The State of ESG
GreenBiz
MAY 1, 2023
Date/Time: May 23, 2023 (1-2PM ET / 10-11AM PT) What does it mean to be in an ESG culture war, and how much does it matter for capital flows to support sustainability? Should the pushback even matter?
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Shorter corn stalks, drones and more: Inside Bayer Crop Science's $2B R&D pipeline
3BL Media
SEPTEMBER 8, 2022
“We do believe that more than ever, not only because of the pandemic but also because of the war in Ukraine, there are two things that really become even more important than any other topic: food security and climate change,” Santos said. Those two topics are probably on the agenda of every conversation that we have.”.
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Europe to Ration Gas as Russia Limits Supplies Further
Impakter
JULY 26, 2022
Since the Ukraine-Russia War began back in February, Russian gas in Europe has been a heated topic as many EU countries, particularly Germany and Italy, rely on it heavily to power their industries […]. The post Europe to Ration Gas as Russia Limits Supplies Further appeared first on Impakter.
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Natural gas & Co.: will next winter be cold?
Energy Central
MARCH 23, 2022
from Russia in the course of the Ukraine war is moving many. This blog article examines the topic of security of supply in a data-driven manner. The current discussion in Germany and Europe regarding a possible delivery stop of natural gas & Co. Part of the debate is not based on factual information.
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Greenwashing Top of Mind for Execs, as War & Inflation Threaten Corporate Climate Progress: Deloitte
ESG Today
OCTOBER 26, 2022
Many respondents indicated, however, that events over the past year will impact corporate sustainability initiatives, with nearly half (45%) of respondents reporting that issues such as the war in Ukraine and inflation have caused them to cut back on their climate and sustainability strategies over the next 12 months.
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Bath & Body Works Explores Black History With Associate Visit to the National Museum of African American History and Culture
3BL Media
FEBRUARY 16, 2024
They explored very difficult and often moving topics, including the punishing realities of life on South Carolina rice fields, the fight for recognition and equality for African Americans in the military beginning with the Revolutionary War and beyond; the heroism and fearlessness of Harriet Tubman, and the origins of the Black Power movement.
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Mastercard Perspective: How To Define Inclusive Growth
3BL Media
FEBRUARY 27, 2024
First held in 2019, the Summit assembles a dynamic group of cross-sector leaders who collectively address topics including financial inclusion, data science for social impact, emerging technology such as artificial intelligence, climate and the environment, women’s economic empowerment and place-based development. We can change culture.”
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The G7 Summit 2022 Is Coming. Here's Why All Global Citizens Should Be Paying Attention
3BL Media
JUNE 10, 2022
Germany’s Chancellor Olaf Scholz will be leading this year’s summit which, against the backdrop of the Bavarian mountains, will particularly focus on the war in Ukraine and its consequences, including an impending global food crisis; the climate crisis; the ongoing fight against the COVID 19 pandemic; and economic cooperation.
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Bank of America CEO: Sustainable Finance Demand Increasing Despite Macro Headwinds
ESG Today
JANUARY 19, 2023
Obviously it hasn’t been stopped in very tough times in the world in the last couple of years: a war, a pandemic, shutting down the economy, interest rates up and down… and yet the financing going towards these things has gone up each year.” Moynihan said: “Scope 1, Scope 2, Scope 3… you pick the topic.
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AI Skills for All: How IBM Is Helping To Close the Digital Divide
3BL Media
OCTOBER 18, 2023
But AI is not just about being smart with technology, it is also about building trust and developing models responsibly; and so, IBM SkillsBuild also includes coursework on the important topic of AI ethics. We also work to help refugees: Czechitas, a partner in the Czech Republic, is reskilling people who have fled the war in Ukraine.
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Helping Homeless Atlanta Veterans Restore Their Lives
3BL Media
FEBRUARY 24, 2022
I didn’t go to war for myself. I went to war for everybody here.”. Financial Wellness Leader Lee Anne Ledford developed a monthly workshop curriculum of relevant topics. Mance has seen how military service can affect people. “No No veteran should be homeless,” said Elijah Conrad, a former U.S. You served your time.
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The Book Club With Jeffrey Sachs launches with Martin J. Sherwin’s Gambling with Armageddon
Sustainable Development Network
JANUARY 28, 2021
Sherwin explored the origins, scope, and consequences of the evolving place of nuclear weapons in the post-World War II world. The Book Club with Jeffrey Sachs is a free global forum to discuss the most relevant topics for humanity. The conversation was captivating, riveting, and eye-opening for its global audience of 700 viewers.
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Road to Reform
Chris Hall
MAY 3, 2024
Many point to similar crises facing the world today, including the wars in Ukraine and the Middle East, as well as the impending climate emergency. Working together Another hot topic at the Spring Meetings was the next steps in MDB cooperation. The topic was also discussed at the MDB retreat.
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Now an Energy and Sustainability Advisor for the Healthcare Sector
Edouard Stenger
MAY 23, 2023
Regarding my new job, and given the current situation we are in – urgency of climate action, skyrocketing energy bills, fossil fuels paying wars started by autocrats and dictators – my primary objective is to assess the energy and water consumptions of the 30 hospitals and retirement homes I am working with.
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Commitment to Customers, Transparency, and Decarbonization
3BL Media
JULY 10, 2023
In addition to covering the usual sustainability topics, this Report also describes NRG’s corporate strategy and highlights the tight link to our sustainability strategy. In 2022, however, our GHG emissions increased relative to 2021, driven by increased generation, which in turn was driven by power market conditions and weather.
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Europe Energy Crisis Varied Impacts Across Countries
3BL Media
SEPTEMBER 30, 2022
That situation, coupled with the war in Ukraine and underwater pipeline explosions or leaks , and the effects of one of the hottest, driest summers on record in Europe, has led to an energy crisis not seen before. A lot of it depends on the evolution of the war and relationship with Russia and tensions there.
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KKR Global Impact: Reflecting on Our Progress and Lessons Learned
3BL Media
OCTOBER 13, 2022
We have also developed materiality-based approaches for our engagement on climate topics. Investment Themes: We also reflect on recent trends related to our four key investment themes: climate action, sustainable living, lifelong learning, and inclusive growth.
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Inogen Alliance Biannual Meetings - Local Impacts of Global Trends
3BL Media
NOVEMBER 29, 2022
The war is speeding up some of the energy development. ESG topics have been trending with companies thanks to the new Blue Deal and Green Deal and EU investments and governments are creating more jobs and investments. Budget meetings are impacted with this dark outlook.
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Looking Ahead to the Future of the Consumer Goods Industry
3BL Media
JUNE 23, 2022
However, as speakers were quick to note, this “new era” is still influenced by the pandemic and a confluence of other crises: inflation, the war in Ukraine, food insecurity and accelerating climate change. Proposed applications for this platform included new forms of retail, creative marketing, training and community-building.
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An Evolving U.S. Water Sector: A Push for Sustainability, Robust Technology Amid Challenges, Opportunities
3BL Media
OCTOBER 2, 2023
water sector stakeholders, the 2023 Water Report takes the pulse of the industry on these topics and more, dissecting the pain points, trends and opportunities facing water utilities today. Based on expert analyses of a survey of roughly 450 U.S.
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A War for the Ages (Millennials to Boomers)
Daniel Burrus
NOVEMBER 1, 2017
Granted, there are many military conflicts around the world that should be ended, but this war is more immediate and, in many ways, far more personal—not to mention silent! This refers to ending the war between young and old; a peace that will undoubtedly be of the utmost benefit to you, your other-aged colleagues and your organization.
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America is hungrier than ever for sustainable food systems. Can we build them?
GreenBiz
NOVEMBER 2, 2020
Would the food consumption trends driven by the pandemic wind up as a paragraph in the history books — like the " victory gardens " of World War II — or could it lead to lasting change? Crises often present an opportunity to reimagine current systems, so I wondered: Would that happen here, with food? Food & Agriculture. Food Systems.
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From the Fifth Third Bancorp 2021 ESG Report: Board of Directors Message
3BL Media
JULY 7, 2022
Fifth Third conducted a detailed, full-day cyber war game simulation involving dozens of members of management last year. Multiple members of the Technology committee, including its chair, participated directly as players in the simulation, ensuring preparation and alignment from the Board and throughout the Company.
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It’s time to put people first
GreenBiz
JUNE 12, 2020
Seventy-five years ago, the United Nations set out to put the world on a path to recovery, pledging "never again" to allow the horrors of two devastating world wars. The organization's new leader, Sanda Ojiambo, begins June 17. The same universal values and principles which laid the foundation when, at the turn of the millennium, then-U.N.
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Honoring Florida's Veterans: Duke Energy Joins Forces With Statewide Organizations To Provide $235,000 in Support for Those Who Served
3BL Media
DECEMBER 2, 2022
Together, we look forward to funding post-traumatic stress protocols that are a critical step for the wounded warrior overcoming the invisible wounds of war. Duke Energy’s illumination features stories about people, innovations, community topics and environmental issues. More information is available at duke-energy.com.
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Rayonier in Nassau County, Florida: 87 Years of Stewardship
3BL Media
APRIL 5, 2024
It’s a topic that excites everyone on our team—our voices are warm with pride when we talk about how we helped the community recover from the Great Depression and how we’ve adapted and evolved over the decades. And as in many communities, that assistance in wartime production helped to stabilize the County’s economy.
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Tetra Pak Sustainability Report FY22: Social Sustainability
3BL Media
FEBRUARY 15, 2024
Together we can for example raise sustainability as an important topic with our suppliers in direct (e.g. Collecting and acting on feedback from employees We regularly measure our employees’ engagement and collect feedback on multiple topics. raw material for equipment) as well as indirect purchases (e.g. SustainABLE 2.0
EU’s Farm to Fork Strategy: What’s the future of Europe’s ambition to transform food and land use, at home and beyond?
Sustainable Development Network
JUNE 20, 2022
However, much has changed with the war in Ukraine and its immediate implications for European energy and food security. Our panelists reviewed recent developments around agri-food trade and food (in)security, especially since the war in Ukraine amplified pre-existing pressures on global commodity prices and supply chains.
Guest Post – Technology: a Blueprint for a More Sustainable Future
ESG Today
FEBRUARY 23, 2023
By: Bruno Sarda, TMT Climate Change & Sustainability Services Leader, Ernst & Young LLP Leaders from across the globe recently reconvened for the World Economic Forum’s 53rd annual meeting in Davos, Switzerland, and covered everything from the COVID-19 pandemic and the war in Ukraine, to the state of the global economy and more.
Fifth Third Foundation Announces Lead Investment in 6888 Kitchen Incubator
3BL Media
MARCH 7, 2022
The program covers a wide range of topics related to running a successful food business and will offer an accelerator cohort to approximately 50 founders per year focused on business and entrepreneurial development. The first phase will feature the Sharpen the Axe (STA) Program created by Dayton-based OH Taste LLC. servicemen.
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ESG: The Key To Future Business Success
3BL Media
NOVEMBER 10, 2022
Céline Van Hecke of Antea Group Belgium advises, “It’s clear that reporting on ESG topics and providing climate related information is becoming important to all companies. From racial equity to public health policy to the war in Ukraine, the impact of social issues on the workplace is more apparent than ever.
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A Transparent Focus on Long-term Value
Chris Hall
SEPTEMBER 1, 2023
Executive pay and board composition were among the points of dispute, with the latter considered a fundamental topic for the SWF, in part due to its relatively small ownership percentage in the companies within its portfolio.
State Street Global Advisors’ CEO and Head of Asset Stewardship Talk Proxy Season, the State of Energy Amid Ukraine War, and the Future of ESG
Just Capital
MARCH 10, 2022
When we spoke last week with the giant asset manager’s CEO, Cyrus Taraporevala, and global head of asset stewardship, Benjamin Colton, the world was now contending with the ways the Russia-Ukraine war was going to affect ESG’s role in the future of business. I don’t have to deal with this topic of conversation with my shareholders.”
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B Lab Forces for Good Podcast: How Can Business Support Sustainable Food Production?
B the Change
DECEMBER 31, 2022
Yet, environmental degradation, climate change, hunger, poverty, economic inequality, and the impacts of war all contribute to a complex of interconnected challenges that put our foodways in crisis. If we think about food systems, the food industry, and we think about a topic like food safety, there’s really there’s no room for error there.
What happens to biodegradable plastics if they enter the sea? New study
Envirotec Magazine
JANUARY 15, 2024
When the first full synthetic plastic was invented in 1906 – over 100 years ago – widespread use of the material for consumer products soon arose in the post-war period.
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Cracking the Code to Security Resilience: Lessons from the Latest Cisco Security Outcomes Report
Cisco CSR
DECEMBER 6, 2022
Another question that took a front-row seat in our presentations and just wouldn’t leave: the topic of cyber resilience, or security resilience. It’s almost reached the status of a buzzword in the security industry, but you can understand why it’s ubiquitous.
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Hospitals and clinics everywhere need energy management and local renewables
Edouard Stenger
FEBRUARY 7, 2023
As I have worked on the energy transition of healthcare and medico-social structures for the Pays de la Loire Region in France, I wanted to share what I have learned on that crucial topic. Energy management is more than ever critical : climate change is here and only starting and energy prices have skyrocketed with the war in Ukraine.
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Could green hydrogen be key to a carbon-free economy?
GreenBiz
NOVEMBER 19, 2020
Hydrogen derived from methane — usually from natural gas, but also coal and biomass — was pioneered in World War II by Germany, which has no petroleum deposits. Alone, though, hydrogen is an odorless and tasteless gas, and highly combustible. Green hydrogen can do that. The price of green hydrogen is falling. Energy & Climate. Wind Power.
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20 must-read books about food systems
GreenBiz
JULY 10, 2020
Earle’s work highlights the importance of the potato during famines and war, and explains the politics behind consumers’ embrace of this food. Rebecca Earle tells the story of the potato and its journey from a relatively unknown crop to a staple in modern diets around the world. Food in Cuba: The Pursuit of a Decent Meal " by Hanna Garth.
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Industry Leaders Dare to Change for the Better
3BL Media
JUNE 23, 2022
One of McKinsey & Company’s key findings is that younger consumers are more concerned about inflation, while older consumers are more concerned about the war in Ukraine. The first of the day’s panels analysed macro and micro trends in consumer spending, delineated by Clarisse Magnin, Managing Partner France of McKinsey & Company.
The war to electrify: America can do it
GreenBiz
MAY 27, 2021
The war to electrify: America can do it. We did something like that for World War II, where America came to rescue the world and produced the bullets, the airplanes, the boats, the tanks that won World War II for the Allies," inventor Saul Griffith said. Now we have to fight a similar war. Elsa Wenzel. Renewable Energy.
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Could the world really become net zero by 2040 ?
Edouard Stenger
JANUARY 24, 2023
Their coverage of the climate crises and energy topic is most of the time pertinent. Last year I subscribed to the Guardian as I believe it’s a great independant newspaper. This enabled me to read a thought-provoking article stating and arguing that the world could be net zero much faster than thought, by the 2040s.
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How RFID technology is playing a role in reducing waste and increasing recycling
Envirotec Magazine
DECEMBER 19, 2019
Waste and sustainability, although a hot topic of discussion and concern, has moved even further up the political, economic and public agenda recently. Winning the war on waste. For cardboard packages Smurfit Stone demonstrated that the inlays and labels could also be easily separated in the pulping process.
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How Can Your Company Nurture and Retain Migrant Employees?
B the Change
SEPTEMBER 20, 2022
Looking at news headlines, you might think that there’s a dramatic rise in refugees escaping war, conflict, and climate change. International migration is a complex topic that draws strong emotions. For decades, businesses have been talking about the “global war for talent.” But are these accounts true? like cleaning?—?and,
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