Impact & Sustainability News From Leading Brands

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

Responsible Production & Consumption

Schneider Electric’s Perspectives Day Asia Reframes Risk

Cascale

Environment

NFWF Announces $1.8 Million To Support Working Lands and Restore Wildlife Habitat in the Intermountain West

Yum! Brands

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Bridging Clients and Teams: Meet Andjela Arsic

GoDaddy

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

KeyBank Foundation Invests $225,000 To Preserve Affordable Housing in Toledo’s Old South End

KeyBank

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Global Reach, Local Impact

Tapestry, Inc.

Health & Healthcare

How CVS Health Supports Better Heart Health

CVS Health

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Jeff Towns: Leading With Experience, Safety, and Humanity at Blue Mountain

Covia

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

SLB Recognized at the World 50 2026 Impact Awards

SLB

Featured Brands

Newsweek: Medtronic Built a Care Platform for Ghana. Now, It’s Working in New Jersey

Alexis Kayser, Healthcare Editor at Newsweek, recently connected with Geoff Martha, CEO of Medtronic, and Dennis Pullin, CEO of Virtua Health, to learn how they transformed a tactic used in Kenya, Ghana and India into a community health program in New Jersey.

Delivering History: FedEx Helps Bring Bison Latifrons to the Smithsonian

On Thursday, May 7, 2026, the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History will help mark the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence with the opening of Bison: Standing Strong.

NFWF Announces $1.8 Million To Support Working Lands and Restore Wildlife Habitat in the Intermountain West

The National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF) recently announced nearly $1.8 million in grants to restore, improve and conserve sagebrush, mesic wet meadow and big game migratory corridor habitats in Idaho, Utah and Wyoming.

Wells Fargo Helps Drive Growth in West Charlotte With $6 Million

Wells Fargo today announced a $6 million philanthropic investment in Charlotte, North Carolina, reinforcing the company’s long‑standing commitment to the city.

What It’s Like To Grow Up With a Trach

Grace's story is a powerful look at life with a tracheostomy (trach) and the strength of a family navigating a diagnosis.

PNC Surpasses Community Benefits Plan Commitment With $119 Billion in Community Investments

Surpassing our original $88 billion commitment with $119.3 billion in capital investments, loans and philanthropic support, PNC expanded homeownership, small business growth and community revitalization initiatives in low- and moderate-income (LMI) communities nationwide.

One Million Items Collected! Taco Bell® Sauce Container U.S. Recycling Program

For years, Taco Bell’s iconic hot sauce packets have been part of fans’ biggest and boldest moments, from elevating everyday meals to inspiring fashion statements and even unforgettable marriage proposals.

Ditch “Aisle Anxiety” With Guiding Stars

According to a recent survey of US adults, more than a third of respondents experience “aisle anxiety” when grocery shopping. And 39% feel “overwhelmed” by all the options. The survey also found that the average shopper spends four minutes deliberating over each item.

Connecting Across Continents With Women of Cisco Networking Academy

Through Cisco Networking Academy, millions of learners each year gain the skills and credentials they need to lead, create, and thrive in the tech industry. Here, we’re showcasing a few of Cisco Networking Academy’s inspiring women and their unique career journeys.

How a Supplemental Insurance Safety Net Can Cover Any Path While You’re Growing Up

Life is full of unexpected moments, and unique choices and conventional milestones, like getting married or starting a new job, can be bypassed or reached at different times by different people.

Recent Alerts

Energy

U.S. Department of Defense Joins Duke Energy’s Green Source Advantage Program

The United States Department of Defense (DOD) has signed on to Duke Energy’s (NYSE: DUK) Green Source Advantage (GSA) program to provide renewable energy on behalf of the five largest DOD major military installations across North Carolina and South Carolina.

Innovation & Technology

Keeping Up With Customers in the Digital Age

Navigating the fast-paced digital world demands strong customer connections, especially in industries like logistics and supply chain management, states Brian Enright, CEO of DP World Americas in a recent article published by the Forbes Business Council.

Diversity & Inclusion

Principal® Named “Best Place To Work for People With Disabilities”

Principal Financial Group®  was named to the list of the “Best Places to Work for People with Disabilities” after earning a 100 score on the 2024 Disability Equality Index® (DEI), the world’s most comprehensive benchmarking tool for companies to measure disability workplaces.

Environment

Chemours’ Sustainability Report: Partnering To Protect Local Wildlife and Habitats

Earlier this year, Chemours released our annual Sustainability Report titled, “Partnering for Progress.” Throughout the report, we showcase how Chemours embraces partnerships to deliver innovative products responsibly and more sustainably.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Whirlpool Corporation Named One of America’s Best Brands for Social Impact in 2024 by Forbes

Whirlpool Corporation has been recognized by Forbes as one of the country’s Best Brands For Social Impact in 2024. Inclusion on the list reflects the organization’s commitment to creating a more sustainable and socially responsible future.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Cisco: Co-Innovating With Historically Black Colleges and Universities

Every individual has the right to thrive in our increasingly connected world, and four years ago Cisco codified this belief with our Social Justice Beliefs and Our Commitment to Action.

Sustainable Development Goals

Simplifying Data Center Sustainability Governance

Data centers are at the heart of digital economies worldwide. As digitalization accelerates, power loads, cooling costs and water usage are skyrocketing. By 2026, data center electricity use alone is expected to double (source: International Energy Agency, Electricity 2024).

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

AllianceBernstein: What You Didn’t Know About European Offices

Are European offices broken? We don’t think so. They’re just different.

Environment

12 New Jersey Schools Recognized for Innovative Climate Change Projects by Atlantic City Electric

Atlantic City Electric, the Drumthwacket Foundation and Sustainable Jersey honored 12 student teams for their New Jersey Student Climate Challenge action projects that address the causes and impacts of climate change at the local level.

Innovation & Technology

Healthy Spaces Podcast: Season 4, Episode 1 - Growth Mindset

In Healthy Spaces Season 4, Ep. 1, hear how venture capitalist Steve Westly employs a growth mindset to identify and scale great business ideas in clean tech.

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

Sustainable Supply Chain Initiative Welcomes New Members Lindt & Sprüngli and Lipton Teas and Infusions

The Consumer Goods Forum’s Sustainable Supply Chain Initiative (SSCI) has welcomed Lindt & Sprüngli and Lipton Teas and Infusions as new members. This brings the Coalition’s membership to 25 companies dedicated to promoting trustworthy and sustainable practices.

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

Dow Advances Its Mechanical Recycling Offering by Agreeing To Acquire Circulus, a North American Polyethylene Recycler

Dow (NYSE: DOW) announced it has signed an agreement to acquire Circulus, a leading recycler of plastic waste into post-consumer resin (PCR).

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Thank You to Our Lineworkers!

On July 10th, National Lineworker Appreciation Day, we celebrate the men and women who help keep our customers’ lights on, homes cool, and businesses running smoothly.

Research, Reports & Publications

American Airlines Releases 2023 Sustainability Report

Key progress in 2023 includes American's collaboration with Breakthrough Energy and Google Research on groundbreaking contrail avoidance research, which will inform how the industry might address its impact on climate change.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Lenovo Wins Big for Advancements in Sustainability, Environmental Achievement, and Leadership

With a focus on helping customers measure performance, embed sustainability in their IT environments, and choose the right solutions to turn ambitions into actions, Lenovo’s Sustainability Solutions portfolio has been recognized by the 2024 SEAL Business Sustainability Awards.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

The Best of the Best: Easy Day Sports

In April, Hiring Our Heroes announced 5 grant recipients for the Small Business Award for Veterans & Military Spouses, an initiative that provides a one-time $10,000 grant for selected military-connected entrepreneurs, thanks to the generosity of the FedEx Founder’s Fund.

Research, Reports & Publications

Cascale, Worldly, Release Deep Dive on EU’s Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CS3D)

Cascale, formerly the Sustainable Apparel Coalition, and Worldly, the planet’s most comprehensive sustainability data and insights platform, have published a deep dive paper analyzing the European Union’s (EU) Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CS3D).

Responsible Production & Consumption

Pentair and MSP Airport Announce New Collaboration To Reduce Single-Use Plastic Waste

Pentair and Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP) are excited to announce a new collaboration to sustainably deliver great-tasting, high-quality drinking water while reducing the need for single-use plastic water bottles

Education

75 Students Selected To Participate in Special Field Trip Experiences Celebrating the 250th Anniversary of the Founding of the United States

America250 – the official nonpartisan entity charged by Congress with planning the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence – recently announced the inaugural cohort of "America’s Field Trip" awardees.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Entergy Arkansas Hosts Customer Assistance Event

As hot summer temperatures return throughout the state, Entergy Arkansas is taking action to help customers save money and manage their utility bills.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Principal Financial Group® 2023 Sustainability Report: Integrating Sustainable Investing Practices

We aim to provide clients with sustainable investment options that offer competitive, risk-adjusted returns and utilize a holistic view of factors influencing risk and return to help create added value for clients, the environment, and society and over time.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Bringing Communities Together

Operating out of four locations in Dallas, the needs and services Resource Center is providing has grown – and to better reach members of the community, it is bringing essentially all of its health services under one roof.

Diversity & Inclusion

Jazz Pharmaceuticals Hosts Discussion of Healthcare Inequities in the U.S. To Honor Juneteenth

Dr. Tweedy has written extensively about the intersection of race, medicine and mental health and we are honored to have had this opportunity to learn firsthand from him to commemorate Juneteenth.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Maximus Honored With Prestigious Amazon Business Customer Awards for Sustainability and Supplier Diversity

In today’s business environment, sustainability and diversity are not just buzzwords; they are critical components of responsible corporate governance.

Sustainable Development Goals

Discover Kohler’s Commitment to Sustainable Living

Supporting people in their desire to live sustainably is central to our mission at Kohler.

Latest Campaigns

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...

Putting 'H' (Humanity and Health) Into ESG

Putting 'H' (Humanity and Health) Into ESG

Halo Awards

The Halo Awards are the social impact sector’s longest-running recognition of excellence in corporate–nonprofit partnerships. For more than two...

Collective Action

Cascale shares updates on its efforts and initiatives geared toward activating its ecosystem to develop and scale solutions that drive collective...

Key Supports Affordable Housing

KeyBank Community Development Lending and Investment helps fulfill Key’s purpose to help clients and communities thrive by financing projects that...

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...

FedEx | Delivering for Good

Doing what we do best for those who need it most. When disaster strikes, and there’s not a moment to lose, our people mobilize the FedEx global fleet...

The Ray

News and information about The Ray, Georgia's restorative, sustainable highway of the future.

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...

AEG's Commitment to Social Impact and Volunteerism

AEG embraces its responsibility to enrich the lives of people in the communities around the world where we do business, and to use business to create...