Impact & Sustainability News From Leading Brands

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



Social Impact & Volunteering

From Olympic Glory to Community Impact: Sevran Will Welcome Paris 2024 Pool

International Olympic Committee

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Beyond the Code: Meet Rahul Jayaram

GoDaddy

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

Circular Electronics Partnership Joins Forces With Global Electronics Council

Global Electronics Council

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Mastercard: How Entrepreneurs Are Finding Strength in Numbers

Mastercard

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Creating Pathways to Affordable Homeownership Through Community and Banking

US Bank





Editors Pick

Education

Baker Tilly’s Insight on how to Create your School District's Financial "Story" for Better Decision-Making

Engaging district leadership effectively involves a combination of communication strategies and a thorough understanding of the district's financial landscape.

Diversity & Inclusion

GoDaddy’s Love & Business Series: Harp Vision

GoDaddy chatted to the Harpers, the couple behind Harp Vision, a Black-owned social enterprise offering natural, luxury self-care products.

Here’s a glimpse into how Tyron and April Harper navigate the grand adventure of being both business partners and a match made in heaven.

Education

Bacardi Offers Unemployed a Fresh Start With Free Bartender Training Program

Family-owned spirits company, Bacardi is once again changing lives in Madrid and Barcelona as it invites 30 young adults to take part in its free bartender training program, Shake Your Future.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

After Nearly One Year of Conflict in Sudan, 18 Million People Face Food Insecurity

The last ten months of conflict in Sudan have left millions in need of humanitarian assistance.

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

Vestas: Powering Quality in the Supply Chain

SAP Business Network enables Vestas to run all its procurement and supply chain collaboration processes online – even beyond company boundaries.

Environment

Brightening Our Corner - February 2024

The Ray C. Anderson Foundation has issued its quarterly newsletter, including stories from Drawdown Georgia, the Ray C. Anderson Center for Sustainable Business and the Biomimicry Institute.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

New Look, Same Vision: SAC Is Now Cascale

Yesterday, Cascale, formerly the Sustainable Apparel Coalition (SAC), celebrated its rebrand with members, partners, stakeholders, and co-founder Rick Ridgeway at an event in London.

Energy

Gas Demand Response Program Creates Savings for Glens Falls Hospital | National Grid

For a full decade, Glens Falls Hospital has partnered with National Grid on energy efficiency projects, leading to increased sustainability and energy savings.

Events, Media & Communications

Sustainable Procurement Is the Cornerstone for Business Resilience and Growth

The Barometer Report, A Joint Study by EcoVadis and Accenture, Uncovers Five Strategies to Transform Sustainable Procurement From Value Protection to Value Creation

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Love Your Neighbor With Your Investments

Over the past few years, a growing number of investors have started leaning into their faith to guide their investment choices.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Henkel Signs Agreement To Acquire Seal for Life Industries

Henkel has signed an agreement to acquire the US-based Seal for Life Industries LLC (“Seal for Life”) from Arsenal Capital Partners (USA). Seal for Life is a specialized supplier of protective coating and sealing solutions in a broad variety of infrastructure markets.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Mastercard: Fusion and Disruption: The Soulful Tale of Black Girl Tamales

Larkin recently took part in a 24-week training program combining Mastercard’s Digital Doors curriculum, which focuses on enhancing and securing digital operations, and Our Village United’s Elevated entrepreneurship effort.

Environment

“Gender Equity and Climate Justice” – Interview With Areta Sobieraj, Oxfam Italy

For our Future magazine, we interviewed Areta Sobieraj, Global Citizenship Education Lead of Oxfam Italy. The condition of women, the fight against gender inequalities and the social effects of the climate crisis are some of the most relevant issues highlighted in the interview.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

AB: Climate-Focused Investing Two Approaches for Equity Portfolios

There are several different ways you can approach investing in the climate-focused space.

Diversity & Inclusion

AEG Celebrates Black History Month With Renowned Marketer and Cultural Translator Dr. Marcus Collins

As a people-driven business, AEG recognizes the power of sports and live entertainment to influence culture.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Knowledge Sharing in Action: Jackson Dixie Team Visits Bowling Green Facility for Invaluable Training

In a recent initiative to foster teamwork and knowledge sharing, the Jackson, Tennessee, Dixie team joined their counterparts in Bowling Green, Kentucky, for a transformative training experience.

Green Infrastructure

Direct Relief Announces $10 Million in Grant Funding To Boost Resilient Power for Health Facilities in Tribal Communities

Direct Relief today unveiled an initial $10 million funding commitment that will provide grants to bolster health facilities’ energy resilience and enhance care for patients who rely on them.

Environment

Applications Close Soon for the Biomimicry Launchpad

The Biomimicry Institute is inviting nature-inspired scientists, engineers, designers, and early-stage entrepreneurs to embark on a transformative 10-week journey.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Kotex Global Study Finds Nearly 60% of Women Feel Progress Is Lacking and Launches #ProgressFeelsLike Movement To Ignite Action on International Women’s Day

Kimberly-Clark’s Kotex, creator of the period care category, is marking International Women’s Day (March 8) by releasing eye-opening data from a study around how women worldwide feel about progress.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Paychex Ranks Fourth on List of World’s Top Training Organizations

Paychex, Inc. has been recognized as one of the top training organizations in the world with a 2024 Training APEX Award, presented by Training magazine.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Syracuse Financial Professional Granted $25,000 From Northwestern Mutual To Support GiGi’s Playhouse

Northwestern Mutual is celebrating the outstanding volunteerism of its financial professionals through its annual Community Service Awards (CSA) program.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Toni Townes-Whitley's Dynamic First 100 Days at SAIC

During her first 100 days with the company, SAIC CEO Toni Townes-Whitley embarked on a listening tour to visit with dedicated employees, impactful customers, and committed community partners. Here are some memorable highlights from her tour.

Education

CNH Honored by Princess of Thailand at FFT’s 44th National Academic Conference

CNH was recognized by the Future Farmers of Thailand (FFT) for the Company’s exemplary contribution to agricultural education in the country.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Neal Pit Wildlife Habitat Celebrates New Beginning Following Tornado

Marathon Petroleum’s Neal Pit Wildlife Habitat has reopened after a tornado destroyed the popular nature reserve in Crawford County, Illinois, in the spring of 2023.

Diversity & Inclusion

Taco Bell Black History Month Spotlight: Kim E.

Thanks to Guild, Kim works at Taco Bell and pursues her passion for education at the same time.

Latest Campaigns

  1. Aflac Voices
    Hear from Aflac’s senior leaders and subject matter experts about industry trends and more.
  2. Plastics Footprint
    We aspire to be a leader in driving innovative solutions that address the problem of plastic pollution and enable a circular economy. We are committed...
  3. Accelerating access to healthcare technology
    We believe technology can help close the world’s health gaps. By putting people first, we find new ways to advance health while reducing costs. And...
  4. Sustainability by Antea Group
    At Antea Group, we believe the best sustainability programs integrate sustainability into core business practices, we identify and act on relevant...
  5. 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...
  6. Sustainable Operations
    ops-related sustainability content (e.g., new electric equipment, decarb efforts, etc.)
  7. Sustainability by Antea Group
    At Antea Group, we believe the best sustainability programs integrate sustainability into core business practices, we identify and act on relevant...
  8. Southwire Giving Back
    Our neighbors depend on us, just as we depend on them, so we are committed to improving the quality of life in the communities in which we work. At...
  9. KeyBank: Responsible Banking
    Everyone’s financial journey is different. We make intentional efforts to meet the individual needs of clients and communities through a diverse range...
  10. 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...
  11. Goals That Inspire: Positive Social Impact
    Through our Goals That Inspire we strive to make a positive difference in our communities by relying on our ability to understand their needs and then...
  12. KeyBank's Community Investment
    In states where Key has a presence, there are approximately 1.7 million low- to moderate-income (LMI) households. Many LMI individuals don’t have bank...
  13. Nutrition and Health
    Focus on preventing and treating malnutrition across life stages. Highlights include early detection, community-based treatment (e.g., MUAC screening...
  14. Enriching Women's Lives
    60 years ago, Mary Kay Ash created an unparalleled opportunity for women to define their own successes and control their own futures. Her vision of...
  15. Stories of Purpose at Truist
    See how Truist teammates are living out our purpose, mission and values to serve our clients, teammates, and communities.