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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Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

American Airlines leaders join OBAP board, honoring legacy of David E. Harris

American Airlines is proud to announce that two of its leaders, Capt. Cory Glenn and Krystal McCoy, have been appointed to the Board of Directors of the Organization of Black Aviation Professionals (OBAP).

Environment

Veolia Launches PFAS Treatment and Compliance Services in ‘BeyondPFAS’ Offering for Business and Government

Veolia North America expands its PFAS treatment and compliance capabilities with the launch of its BeyondPFAS offering, combining Veolia’s proven technical capability in PFAS treatment and disposal with its skill in helping customers navigate regulatory requirements

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

My Quest Story - Adam Slough

Over the past 29 years, my time with Quest Diagnostics in St. Louis, Missouri, has been more than just a job, but like a second home to me.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

My Special Aflac Duck® Lands in the Big Apple

In September — honoring Childhood Cancer and Sickle Cell Awareness Month — My Special Aflac Duck® found its way to New York City, delivering smiles to pediatric cancer and sickle cell patients at The Children’s Hospital at Montefiore Einstein in the Bronx.

Diversity & Inclusion

Collaborating With Global Colleagues: Meet Marc Hillebrand

In product marketing, my team acts as a bridge between different departments such as marketing, product management and sales/care. Our main job is to ensure that information flows smoothly between these departments, while keeping our customers' needs at the forefront.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Northern Trust Names Srilatha Lakkaraju Director of Charitable Giving Solutions

Northern Trust announced today that Srilatha Lakkaraju has joined the Foundation & Institutional Advisors (FIA) practice as the Director of Charitable Giving Solutions.

Education

Chemours and Technopolis Announce Partnership, Creating Three Years of STEM Opportunities for Local Youth

Chemours Belgium has launched a three-year partnership with Technopolis, the Flemish science and technology discovery center.

Research, Reports & Publications

ALDI South Group’s Approach to CSDDD

In this week’s episode of ESG Talk, Anke Ehlers, managing director of international sustainability at ALDI SOUTH Group, joins Workiva’s Andie Wood to discuss the complexities of the Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD).

Innovation & Technology

Real-Time Crop Analysis Supports Operational Sustainability

CNH’s cutting-edge computer vision and machine learning (CVML) technology is empowering sustainable farming.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Fifth Third Foundation Supports Communities Impacted by Hurricane Milton

As Florida begins to rebuild from Hurricane Milton’s impact, the Fifth Third Foundation is proud to announce a $250,000 commitment to local nonprofit organizations as they provide care, comfort and support to local communities.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

American Airlines Intensifies Fight Against Human Trafficking With Expanded Training, Key Partnerships, and Global Recognition

American has long been committed to combating human trafficking, modern slavery and child exploitation.

Events, Media & Communications

Driving Data Center Safety: Insights From the 2024 EHSxTech Event

In early October, over 20 EHS professionals, representing 12 different technology companies in the data center space, came together for EHSxTech, hosted at Salesforce in Chicago.

Diversity & Inclusion

Celebrating Culture & Community During Hispanic Heritage Month

Fostering an inclusive workplace culture where everyone can embrace every aspect of their identities is of the upmost importance to all of us at HARMAN. After all, people thrive the most when they feel they can be who they are while also belonging to a shared vision.

Environment

BIER Member Spotlight: Kieran McGuire

Welcome to our series aimed at spotlighting the individual leaders within BIER member companies and stakeholder organizations.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Dow Named Best Workplace in Manufacturing and Production Industry by Great Place to Work® and Fortune Magazine

Great Place To Work® and Fortune magazine have recognized Dow (NYSE: DOW) as #1 on the list of Best Workplaces in Manufacturing & Production for 2024.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Years of War in Congo Have Created a Dire Mental Health Crisis. But Little Support Is Available

The number of people who received psychosocial support in camps around the main city of Goma increased more than 200% between January and June compared to the same period last year — from 6,600 to more than 20,000 — according to aid group Action Against Hunger.

Green Infrastructure

Delmarva Power Partners With University of Delaware To Boost EV Adoption and Strengthen the Grid, Making Clean Energy More Accessible

We’re partnering with the University of Delaware and Exelon to demonstrate how EVs can do even more, utilizing their stored power to strengthen the electric grid during times of high demand.

Research, Reports & Publications

Giving in Numbers™: 2024 Edition – Research Suggests Companies Aligning Business Practices With Corporate Purpose Had 32% Higher Median Revenue

Out of 87% of surveyed companies, almost all reference applying their corporate purpose as they made business decisions outside of social investments, according to Chief Executives for Corporate Purpose®’s (CECP) Giving in Numbers™: 2024 Edition.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Action Against Hunger Gala To Raise Funds for Lifesaving Initiatives, Honor Viola Davis

With nearly one in 11 people around the world facing hunger, Action Against Hunger tonight will host a gala to raise lifesaving funds and honor champions who are advancing the cause.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

PNC 2023 Corporate Responsibility Report: Pursuing Economic Empowerment

We believe that being a meaningful part of the community means more than collecting a profit. That’s why working to strengthen and serve our communities is at the heart of our everyday business.

Energy

Cybersecurity: Not Just an IT Problem

According to Forbes Advisor, there were 2,365 cyberattacks in 2023, affecting an astounding 343,338,964 people — roughly 10 million more people than the U.S. population. A USA Today article says “the cost of cybercrime would reach a massive $9.5 trillion in 2024.

Diversity & Inclusion

Saint-Gobain Video Series: Success in the Making: Vanessa Breeggemann, Shakopee, MN

For Vanessa Breeggemann, a career in manufacturing gives her more freedom than her work in the medical industry.

Saint-Gobain is an industry leader with thousands of talented team members who are dedicated to one unified purpose: Making the World a Better Home.

Green Infrastructure

Dory Larsen of the Southern Alliance for Clean Energy Talks EVs

Electric Vehicles are growing rapidly as a climate solution in Georgia. How do we ensure that the benefits of EVs are available to all Georgians? What is the truth behind some of the misconceptions about electric vehicles?

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

U.S. Bank and PGA Pro Collin Morikawa Expand Access for Youth Golfers

Golf is a tough game to master. It can also be hard for youth golfers to afford. Through U.S. Bank’s partnership with PGA Tour pro, Collin Morikawa and nonprofit Youth on Course, more than 1,600 kids nationwide are finding it easier to get out on the course this year.

Environment

SLR Acquires Wardell Armstrong

SLR acquires Wardell Armstrong, a leading multidisciplinary Environmental, Engineering, and Mining consultancy.

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