Corporate Knights

OCTOBER 11, 2024

This October, Toronto played host to more than 2000 leaders in sustainable finance from around the world for the PRI in Person conference. The event presented a unique opportunity for the Canadian government to make up for years of foot-dragging and take a leadership position on climate finance policy on an international stage. Unfortunately, Canada decided to play catch-up, rather than genuinely step up to the opportunity.

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3BL Media

OCTOBER 11, 2024

Products from world-class equipment, services and technology company CNH brands, Case IH and New Holland , have been honored with 2024 EIMA International Technical Innovation Awards. This innovation contest has been a key fixture for exhibitors at the International Exhibition of Agricultural and Gardening Machinery (EIMA) since 1986. “It’s a great honor for our Case IH and New Holland brands to be recognized with these awards.

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Green Project Management

OCTOBER 11, 2024

I was at an event last week when someone said: “Artificial Intelligence is no match for Natural Stupidity.” And it stuck with me because because it’s a little too close to the truth. This post is a little out of the ordinary but It has been on my mind a lot. So… Here goes. We […] The post Artificial Intelligence vs. Natural Stupidity: The Battle for the Future of Work appeared first on The GPM Blog.

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3BL Media

OCTOBER 11, 2024

All year long, Comcast NBCUniversal is proud to showcase the diversity and influence of Hispanic and Latino communities on American culture, entertainment, and more. This Hispanic Heritage Month, it is honoring the multi-layered and richly complex identities found within Hispanic and Latino communities with the company-wide campaign, “Celebrating All That We Are (Celebrando Todo Lo Que Somos).

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Speaker: Nikhil Joshi, Founder & President of Snic Solutions

In an era where efficiency is king, are you leveraging the right tools to transform your manufacturing processes? A Manufacturing Execution System (MES) is critical for enhancing operational efficiency, reducing waste, and optimizing energy usage—key factors for improving your bottom line and lowering your carbon footprint. Join Nikhil Joshi, a manufacturing technology expert with 18+ years of hands-on experience, in this new webinar as he uncovers the secrets of MES and how to best utilize thes

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Science Daily / Earth & Environment

OCTOBER 11, 2024

Female crested gibbons display jerky, almost geometric patterns of movement. Researchers have studied these conspicuous movements, which are comparable to human dances. They describe the structure of the dances, their rhythm and the contexts in which the dances occur.

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3BL Media

OCTOBER 11, 2024

In September 2024, kate spade new york and founding partners launched the Global Fund for Women’s Mental Health. The fund focuses on bringing needed investment and increased access to community-led mental health interventions for women and girls around the world. The Global Fund for Women’s Mental Health is housed at Panorama Global. In year one, the Global Fund will prioritize non-profit partners in North America, the U.K., Japan, Australia and East Africa.

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3BL Media

OCTOBER 11, 2024

Published by Las Vegas Sands on September 18, 2024 LAS VEGAS /3BL/ - Las Vegas Sands (NYSE: LVS ) announced it will be a presenting partner sponsor of the upcoming Clinton Global Initiative (CGI) meeting on Sept. 23-24 in New York City, building on the company’s commitment to addressing economic, social and environmental issues for the betterment of its regions around the world.

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Chris Hall

OCTOBER 11, 2024

Frederick Alexander, CEO of The Shareholder Commons, explains how the IFRS might fix disclosure and save the planet in the process. A decade ago, Jane Gleeson-White’s remarkable book title asked, ‘Can Accountants Save the Planet?’ So far, they haven’t, as a voracious global economy continues to deplete resources at a dangerously unsustainable pace. But the following (admittedly eye-glazing) sentence in a research plan prepared by the staff of the International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS

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3BL Media

OCTOBER 11, 2024

Recorded live at Amplify Americas, this special episode of ESG Talk features Ron Insana, award-winning journalist from CNBC, moderating an insightful discussion with industry leaders: Katherine Neebe, Chief Sustainability Officer at Duke Energy; Alexander Davis, Deputy Chief Financial Officer at Pie Insurance; Maura Hodge, KPMG’s sustainability leader; and Kim Huffman, Chief Information Officer at Workiva.

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ESG Today

OCTOBER 11, 2024

Market data and solutions provider S&P Global announced the launch of its new S&P Global Climate Center of Excellence, aimed at advancing the company’s research and methodology development in areas including climate, environmental, and nature. Sitting within S&P’s sustainability-focused unit, S&P Global Sustainable1, the new center will include scientists and strategists, and will collaborate across the company’s divisions “to ensure that S&P Global climate and sustainability

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Speaker: Kevin Kai Wong, President of Emergent Energy Solutions

In today's industrial landscape, the pursuit of sustainable energy optimization and decarbonization has become paramount. ♻️ Manufacturing corporations across the U.S. are facing the urgent need to align with decarbonization goals while enhancing efficiency and productivity. Unfortunately, the lack of comprehensive energy data poses a significant challenge for manufacturing managers striving to meet their targets. 📊 Join us for a practical webinar hosted by Kevin Kai Wong of Emergent Ene

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3BL Media

OCTOBER 11, 2024

By Helen Sydney Adams Originally published by Healthcare Digital Laura Cataldo from Baker Tilly explores maximising IRA tax credits to offset Clean Energy Project Costs and how this can benefit the healthcare sector Healthcare systems are ramping up investments in renewable energy initiatives as a key component of their commitment to environmental sustainability and decarbonisation goals.

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ESG Today

OCTOBER 11, 2024

Circular manufacturing startup Molg announced that it has raised $5.5 million in seed funding, with proceeds aimed at scaling capacity for the company’s solution to tackle electronics waste. Founded in 2021 by CEO Rob Lawson Shanks and CTO Mark Lyons, Sterling, Virginia-based Molg provides circular manufacturing processes for electronics and electrical components, focused on robotics and design, including robotic microfactories that can autonomously disassemble complex electronic products – such

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3BL Media

OCTOBER 11, 2024

By Veleka Finch BIRMINGHAM, Ala., October 11, 2024 /3BL/ - The Regions Foundation announced a $150,000 grant supporting education and workforce development opportunities provided by STRIVE Birmingham. Launched in 2023, STRIVE Birmingham follows a nationally recognized model of delivering both job training and wraparound services. Through work-simulated environments , STRIVE empowers adult students by focusing on mindset, accountability, personal responsibility, workplace ethics, professional eti

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Science Daily / Earth & Environment

OCTOBER 11, 2024

Snails on a tiny rocky islet evolved before scientists' eyes. The marine snails were reintroduced after a toxic algal bloom wiped them out from the skerry. While the researchers intentionally brought in a distinct population of the same snail species, these evolved to strikingly resemble the population lost over 30 years prior.

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Whether your organization is at the start of its sustainability and impact journey or years into it, many brands share a common concern: the uncertainty of whether they are sending stakeholders mixed messages. Creating content that speaks to your audience's “love language” can be a tricky dance. But, worry not! 3BL has put together tips to ensure that your content not only finds its rhythm but also resonates with your target audiences.

3BL Media

OCTOBER 11, 2024

Veolia North America, Mayor LaToya Cantrell and Sewerage and Water Board of New Orleans unveil Hubgrade center for digital management and control of wastewater treatment, a first in the U.S. Hubgrade combines Veolia’s water and energy activities to improve environmental quality while cutting costs, reducing emissions and enhancing long-term sustainability for New Orleans These achievements exemplify the goals of Veolia’s global GreenUp strategy, which strives to lead the ecological transformatio

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Chris Hall

OCTOBER 11, 2024

A selection of the major stories impacting ESG investors, in five easy pieces. This week saw oil and gas firms appear to lean further into near-term priorities. Fool me once – Reports that UK-based fossil fuel giant BP has abandoned its commitment to cut oil and gas production by 2030 were greeted with dismay earlier this week. According to Reuters , CEO Murray Auchincloss – appointed in January – will no longer keep to a pledge to reduce output by 25% over the next five years, based on the be

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3BL Media

OCTOBER 11, 2024

October 10, 2024 Hurricane Milton made landfall in Florida overnight and today T-Mobile teams are focused on mobilizing as quickly as possible to support recovery. Network Update The significant work we did to prepare our network in advance of the storm helped put us in the best possible position today. Our network held up well for the most part but with this level of storm there are sites down in several areas including Tampa, Jacksonville, Miami and Orlando, among others.

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Good.is: Planet

OCTOBER 11, 2024

'That’s a unique structure,' said one of the scientists after discovering the archaeological marvel.

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Speaker: Hortense Grouvel

In this new webinar, you will learn firsthand how to set up a sustainable supply chain program that will help meet increasing ESG requirements stemming from regulators, customers, consumers, and investors alike. Hortense Grouvel, ESG expert at IntegrityNext, and Sean Whelan, Global Senior Manager at Halliburton, will look at how ensuring compliance will also help you increase sustainability performance, resilience, and innovation, allowing you to unlock the full potential of your supply chain op

Supply Chains

3BL Media

OCTOBER 11, 2024

ATLANTA and NEW YORK, October 11, 2024 /3BL/ - CARE is thrilled to join SeeHer, the largest global movement to eliminate gender bias in advertising and entertainment, as its newest and first-ever nonprofit member. Earlier this year, CARE received the Category Grand Prize at SeeHer’s 2024 Gender Equality Measure (GEM) Awards. The recognition, which exemplifies the best-in-class accurate and authentic portrayal of women and girls created by an organization’s in-house marketing team, was awarded to

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Chris Hall

OCTOBER 11, 2024

Iceberg Data Lab CTO Pierre-Olivier Haye outlines the ways AI can help financial institutions better adapt to complex and rapidly evolving sustainability obligations. The ever-increasing number of ESG regulations – including everything from the EU’s Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) to California’s Climate Corporate Data Accountability Act – means the amount of sustainability-related company data is predicted to grow exponentially.

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3BL Media

OCTOBER 11, 2024

Albertsons Companies' Southern California Division participated in the Susan G. Komen Better Than Pink Walk during Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Despite the cloudy skies in Newport Beach, the spirit and enthusiasm of Team AVPink shone brightly. Superstar fundraiser, Phil Markert, led the charge by raising over $200,000, setting an inspiring example for all.

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Good.is: Planet

OCTOBER 11, 2024

These sustainable homes are so durable that they are resistant to earthquakes, fire, and even bullets.

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Navigating the waters of sustainability reporting disclosures and regulations can be intimidating, to say the least. With various measures set in motion in 2023 to keep companies accountable, there is a lot in store for brands’ impact communication in the upcoming year. 3BL is kicking off this January with our Navigating ESG Comms Through the Cosmos - Capricorn Edition by highlighting the impact of: The U.S Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Climate disclosure rules The European Commission

3BL Media

OCTOBER 11, 2024

Financial and digital inclusion are critical to create resilient futures for all in a climate-vulnerable economy. Alongside the UN General Assembly and New York Climate Week, Mastercard kicked off the week with by bringing together leaders, activists, and entrepreneurs to spotlight solutions, like Mastercard’s Community Pass and Priceless Planet Coalition , that drive impact at the intersection of people and planet.

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Science Daily / Earth & Environment

OCTOBER 11, 2024

New study documents a severe coral bleaching event occurring in a deep coral reef that resulted in high rates of coral mortality. Unlike many bleaching events, this was driven by the presence of extremely cold water. Any future intensification of the magnitude and frequency of El Nino/La Nina events in the Eastern Tropical Pacific due to climate change may pose a significant threat to the deep reefs in the region.

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Impact Alpha

OCTOBER 11, 2024

Impact jobs that came across our desk this week: US Jobs In New York: Acumen is hiring an associate director for institutional partnerships. The post The Week’s Jobs: October 11, 2024 appeared first on ImpactAlpha.

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Science Daily / Earth & Environment

OCTOBER 11, 2024

A collection-based survey of lichen species at the Mars Desert Research Station in Utah, USA and Flashline Mars Arctic Research Station in Nunavut, Canada was conducted as part of the Mars-160 mission, a simulation of Martian surface exploration. The survey identified 48 lichen taxa, with 35 species from the Utah site and 13 species from the Canadian site.

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Temperatures are rising (and not just metaphorically) as key stakeholders anxiously anticipate the outcomes of COP28. While companies reconsider their 2024 environmental sustainability strategies, there is another aspect of ESG that deserves exploring, the social sector. In the latest edition of "Navigating ESG Comms Through the Cosmos - Sagittarius Edition", 3BL hones in on this sign’s bold quality of asking questions others are burning to know the answers to.

McKinsey Sustainabilty

OCTOBER 11, 2024

Generative AI represents a sociotechnical revolution with massive implications for every aspect of our lives. Keeping humans in the loop is critical for its responsible development.

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We Mean Business Coalition

OCTOBER 11, 2024

This article was first published in Reuters Women have been a major force behind the most important milestones we have achieved on fighting climate change. When you look hard at climate progress, you can see the mark of women leaders. Christiana Figueres, Executive Secretary of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), Laurence Tubiana, head of the European Climate Foundation, former Ireland president Mary Robinson, and Sue Biniaz, US Deputy Special Envoy for Climate, p

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Chris Hall

OCTOBER 11, 2024

Through active ownership, investors can promote a more systemic approach, according to Anna Warberg, Engagement Director at the Council on Ethics for the Swedish National Pension Funds. Escalating water challenges are threatening economies and businesses across the globe. More than 30% of global GDP will likely be exposed to high water stress by 2050.

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Cisco CSR

OCTOBER 11, 2024

Integrating security into the DevOps lifecycle is essential for building secure, scalable systems. By embedding security early on, teams can mitigate risks, enhance efficiency, and ensure compliance throughout development and deployment.

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In our latest edition of Navigating ESG Comms Through the Cosmos - Scorpio Edition, 3BL embraces the perspective of one of the zodiac's most misunderstood signs: Scorpio. While this sign often has a darker view of the world, they do not shy away from shining a light on controversial topics. This month we take a deep dive into corporate pullback of DEI and how companies can utilize astrological advice to reinvent its social impact communication.