3BL Media

OCTOBER 4, 2024

As I reflect on another Climate Week come and gone, I’m left with a renewed sense of urgency and focus on action. Every September, this annual gathering in New York City brings together thousands of the best minds in sustainability to discuss what keeps them up at night, where they’re struggling, and what motivates them to keep pushing forward. With so many challenges confronting society today, I was encouraged to see so many leaders and organizations in the trenches championing solutions for cl

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Green Project Management

OCTOBER 4, 2024

If there’s one thing I’ve learned over my career, it’s that you can have the best framework in the world, but without understanding the people side of the equation, you’re not getting anywhere. Emotional intelligence (EI) is the hidden superpower that change leaders need—and it’s often the missing piece in most project manager toolkits. Beyond […] The post Emotional Intelligence: The Catalyst for Real Change in Project Leadership appeared first on The GPM Blog.

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3BL Media

OCTOBER 4, 2024

MEMPHIS, Tenn., October 4, 2024 /3BL/ - FedEx Corp. (NYSE: FDX) announced that five drivers representing the global transportation company were recognized with top honors at the 2024 National Truck Driving Championships (NTDC) and National Step Van Driving Championships (NSVDC) held Aug. 21-24 in Indianapolis. FedEx Freight driver Jackie Reed (Hattiesburg, Miss.) won the Tank Truck class and took home the Bendix NTDC Grand Champion Award for the best overall performance by a competitor.

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Corporate Knights

OCTOBER 4, 2024

The Mara-Serengeti ecosystem, which includes Kenya’s Maasai Mara and Tanzania’s Serengeti National Park, is one of the most famous and wildlife-rich areas in Africa. Every year, millions of animals move across the land in search of fresh grass and water, creating an incredible spectacle known as the Great Migration. This migration sustains hundreds of predators and scavengers like vultures.

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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 4, 2024

CHARLOTTE, N.C., October 4, 2024 /3BL/ - Global edtech leader Discovery Education is celebrating Manufacturing Day by offering educators and students curated new resources connecting them to potential career paths in the manufacturing sector. With nearly 4 million manufacturing positions predicted to be available in the next ten years, students today need to learn about the manufacturing careers of tomorrow.

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McKinsey Sustainabilty

OCTOBER 4, 2024

An often neglected concept, spiritual health can have significant knock-on benefits for a person’s well-being, and its importance at work needs to be recognized.

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OCTOBER 4, 2024

Our latest research examines how a new take on operational excellence can help rekindle productivity—and reveals five practices that matter in jump-starting performance.

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3BL Media

OCTOBER 4, 2024

Originally published on September 3, 2024 on LinkedIn Climate Week Takeaways: Momentum, Challenges, and Opportunities Following New York Climate Week, I'm reflecting on the key insights gained from an incredible week of connection and collaboration with fellow climate professionals, customers, suppliers, and peers. The Good News: Action is happening at scale!

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McKinsey Sustainabilty

OCTOBER 4, 2024

The consumer goods industry, once an investor darling, has underperformed in recent years. Companies can prioritize six actions to simultaneously revive revenue growth and reduce costs.

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3BL Media

OCTOBER 4, 2024

NEW YORK, October 4, 2024 /3BL/ - Paramount Global (NASDAQ: PARA, PARAA) released its fifth annual Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Report highlighting its efforts within three key focus areas: On-Screen Content & Social Impact; Workforce & Culture; and Sustainable Production & Operations. “In today’s rapidly transforming media landscape, the ways we connect with and reflect the stories of our communities, and the steps we take to operate responsibly and sustainably, are j

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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.

Good.is: Planet

OCTOBER 4, 2024

The guests attending the wedding resonated with the raw emotion of the moment, many of whom were teary-eyed. 'There was not a dry eye in the moment.

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3BL Media

OCTOBER 4, 2024

By Ashley Foster BIRMINGHAM, Ala., October 4, 2024 /3BL/ - Regions Bank on Tuesday announced a series of disaster-recovery financial services designed to help people and businesses impacted by Hurricane Helene. In addition, bank associates are volunteering in support of first responders in affected areas. Also, the Regions Foundation , a nonprofit funded primarily by Regions Bank, announced a commitment of $150,000 in initial grant funding for organizations providing disaster relief.

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Science Daily / Earth & Environment

OCTOBER 4, 2024

Researchers discover that geckos use a mechanism usually associated with balance to sense vibrations, leading to new insights about how animals hear and feel their surroundings.

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3BL Media

OCTOBER 4, 2024

Leidos U.K. recognises that our footprint gives us great responsibility to think about the planet in everything we do. We recently published our U.K. Sustainability Report , which outlines our progress to date, the areas where we can do more, and the ambitious targets we’ve set to help Leidos U.K. achieve net zero emissions by 2040. The report highlights our U.K. carbon reduction plan, which is in line with the goals of the Paris Agreement and the latest climate science for limiting global warmi

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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

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Science Daily / Earth & Environment

OCTOBER 4, 2024

A study determines when and how pterosaurs went from tiny tree-climbers to towering terrestrial titans Flying reptiles first came down from the trees in the mid-Jurassic Period, paving the way for giants with 10-meter wingspans. Fingers and toes point to secrets of flying reptile success.

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3BL Media

OCTOBER 4, 2024

As one of the world’s leading producers of sustainable packaging , pulp and other fiber-based products, we count on our manufacturing employees to make the products you depend on. In fact, 90% of IP’s total U.S. workforce is in a manufacturing role or at a manufacturing facility. At International Paper we celebrate the role of manufacturing and the people who make it happen every day.

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Chris Hall

OCTOBER 4, 2024

Institutional investors need to rethink the risk-return proposition in emerging markets, argues Matt Christ, Portfolio Manager at Ninety One. Last year, emerging market (EM) economies produced over 75% of the world’s greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. According to global institutional asset manager Ninety One, they are also on a trajectory to represent 90% of emissions growth by 2030.

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3BL Media

OCTOBER 4, 2024

For the tenth consecutive year, Comcast NBCUniversal was recognized as a Best Place to Work for Disability Inclusion, marking a decade of receiving 100 on the annual Disability Equality Index. Comcast remains on a distinguished list of companies taking measurable and tangible actions toward disability inclusion and equality. The index is a joint initiative of the American Association of People with Disabilities, the nation’s largest disability rights organization, and Disability:IN, the global b

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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

Impact Alpha

OCTOBER 4, 2024

Impact jobs that came across our desk this week: US Jobs In New York: Lumos Capital Group is recruiting an associate or analyst; The post The Week’s Jobs: October 4, 2024 appeared first on ImpactAlpha.

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3BL Media

OCTOBER 4, 2024

Published by Las Vegas Sands on September 24, 2024 On September 29, the United Nations observes International Day of Awareness of Food Loss and Waste Reduction 2024 , which supports the U.N.’s Sustainable Development Goal 12 focusing on responsible consumption and production. The day aims to raise awareness and inspire action to reduce food waste and loss, and improve sustainability in the world’s food production systems.

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Science Daily / Earth & Environment

OCTOBER 4, 2024

A new study shows environmental conditions in migratory birds' winter homes carry over to affect their ability to survive spring migration and the breeding season.

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3BL Media

OCTOBER 4, 2024

Monster Beverage Corporation 2023 Sustainability Report At Monster Beverage we aim to use fewer resources in the production and sale of our beverages. We recognize the impact our business can have on the planet, as well as the impact the planet can have on our business. Our 2023 Sustainability Report details our sustainability journey and ongoing efforts. 2023 was a year of remarkable achievements.

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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.

Chris Hall

OCTOBER 4, 2024

Dr Andew Coburn, CEO of Risilience, responds to the event’s clarion call with next steps to put sustainability plans into action. While it’s a wrap for Climate Week NYC 2024 , the business of sustainability is far from over. Many global organisations have spent the past few years assessing the magnitude of their financial exposure to climate change, ensuring they comply with regulations through their reporting and transition planning.

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3BL Media

OCTOBER 4, 2024

In this episode of ESG Talk, Tom Rayner, founder of Sillion, a transition consultancy focused on corporate ESG, and Ian Plummer, the commercial director of Auto Trader Group, the largest automotive marketplace in the United Kingdom join Andie Wood. Tune in as they discuss the sustainability skills gap and share practical advice and lessons learned from successfully implementing a carbon literacy program for over 1,000 professionals.

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Chris Hall

OCTOBER 4, 2024

Fred Lee, Senior Counsel, and Monopoly Christiaan-Rakus, Associate at UK law firm Farrer & Co, highlight ways landlords can improve energy efficiency. Developing sustainable approaches has fast become a priority of the tenanted property sector for both landlords and tenants. This was the case in 2022, as explored in a previous article giving an overview of the most common sustainability initiatives being adopted.

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3BL Media

OCTOBER 4, 2024

BELLEVUE, Wash., October 4, 2024 /3BL/ - T-Mobile (NASDAQ: TMUS) announced donations totaling $50,000 to five nonprofit organizations in Idaho, southern Oregon and Utah that are making a difference in their communities. Canines with a Cause Utah , Faces of Hope Idaho , Idaho Humane Society , Kids Unlimited of Oregon and Ronald McDonald House Charities of Idaho will each receive $10,000 to support their vital programs and initiatives.

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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.

Chris Hall

OCTOBER 4, 2024

Juliet Stradling, energy partner at TLT, considers the implications of National Grid’s system operator arm being taken into public ownership. The completion of the acquisition of National Grid Electricity System Operator Limited (now renamed National Energy System Operator and to be known as NESO) and the associated formalities that took effect on Tuesday are important steps in the planned transformation of the UK energy system by 2030.

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3BL Media

OCTOBER 4, 2024

Authored by Baker Tilly’s Gideon Gradman , Robert Moczulewski , Jiyoon Choi, Beckett Woodworth IRS Notice 2024-48 provides essential information for taxpayers to determine their eligibility for the IRA energy community tax credit bonus under sections 45, 45Y , 48 and 48E of the Internal Revenue Code (IRC). This notice, which includes updated lists of U.S. counties and U.S. census tracts eligible for the energy community bonus credit in Appendix 1 and 2, is crucial in assisting clients in underst

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OCTOBER 4, 2024

I have been in the small southern city of Jinju in South Korea for a conference on entrepreneurship and wanted to send you the Declaration of Action. I was a speaker, along with my Caux Round Table colleagues Lester Myers from Marymount University, Washington, D.C., Prae Piromya from the Sustainability and Entrepreneurship Center at Sasin School of Management, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok and Claire van den Broek of True Price in The Netherlands.

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OCTOBER 4, 2024

QVC is thrilled to announce our exciting partnership with Plastic Bank to support the collection and recycling of plastic from the environment! At Qurate Retail Group , we're committed to making a positive impact on the world by ending poverty and stopping plastic pollution. Through this partnership with Plastic Bank, we aim to gather 50 tons of plastic year-round and recycle it into Social Plastic® recycled feedstock that is reprocessed and reintegrated into products and packaging for consumer

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Throughout Climate Week, a feeling of urgency on tackling the climate crisis was palpable. Yet, questions continue to linger about corporate progress. Are we truly moving the needle or are we stuck in a cycle of empty statements and a flood of reports and guidelines? In the latest edition of Navigating ESG Comms Through the Cosmos - Libra Edition , we use Climate Week outcomes to explore how brands can communicate progress credibly.