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

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Trane Technologies Named One of the World's Best Employers by Forbes

Trane Technologies plc (NYSE:TT), a global climate innovator, has been named to the Forbes list of the World’s Best Employers 2021.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Stanley Black & Decker and Eastman Partner To Create Power Tools with a Sustainable Focus

BLACK+DECKER, a Stanley Black & Decker brand, will be releasing a new product line, reviva, offering the brand’s first sustainability-led power tools that utilize Eastman’s Tritan Renew copolyester.

Innovation & Technology

Acer Expands Lineup of Eco-friendly Vero Products

As sustainability concerns not only how a product is made but what becomes of it, Acer’s Vero devices have also been designed to be easy to disassemble, simplifying the process of repairs or upgrades and ultimately increasing the devices’ lifespans.

Diversity & Inclusion

SCE Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month

Today, Barajas is the founder and CEO of Conexion Inc., an executive mentoring program that helps organizations become more diverse.

Environment

Proposed Rule Would Bring More Sustainable Investing Options to More Than 100 Million Workers

Ceres applauds a proposed rule issued today by the U.S. Department of Labor that would open the way for the sponsors of retirement funds to include more sustainable options in their retirement saving plans.

Innovation & Technology

Stanley Black & Decker Celebrates Fourth Annual Maker Month With “Thank A Maker” Theme To Show Gratitude To Skilled Trade Workers

Maker Month is a critical component of Stanley Black & Decker’s environmental social and governance (ESG) program and corporate social responsibility (CSR) strategy that includes a goal to empower 10 million makers by the year 2030.

Diversity & Inclusion

HOLA - Living and Embracing your Heritage Inside a Global Multicultural Company

Iskander Sanchez-Rola, Co-Champion of HOLA (Hispanic/Latino Outreach, Leadership & Advancement), discusses how HOLA creates an environment to discuss & embrace Hispanic culture & its global impact, and how it is celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month.

Events, Media & Communications

Give it a Shot: The Latest on the Flu & COVID Vaccine

The latest episode of the American Heart Association’s YouTube show “House Calls” features Ruth Clements, Vice President/General Manager, Infectious Diseases & Immunology and Leader, Quest for Health Equity.

Health & Healthcare

Can Indoor Humidity Impact Covid-19 Transmission? Let's Take a Look

The Covid-19 pandemic has taught us indoor air quality matters, and indoor spaces need clean air to protect the health and well-being of the people inside. A key factors in helping improve overall air quality is humidity.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Strengthening Small Businesses & Communities Through Preparedness

Small business owners invest a tremendous amount of time and resources to make their ventures successful. Simply put, being prepared can mean staying in business following a disaster.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Lois Steiner - Busy in Retirement, One of Owens Corning's 2021 Top Volunteers

At 83 years old, Lois Steiner is not slowing down. She spends 11 hours every day volunteering at Divine Providence Ministry in Ocala, Florida, where she helps with donations, pickups, and serving those in need.

Environment

How Healthcare Plastics Can Help Businesses Achieve Recycled Content Goals

Hundreds of companies around the world are making commitments to address plastic waste and use more recycled content in products and packaging. This raises one major question: where will brands source enough recycled plastics to meet these goals?

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Empowering Women Entrepreneurs: Interview with KeVita's Founder Chakra Earthsong

Chakra Earthsong is the Founder and Chief Formulator of KeVita who alleviates poverty through Whole Planet Foundation. Here’s why it’s important to her and her team.

Health & Healthcare

How Johnson & Johnson Has Pioneered in the Battle Against HIV/AIDS

Education

A Big Step Across the Digital Divide: T-Mobile’s Project 10Million Connects 35,000 Oakland Students

In one of the most diverse school districts in the country, T‑Mobile partnered with Oakland school and city officials to help close the Homework Gap.

Diversity & Inclusion

How onsemi Women Leaders are Overcoming the Challenges of the COVID-19 Pandemic

onsemi women leaders share with Professional WOMAN’s Magazine how they are overcoming the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Events, Media & Communications

Enbridge ESG Forum 2021: Introduction

We are Enbridge—North America’s leading energy delivery company, and the bridge to the energy future. Sustainability is central to everything we do.

Environment

Investors Pushing the Drive to Net Zero -- Ninety One Publishes Second Edition of the Planetary Pulse Survey, Investing for a Carbon Free World: What Investors Want

Ninety One has published the second edition of the Planetary Pulse survey, Investing for a Carbon Free World: What Investors Want.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Ralph Lauren and Dow Open-Source New Process to Transform How the Fashion Industry Dyes Cotton

Dow and Ralph Lauren Corporation today released a detailed manual on how to dye cotton more sustainably and more effectively than ever before using ECOFAST™ Pure Sustainable Textile Treatment.

Health & Healthcare

Healthy Climate, Healthy Lives: Advancing Strategic Collaborations

As a company that cares deeply about human health, we recognize the importance of addressing the impacts of the climate crisis on our collective wellbeing and advancing diversity, equity and inclusion.

Diversity & Inclusion

M·A·C Sponsors 2021 National Trans Visibility March

Since inception, M∙A∙C Cosmetics has stood for All Ages, All Races and All Genders. Continuing its legacy of support, M∙A∙C was a proud sponsor of the 2021 National Trans Visibility March which occurred in Orlando, Florida on Saturday, October 9th.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Carnival Corporation Named by Forbes As One of World's Best Employers

Carnival Corporation & plc (NYSE/LSE: CCL;NYSE: CUK), the world’s largest cruise company, announced it has been named as one of the World’s Best Employers of 2021 by Forbes, a leading source of business news worldwide.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Goldtree Mill and Independent Smallholders Attain Certified Sustainable Palm Oil in Sierra Leone

Goldtree S.L. Ltd is happy to announce that, as of the 13th of July, our operations have achieved certification to the acclaimed Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO) from internationally recognized third-party certification body SCS Global Services (SCS).

Events, Media & Communications

Webinar: United Airlines, ArcelorMittal and Bank of America on the Blueprint for Decarbonizing Industry

Have you had chance to sign up to Reuters Events’ exclusive webinar on Making the Impossible Possible: The Blueprint for Decarbonizing Industry?

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Fifth Third Announces $180 Million Neighborhood Investment Program in Collaboration with Enterprise Community Partners to Accelerate Revitalization of Nine Communities

Fifth Third Bank and Enterprise Community Partners have launched a $180 million neighborhood program to accelerate revitalization in nine key majority-Black communities across seven states that have experienced disinvestment.

Latest Campaigns

  1. Aflac Voices
    Hear from Aflac’s senior leaders and subject matter experts about industry trends and more.
  2. 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...
  3. 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...
  4. 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...
  5. 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...
  6. Sustainable Operations
    ops-related sustainability content (e.g., new electric equipment, decarb efforts, etc.)
  7. 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...
  8. 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...
  9. 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...
  10. 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...
  11. 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...
  12. 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...
  13. Nutrition and Health
    Focus on preventing and treating malnutrition across life stages. Highlights include early detection, community-based treatment (e.g., MUAC screening...
  14. 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...
  15. Stories of Purpose at Truist
    See how Truist teammates are living out our purpose, mission and values to serve our clients, teammates, and communities.