GreenBiz

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

Shoemaker Crocs wants to keep old shoes out of landfills and reclaim materials that could be used in new products.

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NOVEMBER 17, 2023

M·A·C Cosmetics was proud to partner with The Burghàlie Academy of Visual Arts for a series of events this fall, most recently supporting the Atlanta Art Awards Fashion Gala. Burghàlie Academy is a nonprofit organization that advocates for under-resourced youth by providing access to education, youth development opportunities, and other means that serve as healthy alternatives to behavioral challenges.

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GreenBiz

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

CDP names 119 cities as leaders in environmental action and transparency in 2023.

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Corporate Knights

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

A new platform allows companies and landowners to monitor the ecosystems in their supply chains, as governments around the world increasingly consider regulations that require businesses to account for biodiversity. The tool, NatureHelm, provides a subscription-based platform where large corporate entities or individual landowners can track significant species and ecosystem markers on their properties.

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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

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

November 17, 2023 /3BL/ - Ceres welcomes two important new resources for private equity investors to help them evaluate and communicate the progress their portfolio companies are making towards net zero. Last week the Initiative Climate International (iCI) and the Sustainable Markets Initiative’s Private Equity Task Force, supported by Bain & Company, launched the Private Markets Decarbonization Roadmap (PMDR).

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Science Daily / Earth & Environment

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

New research paints an uncharacteristically upbeat picture for the planet. This is because more realistic ecological modelling suggests the world's plants may be able to take up more atmospheric CO2 from human activities than previously predicted.

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Science Daily / Earth & Environment

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

The remarkable proton and oxide-ion (dual-ion) conductivities of hexagonal perovskite-related oxide Ba7Nb3.8Mo1.2O20.1 are promising for next-generation electrochemical devices. The unique ion-transport mechanisms they unveiled will hopefully pave the way for better dual-ion conductors, which could play an essential role in tomorrow's clean energy technologies.

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NOVEMBER 17, 2023

As originally published by GoDaddy’s Venture Forward Research Initiative GoDaddy Venture Forward research initiative releases latest US report Finds Black entrepreneurs own 15% of US microbusinesses, with more than two-thirds of those owned by Black women TEMPE, Ariz., November 17, 2023 /3BL/ -- According to a new report from GoDaddy's Venture Forward research initiative, Black women remain the fastest-growing group of entrepreneurs, more than doubling since August 2019.

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Science Daily / Earth & Environment

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

Bio-based plastics often end up in recycling streams because they look and feel like conventional plastic, but the contamination of these compostable products makes it much harder to generate functional material out of recycled plastic. Scientists have now developed a biology-driven process to convert these mixtures into a new biodegradable material that can be used to make fresh products.

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3BL Media

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

DALLAS, November 17, 2023 /3BL/ - Mary Kay Inc., a global leader in skin care innovation and sustainability, is honored to announce its inclusion in the 2023 Texan by Nature 20 (TxN 20), a prestigious recognition by the conservation non-profit, Texan by Nature. Founded by former First Lady Laura Bush, Texan by Nature annually celebrates Texas-based companies that demonstrate a strong commitment to conservation and sustainability.

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Impact Alpha

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

TGIF, Agents of Impact! ? Collective leadership. To “realize my full potential” at a recent conference, I took part in a vigorous morning. The post The Week in Impact Investing: Optimize appeared first on ImpactAlpha.

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3BL Media

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

Funds will support more than 60 feeding programs throughout November Effort will spotlight organizations that work to reduce lack of consistent healthy meals across the state GREENVILLE, S.C., November 17, 2023 /3BL/ - There’s a nip in the air, the leaves are changing color and – for many – thoughts rightly begin to turn toward gatherings around holiday dinner tables.

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Science Daily / Earth & Environment

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

For over 20 years, a research team has studied the common bluetail damselfly. Females occur in three different color forms -- one with a male-like appearance, something that protects them from mating harassment. In a new study, an international research team found that this genetic color variation that is shared between several species arose through changes in a specific genomic region at least five million years ago.

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3BL Media

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

Originally published on Bristol Myers Squibb News & Perspectives This week, BMS announced a 15-year virtual power purchase agreement (VPPA) with National Grid Renewables for 145 megawatts (MW) of solar at the Texas-based Blevins Project. Combined with the 15-year VPPA with EDP Renewables secured in 2022, this move puts BMS another step closer to realizing its goal of 100% of purchased electricity from renewable sources by 2030.

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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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Impact Alpha

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

Editor’s note: ImpactAlpha has partnered with HIP Investor to highlight upcoming bond issues with social and/or environmental significance. Disclaimer: Nothing in this post. The post A $286 million bond in North Texas to reinforce transportation and urban infrastructure appeared first on ImpactAlpha.

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3BL Media

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

Celebrating the launch of the Higg Facility Environment Module (FEM) 4.0 tool, the Sustainable Apparel Coalition and Worldly hosted a series of webinars for global stakeholders. The presentations illustrated how the updated Higg FEM tool marks an industry milestone in sustainability reporting to meet pressing environmental issues and industry standards, positioning the Higg FEM 4.0 as the leading assessment for environmental performance in the consumer goods industry.

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Cisco CSR

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

Co-authored by Rodney Clark , SVP of Partnerships and Small & Medium Business Thank you to all of our Partners who joined us digitally or traveled to Miami Beach for Cisco Partner Summit 2023.

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3BL Media

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

Pepco | The Source Suicide has a ripple effect, like a stone thrown into a pond, making waves that disrupt stability and peace. After the splash, nearby birds scatter and turtles recoil into their shells. An environment once thought safe has lost its security as helpless silence fills the void of a lost voice. Even if someone tries to end their life and does not, the resulting impact to their lives and of the lives of those who love them can be profound and everlasting.

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Sustainable Development Network

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

Inspiring Action and Collaboration for a Sustainable Future On October 4–5, 2023, the SDSN Hong Kong held its first “Global Conference on Sustainable Development” (GCSD 2023) at The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK). It brought together over 1,600 online views and more than 300 on-site participants to address pressing environmental and social challenges and forge meaningful collaborations in pursuit of the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

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3BL Media

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

NEW YORK, November 17, 2023 /3BL/ - In a remarkable collaboration aimed at tackling food insecurity and advancing sustainable urban agriculture, Teens for Food Justice (TFFJ) and Green Mountain Energy Sun Club ® (Sun Club) are excited to preview a new, cutting-edge hydroponic farm at the Murry Bergtraum Educational Campus in Manhattan. This groundbreaking made possible from a $148,000 sustainability grant from Sun Club and represents a beacon of hope for food justice advocates and sustainability

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Science Daily / Earth & Environment

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

Algae living within the soft tissue of coral supply much of the energy needed by their hosts, and some symbiotic algae help coral withstand warmer water better than others. Researchers have now found that there was a tradeoff for corals dominated by the thermally sensitive algae -- they have higher growth, but only in cooler water.

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3BL Media

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

AMD is ranked #1 in Newsweek’s America’s Greenest Companies 2024, recognizing the company’s impact and commitment to environmental sustainability. The list of the top 300 companies was compiled by market data researcher Plant A and data and analytics firm GIST Impact using public sustainability data from organizations in the United States with a minimum market capitalization of USD$5 billion.

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Science Daily / Earth & Environment

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

Using historical records from around Australia, an international team of researchers have put forward the most accurate prediction to date of past Antarctic ice sheet melt, providing a more realistic forecast of future sea level rise. The Antarctic ice sheet is the largest block of ice on earth, containing over 30 million cubic kilometers of water.

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3BL Media

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

In honor of Diwali, Albertsons Companies associates in Pleasanton, CA and Plano, TX came together as one team to have fun, build belonging, and celebrate the annual Festival of Lights. The incredible Diwali events featured the lighting of the Diya, singing, dancing, skits, a fashion show, and of course, food! See original post on LinkedIn and read more about Albertsons Companies and our Recipe for Change on our website.

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Chris Hall

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

The UAE is already proving a petro -state can transition toward net zero, says Luma Saqqaf, CEO of Ajyal Sustainability Consulting, but tough challenges remain. The Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region, includes 21 countries and accounts for approximately 6% of the world’s population. Despite some unifying factors, it is characterised by remarkable levels of diversity.

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3BL Media

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

Regions Bank, the Birmingham Legion FC soccer team, and the Birmingham Education Foundation teamed up for a youth financial education and soccer clinic. Third, fourth, and fifth-grade students, teachers and administrators from Avondale Elementary had the opportunity to participate in festivities. Nearly 140 students joined Legion players, coaches and Regions Bank associates in a “financial relay” that included interactive games based on financial literacy.

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ESG Today

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

Sustainability-focused investment manager Mirova announced the appointment of Stéphane Detobel and Francis Verpoucke, each as Executive VP Institutional Business North America at Mirova US, with responsibility for promoting the firm’s sustainable strategies to institutional investors in North America. Mirova founded Mirova US in 2017, and the unit currently employs 26 people, and manages $9.4 billion, most notably through the development of its global sustainable equity strategy.

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3BL Media

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

Ahead of this weekend’s Veterans Day celebrations, Comcast NBCUniversal is proud to announce our recognition as the nation’s leading telecommunications company and second overall employer in the Military Times’ “Best for Vets” rankings. Now in its 14th year, the “Best for Vets: Employers” list by Military Times continues to honor top-tier companies and institutions that consistently prioritize the hiring, retention, and support of military community members.

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Science Daily / Earth & Environment

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

After a massive cyclone transformed the ecosystem of Gorongosa National Park, researchers studied the immediate and knock-on impacts to garner lessons for wildlife managers around the world.

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3BL Media

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

GRI North America is pleased to share that the revised Climate Change and Energy Standard drafts were approved by the Global Sustainability Standards Board (GSSB) earlier this week. The exposure drafts have been developed by a multi-stakeholder and independent Technical Committee, where the North American perspective was brought into the process by regional representation.

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