Day: 7 April 2024

IBM Commits up to $45M to Climate Adaptation, Starting With New RFP for Resilient Cities

Stuart Mitchell

Aligned with United Nations SDG 11, IBM  have announced a new request for proposals from government and non-profit organizations for the IBM Sustainability Accelerator, focused on technology-driven projects to advance city resiliency. IBM also announced that it would increase investment in the pro-bono social impact program by 50%, committing to make up to $45 million in cash and in-kind donations of technology and services available over the next five years. The IBM Sustainability Accelerator applies IBM technology, including IBM watsonx, an AI and data platform and AI assistants, to support…

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Crown Holdings 2022 Sustainability Report: Water Management & Scarcity – Preserving a Precious Resource

Stuart Mitchell

Crown Holdings, Inc., through its subsidiaries, is a leading global supplier of rigid packaging products to consumer marketing companies, as well as transit and protective packaging products, equipment and services to a broad range of end markets. World headquarters are located in Tampa, Florida. For more information, visit www.crowncork.com. Water scarcity is affecting an increasing number of regions worldwide. Our recognition of the need to use water with considerable care is the driver behind the Resource Efficiency pillar of our Twentyby30™ sustainability program and grounds our comprehensive water stewardship strategy. We…

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New Arbor Day Foundation Report Details Importance of Investment in Voluntary Carbon Market

Stuart Mitchell

A new report summarizing the Arbor Day Foundation’s 2023 learnings and observations of the voluntary carbon market concludes that investment in the voluntary carbon market is key in addressing the climate crisis. “The voluntary carbon market is fast-paced and requires regular analysis so corporate investors can make better-informed decisions. Our team of experts is deeply in tune with the market and its players,” said Dan Lambe, chief executive of the Arbor Day Foundation. “As this report explains, corporate investment in carbon credits is not just about offsetting emissions. It’s about…

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CAP – Oh what a tangled web – Misleading ads

Stuart Mitchell

The ASA/CAP have released a post called: Oh what a tangled web – Misleading ads. I have enclosed the text of the link below, but please have a look at the ASA/CAP site as there are lots of things of interest to anyone with an interest in Ethical Marketing. Although it’s usually the ‘harm and offence’ rulings that hit the headlines, roughly 70% of the complaints the Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) receives each year concern potentially misleading advertising. Making sure your advertising doesn’t mislead consumers might seem straightforward, but it’s a…

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Entergy New Orleans Announces Clean Energy Partnership With Feed the Second Line To Empower New Orleans

Stuart Mitchell

Entergy New Orleans is proud to announce its partnership with Feed the Second Line’s Get Lit, Stay Lit clean energy initiative. Entergy New Orleans’ contribution of $250,000 will fuel the organization’s mission of creating a robust safety net for local artists that prioritizes environmental resilience, renewable energy, and community empowerment. “We are thrilled to announce Entergy New Orleans’ partnership with Feed the Second Line on its groundbreaking clean energy initiative, Get Lit, Stay Lit,” stated Deanna Rodriguez, president and CEO of Entergy New Orleans. “This partnership underscores our commitment to…

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