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As the volume of ESG data continues to rise, firms are grappling with the best way to manage this information, according to a new Bloomberg survey of approximately 200 financial market participants based in Europe.
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To meet these goals, government agencies have been challenged to investigate and implement innovative measures to cut greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions while also maintaining a competitive business environment for their local companies.
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In a recent article for Responsible Investor, Acre’s Global Director of Sustainable Finance, Ian-Povey Hall, discusses the increase in hiring of professionals with technical knowledge of nature and biodiversity by financial institutions.
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With less than seven years to halve emissions by 2030, the 2023 United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change Conference of Parties (COP28) presents a critical moment for governments and businesses to accelerate ambition and action to stabilize the climate
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In middle school, Dmitri Thompson got noticed by a former professional basketball player who was starting a seventh grade Amateur Athletic Union team. This opened a world of opportunities in both basketball and business for him and his brother, Dwight.
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Global climate change is causing a dangerous rise in sea levels, erratic and wild weather, environmental damage, and consequently, a state of worsening human health.
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Interest and participation in women’s sports has been on the rise as observed most recently during the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023 with record breaking attendance numbers and ticket sales. However, women of color have been historically underrepresented in sports leadership roles.
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As part of its 170th anniversary celebration, Otis encouraged colleagues to join its 3 in ‘23 Volunteer Challenge, a campaign encouraging colleagues to volunteer in their local communities for three hours before the end of the year.
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Mental Health conditions among adults are on the rise across the country, which makes mental health screening more important than ever.
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Trane Technologies is pleased to announce Deidra Parrish Williams and Britt Smith have been named as 2023 Women on the Rise by Paradigm for Parity®.
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The world is experiencing some of the most important secular growth trends that we will see in our lifetime: the explosive rise of digitalization and the energy transition from fossil fuels to renewables.
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Sustainability as a Business Imperative: Investing for Success Mon, 09/18/2023 - 13:00 Type of Content Blog Layout Standard Format Body Originally published in Black Veatch's 2023 Sustainability Report By Deepa Poduval, SVP Global Sustainability Leader, Black Veatch In today’s world, sustainability has evolved from a corporate responsibility to a critical ethical and business imperative. To achieve sustainability goals effectively, organizations must both reexamine traditional thinking of sustai
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Paradigm for Parity recently recognized Trane Technologies’ Deidra Parrish Williams and Britt Smith as 2023 Women on the Rise. This accolade recognizes women who are breaking barriers in corporate leadership and show the value of gender parity in the workplace.
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Comcast announced 500 additional small business recipients that will receive comprehensive grant packages that include business consultation services, educational resources, a $5,000 monetary grant, creative production, media schedule, and a technology makeover.
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North America is home to the largest rise in planned hydrogen projects globally which is forecast to increase due to demand and progression in the industry.
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This year’s Women on the Rise class includes approximately 25 recipients, all of which were nominated by their sponsors, mentors or colleagues for their influential achievements.
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As Hurricane Hilary drenched Southern California Edison’s service area first as a tropical storm and then as a post-tropical cyclone, SCE field crews and emergency operations personnel responded comprehensively to keep power flowing to customers.
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The world is changing rapidly. With the escalation of climate change and social pressures taking center stage, businesses remain a key stakeholder in making critical progress on these topics.
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We were thrilled to host Rise Against Hunger at our office this week for their Chicago Community Packing event in celebration of their 25th Anniversary.
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The demand for ESG data is on the rise, according to a new Bloomberg and Adox Research survey of more than 100 portfolio managers, climate risk executives, and data management executives.
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As Earth’s temperatures continue to rise, it has become evident that protecting the planet will require global cooperation and direct action across every single industry.
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Welcome to the latest edition of our Diversity & Inclusion News Round-Up. Today we are talking about critiques holding women back, the rise of the Chief Diversity Officer, a new UNICEF report about child marriage, and Sesame Street’s new mental health awareness campaign.
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The rise of ESG investing has caused a paradigm shift in the industry. Standardization and data automation will play an integral role in ESG reporting, thus driving transparency and informed decision-making.
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The Nexus of Water and Energy: Helix Water District Selects Black Veatch for Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure in California Tue, 08/01/2023 - 11:00 Subheader Advancements in Clean Transportation, Regulations Fuel Sustainability Goals Type of Content Press Release Layout Standard Format Body OVERLAND PARK, Kan., August 1, 2023 /3BL/ - Black Veatch, a global leader in critical infrastructure solutions, has been selected by Helix Water District in San Diego County, California, to perform de
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Mondelēz 2022 Snacking Made Right Report: Climate Environment Tue, 08/08/2023 - 16:30 Type of Content Article Layout Standard Format Body Mondelēz 2022 Snacking Made Right Report Climate Risks We know how important it is to identify and assess our climate risks. This informs our strategy and actions to support the resilience of the business. We take a rigorous approach to identifying and managing our climate risks, in line with the Task Force on Climate-Related Financial Disclosure (TCFD). This
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The economic downturn is placing pressure on companies to tighten budgets. In spite of this, companies remain committed to being a force for good. We expect fewer bold statements from companies and more action focused on local communities where they can make a profound impact.
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Four Steps to Building Resilient Coastal Cities Wed, 07/26/2023 - 09:00 Type of Content Blog Layout Standard Format Body Originally published on Black Veatch Insights The impacts of climate change are being felt across the globe, especially in coastal areas. According to a physical climate risk study by XDI Cross Dependency Initiative, 40 of the top 50 most at-risk states and provinces will be in China, the United States or India by 2050, with half of all U.S. states in the top 5 percent of thos
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At a time when inflation is on the rise and funding for microbusinesses is tight, entrepreneurs could need to find alternative funding solutions to meet their capital needs. Finding these solutions isn’t always simple.
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RISE with SAP and GROW with SAP, two flagship solutions designed to help our customers migrate to cloud enterprise resource planning (ERP), are essential elements in SAP’s net-zero journey.
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Clean beauty products are on the rise in China, driven by sustainability-minded young consumers who care about the environment and their health.
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Sustainable Operations Improving Our Climate Impact Wed, 09/27/2023 - 12:00 Type of Content Article Layout Standard Format Body Originally published in International Paper's 2022 Sustainability Report As a manufacturer of sustainable fiber products, we’re committed not only to relying on a renewable resource, but also to minimizing climate impact in our manufacturing process. This includes reducing energy and water consumption both within our facilities and across our value chain. Our progress t
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Dow Partners With P China To Enable Recyclability of Air Capsule E-Commerce Packaging "" title="Air capsule e-commerce packaging enabled by P China’s innovation and Dow’s high performance PE resins" typeof="foaf:Image" />Mon, 07/10/2023 - 13:30 Subheader Delivering an effective and efficient way to protect products while avoiding excessive packaging Type of Content Press Release Layout Standard Format Body Dow (NYSE: DOW), a global materials science company, announced its collaboration with P
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Moving From Sustainability Talk to Action: Avoiding Greenwashing Thu, 07/06/2023 - 09:00 Type of Content Blog Layout Standard Format Body Originally published on Black Veatch Insights This is the second in a series of insights called “Moving from Sustainability Talk to Action”. It answers the question: what should organizations in either the private or public sector do to avoid being labeled as green washers? By Ajay Kasarabada, P.E, AVP and Director – Environmental Solutions, Black Veatch Clima
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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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Honoring a Storied Past Looking Toward a Bold Future: Introducing 3BL Wed, 06/21/2023 - 10:55 Type of Content Article Layout Standard Format Body For over a decade, we’ve had the privilege of supporting many of the world’s most influential brands and organizations by amplifying their corporate sustainability and social impact commitments. Doing the right thing hasn’t always been so popular. In the beginning, we forged into uncharted territory becoming the only news distribution platform dedicate
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Celebrating Diversity, Equity Inclusion at Comcast " is covered in flowers" title="Employees contributed to a community mural by selecting flowers that represented Employee Resource Groups during the DE Day Watch Party event at Comcast Headquarters in Philadelphia, PA." typeof="foaf:Image" />Wed, 06/28/2023 - 11:00 Subheader By Loren Hudson Type of Content Blog Layout Standard Format Body At Comcast, diversity, equity, and inclusion (DE) are core to who we are. From the people who power our t
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The rise of new hybrid working, hub working, and networking models are raising demands on employers to make the workplace more experiential, human centric and activity based.
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Comcast announced a new round of businesses in five cities will receive grants through Comcast RISE, providing 500 more small businesses with comprehensive grant packages.
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Bloomberg's environmental performance targets are aligned with multinational efforts to limit the global temperature rise to 1.5°C above pre-industrial levels and avoid catastrophic climate change.
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Humans in the Loop: AI Machine Learning in the Bloomberg Terminal Fri, 05/12/2023 - 14:45 Type of Content Multimedia with summary Layout Standard Format Body Originally published on bloomberg.com The Bloomberg Terminal provides access to more than 35 million financial instruments across all asset classes. That’s a lot of data, and to make it useful, AI and machine learning (ML) are playing an increasingly central role in the Terminal’s ongoing evolution. Machine learning is about scouring data a
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Letter from Intel CEO Pat Gelsinger about the company's CSR progress in 2022-23.
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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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D Weekly News Round Up: Mental Health, Gender Equality, and More Thu, 08/03/2023 - 13:40 Subheader By Caroline Berns Head of Diversity Inclusion and Talent Acquisition, MMEA Type of Content Newsletter Layout Standard Format Body Originally published by Ericsson Welcome to the latest edition of our Diversity Inclusion News Round-Up. Today we are talking about critiques holding women back, the rise of the Chief Diversity Officer, a new UNICEF report about child marriage, and Sesame Street’s new me
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“Rising to the Challenge” Report Marks Major Milestone on Lessor’s Sustainability Journey
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ClearEdge Rising cultivates future-ready leaders determined to shape their organizations
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As part of the annual International Women’s Day celebrations, VMware is honouring the invaluable role women play within the technology industry.
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Lighthouse today announced it won the Diversity in Security award in the Microsoft Security Excellence Awards 2023. The company’s achievements have helped it rise to the top of the Microsoft Intelligent Security Association (MISA), an ecosystem of independent software vendors (ISVs) and managed security service providers (MSSPs) that have integrated their security products and services with Microsoft’s security technology. Award winners demonstrated excellence across security, identity, manageme
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In pace with world population growth and rise in average life expectancy, there is increased need and demand for more preventive and easily accessible hygiene and health solutions.
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Empire State Realty Trust, Inc. (NYSE: ESRT) today shared its annual Sustainability Report that highlights its major achievements, goals, and transparent metrics for ESG which include energy, emissions, water, waste, healthy buildings, and diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) throughout 2022. “Our Sustainability Report sets forth ESRT’s industry leadership and forward-looking approach to emissions reduction, energy usage, and DEI measures,” said Tony Malkin, chairman, president, and CEO at ESR
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A new report from FICO found that the consumer impact of authorized user and push payment scams are increasing and top of mind for American consumers