Stories from Dave Armon
Food + Farming
‘Early Evidence of Success’ in Building Income for Cocoa Growers in Côte d’Ivoire
The farmers who make your Halloween candy possible are often getting by on less than half of the global living wage benchmark. Hershey is working with environmental and humanitarian agencies on an income accelerator program to change that, and the early results are promising.
October 30, 2025
Nature
Four Words That Don’t Polarize People
“It is a complete failure of society that the environment has been caught up in the culture wars,” Benji Backer told an Earth Day gathering of business leaders in New York today.
April 22, 2025
Corporate Responsibility
Companies Risk Reputational Damage By Abandoning Core Values Due to ‘Politics of the Moment’
"It’s a mistake to over-index on the politics of the moment because, in an era of change elections, you are completely redoing your principles as a company or organization every two years and it feels like you have no core,” says former White House communications director Ben LaBolt.
February 4, 2025
Corporate Responsibility
Sustainability Communicators Warned to Avoid ‘Implied Benefits’ to Stay Clear of Greenwashing Allegations
The fundamentals of advertising and marketing that were taught in university classrooms for decades are flawed and could result in a lawsuit in today’s era of greenwashing, says veteran sustainability communications counselor Suzanne Shelton.
October 18, 2024
Energy
The U.S. Must Combat a ‘Wild, Wild West' of Misinformation to Scale Clean Energy, White House Aide Says
Unsubstantiated claims tying ocean wind farms to the deaths of whales and birds have become a rallying cry during the U.S. presidential election. Against this backdrop, White House climate adviser Ali Zaidi provided a progress report Monday on whether it's still possible to generate 30 gigawatts of clean electricity by 2030.
October 8, 2024
Corporate Responsibility
Hollywood Shares Sustainability Communications Tips During Climate Week
In the growing field of sustainability communications, where getting it right can yield improved reputation and market share, those working for film studios and television networks are eager to mentor those outside the entertainment sector to think bigger.
September 26, 2024
Finance
Climate-Smart Agriculture Starved for Cash Despite Outsized Impact on Global Warming
Food production generates a third of greenhouse gas emissions, but spending to reengineer farming practices has yet to reach the levels needed to slow global warming, experts said at the Concordia Summit in New York City this week.
September 21, 2023
Energy
NYC Mayor on Climate Crisis: ‘Desperation is Inspiration’
“Desperation is inspiration,” New York City Mayor Eric Adams said today as he convened multiple sustainability events running parallel to the United Nations General Assembly.
September 18, 2023
Finance
Red and Blue States Are Hit Equally By Climate, Labor Woes, Says Investment Banker
Amid climate change denial and cries of “go woke, go broke” from the extreme right, at least one large U.S. investment bank has identified bipartisan support for sustainability investments that are likely to yield big returns without political drama.
July 7, 2023
Brands Taking Stands
Operationalize Corporate Purpose to Realize Benefits for People and the Brand
The opportunity to operationalize corporate purpose is front and center at next week's 3BL Forum: Brands Taking Stands, Tuesday, Oct. 25 in New York City.
October 17, 2022
Finance
Driving to Green Economy Resembles Waze Trip, Says State Street CEO
The journey to a net-zero world will follow a route that’s less like Google Maps and more like Waze, says the CEO of State Street.
June 30, 2022
Corporate Responsibility
Sustainability Top of Mind for CEOs and Boards, IBM Survey Reveals
Corporate investment in sustainability has more than doubled as a percentage of revenue over the past five years, says a new research conducted by IBM.
June 9, 2022
Sustainable Living
More Consumers Doubtful Recycling Works, Study Reveals
Despite a strong desire to help the environment by recycling, U.S. consumers are rapidly losing faith that what's being tossed into blue bins is recycled.
May 18, 2022
Corporate Responsibility
United Airlines CEO’s Straight Talk on Sustainability Irks Competitors
The CEO of United Airlines admits to angering some competitors when the carrier pledged to become 100 percent green by 2050 without carbon offsets.<br />
April 19, 2022
Corporate Responsibility
Ceres, SEC Leaders Talk About the Bridge to Expanded Climate Disclosure
Corporate sustainability professionals were updated by the head of the SEC on which companies would be required ramp up their climate disclosure data.<br />
April 19, 2022
Energy
Corporate ESG Storytelling Largely Focused on the 'E' During 2021
According to 3BL Media's recent study of ESG communications, companies were far more more focused on environmental topics last year than during 2020.
March 4, 2022
Corporate Responsibility
The 100 Best Corporate Citizens of 2021
3BL Media announces 2021's 100 Best Corporate Citizens rankings, recognizing ESG transparency and performance among the 1,000 largest U.S. public companies.
May 18, 2021
Brands Taking Stands
3BL Media Opens CSRwire for Free Social Impact Communications Around COVID-19
3BL Media offers free releases on its CSRwire platform to organizations communicating their social impact work as a response to the COVID-19 crisis.
March 16, 2020
Community Development
At BSR, San Jose Mayor Praises Corporate Focus on the Homeless in Wealthy Silicon Valley
Over 9,000 people find themselves homeless in Santa Clara County each night - to Silicon Valley's credit, more tech companies are stepping up to take on this crisis.
November 13, 2019
Corporate Responsibility
With More CSOs on the Scene, We're Sharing Sustainability Communication Tips
As more corporate sustainability officers emerge on the business scene, we can all benefit from their experience. Here are a few tips for sustainability communications professionals via some leaders in this field.
May 1, 2019
Corporate Responsibility
The Latest in Sustainability Communications Tactics Revealed
For those working in corporate responsibility, knowing when and how to announce news is critical. To that end, we talked to Bob Langert, who retired in 2016 following more than 30 years with McDonald’s, a tenure that included a role as the company's VP of CSR and sustainability.
March 5, 2019
Corporate Responsibility
How CEOs and Local Governments Drive Support for the SDGs
Between more CEOs pushing for their companies to align with the SDGs, along with more action at the state and local level across the U.S., the evidence suggests this United Nations-endorsed framework for sustainable development is gaining plenty of traction worldwide.
February 26, 2019
Corporate Responsibility
Taking a Stand: 2019 Corporate Sustainability Predictions
It has been quite a year for those of us immersed in the corporate responsibility world, especially when we’ve witnessed […]
December 20, 2018
Finance
Sustainable Finance Week Debuts on Crowded December Calendar
Scooch over, National Cookie Cutter Week. Make room, National Hand Washing Awareness Week. There’s a new commemorative week on the […]
December 5, 2018
Energy
As UNGA and Climate Week NYC Launch, de Blasio Urges Cities to Lead Fight vs Climate Change
Need to mail a letter this week in midtown Manhattan? Forget it. Mailboxes are sealed up tight, traffic is gridlocked […]
September 24, 2018
Sponsored
3BL Forum 2018
Time to Fly: Our Picks for Fall 2018 Events
The Great Recession a decade ago was generally a pretty turbulent period for American businesses, workers and consumers. There is […]
September 5, 2018
From Philanthropy to AI, the Evolution of Corporate Responsibility
What a difference a few decades make. CEOs from mega-cap companies are increasingly briefing institutional investors on their environmental, social […]
July 12, 2018
Corporate Responsibility
Coca-Cola Diversity Chief Shares Recipe for Corporate Activism
Microsoft employees called for the company to stop selling technology to the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency. Amazon workers […]
July 9, 2018
Energy
Caesars Ups the Ante, Sets Scope 3 Science-Based Targets
Gaming giant Caesars Entertainment, which operates 40 properties with 60,000 employees, is turning to the vendors that supply its casino […]
June 20, 2018
Corporate Responsibility
The Corporate Responsibility Summer Must-Read for the C-Suite
Move over, “Green Giants.” You’ve got company. The section of my bookshelf reserved for thoughtful contributions from corporate responsibility professionals […]
June 14, 2018
Energy
Garnier Is Latest L’Oreal USA Brand to Tout Cradle to Cradle Certification
Cosmetics giant L’Oreal USA is doubling down on its commitment to certify that its product portfolio is environmentally and socially […]
June 11, 2018
Corporate Responsibility
Ocean Plastics Top Agenda for G7 Leaders – But Giant Consumer Brands Can Take the Lead
As world leaders gather in Canada for the G7 summit today, the topic of ocean plastic pollution is prominent on […]
June 8, 2018
Corporate Responsibility
Hershey Closing in on 2020 Sustainable Cocoa Pledge Despite Challenges in West Africa
It’s been a while since we have snacked on new corporate responsibility initiatives from Hershey. The 120-year-old maker of Reese’s […]
June 6, 2018
Corporate Responsibility
Hilton: We're Doubling Our Investment in Social Impact
Leon Kaye updated us earlier this week about Hilton’s new science-based targets. Following up on his article, during Sustainable Brands […]
June 5, 2018
Corporate Responsibility
Survey Fatigue Notwithstanding, ‘Transparency Builds Trust,’ says NRG’s Peacock
Armed with a giant spreadsheet, Laurel Peacock attempts to create a common language out of the hundreds of environmental, social […]
March 19, 2018
Corporate Responsibility
Early SDG Adopters Share Successes, Frustration
From left: Neil Hawkins of Dow, Gwen Migita of Caesars and Brent Bergeron of Goldcorp Despite every nation on earth […]
March 16, 2018