Impact & Sustainability News From Leading Brands

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

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Benevity Welcomes New Chief Data Officer

Benevity, Inc., the leading provider of global corporate purpose software, today announced Jane Moran will be joining the company’s executive leadership team on April 12, 2021 as its new Chief Data Officer.

Innovation & Technology

March of the Machines

Drones and robots are increasingly used to do different kinds of work. Explore how they can be utilised to help improve power plant operation and reduce work injury.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

How Policymakers Can Drive Sustainability Reporting

With rising policy measures across global markets in support of responsible business conduct, GRI has launched a new publication to set out how policymakers can use the power of transparency to affect positive change.

Environment

30+ Companies, Companies, Boards and NGOs Join Farmers and Ranchers to Endorse a Shared Vision for Sustainable Food Systems

U.S. Farmers & Ranchers in Action (USFRA) is celebrating National Ag Day by announcing the growing list of companies, organizations and individuals who have joined the Decade of Ag

Research, Reports & Publications

Black Lives Matter & Business - Report

While it is self-evident that “all lives matter”, it is equally obvious that attention must now be paid to correct injustices that impact Black lives in particular.

Environment

The Scotts Miracle-Gro Foundation Announces First Recipients of Its Water Stewardship Grant in Honor of World Water Day

The Scotts Miracle-Gro Foundation today announced the first recipients of its Water Stewardship Grant––The Nature Conservancy’s New York Chapter and The Everglades Foundation.

Innovation & Technology

LifeGuides Team Expands to Miami - A Gateway to North American & Global Expansion

LifeGuides® announced its expansion of the company’s operations into Miami, in addition to its HQ in Phoenix and technology base in San Francisco. LifeGuides® is an HR benefit, which empowers employees to pick a certified Guide, who has successfully navigated the same personal growth or life challenge event faced now.

Environment

Valuing Water: How Dow Is Making It a Business and Human Priority

This year’s theme for World Water Day is Valuing Water and it asks us to view water as not just a commodity to exploit but as part of a larger ecosystem to share. Worldwide, fresh water is becoming an increasingly scarce resource.

Diversity & Inclusion

A Male Perspective on Women's History Month

This week, in celebration of Women's History Month and our upcoming associate panel discussion, we’re spotlighting a unique male perspective from Mike Schmidt, SVP, Credit Risk, who has been a passionate advocate for women throughout his career.

Research, Reports & Publications

Clarivate Analysis of Water Sector Innovation Enables Future Water Association To Make Data-Driven, Industry Changing Recommendations

Between the evidence produced, FWA’s recommendations and the strong engagement at the event, there is the possibility to change how the U.K. water sector approaches innovation at governmental, regulatory and collaborative levels.

Environment

Earth Hour 2021: WWF Hosts a Nationwide Meditation for the Planet

On Saturday, March 27 at 8:30 pm local time, Earth Hour will once again inspire individuals, businesses and organizations in over 180 countries and territories to renew their commitment to the planet.

Energy

Black & Veatch Leads Design, Construction of 'Electric Island,' a First-of-its-Kind, High-Capacity Public Charging Station Designed for Medium- and Heavy-Duty Electric Vehicles

Black & Veatch is working to bring the Portland, Oregon, “Electric Island” project online to demonstrate high power charging infrastructure scaled to accommodate electric trucks and their large batteries capable of moving up to 80,000 pounds at...

Environment

Kimberly-Clark Launches Expanded WaterLOUPE 2.0 Tool to Help Communities Develop Sustainable Water Stewardship Plans

On World Water Day, Kimberly-Clark reaffirmed its commitment to drive water stewardship in water stressed regions around the world with the launch of WaterLOUPE 2.0...

Sustainable Development Goals

Lenovo Celebrates World Water Day, Joins UN CEO Water Mandate

At Lenovo, we recognize the value of water and our role in helping to preserve it as a vital natural resource.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Water Mission and FedEx Team up to Help Honduras After 2020 Hurricanes

In November 2020, back-to-back Hurricanes Eta and Iota caused major devastation in Honduras, affecting more than 3 million people, about one-third of the country’s population.

Environment

Nornickel Cuts Emissions at Kola Peninsula by 85% in 2021

PJSC MMC Norilsk Nickel, the world’s largest producer of palladium and high grade nickel and a major producer of platinum and copper, has shut down its metallurgical shop at Kola MMC in Monchegorsk. The shop was shut down on March 20th 2021.

Diversity & Inclusion

Rockwell Automation Issues Statement Against Violence of Individuals of Asian Descent, Asian Americans, and Pacific Islanders

It remains clear that our society still has much work to do to dismantle racism and prevent acts of violence against people of color.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

No Foolin’: T‑Mobile Leads a Movement to Transform This April 1 from a Day of High Jinx to a Day of High Fives

T-Mobile is getting #GiveThanksNotPranks started by partnering with customers and fans to help give $500,000 through the nonprofit education crowdfunding site DonorsChoose to help teachers purchase critical classroom supplies to support students.

Environment

Partnerships Helping Dow Create Shared Value, Eliminate Waste Across the World

Moving towards a circular economy benefits us all. I've been able to witness this firsthand as we work with our partners in Brazil and South Africa to develop proper waste management through recycling education, innovation and employment.

Research, Reports & Publications

Biopharma Leaders and Institutional Investors Seeking Effective, Efficient, and Decision-Useful Communications about Long-Term Business Strategy, According to New Report From CECP's CEO Investor Forum and the Biopharma Sustainability Roundtable

As the world begins to emerge from under the weight of multiple crises, investors are seeking more effective and efficient ESG (environment, social, governance) communications directly from companies, which include a longer-term strategy and vision.

Health & Healthcare

Performance Testing the Vaccine Rollout

Among the many challenges posed by the vaccine rollout, the performance of IT systems should not be one of your concerns.

Environment

Impact Investing and Climate Change

Impact investing in environmental change has come to the forefront in recent years, with investors looking at more than just financial returns.

Research, Reports & Publications

Chevron Reinforces Plan to Deliver Higher Returns, Lower Carbon

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Shaw Recognizes More Organizations Putting People at the Heart of Sustainability

This week, Shaw unveils our second slate of organizations to be honored by our 2020 sustain[HUMAN]ability® Leadership Recognition Program.

Latest Campaigns

  1. Policy and Regulation
    Cascale shares insights regarding policy and regulation impacting the consumer goods industry, and highlights how it's supporting members prepare for...
  2. 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...
  3. FedEx | Delivering for Good
    Doing what we do best for those who need it most. When disaster strikes, and there’s not a moment to lose, our people mobilize the FedEx global fleet...
  4. Sustainable Products and Innovation
    Ongoing research into innovative solutions enables CNH’s brands to manufacture products that respect the environment while satisfying customers’...
  5. 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...
  6. Forests
    Managing our forests sustainably and protecting water, wildlife, and species at risk.
  7. 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...
  8. 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...
  9. Social Impact at Mastercard
    At Mastercard, we’re powering economies and empowering people, building a sustainable economy where everyone prospers.
  10. KeyBank's Commitment to Diversity
    Promoting inclusive environments by employing systemic changes to improve the access of individuals of diverse backgrounds. Learn more about our...
  11. 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...
  12. 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...
  13. 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...
  14. Aflac Stories
    Get a closer look at the people, products and stories that make Aflac the company we know today.
  15. 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...