Impact & Sustainability News From Leading Brands

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

Sustainable Development Goals

Earth Week 2023: Walmart Continues Momentum in Journey Toward Regeneration

Guided by our purpose to help people save money and live better, Walmart aims to operate in a more regenerative way – making a net positive difference for people and the planet in all we do, including sourcing products for our customers.

Education

Solving the World’s Tough Problems Through STEM

Nitya Jakka of Aurora, Illinois, has developed a way to ensure more produce makes it to store shelves. Her company, Terraclu, uses sensors to track crops’ output of ethylene, the gas released as they ripen.

Environment

Sustainability SmartPod: A Conversation With American Airlines Vice President of Sustainability Jill Blickstein

If you've flown on American Airlines recently, there's a chance your plane was fueled by a small amount of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF).

Research, Reports & Publications

Report on How COVID-19 Is Changing Companies’ Crisis & Change Management

The lessons learned from the pandemic will undoubtedly impact how businesses deal with future crises, which is the topic of a new research project led by Chief Executives for Corporate Purpose® (CECP) for release in late 2023.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Welcoming Gloria Mirrione to the Acre Team As Our New Executive Director and Head of Sustainable Finance & Impact Investing for the Americas

We’re thrilled to be welcoming Gloria Mirrione to Acre today as our new Executive Director and Head of Sustainable Finance & Impact Investing, Americas.

Education

How Increased Access to STEM Education Can Curb Nigeria’s Teeming Youth Unemployment

IBM SkillsBuild is a free education program focused on underrepresented communities that helps adult learners, high school and university students, and faculty develop valuable new skills and access career opportunities.

Energy

The Science Behind Net Zero

The science is clear that human activity, primarily burning fossil fuels and massive deforestation, has accelerated climate change. Companies need to set science-based net-zero targets to limit global temperature rise to 1.5°C in alignment with the Paris Agreement.

Environment

The Importance of Earth Month at Leidos

Leidos believes that a commitment to the environment is our responsibility as an ethical company and is critical to our business performance.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Owens Corning Wants to Recycle 2 Million Tons of Shingles Per Year By 2030: Here’s How

Most people don’t spend much time thinking about their roofs, but a home is quite literally a roof over our heads.

Green Infrastructure

Major Corporate and Public Fleets Offer Recommendations to State Leaders for the Deployment of Electric Vehicle Infrastructure

A letter sent today to state departments of transportation on behalf of the Ceres Corporate Electric Vehicle Alliance and NAFA Fleet Management Association urged state officials to strongly consider commercial and public fleets in their plans for electric vehicle charging

Environment

Entergy Grants Now Available to Support Environmentally Beneficial Projects

As we celebrate Earth Month, Entergy remains steadfast in our commitment to creating a cleaner, more resilient energy future for our customers and communities.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Bread Financial Awards $1 Million in Grants to 21 Organizations to Improve Financial Wellness and Promote Economic Stability

Bread Financial announced a total of $1 million in grants that have been awarded to help low to moderate income consumers across the United States.

Environment

Eaton First in Its Industry To Join the Health Sector Climate Pledge

Intelligent power management company Eaton announced it has joined the White House and Department of Health and Human Services Health Sector Climate Pledge to accelerate healthcare decarbonization and environmental resilience.

Environment

Biodiversity in Rayonier Forests: Protecting a Vast Array of Ecosystems

At Rayonier, we’re not only in the business of timber production: we provide and protect a variety of expansive, diverse habitats. Through a carefully-managed harvesting and replanting cycle, working forests are composed of a mosaic of forest ages.

Environment

Spotlight on Henkel's Employee Sustainability Action Team (eSAT)

Henkel’s employee Sustainability Action Team (eSAT) aims to create a culture of sustainability at Henkel by enabling employees and stakeholders to live their best lives, while leaving a minimal impact on the environment.

Diversity & Inclusion

'Deputized To Be Change Agents': How Mastercard Is Working To Move the Needle on Gender Equity

Global gender equality is three centuries away, according to the United Nations, though equity in the workplace could be achieved in half that time.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Covia’s Community Investment: 2022 Year in Review

Every year, Covia is committed to being a leading provider of high-performance mineral and material solutions and a driver for positive change.

Energy

What American Early Technology Adopters Really Think About Climate-Related Future Challenges

Early tech adopters in the US expect connectivity and Information and Communications Technology (ICT) to be critical solutions enabling us to live in a warmer world.

Innovation & Technology

New Research Commissioned by Qualcomm Shows That Connected Mobility Solutions Could Reduce Emissions by Up to 18%

New research from The University of Kaiserslautern-Landau (RTPU), commissioned by Qualcomm Europe Inc., showcases the significant potential of connected vehicle applications to reduce CO2 emissions in the transportation sector.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Changing Lives on and off the Ice: Figure Skating in Harlem Receives 75FOR75 Sports Matter Grant

Figure Skating in Harlem is much more than skating; it’s a safe space in an under-resourced community for young girls to achieve academic excellence and physical well-being.

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

Introducing Coachtopia: A New World of Circular Craft From Coach

Today, Coach launches Coachtopia, a new sub-brand focused on circular craft and collaborative creativity, catalyzing the brand’s progress towards a fully circular business model.

Education

Discovery Education and USC Shoah Foundation Present a New Virtual Field Trip Exploring Student Leadership

Discovery Education and USC Shoah Foundation today announced a new virtual experience – The Courage to Act Virtual Field Trip – showing students in grades 6-12 the power of student voice and leadership to effect change.

Energy

What Makes a Data Center Sustainable?

Data centers enable everything we do online, from powering the internet to making digital communication and connection possible.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Sappi Opens 2023 ‘Ideas that Matter' Call for Entries

Sappi North America, Inc. today announced the call for entries for its 2023 Ideas that Matter grant program, welcoming projects from designers and creatives that positively impact people, communities and the planet.

Social Impact & Volunteering

#STG2023: Regions Bank Teams To Share the Good

For the 14th year in a row, Regions Bank is launching Share the Good, an annual outreach program that complements the bank’s year-round community engagement initiatives.

Latest Campaigns

  1. Policy and Regulation
    Cascale shares insights regarding policy and regulation impacting the consumer goods industry, and highlights how it's supporting members prepare for...
  2. 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...
  3. FedEx | Delivering for Good
    Doing what we do best for those who need it most. When disaster strikes, and there’s not a moment to lose, our people mobilize the FedEx global fleet...
  4. Sustainable Products and Innovation
    Ongoing research into innovative solutions enables CNH’s brands to manufacture products that respect the environment while satisfying customers’...
  5. 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...
  6. Forests
    Managing our forests sustainably and protecting water, wildlife, and species at risk.
  7. 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...
  8. Biomimicry and Ray of Hope Accelerator
    The Ray C. Anderson Foundation has partnered with the Biomimicry Institute to create the Ray of Hope Accelerator, designed to bring commercially...
  9. Social Impact at Mastercard
    At Mastercard, we’re powering economies and empowering people, building a sustainable economy where everyone prospers.
  10. KeyBank's Commitment to Diversity
    Promoting inclusive environments by employing systemic changes to improve the access of individuals of diverse backgrounds. Learn more about our...
  11. 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...
  12. Greener Products and Solutions
    We actively integrate sustainability into the product development process and look at all phases of the product life cycle for opportunities to...
  13. 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...
  14. Aflac Stories
    Get a closer look at the people, products and stories that make Aflac the company we know today.
  15. 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...