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

Research, Reports & Publications

Bristol Myers Squibb's Commitment to Environment, Social and Governance: Our Progress & Aspirational Goals

At BMS, we understand that the future of our company, employees, communities, and the planet are inextricably linked. Our passion for making an impact extends beyond the discovery, development and delivery of innovative medicines that help patients prevail over serious diseases.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

U.S. Bank and Project Destined Launch Access To Ascend Bridge Program

The U.S. Bank Access to Ascend Bridge Program is designed to teach students about commercial real estate investment, tax equity products and finance through case studies, specialized workshops, virtual and in-classroom training, and site visits to the U.S. Bank headquarters.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Tork Partners With Wells Fargo Center To Deliver a Superior Arena Experience Through Sustainable Hygiene Management

Wells Fargo Center and Tork®, an Essity brand, announced a formal partnership to enhance sustainability, efficiency and overall fan experience through innovative hygiene solutions. Following the recent $400 million renovation to Wells Fargo Center.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Otis Brazil Factory Receives ISO 45001 Occupational Health & Safety Management Systems Certification

Otis Brazil’s factory in São Bernardo do Campo recently received its ISO 45001 certification, an international standard that specifies the requirements and good practices for effective occupational health and safety management systems.

Innovation & Technology

Per Scholas Expands Tech Training to Kansas City Region

National tech training nonprofit Per Scholas launches its new campus in Kansas City, joining Great Jobs KC, the leading workforce development program in Kansas City, to provide holistic information technology training and career development opportunities.

Environment

Keep America Beautiful® Selects Carol Cone ON PURPOSE As Agency Partner for the Greatest American Cleanup™

Launching today, the Greatest American Cleanup will culminate with America’s 250th birthday in 2026, engaging citizens, companies, and communities to create a cleaner, greener, and more beautiful America.

Innovation & Technology

Generative AI and Change Management: Baker Tilly’s Insights on Preparing Your Workforce

As organizations strive to stay ahead in an increasingly competitive market, leveraging generative artificial intelligence (AI) can offer unprecedented opportunities to streamline workflows and seamlessly connect data points.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Mastercard: Wage Digitalization: A Path to Accelerating Financial Health for Garment Workers

Across the garment sector, women take on demanding roles with a dual purpose: to sustain their families today and lay the groundwork for a secure tomorrow.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

We, Sofidel. Food Stories, the Dishes That Tell Our Story

Welcome to the behind-the-scenes look at the making of the Sofidel 2024 calendar, “We, Sofidel – Food Stories. The Dishes that Tell our Story”.

Research, Reports & Publications

Qurate Retail Group Releases 2023 Global Contribution Summary

Qurate Retail Group generated $33.8+ million for more than 1,423 charities worldwide according to its newly released 2023 Global Contribution Summary.

Green Infrastructure

Paris 2024 Models a New Sustainable Urban Vision

Take a stroll around the more than 30 venues of the Olympic Games Paris 2024 and one thing is apparent: most of them look familiar. That’s because most Paris 2024 venues were built long before the city’s candidature to host the Games.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Northwest Housing Alternatives Receives $300,000 Grant From KeyBank To Support Its Climate Resiliency Program

Northwest Housing Alternatives(NHA) has received a $300,000 grant from KeyBank to provide education and outreach for climate-related disaster preparation and emergency supplies directed to the low-income households living in NHA properties.

Health & Healthcare

Kenvue Advances Commitment to Sun Safety and Education by Collaborating With Walgreens and the Melanoma Research Foundation and Sponsoring Young Minds Inspired

Kenvue is advancing its commitment to educating adults and youth about the importance of practicing safe skin care and overall skin health.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Our Commitment to Military Customers

Comcast NBCUniversal has deep connections with the military community. Thousands of our teammates have and continue to wear the uniform, starting with our founder, World War II Navy veteran Ralph Roberts.

Environment

PotlatchDeltic’s Commitment to Water Quality

In addition to SMZs, proper design and construction of logging roads and use of logging methods and equipment that protect water quality are key components of our BMP implementation program in our Environmental Management System.

Energy

2023-2024 Cummins Sustainability Progress Report: Leading Through the Energy Transition

At Cummins, our business and environmental strategies are intentionally and intricately aligned.

Events, Media & Communications

Leidos: A Champion for Blood Donation through the American Red Cross on World Blood Donor Day

Leidos has partnered with the American Red Cross for nearly eight years through blood donation drives, disaster relief, board leadership, kit building for homeless veterans and more.

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

Sofidel: Europe for Climate Neutrality

Becoming Net Zero by 2050 entails reducing carbon emissions to zero in Europe to curb the rise in global temperatures and stabilize them within 1.5 °C.

Sustainable Development Goals

Leaving a Legacy: Preparing for the Future With a Social Impact Strategy

Executed well, social impact programs can transform how people live. Essentially the result of a wider planned environmental, social and governance (ESG) strategy, they can bring constructive and lasting social change in communities.

Innovation & Technology

United Way of Southeast Louisiana and Verizon Announce Installation of Groundbreaking Hyfi Stormwater Detection Sensors

United Way of Southeast Louisiana (UWSELA), Verizon, Hyfi, New Orleans City Council, community partners and residents gathered Thursday at the J. Wayne Leonard Prosperity City (2041 Canal Street) to celebrate the rollout of a new technology for stormwater detection.

Events, Media & Communications

Baker Tilly’s BuzzHouse Podcast: Summer 2024 Industry Update

On this episode of BuzzHouse, hosts Don Bernards and Garrick Gibson give an update on the multifamily housing development space as of Summer 2024.

Education

DEI@Cadence: My Amazing Experience Teaching Programming to School Kids

It was my pleasure to join other Cadence Cork employees in volunteering our time teaching programming to 3rd to 6th grade students at St. Anthony’s Boys National School, Ballinlough.

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

From Theory to Practice: Circular Business Models

Julia Binder, professor of sustainable innovation and business transformation at IMD Business School, and Manuel Braun, director of Systemiq and lecturer at the Technical University of Munich, join co-host Andie Wood to share how businesses can integrate circularity.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Wesco Celebrates Its Annual Day of Caring

The company’s Day of Caring events encouraged employees to give back to the community and learn about local opportunities to do so. Employees learned more about the company’s matching gifts and paid volunteer time off programs, as well as corporate giving support programs.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Six Years Into Cisco's Housing Commitment: Where Are We Now?

In 2018, Cisco made a historic pledge and bold commitment to address homelessness in Santa Clara County. We committed $50 million in grant funding over five years – the largest corporate donation of its kind at the time.

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.