Fri.Mar 04, 2022

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Emerging leaders weigh in on what's missing from corporate climate action

GreenBiz

Climate action requires listening to and learning from one another. That’s part of the work being done at GreenBiz Group’s annual gathering for sustainability practitioners.

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The sooner we start the energy transition, the faster Canada’s economy will grow

Corporate Knights

After years of seeming like a faraway problem, the climate crisis is now hitting home for Canadians. Last year, my province of British Columbia experienced catastrophic flooding and mudslides after a summer of deadly heat waves and wildfires. Houses, farms and roads were ravaged. Lives were lost. All of which left the province in a state of constant recovery.

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Carbon & Beyond: How the Last Decade Can Prepare ESG Leaders for 2030

GreenBiz

A panel of ESG experts will share what they’ve learned from their years of experience working in sustainability and what we can expect from upcoming ESG trends and regulatory changes.

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Celebrating Women's History Month and Digital Safety

3BL Media

Norton donates $1M to World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts to expand the Surf Smart 2.0 program into Europe and reach more young women than ever. SOURCE: NortonLifeLock. DESCRIPTION: By Amanda Davis, Sr. Manager, CR and Environment. March is Women’s History Month, coined in 1987 after years of expanded weekly celebrations. The intention is to celebrate and recognize the specific achievements that women have made over the course of history in various fields and encourage further educa

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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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6 stops on the roadmap to net zero emissions for the apparel sector

GreenBiz

These actions can deliver 60 percent of the emissions reductions needed for the industry to stay in line with the Paris Agreement.

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How Digital Wellbeing Tools Can Help Teens

3BL Media

World Teen Mental Health Day is March 2. SOURCE: Verizon. DESCRIPTION: By: Wendy Wisner. The day Diana Park’s son punched a hole through the wall, she knew he needed help. She just wasn’t sure how to go about it. As the mother of three teenagers, Park (not her real name) is well aware of the issues that can impact their mental health. Two of her teens have struggled with their mental health, but it has presented in different ways.

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CooperCompanies Contributes to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals

3BL Media

SOURCE: CooperCompanies. DESCRIPTION: As a global consumer medical device company, we recognize the powerful role we can play in contributing to the achievement of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), a collection of 17 interconnected global goals that promote a better and more sustainable future for all. The SDGs provide a framework for Cooper’s ESG strategy, help guide our priorities, and provide an opportunity to demonstrate how our products and purpose link directly to br

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Episode 306: Accountability, the Ukraine war and that IPCC report

GreenBiz

Plus, we chat about Sidecar founder Sunil Paul's new zero-emissions fleet venture, Spring Free EV.

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March Is Problem Gambling Awareness Month - Do You Know the Myths?

3BL Media

Author: Christine Thurmond, Senior Director of Responsible Gaming. SOURCE: DraftKings. DESCRIPTION: Each year, the National Council on Problem Gambling (NCPG) and the gaming industry dedicates March as Problem Gambling Awareness Month (PGAM). This year, the PGAM theme is “Awareness and Action.” DraftKings, a platinum member of NCPG, marks this occasion with a spotlight on “awareness” via education and resources for customers to help them play responsibly on our gaming platforms.

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Why is composting so hard in the United States?

GreenBiz

Just 27 percent of people in the United States has access to some form of composting service.

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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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Merck & Co. Named as a 2022 Best Place to Work for LGBTQ+ Equality

3BL Media

SOURCE: Merck & Co., Inc. DESCRIPTION: We are honored to be recognized by The Human Rights Campaign Foundation as a 2022 “Best Place to Work for LGBTQ+ Equality. Learn more about this meaningful designation. Learn more about the company’s commitment to diversity and inclusion in their Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Progress Report. About Merck For more than a century, Merck, a leading global biopharmaceutical company known as MSD outside of the United States and Canada, has been

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Five steps to improve innovation in the insurance industry

McKinsey Sustainabilty

Insurance executives are recognizing the power of innovation to accelerate the pace of company change. Yet for innovation to deliver long-term value, it must become embedded in a carrier’s DNA.

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Mark Dresser Elected First Openly-LGBTQ+ President of American Society for Clinical Pharmacology and Therapeutics

3BL Media

Appointment furthers ASCPT's commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. SOURCE: Gilead Sciences. DESCRIPTION: We’re proud to share that Mark Dresser, Gilead’s Senior Vice President of Biomarker Sciences and Clinical Pharmacology, has been elected President of the American Society for Clinical Pharmacology & Therapeutics (ASCPT). As the first openly LGBTQ+ president in ASCPT’s 122-year history, Mark is an exemplary leader for our industry – and one who advocates for LGBTQ+ equality

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How to reform net energy metering the right way

Utiliity Dive

Economist Ahmad Faruqui proposes a path for California's NEM reform that he says would realize the goals of utilities without sacrificing the state's rooftop solar market.

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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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Atlanta Community Food Bank Collaborates With Whirlpool Corp. to Expand 'Feel Good Fridge' Program, Helping to Fight Food Insecurity

3BL Media

SOURCE: Whirlpool Corporation. DESCRIPTION: Atlanta Community Food Bank and Whirlpool Corp. have come together to bring “Feel Good Fridges” to dozens of food pantries in the Food Bank’s partner network across metro Atlanta and northern Georgia. These refurbished refrigerators will help to expand the amount of perishable, fresh or frozen foods that food pantries can store and ultimately distribute to neighbors seeking food assistance.

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IoT news of the week for March 4, 2022

Stacey Higginbotham

The Victor Smart-Kill Electronic Mousetrap. Image courtesy of Kevin Tofel. Kevin tries out a Wi-Fi mousetrap : Got rodents? Kevin does, so he purchased a Victor Smart-Kill Electronic Mousetrap for $39.95. The trap doesn’t talk to Alexa, but it does send a notification after it zaps the mouse so you don’t have to keep checking an empty trap or leave any dead animals to rot.

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Duke Energy Corporation Named to Fortune's 'World's Most Admired Companies' List for the Fifth Consecutive Year

3BL Media

SOURCE: Duke Energy. DESCRIPTION: We're proud to be named to Fortune 's 'World's Most Admired Companies' list for the fifth consecutive year as we lead the industry's most ambitious clean energy transformation. Read more: [link]. Duke Energy. Duke Energy (NYSE: DUK), a Fortune 150 company headquartered in Charlotte, N.C., is one of America’s largest energy holding companies.

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Plastic pollution is a global problem – here’s how to design an effective treaty to curb it

Environmental News Bits

by Sarah J. Morath, Wake Forest University Plastic pollution is accumulating worldwide, on land and in the oceans. According to one widely cited estimate, by 2025, 100 million to 250 million metric tons of plastic waste could enter the ocean each year.

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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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Sands Launches the Sands Cares Accelerator in Macao

3BL Media

Las Vegas Sands and Sands China Ltd. invite Green Future to join the three-year nonprofit capacity-building program that aims to empower greater community impact. SOURCE: Las Vegas Sands. DESCRIPTION: LAS VEGAS and MACAO, March 2, 2022 /3BL Media/ – Las Vegas Sands (NYSE: LVS) today announced it has expanded its flagship Sands Cares Accelerator program to Macao by welcoming local nongovernmental organization (NGO) Green Future to the three-year exclusive membership program that serves as a catal

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The military has a pollution problem: ‘Every major weapon system developed is carbon-intensive’

Environmental News Bits

Read the full story at Task & Purpose. The military may be taking the threat of climate change seriously, but without reporting requirements, there’s a lack of transparency and accountability.

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Good Towns: Nashville

3BL Media

From music to down-home food to the leaders who took on Jim Crow, we look at this city’s contributions to Black history. SOURCE: Regions Bank. DESCRIPTION: Around the corner from Tootsie’s Orchard Lounge, across the street from the Ryman Auditorium, Henry Hicks sits under a sign that proclaims, “One Nation Under a Groove.”. Hicks, more formally known as H.

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What resilience means to Nextdoor CEO Sarah Friar

McKinsey Sustainabilty

For Nextdoor CEO Sarah Friar, resilience requires diverse perspectives, local solutions, playbooks to help anticipate the unexpected, and a regard for unforeseen consequences.

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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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Illumina's Technology Supports Biodiversity and Conservation Initiatives

3BL Media

Illumina Celebrates World Wildlife Day. SOURCE: Illumina. DESCRIPTION: Illumina’s innovations transcend beyond improving the health of humans to improving the health of all living things. Our technology is being used to support the biodiversity of our planet in numerous ways, including: Curbing illegal turtle trafficking . Profiling endangered plant species to promote conservation .

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New York’s Arverne East a Development with Big Sustainability Goals

Environment + Energy Leader

A large community development in New York City has ambitious sustainability and energy efficiency targets. The post New York’s Arverne East a Development with Big Sustainability Goals appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader.

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Truist Stands Strong in Commitment to Ensure a More Equitable Society for Women

3BL Media

SOURCE: Truist. DESCRIPTION: In March, Truist heightens our focus on the diverse voices, journeys and perspectives women provide to our company and nation as we celebrate Women’s History Month. At Truist, we stand strong in our commitment to advocate for racial and gender diversity and ensure a more equitable society for women. In fact, our Women’s Inclusive Network Business Resource Group has planned events throughout March to engage all teammates in celebrating women’s achievements and taking

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Resort Owners and Commercial Enterprises Eye Propane-Fired Appliances

Environment + Energy Leader

Extreme weather events are forcing resort owners to turn to propane, which is now getting the attention it deserves. In some cases, it is fueling tankless water heaters. The post Resort Owners and Commercial Enterprises Eye Propane-Fired Appliances 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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How Humane Society International Is Taking Action for Ukraine and Its Animals and How You Can Help

3BL Media

SOURCE: America's Charities. DESCRIPTION: Amid the conflict in Ukraine, shelters, rescue groups and veterinary clinics in Ukraine are trying to keep their operations going, making every effort to provide safety and urgent care to animals caught up in the conflict. Relief workers and organizations are also doing all they can to clear the way for emergency entry into neighboring nations for Ukrainians with pets.?.

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The future of streaming and diverse content: Starz CEO Jeffrey Hirsch weighs in

McKinsey Sustainabilty

What technology means for the future of streaming, why most shows will be borderless, and how inclusive programming has been so good for business.

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History in the Making: Kamille Donley

3BL Media

SOURCE: Kohler Co. DESCRIPTION: Account Manager Kamille Donley has sky-high aspirations—for her career and her community impact. As she completes training for the next step in her professional journey, she’s found Kohler’s BLK Catalyst business resource group as a space to develop leadership skills while influencing change in our corporate culture and local community.

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ThousandEyes in Catalyst 9000 Switches, Part 2: How to install the agent using Cisco DNA Center?

Cisco CSR

Part 2 of the 3-part ThousandEyes in Catalyst 9000 Switches Series : How to install the agent using Cisco DNA Center? In the first part of this blog series, we covered the benefits of installing ThousandEyes Enterprise Agent in Catalyst 9300 and 9400 Switches. Readers might now be interested in turning on this capability on existing switches and this blog will explain how.

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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.