Impact & Sustainability News From Leading Brands

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



Social Impact & Volunteering

From Olympic Glory to Community Impact: Sevran Will Welcome Paris 2024 Pool

International Olympic Committee

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Beyond the Code: Meet Rahul Jayaram

GoDaddy

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

Circular Electronics Partnership Joins Forces With Global Electronics Council

Global Electronics Council

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Mastercard: How Entrepreneurs Are Finding Strength in Numbers

Mastercard

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Creating Pathways to Affordable Homeownership Through Community and Banking

US Bank





Editors Pick

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

How Do You Know Which Data Is Good for ESG Investing?

To better understand best practices in the ESG data space, there was a special session at Bloomberg Green COP27, an event co-sponsored by SAP to delve into pragmatic strategies for cross-sector climate action.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

The 5-9 Series: Meet Jenny Oliveira

At GoDaddy, when we say human first — we truly mean it. Our people are our biggest asset, so understanding their needs is vital, be it within or outside of work.

Research, Reports & Publications

Lost in Translation: How To Navigate Top Investors ESG Priorities

One of the key observable ESG trends for both issuers and investors alike is the confusion in the market on which ESG topics are most relevant.

Health & Healthcare

Cancer Care Milestone Reached in Lesotho

For too many years, cancer patients in Lesotho felt life-changing cancer treatment was out of reach. No oncology clinics existed in their landlocked country ringed by steep mountains and surrounded by South Africa.

Diversity & Inclusion

Inclusion Is Paramount: More Than 16,000 Paramount Employees Convene for Inclusion Week 2022

Paramount recently celebrated its 5th annual Inclusion Week, a week of activities that were designed to inspire and excite as we came together to amplify and actualize diversity, inclusion, and belonging.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Global Standard for Biodiversity Impacts One Step Closer

A proposed reporting standard that seeks to unlock accountability for the impacts organizations have on the natural world, informing the global response to a deepening biodiversity crisis, has been made available.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Oportun Wins Rivel 5.0 Award for Management Access

Oportun, a mission-driven fintech and digital banking platform, announced today that the company was recognized by Rivel, Inc. with a 2022 Rivel 5.0 Investor Award for Management Access.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Booster® Named to Inc.'s 2022 Best in Business List in Logistics and Transportation Category

Congratulations to Booster! Recognized as a 2022 Inc. Best In Business honoree in the Logistics & Transportation category. We are so proud of the work our employees, customers & partners have put in to make a positive change in the world.

Education

KeyBank, in Partnership With the First Niagara Foundation, Helps Fund Collaborative Program at Field & Fork Network

Niagara Falls High School students will have an opportunity to enhance their education and receive professional development thanks to an investment from two foundations focused on strengthening Niagara County. Food Pathways.

Sustainable Development Goals

Bayer: Sustainability Stakeholder Engagement

Bayer is a member of several multi-stakeholder platforms to develop collaborative new solutions to become an impact generator.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Bee Better Certification Program Authorizes SCS Global Services as Certifier

SCS Global Services announced it has been approved as an authorized certification body to the Bee Better Certification Standard.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Gildan Extends Its Partnership With Room To Read Bangladesh

Gildan has extended its partnership with Room to Read in Bangladesh, an organization which aims to reduce the gender gap in education, and make literacy and education accessible to girls and young women.

Research, Reports & Publications

YKK Reports 18.2% Decrease in GHG Emissions

YKK Corporation has released “This is YKK 2022,” the company’s annual integrated report on medium-term management strategies, value creation aimed at long-term sustainable growth, and sustainability initiatives for YKK’s fastening business.

Research, Reports & Publications

Circadian Cocktails, Savory Sips, Frivolous Flavors, and More Are Shaping Spirits Consumption in 2023

As the mindful drinking movement matures, consumers will expect similar values from the brands they interact with, encouraging ongoing moves toward sustainability and community-building within the industry.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Trane Technologies Recognized for Commitments to Diversity and Inclusion, Veterans

Trane Technologies has earned several prestigious rankings recognizing the company’s ongoing commitments to diversity and inclusion and supporting veterans.

Health & Healthcare

Direct Relief and International Diabetes Federation Provide Vital Access to Health Care Through Global Diabetes Partnership

The Global Diabetes Partnership was created to encourage healthcare companies to donate diabetes-related medical products to countries experiencing a crisis and lower-income countries that lack consistent access to diabetes products.

Education

From the Fifth Third 2021 ESG Report: Developing Employees

Fifth Third’s learning platform, Degreed, provides a single, fluid skill-development experience that empowers employees to expand their knowledge and skills on demand.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Direct Relief and FedEx Fight Cholera Outbreak in Haiti

In November, FedEx helped Direct Relief move more than 2,000 pounds of critically needed cholera treatment supplies to Haiti.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Tapestry Achieves 2025 Goal of 100,000 Volunteer Hours Two-and-a-Half Years Early

Today Tapestry is proud to announce we have achieved our 2025 goal of completing 100,000 volunteer service hours globally in our communities – two-and-a-half years early!

Social Impact & Volunteering

Volunteerism: Engaging With Our Communities for the Good of Generations

Volunteering is part of a legacy of care upon which Henkel was founded, and it remains our mission to reimagine what communities can look like and find ways to improve lives and help people thrive.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Bread of Life, Inc. Teams Up With the Quest Diagnostics Foundation and Local Community Partners To Improve Access to Healthcare and Create Job Opportunities for Underserved Communities

Bread of Life, Inc. announced the launch of the Healthy Houston Collective program, in partnership with the Quest Diagnostics Foundation, to improve access to affordable healthcare in underserved communities and reduce health disparities in Houston.

Education

Next-Level Networking in the Digital Business World

As busy entrepreneurs, Jevon Wooden and Samantha Sinclair know to focus on what matters. Wooden is the founder of the coaching business Live Not Loathe in Houston, Texas; Sinclair’s college prep company is Pathway to Purpose in Brooklyn, New York.

Diversity & Inclusion

Women Making Small Gains, but Still Troublingly Under-Represented in the C-Suite

Pipeline giant Enbridge Inc., which won an award from the global non-profit Catalyst earlier this year for its work increasing women's representation and inclusion across its work force.

Responsible Production & Consumption

How a Box Is Made

We are proud to present *How a Box is Made* by International Paper. In the video, we take a deep dive into the manufacturing of a corrugated box from forest to customer.

Diversity & Inclusion

Helping People Get to the Top of Their Tree To Enjoy Their View

As part of our celebration of Diversity and Inclusion Awareness Month, our Global Head of Diversity and Inclusion, Emma Birchall, interviewed Selina to find out what she’s learned along the way and how she drives inclusion in her work.

Latest Campaigns

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    Learn more about Aflac’s survey findings to better understand workplace trends as well as consumer attitudes, habits and opinions toward health and...
  2. Technology for Good
    We believe that technology, when thoughtfully and strategically applied, can bring positive, lasting change to people’s lives and communities and...
  3. Aflac Voices
    Hear from Aflac’s senior leaders and subject matter experts about industry trends and more.
  4. Plastics Footprint
    We aspire to be a leader in driving innovative solutions that address the problem of plastic pollution and enable a circular economy. We are committed...
  5. 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...
  6. Health & Nutrition
    Be the leading nutritious and sustainable product development partner for our customers, developing industry leading solutions that enable the...
  7. Sustainability by Antea Group
    At Antea Group, we believe the best sustainability programs integrate sustainability into core business practices, we identify and act on relevant...
  8. 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...
  9. Sustainable Operations
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  10. Sustainability by Antea Group
    At Antea Group, we believe the best sustainability programs integrate sustainability into core business practices, we identify and act on relevant...
  11. Tork, an Essity brand
    Tork is an Essity brand. Essity is a leading global hygiene and health company. Wherever there is a need for wiping, drying, cleaning or polishing...
  12. Southwire Giving Back
    Our neighbors depend on us, just as we depend on them, so we are committed to improving the quality of life in the communities in which we work. At...
  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. 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...
  15. Goals That Inspire: Positive Social Impact
    Through our Goals That Inspire we strive to make a positive difference in our communities by relying on our ability to understand their needs and then...