Impact & Sustainability News From Leading Brands

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







Editors Pick

Responsible Production & Consumption

Champion Named New Apparel Partner for National Federation of State High School Associations and American Cancer Society’s ‘Shop for a Cause’

Champion is proud to open an online storefront serving high school teams, their fans and local community members to support the American Cancer Society and its fundraising campaign with the NFHS.

Diversity & Inclusion

Franklin Templeton Employees Receive Accolades for Their DEI Work

Franklin Templeton’s Office of Diversity and Inclusion (D&I) nominated Laura Fergerson, President, Franklin Templeton Services; Alejandro Nuñez, Internal Advisor Consultant; and Tiffany Hong, Chief Administrative Officer, for awards recognizing their steadfast commitment to work.

Research, Reports & Publications

Companies Talking More About Sustainable Development, Employees and Causes, Less About Diversity, According to 3BL Content Analysis

U.S. corporations continued to communicate on a wide range of sustainability topics in the first quarter of 2023, despite signs that environmental, social and governance (ESG) will be a divisive issue in the 2024 presidential election, according to research from 3BL.

Environment

Cisco: Learning From Technology To Restore and Protect Forests

By providing relatable examples of the applied use of data and immersive educational experiences that help connect people to forests, we will reach new audiences and inspire more action and support for forest restoration and protection.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Georgia-Pacific Manufactures EarthKraft™ Mailers With Sustainability in Mind

At Georgia-Pacific, we know that natural resources are entrusted to our care and we are proud to make products that customers and consumers need in a responsible and sustainable way.

Diversity & Inclusion

How VMware Is Keeping the Momentum Going on DEI

This year, our Women’s Power of Difference (POD)* community wrote and performed a song that celebrates this community building, and listening to it, I cannot stop smiling because it demonstrates what Women’s History Month is all about: community, empowerment and joy!

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

CNH Industrial India Receives 2nd “The Economic Times Best Organizations for Women” Award

CNH Industrial India has received 'The Economic Times Best Organizations for Women 2023' award for the second year in a row.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Southwire Recognized as a US Best Managed Company for the Fourth Year in a Row

Southwire is proud to announce that it has been selected as a 2023 US Best Managed Company for the fourth year in a row.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Major Checkout Charity Campaigns Grew 24% From 2020 to 2022

The largest point of sale fundraising efforts by American retailers collected $749 million in consumer donations in 2022, a 24% increase from 2020, according to the biennial Charity Checkout Champions study released today by Engage for Good.

Diversity & Inclusion

D&I Weekly News Round Up: Toxic Workplace Culture, Generation and More

Welcome to the latest edition of our Diversity & Inclusion News Round Up. Today we are talking about toxic workplace culture, the latest on Spotify’s diversity fund, workplace anxiety during layoffs, and a new campaign for elderly in need.

Diversity & Inclusion

Southern Company Ranks No. 1 for Black Executives for Second Consecutive Year in National Ranking of Companies for Diversity by DiversityInc

For the second consecutive year, Southern Company has been named the top company for Black Executives by DiversityInc as part of that organization’s rankings of the top Companies for Diversity.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

How Covia Is Advancing Mineralogy and Saving Turtles in Ontario

We’re proud of the Blue Mountain and Nephton facilities. They are great examples of Covia’s commitment to quality products, partnership, and the environment.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Larta Institute Announces Inaugural Cohort of Venture Fellows

Larta today announced the inaugural cohort of startups that have been selected for its Venture Fellows program. The cohort of 14 startups, drawn from applicants based in Los Angeles and Miami, will receive support for their innovative concepts to enhance urban climate resilience.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Gen Sustainable Home Improvement Program Wins Top Honors at 2023 SEAL Award

Our Sustainable Home Improvement Program (SHIP) is a benefit we began offering on Earth Day 2022 that provides our colleagues at Gen all over the world cash incentives for home improvement projects that help reduce environmental impacts.

Health & Healthcare

Viatris Publishes Sustainability Report Showcasing 2022 Progress on Building Sustainable Access to Medicine

Viatris Inc. (NASDAQ: VTRS), a global healthcare company, today published its 2022 Sustainability Report showcasing its commitment, impact and progress on building sustainable access to medicine.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Bringing Our Whole Selves To Work

At Quest Diagnostics, I&D is woven into who we are and what we do. We consistently invite new perspectives and embrace new experiences, which helps us to create an inclusive and empathetic workplace where our employees feel like they belong.

Environment

Helping Keep Nesting Birds Safe

Spring brings new life to Southern California Edison’s service area, often too close to the company’s infrastructure. That makes nesting season, March 1-Oct. 31, a busy time for Kara Donohue, who oversees SCE’s Avian Protection Program.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Applications Are Now Open for the Waislitz Global Citizen Awards 2023

The world’s leading International advocacy organization Global Citizen, and the Waislitz Foundation, who create positive social impact through innovative projects that empower individuals to achieve their full potential, have announced that applications are now open.

Green Infrastructure

LEAD On a Clean Economy Brings Companies and Investors to Capitol Hill With United Call To Bolster America’s Clean Energy Momentum

Dozens of large companies and investors are taking to Capitol Hill this week to participate in LEAD on a Clean Economy 2023, a two-day advocacy event that will bring business leaders into direct meetings with members of Congress and the Biden administration.

Health & Healthcare

IWBI Commends the CDC & Biden Administration for Taking an Important Step Forward To Improve Public Health by Introducing Its First-Ever Minimum Guidance for Ventilating Indoor Spaces

On Friday, as part of its efforts to help prevent the indoor transmission of the virus that causes COVID-19, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) introduced its first-ever recommended minimum ventilation target for occupied indoor spaces.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

The Sweet Sounds of Conservation

The hundreds of swans that stop over in Wintergreen Lake today are part of the lineage of the restored population, explains Sarah Carroll, a development coordinator with the 180-acre Kellogg Bird Sanctuary, which includes Wintergreen Lake.

Environment

LyondellBasell and Veolia Restructure Their Plastics Recycling Joint Venture QCP

LyondellBasell (NYSE: LYB) and Veolia Belgium have signed an agreement to restructure the ownership of Quality Circular Polymers (QCP) BV recycling facilities, with locations in Belgium and the Netherlands.

Environment

Acting Like a Movement: Living Future 2023 Inspires Action for Change

“Buildings have the power to change minds and culture, but creating change one building at a time is too slow,” noted Lindsay Baker, CEO of the International Living Future Institute.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Louisville Mortgage Pro Helps Hispanic Community Achieve American Dream

For mortgage loan originator Joanna Garcia, facilitating U.S. Bank American Dream loans is bringing the dream of homeownership to immigrants just like her.

She moved to the U.S. from Cuba in 2009 at the age of 22. She settled in Louisville and quickly found work at a local bank.

Innovation & Technology

Global Electronics Council Releases Criteria To Accelerate Decarbonization of Electronics

The Global Electronics Council today released updated Criteria for its EPEAT ecolabel that will help organizations identify electronics with lower climate impacts. These Climate Criteria establish requirements that reduce greenhouse gas emissions of common office technology

Latest Campaigns

  1. Emergency Response
    Document rapid interventions when crises strike: delivering therapeutic food, water, hygiene kits, and deploying mobile med
  2. Environment, Social, and Governance (ESG)
    The business landscape is reorienting itself and you can almost hear priorities shifting toward change-readiness and the bigger picture. And in this...
  3. Sustainable Products and Innovation
    Ongoing research into innovative solutions enables CNH’s brands to manufacture products that respect the environment while satisfying customers’...
  4. Recognition of our Company
    As the leading sports and live music company in the world, we recognize our responsibility to provide industry leadership and to conduct our business...
  5. Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
    Diversity, Equity & Inclusion is embedded in our company values. We actively promote it among our employees, raise awareness, and foster an...
  6. LATAM Growth
    DP World is significantly expanding its operations in Latin America, focusing on enhancing port infrastructure and increasing cargo handling...
  7. License to Operate
    Corporate governance, risk management, operational integrity, and regulatory compliance are demanding challenges that companies face in today’s ever...
  8. Community Impact
    Advancing our communities worldwide through philanthropic investments, partnerships, and employee volunteerism.
  9. Emergency Response
    Document rapid interventions when crises strike: delivering therapeutic food, water, hygiene kits, and deploying mobile med
  10. Collaboration and Partnership
    Cascale shares updates on its strategic partnerships with industry stakeholders geared toward shifting the industry into one that gives back more than...
  11. WASH (Water, Sanitation & Hygiene)
    Highlight the essential role of clean water, sanitation, and hygiene in preventing disease and malnutrition. Content will link WASH to nutrition...
  12. EVP Campaign
    Driving awareness of DP World’s Employee Value Proposition across the Americas, showcasing the company’s purpose-driven mission, talent strategy, and...
  13. COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
    At Franklin Templeton, we are proud of our commitment to communities where we live and work. Each year, we engage with hundreds of organizations...
  14. Sustainable Products and Innovation
    Ongoing research into innovative solutions enables CNH’s brands to manufacture products that respect the environment while satisfying customers’...
  15. 2024 Sustainability Report
    Chemours chemistry enables products that people rely on to live better and thrive. Our world-class portfolio drives innovation and enables high...