How to build a business plan from your academic sustainability research
GreenBiz
MARCH 14, 2022
Some of the most important research on climate changing is happening in academia, but getting it from the lab to the investor table is key.
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How This Academic Homegirl Is Breaking the Bias
3BL Media
APRIL 28, 2022
My network and I are a group of Academic Homegirls who use the power of community and connection to help each other. The reality is we can, and should, lean on those around us to provide a helping hand. This is the approach I have taken with developing my social media platform and when creating new initiatives over the years.
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Q&A: Accelerating sustainable innovation with the help of academic institutions
GreenBiz
JUNE 20, 2023
Sponsored: Neil Lant discusses how P&G is partnering with universities to unlock new sustainable innovations to help decarbonize laundry at every step.
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How data-driven research partnerships deepen energy access across supply chains
GreenBiz
JUNE 16, 2022
A truly just energy transition is possible through collaboration between private, public and academic stakeholders.
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Trend: Circularity becomes measurable
GreenBiz
MARCH 9, 2020
The following is adapted from State of Green Business 2020, published by GreenBiz in partnership with Trucost, part of financial information and analytics giant S&P Global.Having moved from fringe, mostly academic conversations into the boardrooms of Fortune 500 companies and the halls of parliament around the world, the idea of a circular economy (..)
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Study: Major firms may be performing worse than they think against net zero goals
GreenBiz
AUGUST 16, 2022
A major new academic study sets out a new climate progress assessment framework for corporates — and they are falling short.
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Surrey academic wins air quality’s ‘Nobel Prize’
Envirotec Magazine
OCTOBER 21, 2024
This year’s awardees reflect the necessary and diverse work that is needed to achieve clean air. ”
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Kimberly-Clark Celebrates 30 Years of Bright Futures with College Scholarship Awards
3BL Media
MAY 6, 2022
DESCRIPTION: Kimberly-Clark recently awarded 2022 Bright Futures college scholarships totaling $980,000 to 49 students for academic achievement and leadership in their schools and communities. Recipients are selected based on academic performance, community service, work experience, and involvement in extracurricular activities.
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Sustainable city leadership 101
Corporate Knights
JUNE 13, 2022
I believe that a movement of academics, students and city governments can make some pretty profound and needed change,” says David Miller , former chairman of C40, a global network of mayors tackling the climate crisis. Among its diverse activities, LSE Cities offers an academic course for city leaders to craft child-friendly policies.
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Smaller, more specific academic journals have more sway over policy
Science Daily / Earth & Environment
OCTOBER 17, 2024
Journals focused on ferns, clams, or coral reefs had proportionally more of their articles cited by the federal government when protecting species than more prominent, higher-impact journals.
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Applied Materials and the Applied Materials Foundation Are Paving the Way to More Promising Futures
3BL Media
OCTOBER 6, 2022
Putting this philosophy into action, the company and the Applied Materials Foundation invest in efforts globally that are aimed at helping students fulfill their academic potential, regardless of their socioeconomic status, race, gender or zip code. Creating links between academics and future career paths through hands-on STEM activities.
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FedEx pledges to be carbon neutral by 2040
GreenBiz
MARCH 3, 2021
The plan includes a $2 billion investment across electric vehicles, clean energy for operations and a new academic center with Yale focused on capturing carbon. Beyond its transportation fleet, FedEx is doubling down on clean energy for its operations and is launching a new academic center with the Yale Center for Natural Carbon Capture.
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The Regions Foundation's Spotlight on Education
3BL Media
AUGUST 29, 2022
Specifically for the Foundation, this pillar includes four primary categories: helping to increase student competency and academic attainment, providing educator training and resources, providing pathways to in-demand careers and connecting job seekers to training and support services.”. Increasing Student Competency. “In
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As corporate leaders pledge to embrace purpose beyond profit, are business schools keeping up?
Corporate Knights
FEBRUARY 14, 2022
As schools revamp curricula, calls mount to rethink traditional research and academic promotion practices. “We Amid some progress, he cites a peer-reviewed academic journal’s decision to accept scholarly papers on how marketing can contribute to a better world. Some academics successfully pivoted years ago.
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E-Flex: The Role of Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G) Technology in a Sustainable Future
3BL Media
JUNE 9, 2022
The consortium comprises world-leading expertise from seven partners from across the technology, academic, energy and public sectors, led by Cisco and including Cenex, Nuvve, the Greater London Authority, Transport for London, Imperial College London and E-Car Club. For more information, please visit www.e-flex.co.uk. flex.co.uk. flex.co.uk.
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Is COVID-19 slowing progress toward the SDGs? Yes, say experts.
GreenBiz
MARCH 30, 2021
Those who have the most negative views on progress tend to work in the academic and research sector, with European experts being the most negative. Only 4 percent are satisfied with society’s achievements so far. But over half instead believe that the pandemic and its economic impacts will further slow our already dismal progress.
Why corporate reporting isn’t a proxy for progress
GreenBiz
APRIL 19, 2021
Close to 90 percent of the S&P 500 now produce sustainability reports and a preponderance of academic research touts the link between ESG and equity returns. More than $25 trillion of global assets are invested "sustainably,” with projections for that number to double in just four years. ESG funds were invested in oil and gas companies.
KeyBank Foundation Grants Kent State University $200,000 to Help Continue Education Initiative for Underserved Students
3BL Media
MARCH 31, 2022
The summer experience includes academic support, service learning, and professional and personal development workshops. I am honored that KeyBank Foundation is committed to partnering with Kent State through University College once again to remove financial, personal and academic barriers for our students,” said Eboni Pringle, Ph.D.,
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Empowering Scientific Education and Research Through the AMD University Program
3BL Media
SEPTEMBER 23, 2024
The AMD University Program (AUP) empowers academics with AMD technologies to enhance teaching, enrich learning, and advance state-of-the-art research. Through strategic collaborations with academic institutions, the program creates a vibrant, global ecosystem with students, researchers, and educators at its core.
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Kiewit and Veolia Collaborate With Henry Ford Health
3BL Media
JULY 31, 2024
Henry Ford Health Energy Partners, a team including Kiewit and Veolia, is excited to announce its partnership with Henry Ford Health, one of the nation’s premier academic and integrated health systems
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City of Aspiration: 150 Ideas for Building a More Equitable NYC
3BL Media
OCTOBER 28, 2022
Building on the city’s legacy as an industry, innovation, and academic world leader, leaders should create new pathways to make STEM education readily available.
Merck Is Partnering With America’s Largest HBCU To Launch a Collaborative Biotechnology Learning Center
3BL Media
JUNE 20, 2024
Located in the home state of the company’s Durham and Wilson manufacturing sites, the 4,025 square-foot facility will enhance academic programming and training for biotechnology careers for N.C. provost and executive vice chancellor of academic affairs for N.C.
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What if there was a cooking oil that didn't drive deforestation?
Corporate Knights
OCTOBER 16, 2023
A lot of academics are going to be skeptical because we’ve heard it before. But Poore and other academics also said that it’s too early to know how much better for the environment Cultured Oil will be. “A It’s what drives us. It’s our North Star. We have no interest in doing something that’s not doing that.”
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St. Aloysius School Awarded $10,000 for Financial Literacy Education
3BL Media
OCTOBER 24, 2022
About Saint Aloysius Sauk City, WI Saint Aloysius is a Catholic education community whose ministry provides an opportunity for all students to develop their spiritual life and academic potential. Over the past 160 years, St. Discovery Education serves approximately 4.5
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Georgia-Pacific Recognized for Efforts To End Domestic Violence in Metro Atlanta
3BL Media
JUNE 18, 2024
Georgia-Pacific actively seeks the expertise and experience of volunteers, academics, first responders, and government officials on how we can best leverage our resources to make the most impact. For more than 17 years, Georgia-Pacific has partnered with The Women’s Resource Center to End Domestic Violence (WRCDV).
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Is it time to scrap COP?
Corporate Knights
DECEMBER 7, 2022
While the success or failure of COPs often boils down to the substance of final pledges agreed to by negotiators, some academics suggest that failures like the 2009 Copenhagen COP have led to successes like the 2015 Paris Agreement. But that idea has been dismissed by anyone associated with the COP process who’s heard it. .
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Scientists and climate change: Extreme concern and high level of engagement
Science Daily / Earth & Environment
AUGUST 5, 2024
Scientists from across academic disciplines are extremely concerned about climate change. Many of them have already changed their own lifestyles or engaged in advocacy and protest, with even more being willing to do so in future. This is evident from a large-scale survey of scientists from all over the world.
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MAC Canada Honors of Indigenous Peoples' Day With New Inspire Partnership
3BL Media
JULY 11, 2022
To learn more or apply for the next academic year, visit [link]. This is funded through the sale of MAC VIVA Glam lipsticks, which donates 100% of the selling price to creating healthy futures and equal rights for All Ages, All Races, All Genders.
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Entergy IT Announces Three New Orleans Students as Recipients of Its Technology College Scholarship
3BL Media
MAY 9, 2024
Entergy’s information technology department announces its second cohort of scholarship recipients of the Entergy Technology Scholarship for the 2024-25 academic year. I'm excited to witness the many opportunities that will open for my personal and academic growth in the future by being a 2024 Entergy scholarship recipient,” Anderson said.
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Baker Hughes Foundation Contributes $400,000 to Historically Black Colleges and Universities
3BL Media
AUGUST 19, 2024
HOUSTON, August 19, 2024 /3BL/ - The Baker Hughes Foundation announced Monday two grants in support of Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) for the 2024-25 academic year: a $200,000 grant to Texas Southern University (TSU) and a $200,000 grant to Prairie View A&M University (PVAMU).
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Investing in the Future of Work: How IBM Is Tackling the Credentials Dilemma
3BL Media
DECEMBER 29, 2022
We need a modernized system where learners’ credentials are portable, verifiable, and use common frameworks making them valued and accessible to employers and academic institutions. Secondly, we need to work together to enable credentials to be recognized by employers across the market and by academic institutions alike. million U.S.
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Discovery Education Unveils New, Free Environmental Focused Learning Resources
3BL Media
AUGUST 22, 2024
“Experts at Stanford University carefully reviewed a body of academic literature over a 20-year period that measured the impacts of environmental education for K-12 students,” said Amy Nakamoto, Executive Vice President of Corporate Partnerships. Discovery Education serves approximately 4.5
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Sustainable Fuels at FedEx
3BL Media
AUGUST 10, 2022
We collaborate with industries, government agencies, academic institutions, and alternative fuel suppliers to advance production and encourage the adoption of alternative fuels to help revolutionize the logistics and aviation industries.
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Rockwell Automation and University of Melbourne Partner on Decarbonization Projects
3BL Media
AUGUST 17, 2022
According to the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed by both organizations on July 27, Rockwell will contribute engineering resources and product training and the University of Melbourne will bring its academic and research expertise, and world class innovation infrastructure.
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Why nature is the next frontier for sustainable business
GreenBiz
SEPTEMBER 24, 2020
The guidance has been reviewed by 65 people from businesses, consultancies, NGOs and academic institutions. Now, the organization has published its first consensus guidance for companies on how to restore balance to the global commons by operating within Earth’s limits while meeting society’s needs.
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The Bowery Presents Collaborates With Planet Reimagined on a Video Encouraging Fans To Take the Train When Attending Shows at Forest Hills Stadium
3BL Media
JUNE 20, 2022
Planet Reimagined works toward this mission with a multi-pronged approach that includes academic research and advocacy fellowships; media content production including the Planet Reimagined podcast; and incentive based corporate and celebrity partnerships, reaching over 100M people each year.
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Making Impact: Mentorship for Black Youth Brings Rewards for Both Mentors and Mentees
3BL Media
APRIL 4, 2022
When Cottrell came to Las Vegas in 2018, he was eager to give back to the organization that helped him pursue academic success. Ever mindful of practical life lessons, Cottrell also worked with his mentees on academic success as well as college application processes, just like his mentors did with him.
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Medtronic: Green Flags To Look For in ID&E Reporting
3BL Media
FEBRUARY 6, 2024
We provide 100% upfront college tuition directly to an academic institution for eligible employees, without the need for reimbursement. And for us at Medtronic, hearing from employees like Candi Sneed, who leveraged our Medtronic Advancement Pathways and Skill-building (MAPS) program, brings our impact to life.
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ESG isn’t a scam. Here’s why.
Corporate Knights
MAY 31, 2022
We need rigorous academic research to back up our claims. The more nuanced critiques are an opportunity for us in the responsible industry to step up our game, and fight back. We need better communication and explanation of what ESG is and what it isn’t.
The rise of social metrics in ESG reporting
GreenBiz
MARCH 11, 2021
For example, the NYU Stern Center for Sustainable Business looked at more than 1,000 academic studies published between 2015 and 2020 on the correlation between financial and ESG performance. Meanwhile, evidence is mounting on the correlation between good human capital management and financial performance.
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CNH Begins A Sustainable Year Series With a Focus on AI
3BL Media
JUNE 13, 2024
Included in this story is an interview with academic expert, Dr Fabio Grandi, from the University of Modena and Reggio Emilia. This is why CNH is exploring the potential of explainable AI (XAI) with the XMANAI (eXplainable MANufacturing AI) project in San Matteo, Italy. Read the first article on ‘Building trust in AI’ here.
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Qurate Retail Group Named a 2022 Top Supporter of Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs)
3BL Media
JULY 7, 2022
Qurate Retail Group recently joined the corporate-academic alliance Advancing Minorities’ Interests in Engineering (AMIE) , creating opportunities for the company to work leading HBCU engineering schools on opportunities for tech-specific program launches, STEM-related research, and scholarships.
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CNH Committed to the Education of Future Agricultural Generations
3BL Media
AUGUST 22, 2024
With the aim of linking the local machinery and agricultural technology industry with students and professionals of agricultural sciences and related careers, CNH and its Case IH brand announced together with the National University of Córdoba (UNC) the formalization of an academic collaboration agreement.
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Acclaimed Higher Education Leader Dr. Daniel Greenstein Joins Baker Tilly’s Higher Education Advisory Practice
3BL Media
SEPTEMBER 10, 2024
At Baker Tilly, Greenstein will focus on leading initiatives that address the rapidly evolving needs of higher education institutions, prioritizing improved student outcomes and long-term institutional sustainability by optimizing operations, aligning academic portfolios with market needs and effectively leveraging technology and data analytics.
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