Impact & Sustainability News From Leading Brands

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



Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

The Power of Reverse Logistics

T-Mobile International AG

Green Infrastructure

Southwire Partners With Current/OS

Southwire

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Stack Up a Range of Benefits: Kick Off New Habits During Open Enrollment

Aflac Incorporated

Research, Reports & Publications

Sustainability at Chemours

Chemours

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

When Waters Rise: How PSEG Responds to Flooding and Protects Public Safety

PSEG

Social Impact & Volunteering

Rebuilding With Purpose in Western North Carolina

Truist





Editors Pick

Responsible Production & Consumption

Australian Cadbury Dairy Milk Blocks to Be Available in Recycled Soft Plastic Packaging

Cadbury’s owner US firm Mondelez International said it had sourced the equivalent of 30% of the plastic needed to wrap the brand’s famous blocks from recycled sources.

Diversity & Inclusion

Oportun Extends a $2 Million Low-Interest Loan to Help Other Community Development Financial Institutions Advance Financial Inclusion

Oportun Financial Corporation announced it is extending a $2 million low-interest loan to the Opportunity Finance Network, used to make loans to other Community Development Financial Institutions serving low- and moderate-income communities.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

New Trades Training Facility in Orlando Expands Path to Pro Program

The Home Depot Foundation’s nonprofit partner, The Home Builders Institute (HBI), has announced the official opening of its new Orlando-based facility for training people for jobs in construction

Diversity & Inclusion

Leveling up Girl's Tech Skills Today to Become Tomorrow's Leaders

Want to change the world? The tech world, that is. Support the skills and interests of middle and high school girls!

Innovation & Technology

ArcelorMittal for a Sustainable Future with Schneider Electric

Schneider Electric helps ArcelorMittal modernize its electrical installation in a sustainable way while improving safety, energy efficiency, and productivity.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Room to Breathe: Industrial Projects and Communities Are Challenged to Coexist

"That has caused some to go back to the drawing board, while others realize the current operational footprint near an EJ or sensitive community may not be sustainable,” says Sara Mochrie, vice president and environment market director, energy at design firm WSP USA.

Green Infrastructure

Introducing the Porter Novelli Focus: Business Action for Climate Crisis

Today, we launch the fourth installment in Porter Novelli’s Focus series that explores American perceptions on business responsibility to solve for the climate crisis – and how individuals are willing to support companies that lead with action.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Improving Our Workflow: Georgia-Pacific Mill Reduces Water Use by 40% in 10 Weeks

“This project showed the possibilities of what you could do with the water that you already have and not having to add fresh water to it. I believe we can reduce it even more,” he says.

Innovation & Technology

Cummins Accelerates Work on Hydrogen-Fueled Internal Combustion Engines

Based on next generation platforms, the goal for the new hydrogen engines is to achieve zero carbon emissions, and enhanced power density and improved thermal efficiency.

Sustainable Development Goals

Pandemic Raises Stakes for Success of the SDGs

In this Decade of Action for the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), we hear much about how organizations, countries and individuals are stepping up their efforts to achieve the 2030 Agenda.

Environment

Fifth Third Appoints Michele Mullins Climate Risk Officer; Role Reflects Bank's Commitment to Managing Climate Change Risk

Her responsibilities include benchmarking with peer firms and ensuring Fifth Third remains aligned with industry trends, including the Bank’s efforts around publishing the Task Force on Climate-Related Financial Disclosures report.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Dana Lowell to Lead Zero Emissions for Transit and Rail at WSP USA

Furthering its commitment to help U.S. transportation clients achieve and surpass their emissions and sustainability goals, WSP USA welcomes Dana Lowell to the firm as its zero emission senior technical advisor.

Innovation & Technology

Zero-Energy Devices - A New Opportunity in 6G

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Albertsons Companies Awarded EPA Safer Choice Partner of the Year for the Fourth Time

Albertsons Companies, Inc. (NYSE: ACI) received the Safer Choice Partner of the Year Award from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for the company’s efforts to provide products that use safer chemicals.

Education

CNH Industrial Hosts Virtual Back-To-School Supply Drive

As children across the United States head back to learning, CNH Industrial hosted a virtual back-to-school supply drive to help students in its communities.

Diversity & Inclusion

Bold Chances, Brave Changes

Gabriel Ogama is a “yes” man, in the best way possible. He’s always up for a new challenge, ready to see where it takes him. So far, it’s taken him to a new country, a new hobby (or 10!), and a new career—and we think he’s just getting started.

Sustainable Development Goals

Black & Veatch 2021 Megatrends Report Illuminates Growing Importance, Complementary Nature of Electrification, Decarbonization

Climate change no longer is a nebulous concept, as communities around the globe experience the devastating effects of rising temperatures and increasingly extreme weather events.

Diversity & Inclusion

Arrow Electronics Expands Resources for the Disabled Community Through No Barriers Summit Sponsorship

Arrow Electronics sponsored the 2021 No Barriers Summit, a celebration of accessibility, inclusion and empowerment, held virtually and in-person Aug. 28-30 in Keystone, Colo

Research, Reports & Publications

Qualcomm's Study Highlights 5G As Sustainability Enabler

Qualcomm published a report titled "Environmental sustainability and a greener economy: The transformative role of 5G" that goes beyond the impact on industries efficiencies and looks at 5G as a sustainability driver.

Environment

Conducting a Successful Materiality Assessment: A 7-Step Process

Materiality is a hot topic in the corporate sustainability world, with CSR teams working to meaningfully convey the opportunities and successes to stakeholders. To bring insight and focus to their work, many are utilizing materiality assessments.

Environment

Arbor Day Foundation CEO Matt Harris to Step Down

Arbor Day Foundation CEO Matt Harris announced Thursday he will step down as the global nonprofit’s chief executive in January 2022. Harris notified the Foundation’s Board of Trustees of his decision at its board meeting this week in Lincoln.

Diversity & Inclusion

Why Diversity is Critical for the Future of Technology

When teams are made up of employees from diverse backgrounds — and feel valued and encouraged to share ideas — innovation happens. Learn how diverse perspectives are contributing to the biggest technology trends.

Research, Reports & Publications

Building Towards a More Sustainable Future

Levi Strauss & Co. has been in business for more than 168 years because we make durable products that are built to last and because we proudly adhere to a guiding philosophy of profits through principles across our operations.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Paying It Forward: How Mentors are Helping Open Career Doors at Koch

At Koch, Felipe explains, he saw a chance to build on the company’s long-running commitment to award scholarships to Hispanic students by implementing a mentorship component to the Kansas Hispanic Education & Development Foundation Koch Scholars Program.

Latest Campaigns

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    Antea Group's health and safety consultants understand what it takes to help make a positive impact on safety culture. Read blogs, insights, and more...
  11. Truist Cares
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