Impact & Sustainability News From Leading Brands

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

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Energy & Infrastructure

The Hotel Block is Filling Up for Renewable Energy Markets 2016

Our reduced-rate hotel block is filling up fast, which means there could only be days (or hours!) to save nearly 40% off the current published rate—so act fast to lock in savings. Don't miss this final opportunity to save on the most engaging, informative, and interactive clean energy conference of the year—the hotel block deadline is September 24th.

Inclusion & Opportunity

Atlas Copco Appoints Sofia Svingby Vice President Corporate Responsibility

The Atlas Copco Group has own operations in 92 countries and customers in more than 180. To achieve its mission of delivering sustainable profitable growth at all times doing business in a responsible and ethical way is deeply integrated in all steps of the value chain. Products and service are developed to increase customers’ productivity and the company strives to make each new generation safer, more energy-efficient and ergonomic then the previous one.

Research & Reports

Jackson Family Wines Announces 2021 Sustainability Goals

Today California-based Jackson Family Wines shared its first sustainability report, supported by a list of comprehensive 5-year goals. The family-owned wine company, known for its portfolio of premium wineries with such beloved household names as Kendall-Jackson, La Crema and Cambria, is a progressive leader in environmentally and socially responsible business practices.

Health & Healthcare

Innovation Partnership to Revolutionize Support Service Fulfillment

I am pleased to report that Mackenzie Innovation Institute (Mi2) has just entered into a new innovation partnership with Sodexo, our current supplier of comprehensive non-clinical support services.

Socially Responsible Investing

Valuing Information v. Money: How Silicon Valley Fell for Wall Street

Philanthropy

Walmart Foundation is Working to Strengthen Career Pathways Across the U.S.

As a next step in an effort to increase economic mobility of workers in retail and adjacent sectors in the U.S., the Walmart Foundation today announced 10 Workforce Development Boards (WDBs) across the country will receive funding from The Chicago Cook Workforce Partnership (The Partnership).

Socially Responsible Investing

Water and Wastewater Industry Can Address Funding Challenges through Public-Private Partnerships

As water and wastewater utilities are challenged to minimize rate increases while balancing limited budgets – complicated by deferred maintenance, chronic underinvestment, competing projects and compliance mandates – one solution to consider is the public-private partnership (PPP) model.

AI & Technology

Most Useful Mobile Apps for EHS Managers

Managing compliance is a full-time job and to do it well, EHS managers need to have the right tools. We’ve put together a list of apps that we like (and use ourselves) to make EHS management a little easier.

We've broken them down into three categories: EHS-Specific Apps, General Business Apps, and Travel Apps (for those EHS managers who are on the road a lot visiting mulitple sites.)

Education & Workforce Development

Fall 2016 US Travel Award Cycle Opens

The Amgen Scholars Program seeks to increase research proficiency and to promote professional networking opportunities for program alumni who are committed to scientific careers.

Awards & Rankings

K-C New Zealand Celebrates 25 Year Anniversary

Kimberly-Clark New Zealand (KCNZ) recently celebrated 25 years of brand leadership and investment in long-term community partnerships and innovation in the New Zealand market.

Corporate Responsibility

Paper & Packaging: How Life Unfolds™

We are proud to share the warmth and creativity that paper and paper-based packaging offers us all through the Paper & Packaging – How Life Unfolds™ consumer campaign.

Responsible Production & the Circular Economy

Heineken® Reveals First Formula 1® Campaigns

Heineken® has officially launched its global Formula 1® (F1®) partnership with two new campaigns; “When You Drive, Never Drink” and “More than a Race”.

Environment

John Fleck: Colorado River Riddles

Awards & Rankings

Get to Know NetSuite, Finalist for 2016 Employee Volunteer Program of the Year

NetSuite's, employee volunteer program is never "done". They are always improving it to make it more engaging for their employees and more impactful for their communities. Learn more about 2016 Employee Volunteer Program of the Year finalist NetSuite and what makes it so successful.

Education & Workforce Development

What Will Future Classrooms Look Like For India’s Poor?

People living in economically disadvantaged areas of India now have access to vocational, business and IT skills training, thanks to HP’s new Future Classroom program. HP Future Classroom provides a platform for delivering world-class skills training to students and job seekers in India, all in a space the size of a shipping container.

Corporate Responsibility

The Parisian Macao | A Luxurious Green Oasis on the Cotai Strip

When guests and visitors step inside The Parisian Macao for the first time on Sept. 13, the elegance and grandeur of an integrated resort delivering outstanding experiences for business, leisure and family travellers will be immediately noticeable.

Research & Reports

NS Ergonomics: Safety, Efficiency, and the Bottom Line

Research & Reports

Orange Publishes Its First Integrated Annual Report

Orange has chosen to issue an “Integrated Annual Report” for the first time, which invites shareholders but also any stakeholder to consider the CSR aspect of its strategy. It aims to show how Orange, a digital, efficient and responsible company, focuses on a sustainable business plan to benefit its customers and create value for the whole society by making digital technology a driver of progress for all.

Inclusion & Opportunity

3 Lifehacks by Sodexo for Happiness at Work

We just celebrated Labor Day, when we take the day off to relax and honor the hard work we do all year ‘round. But you shouldn’t have to take a day off work to enjoy yourself. Making work your happy place can go a long way towards improving your health and well-being. In fact, happiness in the workplace has been proven to increase employee engagement, which boosts productivity. And who doesn’t want to be happier, more engaged and more productive?

Responsible Production & the Circular Economy

The State of Ethical Sourcing

Forced Labor, in its most contemporary form, affects over 21 million people and spans across some of the most globalized industries in the world. From electronics to automobile manufacturing, forced labor has taken an increasing presence in supply chains, and is becoming a serious issue that companies need to be aware of.

Environment

CSX Joins Forces with National Fish and Wildlife Foundation to Restore Chesapeake Bay

The Chesapeake Bay watershed extends more than 64,000 miles across six different states and the District of Columbia with thousands of miles of rivers and streams, and is home to hundreds of species.

AI & Technology

5G Cellular Evolution: Why It Will be a Foundation for Smart Cities

The power of connectivity is transforming all industries and forward-thinking cities.

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...