Impact & Sustainability News From Leading Brands

Keep up with the latest news from 3BL’s clients.



Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

The Power of Reverse Logistics

T-Mobile International AG

Green Infrastructure

Southwire Partners With Current/OS

Southwire

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Stack Up a Range of Benefits: Kick Off New Habits During Open Enrollment

Aflac Incorporated

Research, Reports & Publications

Sustainability at Chemours

Chemours

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

When Waters Rise: How PSEG Responds to Flooding and Protects Public Safety

PSEG

Social Impact & Volunteering

Rebuilding With Purpose in Western North Carolina

Truist





Editors Pick

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Clayton Kershaw of the Los Angeles Dodgers Encourages Others to Rise to the Challenge

Clayton Kershaw can often be found on the mound when he’s at Dodger Stadium. Last Thursday, however, he found himself behind a ping pong table, alongside celebrities and teammates for the 4th annual PingPong4Purpose event.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Here's Progress, the Hewlett Packard Enterprise Way

One cornerstone of Hewlett Packard Enterprise’s sustainability strategy, albeit somewhat self-serving, centers on encouraging the use of information technology for "social good."

Social Impact & Volunteering

Timberland Factory Strives for Excellence in Craftsmanship and Service

The Stratham, N.H. based outdoor lifestyle brand, Timberland, strives to make its products responsibly, protect the outdoors and serve its communities. All of these efforts recently converged at Timberland’s factory in the Dominican Republic (DR), where it recognized employee volunteer champions with a unique day-long celebration of service. The factory employs more than 3,000 skilled workers who pour their craftsmanship into 3.9 million shoes on average every year, and also contribute to their community through Timberland’s Path of Service™ program.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Corporate Giving: Tips for Assessing Impact

Dear Andy: My organization is spending money on grants, donations, and sponsorships. The problem is we don’t have any idea whether we’re having the impact we’d hoped for. Further, my team is constantly being asked by executives for reports that slice & dice data we don’t even collect. How can we assess the full impact of our Corporate Giving? ----- Lost with Zero Visibility

Environment

Keep Brevard Beautiful and Partners Launch New Lagoon Friendly Lawns Program to Combat Nutrient Pollution

Protecting Florida’s Indian River Lagoon, one of the most biologically diverse estuaries in North America, can now start right in a Brevard County resident’s backyard with Keep Brevard Beautiful’s new Lagoon Friendly Lawns program.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Resources for Businesses Affected by Louisiana Flooding

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Wendy’s Franchisee Keeps Pedaling for Kids in Foster Care

Ed Anderson, Wendy’s franchisee, is riding his bike across the country to help the Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption find homes for “unadoptable” children. We catch up with Ed after a grueling day of biking across 91 miles of hills… Hear his update from Louisville….25 percent through his race!

Social Impact & Volunteering

Igniting Youth Imagination in the Fight Against Hunger

Diversity & Inclusion

IIE’s Women Enhancing Technology Program Celebrates the Achievements of the Next Generation of Female Tech Leaders in India

Multinational corporations and local students are coming together in a grassroots effort to enable new opportunities and empower women in technology and entrepreneurship.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

P&O Cruises Named As Australia’s Most Trusted Cruise Line

Innovation & Technology

CDL Embarks on Its Next Phase of Sustainability Innovation

CDL integrates sustainability into its business strategy to provide a holistic account of its value creation for stakeholders. Adam Woodhall reports...

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Financial Health Means More than Financial Inclusion

Environment

Subaru NPCA National Parks Waste Challenge | Five Simple Things

Subaru and the NPCA share five simple things we can all do to help the National Parks reach their historic goal of becoming zero landfill. Join the conversation and share how you #DontFeedTheLandfills.

Health & Healthcare

What We’re Made Of: Our Progress on Using Simple Ingredients, Transparency and Responsible Sourcing

At Hershey, we take pride in listening to our consumers to better understand what they expect from our company and our products. People all over the world are progressively becoming more interested in the ingredients and sourcing of their foods. That’s why we made a commitment in February 2015 to transition products across our portfolio to simple ingredients and continue our work with transparency - sharing information about what’s in our products and strengthening our responsible sourcing programs.

Environment

On World Elephant Day, a Victory for Wildlife

Elephant populations across the globe are threatened due to habit loss and poaching, but on World Elephant Day, celebrated last week on August 12, the beleaguered giants​ and other animals​ have something to celebrate as leading e-commerce and social media companies came together to take action on the sale of illegal wildlife products all over the world.

Research, Reports & Publications

Las Vegas Sands ECO360 Report | Driven by an Idea, Made Possible Through Dedication

Social Impact & Volunteering

Recognizing NetSuite's Super SuiteImpact Volunteers

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

America's Charities and Center for Disaster Philanthropy Launch New Disaster Recovery Fund Supporting Lousiana

Louisiana is in a state of emergency. A donation to the new America’s Charities Disaster Recovery Fund – Louisiana Floods, developed in partnership with the Center for Disaster Philanthropy (CDP), helps make a difference today, tomorrow and beyond – long after the cameras have left and the nation has moved on.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

JPMorgan Chase to Donate $200,000 to Aid Louisiana Flood Relief Efforts

Innovation & Technology

The Next Generation Is Ready To Lead. Here’s How To Empower Them

I hear people say this all the time: Today’s youth are lazy, entitled and self-absorbed. My response — my emphatic response — is they’re wrong. I’ve met remarkable young people in my life and work, and I’m inspired by them. Throughout history, young people have led social change, and today’s kids are no different — despite the negative labels often attached to them.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Movement Toward Sustainable Cotton Spearheaded by Global Brands and NGOs

Diversity & Inclusion

Betting That a Better-paid, ­Better-trained Workforce Will Keep More Customers Satisfied

No issue is more central to this year’s contentious U.S. presidential election than the anxiety of the average American worker about stagnating wages.

Innovation & Technology

Ideagen Global Challenge - Empowering Women & Girls

Ideagen Global Challenge - Empowering Women & Girls
On May 19, 2016, Ideagen launched the Ideagen Global Ideation Challenge with the vital premise centered on health, education, and the empowerment of women and girls. "We have been enthusiastic supporters of Ideagen from its inception", Dr Kiko Suarez, vice president of Lumina Foundation, said. "Using crowdsourcing platforms like InnoCentive allows our foundation to contribute to the success of our partners in an innovative way".

Latest Campaigns

  1. Recognition of our Company
    As the leading sports and live music company in the world, we recognize our responsibility to provide industry leadership and to conduct our business...
  2. Aflac Stories
    Get a closer look at the people, products and stories that make Aflac the company we know today.
  3. Drive for MPC
    At Marathon Petroleum, our professional truck drivers share one common vision: no accidents, no injuries, and no harm to the environment. We’re proud...
  4. Corporate Social Responsibility
    Corporate Social Responsibility
  5. Small Business Growth
    We strengthen communities and help create local jobs by investing in underserved small business owners. We fund nonprofits that are focused on...
  6. IWBI | Community News
    We believe that people's health and wellness should be at the center of design. That’s why we’re working with industry professionals in real estate...
  7. Responsible Investing
    Responsible Investing
  8. Collaboration and Partnership
    Cascale shares updates on its strategic partnerships with industry stakeholders geared toward shifting the industry into one that gives back more than...
  9. Policy and Regulation
    Cascale shares insights regarding policy and regulation impacting the consumer goods industry, and highlights how it's supporting members prepare for...
  10. Sustainable Products and Innovation
    Ongoing research into innovative solutions enables CNH’s brands to manufacture products that respect the environment while satisfying customers’...
  11. Building a Sustainable Future | Decarbonizing the Built Environment
    The building sector accounts for nearly 40% of carbon emissions and nearly 50% of the consumption of natural resources. The industry stands at a...
  12. Health and Safety by Antea Group
    Antea Group's health and safety consultants understand what it takes to help make a positive impact on safety culture. Read blogs, insights, and more...
  13. Truist Cares
    Truist is committed to caring for communities when disasters strike. In 2020, Truist Financial Corporation announced its first Truist Cares initiative...
  14. Building a Sustainable Future | Decarbonizing the Built Environment
    The building sector accounts for nearly 40% of carbon emissions and nearly 50% of the consumption of natural resources. The industry stands at a...
  15. Leveraging the Education Potential of Technology
    Over the next three years, Verizon will invest up to $100 million in our education work to ensure that more students – particularly those in...