October marks the annual celebration of the funding of Whole Planet Foundation. It is a time to appreciate and reflect on the mission milestones we have reached together, and a time to recalibrate and identify a path forward to continue the work we set out to do. Our organization manifested from Whole Foods Market’s core value to support the global community where the company sources products and we were founded on a desire to address one of humanity’s most pervasive issues: global poverty.
3BL Sustainability News
KeyBank Celebrates Opening of New, Full-Service, State-of-the-Art Branch in Schenectady with $45,000 in Donations to Local Non-Profits
KeyBank held a grand opening and ribbon cutting for its new, full-service, state-of-the-art branch in Schenectady, NY. The new Altamont Avenue branch is located at 1703 Altamont Avenue and several leaders from KeyBank and Schenectady attended the celebration.
Activating Brand Purpose, Sundowners & S'mores and More – Don't Miss 3BL at SB'23 San Diego!
In just a few days 3BL will join hundreds of prominent brands and industry leaders for SB’23 San Diego, a vibrant and action-packed 4-day event boasting an array of keynote speakers, immersive breakouts, hands-on workshops, and special events.
A New Way To Harness the Sun’s Power? Floating Solar
In Bartow, Fla., there’s a buzz around Hines Energy Complex. Not from the hum of machinery, but from a new kind of solar array. Instead of sprawling over fields, 1,872 solar panels float effortlessly on a 1,200-acre pond, creating clean power as the pond keeps the power plant cool.
“It’s an efficient use of space,” said Don Keyes, Duke Energy construction supervisor. “No need for land, no offsetting crops. We’re just making smart use of what we’ve got. And solar is growing like crazy. If there was ever a time to ask where to put all this stuff, it’s now."
Whirlpool Corporation Named a 2023 Top Company for Executive Women by Seramount
Whirlpool Corporation was recently named to the 2023 Seramount Top Companies for Executive Women list. The award recognizes the company for its inclusive hiring practices and significant progress in culture and commitment. Seramount’s list identifies the top workplaces for women advancing through the corporate ranks. It celebrates companies that champion women’s advancement, with a focus on succession planning, profit-and-loss roles, gender pay parity, support programs, and flexibility programs.
Forbes 100 Most Powerful Women
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Empowering Young Women Around the World To Surf Smart
By Kimberly Bishop, Corporate Responsibility
Lisa Morden: “Our Heritage Is Rooted in Building Sustainability Into Our Business Model”
Lisa Morden, vice president of safety, sustainability and occupational health, recently joined the 5th annual Economist Impact ESG and Climate Risk Week for the virtual panel, “The Risks of Handling Climate and Biodiversity in Silos,” where she discussed what Kimberly-Clark is doing to integrate nature and biodiversity into our business strategy.
“Every Girl Has a Right To Be Respected”
Women and girls bear the brunt of hunger around the world. They usually eat last and least. For this year’s International Day of the Girl, we’re spotlighting the brave young girls who fight for their rights each day. Action Against Hunger celebrates change-makers and advocates around the world who share dreams for an equal and hunger-free world.
Baker Hughes: Wells2Watts Commissions Geothermal Closed-Loop Test Facility, Enters Testing Phase To Scale Renewable Electric Power
- Consortium focuses on how technology can retrofit existing wells at the end of productive life for geothermal energy
- Federal, Oklahoma state officials attend ribbon-cutting at one-of-a-kind laboratory with Wells2Watts partners
- California Resources Corporation introduced as newest member alongside existing consortium partners
