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When it comes to social and environmental justice, words don’t cut it

GreenBiz

Today, corporate executives have taken to substituting the word shareholder with "stakeholder," a buzzword for the broader group that also includes customers, employees, even neighboring communities. It’s not just about diverse hiring [policies]. No more words, thanks, give us action and results. That’s going to lose us money.".

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How to advance equity in energy solutions in the COVID-19 era

GreenBiz

How to advance equity in energy solutions in the COVID-19 era. During the day I work in the energy sector supporting government and utilities design programs to perform outreach to and educate low-income and diverse communities. At night, I go back into my neighborhood, one thriving with diverse residents.

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How sustainability professionals can uplift the black community

GreenBiz

How sustainability professionals can uplift the black community. Dear Sustainability Community, I come to you again. It’s been three years since writing my first article for GreenBiz, " Why diversity is the key to unlocking sustainability." To engender community resilience? Jarami Bond. Mon, 06/08/2020 - 02:11.

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Elemental Excelerator Celebrates Matching 176 Diverse Aspiring Climate Professionals through EDICT Internship Program

Elemental Excelerator

To help build a diverse pipeline of talent for the climate sector, Elemental’s internship program Empowering Diverse Climate Talent (EDICT) works with employers to create inclusive cultures, and with early career professionals to develop skills and join a powerful network of rising leaders.

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Outdoor co-op REI nudges suppliers on climate and equity

GreenBiz

Outdoor co-op REI nudges suppliers on climate and equity. As a retailer that sells over 10,000 products in its 168 stores, REI believes it has an opportunity to push the ball forward more quickly when it comes to the issues it is trying to address like climate and racial equity. Deonna Anderson. Wed, 04/14/2021 - 05:01.

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Greentown Labs Appoints Tana Boone as First-Ever Senior Vice President of People and Culture

Greentown Labs

Experienced HR and operational executive will spearhead organizational and cultural development to support the incubator’s next stage of growth. March 9, 2022 — Greentown Labs , the largest climatetech startup incubator in North America, today announced Tana Boone as Senior Vice President (SVP) of People and Culture. Somerville, Mass.,

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Elemental and LinkedIn Host the Future of Climate Talent Event at Climate Week NYC

Elemental Excelerator

The unique game show format highlights diverse climate talent and explores opportunities that exist in the climate workforce. The event featured interns and employers from Elemental’s internship program Empowering Diverse Climate Talent (EDICT) in a game show hosted by Colin Jost, co-anchor of “Weekend Update” on Saturday Night Live.