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The week in climate policy: 5 updates you need to know

GreenBiz

The SEC mandates emissions disclosures; DOE announced $90 million in funding for energy efficient building codes.

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Kotex®, She’s the First Announce Partnership to Champion Women and Girls

3BL Media

For the Kotex® She Can Initiative , #ProgressFeelsLike everyone working together to end period stigmas and remove barriers to champion women and girls everywhere. On this International Women’s Day, we’re happy to announce a partnership with our Kotex® brand and She's the First to promote access to education in schools and communities and open doors for women and girls to gain equal opportunities.

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To build a circular economy, look to the auto industry’s success

GreenBiz

One of the best, established examples of a circular economy is hiding in plain sight.

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CNH Brand Shines As Clean Energy Leader at Salon International De l’Agriculture

3BL Media

New Holland , a brand of CNH , recently showed up as a Clean Energy Leader at the Salon International de l’Agriculture. The brand used its stand at the Paris Expo in France to generate awareness among institutions, politicians and the public about alternative fuel technologies already available as mature solutions to decarbonize agriculture. On its stand at the SIA, the New Holland T6.180 Methane Power tractor with Dynamic Command transmission , the first and still only CNG-powered tractor in th

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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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Good news for coral reef restoration efforts: Study finds 'full recovery' of reef growth within four years

Science Daily / Earth & Environment

While the majority of the world's reefs are now under threat or even damaged potentially beyond repair, a new study offers some encouraging news: efforts to restore coral reefs not only increase coral cover, but they can also bring back important ecosystem functions, and surprisingly fast.

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Logitech Celebrates International Women’s Day 2024

3BL Media

Logitech Blog International Women’s Day celebrates the achievements and impact of women around the world. This year’s theme of “Inspire Inclusion” calls for action to break down barriers, challenge stereotypes, and create environments where all women are valued and respected. At Logitech, we are committed to being an equitable workplace and believe everyone plays a role in creating an inclusive work environment.

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Carnival Corporation Unveils New Solar Park at Amber Cove Port in Dominican Republic

3BL Media

MIAMI, March 8, 2024 /3BL/ - Underscoring its commitment to sustainability, Carnival Corporation & plc (NYSE/LSE: CCL; NYSE: CUK), the world’s largest cruise company, today unveiled a new solar park at its Amber Cove Cruise Center in the Dominican Republic. The park’s 1,800-plus solar panels will supply 80 percent of the port’s energy demand. Carnival Corporation, Carnival Cruise Line and Amber Cove Cruise Center celebrated with a ribbon cutting that was attended by government, industry and

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The Week in impact investing: State of the Impact

Impact Alpha

TGIF, Agents of Impact! In today’s Brief: ⚡ Plugged In: Tech equity in action. Google-backed Tech Equity Collective is working to double the. The post The Week in impact investing: State of the Impact appeared first on ImpactAlpha.

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GRI’s Work To Enable Transparency on Diversity and Equal Opportunity

3BL Media

Today marks International Women’s Day, with the prevailing theme this year being Investing in women. Achieving gender equality and women’s well-being is critical if we are to create a fairer and more prosperous society. Though progress has been made, gender equality remains a critical challenge, with an estimated $360 billion annual deficit in gender-equality measures.

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Lakota Vogel, Four Bands Community Fund: Rewriting the Rules

Impact Alpha

Editor’s Note: On this International Women’s Day, we’re pleased to share important moments in the lives and careers of five women in impact. The post Lakota Vogel, Four Bands Community Fund: Rewriting the Rules appeared first on ImpactAlpha.

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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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SEMI Europe Honors Schneider Electric and ASM Leaders for Outstanding Contributions to Semiconductor Industry

3BL Media

VIENNA, March 8, 2024 /3BL/ - SEMI Europe announced recipients of the SEMI European Award and Special Service Award for 2023 at the SEMI Industry Strategy Symposium Europe (ISS Europe 2024). Dallal Slimani, Chief Strategy Officer at Schneider Electric , was honored with the European SEMI Award and Dr. Ivo Raaijmakers, Corporate Vice President and Executive Advisor at ASM , with the Special Service Award.

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Energy Central

Kenya is on the brink of a significant transformation in its electricity sector with the proposed breakup of the longstanding monopoly held by Kenya Power and Kenya Electricity Transmission Company (KETRACO). The Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) has formulated regulations aimed at liberalizing the electricity market, opening up opportunities for private sector investors.

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Regions Bank Celebrates Women’s History Month

3BL Media

By Evelyn Mitchell March is Women’s History Month. At Regions, this is a special time to remember the past, celebrate the amazing women in our company and communities, and empower our customers through financial advice and guidance. I AM. WE ARE. – Celebrating Regions Today Our collective history is part of who we are, and Regions is a stronger company today because of our associates.

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Southwest Airlines Launches Sustainable Aviation Fuel Venture Investment Business

ESG Today

Southwest Airlines announced the launch of Southwest Airlines Renewable Ventures (SARV), a new subsidiary responsible for managing the airline’s sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) investments, and creating opportunities for the company to obtain SAF to reach its clean fuel goals. The company also announced a new $30 million investment in SAF technology startup LanzaJet, which will form part of the SARV portfolio.

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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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6 Takeaways From WBA’s Healthy Communities Day

3BL Media

At Walgreens Boots Alliance’s first-ever Healthy Communities Day, held in Chicago this week, participants celebrated the progress of WBA’s health-centered Environmental, Social & Governance strategy and crafted future ambitions for healthier communities around the world. Marking the launch of its ESG Report for 2023 , the event brought together stakeholders active at the forefront of global impact issues, from climate change to healthcare access, for candid discussions of what’s next.

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Protect Your Cloud Environments with Data Security Observability

Cisco CSR

Data is the new fuel for business growth Data is at the heart of seemingly everything these days, from the smart devices in our homes to the mobile apps we use on the go every day.

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Griffith Foods Celebrates International Women's Day

3BL Media

Today is #InternationalWomen’sDay, a global celebration held annually on March 8th to commemorate the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women around the world, while also advocating for gender equality and women's rights. This year’s theme is #InspireInclusion, which emphasizes the need to create environments where all individuals, regardless of gender, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or background, feel valued, respected, and empowered to contribute their unique per

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When You Walk in Cicero’s Footsteps, You Can’t Be All Wrong

Caux Round Table

I was recently re-reading Cicero’s De Officiis (On Moral Responsibility) and in a pleasant surprise, found that Cicero had embraced an important Caux Round Table Principle for Government. The principles rest on a premise of responsibility, using the concept of office as a trust. I was reading Walter Miller’s translation from the Latin and was quite surprised to see, for the first time, that Cicero had advocated the same moral vision for those in government as does the Caux Round Table.

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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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One Size Does Not Fit All: Meeting the Diverse Needs of a Growing Workforce

3BL Media

Originally published on HRDIVE In 2023, a workplace study showed that 51% of employed workers were watching for or actively seeking a new job. This means that now more than ever it’s critical to ensure employees are feeling valued and supported. Our goal in HR is not only to attract and retain good talent but ensure employees know that they are our most important asset and provide the resources that create an exceptional employee experience on their Henkel journey.

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Cultivating a Better Understanding of AI: An In-person Round Table with Fellow Micheal Wright

Caux Round Table

We are delighted to invite you to an in-person round table presentation on the latest developments in Artificial Intelligence (AI) and its potential applications across research and strategy development at 5:00 pm on Tuesday, April 2, at the Landmark Center (room 326) in St. Paul. The session will be led by our colleague, Michael Wright, CEO of Intercepting Horizons , a seasoned executive with over 30 years of experience across various sectors, including public, private and nonprofit and a fell

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The Future of Business Now Unlocked with GoDaddy Airo

3BL Media

Originally Published on GoDaddy Newsroom TEMPE, Ariz., March 8, 2024 /3BL/ -- For small businesses, every second saved and every dollar spent is the difference between surviving and thriving. GoDaddy recently found that, on average, small business owners expect to save more than $4,000 and 300 hours of work this year using generative AI. But they don't always know where to start, and only 26% reported using AI for their business.

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Are you AI-Ready? Cisco Networking Academy is closing the gender gap in AI

Cisco CSR

LinkedIn workforce data shows that women are still significantly underrepresented in the Science Technology Engineering Math (STEM). Despite making up almost half (49.

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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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The Board’s Role in Driving Sustainability

3BL Media

Helle Bank Jorgensen, CEO of Competent Boards, and Paul Washington, executive director of The Conference Board ESG Center, join co-host Mandi McReynolds to discuss the pivotal role that boards play in advancing and achieving corporate sustainability objectives. Listen in as they discuss how boards prepare to meet today’s economic, environmental, and social challenges.

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The human element is key: An interview with Barbara Karuth-Zelle

McKinsey Sustainabilty

For Barbara Karuth-Zelle, Allianz’s COO, the human touch is a key ingredient in everything from responsible use of generative AI to successful digital transformations.

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Four Women That Helped Shape The Clorox Company

3BL Media

“If I have seen further, it is by standing on the shoulders of giants.” Sir Isaac Newton One of the most influential scientists of all time recognized that we rely on the contributions of the people that come before us. During Women’s History Month, I want to share a few of the stories about the long line of amazing women who preceded us at Clorox, building a strong foundation for us to succeed.

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Leading through uncertainty: An interview with Neeti Bhalla Johnson

McKinsey Sustainabilty

A future expected to be volatile means that leaders need to prepare their organizations to expect the unexpected, the Liberty Mutual Insurance executive says.

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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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Driving a Culture of Inclusivity: Black History Month at HARMAN

3BL Media

Originally published on HARMAN Newsroom At HARMAN, we’re committed to cultivating an inclusive workplace culture where employees feel empowered to bring their true selves to work by embracing their diverse backgrounds and experiences. Each year during Black History Month, our team members around the world reflect on ways we can help champion a more diverse and equitable future.

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Empowering women and transforming economies globally through inclusive partnerships

Cisco CSR

The Social Impact Partner Spotlight series highlights various Cisco non-profit organization partners that are helping transform the lives of individuals and communities.

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Trane Technologies’ Dr. Becky Bryant Named 2024 Women MAKE Awards Honoree by the Manufacturing Institute

3BL Media

SWORDS, Ireland, March 8, 2024 /3BL/ - Trane Technologies (NYSE:TT), a global climate innovator, is pleased to announce Dr. Becky Bryant has been recognized as a 2024 Women MAKE Awards Honoree. This annual award honors women who’ve made a significant impact in the manufacturing industry and is part of The Manufacturing Institute’s Women MAKE America initiative, which is the nation’s marquee program to close the gender gap in manufacturing.

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Retail Tech Deep-Dive: Meraki MV Smart Cameras

Cisco CSR

Join us as we dive deeper into Cisco and Cisco partner technology deployed at the Cisco Store!

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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.