children’s Hospital recently unveiled a new sign outside of the cafeteria at the Big Lots Behavior Health Pavilion.

Environment

Stockholm +50: Five Things You Need to Know

For more than a century, Ericsson’s technologies have transformed every sector of society. Through research, science and industry ecosystems, we know digitalization and 5G can help tackle climate change and other environmental issues.

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Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

New Multisector Coalition to Spearhead the Regenerative and Equitable Circular Transition in Cities Across the Globe

Environment

Arcos Dorados Provided Close to 400 Thousand Training Opportunities to Young People in Latin America and the Caribbean in 2021

Arcos Dorados, the franchise that operates the McDonald’s brand in 20 countries in Latin America and the Caribbean, released its eighth Social Impact and Sustainable Development Report, highlighting the latest developments related to its ESG

Education

'You Were Made to do Amazing Things'

“You were made to do amazing things.” It’s a phrase Eric Smith, a renowned financial literacy coach, uses with young people.

Research, Reports & Publications

Vistra Publishes 2021 Sustainability Report Highlighting Its Continued Transition to a Cleaner and More Equitable Company

Vistra (NYSE: VST) today published its 2021 Sustainability Report, showcasing its sustainability strategy, including its efforts to power a zero-carbon future through its Vistra Zero portfolio and drive a company culture rooted in equity and inclusiveness.

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Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Bringing Online Safety Education to 1 Million People in India

NortonLifeLock Cares proudly partners with Save the Children in India to provide online safety education to children in vulnerable and impoverished communities. Read more about how these efforts reached more than 1 million people.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Medtronic Named to 3BL 100 Best Corporate Citizens of 2022

3BL Media has named Medtronic to its annual 100 Best Corporate Citizens ranking, recognizing outstanding environmental, social and governance (ESG) transparency and performance among the 1,000 largest U.S. public companies.

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Hormel Foods Named One of the Top Corporate Citizens in the United States

Hormel Foods Corporation, (NYSE: HRL), a global branded food company, today announced it has been named one of the 100 Best Corporate Citizens by 3BL Media.

Diversity & Inclusion

Altogether Kohler: Richard Lee’s Story

A first-generation American, Richard Lee relies on the values his parents instilled in him as a child to succeed in his career and life: do the right thing every day, continue to learn, and help others.

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Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Illumina Named Top 100 Best Corporate Citizens and Ranked #1 in the Employee Category

Illumina has been included for the first time on the 2022 100 Best Corporate Citizens list by 3BL Media, recognizing outstanding environmental, social, and governance (ESG) performance among the 1,000 largest U.S. public companies.

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Research, Reports & Publications

GoDaddy Makes Several Strides in Sustainability Journey

GoDaddy, the company that empowers everyday entrepreneurs, released its 2021 Sustainability Report covering the company’s environmental, social and governance strategies, activities, progress, metrics and performance.

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Environment

The U.S. Department of Transportation’s PHMSA Final Rule Is Now in Effect – How Can You Prepare?

The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) final rule went into effect on May 16, 2022, through amendments to 49 C.F.R. Parts 191 and 192.

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Environment

Rockwell Automation's Green Roof Hosts Urban Bees

In 2017, the United Nations declared May 20 as World Bee Day to draw global attention to the importance of preserving bees and other pollinators and to take concrete action to preserve and protect them.

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Responsible Production & Consumption

SIZA Applies for SSCI Benchmarking

The Consumer Goods Forum’s (CGF) Sustainable Supply Chain Initiative (SSCI) has received a benchmarking application from SIZA

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Awards, Ratings & Rankings

AMD Ranking Rises in 100 Best Corporate Citizens

3BL Media has named AMD as a leader in the semiconductor industry in its annual 100 Best Corporate Citizens ranking, recognizing outstanding ESG transparency and performance among the 1,000 largest U.S. public companies.

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Diversity & Inclusion

Retail Gets Real To Mitigate Racial Bias in the Shopping Experience

“There has never been a more urgent time for us to demonstrate our commitment to inclusivity, be it the political landscape, customer expectations, or simply our belief in protecting equality and equity for all.”

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Video: The Home Depot Celebrates Military Appreciation Month by Highlighting Navy Service Member and Assistant Store Manager

Hailing from a military family, having lived in four countries and seven states, Gerald Sims always knew his passion was to serve his country. Currently, he is a Navy service member.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

PSEG Ranked No. 1 Utility in 100 Best Corporate Citizens of 2022

3BL Media named PSEG to its annual 100 Best Corporate Citizens ranking, ranking number one in the utility industry and eighth overall.

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Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Research Roundup: Responsible Gaming Tool Usage and Positive Play

Recently, our research and training partner, the Harvard Medical School affiliated Cambridge Health Alliance, Division on Addiction, as part of its online Brief Addiction Science Information Source

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Responsible Production & Consumption

Working Together to Eliminate Waste

A few yards away from its Amana, Iowa plant, a dedicated team of specialists is working around the clock to treat the wastewater generated each day by the plant—while also processing wastewater for the residents of nearby Middle Amana, Iowa, as well.

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Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Ben Zhang and Team Use Data Science for a Cleaner, Resilient Electric Grid

Ben Zhang’s teammates are using data science to help Duke Energy plan for the future. Some are helping customers be more energy efficient, and others are helping add new technologies and carbon-free energy sources.

Innovation & Technology

Breakthrough Innovation Happens at the Intersection of Scientific Disciplines

Farmers have one of the most rewarding, yet most challenging jobs: feeding the world’s growing population efficiently and sustainably.

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