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

Schneider Electric Appoints Gwenaelle Avice-Huet as Chief Strategy and Sustainability Officer

Schneider Electric, the leader in the digital transformation of energy management and automation, has appointed Gwenaelle Avice-Huet as its new Chief Strategy and Sustainability Officer, starting from 1 April 2022.

Diversity & Inclusion

"My Mother Hid Her Racial Identity": Revisiting The Secret Album

In 2017, my filmmaking partner Tom Mason and I developed an award-winning series of films for HP about the power of printed images, and the immense effect they can have on our lives.

Energy

Energy-Saving Water Technologies Could Bring the World Closer to Net Zero

Water is one of the most visible signs of climate change, whether it is too much or not enough. But until recently, it mostly was seen as primarily a climate adaptation and resilience concern.

Diversity & Inclusion

A Journey of Changed Perspectives Leads to a Historic Connection Between Cisco and HBCUs

The safety I feel at Cisco mirrors the safety I felt at NCCU. When I joined Cisco in 2008, I viewed it as an opportunity to work in information technology and build a better life.

Diversity & Inclusion

Rockwell Automation Employees Embrace Opportunity to Educate During Black History Month

In a new video from Rockwell Automation (NYSE: ROK), employees share their perspectives on Black History Month, the value of membership in the company’s African American Professional Network employee resource group.

Health & Healthcare

Understanding Hepatitis D: 4 Questions With Professor Maria Buti

Most people are familiar with the hepatitis B (HBV) and hepatitis C (HCV) viruses that attack the liver. But not many have heard of hepatitis D (HDV), the most severe form of viral hepatitis

Diversity & Inclusion

How the Finance Sector Can Boost Sustainability and Inclusivity All at Once: A Conversation With Jamie Jones Ezefili

Northern Trust presents a conversation about how the finance sector can boost sustainability and inclusivity all at once with Jamie Jones Ezefili, Vice President of Corporate Social Responsibility.

Research, Reports & Publications

Norwegian Supply Chain Transparency Act: What Norway's New Due Diligence Law Means for Your Business and How EcoVadis Can Help

From July 1, 2022, the Norwegian Transparency Act will impose extensive new due diligence obligations on large companies selling products and services in Norway.

Research, Reports & Publications

SJW Group Releases 2021 Corporate Sustainability Report

SJW Group (NYSE: SJW), which provides life-sustaining water and wastewater services to more than 1.5 million people in the U.S., has announced the release of its 2021 Corporate Sustainability Report.

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

M·A·C Cosmetics Launches Back-to-M·A·C Recycling Program in Germany, Norway, Greece & Czech Republic

M·A·C Cosmetics’ has expanded its pioneer Back-to-M·A·C takeback program to Germany, Norway, Greece and the Czech Republic to further its commitment to reducing the environmental impact of its packaging.

Innovation & Technology

Proud to Partner to Make the Internet Safer

Happy Safer Internet Day 2022! It’s that time of the year again when we support the global effort to make the Internet a safer, more inclusive place.

Environment

Applications Open for Nature-Inspired Startups to Receive $100,000 Ray of Hope Prize

Applications now open for the 2022 Ray of Hope Prize®, organized by the Biomimicry Institute in partnership with the Ray C. Anderson Foundation. This $100,000 Prize is awarded annually to the top nature-inspired startup. Applications due 4/8/22.

Environment

Skis, Skincare, and More: Making Better Products With Algae

Molecular biologist Scott Franklin has spent the last 25 years in awe of the secret properties of microalgae—what he calls “the mother of all higher plants.”

Diversity & Inclusion

Alliance Data Black History Month Employee Spotlight: Nicole Blackwell

This week, we continue to partner with our African American Resource Group (AARG) in spotlighting associates at Alliance Data who are making important contributions to our business in observance of Black History Month.

Diversity & Inclusion

Empowering Health and Social Workers in Diabetes Care

"The number of African American women who are licensed clinical social workers is extremely low, and I hope to change that statistic by being a role model for others."

Innovation & Technology

The Crop Protection Toolbox: How Farmers Protect Their Crops From Monster Weeds

Whether you have a meticulous front lawn accented with shrubs and flowers — or a backyard garden filled with the promise of delicious tomatoes and peppers — dealing with weeds can feel like an impossible task.

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

How Duke Energy Finds New Life for Old Power Poles

Russ Wilkenloh has spent more than a decade at Duke Energy finding ways to reduce the amount of wood waste that goes to the landfill.

Environment

SHI Teams With the Gadfly Project to Bring Novel Tool to Improve Drought Resilience in Agriculture

The Gadfly Project is proud to announce it has awarded a Q4 2021 in-kind climate grant to the Soil Health Institute to develop an application called the Drought Resilience Calculator.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Awards for Health and Safety in Latin America Demonstrate How Employees Live Kimberly-Clark's Values of Caring, Owning and Acting

Two Kimberly-Clark manufacturing facilities in northern Latin America were recently recognized with occupational health and safety awards bestowed by governing agencies in their respective countries

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Whirlpool Corporation Included in S&P Global's 2022 Sustainability Yearbook

At Whirlpool Corporation, sustainability is core to our company culture and continually influences how we make decisions, run our business operations, and innovate new products.

Education

Raven Sponsors the Women in Science and Engineering Forum at the SD Mines Career Day

Raven Industries, a leader in precision agriculture technology, traveled to Rapid City, South Dakota for the recent South Dakota School of Mines and Technology's Career Day and Women in Science and Engineering (WiSE) forum.

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

Making Bags Better: Re-thinking Flexible Plastic Packaging

In this month’s episode, we are joined by Archana Jagannathan, Senior Director of Sustainable Packaging, PepsiCo Europe. PepsiCo Europe just announced their plans to eliminate virgin fossil-based plastic in all of their crisp and chip bags by 2030.

Diversity & Inclusion

Black History Month and Mental Health

Black History Month represents an opportunity to highlight the disparities within the Black community when it comes to mental health.

Responsible Production & Consumption

USDA and EPA Welcome New U.S. Food Loss and Waste 2030 Champions

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) welcomed seven companies to the U.S. Food Loss and Waste 2030 Champions, companies that have committed to reducing food loss and waste in their U.S. operations

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Kohler Co. Takes Center Stage With Sustainability and Safe Water for All

At this year's Design Construction Week Kohler Co. utilized its booth space to further highlight the ongoing issues surrounding access to safe water and the importance of getting involved in positive change, both on the individual & corporate level.

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