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Lenovo Included in 2023–2024 Corporate Equality Index for the Sixth Consecutive Year

3BL Media

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

February 23, 2024 /3BL/ - Lenovo has been included in the Human Rights Campaign Foundation’s 2023-2024 Corporate Equality Index (CEI) for the sixth year in a row, receiving a score of 90 out of 100. These critical non-discrimination protections cover 21 million employees in the U.S. and around the globe.

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Human Rights Day: The Role of Business in Respecting People and Their Rights

3BL Media

DECEMBER 8, 2023

On December 10, 2023, we celebrate the 75th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. It’s a day to honor and remember the universality and indivisibility of human rights. Q: Daniel, what do human rights mean to you? And why is it important for businesses to respect human rights?

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The Canadian government has new powers to fight toxic chemicals – will it use them?

Corporate Knights

JULY 14, 2023

After years of advocacy from environmental and human health groups, Canada recently updated its cornerstone environmental and toxics law – the Canadian Environmental Protection Act (CEPA). Here are a few things you should know about the new, updated CEPA. Sometimes persistence pays off.

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AB: Responsible Investing: Four Themes To Follow in 2024

3BL Media

APRIL 12, 2024

But it’s also a human rights issue. To that end, we’ve recently published research in partnership with Walk Free , an international human rights group, on the intersection of climate change with modern slavery. The market tends to overreact to news—good news, bad news and often both at once.

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Human Rights Campaign Foundation Recognizes Duke Energy as an Inclusive Workplace

3BL Media

FEBRUARY 4, 2022

SUMMARY: Company scores 100% on Human Rights Campaign’s annual scorecard of LGBTQ Workplace Equality for fifth year. This federal legislation would provide the same basic protections to LGBTQ people as are provided to other protected groups under federal law. Earns ‘Best Places to Work for LGBTQ Equality’ distinction.

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Bloomberg Earns Top Score in Human Rights Campaign Foundation's 2022 Corporate Equality Index

3BL Media

JANUARY 28, 2022

Bloomberg earns a 100 on the Human Rights Campaign Foundation’s annual assessment of LGBTQ+ workplace equality. Over the last year, Bloomberg joined the Human Rights Campaign’s Business Coalition for the Equality Act , a group of leading U.S. SOURCE: Bloomberg.

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Guest Post – Due Diligence: A Core Concept Underpinning the CSRD Framework

ESG Today

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

3% of monitored companies [1] have faced grievances during the past 12 months over alleged negative human rights and environmental impacts at their operations or along their supply chains. They were adopted by the UN Human Rights Council in 2011 and have since been widely endorsed by governments, NGOs and business.

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Lenovo Earns Perfect Score for Fifth Consecutive Year in 2022 Corporate Equality Index

3BL Media

FEBRUARY 15, 2022

February 15, 2022 /3BL Media/ – Lenovo recently announced that, for the fifth consecutive year, the Human Rights Campaign (HRC) Foundation gave the company a perfect score of 100 on the 2022 Corporate Equality Index (CEI). To find out more visit [link] , and read about the latest news via our StoryHub. SOURCE: Lenovo.

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7 Tips for Choosing a Lab and Testing Your Wastewater

3BL Media

MARCH 20, 2024

PFAS, or per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, are all over the news. Many of us already realize they pose a health risk to humans and the environment. First and foremost, exposure to PFAS-contaminated wastewater can pose risks to the environment and human health. How do you know you're choosing the right lab?

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Mondel?z International Doubles Down on Cocoa Life Program With Total Investment of $1 Billion by 2030; Calls for More Sector-Wide Action

3BL Media

NOVEMBER 7, 2022

z International aims to catalyze ground-breaking sector collaboration to help address systemic environmental and human rights challenges and improve cocoa farmer livelihoods. “As Nasdaq: MDLZ) empowers people to snack right in over 150 countries around the world. news@mdlz.com. About Mondel?z z International Mondel?z

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The Role of Partnerships in Tackling Climate Change

3BL Media

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

Therefore, it comes as no surprise that industry plays an even more ineluctable role in scripting the future of humanity, one that involves sustainable social, environmental, and economic development. In 2024, sustainability will not just be the right thing to do, it will become a core strategic imperative for businesses.

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Guest Post – Supply Chain ESG: The Marathon Has Already Started

ESG Today

MAY 23, 2023

We’re seeing it today with upstream labor rights concerns, climate impact reporting, and more. We urgently need to address how these harmful chemicals are used in manufacturing processes, which is why you’re already behind if you don’t have a supply chain ESG program in place right now.

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Eaton Advances the Energy Transition and Boosts Education Partnerships With New Montreal Innovation Center

3BL Media

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

The latest Eaton Innovation Center focuses on developing advanced solutions to optimize DERs by bringing together multiple disciplines, including cybersecurity, software, human-centered design and automation experts. “At Knowing that this new Innovation Center will provide quality jobs in our community is great news by itself.

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5 ways businesses can take action to reduce environmental racism

GreenBiz

NOVEMBER 16, 2020

For decades, Black, indigenous and people of color (BIPOC) in the United States have sought environmental justice as a civil right, but now, the grave disparities in environmental harms are coming into national prominence. Companies also can develop green jobs in a just manner that respects human rights and livelihoods.

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Confidence through Transparency

Chris Hall

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

Last year we saw evidence that human rights and child labour issues are impacting supply chains operating in the US and Europe, as well as those based in developing nations. Ian Spaulding, CEO of LRQA, says digital tools and analytics can play a major role in improving investor oversight of ESG risks.

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Take Five: How to Move a Mountain

Chris Hall

JANUARY 19, 2024

In line with France’s green bond framework , proceeds can be spent on climate change mitigation and adaptation, but also biodiversity protection. Eligible projects include sustainable forestry , certified organic farming, and nature preservation.

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IPCC issues final warning about ‘rapidly closing window of opportunity’

Corporate Knights

MARCH 20, 2023

Human-caused climate change is already affecting many weather and climate extremes in every region across the globe. Deep, rapid, and sustained mitigation and accelerated implementation of adaptation actions in this decade would reduce projected losses and damages for humans and ecosystems,” the report says.

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Opinion: Treated Mine Water Release Essential to Oilsands Reclamation

3BL Media

DECEMBER 22, 2022

This is good news. Canadians are concerned about the possible environmental and human health impacts of releasing this treated water back into any watershed. Across Canada, provinces and territories have laws to help ensure that this happens. The oilsands mines in Alberta have similar requirements and commitments to reclamation.

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Carnival Corporation Again Named To Forbes List of World's Best Employers

3BL Media

OCTOBER 11, 2022

MIAMI, October 11, 2022 /3BL Media/ - Carnival Corporation & plc (NYSE/LSE: CCL; NYSE: CUK), the world's largest cruise company, announced it was named for the second consecutive year as one of the World’s Best Employers of 2022 by Forbes, a leading source of business news worldwide. Presented by Forbes and Statista Inc., places to work.

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Climate Action for Suppliers Helps Make HP's Supply Chain More Sustainable

3BL Media

JULY 14, 2022

Because HP has stressed responsible sourcing, human rights, and sustainability as part of our supplier selection, many of our partners already had a strong base but needed extra support. These programs focus on areas such as worker well-being, rights and responsibilities, and environmental, health, and safety (EHS) awareness.

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Thriving in Uncertain Times: Technology’s Role in Small Business Resiliency

Cisco CSR

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

And few things can help differentiate small businesses’ resiliency and ability to adapt and recover than the right technology. At the onset of the pandemic, the right video conferencing, team collaboration, and cybersecurity tools made it even easier for small businesses to shift – practically overnight – to remote work.

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Carnival Corporation Again Named to Forbes List of Best Employers for Diversity

3BL Media

MAY 2, 2022

DESCRIPTION: MIAMI, May 2, 2022 /3BL Media/ - Carnival Corporation & plc (NYSE/LSE: CCL;NYSE: CUK), the world’s largest cruise company, announced it was named for the fourth consecutive year as one of the Best Employers for Diversity for 2022 by Forbes, a leading source of business news worldwide. Presented by Forbes and Statista Inc.,

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The JUST Report: Investors Must Get Up The Curve On AI Risks And Opportunities

Just Capital

MARCH 22, 2024

The event featured a presentation from Tristan Harris, Co-Founder of the Center for Humane Technology, on the benefits and threats generative AI presents both to society and global financial institutions. Biden’s executive order on AI, issued in October, sets standards on security and privacy protections. billion in assets.

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Global Citizen Announces Lineups for 2022 Global Citizen Festival in New York City & Accra, Ghana on September 24

3BL Media

AUGUST 11, 2022

Broadcasting and streaming from Accra and New York City on ABC, ABC News Live, FX, Hulu, iHeartRadio, TimesLIVE, Twitter, YouTube and more. ABC News Live’s broadcast will air on Saturday, September 24, and a primetime special, Global Citizen Festival: Take Action NOW, will air on ABC on Sunday, September 25 at 7:00 pm ET / 6:00 pm CT.

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IoT news of the week for Feb. 25, 2022

Stacey Higginbotham

FEBRUARY 25, 2022

The concept isn’t new, but having a highly integrated chip will make smarter sensors cheaper, faster, and more power efficient. Another week, another news event for a times-series database: Timescale, a company that makes a time-series database, has raised $110 million for its TimescaleDB product. Good luck with that, I say.

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Abortion Should No Longer Be a Dirty Word for the Nonprofit Sector

Stanford Social Innovation

JUNE 9, 2022

The loss of reproductive rights for millions of Americans and the inevitable associated punitive legal measures taken against people who seek or perform abortions will have far-reaching consequences. News like that tends to bring all other thoughts to a screeching halt. Overturning Roe v. I have already seen this shift in action.

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Using Black & Veatch Expertise, Water and Wastewater Projects in Atlanta, South Carolina Grab Top Honors From Construction Group

3BL Media

JUNE 21, 2022

Underground Construction Association ‘project of the year’ recognitions showcase Black & Veatch’s leading role in critical human infrastructure, sustainability solutions. ReWa did everything right with this tunnel project, down to the extensive community relations and outreach program that contributed to construction success.”.

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How a Blue New Deal charts a course for a sustainable sea change

GreenBiz

JULY 20, 2020

"When we talk about the blue economy, we're talking about sectors that are sustainable and that maintain the health of the ocean that support our economies and communities, both human and wild," said Helvarg. Correcting these market failures in order to spur rapid innovation in the blue economy is one of OCAP’s top priorities.

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Meme artist raises $550,000 in just one hour to rescue Afghans on the Taliban's kill list

Good.is: Planet

AUGUST 17, 2021

We've all spent several days watching the news from Afghanistan with a mixture of horror, sadness, and frustration. And that's happening, right now, on the internet and on the ground in Afghanistan. cargo planes—it's all too much. cargo planes—it's all too much. We know there are so many people we can't help. That's the tragic reality.

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Hope Remains for Ambitious Nature Restoration Law

Chris Hall

JUNE 15, 2023

The EU’s key biodiversity law narrowly survive d rebellion from centre-right MEPs , but votes on amendments are postponed. Nature restoration is a solution to address both the biodiversity and climate crises,” said Leemans, adding that the NRL is a “key pillar” of the EU Green Deal.

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Chemours Explores Capacity Investments To Advance Support of the Hydrogen Economy

3BL Media

JUNE 14, 2022

“To meet this demand requires private/public partnerships with the right partners—partners that will be an asset to the community—responsible. NEWS MEDIA Cassie Olszewski Media Relations and Financial Communications Manager media@chemours.com. INVESTORS Jonathan Lock SVP, Chief Development Officer investor@chemours.com.

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Climate Talks - Episode 02: Water Stewards

3BL Media

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

We’ll hear from Todd Reeve, CEO of the Bonneville Environmental Foundation, on the work he’s doing to restore and protect local watersheds, as well as the steps he takes in his own life to be a water steward. My life’s work is to make talking about the climate more accessible, more digestible, and more human. I’m Sophia Li.

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Is Patagonia the Rabbit or the Duck: Why It's Okay to Answer “Both”

3BL Media

SEPTEMBER 28, 2022

I always see her spinning to the right (or clockwise, if you will), but if I concentrate REALLY hard, I can make myself see her spinning the other way. Spinning right or left? In truth, there is always a right answer - it’s both. In truth, there is always a right answer - it’s both. Duck or rabbit? Young woman or old?

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Four Tips To Keep Up With Retail Consumer Expectations on ESG and Sustainability

3BL Media

OCTOBER 27, 2022

DESCRIPTION: In recent years, climate change has been making its way into news, media, and even pop culture more and more often. Respect for human rights. Now, more than ever, companies need to work to elevate their sustainability strategies to protect our world and their businesses. SOURCE: Antea Group.

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GENYOUth and Taste of the NFL Increase Access to 148 Million School Meals, Fostering Nutrition Security Among Students Nationwide

3BL Media

MARCH 27, 2024

Food insecurity is a major issue for so many people across our country and right here in Nevada. Our mission is to inspire, protect and restore dreams. We understand with the right support, any dream is possible.

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Climate Talks - Episode 06: Both People and Planet

3BL Media

DECEMBER 20, 2022

My life’s work is to make talking about the climate more accessible, more digestible, and more human. SOPHIA LI: We have entered a new climate cadence. DW NEWS CLIP: A typhoon has slammed into the eastern Philippines as authorities struggle to evacuate hundreds of thousands of people. SOPHIA LI: Right. Let’s do this.

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Another Way to #BeYou: T-Mobile Brings True Name® by Mastercard® to T-Mobile MONEY

3BL Media

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

SUMMARY: What’s the news: T-Mobile MONEY customers can now use True Name, a feature that lets customers display their chosen name on their T-Mobile MONEY debit card. T-Mobile has maintained a perfect score on the Human Rights Campaign's Corporate Equality Index for the last ten consecutive years. SOURCE: T-Mobile.

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Where are they now? Catch up with 30 Under 30 alumni

GreenBiz

JUNE 29, 2020

COVID-19 will definitely change the world, and I truly hope that this will bring a new priority for sustainability topics. We as human beings and our planet are all connected. That’s why I hope that after COVID-19 we will be more human and environmental-driven than money-driven. Willemijn Brouwer (2018).

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UN climate conference more productive than you think

Sense and Sustainability

NOVEMBER 24, 2021

Between the news media and the protests, it would have been easy to get the impression that this year’s United Nations climate summit, known as COP26, was all talk and no action. The conference brought forth a slew of good news and formal agreements to implement bolder climate action. Major progress happened on both scores.

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This Week’s Tech and Tools News: FigBytes Selected by Texan PE Firm

Chris Hall

OCTOBER 21, 2022

ESG Investor’s weekly round-up of news on technology and tools in the sustainable investing sector, including FigBytes, Apex Group, L&G, Tumelo, Net Purpose, and Greenly. . The post This Week’s Tech and Tools News: FigBytes Selected by Texan PE Firm appeared first on ESG Investor.

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Let’s also not pretend we can reach our climate goals without trees

We Mean Business Coalition

JUNE 15, 2022

We humans just can’t help ourselves. An example of this is the recent New York Times opinion piece by an IPCC author, which joins a divisive campaign against those advocating for the need to both protect forests and grow new ones. Put simply, we cannot get to 1.5

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ESG Due Diligence: How Proposed Regulations Are Driving Action

3BL Media

JUNE 8, 2022

Before we dig into the news of the day, let’s examine what ESG means for your organization. Social factors include human capital management and relationships. Here’s a look at what’s coming in terms of regulations, and the role ESG due diligence plays in ensuring your business isn’t carrying – or taking on – undue financial risk.

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A Q&A With KKR's Sustainability Expert Advisory Council

3BL Media

AUGUST 22, 2022

The role worker standards and human capital investments play in advancing the promise of stakeholder capitalism. The good news is that there are brilliant, motivated people working on them—and huge opportunities for investors who back them. A company’s interactions with government can raise concerns about surveillance and human rights.

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At long last, Canada restricts oil and gas subsidies (except for all the loopholes)

Corporate Knights

JULY 25, 2023

The article took a full six years to finalize after the wider agreement was adopted, with international negotiators expressing grave concern about the risk of greenwashing and human rights violations, particularly for Indigenous and other local communities in the world’s poorest countries.

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The Canadian government has new powers to fight toxic chemicals – will it use them?

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Human Rights Campaign Foundation Recognizes Duke Energy as an Inclusive Workplace

Bloomberg Earns Top Score in Human Rights Campaign Foundation's 2022 Corporate Equality Index

Guest Post – Due Diligence: A Core Concept Underpinning the CSRD Framework

Lenovo Earns Perfect Score for Fifth Consecutive Year in 2022 Corporate Equality Index

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Mondel?z International Doubles Down on Cocoa Life Program With Total Investment of $1 Billion by 2030; Calls for More Sector-Wide Action

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Eaton Advances the Energy Transition and Boosts Education Partnerships With New Montreal Innovation Center

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Take Five: How to Move a Mountain

IPCC issues final warning about ‘rapidly closing window of opportunity’

Opinion: Treated Mine Water Release Essential to Oilsands Reclamation

Carnival Corporation Again Named To Forbes List of World's Best Employers

Climate Action for Suppliers Helps Make HP's Supply Chain More Sustainable

Thriving in Uncertain Times: Technology’s Role in Small Business Resiliency

Carnival Corporation Again Named to Forbes List of Best Employers for Diversity

The JUST Report: Investors Must Get Up The Curve On AI Risks And Opportunities

Global Citizen Announces Lineups for 2022 Global Citizen Festival in New York City & Accra, Ghana on September 24

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Abortion Should No Longer Be a Dirty Word for the Nonprofit Sector

Using Black & Veatch Expertise, Water and Wastewater Projects in Atlanta, South Carolina Grab Top Honors From Construction Group

How a Blue New Deal charts a course for a sustainable sea change

Meme artist raises $550,000 in just one hour to rescue Afghans on the Taliban's kill list

Hope Remains for Ambitious Nature Restoration Law

Chemours Explores Capacity Investments To Advance Support of the Hydrogen Economy

Climate Talks - Episode 02: Water Stewards

Is Patagonia the Rabbit or the Duck: Why It's Okay to Answer “Both”

Four Tips To Keep Up With Retail Consumer Expectations on ESG and Sustainability

GENYOUth and Taste of the NFL Increase Access to 148 Million School Meals, Fostering Nutrition Security Among Students Nationwide

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At long last, Canada restricts oil and gas subsidies (except for all the loopholes)

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