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.

Research, Reports & Publications

Shareholder Activism: 2024 Year in Review

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Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

PotlatchDeltic Contributes to Heyburn Elementary Playground

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Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

LISC Toledo Receives $400,000 From KeyBank to Create Homeownership Opportunities

KeyBank and the KeyBank Foundation announced an investment of $400,000 in the Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC) Toledo to boost its Core City Program. The program allows more Toledo families to enjoy safe, stable housing.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Embracing Heritage and Innovation: Reflecting on Cadence's Latinx Mercado Fiesta

As a member of Cadencia, the Latinx Inclusion group at Cadence, I found the Latinx Mercado Fiesta to be a meaningful and enriching experience, especially working in a tech company where Latinx representation can sometimes feel limited.

Diversity & Inclusion

Meet Cassie Ross: Championing Disability and Inclusion Through Advocacy and Compassion

Cassie Ross is a champion of inclusion, with a passion for fostering an accessible and accommodating workplace for people with disabilities. Over the past 10 years, Cassie has translated her local advocacy with community organizations to driving awareness within Henkel.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Principal Financial Group 2023 Sustainability Report: Leadership and Development

We encourage employees to expand their knowledge, build new skills, and continuously develop by providing a variety of opportunities that best suit their needs. This includes formal development opportunities, experiential and on-the-go education, and professional relationships.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Natalie King & Laura Vasseur: Building Relationships at Covia Through Effective Marketing

Covia takes time to acknowledge the dedication and leadership of Team Members who have made a significant impact on the job or in their communities by sharing their stories.

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

Powering the Future: Transforming the Supply Chain for Electric Vehicles

The global shift towards electric vehicles (EVs) is driven by the urgent need to reduce carbon emissions and transition to a more sustainable transportation system.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Bloomberg Named a Leader in Climate Financial Data and Analytics in Report by Independent Research Firm

Bloomberg has been recognized as a Leader in The Verdantix Green Quadrant: Climate Financial Data And Analytics Providers 2024.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

AllianceBernstein's Case for Multigenerational Corporate Boards

Research—our own included—indicates that the age diversity of a company’s board of directors may correlate with operational performance and shareholder returns, making a strong case for multigenerational boards.

Environment

Global Experts to Convene at VERGE 2024 on the Urgency of Tackling Climate Super Pollutants

Panel led by the Global Heat Reduction Initiative highlights growing momentum

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Tapestry Celebrates Team Members on Great Place To Work US Certification Nation Day

In honor of Great Place To Work US's Certification Nation Day, we celebrate Tapestry's own Great Place To Work Certified status!

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Action Against Hunger’s Gala Raises $1.5 Million

In a world where one in 11 people go to bed hungry every night, Action Against Hunger last week hosted a life-saving gala that raised $1.5 million dollars, marking the organization’s 45th anniversary as world leader in the fight against hunger.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Delmarva Power Employees Honored for Volunteering Over 17,000 Hours to Local Communities, Awarded $5,000 Grants for Continued Impact

While we power homes and businesses, we’re just as committed to fueling our employees’ passion for volunteerism. In 2023, Delmarva Power employees dedicated more than 17,200 hours to support regional organizations.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Are Your Bonds Green, Social or Sustainable? And Climate Resilient Too?

When sailing your portfolio into the future, would you want a top-heavy boat? Or a boat that is stable through the waves of future risks? “Green bonds,” “social bonds” and “sustainability bonds” – these labels bring comfort to impact investors.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Helping People Recover From Devastating Hurricanes

To help affected families and communities, Abbott and Abbott Fund are working with our longstanding disaster relief partner organizations, including Feeding America, Direct Relief, Americares and World Central Kitchen, to deliver aid where it’s needed most.

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

Innovating for Packaging Circularity

Through our passion for innovative materials science, and collaboration with partners, we can unlock the value in plastic waste and improving the circularity of our products.

Research, Reports & Publications

What Matters to Small Businesses on Election Day

With the number of small businesses on the rise, entrepreneurs represent an important voting block as November 5 approaches. According to the U.S. Department of the Treasury, the U.S. registered more than 430,000 small business applications monthly in 2024; 50% more than in 2019.

Environment

Recorded Webinar: Climate Solutions for Congregations

Georgia’s communities of faith have the power to change the world. They can play a vital role in ensuring that all people live in a world with a healthy environment, a stable climate, and resilient communities.

Events, Media & Communications

Georgia Healthcare Sustainability Forum

Join healthcare industry leaders, hospital administrators, and clinicians at the Georgia Healthcare Sustainability Forum to address the role of healthcare in reducing carbon emissions and improving sustainability.

Energy

Renewables Are Sustaining Grid Modernization

Collaboration between utilities, technology companies, policymakers, and consumers is essential to overcome the challenges and seize the opportunities presented by grid modernization.

Diversity & Inclusion

Fanáticos: Nielsen’s Playbook on Hispanic Media Consumption and Sports Engagement

Hispanics aren’t just watching the game, they’re changing it. This report provides deeper insights into how Hispanic fans engage with sports media and are shaping the future of U.S. sports culture.

Environment

SCS Standards Releases Updated SCS-110 Certification Standard for Zero Waste

SCS Standards announces the publication of the latest version of SCS-110, Certification Standard for Zero Waste. The Standard consolidates three zero waste standards for facilities, events and projects into one.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Baker Tilly Helps Heal Hearts with Baker Tilly Wishes

Each year, through Baker Tilly Wishes, the Baker Tilly Foundation provides 15 grants of $10,000 to not-for-profits nominated by our team members. This program makes a powerful difference for these impactful organizations.

Innovation & Technology

Renovate Robotics Partners with Saint-Gobain and CertainTeed Roofing to Innovate Robotic Roofing Technology

CertainTeed, a leading North American manufacturer of sustainable building materials, and Renovate Robotics, the leading startup developing autonomous roofing robots, are partnering to use robotics to innovate roofing installation.

Research, Reports & Publications

Bloomberg Launches Solution to Help Investors Assess Their Exposure to Nature and Biodiversity-Related Risks

Unveiled on the eve of Nature COP 16, the tool provides investors with actionable insights to understand and manage their dependency on nature and the impact of their investments

Social Impact & Volunteering

Dignity Health Sports Park and LA Galaxy Foundation Brings Safety and Halloween Thrills to Los Angeles Families with 2024 Treats-N-Suites Halloween Bash

For more than 17 years, AEG’s Dignity Health Sports Park and the LA Galaxy Foundation have been welcoming local kids to their Annual Treats-N-Suites Halloween Bash at Dignity Health Sports Park in Carson, CA.

Latest Campaigns

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    At AEG, we embrace inclusion and strive to create a workplace where our employees feel welcomed, valued and respected for the viewpoints, ideas...
  2. Kingfisher Around the World
    The SCS Kingfisher certification mark is showing up on an increasing number of products around the world. It differentiates companies that are making...
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  4. Kingfisher Around the World
    The SCS Kingfisher certification mark is showing up on an increasing number of products around the world. It differentiates companies that are making...
  5. Entergy's 2024 Performance Report Shares Progress Toward a Better Future
    Entergy’s 2024 performance report, “Energy for a better future” presents an overview of our company’s 2024 achievements, future plans and strategies...
  6. AEG Celebrates Inclusion
    At AEG, we embrace inclusion and strive to create a workplace where our employees feel welcomed, valued and respected for the viewpoints, ideas...
  7. AMD Environmental Sustainability
    Advancing sustainability across our operations, supply chain manufacturing and product stewardship
  8. Environment, Social, and Governance (ESG)
    The business landscape is reorienting itself and you can almost hear priorities shifting toward change-readiness and the bigger picture. And in this...
  9. Innovation & Sustainable Solutions
    Chemours chemistry is essential to our daily lives, global commerce, and the future. Our commitment to product sustainability drives us to innovate...
  10. GoDaddy | Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging
    Diverse teams build better products — period. At GoDaddy, we make apps and services that our worldwide community of entrepreneurs can relate to. Our...
  11. Purposeful Innovation
    We invent breakthrough technologies that enable life-changing products and experiences. We’re building on our legacy of technology leadership with 5G...
  12. Cascale Governance
    Cascale shares updates from its Board of Directors who serve as the principal governing body and are responsible for setting the strategic direction...
  13. Building a Sustainable Future | Circular Economy
    Our economy can work in harmony with our society and the environment. At Saint-Gobain North America, we are reimagining design and construction to...
  14. Inclusion
    Southwire’s Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) mission is to build a culture that recognizes and celebrates the value of diverse backgrounds...
  15. Goals That Inspire: Positive Social Impact
    Through our Goals That Inspire we strive to make a positive difference in our communities by relying on our ability to understand their needs and then...