Impact & Sustainability News From Leading Brands

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

Focus for maximum impact

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

Owens Corning's Circular Economy Performance - Wind Turbine Blades

Wind power remains a central component of the world’s renewable energy strategies, and Owens Corning is proud to produce glass used in the reinforced composite materials that make wind turbine blades and nacelles.

Environment

Lenovo Announces Global Partnership With Wine to Water, Providing Clean Water Access to Underrepresented Communities Around the World

On World Water Day, Lenovo announced a global partnership with Wine To Water (W|W), a non-profit organization committed to supporting life and dignity for all through the power of clean water.

Diversity & Inclusion

The U.S. Military Creates Great Leaders: T-Mobile Wants to Hire Them

T-Mobile has been unwavering in our commitment to U.S. military veterans and their families for many years. We’ve benefitted from some amazing experiences from this great group of leaders.

Innovation & Technology

Hillwood and Ericsson Routes Partner to Advance Autonomous Mobility

Ericsson Routes is like a Waze for wireless cellular connectivity, providing connectivity predictions so that users can be sure they will have a reliable connection throughout the whole journey and when planning routes for autonomous vehicles.

Innovation & Technology

A Novel Retrofit Solution for Existing Pipelines

Enbridge continues to take action as a leader in the energy transition, announcing their latest undertaking today—a US$6.6-million investment in Smartpipe Technologies Inc.

Research, Reports & Publications

The ESG Conundrum Proves the Value of Sustainable Business

Evidence overwhelmingly suggests that companies, which get their ESG proposition right can create more business value. By paying attention to ESG concerns, companies don’t compromise their returns – rather, the opposite.

Innovation & Technology

Arrow Electronics' Belle's Dragon Helps Teach STEM Students at the St. Vrain Innovation Center

Belle’s Dragon – a semi-autonomous social robot developed by Arrow Electronics – is now being used in teaching demonstrations for STEM students interested in developing novel and advanced technology solutions.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

HP Aspires to Become The Most Sustainable and Just Tech Company by 2030

The impact companies make on our planet draws my attention to corporate sustainability efforts, particularly ongoing sustainability commitments in practice by tech leaders.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Beyond Bamboo is Unlocking Virtual Doors for Eco Conscious Consumers

Consumers in the UK will now be able to shop for eco-friendly products in a more simplistic way thanks to Beyond Bamboo’s online retail marketplace.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

SEC Chair Gensler Joined Ceres, Investors, and Companies for a Closer Look at Standardized Climate Disclosure

Investors need a complete picture of issuers’ financial risks to make informed decisions about their portfolios—and that includes climate-related risks.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Webinar Recap: Reigniting Company Culture in a Hybrid Office Model Through Total Worker Health®

As employers continue to navigate the challenges of returning to the office, a major focus is on how to retain and reignite your company culture. Total Worker Health® is a strategy that has been gaining momentum in the US to address these concerns.

Research, Reports & Publications

Every Step Together: Introducing IWBI's 2021 Annual Report

Throughout 2021, as we all grappled with the many challenges associated with the prolonged fight against a global pandemic, we sought to embrace and support our global community

Sustainable Development Goals

Standardized Key Performance Indicators Help the Tire Sector Support the SDGs

When most people hear about the auto industry and environmental issues, they think of electric vehicles or tailpipe standards. Tires are often left out of the conversation, but the industry is proactively working to change that.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Fifth Third Aims to Help Provide 5.3 Million Meals to Fight Hunger Across Bank's Footprint

More than 19,000 employees at Fifth Third Bank, National Association, will celebrate Fifth Third Day by helping to provide 5.3 million meals in May to people facing food insecurity.

Events, Media & Communications

T. Rowe Price to Publish Second Season of Podcast, 'Confident Conversations(TM) on Retirement'

T. Rowe Price today announced the launch of the second season of its podcast, “CONFIDENT CONVERSATIONS(TM) on Retirement” that aims to help investors make more informed financial decisions to achieve the retirement they envision.

Environment

Investing in Social Development and Rainforest Conservation

Some of the best and most creative ideas are born outside the walls of the typical workplace. Inspired by a commitment to help preserve one of the world’s richest resources

Social Impact & Volunteering

One Team, One Fight: Entergy's Role in Helping Communities Recover From a Devastating Tornado

For Entergy’s Louisiana utilities, monitoring and preparing for severe weather is a part of our commitment to customers to keep the lights on and gas flowing.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Net Zero Methodology: Yes It Is Complicated, but Worth Doing Thoroughly

In September of 2021, Cisco committed to reach net zero across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions by 2040.

Sustainable Development Goals

RESOLVE Launches the Peace Diamonds Restoration Initiative

RESOLVE announces the Peace Diamonds Restoration Initiative to restore, rehabilitate, and repurpose land that was degraded by artisanal and small-scale diamond mining in developing economy countries.

Research, Reports & Publications

Leveraging Digital Resources and Training for Small Business Growth and Community Benefit: Executive Summary

As the business world digitized over the last decade, GoDaddy identified a pressing need: Small businesses in underserved communities needed help creating a digital presence.

Health & Healthcare

World Must Leverage Genomics to Fight Pandemics, Illumina CEO Says

Two years into the pandemic that has killed millions and shaken the global economy, the world still lacks a unified effort to detect and fight future outbreaks using genetic tools, said Illumina Inc. Chief Executive Officer Francis deSouza.

Environment

ESG Spotlight: Whirlpool

Whirlpool's long-term commitment to fostering sustainable, resilient operations starts with innovative technology and design to improve efficiency, reduce waste and eliminate carbon emissions.

Health & Healthcare

Opinion: The Road to Ending Visceral Leishmaniasis

If left untreated, VL kills 95% of its victims. Though progress has been made, we still have a way to go and, as we look to the next decade, eliminating VL will continue to be a priority for Gilead Sciences.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

LBX: Crypto 101

Cryptocurrency is heavy. Everyone has heard about it, but how many people know what it is?

Environment

Environmental Education for the Next Generation: SC Johnson and NGO Ocean Generation Announce New Partnership

SC Johnson, the maker of household consumer brands such as Mr Muscle®, Ecover® and Duck®, today launched a new partnership with UK Charity Ocean Generation

Latest Campaigns

  1. 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...
  2. License to Operate
    Corporate governance, risk management, operational integrity, and regulatory compliance are demanding challenges that companies face in today’s ever...
  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. Leading ESG & Sustainability Stewardship
    The new CNH continues on its longstanding path of excellence in sustainability, which is recognized by the foremost authorities.
  5. Wesco Cares
    Life-changing events can happen to any of us, often when we least expect them. Employees in need can turn to the Wesco Cares. Its mission is to be an...
  6. SustainabilityHQ.com Weekly Highlights
    Highlighting the top news, commentary, and research for the week coming from SHQ. The highlights newsletter also spotlights one profiled organization...
  7. Fifth Third’s Neighborhood Program
    Fifth Third has a proven track record of success in community development through its neighborhood program, which creates and implements innovative...
  8. 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...
  9. Employee and Community Engagement
    At MilliporeSigma, we look for opportunities to use employee and community engagement to spark scientific curiosity and breakthroughs. We know that...
  10. Drawdown Georgia
    Informed by Project Drawdown, the world’s leading resource for climate solutions, Drawdown Georgia is the first state-centered effort to crowdsolve...
  11. Communities and People
    Employees are our most valued resource and are at the center of everything we do. Their talent, diversity, and commitment are crucial to our...
  12. Environment, Social, and Governance (ESG)
    The business landscape is reorienting itself and you can almost hear priorities shifting toward change-readiness and the bigger picture. And in this...
  13. Sustainable Products and Innovation
    Ongoing research into innovative solutions enables CNH’s brands to manufacture products that respect the environment while satisfying customers’...
  14. Employee and Community Engagement
    At MilliporeSigma, we look for opportunities to use employee and community engagement to spark scientific curiosity and breakthroughs. We know that...
  15. Environment: Building a More Sustainable Future
    For Bacardi, environmental sustainability is good business – an approach that dates to the very beginning of the company more than 158 years ago. When...