Impact & Sustainability News From Leading Brands

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

Research, Reports & Publications

CECP’s Investing in Society: Focus on People

Investing in Society is the must-read source offering practical evidence of the corporate sector’s shift toward being increasingly purpose-driven.

Diversity & Inclusion

New Report Details Challenges and Solutions to Advancing Frontline Employees of Color

A new report titled “Advancing Frontline Employees of Color: Innovating for Competitive Advantage in America’s Frontline Workforce” was released as a resource & call to action for employers to support the advancement of frontline employees of color

Events, Media & Communications

Ideagen Global 100 Leaders List - Exclusively in Catalyze Magazine by Ideagen

The Annual Ideagen Global 100 Leaders List - Exclusively in Catalyze by Ideagen - 100 Global Leaders Changing the World leading into 2030Ideagen was created with a single goal in mind: to change the world.

Green Infrastructure

UPS Reduces Emissions and Congestion in Denmark and Sweden With New Zero Emission eBikes

UPS announced today that it has deployed five eBikes in Copenhagen, one in Stockholm and one in Aarhus as part of its global effort to improve the sustainability of its deliveries.

Social Impact & Volunteering

The UPS Foundation Contributes an Initial $500,000 in Funding and Logistics Support for Relief Efforts in Australia, Puerto Rico and The Philippines

UPS Foundation announced it is providing support to preeminent relief organizations bringing life-saving supplies and services to areas in Australia, Puerto Rico & the Philippines impacted by wildfires, earthquakes & the eruption of Taal Volcano

Sustainable Development Goals

How to Power Inclusive Growth From the Ground Up

Over the past three decades it has become increasingly clear that neighbourhoods play a key role in shaping economic prospects. A long body of research shows that where we live determines many of our life opportunities—from access to good schools to decent jobs and the transportation that connects us to those jobs.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Carnival Corporation, Its Cruise Line Brands and the Micky and Madeleine Arison Family Foundation Pledge Over Us$1.25 Million to Australian Bushfire Disaster Recovery

Carnival Corporation & plc together with the Micky and Madeleine Arison Family Foundation have collectively pledged over US$1.25 million to support disaster recovery efforts from raging bushfires causing widespread devastation throughout Australia.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

What It Means When the World’s Largest Asset Manager Rings a Warning Bell About the Financial Risks of Climate Change

BlackRock, with nearly $7 trillion in assets under management, said it would put sustainability at the core of its investment decision-making, stating that “climate change has become a defining factor in companies’ long-term prospects.”

Social Impact & Volunteering

The Gift of Mentorship is Helping to Change Lives

Comcast's Beyond School Walls program enables employee “Bigs” to provide student “Littles” with one-to-one mentoring at Comcast offices.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Food of World Brings Hope to Africa Through Protein Bars

The inspirational Food of World project, carried out with the support of New Holland Construction, has set out to start a humanitarian initiative that has the potential to help thousands of people across Africa.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Subaru of America Sponsors the Philadelphia Flower Show With an Emphasis on Sustainability

Subaru of America, Inc. has announced that, for the 19th consecutive year, it will serve as the exclusive sponsor of the Philadelphia Flower Show, the nation’s largest and longest-running horticultural event.

Sustainable Development Goals

General Motors Appoints Dane Parker as Chief Sustainability Officer

General Motors announced it has appointed Dane Parker as the company’s chief sustainability officer, effective Feb. 1, 2020.

Energy

Kimberly-Clark Guatemala Benefitting from Solar Power Switch

Kimberly-Clark Guatemala’s solar panel installation is invisible from the street, but the 461 rooftop solar panels are producing benefits for the company and the environment.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Top 10 in 2019: A Truly Momentous Year at ViacomCBS

It’s time to celebrate some of the incredible achievements made across our brands and businesses around the new ViacomCBS. There were big moves, major milestones, and exciting accomplishments—and we look forward to the new opportunities ahead.

Innovation & Technology

Developing New Pathways to Catalyze Inclusive Growth

According to the World Economic Forum, digitalization could unlock $100 trillion in value for businesses and wider society over the next decade – but what will that look like, and who will it reach? We are seeing a number of new companies...

Energy

Schneider Electric Asks: What Does it Mean to be a Climate Leader in 2020?

To get a better understanding of what it takes to be considered a climate leader in 2020 and the long-term planning companies can do to remain ahead of the pack, we spoke with Elin Olson, Senior Sustainability Specialist at Schneider Electric.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

ON Semiconductor Publishes China CSR Report

This report highlights key initiatives being taken on by the company that are ethical, sustainable and responsible, which in turn are positively influencing and impacting their surrounding communities in China.

Health & Healthcare

The Science of Food Safety

Hormel Foods has had a food safety lab for nearly 80 years, and that’s allowed the company to pioneer ways to cook and package food for the world’s growing population.

Environment

Waste No More

Team Dow mobilized on the waste issue through the #PullingOurWeight campaign with over 5,000 employees at 50 clean-ups around the world collecting over 50,000 pounds of waste. The largest volunteer turn-out for a single cause in company history.

Social Impact & Volunteering

FedEx Celebrates the Life of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

FedEx volunteers across 10 cities will team up with Rise Against Hunger to pack over 170,000 meals for those in need in recognition of the Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service.

Innovation & Technology

Blockchain: Implications and Use Cases for the EPC Industry

Most of us have heard of BitCoin in some context, but BitCoin and its usefulness as a currency are really a product of the technology behind it, known as “blockchain.”

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Chevron Celebrating 140 Years of Human Progress

For 140 years, we’ve been enabling human progress, knowing that everything we do, everywhere in the world, is in service of people – generations of our problem solvers all around the globe to provide more reliable, more affordable and cleaner energy.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Subaru Grants a Wish to Ryan

Together through a partnership with Make-A-Wish Colorado and Schomp Subaru, we granted 18-year-old Ryan’s wish to have his 2008 Subaru Legacy restored and customized.

Research, Reports & Publications

Rising Global Tax Scrutiny Shows the Case for Change

High interest at London event in GRI’s ‘game changer’ Tax Standard

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Paypal, Polaris Join Forces to Fight Human Trafficking

Polaris, a leader in combating human trafficking, today announced the creation of a newly formed Financial Intelligence Unit, which is made possible by financial and subject matter support from PayPal.

Latest Campaigns

  1. Aflac Stories
    Get a closer look at the people, products and stories that make Aflac the company we know today.
  2. Enriching Women's Lives
    60 years ago, Mary Kay Ash created an unparalleled opportunity for women to define their own successes and control their own futures. Her vision of...
  3. SustainabilityHQ.com Weekly Highlights
    Highlighting the top news, commentary, and research for the week coming from SHQ. The highlights newsletter also spotlights one profiled organization...
  4. Policy and Regulation
    Cascale shares insights regarding policy and regulation impacting the consumer goods industry, and highlights how it's supporting members prepare for...
  5. 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...
  6. FedEx | Delivering for Good
    Doing what we do best for those who need it most. When disaster strikes, and there’s not a moment to lose, our people mobilize the FedEx global fleet...
  7. Sustainable Products and Innovation
    Ongoing research into innovative solutions enables CNH’s brands to manufacture products that respect the environment while satisfying customers’...
  8. Growth Through Sustainability
    Trane Technologies is a global climate innovator with a clear purpose to boldly challenge what’s possible for a sustainable world. See how embedding...
  9. Forests
    Managing our forests sustainably and protecting water, wildlife, and species at risk.
  10. GoDaddy | Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging
    Diverse teams build better products — period. At GoDaddy, we make apps and services that our worldwide community of entrepreneurs can relate to. Our...
  11. Biomimicry and Ray of Hope Accelerator
    The Ray C. Anderson Foundation has partnered with the Biomimicry Institute to create the Ray of Hope Accelerator, designed to bring commercially...
  12. Social Impact at Mastercard
    At Mastercard, we’re powering economies and empowering people, building a sustainable economy where everyone prospers.
  13. KeyBank's Commitment to Diversity
    Promoting inclusive environments by employing systemic changes to improve the access of individuals of diverse backgrounds. Learn more about our...
  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. Greener Products and Solutions
    We actively integrate sustainability into the product development process and look at all phases of the product life cycle for opportunities to...