Impact & Sustainability News From Leading Brands

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

Starbase Minnesota

Social Impact & Volunteering | 3M

3M Volunteers Advance Hands-On Stem Learning

As part of a continued effort to inspire the next generation of scientists, 3M is partnering with DoSomething and Amazon MGM Studios to launch Project STEM Heroes, a nationwide program encouraging young people to explore STEM careers and recognize the mentors who sparked them.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Engage for Good Recognizes the Leaders Shaping Corporate Social Impact

Engage for Good

Environment

Water Stewardship: Why Global Trade Must Invest in the World’s Most Critical Resource

DP World

Environment

Assurant and AT&T Tree for Trade‑In Program Supports Ongoing Reforestation in California Through the Arbor Day Foundation

Arbor Day Foundation

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Pricing Water Risk and Scaling Climate Resilience

NatureVest

Responsible Production & Consumption

Why Living Incomes Matter

Fairtrade America

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Empowered to Build Better: Meet Venelin Krastev

GoDaddy

Environment

The Continuing Evolution of ESG Due Diligence: Why There Are Always Risks to Be Managed and Value to Be Created

Inogen Alliance

Events, Media & Communications

Heart Water Earns Water Stewardship, Resiliency and Water Positive Certifications for Its Rainwater Capture Technology at Its Buda, TX Facility

SCS Global Services

Featured Brands

Hope on Wheels: FedEx Supports The Salvation Army

The Salvation Army’s canteen trucks—many of them donated by FedEx—play a vital role in supporting communities around the world. While these mobile units are best known for providing meals, water, and comfort during natural disasters and other emergencies

3M Volunteers Advance Hands-On Stem Learning

As part of a continued effort to inspire the next generation of scientists, 3M is partnering with DoSomething and Amazon MGM Studios to launch Project STEM Heroes, a nationwide program encouraging young people to explore STEM careers and recognize the mentors who sparked them.

How To Go ‘Beyond Words’ With Acts of Compassion and Kindness

“Beyond Words” is a story of kindness, empathy and friendship, teaching readers of all ages to express compassion without needing to say a word. The book follows Buddy as he discovers how to support a friend coming home from the hospital.

Gina Adams Honored by Dress for Success As Part of Women Who Inspire Campaign

Gina Adams, Executive Vice President, General Counsel, and Secretary at FedEx, has been recognized by Dress for Success Worldwide as part of its annual Women Who Inspire global campaign.

Prosperity Now Receives $1 Million Wells Fargo Foundation Grant to Support VITA Organizations Nationwide

Prosperity Now receives a $1 million dollar Wells Fargo Foundation grant to support IRS-certified Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) organizations nationwide. Grant expands access to trusted, no-cost tax return preparation services.

PNC Announces New Initiatives to Inspire Outdoor Learning, Classroom Innovation Through PNC Grow Up Great

The PNC Financial Services Group, Inc., is kicking off Great Month, its annual celebration of PNC Grow Up Great® and high-quality early childhood education, by announcing new initiatives with two longtime collaborators.

Finding Courage in a Feathered Friend

But on that overwhelming day, Arlo was handed something unexpected: a small, soft feathered companion with a gentle heartbeat and a peaceful expression. It was My Special Aflac Duck®, a robotic comfort companion designed for children facing cancer and sickle cell disease.

Scaling Impact and Connectivity Through Technology Donations at Cisco

Through the Cisco Foundation and our corporate Social Impact Investments (SII), we support organizations that use technology in bold, innovative ways — from saving energy to saving lives. 

Medtronic Returns to Fast Company’s Most Innovative Companies List for Second Year in a Row

Medtronic, a global leader in healthcare technology, is proud to announce its inclusion in Fast Company’s World’s Most Innovative Companies list of 2026. The company earned a spot for its BrainSense™ Adaptive DBS therapy for people with Parkinson’s, which was approved by the U.S.

Where Water Flows, Equality Grows: FedEx and Water Mission Bring Relief After Hurricane Melissa

When Hurricane Melissa made landfall on October 28, 2025, Jamaica faced one of the most powerful storms ever recorded in the Atlantic.

Recent Alerts

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Why Becoming a Field Service Technician Is a Smart Career Choice

Are you looking for a career with variety, stability and strong growth potential? Becoming a field service technician offers all of that and more. At Cummins, we believe in supporting skilled professionals who are ready to take their careers to the next level.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Sofidel is Guided by Values and Driven by Responsibility

In every project and interaction, we are committed to embodying the values that define who we are, combining our skills and resources to create a positive, lasting, and responsible impact on both society and the environment.

Events, Media & Communications

Protecting the Software Supply Chain: A Critical Step for Cybersecurity Resilience

Modern software is built from thousands of interconnected components – one compromised part can put entire systems at risk.

Innovation & Technology

Trane® Unveils Next-Generation Commercial HVAC Solutions, Advancing Energy Efficiency and Carbon Reduction

Trane® - by Trane Technologies, will launch new innovations in early 2026 to advance electrified heating, improve energy efficiency, and enable smarter building operations—helping building owners reduce carbon emissions and support a more sustainable future.

Events, Media & Communications

An Innovation Conversation With Southwire’s Burt Fealing

What happens when a 75-year-old manufacturer decides that sustainability isn’t a department – it's the business itself?

Events, Media & Communications

SCS Global Services Launches SCS Europe B.V. To Help Companies Meet Expanding EU Sustainability and Regulatory Requirements

SCS Global Services announces the launch of SCS Global Services Europe B.V. (SCS Europe) — a dedicated EU-based legal entity established to help companies navigate the existing and rapidly expanding landscape of European climate and sustainability regulations.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Entergy - Building the Foundation for a Stronger New Orleans

For the past two decades, Entergy has viewed early childhood education as a key investment in the strength and well-being of the communities we serve.

Environment

Arbor Day Foundation Planted Trees at Los Angeles-Area School Impacted by Devastating Eaton Fire

One year after the Eaton Fire that blazed through Los Angeles County, the Arbor Day Foundation collaborated with local partners and community members to grow hope at an elementary school impacted by the fire.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Microentrepreneurs in Rural India Grow With Ovante

Savitri’s busy cosmetics and grocery store in Nasopur village, located in Rajasthan, India, hasn’t always been as large and well-stocked as it is today. A few years ago, she ran her business from a small room, offering limited items with little opportunity to expand.

Events, Media & Communications

Data Center Safety Council Announces New Chair, Thomas Lee, QTS

Data Center Safety Council (DCSC) is pleased to announce a newly elected Chair of the Steering Committee, Thomas Lee, QTS Data Centers; replacing Donna Lynch, STACK Infrastructure, who has served as chair for the last 2-year term since the inception of the group.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Georgia-Pacific Savannah Provides Grant To Support Construction of New Early Childhood Learning Center

The Early Childhood Learning Center is a public-private partnership involving Chatham County, the City of Savannah, and East Savannah United (ESU).

Innovation & Technology

Arrow Teams With Startup .lumen To Help Visually Impaired People Live More Independently

Arrow Electronics (NYSE:ARW), a global technology solutions provider, is collaborating with Romanian startup .lumen to scale intelligent guide glasses designed to replicate the key functions of a guide dog.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Mobilizing Private Capital for Climate-Driven Growth

Addressing climate change can help to support the economic development and long-term growth in emerging markets and developing economies (EMDEs). EMDEs require trillions of dollars to address climate change, yet only a fraction of this funding is currently mobilized.

Innovation & Technology

Keysight Powers the Future of E-Mobility With Test Solutions for High-Power and Megawatt Charging

Keysight Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: KEYS) announced two new electric vehicle (EV) charging test solutions that support the industry’s move to high-power and megawatt-level charging.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Mastercard Named One of Fortune’s World’s Most Admired Companies 2026

At Mastercard, our culture celebrates curiosity and empowers groundbreaking products and services, redefining the global connections and enhancing the way the world thrives.

Health & Healthcare

IOC Announces Comprehensive Mental Health Support for Athletes at Milano Cortina 2026

Athletes competing at the Milano Cortina 2026 Olympic Winter Games can expect the same high level of mental health and safeguarding support that was delivered at Paris 2024 – the most comprehensive programme of its kind ever implemented at a major sporting event.

Innovation & Technology

Trane Technologies and Garrett Motion Collaborate to Advance Ultra High Efficiency Commercial HVAC Solutions

Trane® – by Trane Technologies and Garrett Motion today announced a strategic collaboration to accelerate next generation, oil-free centrifugal compressor technology for commercial heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) applications.

Innovation & Technology

Trane Technologies Launches Trane Cloud, a Digital Hub for Smarter Building Operations

Trane® – by Trane Technologies today announced the launch of Trane Cloud, a digital hub designed to transform how building operators, facility teams, and energy managers interact with their buildings.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

LA Kings Bring Hope and High Spirits to Children’s Hospital Los Angeles During Annual Visit

As part of AEG’s ongoing collaboration with Children’s Hospital Los Angeles (CHLA), the full LA Kings player roster—including Anze Kopitar, Drew Doughty, Adrian Kempe and team mascot, Bailey—visited multiple wings of the hospital to spend time with patients, families, and staff.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Celebrating Careers Built To Last at Northern Trust

At Northern Trust, a career isn’t just a job, it’s a journey. From the moment someone joins us, they’re supported with opportunities to learn, build skills, grow into new roles and shape long-term careers.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

KeyBank Invests $225,000 in Habitat for Humanity of Bucks County to Aid Neighborhood Revitalization

KeyBank, through the KeyBank Foundation, has announced a $225,000 investment in Habitat for Humanity of Bucks County to expand the nonprofit’s growing Home Repair Program.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

PNC Foundation Contributes $2M for New Snow Removal Equipment to City of Pittsburgh

The PNC Foundation announced it has contributed a $2 million grant to the City of Pittsburgh to purchase new snow removal equipment.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

From Mentorship to Leadership: Meet Rajneet Dhanju

I am Rajneet Dhanju, serving as a Senior Engineering Manager on GoDaddy’s Edge Gateway Platform, which supports both internal and external customers.

Health & Healthcare

Protein, Science, Debate and Dietary Guidelines: Nina Teicholz

Protein. It’s everywhere. From our center of the plate favorites to protein popcorn, ramen to even protein-packed ice cream, it’s clear – we're in the midst of a protein revolution.

Innovation & Technology

Keysight Launches Wireless Coexistence Test Solution to Accelerate Compliance and Innovation

Keysight Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: KEYS) has announced the release of its new Wireless Coexistence Test Solution, an automated, and standards-aligned platform designed to help engineers quickly and repeatably validate wireless device performance

Latest Campaigns

GoDaddy | Microbusiness

They’re the people who build websites, run restaurants, and teach online classes. They power local economies and national growth but their impact...

PSEG Strength in Service, Sandy and Beyond

Ten years after Superstorm Sandy raged across the East Coast, PSE&G continues to protect customers’ utility service from the damaging impact of...

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...

KeyBank Foundation: Helping Communities Thrive through Education, Workforce Development, and Service

KeyBank Foundation helps build thriving communities by supporting organizations and programs that foster thriving students and a thriving workforce...

Aflac Voices

Hear from Aflac’s senior leaders and subject matter experts about industry trends and more.

Local Communities

The principals of living and working in synergy with the communities in which we operate, as well as collaborating on projects that benefit those...

Climate Action & Environmental Management

Reach net-zero carbon in our own operations by 2030 and partner with suppliers to reduce their climate impact.

Financial health

At Wells Fargo, we're opening pathways to economic advancement for racially and ethnically diverse and low- and moderate-income individuals and...

Subaru Love Promise: Environment

Subaru works to reduce waste, safeguard resources for future generations, and preserve natural spaces – making real, meaningful commitments to these...

Community Impact

Advancing our communities worldwide through philanthropic investments, partnerships, and employee volunteerism.