CSRwire Press Releases, Events and Reports https://www.csrwire.com/rss/feed CSRwire Press Releases, Events and Reports en-US Diabetes and Heart Disease: How to Manage Your Risk https://www.csrwire.com/press_releases/797281-diabetes-and-heart-disease-how-manage-your-risk Mon, 18 Mar 2024 10:50:19 EDT https://www.csrwire.com/press_releases/797281-diabetes-and-heart-disease-how-manage-your-risk Abbott Here is our “In and Out” list that can help guide what you do to lower your risk for heart disease if you or a loved one have diabetes. <img alt="People seated for an exercise class" data-align="center" data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="927d5471-2617-4253-910a-2c8d0cdd667e" src="https://back.3blmedia.com/sites/default/files/inline-images/diabetes_abbott_031424.jpeg" width="640" /> <p><a href="https://www.abbott.com/corpnewsroom/diabetes-care/diabetes-and-heart-disease-how-to-manage-your-risk.html" target="_blank">Abbott</a></p> <p>What’s in: Prioritizing your health</p> <p>What’s out: Forgetting about preventive health.</p> <p>When it comes to the ins and outs of knowing the connections between diabetes and heart disease, it can be confusing. People with diabetes have a higher risk of heart disease because of their chronic disease<sup>1</sup> — but there are things you can do to protect the heart.</p> <p>Here is our “In and Out” list that can help guide what you do to lower your risk for heart disease if you or a loved one have diabetes.</p> <p><strong>What’s in: Using continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) to watch your glucose levels.</strong></p> <p>Glucose levels and heart disease risk go hand in hand.</p> <p>Continuous glucose monitors like our <a href="https://www.freestyle.abbott/us-en/home.html" target="_blank">FreeStyle Libre CGM systems</a> can help you watch patterns in your levels over time and take action to stabilize them in the moment. If you’re living with diabetes, understanding glucose level trendlines is important for your health journey — especially when data suggests you’re <a href="https://www.cdc.gov/diabetes/library/features/diabetes-and-heart.html" target="_blank">twice as likely to be diagnosed with heart disease</a> compared with people who don’t have diabetes.<sup>1</sup></p> <p>If a person’s glucose levels are constantly high, the heart’s blood vessels and nerves can be damaged.<sup>1</sup></p> <p>In comes a CGM. You can see your glucose levels, including where it has been and where it could go, throughout the day with this type of biowearable. As you move and eat, a CGM helps you watch out for when there is a sharp increase called a glucose spike — and how often that spike happens. If there’s a noticeable pattern, CGM users can share* their CGM data with their healthcare provider (which our FreeStyle Libre systems <a href="https://www.freestyle.abbott/us-en/how-to-use.html" target="_blank">do through LibreView in select countries</a>**) to determine if there are any lifestyle changes that can help and if any tests are recommended.</p> <p>Take Beth Marcello, for example. Beth is a retired teacher and mother who was diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes and lives with heart failure. She started using the FreeStyle Libre and <a href="https://www.abbott.com/corpnewsroom/healthy-heart/cardiomems-hf-system-tracks-heart-failures-quiet-clues.html" target="_blank">Abbott’s CardioMEMS HF System</a> and has had a much easier time managing her health.</p> <p>“For me, my health is a numbers game. Looking at the numbers on my FreeStyle Libre app — which I check often — allows me to make better decisions about what and when I eat,” she said. “That in turn, impacts my heart health and my CardioMEMS numbers.”</p> <p>“What’s great is that not only can I make smarter decisions about what I do every day, but my doctors share this information, making the care I get very personal and connected.”</p> <p><strong>What’s out: Not planning out how you eat.</strong></p> <p>“You can eat that?”</p> <p>Diabetes stigma remains prevalent as people continue to misunderstand that diabetes doesn’t dictate a specific diet. Aim for healthy, balanced meals — the same advice applies to everyone.</p> <p>And on top of having healthy, balanced meals, be purposeful about how you navigate your plate. According to a 2022 study, people with Type 2 diabetes who ate vegetables before eating carbohydrates saw an <a href="https://doi.org/10.3390/nu14142865" target="_blank">improvement in their average glucose levels</a> when followed up with at the five-year mark.<sup>2</sup></p> <p>“Lifestyle changes for people with diabetes, like trying out food sequencing, don’t have to be overcomplicated,” said Dr. Mahmood Kazemi, divisional vice president, Diabetes Care, Abbott. “Continuous glucose monitoring helps draw the connections between what’s on a plate and how glucose levels are affected — and that benefits the diabetes management journey because informed decisions can happen. The goal is to help people with diabetes demystify the patterns in their glucose trendline over time since every body is different.”</p> <p>It’s no secret that balancing a plate with leafy greens, whole grains and protein-rich foods can help protect against heart disease. But by considering <em>how</em> you eat in addition to <em>what</em>, you can better stabilize your glucose levels, which in turn decreases your risk of heart disease.<sup>3</sup></p> <img alt="Two people diving for a volley ball on a sand court on a beach." data-align="center" data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="e01a536a-a199-4362-a3b2-9cbc59507f1e" src="https://back.3blmedia.com/sites/default/files/inline-images/volleyball_abbott_031424.jpeg" width="640" /> <p><strong>What’s in: Getting active — starting with a walk.</strong></p> <p>There’s no question that being active is good for you.</p> <p>However, <a href="https://doi.org/10.2337/dc06-1128" target="_blank">39% of adults with diabetes reported being physically active</a>, compared to 58% of adults without diabetes, according to a U.S. survey.<sup>4</sup> If getting moving feels daunting, consider starting small and try going for a walk. <a href="https://doi.org/10.1007/s00125-016-4085-2" target="_blank">According to a study</a> that compared walking for 30 minutes at any time of the day to walking 10 minutes after three main meals a day, the latter option may be more ideal to help reduce blood glucose levels.<sup>5</sup></p> <p>Steadily increasing your walking time better protects against heart disease. Research that followed people living with Type 2 diabetes over eight years found that people who walked at least two hours a week had a <a href="https://doi.org/10.1001/archinte.163.12.1440" target="_blank">34% lower heart disease mortality rate</a> compared with people that were sedentary.<sup>6</sup></p> <p>Take the first step by purposefully incorporating a walk after every meal. Eventually, you’ll be able to consider moving up to other physical activities that can also help with diabetes and heart disease, such as <a href="https://doi.org/10.1093/eurjpc/zwad125.206" target="_blank">resistance training</a>.<sup>7</sup></p> <p><strong>What’s out: Not setting up time to speak with your healthcare provider.</strong></p> <p>It’s important to make time to connect with your healthcare provider each year — especially to check in about <a href="https://www.cdc.gov/diabetes/library/features/diabetes-and-heart.html" target="_blank">your ABCs</a>:<sup>1</sup></p> <ul> <li>Get an <strong>A</strong>1C test, which is a simple blood test that measures your average blood glucose levels over the past three months. Your doctor can help define what your target range should be.</li> <li>Have your <strong>b</strong>lood pressure checked.</li> <li>Check your <strong>c</strong>holesterol levels to ensure they’re not too high.</li> <li>Talk about any <strong>s</strong>moking habits that can impact your risk level.</li> </ul> <p>If you have any questions about how to change your routine based on what your CGM is revealing about your glucose levels, an appointment is a great opportunity to walk through the data, talk about your current habits and plan for any changes that could help decrease your risk for heart disease.</p> <p>What’s in: Protecting your heart.</p> <p>What’s out: Avoiding change — this is the year you make lifestyle changes to take control of your health.</p> <p><em>These materials are not intended to replace your doctor's advice or information. For any questions or concerns you may have regarding the medical procedures, devices and/or your personal health, please discuss these with your physician.</em></p> <p><em>The testimonial relays an account of an individual's response to the treatment. This patient's account is genuine, typical, and documented. However, it does not provide any indication, guide, warranty or guarantee as to the response other persons may have to the treatment. Responses to the treatment discussed can and do vary and are specific to the individual patient.</em></p> <p>* <em>The user’s device must have internet connectivity for glucose data to automatically upload to LibreView.</em></p> <p>** <em>The LibreView data management software is intended for use by both patients and healthcare professionals to assist people with diabetes and their healthcare professionals in the review, analysis and evaluation of historical glucose meter data to support effective diabetes management. The LibreView software is not intended to provide treatment decisions or to be used as a substitute for professional healthcare advice.</em></p> <p><strong>References</strong></p> <p><sup>1</sup>Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (2022, June 20). <em>Diabetes and your heart. </em><a href="https://www.cdc.gov/diabetes/library/features/diabetes-and-heart.html" target="_blank">https://www.cdc.gov/diabetes/library/features/diabetes-and-heart.html</a></p> <p><sup>2</sup>Nitta, A., Imai, S., Kajiayama, S., Matsuda, M., Miyawaki, T., Matsumoto, S., Kajiyama, S., Hashimoto, Y., Ozasa, N., &amp; Fukui, M. (2022). Impact of dietitian-led nutrition therapy of food order on 5-year glycemic control in outpatients with type 2 diabetes at primary care clinic: retrospective cohort study. <em>Nutrients, 14</em>(14), 2865. <a href="https://doi.org/10.3390/nu14142865" target="_blank">https://doi.org/10.3390/nu14142865</a></p> <p><sup>3</sup>American Diabetes Association Professional Practice Committee. (2023, December 11). <em>5. Facilitating positive health behaviors and well-being to improve health outcomes: Standards of care in Diabetes – 2024.</em> <a href="https://doi.org/10.2337/dc24-S005" target="_blank">https://doi.org/10.2337/dc24-S005</a></p> <p><sup>4</sup>Morrato, E.H., Hill, J.O., Wyatt, H.R., Ghushchyan, V., &amp; Sullivan, P.W. (2007). Physical activity in U.S. adults with diabetes and at risk for developing diabetes, 2003. <em>Diabetes Care, 30</em>(2), 203-209. <a href="https://doi.org/10.2337/dc06-1128" target="_blank">https://doi.org/10.2337/dc06-1128</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <p><sup>5</sup>Reynolds, A.N., Mann, J.I., Williams, S., &amp; Venn, B.J. (2016). Advice to walk after meals is more effective for lowering postprandial glycaemia in type 2 diabetes mellitus than advice that does not specify timing: a randomised crossover study. <em>Diabetologia, 59</em>(1), 2572-2578. <a href="https://doi.org/10.1007/s00125-016-4085-2" target="_blank">https://doi.org/10.1007/s00125-016-4085-2</a></p> <p><sup>6</sup>Gregg, E.W., Gerzoff, R.B., Caspersen, C.J., Williamson, D.F., &amp; Narayan, K.M.V. (2003). Relationship of walking to mortality among US adults with diabetes. <em>Arch Intern Med, 163</em>(12), 1440-1447. <a href="https://doi.org/10.1001/archinte.163.12.1440" target="_blank">https://doi.org/10.1001/archinte.163.12.1440</a></p> <p><sup>7</sup>Michielsen, M., Raats, E.N.I.D., Bos, G., De Wilde, C., Decorte, E., &amp; Cornelissen, V. (2023). Effect of resistance training on HbA1c and other cardiovascular risk factors in patients with type 2 diabetes: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials. <em>European Journal of Preventive Cardiology, 30</em>(1). <a href="https://doi.org/10.1093/eurjpc/zwad125.206" target="_blank">https://doi.org/10.1093/eurjpc/zwad125.206</a></p> <p><strong>IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION</strong></p> <p>Failure to use FreeStyle Libre systems as instructed in labeling may result in missing a severe low or high glucose event and/or making a treatment decision, resulting in injury. If glucose reading and alarms (if enabled) do not match symptoms or expectations, use a fingerstick value from a blood glucose meter for treatment decisions. Seek medical attention when appropriate or contact Abbott at 855-632-8658 or <a href="https://www.freestyle.abbott/us-en/safety-information.html" target="_blank">FreeStyleLibre.us</a> for safety info.</p> <p>The product images are for illustrative purposes only.</p> <p>The sensor housing, FreeStyle, Libre, and related brand marks are marks of Abbott. Other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.</p> <p>No use of any Abbott trademark, trade name, or trade dress in this site may be made without prior written authorization of Abbott Laboratories, except to identify the product or services of the company.</p> <p>This website and the information contained herein is intended for use by residents of the United States.</p> <p><strong>CARDIOMEMS HF SYSTEM</strong></p> <p><strong>By Prescription Only</strong></p> <p><strong>Brief Summary:</strong> Prior to using these devices, please review the Instructions for Use for a complete listing of indications, contraindications, warnings, precautions, potential adverse events and directions for use.</p> <p><strong>CardioMEMS™ HF System Indications and Usage:</strong> The CardioMEMS HF System is indicated for wirelessly measuring and monitoring pulmonary artery pressure and heart rate in NYHA Class II or III heart failure patients who either have been hospitalized for heart failure in the previous year and/or have elevated natriuretic peptides. The hemodynamic data are used by physicians for heart failure management with the goal of controlling pulmonary artery pressures and reducing heart failure hospitalizations.</p> <p><strong>Contraindications: </strong>The CardioMEMS™ HF System is contraindicated for patients with an inability to take dual antiplatelet or anticoagulants for one month post implant.</p> <p><strong>CardioMEMS™ HF System Potential Adverse Events</strong>: Potential adverse events associated with the implantation procedure include, but are not limited to, the following: air embolism, allergic reaction, infection, delayed wound healing, arrhythmias, bleeding, hemoptysis, hematoma, nausea, cerebrovascular accident, thrombus, cardiovascular injury, myocardial infarction, death, embolization, thermal burn, cardiac perforation, pneumothorax, thoracic duct injury and hemothorax.</p> <p><strong>myCardioMEMS™ Mobile App Limitations:</strong> Patients must use their own Apple‡ or Android‡ mobile device to receive and transmit information to the myCardioMEMS™ Mobile App. To do so the device must be powered on, app must be installed and data coverage (cellular or Wi-Fi‡) available. The myCardioMEMS™ App can provide notification of medication adjustments and reminders, requests for lab work and acknowledgment that the PA pressure readings have been received. However there are many internal and external factors that can hinder, delay, or prevent acquisition and delivery of the notifications and patient information as intended by the clinician. These factors include: patient environment, data services, mobile device operating system and settings, clinic environment, schedule/configuration changes, or data processing.</p> , full_html, Here is our “In and Out” list that can help guide what you do to lower your risk for heart disease if you or a loved one have diabetes. SEC Climate Rule: From Compliance to Opportunity https://www.csrwire.com/press_releases/797276-sec-climate-rule-compliance-opportunity Mon, 18 Mar 2024 10:40:07 EDT https://www.csrwire.com/press_releases/797276-sec-climate-rule-compliance-opportunity Workiva In this special crossover episode, ESG Talk and Off The Books dive into the long-awaited SEC climate disclosure rule. Jonathan Gregory of The Hershey Company and Alan Wilson of WilmerHale and hosts Mandi McReynolds, and Andie Wood discuss what the new requirements mean. <img alt="ESG Talk Off The Books." data-align="center" data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="b6e119b5-8767-4700-babd-9fb157c32c27" src="https://back.3blmedia.com/sites/default/files/inline-images/ESGTalk-OTB-Crossover_Workiva_3.14.23A.jpg" width="640" /> <p>In this special crossover episode, ESG Talk and Off The Books dive into the long-awaited SEC climate disclosure rule. Jonathan Gregory of The Hershey Company and Alan Wilson of WilmerHale and hosts Steve Soter, Mandi McReynolds, and Andie Wood discuss what the new requirements mean for practitioners, investors, and the future of financial and ESG reporting.</p> <p><a href="https://newsroom.workiva.com/esg-talk" target="_blank"><strong>Listen Now</strong></a></p> <p>Looking for more? Subscribe to the ESG Talk podcast on <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/esg-talk/id1622905439" target="_blank">Apple</a>, <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/7dMHPiSMlZPneZkMBr7hEZ" target="_blank">Spotify</a>, <a href="https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5saWJzeW4uY29tLzQxMDU3OS9yc3M?sa=X&amp;ved=0CAMQ4aUDahcKEwiArf_1sNv6AhUAAAAAHQAAAAAQAQ" target="_blank">Google</a>, and <a href="https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL0wd-7j66YqZ4_yK8Z7Zd5c-XnJjn1XNy" target="_blank">YouTube</a>.</p> , full_html, In this special crossover episode, ESG Talk and Off The Books dive into the long-awaited SEC climate disclosure rule. Jonathan Gregory of The Hershey Company and Alan Wilson of WilmerHale and hosts Mandi McReynolds, and Andie Wood discuss what the new requirements mean. GreenBiz: What Are the ‘Wrong’ Sort of EU Taxonomy Estimates? https://www.csrwire.com/press_releases/797271-greenbiz-what-are-wrong-sort-eu-taxonomy-estimates Mon, 18 Mar 2024 10:30:43 EDT https://www.csrwire.com/press_releases/797271-greenbiz-what-are-wrong-sort-eu-taxonomy-estimates Bloomberg European financial regulators shed light on the use of “equivalent information” under the EU Taxonomy. <img alt="Rokhsana Saddighzadeh" data-align="center" data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="7991fbd6-4a00-465f-ba67-a52ffc770972" src="https://back.3blmedia.com/sites/default/files/inline-images/1-greenbiz-eu-taxonomy_BLOOMBERG_031424.png" width="400" /> <p>Originally published on <a href="https://www.greenbiz.com/article/what-are-wrong-sort-eu-taxonomy-estimates?utm_source=Greenbiz&amp;utm_medium=Press&amp;utm_campaign=PR&amp;utm_term=EUTaxonomy" target="_blank">GreenBiz</a></p> <p><strong>European financial regulators shed light on the use of “equivalent information” under the EU Taxonomy.</strong></p> <p>After almost a full year in effect, compliance with the EU Taxonomy for sustainable activities continues to find its feet. As of January, corporate disclosures of eligible sustainable economic activities have been mandatory.</p> <p>However, one persistent shortcoming remains with the lack of consistent and accurate corporate reporting (detailed in an <a href="https://www.greenbiz.com/article/are-we-comparing-green-green" target="_blank">earlier GreenBiz article</a>). Although reporting volumes have increased, company disclosure data for EU Taxonomy eligibility and alignment criteria remain elusive, according to a Bloomberg analysis, as shown in the chart.</p> <p><a href="https://www.greenbiz.com/article/what-are-wrong-sort-eu-taxonomy-estimates?utm_source=Greenbiz&amp;utm_medium=Press&amp;utm_campaign=PR&amp;utm_term=EUTaxonomy" target="_blank">Click here to continue reading on GreenBiz</a></p> <img alt="Chart: Companies Disclosing EU Taxonomy Data" data-align="center" data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="3bb228e2-70ec-4152-bf19-b0e3f4b82370" src="https://back.3blmedia.com/sites/default/files/inline-images/2-greenbiz-eu-taxonomy_BLOOMBERG_031424.png" width="640" /> <p>&nbsp;</p> , full_html, European financial regulators shed light on the use of “equivalent information” under the EU Taxonomy. The Three Pillars of Energy Data: Accuracy, Availability, and Timeliness https://www.csrwire.com/press_releases/797266-three-pillars-energy-data-accuracy-availability-and-timeliness Mon, 18 Mar 2024 10:20:07 EDT https://www.csrwire.com/press_releases/797266-three-pillars-energy-data-accuracy-availability-and-timeliness Schneider Electric Over the past decade, there has been an explosion of data. This is especially true in commercial buildings, which have been identified as noble examples of embracing sustainability and decarbonization. <img alt="Person at work" data-align="center" data-caption="Understanding your energy data is critical to making positive changes for plant operations and sustainability. Customized and digitized dashboards make your information readily accessible and understandable – providing accurate and timely data at a glance." data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="721ea49b-b4b5-4dc4-9cad-d9a56dd96a0e" src="https://back.3blmedia.com/sites/default/files/inline-images/three-pillars-energy-data_SCHNEIDER-ELECTRIC_031424.jpg" width="640" /> <p><a href="https://blog.se.com/sustainability/2024/02/21/the-three-pillars-of-energy-data-accuracy-availability-and-timeliness/" target="_blank">Schneider Electric</a></p> <p><em>Conrad van Rooyen is the co-founder and general manager of Hexeis, an Australian-based electrical engineering consultancy. Hexeis provides industry-leading energy analysis, monitoring and management solutions and is a certified Schneider Electric Master Power Management EcoXpert Partner.</em>&nbsp;<br /> <br /> Over the past decade, there has been an explosion of data. This is especially true in commercial buildings, which have been <a href="https://rmi.org/australia-is-decarbonizing-its-premium-commercial-buildings/#:~:text=Currently%2C%20more%20than%20half%20of,comes%20to%20property%20management%20commitments." rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">identified as noble examples</a> of embracing sustainability and decarbonization. The challenge asset and facility managers face now is what to do with these mountains of energy-related information. Raw energy data – data without context – can be confusing. With no perspective, it provides few clues about areas of energy waste or overconsumption. Nor does it provide any evaluation of ways to <a href="https://download.schneider-electric.com/files?p_Doc_Ref=998-20406244_GMA" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">bring energy bills under control</a>.</p> <p>Our company, <a href="https://www.hexeis.com/" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">Hexeis,</a> is a Schneider Electric <a href="https://www.se.com/au/en/partners/ecoxpert/" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">EcoXpert Master Partner</a> in Power Management. In our experience, there are three important elements of data – accuracy, availability, and timeliness. Each impacts the sustainability and carbon footprint of your operations.</p> <p><strong>Pillar 1: Accuracy of energy data is the starting point</strong></p> <p><a href="https://www.se.com/au/en/product-category/4100-power-monitoring-and-control/" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">Connected, digitized power meters</a> installed on a building’s key circuits provide large amounts of energy-related data, and their accuracy is vitally important. Any miscalculations during installation can result in potential miscalculations that can persist unnoticed over extended periods.</p> <p>For example, in providing our customers with digitalization and electrification solutions, we’ve noticed a 20% error rate in meter installations. Within those, we identified 31 potential mistakes. These can range from basic errors like incorrectly programming current transformer (CT) ratios to more elaborate missteps like installing a CT backward. Besides the obvious safety risks, these incorrect meter installations can lead to data issues that cause measurement errors, incorrect billing, operational inefficiencies. It can even <a href="https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0378778822008726#b0085:~:text=Data%20quality%20could%20also%20hinder%20built%20environment%20decarbonisation%20more%20broadly%3A%20not%20only%20in%20the%20carbon%20impacts%20of%20sub%2Doptimal%20decision%2Dmaking%20but%20jeopardising%20the%20data%20needed%20for%20%E2%80%9Cmonitoring%20progress%E2%80%9D%20towards%20sector%20carbon%20reduction%20targets%2C%20considered%20essential%20for%20%E2%80%9Csuccessful%20delivery%E2%80%9D%20of%20net%20zero" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">jeopardize your sustainability progress</a>.</p> <p>The importance of accurate energy data even ventures into legal territory, particularly in the context of <a href="https://www.nabers.gov.au/about" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">NABERS</a> (National Australian Built Environment Rating System). This Australian rating system measures the environmental performance of buildings. NABERS helps building owners and managers identify areas to improve their environmental performance and reduce operating costs. Inaccurate meter data can lead to incorrect ratings and <a href="https://www.cbd.gov.au/program/overview/nabers-energy-offices#:~:text=A%20failure%20to%20comply%20with%20a%20section%2018%20request%20can%20result%20in%20a%20serious%20financial%20penalty." rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">potential legal penalties</a>.</p> <p>Data precision is so important! That’s why, at Hexeis, we use specialized equipment like a portable primary injection tester to verify the installation, performance, and accuracy of our customer’s electrical assets – including current transformers, instrument transformers, and power meters. These tools are critical in all our installations’ maintenance, testing, and commissioning.</p> <p><strong>Pillar 2: Seamless availability through digital transformation</strong></p> <p>As more of our customers’ power networks become digitized and connected, data availability and accessibility are becoming increasingly important. They often need to make quick decisions to remain competitive – and the most basic requirement for boosting competitiveness is guaranteeing access to accurate energy data at any moment. Accessing data from smartphones or computers is not just a convenience; it’s <a href="https://www.forbes.com/sites/forbesbusinesscouncil/2023/08/02/the-crucial-role-of-well-designed-dashboards/?sh=5714208e6daf#:~:text=Dashboards%20are%20a%20vital%20element%20that%20greatly%20influence%20our%20decision%20to%20continue%20using%20an%20application." rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">mandatory in today’s business environments</a>.</p> <p>Because of this, we use <a href="https://www.se.com/au/en/product-range/65404-ecostruxure-power-monitoring-expert/" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">EcoStruxure</a><a href="https://www.se.com/au/en/product-range/65404-ecostruxure-power-monitoring-expert/" target="_blank"> Power Monitoring Expert</a> as a development platform to present meaningful data and automate reporting and notifications. This approach allows us to tailor dashboards to our client’s needs and streamline the information by organizing trends that make it engaging and actionable. Most importantly, it prevents the diminishing returns associated with an overload of visual data. A platform should never make its users feel overwhelmed or disoriented. This is what we call JAD (just another dashboard), and it marks a failure to engage users effectively.</p> <p>The platform aids in creating a unified, streamlined interface and allows the automation of tasks our clients would traditionally handle themselves. <a href="https://blog.se.com/sustainability/2023/10/10/dirty-power-undermines-the-success-of-your-decarbonization-efforts/" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">It also gives insight into electrical system health and energy efficiency.</a> This allows customers to <a href="https://download.schneider-electric.com/files?p_Doc_Ref=998-20258337_PME_ebro_GMA_V2" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">make informed decisions about their energy usage</a>. We’ve found that when our customers know their dashboard was explicitly designed for them, they embrace it more quickly to achieve their business success.</p> <p><strong>Pillar 3: Timeliness for just-in-time, proactive decision-making</strong></p> <p>So, we have our accurate energy data, and it’s readily accessible. It’s now a matter of getting the right data to the right people at the right time.</p> <p>Immediate notifications of issues allow for fast, proactive actions. This prevents unnecessary costs and <a href="https://iopscience.iop.org/article/10.1088/1755-1315/294/1/012004#:~:text=Energy%20dashboards%2C%20revising%20the%20automated%20operation%20of%20buildings%2C%20facilitating%20changes%20in%20staff%20and%20student%20behaviours" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">fosters a culture of informed, evidence-based</a> decision-making.</p> <p>Leveraging a development platform like EcoStruxure Power Monitoring Expert allows us to <a href="https://www.automationit.com/blog/68-benefits-of-energy-management-systems#:~:text=a%20properly%20implemented%20Energy%20Management%20System%20will%20be%20able%20to%20track%20how%20these%20changes%20affect%20energy%20usage%20in%20real%20time" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">streamline task creation and automation</a>. What our clients would otherwise manage individually, they can now handle efficiently, saving resources and simplifying their energy management. They also get real-time performance monitoring and reporting on energy consumption, with immediate alerts that go to the right people when any issues are detected.</p> <p>As a prime example, one of our university clients faced a <a href="https://ncc.abcb.gov.au/editions/2019-a1/ncc-2019-volume-one-amendment-1/section-j-energy-efficiency/part-j8-facilities" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">regulation J8 challenge</a> and had to install thousands of meters across their campus buildings to measure light and power by tenancy area. Manual readings were impractical, with multiple areas in each building, each with two meters. So, we embraced the obvious choice – digitization and connectivity – and enhanced the EcoStruxure Power Monitoring Expert’s graphical user interface with additional modules, enabling timely notifications for the management team when lights were left on. Beyond mere compliance, our approach turned a regulatory hurdle into an opportunity for energy efficiency.</p> <p>This kind of timely data goes beyond surface-level solutions; it’s about understanding the unique dynamics of each space, each meter, and each stakeholder. In this case, we helped our client meet regulatory demands and elevated their power monitoring capabilities.</p> <p><strong>Partner with an expert advisor</strong></p> <p>As an <a href="https://www.se.com/au/en/partners/ecoxpert/" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">EcoXpert Master Partner</a> in Power Management, Hexeis makes full use of Schneider Electric’s global strengths. We incorporate their deep expertise in energy and automation and look to their digital solutions for efficiency, sustainability, and resilience. This includes complete solutions for <a href="https://ecoxpert.se.com/fr/power-management-systems/power-management-software" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">power management systems</a> and <a href="https://ecoxpert.se.com/fr/power-management-systems/metering-devices" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">metering devices and gateways</a>.</p> <p>We can help you see the bigger picture and understand the impact that energy data accuracy, accessibility, and timeliness have on your facilities, operations, and decarbonization goals. We can advise you on greenfield or brownfield projects and help consultants write design guides. Our team can also help you justify sustainability investments to your executives and get the most from your efforts.</p> <p>To learn more about how to optimize your facility’s decarbonization using power management solutions, visit <a href="https://www.se.com/ww/en/work/solutions/power-management/" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">https://www.se.com/ww/en/work/solutions/power-management/</a>.</p> <p>To find out more about how Hexeis provides industry-leading energy analysis, monitoring, and management solutions, visit<a href="http://www./" target="_blank"> </a><a href="http://www.hexeis.com/" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">hexeis.com</a>.</p> <p>EcoXperts are the enablers of net-zero buildings</p> <p>The EcoXpert Partner Program is unique in its industry and comprises a best-in-class, global ecosystem of expertise. Trained and certified by Schneider Electric, <strong>EcoXpert partners digitize and electrify our world for a more sustainable future.</strong></p> <p>The path to net zero is about delivering solutions for sustainable, resilient, efficient, and people-centric buildings. <em><strong>For our EcoXpert partners</strong></em>, this unveils immense growth opportunities through the transition to end-to-end portfolio sales that will resolve our customers’ most critical needs. <em><strong>For our shared customers</strong></em>, this means that together with our EcoXpert partners, we will drive the building industry transformation and help our customers survive and thrive today – and tomorrow.</p> , full_html, Over the past decade, there has been an explosion of data. This is especially true in commercial buildings, which have been identified as noble examples of embracing sustainability and decarbonization. CNH Proudly Awards Dealers for Focus on Technology, Community and Sales https://www.csrwire.com/press_releases/797261-cnh-proudly-awards-dealers-focus-technology-community-and-sales Mon, 18 Mar 2024 10:10:20 EDT https://www.csrwire.com/press_releases/797261-cnh-proudly-awards-dealers-focus-technology-community-and-sales CNH Industrial In celebration of the strength of its U.S. and Canadian dealer network, CNH brands, CASE Construction Equipment and New Holland, recently announced the winners of their respective CASE Dealer Awards program and New Holland UK & ROI Dealer of the Year Awards. <img alt="&quot; &quot;" data-align="center" data-caption="The CASE dealer awards&amp;nbsp;" data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="bb59082e-d4fc-449c-acab-857f486073c7" src="https://back.3blmedia.com/sites/default/files/inline-images/dealerawards_CNH_030124.jpeg" width="640" /> <p>In celebration of the strength of its U.S. and Canadian dealer network, <a href="https://www.cnh.com/" target="_blank">CNH</a> brands, <a href="https://www.casece.com/" target="_blank">CASE Construction Equipment</a> and <a href="https://www.newholland.com/splash" target="_blank">New Holland</a>, recently announced the winners of their respective CASE Dealer Awards program and New Holland UK &amp; ROI Dealer of the Year Awards.</p> <p>“Our dedicated and customer-first dealer network differentiates CASE in the market. Across the U.S. and Canada, we have the strength of 66 dealers, 325 locations and more than 7,000 faces of CASE providing customer-first sales, service, parts and financing support,” says Terry Dolan, vice president — North America, CASE Construction Equipment. “The CASE Dealer Awards program recognizes the best of the best.”</p> <p><strong>Power Abe Award — </strong><a href="https://www.progressive-tractor.com/" target="_blank"><strong>Progressive Tractor &amp; Implement</strong></a></p> <p>Also known as the CASE Dealer of the Year Award, the Power Abe Award is given to the dealer who is committed to building the CASE brand and delivers top performance in sales, parts, service and offering Capital financing products to their customers.</p> <p><strong>J.I. Case Award&nbsp;—&nbsp;</strong><a href="https://www.leetractor.net/" target="_blank"><strong>Lee Tractor Co.</strong></a>&nbsp;</p> <p>In recognition of CASE’s founder, who was resilient, customer-first and rooted in practical innovation, this year’s award is presented to the dealer with the greatest focus on technology (precision and connected services).</p> <p><strong>Building Community Award — </strong><a href="https://www.gtmidatlantic.com/" target="_blank"><strong>GT Mid Atlantic</strong></a></p> <p>The heart of the CASE brand is building (and rebuilding) community. This award recognizes the dealer who goes above and beyond in exhibiting our brand purpose. GT Mid Atlantic won for its work with <a href="https://www.constructionangels.us/" target="_blank">Construction Angels</a> and will receive a $10,000 donation for this deserving nonprofit.</p> <img alt="A group posed at the gathering." data-align="center" data-caption="New Holland UK and ROI Dealer of the Year Awards" data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="fedbce2c-5090-4825-87ca-688bdfd60773" src="https://back.3blmedia.com/sites/default/files/inline-images/groupawards_cnh_030124.jpg" width="640" /> <p><strong>Power Tan Awards</strong></p> <p>These awards are earned for high sales performance by product category.</p> <ul> <li><strong>Backhoe Loader / Tractor Loader / Forklift:</strong> <a href="https://www.binghamequipment.com/" target="_blank">Bingham Equipment Company</a></li> <li><strong>Skid Steer Loader / Compact Track Loader: </strong><a href="https://www.torgerson.biz/" target="_blank">Torgerson’s</a></li> <li><strong>Dozer:</strong> <a href="https://www.hillsmachinery.com/" target="_blank">Hills Machinery Company</a></li> <li><strong>Motor Grader:</strong> <a href="https://www.scottcompanies.com/" target="_blank">Scott Equipment</a></li> <li><strong>Compaction:</strong> <a href="https://www.borderequipment.com/" target="_blank">Border Equipment</a></li> <li><strong>Mini Excavator: </strong><a href="https://www.progressive-tractor.com/" target="_blank">Progressive Tractor &amp; Implement</a></li> <li><strong>Full Size and Midi Excavator: </strong><a href="https://www.progressive-tractor.com/" target="_blank">Progressive Tractor &amp; Implement</a></li> <li><strong>Wheel Loader: </strong><a href="https://www.hitrac.com/" target="_blank">Hitrac</a></li> <li><strong>Compact Wheel Loader:</strong> <a href="https://ascoeq.com/" target="_blank">ASCO Equipment</a></li> </ul> <p>In addition, CNH brand New Holland has also announced the winners of its 2023 UK and ROI Dealer of The Year Awards, which celebrate excellence in performance and service quality across its extensive UK and Ireland dealer network.</p> <p><strong>Main category winners:</strong></p> <p>Overall, UK Dealer of the Year: <strong>Russells Ltd</strong></p> <p>Ireland Dealer of the Year<strong>: M &amp; S Machinery</strong></p> <p>Medium UK Dealer of the Year<strong>: Francis Bugler Ltd</strong></p> <p>Small UK Dealer of the Year: <strong>T Alun Jones</strong><em><strong> &amp; Son&nbsp;</strong></em></p> <p><em><strong>Product Line Category Winners:</strong></em></p> <p><em>Combine Dealer of the Year: <strong>Robert D Webster Ltd</strong></em></p> <p><em>Tractor Dealer of the Year: <strong>Lloyd Ltd</strong></em></p> <p><em>Hay &amp; Forage Dealer of the Year:<strong> Lloyd Ltd</strong></em></p> <p><em>PLM Dealer of the Year: <strong>Agricar Ltd</strong></em></p> <p><em>Implements Dealer of the Year: <strong>Agricar Ltd</strong></em></p> <p><em>Construction Equipment Dealer of the Year: <strong>M &amp; S Machinery</strong></em></p> <p><em>Telehandler Dealer of the Year: <strong>Ernest Doe &amp; Sons Ltd</strong></em></p> <p><em>Parts Dealer of the Year<strong>: T H White Ltd</strong></em></p> <p><em>NPS Dealer of the Year:<strong> Ernest Doe &amp; Sons Ltd</strong></em></p> <img alt="Wide view of a group of people seated at circular tables. Large farming and construction vehicles behind them." data-align="center" data-caption="New Holland UK and ROI Dealer of the Year Awards" data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="9289015e-e3c9-4448-b689-ab84166577ab" src="https://back.3blmedia.com/sites/default/files/inline-images/lunchawards_cnh_030124.jpeg" width="640" /> <p><strong>David Rapkins, New Holland Business Director UK &amp; ROI,</strong> said: “I would like to express my congratulations to all the 2023 New Holland Dealer of the Year winners. These awards acknowledge and reward the performance and effort that our dealers put into the service they provide to our customers. A big thank you to all our UK and ROI dealers who have contributed to make 2023 a great year. We truly appreciate your hard work and excellent teamwork across the dealer network”.</p> <p>Recognizing its dealers and rewarding customer-centric and community focused success is a demonstration of CNH’s commitment to supporting its people and the communities and customers they serve.</p> , full_html, In celebration of the strength of its U.S. and Canadian dealer network, CNH brands, CASE Construction Equipment and New Holland, recently announced the winners of their respective CASE Dealer Awards program and New Holland UK & ROI Dealer of the Year Awards. Kimberly-Clark Named One of Barron’s Most Sustainable Companies https://www.csrwire.com/press_releases/797256-kimberly-clark-named-one-barrons-most-sustainable-companies Mon, 18 Mar 2024 10:01:02 EDT https://www.csrwire.com/press_releases/797256-kimberly-clark-named-one-barrons-most-sustainable-companies Kimberly-Clark Corporation Kimberly-Clark jumped a spot to No. 2 on Barron’s list of the 100 Most Sustainable Companies for this year. <img alt="&quot;Kimberly-Clark ranked #2 on Barron's 100 Most sustainable Companies list for 2024&quot;" data-align="center" data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="546ffc17-777c-4771-81b1-33558083a2bc" src="https://back.3blmedia.com/sites/default/files/inline-images/barron%27s_KCC_31324.png" width="640" /> <p>Kimberly-Clark jumped a spot to No. 2 on Barron’s list of the 100 Most Sustainable Companies for this year. It’s an honor that Barron’s has included us on the list for five years in a row for our environmental, social and governance (ESG) efforts.</p> <p>To make the list, companies were scored on a variety of ESG measures. Barron’s worked with Calvert Research and Management, a leader in responsible investing, to rank the companies. The top 100 firms—winnowed from the largest 1,000 publicly traded U.S. companies—achieved the highest scores across 230 ESG metrics, from workplace diversity to greenhouse-gas emissions.</p> <p>This recognition demonstrates the dedication of our teams around the world to deliver on our purpose, Better Care for a Better World, by supporting the communities where we live and work and minimizing our footprint on the planet. Click <a href="https://www.barrons.com/lists-rankings/top-sustainable-companies?page=1&amp;" target="_blank">here</a> to see the list.</p> , full_html, Kimberly-Clark jumped a spot to No. 2 on Barron’s list of the 100 Most Sustainable Companies for this year.