Impact & Sustainability News From Leading Brands

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



Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

10 Years On: Why Some Companies Have Managed To Deliver on Climate

SAP

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Principal® Foundation Philanthropic Philosophy

The Principal Financial Group

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

Breaking Down Silos for Science

Eastman

Innovation & Technology

The Electrification and Decarbonization of 55 Water Street

Trane Technologies





Editors Pick

Education

Applied Materials Makes Space for Girls in Tech

Over the past four years, Applied Materials and the Applied Materials Foundation have centered three primary tenants in our approach to girls’ empowerment – funding, employee volunteering and capacity building.

Diversity & Inclusion

Embracing Equity: Highlighting Gildan’s Women Empowerment Initiatives for International Women’s Day

Today, Gildan pays homage to the International Women’s Day global theme of Embracing Equity by highlighting some of the Company’s efforts that promote a culture of equity within the organization.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Planet Water Foundation Airlifts Emergency Water Systems in Urgent Response to Earthquake Suffering in Türkiye

Planet Water Foundation, a leading non-profit organization focused on providing access to clean, safe water, is deploying 12 of its disaster response water filtration systems in Türkiye as the country continues calls for global support to provide drinking water.

Diversity & Inclusion

ESG Talk: DEI’s Role in Human Capital Management

Alicia Petross, chief diversity officer at The Hershey Company, joins Workiva’s Steve Soter in the latest episode of ESG Talk. Alicia and Steve discuss the labor shortage, how ESG reporting has evolved, and the connection between DEI and HCM.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Putting Equity at the Heart of Sustainability This International Women’s Day

Today, we celebrate International Women's Day. In this blog post, Amina Razvi, CEO of the Sustainable Apparel Coalition shares her thoughts on the importance of putting equity at the heart of sustainability.

Diversity & Inclusion

Bacardi Promotes Stephanie Macleod To Drive Premiumization and Growth of Its Whisky Business

Stephanie became the first female Master Blender for DEWAR’S in 2006, following her official three-year training with the then Master Blender. This International Women's Day, Bacardi celebrates Stephanie by showcasing her next career move.

Diversity & Inclusion

Boston Scientific: Three of My Teachable Moments on Embracing Equity

If culture was soil, what are the fertilizers that leaders would need to mix in for equity to blossom? I’ve been mulling over this question to recognize the theme of this year’s International Women’s Day: Embrace Equity.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Sappi North America Shows Continued Commitment to Promoting Employee Engagement

Every two years, the entire Sappi group undertakes an employee engagement survey, from which we have established two metrics: participation and sustainable engagement.

Events, Media & Communications

SXSW 2023 Official Event at Whole Foods Market in Austin, Texas to Benefit Whole Planet Foundation

Whole Foods Market’s flagship store on 6th Street and Lamar Boulevard will host an official SXSW event to benefit Whole Planet Foundation, a Whole Foods Market non-profit dedicated to poverty alleviation through microcredit loans.

Diversity & Inclusion

With New Digital Tools, Millions of Women Entrpeneurs Are Building Resilience

After many years of little progress, we’re finally narrowing the gender gap in financial account ownership. According to the most recent Findex, the gap narrowed from 9 percent to 6 percent across developing economies as more women gained access to financial tools.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Cintas Partner Business Resource Groups: Supporting Employee-Partner Development

Cintas' Partner Business Resource Groups (PBRGs), the company's workplace affinity groups, are an important element in its overall human resources and human capital strategy.

Education

Steyr Supports Austrian Fire Brigade School With Tractor

CNH Industrial brand STEYR has been supporting training at the Upper Austria State Fire Brigade School with a STEYR® 4135 Profi. The machine means that technical operations can be conducted with a current agricultural vehicle.

Diversity & Inclusion

together we advance_women in tech

We want to see more women in the semiconductor industry, and AMD is committed to helping make that happen.

Innovation & Technology

Booster’s Fleet Data Portal Offers Real-Time, Actionable Insights

With Booster's Fleet Portal, fleet managers can access real-time fleet data insights, customizable reporting, industry-leading finance management, and customer support.

Diversity & Inclusion

Sima Bahous: “Sport’s Full Potential as a Driver for Gender Equality Has Yet To Be Fulfilled”

Ahead of International Women’s Day 2023, Sima Bahous, UN Under-Secretary-General and UN Women Executive Director, explains why sport is critical in moving towards Goal 5 of the UN Sustainable Development Goals: to achieve gender equality and empower all women and girls.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Climate Change: Hong Kong To Pay 30 Percent More for ESG Jobs As Companies Fight for Talent To Meet Sustainability Targets • With Commentary From Acre’s Paddy Balfour

Environmental, social and governance (ESG) jobs in Hong Kong could command salary premiums of more than 30 per cent as companies strive to meet their sustainability targets and tackle climate change, according to headhunters.

Research, Reports & Publications

Henkel Drives Progress in Sustainability With Improvements in Climate Protection and Social Engagement

Henkel published today its 32nd Sustainability Report, outlining its performance and progress on implementing its sustainability strategy and targets.

Innovation & Technology

Top 5 Health and Safety Findings From Data Center Audits

Antea Group has been conducting health and safety audits at data centers for years. We've consolidated and analyzed the information obtained from decades of audits and assessments of operational data centers to identify the top five most common health and safety findings.

Diversity & Inclusion

Canadian Tire Corporation Champions Gender Equity in Sport

Canadian Tire Corporation (CTC) announced its new Women's Sport Initiative (WSI), a multi-million-dollar investment, earmarking a minimum 50% of its sponsorship dollars towards women's professional sport by 2026.

Diversity & Inclusion

Celebrating Women at IP: Chiara Notargiacomo

Meet Chiara Notargiacomo, EHS manager, Pomezia Plant, Italy. Chiara, like all women at IP, provides valuable insight and a unique perspective to our organization.

Diversity & Inclusion

Black & Well-Traveled: Running, Wellness and Community

We interviewed two of our leaders to learn more about their experiences as marathoners, and the ways Expedia Group has empowered them to lead their dream careers and invest in their love for running.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Draftkings Recognized As One of America's Greatest Workplaces for Diversity

At DraftKings, we work to foster a culture of inclusion and belonging that makes our employees feel safe, empowered, engaged, championed, and inspired to be the very best.

Diversity & Inclusion

Black Scientists, Innovators and Employees are Key to Merck’s History of Invention and Progress

A diverse workforce is not only fundamental to our company’s future success, but it’s also a part of our rich history.

Research, Reports & Publications

PwC and Workiva Find Business Leaders Are Moving Forward With Climate Disclosures Regardless of Final SEC Ruling

A new survey released today by PwC US and Workiva Inc. (NYSE: WK) finds 70% of business leaders report they are not waiting for the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to finalize climate disclosure rules.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

United Rentals Named One of America’s Best-Managed Companies

United Rentals, Inc. (NYSE: URI), the world’s largest equipment rental company, announced it was included on the Wall Street Journal Management Top 250 list, developed by the Drucker Institute, which recognizes companies for “doing the right things well.”

Latest Campaigns

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    This Veterans and Military Families Month, we celebrate the strength, dedication, and sacrifices of former service members and their loved ones. CACI...
  2. Collective Action
    Cascale shares updates on its efforts and initiatives geared toward activating its ecosystem to develop and scale solutions that drive collective...
  3. Rethinking EHS Podcast
    Join us as we travel the world to uncover real stories of impact—from landfills and energy transition to workplace safety, emerging contaminants, and...
  4. Kingfisher Around the World
    The SCS Kingfisher certification mark is showing up on an increasing number of products around the world. It differentiates companies that are making...
  5. Global Heat Reduction Initiative
    News and updates from the Global Heat Reduction Initiative (GHR).
  6. Mary Kay Ash Foundation: Creating a Safer, Healthier World for Women
    In the U.S. and around the world, Mary Kay remains steadfast in its commitment to ending the cycle of domestic violence and finding cures for cancers...
  7. Collective Action
    Cascale shares updates on its efforts and initiatives geared toward activating its ecosystem to develop and scale solutions that drive collective...
  8. Sustainable Operations
    ops-related sustainability content (e.g., new electric equipment, decarb efforts, etc.)
  9. Subaru Love Promise: Pets
    Subaru believes all pets deserve a loving home and we are the largest corporate donor to the ASPCA®. Subaru is proud to help make the world a better...
  10. 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...
  11. GoDaddy | Customers
    GoDaddy is the world’s largest services platform for entrepreneurs around the globe. We’re on a mission to empower our worldwide community of 20+...
  12. Community Impact
    Advancing our communities worldwide through philanthropic investments, partnerships, and employee volunteerism.
  13. Social Progress
    Social engagement has always been an integral part of our sense of responsibility as a company. We care and we act to do our part to improve the...
  14. 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...
  15. PSEG Awards & Recognition
    PSEG and its employees are honored to receive a number of awards and recognition from organizations from a variety of disciplines. This recognition...