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

How This Clorox Teammate Champions Mental Health

The Clorox Company

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Addressing Workplace Burnout Amidst the War for Talent

Antea Group

Research, Reports & Publications

Valvoline Releases Its 2020 Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Report

Valvoline Inc. (NYSE: VVV), a leading worldwide marketer and supplier of premium branded lubricants and automotive services, has released its 2020 Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) report.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

From the Fifth Third 2020 ESG Report: Responsible Products

All products offered by Fifth Third are reviewed for compliance to align with UDAAP and any applicable consumer protection laws.

Energy

Black & Veatch Continues Advancing Solar Power's March as Global Decarbonization Push Intensifies

Continuing its ascent as part of a diversified energy portfolio in an evolving, rapidly decarbonizing power industry, the U.S. solar market has eclipsed 100 gigawatts of installed electric generating capacity...

Media & Communications

The EU Has Led on Adopting Corporate ESG Disclosure Rules - The U.S. May Catch Up Soon

For many years, the European Union moved ahead of the U.S.in developing laws and regulations to address the challenges of climate change and the expansion of corporate programs and related reporting for ESG issues.

Environment

Supporting Military Veterans and Local Ecosystems Through Natural Restorations' Lower Salt River Restoration Project

With the increasing prevalence of wildfires affecting natural ecosystems, ensuring post-fire restoration is more important than ever. Long-term recovery of fire-damaged lands is difficult to achieve naturally

Responsible Production & Consumption

Beneficial Bacteria and Soil: Hidden Helpers Below Ground

The world’s soils are increasingly disappearing. But their living elements – beneficial bacteria – are capable of saving this valuable resource and helping crops thrive.

Innovation & Technology

Comcast Business Helps Sabey Bring High-Speed Connectivity to Washington Area Data Centers and Offer Better IT Continuity

Comcast Business announced it is investing in local Washington data centers in partnership with the Sabey Data Centers to bring better IT continuity and connectivity to businesses.

Diversity & Inclusion

The Roads to Justice: Building New Bridges

“The philosophy for me and WSP is thinking more about what we do than just a job title,” says Gabi Brazzil, a WSP project manager focusing on equity in project delivery.

Health & Healthcare

Vaccine Volunteers Combating COVID in our Community

In mid-March, National Grid joined forces with the city of Worcester, Massachusetts to help aid vaccination efforts for some of New England's most crucial at-risk COVID residents.

Education

Cisco Networking Academy Launches Free IT Education to Empower All People With Career Possibilities

At Cisco Networking Academy, we believe that all people, regardless of where they live, their means, age, gender, or background, deserve equal access to education and the opportunity to pursue meaningful work that provides for themselves, their families, and contributes to the betterment of society.

Sustainable Development Goals

New Study Reveals Fairtrade America Is Gaining Awareness and Trust in the U.S. As the Global Pandemic Awoke Americans to the Connectedness of Global Supply Chains

Fairtrade America – an independent, third party certification that partners with farmers and workers in developing countries to negotiate better prices, decent working conditions, and a fairer deal overall

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Pro Bono Perspectives S3E15: Dr. Stephanie Royal, The Robin Hood Foundation

Dr. Stephanie Royal, Chief People Officer at The Robin Hood Foundation, NYC’s largest poverty fighting organization, talks about the K-shaped recovery from COVID-19, community-driven philanthropy, and talent management for the current moment.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Why Being Bold Wins in Corporate Social Responsibility

In this episode of the Social Impact Show, we chat with Jerome Tennille, Manager of Social Impact in Volunteerism with Marriott International, and discuss why corporate social responsibility is important in business, how CSR has changed and evolved over the past year and what trends practitioners should be thinking about.

Green Infrastructure

Black & Veatch Celebrates 60 Years of Delivering Infrastructure Solutions in Canada

As Black & Veatch celebrates its 60th year of innovative operations in Canada, the company recognizes the more than 1,500 completed projects that span power and energy market segments, essential water management solutions, and telecommunications advancements across the country.

Sustainable Development Goals

Edge of Field Practices Can Help Food and Ag Companies Meet Sustainability Goals

The newly launched Edge of Field Roadmap can help the food and agriculture industries improve the sustainability of the U.S. food system and achieve ambitious environmental goals.

Research, Reports & Publications

Dow Publishes Comprehensive “INtersections” ESG Report, Providing Enhanced Transparency on ESG Priorities and Progress

Dow Inc. (NYSE: DOW) today released “INtersections,” its first consolidated Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Report highlighting the Company’s significant progress to fully integrate

Education

International Paper Teams up With Celebrate Planet Earth to Educate Children

We're working with Celebrate Planet Earth to help children in our communities grow to be people who love and protect our planet. Planting and learning about sunflowers is just one way for children to learn about nature and begin to appreciate our planet!

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Taproot Plus Global: Virtual Volunteer Support for Charitable Organizations

Tackle your NGO’s challenges with support from volunteers skilled in marketing, technology, HR, strategy, and finance. Join Taproot Foundation's free webinar on Thursday, August 5 for all the tools you need to get started. 

Social Impact & Volunteering

Mohawk Treats Over 600 Local Students and Staff

Our Lavender facility in Rome, GA, regularly provides support and resources in their community through different donation drives and events. Their most recent efforts were to treat over 600 students and staff at West Central Elementary, which is located across the street from the facility, with an end-of-the-school-year shaved ice treat from Kona Ice.

Research, Reports & Publications

Boeing Releases First Sustainability Report, Charting Path to Sustainable Aerospace

Boeing Outlines the Future of Sustainable Aerospace in New Report

Health & Healthcare

WSP USA Draws on Robust Capabilities to Help Clients Manage COVID-19 Response

Since start of pandemic, WSP Emergency Management has supported logistical planning, equipment and specialized staff procurement, creation of public testing and vaccination sites.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

IWBI's WELL Building Standard Recognized for 100 Percent Alignment With the U.S. General Services Administration

The International WELL Building Institute (IWBI) is the only organization to attain 100 percent alignment across the federal government’s health and wellness requirements outlined in the new health guidelines contained in the recently updated Guiding Principles for Sustainable Federal Buildings.

Health & Healthcare

Advising Absence Management & Consultation

From missing work to missing friends and family, workers across the globe have spent the last year dealing with the pandemic’s health and social ramifications.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Livestream: HP Digital Equity Event

Watch: For every view of this livestream event (live and on demand), HP will donate $1 to Parents Supporting Parents NYC (up to $20k total).

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

From the Fifth Third 2020 ESG Report: Responsible Banking

Fair Lending and Responsible Banking compliance is the responsibility of all employees, a message reiterated in the Company’s Code of Business Conduct & Ethics, which all employees are required to sign and acknowledge on an annual basis.

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