Impact & Sustainability News From Leading Brands

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

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Responsible Production & the Circular Economy

Why Aseptic Cartons Matter in Global Food Systems

Most of us don’t often consider what happens to our milk or juice cartons once they’re empty. But the truth is, cartons do more than just contain food and drink—they protect it.

Research & Reports

GoDaddy Small Business Research Lab Quarterly Update

Welcome to the latest edition of the GoDaddy Small Business Research Lab update! First – the name change: GoDaddy Small Business Research Lab is the new name for Venture Forward. What began in 2018 as Venture Forward in the U.S. only has grown into a global research effort.

AI & Technology

Workiva Named a Leader in Verdantix Green Quadrant for ESG & Sustainability Reporting Software

This is the second time in a row that Workiva earned a leadership position in the Verdantix Green Quadrant on ESG and sustainability reporting. And the third time this year that an industry analyst firm named Workiva a leader for its sustainability products.

Corporate Responsibility

Engineering the Future: How Vignesh V. Is Powering Innovation at Cummins Inc.

Vignesh V.’s path to Cummins is rooted in a lifelong curiosity about how things work, particularly in the world of automobiles. "I was always fascinated by airplanes and automobiles while growing up.

Volunteering & Community

Helping New Homeowners Realize Their Dreams

Owning a home has long been associated with the American Dream and is an important financial milestone for many people.

Philanthropy

Five Years in the Baking: How a Czech Business Is Thriving Post-Pandemic

When the pandemic upended cities and forced thousands of businesses to close in 2020, Daria and Oksana Kulachek bucked the trend. Armed with flaky pistachio croissants and creamy gateaux, they launched Defidu Bakery in downtown Prague.

Environment

As the Planet Warms: 10 Ways Lawns Offer a Sustainable Path Forward

With global warming intensifying and 2024 marking the warmest year on record, the need for climate-conscious landscaping practices has never been greater. Fortunately, nature offers resilient solutions.

Research & Reports

Doing Right, A Brilliant Way to Do Business: PNC 2024 Corporate Responsibility Report is Here

With a theme of “Doing right is a brilliant way to do business,” the 2024 PNC Corporate Responsibility Report provides valuable insight into our measurable impact and reflects our commitment to strengthen the trust of our stakeholders.

Events

Entergy Helping Customers Stay Cool and Save Money With Bill Management Tools and Resources

Although the heat of summer can increase electricity use and energy costs, Entergy is committed to helping customers stay cool and save money throughout the hotter months with bill management tools and resources.

Corporate Responsibility

CNH Joins the UN Global Compact and Reinforces Their Commitment to Sustainable Agriculture

World-class equipment, technology and services company, CNH, has taken another step in its commitment to lead sustainable development in the agriculture and construction sector in Brazil.

Philanthropy

Cascale Announces 2025 Board of Directors Election Results

Cascale, the global nonprofit alliance of more than 300 members across the consumer goods industry, has elected new directors to its parity-based Board, ensuring equitable representation across manufacturers, affiliates, and brands & retailers.

Awards & Rankings

Saint-Gobain’s CisLee Trost Wins 2025 Next-Generation Leader Award by Manufacturing Leadership Council

Saint-Gobain North America announced today that CisLee Trost, Project Engineer for CertainTeed and a graduate of Saint-Gobain’s Essentials of Manufacturing engineering manufacturing training program, has been named the overall winner in the Next-Generation Leader category.

Philanthropy

T‑Mobile Supports Texas Communities Amid Catastrophic Flooding (Updated 7/7)

T-Mobile teams are on the ground in Kerrville helping communities stay connected. We are currently offering free Wi-Fi, device charging and charging supplies, while supplies last.

Energy & Infrastructure

PSE&G’s Summer Relief Initiative Protecting Residential Customers From Higher Costs This Summer Moves Forward

Public Service Electric and Gas Company (PSE&G) has announced the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities (BPU) approved PSE&G’s proposal to provide all residential customers with a temporary credit that will offer relief on their summer electric bills.

Corporate Responsibility

PNC 2024 Corporate Responsibility Report: A Message From Our CCRO to Our Stakeholders

PNC has long been an engaged and responsible company rooted in the belief that meaningful relationships are built and strengthened through honest and transparent dialogue and action.

Events

CSRHub Partners With CSR Talent Group To Expand ESG Access

CSRHub is partnering with CSR Talent Group to bring deeper ESG insights and benchmarking tools to sustainability consultants and mission-driven organizations. Learn how this collaboration expands access to high-quality ESG data.

Environment

Key Takeaways From the EHSxRetail Peer Industry Roundtable Event

Recently, we had the pleasure of hosting our annual EHSxRetail event that brought together clients to discuss critical topics in environmental, health, and safety (EHS) within the retail industry.

Philanthropy

Filling Backpacks, Fueling Futures: Yum! Brands and Partners Pack 1,500 Meals for Louisville Students in Need

Last week, 70 employees at Yum! Brands, KFC US and Henny Penny teamed up with Blessings in a Backpack Louisville Chapter to fill 1,500 meals for local Louisville, Kentucky students — helping ensure kids have food for the weekend.

Inclusion & Opportunity

Logitech Hosts Its First “Women in Coding” Panel: Empowering Women in Tech

Logitech is committed to providing girls and women with skills, resources and tools to build careers in technology. As part of this pursuit through the MX Women Who Master program, Logitech recently hosted its first “Women in Coding” panel.

Research & Reports

Preparing an RFP for Sustainability Data Management & Reporting Software

If you need software for sustainability data management and reporting, consider launching a request for proposal (RFP). This can help you find the right software to measure, manage, and share your environmental, social, and governance (ESG) performance.

AI & Technology

A Reimagined Timber Hoistway Helps Complete a New Toronto Building

While the flexibility of working from home is enticing, many companies today are making a shift back toward return to office to enhance collaboration, productivity, company identity and culture.

Corporate Responsibility

Principal Financial Group®: A Letter From Our Executive Chair

Principal has a longstanding commitment to making a positive impact on the populations and communities we serve, and this commitment has grown and evolved over time.

Energy & Infrastructure

NRG Energy: Exploring Load Growth

Welcome to the first edition of our Load Growth series where Robert Ott, Vice President of Origination for NRG Business, will break down the recent trends in load growth, explaining what they really mean and how they are influencing both the market and customers.

Environment

How Terra Nexus Applies ‘Building With Nature’ in Large-Scale GCC Projects

As cities and infrastructure rapidly expand across the globe, the need to rethink how we build has never been more urgent.

Environment

DP World Highlights Port Sustainability as New JP Morgan Climate Report Raises the Stakes

As global trade is set to double by 2050, according to a new climate advisory report from JP Morgan, port infrastructure around the world faces unprecedented pressures from climate risks, sea-level rise, and escalating demand.

Latest Campaigns

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

FedEx | Awards & Recognition

We are consistently ranked among the world’s most admired brands and employers. Read more about honors and recognition for FedEx’s ongoing effort to...

Special Economic Zones

Driving awareness of Special Economic Zones.

Integrated Tools

Cascale shares updates on its efforts to align the industry on a common language to describe sustainability performance to reduce duplication and...

Kingfisher Around the World

The SCS Kingfisher certification mark is showing up on an increasing number of products around the world. It differentiates companies that are making...

PSEG Environmental Stewardship

PSEG’s environmental stewardship is evident in programs and strategies that reflect our commitment to clean air, clean water and waste management...