Fri.Oct 13, 2023

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TCFD: 97 of the world's 100 largest corporations back climate disclosure guidelines

GreenBiz

A final progress report from the Taskforce on Climate-related Financial Disclosures reveals the vast majority are failing to embrace reporting best practices.

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Mary Kay CEO Ryan Rogers Recognized With the Texas Trailblazer Award for Combating Domestic Violence in Texas and Beyond

3BL Media

The Family Place, Texas' leading provider of family violence services, celebrated its 27th Annual Texas Trailblazer Awards luncheon On October 10, where Mary Kay Inc. CEO Ryan Rogers was awarded the prestigious Texas Trailblazer Award. The event, held at the Hilton Anatole Dallas, recognized Rogers for his unwavering commitment to enriching women's lives in Texas and around the world.

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A circular economy investment pioneer reveals how to unlock impact

GreenBiz

Closed Loop Partners’ managing director Bridget Croke also shares what investors need from brands.

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Take Time During Mental Health Awareness Week To Review These Resources

3BL Media

Mental Health conditions among adults are on the rise across the country, which makes mental health screening more important than ever. Check out this helpful tool from Mental Health America that may help determine if you or a loved one are experiencing symptoms of a mental health condition.

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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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Tech talent in transition: Seven technology trends reshaping telcos

McKinsey Sustainabilty

With technologies like edge computing, AI, and xRAN transforming telecom, leaders are reassessing how to capture value. Rethinking talent is a key piece of the puzzle.

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Parks Group Honors Subaru of America for Years-Long Commitment to Safeguarding America’s National Parks

3BL Media

NEW YORK, October 13, 2023 /3BL/ - The National Parks Conservation Association (NPCA) honored Subaru of America, Inc. with the Centennial Leadership Award at its New York Gala for the automaker’s ongoing commitment and support for our national parks. The President and COO of Subaru of America, Inc. Jeff Walters accepted the award. The event was held at the American Museum of Natural History and included more than 300 guests.

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Understanding TNFD & TCFD Frameworks

3BL Media

ESG Talk host Andie Wood discusses the final recommendations of the Task Force on Nature-related Financial Disclosures (TNFD) and their connection to the Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures (TCFD). Join us as Andie unpacks the significance of both guidelines, their strategic timing, and their impact on environmental sustainability and financial transparency.

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EU Lawmakers Move to Water Down Sustainability Reporting Rules

ESG Today

A group of more than 40 lawmakers in the European Parliament filed a motion for a resolution on Thursday calling for the rejection of the recently passed European Sustainability Reporting Standards (ESRS), and for replacing the standards with simpler, less burdensome and less expansive sustainability disclosure rules for companies. The resolution follows the adoption of the ESRS by the European Commission in July 2023.

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Training the Next Generation of U.S. Truck Drivers

3BL Media

Originally published on TriplePundit Truckers are in short supply in the U.S. due to a difficult labor market caused by harsh schedules, wage stagnation, and high up-front costs. Despite the high demand, the trucking industry has had a shortage of drivers for over 15 years. The demand for truck drivers is compounding as the popularity of online shopping and next-day delivery continues to rise.

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No Place to Hide

Chris Hall

Tony Goldner, Executive Director of the Taskforce on Nature-related Financial Disclosures, says addressing nature risks effectively requires a change of mindset. “At a time when plants and fungi are increasingly under threat, we need to act fast to fill knowledge gaps and identify priorities for conservation.” This was the conclusion drawn by Professor Alexandre Antonelli, Director of Science at Royal Botanical Gardens Kew, on the publication this week of its fifth ‘State of the World’s Plant an

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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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Sofidel’s Innovative Web App Nominated for ISSA Show Innovation Award

3BL Media

HORSHAM, Pa., October 13, 2023 /3BL/ - Sofidel , a leading global provider of paper for hygienic and domestic use, today announced that its web application, Apper, is nominated for an ISSA Show Innovation Award. The web app is an innovative tool that gives users a better understanding of Papernet products and private-label solutions. “Apper enables Distributor Sales Representatives (DSRs) and sales representatives to access product data sheets, product images, a cost-in-use calculator and a cros

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Second report on the status of global water resources published

Science Daily / Earth & Environment

Scientists recently presented a report on the status of global water resources. According to this report, large parts of the world experienced drier conditions in 2022 than those recorded on average for the equivalent periods over the last 30 years.

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Principal® Releases Second Sustainable Financing Report Announcing Allocations of $600M Sustainability Bond

3BL Media

Principal Financial Group ® has released its second Principal Sustainable Financing Report to highlight the proceeds allocated to eligible green and social assets from the issuance of the company’s $600 million sustainability bond in August 2021. The report details allocation and key performance indicators of the proceeds which went toward green buildings (75%), renewable energy (9%), and affordable housing (16%).

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What phytoplankton physiology has to do with global climate

Science Daily / Earth & Environment

Phytoplankton, tiny photosynthetic organisms in the ocean, play a crucial role in the global carbon cycle and influence Earth's climate. A new study reveals how variations in the physiology of phytoplankton, particularly regarding nutrient uptake, can impact the chemical composition of the ocean and even the atmosphere. This suggests that changes in marine phytoplankton physiology can affect global climate.

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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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KeyBank Provides $41.2 Million of Financing for Affordable Multifamily Housing in New York

3BL Media

CLEVELAND, October 13, 2023 /3BL/ – KeyBank Community Development Lending and Investment (CDLI) provided $17.1 million in Low Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) equity and a $24.1 million permanent loan through the Fannie Mae forward MBS Tax-Exempt Bond (MTEB) program for the acquisition and rehabilitation of Tomkins Terrace, an affordable multifamily property in Beacon, New York.

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How weather phenomena affect ocean circulation

Science Daily / Earth & Environment

A new study has investigated how future changes in weather patterns could affect the tropical Pacific Ocean and its ecosystems. The research, based on complex computer models, has shown that these changes will have far-reaching consequences for ocean circulation. The authors stress the need to take this more into account in future climate models.

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Meet Our First Class of Now for Tomorrow Scholars

3BL Media

The inaugural year of our firm’s scholarship opens new doors for five ambitious, talented students. The Baker Tilly Foundation created the Now for Tomorrow Scholarship in honor of our firm’s 90th anniversary, expressing our core value of Stewardship and looking to the future of our profession. The scholarship supports the foundation’s key pillar of education and helps advance equity in the professional services sector by supporting students of color with a three-year scholarship of up to $30,000

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State of the Impact Field: Unprecedented opportunity tempered by sober realism (video)

Impact Alpha

This week’s Agents of Impact Call continued a tradition started nearly a decade ago by Fran Seegull of the US Impact Investing Alliance. The post State of the Impact Field: Unprecedented opportunity tempered by sober realism (video) appeared first on ImpactAlpha.

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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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Regions Bank Named to Fortune Media and Great Place To Work 2023 Best Workplaces in Financial Services & Insurance List

3BL Media

By Evelyn Mitchell Great Place To Work ® and Fortune have selected Regions Bank for the 2023 Fortune Best Workplaces in Financial Services & Insurance™ list. Earning a spot means that Regions Bank is one of the best companies to work for in the country. The Best Workplaces in Financial Services & Insurance list is based on analysis of survey responses from over 191,000 employees from Great Place To Work Certified ™ companies in the financial services and insurance industry.

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Up, Up, and Away to the Clouds: Cisco Multicloud Specialist Certifications

Cisco CSR

Is it a bird? Is it a plane? No, it’s the latest certifications from Cisco Learning and Certifications !

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Logitech Named to Fast Company’s 2023 Brands That Matter List

3BL Media

We're thrilled to be named to Fast Company's 2023 Brands That Matter list, which recognizes companies who lead on social action, sustainability, and inclusivity issues. We were listed in the General Excellence category of Building a Better Future. Thank you, Fast Company, for the recognition! Logitech is designing products that fit the needs of the future.

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Securing the Modern Hyper-Distributed Network: Perspectives from the 2023 Gartner Magic Quadrant™ for SD-WAN

Cisco CSR

A typical day’s tasks for today’s modern worker are frequently distributed across multiple devices, applications, and locations.

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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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Bath & Body Works Supports Global Handwashing Day

3BL Media

October 15 is Global Handwashing Day, a global advocacy day dedicated to increasing awareness and understanding about the importance of handwashing with soap as an effective and affordable way to prevent diseases and save lives. To commemorate this important day, Bath & Body Works associate volunteers partnered with the Human Service Chamber of Franklin County to distribute over 15,000 hand soaps to local nonprofit organizations.

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U.S. Oil Production Is Setting New Records

Energy Central

One of my 2023 energy sector predictions was that U.S. oil production would set a new all-time high this year. After record-setting production thus far this year, it would take a collapse along the lines of the huge Covid drop seen in the spring of 2020 for the U.S. to not set a new annual production record for 2023. For the first three quarters of 2023, U.S. oil production has averaged.

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Texas Capital’s Partnership With Presbyterian Night Shelter

3BL Media

Brenda Rios, Presbyterian Night Shelter Vice President of Development, shares about partnering with the Texas Capital team. Hear more about Presbyterian Night Shelter’s mission to break the cycle of homelessness in Tarrant County here. About Texas Capital Texas Capital is a full-service financial services firm that delivers customized solutions to businesses, entrepreneurs and individual customers.

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Bioenergy’s Complex Role in the Climate Transition

Chris Hall

Policy guide rails to balance energy, land and nature competition are essential, says Mark Fulton, Founder of the Inevitable Policy Response. In a world grappling with the urgency of climate change, the role of bioenergy in the climate transition is a topic of growing significance for policy makers and investors. It sits at the nexus of the land and energy systems and competes for limited resources with system outcomes such as food and biodiversity.

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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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Albertsons Companies' Northeast Seattle Stores Donate Almost 1.4 Million Pounds of Food to North Helpline Since 2001

3BL Media

We're pleased to honor the associates who are the force behind our Recipe for Change. Since 2001, three of our stores in Northeast Seattle have reclaimed and donated almost 1.4 million pounds of edible food to North Helpline. Our store teams carefully cull, sort and pack the food to donate throughout the community, which both minimizes our food waste and provides more supply to the region’s food banks.

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Think Big, Build Small

Chris Hall

Eduardo Monteiro, Co-CIO of Victory Hill Capital Partners , outlines the key components to achieving energy security during the transition. When the UK national grid system was created in 1926, the goal was to create a network to link power stations that were already located near demand centres. In its original form, the grid was composed of 6,400 kilometres of cables – mostly overhead – linking the 122 most efficiently located power stations.

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Carol Cone Honored With PRWeek Lifetime Achievement Award

3BL Media

NEW YORK, October 13, 2023 /3BL/ - Carol Cone, CEO of Carol Cone ON PURPOSE , was honored with a Lifetime Achievement Award for her 40-year career dedicated to social impact. Cone accepted the award from PRWeek, the leading trade publication for PR professionals in the U.S. The Lifetime Achievement Award celebrates individuals like Cone who have defined the field of public relations and communications through pioneering ideas, breakthrough strategies, and bold leadership.

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The Week’s Impact Jobs: October 13, 2023

Impact Alpha

ImpactAlpha, October 13 — Impact investors are seeking new talent in the US and globally. Just this week: In the US In Washington, The post The Week’s Impact Jobs: October 13, 2023 appeared first on ImpactAlpha.

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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.