Impact & Sustainability News From Leading Brands

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

Sustainable Development Goals

The Effect of Legal Violations on Perceived Sustainability Performance

Hundreds of companies violate US federal, state, and local laws each year. Do these transgressions affect how these companies are rated by ESG (Environment, Social, and Governance) experts?

Education

Three Thoughtful Tips to Help High Schoolers Design Their Futures

Empowering students to select which path works best for them and determine how to best financially plan for the future are key to ensuring that some of their first adult decisions set them on a trajectory toward success.

Events, Media & Communications

The Evolution of Sustainability at Home Depot

Ron Jarvis, VP of Environmental Innovation and Social Environmental Responsibility, shares his wealth of knowledge on all things orange… and green.

Research, Reports & Publications

International WELL Building Institute Launches Global Research Agenda

The International WELL Building Institute (IWBI) today announced the launch of its Global Research Agenda, an interdisciplinary global call to action to support innovative health and built environment research, to unite disciplines...

Environment

Mastercard Pledges Net Zero Emissions; Innovates for Collective Climate Action

Mastercard is furthering its commitment to create a more sustainable and inclusive digital economy, with a pledge to reach net zero emissions by 2050.

Education

How Is COVID-19 Impacting Education for Children From Multilingual Communities?

But as nearly 93% of households with school-age children reported using some form of remote learning during the COVID-19 pandemic, family engagement is more needed than ever.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Charles Schwab Pro Bono Challenge 2020 Champions Financial Literacy for Social Justice, COVID-19 Relief, and Military Communities

The Charles Schwab Pro Bono Challenge successfully brought together 392 volunteers and 65 nonprofits across the U.S. for three weeks of virtual volunteering valued at $749K in pro bono support for COVID-19 relief and urgent community needs.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Integrating EHS and Sustainability Into Your Startup Business

By evaluating EHS and sustainability risks and opportunities and working to improve EHS&S culture, startups can position themselves for growth. Find out more about integrating EHS and sustainability into your startup business in this blog.

Diversity & Inclusion

Comcast RISE Awards More Than 50 Small Black-Owned Chicago-Area Businesses with Marketing and Technology Resources

The Chicago-area recipients are among more than 700 businesses nationally that will receive consulting, media and creative production services from Effectv, or technology upgrades from Comcast Business, based on their specific needs.

Media & Communications

Picking Up Speed - Adoption of the FSB’s TCFD Recommendations…

Countries around the world are tuning in and exploring ways to guide companies to report on ever more important climate related disclosures. Embracing of the Task Force recommendations is a key policy move by governments.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Pro Bono Perspectives S3E2: Mei Cobb, United Way Worldwide

Mei Cobb shares how United Way Worldwide has pivoted in response to COVID-19, her predictions for the future of volunteerism and service, and how the pandemic has given us an opportunity to build back better - more equal, inclusive, and united.

Environment

Fifth Third Goes Carbon Neutral Amid Broader Green Targets

The bank achieved the feat after reducing its corporate carbon footprint (including in its facilities and business travel operations), purchasing renewable power and investing in carbon offset projects.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Kristen's Story: How ScottsMiracle-Gro Helped One Associate Achieve Her MBA

Kristen’s graduation day in May 2020 was postponed and changed to a virtual commencement due to the COVID-19 pandemic. It was disappointing, however, the actual date of graduation day did not define Kristen’s two-and-a-half-year journey to receive her Master of Business Administration (MBA).

Health & Healthcare

How To Reignite Your Purpose When Your Tank Is on E

We all hear about self-care, but do you know what works for you and why it matters? I don’t think I fully understood what self-care meant for myself until recently.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

One-Stop-Shop for 2021 Reporting Needs

GRI is continuing to evolve the support services available to help organizations deliver sustainability reports that effectively communicate their impacts on the economy, the environment and society.

Research, Reports & Publications

Novartis Releases 2020 Novartis in Society Report to Share Progress on Key Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Topics

At Novartis, we work to build trust with society and deliver long-term value to our stakeholders by embedding environmental, social and governance (ESG) topics into the core of our business strategy and operations.

Health & Healthcare

“Look for the WELL Health-Safety Seal” Public Awareness Campaign Launches, Featuring Lady Gaga, Jennifer Lopez, Michael B. Jordan, Robert DeNiro, Venus Williams, Wolfgang Puck, Deepak Chopra and 17th U.S. Surgeon General Richard Carmona

As the world continues to battle COVID-19 and communities strive to get back to business, it is more important than ever to raise confidence in the safety of buildings and shared spaces. Today, Lady Gaga, Jennifer Lopez, Michael B. Jordan, Robert...

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Dow and the Nature Conservancy Celebrate 10 Years of Groundbreaking Collaboration to Value Nature in Business Strategy

Dow (NYSE:DOW) and The Nature Conservancy (TNC) celebrated the 10-year milestone of their unique collaboration to demonstrate the business case for valuing nature in business decisions.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

BNEF Competition Seeks Early-Stage Climate Technology Innovators

BloombergNEF is accepting applications for its annual “BNEF Pioneers” competition targeting early-stage innovators that move the world closer to net-zero through technological innovation in three areas.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Strengthening Communities at the Roots

As a national company with operations in 42 states, Republic Services is committed to the communities we serve and where our employees live, work, and play.

Sustainable Development Goals

My Green Lab Joins the UN Global Compact

My Green Lab is proud to announce that they have joined the United Nations Global Compact, the world’s largest corporate sustainability initiative.

Health & Healthcare

Oncor Consulting, Black & Veatch Expand the 'Passport' Program to Include COVID-19 Vaccine Management Protocols

Oncor Consulting is expanding its alliance with Black & Veatch to add capabilities to its Passport digital health management solution, helping organizations seeking a holistic approach to coordinating COVID-19 vaccine distribution.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Watch Energea's Sustainability Spotlight Series: Omar Coffee Sourcing from Sustainable Farmers

Energea, the world’s first crowdfunding platform for renewable energy projects, is taking time to shine a light on its community of investors that are making strides in sustainability every day in unique and creative ways.

Media & Communications

EarthX to Launch Daily Environmental News from NowThis Earth to Inspire Environmental Awareness and Action

On January 25, EarthX will begin streaming daily content from NowThis Earth focused on environmental issues and simple solutions to help the planet. Content will air on EarthxTV and will enrich EarthX’s youth offerings.

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

Mey Is the First Manufacturer of FSC®-Certified Clothing in Germany

Mey is the first company in Germany to put FSC®-certified clothing onto the market and is therefore also one of the first certificate holders for FSC®-certified clothing worldwide.

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...