Sustainable business

Grain Ecosystem Raises Capital from SE Ventures to Accelerate Carbon Offset Market Disruption

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Tuesday, November 29, 2022
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BOSTON, Nov. 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Grain Ecosystem, an innovative sustainability start-up that will tackle the expensive, slow, and ineffective process of navigating the voluntary carbon market, has raised capital from SE Ventures, a premier early-stage venture fund backed by Schneider Electric, the global leader in the digitalization of industrial automation and energy management.

Key Points: 
  • Founded in 2022, Grain Ecosystem's mission is to accelerate quality carbon offset generation with its unique platform aimed to simplify carbon offset projects, increasing the environmental impact.
  • "We created Grain Ecosystem with one goal: empower carbon offset project developers to remove more carbon from our atmosphere.
  • With the raised capital, Grain Ecosystem is actively hiring carbon project experts and partnering with capital allocators to scale carbon projects quickly, cost-effectively, and certifiably.
  • Its innovative platform streamlines the long, complex, and expensive certification process for carbon offset projects, creating opportunities for new carbon offset projects.

Canadian Museum of Nature announces winners of the 2022 Nature Inspiration Awards

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Tuesday, November 15, 2022
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OTTAWA, Nov. 14, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- At a special gala this evening, the Canadian Museum announced the winners of its national Nature Inspiration Awards for 2022.

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  • OTTAWA, Nov. 14, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- At a special gala this evening, the Canadian Museum announced the winners of its national Nature Inspiration Awards for 2022.
  • The 2022 awards covered seven categories: Youth (aged 17 and younger), Adult, Not-for-Profit (small to medium), Not-for-Profit (large), Sustainable Business, Community Action and Lifetime Achievement.
  • About the Canadian Museum of Nature:
    Saving the world though evidence, knowledge and inspiration!
  • The Canadian Museum of Nature is Canada's national museum of natural history and natural sciences.

UN Foundation Honors Global Changemakers at 'We the Peoples' Awards Ceremony

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Friday, November 4, 2022
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NEW YORK, Nov. 3, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The United Nations Foundation announced today the recipients of its annual Global Leadership Awards, which recognize extraordinary individuals and organizations whose work embodies the values and purposes of the UN: to create a safer, healthier, and fairer world for everyone, everywhere.

Key Points: 
  • "As we gather this year amid a series of complex global crises, I'm reminded of an unassailable truth: our progress is a choice," said Elizabeth Cousens, President and CEO of the UN Foundation.
  • "The leaders, changemakers, and organizations we are recognizing tonight are choosing progress every day, and reminding us that there is power in cooperation.
  • In addition to the exceptional individuals recognized with the Global Champion for Change and SDG Vanguard Awards, each year the UN Foundation also honors the compassion, courage, and determination of UN frontline workers with the UN Heroes Award.
  • Founded in 1998 by entrepreneur and philanthropist Ted Turner, the UN Foundation works with philanthropic, corporate, government, and individual and civil society partners around the world.

Schneider Electric Releases Independent Research Studies that Reveal Sustainability Action Gap

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Wednesday, October 12, 2022
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"The research clearly demonstrates that across the data center and IT industry, there is a sustainability action gap the intention appears to be there but action is lacking," said Pankaj Sharma, EVP of the Secure Power Divisions, Schneider Electric.

Key Points: 
  • "The research clearly demonstrates that across the data center and IT industry, there is a sustainability action gap the intention appears to be there but action is lacking," said Pankaj Sharma, EVP of the Secure Power Divisions, Schneider Electric.
  • These three research papers have documented a sustainability action gap and that is our collective challenge to address."
  • Schneider Electric commissioned the three independent research studies, and they were designed to help the industry better understand the maturity of sustainability initiatives.
  • The three studies will be released in full at the Schneider Electric Innovation Summit in Las Vegas October 12-13,2022.

Point B Expands ESG Offerings with Sustainable Business Consulting Acquisition

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Thursday, October 6, 2022
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Point B, a global consulting firm solving the worlds biggest challenges, today announced its acquisition of Sustainable Business Consulting (SBC), a firm dedicated to providing ESG-focused solutions.

Key Points: 
  • Point B, a global consulting firm solving the worlds biggest challenges, today announced its acquisition of Sustainable Business Consulting (SBC), a firm dedicated to providing ESG-focused solutions.
  • This acquisition expands Point Bs robust ESG offerings, particularly in the areas of climate action, supply chain risk, ESG reporting, regulatory compliance and integrated strategy.
  • This is an exciting next stage for Point B and our ESG practice, advancing our vision to be an impact-oriented organization, Migita said.
  • This acquisition is a natural step for both our team and Point B, said Kevin Wilhelm, SBCs CEO and founder.

Gifts that Give Back, Eco-Friendly Shoe Andoze Answers the Call as More Consumers Seek Out Sustainable Products this Holiday Season

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Friday, September 23, 2022
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NEW YORK, Sept. 23, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Andoze, a pro-environment, fashion-forward shoe brand, is gearing up for a busy holiday season. Andoze shoes are made from 98% plant-based materials including sugarcane, organic cotton, bamboo and farm straw. This fashionable footwear looks good and feels good and it's getting a lot of attention from consumers who care about sustainability.

Key Points: 
  • Study shows 93% of Consumers have either increased their purchases of sustainable products or maintained their sustainable purchase habits over the past year.
  • NEW YORK, Sept. 23, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Andoze , a pro-environment, fashion-forward shoe brand, is gearing up for a busy holiday season.
  • Andoze shoes are made from 98% plant-based materials including sugarcane, organic cotton, bamboo and farm straw.
  • This fashionable footwear looks good and feels good and it's getting a lot of attention from consumers who care about sustainability.

Sustainability and Consumer Research by IRI and NYU Stern CSB Showcases Trends and Opportunities for Consumer Products Growth

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Tuesday, September 13, 2022
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Each year, our research with IRI shows increasing interest in sustainability-marketed CPG products, showing that sustainability has become a lasting priority for consumers.

Key Points: 
  • Each year, our research with IRI shows increasing interest in sustainability-marketed CPG products, showing that sustainability has become a lasting priority for consumers.
  • The NYU Stern Center for Sustainable Business (CSB) was founded on the principle that sustainable business is good business.
  • We provide education, conduct research, and influence industry practice by proving the financial value of sustainability for business management and performance.
  • Learn more at www.stern.nyu.edu/sustainability or follow us on LinkedIn @NYU Stern Center for Sustainable Business and Twitter @NYUSternCSB
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ManpowerGroup Releases 2021-2022 Working to Change the World Report, Citing a 39% Reduction in Operational Emissions, and Calls on the Global Community for Collective Action for the "S" in ESG

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Monday, September 12, 2022
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ManpowerGroup was the first company in its industry to have its climate goals validated by the Science Based Target initiative (SBTi).

Key Points: 
  • ManpowerGroup was the first company in its industry to have its climate goals validated by the Science Based Target initiative (SBTi).
  • This will help workers prepare for a future of work that is more digital, more global and fast paced than ever.
  • "What is increasingly urgent, however, is the need to make the same kind of global collective progress to address the S - and decades faster than we did on climate action.
  • We know that global economics, current geopolitics, and other accelerating trends are exacerbating the divide between knowledge workers, skilled and unskilled workers.

Willingboro Municipal Utilities Authority's Infrastructure ESIP Earns Top Project of the Year from Energy + Environment Leader

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Wednesday, July 20, 2022
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WILLINGBORO, N.J., July 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Schneider Electric , the leader in the digital transformation of energy management and sustainability, and Willingboro Municipal Utilities Authority (WMUA) today announced that their infrastructure project to improve sustainability and resilience of WMUA's water and wastewater facilities received a Top Project of the Year Award in the elite Environment + Energy Leader Awards program.

Key Points: 
  • WILLINGBORO, N.J., July 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Schneider Electric , the leader in the digital transformation of energy management and sustainability, and Willingboro Municipal Utilities Authority (WMUA) today announced that their infrastructure project to improve sustainability and resilience of WMUA's water and wastewater facilities received a Top Project of the Year Award in the elite Environment + Energy Leader Awards program.
  • The microgrid will reduce energy costs and emissions, provide energy resilience to keep the plant operational during grid outages, and diversify the energy supply.
  • For the past decade, the Environment + Energy Leader Awards have celebrated excellence in the world of environmental, sustainability and energy management.
  • We combine world-leading energy technologies, real-time automation, software and services into integrated solutions for Homes, Buildings, Data Centers, Infrastructure and Industries.

Trinseo Releases 12th Annual Sustainability & Corporate Social Responsibility Report

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Wednesday, July 13, 2022
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Trinseo (NYSE: TSE), a specialty material solutions provider, announced the release of its 2022 Sustainability & Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Report which showcases the Companys transformational journey throughout 2021 and accelerated the progress toward its 2030 Sustainability Goals.

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  • Trinseo (NYSE: TSE), a specialty material solutions provider, announced the release of its 2022 Sustainability & Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Report which showcases the Companys transformational journey throughout 2021 and accelerated the progress toward its 2030 Sustainability Goals.
  • The Companys 12th annual Sustainability Report was prepared in accordance with the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) Standards Core Option.
  • To complement the Sustainability Report, Trinseo also published a Core Impact Report that provides a holistic view of how the Company defines, creates, and disperses value over time.
  • Highlights from the Sustainability Report include:
    Restructuring of Trinseos Sustainability Governance: Trinseo affirmed its dedication to sustainability in September 2021 with the appointment of Francesca Reverberi as Senior Vice President and Chief Sustainability Officer (CSO).