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

Environment

“Decarbonizing Value Chains: The Built Environment” - First in a Series of Executive Roundtables Focusing on Decarbonizing Scope 3 Emissions

Eliminating greenhouse gas emissions in a company’s supply chain and among its customers—so-called Scope 3 emissions—is the biggest challenge in decarbonizing most businesses.

Diversity & Inclusion

P&G Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month 2021

P&G celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month with the theme “Comunidad. Together We Progress. Together We Shine,” celebrating the strength, resilience and warmth of the Hispanic community, and their outstanding contribution to the growth of the company.

Education

T-Mobile's Education Initiatives Have Connected 3 Million Students ... And We're Just Getting Started

Last school year was anything but normal for America’s 56 million K through 12 students. You hear the word “unprecedented” quite a lot, and it really was.

Diversity & Inclusion

Four Questions With Tracey Iraca: Combating Age-Related Disparities in Blood Cancer Treatment

Myelodysplastic syndromes, or MDS, is a rare type of blood cancer primarily affecting people over the age of 65. In fact, it’s such a rare and largely unknown illness that most people living with MDS don’t know anyone else who suffers from it.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Dow Named for First Time to the Seramount Inclusion Index

Dow (NYSE: DOW) has been named to Seramount’s 2021 Inclusion Index (formerly known as the Diversity Best Practices Inclusion Index).

Health & Healthcare

Recovery Month Renews Focus on Diagnosis, Treatment of Substance Use Disorder

Drug overdose deaths rose by 30% in the United States in 2020, and nearly doubled since 2014 according to provisional data released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Walmart Launches 'Built for Better' To Help Customers Shop With Purpose

Built for Better is an online shopping destination that makes it easy for customers to identify and shop for products that are built better – for them and for the planet.

Green Infrastructure

Plans Go Ahead To Assess Potential of UK's First e-Highway

The UK’s first ever study on the electrification of long-distance trucks has been given the go-ahead.

Environment

The Future of Advanced Recycling of Healthcare Plastics

Did you know that products and materials can actually be upcycled or downcycled? There are a few key differences between available recycling methods - and these differences will play a major role in the future of healthcare plastics recycling.

Environment

The Challenge of a Generation: 'The Carbon Neutral Pig' Examines Farmers' Role in Climate Action

U.S. Farmers & Ranchers in Action (USFRA) has unveiled a new short film that highlights the important role farmers and ranchers are taking in forging climate solutions with help from science, experts, investors and partners.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Sustainability and the Shifting Retail Landscape in Latin America

In the latest episode of the CGF Podcast, host Louise Chester talks to Carlos Mario Giraldo Moreno, CEO of Grupo Exito, and Board member of The Consumer Goods Forum.

Diversity & Inclusion

M·A·C's Global Creative Director Drew Elliott Discusses the Brand's Commitment to Racial Equity

As a brand with the founding credo of “All Ages, All Races, All Genders,” M·A·C Cosmetics has long been a champion for inclusivity and diversity – starting with its own employees and extending to the communities it serves.

Environment

Mastercard Launches Global Sustainability Innovation Lab

In support of the EU Green Deal, Mastercard selected Stockholm, Sweden as the home of the global Lab – a location that has long been at the forefront of sustainable innovation, with strong consumer, political and business commitment to transitioning to a green economy.

Environment

Built to Deconstruct: Creating an Up-Cyclable Playground

In that spirit of ingenuity, Teva invited a few collaborators to reimagine a playground of movable structures that left no trace and could be recycled and upcycled as much as possible.

Research, Reports & Publications

Does AA1000 Assurance Have an Effect on Perceived Sustainability Performance?

Many companies spend time and money trying to make sure that the ESG data they report has been properly collected and communicated.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Enbridge: Safe Operations

There’s no question that building a bridge to a better future starts with safety; if we don’t get this right, nothing else matters. It’s our duty to keep the public, the members of our team and the environment safe.

Environment

How Climate Adaptation Helps to Manage Organizational Risk

Climate action is a planetary necessity & a strategic organizational imperative. If progress doesn’t measure up, organizations can face consequences, like investor, employee & community activism - as well as increased operational & financial risk.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Owens Corning Supports Gary Sinise Foundation 'R.I.S.E.' Home Built for Wounded Veteran With Donation of PINK Next Gen™ Fiberglas™ Insulation

Owens Corning continued its support of the Gary Sinise Foundation by donating all of the fiberglass insulation for a Vista, Calif., home designed around the needs of wounded veteran and retired U.S. Navy Petty Officer 2nd Class Daniel “Doc” Jacobs, a hospital corpsman.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Henkel and Pregis Join Forces To Develop Advanced Protective Packaging for Improved Circularity, Enhanced Recycling

Henkel’s EPIX technology enhances paper product functionality and improves performance while maintaining the sustainability and recyclability.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

FedEx & American Red Cross Help Small Businesses Prep for a Disaster

September is National Preparedness Month. Given that 40% of small businesses do not recover from a disaster, FedEx & the American Red Cross have created a checklist small businesses can use to ensure they stay in business after a disaster strikes.

Environment

Logitech is a Proud Signatory of The Climate Pledge

Logitech has accelerated its climate action strategy and is adopting a climate positive approach with committing to be carbon neutral in 2021, net zero by 2030, and climate positive beyond.

Research, Reports & Publications

Learn More About Quest’s Commitment to Patients, Clients, Employees and Communities by Reading the Company’s Annual Corporate Responsibility Report

Learn more about Quest Diagnostics' commitment to its patients, clients, employees and communities it serves by reading the company’s Annual Corporate Responsibility Report.

Diversity & Inclusion

Stellantis Continues As Exclusive Sponsor of the National Black MBA Association Graduate Student Case Competition

Talented MBA candidates from 35 of the nation’s leading business schools competed for $50,000 in scholarships in the 2021 National Black MBA Association (NBMBAA) Graduate Student Case Competition®, sponsored by Stellantis.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Food Packaging Process: Balancing Innovation With Marketplace Dynamics

Facility and packaging line design is undergoing a significant transformation driven by technological innovation and evolving marketplace dynamics.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

The High Stakes of ESG: Why Consistent Data and Automation Are Key to ESG Transparency

Corporate purpose has been redefined. Today broad sets of stakeholders–not just shareholders– hold companies accountable for their progress against ESG factors. Cost of capital, employee retention, shareholder trust, and customer loyalty all hang in the balance of ESG performance metrics – with stakeholders ready to question ESG disclosures if they are not backed up with robust evidence and reporting.

Latest Campaigns

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    Get a closer look at the people, products and stories that make Aflac the company we know today.
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  3. Corporate Social Responsibility
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  4. Small Business Growth
    We strengthen communities and help create local jobs by investing in underserved small business owners. We fund nonprofits that are focused on...
  5. IWBI | Community News
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  6. 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...
  7. Policy and Regulation
    Cascale shares insights regarding policy and regulation impacting the consumer goods industry, and highlights how it's supporting members prepare for...
  8. Sustainable Products and Innovation
    Ongoing research into innovative solutions enables CNH’s brands to manufacture products that respect the environment while satisfying customers’...
  9. Building a Sustainable Future | Decarbonizing the Built Environment
    The building sector accounts for nearly 40% of carbon emissions and nearly 50% of the consumption of natural resources. The industry stands at a...
  10. Health and Safety by Antea Group
    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
    Truist is committed to caring for communities when disasters strike. In 2020, Truist Financial Corporation announced its first Truist Cares initiative...
  12. Building a Sustainable Future | Decarbonizing the Built Environment
    The building sector accounts for nearly 40% of carbon emissions and nearly 50% of the consumption of natural resources. The industry stands at a...
  13. 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...
  14. EVP Campaign
    Driving awareness of DP World’s Employee Value Proposition across the Americas, showcasing the company’s purpose-driven mission, talent strategy, and...
  15. Aflac Insights
    Learn more about Aflac’s survey findings to better understand workplace trends as well as consumer attitudes, habits and opinions toward health and...