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.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Boston Scientific Named a Best Employer for Diversity in 2022

Boston Scientific is one of the 2022 Best Employers for Diversity. The ranking is based on a survey of 60,000 U.S. employees working for companies with at least 1,000 employees.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Crucial That European ESG Standards 'Align With GRI'

The publication of the exposure drafts for the new European Sustainability Reporting Standards (ESRS) have been welcomed by GRI, the world’s leading provider of standards on sustainability impacts.

Environment

Carnival Corporation Installs Environmentally Innovative Food Waste Biodigesters

Carnival Corporation & plc (NYSE/LSE: CCL;NYSE: CUK), the world's largest cruise company, announced it has completed the installation of nearly 600 food waste biodigesters across its fleet

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Clarke Energy to Demonstrate Carbon Negative Carbon Capture System

A first-of-its-kind project to remove carbon from biogas engine exhaust and turn it into eco-friendly products to reduce net carbon dioxide in the atmosphere was recently named a winner of Ofwat’s second Water Breakthrough Challenge.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Essity Annual and Sustainability Report: Recycling and Less Plastic Use

To reduce waste arising from Essity’s production and after use, we are developing products and packaging containing less fossil-based plastic and more circular solutions.

Research, Reports & Publications

Aflac 2021 Business & Sustainability Report: Environment and Climate Risk Management

Aflac Incorporated’s leadership in corporate responsibility is centered around limiting the Company’s carbon footprint and helping make our communities, cities and planet more sustainable.

Research, Reports & Publications

Franklin Templeton Issues Corporate Social Responsibility Report and Broadens Goals for 2022

Franklin Templeton has released its annual Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Report that addresses its commitment to responsible corporate citizenship and outlines its efforts to build a better future for clients, shareholders and employees as well as the communities it serves around the world.

Research, Reports & Publications

Duke Energy Grows Renewables by 20 Percent in 2021

Duke Energy is leading the nation’s largest clean energy transition, and its ESG Report released on April 26 shows how the company has increased solar and wind capacity by 20 percent in 2021 and reduced carbon emissions by 44 percent since 2005.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

All Things Considered: A Framework for Assessing ESG-Labeled Bonds

Heightened demand for responsible investing has led to an explosion in issuance of ESG-labeled bonds such as green bonds, social bonds and sustainability-linked bonds.

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

How the Digital Circular Economy Can Help Us Get to Carbon Neutrality

The DCE framework has strong potential to support decarbonization efforts, according to a new research report by Luohan Academy, Alibaba Group’s global think tank.

Sustainable Development Goals

HanesBrands Reflects on First Year's Progress Toward 2030 Sustainability Goals

Usually December is the month for reflecting on the past year and setting intentions for the future. For HanesBrands Inc., however, April is that time.

Environment

Global Warming vs. Climate Change: Their History and Their Differences

Global Warming and Climate Change are not the same.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

DraftKings Receives Cultural Excellence Awards by Top Workplaces

DraftKings has been selected as the recipient of three Culture Excellence Awards by Top Workplaces.

Innovation & Technology

Bayer: Drones Revolutionize Farmer's Lives

Drone applications in agriculture are virtually endless. With more efficient crop protection comes the potential for more sustainable management of rice paddies and comparable fields.

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

Cummins Makes Progress on Goal to Use Less, Use Better and Use Again

Global power leader Cummins Inc. has made significant progress on its PLANET 2050 goal to create a circular lifecycle plan for every part to use less, use better and use again.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

NJIT Receives $800,000 PSEG Grant to Expand STEM Career Pathways

New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT) has received an $800,000 PSEG Foundation grant that will soon expand access to STEM degrees and careers for local Newark residents, first-generation students, and those from historically underrepresented communities in the STEM fields.

Sustainable Development Goals

Voluntary Certification, Timber Legality and Carbon Offsets in Africa - Opportunities and Challenges

This video was prepared for the XV World Forestry Congress in Seoul, Republic of Korea, from May 2-6, 2022. The related sub-theme is "Turning the tide: Reversing deforestation and forest degradation."

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

T. Rowe Price Joins Net Zero Asset Managers Initiative

T. Rowe Price Group, Inc., today announced it has joined the Net Zero Asset Managers initiative (NZAMI) to support the goal of net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050 or sooner, in line with global efforts to limit warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

KeyBank Awards a $200,000 Grant to Matrix Human Services in Detroit for an Online High School Diploma Program

KeyBank is awarding Matrix Human Services, a Detroit-Based social services organization, $200,000 to expand their well-regarded Online High School Diploma Program.

Environment

California Resilience Challenge Spurs Community Action on Climate Threats

While no singular approach can mitigate the effects of climate change, the California Resilience Challenge demonstrates that when it comes to protecting communities from climate change consequences, collaboration is king.

Education

TCS goIT March Monthly Challenge Winners: Gender Equality Dash

TCS’s goIT engages students from diverse backgrounds in order to bridge the learning curve with STEM, Computer Science, Design Thinking, and Digital Innovation.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Minority Health Month Spotlights Health Gaps in Minoritized Communities

Minority Health Month spotlights health gaps in minoritized communities - see how Medtronic is driving toward equitable health.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Aramark Celebrates Young Leaders at Annual 40 Under 40 Awards

This week, in acknowledgement of the commitments and contributions of young professionals in its workplace, Aramark (NYSE:ARMK) will recognize 40 of the company’s brightest young leaders with the second annual Aramark 40 Under 40 Awards.

Events, Media & Communications

Beyond Earth Month: Telling Your ESG Stories Year-round

Over the past few years, we've seen Earth Day expand from a single-day celebration to fill the entire month of April. But now that April’s over, you don't have to wait another year for your company to communicate about environmental issues.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Tetra Tech Is #1 in Water for 19 Years

Engineering News-Record named Tetra Tech #1 in Water and recognized the company as a leader in other 2022 Design Firms rankings.

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