GreenBiz

MAY 3, 2024

As of its most recent progress update, the shoemaker is more than halfway toward its goal to cut its per-product footprint in half by 2025.

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Corporate Knights

MAY 3, 2024

Canada’s greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions continued to inch up in 2022 from mid-pandemic lows, but still showed a 25-year drop after excluding the COVID-19 crash, indicating that climate policies at least somewhat “bent the curve” on climate pollution, according to data released May 2 in the country’s latest National Inventory Report (NIR). Total emissions of 708 million tonnes in 2022 exceeded the 2020 total of 672 megatonnes, but still put Canada’s climate pollution “significantly lower” than pr

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GreenBiz

MAY 3, 2024

Florida bans lab-grown meat; the G-7 nations double down on their intention to phase out fossil fuel-powered utilities.

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3BL Media

MAY 3, 2024

By Jason Hartke, Ph.D. “Today, the rise of healthy buildings is unmistakable,” said Sarah Robinson Enaharo at the opening of last year’s WELL Summit in Washington, D.C. “All around the world, we see a growing demand for spaces and places that help people thrive.” As the Director of Global Sustainability, Health and Wellness at Milliken and Company, Sarah is more than a contributor to this shift; she is a driving force behind it.

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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. 📊 Join us for a practical webinar hosted by Kevin Kai Wong of Emergent Ene

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McKinsey Sustainabilty

MAY 3, 2024

Narcissism. Overconfidence. Low EQ. Why do we persist in selecting for leadership traits that hamper organizational progress—and leave the right potential leaders in the wrong roles?

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3BL Media

MAY 3, 2024

Christina Shim has been appointed as IBM's Chief Sustainability Officer. Christina, formerly the global head of IBM Sustainability Software, brings almost 20 years of experience at the intersection of business, technology, and impact. Wayne Balta, IBM's Chief Sustainability Officer, is retiring effective June 15. He will be succeeded by Christina Shim, Vice President, Product Management, IBM Sustainability Software, effective May 2.

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3BL Media

MAY 3, 2024

MPLX, the midstream segment of Marathon Petroleum, presented the Utica Shale Academy in Salineville, Ohio, with a $20,000 grant for its outdoor welding program. The school purchased fire-resistant personal protective gear, crucial for the safety and comfort of students involved in the program. Emery Tyson, Utica Region Operations Director for MPLX, was touched by the academy's needs and the potential impact of this donation.

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Science Daily / Earth & Environment

MAY 3, 2024

Researchers uncovered compelling evidence that Earth's magnetic field was in a highly unusual state when the macroscopic animals of the Ediacaran Period -- 635 to 541 million years ago -- diversified and thrived. Their study raises the question of whether these fluctuations in Earth's ancient magnetic field led to shifts in oxygen levels that may have been crucial to the proliferation of life forms millions of years ago.

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3BL Media

MAY 3, 2024

PotlatchDeltic utilizes an Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) framework to identify, assess and mitigate significant risks facing the Company, including risks related to a range of corporate responsibility topics. The Audit Committee of the Board of Directors and senior management have primary responsibility for the oversight of risks facing the Company.

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Science Daily / Earth & Environment

MAY 3, 2024

A new study finds people who have nature-based experiences report better well-being and lower psychological distress than those who do not. Birdwatching in particular yielded promising results, with higher gains in subjective well-being and more reduction in distress than more generic nature exposure, such as walks. Because birdwatching is an easily accessible activity, the results are encouraging for college students -- who are among those most likely to suffer from mental health problems.

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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.

3BL Media

MAY 3, 2024

Forbes has listed Gilead as one of America’s Best Employers for Diversity. We believe that by championing inclusion and diversity, we not only enrich our workplace but also drive groundbreaking advancements in science. “Continuing to hold ourselves accountable in building an environment that fosters inclusion is essential, and this recognition is especially meaningful as it's based on feedback from our incredible employees and community in addition to data." - Jyoti Mehra , Executive Vice Presid

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Good.is: Planet

MAY 3, 2024

Researchers said the ancient people created these petroglyphs as they were curious and interested in what the dinosaur prints represented

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3BL Media

MAY 3, 2024

Eastman The challenge Regulatory concerns threatened to force a toy manufacturer out of the European Union (EU) market. Its toys were coated with a thermoplastic acrylic substance containing nitrocellulose. The EU Toy Safety Directive limits how toys are made, including the presence of potentially hazardous materials and their flammability. Under these rules, nitrocellulose’s flammability and difficulty of use make it a material of concern.

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Science Daily / Earth & Environment

MAY 3, 2024

Anthropologists suggest in a new study that establishing networks of 'sister cities' dedicated to addressing the impact of natural disasters can mitigate the devastation wrought by climate change.

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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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3BL Media

MAY 3, 2024

Financial literacy is often overlooked in mainstream education, yet it is a vital skill that can significantly influence an individual’s lifelong outcomes. That is why Twyla Prindle introduces financial education to children as young as seven in her innovative and transformative financial literacy programs. Twyla is the CEO and founder of Us & Our Children Inc. and the visionary behind Kash Kids and Prindle House Publishing.

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Science Daily / Earth & Environment

MAY 3, 2024

A new study of air pollution in U.S. homes reveals how much gas and propane stoves increase people's exposure to nitrogen dioxide, a pollutant linked to childhood asthma. Even in bedrooms far from kitchens, concentrations frequently exceed health limits while stoves are on and for hours after burners and ovens are turned off.

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3BL Media

MAY 3, 2024

Originally published by Laura Kohler, Chief Sustainable Living Officer at Kohler Co. on LinkedIn Water is a basic human right, yet millions of people in our own country – and billions around the globe – don’t have running water or toilets in their homes. Don’t get me wrong, we have made progress in addressing this unacceptable condition – thanks in a large part to legislation like the Water for the World Act of 2014, the efforts of late Senator Paul Simon, who was the inspiration for the Act, hi

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McKinsey Sustainabilty

MAY 3, 2024

Hydrogen developers could use digital twins to improve the economic viability of renewable projects and meet increasing demand. Here, we illustrate how, using renewable hydrogen as an example.

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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

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MAY 3, 2024

We are proud to announce that Comcast has been recognized as a 5 Star Employer in the VETS Indexes Employer Awards for the fourth consecutive year. The award is a testament to our longstanding commitment to creating meaningful employment opportunities and fostering an inclusive company culture for military-connected talent. “The extraordinary efforts of Comcast Cable to hire, retain and support veterans and the military-connected community have earned the organization one of our highest awards,”

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Science Daily / Earth & Environment

MAY 3, 2024

New research suggests that countries' current plans to remove CO2 from the atmosphere will not be enough to comply with the 1.5 C warming limit set out under the Paris Agreement.

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3BL Media

MAY 3, 2024

On April 19, 2024, the Greater Los Angeles African American Chamber of Commerce ( GLAAACC ) presented the Corporation of the Year Award to AEG, the world’s leading sports and live entertainment, for the work the company has been doing towards the advancement of Los Angeles-based African American businesses. The award was received by Christina Tulfo, AEG’s Supplier Diversity Manager, during the Chamber’s 30 th Annual Economic Awards Gala which highlights and recognizes corporations, small busines

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McKinsey Sustainabilty

MAY 3, 2024

This playbook for founder CEOs on scaling from start-up to standout and beyond borrows lessons from the global B2B software-as-a-service industry.

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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.

3BL Media

MAY 3, 2024

CBRE Overview The European Union (EU) has set a strategic agenda to tackle climate change. To improve the energy performance of buildings, the EU has established a legislative framework that includes the Energy Performance of Buildings Directive and the Energy Efficiency Directive. These aim to help achieve an energy efficient and decarbonised building stock by 2050, supported by the gradual introduction of Minimum Energy Performance Standards (MEPS).

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McKinsey Sustainabilty

MAY 3, 2024

Deep learning is a type of machine learning that is more capable, autonomous, and accurate than traditional machine learning.

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3BL Media

MAY 3, 2024

John Turner, CEO of XBRL International, and Wes Bricker, vice chair and trust solutions co-leader at PwC US, join Workiva’s Andie Wood to explore the impact of digitization on ESG reporting. Discover how XBRL taxonomies make it easier to share and analyze data and their role in corporate sustainability. Listen Now Looking for more? Subscribe to the ESG Talk podcast on Apple , Spotify , and YouTube.

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Science Daily / Earth & Environment

MAY 3, 2024

Recent findings that plants employ a drought-survival mechanism to also defend against nutrient-sucking pests could inform future crop breeding programs aimed at achieving better broadscale pest control.

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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.

3BL Media

MAY 3, 2024

CINCINNATI, May 3, 2024 /3BL/ - Fifth Third Bank’s nearly 20,000 employees will celebrate “Fifth Third Day XXXIII” by volunteering and donating to fight food insecurity in the communities where they live and work. On May 3, celebrated as “Fifth Third Day,” the Bank will provide millions of meals across its footprint through a combination of volunteerism, donations and fundraising efforts.

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Chris Hall

MAY 3, 2024

Despite warnings on its climate impact, demand for Canadian liquefied natural gas continues to grow. Industry experts have expressed concern on the potential inclusion of natural gas in Canada’s proposed taxonomy and the way it could undermine its domestic and international credibility. Launched in 2021, the Canadian Sustainable Finance Action Council delivered a roadmap report detailing the taxonomy’s approach and governance structure the following year – setting the path for further progress

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3BL Media

MAY 3, 2024

Baker Tilly's podcast series specifically for professionals in the multifamily housing industry. Senior government relations advisors at Butler Snow LLP, J. Carley Butler and Esme Thoman sit down with hosts Don Bernards and Garrick Gibson on this episode of BuzzHouse. Together, they take a deep dive into the creation of Texas’ low-income housing tax credit program (LIHTC), offering valuable insights into the legislative and regulatory process, the need for state tax credit legislation and the im

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Science Daily / Earth & Environment

MAY 3, 2024

A new study shows stony coral tissue loss disease is causing drastic changes in the Caribbean's population of corals, which is sure to disrupt the delicate balance of the ecosystem and threaten marine biodiversity and coastal economies.

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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.