In Latin Hispanic Heritage Month, we celebrate all of our students and alums from these communities who have joined ours, through Cisco Networking Academy’s IT skills-to-jobs program. Debbie Gomez is one super-inspired individual who is sharing her passion for technology in her communities.
3BL Sustainability News
Duke Energy, Tampa Bay Rays Collab Raises $100,000 To Help Florida Customers Pay Their Energy Bills
- Company donated $1,000 for every regular season win
- Funds provided to community agencies to help residents pay for utility expenses
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla., October 20, 2023 /3BL/ - Thanks to a collaboration with Duke Energy and the Tampa Bay Rays, Florida agencies will get $100,000 to help customers pay their energy bills.
The company contributed $1,000 to Share the Light Fund® agencies for every regular season win by Tampa Bay’s Major League Baseball team.
Owens Corning Reports Progress on Shingle Recycling Initiatives
TOLEDO, Ohio, October 20, 2023 /3BL/ - Owens Corning (NYSE: OC) continues to advance toward its aspiration to create a circular shingle economy and divert waste from landfills. The company announced that it has made progress on two key shingle recycling workstreams important for reaching its goal of recycling two million tons of shingles per year in the U.S. by 2030.
Recycling Used Shingles into New Shingles
Reuters' Sustainability Reporting USA 2023 Recap: Unpacking Interoperability and CSRD Impact
Matthew Rusk, Head of GRI North America Engagement and Public Affairs, participated in two enlightening sessions at Reuters event, Sustainability Reporting USA 2023. The first session, titled ‘Understanding the Interoperability of Global Standards and Frameworks’, showcased the integration among key standards and frameworks, such as GRI Standards, European Sustainability Reporting Standards (ESRS), IFRS Sustainability Disclosure Standards, TCFD and TNFD recommendations, and others.
Bath & Body Works Marks 20 Years of Support of the National Domestic Violence Hotline
October 19, 2023 /3BL/ - October is National Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Bath & Body Works has been a long-time partner of the National Domestic Violence Hotline, and the company is proud to continue its support with a $100,000 donation this year. Since 1999, Bath & Body Works has donated $1 million to the organization. Over the past two decades, Bath & Body Works and the National Domestic Violence Hotline have partnered to:
CNH Named in 100 Best Corporate Citizens of 2023
Yesterday, CNH Industrial was added to 3BL’s annual 100 Best Corporate Citizens ranking, recognizing outstanding environmental, social and governance (ESG) transparency and performance among the 1,000 largest U.S. public companies.
Charles Wesley Godwin First Musician Featured in National Parks Conservation Association and Yellowstone Bourbon’s New Music Video Series
WASHINGTON, October 19, 2023 /3BL/ - Today, National Parks Conservation Association and Yellowstone Bourbon released the first of three videos in their new Park Sessions series featuring Charles Wesley Godwin. With the goal of sharing country, folk and Americana musicians’ perspectives on the importance of national park protection and how parks inspire them, the series features single-take song performances and interviews in national parks across the United States.
Global Perspectives: Understanding the Differences in Emergency Response Programs
Disasters and emergencies, whether natural or man-made, typically have far-reaching impacts that transcend borders. Consider the recent Maui fires or flooding in Libya which have impacted so many people and businesses. EHS leaders who take a global approach to disaster preparedness will have the resources and expertise in place to meet emergencies with an effective response.
MAC Cosmetics Launches “Equal Futures” Makeup Artistry Program for LGBTQIA+ Youth
M·A·C Cosmetics concluded its first-ever Equal Futures Makeup Artistry Program this October in partnership with long-time VIVA GLAM grantee, The Hetrick-Martin Institute (HMI). HMI is devoted to serving the needs of LGBTQIA+ youth in New York City, and their families, and has partnered with M·A·C for over 15 years.
Held at the M·A·C Cosmetics Corporate Headquarters, the program was a 6-week makeup training course – and an official paid internship – for HMI’s LGBTQIA+ young people who are interested in pursuing a career in makeup artistry.
Antea Group Announces New United Kingdom-Based Environment, Health, Safety and Sustainability Consulting Business
HEERENVEEN, Netherlands, October 19, 2023 /3BL/ - Antea Group, an international engineering and consulting firm, announced today that it will establish an environment, health, safety, and sustainability consulting business in the United Kingdom to better meet the needs of multinational organizations operating there.
