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Local Business DTOCS LLC Wins KeyBank’s Key4Women 2024 Women-Owned Business Pitch Contest in Partnership With Micro Enterprise Services of Oregon (MESO), and the Portland Thorns FC

3BL Media

PORTLAND, Wash., October 11, 2024 /3BL/ - KeyBank’s Key4Women program, Micro Enterprise Services of Oregon (MESO) , and the Portland Thorns FC announced that local business, DTOCS LLC, is the winner of a business pitch contest for women-owned businesses (WOBs) located in Oregon and SW Washington. The event was held October 10 th at Providence Park in Portland.

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Canada’s new sustainable finance rules don’t go far enough

Corporate Knights

This October, Toronto played host to more than 2000 leaders in sustainable finance from around the world for the PRI in Person conference. The event presented a unique opportunity for the Canadian government to make up for years of foot-dragging and take a leadership position on climate finance policy on an international stage. Unfortunately, Canada decided to play catch-up, rather than genuinely step up to the opportunity.

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CNH Brands Recognized With EIMA Innovation Awards

3BL Media

Products from world-class equipment, services and technology company CNH brands, Case IH and New Holland , have been honored with 2024 EIMA International Technical Innovation Awards. This innovation contest has been a key fixture for exhibitors at the International Exhibition of Agricultural and Gardening Machinery (EIMA) since 1986. “It’s a great honor for our Case IH and New Holland brands to be recognized with these awards.

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Artificial Intelligence vs. Natural Stupidity: The Battle for the Future of Work

Green Project Management

I was at an event last week when someone said: “Artificial Intelligence is no match for Natural Stupidity.” And it stuck with me because because it’s a little too close to the truth. This post is a little out of the ordinary but It has been on my mind a lot. So… Here goes. We […] The post Artificial Intelligence vs. Natural Stupidity: The Battle for the Future of Work appeared first on The GPM Blog.

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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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Comcast NBCUniversal Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month 2024

3BL Media

All year long, Comcast NBCUniversal is proud to showcase the diversity and influence of Hispanic and Latino communities on American culture, entertainment, and more. This Hispanic Heritage Month, it is honoring the multi-layered and richly complex identities found within Hispanic and Latino communities with the company-wide campaign, “Celebrating All That We Are (Celebrando Todo Lo Que Somos).

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Creating a how-to guide for climate tech start-ups and scale-ups

McKinsey Sustainabilty

How can a climate tech company get funding—and scale up—quickly? The Climate Brick, an open-source manual for entrepreneurs and investors, aims to provide some answers.

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Dance, gibbon, dance!

Science Daily / Earth & Environment

Female crested gibbons display jerky, almost geometric patterns of movement. Researchers have studied these conspicuous movements, which are comparable to human dances. They describe the structure of the dances, their rhythm and the contexts in which the dances occur.

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Sands Announces Sponsorship of 2024 Clinton Global Initiative Meeting in New York City

3BL Media

Published by Las Vegas Sands on September 18, 2024 LAS VEGAS /3BL/ - Las Vegas Sands (NYSE: LVS ) announced it will be a presenting partner sponsor of the upcoming Clinton Global Initiative (CGI) meeting on Sept. 23-24 in New York City, building on the company’s commitment to addressing economic, social and environmental issues for the betterment of its regions around the world.

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Evolution in real time

Science Daily / Earth & Environment

Snails on a tiny rocky islet evolved before scientists' eyes. The marine snails were reintroduced after a toxic algal bloom wiped them out from the skerry. While the researchers intentionally brought in a distinct population of the same snail species, these evolved to strikingly resemble the population lost over 30 years prior.

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Data-Driven Change: Navigating ESG Challenges With the C-Suite

3BL Media

Recorded live at Amplify Americas, this special episode of ESG Talk features Ron Insana, award-winning journalist from CNBC, moderating an insightful discussion with industry leaders: Katherine Neebe, Chief Sustainability Officer at Duke Energy; Alexander Davis, Deputy Chief Financial Officer at Pie Insurance; Maura Hodge, KPMG’s sustainability leader; and Kim Huffman, Chief Information Officer at Workiva.

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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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More Than a Numbers Game

Chris Hall

Frederick Alexander, CEO of The Shareholder Commons, explains how the IFRS might fix disclosure and save the planet in the process. A decade ago, Jane Gleeson-White’s remarkable book title asked, ‘Can Accountants Save the Planet?’ So far, they haven’t, as a voracious global economy continues to deplete resources at a dangerously unsustainable pace. But the following (admittedly eye-glazing) sentence in a research plan prepared by the staff of the International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS

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IRA Tax Credits & Offsetting Clean Energy Project Costs

3BL Media

By Helen Sydney Adams Originally published by Healthcare Digital Laura Cataldo from Baker Tilly explores maximising IRA tax credits to offset Clean Energy Project Costs and how this can benefit the healthcare sector Healthcare systems are ramping up investments in renewable energy initiatives as a key component of their commitment to environmental sustainability and decarbonisation goals.

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Severe cold-water bleaching and mortality of deep-water reef observed in the Eastern Tropical Pacific

Science Daily / Earth & Environment

New study documents a severe coral bleaching event occurring in a deep coral reef that resulted in high rates of coral mortality. Unlike many bleaching events, this was driven by the presence of extremely cold water. Any future intensification of the magnitude and frequency of El Nino/La Nina events in the Eastern Tropical Pacific due to climate change may pose a significant threat to the deep reefs in the region.

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New Jobs, New Beginnings: Regions Foundation Unveils Major Workforce Development Grant

3BL Media

By Veleka Finch BIRMINGHAM, Ala., October 11, 2024 /3BL/ - The Regions Foundation announced a $150,000 grant supporting education and workforce development opportunities provided by STRIVE Birmingham. Launched in 2023, STRIVE Birmingham follows a nationally recognized model of delivering both job training and wraparound services. Through work-simulated environments , STRIVE empowers adult students by focusing on mindset, accountability, personal responsibility, workplace ethics, professional eti

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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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Simulated mission to Mars: Survey of lichen species

Science Daily / Earth & Environment

A collection-based survey of lichen species at the Mars Desert Research Station in Utah, USA and Flashline Mars Arctic Research Station in Nunavut, Canada was conducted as part of the Mars-160 mission, a simulation of Martian surface exploration. The survey identified 48 lichen taxa, with 35 species from the Utah site and 13 species from the Canadian site.

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Veolia and New Orleans Launch the First Innovative Digital Control Center to Transform Wastewater Treatment in the U.S.

3BL Media

Veolia North America, Mayor LaToya Cantrell and Sewerage and Water Board of New Orleans unveil Hubgrade center for digital management and control of wastewater treatment, a first in the U.S. Hubgrade combines Veolia’s water and energy activities to improve environmental quality while cutting costs, reducing emissions and enhancing long-term sustainability for New Orleans These achievements exemplify the goals of Veolia’s global GreenUp strategy, which strives to lead the ecological transformatio

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S&P Global Launches Climate Center of Excellence Focused on Climate, Environmental, and Nature Research

ESG Today

Market data and solutions provider S&P Global announced the launch of its new S&P Global Climate Center of Excellence, aimed at advancing the company’s research and methodology development in areas including climate, environmental, and nature. Sitting within S&P’s sustainability-focused unit, S&P Global Sustainable1, the new center will include scientists and strategists, and will collaborate across the company’s divisions “to ensure that S&P Global climate and sustainability

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T-Mobile Responding to Hurricane Milton

3BL Media

October 10, 2024 Hurricane Milton made landfall in Florida overnight and today T-Mobile teams are focused on mobilizing as quickly as possible to support recovery. Network Update The significant work we did to prepare our network in advance of the storm helped put us in the best possible position today. Our network held up well for the most part but with this level of storm there are sites down in several areas including Tampa, Jacksonville, Miami and Orlando, among others.

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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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Keeping artificial intelligence real

McKinsey Sustainabilty

Generative AI represents a sociotechnical revolution with massive implications for every aspect of our lives. Keeping humans in the loop is critical for its responsible development.

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Code, Connection, and Careers: How a Community Learning and Innovation Center Is Empowering Houston

3BL Media

Verizon With access to teaching and technology, Verizon Community Forward helps boost digital skills for students, adults, and seniors in cities across the country For Geraldine Sanchez, a retiree from Houston, learning cutting-edge technology every week is par for the course. “It’s so important to keep learning,” says Sanchez, 69. “Just because you’re a certain age doesn’t mean you have to stop learning.

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DevOps Decoded: Prioritizing Security in a Dynamic World

Cisco CSR

Integrating security into the DevOps lifecycle is essential for building secure, scalable systems. By embedding security early on, teams can mitigate risks, enhance efficiency, and ensure compliance throughout development and deployment.

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CARE Joins Global Movement To Eliminate Gender Bias in Advertising and Entertainment

3BL Media

ATLANTA and NEW YORK, October 11, 2024 /3BL/ - CARE is thrilled to join SeeHer, the largest global movement to eliminate gender bias in advertising and entertainment, as its newest and first-ever nonprofit member. Earlier this year, CARE received the Category Grand Prize at SeeHer’s 2024 Gender Equality Measure (GEM) Awards. The recognition, which exemplifies the best-in-class accurate and authentic portrayal of women and girls created by an organization’s in-house marketing team, was awarded to

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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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Molg Raises $5.5 Million to Tackle E-waste with Robotics

ESG Today

Circular manufacturing startup Molg announced that it has raised $5.5 million in seed funding, with proceeds aimed at scaling capacity for the company’s solution to tackle electronics waste. Founded in 2021 by CEO Rob Lawson Shanks and CTO Mark Lyons, Sterling, Virginia-based Molg provides circular manufacturing processes for electronics and electrical components, focused on robotics and design, including robotic microfactories that can autonomously disassemble complex electronic products – such

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Albertsons Companies' Southern California Division Participates in Susan G. Komen Better Than Pink Walk

3BL Media

Albertsons Companies' Southern California Division participated in the Susan G. Komen Better Than Pink Walk during Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Despite the cloudy skies in Newport Beach, the spirit and enthusiasm of Team AVPink shone brightly. Superstar fundraiser, Phil Markert, led the charge by raising over $200,000, setting an inspiring example for all.

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How to Get More Out of ESG Data

Chris Hall

Iceberg Data Lab CTO Pierre-Olivier Haye outlines the ways AI can help financial institutions better adapt to complex and rapidly evolving sustainability obligations. The ever-increasing number of ESG regulations – including everything from the EU’s Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) to California’s Climate Corporate Data Accountability Act – means the amount of sustainability-related company data is predicted to grow exponentially.

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Mastercard Hosts Climate Week Welcome Reception in New York

3BL Media

Financial and digital inclusion are critical to create resilient futures for all in a climate-vulnerable economy. Alongside the UN General Assembly and New York Climate Week, Mastercard kicked off the week with by bringing together leaders, activists, and entrepreneurs to spotlight solutions, like Mastercard’s Community Pass and Priceless Planet Coalition , that drive impact at the intersection of people and planet.

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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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Take Five: Profit Over Planet

Chris Hall

A selection of the major stories impacting ESG investors, in five easy pieces. This week saw oil and gas firms appear to lean further into near-term priorities. Fool me once – Reports that UK-based fossil fuel giant BP has abandoned its commitment to cut oil and gas production by 2030 were greeted with dismay earlier this week. According to Reuters , CEO Murray Auchincloss – appointed in January – will no longer keep to a pledge to reduce output by 25% over the next five years, based on the be

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Financing regenerative agriculture: a pathway to healthier soil, cleaner water, and climate resilience

Cisco CSR

Meet Cisco Foundation partners working to support farmers' transition to regenerative agriculture to improve resiliency.

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Nigerians are using plastic bottles to build earthquake-proof homes and it's being hailed as revolutionary

Good.is: Planet

These sustainable homes are so durable that they are resistant to earthquakes, fire, and even bullets.

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The Week’s Jobs: October 11, 2024

Impact Alpha

Impact jobs that came across our desk this week: US Jobs In New York: Acumen is hiring an associate director for institutional partnerships. The post The Week’s Jobs: October 11, 2024 appeared first on ImpactAlpha.

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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.