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Moving From Sustainability Talk to Action Fri, 06/30/2023 - 12:00 Subheader With sustainability promises made, and target dates looming, it's time for real progress. Type of Content Blog Layout Standard Format Body Originally published on Black Veatch Insights By Ajay Kasarabada, P.E, AVP and Director – Environmental Solutions, Black Veatch Anyone who’s been in the commercial and industrial business for a while is familiar with the usual sustainability topics: why it’s important, decarbonization
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Company’s Latest ESG Report Debuts Net-Zero Roadmap and Highlights Significant Progress on Its 2030 Sustainability Commitments
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Nearly half of global public companies have now set a decarbonization target, but only 17% of those targets would align with the 1.5°C temperature rise goal
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Listed companies’ global emissions budget for limiting temperature rise to 1.5°C will expire by October 2026
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Analysis of global private companies shows they have lower carbon intensity than their public counterparts
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Shell and NSTA announced the 2023 grand-prize winners in the Shell Science Lab Regional Challenge.
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Trane Technologies (NYSE:TT), a global climate innovator, has been named to the Financial Times 2023 Europe’s Climate Leaders list for the third consecutive year. The prestigious list, compiled by the Financial Times and market research company Statista, recognizes European businesses that have made the most progress in reducing greenhouse gas emissions intensity in their own operations, referred to as Scope 1 and 2 emissions. This year’s list draws on other metrics for the first time, including
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Oscar Health, Inc. (“Oscar”) (NYSE: OSCR), the first health insurance company built on a full stack technology platform, today released its inaugural Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Report for 2022. The report outlines the strategies and initiatives that Oscar has developed, and continues to iterate, to help build a more sustainable and equitable future within its organization and communities. “Oscar's mission anchors our work in advancing health equity,” said Oscar CEO, Mark Bertoli
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Foundation grants to support relief and recovery efforts; bank services to help consumers and businesses.
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Q #EmbracingEquity With Lenovo Innovators on International Women’s Day daisies" shirt, Cat (r) scuba diving." typeof="foaf:Image" />Wed, 04/19/2023 - 10:35 Type of Content Blog Layout Standard Format Body In celebration of International Women’s Day, we spoke to three of our Lenovo Innovators, who share their empowering stories of overcoming adversity in their respective careers and what it means to EmbraceEquity. Highlighted below are three women whose mission is to build an inclusive and equ
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Grants continued to increase year-over-year amid turbulent market and economic environment
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Outlines Cedar Fair’s Environmental, Social and Governance framework and key strategic pillars
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The Allstate Corporation (NYSE: ALL), one of the nation’s largest publicly held personal lines insurers, today announced it has committed to achieve net zero emissions for direct, indirect and value-chain greenhouse gas emissions by 2030. It will also set a target year for achieving a net zero investment portfolio by the end of 2025. These actions are essential to managing climate risk and fulfilling Allstate’s purpose of protecting customers and generating attractive returns for shareholders. A
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SOURCE: Antea Group DESCRIPTION:Sustainability has become a powerful driver of global purchasing in both the B2B and B2C markets. If your organization is investing in environmental, health, safety, and sustainability (EHSS) programs, and you aren’t telling the world about it, you could be missing out on gaining that sustainability-focused market share. Benefits of Sustainability Marketing The Global Sustainability Study 2022 revealed several significant insights into the impact sustainable busine
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Nonprofit Besa Announces 2022 Award Winners Thu, 12/01/2022 - 17:00 Subheader Bath Body Works Named Corporate Partner of the Year Type of Content Press Release Layout Featured Media Body COLUMBUS, Ohio, December 1, 2022 /3BL Media/ – Bath Body Works is proud to be recognized as Besa’s 2022 Corporate Partner of the Year. Besa, a Columbus, Ohio-based nonprofit 501(c)(3), makes giving back easy and transformative to power a wave of civic engagement that lifts us all. For more than 30 years, Bath Bo
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Awardees include 10 nonprofits in Ohio, Arizona and Virginia
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The half a million dollar award will seed property acquisition fund devoted to developing and preserving affordable homes in Palm Beach County
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Voices From R Personal Experience Inspires the Development of New Medicines Thu, 10/13/2022 - 10:30 Subheader Culture of support fosters innovation Type of Content Blog Layout Media Gallery Body As a bench scientist, Matt Labrecque has a front-row seat to the discovery of new medicines. An innate passion for science and patients powers his work, but his inspiration to help patients goes beyond the professional. Matt is a Bristol Myers Squibb employee who lives with multiple sclerosis and clinica
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15 sessions held and about 1,600 people participated from 87 countries/regions
Two Roadmaps, “Low-Carbon Ammonia” & “Blue Carbon”, had been created
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Scholarship program provides funding to help address military spouse unemployment rate
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SOURCE: Public Service Enterprise Group (PSEG) DESCRIPTION:It seemed like a normal work day in Gas Distribution Field Construction, a few weeks before the 2020 pandemic hit, but when a coworker entered Office Administrator Liz Sylvester’s office on a routine matter – Sylvester knew something was wrong. That encounter turned into a blessing that has earned Sylvester a new title, “God sister,” after she donated her kidney to her coworker Bernice Rivera Adams’ elder sister, Marilyn, and likely saved
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Installed Building Products, Inc. (the “Company” or “IBP”) (NYSE: IBP), an industry-leading installer of insulation and complementary building products, announced today the release of the Company’s 2022 Environmental, Social and Governance (“ESG”) report, which has been posted on the Company’s website (www.installedbuildingproducts.com) under the Sustainability section. The report details the Company’s dedication to its ESG policies and emphasizes IBP’s positive impact on the environment, its em
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RPM International Inc. Issues 2021 Sustainability Report
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The research opens the door to ketamine-assisted psychotherapy (KAP) as a first-line antidepressant for women who are breastfeeding and suffering from postpartum depression (PPD).
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SOURCE: Public Service Enterprise Group (PSEG) DESCRIPTION:NEWARK, N.J., July 19, 2022 /3BL Media/ - With an extended heat wave and scattered thunderstorms forecast over the next 10 to 15 days, PSEG has sufficient electric capacity to meet projected electric peak demand and is sharing safety and savings tips for customers to cope with the heat and stay safe. “We’ve been monitoring our system and are staffed and ready to respond to issues as they arise,” said Paul Toscarelli, PSEG’s emergency prep
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Zero-Waste Mills: Overcoming Sustainability Challenges Wed, 07/20/2022 - 15:00 Subheader By Devane Sharma Type of Content Blog Layout Standard Format Body As one of the most significant industrial sectors, particularly in the Indonesian economy, it’s crucial that the palm oil industry incorporates sustainability into its operations. In every step of Musim Mas’ vertically integrated production, we continuously look into ways to sustainably meet the world’s palm oil demand. At our 15 mills with pl
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Commitment will establish program directorship and provide funds to expand services
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New Product Supports Corporate Decarbonization Initiatives and Automatically Generates Real-Time Impact Reports for ESG Requirements
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Somos: Walmart Supports Telling the Story of the Latinx Community With a Donation to the New National Museum of the American Latino Tue, 06/07/2022 - 13:00 Type of Content Article Layout Featured Media Body Our diverse backgrounds and experiences make our communities – and our country – stronger. To better understand the history and lived experiences of our neighbors, we must invest in telling their stories so we can learn more about who we are as a nation. I am honored to share that today, the
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“We want to leave young people with enough knowledge and confidence to identify STI symptoms if they arise and teach them the importance of requesting STI screenings, since many infections are asymptomatic.”
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100% of proceeds will be donated to War Child USA, a humanitarian organization providing life-changing resources to children living through conflict
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Donation drive draws awareness of how Give an Hour provides no-cost mental health care
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Commitments focus on combatting climate change, creating sustainable products, strengthening communities and advancing diversity
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How Businesses Can Invest in Our Planet Mon, 04/25/2022 - 16:15 Subheader DuPont Performance Building Solutions and Corian® Design Sustainability Director Shawn Hunter shares takeaways from internal panel on investing in our planet. Type of Content Blog Layout Standard Format Body As part of our Earth Day celebration at DuPont this year, I had the fun opportunity to bring together a few of my fellow leaders within DuPont Performance Building Solutions and Corian® Design to facilitate a panel dis
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Groasis selects Footprint’s plant-based fiber for its innovative Growboxx®
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Arid, fire-ravaged land now ripe for new trees with up to 90% less water
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High-Impact Green Upgrades Transform Your Home and Save Money Fri, 04/22/2022 - 13:05 Type of Content Blog Layout Featured Media Body Improving your property, increasing its value and cutting down on costs are common goals for homeowners. So naturally, investing in features that are better for the environment is, by extension, good for the wallet because it reduces the costs of utilities in the long run. However, it can be difficult to know which home improvements can make the biggest impact on
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LG Refrigerators Recognized for Advanced Adaptive Compressor Technology that Reduces Energy Usage and Lowers Greenhouse Gas Emissions SOURCE: LG Electronics USA, Inc. DESCRIPTION:WASHINGTON, April 21, 2022 /3BL Media/ ― As Earth Day approaches, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has honored 43 refrigerator-freezer models from LG Electronics with the ENERGY STAR® Emerging Technology Award, more than any other brand. The award-winning models, many of which will be highlighted in LG’s Earth Da
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LG Electronics Earns Energy Star Emerging Technology Award Thu, 04/21/2022 - 12:10 Subheader LG Refrigerators Recognized for Advanced Adaptive Compressor Technology that Reduces Energy Usage and Lowers Greenhouse Gas Emissions Type of Content Press Release Layout Standard Format Body WASHINGTON, April 21, 2022 /3BL Media/ ― As Earth Day approaches, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has honored 43 refrigerator-freezer models from LG Electronics with the ENERGY STAR® Emerging Technology Awa
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Findings Reveal Consumer Frustration with Plastic Packaging and Expectation for Brands to Act
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Why Gender Diversity May Lead to Better Returns for Investors Mon, 03/21/2022 - 09:00 Subheader Investing in equality for women can potentially increase a company’s—and your portfolio’s—bottom line. Our expert explains. Type of Content Article Layout Featured Media Body By Lily Trager,Wealth Management, Director of Impact Investing Despite significant strides made by women in the workforce, recent research shows that the pandemic has slowed progress. While COVID-19 has impacted all of us, it has
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World Fuel Services Corporation (NYSE: INT) today announced that it has published its 2020-2021 Sustainability Report, which provides a comprehensive overview of the company’s progress in environmental, social and governance areas of critical importance to its business, employees, customers, suppliers, shareholders and other stakeholders. The report covers a broad range of actions and initiatives that demonstrate World Fuel Services Corporation’s commitment to taking part in creating the low car
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SOURCE: Black Veatch DESCRIPTION:The concurrent challenges of Covid-19, climate change and aging infrastructure have placed increasing burden on an already struggling water industry. Utilities have undergone a period of adaptation to meet these challenges, and the threats have also prompted the industry to embrace sustainability, innovation and technology, explains a recent article by Water Power Dam Construction. The article, which draws on the expertise of Cindy Wallis-Lage, executive director
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The Marathon Refining Safety group developed the Field Audit Scoring Tool (FAST) that allows for quicker trend analysis and more timely notifications to the field to help avoid potential safety issues.
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SOURCE: Black Veatch DESCRIPTION:As calls for sustainability and global decarbonization rise, the electrification of commercial fleets — many from high-profile companies like Amazon and FedEx — has become commonplace. But as medium- to heavy-duty vehicles continue their transition away from the combustion engine, concerns are rising that power utilities will be unable to meet the increasing demand for electricity supply. According to the second article in a two-part series in TD World, written by
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@oklo teams up with @centrus_energy to produce U.S.-base fuel supply to support the #commercialization of advanced fission
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Foundation to fund up to $110 million for collaboration to accelerate the development of genetic therapies for CF
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Castle Rock Autoplex donated $35,000 to the Children’s Hospital Colorado Foundation, and will continue their financial support throughout 2022.
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Ford Foundation, S&P Global, Hamilton Lane and Omidyar Network Collaborate with Premiere List of General Partners to Empower Inclusive Capitalism in the Private Markets
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Newly Formed Public Benefit Corporation to Provide Private Companies with a Holistic Solution that Includes Open Architecture for ESG Measurement, Data Collection & Benchmarking
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Expanded agreement brings the total number of COVID-19 vaccine doses to be supplied to the U.S. government for donation to one billion
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Effort contributes to companies’ pledge to deliver two billion COVID-19 vaccine doses to low- and middle-income countries by the end of 2022
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Consumer protection laws mandate that foods containing any of the 8 most common potential allergens be labeled, yet most US food recalls still arise from undeclared allergens.
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In partnership with Chicago-based organizations and affiliates, the ‘We Got You’ emergency grant will support post-secondary students pursuing finance and business degrees.
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Three-year grant partnership aimed at improving behavioral and primary health care access for students and adults