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RALEIGH, N.C., July 20, 2023 /3BL/ – Lenovo announced the North American edition of Work For Humankind, a bold initiative that uses technology for volunteers to make a positive, long-lasting difference while working from remote, tech-enabled locations.

The Work for Humankind Research Report found that nearly 90% of U.S. respondents find giving back to the community vital when “Working from Anywhere.” Work For Humankind North America extends the legacy started on Robinson Crusoe Island, allowing North American skilled individuals to use tech for good and make a positive impact while working from anywhere.

In partnership with the non-profit, BirdLife International, Lenovo created a mobile tech lab and living space that will road trip through Canada and the United States, collecting birdsong data along the way to support wildlife protection efforts.

The mobile workspace, enabled with 5G connectivity, equips volunteers to do their day jobs while monitoring wildlife using seminal data collection software in partnership with Cornell University’s Lab of Ornithology.

The Americas are home to three of the nine major migratory bird flyways in the world, making this region pivotal to global biodiversity and climate change mitigation. BirdLife and its local partners identified specific Important Bird and Biodiversity Areas (IBAs) within North America where Work for Humankind can bolster its efforts to protect the flyways and migratory species who depend on these special places. IBAs are places of greatest significance for the conservation of the world’s birds and wildlife.

Volunteers will drive between designated IBAs along the route and stop at wildlife refuges in South Carolina, Maryland, Delaware, New York and Ontario. The van’s path was designed to visit IBAs with high priority nesting species, such as the endangered Saltmarsh Sparrow, where data is much-needed by both BirdLife International and their partners. Capturing this birdsong data, along with visual identification of birds, is crucial to conservation efforts to protect the bird species and biodiversity in each local ecosystem.

The van is designed to meet all volunteers’ living and working needs, with the highest quality “van life” and workspace amenities. Volunteers will work their day jobs remotely via Lenovo’s technology hub. The van itself will be a ‘smart home’ with a Lenovo Smart Tab M8 Gen 3 mounted to the van’s side, serving as a control panel for the technology throughout the vehicle. The mobile setup will also include an integrated Lenovo ThinkSmart Camera, ThinkSmart Bar, ThinkPad P1 mobile workstation laptop, and ThinkVision P40w-20 monitor. Volunteers can work wherever it’s most convenient for them.

Emily Ketchen, Vice President and CMO of Intelligent Devices Group and International Markets, Lenovo, comments:

“Building off the success of Work For Humankind in South America, we were inspired to bring its mission to more parts of the globe. Lenovo is committed to using technology to build more meaningful experiences for all and we look forward to continuing to demonstrate the power of using tech for good.”

Gerald Youngblood, Chief Marketing Officer North America, Lenovo, comments:

“We jumped at the opportunity to bring Work For Humankind’s inspiring mission to North America. We have a duty to make a positive impact wherever we do business, and Work For Humankind exemplifies this. The van traveling North America will extend BirdLife International’s ability to capture and analyze birdsong data – showcasing how technology can be a force for good.”

E.J. McAdams, Executive Director, Friends of BirdLife International, comments:

“BirdLife International is excited to partner with Lenovo on this compelling application of data collection science. The data collected by these volunteers will provide important insights for nature conservation in BirdLife’s Important Bird and Biodiversity Areas and will inform how we work to protect bird species for the next generation. Running on Lenovo’s computing power, the van has become a tool of citizen science and research, greatly increasing the number of datapoints we can capture.”

Upon completion of this journey, Lenovo will donate the Work For Humankind van to BirdLife so that future generations of conservationists can benefit from the use of this mobile technology lab.

Learn more about Work for Humankind North America here.

About Birdlife International

BirdLife International is the world’s largest nature conservation partnership, representing more than 115 national partner organizations worldwide. BirdLife and its partners use seminal bird science to design and implement practical tools for conservation, bringing together birds, nature, and people to tackle the underlying causes of the destruction of our planet and ensure our children’s and grandchildren’s future. For more information, visit https://www.birdlife.org.

About Lenovo

Lenovo (HKSE: 992) (ADR: LNVGY) is a US$62 billion revenue global technology powerhouse, ranked #171 in the Fortune Global 500, employing 77,000 people around the world, and serving millions of customers every day in 180 markets. Focused on a bold vision to deliver smarter technology for all, Lenovo has built on its success as the world’s largest PC company by further expanding into growth areas that fuel the advancement of ‘New IT’ technologies (client, edge, cloud, network, and intelligence) including server, storage, mobile, software, solutions, and services. This transformation together with Lenovo’s world-changing innovation is building a more inclusive, trustworthy, and smarter future for everyone, everywhere. To find out more visit https://www.lenovo.com, and read about the latest news via our StoryHub.

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The World Environment Center, in collaboration with Ricoh, convened a virtual one-day Executive Roundtable. WEC members along with other global companies discussed effective policies and practices in SDGs, and shared best practices on how companies can incorporate them into their sustainability initiatives.

25 participants from business and academia/NGOs in ten industries and eight countries shared their advances on working with the SDGs, i.e. how they collaborate with peers to increase impact. The roundtable was held under the Chatham House Rule to encourage open dialogue, and so none of the quotes or company examples in the report are attributed to anyone. Read the full report here.

HORSHAM, Pa., July 20, 2023 /3BL/ – Mohamed Abaas, environmental sustainability specialist from Sofidel, will discuss the importance of sustainable sourcing during StoreBrands’ Industry Forums: Sustainability virtual event taking place on July 26.

“Sustainability is no longer a leisure that we should seek, but a crucial need, and it all starts with materials sourcing,” Abaas said. “Understanding where materials come from is an important step in manufacturing sustainably that we are highly focused on at Sofidel.”

The interactive virtual event is designed to help retailers understand how leading manufacturers are approaching innovation and sustainability in business. Industry leaders will lead presentations on topics such as The Sustainable Consumer, Repackaging, Sustainable Sourcing and Eliminating Food Waste.

The virtual event will begin at 10:30 AM EST and conclude at 1:20 PM EST with a 10-minute break at 12:05 PM EST.

Retailers can register for the event at www.storebrandsindustryforums.com/2023_sustainability/begin.

For more information about the event, visit www.storebrandsindustryforums.com/2023_Sustainability.

About The Sofidel Group   

The Sofidel Group, a privately held company owned by the Stefani and Lazzareschi families, is a world leader in the manufacture of paper for hygienic and domestic use. Founded in 1966, the Group has subsidiaries in 12 countries – Italy, Spain, the UK, France, Belgium, Germany, Sweden, Poland, Hungary, Greece, Romania, and the USA – with more than 6,400 employees. A member of the UN Global Compact and the international WWF Climate Savers program, the Sofidel Group considers sustainability a strategic imperative and is committed to promoting sustainable development.  For more information, visit www.sofidel.com.

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Climate Confident

Hey everyone, Tom Raftery here with another enlightening episode of Climate Confident! This time, we’re diving deep into the circular economy with none other than Stephen Jamieson, Global Head of Circular Economy Solutions at SAP whose voice might just remind you of a famous actor – can you guess who?

Stephen gives us an in-depth view of how businesses and regulations are shifting focus to circular strategies, specifically in plastics and packaging. Trust me, you’ll be as astounded as I was to learn just how big an impact we’ve made (or rather, not made) in becoming a circular economy. Stephen’s insights are a must-hear for all climate change advocates.

We also discuss the implications of these strategies, from biodiversity loss to human health. As Stephen points out, it’s not just about waste management but also climate change, and even our personal health!

Key to this episode is understanding how businesses are measuring compliance to these new regulations. It’s a complex process, and Stephen does an amazing job explaining how technology is aiding in understanding and managing these metrics.

One of the standout parts of our conversation was hearing about businesses responding to these changes. We talk about concrete examples – even my personal observation about my favorite beer in Spain ditching plastic rings for cardboard holders!

We also look into the future. What comes next in this drive towards a more circular economy? Stephen’s thoughts on this are as compelling as they are insightful.

So tune in, and while you’re at it, try and guess which famous actor Stephen’s voice reminds you of. I’ll give you a clue, he’s quite charming!

Join us in this enlightening conversation as we explore how businesses, regulations, and technology intertwine in the race towards a circular economy. I promise you’ll walk away not just more climate confident, but also entertained!

You can also check out the video version of this podcast at https://youtu.be/6y8yIe8jBM0

Stephen and his team can be reached by email at CircularEconomy@SAP.com

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ST. PAUL, Minn., July 20, 2023 /3BL/ – Antea Group consultants Caron Koll and Jack Sheldon collaborated with the American Bar Association (ABA) to give their insights on intentional and unintentional PFAS sources in products and the potential product liability lawsuits that could ensue. The article, titled “Product liability and intentionally—versus unintentionally—added PFAS,” was published in the ABA Section of Environment, Energy, and Resources.

Koll and Sheldon share in the article that, “Identifying per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in products sold in commerce is a challenge. When they are found, however, product liability lawsuits often follow and result in substantial settlements. Three chemical manufacturing companies, Chemours, DuPont, and Corteva, announced on June 2 that they will settle at $1.185 billion that “forever chemicals” were used in manufacturing and then contaminated U.S. public water systems serving a “vast majority” of the country’s population. This may only be the beginning, as lawsuits targeting chemical manufacturers and suppliers are expected to increase when perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA), perfluorooctane sulfonic acid (PFOS), and potentially seven other PFAS are classified as hazardous substances under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA).”

They also noted that, “A limited number of manufacturers have voluntarily reported PFAS in their products. Rigorous testing by researchers around the world, including the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) have identified PFAS in many products. However, manufacturers may discover in some instances that PFAS were added unintentionally to their products at some point during their manufacturing, packaging, or storage.”

To read the full article written by Jack Sheldon and Caron Koll, visit the American Bar Association website.

About the American Bar Association 

The ABA was founded in 1878 on a commitment to set the legal and ethical foundation for the American nation. Today, it exists as a membership organization and stands committed to its mission of defending liberty and pursuing justice. They work tirelessly to uphold the ideals of liberty and justice #ForAll, and to promote the best quality legal education, competence, ethical conduct and professionalism, and pro bono and public service work in the legal profession. They aim to eliminate bias and enhance diversity, serve their members, and increase public understanding of and respect for the rule of law, the legal process, and the role of the legal profession at home and throughout the world.

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About Antea Group

Antea®Group is an environment, health, safety, and sustainability consulting firm. By combining strategic thinking with technical expertise, we do more than effectively solve client challenges; we deliver sustainable results for a better future. We work in partnership with and advise many of the world’s most sustainable companies to address ESG-business challenges in a way that fits their pace and unique objectives. Our consultants equip organizations to better understand threats, capture opportunities and find their position of strength. Lastly, we maintain a global perspective on ESG issues through not only our work with multinational clients, but also through our sister organizations in Europe, Asia, and Latin America and as a founding member of the Inogen Alliance.

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July 20, 2023 /3BL/ -Taproot Foundation teams up with TrustLaw, the global pro bono legal service of the Thomson Reuters Foundation, for a webinar on how nonprofits and social enterprises can access their network of law firms for free legal assistance.   

During this webinar on Thursday, July 27, experts from TrustLaw will cover:  

An introduction to the range of legal resources offered through the TrustLaw service  Common legal issues affecting nonprofits and social enterprises that you can seek assistance with through the TrustLaw service Tips and tools for accessing legal help as a member of the TrustLaw nonprofit community  

Register now and learn about the legal issues and protections that can save your organization time, resources, and headache in the future, as well as a greater awareness of the legal issues that TrustLaw can help your organization with. 

Nothing but blue skies ahead for Vanilla, a 29-year-old chimpanzee who spent her earlier years in a biomedical research laboratory in New York with no access to sunlight or time outside. With help from FedEx, Vanilla was transported with six other chimpanzees, known as the Sunrise Seven, from the Wildlife Waystation in California to Save The Chimps in Florida. Before arriving in Florida, Vanilla and the rest of the Sunrise Seven, many of whom were rescued from biomedical research facilities or the entertainment industry, lived in terrible conditions. Save The Chimps is providing Vanilla a true sanctuary where she can roam in a natural setting with other chimpanzees for the rest of her life.

As a part of her acclimation to a new environment and friends, Vanilla was first quarantined and then introduced to different groups of chimpanzees to see who she blended best with. Vanilla has joined the Air Force group — a troop of chimps that are the offspring of primates used by NASA and the U.S. Air Force. Her days are filled with roaming, leisurely naps, and lots of sunshine with her newfound friends.

“Vanilla has a long future; she can live here for another 30 or 40 years,” Dan Mathews, Save The Chimps, said. “She seems glad to have her own world, to finally have the closest thing to a natural habitat. She is embracing it.”

To see Vanilla’s long-awaited introduction to her outdoor island home at Save The Chimps Florida sanctuary, please click here.

FedEx transported this precious cargo as a part of the company’s FedEx Cares “Delivering for Good” initiative, in which FedEx lends its global network and unparalleled logistics expertise to organizations with mission-critical needs and helps communities before, during and after crises. Learn more about FedEx Cares Delivering for Good initiative here.

 

***Photo/video credit Save the Chimps

Originally published on Avantor Sustainability

Creating a culture of innovation and inclusivity

More than 14,500 global Avantor associates relentlessly advance life-changing science by solving today’s complex challenges.

Our ICARE values of innovation, customer centricity, accountability, respect and excellence are the foundation for how we show up each day to set science in motion to create a better world and incorporate our dedication of inclusive behaviors to create an experience our associates can be proud of. At Avantor, goodness comes from how we innovate, collaborate, connect, and inspire each other to be our best and help build a sustainable future for all.

Our commitment to our people is present in every aspect of the associate experience at Avantor – from hiring and development to creating work environments where people feel safe and appreciated for their unique self. This is how the people of Avantor make a difference today and ignite meaningful impact for the future.

Reaching Our Future Associates

To foster our ICARE culture and enable associates to achieve their aspirations through opportunity and development, Avantor focuses on attracting associates who have a shared passion for discovery and furthering our mission and Science for Goodness. To engage and attract top talent, our Global Talent Acquisition Team is continually evolving our global talent acquisition and development programs. Avantor’s commitment to inclusivity begins with the candidate sourcing process. In the past year, we:

Launched our new Talent Marketing Framework focused entirely on the candidate experience providing the right information, at the right time and in the right places – at scale to our associates worldwide 
 Created new outreach resources to engage candidates earlier in their job search 
 Updated our “Careers” pages on Avantor’s website resulting in increased number of applicants responding to job posts 
 Onboarded new recruitment partners, localized our recruiting approach and continued use of a robust job posting analysis tool to both identify biased language and offer appropriate replacement suggestions. Ensuring inclusive language in job posts continues to attract more diverse as well as new candidate pools, including candidates in marginalized populations

As result of these efforts:

We placed more than 4,600 new hires across all geographies where Avantor operates, including the Americas, Europe and AMEA
 Nearly one-third of new hires came from direct Avantor associate referrals – including family, friends and former colleagues
 The second highest hire rate came from internal Avantor candidates moving into new roles
 We increased female applicants for Director-level and above job posts by 173% year over year
 We hosted four job fairs for applicants with military experience and sourced 40 candidates
 An optimized job post platform helped increase diverse candidates by 67%

To learn more, download the Avantor 2023 Science for Goodness Sustainability Report here.

Originally published by Ericsson.

Welcome to the penultimate episode of the Voice of 5G podcast! This week, we are joined by our North American colleagues and network experts, Sashieka Seneviratne and Paul Challoner. We focus on three hot topics for the area – Open RAN, sustainability and monetization. We discuss various use cases in the sporting world, including the power of network slicing when watching diving championships, as well as touching upon non-terrestrial and terrestrial networks, rApps, FWA and more.

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Southwire’s plant located in Villa Rica, Ga., has been recertified as a Voluntary Protection Programs (VPP) Star site from the Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA).

OSHA’s VPP recognize employers and workers in the private industry and federal agencies that have implemented effective safety and health management systems and maintain injury and illness rates below national averages for their respective industries.

“We are very proud of the Villa Rica team’s accomplishment in achieving this VPP recertification,” said Jeff Kilgore, plant manager. “It shows the team’s dedication to our safety goals and continuous improvement expectations”

Obtaining this recertification means that Southwire’s Villa Rica Plant demonstrates exemplary achievement in the prevention and control of occupational safety and health hazards and development, implementation and continuous improvement of their safety and health management system.

“Our team members helped the OSHA auditor understand our manufacturing processes and determine what we could do to reduce our ergonomic risk in our Cabling Department,” said Aaron Tomko, environmental, health and safety (EHS) specialist. “On the closing day of the audit, the OSHA Auditors commented on the culture that was created and driven by team members.”

The recertification process consists of auditing four main elements of the program: worker involvement, hazard prevention and control, worksite analysis and training and management commitment.

“This recertification shows the efforts that have been put forth by team members in our facility,” said Tomko.“They take ownership and accountability for not only their safety but also their coworkers’ safety. We received the highest achievement level in the program, and it speaks volumes about the culture that was created and continues to be driven by our Villa Rica team members.”

To learn more about Southwire’s commitment to sustainability, visit www.southwire.com/sustainability. For more Southwire news, visit www.southwire.com/newsroom.