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.

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

Closing the Loop on Packaging Waste

In this month’s episode, host Louise Chester is joined by Ségolène Challe, Plastic Packaging Manager to Carrefour to hear more about the company’s work on returnable packaging

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Store Transfer Program Helps California Military Spouse Move Jobs to Maryland

Jessica Murchison is many things: U.S. Navy veteran, military spouse and mother

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Workivians Give Back!

Each year Workivians worldwide receive 8 hours of Volunteer Time Off to give back to the communities where they live and work. From Denver to Amsterdam, watch this video to see them in action!

Environment

Longleaf Landowner Spotlight Series - North Carolina Sandhills Edition

Longleaf pine restoration utilizes a variety of strategies from reforestation (i.e. planting) where longleaf is absent to stand improvement activities where at least some longleaf remains. In order to achieve longleaf's characteristic open, park-like structure, tree thinning, and prescribed burning are essential management tools.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

KeyBank Makes $150,000 Investment in United Way of Summit & Medina To Benefit Akron Public Schools

The KeyBank Foundation is providing a $150,000 grant to United Way of Summit & Medina. The grant will provide support and the delivery of wraparound services within the Family Resource Center of the Robinson CLC Akron Public School.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Innovations to Improve Financial Security and Expand Economic Opportunity

Working together, government, industry and the civic sector can help rewire economic systems to ensure inclusion and equity while realizing growth that benefits people and the planet.

Environment

NextGen Committee Awards $100,000 to Ducks Unlimited for Blue Carbon Conservation Program and Infrastructure Investments for Indigenous Community in Sonora, Mexico

The Ray C. Anderson Foundation's NextGen Committee has awarded a $100,000 grant to Ducks Unlimited to support efforts of its sister organization, Ducks Unlimited de México A.C. (DUMAC), to improve infrastructure and conserve blue carbon in México.

Education

Head into the Holiday Season with New Dynamic Digital Experiences from Discovery Education and Social Impact Partners

To support continued student engagement anywhere during the winter holiday breaks, Discovery Education and leading social impact partners are introducing new flexible and engaging learning resources.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Cummins Partners With Arizona Company to Expand Battery Portfolio

Cummins Inc. is furthering its battery technology portfolio by entering into an agreement with the Sion Power Corporation, a leading developer of high-energy rechargeable battery technology.

Education

C-CAP Selects T. Rowe Price for New College-Savings & Financial Education Programs

Careers through Culinary Arts Program (C-CAP) announced a broad partnership with T. Rowe Price to open 529 accounts within the Maryland Senator Edward J. Kasemeyer College Investment Plan, the T. Rowe Price College Savings Plan, and Alaska 529.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Giving Is Better Than Receiving

Over the past few weeks, FedEx team members nominated and then voted for their favorite nonprofit in the FedEx Cares 2021 Giving Tuesday Grant Contest. Now the votes have been counted, and FedEx is excited to announce this year’s winners!

Diversity & Inclusion

From Pause to Pride: A Mother's Journey

Valencia Foster is a Senior Manager in Marketing and a Biogen employee of 18 years. Her son Miles came to her when he was 15 and told her he is bisexual. Valencia reflects on her journey toward acceptance and ultimately to LGBTQ ally and advocate.

Education

Creating a New World in Minecraft for Students to Explore

Our passion for invention isn’t limited to the health care industry and the patients we serve; it drives us to inspire the next generation of inventors. So, we created a new approach to science-based learning.

Research, Reports & Publications

ACCP & Salesforce.org Survey Highlights Increased Importance of Employee Resource Groups

Results from a recent survey by Association of Corporate Citizenship Professionals (ACCP) and Salesforce.org highlight the objectives and benefits of employee resources groups (ERGs)

Events, Media & Communications

Gildead Sciences Is Proud to Be a Presenting Partner of National AIDS Memorial's World AIDS Day: December 1, 2021

We’re proud to be a presenting partner of National AIDS Memorial’s World AIDS Day events.

Research, Reports & Publications

YKK Reports 20% Decrease in GHG Emissions

YKK Corporation has released “This is YKK 2021,” an integrated report which highlights the company’s progress on medium-term management strategies, value creation aimed at long-term sustainable growth, and sustainability initiatives.

Health & Healthcare

Choose Healthy Life: National Black Clergy: Turning the Tide

Environment

Bloomberg Joins Leading Global Businesses in Count Us In Employee Challenge

Bloomberg joins the Count Us In Employee Challenge alongside eight new participating organizations.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Alliance Data Upholds ‘Pay it Forward’ Value

As Alliance Data has grown, they have increased global community investment and volunteerism, recognizing the need for successful companies to employ resources to strengthen communities and create a future where business and economies flourish.

Environment

Johnson & Johnson Announces Significant Progress Towards Its Climate Goals - 100% Renewable Electricity for All Sites in the United States, Canada and Europe by 2023

Johnson & Johnson announced that the Company has executed a power purchase agreement in the United States, showing continued acceleration towards its ambitious goal to procure 100% renewable electricity for all Johnson & Johnson operations by 2025.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

GoDaddy Encourages a Spirit of Giving This Giving Tuesday

GoDaddy is sharing the story of three GoDaddy customers whose non-profits are positively impacting their local community to help inspire others on Giving Tuesday.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

CNH Industrial Named One of the Most Innovative Companies in Brazil

CNH Industrial was recognized by the Valor Inovação Brazil ranking as one of the most innovative companies in Brazil.

Green Infrastructure

What Is “Shared Responsibility” When It Comes to Keeping Children Safe Online?

Angie Porow is a marketing strategist and the mother of a very tech-savvy 9-year-old son. Early on, she knew it was imperative that she and her husband explain to their son the rules associated with having a safe and enjoyable online experience.

Social Impact & Volunteering

The Future of Purpose-Driven Technology: An Interview With Benevity's Chief Impact Officer

Realized Worth is excited to publish a 3-part series in partnership with the RW Institute (RWI) and their recent launch of the 2021 Corporate Volunteering, Giving and Grants Review. Enjoy Part 1: An Interview with Benevity's Chief Impact Officer!

Health & Healthcare

Engineering Impact: Global Healthcare Access

As we engineer extraordinary medical discoveries, we also develop new ways to expand their reach. See how these innovations transform standards of quality care, drive economic value, and dismantle structural and social barriers to health equity.

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