Fri.Feb 25, 2022

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Climate change-fueled floods could cause 26% more damage in next 30 years

GreenBiz

The annual cost of flooding today is over US$32 billion nationwide, with an outsized burden on communities in Appalachia, the Gulf Coast and the Northwest.

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Vision 2030 & Diversity and Inclusion at International Paper

3BL Media

SOURCE: International Paper Company. SUMMARY: MEMPHIS, Tenn. – Sit down with International Paper’s Blanch Kibble, manager, Diversity and Inclusion, to learn how the company’s Vision 2030 goals are making IP’s commitment to diversity and inclusion a global one. DESCRIPTION: Interviewer: What does Diversity and Inclusion look like at International Paper?

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Across the boreal forest, scientists are tracking warming’s tragic toll

GreenBiz

Thawing permafrost, drowned trees, methane releases and increased wildfires, are slowly transforming Northern Forests from carbon sinks to carbon emitters.

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Employees Lead the Way in HP's Racial Equality and Social Justice Task Force

3BL Media

In 2020, hundreds of HP employees joined the inaugural Racial Equality and Social Justice Task Force to help shape the company’s antiracism action. Here’s what they’ve been up to. SOURCE: HP Inc. DESCRIPTION: By Sarah Murry. In the wake of the murder of George Floyd 2020 and the social upheavals that followed, the hundreds of HP employee volunteers who joined an inaugural Racial Equality and Social Justice Task Force gathered not only to learn from each other, but to actively shape the strategy

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Manufacturing Sustainability Surge: Your Guide to Data-Driven Energy Optimization & Decarbonization

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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21 solutions to make our economy more circular

GreenBiz

Instead of producing more things, we must maximize the use of existing ones.

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A Conversation With Our Heads of DEI and Corporate Responsibility

3BL Media

NortonLifeLock maximizes diversity, equity, and inclusion impact by collaborating across the company. SOURCE: NortonLifeLock. DESCRIPTION: By Talin Danayan | Head of Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion. NortonLifeLock’s Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) and Corporate Responsibility (CR) teams work together to create successful DEI programs and outcomes.

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VMware Lands on Clean 200 List for Third Year in a Row

3BL Media

A company that leads in clean economy solutions. SOURCE: VMware. DESCRIPTION: VMware's sustainability commitments and actions have landed us on the Clean 200 list for a third consecutive year. We're honored to be recognized by As You Sow & Corporate Knights along w/ others working toward a clean energy future. About VMware. VMware is a leading provider of multi-cloud services for all apps, enabling digital innovation with enterprise control.

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Confronting the reality of inequitable access to recycling

GreenBiz

Will investing in research, infrastructure and training improve the system?

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Baker Hughes Partners With NET Power to Advance Development and Global Deployment of Zero-emissions Power Plants

3BL Media

SOURCE: Baker Hughes. DESCRIPTION: NET Power advances development and commercial deployment of its proprietary process to produce emission-free and low-cost electric power. Baker Hughes joins as an established industrial energy partner and will support with clean integrated power technology and services, including the development of supercritical CO 2 turboexpanders, to accelerate market positioning and deployment.

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Molten Salt Reactor to Be Built at the Idaho Lab

Energy Central

Molten Salt Reactor to Be Built at the Idaho Lab Czech Gov’t to Release Tender for a PWR at Dukovany NuScale Inks MOU with Wisconsin Coop Oklo Inks $4.5M Deal with Argonne lab Blue Wave AI Labs and Constellation Invest in AI Software Ghana / Site For First Commercial Nuclear Reactor Will Be Chosen Soon Kenya Seeks Public Views on 4000MWe Nuclear Power Project Molten.

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Are Your Impact Comms Resonating With Stakeholders?

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.

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Alliance Data Black History Month Employee Spotlight: Dolores Acosta

3BL Media

SOURCE: Alliance Data. DESCRIPTION: As we share our final associate spotlight in observance of Black History Month, we would like to thank our African American Resource Group (AARG) for the enhanced growth and knowledge they provide Alliance Data and the dedication to sharing, celebrating and understanding the achievements, culture and impact of the African American community this month and beyond.

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Hydrogen Consortium Aims to Decarbonize Heavy Transport, Increase Renewable Energy

Environment + Energy Leader

A group of industry leaders has been formed to participate in pilot programs to increase the use of hydrogen across the country as a way to increase decarbonization. The post Hydrogen Consortium Aims to Decarbonize Heavy Transport, Increase Renewable Energy appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader.

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The Michigan Diversity Council to Host 2022 Women in Leadership Symposium Virtual Series

3BL Media

SOURCE: National Diversity Council. DESCRIPTION: February 25, 2022 /3BL Media/ - The Michigan Diversity Council will host its annual Women in Leadership Symposium (WILS) virtually on Tuesday, March 29, 2022 from 8:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m. ET. The 2022 Women in Leadership Symposium theme, “The Paragon of Womanhood: Restoration, Reintegration and Reemergence” will focus on topics such as adaptation and flexibility to changing tides in work structure, pay equity and interpersonal relationships.

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Q&A on the MITRE D3FEND Framework

Cisco CSR

Everyone in the security community is familiar with the ATT&CK framework developed by MITRE. ATT&CK, which stands for Adversary, Tactics, Techniques, and Common Knowledge, is a comprehensive knowledge base of adversary behaviors used by threat actors across the threat lifecycle. While ATT&CK takes on the perspective of the adversary, there was no documented set of defensive countermeasures, until now. .

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Mastering Supply Chain Sustainability: Where Does ESG Fit In?

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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The Shadow of War: A Reflection on Leadership and Systems Change

3BL Media

The Thriving Movement Series - Part 2, by Wayne Visser. SOURCE: Kaleidoscope Futures. DESCRIPTION: Given the dangerous and deadly crisis that is unfolding with Russia's invasion of the Ukraine, I want to share some reflections on leadership and systems change. I will leave you to make your own connections - and draw your own conclusions - about how these ideas relate to the unfolding Russia-Ukraine tragedy, and whether they strike a chord of truth.

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Microgrids are Critical to Battle Outages Caused by Wildfires

Environment + Energy Leader

The United Nation's latest climate report has zeroed in on wildfires. Microgrids are becoming a mechanism to battle the outages caused by those disasters -- something California is trying to do. The post Microgrids are Critical to Battle Outages Caused by Wildfires appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader.

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Newark Mayor Baraka Recognizes Choose Healthy Life for Its Major Role in the Success of the City’s COVID-19 Vaccination Effort

3BL Media

SOURCE: Quest Diagnostics. DESCRIPTION: Newark named the nation’s first Choose Healthy City Mayor Declares Sunday, Feb. 27th as Choose Healthy Life Day. NEWARK, N.J., February 25, 2022 /3BL Media/ - Choose Healthy Life's lead church in Newark, Metropolitan Baptist Church and its Senior Pastor Rev. Dr. David Jefferson Sr. Esq., along with all the pastors from Choose Healthy Life churches in the city joined with the Mayor of Newark Ras Baraka and Choose Healthy Life (CHL) Founder Debra Fraser-Howz

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The Future of Work Part 5: Reimage the IT Experience of Managing Networks

Cisco CSR

Part 5 of the 6-part Future of Work Networking Series : Reimagine the IT Experience. So far in this Future of Work series, I’ve addressed reimagining connectivity, mobility, security, and IoT in smart buildings. There remains an overarching theme that touches on all these topics—reimagining how IT manages the enterprise network and beyond to branches, cloud, and internet-connected applications.

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What Regulations Will Impact Sustainability Comms in 2024?

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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Americans Are Increasingly Looking to Third-party Certifications As a Shortcut to Align Purchases With Their Values

3BL Media

Fairtrade America, The Non-GMO Project and the Marine Stewardship Council partner for a Natural Products Expo West panel to share how certifications can increase sales while protecting people and the planet. SOURCE: Fairtrade America. DESCRIPTION: WASHINGTON, February 25, 2022 /3BL Media/ - Fairtrade America , the Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) and the Non-GMO Project today announced plans to co-host an in-person, educational panel at the annual Natural Products Expo West in Anaheim, Cali

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The Cisco Network: The Superhighway of Super Bowl LVI & SoFi Stadium

Cisco CSR

The size and scope of Super Bowl LVI is undeniable. Well over 100 million viewers around the world, 70,000+ fans in SoFi Stadium, media from across the globe, a historic half-time musical performance, and two teams competing to be named Super Bowl LVI champions. What is also undeniable is the scope and scale of the Cisco converged network infrastructure at SoFi Stadium that played a critical role in the success of Super Bowl LVI.

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Three Reasons Why Tackling Deforestation Is a Business Priority in 2022 and How to Prepare

3BL Media

SOURCE: The Consumer Goods Forum. DESCRIPTION: With new regulations, investor pressure, and disclosure requirements coming online, deforestation is a challenge that consumer goods companies can no longer afford to ignore. Fortunately, there is a clear path that can help all companies prepare. . For some consumer brands, deforestation linked to palm oil, cocoa, beef, wood fibre, and other commodities has posed reputational risk and been a focus of sustainability initiatives for years.

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Volvo Focuses on Net Neutral Transportation with Electric Vehicle, Fuel Cell and Charging Projects

Environment + Energy Leader

Volvo worked to improve electric vehicle output as well as sustainable transportation infrastructure in 2021. The post Volvo Focuses on Net Neutral Transportation with Electric Vehicle, Fuel Cell and Charging Projects appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader.

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What Questions Are Brands Asking About Their ESG Initiatives Ahead of 2024?

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.

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Lynn J. Good, Chair, President & CEO of Duke Energy Corporation Met With Business Roundtable to Discuss Climate Change

3BL Media

SOURCE: Duke Energy. DESCRIPTION: CEO Lynn Good met with Business Roundtable to discuss our leadership in addressing climate change by building renewables, continuing to operate nuclear, and retiring coal assets. We are committed to reducing carbon emissions as quickly, affordably and reliably as we can. Watch the video for more: [link]. About Duke Energy.

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Cisco Point of View on: NextGen Broadcasting

Cisco CSR

Broadcasting transition to IP. No two letters have been talked about more in broadcast over the last decade, and even more so in the last two years. Broadcast entities that have traditionally relied on more monolithic, purpose-built systems continue their shift towards more IP-based solutions. One of the main benefits of having an IP-based production infrastructure is that it comes with endless connectivity options.

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AllianceBernstein Celebrates Inspirational Employee Avery Saffold

3BL Media

SOURCE: AllianceBernstein. DESCRIPTION: With SuperBowl kicking off this Sunday, AllianceBernstein is proud to celebrate Avery Saffold , an Institutional Sales Assistant with Bernstein Research, who participated in this NFL Network interview about finding courage and inspiration to come out as his college football team’s first openly gay player. Watch Avery’s interview here.

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IoT news of the week for Feb. 25, 2022

Stacey Higginbotham

As Russian invades Ukraine cybersecurity is a big concern: As we watched Russia prepare to invade Ukraine this week, my biggest focus was on asking people responsible for cybersecurity their thoughts on the potential for harms to U.S. companies and industrial operations. Everyone I spoke to was preparing and assessing their vulnerabilities. But in many cases they were in a better place than they were even a year or two ago, which is heartening to hear.

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The Silver Lining to Corporate DEI Challenges

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.

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Merck & Co. Is Honored to Be Named to Forbes America's Best Employers List for the Eighth Year in a Row.

3BL Media

SOURCE: Merck & Co., Inc. DESCRIPTION: We are honored to have been named to Forbes America's Best Employers list for the eighth year in a row! We were ranked in the top 50 of Overall Best Large Companies this year, and we were ranked second in the Drugs & Biotechnology Industry rankings. See the full list here. Learn more about the company’s commitment to diversity and inclusion in their Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Progress Report.

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The shameful stories of environmental injustices at Japanese American incarceration camps during WWII

Environmental News Bits

by Connie Y. Chiang, Bowdoin College When Japanese fighter pilots bombed the U.S. Navy base at Pearl Harbor on Dec. 7, 1941, Thomas S. Takemura was raising vegetables and raspberries on his family’s 14 ½-acre farm in Tacoma, Washington.

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GoDaddy Releases 7th Annual Diversity and Pay Parity Report

3BL Media

SOURCE: GoDaddy. DESCRIPTION: Today GoDaddy published its 2021 Diversity and Pay Parity Report , and the data show GoDaddy continues to make meaningful progress to create a more diverse and inclusive workplace that encourages employees to bring their authentic selves to work. The 2021 report shows GoDaddy pays men and women in similar jobs at parity across the company, and the same holds true across ethnic groups.

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How telcos can succeed in launching new businesses beyond connectivity

McKinsey Sustainabilty

A quarter of operators’ new ventures struggle. Understanding what underpins the success of different business archetypes and selecting the right business-building approach can help ensure that more flourish.

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Supercharge Your ESG Content This Libra Season

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.