Environmental Issues

Allianz Risk Barometer: A Cyber Event Is the Top Global Business Risk for 2024

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Tuesday, January 16, 2024
Climate Change, Data Management, Technology, Professional Services, Environmental Issues, Business, Security, Other Professional Services, Internet, Environment, Finance, Allianz, Weather, Hope, Crime, COVID-19, Policy, Multimedia, Insurance, Risk, Climate change, Risk management, Running, Organization, Violence, Workforce, Unemployment

View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240116375142/en/

Key Points: 
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240116375142/en/
    In the United States, Cyber has replaced Business interruption as the leading risk for the year ahead.
  • For Canadian companies, Business interruption jumped to the top spot (up from #4 in 2023) followed by Cyber incidents and natural catastrophes.
  • Improving business continuity management, identifying supply chain bottlenecks, and developing alternative suppliers continue to be key risk management priorities for companies in 2024.
  • However, businesses in Central and Eastern Europe, the UK and Australia identify it as a top five business risk.

Verdantas Acquires Flatwoods Consulting Group Expanding Environmental Consulting Expertise in the Southeastern United States

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Tuesday, January 16, 2024
Consulting, Professional Services, Environmental Issues, Environmental Health, Business, Other Energy, Utilities, Other Professional Services, Environment, Energy, Sustainability, Digital technology, Entrepreneurship, Waste management, Natural Resources, Multimedia, Southeastern United States, Biophysical environment, Mining, Natural resource, Acquisition, Partner (business rank), Ecology, Engineering, Growth

Verdantas, a private-equity-backed firm specializing in environmental consulting, sustainable engineering, modeling and digital technology, announced today it has acquired Flatwoods Consulting Group, Inc. (Flatwoods).

Key Points: 
  • Verdantas, a private-equity-backed firm specializing in environmental consulting, sustainable engineering, modeling and digital technology, announced today it has acquired Flatwoods Consulting Group, Inc. (Flatwoods).
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240116241727/en/
    Based in Tampa, Florida, Flatwoods significantly augments Verdantas by integrating nearly 40 seasoned professionals with specialized knowledge in ecology and environmental regulations.
  • Their track record includes successfully serving utility companies, water management districts, mining clients, and waste management entities across the Southeastern United States.
  • "The addition of Flatwoods perfectly aligns with Verdantas' overarching strategy to establish regional Natural Resource and Environmental Planning hubs, but also represents a strong cultural fit," said Jesse Kropelnicki, CEO of Verdantas.

Sodexo and Harris Interactive Introduce Action-Oriented International Sustainable Food Barometer, a First-of-Its-Kind Study that Identifies and Activates Change Levers Toward More Sustainable Diets

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Tuesday, January 16, 2024
Retail, Environment, Sustainability, Environmental Issues, Other Science, Science, Food, Beverage, Taste, Multimedia, Diet, Perception, Meat, Work, Eating, Bread, Food industry, Harris Interactive, Tourism

In response to the escalating need for sustainable practices in the food industry, Sodexo, a global leader in sustainable food and valued experiences, proudly introduces the inaugural edition of the International Sustainable Food Barometer, developed in collaboration with Harris Interactive.

Key Points: 
  • In response to the escalating need for sustainable practices in the food industry, Sodexo, a global leader in sustainable food and valued experiences, proudly introduces the inaugural edition of the International Sustainable Food Barometer, developed in collaboration with Harris Interactive.
  • The action-oriented study aims to identify obstacles in and levers to induce changes in eating habits and accelerate the shift toward more sustainable diets.
  • “Sodexo aims to become the global leader in delivering sustainable food and valued experiences at every moment in life as we learn and play, work and heal.
  • In the U.S., Sodexo works toward these global goals and seeks to promote a sustainable diet wherever possible.

KBLA Talk 1580 Announces Historic 12-Month, $2 Million Climate Justice Campaign Aimed at California Communities of Color on MLK Holiday Weekend, Friday, January 12, 2024, 10:30 AM, MLK Memorial Tree Grove @ Kenneth Hahn State Recreation Area

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Friday, January 12, 2024
Environment, Climate Change, Entertainment, Environmental Issues, Professional Services, Public Policy, Government, TV and Radio, DEI (Diversity, Equity and Inclusion), State, Local, Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG), Power, Port, African Americans, Demographics of Los Angeles, Social media, KBLA, Health, Life, Metro, Face, Housing, Survival, Air conditioning, Branding, Air pollution, Map, California Community Foundation, Q4, Sierra Club, LADWP, Climate change, Water, Talkers Magazine, Equity, Human, Tavis, Organization, Climate, Marketing, Private sector, Q3, Communication, Justice, Mobile phone

Going Public PR, a Black and female-owned Communications and Branding agency, will lead the coordination of the aforementioned efforts.

Key Points: 
  • Going Public PR, a Black and female-owned Communications and Branding agency, will lead the coordination of the aforementioned efforts.
  • Additional Quotes About the Climate Justice Campaign:
    “LADWP is a proud partner in this climate justice campaign, and it perfectly complements the numerous climate equity initiatives we already have underway.
  • “We recognize the urgent need for action in the face of climate change, especially within our communities of color.
  • While KBLA Talk 1580 is unapologetically progressive, the station and its on-air talent prefer good ideas over ideology.

Grove Collaborative Surpasses 15 Million Pounds of Nature-Bound Single-Use Plastic Collected Through Plastic Neutrality Commitment & Partnerships

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Thursday, January 11, 2024
Other Retail, Environmental Issues, Sustainability, Recycling, Environmental Health, Environment, Retail, Green Technology, Packaging, Chemicals, Plastics, Manufacturing, Home Goods, Grove Collaborative, Repurposing, Collection, Glass, Multimedia, Partnership, Plastic, PVOH, Aluminium, Polyvinyl alcohol, Beyond, Education, PVA

Grove Collaborative Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: GROV) (“Grove” or “the Company”), a leading sustainable consumer products company and Certified B Corporation, today announced that the company’s commitment to plastic neutrality has recovered more than 15 million pounds of single-use plastic from the environment since 2020.

Key Points: 
  • Grove Collaborative Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: GROV) (“Grove” or “the Company”), a leading sustainable consumer products company and Certified B Corporation, today announced that the company’s commitment to plastic neutrality has recovered more than 15 million pounds of single-use plastic from the environment since 2020.
  • Customers can look for three badges on site: 100% Plastic Free, 95%+ Plastic Free, and No Single Use Plastic.
  • We see plastic neutrality as a meaningful way to mitigate Grove’s plastic footprint as we continue to reduce the amount of plastic in our product assortment.
  • For every ounce of plastic shipped to Grove customers, the equivalent amount of environmental plastic pollution is collected in India, Indonesia, and Colombia in partnership with rePurpose Global.

TRC Companies, Inc. Acquires Locana, A Global Leader in Enterprise Geospatial Solutions and Services

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Wednesday, January 10, 2024
Environment, Technology, Arts, Museums, Entertainment, Environmental Issues, Satellite, Telecommunications, Software, Data Management, GIS, LLP, Kirkland & Ellis, TRC, Quality of life, Acquisition, Growth

TRC Companies, Inc. (TRC), an environmentally focused and digitally powered global solutions firm, announced the expansion of its geospatial technology and location intelligence capabilities with the acquisition of Locana (Critigen LLC dba Locana) .

Key Points: 
  • TRC Companies, Inc. (TRC), an environmentally focused and digitally powered global solutions firm, announced the expansion of its geospatial technology and location intelligence capabilities with the acquisition of Locana (Critigen LLC dba Locana) .
  • A global leader in enterprise geospatial technologies, Locana has decades of experience supplying modern location-based solutions that help solve the world’s most pressing challenges.
  • “With the addition of Locana, TRC becomes one of the leaders with expertise in both proprietary and open-source GIS technologies,” said Christopher Vincze, Chairman and CEO of TRC.
  • “We have seen tremendous growth and demand for geospatial services as part of our clients’ digital transformation,” said Jeff Haight, CEO of Locana.

Sustain.Life Joins CDP as an Accredited Solutions Provider

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Wednesday, January 10, 2024
Environment, Sustainability, Environmental Issues, Green Technology, Environmental Health, Climate Change, Carbon, CDP, Organization, City, Life, Software as a service, Envelope (music), Climate change, Silver, Carbon Disclosure Project, Accreditation, Risk management

As a silver accredited solution provider, Sustain.Life will support organizations reporting emissions to the CDP’s climate questionnaire and setting science-based targets.

Key Points: 
  • As a silver accredited solution provider, Sustain.Life will support organizations reporting emissions to the CDP’s climate questionnaire and setting science-based targets.
  • CDP is the global non-profit which runs the world’s environmental disclosure system used by over 18,700 companies and 1200 cities, states and regions globally.
  • CDP is backed by 680 investors with assets of $130 trillion and 280+ large purchasers with US$6.4 trillion in buying power.
  • The platform also enables target setting and reduction goal planning aligned to CDP and other 3rd party reporting frameworks.

Cemvita Appoints Lisa Bromiley as Chief Financial Officer

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Wednesday, January 10, 2024
Business, Environmental Policy, Finance, Environmental Issues, Environmental Health, Alternative Energy, Energy, Professional Services, Other Natural Resources, Environment, Sustainability, Natural Resources, Green Technology, Climate Change, CO2, Moses Austin, PwC, Multimedia, CFO, Certified Public Accountant, Business administration, University, Biomass, Carbon, Kate Richard, Financial management, Growth, Management

Cemvita, a leading innovator in carbon utilization, proudly announces the appointment of Lisa Bromiley as its Chief Financial Officer (CFO).

Key Points: 
  • Cemvita, a leading innovator in carbon utilization, proudly announces the appointment of Lisa Bromiley as its Chief Financial Officer (CFO).
  • With Lisa Bromiley at the financial helm, Cemvita is poised to strengthen its position as a trailblazer in the sustainable feedstocks sector, leveraging her extensive experience to guide Cemvita’s growth and product commercialization.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240110580702/en/
    Cemvita Appoints Lisa Bromiley as Chief Financial Officer (Photo: Business Wire)
    Commenting on her appointment, Moji Karimi, CEO at Cemvita, said, "We are thrilled to welcome Lisa Bromiley to Cemvita as our CFO.
  • Prior to joining Cemvita, Lisa Bromiley played pivotal roles as CFO and Public Company Director, contributing significantly to the growth and success of notable entities in the industry.

Pete Gaynor Appointed Chairman of Disaster Recovery Coalition of America

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Wednesday, January 10, 2024
Forest Products, Climate Change, State, Local, Air, Public Policy, Transport, Agriculture, Natural Resources, Homeland Security, Engineering, Congressional News, Views, Data Management, Natural Disasters, Other Construction & Property, Government, Residential Building & Real Estate, Environment, Technology, Commercial Building & Real Estate, Manufacturing, Construction & Property, Urban Planning, REIT, Public Transport, Landscape, Building Systems, Interior Design, Architecture, Security, Public Safety, Green Technology, Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Environmental Policy, Law Enforcement, Emergency Services, Environmental Issues, Insurance, Consulting, Professional Services, Other Transport, Trucking, Other Natural Resources, Rail, Sustainability, Mining, Minerals, White House, Federal Government, Maritime, Wildfire, FEMA, Multimedia, Face, City, Federal Emergency Management Agency, Disaster, Federation, Disaster recovery, Private sector, DRCA, Risk management

The Disaster Recovery Coalition of America (DRCA) is pleased to announce the appointment of Pete Gaynor as the new Chairman of the organization.

Key Points: 
  • The Disaster Recovery Coalition of America (DRCA) is pleased to announce the appointment of Pete Gaynor as the new Chairman of the organization.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240110524722/en/
    Former FEMA Administrator Pete Gaynor, new Chairman of The Disaster Recovery Coalition of America (Photo: Business Wire)
    With a distinguished career in emergency management and disaster response, Pete Gaynor brings a wealth of experience and expertise to his new role as Chairman.
  • "We are thrilled to welcome Pete Gaynor as the Chairman of the Disaster Recovery Coalition of America," said Dan Craig, DRCA’s Immediate Past Chairman.
  • About the Disaster Recovery Coalition of America: DRCA ( www.thedrca.org ) is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization dedicated to promoting disaster recovery and resilience.

COP28: A Victory for the Coalition for Rainforest Nations and the Paris Agreement

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Tuesday, January 9, 2024
Automotive, Environmental Policy, Environmental Issues, Forest Products, Agriculture, Natural Resources, Alternative Vehicles, Fuels, Alternative Energy, Environment, Energy, Sustainability, Consensus, European, Technology transfer, COP28, Global stocktake, Temperature, Accounting, School, UN, Paris Agreement, Carbon, Consensus decision-making, GST, UNFCCC, Poverty, Renewable energy

After two weeks of negotiations, countries agreed to their response to the first Global Stocktake (GST) under the Paris Agreement.

Key Points: 
  • After two weeks of negotiations, countries agreed to their response to the first Global Stocktake (GST) under the Paris Agreement.
  • In addition to transitioning away from fossil fuels in energy systems, the UAE Consensus affirmed the urgent need to reverse global deforestation by 2030 through the Paris Agreement.
  • While the final agreement did not go as far as many had wished in terms of phasing out fossil fuels, it was nonetheless historic.
  • The final text, for first time, included the need for all countries to transition away from fossil fuels by 2050 and towards renewables and energy efficiency.