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

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Caterpillar Inc.'s Contributions to Sustainable Development Recognized by United Nations

By 2030, the United Nations wants to accomplish three extraordinary things: end poverty, combat climate change and fight injustice and inequality. The UN also has a blueprint to achieve that vision. The plan is called UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) – 17 global goals to make our world more prosperous, inclusive, sustainable and resilient.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Civic 50 Award Shines Light on Culture of Community

Paterson, New Jersey is home to me. It’s where I grew up, where I went to high school and where I have driven home to from my job at AT&T every day for the past 13 years. I’m invested in this community and all of the people in it. That is why I care so deeply about what happens here and why I seek out opportunities to make it a better place for my family, my friends, my neighbors and myself.

Social Impact & Volunteering

The Power of Partnerships Can Improve Quality of Life for Everyone

Imagine that you are the mayor of a major U.S. city. How would you handle the very real challenges of city life, fed by a news cycle of endless stories of poverty, crime, failing schools and infrastructure issues?

Events, Media & Communications

NH Wants You to Learn How to Host Parties Responsibly

Headlined this summer by a “Cocktail & Mocktail Competition,” the campaign features creative and interactive initiatives highlighting responsible use of Jack Daniel’s products, along with creation of alcohol-free drinks known as “mocktails.” The Cocktail & Mocktail Competition gives NHLC customers and bartenders alike the chance to demonstrate their creativity and ingenuity. To learn more about this unique partnership and the Cocktail & Mocktail Competition, visit LiquorAndWineOutlets.com/responsibility.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Points of Light Names MGM Resorts International as One of the Most Community-Minded Companies in the Country

MGM Resorts International (NYSE: MGM) was named today as one of America's most community-minded companies by Points of Light, the largest organization in the world dedicated to volunteer service. The company was recognized through the Civic 50, an annual survey used to identify and recognize companies for their commitment to improving the quality of life in the communities where they do business.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

What a Waste of Business Resource!

Corporations spend billions every year on causes and in communities around the world. But a shocking new survey shows they actually know little about the difference it makes.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Most Civic-Minded Companies Show Community Engagement Linked To Corporate Success

America’s largest corporations are increasingly turning good intentions into sound business practices. That’s the promising bottom-line from an analysis of the 2016 Civic 50, the annual Points of Light initiative that recognizes and honors the 50 most community-minded companies in America.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

KeyBank Recognized as One of the Most Community-Minded Companies in the Country by Points of Light

KeyBank was recognized today as one of the most community-minded companies in the nation as a part of Points of Light’s Civic 50 list, marking the third consecutive time that KeyBank has been included on the 50-company list. Civic 50 is an initiative that sets the standard for corporate civic engagement and creates a roadmap for companies seeking to best use their time, talent, and resources to improve the quality of life in the communities where they do business. Civic 50 winners were announced today at Points of Light’s Conference on Volunteering and Service in Detroit, Michigan. At the conference, leaders of volunteerism and civic engagement gathered to discuss how social innovation, cross-sector collaboration, and citizen engagement can drive change.

Health & Healthcare

Global Health Corporate Champions: Dow, PIMCO, GHFP-II & PYXERA Global on the Power of Tri-Sector Collaboration in Global Health

Join us for a LIVE Twitter chat with Global Health Fellows Program (GHFP) II, The Dow Chemical Company (Dow), PIMCO, and PYXERA Global to talk about the Global Health Corporate Champions. These champions are professionals, sent from companies across multiple industries to work for one month at company expense, to address key public health challenges in collaboration with local non-profits and social enterprises in Accra, Ghana. Wednesday, July 13, 2016 at 11AM EST

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

National Grid & SmartPower Win EPA Excellence Award

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Our Annual Look at Newsweek’s Green Rankings

The 2016 Newsweek Green Rankings were released last week. Our friends at Corporate Knights Capital and HIP Investor again provided the underlying data behind the list.

Research, Reports & Publications

BNY Mellon Unveils Ambitious 2016-2020 Corporate Social Responsibility Long-Term Goals

BNY Mellon launched its new set of long-term Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) goals for 2016-2020 in its latest CSR Report, released today. The goals reflect the tremendous commitment BNY Mellon has made to further integrate CSR within its business and culture and lay out a plan for continued growth.

Research, Reports & Publications

Ceres Ranks U.S. Electric Utility Companies’ Renewable Energy, Energy Efficiency Performance

A new analysis released today by Ceres shows that many of the nation’s largest electric utilities and their local subsidiaries are moving toward lower carbon fuel sources and that ambitious state policies and strong corporate demand for renewable energy are key drivers of this trend.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Making an Impact Around the Globe: Amgen Czech Republic Staff Give Back to Their Community

“To volunteer is a great opportunity to help those who face difficulties in their lives,” says Juraj, an Amgen Czech Republic staff member who helped organize Amgen Impact Day opportunities for their site.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Carnival Cruise Line Guests Wiggle for Westmead

Environment

Ecocentricity Blog: Interface’s Next Mission

Interface’s leadership believes that Mission Zero® will be completed as scheduled. So what happens next? What’s the next mission?

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Wells Fargo Awards $2.6 Million to 61 Environmental Nonprofits

Wells Fargo & Company (NYSE: WFC) and the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF) today announced that 61 organizations in 22 states will receive nearly $2.6 million to support land and water conservation, energy efficiency and broad-based citizen participation in communities where Wells Fargo customers and team members live and work.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Last Week to Nominate a Company for 2016 Citizens Awards!

This is the LAST week to nominate a company to win a 2016 Corporate Citizenship Award. If you know of a top-notch corporate citizenship initiative or program, don't miss the June 30 deadline to submit an application!

Diversity & Inclusion

The Goodness We Share

At Hershey, we are a snacking and confection leader, focused on growth, committed to helping the communities in which we work and do business prosper. In HR, we’re working hard to develop a remarkable workforce and a compelling workplace. On June 9, we published our latest Corporate Social Responsibility Report and I find myself feeling a renewed sense of pride for all the great things our 21,000 employees at Hershey have accomplished.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

The Paris Agreement Asks Businesses to Be Bold

A new report, written by BSR in partnership with We Mean Business, explains the mechanisms of the Paris Agreement on climate change, how they will affect businesses, and how companies can seize the immense opportunities that the agreement unlocks.

Diversity & Inclusion

FACES of Olive Garden | Chris Wayne

At Olive Garden, our team members serve as the faces of our brand and ambassadors of our core values. They make an impression on every guest who walks through our front doors, delivering great food, an engaging atmosphere and unmatched service. We are strong and successful because of our people, each with diverse talents and backgrounds, who respect each other and enjoy working side by side to serve our guests and communities.

Education

Freeport-McMoRan Donates $10,000 to Economic Development Course at Western New Mexico University

The annual Economic Development Course at Western New Mexico University has received a $10,000 donation from Freeport-McMoRan.

Social Impact & Volunteering

CITGO Becomes Official Fuel Sponsor of First Response Team of America, Aiding Emergency Relief Efforts in Houston and Across the Country

CITGO Petroleum Corporation has entered into a new partnership with First Response Team of America, making CITGO the natural disaster response organization’s official fuel sponsor. With this partnership, First Response Team of America, which aids communities between the onset of a natural disaster and the arrival of traditional relief agencies, will be able to continuously and reliably fuel its support vehicles as they travel the country assisting areas in need.

Latest Campaigns

  1. Aflac Stories
    Get a closer look at the people, products and stories that make Aflac the company we know today.
  2. 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...
  3. Corporate Social Responsibility
    Corporate Social Responsibility
  4. 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...
  5. 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...
  6. 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...
  7. Policy and Regulation
    Cascale shares insights regarding policy and regulation impacting the consumer goods industry, and highlights how it's supporting members prepare for...
  8. Sustainable Products and Innovation
    Ongoing research into innovative solutions enables CNH’s brands to manufacture products that respect the environment while satisfying customers’...
  9. 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...
  10. 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...
  11. Truist Cares
    Truist is committed to caring for communities when disasters strike. In 2020, Truist Financial Corporation announced its first Truist Cares initiative...
  12. 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...
  13. Cascale Events
    Cascale organizes and participates in a series of events, leveraging its position as a global convener of close to half the sector to bring together...
  14. EVP Campaign
    Driving awareness of DP World’s Employee Value Proposition across the Americas, showcasing the company’s purpose-driven mission, talent strategy, and...
  15. Aflac Insights
    Learn more about Aflac’s survey findings to better understand workplace trends as well as consumer attitudes, habits and opinions toward health and...