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Carbon removals were on the map last week at #ClimateWeekNYC. With a big thank you to everyone who welcomed us for our first time at NYCW – one of the world’s biggest convenings of climate champions – here's a look at some of our many highlights⭐ ◼ We met with leading environmental NGOs to share the Elimini news with them first. A huge thank you to everyone who joined us to discuss how we can work together to create truly sustainable ambitions. ◼ Carbon removals and cocktails at the Elimini launch event, which brought together industry experts and changemakers. We also had the pleasure of hearing from our President, Laurie Fitzmaurice, and Executive Chair, Will Gardiner. ◼ Concordia’s 14th annual summit, where Will discussed how cross-sector partnerships can strengthen and scale up #CarbonRemovals, and Laurie talked about how leaders working with innovative technology can protect the planet while making progressive leaps forward. ◼ WBCSD – World Business Council for Sustainable Development x PWC’s roundtable on de-risking CDR offtake agreements. ◼ BritishAmerican Business Council's panel on powering progress and future-proofing industries while keeping pace with energy demands. Let’s keep championing change together.  

Interesting recent update here across the certification landscape as B Corp is evolving the standards of which they assess their clients. As a result of the decision, B Lab is now moving to change its current standards “to include rigorous due diligence requirements for human rights and environmental impact”. This follows from other certified businesses taking action and complaining directly to B Corp about standards being applied to other organisations. https://lnkd.in/e8xyTbqi #Sustainability #ESG #Climate #Impact #Sustainabilitynews #ESGnews #Climatenews #News #Updates #Bcorp #Environment #Social #Governance

The recent events at Ecochallenge.org have been nothing short of remarkable. From the addition of expert Lauren Watkins, Ph.D. to the team, commemorating our 30th Anniversary, to hosting the annual Peoples Ecochallenge, and participating in the AASHE conference, the organization has been unwavering in its mission-driven work. Amidst the seasonal and political shifts, it has been heartening to witness dedication to environmental action across various voices. According to a recent article citing a new poll, a significant majority of U.S. adults, spanning both Democrats and Republicans, emphasize the importance of companies continuing their sustainability endeavors irrespective of political transitions or election outcomes, as highlighted by 3BL and Glow. We see evidence of this in the partners, clients and people we work with, and it's inspiring. At Ecochallenge.org, we understand the strength of individual actions and the collective impact they can have when combined. With a majority of the U.S. populace showing concern for climate action, we are committed to facilitating a more achievable and enjoyable path towards a sustainable world. If you are part of an organization that promotes involvement in green teams or employee resource groups, consider joining in and advocating for the introduction of our programs to your peers. The potential impact you can create is endless, and the journey to connect the dots begins with a simple step forward.

I'm so so unapologetically proud of this 👇🏿 🥰 ... Back when my advisors (Daljit Bhurji, Claire Quansah, Adrian Ma, Kristian Hoareau Foged 💭 and Julian Obubo) and I were debating themes for the first in-person Pros Conference in five years, we spent quite a bit of time wrestling with 'Make Comms Great Again'. We knew the conference would follow an important election and discussed the possible risks. For example, would people think we were not taking the threats of Project 25 seriously? But eventually we doubled down. We concluded - with confidence - that anyone who's followed bmeprpros.co.uk would know where we were coming from. And I'm so, so glad we did. Why? Because just a day after the US election result was won by the anti-DEI MAGA climate denier, it feels super important (and kinda subversive) to run this 👇🏿 session in particular. The title? #ClimateTooWhite #ClimateTooMiddleClass: How to Diversify Climate Comms The panelists? Four incredible women of colour doing the work (and with the receipts to show for it! 🧾 💅🏿 🥰): ⭐ Namrata Acharya, Journalist & Researcher, City, University of London ⭐ Einass Bakhiet, Environmental Advocate ⭐ Rabina Khan, Journalist & Communities Advisor ⭐ Rosie Ngugi, Diversity, Inclusion & Anti-Racism Lead, Greenpeace UK The chair? ⭐ Daljit Bhurji, CEO & Co-Founder, Diffusion PR As excited about this panel as I am? Of course you are! Want a ticket? Of course you do! You have just * 2️⃣ * weeks left to book your tickets! For info and tickets for 'Make Comms Great Again: How to Use Your Comms Skills for Good' taking place on Thursday 28 November 2024 in London's Conway Hall, head to 👉🏿 : theproswinterseries.com --------------------------------- #ICYMI: 'Make Comms Great Again: How to Use Your Comms Skills for Good' will take place on Thursday 28 November 2024 at London’s Conway Hall. The conference will explore new comms techniques and audiences, showcase great work, celebrate creativity, and provide an inclusive, dynamic space to engage with big topics including DEI, climate change and the political landscape. It will feature keynote presentations, panel discussions, and workshops delivered by a host of experts including journalists, content creators, activists and comms specialists. Confirmed speakers include Samira Ahmed, Joseph Harker, Marvyn Harrison, South Asian Heritage Month co-founders Dr. Binita Kane and Jasvir Singh CBE, and science-first content creator and musical artist, Big Manny. 'Make Comms Great Again' was developed by #BMEPRPros and is supported by Google UK, Blurred, Headland, Hope&Glory PR, Simply Thought 💭 and Untapped Recruitment. For the full programme, speaker lineup and tickets head to: theproswinterseries.com

Today is World Environment Day! - What do you have planned at your company? #worldenvironmentday #edenarkgroup #sustainability #certifiedsustainablebusiness #environmentalsustainability #sustainablebusiness https://lnkd.in/ePZF3zXe

Check out Green 2.0's upcoming webinar: "Environmental Workforce Ready: Supporting Young People of Color" on May 30th: As young people of color enter the environmental workforce, it is essential for them to be set up with resources, tools, and programs that will support and empower them. Join Green 2.0 for a discussion with young leaders of color in the movement focused on the tools and resources needed and available for young people of color to enter and thrive in the environmental sector:

Are B Corps only about environmental impact? Let's clear up this misconception with insights from Sr. Manager Growth & Certification, Saskia Rotshuizen 👇 The B Corp certification is a holistic certification, evaluating much more than just environmental practices. It assesses five key impact areas: 1. Environment: How is your company prioritizing and taking care of the planet? 2. Governance: How do you make sure your company's governance considers all stakeholders? 3. Community: How is your company giving back and contributing positively to the community? 4. Workers: How is your company taking care of your workers, improving their lives and wellbeing? 5. Customers: How is you company having a positive impact on your customers' lives? In this series, experts from the B Lab Benelux team open ups about the greatest misconceptions about everything it means to be a B Corp. Are you ready to uncover the truth? Stay tuned for our next episode for a new special guest... #BCorp #BCorpcertification #sustainability #forceforgood #myth

Leading companies increasingly recognise the importance of policy engagement as a tool for enabling progress on their sustainability goals. As they develop detailed climate transition plans, companies are having to think through the extent to which their ability to achieve them is dependent on policy change. Having done this, the next step is to figure out way to help get relevant policies enacted and implemented. Since much corporate political influence happens via trade associations, ensuring associations actively promote aligned positions is vital. 

Today is World Environment Day! - What do you have planned at your company? #sustainability #worldenvironmentday #sustainablebusiness #environmentalsustainability #certifiedsustainablebusiness #edenarkgroup https://lnkd.in/ehVe5KCy

🌍 Today, we kicked off #ClimateWeekNYC with our third annual #SolutionsHouse, featuring an incredible lineup of Solutionists tackling the biggest challenges in sustainability! Key discussions included: - Harnessing meaningful storytelling to mobilize hope and possibility. - How leading studios are embedding environmental themes and driving change. - Exploring unconventional paths to leadership in the climate space. - Collaborative, innovative approaches to drastically reducing value chain emissions. - The crucial role minority neurotypes play in climate and justice movements. - How organizations are encouraging positive, consumer-driven change. - How the Professional Services Matrix is aligning portfolios with net zero. 🎥 Tune into our YouTube channel, where we'll share recordings: https://lnkd.in/euynNE_3 Thank you to our incredible speakers for sharing your knowledge and insights: Solitaire Townsend, Chief Solutionist, Futerra Lucy Shea, CEO, Futerra and Trustee, Futerra Solutions Union Andrew Wanliss-Orlebar, Chief Strategy Officer, Futerra Kirsten Dunlop, CEO, Climate KIC H.E. Dr. Agnes Mary Chimbiri-Molande, Permanent Representative of the Republic of Malawi to the United Nations Csaba Manyai, Impact Architect, Community Arts Network (CAN) Atossa Soltani, Director of Global Strategy, Amazon Sacred Headwaters Initiative Veena Balakrishnan, Co - Founder, Youth Negotiators Academy, Co-Founder, The Green Team Marie-Claire Graf, Climate Youth Negotiator Programme, Future Leaders Network, Co-Founder, Youth Negotiators Academy Uyunkar Domingo Peas Nampichkai, President of the Board of Directors, Amazon Sacred Headwaters Alliance (Cuencas Sagradas Amazonicas) Sam Barratt, Chief of Youth, Education and Advocacy, UNEP Mathias Gredal Nørvig, CEO Subway Surfers Trista Patterson, PhD, Director of Gaming Sustainability, Microsoft Lisa Pak, Playing For The Planet, Head of Operations Ann Tracy, Chief Sustainability Officer, Colgate-Palmolive Julia Matthews, Head of ESG, Peloton Aman Singh, Director, Global Communications, Walmart Rhonda Moore, PhD. Medical Anthropologist, US National Institutes of Health Ellen Jackowski, Chief Sustainability Officer, Mastercard, Ian Gill, Global Head of Sustainability, TikTok Kristen Siemen, Chief Sustainability Officer, GM Isaias Hernandez, Environmentalist, Educator & Creator Omar Mitchell, NHL, VP Industry Growth and Sustainability Annie Horn, NBA/WNBA, Social Responsibility Program Director Christina Hovestadt, NFL, Senior Manager, Community Relations Melanie Lee, MLB, Director Ballpark Operations Riley Nelson, NASCAR, Head of Sustainability Anna Celsing Klingberg, CSO, Alfa Laval Pamela Jouven, Director SME Climate Hub, We Mean Business Coalition Johan Falk, CEO and Co-Founder, Exponential Roadmap Initiative Louise Rehbinder, Director, Exponential Roadmap Initiative, Moderator ⚡ Stay tuned for more events throughout #ClimateWeek! Check out SolutionsHouse.net for details.