Inside Allbirds’ mission to make a shoe with no carbon footprint
GreenBiz
MAY 3, 2024
As of its most recent progress update, the shoemaker is more than halfway toward its goal to cut its per-product footprint in half by 2025.
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Canada's emissions inch up, but show progress
Corporate Knights
MAY 3, 2024
Canada’s greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions continued to inch up in 2022 from mid-pandemic lows, but still showed a 25-year drop after excluding the COVID-19 crash, indicating that climate policies at least somewhat “bent the curve” on climate pollution, according to data released May 2 in the country’s latest National Inventory Report (NIR). Total emissions of 708 million tonnes in 2022 exceeded the 2020 total of 672 megatonnes, but still put Canada’s climate pollution “significantly lower” than pr
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The week in climate policy: 4 updates you need to know
GreenBiz
MAY 3, 2024
Florida bans lab-grown meat; the G-7 nations double down on their intention to phase out fossil fuel-powered utilities.
An Architect of Change: How Sarah Robinson Enaharo Is Working Toward a Healthier Future
3BL Media
MAY 3, 2024
By Jason Hartke, Ph.D. “Today, the rise of healthy buildings is unmistakable,” said Sarah Robinson Enaharo at the opening of last year’s WELL Summit in Washington, D.C. “All around the world, we see a growing demand for spaces and places that help people thrive.” As the Director of Global Sustainability, Health and Wellness at Milliken and Company, Sarah is more than a contributor to this shift; she is a driving force behind it.
How to Drive Cost Savings, Efficiency Gains, and Sustainability Wins with MES
Speaker: Nikhil Joshi, Founder & President of Snic Solutions
Is your manufacturing operation reaching its efficiency potential? A Manufacturing Execution System (MES) could be the game-changer, helping you reduce waste, cut costs, and lower your carbon footprint. Join Nikhil Joshi, Founder & President of Snic Solutions, in this value-packed webinar as he breaks down how MES can drive operational excellence and sustainability.
Gen AI talent: Your next flight risk
McKinsey Sustainabilty
MAY 3, 2024
Active users of gen AI are high value and in demand—and in many cases, poised to quit. New research reveals how to attract them, keep them engaged, and motivate them to stay put.
IBM Appoints New Chief Sustainability Officer Christina Shim
3BL Media
MAY 3, 2024
Christina Shim has been appointed as IBM's Chief Sustainability Officer. Christina, formerly the global head of IBM Sustainability Software, brings almost 20 years of experience at the intersection of business, technology, and impact. Wayne Balta, IBM's Chief Sustainability Officer, is retiring effective June 15. He will be succeeded by Christina Shim, Vice President, Product Management, IBM Sustainability Software, effective May 2.
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Utica Shale Academy Uses MPLX Grant To Advance Welding Trade Program
3BL Media
MAY 3, 2024
MPLX, the midstream segment of Marathon Petroleum, presented the Utica Shale Academy in Salineville, Ohio, with a $20,000 grant for its outdoor welding program. The school purchased fire-resistant personal protective gear, crucial for the safety and comfort of students involved in the program. Emery Tyson, Utica Region Operations Director for MPLX, was touched by the academy's needs and the potential impact of this donation.
Did a magnetic field collapse trigger the emergence of animals?
Science Daily / Earth & Environment
MAY 3, 2024
Researchers uncovered compelling evidence that Earth's magnetic field was in a highly unusual state when the macroscopic animals of the Ediacaran Period -- 635 to 541 million years ago -- diversified and thrived. Their study raises the question of whether these fluctuations in Earth's ancient magnetic field led to shifts in oxygen levels that may have been crucial to the proliferation of life forms millions of years ago.
PotlatchDeltic: Risk Management
3BL Media
MAY 3, 2024
PotlatchDeltic utilizes an Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) framework to identify, assess and mitigate significant risks facing the Company, including risks related to a range of corporate responsibility topics. The Audit Committee of the Board of Directors and senior management have primary responsibility for the oversight of risks facing the Company.
Birdwatching can help students improve mental health, reduce distress
Science Daily / Earth & Environment
MAY 3, 2024
A new study finds people who have nature-based experiences report better well-being and lower psychological distress than those who do not. Birdwatching in particular yielded promising results, with higher gains in subjective well-being and more reduction in distress than more generic nature exposure, such as walks. Because birdwatching is an easily accessible activity, the results are encouraging for college students -- who are among those most likely to suffer from mental health problems.
The Key to Sustainable Energy Optimization: A Data-Driven Approach for Manufacturing
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
Forbes Has Listed Gilead as One of America’s Best Employers for Diversity
3BL Media
MAY 3, 2024
Forbes has listed Gilead as one of America’s Best Employers for Diversity. We believe that by championing inclusion and diversity, we not only enrich our workplace but also drive groundbreaking advancements in science. “Continuing to hold ourselves accountable in building an environment that fosters inclusion is essential, and this recognition is especially meaningful as it's based on feedback from our incredible employees and community in addition to data." - Jyoti Mehra , Executive Vice Presid
Digital twins: Capturing value from renewable hydrogen megaprojects
McKinsey Sustainabilty
MAY 3, 2024
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Making Playtime Safer
3BL Media
MAY 3, 2024
Eastman The challenge Regulatory concerns threatened to force a toy manufacturer out of the European Union (EU) market. Its toys were coated with a thermoplastic acrylic substance containing nitrocellulose. The EU Toy Safety Directive limits how toys are made, including the presence of potentially hazardous materials and their flammability. Under these rules, nitrocellulose’s flammability and difficulty of use make it a material of concern.
Thomas Dohmke on improving engineering experience using generative AI
McKinsey Sustainabilty
MAY 3, 2024
Thomas Dohmke, CEO of GitHub, discusses the impact generative AI will have on software development, the evolution of the developer’s role, and the opportunity to accelerate innovation.
Are Your Impact Comms Resonating With Stakeholders?
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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.
Redefining Financial Education for Young Minds With Twyla Prindle in Partnership With Fidelity Investments and Common Impact
3BL Media
MAY 3, 2024
Financial literacy is often overlooked in mainstream education, yet it is a vital skill that can significantly influence an individual’s lifelong outcomes. That is why Twyla Prindle introduces financial education to children as young as seven in her innovative and transformative financial literacy programs. Twyla is the CEO and founder of Us & Our Children Inc. and the visionary behind Kash Kids and Prindle House Publishing.
Why flow matters most in highly complex manufacturing
McKinsey Sustainabilty
MAY 3, 2024
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Uniting for Water Rights: Kohler Co. Joins Forces With Leaders and Advocates To Address Global Water Challenges
3BL Media
MAY 3, 2024
Originally published by Laura Kohler, Chief Sustainable Living Officer at Kohler Co. on LinkedIn Water is a basic human right, yet millions of people in our own country – and billions around the globe – don’t have running water or toilets in their homes. Don’t get me wrong, we have made progress in addressing this unacceptable condition – thanks in a large part to legislation like the Water for the World Act of 2014, the efforts of late Senator Paul Simon, who was the inspiration for the Act, hi
From start-up to centaur: Leadership lessons on scaling
McKinsey Sustainabilty
MAY 3, 2024
This playbook for founder CEOs on scaling from start-up to standout and beyond borrows lessons from the global B2B software-as-a-service industry.
Mastering Supply Chain Sustainability: Where Does ESG Fit In?
Speaker: Hortense Grouvel
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Comcast Earns VETS Indexes 5 Star Employer Award for Fourth Consecutive Year
3BL Media
MAY 3, 2024
We are proud to announce that Comcast has been recognized as a 5 Star Employer in the VETS Indexes Employer Awards for the fourth consecutive year. The award is a testament to our longstanding commitment to creating meaningful employment opportunities and fostering an inclusive company culture for military-connected talent. “The extraordinary efforts of Comcast Cable to hire, retain and support veterans and the military-connected community have earned the organization one of our highest awards,”
Amazing discovery of 9000-year-old rock art among dinosaur footprints proves humans knew about them
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Researchers said the ancient people created these petroglyphs as they were curious and interested in what the dinosaur prints represented
AEG Recognized As Corporation of the Year by Greater Los Angeles African American Chamber of Commerce
3BL Media
MAY 3, 2024
On April 19, 2024, the Greater Los Angeles African American Chamber of Commerce ( GLAAACC ) presented the Corporation of the Year Award to AEG, the world’s leading sports and live entertainment, for the work the company has been doing towards the advancement of Los Angeles-based African American businesses. The award was received by Christina Tulfo, AEG’s Supplier Diversity Manager, during the Chamber’s 30 th Annual Economic Awards Gala which highlights and recognizes corporations, small busines
'Gap' in carbon removal: Countries' plans to remove CO2 not enough
Science Daily / Earth & Environment
MAY 3, 2024
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What Regulations Will Impact Sustainability Comms in 2024?
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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
Energy Performance and Multifamily Housing Asset Value
3BL Media
MAY 3, 2024
CBRE Overview The European Union (EU) has set a strategic agenda to tackle climate change. To improve the energy performance of buildings, the EU has established a legislative framework that includes the Energy Performance of Buildings Directive and the Energy Efficiency Directive. These aim to help achieve an energy efficient and decarbonised building stock by 2050, supported by the gradual introduction of Minimum Energy Performance Standards (MEPS).
Sister cities can help communities better navigate the climate crisis
Science Daily / Earth & Environment
MAY 3, 2024
Anthropologists suggest in a new study that establishing networks of 'sister cities' dedicated to addressing the impact of natural disasters can mitigate the devastation wrought by climate change.
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3BL Media
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Gen AI in customer care: Early successes and challenges
McKinsey Sustainabilty
MAY 3, 2024
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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.
Fighting Food Insecurity and Supporting Communities Focus of "Fifth Third Day"
3BL Media
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Anant Bhalla on the convergence of insurance, asset management
McKinsey Sustainabilty
MAY 3, 2024
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Baker Tilly’s BuzzHouse Podcast: Low-income Housing Tax Credit Program in Texas and Beyond
3BL Media
MAY 3, 2024
Baker Tilly's podcast series specifically for professionals in the multifamily housing industry. Senior government relations advisors at Butler Snow LLP, J. Carley Butler and Esme Thoman sit down with hosts Don Bernards and Garrick Gibson on this episode of BuzzHouse. Together, they take a deep dive into the creation of Texas’ low-income housing tax credit program (LIHTC), offering valuable insights into the legislative and regulatory process, the need for state tax credit legislation and the im
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McKinsey Sustainabilty
MAY 3, 2024
Deep learning is a type of machine learning that is more capable, autonomous, and accurate than traditional machine learning.
The Silver Lining to Corporate DEI Challenges
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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.
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