Month: April 2024

April 4, 2024 /3BL/ – The Green Sports Alliance (GSA) is thrilled to announce the 14th annual Summit, themed “Faster, Further, Together,” to be held at L.A. LIVE in Los Angeles from June 11th to June 13th. AEG, as a pioneering member of the Green Sports Alliance, returns as the Title Sponsor for the event, marking the organization’s 14th year of collaboration.

“As the epicenter for sports and entertainment in Los Angeles, Crypto.com Arena has a history of leading our industry in sustainable practices,” said Lee Zeidman, President of Crypto.com Arena, Peacock Theater and L.A. LIVE. “We are thrilled to partner with the GSA to further our shared commitment to address the urgent issues of climate change in sports and build a more sustainable and inclusive future.”

The 2024 GSA Summit aims to gather over 600 global professionals, including representatives from sports leagues, teams, entertainment venues, corporate leaders, athletes, and community stakeholders. This premier event will be hosted across L.A. LIVE at Crypto.com Arena, Peacock Theater and The NOVO. It will showcase cutting-edge strategies and initiatives to foster healthier, more sustainable, and vibrant communities worldwide.

The Summit will delve into how the sports and entertainment sectors are utilizing their influence to drive action on climate change, environmental conservation, and social justice. Additionally, emphasis will be placed on engaging fans and ensuring tangible, long-term community benefits. The three-day program is open to professionals and students, with tickets available for purchase online.

“On behalf of the GSA Board and Staff, we are honored to partner with AEG to recognize Social and Environmental Leadership within the Sports and Entertainment Industry,” said Roger McClendon, Executive Director of Green Sports Alliance. “We’re excited to showcase innovative technology, celebrate sustainability leaders, share plant-forward food, release collaborative playbooks, and be inspired by changemakers. Together, we aim to inspire and accelerate positive change, creating a more just, healthy, and resilient future for generations to come.”

The event will feature an Innovation Hub showcasing sustainable solutions, ample networking opportunities, and culinary delights.

“AEG is proud to extend our long-standing partnership with the GSA by hosting the first GSA Summit in Los Angeles at our venues across the L.A. LIVE campus. Since the inception of GSA, we have shared a common vision for reshaping the sports industry to protect our communities and climate. We look forward to three days of insightful discussions and networking with peers,” said Erik Distler, VP of Sustainability at AEG.

Visit greensportsalliance.org/2024summit to register. Companies interested in sponsoring or exhibiting can contact GSA at matt@greensportsalliance.org.

Our foresters endeavor to manage our timberlands on a sustainable basis and protect water quality, wildlife, and biodiversity. PotlatchDeltic is proud of our timberlands and the legacy we are protecting for the future. Because we are so connected to the communities where we operate and because we believe that one way people come to appreciate the value of a forest is through recreation, most of our timberlands are available to the public for certain recreational uses.

In Idaho, our timberlands offer a majestic landscape and spectacular recreational opportunities for outdoor enthusiasts. Our timberlands are a favorite retreat for hunting, fly fishing, camping, and exploring the outdoors. We have leased day use recreational access on over 567,000 acres of Idaho timberland to the Idaho Department of Fish and Game. This lease allows the public to recreate on certain portions of PotlatchDeltic’s Idaho timberlands. In addition, we offer exclusive campsite leases in some exceptional areas in North Idaho.

Our timberlands in the Southeast are ideal for fishing, hunting, and camping. We offer exclusive leases for recreation and hunting access throughout our southern timberlands. Typically, groups and individuals purchase annual leases and often return to their lease sites for many years as their place to “get away from it all.”

As the population of the United States continues to grow and land use patterns change, we believe the ability to connect with forests will become increasingly important. Visitors to our timberlands may engage in a wide range of activities including camping, fishing, hiking, hunting, or wildlife watching. Our timberlands provide opportunities for solitude, experiences for friends, or memories with family. Our communities can explore the lands we manage as stewards of our forests for the generations to follow.

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PARIS, April 4, 2024 /3BL/ – The Consumer Goods Forum (CGF) has announced the leadership team for its Net Zero Coalition of Action (“the Coalition”), a CEO led initiative set to accelerate the reduction of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions within the consumer goods industry.

The Coalition will be led by Nina Jönsson, President & CEO, ICA Gruppen, Scott Price, Group Chief Executive, DFI Retail Group, and Antoine de Saint-Affrique, CEO, Danone at the CGF Board level, with a Steering Committee co-chaired by Grant Sprick, Vice President, Climate & Environment at Ahold Delhaize, and Archana Jagannathan, Chief Sustainability Officer at PepsiCo Europe, and Rebecca Marmot, Chief Sustainability Officer at Unilever.

Following a landmark decision in June 2023 at the CGF’s Global Summit in Kyoto, the creation of a ninth Coalition of Action aims to boost the industry’s internal capabilities for achieving Net Zero, enhancing monitoring and reporting of progress.

The CGF’s commitment to driving sustainability is further evidenced by its role as an official accelerator for the United Nations’ Race to Zero campaign since 2021. This initiative has increased member engagement in carbon reduction with over 60 CGF members committing to halve their emissions by 2030 and aiming for net-zero by 2050.

The new Coalition seeks to foster greater collaboration across the existing eight Coalitions and with the broader Race to Zero network, ensuring a comprehensive and united front in the fight against climate change.

“Through robust climate action and nature preservation roadmap, the consumer good industry has the power to lead the transition towards a healthy and low carbon economy. The Net Zero Coalition is a unique opportunity for manufacturers and retailers to align and accelerate decarbonization efforts, acting as a catalyst for shared experiences, closer collaboration, and ultimately greater impact for our consumers” said Antoine de Saint-Affrique, Chief Executive Officer, Danone

“As a leading pan-Asian retailer, we are proud to be part of the Net Zero Coalition of Action, an initiative that demonstrates our commitment to a sustainable future. By joining forces with industry leaders and collaborating across the Coalitions and the Race to Zero network, we are taking a unified approach to accelerate the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions in the consumer goods industry. We believe that being part of the solution is crucial and together, we can make a significant impact and pave the way towards a more sustainable world for our customers, communities, and businesses.” said Scott Price, Chief Executive Officer, DFI Retail Group

“We must all take responsibility for significantly reducing the climate impact of the production and consumption of our goods and services, for the sake of future generations and to future-proof our businesses. A prerequisite for success is increased collaboration, and here the Net Zero Coalition can play a key role in the consumer goods industry.” said Nina Jönsson, President & CEO, ICA

Alongside the Co-Sponsors and Co-Chair companies, other CGF members who have signed up to the Coalition ahead of its official launch are:

Bel GroupDeveleyEssityGeneral MillsGrupo BimboHaleonJDEKellanovaL’OrealMigros TicaretMondelēz International

Interested parties can contact the CGF’s Net Zero team: hs@theconsumergoodsforum.com

Webinar Information

April 4, 2024 /3BL/ – With the US SEC finalizing its climate disclosure rules and states like California taking legislative climate action, Environment, Social, and Governance (ESG) regulations and pressures from stakeholders are becoming ever more complex and challenging to navigate. This webinar will cut through the noise, providing a practical guide to current trends while also looking around the corner to what is yet to come. Attendees will receive actionable, practical advice including where to begin and when, based on our subject matter expertise and experience working with clients across multiple industries and geographies.

Whether you’re just starting your ESG journey or seeking to refine existing practices, you’ll gain insights to focus your limited time and resources, avoid costly missteps, and learn to utilize best practices for emissions calculations and data management as you prepare for the next wave of ESG regulations.

Join us on Wednesday, April 24th at 12:00 PM CDT for our latest webinar, Getting Ahead of the Curve: Preparing Your Business for ESG Regulations.

Register Here!