Impact & Sustainability News From Leading Brands

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



Social Impact & Volunteering

From Olympic Glory to Community Impact: Sevran Will Welcome Paris 2024 Pool

International Olympic Committee

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Beyond the Code: Meet Rahul Jayaram

GoDaddy

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

Circular Electronics Partnership Joins Forces With Global Electronics Council

Global Electronics Council

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Mastercard: How Entrepreneurs Are Finding Strength in Numbers

Mastercard

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Creating Pathways to Affordable Homeownership Through Community and Banking

US Bank





Editors Pick

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Ana Laura Obregón Jiménez: The Power of Collaboration at Covia

One of my favorite things about Covia is the people. Since I was hired back in 2014, I’ve been able to work alongside such a reliable, open, and supportive group of Team Members.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Violence in Haïti Drives Nearly 5 Million People Into Hunger Crisis

Martine Villeneuve, Haiti Country Director for Action Against Hunger, explains the hunger crisis in Haiti.

Education

‘Say Yes to Opportunities’

Ask for help, keep learning, build a network and be open to new perspectives. These are some of the career tips Regions leaders recently shared with students at University of Alabama at Birmingham’s Collat School of Business.

Innovation & Technology

Lenovo Digitizes ESG Data Management Across the Value Chain

This article explores how the Lenovo ESG management platform is helping Lenovo monitor ESG performance across the value chain—and how businesses across all sectors can leverage a data-driven ESG performance management system.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Emerging Trends and Early Outcomes Signal Impactful 2024 Proxy Season for Climate-Related Proposals

A new analysis by the sustainability nonprofit Ceres indicates investor-driven climate action interest in the 2024 proxy season remains strong.

Health & Healthcare

Walgreens Boots Alliance Expands Digital Healthcare Access To Serve Medically Underserved Communities

Universalizing digital access to healthcare and pharmacy products is an integral component of Walgreens Boots Alliance’s strategy to increase healthcare access, particularly in medically underserved communities.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

ESG Trendsetters: How Applied Materials Prioritizes ESG Through Strategic Governance and Teamwork

In this episode of ESG Trendsetters, we learn about Applied Materials. Founded in 1967, Applied Materials is a leader in designing and manufacturing the machines that make semiconductors, which can be found in virtually all digital devices.

Green Infrastructure

Black & Veatch Perspective: Q&A with Dr. James Barnard

Known in the water treatment world as the “Father of BNR” – biological nutrient removal – Dr. James Barnard recently retired from Black & Veatch after a long, distinguished career as an expert in his field.

Green Infrastructure

Ride-Hailing Sector Can Lead the Decarbonization of Transport in Europe

The electrification of ride-hailing and other point-to-point, on-demand and shared mobility services must be accelerated to maintain Europe’s decarbonization momentum in line with the Paris Agreement, according to BloombergNEF’s (BNEF’s) report.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Clarion Partners Earns 2024 Energy Star® Partner of the Year Award

Clarion Partners, LLC has been recognized as an ENERGY STAR Partner of the Year for the second consecutive year by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the U.S. Department of Energy.*

Research, Reports & Publications

Arrow Electronics Releases 2023 ESG Report

Arrow Electronics Inc. released its annual Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) report today, available at arrow.com/esg.

Innovation & Technology

How To Overcome the Five Challenges Threatening NTN Success

Despite the hype over the commercial possibilities of 5G NTN, it also promises to transform capabilities for aerospace and defense. Potential 5G NTN use cases for military and government include coverage for forward battlefields or focused special operations.

Innovation & Technology

Together Toward Digital Inclusion: The Only Route From Here

While most of us take the opportunity benefits of our access to the internet and the devices that connect to it for granted, there are people in our community who lack those advantages completely.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

“Communications for Good” Provides Maximus Foundation Grantees With Professional Support

Maximus’ Corporate Communications team is finding ways to embody the company’s values of compassion and collaboration through its Communications for Good project in partnership with the Maximus Foundation.

Sustainable Development Goals

Ray C. Anderson Center for Sustainable Business Contributes to SDG Action and Awareness Week

Faculty, staff, and partners of the Ray C. Anderson Center for Sustainable Business participated in the week of events focused on the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

Material Circularity: Principle No. 2 for Building a Circular Economy

To achieve true material circularity, we need material-to-material molecular recycling. To create a circular economy, we need to invest in better access, collection and sorting within the mechanical recycling system.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Mastercard: Models of Impact - Investment, Philanthropy and Market-based Solutions

Mastercard: Social impact and development funding are continuing to evolve.

Health & Healthcare

Merck Foundation Strengthens Its Commitment to Expanding Access to Care in Asia-Pacific Region

The Merck Foundation has made an $11 million, six-year commitment to University of New Mexico Health in support of its new initiative to bring high-quality care to an estimated 11 million people living with cancer in underserved communities

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Winn Awards Help Physicians Solve Healthcare Disparities

Dr. Thomas Odeny grew up in rural Kenya during the height of the HIV epidemic in sub-Saharan Africa. After graduating from medical school at the University of Nairobi, he decided to begin his career in HIV care as a way to give back to his community.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Duke Energy Supports Florida Customers With $150,000 in Grants to Programs Aimed at Providing Stability

The Duke Energy Foundation is providing $150,000 in grants to support organizations in Florida that help customers with basic needs such as utility bill assistance, housing and more.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

KeyBank Opens New, Full-Service Branch on Redmond Ridge

To commemorate the new Redmond Ridge neighborhood branch opening, KeyBank also invested in two local nonprofit groups. HopeLink and Together Center each received a $10,000 donation from Key to further their missions to help the local community.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Caryl Stern’s Path to Creating a Better World

Caryl Stern's remarkable journey spans more than 30 countries and several high-impact roles.

Diversity & Inclusion

Cisco: Empowering Women and Transforming Economies Globally Through Inclusive Partnerships

International Women’s Day is celebrated around the world on March 8. This year’s theme, Inspire Inclusion, is a bedrock of Cisco’s Social Impact partnerships where we aim to support an inclusive future for all.

Diversity & Inclusion

Atlantic City Electric Recognizes Women's History Month

March is Women's History Month, and at we’re taking a moment to recognize the women who have shaped the energy and utility landscape.

Innovation & Technology

Trane Technologies Announces Completely New Residential HVAC Product Portfolio

Trane Technologies today announced its new residential product portfolio with innovative design upgrades to its highly efficient heat pumps and air conditioners, including next-generation refrigerant with 78% less global warming potential (GWP).

Latest Campaigns

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    We believe that technology, when thoughtfully and strategically applied, can bring positive, lasting change to people’s lives and communities and...
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  3. Plastics Footprint
    We aspire to be a leader in driving innovative solutions that address the problem of plastic pollution and enable a circular economy. We are committed...
  4. 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...
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    Be the leading nutritious and sustainable product development partner for our customers, developing industry leading solutions that enable the...
  6. Sustainability by Antea Group
    At Antea Group, we believe the best sustainability programs integrate sustainability into core business practices, we identify and act on relevant...
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    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...
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    At Antea Group, we believe the best sustainability programs integrate sustainability into core business practices, we identify and act on relevant...
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    Tork is an Essity brand. Essity is a leading global hygiene and health company. Wherever there is a need for wiping, drying, cleaning or polishing...
  11. Southwire Giving Back
    Our neighbors depend on us, just as we depend on them, so we are committed to improving the quality of life in the communities in which we work. At...
  12. KeyBank: Responsible Banking
    Everyone’s financial journey is different. We make intentional efforts to meet the individual needs of clients and communities through a diverse range...
  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. Goals That Inspire: Positive Social Impact
    Through our Goals That Inspire we strive to make a positive difference in our communities by relying on our ability to understand their needs and then...
  15. KeyBank's Community Investment
    In states where Key has a presence, there are approximately 1.7 million low- to moderate-income (LMI) households. Many LMI individuals don’t have bank...