Impact & Sustainability News From Leading Brands

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

Responsible Production & Consumption

U... for Urban Heat Island, a Saint-Gobain Podcast

There's no doubt about it: cities are mineral, and therefore sparsely planted. The consequence? They store more heat than the surrounding countryside, creating "urban heat islands". But there are ways to avoid them, and make our cities more pleasant to live in.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Wesco Repeats as Best Place to Work for Disability Inclusion

Wesco is honored to again be recognized as a “Best Place to Work for Disability Inclusion,” earning a top score on the 2025 Disability Equality Index®.

Innovation & Technology

Life Science Industry Trends: Navigating Complexity and Shaping the Future

Life sciences organizations continue to operate within a fast-changing environment defined by evolving capital markets, regulatory scrutiny, innovation in drug development, and shifting expectations around compliance and transparency.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

More Than Lipstick: Mary Kay’s Pink Changing Lives Earns Forbes Top 10 Social Impact Spot

In July, Mary Kay Inc. announced it has been recognized by Forbes for the second year in a row, clinching #9 on the 2025 Best Brands for Social Impact list and being the only beauty brand, and the only direct selling brand recognized in the Top 10.

Research, Reports & Publications

New, Interactive Dashboards Show Cocoa Farmers Continue To Benefit From Trainings Facilitated by Fairtrade

Two new, interactive dashboards allows users to explore the latest data on cocoa farming and Fairtrade's work across the chocolate sector.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Action Against Hunger and French Water Partnership Amplify Global Call for Survival and Resilient Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH) at UN 2026 Water Conference Preparatory Session

At the UN 2026 Water Conference Prep Meeting, Action Against Hunger and partners launched a global Call to Action to prioritize lifesaving WASH in crisis zones. With 175M in need, they urge urgent funding, protection, and political will.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Meet Devin, Frank and Katie: The Trio Making a Positive Impact for Generations

At Henkel North America, diversity is a path to progress, innovation, and impact. Our employees and partners are united by our purpose: Pioneers at heart for the good of generations.

Education

Fifth Third Foundation Recognizes Students With Education Scholarships

The Fifth Third Foundation has made education programs a top priority since its founding in 1948. To honor students with high achievements, Fifth Third established its Scholarship Program.

Responsible Production & Consumption

More Strength, Less Plastic

In 2023, we rolled out a multi-year development plan code-named Sugar Ray. The plan resulted in the redesign of our large format Ready To Use bottles for 30 products, including Ortho Home Defense, Bug-B-Gon, and Ortho GroundClear.

Research, Reports & Publications

Mastercard: Delivering Pathways to Sustained Prosperity

Mastercard showcases how it is advancing against its mission to power economies and empower people, building a sustainable economy where everyone prospers, in its 2024 Impact Report.

Diversity & Inclusion

FedEx Fosters PRIDE and Purpose by Creating Equal Opportunities Across India

Federal Express Corporation (“FedEx”), the world’s largest express transportation company, continues to drive inclusive entrepreneurship in India through collaboration with United Way Mumbai’s flagship initiative, Saksham.

Innovation & Technology

Security Double Standard? Young Consumers Reuse Passwords, Expect Businesses to Be Fort Knox

A new GoDaddy survey reveals a surprising paradox among younger consumers: while Gen Z and Millennials appear less concerned about protecting themselves online, they have little tolerance for businesses that fall short on security.

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

From Farm to Fork: Transforming the Hidden Middle

Explore the often-overlooked “hidden middle” of agrifood value chains, which offers a key opportunity for global food-system transformation.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Duck Days of Summer Are Here: Do Good Powered by Aflac

This year, the Aflac Childhood Cancer Foundation will award up to 15 grants of $1,500 each to Child Life programs in the U.S. that provide support to children with cancer and/or blood disorders and/or their siblings.

Environment

Celebrate World Snake Day by Bringing Back the “Lord of the Forest”

In honor of World Snake Day, International Paper and National Fish and Wildlife Foundation take a moment to recognize how forest restoration is fueling the recovery of one of America’s most iconic serpents

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Cascale Highlights Gender Equity in Supply Chains as Key to Building Resilient Workforces

Joleen Ong, Cascale’s senior director of brand and retailer membership, recently joined a panel at the Good Business Forum in New York to discuss how workplace strategies, particularly those focused on women, have translated into tangible business outcomes.

Education

PSEG Donates Truck for Technical School Training

We recently donated a retired PSE&G 2013 Freightliner M2106 aerial truck to Mercer County Technical Schools - mctsnj to give students real-world experience as they prepare for careers in skilled trades.

Environment

When Yesterday’s Trash Becomes Tomorrow’s Crisis

What happens when yesterday’s landfills become today’s problem—cracking, leaking, or resurfacing in the wake of poor maintenance or climate-driven disasters?

Health & Healthcare

Got Their Backs: How Medtronic Brings Spine Surgeries to Kids

The volunteer teams typically take two to four mission trips every year. Three missions are planned for 2025. Each trip involves prepping, packing, shipping and setting up an entire, functioning operating room in another country — roughly 30 bins of precision medical equipment.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Complimentary Webinar: Beyond the Checklist: Building Responsible Sourcing Programs that Work

Join SCS for a complimentary webinar "Beyond the Checklist: Building Responsible Sourcing Programs that Work" on September 10, 2025 to learn how industry leaders such as Starbucks, Ferrero, and Driscoll’s have advanced their sustainable and ethical sourcing practices.

Environment

Weather Preparedness and Resilience: Insights From the Field

With hurricane season ramping up and severe weather events becoming more frequent, businesses across sectors face increasing pressure to proactively prepare for potential disruption.

Events, Media & Communications

Mondelēz 2024 Snacking Made Right Report: Executive Letters

At Mondelēz International, we’re honored that consumers welcome our iconic chocolate, biscuit, and baked snack brands into their homes – and we are playing our part in our aim to have a positive impact on people and our planet.

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

Investing in the Future of Sustainable Luxury: Tapestry Expands Partnership With Gen Phoenix

Today, Tapestry is proud to share a bold step forward in that journey—an expanded partnership with Gen Phoenix, a pioneer in sustainable recycled leather fiber materials.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

CNH Maintains Great Place To Work (GPTW) Seal With a Focus on People, Innovation and Wellbeing

For the seventh consecutive year, world-class equipment, technology and services company, CNH, was considered a great company to work for in Brazil and Argentina, according to Great Place To Work (GPTW).

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Henkel Named as a 2025 Best Place To Work for Disability Inclusion by Disability:IN and the American Association of People With Disabilities

Henkel, a leading manufacturer of well-known consumer and industrial brands such as Dial® soap, Schwarzkopf® hair care, all® laundry detergent, and Loctite®, Technomelt®, and Bonderite® adhesives, sealants, and functional coatings

Latest Campaigns

  1. Policy and Regulation
    Cascale shares insights regarding policy and regulation impacting the consumer goods industry, and highlights how it's supporting members prepare for...
  2. 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...
  3. 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...
  4. Sustainable Products and Innovation
    Ongoing research into innovative solutions enables CNH’s brands to manufacture products that respect the environment while satisfying customers’...
  5. 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...
  6. Forests
    Managing our forests sustainably and protecting water, wildlife, and species at risk.
  7. GoDaddy | Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging
    Diverse teams build better products — period. At GoDaddy, we make apps and services that our worldwide community of entrepreneurs can relate to. Our...
  8. Biomimicry and Ray of Hope Accelerator
    The Ray C. Anderson Foundation has partnered with the Biomimicry Institute to create the Ray of Hope Accelerator, designed to bring commercially...
  9. Social Impact at Mastercard
    At Mastercard, we’re powering economies and empowering people, building a sustainable economy where everyone prospers.
  10. KeyBank's Commitment to Diversity
    Promoting inclusive environments by employing systemic changes to improve the access of individuals of diverse backgrounds. Learn more about our...
  11. 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...
  12. 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...
  13. 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...
  14. Aflac Stories
    Get a closer look at the people, products and stories that make Aflac the company we know today.
  15. Antea Group Webinars and Events
    Come learn from Antea Group experts on a variety of topics. We produce webinars monthly and attend events regularly to keep in touch with current and...