Impact & Sustainability News From Leading Brands

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

Focus for maximum impact

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

American Airlines: Climbing in the Rankings

American Airlines received second place in this year’s Corporate Religious Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (REID) Index.

Diversity & Inclusion

Rockwell Presents Family Engagement Book Reading to Open Dialogue About Children, Diversity, and Inclusion

On Thursday, February 11, Rockwell Automation sponsored a live reading of “I am a Boy of Color” by children’s author and diversity, equity and inclusion advocate Deanna Singh from Milwaukee.

Innovation & Technology

United to Work With Archer Aviation to Accelerate Production of Advanced, Short-haul Electric Aircraft

United Airlines today announced that it has completed an agreement to work with air mobility company Archer as part of the airline's broader effort to invest in emerging technologies that decarbonize air travel.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Innovation and Employee Wellbeing Ground Stanley Black & Decker's COVID-19 Efforts

The company’s products—which include tools, fasteners, security, health, and safety solutions used by healthcare, first responders, and construction, transportation and manufacturing workers—became essential in the work being done to fight COVID-19.

Environment

Betting Big in the Fight Against a Changing Climate

In the past year, we faced a once-in-a-century pandemic, unprecedented wildfires across the western United States, historic floods in Asia and a record-breaking hurricane season in the Atlantic.

Diversity & Inclusion

Watch: Scotiabank Joins the Hockey Diversity Alliance to Support Its Mission to Eradicate Systemic Racism in Hockey

As a Founding Partner of the Hockey Diversity Alliance (HDA), Scotiabank's sponsorship will help the HDA deliver grassroots programming designed to change the face and culture of the game at all levels.

Environment

Dow's Chief Sustainability Officer Appointed to Michigan Council for Climate Solutions

Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer appointed Mary Draves, Dow’s Chief Sustainability Officer, to the Council for Climate Solutions.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Delivering Joy To Troops Around the World

This year the USO celebrates its 80th anniversary and we are proud to serve as a Force Behind the Forces® with the military nonprofit to help give more than thanks to service members and their families.

Education

Million Girls Moonshot

Million Girls Moonshot aims to inspire and prepare the next generation of innovators by engaging one million more girls in STEM learning opportunities through afterschool and summer programs over the next 5 years.

Media & Communications

Utilities Collaborate to Expand 5G Networks Across the Country

You probably don’t pay attention to streetlights in your neighborhood, but they are at the forefront of ensuring speedy wireless service for your phone and other devices.

Energy

Customer Participation in PGE's Green Future Impact Program Catalyzes New Renewable Energy Facility

Intel’s participation is enabling PGE to enter into a 15-year agreement with Avangrid Renewables to purchase clean, emissions-free energy from a new 138-megawatt solar facility that will be developed in Wasco County, Oregon.

Health & Healthcare

Comcast NBCUniversal Wants to Help You 'Plan Your Vaccine,' Launches Nationwide Awareness Campaign and Website

Comcast NBCUniversal announced the launch of Plan Your Vaccine, a nationwide awareness campaign, website and interactive tool that will provide the latest news and information about when and where people can receive the COVID-19 vaccine.

Responsible Production & Consumption

The New Zealand Merino Company Launches Apparel Industry's First 100% Regenerative Wool Platform in Partnership With Global Brands Allbirds®, icebreaker®, and Smartwool®

The New Zealand Merino Company (NZM) and global Merino wool apparel and footwear brands Allbirds®, icebreaker®, and Smartwool® announced they are working collectively with 167 sheep growers to create the world’s first regenerative wool platform that represents 2.4 million acres (more than one million hectares) in New Zealand.

Sustainable Development Goals

Mosaic's 2025 ESG Performance Targets - Engage Suppliers and Service Providers Annually

In this video series, we’re sharing more about the intent of Mosaic’s 2025 ESG Performance Targets and how we’ll get there.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

MilliporeSigma Provides Masks to St. Louis Community Through Donation to Urban League of Metropolitan St. Louis

MilliporeSigma is committed to accelerating access to health for people everywhere, including in St. Louis.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Black Leadership Spotlight: Elizabeth Frederick, Avenues for Justice

In celebration of Black History Month, Common Impact is spotlighting remarkable Black nonprofit leaders and their many contributions to creating more positive, healthy, and equitable communities.

Diversity & Inclusion

“When I Started, There Were Not a Lot of Black Women in the Field"

“When I started, there were not a lot of Black women in the field… it's important for us to pass that (legacy) along so that others can realize their potential.” P&G Scientist Rolanda Wilkerson.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

EEI Names Alliant Energy and ITC As 2020 Emergency Response Award Recipients

The Edison Electric Institute (EEI) – the association that represents all U.S. investor-owned electric companies – has named Alliant Energy and ITC as recipients of EEI’s Emergency Response Award for working collaboratively to restore electricity following the August 10 derecho.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

TIA Congratulates Sixth Annual Global Sustainability Award Winners

IBM is the co-winner of the 2020 Global Sustainability Award for the Corporate category.

Social Impact & Volunteering

1 Million Kids Workshop Kits Donated by Home Depot During COVID-19

Kids Workshops has been a hands-on program offered inside The Home Depot stores for young doers since 1997.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Land Betterment Corporation's Land Betterment Exchange Featured on Inside Indiana Business

Statewide business network highlights the Company’s efforts in creating an efficient marketplace for environmental and social investments

Green Infrastructure

Inlightenment

The Zoological Lighting Institute is pleased to introduce the ‘Inlightenment’ blog series. This series articulates ZLI's Mission by considering various photobiological topics, along with their importance for public health, safety, welfare, and social justice.

Diversity & Inclusion

Alliance Data Included in 2021 Bloomberg Gender-Equality Index for the Third Consecutive Year

Alliance Data Systems Corporation (NYSE: ADS), a leading provider of data-driven marketing, loyalty and payment solutions, today announced that it is one of 380 global companies included in the 2021 Bloomberg Gender-Equality Index (GEI).

Responsible Production & Consumption

Behold the Mighty Chickpea - Supporting Local Agriculture at Kışladağ

Small in stature, but packed with nutrients and flavour, the versatile chickpea – also known as the garbanzo bean – has long been a staple of Mediterranean and Middle-Eastern diets for thousands of years.

Research, Reports & Publications

Westpac Sets Out Its Sustainability Strategy to 2023

Building on its long term objectives, Westpac’s refreshed Sustainability Strategy sets out the bank’s sustainability priorities for the next three years

Latest Campaigns

  1. Social Impact at Mastercard
    At Mastercard, we’re powering economies and empowering people, building a sustainable economy where everyone prospers.
  2. 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...
  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. Aflac Stories
    Get a closer look at the people, products and stories that make Aflac the company we know today.
  5. Antea Group Webinars and Events
    Come learn from Antea Group experts on a variety of topics. We produce webinars monthly and attend events regularly to keep in touch with current and...
  6. PSEG People & Communities
    PSEG is committed to improving the lives of our customers, our employees and the diverse communities we serve throughout New Jersey and Long Island...
  7. Small Business Growth
    We strengthen communities and help create local jobs by investing in underserved small business owners. We fund nonprofits that are focused on...
  8. 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...
  9. Principal Financial Group: Global Inclusion
    Principal is committed to fostering a culture that empowers our employees and demands the best of our leadership by attracting and retaining great...
  10. Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
    Diversity, Equity & Inclusion is embedded in our company values. We actively promote it among our employees, raise awareness, and foster an...
  11. Environmental Leadership
    Meeting the world’s growing demand for chemicals that play a critical role in our daily lives requires Chemours to grow while reducing our...
  12. Antea Group Webinars and Events
    Come learn from Antea Group experts on a variety of topics. We produce webinars monthly and attend events regularly to keep in touch with current and...
  13. Collective Action
    Cascale shares updates on its efforts and initiatives geared toward activating its ecosystem to develop and scale solutions that drive collective...
  14. Truist Foundation
    Truist Foundation is committed to Truist Financial Corporation's (NYSE: TFC) purpose to inspire and build better lives and communities. The Foundation...
  15. Collaboration and Partnership
    Cascale shares updates on its strategic partnerships with industry stakeholders geared toward shifting the industry into one that gives back more than...