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.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Worker Shortage? Whirlpool's Cleaning Up

Ohio Lt. Gov. Jon Husted toured Whirlpool Corp.’s Findlay plant on Monday, praising it as faring well amid the worker shortage because it takes care of its employees.

Education

Young Americans Have High Appreciation and Expectations for Science, but Misinformation Threatens the Future

The outlook for science is promising—especially among young Americans. Millennials and Gen Z have high appreciation for science and expect it will solve many of the world’s challenges, reports the 3M 2022 State of Science Index (SOSI).

Diversity & Inclusion

Principal Financial Group® Announces Global Financial Inclusion Index

Principal Financial Group® today announced it will launch the Global Financial Inclusion Index (“Index”) in collaboration with the Centre for Economics and Business Research (Cebr).

Environment

Grants Available for Environmental Projects That Help Strengthen Entergy's Communities

Entergy is committed to building healthy, more vibrant communities. That's why our Environmental Initiatives Fund is providing $1 million in shareholder-funded grants to support environmental projects and solutions that help strengthen our communities for the future.

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

B2B Sustainability Forum for the Americas: 5 Key Takeaways

On November 4, 2021, EcoVadis staged its B2B Sustainability Forum for the Americas, an annual event in which sustainability and procurement professionals exchange best practices to build sustainable value chains.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Illumina Singapore Receives Best Employer Award for Third Time

Congratulations and thank you to the Illumina Singapore team on having Illumina ranked #1 Best Employer in our industry, and #17 overall, in Singapore by The Straits Times!

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Whole Cities Foundation Invests More Than $1 Million in Newark-Based Initiatives Over Six Years to Advance Community Health

Whole Cities Foundation, a nonprofit broadening community access to fresh food and nutrition education, announced today that 11 community-led nonprofit organizations have been awarded up to $15,000 each through the Newark Fresh, Healthy Food Access Grant.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

How Cisco Inspires a Network for Good

As a Cisco employee of over 20 years, I have witnessed the power of the network. I am not talking about the millions of computing networks we have built and supported globally.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Fairtrade America Celebrates National Banana Day With an Appeal to Americans to Support a Fair Deal in the Banana Supply Chain

This National Banana Day, April 20, Fairtrade America calls for greater support for the more than 450 million people around the world whose livelihoods depend on banana and plantain farming.

Energy

National Grid Announces Historic Fossil-Free Plan, Launching Bold Clean Energy Vision for Massachusetts and New York

Today, National Grid has launched a path to a more affordable, reliable clean energy future that enables customer choice and combats the increasing threats of climate change.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Bacardi Appoints Jeff Branson as Vice President & General Manager for Canada

Bacardi Canada, Inc., welcomes back long-time Bacardi leader Jeff Branson as Vice President & General Manager for Canada.

Research, Reports & Publications

MarketAxess Releases 2021 Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Report

MarketAxess Holdings Inc. (Nasdaq: MKTX), the operator of a leading electronic trading platform for fixed-income securities, and the provider of market data and post-trade services for the global fixed-income markets, today announced the launch of the Company’s 2021 ESG Report.

Environment

The Arbor Day Foundation Partners With Williams-Sonoma, Inc. to Plant 6 Million Trees by End of 2023

The Arbor Day Foundation and Williams-Sonoma, Inc.’s home-furnishing brands are partnering to plant 6 million trees by the end of 2023, doubling the 3 million tree goal set by their brand Pottery Barn in 2021.

Sustainable Development Goals

Johnson & Johnson Vision Focusses on a Greener Future by Removing 10 Tons of Plastic From Delivery Pouches

Johnson & Johnson Vision, a global leader in eye health, has announced it will be removing the plastic pouches currently placed on the outside of European ACUVUE® deliveries from 18 April 2022.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Whole Planet Foundation and Sponsors Fund Women Entrepreneurs in Honor of Women's History Month

During Women’s History Month, Whole Planet Foundation and sponsors joined together to alleviate global poverty, celebrate the achievements of women entrepreneurs and collectively raise funds to support them with microcredit.

Environment

We Are Foresters by Profession

“We are foresters by profession.” This probably isn’t a statement you’d expect to hear from someone that works for a bank. But, at Regions you’ll find associates who can say just that.

Research, Reports & Publications

Key Issues 2021 Environmental, Social, and Governance Report

Highlighting its purpose to help clients and communities thrive, KeyCorp has released its 2021 Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Report.

Diversity & Inclusion

BIPOC Designers Apprentice at Timberland Headquarters as a Part of the DiverCity X Design Program, in Partnership With PENSOLE Academy

Meet the footwear designers of tomorrow, who spent three months at Timberland’s HQ in Stratham, NH as part of the DiverCity x DESIGN program, in partnership with PENSOLE Academy™ and its founder, Dr. D'Wayne Edwards . ​​

Innovation & Technology

How to Build Sustainable Networks and Enable Climate Action?

Yossi Cohen, COO & Executive Vice President of Ericsson North America, breaks down the Information and Communications Technology (ICT) sector’s role in enabling climate action

Green Infrastructure

The Ray and Geotab Fleet Electrification Study Supports Interstate EV Infrastructure Development

Findings from The Ray and Geotab Inc.’s fleet electrification analysis showcase data-driven analysis of truck movement patterns that can help guide State DOT planning and funding of electric vehicle charging infrastructure.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Illumina's Chief Financial Officer, Sam Samad, Selected As a San Diego Business Journal 2022 CFO of the Year

Congratulations to Sam Samad, Illumina’s Chief Financial Officer (CFO), on being selected San Diego Business Journal’s 2022 CFO of the Year!

Environment

Improving Water Conservation Through an Equity Lens

When it comes to developing water conservation programs to address resource challenges, there isn’t one simple solution. But there is one thing we need to address more effectively in every solution: Equity.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

3M Helps 'Industrial' Athletes Chase Their Skilled Trade Dreams

3M and the National Coalition of Certification Centers (NC3) hopes to inspire students interested in skilled trades through its national signing day celebration- an event modeled after the NCAA’s National Signing Day.

Innovation & Technology

Lone Work in Data Centers: What You Need to Know About Managing Risk and Prioritizing Safety

Lone work is an increasing concern for many data centers, especially as the "great resignation" continues and organizations are operating with fewer employees. It's the responsibility of EHS professionals to understand risk and prioritize safety.

Innovation & Technology

NERC CIP Standards for Threat Visibility & Detection for Critical Infrastructure

Grid modernization has created an explosion of network-connected equipment, exposing utilities to a wide range of potential threats from nation states, criminals, disgruntled employees, and accidental misconfiguration

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