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

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

General Mills Helps Put an End to Food Waste by Supporting Feeding America's MealConnect Program

Mary Jane Melendez, Chief Sustainability & Social Impact Officer at General Mills collaborates with Feeding America on the Dr. Oz Show to raise awareness of food waste/loss and MealConnect as a smart and easy solution to food waste and hunger.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Franklin Templeton Endorses Canadian Coalition for Good Governance's Stewardship Principles

"As a founding member of the Canadian Coalition for Good Governance (CCGG), Franklin Templeton’s endorsement of the Stewardship Principles is a reflection of our company’s corporate commitment to integrating environmental, social and corporate governance (ESG) factors into the investment process across our Canadian and global strategies,” said Duane Green, president and CEO, Franklin Templeton Canada and CCGG board member.

Social Impact & Volunteering

COVID-19 Offers the Healthcare Sector an Opportunity to Address Racial Disparities — and Reclaim Trust

The COVID-19 pandemic creates an opportunity for the healthcare sector to address longstanding racial disparities and begin to rebuild trust in historically underserved communities, experts say.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Ørsted Wins Denmark's Most Prestigious Sustainability Award

For the first time ever, Ørsted has won the annual CSR Prize that recognises best practices in sustainability reporting among Denmark’s biggest companies.

Education

Empowering Students to Use Data to Understand Election Trends

COVID-19. Climate crisis. Economic inequality. Racial justice. Immigration. These are just a few of the topics most important to voters in the United States leading up to the 2020 presidential election, according to the Pew Research Center.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

After Decades Of Deposits, It's Time For Withdrawals From The Bank Of Corporate Culture

The public health crisis, economic downturn, a surge of racial tensions…2020 has been crisis upon crisis. Nothing this year is going according to last year’s expectations

Research, Reports & Publications

T. Rowe Price Reports on Its Commitment to Sustainability

T. Rowe Price has released its first Sustainability Report, which builds on the foundation of years of Corporate Responsibility Reporting. The report specifically addresses the firm’s initiatives to promote economic, social, and environmental sustainability.

Innovation & Technology

Nanomik Biotechnology Protects Crops From Fungi Using Biomimetic Principles

Nanomik Biotechnology protects crops from fungi by controlling the release of plant defense molecules found throughout nature.

Research, Reports & Publications

New Study Shows 34% Reduction in Dengue, Zika Transmission With Innovative SC Johnson Spatial Repellent

A spatial repellent product designed by SC Johnson could reduce dengue and Zika infections by an estimated 34%, according to new research released by the University of Notre Dame.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Pro Bono Perspectives S2E23: Chris Tyson, Build Baton Rouge

Chris Tyson, President & CEO of Build Baton Rouge, shares about the redevelopment authority’s mission to bring together people and resources to promote equitable investment, innovative development, and thriving communities across Baton Rouge.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Building Resiliency through Pro Bono: A Taproot Foundation Pro Bono Project Guide

Following the COVID-19 outbreak we surveyed nonprofits about their immediate needs. In Building Resiliency Through Pro Bono, we dig into insights from this survey and identify the types of pro bono that can support nonprofit efforts to bounce back.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Corporate Collaboration Drives Recovery From Historic Wildfires

With the launch of our Wildfire Restoration Collaborative, eight of our corporate partners — AT&T, Facebook, FedEx, HP, Mary Kay, PepsiCo, Procter & Gamble and Target — committed to help the Foundation drive action around wildfire recovery.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Big Spoon Roasters Is Now Non-GMO Verified

Big Spoon Roasters announces the attainment of Non-GMO Project verification for its lines of nut butters and snack bars.

Environment

UPS Infographic | Reducing Our Impact in the Skies

This infographic is from UPS's latest Interactive Sustainability Report: Accelerating Sustainable Solutions. Visit ups.com/sustainability to see the Highlights brochure with translations, GRI Content Index, and other stories of innovation.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

National Diversity & Leadership Conference Announces the 2020 Power 50

The National Diversity Council will host the 2020 National Diversity and Leadership Conference virtually on October 27-28, 2020, and November 4-5,2020. This year’s theme is “Max Talent”.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Valley Businesses Honored by SRP for Outstanding Commitment to Energy Efficiency and Sustainability

Today Salt River Project recognized ‘Champions of Energy Efficiency’ in the business community. Companies that go above and beyond to conserve and be more sustainable. SRP hosted its seventh annual Champions of Energy Efficiency Awards online.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

National Diversity & Leadership Conference Announces the Top 50 Chief Diversity Officers

The National Diversity Council will host the 2020 National Diversity and Leadership Conference virtually on October 27-28, 2020, and November 4-5,2020. This year’s theme is “Inclusion - Maximizing Your Talent”. This virtual conference will...

Education

How Nutrition Education Supports Healthy Child Development

The greatest burden of malnutrition is shouldered by children living in poor communities around the world. Studies show that poor nutrition causes nearly half of all deaths among children under the age of five.

Environment

Putting Purpose into Action: Reducing Our Operational Footprint

Medtronic is putting purpose into action. Learn more about how we're reducing our operational footprint in our FY20 Integrated Performance Report.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

National Diversity & Leadership Conference Announces the Top 50 Most Powerful Women in Oil & Gas

The National Diversity Council will host the 2020 National Diversity and Leadership Conference virtually on October 27-28, 2020, and November 4-5,2020. This year’s theme is “Inclusion - Maximizing Your Talent”. This virtual conference will feature big-name keynote speakers such as Donna Brazile, Anne Chow, Tony Plana, Carly Fiorina and more. During the conference, professionals will gain access to learning sessions held by industry experts, organizational tracks, and endless inspiration that highlight the importance of diversity and inclusion in the workplace.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

LIXIL Employees to Receive PTO for Election Day

Election day is only two weeks away and this year’s election has implications for all. Given this year’s unique challenges, we want to help our employees to exercise this most important freedom.

Innovation & Technology

Manufacturing Unveiled: Yarn-Spinning at Gildan

Yarn spinning is the first step in transforming raw materials into garments.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Celebrating the Power of Pro Bono in Difficult Times

Common Impact celebrates Pro Bono Week and the hard work our partners, volunteers, and staff have put in all year to build nonprofit capacity and strengthen communities in response to COVID-19, racial injustice, and other urgent social issues.

Latest Campaigns

  1. Recognition of our Company
    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
    ops-related sustainability content (e.g., new electric equipment, decarb efforts, etc.)
  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...