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Southern Company

Southern Company is a leader in the development and deployment of technologies that deliver on our commitment to clean, safe, reliable and affordable energy to customers. As our generation fleet grows to meet evolving customer energy needs, we remain committed to our goal to achieve net-zero greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 2050. Our growing portfolio of low- and zero-carbon resources will play an integral role in meeting this goal, along with other emerging clean technology solutions.

As we continue our journey to net-zero GHG emissions, many customers are increasingly seeking visibility into their carbon emissions to better inform decarbonization strategies. As an example, Southern Company recently signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA), representing all U.S. government agencies, both civilian and defense, to work together to develop a process for the certification and reporting of Renewable Energy Certificates and Scope 2 emissions, including hourly time matching of load and generation, for electricity delivered to federal facilities within Southern Company’s service footprint.

To respond to customer expectations like those of the U.S. government, Southern Company has engaged Singularity Energy, an advanced carbon and clean energy management software platform for utilities and grid operators. The grid carbon data platform is aimed at offering transparency to customers regarding their energy mix. Founded by a team with diverse expertise in power systems, carbon accounting and software development, Singularity is backed by Energy Impact Partners and other energy investors.

Southern Company is collaborating with Singularity to develop a platform that can provide hourly energy emissions data. The collaboration will leverage operational data from our generation fleet and unique customer usage data to provide robust reporting capabilities required by the U.S. government and other customers as they scale clean energy and program participation within Southern Company’s service footprint.

“Tying carbon emissions to a specific customer’s usage is complex, and as we continue to innovate, collaborations like this one with Singularity will help us more efficiently and economically advance emerging solutions our customers expect,” said Clay Rikard, vice president of System Planning for Southern Company.

Southern Company remains at the forefront of delivering sustainable energy solutions. Our commitment to research and development and creative collaborations is essential to developing innovative solutions to meet customer needs.

Originally published on Microsoft Customer Stories.

CARE works around the world to fight poverty and promote equality, including by responding to crises. It is using AI to better understand emergency preparedness in its country offices so it can act without delay when lives are on the line. A solution built in Microsoft Azure OpenAI Service enables CARE to analyze open-ended survey responses to gauge emergency readiness, identify areas of improvement, and prepare for crises.

Crises are compounding globally. Food insecurity and inflation are skyrocketing. Climate-borne disasters are increasing. In 2023, one in six people were estimated to have been exposed to conflict. The global development nonprofit CARE knows that women bear the brunt of crisis in impacts to their livelihoods, health, and safety. Yet women are also on the front lines of crisis response. After surveying more than 15,000 women in 15 countries, CARE found that 91% led or actively participated in community response. They provide meals and shelter, advocate for change, and offer health services—all to make communities safer.

Read the full blog on Microsoft Customer Stories here.

Originally published on Microsoft Customer Stories.

CARE works around the world to fight poverty and promote equality, including by responding to crises. It is using AI to better understand emergency preparedness in its country offices so it can act without delay when lives are on the line. A solution built in Microsoft Azure OpenAI Service enables CARE to analyze open-ended survey responses to gauge emergency readiness, identify areas of improvement, and prepare for crises.

Crises are compounding globally. Food insecurity and inflation are skyrocketing. Climate-borne disasters are increasing. In 2023, one in six people were estimated to have been exposed to conflict. The global development nonprofit CARE knows that women bear the brunt of crisis in impacts to their livelihoods, health, and safety. Yet women are also on the front lines of crisis response. After surveying more than 15,000 women in 15 countries, CARE found that 91% led or actively participated in community response. They provide meals and shelter, advocate for change, and offer health services—all to make communities safer.

Read the full blog on Microsoft Customer Stories here.

Set in the heart of London, American Express Presents BST Hyde Park has become a staple in the summer festival calendar, featuring legendary global performers in the capital’s celebrated Royal Park. AEG Europe, the world leader in live sport and entertainment and operator of the iconic festival, has announced their upcoming series will be the company’s most sustainable festival yet, with several new initiatives set to minimize environmental impacts.

Sustainability is a key driver behind the company’s business decisions and with several new environmentally responsible initiatives in place, the company has heralded the 2024 season as their most sustainable run of festivals to date. From removing carbon emissions to partnerships with Lowr and Keep Britain Tidy, the company’s efforts illustrate their commitment to catalysing the influence of live entertainment to preserve the planet and safeguard it for future generations.

Speaking to sustainability measures at BST Hyde Park, AEG Europe’s Director of Sustainability, Sam Booth says: “Over the course of 10 shows across three weekends, we will have the opportunity to engage with hundreds of thousands of fans. We are acutely aware of our position and believe we have a responsibility to influence fan behaviour and drive sustainable change and in doing so, we’re helping to not only preserve the planet but also the future of live entertainment.”

AEG Europe’s sustainability measures in place at BST Hyde Park 2024 include:

Eliminating Scope 1 & 2 Emissions | Carbon Removals & Carbon Labelling 

Achieving net zero emissions is critical for the environment and AEG Europe is already working toward a verifiable net zero strategy. In February 2024, the company made history by hosting the world’s first carbon-removed arena events at The O2 in London, which saw the extraction and removal of 545.9 tonnes across the four shows – the equivalent yearly electricity usage of 395 average homes.

Acting on key learnings from the pilot events, the festival is continuing to reduce emissions while pursuing accurate measurement for the remaining unavoidable ones. Using Biochar for carbon capture, BST Hyde Park will then fund the removal of all Scope 1 and 2 emissions, making this AEG Europe’s most carbon-friendly festival series to date.

The AEG team has also worked with A Greener Future to measure the environmental impact of each meal served across the festival and ensure this information is across all menus, with a traffic light system to highlight the most environmentally friendly offerings. Not only does this help to educate fans in their food choices, but it also acts as a reminder to traders of the impact their ingredient choices can have on the world around them, helping to encourage traders to think green for all future events.

Effective Waste Management 

AEG Europe is committed to sending zero waste to landfill and is looking to build on the principles of the circular economy to all venues and festivals. BST Hyde Park will see the use of 100% compostable serveware across the site, with a limited reusable cup system being trialled in controlled areas. Waste handling has also been improved, with clearer signage, an on-site waste baler and on-site crews to help fans separate their waste correctly.

Working in partnership with Keep Britain Tidy, BST Hyde Park will also see a new waste reduction initiative for 2024. In a move to change fan behaviour around the disposal of cigarette butts, portable ashtrays will be handed out to combat the UK’s largest source of litter. An e-cigarette collect-and-recycle scheme will also be implemented across the site for the safe disposal of soft plastics and batteries.

Data Capture | Partnering with Sustainable Fan Travel Platform Lowr

AEG Europe’s customer engagement teams have formed a partnership with a sustainability platform Lowr. Lowr have created a bespoke platform for ticket holders to log their journey to the event and help the festival to understand and quantify the full carbon impact of their travel. This information can then be used in subsequent years to help inform policies and strategies for tackling this large chunk of the festival’s impact.

Sustainable Energy & Power Supply

BST Hyde Park will benefit from an enhanced power supply from both biodiesel generators and batteries this summer. After successfully trialling a new battery system at the event in 2023, the team has made significant energy efficiencies in a more economical power supply. These enhancements ensure the entire workflow operates at optimum efficiency to drive down overall fuel usage across the site.

BST Hyde Park 2024 is one of the festival’s most musically diverse years yet, featuring hundreds of global acts, and iconic headliners including Italian tenor Andrea Bocelli, pop legends Robbie Williams and Kylie, alongside country music royalty Shania Twain and Morgan Wallen.

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As Cancer season unfolds, a significant topic is making its presence felt: impact reports.

Cancer season coincides with the critical reporting period when brands share their annual impact. In our Navigating Impact Comms Through the Cosmos – Cancer Edition, we explore how Cancer ushers in a different approach to reporting season, allowing brands to make the most impact with audiences that are already invested in their brand.

3BL’s 2024 Consumer Insights and Sustainability Benchmark provides actionable tips to use during reporting season and while your brand navigates sustainability discussions. These insights will help you understand the latest trends and expectations enabling you to craft communications that meet the moment.

Delve into this month’s insights here. 

Originally published on 3M News Center

One of 3M’s passions is protecting the health and safety of workers in all types of industries and work environments. That drives 3M to continually innovate across technologies, disciplines and industries, to help keep workers safe and protected.

Elevating safety to new heights

Every day, thousands of people around the world go to work and perform tasks at heights most would never dream of even climbing to.

3M is committed to outfitting those workers with quality, comfortable 3M Fall Protection products that are backed by science and designed to help them get the job done and return home safely. With its history of innovation and excellence, 3M Fall Protection offers its customers the quality products, expertise and service of the trusted 3M™ DBI-SALA® and 3M™ Protecta® Fall Protection brands.

Preparing for a job and the actual job tasks can be complicated. 3M offers education and training with virtual reality that puts people in real world situations without real world consequences. VR can immerse worker in environments where it’s difficult to train. That can help establish and reinforce procedures needed to get jobs done safely and improve productivity of tasks.

The new face of firefighting

To help overcome the communication challenges faced by today’s firefighters, the 3M™ Scott™ Vision C5 Facepiece with Radio Direct Interface and Bone Conduction Headphone provides enhanced voice intelligibility during two-way radio communications.

It features a wider field of view to see more, a new regulator design to breathe easier, and optional bone conduction headphone technology to hear what matters. A removable head harness allows for easy cleaning to assist with exposure reduction efforts, while a single-reflex face seal is designed for enhanced comfort and easier donning. Bluetooth® enabled in-mask communications, powered by a lithium-ion rechargeable battery, provide enhanced voice intelligibility during two-way radio communications.

Welding Solutions

The 3M™ Speedglas™ G5-02 is the world’s first welding helmet with a curved auto-darkening filter (ADF), designed to conform to the shape of a welder’s head and enhance peripheral vision.

It’s designed for professional TIG welders, also known as gas tungsten arch welding, offering high-performance and precision with a focus on ergonomics and functionality. The helmet features 3M’s Speedglas Curved Glass Technology along with Natural Color Technology for more realistic colors during welding. t is equipped with four arc sensors and advanced electronics that ensure the filter switches reliably. The helmet’s slim design includes a new venting system to reduce heat and humidity, improving comfort and weight distribution.

The curved ADF provides a 100% wider field of view compared to previous models, without the need for a wider helmet. includes Bluetooth connectivity for use with the 3M Connected Equipment App, allowing welders to program settings and track usage. The helmet is compatible with most 3M filtering facepieces and reusable respirators.

At Delmarva Power, our commitment to the communities we serve comes from our dedicated employees, many calling the company home for much of their career like Larry Rohm, an integral part of our Gas team for 37 years. Known for his dedication and willingness to share his knowledge, the lead mechanic operator has left a lasting impression on his colleagues.

Kristina Brennan, manager of Gas field operations, describes him as a dedicated mentor who believes in sharing experiences to facilitate smoother processes within the department.

“Amongst the team, Larry is the epitome of a team player,” Brennan notes. “He is always willing to share his experiences, believing that knowledge sharing is crucial for continued success.”

Rohm’s collaborative nature not only strengthens the bonds within the team, but also fosters an environment where everyone feels supported and valued. His commitment to teamwork extends beyond mere cooperation; it embodies a genuine desire to see his colleagues succeed, earning him admiration from employees across the company.

Sean Momot, Gas supervisor and Rohm’s manager, also acknowledges Rohm’s positive influence, praising his knowledge and attitude. “From the time I was in the union with him, until now as his supervisor, Larry has always displayed a positive and knowledgeable attitude.”

Serena Wilson-Archie, director of regional gas operations, reflected on Larry’s recent insight as well. “At the start of this year, Larry shared that he had one word for me, adaptability; being able to adjust to new conditions or capacity to be modified for a new use or purpose. In the moment, I believe that was pertaining to our team, however, I took that a little further and attached it to the natural gas business and how this current leadership regime, including him, can position Delmarva Power’s Gas division for continued advancement.”

Rohm’s commitment to excellence and his support for his team continue to define his legacy. His dedication to empowering others and fostering a learning environment has shaped the future of gas field operations and has a positive impact on the customers we serve.

“I’m happy I stayed here,” said Rohm. “There were quite a few years whenever someone came here, they never left. It’s a good place to work.”

Larry Rohm’s contributions will continue inspiring those fortunate enough to work alongside him.

In honor of Pride Month, this year, from June 1 through December 31, HSN will donate $5 for every unit sold to The Trevor Project. The Trevor Project is a non-profit suicide prevention organization that provides 24/7 crisis support services, research, and advocacy for LGBTQ+ young people.

Read more about The Trevor Project here: https://ow.ly/n2nz50Spr30

Originally published in GoDaddy’s 2023 Sustainability Report

Content Safety

We target harmful content while creating space for varying ideas.

At GoDaddy, we believe open communication, freedom of expression, and diversity of thought is paramount to empowering people to express their beliefs. We recognize, however, that this must be balanced with safe and responsible management to respond to harmful content properly.

Registries and registrars like GoDaddy act as real estate agents of the digital world, providing domain registration services to the public. If a domain name is registered at one location but hosted elsewhere, the registrar may lack the authority or capability to remove or edit the content hosted on a website. Therefore, we share responsibility to address and mitigate negative consequences that may arise from the misuse of digital technologies to foster a safe, open, and responsible internet for all.

Our Content Safety Philosophy 

GoDaddy’s Universal Terms of Service (UTOS) sets forth the terms and conditions governing the use of our sites, products, and services globally. It’s a violation of our policy to use our services to promote, encourage, or engage in violence or for any illegal activity, including, but not limited to the exploitation of children, the promotion of terrorism, the sale of prescription medicine without a valid prescription, and fraudulent activity. We address new challenges by stress-testing annually and reviewing our content safety policies.

For more information on our content safety philosophy, please review our Trust Center.

To earn the trust of our stakeholders, we take complaints and feedback seriously while building better products and services. Our dedicated Content Safety team reviews every submitted content complaint for possible violations of our UTOS or other content safety policies. If the team identifies a violation, it determines an appropriate response, which may include account suspension or termination or other actions as needed. Our Content Safety team processed nearly 10,000 complaint cases and responded within 46 hours, on average.1

Protecting Children in Digital Spaces

Since its inception in 2006, we’ve been a proud member of the Tech Coalition, a collaborative effort among industry leaders to prevent and eradicate online child sexual exploitation and abuse (CSEA). This coalition enables members across the industry to share knowledge and work together to protect children in the digital world. Through our deep involvement with the industry through organizations like the Tech Coalition, we developed industry standards for protecting children online and created and implemented state of the art software systems to combat CSEA on our platforms.

The fight against CSEA is far from over, but we’ll continue to collaborate with security companies, independent experts, law enforcement, and other government agencies to remove CSEA content, advance preventative technologies, and remain a leader in this space.

Ambitions for 2024 

While we remain committed to championing diverse perspectives, we intend to continue our focus on minimizing the harmful impacts of online content within the scope of our UTOS and other content safety policies. We will also continue to closely monitor new challenges in this evolving landscape and seek to continue building trust with stakeholders.

To learn more, read our 2023 Sustainability Report.

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About this Report 

The GoDaddy 2023 Sustainability Report details our progress toward our corporate sustainability goals, strategies, and initiatives in support of our overarching corporate mission and values. Unless otherwise noted, this report reflects our corporate sustainability performance across our global operations covering the fiscal year period from January 1 to December 31, 2023. To demonstrate our commitment to transparent communication regarding our sustainability progress, we routinely share updates through our website and our annual Sustainability Report. We welcome your questions, comments, and feedback on this report by contacting ESG@GoDaddy.com.

This report references the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) Standards and includes select Sustainability Accounting Standards Board (SASB) metrics for the Internet Media and Services sector. We also disclose our contributions and progress toward priority UN SDGs. For additional information on how we align with these frameworks and key indicators demonstrating our sustainability performance, please review the Frameworks and Metrics section.

1The 2023 reported figure excludes spam and duplicates that were included in prior year reporting.