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The year ahead in ESG: Assurance, transition finance and natural capital
GreenBiz
JANUARY 3, 2024
3 hot topics for 2024: regulations for ESG assurance; international agreements for transition finance; and new ways to measure investment in nature and biodiversity.
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Manufacturing Sustainability Surge: Your Guide to Data-Driven Energy Optimization & Decarbonization
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Why Water Is a Critical Business Metric Across All Industries
3BL Media
MARCH 7, 2024
One key aspect of these reports is the identification of material topics. Water is often recognized as a material topic for industries such as agriculture, manufacturing, and utilities due to the water intensive and water dependent nature of their operations.
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Crown Holdings Aligns as an Inaugural Taskforce on Nature-Related Financial Disclosures (TNFD) Early Adopter
3BL Media
JANUARY 26, 2024
In advance of the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, we confirm our position as an inaugural Taskforce on Nature-related Financial Disclosures (TNFD) Early Adopter and our intent to publish disclosures aligned with the TNFD for our financial year 2025.
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Duke Energy and Piedmont Natural Gas Celebrate Natural Gas Employees on Natural Gas Utility Workers’ Day
3BL Media
MARCH 28, 2024
March 18 spotlights natural gas employees’ role in serving nearly 189 million Americans with safe, reliable natural gas Natural gas technicians play vital role in modernizing the natural gas delivery system for growing communities and in helping to meet the company’s net-zero methane emissions goals B-roll: Natural gas employees CHARLOTTE, N.C.,
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Sustainable fleets are at an inflection point
GreenBiz
AUGUST 12, 2020
Companies and cities are increasingly adopting lower-carbon fleets — including trucks and buses that run off electricity, renewable diesel and renewable natural gas — according to a new report from the research team at Gladstein, Neandross and Associates (GNA). . Wed, 08/12/2020 - 00:15. Subscribe here. Transportation & Mobility. Courtesy of.
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Duke Energy Celebrates Its Indigenous Employee Resource Group and Sponsors Campbell University’s Inaugural American Indian Leadership Development Program
3BL Media
APRIL 16, 2024
Its natural gas unit serves 1.6 Duke Energy is executing an ambitious clean energy transition to achieve its goals of net-zero methane emissions from its natural gas business by 2030 and net-zero carbon emissions from electricity generation by 2050. Its electric utilities serve 8.2 The company employs 27,600 people.
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Preparing for an Uncertain Future: Telling Your ESG Story Remains Key
3BL Media
NOVEMBER 30, 2022
Using proprietary NLP (natural language processing) tools, we have analyzed over 3,000 earnings transcripts to identify and gauge trends in key conversation topics identified in the prior quarter’s earnings season. Nasdaq's quarterly trends and insights report summarizes our findings into five key ESG topics.
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New benchmark shows that biodiversity is in fashion
GreenBiz
DECEMBER 3, 2020
The Biodiversity Benchmark , developed in partnership with The Biodiversity Consultancy and Conservation International and supported by Sappi, will enable companies to understand their impacts and dependencies on nature in their materials sourcing strategies, chart a pathway to delivering positive biodiversity outcomes, and benchmark their progress.
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Lisa Morden: “Our Heritage Is Rooted in Building Sustainability Into Our Business Model”
3BL Media
OCTOBER 11, 2023
Lisa Morden, vice president of safety, sustainability and occupational health, recently joined the 5th annual Economist Impact ESG and Climate Risk Week for the virtual panel, “The Risks of Handling Climate and Biodiversity in Silos,” where she discussed what Kimberly-Clark is doing to integrate nature and biodiversity into our business strategy.
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Energy Market Outlook: What to Expect in 2022 and Beyond
GreenBiz
FEBRUARY 3, 2022
They explore the major factors that could shape energy markets in both the near-term and the long-term.
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Apple creates $200 million fund for nature-based climate solutions
GreenBiz
APRIL 22, 2021
Apple creates $200 million fund for nature-based climate solutions. Nature-based solutions to climate change are having a moment, and Apple is riding the trend with a $200 million fund dedicated to related investments. . Jesse Klein. Thu, 04/22/2021 - 00:12. How is that money being spent?
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Nasdaq Quarterly ESG Report: Corporate Priorities for ESG
3BL Media
AUGUST 18, 2023
Nasdaq Leveraging Nasdaq’s proprietary Natural Language Processing (NLP) tools, our ESG Advisory team analyzed the earnings call transcripts of constituents in the Russell 3000 and MSCI USA ESG Leaders to track the evolution of ESG discussions in the capital markets.
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Forecasting the Fury: Safeguarding Businesses From Hurricanes and Wildland Fires
3BL Media
JULY 3, 2023
Gain valuable insights from experts in the field as they delve into the cutting-edge techniques and technologies used to predict these natural disasters. Don't miss this opportunity to learn how forecasting can be a game-changer in protecting your business from the unpredictable forces of nature.
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Why nature is the next frontier for sustainable business
GreenBiz
SEPTEMBER 24, 2020
Why nature is the next frontier for sustainable business. Nature — by which I mean the land, biodiversity, water and ocean we all depend on — is reaching a point of no return. As the World Economic Forum’s recent New Nature Economy report stated, there is no future for business as usual. What does this all mean for nature?
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Duke Energy Reflects on Black History Month
3BL Media
FEBRUARY 29, 2024
Its natural gas unit serves 1.6 Duke Energy is executing an ambitious clean energy transition to achieve its goals of net-zero methane emissions from its natural gas business by 2030 and net-zero carbon emissions from electricity generation by 2050. Its electric utilities serve 8.2 The company employs 27,600 people.
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5 companies that are using nature to redefine good design
GreenBiz
MAY 24, 2021
5 companies that are using nature to redefine good design. They think about the products and places that people have built, not the forms and functions that have evolved in nature and endured for hundreds of millions of years. Lauren Phipps. Mon, 05/24/2021 - 01:40. Arguably, the best design of all time. . Pull Quote. Circular Economy.
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3 keys for scaling nature-based solutions for climate adaptation
GreenBiz
JUNE 17, 2020
3 keys for scaling nature-based solutions for climate adaptation. The flooding and erosion are exacerbated by the destruction of natural mangrove forests. Countries around the world can harness the power of nature to adapt to climate impacts. Countries around the world can harness the power of nature to adapt to climate impacts.
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Speaking of Sustainability: Veronica Sjödin, Senior Environmental Specialist
3BL Media
JULY 27, 2023
Veronica has been an environmental specialist with Owens Corning for five years, and she has seen biodiversity emerge as an important topic at her facility and throughout the company as a whole. Owens Corning has set it as a specific topic, and I think that’s quite unique.”
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Mars, Cargill put nature regeneration goals alongside avoiding climate catastrophe
GreenBiz
FEBRUARY 11, 2021
Mars, Cargill put nature regeneration goals alongside avoiding climate catastrophe. Over 1,000 companies have committed to science-based targets for climate change, but the Science Based Targets Network (SBTN) thinks companies need to start making science-based commitments on nature as well as for climate. Jesse Klein. GreenBiz 21.
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Weathering the Storm: Regions Next Step Provides Disaster Planning Resources for People and Businesses
3BL Media
FEBRUARY 21, 2022
Regions Bank has timely information on being financially prepared ahead of natural disasters. The impacts of natural disasters can be wide ranging, with major implications for people, families, companies, and communities,” said Joye Hehn, Next Step financial education manager for Regions Bank. SOURCE: Regions Bank. BIRMINGHAM, Ala.,
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State of Green Business 2023
GreenBiz
JANUARY 23, 2023
For all that those 12 months threw at us — a still-raging pandemic, a global economic downturn, major supply-chain chokepoints, political upheavals, climate exacerbated natural disasters and a global energy crisis spurred by Russia’s unprovoked invasion of Ukraine — there’s no turning back for sustainability professionals.
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ISSB to Add Biodiversity, Just Transition Disclosures to Climate Reporting Standard
ESG Today
DECEMBER 15, 2022
In a keynote speech on Wednesday at the COP15 Biodiversity conference in Montreal, Faber said that following strong feedback on the connection between climate, natural ecosystems and a just transition, the board has decided to pursue incremental enhancements to its soon-to-be-released Climate-related Disclosure Standard.
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World Environment Center and Wildlife Habitat Council To Explore Combining Organizations Into New NGO
3BL Media
JANUARY 2, 2024
The combined organization will be positioned as a leader working at the intersection of business and sustainability, offering meaningful private sector value through science-based approaches in nature, water, climate resilience and social impact. Companies will find a strong partner to advance their nature, climate and impact reporting.
You say old coal plant, I say new green hydrogen facility
GreenBiz
NOVEMBER 24, 2020
At the same time, advances in natural gas production such as fracking (controversial in their own right) have made natural gas-fired power a better economic choice than coal-generated power. Like natural gas, that hydrogen contains heat that can be released with combustion to drive a generator. I disagree. Much better. .
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World Environment Center and Wildlife Habitat Council To Explore Combining Organizations Into New NGO
3BL Media
JANUARY 2, 2024
The combined organization will be positioned as a leader working at the intersection of business and sustainability, offering meaningful private sector value through science-based approaches in nature, water, climate resilience and social impact. Companies will find a strong partner to advance their nature, climate and impact reporting.
Why investors are putting biodiversity on the balance sheet
GreenBiz
MARCH 4, 2021
Most investors and companies still don’t put a price tag on natural capital, or the cost of losing it, and biodiversity becoming a top "theme" only means people have begun talking about it. Abundant research revealing just the urgency and existential nature of the biodiversity crisis has heightened awareness. Pull Quote. Biodiversity.
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Duke Energy Supports First Responders in South Carolina With $500,000 in Grant Opportunities for Emergency Preparedness
3BL Media
MARCH 12, 2024
These grants will help provide our fellow first responders with the tools and training to handle whatever Mother Nature throws our way.” Its natural gas unit serves 1.6 Duke Energy’s illumination features stories about people, innovations, community topics and environmental issues. Its electric utilities serve 8.2
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ESG on the Earnings Call: Nasdaq Data Shows Huge Quarterly Jump in Conversations
3BL Media
OCTOBER 1, 2022
The most popular ESG topics over the quarter were climate transition, sustainability and supply chain management, followed by company culture and human capital management. Nasdaq’s figures include big quarter-on-quarter jumps in conversations around some of the biggest ESG themes. The sell-side spotlight. The wider benefits of talking ESG.
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Nature takes root on the balance sheet
GreenBiz
MARCH 8, 2021
Nature takes root on the balance sheet. This will have a tremendous impact on nature that, in turn, will affect businesses and the global economy. As with climate-related risks, nature-related risks need to be better understood and acted upon. Richard Mattison. Mon, 03/08/2021 - 00:15.
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Gildan Partners With the South Carolina Aquarium to Support Education and Impact Programs for Charleston Youth and Employees
3BL Media
OCTOBER 4, 2023
20,000 over the next year, enhancing the Aquarium's mission of inspiring conservation of the natural world. The Company has committed to donating U.S. The partnership will kick-off on Gildan’s Family Day, October 7 th , bringing together over 100 Gildan employees and their families for a day of fun and educational activities.
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Hear From Two Students Named a 3M Scholar in Partnership With UNCF
3BL Media
MARCH 11, 2024
As a junior at Prairie View A&M University in Texas, the natural next step was majoring in mechanical engineering. Her background in experiments and learning about a variety of topics is helping in her major today, she said, where STEM topics play a larger role than people might think.
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Episode 261: Sea changes, strategy shifts
GreenBiz
MARCH 26, 2021
The World Business Council for Sustainable Development — and 40 of its member companies — collaborated on Vision 2050: Time to Transform , a "framework for action" for addressing the climate emergency, nature loss and systemic inequity. WBCSD CEO Peter Bakker drops by with more details. Have a question or suggestion for a future segment?
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Turning the PAGE: Global Energy Transition in the Spotlight
3BL Media
AUGUST 14, 2023
It’s the reason the Partnership to Address Global Emissions (PAGE) coalition was formed in October 2022, and it was the topic of discussion at the recent PAGE-sponsored Reuters Global Energy Transition 2023 conference in New York City. Demand for coal reached an all-time high in 2022. We have this critical role to play. In the U.S.,
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UNEP FI Risk Centre Bridges Theory and Practice
Chris Hall
APRIL 23, 2024
The resource builds on existing climate and nature-risk related programmes, aiming to encourage a more holistic approach to sustainability challenges. The risk centre shatters topic-specific silos. Its activity will take different forms.
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Ebel: Time To Step Up on LNG Exports, Canada
3BL Media
JULY 13, 2023
As we move toward net zero in 2050, there is another equally fundamental fact for Canada and Canadians to consider: natural gas is the great equalizer to a less turbulent, more equitable and sustainable energy evolution. and others with an abundance of natural gas can and should help others alleviate energy poverty,” Ebel said.
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Piedmont Natural Gas Debuts Consumer-Friendly Carbon-Reducing Program for South Carolina and Tennessee Customers
3BL Media
JULY 7, 2023
Piedmont Natural Gas customers can subscribe to one block for $3 a month. Each block funds carbon offset projects that help protect forests and wetlands as well as renewable natural gas projects that reduce greenhouse gas emissions. therms of natural gas usage. Piedmont Natural Gas earned the No.
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Planning Is Everything — at Work and on the Ice
3BL Media
MAY 1, 2024
Now they’re training for Elfstedentocht, a speedskating tour on natural ice set for late January in Austria. This type of work is easy when all the excitement is there in the beginning, but it becomes a lot harder when closing out the more complex topics,” said Rian van den Bos, Noordam’s manager at Eastman.
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GreenBiz 24: The Premier Event for Sustainable Business Leaders, Uniting Visionaries in Phoenix, Arizona
3BL Media
JANUARY 15, 2024
This year’s program introduces a new perspective through seven program tracks — offering breakouts, roundtable discussions and keynote sessions focused on decarbonization, finance and ESG, regenerative nature, leading change and more.
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Maximus Presents Results of Racial Equity Audit
3BL Media
JANUARY 22, 2024
This deep dive allowed us to go beyond the initial shareholder proposal, exploring a wider range of topics that impact racial equity. The WilmerHale team has highlighted ways we can better engage our employees on topics of racial equity at every level of our organization.
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Putting the Power of Economics in All Hands
3BL Media
MAY 17, 2022
They can occur as a result of natural disasters, work stoppages, and more. require some form of economic education in high school and far fewer require students to be tested in the topic. Interruptions to supply chains, however, are not a new phenomenon. But financial literacy can easily be a part of any subject or lesson plan.
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Supporting Business in the Race to Create the World’s Most Sustainable Package
GreenBiz
SEPTEMBER 14, 2020
Join Tetra Pak in this discussion about ways companies can incorporate more renewable and recyclable content into their packaging to have the lowest impact on nature. . Topics include: . Innovations in plant-based materials, including wood fibre and plant-based polymers. The safety and performance of plant-based packaging materials.
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Plastics and Planet: Enabling a Sustainable Future
3BL Media
APRIL 30, 2024
A more circular economy will help preserve precious natural resources, reduce greenhouse gas emissions and create jobs for future generations. As someone who has spent their entire career in chemistry and plastics, this is a topic I am deeply passionate about. In a circular economy, plastic has too much value to be idly thrown away.
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What the limits of traditional accounting mean for the future of food
GreenBiz
NOVEMBER 6, 2020
But few are using true-cost accounting to assess the externalities of food, as experts made clear at a session on the topic at last month’s VERGE 20 conference. By design, true cost accounting for food is about understanding the value that nature delivers every day. "No And] what about the climate costs?" Environment Programme.
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