Impact & Sustainability News From Leading Brands

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



Environment

Fifth Year of Camden Cleanup Underway

Subaru of America

Research, Reports & Publications

MetLife: Living Our Purpose Through Sustainability

MetLife

Events, Media & Communications

A Year On, Paris 2024 Belongs to Everyone

International Olympic Committee

Responsible Production & Consumption

Mondelēz 2024 Snacking Made Right Report: Waste

Mondelez International





Editors Pick

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Setting Up Shop: Introducing Strive USA

Mastercard’s global small business initiative opens its doors for the first time in the U.S. to support 5 million businesses over the next 5 years

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Green Mountain Energy Sun Club Awards IDEA Public Schools Grant To Grow Farm Program

IDEA Public Schools will soon begin construction on a hydroponic farm and outdoor classroom at IDEA Achieve Academy and College Preparatory in Haltom City, Texas. The new facility is made possible thanks to a grant of more than $178,000 from Green Mountain Energy Sun Club.

Research, Reports & Publications

Paychex Releases 2022 Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Report

Paychex, Inc. announced the release of its 2022 Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Report.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

New Holland Construction Supports 7th Urban Art Circuit in Belo Horizonte, Brazil

This September, New Holland Construction, a CNH Industrial brand, is supporting the 7th edition of Urban Art Circuit (CURA) in Belo Horizonte, Brazil.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

SAIC to Provide $1.5M to Alabama School of Cyber Technology and Engineering

Environment

Focusing on Ethical and Sustainable Food Systems at Clemson University

Aramark took part in a series of events recently at Clemson University that brought together top researchers to focus on increasing healthy options, minimizing harm to the environment, and making ethical, local sourcing a top priority.

Research, Reports & Publications

Purpose 360: Purpose Under Pressure

The pandemic has given us a lot to think about. Employees are rearranging their priorities to pursue greater meaning (and values-alignment) in their work, placing significant new demands on their employers.

Innovation & Technology

Takeaways from Climate Week To Design for a More Sustainable Future

I’m more convinced than ever that we have a diminishing window of time to address the water and climate crisis, but it cannot happen without a new level of cooperation across stakeholders to push innovation. Kohler is up to the challenge!

Green Infrastructure

Climate Innovation Forum's Drive for Net Zero Action Not Ambition

The sustainability lens was sharpened at the Climate Innovation Forum to focus wholly on the transition between technology, finance, regulation and government, as part of London Climate Action Week (LCAW).

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

Worker Empowerment in Our Supply Chain

To track, manage and reduce social and labor impacts across our supply chain, we joined the Sustainable Apparel Coalition (SAC) in FY2020.

Energy

Canada Has the Potential To Lead the Global Energy Transition

Simply put, Canada’s bounty of natural gas—which is among the world’s cleanest—could be turned into liquified natural gas for export, which would go a long way towards displacing dirtier fuels such as coal.

Diversity & Inclusion

Hispanic Heritage Month Business Spotlight: Back of the Yards Coffee

This Hispanic Heritage Month, FedEx celebrates Chicago-based Back of the Yards Coffee – a Latinx- and woman-owned coffee roaster founded in 2016 by Mayra Hernandez and Jesse Iniguez.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Walmart Committed to Fighting Hunger Year-Round Through Fight Hunger. Spark Change.

To commemorate Hunger Action Month, we’re celebrating that we raised nearly $20 million this year to support Feeding America food banks through Walmart and Sam's Club Fight Hunger. Spark Change. campaign.

Environment

Podcast: Ericsson's Mats Scharp on Net Zero Strategy and Sustainability in ICT

Mats Pellback Scharp, Global Head of Sustainability at Ericsson, discusses the holistic aspects involved in strategizing what the ICT industry and Ericsson are doing to achieve a net zero carbon footprint in this compelling podcast.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

HGA Minneapolis and Sacramento Achieve WELL Health-Safety Rating

The WELL Health-Safety Rating is informed by the WELL Building Standard and includes guidelines for health, safety, and well-being of building occupants. 

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Tips for Managing a Multigenerational, Post-Pandemic Workforce

Check out Alkermes’ Steve Schiavo, SVP of HR, in this BioSpace article discussing how to best support a multigenerational workforce

Energy

Europe Energy Crisis Varied Impacts Across Countries

The global energy market has been in upheaval for years, and Europe is facing a crisis. Many governments are prioritizing the individual to safeguard people and families against the enormously rising price of energy impacting everyday living.

Energy

National Grid Renewables Pledges Over $1 Million Charitable Giving to Ohio Communities

Today, National Grid Renewables announced its pledge to donate over $1 million to the Ohio communities of Ross and Pickaway Counties through its 274 megawatt

Health & Healthcare

Food Security Is the Missing Link in Managing Chronic Conditions

Many Americans struggle with chronic conditions. The CDC estimates six in 10 US adults have a chronic disease, and four in 10 have two or more.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Observing National Preparedness Month With Operation Blessing and The Home Depot

September is National Preparedness Month. Established by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and Ready.gov, this is a time to raise awareness about the importance of preparing for emergencies that may happen at any time.

Events, Media & Communications

CGF Announces New Members for September 2022

The Consumer Goods Forum is delighted to announce the following new companies have joined our global membership community and, in doing so, have confirmed their commitment to our vision of better lives through better business.

Environment

Climate Talks - Episode 03: Waste Not

What if everything you bought—from your phone to your clothes to your dining room table—was made to be infinitely repaired and remade? Circularity is the essence of nature: resources like water and energy are passed from one organism to the next.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Cummins Plant Wins State Honor for Environmental Excellence

Global power leader Cummins Inc.'s Columbus Mid-Range Engine Plant has received a 2022 Indiana governor’s environmental excellence award for a project reducing volatile organic compound (VOC) emissions by eliminating the plant’s painting operation.

Responsible Production & Consumption

The Calavo Way: Waste and Water

Calavo seeks to minimize pollution to land, water and air because we understand that responsibly managing our waste streams is important to our business and to the communities in which we operate.

Research, Reports & Publications

New Ceres Report Analyzes Unaddressed Climate Risks in the Derivatives Market

Ceres, today released a new first-of-its-kind report, Derivatives & Bank Climate Risk: Financing a Net Zero Economy, on the $600 trillion global derivatives market.

Latest Campaigns

  1. Innovation Spotlight: Duke Energy
    At Duke Energy, we’re always improving operations and finding smart, safe and innovative ways to power the communities we serve. We’re embracing new...
  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. Subaru Love Promise: Community
    Subaru is dedicated to supporting those who need it the most in our communities. From donating food to Feeding America, providing essential items to...
  4. CARE Corporate Partnerships
    CARE works with corporate partners globally to invest in innovative, scalable, impactful, community-based solutions.
  5. AEG's Commitment to Sustainable Operations
    AEG's sustainability initiatives are designed to reduce our consumption of the planet’s limited resources. Through our comprehensive sustainability...
  6. 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...
  7. LG Air Conditioning Solutions
    About LG Conditioning Technologies The LG Electronics USA Air Conditioning Technologies business is based in Alpharetta, Ga. LG is a leading player in...
  8. Profiles of Good Character and Inspiring Innovation
    There are two pillars to CACl’s culture: character – our commitment to ethics and integrity in all we do, and innovation – our dedication to...
  9. Profiles of Good Character and Inspiring Innovation
    There are two pillars to CACl’s culture: character – our commitment to ethics and integrity in all we do, and innovation – our dedication to...
  10. Food Systems and Livelihoods
    Illustrate how resilient food systems and economic empowerment enable long-term food security. Cover climate-smart agriculture, local market access...
  11. Aflac Stories
    Get a closer look at the people, products and stories that make Aflac the company we know today.
  12. Our People
    People are what make CNH. It is the talent, skill, effort and dedication of each and every employee in our 47,700 strong workforce that makes CNH what...
  13. 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...
  14. 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...
  15. 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...