GreenBiz

APRIL 26, 2024

Consumer packaged goods companies, chemical producers and the oil industry are in the crosshairs of watchdogs in Ottawa.

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Renew Economy

APRIL 26, 2024

Renewables account for 56 per cent of Germany electricity use in first quarter of 2024. The post Renewables cover 56 pct of Germany electricity use in March quarter appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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GreenBiz

APRIL 26, 2024

The Climate United Coalition has billions of dollars to give out to advance decarbonization. Here’s how to qualify.

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Corporate Knights

APRIL 26, 2024

We all hold on to shibboleths – long-standing beliefs accepted by a particular group of people that are often no longer true. Like many in the environmental movement, I long thought of political conservatives as a nemesis for the environment. I came by this association honestly: from my grandfather, who co-founded the Co-operative Commonwealth Federation, the predecessor to the left-leaning NDP, to my mother, who once told me that if we elected the Progressive Conservatives in the 1988 federal e

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Speaker: Kevin Kai Wong, President of Emergent Energy Solutions

In today's industrial landscape, the pursuit of sustainable energy optimization and decarbonization has become paramount. Manufacturing corporations across the U.S. are facing the urgent need to align with decarbonization goals while enhancing efficiency and productivity. Unfortunately, the lack of comprehensive energy data poses a significant challenge for manufacturing managers striving to meet their targets.

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3BL Media

APRIL 26, 2024

Originally published in the Henkel 2023 Sustainability Report At Henkel, we consistently and successfully implemented our sustainability strategy in 2023. Here are some examples from different fields of action: Move to Matter In May 2023, Henkel employees attended an internal Global Sustainability Forum in Düsseldorf. Around 140 participants attended this event under the slogan “Move to Matter.

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Chris Hall

APRIL 26, 2024

Shareholders argue the company’s aggressive legal action undermines shareholder rights and the US SEC’s authority. Tensions are rising between oil and gas major ExxonMobil and its climate-focused shareholders, as investors push back against the company’s intimidation tactics. Exxon filed a lawsuit in January against investment manager Arjuna Capital and activist group Follow This in response to their shareholder proposal, which requested medium-term emissions reduction targets for Scopes 1-

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ESG Today

APRIL 26, 2024

Lawmakers in the European Parliament voted 361 – 121 to approve the Net-Zero industry Act (NZIA), a new law aimed at supporting EU manufacturing of key technologies needed to achieve Europe’s climate and energy goals. The NZIA was initially proposed by the European Commission in March 2023, forming one of the key elements of its Green Deal Industrial Plan strategy to enhance the competitiveness of Europe’s net zero industries, and supporting the EU’s transition to climate neutrality.

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3BL Media

APRIL 26, 2024

CNH has developed its I’m Breaking New Ground series to recognize organizations and individuals who are committed to making a difference. Alfredo Palma, Senior Design Manager at Pininfarina , is the protagonist of the latest episode in the series. His story showcases how CNH blends design and innovation to craft sustainable solutions specifically for winegrowers.

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ESG Today

APRIL 26, 2024

Microsoft announced the addition of a series of new capabilities and features to its sustainability solution, Microsoft Sustainability Manager, including tools to enable users to determine the emissions impact of business decisions, analyze and extract data from ESG-related documents, and assess scenarios for water and waste management. Sustainability Manager forms part of Microsoft’s Cloud for Sustainability platform.

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3BL Media

APRIL 26, 2024

By Candace Higginbotham Chief Financial Officer David Turner, a former NCAA athlete at the University of Alabama, is well known at Regions for his competitive spirit. “I’m proud of our bronze award. But a silver would be even better!” He’s not talking about the 2024 summer games. Regions was recently presented a bronze U.S. President’s Volunteer Service Award for the 2022-2023 school year.

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Whether your organization is at the start of its sustainability and impact journey or years into it, many brands share a common concern: the uncertainty of whether they are sending stakeholders mixed messages. Creating content that speaks to your audience's “love language” can be a tricky dance. But, worry not! 3BL has put together tips to ensure that your content not only finds its rhythm but also resonates with your target audiences.

Impact Alpha

APRIL 26, 2024

Foundations, private equity investors and fund managers are on the hunt for impact talent around the world. This week: US-based jobs The Green and. The post The Week’s Jobs: April 25, 2024 appeared first on ImpactAlpha.

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3BL Media

APRIL 26, 2024

EPISODE SUMMARY Design Thinking Plastics Part 2 continues our deep dive into how design can redefine the sustainability of plastics. In this episode, we discover how businesses and designers are putting design thinking to action with Rosalie McMillan, Co-founder of Smile Plastics, and Daniella Souza Miranda, Global Marketing Director at Dow. EPISODE NOTES In part two of our design thinking discussion, we delve into how design can impact a country and a company's climate goals, as up to 80% perce

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Science Daily / Earth & Environment

APRIL 26, 2024

Fungal disease Fusarium head blight (FHB) is on the rise due to increasingly humid conditions induced by climate change during the wheat growing season, but a fundamental discovery could help reduce its economic harm.

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3BL Media

APRIL 26, 2024

April 26, 2024 /3BL/ - Today Bath & Body Works announces its inclusion on Forbes’ list of “America’s Best Employers for Diversity.” This seventh annual list— created in partnership with market research firm Statista—is based in part on survey results from 170,000 people working for organizations with at least 1,000 employees within the United States.

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Speaker: Hortense Grouvel

In this new webinar, you will learn firsthand how to set up a sustainable supply chain program that will help meet increasing ESG requirements stemming from regulators, customers, consumers, and investors alike. Hortense Grouvel, ESG expert at IntegrityNext, and Sean Whelan, Global Senior Manager at Halliburton, will look at how ensuring compliance will also help you increase sustainability performance, resilience, and innovation, allowing you to unlock the full potential of your supply chain op

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Science Daily / Earth & Environment

APRIL 26, 2024

In unincorporated communities in the United States-Mexico borderlands, historically and socially marginalized populations become invisible to the healthcare system, showing that geography acts as a structural determinant of health for low-income populations.

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3BL Media

APRIL 26, 2024

CHARLOTTE, N.C., April 26, 2024 /3BL/ - Truist Foundation awarded Centro Community Partners with the top recognition at the second Inspire Awards, a pitch-style grant program celebrating nonprofits from across the country that showcased innovative technology solutions to support entrepreneurs from undercapitalized communities. Each finalist shared their vision in a three-minute pitch video and an on-stage interview.

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Science Daily / Earth & Environment

APRIL 26, 2024

When did you last go anywhere without your cell phone? From maps and weather apps to social media platforms, we give consent for our phones to trace our footsteps and behavior. These curated mobility data are often used for personalized advertisements. Scientists now argue mobility data can offer so much more -- it is key to understanding human-wildlife interactions for guiding policy decisions on sustainability-related issues and should be free and accessible for research.

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3BL Media

APRIL 26, 2024

Originally published in Devex. A sea change is underway, one that recognizes the power of local solutions to global challenges. Charles E. Owubah, CEO of Action Against Hunger, sheds light on two successful examples. We’ve seen localization deliver powerful results across issues ranging from strengthening health systems to addressing gender inequality to building and managing water infrastructure.

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Navigating the waters of sustainability reporting disclosures and regulations can be intimidating, to say the least. With various measures set in motion in 2023 to keep companies accountable, there is a lot in store for brands’ impact communication in the upcoming year. 3BL is kicking off this January with our Navigating ESG Comms Through the Cosmos - Capricorn Edition by highlighting the impact of: The U.S Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Climate disclosure rules The European Commission

Science Daily / Earth & Environment

APRIL 26, 2024

Chemical and heat treatment of sewage sludge can recover phosphorus in a process that could help address the problem of diminishing supplies of phosphorus ores.

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3BL Media

APRIL 26, 2024

Foundation grant will help NYC-based nonprofit expand reach of its innovative curriculum to 50 schools in Baltimore and Houston Funding will also support film screening tour of award-winning documentary to highlight importance of health equity through STEM-based nutrition education SECAUCUS, N.J. and BRONX, N.Y., April 26, 2024 /3BL/ - The Quest Diagnostics Foundation today announced an expanded collaboration with Green Bronx Machine (GBM), a transformational educational nonprofit helping studen

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Science Daily / Earth & Environment

APRIL 26, 2024

Using environmental DNA analysis, an international team of researchers identified a collection of plants used in ceremonial rituals in the ancient Maya city of Yaxnohcah in Mexico. The plants, known for their religious associations and medicinal properties, were discovered beneath a plaza floor where a ballcourt was built.

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3BL Media

APRIL 26, 2024

Originally published by Built In Imagine for a moment that you’re facing down your closet and getting ready to leave the house. Whether you’re choosing a bag that will fit your laptop en route to the office or the right boots for a snowy evening out, there’s never just one concern in mind. Each choice possesses multiple facets: Does it fit your personal style?

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Temperatures are rising (and not just metaphorically) as key stakeholders anxiously anticipate the outcomes of COP28. While companies reconsider their 2024 environmental sustainability strategies, there is another aspect of ESG that deserves exploring, the social sector. In the latest edition of "Navigating ESG Comms Through the Cosmos - Sagittarius Edition", 3BL hones in on this sign’s bold quality of asking questions others are burning to know the answers to.

Science Daily / Earth & Environment

APRIL 26, 2024

Researchers have for the first time recorded X-rays being produced at the beginning of upward positive lightning flashes; an observation that gives important insight into the origins of this rare -- and particularly dangerous -- form of lightning.

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3BL Media

APRIL 26, 2024

Join SCS Global Services for an informative webinar where we will delve into the essential components of SCS Gluten-Free Standard and how to navigate the requirements for certification. Led by Tony Hall, the Client Services Manager for our Product Claims division, he will explore key aspects of certification, including: Discussing the significance and benefits of certification Diving into an overview of the certification process, all the way from initial scoping through final certification decis

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Cisco CSR

APRIL 26, 2024

In the highly dynamic and ever-evolving world of enterprise computing, data centers serve as the backbones of operations, driving the need for powerful, scalable, and energy-efficient server… Read more on Cisco Blogs

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3BL Media

APRIL 26, 2024

In this episode of ESG Talk, Steve Manocchio, head of global financial compliance and risk management at Cisco, meets with Workiva’s Steve Soter to discuss incorporating climate data into financial disclosures and how assurance, technology, and community advance ESG initiatives. Listen Now Looking for more? Subscribe to the ESG Talk podcast on Apple , Spotify , and YouTube.

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In our latest edition of Navigating ESG Comms Through the Cosmos - Scorpio Edition, 3BL embraces the perspective of one of the zodiac's most misunderstood signs: Scorpio. While this sign often has a darker view of the world, they do not shy away from shining a light on controversial topics. This month we take a deep dive into corporate pullback of DEI and how companies can utilize astrological advice to reinvent its social impact communication.

Science Daily / Earth & Environment

APRIL 26, 2024

Fire management lessons from the past could help to improve resilience as the Mediterranean faces increased fire risk from climate change. How traditional land management practices once greatly reduced fuel for wildfires, and how these practices were forgotten, in part due to historical politics of classism and sexism.

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3BL Media

APRIL 26, 2024

Our approach to tax aims to align with the needs and long-term interests of our various stakeholders including governments, shareholders, employees, and the communities where we operate. When considering tax affairs, we consider the Company’s corporate and social responsibilities and reputation and the benefit of transparency on tax matters. We recognize the importance of tax systems in helping governments fund programs to meet the needs of their communities TAX GOVERNANCE AND RISK MANAGEMENT: T

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Science Daily / Earth & Environment

APRIL 26, 2024

Report details first-ever finding of highly pathogenic avian influenza virus in North American dolphin.

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3BL Media

APRIL 26, 2024

About one in six adults worldwide experience fertility issues, including 9% of men and 11% of women of reproductive age in the U.S., according to the World Health Organization. To better understand the diverse issues that can cause someone to seek fertility treatment, some of our Clorox teammates shared their experiences. They’re telling their stories during National Infertility Awareness Week to help others who may be facing similar challenges.

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Throughout Climate Week, a feeling of urgency on tackling the climate crisis was palpable. Yet, questions continue to linger about corporate progress. Are we truly moving the needle or are we stuck in a cycle of empty statements and a flood of reports and guidelines? In the latest edition of Navigating ESG Comms Through the Cosmos - Libra Edition , we use Climate Week outcomes to explore how brands can communicate progress credibly.