Impact & Sustainability News From Leading Brands

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







Editors Pick

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

WGTC and Southwire Celebrate Partnership at Carroll Campus

In addition to naming the lab, Southwire will also provide equipment and partner with WGTC to foster corporate training relationships through the College’s Economic Development and Community Affairs and Adult Education divisions.

Environment

What Does a Forest Biometrician Do?

Rayonier Research Biometrician Stephanie Patton explains what a Forest Biometrician does and what it takes to become one.

Innovation & Technology

US-Based Technology Company Okeanos Signs Memorandum of Understanding With Ecuador's Ministry of Environment For Mutual Cooperation on World Stage at COP27

US-based sustainable technology company Okeanos and Ecuador's Minister of Environment, Water and Ecological Transition, Gustavo Manrique signed a Memorandum of Understanding for cooperation to mitigate the effects of climate change in Ecuador.

Diversity & Inclusion

U.S. Bank Climbs to No. 7 on Military Times 'Best for Vets' Employer List

Military Times named U.S. Bank number No. 7 on its annual Best for Vets: Employers list, which ranks the best employers for veterans in the United States.

Diversity & Inclusion

Boston Scientific's Commitment to Diversity Is Recognized by Seramount

Our commitment to advancing diversity, equity and inclusion in the workplace has been recognized by Seramount, part of EAB's 2022 Inclusion Index!

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

IOC Launches Climate Action Awards

An initiative supported by Worldwide Olympic and Paralympic Partners Airbnb, P&G and Deloitte, the Awards are aimed at supporting NOCs, IFs and athletes in their efforts to manage their carbon emissions and understand their impact on the environment.

Energy

Energize Program Announces First Year Progress Including Formation of PPA Buyers' Cohort for Climate Action

Schneider Electric today announced that the Energize program, launched in 2021 at COP26, has formed the program’s first Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) buyers’ cohort to purchase renewable electricity.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

CSRHub ESG Data Integrates With HubSpot

Users of HubSpot can add CSRHub consensus ESG ratings data to their CRMs on HubSpot.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Digital Adoption Essential for Financial Health and Resilience of Small Businesses Globally

Small business owners in emerging economies are facing multiple challenging circumstances, from rising prices and high import costs to new obstacles posed by climate disasters.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

SAIC Recognized for Commitment to Hiring Veterans

SAIC has received multiple acknowledgments for its commitment to military veterans, including being named on Forbes list of 2022 America’s Best Employers for Veterans.

Diversity & Inclusion

A Q&A With Qurate Retail's Virginia Nguyen, One of the Top 100 Diversity Officers in the U.S.

November 10, 2022: Earlier this year, the National Diversity Council recognized Virginia Nguyen, Chief Diversity Officer at Qurate Retail GroupSM, as one of the Top 100 Diversity Officers in the United States.

Environment

Antarctic-Bound Tractors Prepared for Final Leg of Epic Journey

It’s been a journey two years in the making, but three tractors are preparing to embark for a unique new home, far from the Australian paddocks in which they’re usually seen.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Hormel Foods CEO Jim Snee Receives Responsible CEO of the Year Honor For Transformational Leadership

Hormel Foods Corp., a Fortune 500 global branded food company, today announced Jim Snee, chairman of the board, president and chief executive officer, was named the 2022 Responsible CEO of the Year for transformative leadership by 3BL Media.

Environment

The Consumer Goods Forum Launches the "Net Zero Playbook For Consumer Industries", in Collaboration With Accenture

The Consumer Goods Forum has launched the Net Zero Playbook for Consumer Industries in collaboration with its members, Accenture and the Race to Zero.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Spotlight on Henkel Employee Resource Groups: Military/Veterans

The Military/Veterans Employee Resource Groups aims to engage, support and develop a comradery among veterans, spouses, significant others, family members and supporters of veterans across Henkel.

Diversity & Inclusion

Collaboration, Active Listening, Delivering on Our Promises: Enbridge Releases First Indigenous Reconciliation Action Plan

On September 28, Enbridge released its first Indigenous Reconciliation Action Plan (IRAP)—articulating and tracking our progress against 22 commitments to continue building strong relationships with Indigenous communities across North America and advance reconciliation.

Innovation & Technology

Newport Utilities Proves Fixed Wireless Access Is a Viable Alternative to Fiber

Built on Ericsson Massive MIMO technology, the fixed wireless access solution proved easier and more cost effective to deploy than fiber, and today is a vital driver of economic development.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Lenovo CO2 Offset Services Surpasses 1 Million Metric Tonnes of Carbon Offsets Milestone, As More Businesses Champion Sustainability Practices

Today marks an important milestone for Lenovo’s CO2 Offset Services, a first-of-its-kind initiative within the tech industry: Lenovo’s customers have offset more than 1 million metric tonnes of carbon dioxide from their purchases of Think PCs.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Edison Volunteers Help Families Transition to Clean Energy

The nonprofit GRID Alternatives resumes solar panel installations as pandemic restrictions ease.

Environment

United Rentals Partners With Shell To Provide Sustainable Solutions

United Rentals, Inc. (NYSE: URI) ), the world’s largest equipment rental company, today announced it has provided all-electric trucks to Shell for use at its Geismar (La.) Chemical Manufacturing site.

Events, Media & Communications

Join eko Solutions' President, Peter Rodriguez on Cancel the Housing Crisis

Join eko Solutions’ President, Peter Rodriguez on Cancel the Housing Crisis on 11/13 @ 7:30 pm ET where he will discuss ekō’s modular housing offerings.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Submittable's New Give Platform Helps Companies Meet Employee Demand for Corporate Giving

Submittable launched its new corporate giving product, allowing companies to quickly meet employee demand for sponsored donation opportunities.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Emergency Planning Tips for Loved Ones With Special Needs

Remember – during an emergency is not the time to make important decisions. Emergencies can happen at any time, and being prepared helps build confidence that you and your family will be safe.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Nurturing Contribution-Motivated Employees Supports Both Business' and Workers' Success

In today’s competitive business environment, everyone is trying to attract and retain the right employees.

Energy

[Podcast Series] Internet of Things (IoT) Powering Smart and Sustainable Homes of the Future

Season two of “Climate Change with Net-Zero Homes” podcast with a new list of global CEOs, opinion leaders, industrial analysts, and others to educate us on how we can collectively work towards the goal of limiting temperature rise to 1,5 degrees.

Latest Campaigns

  1. Sustainable Products and Innovation
    Ongoing research into innovative solutions enables CNH’s brands to manufacture products that respect the environment while satisfying customers’...
  2. 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...
  3. 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...
  4. Goals That Inspire: Environmental Stewardship
    Through our Goals That Inspire we have established aggressive commitments with targeted and measurable metrics which will require innovation...
  5. Leading ESG & Sustainability Stewardship
    The new CNH continues on its longstanding path of excellence in sustainability, which is recognized by the foremost authorities.
  6. 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...
  7. Recognition of our Company
    As the leading sports and live music company in the world, we recognize our responsibility to provide industry leadership and to conduct our business...
  8. 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...
  9. Technology for Good
    We believe that technology, when thoughtfully and strategically applied, can bring positive, lasting change to people’s lives and communities and...
  10. Technology for Good
    We believe that technology, when thoughtfully and strategically applied, can bring positive, lasting change to people’s lives and communities and...
  11. EVP Campaign
    Driving awareness of DP World’s Employee Value Proposition across the Americas, showcasing the company’s purpose-driven mission, talent strategy, and...
  12. Aflac Voices
    Hear from Aflac’s senior leaders and subject matter experts about industry trends and more.
  13. 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...
  14. 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...
  15. Health & Nutrition
    Be the leading nutritious and sustainable product development partner for our customers, developing industry leading solutions that enable the...