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Events, Media & Communications | 3BL

“AI Can’t Quote Coverage You Never Generated.”

The CMO made a compelling case: Advertising had measurable return on ad spend (ROAS). Content marketing had attribution, earned media had neither. It wasn’t an unreasonable argument. The metrics said what they said. Her headcount went to marketing.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Medtronic Returns to Fast Company’s Most Innovative Companies List for Second Year in a Row

Medtronic

Events, Media & Communications

Georgia-Pacific Announces President & CEO; Duncan to Lead Nearly 100-year-old Atlanta-Based Manufacturing Company

Georgia-Pacific Corporation

Events, Media & Communications

Boston’s Flexible Workspace The Village Works Has Achieved the First WELL Coworking Rating in the U.S.

International WELL Building Institute (IWBI)

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Where Water Flows, Equality Grows: FedEx and Water Mission Bring Relief After Hurricane Melissa

FedEx

Environment

The Label to Look for When Shopping for Responsibly Sourced Paper Products

Procter & Gamble (P&G)

Innovation & Technology

How Lenovo Is Transforming Enterprise Sustainability for ThinkPad Through Its Partnership With Makersite

Lenovo

Education

New Junior Achievement Experiential Learning Center, Presented by KeyBank, Focuses on Workforce Readiness

KeyBank

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

CVS Health Foundation Invests $2.24 Million To Strengthen Community Health in Charlotte’s Historic West End

CVS Health

Featured Brands

PNC Announces New Initiatives to Inspire Outdoor Learning, Classroom Innovation Through PNC Grow Up Great

The PNC Financial Services Group, Inc., is kicking off Great Month, its annual celebration of PNC Grow Up Great® and high-quality early childhood education, by announcing new initiatives with two longtime collaborators.

Prosperity Now Receives $1 Million Wells Fargo Foundation Grant to Support VITA Organizations Nationwide

Prosperity Now receives a $1 million dollar Wells Fargo Foundation grant to support IRS-certified Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) organizations nationwide. Grant expands access to trusted, no-cost tax return preparation services.

Finding Courage in a Feathered Friend

But on that overwhelming day, Arlo was handed something unexpected: a small, soft feathered companion with a gentle heartbeat and a peaceful expression. It was My Special Aflac Duck®, a robotic comfort companion designed for children facing cancer and sickle cell disease.

Scaling Impact and Connectivity Through Technology Donations at Cisco

Through the Cisco Foundation and our corporate Social Impact Investments (SII), we support organizations that use technology in bold, innovative ways — from saving energy to saving lives. 

Medtronic Returns to Fast Company’s Most Innovative Companies List for Second Year in a Row

Medtronic, a global leader in healthcare technology, is proud to announce its inclusion in Fast Company’s World’s Most Innovative Companies list of 2026. The company earned a spot for its BrainSense™ Adaptive DBS therapy for people with Parkinson’s, which was approved by the U.S.

Where Water Flows, Equality Grows: FedEx and Water Mission Bring Relief After Hurricane Melissa

When Hurricane Melissa made landfall on October 28, 2025, Jamaica faced one of the most powerful storms ever recorded in the Atlantic.

T‑Mobile’s Hometown Grants Top $21.5M, Empowering 475 Small Towns Nationwide

T-Mobile (NASDAQ: TMUS) today announced the latest 25 Hometown Grants recipients, including, for the first time, a town in North Dakota. With the latest and second-to-last round, T-Mobile has invested more than $21.5 million in grants to 475 small towns and rural communities

Preparing Tomorrow’s Leaders: FedEx and the Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation

Recently, FedEx hosted the spring edition of the Marine Corps Career Readiness Initiative webinar, an inspiring event dedicated to equipping student scholars with the tools they need to transition from college to career.

Aflac 2025 Agents of Care Prove the Power of Compassion in Action

Quiet acts of service often speak the loudest, and that kind of generosity can ripple outward to help strengthen entire communities.

NBCUniversal Local Impact Grants Return for 9th Consecutive Year to Provide $2.5 Million for Nonprofits in 2026

Comcast NBCUniversal and NBCUniversal Local today announced the return of the NBCUniversal Local Impact Grants for the ninth consecutive year. 

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Education

From After School and Beyond: How Keysight Volunteers Are Powering Brighter Futures

Through the Keysight After School program, Keysight employees volunteer their time, knowledge, and energy to inspire young learners to dream boldly and think differently.

Education

DreamBox Math for Texas Earns IMRA Approval, Bringing Adaptive TEKS-Aligned Learning to Classrooms Statewide

DreamBox Math for Texas by Discovery Education is fully approved by the Texas State Board of Education (SBOE) through the Instructional Materials Review and Approval (IMRA) process for supplemental math programs.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Scientific Certification Systems de México S.A de C.V (SCS México) Approved to Offer Organic Certification Under Mexico's Organic Products Law (LPO)

SCS de México is now approved to provide Organic Certification under Mexico’s Organic Products Law (LPO), enabling growers, processors, and traders to ensure product integrity and expand access to domestic and global organic markets—boosting sustainability and market reach.

Research, Reports & Publications

Discover Nielsen's 2025 Responsibility & Sustainability Report

At Nielsen, our purpose is to power a better media future for all people. That’s why we champion transparency, inclusion, integrity and sustainability and remain committed to helping our clients and communities thrive through change.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Asean Reimagined: How Innovation, Connectivity and SMEs Are Driving Regional Growth

Access to capital is critical. But without a digital identity or proven credit history, many MSMEs struggle to secure loans, with up to 60 per cent of those in South-east Asia reporting difficulty in obtaining financing.

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

How DP World Connects Community Impact With Environmental Resilience

In this video conversation with Trellis, Sarah Mouriño, Senior Director of Sustainability for DP World in the Americas, highlights how the company’s community-first approach is creating both environmental and economic resilience across its global network.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Essity Awarded EcoVadis Platinum Medal for Outstanding Sustainability Leadership in 2025

Hygiene and health company Essity has once again been awarded the prestigious Platinum medal by EcoVadis, the world’s leading provider of business sustainability ratings. This recognition places Essity among the top 1% of all companies assessed worldwide for their sustainability.

Innovation & Technology

Dow Opens First Cooling Science Studio in Shanghai, Reinforcing Commitment to Electronics Industry

Dow (NYSE: DOW) has announced the official opening of its first Cooling Science Studio, located at the Shanghai Dow Center. As Dow’s first collaborative R&D environment dedicated to thermal management, the launch of the Cooling Science Studio marks a pivotal step

Sustainable Development Goals

AllianceBernstein | From Conference Room to Kitchen: How Reuse Can Reshape Real Estate

Municipal authorities in US cities where home prices have soared are increasingly seeking to convert outdated and unwanted offices into apartments.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Webster Bank Supports Opening of SCO Family of Services Finance Lab

Webster Bank, together with SCO Family of Services, a leading provider of essential human services, has opened the newest Webster Bank Finance Lab, a program created to provide local youth and families the skills needed for financial empowerment and future financial well-being.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Griffith Foods and PepsiCo Launch Collaborative Model to Scale Regenerative Agriculture

Griffith Foods, together with PepsiCo and a common sourcing partner, launch OURO, a pioneering initiative in Goiás, at the heart of Brazil’s Cerrado region, designed to accelerate farmers’ transition to regenerative practices through financing and technical support.

Education

AEG and Goldenvoice Inspire Local Youth With Immersive Career Event Ahead of Camp Flog Gnaw Carnival

Ahead of Camp Flog Gnaw Carnival’s return to Los Angeles, AEG and Goldenvoice welcomed 50 local students to Dodger Stadium for an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at what it takes to produce one of the city’s most celebrated music festivals.

Responsible Production & Consumption

How the Wood Furniture Scorecard Moves the Needle on Responsible Wood Sourcing

In this blog, Sustainable Furnishing Council’s program director Angie Kenny discusses how the Wood Furniture Scorecard drives the furniture industry to make more responsible, transparent wood sourcing choices. Cascale acquired SFC key assets in September.

Environment

Inogen Alliance and Antea Group Launch Free Global PFAS Regulatory Dashboard

Inogen Alliance and Associate Antea Group are pleased to announce the launch of a Global PFAS Regulatory Dashboard, now offering free access to a selection of PFAS regulatory data.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Aflac Voices — Matthew Owenby: Pivoting From Stuck to Strategizing

In today’s evolving economic landscape, many professionals are finding themselves in a place they didn’t expect: feeling stuck. Whether it’s due to hiring slowdowns, industry shifts or broader market uncertainty, many employees are holding tight to their roles.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Baker Tilly's Buzzhouse Podcast: How LIHTC Equity Pricing Is Shifting

In this episode of BuzzHouse, hosts Don Bernards and Garrick Gibson sit down with Philip Porter, senior vice president and head of acquisitions at Enterprise Housing Credit Investments, to make sense of the shifting landscape in low-income housing tax credit equity.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

How Emily Peconi Is Using UX Design To Solve Real Problems

At Trane Technologies, UX Design Lead Emily Peconi is building real solutions for real people. With hardware, software, data and human insight all in play, she’s proving that user experience in HVAC is anything but ordinary.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Community Collaboration in El Paso Brings Free Home Repairs to Those in Need

For 30 years, elderly, disabled and low-income homeowners in El Paso, Texas, have benefited from free, safety and health-related home repairs and improvements that Rebuilding Together El Paso (RTEP) coordinates with contractors and volunteers.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

QVC® and Housewares Charity Foundation Present Living for Giving

QVC® and the Housewares Charity Foundation, the philanthropic arm of the home and housewares industry, are teaming up for the 5th year to present ‘Living for Giving’, a cross-platform shopping event that provides customers a meaningful opportunity to give back.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Eight Latin American Organizations Selected to Drive Economic Growth and Social Well-Being in the Region

Tandem Global recognized eight Latin American and Caribbean initiatives that demonstrated meaningful development impact across the countries where they operate. Grant funded by the U.S Department of State, EIC participants will receive funding to implement their awardee projects

Social Impact & Volunteering

Rooted in Community, Powered by People: LMOS 2025 Wrap-Up

For the ninth consecutive year, Lenovo’s Love on Month of Service (LMOS) continues to grow in both community impact and employee engagement.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Northern Trust’s ‘Achieving Greater Together’ Month Sets New Global Service Record

Northern Trust employees have again demonstrated their commitment to community impact, dedicating a record-breaking 63,214 volunteer hours during the company’s global month of service, Achieving Greater Together.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Charity Navigator Rates Direct Relief 100% for 2025

Charity Navigator, America’s top independent nonprofit evaluator, has awarded Direct Relief an overall 100% charity rating for 2025.

Events, Media & Communications

2025 Was a Big Year for Sustainability Communications — Here’s What the Research Said.

From shifting consumer trust to the rise of individual impact, 2025 has been a turning point for sustainability communications. Through bold, data-driven research, 3BL explored how public sentiment, corporate action, and storytelling intersect

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Investing In Our Talent Pipeline: Southwire Sustainability Report Highlight

To support generational sustainability, we must build a pipeline that equips Southwire to tackle the challenges of today — and those to come.

Latest Campaigns

Climate Action & Environmental Management

Reach net-zero carbon in our own operations by 2030 and partner with suppliers to reduce their climate impact.

Financial health

At Wells Fargo, we're opening pathways to economic advancement for racially and ethnically diverse and low- and moderate-income individuals and...

Community Impact

Advancing our communities worldwide through philanthropic investments, partnerships, and employee volunteerism.

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...

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...

The Ray

News and information about The Ray, Georgia's restorative, sustainable highway of the future.

Drawdown Georgia

Informed by Project Drawdown, the world’s leading resource for climate solutions, Drawdown Georgia is the first state-centered effort to crowdsolve...

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...

People

As a family-owned business, Bacardi values the importance of creating a warm and welcoming workplace. We do so by fostering an environment where...

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...