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

Environment

Investing in Resilient Watersheds: Loch Leven

Rivers like the Mississippi are critical corridors that connect cities and natural ecosystems alike. As the climate precipitation patterns change, water levels vary widely between extreme lows and highs. Water quality is also impacted as saltwater slowly moves upriver.

Diversity & Inclusion

Tetra Pak U.S. and Canada Sustainability Report FY22: People

Our commitment to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) for the U.S. and Canada markets came into laser focus in 2022.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

How Clorox’s Global Mentoring Program Fosters Connections & Growth

Whether you’re looking for that elusive first job or trying to get to the next stage of your career, you tend to look to others for guidance. Once you’re well established, though, you may be in a position to help. The bridge between them? A mentoring program.

Health & Healthcare

Viatris Receives its First BSI Certification for Minimized Risk of AMR

In January 2024, Viatris was notified that its Aurangabad, India, facility has received certification from the British Standards Institution (BSI) for meeting a new industry standard on Minimized Risk of Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR).

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Did You Know That the World’s Largest Restaurant Company Is Committed To Do-Gooding?

At Yum!, we have a Recipe for Good Growth, which centers on doing right by our people, food and the planet.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Helping Small Business Prepare for and Recover From Disasters

Developed in partnership with FedEx, the Readiness for Resiliency Program (R4R) is a multi-year initiative to support small businesses impacted by disasters.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

New Markets Tax Credit: Unlocking Community Development and Economic Prosperity

Though it has been around for more than two decades, the New Markets Tax Credit (NMTC) program is integral to the rebuilding efforts. It’s designed to incentivize the private sector to invest in low-income communities.

Energy

How To Reduce Construction Equipment Emissions on Jobsites: A Guide

With more project owners setting sustainability goals for large construction projects, some companies are looking for ways to shrink the carbon footprint of their operations, including by curbing construction equipment emissions.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Celebrating Remarkable Logitech Women

Logitech is excited to share that two of its exceptional female leaders, Tana Dubel and Delphine Donné, have recently been honored by esteemed organizations with prestigious leadership awards.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Gildan Renews Commitment to World Vision Honduras With New Donation to the Childhood Education and Transformation Program

Gildan, a leading apparel manufacturer, is pleased to announce that the Company will donate USD $250,000 to World Vision Honduras to support the continued implementation of the Childhood Education and Transformation (ETN) program in Honduras.

Health & Healthcare

Prescription for Safer Healthcare: Strategies to Mitigate Medical Errors

Medical errors pose substantial challenges including patient harm, healthcare system strain and potentially tragic loss of life. This white paper addresses the critical issue of medical errors within the healthcare industry and presents comprehensive strategies.

Energy

Baker Hughes Sees Momentum in Digital Solutions 1-Year After Launch

One year after introducing multiple new digital solutions and investments Baker Hughes, an energy technology company, during its 24th Annual Meeting in Florence, Italy shared an update on how its digital portfolio is improving efficiency and performance.

Innovation & Technology

AB: Breaking the ESG Barrier Empowering Credit Investors Through Better and Faster Data

A new approach to environmental, social and governance (ESG) research could ease investors’ frustrations with sourcing and evaluating the data required for objective credit analysis.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Gilead Named One of America’s Most JUST Companies by JUST Capital and CNBC

Gilead Sciences, Inc. (Nasdaq: GILD) announced the company has been named one of America’s Most JUST Companies.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

National Grid Launches Project C Community Commitment Youth Spaces Competition To Win $25,000

As part of National Grid’s ongoing Project C community commitment, today the company launched a Youth Spaces Competition for Long Island-based non-profit organizations.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

$300,000 Investment from KeyBank to Help Support and Grow Culinary Apprenticeship Program at Foodlink

A $300,000 investment from KeyBank will help support growth and expansion of a culinary apprenticeship program at Foodlink. This grant is part of KeyBank’s commitment to invest $40 billion in the communities it serves.

Environment

DP World’s Commitment to a Greener Future in Ecuador

DP World in Ecuador is proud to stand as an advocate for environmental sustainability across its port and terminal operations. In Ecuador, environmental sustainability is paramount due to its rich biodiversity and the vulnerability of its ecosystems to climate change.

Energy

Cisco Improves Sustainability of European Operations With New 15-Year Solar Energy Agreement in Spain

Cisco has signed a 15-year agreement to purchase approximately 60,000 MWh per year of solar energy from Spanish renewable energy provider, IGNIS.

Innovation & Technology

Executive Predictions 2024: Constant Vigilance in Cybersecurity

Here are some cybersecurity predictions from Keysight’s executives for 2024.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Georgia-Pacific LLC Hosted Members From the American Forest & Paper Association

Our Georgia-Pacific LLC team recently hosted members from the American Forest & Paper Association at the Savannah River Mill for a tour of our recycled wastepaper operation.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Duke Energy Named as One of America’s Most JUST Companies, Putting Customers and Employees at the Heart of Its Clean Energy Transition

Duke Energy (NYSE: DUK) has been named one of America’s Most JUST Companies for the second consecutive year, ranking 57th overall, up from 79th in 2023.

Sustainable Development Goals

Crown Holdings 2022 Sustainability Report: Next Pressing Priorities

Our Twentyby30™ goals have put us on the right course, positioning us to reduce water usage, meet wastewater quality standards, increase employee access to safe water and replenish high-stress sources from which we withdraw water.

Environment

Board Interview; Delman Lee on Why Fashion Needs a New ‘Mindset’

As one of the founding members of the SAC, TAL Apparel Limited, has evolved over the years. Throughout its journey, sustainability has changed from one of the eight company value drivers three years ago to become the long-standing purpose of the company today.

Energy

Advocating for Energy Assistance Funding on 'LIHEAP Action Day' and Helping Light the Way for Customers To Access Critical Assistance

Today is Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) Action Day and our team members are on Capitol Hill to meet with representatives and advocate for policies that protect funding for LIHEAP and support vulnerable households in South Jersey.

Innovation & Technology

Everyday, Sustainable U.S. Soy

What do handbags, crayons, and car tires have in common? They are all everyday products that can be created using U.S. Soy. Learn more about using soy materials as a more sustainable alternative to traditional materials.

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.