Unilever to trial 'warmer' ice cream freezers to slash CO2 and energy use
GreenBiz
MAY 13, 2022
Consumer goods giant estimates changing temperature of its ice cream freezers to -12 degrees Celsius could cut emissions by almost a third.
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VMware Celebrates 49 Employees Recognized on CRN's Women of the Channel for 2022
3BL Media
MAY 13, 2022
SOURCE: VMware. DESCRIPTION: Every day, hundreds of women around the world lead VMware’s engagement with tens of thousands of partners. We are therefore pleased to announce that CRN®, a brand of The Channel Company, has included 49 VMware leaders to the 2022 Women of the Channel list. In addition, VMware leaders Sandy Hogan, Jeanne Newberry, and Tracy-Ann Palmer appear on the prominent Power 100 list, which honors some of the most powerful women of the channel, chosen by the CRN editorial team b
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Complying with SEC-Mandated Carbon Emissions Reporting
GreenBiz
MAY 13, 2022
The recent SEC proposed rule that would require public companies to include certain climate-related information is being seen as a game-changer in ESG reporting. It also stands to accelerate boards of directors and the C-suite to hone their products, processes and business models to meet this new era of transparency and disclosure.
T-Mobile Celebrates Military Appreciation Month, Part 2: The Military Spouse
3BL Media
MAY 13, 2022
By Shawna Ryan, T-Mobile Stories. SOURCE: T-Mobile. DESCRIPTION: As the country honors its servicemen and women this month, T-Mobile renews its lead sponsorship of a nonprofit helping veterans and their families meet the challenges of life after the military. In the second installment of this three-part series, we bring you a special story of how this employee found herself demonstrating what Military Appreciation Month in action truly means.
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.
Episode 316: ESG ratings, EV charging, circularity chat
GreenBiz
MAY 13, 2022
Featuring conversations with Dimitry Gershenson, co-founder of Enduring Planet; James Murray, EIC of BusinessGreen; and Frank Reig, CEO of Revel.
Lenovo Collaborates With Stella McCartney and Central Saint Martins to Champion the Future of Sustainable Fashion Design Through Technology
3BL Media
MAY 13, 2022
SOURCE: Lenovo. SUMMARY: Lenovo and Stella McCartney will challenge MA Design students from Central Saint Martins to explore the relationship between fashion and technology during a live brief. One winner from the course will be offered an internship at Stella McCartney. DESCRIPTION: May 13, 2022 /3BL Media/ World-leading technology brand, Lenovo is collaborating with iconic fashion designer and conscious luxury pioneer Stella McCartney, and world-renowned art and design college Central Saint Ma
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Honoring a Legacy of Firsts
3BL Media
MAY 13, 2022
SOURCE: American Airlines. DESCRIPTION: Last Thursday, American Airlines hosted its inaugural Legacy of Firsts event dedicated to honoring Black aviators and the founding fathers of the Organization of Black Aerospace Professionals (OBAP). In 1964, Capt. Dave Harris joined American, becoming the first Black pilot for a major passenger airline. With Capt.
General Mills, Schwan’s and Target want to fix the flexible packaging problem
GreenBiz
MAY 13, 2022
These materials are a nuisance, but somebody’s gotta deal with them.
U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation Teams up With FedEx to Launch Multi-Year Fund to Support Small Businesses Impacted by Disasters
3BL Media
MAY 13, 2022
With many small businesses failing to recover after a disaster, R4R will offer immediate financial relief to help them keep their doors open. SOURCE: FedEx Corporation. DESCRIPTION: WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation, along with founding sponsor FedEx, today announced the launch of the Small Business Readiness for Resiliency Program (R4R), to provide financial assistance to small business owners impacted by a natural disaster.
This island nation will be one of the first to sell ocean-based credits
GreenBiz
MAY 13, 2022
It will be one of the world's first government-run underwater carbon offset programs.
Are Your Impact Comms Resonating With Stakeholders?
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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.
How Mastercard Is Supporting Ukrainians to Stabilize Their Lives in Poland
3BL Media
MAY 13, 2022
By Payal Dalal, Senior Vice President of Social Impact, International Markets at the Mastercard Center for Inclusive Growth & Bartosz Ciolkowski, Country Manager Poland, Czech Republic & Slovakia at Mastercard. SOURCE: The Mastercard Center for Inclusive Growth. DESCRIPTION: According to the UN , 5.5 million people – mostly women and children, due to the military commitments of men between 18 and 60 – have been forced to evacuate their country, leaving families and loved ones behind.
What is Container Scanning (And Why You Need It)
Cisco CSR
MAY 13, 2022
I want to share my experience using vulnerability scanners and other open-source projects for security. First, we need container scanning to make our app and solution secure and safe. The central concept of container scanning is to scan OS Packages and programming language dependencies. Security scanning helps to detect common vulnerabilities and exposures (CVE).
To Unlock Life’s Mysteries, Use the Scientific Keys to Thriving
3BL Media
MAY 13, 2022
Thriving Series - Part 4, by Wayne Visser. SOURCE: CSR International. DESCRIPTION: How does the world really work? How does nature function? How do societies change? How do economies rise and fall? These are questions that have led me to a lifetime of enquiry and a career in sustainability. After more than 30 years of wrestling and wrangling with theories and practices, I still don’t have all the answers, but I do have a map with clues to where the treasure is buried.
A mild-mannered biker triggered a huge debate over humans’ role in climate change – in the early 20th century
Environmental News Bits
MAY 13, 2022
by Sylvia G. Dee, Rice University In 1938, a British engineer and amateur meteorologist made a discovery that set off a fierce debate about climate change. Scientists had known for decades that carbon dioxide could trap heat and warm the planet. But Guy Callendar was the first to connect human activities to global warming. He … Continue reading A mild-mannered biker triggered a huge debate over humans’ role in climate change – in the early 20th century.
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
HSN and Cornerstone Brands Honored by St. Jude Children's Research Hospital
3BL Media
MAY 13, 2022
SOURCE: Qurate Retail Group. DESCRIPTION: St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital ® has announced that HSN® and the Cornerstone brands, including Ballard Designs®, Frontgate®, Garnet Hill® and Grandin Road®, are the recipient of its “2021 Corporate Pioneer of the Year” award. The award recognizes the brands’ long history in supporting St. Jude’s lifesaving mission: Finding cures.
Initiative Stresses Periodic Software Upgrades for Better Reliability, Security, Performance, & Enhanced Features
Cisco CSR
MAY 13, 2022
Smartphones regularly push out OS updates and we dutifully download and install them without a second thought. With most laptops, the process is automatic and happens while we are asleep. However, when it comes to enterprise-grade networking software, keeping routers, switches, wireless equipment, and other gear on the latest recommended software release is often uneven.
Tapestry Named 'Best Place To Work 2022' by Built In
3BL Media
MAY 13, 2022
SOURCE: Tapestry, Inc. DESCRIPTION: To start off the year, Tapestry was named a ‘Best Place to Work 2022’ by Built In, a leading platform for technology and digital professionals globally! Recognized as one of Built In’s ‘Best Large Companies to Work for in New York City,’ this accolade celebrates the technology and digital career opportunities Tapestry has to offer, while also factoring in company culture, compensation, and benefits.
Power prices jumped 51% in PJM, 85% in New England in Q1 due to rising gas prices
Utiliity Dive
MAY 13, 2022
The surge in gas prices is partly driven by growing liquefied natural gas exports, according to consumer advocates.
What Regulations Will Impact Sustainability Comms in 2024?
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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
From Anxiety and Depression to a Thriving Career in IT
3BL Media
MAY 13, 2022
By Rebecca Chisolm. SOURCE: Cisco Systems Inc. DESCRIPTION: This blog was written by Aidan Burke. Aidan is a Workforce Development Administrator for Red River Technology, an IT company out of Claremont, New Hampshire, and a Cisco Networking Academy partner. I am proud of everything that Aidan has accomplished, and I hope you are inspired as you learn more about his journey.
Perspectives on the Future of Service Provider Networking: The Role of Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence
Cisco CSR
MAY 13, 2022
The cloud native universe has experienced an explosion of innovation with a velocity and richness of capabilities that would’ve been hard to imagine a decade ago. The next frontier of innovation for cloud providers is being built on machine learning and artificial intelligence (ML/AI). These emerging capabilities offer customers real-time insight and increase the value and stickiness of the cloud’s services.
Alkermes Celebrates National Women's Health Week by Reminding You Why Regular Cancer Screenings Are Vital
3BL Media
MAY 13, 2022
SOURCE: Alkermes. DESCRIPTION: This National Women’s Health Week, Alkermes’ Director of Corporate and R&D Communications, Gretchen Murphy , shares her personal story and why regular cancer screenings are vital. This NWHW, we encourage all women to learn more about early cancer detection and screenings: [link]. About Alkermes Alkermes plc is a fully-integrated, global biopharmaceutical company developing innovative medicines in the fields of neuroscience and oncology.
GM Has Become an ‘Energy Star’ with Efficiency and Circular Programs
Environment + Energy Leader
MAY 13, 2022
In 2010, GM committed to a 20% reduction in carbon intensity by 2020. It achieved that goal in 2017. And in January 2021, it said it would source 100% renewable energy to power GM facilities in the U.S. by 2030 and globally by 2035. The post GM Has Become an ‘Energy Star’ with Efficiency and Circular Programs appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader.
What Questions Are Brands Asking About Their ESG Initiatives Ahead of 2024?
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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.
Tom Leto, Project Manager of the Month, Discusses Communication and Teamwork on Complex Projects
3BL Media
MAY 13, 2022
Congratulating our Project Manager of the Month for January 2022, Tom Leto. SOURCE: Tetra Tech. DESCRIPTION: Tetra Tech CEO Dan Batrack created our Project Manager (PM) of the Month award to honor PMs who demonstrate excellence in supporting our clients and perform projects to the highest standards of quality and fiscal discipline. Tom Leto is Tetra Tech’s January 2022 PM of the Month.
Green Finance Measures Database
Environmental News Bits
MAY 13, 2022
The Green Finance Measures Database includes policy and regulatory measures issued by public authorities, including governments, central banks, financial regulators, and public financial institutions.
Watch Bald Eagle Chicks With Live Nest Camera
3BL Media
MAY 13, 2022
Duke Energy Sustainable Solutions sponsors the nation’s longest running nest camera. SOURCE: Duke Energy. DESCRIPTION: Bartlesville, Okla., is now home to two new bald eagle chicks, and with Sutton Avian Research Center’s live eagle camera, you can watch them prepare for life outside the nest. The camera is sponsored by Duke Energy Sustainable Solutions , which owns Frontier Wind Power I and II in Oklahoma.
Sustainability in Packaging: Facts Instead of Buzzwords
Sphera
MAY 13, 2022
Packaging plays a key role in the modern economy. It protects goods, facilitates their efficient distribution and serves as a communication medium.?Despite the benefits it provides, packaging is under intense scrutiny. It is perceived as a source of waste and a symbol of the modern throw-away society. Littering has devastating effects on nature, especially on marine wildlife. ?.
The Silver Lining to Corporate DEI Challenges
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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.
Whirlpool Breaks Ground on New Expansion Project to Ottawa Facility
3BL Media
MAY 13, 2022
By Sartaj Singh. SOURCE: Whirlpool Corporation. DESCRIPTION: Whirlpool Corporation has announced details of a project that will expand its Ottawa facility. "This project is truly a result of the Ottawa team consistently delivering outstanding results," said Kurt Kroplin, Whirlpool Ottawa Director of Operations. The project will also bring 100+ jobs to the local area.
Samsung Electronics Implements a New Sustainable Process
Environment + Energy Leader
MAY 13, 2022
Samsung Electronics announced that the company has implemented new environmentally sustainable processes and initiatives, including low-impact product manufacturing practices and resource acquisition. The post Samsung Electronics Implements a New Sustainable Process appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader.
Georgia-Pacific's Foley Cellulose Hosts Annual Field Trip to the Fenholloway River for Taylor County High School
3BL Media
MAY 13, 2022
SOURCE: Georgia-Pacific. DESCRIPTION: On March 18th, the Foley Cellulose mill hosted another educational field trip to the Fenholloway River for Taylor County High School (TCHS) students and science teacher Leslie Maiullo. The event began in the high school library with Leslie Maiullo introducing the purpose and agenda for the field trip to the Fenholloway.
Making the collective knowledge of chemistry open and machine actionable
Environmental News Bits
MAY 13, 2022
Jablonka, K.M., Patiny, L. & Smit, B. (2022). “Making the collective knowledge of chemistry open and machine actionable.” Nature Chemistry 14, 365–376. [link] Abstract: Large amounts of data are generated in chemistry labs—nearly all instruments record data in a digital form, yet a considerable proportion is also captured non-digitally and reported in ways non-accessible to … Continue reading Making the collective knowledge of chemistry open and machine actionable.
Supercharge Your ESG Content This Libra Season
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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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