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Walgreens Boots Alliance exec talks plastic, packaging and COVID-19

GreenBiz

I recently spoke with Richard Ellis, vice president of corporate social responsibility (CSR) at WBA, via Zoom. He noted that the virtual release event had the potential to reach the 450,000 people that the company employs, much more than was typical at in-person releases in the before times. Collective Insight.

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ESG Explainer: Modern Slavery in the Supply Chain

Chris Hall

The impact of human rights abuses in portfolio companies and their supply chains is becoming more apparent to investors. Martin Buttle, Head of Good Work at NGO ShareAction says, given the estimates, “there is a very real chance that victims are present in the global supply chains” of investee companies.

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6 Things To Know From WBA’s ESG Report Launch Event

3BL Media

and Una Kent, WBA vice president of ESG and DEI international, the event underscored the significant impact of the company’s efforts to responsibly serve the needs of our communities and planet, and create greater access to care, improving health outcomes and driving health equity. Here are six key takeaways from the event: 1.

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Tackling Sustainability and Social Impact Issues Through Critical Dialogue at 3BL Network Effect: San Jose

3BL Media

September 26, 2024 /3BL/ - Silicon Valley companies committed to sustainability and social impact performance will share best practices and encourage networking with like-minded professionals on Oct. The event is free. SAN JOSE, Calif., 23 during 3BL Network Effect: San Jose.

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What is Supply Chain Risk Management (SCRM)?

Sphera

Supply chain risk management (SCRM) is the process of taking strategic steps to identify, monitor, assess and mitigate risks in the supply chain. Some risks are external, such as extreme weather events. Risk Monitoring By actively monitoring the supply chain, you keep risk profiles up to date.

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Five Takeaways From Climate Week NYC 2024

3BL Media

Climate Week NYC is not one event, but a collision of more than 900 events at multiple venues across the New York metro area. These topics set the tone for many Climate Week events. Climate Week NYC events included sessions on the promise of AI to help advance technology and progress.

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Moving From Sustainability Talk to Action

3BL Media

At this event, I noticed three themes, pathways to achieving sustainability and net zero goals, emerge. Investments and commitments made to enhance water supply, water restoration, and destressing water basins demonstrate corporate social responsibility. The Greenbiz23 conference marked a clear shift to action.