ESG Impact Zone

Green is good: The ESG talent war in private equity

GreenBiz

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

ESG roles are opening at an increasing clip at private equity firms both small and large. What’s behind the trend, and how is private equity skilling and staffing up to meet the moment?

Why ESG must include health equity

GreenBiz

MAY 31, 2022

Embedding health equity measurement and reporting standards can create a shared language and approach for business leaders.

From Microsoft to private equity: Lucas Joppa on normalizing the ‘planet economy’

GreenBiz

APRIL 26, 2023

In his new role at private equity firm Haveli Investments, former Microsoft Chief Environmental Officer Lucas Joppa seeks to make striving for net zero just a normal consideration for every business.

Net Zero

Webinars

Manufacturing Sustainability Surge: Your Guide to Data-Driven Energy Optimization & Decarbonization

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ESG is the private equity industry’s next frontier

Corporate Knights

MARCH 8, 2023

These goals provided the first real opening for private equity to take a firm step into the sustainable finance arena. But, while the door was wide open for the industry to start focusing on environmental, social and governance (ESG) criteria, private equity players have historically been slow to move on this opportunity.

Net Zero

Net Zero Value Creation Sustainable Investment Development

HGA Releases Boosting Equity in the Workplace Report

3BL Media

DECEMBER 29, 2023

National interdisciplinary design firm, HGA, set out to understand how employees experience, perceive, and define workplace equity. Much of the literature on workplace equity focuses on its significance to business success rather than on the individual employee experience. Read the full report here: [link]

Investing in Gender Equity Is Smart Investing

3BL Media

DECEMBER 14, 2023

We hoped to make an apples-to-apples comparison between gender diverse companies and the broader market, and to prove that companies with greater gender equity outperform less enlightened competitors and the overall market over time. I believe we have met that burden of proof.

Corporate Financiers

Corporate Financiers Development

Maximus Presents Results of Racial Equity Audit

3BL Media

JANUARY 22, 2024

Maximus 2023 Racial Equity Audit In response to a shareholder proposal at our 2022 annual meeting, Maximus engaged Wilmer Cutler Pickering Hale and Dorr LLP (WilmerHale) to conduct a racial equity audit. This deep dive allowed us to go beyond the initial shareholder proposal, exploring a wider range of topics that impact racial equity.

Development

Private equity stakes its claim in sustainable investing

GreenBiz

AUGUST 2, 2021

Private equity is starting to see meaningful opportunity in climate finance.

Sustainable Investment

Southern Company Issues Annual Moving to Equity Report for 2023

3BL Media

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

Southern Company Southern Company has published its latest Moving to Equity report , showing notable achievements and impactful initiatives regarding the company’s strategy to foster a more inclusive and equitable culture. Our commitment to equity and intentional inclusion is stronger than ever.

Development

The Business Imperative to Center Equity in Corporate Purpose

3BL Media

MAY 5, 2022

DESCRIPTION: Announcing the release of Centering Equity in Corporate Purpose. The question started us on a journey to deeply interrogate shared value and corporate purpose and define their relationship to equity. SOURCE: Shared Value Initiative.

Development

Equity in Action: T-Mobile's Commitment to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

3BL Media

OCTOBER 1, 2022

Following our merger with Sprint, we deepened our commitment by launching our five-year Equity In Action (EIA) plan. The Three Pillars of Equity In Action. KEYWORDS: NASDAQ:TMUS, T-Mobile, DE&I, Equity In Action (EIA) plan. We built EIA by listening to our employees. This led to three focus areas that anchor our EIA plan.

Banking

Banking Development Digitalization

In Conversation, Advancing Racial Equity and Inclusivity in Companies and Communities

GreenBiz

MARCH 2, 2022

Hear from Kim Thompson, PwC Principal and Fellow at the CEO Action for Racial Equity, and Jorge Luis Fontanez, CEO of B Lab on their work in advancing racial equity and inclusivity in companies and communities.

Keysight China Demonstrates Its Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

3BL Media

MARCH 7, 2024

Keysight China recently demonstrated its commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) through a series of engaging events held across major offices in Beijing, Shanghai, Shenzhen, and Chengdu.

PNC Achieves MLT Black Equity at Work Certification

3BL Media

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022

(NYSE: PNC) announces that they have achieved the Management Leadership for Tomorrow (MLT) Black Equity at Work Certification. The MLT Black Equity at Work Certification is a critical resource for employers committed to Black equity. It provides the clarity, guidance, and support employers need to make tangible progress.

Banking

Banking Development

Science Based Targets initiative calls on private equity firms to set climate goals

GreenBiz

NOVEMBER 10, 2021

Six leading private equity firms sign up to the Science Based Targets initiative, as the group issues new guidance to help the sector decarbonize.

Decarbonize

For Private Equity - ESG Momentum Is Peaking

3BL Media

FEBRUARY 16, 2022

Explore more resources at our Private Equity Hub. For Private Equity, the momentum behind environmental, social, governance (ESG) focused investing has accelerated rapidly in the last 12 months. The private equity asset class, specifically, leads the sector by assets with $1.82 trillion committed. trillion invested in ESG funds.

Climate Change

Climate Change COP26 Development

Healthy Communities: Walgreens Boots Alliance’s Mission to Improving Health Equity and Societal Well-Being

3BL Media

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

In fiscal 2023, Walgreens launched the Health Equity Champions Network. Health Equity Champions connect team members and customers to the work Walgreens does in health equity and serve as a point of contact for health equity work in their region. We see our pharmacists as our frontline educators.

Maximus’ 2023 Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Goals

3BL Media

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

Originally published in Maximus' 2023 diversity, equity and inclusion (DE&I) Report. Grow Grow DE&I equity and inclusion efforts. Read more about Maximus' commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion in its 2023 DE&I report. Our 2023 DE&I goals have focused on building and sustaining belonging.

Development

The murky world of private equity takeovers of Canadian oil and gas

Corporate Knights

JUNE 7, 2022

A union in British Columbia is pushing two of Canada’s largest financial institutions to rethink their involvement with a private equity industry that opaquely controls large portions of the country’s oil and gas sector. Private equity investments in oil and gas have grown in the last decade.

Net Zero

Net Zero Banking Sustainable Investment

Australia’s biggest wind and battery project lands equity and turbine supply deals

Renew Economy

FEBRUARY 10, 2022

Western Plains wind farm, and a big battery, lands equity deal to finance the project, and a turbine supply and construction deal with Vestas. The post Australia’s biggest wind and battery project lands equity and turbine supply deals appeared first on RenewEconomy.

U.S. Conference of Mayors and Comcast Announce Digital Equity Challenge

3BL Media

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

million grant awards program – Talent for Tomorrow: Digital Equity Challenge (The Challenge). Collaboration across the public, philanthropic, corporate, and nonprofit sectors is essential to meet the challenges of achieving digital equity. million in digital equity grants to 10 cities through a competitive process.

Digitalization

Digitalization Development

Quest Diagnostics Foundation and Green Bronx Machine Expand Collaboration To Bring Acclaimed Indoor Gardening Curriculum to More Communities and Raise Awareness for Impact of Nutrition Education on Health Equity

3BL Media

APRIL 26, 2024

Foundation grant will help NYC-based nonprofit expand reach of its innovative curriculum to 50 schools in Baltimore and Houston Funding will also support film screening tour of award-winning documentary to highlight importance of health equity through STEM-based nutrition education SECAUCUS, N.J. and BRONX, N.Y.,

Academics

Academics Development

Equity, Workplace Well-Being, ESG: Trends To Watch in 2023

3BL Media

JANUARY 6, 2023

Equity, Workplace Well-Being, ESG: Trends To Watch in 2023. Making equity actionable. It was the late Paul Farmer, a global health champion and founder of Partners in Health, who would often say, “Equity is the only acceptable goal.” Kimberly Lewis Inkumsah, Executive Vice President, Equity, Engagement and Events, IWBI.

Allbirds' SPO and the equity value of ESG

GreenBiz

NOVEMBER 10, 2021

Could the “E” in ESG come to stand for “equity” as well as “environmental”?

Addressing Health Equity in the Age of COVID-19

3BL Media

MARCH 25, 2022

In this Teal Talks episode, health care influencers Dr. Marcella Nunez-Smith and Dr. Aletha Maybank discuss how the pandemic has impacted health equity and disparities. DESCRIPTION: COVID-19 shined a bright light on issues related to health equity. Health equity as a movement, not a moment. SOURCE: Merck & Co.,

Enhancing Both Empathy and Equity

3BL Media

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

Each of the three modules is two hours long and includes experiential learning to help volunteers practice deescalating situations with role-play.

Development

Yum! Brands Continues to Champion Equity, Inclusion and Belonging This Women’s History Month

3BL Media

MARCH 29, 2024

See how some of our associates Inspire Inclusion in this video and learn more about our equity, inclusion and belonging initiatives here. Brands, we're not just serving up delicious meals; we're crafting a culture of inclusion and belonging. Join us in celebrating our journey.

Dignity. The Missing Aspect of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.

Green Project Management

JUNE 2, 2023

When our standards team was reworking the P5 Standard for Sustainability in Project Management, we started writing an element for diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). The Missing Aspect of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. Since DEI has is […] The post Dignity. appeared first on Driving Sustainable Change.

Drawdown Georgia Announces $1.2 Million in New Climate Solutions & Equity Grants

3BL Media

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

November 29, 2023 /3BL/ - Six Georgia-based family foundations today announce the awarding of the 2024-2025 Drawdown Georgia Climate Solutions & Equity Grants in support of efforts that advance climate solutions and prioritize equity in Georgia. Anderson Foundation and a founder of Drawdown Georgia.

Climate Change

Climate Change Development Waste

Newly Released Resources for Private Equity Investors Will Help Evaluate Portfolio Progress Toward Net Zero

3BL Media

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

November 17, 2023 /3BL/ - Ceres welcomes two important new resources for private equity investors to help them evaluate and communicate the progress their portfolio companies are making towards net zero.

Net Zero

Net Zero Decarbonize CDP Development

Bristol Myers Squibb Expands Health Equity Grant Initiatives to Improve Health Outcomes

3BL Media

MARCH 29, 2024

million initiative to advance health equity by addressing social determinants of health (SDoH) in four countries with underserved patient needs, including Brazil, India, Thailand, and the United Kingdom. The new health equity grants are an extension of the company’s broader long-term commitment to invest $150M in health equity by 2025.

Development

Coalition for Gender Fair Procurement Launches Global Event Calling for Action on Gender Equity

3BL Media

OCTOBER 28, 2022

DESCRIPTION: Like-minded organizations Logitech , Andela , and Zoetis have formed The Coalition for Gender Fair Procurement to advance gender equity by leveraging the untapped power of trillions of dollars in corporate procurement. Virtual event on November 2. SOURCE: Logitech. Supporter Ethisphere developed the reporting tool. EVENT DETAILS.

Supply Chains

Supply Chains Supply Chain Development

Advancing Equity Through Health Navigation

3BL Media

JANUARY 27, 2022

DESCRIPTION: Advancing Equity through Health Navigation is a new blog co-authored by Diana Blankman, head of corporate social responsibility at Sanofi US, and Adeeb Mahmud, a former managing director at FSG. The two organizations began partnering on health equity before the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, and the journey is ongoing.

Corporate Social Responsibility

Southern Company Launches New Website Detailing Equity Work

3BL Media

SEPTEMBER 13, 2022

‘Boldly Forward’ will build on company’s work to advance education equity and other efforts. DESCRIPTION: Southern Company has launched a new website detailing its work building equity in the company and its communities. KEYWORDS: NYSE:SO, Southern Company, equity, Boldly Forward. SOURCE: Southern Company.

Dow’s Advancing Focus on Inclusion, Diversity & Equity

3BL Media

JANUARY 10, 2024

Originally published in Dow's 2022 INtersections Progress Report At Dow, we are committed to advancing inclusion, diversity and equity (ID&E) for all. Our long-term business growth and success is only achievable with a diverse team and an inclusive culture where everyone can grow and thrive.

Manufacturing

Manufacturing Development

Carbon Equity raises €100 million for a climate tech fund of funds

Impact Alpha

MARCH 6, 2024

ImpactAlpha, March 6 — Amsterdam-based Carbon Equity launched in 2021 to provide access to venture capital and private equity impact investment funds for. The post Carbon Equity raises €100 million for a climate tech fund of funds appeared first on ImpactAlpha.

Impact Investing

2022 Sustainability Report: Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

3BL Media

DECEMBER 6, 2023

Southwire recently published our inaugural Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Report. Southwire’s DEI mission is to build a culture that recognizes and celebrates the value of diverse backgrounds, equity in opportunity and inclusivity in action. Visit [link] to learn more about DEI priorities and progress across Southwire.

Manufacturing

Manufacturing Development

CEFC invests $80m in new decarbonisation-driven private equity fund

Renew Economy

APRIL 10, 2023

CEFC to invest up to $80 million into an ambitious private equity fund designed to drive down the emissions of middle market companies. The post CEFC invests $80m in new decarbonisation-driven private equity fund appeared first on RenewEconomy.

EY Appoints Chase Jordan as Global Private Equity ESG Leader

ESG Today

APRIL 10, 2024

Professional services firm EY announced the appointment of Chase Jordan as EY Global Private Equity ESG Leader. The appointments follow EY’s announcement in 2022 of plans to invest $1 billion to expand its private equity capabilities and offerings in areas including value creation and portfolio transformation, deal leadership, and ESG.

Value Creation

Value Creation Decarbonize

Becoming Advocates for Equity

Stanford Social Innovation

DECEMBER 14, 2023

It has also led some organizations and leaders to question their ongoing focus on work related to diversity, equity, and inclusion. Let’s not ignore the progress we’ve made toward racial equity, especially within the charitable sector. We’ve also seen related lawsuits following the Court’s decision in June.

Development

Mirova Launches New €200 Million Private Equity Impact Fund

ESG Today

MARCH 7, 2024

Marc Romano, Head of Impact Private Equity at Mirova said: “We are proud to announce the project launch of this new strategy, which will enable institutional and retail investors to have a tangible social and societal impact by contributing to the growth of companies committed to basic needs.

Climate Change

Climate Change Development

The Sustainable Project Management Principle of Social and Ecological Equity

Green Project Management

MAY 23, 2023

As project managers, it’s crucial to consider the social and ecological equity principle when planning and executing projects in ecologically sensitive areas and centers of population. [In In 2023, this essentially means on earth].

Regenerative

Regenerative Development

Mondel?z Employees Share Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

3BL Media

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

MEET FRANCIS AMOAKO-POKU, R&D DIRECTOR "Mondelēz is on its way to help foster and support an environment of diversity equity inclusion. Francis Amoako-Poku, R&D Director, NA Central Productivity Francis talks about his passion for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion.

Development

Innovating to future-proof private equity for impact

Impact Alpha

JANUARY 16, 2024

When starting in impact investing or private equity, did you ever wonder where commonly accepted fund terms come from? The post Innovating to future-proof private equity for impact appeared first on ImpactAlpha. Why are almost all.

Impact Investing

Green is good: The ESG talent war in private equity

Why ESG must include health equity

Webinars

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From Microsoft to private equity: Lucas Joppa on normalizing the ‘planet economy’

Webinars

ESG is the private equity industry’s next frontier

HGA Releases Boosting Equity in the Workplace Report

Investing in Gender Equity Is Smart Investing

Maximus Presents Results of Racial Equity Audit

Private equity stakes its claim in sustainable investing

Southern Company Issues Annual Moving to Equity Report for 2023

The Business Imperative to Center Equity in Corporate Purpose

Equity in Action: T-Mobile's Commitment to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

In Conversation, Advancing Racial Equity and Inclusivity in Companies and Communities

Keysight China Demonstrates Its Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

PNC Achieves MLT Black Equity at Work Certification

Science Based Targets initiative calls on private equity firms to set climate goals

For Private Equity - ESG Momentum Is Peaking

Healthy Communities: Walgreens Boots Alliance’s Mission to Improving Health Equity and Societal Well-Being

Maximus’ 2023 Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Goals

The murky world of private equity takeovers of Canadian oil and gas

Australia’s biggest wind and battery project lands equity and turbine supply deals

U.S. Conference of Mayors and Comcast Announce Digital Equity Challenge

Quest Diagnostics Foundation and Green Bronx Machine Expand Collaboration To Bring Acclaimed Indoor Gardening Curriculum to More Communities and Raise Awareness for Impact of Nutrition Education on Health Equity

Equity, Workplace Well-Being, ESG: Trends To Watch in 2023

Allbirds' SPO and the equity value of ESG

Addressing Health Equity in the Age of COVID-19

Enhancing Both Empathy and Equity

Yum! Brands Continues to Champion Equity, Inclusion and Belonging This Women’s History Month

Dignity. The Missing Aspect of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.

Drawdown Georgia Announces $1.2 Million in New Climate Solutions & Equity Grants

Newly Released Resources for Private Equity Investors Will Help Evaluate Portfolio Progress Toward Net Zero

Bristol Myers Squibb Expands Health Equity Grant Initiatives to Improve Health Outcomes

Coalition for Gender Fair Procurement Launches Global Event Calling for Action on Gender Equity

Advancing Equity Through Health Navigation

Southern Company Launches New Website Detailing Equity Work

Dow’s Advancing Focus on Inclusion, Diversity & Equity

Carbon Equity raises €100 million for a climate tech fund of funds

2022 Sustainability Report: Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

CEFC invests $80m in new decarbonisation-driven private equity fund

EY Appoints Chase Jordan as Global Private Equity ESG Leader

Becoming Advocates for Equity

Mirova Launches New €200 Million Private Equity Impact Fund

The Sustainable Project Management Principle of Social and Ecological Equity

Mondel?z Employees Share Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

Innovating to future-proof private equity for impact

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