Impact & Sustainability News From Leading Brands

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

Diversity & Inclusion

Ralph Lauren Presents “A Heritage Preserved,” Honoring Black History Month

In honor of Black History Month, we are sharing stories of love, joy and hope within Black communities.

Environment

CGF Sustainability Director Calls for Cross-Sector Action to Reduce Plastic Waste at 2023 Economist Impact World Ocean Summit

At the Economist Impact’s World Ocean Summit this month, The Consumer Goods Forum’s (CGF) Sustainability Director, Ignacio Gavilan, will set out the progress made towards reducing plastic waste by the CGF Plastic Waste Coalition.

Diversity & Inclusion

Why Expanding Access to Education and Career Paths Matters

At Medtronic, we strategically partner with other organizations that share our commitment to removing barriers to equity, particularly in industries like healthcare technology that require top talent in STEM fields.

Green Infrastructure

Will the Delivery of Net-Zero Aviation Still Be Up in the Air by 2050?

With the world’s long-awaited transition to sustainable aviation remaining an ever-pressing issue, an emission reduction strategy is vital for decarbonising the sector.

Events, Media & Communications

KPMG and Workiva Expand Alliance To Assist Companies in Unlocking ESG Value

KPMG and Workiva announced an enhanced alliance to deliver environmental, social, and governance (ESG) focused solutions and services. This increased collaboration expands the KPMG ability to assist organizations in effectively implementing ESG data.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

The Federal Reserve’s Climate Principles and Scenario Analysis Pilot Leave Room for Improvement

The Federal Reserve recently took two significant steps to address climate-related financial risks.

Energy

Varcoe: Will Canada Answer the Call for LNG? ‘It’s a TBD,’ Says Enbridge Head

The CEO of Canada’s largest energy company says countries such as Japan and Germany are knocking on our front door seeking supplies of natural gas.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Herbalife Nutrition Donates 60 Bikes to a North Carolina Casa & Helps Donate $20,000

In November, a team of Herbalife Nutrition employees volunteered their time to donate and build 60 bicycles for children from YWCA Best Choice Learning Center, a Casa Herbalife Nutrition partner in Winston-Salem, North Carolina.

Events, Media & Communications

Land Betterment Appoints Byron E. Price, Ph.D. to Board of Directors

Dr. Byron Price, an experienced professor and policy entrepreneur, joins Land Betterment’s Board as an Independent Director.

Innovation & Technology

Innovating With Samsung - From Water Damaged To Waterproof

At Dow, our partnerships are paramount to new innovations that drive creative thinking, uncover new approaches and set new, higher standards.

Education

More Than 117,000 Students Want To Learn How To Safeguard Water

Water conservation makes its way into the classroom. More than 5,300 classes (over 117,000 students throughout Italy) have already signed up to take part in the 9th edition of “I’ll Take Care of You – Working with Schools towards the 2030 Agenda”

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

United Rentals Honored by Glassdoor as One of Best Places to Work in 2023

United Rentals Inc., the world’s largest equipment rental company, was selected for the Glassdoor Employees’ Choice Award, recognizing the Best Places to Work in 2023.

Sustainable Development Goals

Podcast: WWD Voices

In the latest WWD Voices Podcast, Meeting HanesBrands’ Sustainability Guru, HBI Chief Sustainability Officer, Chris Fox, talks to WWD’s Arthur Zackiewicz about sustainability, partnerships and the company’s unique position in the apparel business.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

HARMAN: Using the Power of Music Education to Transform Lives

As a global leader in audio innovation and a rich legacy in music, HARMAN has witnessed first-hand the power of music education in helping the next generation reach their fullest potential.

Research, Reports & Publications

The Evolution of Earnings: Seizing the Opportunity for Continued ESG Conversation

Leveraging Nasdaq’s proprietary Natural Language Processing (NLP) tools, we analyzed the prevalence of ESG discussions in the earnings call transcripts of Russell 3000 and MSCI USA ESG Leaders constituents to keep up with the quarterly conversation that goes on between companies.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Comcast Celebrates Lunar New Year With a Curated Asian and Asian American Entertainment Collection

For the third year in a row, Comcast teamed up with Gold House to leverage its talent relationships and staff for content recommendations to supplement the Asian American editorial voice on Xfinity’s entertainment platforms.

Innovation & Technology

NexPoint Announces Proposal for TxS District, a 200-Acre Life Sciences District Centered at the Former EDS Campus in Plano, Texas

NexPoint, a multibillion-dollar alternative investment firm, announces plans for TxS District, a proposed 200-acre life sciences development in Plano, Texas.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

The Added Perks of Boosting Workplace Benefits

When workplace benefits meet the needs of employees, there are as many benefits to employers as there are to employees. Offering the right mix of benefits can lead to increased happiness, satisfaction and overall well-being among employees.

Diversity & Inclusion

Celebrating 7 Extraordinary Black Leaders Helping Shape the Healthy, Sustainable Buildings Movement

Black Americans have played a vital role in helping to advance America’s economic, political and cultural landscape.

Health & Healthcare

Gilead Sciences: 4 Questions With See Phan: Discovering New Therapies in Breast Cancer

See, Vice President of Oncology Clinical Development at Gilead, took a moment to walk us through some of the new innovations in breast cancer and the work underway at Gilead Oncology, where the vision is to help bring more life to people with cancer.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Webster Bank Announces Funding for First Connecticut-based Finance Lab

Webster Bank, together with the Wakeman Boys & Girls Club (BGC), announce the funding for Connecticut’s first Webster Finance Lab, which will be housed in Wakeman’s planned Madison Avenue, Bridgeport location.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

BuildBetter With Whirlpool: Progress and Outcomes

BuildBetter with Whirlpool aims to help deliver an approximate 15% increase in energy efficiency compared to homes built to current government code.

Education

CNH Industrial Brand Case IH Bets on Agricultural Education

Case IH, a brand of CNH Industrial, has donated four engines to different agricultural schools in Argentina. The aim is to increase knowledge of the machinery and contribute to regional agro-industrial development.

Environment

By Committing to 100% Clean Electricity by 2040, Minnesota Bolsters Its Role As Midwest Climate Leader

Ceres celebrates Minnesota’s new law committing to 100% clean electricity by 2040, and thanks Gov. Tim Walz and state lawmakers for approving the ambitious measure that will transition the grid in a timely and responsible manner.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Driver Safety System: Using Technology To Improve Safety at Suncor

Within a shift work environment, fatigue is one of the leading causes of risk to operators. According to studies, 40 per cent of nighttime workers nod off during their shift.

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  1. Policy and Regulation
    Cascale shares insights regarding policy and regulation impacting the consumer goods industry, and highlights how it's supporting members prepare for...
  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. 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...
  4. Sustainable Products and Innovation
    Ongoing research into innovative solutions enables CNH’s brands to manufacture products that respect the environment while satisfying customers’...
  5. 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...
  6. Forests
    Managing our forests sustainably and protecting water, wildlife, and species at risk.
  7. 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...
  8. 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...
  9. Social Impact at Mastercard
    At Mastercard, we’re powering economies and empowering people, building a sustainable economy where everyone prospers.
  10. 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...
  11. 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...
  12. 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...
  13. 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...
  14. Aflac Stories
    Get a closer look at the people, products and stories that make Aflac the company we know today.
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    Come learn from Antea Group experts on a variety of topics. We produce webinars monthly and attend events regularly to keep in touch with current and...