Impact & Sustainability News From Leading Brands

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

Innovation & Technology

The Disruption of Local Living, Investing and Cheese

Peering through the window, San Francisco-based Mission Cheese looks like a cool cheese and wine bar, an intimate and hip place for a date or business meeting.

Social Impact & Volunteering

How The Action Team Changed My Life

When I first started with the Action Team in Everett, I was honestly just the typical student who was searching for volunteer hours to put on my college applications. I wasn’t really motivated to help others at all. I was also very shy and rarely contributed to any type of discussion.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Addressing Disparities in Cancer Care by Building Palliative Care Nursing Capabilities

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Fatherly Names Diageo One of America’s Best Places to Work for New Dads

Diageo, the global leader in beverage alcohol, announced today that it has been recognized as one of the best places to work for new dads by Fatherly, the digital lifestyle guide for men entering parenthood. Diageo was selected for the organization’s 2016 Best Places to Work for New Dads Report. Fatherly specifically touted Diageo’s successful flex time scheduling policy, as well as the Company’s back-up childcare services, and school activity leave as notable father-friendly policies and practices.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Canada’s Chemical Management Plan Moves Onto Phase 3

Canada has been taking strides towards amending their chemical management plan in the past ten years. The most recent phase of chemical management is set to take place in June. Here is a chronological outline of their chemical management plan through this upcoming June.

Research, Reports & Publications

Bringing Renewable Energy to Anywhere in the World

In 2015, Caterpillar launched a number of initiatives that will provide reliable, cost-effective and sustainable energy wherever it is needed.

Responsible Production & Consumption

What Does Domtar's Johnsonburg Mill Put in the Clarion River? How About 10,000 Trout

To be honest, Rick Zelehoski didn't think the plant manager would go for a fish nursery in an old filtration building. But why not ask?

Environment

Antea Group Case Study: Reviewing Regulations: TSCA Section 13

A manufacturer of wood treatment chemicals solicited Antea Group’s assistance in reviewing reporting requirements related to the importation of chemicals from Central America and Asia.

Events, Media & Communications

Raising the Voices of Sustainability Thought Leadership

Sustainability thought leaders are seeking experienced communications organizations to help get their vision and mission communicated both internally and externally, along with promoting new trends.

Health & Healthcare

The Impact of a Service Dog

From the moment John found out SSD Slate was going to be his partner, all our lives have changed in more positive ways than anyone can imagine.

Education

Volkswagen Offers Scholarship: VW Fellowship Granted at New York's MoMA PS1

As part of its role as MoMA’s Lead Corporate Partner of Education, Volkswagen Group of America is again offering students interested in art the chance to gain knowledge and experience at one of the world’s most renowned art institutions. Three young trainees awarded participation in the VW Fellows Scholarship Programme will take up work in New York.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Engaging Customers in Your Sustainability Story

Environment

Ceres Commends EPA for First Ever National Rule Today on Methane Pollution

As the clean energy transition continues to pick up steam globally in the wake of the Paris Climate Agreement, the nonprofit sustainability Ceres and major investors welcomed today’s commitment from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to significantly cut methane emissions from the oil and gas industry.

Events, Media & Communications

Noodles and the G7 ICT Ministers Meeting

On April 29 and 30th the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications of Japan hosted the G7 Information and Communications Technology (ICT) Ministers meeting in the beautiful city of Takamatsu in Kagawa prefecture (Takamatsu is lauded for its sanuki udon noodles, but more on that later…).

Research, Reports & Publications

MetLife Foundation | Acting Globally and Locally

MetLife Foundation was founded in 1976 to continue MetLife’s long tradition of corporate contributions and community involvement. While financial inclusion is our global focus, we are proud to sponsor initiatives in other philanthropic areas. Our impact expands beyond the financial health of our communities to support for medical research, arts and cultural institutions, disaster relief, and civic initiatives .

Responsible Production & Consumption

Conflict Minerals Need Europe To Take Action

The European Union does not currently have a law regarding conflict minerals trade transparency. This is an issue that definitely needs a response from the European Union and has been facing complex issues within the past few years.

Environment

Timberland Aims to Use 100 Percent Sustainable Cotton by 2020

Timberland has pledged to transition to 100 percent organic, U.S.-grown, or Better Cotton Initiative-certified cotton by 2020, according to a fresh slate of sustainability commitments unveiled by the outdoor-lifestyle brand on Wednesday.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Toxic Substance Control Act Under Reform

The Toxic Substance Control Act is the oldest piece of compliance legislation in the United States and covers over 84,000 chemicals. It is currently under reform and this could be reduced to around 7,500 chemicals, making chemical management more time and cost efficient.

Diversity & Inclusion

Astellas’ Dr. Anne Keating Named Healthcare Businesswomen’s Association Luminary

Dr. Anne Keating, executive director and global development project leader for oncology at Astellas, will be honored today as a Luminary by the Healthcare Businesswomen’s Association at its 27th Woman of the Year event at the New York Hilton Midtown.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Marcone Aids Our Little Haven in Creating Record-Setting Gala Event

Our Little Haven, a St. Louis-based nonprofit, raised a record-setting 200 thousand dollars at their annual dinner auction thanks in part to the support of Marcone, a St. Louis-based appliance parts distributor.

Environment

Republic Services Recognizes International Compost Awareness Week

May 1 - 7 2016 was #InternationalCompostAwarenessWeek. DYK? 95% of the food we throw away ends up in landfills or combustion facilities and could be composted instead (EPA). Our Pacific Region Compost facility is one of the largest in the northwestern United States.

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...