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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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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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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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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COP 27 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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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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Veterans Day: A Family Affair

3BL Media

Regions’ Chris Parker and his family proudly carry on the tradition set by his great-grandfather. SOURCE: Regions Bank. DESCRIPTION: By Candace Higginbotham. For most, Veterans Day is an opportunity to pay tribute to those who served. But for Regions Bank’s Chris Parker, it’s akin to a family reunion. And for good reason. Parker, who is a Consumer Lending analyst in the Finance department at Regions, is happy to share with all of Birmingham, Alabama, the honor that his great-grandfather, Raymond

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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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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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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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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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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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Circularity's potentially-planet-saving power

GreenBiz

Scaling circularity requires nuanced and complex answers to hard questions.

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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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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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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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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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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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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 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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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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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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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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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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Sustainability Bonds See Potential in Latin America Despite Slowdown

Environment + Energy Leader

They may be an important tool in moving toward net-zero targets in the region. The post Sustainability Bonds See Potential in Latin America Despite Slowdown appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader.

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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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Hiring, Engaging, and Celebrating Veterans and Military Families

3BL Media

SOURCE: Aramark. DESCRIPTION: November is Military Family Appreciation Month—and Veterans Day falls on November 11—so it’s a great time to honor and celebrate those who have served in the US military and their family members by focusing on the work Aramark is doing to hire and support this community. “Aramark is proud to employ service members, veterans, and military spouses across a variety of career opportunities at the company,” said Jennifer Goodman, Aramark Military Initiatives Program Mana

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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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We Salute You: Honoring Veterans Day With IP Veteran Garrett Austin

3BL Media

SOURCE: International Paper Company. DESCRIPTION: Nov. 11 is Veterans Day, a holiday that recognizes those with military, veteran and active duty status. Veterans and active duty team members work within every business sector and staff group at IP. They range from production employees in the mills to executives who lead our company. In honor of Veterans Day, we spotlighted Garrett Austin, systems specialist, Unix Services – Operations, to learn about his military background and experience being

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Sekisui Chemical Is Upping The Ante on Its GHC Reduction Goals

Environment + Energy Leader

Japan's Sekisui Chemical set a target to cut greenhouse gas emissions by 26% by 2030 from a 2013 baseline. It is replacing aging facilities and buying more renewable energy to get there. The post Sekisui Chemical Is Upping The Ante on Its GHC Reduction Goals appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader.

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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.

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Kohler Alliance of Veterans and Supporters Honors Veterans Day

3BL Media

SOURCE: Kohler Co. DESCRIPTION: Director of Corporate Security Richard Rytman understands first-hand the valuable perspectives, unique skills and strong leadership that military veterans bring to our company and our communities. As the executive sponsor of the Kohler Alliance of Veterans and Supporters (KAVS) business resource group, he believes diversity, equity and inclusion are the fundamental principles on which we learn, collaborate and build successful teams.

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AI Can Now Track Emissions Hotspots, Including Individual Plants, Mines, and Even Ships

Impakter

Impakter. AI Can Now Track Emissions Hotspots, Including Individual Plants, Mines, and Even Ships. In science, both zoomed-in and zoomed-out angles of observation are essential to gain accurate understanding and perspective – studying the minutiae of molecular interactions as well as the dynamics of the global population are equally as important. The same can be said for climate change.

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IOC Launches Climate Action Awards

3BL Media

The International Olympic Committee (IOC) is looking to recognise National Olympic Committees (NOCs), International Federations (IFs) and Olympians and Paralympians for impactful projects to address climate change, by launching the Climate Action Awards. SOURCE: International Olympic Committee. DESCRIPTION: An initiative supported by Worldwide Olympic and Paralympic Partners (TOPs) Airbnb , P&G and Deloitte , the Awards are aimed at supporting NOCs, IFs and athletes in their efforts to manag

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COP27 Watch: 54 Developing Countries Are on the Verge of Bankruptcy, UN Warns

Impakter

Impakter. COP27 Watch: 54 Developing Countries Are on the Verge of Bankruptcy, UN Warns. 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.

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How Will Virgo Season Impact Your ESG Communication?

3BL’s in-house experts merge the celestial wisdom of astrology with current environmental, social, governance (ESG) communication trends to offer a unique perspective and practical advice on sharing your company’s commitments effectively. 3BL’s new “Navigating ESG Comms through the Cosmos” series begins with Virgo season! In this edition, we delve into: How businesses have responded to environmental disasters over the past few months and why you can expect a continued focus on the climate crisis