Impact & Sustainability News From Leading Brands

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

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

EEI Announces Duke Energy As Emergency Response Award Recipient

When severe weather strikes, customers count on essential workers to help communities recover, and Duke Energy has been recognized for its efforts during Hurricane Idalia as an Edison Electric Institute (EEI) Emergency Response Award recipient.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Monster Energy Cares: Paul Thacker Interview

2006 was my first year with Monster. I started racing Snow Cross, back in the day, and then I kind of did X Games, world record distance jumping.

Health & Healthcare

Dismantling Addiction’s Silent Killer

According to recent data released by the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), nearly 49 million Americans identify as having a substance use disorder.

Environment

Tree Planting Nonprofit Launches Investment Initiative To Back New Climate Solutions

Arbor Day Foundation launches investment fund to help advance innovative climate solutions.

Environment

Healthy Spaces Podcast: Season 4, Episode 2 - Nitty Gritty on Net-Zero

In this episode of the Healthy Spaces podcast, Avipsa Mahapatra, Climate Campaign Director at the Environmental Investigation Agency, joins host Scott Tew for a conversation inspired by the “Nitty-Gritty on Net-Zero Roadmaps” discussion held at South by Southwest 2024.

Events, Media & Communications

Entergy Louisiana To Host Customer Engagement Event

As summer high temperatures continue to increase energy usage, Entergy Louisiana is taking action to help customers save money and manage their utility bills.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Abbott and Partners Going Beyond Disaster Relief to Disaster Resilience

Abbott and Feeding America provide nutrition disaster relief packs to local food banks in areas at risk of hurricanes, including Florida, Louisiana, Puerto Rico and Texas.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

KeyBank Provides $64.7 Million of Financing for New Affordable Housing in Salt Lake City

KeyBank Community Development Lending and Investment (CDLI) provided $16.6 million in low income housing tax credit equity (state and federal), a $21.3 million construction loan and $6.3 million taxable equity bridge for the construction of Silos Apartments.

Sustainable Development Goals

Paris 2024: Setting New Standards in Sustainable and Inclusive Sport Events

The Olympic and Paralympic Games Paris 2024 have established new, and elevated existing, international standards in economic, social and environmental sustainability, which look set to transform the future of global sporting events.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Human Rights Across Hershey’s Value Chain

We believe our presence in the communities where we operate is vital. The diverse, exceptional individuals within Hershey and those engaged in our value chain are pivotal to the enduring success of our company.

Research, Reports & Publications

Logitech Reports Carbon Reduction Progress in FY24 Impact Report

Logitech International (SIX: LOGN) (Nasdaq: LOGI) published its annual Fiscal Year 2024 Impact Report detailing the Company’s progress toward its sustainability ambition.

Education

New IBM SkillsBuild Cybersecurity and Data Analytics Certificates To Be Deployed in Community College Systems Across Alabama, California Bay Area, Colorado and Louisiana

IBM (NYSE: IBM) today unveiled two new IBM SkillsBuild certificates in cybersecurity and data analytics, which have been piloted and designed with community colleges.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Cadence Harvests Leafcutter Bees at the Bis-BEE Campus

As featured in the Cadence 2022 Environmental, Social, and Governance Report (Page 61), the #nm-foodshed is a volunteer initiative that was founded by Cadence Molecular Sciences employee, Laura Ward.

Diversity & Inclusion

AEG Hosts Networking Night To Facilitate Procurement Opportunities for Los Angeles-Based BIPOC, Women and Minority-Owned Businesses

Underscoring its commitment to economic inclusion, AEG hosted a game night at L.A. LIVE that brought together more than 60 women and minority-owned businesses for a chance to secure procurement opportunities with Los Angeles-based corporations

Social Impact & Volunteering

Empowering a Purpose-Driven Workforce Through Volunteerism: A Skills-Based Perspective 

Millennials and Gen Zs are increasingly driving the demand for greater social impact in today’s workforce. According to a 2024 Deloitte Report of over 22,841 respondents across 44 countries, 86% of Gen Z and 89% of Millennials say having a sense of purpose is important.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Upholding Integrity: International Paper's Commitment to Ethics, Human Rights, and Responsible Conduct

The International Paper Code of Conduct serves as a compass for how we conduct ourselves and helps us successfully navigate ethical challenges as they arise.

Research, Reports & Publications

Women Business Owners Lead With Passion and Optimism for Success

Passion, collaboration and community are key to running a successful business. That’s according to a recent survey of women business leaders as part of PNC’s bi-annual Economic Outlook Survey.

Diversity & Inclusion

Leaning on Mentors: Meet Aisha Rashid

To succeed on my team, it’s important to have clear communication, set goals, and celebrate wins. I highly encourage others to push themselves and step out of their comfort zone. You never know what you're capable of until you try something new.

Events, Media & Communications

About Nature-Related Disclosures: Is Your Firm Ready?

Ever notice how often you’ve referred to “Mother Nature,” likely meaning the natural world, or certain weather conditions, or the guiding force of natural things, or even the mythical creator of our home, “Mother Earth.”

Responsible Production & Consumption

Pioneering Sustainability: Creative Technologies Secures Prestigious SCS-007 Certification for Lab-Grown Diamonds

Creative Diam proudly announced that its growing division, Creative Technologies, has achieved the esteemed SCS-007 Diamond Producer Certification for laboratory grown diamonds at its Surat, Gujarat, India facility, from third-party certifier SCS Global Services.

Research, Reports & Publications

Bristol Myers Squibb's Commitment to Environment, Social and Governance: Our Progress & Aspirational Goals

At BMS, we understand that the future of our company, employees, communities, and the planet are inextricably linked. Our passion for making an impact extends beyond the discovery, development and delivery of innovative medicines that help patients prevail over serious diseases.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

U.S. Bank and Project Destined Launch Access To Ascend Bridge Program

The U.S. Bank Access to Ascend Bridge Program is designed to teach students about commercial real estate investment, tax equity products and finance through case studies, specialized workshops, virtual and in-classroom training, and site visits to the U.S. Bank headquarters.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Tork Partners With Wells Fargo Center To Deliver a Superior Arena Experience Through Sustainable Hygiene Management

Wells Fargo Center and Tork®, an Essity brand, announced a formal partnership to enhance sustainability, efficiency and overall fan experience through innovative hygiene solutions. Following the recent $400 million renovation to Wells Fargo Center.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Otis Brazil Factory Receives ISO 45001 Occupational Health & Safety Management Systems Certification

Otis Brazil’s factory in São Bernardo do Campo recently received its ISO 45001 certification, an international standard that specifies the requirements and good practices for effective occupational health and safety management systems.

Innovation & Technology

Per Scholas Expands Tech Training to Kansas City Region

National tech training nonprofit Per Scholas launches its new campus in Kansas City, joining Great Jobs KC, the leading workforce development program in Kansas City, to provide holistic information technology training and career development opportunities.

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...