Impact & Sustainability News From Leading Brands

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







Recent Alerts

Sustainable Development Goals

Solving the Plastic Waste Crisis Together | Eastman

The world has a huge problem — plastic waste. Eastman has a plan, and we’re ready to tackle it head on. But it takes all of us working together. Join us in solving the plastic waste crisis.

Innovation & Technology

Tomorrow’s High Performance Computing Systems Must Perform for the Planet

At ISC 2024, the theme of “Reinventing HPC” underscores the evolution of High-Performance Computing against the backdrop of broad AI advancements.

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

Fancypants Baking Co. Showcases Innovative Food Waste Recycling Partnership With Vanguard Renewables

We at Vanguard Renewables could not be prouder of our partnership with Fancypants—and are so glad their sustainability efforts are gaining recognition.

Research, Reports & Publications

Henkel 2023 Sustainability Report: Trusted Partner

We draw on our value-oriented corporate culture and our scientific and technological expertise to strengthen our performance while maintaining our integrity. We deliver safe and best-in-class product and technology solutions to our customers and consumers.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

#LifeatYUM Spotlight: Meet Yum! Brands Investor Relations Manager Kaitlyn Yocom

We’re continuing our #LifeatYUM series to share our unrivaled culture and spotlight our incredible talent.

Health & Healthcare

Kiewit and Veolia Collaborate With Henry Ford Health

Henry Ford Health Energy Partners, a team including Kiewit and Veolia, is excited to announce its partnership with Henry Ford Health, one of the nation’s premier academic and integrated health systems

Health & Healthcare

Baker Tilly’s Strategies for Optimizing HCP Engagement To Improve Efficiency

To help organizations navigate the complexities of HCP engagement and achieve greater efficiency and compliance in their interactions with HCPs, we've developed engagementNOW, an end-to-end HCP engagement solution.

Diversity & Inclusion

Diversity and I

Patrick Schwind reflects on his journey moderating a DEI session, exploring personal identity & belonging, inspired by Rebecca Hwang's TEDTalk on diversity. He's rethinking privilege & how to broaden inclusion. Join him in this ongoing learning path at the Learner’s Corner.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

KeyBank Provides $45.4 Million of Financing for New Affordable Housing in Oak Harbor, WA.

KeyBank Community Development Lending and Investment (CDLI) provided $17.9 million in low income housing tax credit equity (federal), and a $19.3 million construction loan for the construction of Camas Flats, a new affordable housing in Oak Harbor, WA.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

How Being Unbanked or Underbanked Could Cost You $360,000 Over a Lifetime

In Gallup, New Mexico, a financial coach is helping the Navajo Nation and other residents stabilize their finances, build wealth, and avoid high-cost banking alternatives.

Diversity & Inclusion

#GenderEqualOlympics: Paris 2024 Making History on the Field of Play

Paris 2024 is the first Olympic Games in history with full gender parity on the field of play, thanks to the distribution of an equal number of quota places to female and male athletes by the International Olympic Committee (IOC).

Environment

Arbor Day Foundation, Claritin® Partner To Plant Trees at New Orleans School

Claritin partnered with the Arbor Day Foundation to plant trees outside of a school impacted by Hurricane Katrina.

Research, Reports & Publications

Schneider Electric Pursues Its Ambitious Sustainability Transformation Program With Unwavering Determination

Schneider Electric, the leader in the digital transformation of energy management and automation, today released its sustainability performance scores for the second quarter of 2024, alongside its half-year financial results.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Entergy Makes 10-Year, $20M Commitment to Empower Historically Black Colleges and Universities and Students

Entergy recently announced a 10-year, $20 million commitment to elevate and empower Historically Black Colleges and Universities and their students across the company’s service area in Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi and Texas.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Joy Lands in Metro DC: Aflac and Sunrise Association Deliver My Special Aflac Duck® to Childhood Cancer Patients

Aflac paired up with Sunrise Association to deliver more than 75 social robotic ducks to children at Horizon Day Camp–Metro DC, a project between the Pozez JCC and the Sunrise Association. Horizon Day Camp- Metro DC, a day camp designed to bring the joy of childhood to children.

Diversity & Inclusion

Surgeon for a Day! Medtronic Puts the Power of Healthcare Technology in the Hands of Teens With Jack and Jill of America, Inc.

Global healthcare technology leader Medtronic partnered with Jack and Jill of America, Inc., a nonprofit dedicated to nurturing future African American leaders, to give more than 150 teens hands-on experiences with healthcare tech at Jack and Jill’s national convention.

Education

CNH Capital Introduces 'Mission Education' To Support Underprivileged Children

CNH Capital, the financial services division of CNH has launched its CSR Project: ‘Mission Education’, focusing on enhancing the educational experience and improving learning outcomes of schoolchildren in Nangli Umarpur village, in Gurugram, India.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Covia's Black Lab Chardon Plant: Team Driven Success

Covia plants across our North American footprint work diligently to provide customers with the high-quality minerals and mineral solutions they’ve come to expect over the years.

Events, Media & Communications

IOC President’s speech – Olympic Games Paris 2024 Opening Ceremony

Please find below the full speech delivered by International Olympic Committee (IOC) President Thomas Bach during the Opening Ceremony of the Olympic Games Paris 2024 on 26 July 2024.

Health & Healthcare

Abbott Teams Up With the National Association of Community Health Centers to Expand Access to Nutritious Food and Improve Health

The global healthcare company Abbott (NYSE: ABT) and the National Association of Community Health Centers (NACHC) have joined together to increase access to healthy foods and improve health through the Innovation Incubator initiative.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Meet Cameron: This Resilient Toddler Taught Us About the Power of Community at the 3M Open

Minnesota Vikings QB JJ McCarthy got most of the attention last Friday at the 3M Open. The rookie dove head-first into the water off hole 18 during a charity tournament.

Research, Reports & Publications

Crown Announces Significant Progress Against Scope 3 GHG Emissions Goal in Latest Sustainability Report

Crown Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: CCK) (Crown) (www.crowncork.com) has released its 2023 Sustainability Report detailing the Company's global sustainability activities, including being on track to meet its Scope 3 emissions reduction goal ahead of its 2030 deadline.

Diversity & Inclusion

Albertsons Companies Recognized by 50/50 Women on Boards As 3+ Company

We are proud to announce that Albertsons Companies has been recognized by 50/50 Women on Boards as a "3+" company, for having 4 women directors representing 36% of our corporate board seats.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Employee Q&A: Our Decarbonization Journey

Having received his bachelor’s degree in India, then a master’s degree and a doctorate in Finland, Ayush Mishra brings a global perspective to his work here at Owens Corning.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Feeding Inspiration With the Refugee Olympic Team

Action Against Hunger is familiar with the ongoing global refugee crisis, which has surged in recent years.

Latest Campaigns

  1. Fifth Third's Commitment to Small Businesses
    Fifth Third believes that small businesses form the foundation of our communities – and when they succeed, we all succeed. Supporting them through...
  2. Social Progress
    Social engagement has always been an integral part of our sense of responsibility as a company. We care and we act to do our part to improve the...
  3. Collective Action
    Cascale shares updates on its efforts and initiatives geared toward activating its ecosystem to develop and scale solutions that drive collective...
  4. 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...
  5. Digital Safety
    We provide tools and guidance so people can manage digital content in a way that’s right for them and their families. Learn more >>
  6. Healthy Spaces Podcast: Season 5
    Welcome to Season 5 of Healthy Spaces by Trane Technologies, the podcast where experts and disruptors explore how climate technology and innovation...
  7. Nutrition and Health
    Focus on preventing and treating malnutrition across life stages. Highlights include early detection, community-based treatment (e.g., MUAC screening...
  8. 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...
  9. Leading ESG & Sustainability Stewardship
    The new CNH continues on its longstanding path of excellence in sustainability, which is recognized by the foremost authorities.
  10. Aflac Stories
    Get a closer look at the people, products and stories that make Aflac the company we know today.
  11. Sustainable Operations
    ops-related sustainability content (e.g., new electric equipment, decarb efforts, etc.)
  12. Retail Logistics
    DP World provides end-to-end retail logistics solutions including comprehensive Purchase Order management from origin consolidation to retailer PO...
  13. AEG Celebrates Inclusion
    At AEG, we embrace inclusion and strive to create a workplace where our employees feel welcomed, valued and respected for the viewpoints, ideas...
  14. KeyBank Foundation: Helping Communities Thrive through Education, Workforce Development, and Service
    KeyBank Foundation helps build thriving communities by supporting organizations and programs that foster thriving students and a thriving workforce...
  15. 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...