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.

Events, Media & Communications

CGF Announces New Members for January 2022

The Consumer Goods Forum is delighted to announce the following new companies have joined our global membership community and, in doing so, have confirmed their commitment to our vision of better lives through better business.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Regions Bank #ThankYouForward Initiative Applauds Efforts to Care for Austin's Homeless While Encouraging Continued Acts of Kindness to Others

Regions Bank is saying thanks in a meaningful new way to one of Austin’s most deserving service organizations whose social outreach ministry has provided food, clothing and dignity to our neighbors experiencing homeless for over two decades.

Health & Healthcare

National Radon Action Month: 3 Ways to Test the Air Quality in Your Home

Since radon is almost undetectable as a tasteless, odorless and colorless gas, it’s not something homeowners can easily monitor – and something all too easy to forget to test for.

Energy

Grid Modernization: New Black & Veatch eBook Navigates the Path Towards More Resilient, Reliable Electric Systems

Shifting generation profiles, climate change, aging infrastructure and cybersecurity continue to challenge the reliability and resilience of electric grids around the world.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Investing in a New Generation of Leaders

Principal is committed to expanding the population of those living in financial security, doing so through long-term, responsible actions, and creating new opportunities for generations to come

Responsible Production & Consumption

Del Monte Foods Is Growing Good for the Planet Through Earth-Friendly Packaging

As Growers of Good™, we’re always working hard at Del Monte Foods, Inc. to reduce the footprint of our packaging by investing in new materials and redesigning existing materials.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

VMware Honored to be Named Among Glassdoor's Best Places to Work

VMware is honored to be named among Glassdoor’s Best Places to Work.

Environment

Georgia-Pacific Promotes Biodiversity.

In regions where we purchase wood and fiber in the United States, we actively map endangered forests and special areas using scientific criteria and modeling that assesses high conservation values. GP doesn’t buy wood from these high-conservation-value areas except in unique situations.

Research, Reports & Publications

Driving Sustainability With Better Business Spend Management: How Organizations Can Use Coupa and EcoVadis to Reduce Risk and Drive Value

Sustainability has long since been established as a critical component of effective risk management across every industry.

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

5 Ways Cisco's Supply Chain Catalyzes Positive Impacts for Workers and Communities

Our external manufacturing partners and suppliers are an important extension of our operations. How our products are made matters.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

GoDaddy Takes Action: Looking Back on 2021 and Forward Into 2022

2021 was another banner year for GoDaddy’s Corporate Sustainability work, and I’m proud to share many efforts and milestones the company has taken to live our values.

Environment

Bond Investors Can Help Hold Companies Accountable Post COP26

The United Nations Glasgow Climate Change Conference, also known as COP26, concluded in November with 200 nations signing the Glasgow Climate Pact (GCP), an agreement that could accelerate climate action and drive big carbon cuts.

Environment

The Soil Health Institute Welcomes Three New Team Members

We’re excited to add Adebukola Dada, Mary Griffith, and Cameron Ogilvie to our team,” said Dr. Wayne Honeycutt, SHI’s President & CEO. “Each of these individuals brings expertise in soil health and passion for supporting farmers as...

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

United Airlines Brings Holiday Cheer to Pediatric Patients

This year, we brought the North Pole a little further south! Our Fantasy Parades treated pediatric patients, underprivileged children and their families to drive-through winter wonderlands across the country.

Innovation & Technology

Championing Data Best Practices for a Responsible Future

Data Privacy Week is an annual international effort to spread awareness about data privacy and educate individuals on how to secure their personal information.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Lenovo Recognized With Prestigious 'A' Score for Global Water Stewardship

Lenovo has been recognized for leadership in corporate sustainability by global environmental non-profit CDP, securing a place on its prestigious ‘A List’ for tackling water security.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Entergy Employees Honor MLK Day With Weekend of Service in New Orleans

Entergy employees and community members came together on Martin Luther King, Jr. Day to answer King’s question, "what are you doing for others?"

Environment

Regulatory Registers: Your Guide to Navigating Diverse EHS Environments

If your organization is considering an expansion into new territory, an EHS regulatory register can help you understand your organization’s compliance obligations and ensure a smooth, successful operation expansion.

Energy

Transport Strategy Must Think Beyond EVs for Greener Travel, Says Think Tank

The UK think tank, Green Alliance, has conducted research regarding the policies as efforts to cut transport emissions by switching to electric vehicles (EVs) in the UK are not expected to hit mid-term climate targets.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

CECP Global Exchange Report Finds Three Quarters of Surveyed Global Companies to Adopt ESG Throughout Businesses by 2025

Chief Executives for Corporate Purpose© (CECP), in collaboration with the CECP Global Exchange, released the Global Impact at Scale: 2021 Edition report.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Franklin Templeton Appoints Anne Simpson As Global Head of Sustainability

Franklin Templeton announced the appointment of Anne Simpson as Global Head of Sustainability, a newly-created role charged with driving Franklin Templeton’s overall strategic direction on stewardship, sustainability and ESG investment strategy

Innovation & Technology

Rockwell Automation Chairman and CEO Among Those Providing Perspectives in WEF Blog on Manufacturing Innovations That Support Enhanced ESG Reporting

Pioneering technologies and solutions in advanced manufacturing are easing the adoption of Environment, Social and Governance metrics while driving growth and sustainability value across industries

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Understanding Blended Value

Another thought-leader in redefining value is Jed Emerson. In 2000, grounded the emergent field of impact investing, he introduced “blended value” – value that is a blend of economic, environmental and social factors, where maximising value requires taking all three elements into account.

Environment

Nature-based Solutions for a Resilient, Equitable Future

WSP USA hosted a panel session at the International Chamber of Commerce virtual forum exploring how organizations leading the shift to resilient, equitable infrastructure will increasingly need to consider designing with living systems.

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

PepsiCo Beverages North America Invests $35 Million to Help Close Gap in Recycling Access Through Investment in Closed Loop Local Recycling Fund

PepsiCo Beverages North America (PBNA) announced a $35 million investment with Closed Loop Partners that will create the "Closed Loop Local Recycling Fund," an innovative circular economy initiative to advance new small-scale, modular recycling systems in communities across the U.S.

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