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

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Giving Back, Looking Forward: Trane Technologies and the ROC

At Trane Technologies, our vision of a sustainable future also includes having an uplifting and positive impact on people and society. We’re committed to developing the next generation of leaders who can transform our way of life and our world.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Supercharging Young People to Meet Global Challenges

Gen has launched a new partnership with Social Shifters, a nonprofit empowering young leaders to develop solutions to pressing social and environmental issues. Gen members will serve as judges for the Global Innovation Challenge, which provides up to $10,000 in funding.

Environment

Net Impact Announces Winners of the 2024 Circular Plastics Challenge

A team from Boise State University was selected as winner of the with its forward-thinking solution regarding the circular economy, presented during the virtual showcase of the Circular Plastics Challenge at NPE2024.

Responsible Production & Consumption

CNH’s ‘A Sustainable Year’ Series Spotlights Sustainable Production in Lecce

World class equipment, technology and services company, CNH, has released the third installment of its ‘A Sustainable Year’ series.

Responsible Production & Consumption

What Is Climate Smart Agriculture – and Why Should Your Business Care?

U.S. soy producers – like all farmers – are at the vanguard of a critical movement.

Diversity & Inclusion

Celebrating Our Culture of Inclusivity: Pride Month at HARMAN

In honor of Pride Month this June, HARMAN celebrated with a vibrant series of events, sponsored by our Pride Employee Resource Group (ERG), in support of the LGBTQIA+ community.

Energy

Georgia Power Partners With U.S. Army Fort Garrison Eisenhower for Resiliency and To Reduce Carbon Footprint

Georgia Power, a Southern Company subsidiary, is partnering with U.S. Army Garrison Fort Eisenhower as a part of a $72 million utility energy service contract (UESC) to increase the energy efficiency of the 55,000-acre military installation located near Augusta, Ga.

Education

Prairie Pupils Young and Old Discover ‘A Family Can Learn Together’

As Canada celebrates National Indigenous Peoples Day on June 21, Enbridge remains committed year-round to strengthening relationships with Indigenous communities across North America, and advancing reconciliation, through engagement, economic inclusion, and partnerships.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Michael Roth and Michael Schulman Headline 2024 Southern California Jewish Sports Hall of Fame Induction Dinner and Ceremony

Michael Roth, Vice President of Communications for AEG, and Michael Schulman, CEO of the Anaheim Ducks, were selected for the highest honor of the Eli Sherman Pillar of Achievement Award by the Southern California Jewish Sports Hall of Fame.

Environment

IP Celebrates National Forest Week and Public-Private Partnerships That Bolster Healthy Forests for All

In honor of National Forest Week, International Paper (IP) and longtime partner National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF) celebrate the collaboration between public and private partners that is essential to supporting robust forests and wildlife throughout the Southeast.

Innovation & Technology

Clearing the Air About Carbon Dioxide Removal

With companies setting net-zero targets and countries working to achieve their climate goals under the Paris Agreement, there’s been much discussion lately about the role of emission reductions and carbon removals.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Freda Zietlow, Senior Portfolio Manager, Fiduciary Trust, Recognized as One of the Most Influential Women

Fiduciary Trust International, a global wealth manager and wholly-owned subsidiary of Franklin Templeton, announces that Freda Lam Zietlow, CFA, managing director and senior portfolio manager, has been nominated by Woman of Influence as one of the honorees.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Kohler Golf Resort Achieves a Green Tourism Gold Award

Shout out to our amazing associates at the Old Course Hotel, Golf Resort & Spa in St Andrews, Scotland, for achieving a Green Tourism Gold Award!

Responsible Production & Consumption

Leaner, Greener Technology Supports 40% Energy Efficiency Gains for Comcast’s Nationwide Network

Comcast announced it has reduced the electricity it takes to deliver each byte of data across its network by 40% since 2019.

Diversity & Inclusion

Sharing Knowledge: Meet Shauna Fields

I entered the working world with undiagnosed ADHD and had to spend a lot of time figuring out ways to make my brain happy to avoid getting painfully and irritably bored from things I didn't enjoy at work. Leaning into what I enjoy at work has since had an influence on my care.

Diversity & Inclusion

The Power of Pride

June isn't only about celebrating the LGBTQIA+ community's history and highlighting their continued advocacy for equality — it’s also about members and allies coming together to celebrate authenticity, self-love, and free expression.

Innovation & Technology

Introducing Eastman's Naia™ Renew for Home Textiles

Getting a restful night’s sleep is important to our overall health and well-being. With Naia™ Renew, you can get there with three key benefits that ensure you’ll wake up refreshed, restored and at ease: comfort, long-lasting quality, and sustainability.

Environment

Principal Financial Group® 2023 Sustainability Report: Our Sustainability Strategy and Commitments

We remain dedicated to our sustainability commitments to help drive better outcomes for people, society, and the planet. Our strategy is made up of three activation pillars, which comprise our material sustainability focus areas.

Responsible Production & Consumption

3M Is Innovating To Deliver End-to-End Automotive Solutions

From design to recycling, the automotive industry is moving at breakneck speed to create new products and solve new challenges. 3M is a key partner at each stage, providing innovative technologies and one-of-a-kind solutions.

Green Infrastructure

Olympic House Obtains LEED Platinum Certification for Its Operations and Maintenance

As the five-year milestone of its inauguration approaches, Olympic House – the headquarters of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) – has recently achieved LEED Platinum v4.1 certification for its operations and maintenance.

Diversity & Inclusion

Duke Energy Chief Diversity Officer Helps Celebrate Pride Month

This month and throughout the year we provide psychologically safe forums for LGBTQ+ employees and allies through internal events and external outreach.

Research, Reports & Publications

Jazz Pharmaceuticals Publishes 2023 Corporate Sustainability and Social Impact Report: Progress, Responsibility and Innovation

Jazz Pharmaceuticals remains committed to its core mission to develop life-changing medicines for people with serious diseases, often with limited therapeutic options.

Diversity & Inclusion

Key4Women Hosts Free Webinar – Power-Up Your Performance

KeyBank’s Key4Women will present “Power-Up Your Performance”, a free, one-hour virtual event on Thursday, July 18th at 1:00 p.m. EST / 3:00 p.m. MT / 4:00 p.m. PST.

Environment

GRI Seeks To Clean Up Reporting on Pollution

GRI has started the recruitment of an expert working group to guide the development of new reporting standard(s) on pollution.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Truist Foundation Commits $100,000 Ahead of Tropical Storm Beryl Landfall

To care for its Texas teammates, clients and communities, Truist Foundation announced Sunday evening it will donate $100,000, which will be distributed to the Center for Disaster Philanthropy’s Atlantic Hurricane Season Recovery Fund and the American Red Cross.

Latest Campaigns

  1. 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...
  2. 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...
  3. 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...
  4. 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...
  5. 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...
  6. 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...
  7. 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...
  8. 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...
  9. Goals That Inspire: Positive Social Impact
    Through our Goals That Inspire we strive to make a positive difference in our communities by relying on our ability to understand their needs and then...
  10. KeyBank's Community Investment
    In states where Key has a presence, there are approximately 1.7 million low- to moderate-income (LMI) households. Many LMI individuals don’t have bank...
  11. Nutrition and Health
    Focus on preventing and treating malnutrition across life stages. Highlights include early detection, community-based treatment (e.g., MUAC screening...
  12. Enriching Women's Lives
    60 years ago, Mary Kay Ash created an unparalleled opportunity for women to define their own successes and control their own futures. Her vision of...
  13. Stories of Purpose at Truist
    See how Truist teammates are living out our purpose, mission and values to serve our clients, teammates, and communities.
  14. 2024-25 AMD CR Report
    AMD Commemorates 30 Years of Corporate Responsibility with 2024-25 Report
  15. 2024-25 AMD CR Report
    AMD Commemorates 30 Years of Corporate Responsibility with 2024-25 Report