Fri.Jun 10, 2022

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Five trends shaping the renewable energy sector

GreenBiz

Sponsored: As renewables in North America rapidly expand, understanding industry trends allows businesses to capture the greatest value from the energy transition. ESG profiles of renewable energy projects vary widely. It’s critical to strive for an inclusive sustainable energy future, not just net zero.

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The G7 Summit 2022 Is Coming. Here's Why All Global Citizens Should Be Paying Attention

3BL Media

G7 countries are economic, political heavyweights with the power to tackle urgent global issues. SOURCE: Global Citizen. DESCRIPTION: By Joe McCarthy. If you look back at past G7 Summit agendas, you’ll see many of the same themes: reducing inequality, promoting women’s equality, and advancing global security among them. This year, the to-do list for the leaders of seven of the world’s economic and political heavyweights is long — from ending the COVID-19 pandemic, to averting an impending global

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Episode 319: Green loans for startups, preaching policy

GreenBiz

Featuring conversations with Spencer Reeder, head of sustainability and public affairs for Audi NA, and Heather Barker, global vice president of regulatory and business solutions with Reckitt.

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Storytime With Dolly Parton

3BL Media

Regions Bank, Ole Miss celebrate the Imagination Library. SOURCE: Regions Bank. DESCRIPTION: By Alicia Anger. To people across the world, Dolly Parton is many things. She is a singer, songwriter, actress, and music icon. But to nearly 2 million children across the globe, she’s their librarian through her Imagination Library. Regions Bank recently joined the Ole Miss Women’s Council for Philanthropy (OMWC) for Storytime with Dolly, an event highlighting the importance of reading and education.

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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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Iron Mountain's Kevin Hagen on life-cycle data management

GreenBiz

This video is sponsored by Iron Mountain: John Davies, Vice President & Senior Analyst, interviewed Kevin Hagen, Vice-President of ESG, Iron Mountain, during Circularity 22 (May 17-19).

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Public Lands and Make-A-Wish Prepare Young Explorer for Adventures of a Lifetime

3BL Media

Jax Ramirez, a 7-year-old who loves adventure and was diagnosed with a rare autoimmune disorder, went on an epic Public Lands shopping spree. SOURCE: DICK'S Sporting Goods. DESCRIPTION: Jax Ramirez has big plans for this summer. Now that school is out, the 7-year-old adventurer who lives in the Pittsburgh area can't wait to get out on the water with his family for kayaking trips along lakes and waterways in New York and Maryland.

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Kohler Unveils Global Innovations, WASH Project Donations at Salone del Mobile

3BL Media

SOURCE: Kohler Co. DESCRIPTION: KOHLER, Wis., June 10, 2022 /3BL Media/ - Kohler, a global lifestyle brand and leader in kitchen and bath products, debuts at the 2022 Salone del Mobile fair with new, innovative luxury products with nods to wellbeing and immersive experiences. Additionally, in honor of Milan Design Week, Kohler has made a donation to Water Mission's WASH projects in Indonesia, helping to bring safe water and sanitation to up to 10,000 people through 15 projects in 2022.

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'Using your buying power' isn't enough

GreenBiz

The concept of using your buying power only comes with privilege.

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Taco Bell and the Taco Bell Foundation Call on Young People To Pitch Their Ideas and Change the World

3BL Media

Taco Bell’s Chief Impact Officer, Lil Nas X, is supporting the Taco Bell Foundation and partner agency, Ashoka, the largest global network of leading social entrepreneurs, to put out a call for game-changing ideas to solve today’s most pressing challenges. SOURCE: Yum! Brands. DESCRIPTION: IRVINE, Calif., June 10, 2022 /3BL Media/ - Not everyone knows where to begin when they have a game-changing idea, whether it’s to address a local community struggle or uproot a systemic issue.

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EY's Mark Weick on digital innovations of material traceability and infrastructure

GreenBiz

This video is sponsored by EY: John Davies, Vice President & Senior Analyst, interviewed Mark Weick, Managing Director, Climate Change and Sustainability Services, EY, during Circularity 22 (May 17-19).

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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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Land Betterment Impact Minute #38: Creating Powerful Change Through Business With Russ Stoddard

3BL Media

SOURCE: Land Betterment Corporation. DESCRIPTION: FISHERS, Ind., June 10, 2022 /3BL Media/ - Land Betterment Corporation (“Land Betterment” or the “Company”), an environmental solutions company fostering positive impact through upcycling former coal mining and industrial sites to create sustainable community development and job creation, today released Episode #38 of its Impact Minute video blog series.

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Custom Application Troubleshooting With Cisco IOx

Cisco CSR

Cisco IOx provides you with a platform to host your microservices at the networks edge, close to your data originator. Microservices allow you to process your data, apply filtering, aggregation, densification, quality checks and much more! What to keep in mind? Are Linux based systems and Docker applications old friends of yours? If so, you probably already know about some challenges of creating Docker images.

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Small Business Owners Broadly Support Businesses Taking Actions To Ensure LGBTQ+ Inclusion, New Poll Finds

3BL Media

72% say they are okay with losing customers as a result of supporting the LGBTQ+ community. SOURCE: MetLife, Inc. DESCRIPTION: WASHINGTON, June 10, 2022 /3BL Media/ - Most small business owners believe it is important to support the LGBTQ+ community and take action to ensure inclusion, according to a new poll released today by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce and MetLife.

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DOT proposes rules for national EV charging network, including 97% uptime and 150 kW requirements

Utiliity Dive

The proposal, which requires fast-charging stations to offer a standard plug and at least four charging ports, would apply to projects funded by the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Formula Program.

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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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P&G Unveils New Strategy To Help Address Global Water Crisis

3BL Media

Includes a first-of-its-kind goal to restore more water than is consumed during use of P&G products in two high water-stressed areas. SOURCE: P&G. DESCRIPTION: Water scarcity affects every continent on our planet. While some people aren’t seeing its impact in their communities, others are facing extreme water stress. In fact, nearly one-third of people already live in water-stressed regions and two-thirds of the global population are projected to be by 2025.

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IoT News of the Week – Insteon is BACK! – June 10, 2022

Stacey Higginbotham

Get this news summary in your inbox every Friday morning when you subscribe to my newsletter. Insteon is back, baby! Users of the Insteon smart home hub were surprised earlier this week when their hubs turned on and their cloud-based integrations suddenly started working after almost two months of silence. It turns out a group of Insteon users purchased the Insteon assets, and the new company headed by Ken Fairbanks plans to make a go of the business. ( Stacey on IoT ) — Stacey Higginbotham.

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PSEG Announces Graduates of Supplier Diversity Mentorship Program

3BL Media

Program Supports Economic Development within New Jersey Communities. SOURCE: Public Service Enterprise Group (PSEG). DESCRIPTION: NEWARK, N.J., June 10, 2022 /3BL Media/ – Public Service Enterprise Group Inc. (PSEG) is proud to announce the 2022 graduates of its first Supplier Diversity Mentorship program. The six-month program supports the New Jersey CEO Council’s 1 pledge to spend an additional $250 million on procurement with state-based, diverse companies by 2025.

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Think your organization needs a SASE solution? How do you start and why now?

Cisco CSR

Is your IT team considering SASE? Our new hybrid world and the accelerated transition to a multi-cloud environment have caused unprecedented secure connectivity challenges for organizations. Organizations are looking to leverage their SD-WAN architecture to provide a seamless user experience while connecting to multi-cloud secure connectivity solution to keep users and devices safe.

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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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Gilead Sciences is a Finalist for the PinkNews Awards in the Business Equality Category

3BL Media

SOURCE: Gilead Sciences. DESCRIPTION: We’re honored to be to be a finalist for the PinkNews Awards in the Business Equality category. These UK-based awards recognize the contributions of businesses, individuals and organizations who help advance greater LGBTQ+ equality around the world – something we’re continually focused on. We congratulate our fellow nominees, and we look forward to the ceremony in October.

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Saint-Gobain to Invest $72M to Upgrade Equipment and Reduce Carbon Emissions

Environment + Energy Leader

Saint-Gobain plans to invest $72 million to upgrade equipment at its Montreal wallboard manufacturing facility and reduce its carbon emissions by up to 44,000 metric tons/year. The post Saint-Gobain to Invest $72M to Upgrade Equipment and Reduce Carbon Emissions appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader.

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Experian Outlines Its ESG Commitments Publishing New Global Reports Focused on Financial Inclusion, Diversity and Performance With Purpose

3BL Media

SOURCE: 3BL Alerts. DESCRIPTION: Experian, the global information services company, has today published two global reports reflecting its commitment to creating a better tomorrow for people and organisations around the world. With a third of the global adult population lacking access to basic financial services, it’s vital that firms such as Experian recognise their responsibility to help.

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What & Who You Know: How to get a job in cybersecurity with no experience

Cisco CSR

When contemplating a career change within a different industry, it can be challenging to know where to start. As the world continues to change, many people are wondering how to transition into cybersecurity without experience. Business leaders at Cisco Secure and Duo Security who changed careers, along with recruiting professionals, provided insights for prospective candidates curious about the cybersecurity and tech industries.

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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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Starting the Conversation.PRIDE in the Workplace

3BL Media

SOURCE: Georgia-Pacific. DESCRIPTION: In honor of Pride Month, our “Starting the Conversation” podcast episode will focus on Pride in the workplace. We believe it is important to create an environment where people feel comfortable to bring their full authentic self to the workplace. Hear from GP employees about their experiences and how we can continue to create an inclusive workplace for all.

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Focus on HyperFlex: Three great partnerships delivering value to our customers

Cisco CSR

The partner ecosystem that Cisco HyperFlex is built upon is always evolving and adapting to bring value to our mutual customers. When partners and Cisco work together, great things happen. In this episode of our blog series, we are excited to talk about three powerful recent additions to our suite of capabilities that are delivered in partnership with AMD, Cohesity and Red Hat.

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AB Is Proud To Highlight the Importance of Mental Health and Wellness

3BL Media

SOURCE: AllianceBernstein. DESCRIPTION: May, 2022 was Mental Health Awareness Month and AB is proud to highlight the importance of mental health and wellness as we strive to support our employees all year long. This month, our firm announced our newest 2022 Well Ahead offerings providing employees with complimentary tools and resources, and Summer Wellness Days.

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Honeywell, EnLink Developing Carbon Capture System

Environment + Energy Leader

A new carbon capture platform is being developed using existing technology and infrastructure in Louisiana. The post Honeywell, EnLink Developing Carbon Capture System 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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Humanity-Centric Innovation: Redefining Purpose to Build a Better World

3BL Media

SOURCE: Kimberly-Clark Corporation. DESCRIPTION: Kimberly-Clark’s chief scientist, Pete Dulcamara, recently spoke at the 2022 Innovation Research Interchange (IRI) Annual Conference in New Orleans and delivered a keynote about a new model for humanity-centric innovation that can transform the benefits and value of products we use every day – and extend those benefits to billions of underserved people around the world.

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Tensions rise as renewable energy CEOs debate next steps after tariff, supply chain challenges

Utiliity Dive

An ACORE panel of renewable energy company leaders triggered a strong debate on Wednesday as CEOs discussed how to address supply disruptions in the solar industry.

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ESG Talk Podcast: The ESG State of Play

3BL Media

ESG is a business transformation topic that demands more than virtue signaling, provocative social media rants, and hot takes. SOURCE: Workiva. DESCRIPTION: ESG Talk: The ESG State of Play. Welcome to The Chat. To help us keep up with the fast pace of ESG news, research, and authors, we're having quick 5-10 minute coversations about hot topics and giving you information to make practical simple decisions for your business.

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Welcome to the Age of the Partner

Cisco CSR

Technology is everywhere. The advance and pervasiveness of technology today is unprecedented. Think about it: technology now touches just about everyone, in every situation. Thanks to the cloud, everything from your groceries to your doctor is available in three clicks or less. Application centricity and the explosion of data have propelled innovation to a new level.

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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.