GreenBiz

OCTOBER 14, 2022

What will come of this yearlong pilot?

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Corporate Knights

OCTOBER 14, 2022

The federal Competition Bureau’s decision to investigate charges of misleading advertising against the Royal Bank of Canada is a sign that federal regulators are paying closer attention to the climate crisis and its causes, says the environmental law charity that filed the case. But Ecojustice lawyer Matt Hulse said Canada’s current regulatory system still requires citizens to play “whack-a-mole” against the behaviour of individual banks, rather than taking a systemic approach to greenwashing an

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GreenBiz

OCTOBER 14, 2022

These people, companies and organizations are developing a better way than throw away.

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3BL Media

OCTOBER 14, 2022

The Nation’s Only National Fellowship to Support Diverse Women and Girls in K-12 Education. SOURCE: Bath & Body Works. DESCRIPTION: COLUMBUS, Ohio, October 14, 2022 /3BL Media/ - Thirty Dr. Patty Diversity Fellowships are being underwritten by Bath & Body Works, a global leader in personal care and home fragrance. Named in honor and memory of Dr.

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Speaker: Andrew Skoog, Founder of MachinistX & President of Hexis Representatives

Manufacturing is evolving, and the right technology can empower—not replace—your workforce. Smart automation and AI-driven software are revolutionizing decision-making, optimizing processes, and improving efficiency. But how do you implement these tools with confidence and ensure they complement human expertise rather than override it? Join industry expert Andrew Skoog as he explores how manufacturers can leverage automation to enhance operations, streamline workflows, and make smarter, data-dri

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GreenBiz

OCTOBER 14, 2022

Also in this episode, we consider a new startup alliance dedicated to pitching climate tech that addresses systemic environmental justice concerns.

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3BL Media

OCTOBER 14, 2022

SOURCE: DICK'S Sporting Goods. DESCRIPTION: There's no better way to take part in National Public Lands Day (NPLD) than to get outside to protect and preserve our public lands for future generations. That's exactly how more than 240 Public Lands store employees ( guides ) and local community members (explorers) spent the day on Sept. 24. In recognition of NPLD and to celebrate the one-year anniversary of DICK'S Sporting Goods' first Public Lands store, the outdoor specialty retailer hosted a ser

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3BL Media

OCTOBER 14, 2022

Program to prepare, certify and position Latinos for the future through tech ed and job skills. SOURCE: IBM. DESCRIPTION: WASHINGTON, October 14, 2022 /3BL Media/ - The Hispanic Heritage Foundation (HHF) announced today its collaboration with IBM (NYSE: IBM ) which includes leveraging IBM SkillsBuild – a free education program that helps students and adult learners develop valuable new skills and access career opportunities in technology fields – by providing digital content, personalized mento

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Cisco CSR

OCTOBER 14, 2022

Inspiring discussions around innovative tech . Technology has typically had a reputation for being exciting and inventive. Unfortunately, this hasn’t always been the case for security. But times have changed. We are now recognizing the crucial role security plays in any groundbreaking technology. Without strong defenses, even the most visionary app is likely to crash and burn.

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3BL Media

OCTOBER 14, 2022

SOURCE: FedEx Corporation. DESCRIPTION: FedEx supports multiple nonprofits, including the American Red Cross, Direct Relief, Heart to Heart International, The Salvation Army, Team Rubicon, and World Central Kitchen, that work to help communities recover from natural disasters, like Hurricane Ian. By providing charitable donations and in-kind shipping, FedEx continuously helps these organizations deliver critical aid, like medical supplies and meals, to those who need it most.

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McKinsey Sustainabilty

OCTOBER 14, 2022

The COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted the need for resilience in vaccine manufacturing. Five considerations can help national public-health leaders plan.

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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

Manufacturing

3BL Media

OCTOBER 14, 2022

SOURCE: Logitech. DESCRIPTION: Recently, teachers from Chicago Public Schools (CPS) had the opportunity to select Logitech products for their classrooms to provide thousands of students with the latest computer accessories, keyboards and mice to speakers and headphones, equipping them with the resources they need for in-class and remote learning. “This is an incredible opportunity for Logitech to give back in a meaningful and sustainable way, with hundreds of students benefiting by using high pe

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ESG Today

OCTOBER 14, 2022

Mercedes-Benz announced today that it converted an €11 billion revolving credit facility into a sustainability-linked loan, with terms tied to climate-related goals aligned with the company’s sustainability strategy, Ambition 2039. Sustainability-linked debt is one of the fastest growing areas of sustainable finance , with attributes including interest payments tied to an issuer’s achievement of specific sustainability targets.

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3BL Media

OCTOBER 14, 2022

Get to know one San Diego-based scientist who’s making a global impact on health. SOURCE: Illumina. DESCRIPTION: As a scientist on Illumina’s Assay Research team in San Diego, Suzanne Rohrback works with colleagues to come up with new ways next-generation sequencing (NGS) can maximize insights from a sample—such as cells from a tumor or a tube of blood—extracting as much information about it as possible, as efficiently as possible.

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McKinsey Sustainabilty

OCTOBER 14, 2022

Asian Americans play a key role in creating a more sustainable and inclusive economy. A new report explores the challenges this group faces and how companies can better support them.

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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.

Manufacturing

3BL Media

OCTOBER 14, 2022

SOURCE: 3M. DESCRIPTION: The shift to hybrid work just became easier. Thanks to a recent co-innovation between 3M and Microsoft, the new Post-it® App for Microsoft Teams allows users to generate and organize ideas with the power of a digital whiteboard tool. With many great ideas starting as thoughts written on a Post-it® Note, the Post-it® App for Teams takes it one-step further, bridging the gap between the physical and digital worlds.

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McKinsey Sustainabilty

OCTOBER 14, 2022

By harnessing opportunities across sectors—particularly in power—Vietnam could potentially accelerate decarbonization to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050.

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3BL Media

OCTOBER 14, 2022

SOURCE: Alibaba Group. DESCRIPTION: By Ivy Yu , Chloe Shen. Alibaba Group is helping to close the digital divide with artificial intelligence (AI) that aides the elderly and visually impaired gain access to daily services, from transport to online shopping. The Hangzhou-based company is making its platforms more inclusive with options featuring larger fonts, simplified navigation and voice assistance.

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Utiliity Dive

OCTOBER 14, 2022

“PUCs should insist that utilities redo integrated resource plans and resource solicitations, despite the procedural headache,” Energy Innovation Policy & Technology said in a report released Thursday.

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3BL Media

OCTOBER 14, 2022

SOURCE: Cummins Inc. DESCRIPTION: Global power leader Cummins Inc.’s new Chief Executive Officer Jennifer Rumsey was included in Fortune magazine’s 2022 Most Powerful Women in Business list. Rumsey was one of 50 women selected for the magazine’s 25 th annual ranking, which was released earlier this month. When Fortune published its first list in 1998, two women ran Fortune 500 companies.

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Energy Central

OCTOBER 14, 2022

The article linked below under Read More describing government efforts is a good start at helping consumers identify safe IoT products, but much more is needed to provide software consumers with visibility into the trustworthiness of apps in app stores, which are collectively the largest distributor of consumer commercial software on the planet. Apps within app stores are commonly used by.

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3BL Media

OCTOBER 14, 2022

SOURCE: Gildan Activewear. DESCRIPTION: With widespread operations in Honduras, Nicaragua, and the Dominican Republic, and close to 500 employees of Hispanic heritage in the United States, Hispanic culture runs deep in Gildan’s daily operations. This year, Gildan ran a month-long internal and social media campaign, featuring stories of a few employees to hear how their Hispanic identities play a role in their #LifeatGildan.

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Impakter

OCTOBER 14, 2022

Impakter. Taxing Cow Farts: New Zealand First Country to Curb Agriculture Emissions. On October 10, New Zealand’s Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern, Agriculture Minister Damien O’Connor, and Climate Change Minister James Shaw gathered on a farm in Wairarapa on the southeastern corner of the North Island. The goal of the visit was to announce a new plan for reducing and regulating emissions from New Zealand’s agricultural industry.

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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

Supply Chains

3BL Media

OCTOBER 14, 2022

SOURCE: Applied Materials. DESCRIPTION: By helping girls from diverse backgrounds grow their self-confidence and knowledge around STEM, we are supporting the next generation of diverse female leaders. As we enter the fifth year of the Applied Materials Foundation’s Generation Girl initiative, we are grateful for the dedication of our grantee organizations and employee volunteers, who remind us every day of the power of opportunity.

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McKinsey Sustainabilty

OCTOBER 14, 2022

Tackling Asia’s net-zero agenda can create a disruptive and collaborative shift in investment and innovation.

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3BL Media

OCTOBER 14, 2022

SOURCE: Kohler Co. DESCRIPTION: This Global Handwashing Day , Kohler is celebrating the importance of handwashing and highlighting the ongoing need for universal hand hygiene. A universal solution requires universal effort. At Kohler, we are committed to contributing our safe water and sanitation expertise to partnerships and products that make a positive impact—in our own communities and around the world.

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Impakter

OCTOBER 14, 2022

Impakter. C40 Cities Summit: Mayors Called to Fight the Climate Crisis. Next week, on October 19-21, the triennial C40 climate action conference will be held both in person in Buenos Aires and live-streamed online. The summit will bring together mayors from across the globe as well as business professionals, campaigners, scientists, and youth leaders to “show the progress global cities have made in confronting the climate […].

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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

3BL Media

OCTOBER 14, 2022

Qurate Retail Group is working to elevate disability-owned businesses and hosting events for team members on the history and achievements within the disability community. SOURCE: Qurate Retail Group. DESCRIPTION: In honor of National Disability Employment Awareness Month, Qurate Retail Group SM is using its production resources, television broadcasts and digital platforms to support disability-owned businesses and is hosting events for team members to celebrate the history, contributions and ach

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Environmental News Bits

OCTOBER 14, 2022

by Anna Linhoss, Auburn University When storms like Hurricane Ian make landfall, the first things they hit often are barrier islands – thin ribbons of sand that line the U.S. Atlantic and Gulf coasts. It’s hard to imagine how these narrow strips can withstand such forces, but in fact, many of them have buffered our … Continue reading Barrier islands are natural coast guards that absorb impacts from hurricanes and storms.

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3BL Media

OCTOBER 14, 2022

By Jon Freier, President of Consumer Group. SOURCE: T-Mobile. DESCRIPTION: Weather is more unpredictable every year. Communities in disaster-prone areas prepare for the worst, yet sometimes there's no safeguarding from the force of nature. Take Hurricane Ian, the fifth-strongest hurricane to make landfall in the United States. After pummeling Cuba, Ian recently hit the western coast of Florida as a Category 4 storm and made landfall again in South Carolina as a Category 1 hurricane.

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McKinsey Sustainabilty

OCTOBER 14, 2022

Julia Boorstin, creator of CNBC’s Disruptor 50 franchise, shares the lessons she’s learned on adaptability and decision making from some of the world’s top female CEOs.

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