Fri.Nov 11, 2022

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9 ways the circular economy can help avert the climate crisis

GreenBiz

Circular economy strategies can complement decarbonization measures and support scaling the clean energy transition.

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Now Flying: JetBlue's Newly Redesigned Vets in Blue Plane

3BL Media

SOURCE: JetBlue Airways. DESCRIPTION: Now flying is JetBlue's newly redesigned Vets in Blue plane, making its Veterans Day debut. JetBlue is proud to support our U.S. active duty military, retired military and veterans, National Guard and Reserve, and their families year-round, offering several different military discounts and benefits for travel throughout the airline's network.

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Leveraging corporate cash to scale climate solutions

GreenBiz

A synopsis of the recent Drawdown Labs webinar about financed emissions.

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Campus & Branch Network Deployment Flexibility? We got you covered, Part 1

Cisco CSR

Part 1 of the 2-part series – Campus and Branch Network Management Platforms. You may have been managing your campus or branch network with Cisco Prime Infrastructure or using open-source automation tools such as Ansible or home-grown tools to configure your network. Or you simply log into individual devices to upgrade and manage your Cisco switches, routers, and Wireless LAN Controllers.

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How to Modernize Manufacturing Without Losing Control

Speaker: Andrew Skoog, Founder of MachinistX & President of Hexis Representatives

Manufacturing is evolving, and the right technology can empower—not replace—your workforce. Smart automation and AI-driven software are revolutionizing decision-making, optimizing processes, and improving efficiency. But how do you implement these tools with confidence and ensure they complement human expertise rather than override it? Join industry expert Andrew Skoog as he explores how manufacturers can leverage automation to enhance operations, streamline workflows, and make smarter, data-dri

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The flexible film recycling conundrum

GreenBiz

The major challenge with flexible packaging remains its recyclability. TerraCycle founder Tom Szaky discusses likely scenarios for what's ahead.

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Living longer in better health: Six shifts needed for healthy aging

McKinsey Sustainabilty

As many individuals live well past retirement age, stakeholders are examining how interventions, data, and innovation can transform aging.

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Biden Unveils Rule Requiring Federal Suppliers to Disclose Emissions, Set Climate Targets

ESG Today

The Biden administration announced today its new proposed Federal Supplier Climate Risks and Resilience Rule, requiring federal government suppliers to disclose emissions and climate-related financial risk data, and to set science-based emissions reduction targets. The new initiative forms part of the administration’s Federal Sustainability Plan, launched by President Biden in December, which outlines a series of goals and initiatives for the U.S. federal government to achieve net zero emissions

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Circularity's potentially-planet-saving power

GreenBiz

Scaling circularity requires nuanced and complex answers to hard questions.

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How one business program is fighting the brain drain of African graduates to the West

Corporate Knights

Like many young African graduates in science, technology, engineering and math – the all-important STEM disciplines – Hariet Marima had no formal business training when she graduated with a master’s degree in mathematical science. Reducing that deficit is the main goal of non-profit Industry Immersion Africa (iiAfrica), which is hoping to stem the brain drain of talented students to the West when they are so badly needed on the continent to contribute to the economic transformation of Africa.

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Episode 340: What needs to happen at COP27

GreenBiz

This week's episode features interviews with Aron Cramer, CEO of advisory firm BSR, and Jim Dumain, global vice president of sustainability solutions at certification firm SGS.

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The Key to Sustainable Energy Optimization: A Data-Driven Approach for Manufacturing

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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New Holland Presents Driverless T8 Tractor With Raven Autonomy™ at SIMA in Paris.

3BL Media

SOURCE: CNH Industrial. DESCRIPTION: CNH Industrial brand New Holland presents the T8 tractor with Raven Autonomy, the driverless grain cart harvest application, at SIMA 2022. It is the next step in the development of its market-leading precision and autonomous technology offering with the new T8 with Raven Autonomy™. It integrates OMNiDRIVE, the first driverless agriculture technology for grain cart harvest operations, which originated as an aftermarket solution developed by Raven in 2019.

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COP27 Dispatch: New thinking required for ecological transition in Global South

GreenBiz

Should priority be given to financing local startups or is it more worthwhile to ensure the necessary solutions are quickly adapted for the rest of the world?

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Entergy Arkansas Announces 250-MW Solar Facility Near Osceola

3BL Media

Company’s largest solar project helps meet U. S. Steel’s sustainability goals. SOURCE: Entergy Corporation. DESCRIPTION: LITTLE ROCK, Ark., November 11, 2022 /3BL Media/ - The Arkansas Public Service Commission has approved the Entergy Arkansas Driver Solar Project, a new 250-megawatt AC (or 312 MW DC) renewable energy plant developed by Lightsource bp, which will be located on approximately 2,100 acres near Osceola in Mississippi County.

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Inflation: How defense companies can support national security

McKinsey Sustainabilty

A solid understanding of risk exposure and the contract portfolio can help defense companies support national-security interests.

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How to Drive Cost Savings, Efficiency Gains, and Sustainability Wins with MES

Speaker: Nikhil Joshi, Founder & President of Snic Solutions

Is your manufacturing operation reaching its efficiency potential? A Manufacturing Execution System (MES) could be the game-changer, helping you reduce waste, cut costs, and lower your carbon footprint. Join Nikhil Joshi, Founder & President of Snic Solutions, in this value-packed webinar as he breaks down how MES can drive operational excellence and sustainability.

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Building Tools That Help Communities Take Action Against Climate Change

3BL Media

SOURCE: Meta. DESCRIPTION: Addressing climate change requires a whole-of-society approach, and the communities people belong to have an important role to play. Hundreds of thousands of Facebook Groups already use our products to discuss and take action on climate change, and we’re excited to work with partners to test new tools to empower any community on Facebook to make an impact.

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The Week in Impact Investing: Deliver

Impact Alpha

TGIF, Agents of Impact! Take a moment to thank a vet on this Veterans Day. ?? Unfinished business. We launched The Brief the. The post The Week in Impact Investing: Deliver appeared first on ImpactAlpha.

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Black Business Investment Fund Inc. Receives $2 Million Grant From Truist Foundation and Truist Charitable Fund To Provide Capital for Small Businesses Across Central Florida

3BL Media

The grant will help launch BBIF's Revolving Loan Fund to support small business lending for BIPOC and underserved small businesses. SOURCE: Truist. DESCRIPTION: ORLANDO, Fla., November 11, 2022 /3BL Media/ - Truist Foundation and Truist Charitable Fund announced a $2 million grant to Black Business Investment Fund Inc. (BBIF), a community development financial institution (CDFI) built to foster the creation and expansion of Black businesses by providing loans, education and training service

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A colorful case for outside-the-box thinking on identity | Olivia Vinckier

TEDxInnovations

Have you ever been forced to limit your identity to a single box on an application, survey or census questionnaire? For many, it is a futile and overall outdated exercise, especially for those with multiracial and multi-ethnic backgrounds. Olivia Vinckier makes the case for recognizing and accepting, rather than limiting, the growing reality that identity is multifaceted, ever-expanding -- and more colorful than you think.

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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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Cintas Unveils New ESG Branding to Align its Environmental, Social & Governance Ambitions

3BL Media

The leader in business services has released its ESG vision and logo. SOURCE: Cintas. DESCRIPTION: CINCINNATI, November 11, 2022 /3BL Media/ - Today Cintas Corporation (Nasdaq: CTAS) unveiled its new Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) branding identity, which was created to help raise awareness and bring consistency and cohesion to Cintas’ ongoing ESG efforts and initiatives.

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ImpactAlpha Deal Spotlight: Oversubscribed impact funds

Impact Alpha

ImpactAlpha, November 11 — In a challenging year for raising capital, impact funds are bucking the trend. Impact-focused climate funds from large private. The post ImpactAlpha Deal Spotlight: Oversubscribed impact funds appeared first on ImpactAlpha.

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FedEx Volunteers Deliver Holiday Cheer for 19,000 U.S. Troops

3BL Media

SOURCE: FedEx Corporation. DESCRIPTION: Over 220 FedEx volunteers gathered in early October to assemble a record-breaking number of holiday care packages with the USO. FedEx team members made quick work kitting over 19,240 care kits that deliver a small slice of home to the troops. The packages are expected to be moved within two to three weeks to remote locations in the Middle East, Africa, Eastern Europe, the Pacific region, South America, and training locations in the U.S.

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Climate change strikes: Lightning patterns change with global warming

Science Daily / Earth & Environment

New research has shown climate change could alter lightning patterns across Europe.

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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 Honors Veterans

3BL Media

SOURCE: KeyBank. DESCRIPTION: Today, Chris Gorman , Chairman, Chief Executive Officer and President, KeyCorp , posted the following message to LinkedIn: Each year, Veterans Day provides an opportunity to honor and celebrate the heroic contributions of our military members. The month of November also marks Military Family Appreciation Month, recognizing the significant sacrifices made by the loved ones of those who serve.

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The banking approach to net zero is just claptrap

Financial Times: Moral Money

The numbers are hokum, the clients are left in the dark and the real world impact is negligible anyway

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AllianceBernstein: Can Multi-Asset Approaches Balance Sustainable Investing Risks?

3BL Media

SOURCE: AllianceBernstein. DESCRIPTION: Investors who opt for a sustainable approach are aligning themselves with some of the world’s most powerful growth trends. But this can also inhibit diversification. Applying multi-asset perspectives can address these problems by balancing portfolio risks to improve risk-adjusted return potential. Sustainable investing approaches aim to deliver attractive returns through investments in issuers that contribute to positive social and environmental outcomes.

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Deloitte, Persefoni Partner on Carbon Measurement Solutions for Banks & Insurers

ESG Today

Global professional services firm Deloitte and climate management and accounting platform (CMAP) provider Persefoni announced today a new strategic partnership aimed at developing analytics solutions for the banking and insurance companies to measure and manage their operational and portfolio carbon footprints. The collaboration comes as financial firms face increasing pressure from regulators and other stakeholders to address their climate impacts, and to begin to put their net zero plans into

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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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Hormel Foods Announces 2022 Hormel Heroes Scholarship Recipients

3BL Media

Scholarships support students with military backgrounds pursuing careers in culinary arts or a foodservice management program. SOURCE: Hormel Foods Corporation. DESCRIPTION: AUSTIN, Minn., November 11, 2022 /3BL Media/ - Hormel Foods Corporation (NYSE: HRL), a Fortune 500 global branded food company, today announced the recipients of this year’s two $10,000 Hormel Heroes Scholarships.

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COP27 Watch: America on Track to Meet Paris Agreement Goals, Biden Says

Impakter

Impakter. COP27 Watch: America on Track to Meet Paris Agreement Goals, Biden Says. Today is the fifth day of the 27th United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP27) in Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt. Here’s what has happened so far: US climate envoy John Kerry announced the “Energy Transition Accelerator” idea that has so far received mixed reviews. “Loss and damage” takes centre stage as Scotland, Austria, Belgium, New Zealand, and […].

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Principal® Earns 2023 Military Friendly® Employer Designation

3BL Media

Distinction recognizes commitment to supporting meaningful career paths for veterans and military service members. SOURCE: Principal Financial Group. DESCRIPTION: DES MOINES, Iowa, November 11, 2022 /3BL Media/ - Principal Financial Group ® announced today that it has earned the 2023 Military Friendly ® Employer designation. This designation recognizes the company’s efforts to create sustainable and meaningful career paths for veterans and military service members, as well as its participation i

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Volvo Delivers First Trucks Containing Fossil-Free Steel

ESG Today

Volvo Trucks announced today that it has begun shipping electric trucks containing fossil-free steel to customers, becoming the first truck manufacturer in the world to do so. Steelmaking is one of the biggest emitters of CO2 globally, with total greenhouse gas emissions (GHG) from the sector accounting for 7% – 9% of direct emissions from the global use of fossil fuels.

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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.