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

Environment

Crystal Kolden: Prepping for Wildfire Season

Yes, there will be millions of collective sighs as the deadliest pandemic in a century begins to abate and a more open summer kicks off.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Kids Helping Kids: Easing the Financial Burden of Childhood Cancer

Her fundraising initiatives of humble origins transformed into Team Hailey Hugs, a not-for-profit organization founded in 2016 to provide vital financial assistance to families in Maine who have a child with cancer. Since its founding, THH has provided more than $106,000 in emergency funding support to 144 families.

Green Infrastructure

Rockwell Automation Webinar Offers Practical Sustainability Tactics for Industrial Manufacturers

On June 9 at 5 a.m. EST, Rockwell Automation held a free webinar to explore what manufacturing leaders in different industries are doing to improve sustainability practices.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Together, We are ON Semiconductor and Gold Stevie Award Winners

Together, we are ON Semiconductor, a hashtag and slogan our communications team launched, which has turned into a global campaign.

Diversity & Inclusion

Flying with Pride: United, Chase and Visa Join Forces in Support of LGBTQ+ Equality

Eligible United MileagePlus Visa Cardmembers earn five total miles for every dollar donated to charities supporting the LGBTQ+ community - up to $1,000 per eligible card

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Why I Value our Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Commitments and Capabilities

Building a better world through our solutions and services while creating value for our varied stakeholders is an important priority for Keysight. That’s why our CSR policies are a vital part of our business strategy.

Environment

Baltimore Employees Preserve Local Oyster Population

World Ocean Day, June 8, unites and rallies people around the world to protect and restore our blue planet. In honor of the occasion, Franklin Templeton’s Global Citizenship is highlighting a unique initiative in Baltimore.

Research, Reports & Publications

World Resources Institute and Ørsted How Governments Can Scale up Private Sector Investment in the Renewable Energy Transition

To achieve a net-zero society by 2050 and a world that runs entirely on renewable energy, policymakers, businesses and investors must level up their collaborative efforts and continue to work together with urgency and focus to rapidly scale up global renewable energy capacity.

Environment

Franklin 98 Living Shoreline

A 12-mile segment of Highway 98 that traverses Apalachicola Bay in FL lies directly beside the water’s edge. Wave energy, rising tides and severe storms make this shoreline, and the adjacent roadway infrastructure, particularly vulnerable to erosion.

Energy

Bloomberg Advances SDG 7, Committing to Affordable, Clean Energy

For the first time, Bloomberg has incorporated the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), which set forth an ambitious plan for achieving sustainable economic, social and environmental development by 2030, in its sustainability strategy that is outlined in the Bloomberg Impact Report 2020.

Diversity & Inclusion

Empowered by Pathways: Embarking on an Equitable Future Together

At Hershey, we firmly believe that diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) are critical to our long-term success—not only in our workplace, but in the communities in which we operate and beyond.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Why the New CSRD Is Breaking Down the Walls Between ESG and Finance

The new proposals for the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) builds on the existing Non-Financial Reporting Directive (NFRD) and will apply to all large companies and all listed companies in the EU.

Green Infrastructure

Ecocentricity Guest Blog: Driving the Future of Solar Roadways in Georgia

The state of Georgia has over 90,000 miles of public roads. Can you imagine a future in which those miles of asphalt could serve as a powerful climate solution by capturing solar energy?

Diversity & Inclusion

Promoting Inclusion and Diversity Among Employees

Qualcomm continues to expand its programs and activities promoting our inclusive and diverse culture among employees globally.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Cutting Complexity and Confusion Around Sustainability Standards

We all know that to tackle the scale of the societal and environmental challenges we face, every business has a vital role in helping to make a positive impact for people and the planet.

Environment

Gap Between Rhetoric and Reality Mars Biden's Climate Diplomacy Triumph - Sustainable Business Review

The new administration marks an important change for the US. Re-entering the Paris Agreement, ready to rally the world and lead on climate change and business has a vital role in putting the US back at the head of the climate table.

Diversity & Inclusion

SAIC Celebrates Pride Month, Supports LGBTQ+ Community

ride represents progress and is a testament to the many contributions and accomplishments of the LGBTQ+ community over the last 50+ years toward #equality and a more #inclusive future for all.

Innovation & Technology

HP Inc. Commits to Accelerate Digital Equity for 150 Million People by 2030

Announces release of annual Sustainable Impact Report, highlighting progress toward its goal of creating a more sustainable and just technology industry.

Education

Comcast Launching Two WiFi-Connected “Lift Zones” in Ohio Valley

Comcast plans to equip the North Wheeling Community Center and the Salvation Army in Bellaire, Ohio with WiFi-connected “Lift Zones” to help low-income students get online, participate in distance learning and do their homework.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

TGR Foundation and Discovery Education Honored With 2021 EdTech Breakthrough Award for College Preparatory Initiative

Discovery Education today announced that EdTech Breakthrough – a leading market intelligence organization recognizing the top companies and solutions in the global educational technology market – selected the TGR EDU:

Environment

Reducing Our Footprint: It's Time to Get More Ambitious

At Gilead, we talk about creating a healthier world – and that means not only focusing on our mission of delivering new medicines for people with serious illnesses,

Education

A Different Kind of Tool: Class Teaches Strong Work Ethic

Koch partnership with the mikeroweWORKS Foundation supports job skills education that prepares students for success

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

The Carrot Project: Investing in Local Sustainable Agriculture and Food

Our local food ecosystem and it's resilience is a result of the incredible work ethic of farmers, buoyed by varied collaborations and the growing role of investors.

Health & Healthcare

COVID's "19": The Weight We've Gained

COVID's "19": The pandemic added to an already heavy health burden for those facing diabetes. Abbott is working to lighten the load.

Events, Media & Communications

Why Equity Matters for Companies: Delivering on Commitments

After a groundswell of corporate support for social justice in 2020, the hard work of action begins. But, what does it mean for a company to make good on its commitments to equity and social justice, from the way it treats employees to its overall impact on society?

Latest Campaigns

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    As the leading sports and live music company in the world, we recognize our responsibility to provide industry leadership and to conduct our business...
  2. Aflac Insights
    Learn more about Aflac’s survey findings to better understand workplace trends as well as consumer attitudes, habits and opinions toward health and...
  3. Technology for Good
    We believe that technology, when thoughtfully and strategically applied, can bring positive, lasting change to people’s lives and communities and...
  4. Aflac Voices
    Hear from Aflac’s senior leaders and subject matter experts about industry trends and more.
  5. 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...
  6. 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...
  7. Health & Nutrition
    Be the leading nutritious and sustainable product development partner for our customers, developing industry leading solutions that enable the...
  8. 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...
  9. 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...
  10. Sustainable Operations
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  11. 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...
  12. Tork, an Essity brand
    Tork is an Essity brand. Essity is a leading global hygiene and health company. Wherever there is a need for wiping, drying, cleaning or polishing...
  13. 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...
  14. 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...
  15. 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...