August 2024

Harnessing Renewable Energy Responsibly: The Role of Environmental Impact Assessments

The shift towards renewable energy sources, such as solar and wind power, is a critical component of global efforts to combat climate change and reduce reliance on fossil fuels. However, as with any large-scale development, these projects can have significant environmental and social impacts that must be carefully evaluated and managed. This is where Environmental Impact Assessments come into play. 

Unlocking Curiosity in St. Louis With MilliporeSigma’s Curiosity Cube

With more than 2,000 employees and eight facilities in St. Louis, MilliporeSigma, the U.S. and Canada Life Science business of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany, is committed to inspiring the STEM talent of the future. To help increase interest in STEM for students across St. Louis, MilliporeSigma enhanced its Curiosity Cube, which resides at the company’s Laclede facility, with an updated look and new lessons, and hosted an unveiling ceremony with local students.

Kohler Continues Its Safe Water for All Initiative With New Bathrooms for a Primary School in Thailand

As part of our commitment to Safe Water For All, Kohler teams from Saraburi and Bangkok, Thailand, helped to renovate bathrooms at the Wat Khon Hom primary school—providing a cleaner and more gracious experience for students and staff.

The teams also sponsored sports equipment, helped plant a vegetable garden for fresh produce at lunch, and spent time playing and teaching the students English.

Here’s to healthy and supportive learning environments for all children.

KeyBank and the Center for New York City Neighborhoods Partner on Black Homeownership Project

NEW YORK, August 27, 2024 /3BL/ – KeyBank and The Center for New York City Neighborhoods (CNYCN) continue to work together to increase Black homeownership throughout New York City with a new $20,000 grant from KeyBank Foundation to support the organization’s Black Homeownership Project (BHP), which aims to preserve and increase the number of Black homeowners in the city by providing high quality services, advocating for policies that support Black homeowners, and organizing around issues related to Black homeownership.

Banking on a Sustainable Future With Walden Mutual Bank

Every day, we make small decisions to lead more sustainable lives. These choices reflect a growing awareness of the impact humans have on the planet. Yet when it comes to banking, many overlook the influence our choice of financial institution can have on the environment and in our communities. Where we choose to save and invest our money can align with—or work against—our personal values. This is where Walden Mutual Bank comes in, offering an opportunity to make a more conscious and positive impact through everyday financial choices.

DP World Sets New Ambitious Carbon Reduction Target As It Secures SBTi Validation

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates, August 27, 2024 /3BL/ - DP World, a global leader in logistics and supply chain solutions, has secured validation from the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) for its ambitious commitment to reduce its carbon footprint.

The global trade and logistics firm commits to reduce scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions 42% by 2030 from a 2022 base year*. DP World also commits to reduce scope 2 GHG emissions 62.2%, and reduce absolute scope 3 GHG emissions 28% within the same timeframe.

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