News from Leading Brands

Keep up with the latest impact news from companies embracing the triple bottom line, shared via 3BL's publishing platform.

Focus for maximum impact

Focus™ is 3BL’s premier product, a comprehensive suite of proprietary tools and expertise to optimize your impact programs with precision and purpose.

Discover Focus

Smarter impact communications

Power your message with data, insights and confidence

Find out more at 3BL.com

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Fifth Third Expands Free Digital Financial Education Programs for Students

As students head back to school this fall to learn reading, writing and arithmetic, Fifth Third is expanding access to its award-winning Fifth Third Bank Finance Academy® financial literacy educational program.

Events, Media & Communications

Cintas Once Again Hosts the NFFF 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb at TQL Stadium

Cintas Corporation (Nasdaq: CTAS) will once again host the 2024 National Fallen Firefighter Foundation (NFFF) 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb at TQL Stadium on September 7 at 8 a.m.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

SEE Australia Earns 2024 Worldstar Global Packaging GOLD Award for Sustainability for CRYOVAC® Brand Darfresh® Rollstock

Proud of our Australia team, who received the 2024 Worldstar Global Packaging GOLD Award for sustainability for CRYOVAC® brand Darfresh® Rollstock!

Diversity & Inclusion

Bath & Body Works Spotlights Perfumer Adriana Medina and Designer Carolina Martinez Rodulfo for Hispanic Heritage Month

In celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month, Bath & Body Works is spotlighting perfumer Adriana Medina and Bath & Body Works designer Carolina Martinez Rodulfo and offering an exclusive candle collection they brought to life.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Marathon Petroleum Transport Driver Ricky Choate Named National Driver All-Star

Marathon Petroleum Transport Driver Ricky Choate was honored when he found out he was named a 2024 National Driver All-Star by the National Private Truck Council (NPTC).

Environment

Safety in Design: The Next Frontier in Design Processes

Join us for our webinar, Safety in Design: The Next Frontier in Design Processes, where we will further define Safety in Design, discuss what elements make up a successful Safety in Design program, and demonstrate the benefits of implementing this practice across industries.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

American Invests in the Future of Aviation Maintenance With New Jobs, Additional Work

American Airlines announced nearly 500 new aviation maintenance jobs and additional lines of heavy maintenance work at the carrier’s maintenance bases in Charlotte, North Carolina; Pittsburgh; and Tulsa, Oklahoma.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

CACI Adopts NCMA Contract Management Standard

CACI International Inc (NYSE: CACI) announced today that it has joined a select few early adopters of the National Contract Management Association’s (NCMA) Contract Management Standard™ (CMS).

Education

Unlock New Opportunities With Discovery Education's Free Grant Guide for K-12 Educators

Edtech leader Discovery Education is offering teachers and administrators a free guide to applying for government and private grants.

Energy

New York City Takes Its Biggest Step Yet for Offshore Wind

New York City will soon be home to one of the nation's largest offshore wind projects. In June, developers broke ground at the municipal South Brooklyn Marine Terminal (SBMT), an old container and general cargo port facility occupying 73 acres

Responsible Production & Consumption

Chemours Achieves Better Climate Challenge Emissions Reduction Goal

Today, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) recognized Chemours for achieving its emissions reduction goal as a partner in the Better Climate Challenge.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Redefining How Buildings Use Energy

Over the past several decades, the energy system has steadily evolved to include more renewable energy sources.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Verger Celebrates 10th Anniversary With Carbon Neutral Event Using Climate Vault’s Event Emissions Calculator

With deep non-profit roots, Verger's ESG impact is an important part of their company culture & a leading factor in business decisions. In 2024, the Verger team celebrated their 10th anniversary with a carbon neutral event by leveraging Climate Vault's Event Emissions Calculator.

Diversity & Inclusion

From Opposite Ends of the Earth, the Same Story: Women Push for Positive Change

Today, those words of advice still resonate with Karen, who is Viatris’ Head of Compliance for Japan, Australia, New Zealand and South Korea. And they remind her of how many women have had to become overachievers just to secure their place in the world.

Diversity & Inclusion

Empowering the Next Generation: Rebecca's Mentorship Journey at HARMAN

At HARMAN, our culture thrives on collaboration, innovation, and a commitment to nurturing future talent. Rebecca, who joined HARMAN in April 2019, embodies these values every day. As part of the R&D Engineering team for North American Automotive programs.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Accomplished in Her Own Wright

During National Black Business Month, Regions Bank is highlighting the powerful difference Black entrepreneurs make in our communities. Here, we revisit a teenaged small-business owner who created a solution to address a real challenge.

Research, Reports & Publications

Elevating Procurement’s Role in Risk Management and Sustainability

The 2024 Economist Impact report highlights the strategic importance of procurement in managing risk and driving sustainability.

Diversity & Inclusion

Championing Equity at LYB

At LyondellBasell (LYB), we champion people by putting them at the heart of everything we do and by embracing a diverse, equitable and inclusive culture.

Diversity & Inclusion

Principal Financial Group 2023 Sustainability Report: Supplier Diversity

Supplier Diversity - In all bidding opportunities we strive to consider businesses owned, controlled, and operated by diverse individuals, including women, people of color, veterans, members of the LGBTQ+ community, and individuals with different abilities.

Diversity & Inclusion

Key4Women Hosts Free Webinar – Emotional Intelligence in Diverse Business Environments

KeyBank’s Key4Women will present “Emotional Intelligence in Diverse Business Environments”, a free, one-hour virtual event on Wednesday, September 25th at 12:00 p.m. EST / 10 a.m. MT / 9:00 a.m. PST.

Innovation & Technology

The Future of Cybersecurity: AI Does Play a Role

AI’s function in cybersecurity is not just beneficial, but essential. Machine Learning (ML) algorithms can analyze and interpolate (insert) large amounts of data – much faster than any human – to uncover new patterns that would otherwise go unseen.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Cristina Gil White Appointed GRI Interim CEO

Cristina Gil White has been appointed interim CEO of the Global Reporting Initiative, stepping up from her role as Chief Operational Officer.

Events, Media & Communications

¡Juntos Adelante! Shaping the Future Together

In recognition of Hispanic Heritage Month, T. Rowe Price is celebrating the spirit of the Hispanic/Latino experience. Here we share an example of how our associates help support the firm’s efforts to engage and expose candidates to our culture and our people.

Environment

SCS Consulting Opens New European Advisory Arm

SCS Consulting Services, a leader in climate, environmental and sustainability advisory, is expanding its operations by establishing a new European subsidiary based in The Netherlands.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Recognizing Excellence: Covia Receives NIOSH Mine Safety and Health Technology Innovations Award

The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) Mine Safety and Health Technology Innovations Award recently recognized Covia, in partnership with Soter Analytics, for the development and implementation of technologies that use wearable sensors and a video

Latest Campaigns

  1. KeyBank Foundation: Helping Communities Thrive through Education, Workforce Development, and Service
    KeyBank Foundation helps build thriving communities by supporting organizations and programs that foster thriving students and a thriving workforce...
  2. License to Operate
    Corporate governance, risk management, operational integrity, and regulatory compliance are demanding challenges that companies face in today’s ever...
  3. License to Operate
    Corporate governance, risk management, operational integrity, and regulatory compliance are demanding challenges that companies face in today’s ever...
  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. Corporate Social Responsibility
    Gilead Sciences Corporate Social Responsibility
  6. Corporate Social Responsibility
    Whirlpool Corporation has several CSR partners including United Way, Habitat for Humanity International, Boys & Girls Clubs of America and Consulada...
  7. People: Belonging
    We have committed to making the next ten years the best yet for Bacardi, and part of that journey includes creating a unified global community of...
  8. Diversity & Inclusion
    Kimberly-Clark: Diversity & Inclusion
  9. 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...
  10. Drive for MPC
    At Marathon Petroleum, our professional truck drivers share one common vision: no accidents, no injuries, and no harm to the environment. We’re proud...
  11. 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...
  12. People
    Empowering Team Members, focusing on safety, and strengthening our communities.
  13. Social Impact at Mastercard
    At Mastercard, we’re powering economies and empowering people, building a sustainable economy where everyone prospers.
  14. 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...
  15. Responsible Investing
    Responsible Investing