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NEW YORK, April 27, 2023 /3BL Media/ – The Responsible Business Initiative for Justice (RBIJ) has published new research which investigates the factors that deter employers from hiring people with criminal or arrest records – and provides a “roadmap” to drive the adoption of Second Chance Hiring (SCH) in the United States.

With U.S. employers struggling to fill nearly 10 million vacant positions, system-impacted individuals represent a vast, diverse, and underutilized talent pool. Furthermore, 85% of hiring managers say these employees perform the same as or better than those without criminal records. So why are employers reluctant to embrace SCH?

The new report, entitled Hiring Justice-Involved Talent: Practical Steps to Becoming Second Chance Employers, seeks to help answer this question, and provide guidelines and resources for businesses looking to begin hiring second chance individuals. Author Ashley Furst, Senior Program Manager for Employment Opportunities at RBIJ, who is herself justice-impacted, explains:

“Helping individuals gain access to post-incarceration employment is a common-sense strategy to drive inclusive economic growth. By working with businesses to help them access and support this critical workforce segment, we can make our economy stronger, our communities safer, and give individuals the opportunities they deserve.”

The report is drawn from dozens of conversations with companies across a wide range of sectors, including financial services, insurance, manufacturing, service providers, and restaurants, in addition to academics and nonprofits. It identifies three main reasons why businesses do not engage in SCH: prospective candidates may lack necessary skills (such as digital literacy); employers may be unable to identify justice-impacted candidates for open positions; and companies may struggle to adjust cumbersome internal processes or enact necessary policy changes. In response to these obstacles, the roadmap is lays out three central “pillars” to drive SCH:

Employer education on the business and human case for SCH, as well as the unique challenges faced by individuals returning to communities post-incarcerationIdentifying community-based organizations (CBOs) and reentry partners to help businesses develop successful SCH programs and support system-impacted hiresThe provision of workforce development and training opportunities for second chance employees to allow for upward career mobility

The research was supported by Arnold Ventures, a philanthropy dedicated to improving the lives of all Americans through evidence-based policy solutions that maximize opportunity and minimize injustice.

“Employers are engines of economic opportunity, and with support and encouragement they can be instrumental in helping build a fairer and more just society,” AV Vice President of Criminal Justice Juliene James says. “This report lays out practical steps that businesses can take to address the inequity created by our justice system while driving recovery post-pandemic.”

Furst also penned this blog, exploring the drivers for the roadmap’s creation and her own experiences with employment post-incarceration. RBIJ looks forward to building out this vital work as it works with employers across the country to break down workforce barriers for system-impacted individuals, and drive the adoption of Second Chance employment practices.

Media Contact:

Ben Cumming, Chief Communications Officer, Responsible Business Initiative for Justice 
ben@rbij.org 
+44 7891 551 514 / +1 213 370 0222

About the Responsible Business Initiative for Justice

The Responsible Business Initiative for Justice (RBIJ) is an international non-profit organization that educates and engages companies to fix broken justice systems, and create meaningful opportunities for those impacted by them. They and equip businesses — and their leaders — to participate in meaningful advocacy, support reform campaigns, and adopt practices that create opportunities and increase equity for justice-impacted individuals. For more information, please visit www.responsiblebusinessinitative.org.

About Arnold Ventures

Arnold Ventures is a philanthropy dedicated to tackling some of the most pressing problems in the United States. Driven by a mission to maximize opportunity and minimize injustice, it invests in sustainable change, building it from the ground up based on research, deep thinking, and a strong foundation of evidence. Arnold Ventures is headquartered in Houston, with offices in Washington, D.C., and New York City. For more information about Arnold Ventures, visit www.arnold​ven​tures​.org.

Originally published on Essity.com

Our greatest contribution

In pace with world population growth and rise in average life expectancy, there is increased need and demand for more preventive and easily accessible hygiene and health solutions. Driving awareness around and improvements to these issues is equally needed. Our products and services both save and improve lives by preventing the spread of bacteria, viruses, infections and diseases, and increase well-being and quality of life worldwide.

As Essity reaches many people around the world, it is important for us to recognize, understand and serve the diverse needs of our customers and consumers in multiple markets, while simultaneously creating a culture among our employees with a strong sense of belonging and engagement. We are building a workplace that attracts talent motivated by a clear purpose and vision for social change.

Essity conducts business in a responsible way and contributes to sustainable and inclusive societies in the communities where we operate. Furthermore, we are determined to offer the highest product and workplace safety standards to provide easily accessible, transparent product information to our customers and consumers.

Hygiene and health

Essity’s core business is directly linked to Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 3 Good health and well-being, SDG 6 Clean water and sanitation, and SDG 12 Responsible consumption and production.

Every day, millions of people refrain from going to work or school or taking part in social events because of hygiene and health-related concerns. With Essity’s expertise and solutions, we work to spread knowledge, create awareness and empower people to address hygiene barriers. We play an important role in improving well-being in areas where gender, generational divides and variable abilities may constitute barriers to living a full and active life.

Essity initiates global dialogue and raises awareness around unspoken issues, perceived social stigma and the physical implications surrounding menstruation, incontinence, phlebology and personal and public hygiene. By challenging stigmas and providing access to products, Essity works to ensure that women and girls can continue to live an active life during menstruation and menopause. For example, our #bloodnormal campaign aims to call time on period taboos. Our TENA campaign #lastlonelymenopause aims to break barriers and the stigmas of menopause and encourage dialogue to increase the sense of inclusion and belonging.

Essity’s ambition is to develop the hygiene and health solutions of tomorrow. In parallel, we are working with solutions and models for preventive measures, health promotion and improved self-care, which is important in a world that is experiencing a population increase and strained healthcare budgets. To ensure the continued improvement of global health and well-being, we work with hand hygiene, cleaning, wound care, solutions for chronic conditions, caretaking of family members, incontinence management, menstruation and digital solutions. We also work with health promotion and enabling care systems and models for this. We are leading the industry toward a future where the well-being of both people and planet can be met by developing more sustainable products and services.

Diversity, equity and inclusion

At Essity, we create change together. Our employees are the core of the company. We are determined to ensure an inclusive work environment for all, to achieve gender balance in senior positions, and accelerate representation of under-represented groups.

Our Beliefs & Behavior form the foundation of our culture. Essity’s purpose is to improve people’s well-being by breaking barriers. Most of our brands explicitly contribute to greater inclusion in society by challenging gender or age-related stigmas. We strive to have diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) underpin what we do and how we do things.

Highlighting our efforts in the DEI area makes sense from a workplace and marketplace perspective. We know that DEI boosts innovation, improves decision making and increases employee engagement, which represent business-critical improvements for us.

Several programs and networks are offered at Essity to increase diversity in senior positions. Local activities are being carried out in various countries to target specific employee groups. Our employee survey shows that we are making good progress and provides valuable insights for our continued efforts.

Our approach to DEI includes a global strategy and roadmap, management team and workforce workshops, and the provision of inclusive leadership training to all managers. We have also included more DEI-related questions in our employee survey. In 2022, we partnered with Catalyst, a global non-profit organization that aims to create inclusive workplaces, which will enable us to accelerate our journey moving forward.

Read more about Essity’s strategic priorities, earnings and leading sustainability work in the Annual and Sustainability Report 2022, which can be downloaded at www.essity.com.

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The digital divide has narrowed significantly in recent years, but there’s still more work to be done. Approximately 37% of the world’s population remains entirely offline, while millions more don’t have access to a reliable internet connection. In this video, Don McGuire, Senior Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer, and Kirti Gupta, Chief Economist and Vice President, Technology & Economic Strategy, discuss how 5G technology and innovations like 5G FWA (fixed wireless access) could hold the key to bridging the digital divide, giving more of the world’s population access to improved educational and economic opportunities.

In the developing world, mobile broadband has already played a crucial role in improving connectivity coverage and affordability, especially in countries where most people rely on mobile devices to access the internet. Now, 5G is paving the way to faster mobile broadband speeds and more reliable connections, and 5G FWA is primed to take that progress to the next level. 5G mmWave FWA offers ultra-low latency and multi-Gbps data rates, and can be utilized to deliver fast, reliable, and cost-efficient connectivity. Compared to fiber or fixed broadband, FWA builds on recent radio innovations that improve coverage, capacity, and speed. It’s also an economical alternative to aging DSL networks and costly fiber deployments in both urban and rural areas.

This discussion between Don McGuire and Kirti Gupta offers a firsthand look at how Qualcomm is leading the way in 5G technology and accelerating the global adoption of 5G FWA. We proudly support operators and OEMs worldwide as they work to solve critical challenges, including closing the digital divide with the roll-out of next-generation 5G networks. More than 40 OEMs are using Qualcomm 5G Fixed Wireless Access Platforms, with over 125 FWA designs announced or in development. In collaboration with our global partners, we’ll continue to strive to improve connectivity worldwide for the economic, educational, and societal benefit of the global population.

Learn more about how Qualcomm is expanding global 5G FWA

Download the 5G and the Digital Divide Report

Watch the Qualcomm 5G Summit FWA masterclass

Learn more about Qualcomm’s global 5G leadership

Originally published in GoDaddy’s 2022 Diversity and Pay Parity Annual Report.

By Monica Bailey
Chief People Officer, GoDaddy

If there’s one thing technology has taught us, it’s that change and innovation happen through a deliberate focus on iteration and improvement. The same can be said about culture and community. As I reflect on our journey to reduce unconscious bias in our people processes and continue to build and grow a diverse team that best represents our 21 million customers, I’d like to outline some approaches that have been successful at GoDaddy. My hope is that sharing these ideas with our broader community may lead to even greater gains across our industry and beyond.

First, we embrace learning from the experts. It’s exceedingly rare for a company to have in its ranks all the types of experts needed to be successful. That’s why it’s important to source different perspectives as often as possible. At GoDaddy, we leverage partnerships with external experts and organizations to learn more and improve the way we do things.

For instance, our flagship partnership with Stanford’s VMware Women’s Leadership Innovation Lab (formerly known as the Clayman Institute for Gender Research) began in 2015. The Innovation Lab helped us realize that our well-intended people processes had not been intentionally designed to reduce unconscious bias. After learning that traditional performance evaluations often contain bias that holds women to a higher behavioral standard than men, we made changes to remove ambiguity from our behavioral criteria and published that criteria broadly to employees in hopes it would help all.

After conducting a series of internal focus groups and interviews, we refined the values in our performance review process criteria to amplify the themes of respect, authenticity and inclusion. As a result, all employees, regardless of their identity, are now assessed against a clear and inclusive set of criteria that limits variation and subjectivity in assessments. Of course, fairer performance reviews also lead to fairer opportunities for promotion and pay increases, which contributes to the pay parity results reflected in our 2022 Diversity and Pay Parity Annual Report.

Second, we continue to invest in the education and professional growth of our teams. This includes a special focus on our People Operations organization, which plays an essential role in how we create change. We must continue to make sure this important work in reducing unconscious bias is front and center for our functional People Operations teams and invest in training for them to understand the deeper concepts at play. This will enable these teams to support our people by prioritizing equity and inclusion across our processes, from recruitment and onboarding to performance management and career advancement.

Finally, we prioritize our culture while navigating challenging work. During a time when dialogue around fundamental human rights is intensifying, it’s necessary to continually examine our culture to assess whether what we have is what we aspire it to be. This includes asking ourselves, “How are we enabling people’s ability to have respectful, meaningful conversations about these crucial topics in our own workplace community?” To bring our whole, authentic selves to work, we must build an environment that does not assume we simply leave behind important parts of our thoughts, feelings and experiences when we log on or meet with colleagues. Like most companies, our customers are diverse, and all our employees play a vital role in supporting those diverse needs. This year, we will introduce a training series aimed at educating and talking about inclusive engagement and how to continually build and maintain an inclusive culture where we all belong.

Our approaches and goals require commitment, investment, planning and governance, which is why I’m happy to share we hired a dedicated leader of Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging (DIB). Vice President of DIB Kristy Lilas has brought fresh perspectives to our programs and is helping us further integrate equitable best practices into how we work and guide conversations around inclusion and belonging. Kristy brings incredible depth and critical thinking, combined with formidable capabilities to build partnerships and make a difference. I’m proud to take on this important work with Kristy and our many collaborators and stakeholders. I can’t wait for next year, when we can share more about our progress on this important journey.

Please read our 2022 Diversity and Pay Parity Annual Report for more information.

Black & Veatch, will detail its activities at this year’s Advanced Clean Transportation (ACT) Expo taking place 1-4 May at the Anaheim Convention Center in Anaheim, California.

Since 2011, ACT Expo has served as the industry’s official meeting place for transportation executives looking to gain hands-on access to the vehicles, technologies and fuels driving the future of transportation.

As one of the first entrants to the clean transportation market, Black & Veatch has deployed over 30,000 EV charging posts in 49 states, Canada, Spain, the United Kingdom, Germany and the Netherlands. Black & Veatch thought leaders will be at booth #5414 showcasing its clean transportation solution capabilities in deploying cost-efficient, sustainable and resilient zero-emission fleets.

Black & Veatch’s managing director for strategic advisory, Heather Donaldson, will participate in a panel discussion, Streamline Electrification: The Customer Journey, on Monday, 1 May from 11 a.m. to noon at ACC North 100 Level.

Panelists from Amazon, Electrify America and Southern California Edison will discuss what leading electric utility companies are doing to help commercial fleets transition to zero-emission electric vehicles and key techniques to implement when collaborating with utilities on the design of electric vehicle supply infrastructure, such as distributed energy strategies and phased capacity.

“As a leader in zero-emission vehicle infrastructure, Black & Veatch is at the forefront of transportation evolution. In fact, from July 2022 to March 2023 our EV deployments grew by 17 percent,” said Donaldson. “Our participation at ACT Expo provides an opportunity to collaborate with other thought leaders in clean mobility solutions to help advance sustainable and cost-effective transportation.”

ACT Expo is North America’s premier event showcasing today’s most advanced commercial transportation technology and clean fuels.

To learn more, click here. 
 

Originally published on April 19, 2023

ENGLEWOOD CLIFFS, N.J. /3BL Media/ – Recognizing the company’s unwavering commitment and advancements in sustainable green building practices, LG Electronics has been named the industry’s most sustainable home appliance brand in the just-published 2023 Green Builder Sustainable Brand Index.

The ranking is based on the weighted average of three factors: survey data used to gauge builders’ perception of a company’s sustainability efforts, data that tracks the number of positive brand mentions by consumers who have used or have heard about a product, and sentiment that tracks how favorably consumers view a particular company.

“We’re pleased to designate LG as this year’s sustainable appliance leader,” said Sara Gutterman, CEO of Green Builder Media, North America’s leading green building and sustainable living media company. “LG continues to refine its practices and reinvent its processes and product innovations to reduce its environmental impact in a way that is worthy of distinction.”

According to Green Builder, “There’s no doubt who ranks first in sustainability imaging among appliance makers. LG topped all three survey components – and is the only company among any category winners to do that – largely due to its ever-advancing and continually popular Signature Kitchen Suite brand and consistent emphasis on energy efficiency and performance.”

This top ranking follows the announcement that LG earned two coveted 2023 Green Builder Sustainable Products of the Year distinctions, “recognizing innovations that go above and beyond in manufacturing and encourage sustainability through innovative technology or an improved version of a traditional technique.” The LG Multi F MAX with LGRED° multi-zone heat pump HVAC system and LG STUDIO induction cooktop with a flex cooking zone were singled out as Sustainable Products of the Year in the HVAC and appliance categories, respectively.

Named 2023 ENERGY STAR® Partner of the Year by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, LG helps consumers take climate action in impactful ways. For example, ENERGY STAR certified LG clothes washers and dishwashers purchased by American consumers in the past year are expected to save more than 35 billion gallons of water over their product life, enough to fill 53,000 Olympic-sized swimming pools. “ENERGY STAR Most Efficient 2022” LG refrigerators, washers, dryers, room air conditioners and computer monitors are expected to save more than 482 million pounds of CO2 over the life of these products.

LG is committed to leading the charge towards a greener future, through innovative carbon reduction and product recycling initiatives. LG is working toward carbon neutrality by cutting emissions from operations through measures such as highly efficient buildings, renewable energy, fleet electrification and carbon offset projects, to connect innovation and sustainability for a brighter future. For more information, visit lg.com/sustainability.

About LG Electronics USA 

Ten-time ENERGY STAR® Partner of the Year LG Electronics USA, Inc., based in Englewood Cliffs, N.J., is the North American subsidiary of LG Electronics, Inc., a $68 billion global innovator in technology and manufacturing. In the United States, LG sells a wide range of innovative home appliances, home entertainment products, commercial displays, air conditioning systems, energy solutions and vehicle components. The company’s commitment to environmental sustainability and its “Life’s Good” marketing theme encompass how LG is dedicated to people’s happiness by exceeding expectations today and tomorrow. www.LG.com.

Media Contact:

LG Electronics USA

John I. Taylor
+1 202 719 3490
john.taylor@lge.com

April 27, 2023 /3BL Media/ – The Healthcare Plastics Recycling Council (HPRC) has announced its newly formed Executive Committee intended to help govern the council into the future. The inaugural Executive Committee is comprised of eight members, representative of the healthcare plastics value chain, and will serve as the primary decision-making body for HPRC, responsible for approval of new members, work plans, and budgets as well as setting strategic direction.

HPRC Executive Committee Members:

Peylina Chu, Executive Director of HPRC and Senior Vice President, Antea GroupBrian Ingraham, Senior Research & Development Director for Healthcare, AmcorAmit Limaye, Director of Sustainable Medical Technology Institute, Becton Dickinson & CompanyNick Packet, Industry Vertical Manager for DuPont™ Tyvek® Healthcare Packaging, DuPontKatherine Hofmann, Sustainability Strategic Initiatives Manager, EastmanRobert Render, President, Lakeside 360 PartnersZach Muscato, Corporate Sustainability Manager, Plastic IngenuityDwane Hahn, Chief Strategy Officer, PAXXUSTom Frantz, Director of Material Development, Technimark LLC

Established in 2010, HPRC is a member-based technical coalition that aims to enable implementation of viable, safe, and cost-effective recycling solutions for plastics products and packaging used in the delivery of healthcare, and to advocate for and help create a more sustainable and circular economy for these materials. HPRC is currently active in North America and Europe. The council has grown significantly in membership over the past few years, adding 19 new members since 2020.

“Given the dynamic nature of the plastics recycling industry, the importance of plastics in delivering cost-effective global healthcare, our rapid growth in membership and the expansion of our work, we needed an added level of governance to help lead us into the future,” says Peylina Chu, Executive Director of HPRC. “I’m looking forward to working closely with this Executive Committee to maximize HPRC’s impact and influence.”

HPRC is currently engaged in multiple initiatives aimed at enabling the recycling and circularity of healthcare plastics, including research into advanced recycling technologies to recycle mixed-stream healthcare plastics; a study of reverse logistics processes for collecting, segregating, and preparing healthcare plastic waste for transport; and design guidance to improve the recyclability of medical packaging and products.

About HPRC 

HPRC is a private technical coalition of industry peers across healthcare, recycling, and waste management industries seeking to improve the recyclability of plastic products within healthcare. Made up of brand-leading and globally recognized members, HPRC explores ways to enhance the economics, efficiency, and ultimately the quality and quantity of healthcare plastics collected for recycling. HPRC is active across the United States and Europe working with key stakeholders, identifying opportunities for collaboration, and participating in industry events and forums. For more information, visit www.hprc.org and follow HPRC on LinkedIn.

Cat Capon, Ecotourism Specialist and Lenovo Innovator

Growing up in London, I felt far removed from our natural ecosystem, and I remember always craving the outdoors. My mom used to find me watching ants for hours on end, and she helped nurture this innate fascination within me by introducing me to wildlife documentaries.

As a child, being transported around the planet via film and learning about the beauty and majesty of the planet was my biggest joy. This passion led me to study Zoology at university. I loved learning theory but really yearned to see the animals in the wild. I went on my first expedition to the cloud forests of Honduras to study bats and it was during this time, being surrounded by a pristine ecosystem, that I found my calling to protect endangered species and biodiversity. Rather than staying in research academia, I dreamt of communicating my experience and important messages about the natural world to as many people as possible.

As a Brit, the fact that I live in one of the most nature-depleted places in the world is really upsetting to me. Studies show that the UK only has just 53% of biodiversity left, well below the global average of 75%. On one of my recent expeditions, I explored Cabilla Cornwall as they have reintroduced beavers to their land and I’m keen to investigate the knock-on impact this has and continues to have.

Beavers are the epitome of keystone species. They build dams, dig canals, and create dead wood that becomes a habitat for a huge diversity of species to live in. Beaver dams also prevent soil erosion, trap nutrients and carbon, and slow water flow which helps prevent flooding. They have an important role to play in the fight against biodiversity loss and the climate crisis.

How We Can Help Prevent Biodiversity Loss

Are you concerned about the future of our planet’s biodiversity? The good news is that there are simple steps we can all take to protect it. By making a few changes to our daily habits, such as eating more plant-based meals and composting our food scraps, we can reduce habitat destruction and promote sustainable practices.

Here are some easy ways to get started in protecting biodiversity:

Eating more plant-based meals can help reduce habitat destruction caused by livestock.Reducing, reusing, and recycling can save energy and resources. Don’t forget to compost your food scraps too!Supporting local farms and buying from farmers in your area while using reusable containers instead of one-time plastic is another way to make a positive impact.When exploring nature, be sure to stay on designated paths and trails to protect critical wildlife habitats. Teach your children and pets to do the same.Choose products with eco-labels such as Rainforest Alliance, Forest Stewardship Council, Energy Star, and Fair Trade. Also, check to make sure your buying habits do not harm habitats elsewhere.

By taking these simple steps, we can all do our part in protecting biodiversity and promoting sustainable practices.

How Tech Plays a Role

Technology is at the heart of creating engaging content about wildlife and the natural world. By partnering with Lenovo, I’m able to leverage their technology to capture and edit footage from anywhere, produce higher quality content, and further increase awareness around conservation, biodiversity loss, and ecoadventures.

Click the image to the left and see how technology supported my latest investigation in Cabilla Cornwall.

What’s Next?

I’ll be heading to the Maldives in a few months with the Big Blue Foundation to study the effects of ghost fishing nets on the marine life around the islands. We are hoping to remove this plastic pollution and create useful products from this waste instead. Stay tuned!

If you’re interested in my work and want to keep up with my #LenovoInnovators journey, follow along on Instagram @catherinecapon.

Energized by Edison

As Southern California Edison expands the electric grid to support a clean energy future, a wide range of interconnected resources — utility-scale solar, wind and geothermal projects, large energy storage facilities and climate change-resilient distribution networks — will be needed to accomplish the goal of net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2045. 

That presents a daunting cybersecurity challenge. As those interconnected networks multiply the digital attack surface, criminals bent on exploiting vulnerabilities for political or financial gain are also expanding their capabilities. The nightmare scenario of a cyberattack on the electric grid sparking an economic catastrophe is not merely a theoretical risk. 

“A single significant cyber event has the potential to trigger widespread cascading failures spanning multiple sectors across the country,” said Pedro Pizarro, Edison International president and CEO, at this month’s CERAWeek energy industry conference. “Without power, our country’s communications, water and transportation systems risk degrading or failing completely.”

Pizarro told CERAWeek attendees that Edison International fended off almost a billion unauthorized attempts to access the company’s networks last year. A companywide “defense-in-depth” strategy is being used to deflect those attemptsand stop cybercriminals “making it past the first moat” and gaining insider-like access to proprietary networks. 

“Cybersecurity is no longer a single team or department. Every Edison employee plus our contractors are part of our cybersecurity team,” Pizarro said. “We all train, demonstrate and continuously improve our cyberdefense skills — identifying phishing attempts, reporting malicious cyber activity and protecting critical data.” 

Appearing with Pizarro was Jen Easterly, director of the U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency. She said the biggest threat facing the nation’s utility industry comes not from Russia, which is bogged down in a war with Ukraine, but rather from China. 

“Russia is the hurricane, and China is climate change,” Easterly said.

Easterly and Pizarro agreed that securing critical infrastructure will require cooperation from all stakeholders, including energy companies working together to share threat information and defensive practices, as well as working with the government to build relationships before a potential crisis occurs. 

Pizarro said Edison is striving to be a leader in creating resilient networks to support the grid, which undercuts the goals of those who may try to attack it. “We ask ourselves every day: ‘are we doing enough to defend against adversaries that may want to disrupt power flow? Are we doing enough to stop the cybercriminals who may want to exploit our customer or employee data?’” 

Pizarro added that “the electric power industry is the backbone of other critical infrastructure sectors. Our resilience challenge is about protecting critical infrastructure and meeting our climate goals by building consumer confidence in a secure, clean energy future.” 

To learn more about Edison’s clean energy initiatives, visit edison.com/clean-energy.

PITTSBURGH, Pa., April 27, 2023 /3BL Media/ – PNC Bank is proud to announce its 13th annual Women in Business Week, a collection of in-person meetings, events and virtual webinars May 8-12, featuring women who are leading the way and changing the game in their industries. The annual event – a focal point in PNC’s year-round commitment to women – is intended to provide women financial decision-makers with insights applicable to the many financial roles they may play, from business owners and household “CFOs” to corporate executives.

Virtual programs complement dozens of in-person events hosted by PNC Bank regional presidents coast to coast, with this year’s lineup featuring engaging and informative speakers, including Wendy Yuengling Baker, chief administrative officer of America’s oldest brewery; Alison Levine, Mount Everest expedition captain; Julie Uhrman, co-founder and president, Angel City FC; and more.

“This year’s Women in Business Week events were inspired by the women gamechangers who continue to leave a lasting impact on industries such as sports, education, outdoor adventure and more,” says Beth Marcello, head of PNC’s Women’s Business Development. “Our Women in Business Week speakers will offer their motivating experiences and insights on a variety of topics relevant to financial decision-makers today through a number of lenses, from the game of women’s soccer to educating children about money management.”

Women in Business Week is just one example of PNC’s commitment to continually engage, enlighten, attract and retain women financial decision-makers as clients and employees. The bank has supported women financial decision-makers for more than 20 years, and its Women’s Business Development practice was officially established in 2000 to reflect its recognition of the increasing impact of women as decision-makers and influencers. In 2021, PNC established Project 257®: Accelerating Women’s Financial Equality to help close the 257-year economic gender gap identified by the World Economic Forum’s 2020 Global Gender Gap Report.

On the frontlines of PNC’s Women’s Business Development work is a national network of more than 4,800 PNC-Certified Women’s Business Advocates, men and women specially trained as allies who women can rely on and trust as they navigate life’s financial challenges and opportunities. PNC also supports numerous organizations, such as Coralus (formerly SheEO), which mentor and advocate for women.

Through these efforts and its national main street bank approach, PNC Bank strives to bring women together through interesting and informative programming throughout its regional market footprint and by focusing on financial wellness and empowerment for customers and non-customers alike. To learn more about PNC’s women’s business advocacy, visit pnc.com/women. Women in Business Week events are free and open to the public. Registration is available at pnc.com/businesswebcasts.

VIRTUAL WOMEN IN BUSINESS WEEK EVENTS 
Monday, May 8 
1 pm ET: On Tap: The New Faces of Leadership at America’s Oldest Brewery 
Learn how the family’s sixth generation — all women — are leading Yuengling into a third century.

Wendy Yuengling Baker, chief administrative officer, D.G. Yuengling & Son, Inc.Moderator: Peter J. Danchak, regional president, Northeast Pennsylvania, PNC Bank

Tuesday, May 9 
1 pm ET: Women Leading the Way 
An energizing panel discussion with women who are game changers in their industries.

SaLisa L. Berrien, founder and CEO of COI EnergyKaren Hanlon, COO, Highmark HealthCaroline O’Connor, president of Business Operations, Florida MarlinsLisa Purcell, Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum’s executive vice president, External AffairsModerator: Laura Gamble, regional president of Greater Maryland, Northeast Territory executive, PNC Bank

Wednesday, May 10 
1 pm ET: Conquering Mountains and Breaking Barriers: A Conversation with Alison Levine 
Join Levine as she takes you on a journey through challenges and triumphs in business and life.

Alison Levine, First American Women’s Everest Expedition team captainModerator: AnnaMaria Vitelli, executive vice president, head of PNC Private Bank Hawthorn

Thursday, May 11 
1 pm ET: Chalk Talk with Julie Uhrman 
Learn how Angel City is transforming the game of soccer into a movement for financial equality.

Julie Uhrman, co-founder and president, Angel City FCModerator: Todd Wilson, regional president, Los Angeles Metropolitan Area, PNC Bank

Friday, May 12 
1 pm ET: How to Talk to Kids About Money 
Financial literacy for every stage of the game, from pre-K through college.

Emily Bouchard, head of Hawthorn Institute for Family Success, PNC Private Bank HawthornJeanine Fahnestock, senior vice president, deputy executive director, PNC Grow Up Great®Melodie “MJ” Roach, financial advisor, PNC BankNatalie S. Talpas, senior vice president, head of Retail Digital and Emerging Payments Strategy, PNC BankModerator: Amanda Agati, chief investment officer, PNC Asset Management Group

PNC Bank, National Association, is a member of The PNC Financial Services Group, Inc. (NYSE: PNC). PNC is one of the largest diversified financial services institutions in the United States, organized around its customers and communities for strong relationships and local delivery of retail and business banking including a full range of lending products; specialized services for corporations and government entities, including corporate banking, real estate finance and asset-based lending; wealth management and asset management. For information about PNC, visit www.pnc.com.

CONTACT:

Christina Figg 
(214) 871-1259 
christina.figg@pnc.com

SOURCE PNC Bank