Impact & Sustainability News From Leading Brands

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

Social Impact & Volunteering

How Adobe and Team4Tech Scaled Virtual Volunteering Experiences and Boosted Engagement

“Paralysis” is how one Adobe corporate social responsibility leader described March 2020. Seemingly overnight, all in-person volunteering programs at the multinational software company halted.

Innovation & Technology

California Leads the Nation with 1.4 Million People Connected to Internet Essentials on its 10 Year Anniversary

California continues to lead the nation with more than 1.4 million individuals benefiting from the Internet Essentials program since its inception.

Green Infrastructure

#TtInspires: Michael Thatcher, Civil Engineering Group Leader and Project Manager

Michael Thatcher is a civil engineering group leader and project manager with Tetra Tech’s Resilient & Sustainable Infrastructure Division. He joined Tetra Tech in 2012 in Marlborough, Massachusetts, before transferring to Orlando, Florida, in 2016.

Environment

Women in Climate Tech Launches Campaign, “Splash Mob” in Support of the Women and Climate Change Act of 2021

Today, Women in Climate Tech launched a campaign in support of The Women and Climate Change Act of 2021 (H.R. 260) introduced by Congresswoman Barbara Lee (D-CA).

Research, Reports & Publications

OMV Positions Itself for a Low-Carbon, Circular Future

OMV, the international, integrated oil, gas, and chemicals company based in Vienna, has published its 16th sustainability report. The Sustainability Report 2020 particularly focuses on OMV’s contributions to the energy transition, circular economy, and the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, as well as management of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Unlocking Private Climate Finance in Emerging Markets

The CFLI, in partnership with the Association of European Development Finance Institutions (EDFI) and the Global Infrastructure Facility (GIF), is pleased to present our newest report:

Responsible Production & Consumption

CNH Industrial Promotes Good Water Stewardship

CNH Industrial N.V. is committed to optimizing the usage of water across all of its global facilities and has set the ambitious target of reducing the volume of water used by each manufacturing plant by 24% by 2022 vs the 2014 baseline.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Sands Academy: Supporting Career Development and Growth

Acting under a unified global charter, Sands Academy, our global development and mentorship program, supports the career goals of our Team Members, while simultaneously improving our business operations through fostering stronger, more knowledgeable teams.

Environment

Back to Basics: Recycling Is as Easy as 1, 2, 3

Do you find recycling confusing? If so, you’re not alone! According to a 2020 survey by OnePoll, one of the biggest barriers preventing people from recycling is a lack of understanding.

Innovation & Technology

T‑Mobile Bets Big on Brick and Mortar

As T‑Mobile focuses on opening new retail stores every month of 2021, hundreds of which will be in smaller markets and rural areas, more of America’s underserved communities are touting the benefits of fast and reliable 5G coverage.

Media & Communications

Brands Building Vaccine Confidence

This week, we’ll highlight companies that are lending their brand and marketing power to build more confidence in receiving the vaccine.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Schneider Electric is Creating Equal Opportunities

At Schneider, we strive towards providing access to energy for all. And our commitment to equal opportunities doesn't stop here, it ensures diversity and inclusion throughout our ecosystem.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

ON Semiconductor Foundation Donates to Save the Children Korea

On Feb. 8, 2021, Save the Children Korea announced that it has received a grant from ON Semiconductor Foundation to support children affected by abuse at Joongbu Branch of Save the Children in Bucheon City.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Fifth Third Foundation Gives $750,000 to Re-Launch C-State Accelerate Program as Part of Cincinnati State's 50th Anniversary Campaign

The Fifth Third Foundation has made a $750,000 lead gift toward a $3 million initiative that will provide 600 low-income students entering Cincinnati State the opportunity to participate in the C-State Accelerate program.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Vice Chair Lisette Cooper, Fiduciary Trust International, Recognized As One of Worth Magazine Groundbreakers 2021: 50 Women Changing the World

Through her active involvement in investment strategy and relationship management for client portfolios, Lisette Cooper helped establish Athena Capital Advisors as one of the leaders in the field of impact investing.

Environment

Our Renewable Future: Recycling and Beyond

Recycling your paper-based products ensures they can be used again and again. We use 5 million tons of recovered fiber each year to make new fiber-based products. This makes us one of the largest users of recovered fiber!

Health & Healthcare

An Analysis on Bacterial Growth on Vinyl and Polished Concrete

Bacteria growth in flooring of hospitals, grocery stores, warehouses, etc. is extremely dangerous for human health. A more permeable surface is a result of a porous material that is more susceptible to this harmful bacterial growth.

Education

Making Financial Literacy Accessible to All With No-Cost Resources From Discovery Education

How much students understand finance largely influences their ability to make smart financial decisions in the future, according to research from Financial Industry Regulatory Authority.

Innovation & Technology

How Qualcomm Harnesses The Power of Technology For Global Good

Qualcomm is the world’s leading wireless technology innovator and the driving force behind the development, launch, and expansion of 5G and they have a unique social impact model.

Health & Healthcare

FedEx Distribution of COVID-19 Vaccines Grows, Reaches 100 Million Vaccine Doses Delivered

For more than a year, FedEx has been on the frontlines of the COVID-19 pandemic, delivering pharmaceuticals, personal protective equipment, critical medical supplies and e-commerce shipments to communities around the world impacted by this pandemic.

Environment

Advanced Breeding: Making the Most of Every Resource

Plant breeders have started to cross these wild tomato plants with other varieties, helping them to inherit defenses. Plant breeders are also experimenting with how the texture of leaves can make landing on the plant more difficult for insects.

Social Impact & Volunteering

LG Experience Happiness: Guide to the Happiness Experience

Happiness is like a superpower. It influences our lives in healthy, creative ways, strengthening our connections with others and helping us achieve goals.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

For Stanley Black & Decker, Safety and Compliance During COVID Takes Teamwork

As the Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary of Stanley Black & Decker, Janet Link is used to working under immense pressure. Staying on top of every rule and regulation and being in compliance go with the territory.

Green Infrastructure

O-I Issues Green Bond Allocation Update

In November of 2019, O-I European Group B.V., a subsidiary of O-I Glass, Inc. (NYSE: O-I) was the first packaging Company to issue a Green Bond (EUR 500 million).

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Evergreen Health Announces $250,000 in Grant Funding From KeyBank in Partnership With the First Niagara Foundation

Evergreen Health announced that it has received $250,000 from KeyBank, in partnership with the First Niagara Foundation, which will support Evergreen’s recent acquisition of People Inc.’s primary care practice and intent to establish a location...

Latest Campaigns

  1. AEG's Commitment to Social Impact and Volunteerism
    AEG embraces its responsibility to enrich the lives of people in the communities around the world where we do business, and to use business to create...
  2. Sustainable Products and Innovation
    Ongoing research into innovative solutions enables CNH’s brands to manufacture products that respect the environment while satisfying customers’...
  3. Growth Through Sustainability
    Trane Technologies is a global climate innovator with a clear purpose to boldly challenge what’s possible for a sustainable world. See how embedding...
  4. GoDaddy | Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging
    Diverse teams build better products — period. At GoDaddy, we make apps and services that our worldwide community of entrepreneurs can relate to. Our...
  5. Biomimicry and Ray of Hope Accelerator
    The Ray C. Anderson Foundation has partnered with the Biomimicry Institute to create the Ray of Hope Accelerator, designed to bring commercially...
  6. Social Impact at Mastercard
    At Mastercard, we’re powering economies and empowering people, building a sustainable economy where everyone prospers.
  7. 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...
  8. Greener Products and Solutions
    We actively integrate sustainability into the product development process and look at all phases of the product life cycle for opportunities to...
  9. 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...
  10. Aflac Stories
    Get a closer look at the people, products and stories that make Aflac the company we know today.
  11. Antea Group Webinars and Events
    Come learn from Antea Group experts on a variety of topics. We produce webinars monthly and attend events regularly to keep in touch with current and...
  12. PSEG People & Communities
    PSEG is committed to improving the lives of our customers, our employees and the diverse communities we serve throughout New Jersey and Long Island...
  13. 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...
  14. 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...
  15. Wesco Cares
    Life-changing events can happen to any of us, often when we least expect them. Employees in need can turn to the Wesco Cares. Its mission is to be an...