Impact & Sustainability News From Leading Brands

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



Environment

Fifth Year of Camden Cleanup Underway

Subaru of America

Research, Reports & Publications

MetLife: Living Our Purpose Through Sustainability

MetLife

Events, Media & Communications

A Year On, Paris 2024 Belongs to Everyone

International Olympic Committee

Responsible Production & Consumption

Mondelēz 2024 Snacking Made Right Report: Waste

Mondelez International





Events, Media & Communications

AccountAbility CEO Sees ESG Metrics as Key Predictors of Corporate Financial Health

AccountAbility CEO Sunil (Sunny) A. Misser recently engaged in an exclusive interview with Nareit, the worldwide representative voice for REITs and listed real estate companies with an interest in U.S. Real Estate and Global Capital Markets.

Research, Reports & Publications

CSRHub Data Used in Brand Finance's 2023 Sustainability Gap Index: Greenwashing vs Greenhushing

BrandFinance used CSRHub data in its inaugural Sustainability Gap Index, which revealed that the world's biggest brands are at risk of losing billions if their perceived sustainability doesn't match their actual sustainability performance.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Prioritizing Structure, Responsibility, & Sustainability at International Paper

At International Paper, we prioritize and structure responsibility and sustainability. We rely on the daily actions and personal accountability of each of our employees and business partners.

Research, Reports & Publications

6 Things To Know From WBA’s ESG Report Launch Event

Senior leaders, partners, customers, industry experts, suppliers, and team members came together virtually from around the world for a special Walgreens Boots Alliance (WBA) event to celebrate the release of its annual Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Report.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

LA Galaxy Foundation, Herbalife and U.S. Soccer Foundation Commit to Providing More Safe Places to Play Soccer Through 2026

AEG's LA Galaxy Foundation, Herbalife, and the U.S. Soccer Foundation today announced a joint commitment to install four new mini-pitches across Los Angeles by 2026.

Diversity & Inclusion

2023 ICCC Latinx Cohort: Free Training, Education, and Mentorship for Latinx Small Businesses

The Initiative for a Competitive Inner City (ICIC), with support from its sponsors, invites Latinx small business owners from across the country to apply for the 2023 Latinx cohort of the Inner City Capital Connections (ICCC) program.

Energy

Rockwell Automation Awarded Energy Innovation Grant

Rockwell Automation (NYSE:ROK) is among 32 recipients of the Public Service Commission (PSC) of Wisconsin’s Energy Innovation Grant Program (EIGP).

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

“They will heal. They will recover.”

Supporting organizations like Kristi House complements Regions Bank’s Community Engagement Strategy. And the bank has a clear track record of helping survivors of human trafficking and related traumas.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Supporting 2,000 Rural Entrepreneurs in Southern Mexico, by 2026

Now through 2026, Whole Planet Foundation and one of its key partners, the Kasperick Foundation, are disbursing $850,000 to two organizations in Chiapas and Oaxaca, Mexico.

Energy

What Is The Just Energy Transition and How Can Today’s Businesses Play a Role?

In this post, we’ll explore the importance of justice in energy transition, as well as take a look at the role businesses play in fostering energy equity and creating a just energy transition.

Events, Media & Communications

Anti-ESG Attacks Continue at State & Federal Government Levels

In our Top Story this issue, as reported in ESG Today, anti-ESG critics continue to work to undermine the use of ESG factors by various public sector fiduciaries – such as state and city pension fund managers, comptrollers, treasurers.

Diversity & Inclusion

Paramount's Progress on ESG Goals: Workforce & Culture

Our Workforce & Culture goals, developed in 2021, reflect our focus on achieving more immediate gains in the short term while mapping a path toward sustainable long-term gains on diversity, representation, engagement, and inclusion.

Sustainable Development Goals

Avantor’s Stubblefield Talks Innovation, Sustainability With Axios

Michael Stubblefield, President and CEO of Avantor, was recently interviewed by Axios about Avantor’s innovation business model and commitment to sustainability.

Events, Media & Communications

The Case for ESG & Climate in 2023 and Beyond

ESG and sustainability initiatives have been part of strategic business conversations for over a decade, but the last few years have seen a rapid increase in importance and attention.

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

How Consumer Goods Companies Can Turn the Tide on Plastic Waste

For the companies developing consumer products, making the needed progress can seem unattainable in an age when plastic has become a reliable and affordable go-to for packaging. It might even feel like a distraction from other priorities.

Energy

Orange France Advances Towards Ambitious Energy‑Saving Goals

Orange France is helping lead the change for the Orange Group. The subsidiary, which boasts 26 million customers and generated around EUR €18 billion in 2021, is committed to supporting Orange Group's environmental goals through substantial operational change.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

ekō Solutions Homes Bring Peace of Mind to Displaced Families at Camp G.R.A.V.E.S.

ekō Solutions, a Land Betterment company, brings peace of mind to displaced families by providing 6 upcycled shipping container homes to Camp G.R.A.V.E.S. in Water Valley Kentucky.

Research, Reports & Publications

JLL Launches ESG Performance Report 2022

JLL, a leading professional services firm that specializes in real estate and investment management, is pleased to release its ESG Performance Report 2022, summarizing the progress made during the financial year against its ESG commitments.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

KeyBank Provides $21 Million of Financing for Adaptive Reuse of Historic Former School To Provide Affordable Housing in Pittsburgh

KeyBank Community Development Lending and Investment (CDLI) provided a $9.8 million construction loan and $11.8 million in Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) equity for the construction of an affordable multifamily property in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

Diversity & Inclusion

Aramark Recognized as a “Best Place To Work for Disability Inclusion,” Earns Top-Score on the Disability Equality Index® for Seventh Consecutive Year

Aramark (NYSE: ARMK), a global provider of hospitality, facilities, and uniform services in 19 countries, today announced it earned a score of 100 on the Disability Equality Index® (DEI).

Environment

Bayer: Empowering SmallHolder Farmers

Approximately 97 percent of the world’s farmers farm on less than 10 hectares (about 25 acres) of land. They represent approximately 550 million smallholder farmers in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs), especially across Asia and Africa.

Environment

The Era of Compliance: The Changing Landscape of ESG Reporting

Companies are feeling the pressure to report on Environment, Social, and Governance-related (ESG) topics— but many are confused about where to begin.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Fifth Third Bank Opens First Branch in Charleston Market

Following the successful opening of the Charleston Commercial Banking office last year, Fifth Third Bank, N.A., continues to increase its investment in South Carolina by offering full-service retail banking to the Lowcountry.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Vanguard Renewables Announces Massachusetts-Based 88 Acres Joins the Farm Powered Sustainability Heroes Program

Vanguard Renewables is proud to announce that 88 Acres, located in Canton, MA, is the latest New England food and beverage manufacturer to join the Farm Powered Sustainability Heroes Program (FPSH).

Environment

CNH Industrial Donates 500,000 Euros to Cesena Following Flood Crisis

CNH Industrial Italia is donating 500,000 euros to the local community of Cesena following the environmental disaster that struck the Emilia-Romagna region this year.

Latest Campaigns

  1. CARE Corporate Partnerships
    CARE works with corporate partners globally to invest in innovative, scalable, impactful, community-based solutions.
  2. AEG's Commitment to Sustainable Operations
    AEG's sustainability initiatives are designed to reduce our consumption of the planet’s limited resources. Through our comprehensive sustainability...
  3. Profiles of Good Character and Inspiring Innovation
    There are two pillars to CACl’s culture: character – our commitment to ethics and integrity in all we do, and innovation – our dedication to...
  4. Profiles of Good Character and Inspiring Innovation
    There are two pillars to CACl’s culture: character – our commitment to ethics and integrity in all we do, and innovation – our dedication to...
  5. Food Systems and Livelihoods
    Illustrate how resilient food systems and economic empowerment enable long-term food security. Cover climate-smart agriculture, local market access...
  6. Aflac Stories
    Get a closer look at the people, products and stories that make Aflac the company we know today.
  7. Our People
    People are what make CNH. It is the talent, skill, effort and dedication of each and every employee in our 47,700 strong workforce that makes CNH what...
  8. 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...
  9. Healthy Spaces Podcast: Season 5
    Welcome to Season 5 of Healthy Spaces by Trane Technologies, the podcast where experts and disruptors explore how climate technology and innovation...
  10. 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...
  11. Environmental Sustainability
    Knowing our actions today will affect the quality of life for future generations, Mary Kay continuously seeks opportunities to improve our...
  12. 2025: Entergy helps customers beat the heat
    This summer, Entergy helped our customers across our service area beat the heat this summer through a number of initiatives aimed to help them save...
  13. Planet
    Minimizing our environmental footprint and being part of the solution to climate change.
  14. GoDaddy | Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging
    Diverse teams build better products — period. At GoDaddy, we make apps and services that our worldwide community of entrepreneurs can relate to. Our...
  15. ScottsMiracle-Gro | Youth Empowerment
    Every student deserves a chance to reach their full potential and achieve social and economic mobility. ScottsMiracle-Gro is committed to nurturing...