The UN-Convened Net-Zero Asset Owner Alliance (NZAOA), formed in 2019, is a member-led initiative of institutional investors committed to transitioning their investment portfolios to net-zero GHG emissions by year 2050 – a tall order. The Alliance members’ near-term targets for carbon reductions are 20-32% reduction by 2025 and then 40-60% by 2030.
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Creating A New Narrative Around Substance Use Disorder to Reduce the Stigma
In the pursuit of changing the narrative around substance use disorder to reduce the stigma, Craig Melvin, TODAY Show host and speaker at a recent Advertising Week New York (AWNY) panel, "Creating A New Narrative Around Substance Use Disorder to Reduce The Stigma," shared a personal story highlighting the life-changing moment he experienced with his father, who successfully overcame his own struggles with alcohol in 2016.
How To Execute Your ESG Strategy With Data and Cloud Technologies
What is ESG and why is it important?
Environmental, social and corporate governance (ESG) is an umbrella term for strategies, reporting and/or action plans on various topics and factors that impact an organization's corporate sustainability. This includes considerations of environmental, social and corporate governance implications, alongside financial factors, to inform decision-making processes and investments.
Meeting EU Regulations Head-On
“The Single-Use Plastic Directive is unprecedented,” explains Riccardo Vellani, Product Director for Additional Materials at Tetra Pak.
In June 2019, the European Union (EU) passed the Single-Use Plastic Directive, banning several single-use items, such as cotton bud sticks, cutlery, plates and straws.
Can Regenerative Agriculture Regenerate the US Food System?
The conversation recently made its way to Washington, DC — where the Environment Subcommittee of the House Committee of Oversight and Reform discussed calls to reform federal policies that unjustly favor corporate agribusiness, often at the expense of family farmers.
Corporate IT Office in Eagan, MN Gives Back to The Open Door
This story was submitted through the Maximus Foundation’s Share Your Story campaign and represents Maximus employees’ commitment to creating positive change. Read this story of impact told by Troy Bauer, Vice President - IT Support Services, Information Technology.
This Nonprofit Is Helping To Build ‘A Truly Inclusive Employment Environment’
Originally published on U.S. Bank company blog
An Illinois high schooler, who we’ll call Michelle, struggles with anxiety and depression to such a degree she has trouble imagining a future for herself.
Discovery Education Offers New Resources for National STEM Day
CHARLOTTE, N.C., November 2, 2023 /3BL/ - Discovery Education presents a curated collection of engaging, high-quality digital learning resources to students and teachers for National STEM Day. Held annually on November 8th, National STEM Day unites communities in celebrating the importance of teaching science, technology, engineering, and math to students in grades K-12. Discovery Education is the worldwide edtech leader whose state-of-the-art digital platform supports learning wherever it takes place.
Powering Our Progress: Expedia Group’s Journey To Pay Parity
Expedia Group’s mission is to power global travel for everyone, everywhere. Part of this includes reviewing our systems and processes to ensure fairness and equity — including employee compensation.
