September, 2019

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Why caring about climate change means caring about chemicals of concern

GreenBiz

Finally. Climate change has risen to an unprecedented level of mainstream public discourse with the ramping up of 2020 U.S. presidential campaigning. In just five years, the number of Americans believing climate change is a threat to our country has increased by 49 percent.

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Investments in sustainable aquaculture point to a greener ‘blue economy’

Impact Alpha

ImpactAlpha, Sept. 16 – Aquaculture has emerged as a vital alternative to wild-caught fish, a major source of the world’s protein, as ocean fisheries are strained by overfishing and climate change. Investors are increasingly interested in the sector, as the range of ocean challenges – plastic pollution, coral bleaching, acidification, rising water temperatures, and overfishing The post Investments in sustainable aquaculture point to a greener ‘blue economy’ appeared first on ImpactAl

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Study shows rooftop solar could power 25 percent of Europe

Renewable Energy World

Europeans can massively expand low-cost solar generation just by tapping the space over their heads.

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New Tesla Patent: An Electromagnetic Windshield Wiper System

CleanTechnica

What's so special about the new Tesla windshield wiper patent.

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The Key to Sustainable Energy Optimization: A Data-Driven Approach for Manufacturing

Speaker: Kevin Kai Wong, President of Emergent Energy Solutions

In today's industrial landscape, the pursuit of sustainable energy optimization and decarbonization has become paramount. ♻️ Manufacturing corporations across the U.S. are facing the urgent need to align with decarbonization goals while enhancing efficiency and productivity. Unfortunately, the lack of comprehensive energy data poses a significant challenge for manufacturing managers striving to meet their targets. 📊 Join us for a practical webinar hosted by Kevin Kai Wong of Emergent Ene

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Fab City, the global circular economy movement centered around local makers

GreenBiz

The organizers are striving to build a platform where virtually anyone can share ideas and best practices about urban design, workforce development, manufacturing, food production and more.

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Could planting 1 trillion trees counteract climate change?

GreenBiz

The U.N. suggests that adding 2.5 billion acres of forest to the world could limit global warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius by 2050. But some researchers aren't so sure.

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Color coordinating: How urban green infrastructure can build resilience

GreenBiz

We need to promote natural “green” infrastructure such as forests, wetlands, and urban green spaces that can reduce risks from natural disasters.

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Mission: Remove a trillion tons of carbon from the atmosphere

GreenBiz

The Terraton Initiative sets its sights on the "most actionable, immediate, and affordable thing we can do to impact climate change.".

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Rethinking food packaging can dent the plastic pollution crisis

GreenBiz

Although the global economy is increasingly wrapped in plastic, companies of all sizes are dramatically reducing their use of it.

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Google’s jaw-dropping renewable procurement proclamation

GreenBiz

Its new 1.6-gigawatt solar and wind portfolio represents almost as much capacity as all of last year's corporate deals, combined.

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Are Your Impact Comms Resonating With Stakeholders?

Whether your organization is at the start of its sustainability and impact journey or years into it, many brands share a common concern: the uncertainty of whether they are sending stakeholders mixed messages. Creating content that speaks to your audience's “love language” can be a tricky dance. But, worry not! 3BL has put together tips to ensure that your content not only finds its rhythm but also resonates with your target audiences.

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From the farm to the restaurant, how people are investing in regenerative agriculture

GreenBiz

Farming itself could regenerate the land — but it might take both public and private sectors to achieve success.

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Here are the winners and losers on climate policy in 2019

GreenBiz

State lawmakers this year made it easier to get renewables in some parts of the country, but others gutted clean energy expansion.

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How to have an all-renewable electric grid

GreenBiz

Decarbonized energy systems are completely feasible, technically. The only barriers are political and cultural.

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In a small Alaskan town, entrepreneurs attempt to go from food insecure to secure

GreenBiz

Where food prices are 35 percent higher than the US mainland average, community members do what they can to address food insecurity.

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Mastering Supply Chain Sustainability: Where Does ESG Fit In?

Speaker: Hortense Grouvel

In this new webinar, you will learn firsthand how to set up a sustainable supply chain program that will help meet increasing ESG requirements stemming from regulators, customers, consumers, and investors alike. Hortense Grouvel, ESG expert at IntegrityNext, and Sean Whelan, Global Senior Manager at Halliburton, will look at how ensuring compliance will also help you increase sustainability performance, resilience, and innovation, allowing you to unlock the full potential of your supply chain op

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How employee activists inspired Amazon's Climate Pledge

GreenBiz

Both Amazon employees and outsiders say it's a welcome signal, but plan to continue to push the company on its climate goals.

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The growing concern over stranded assets

GreenBiz

As with so many climate-related topics, the hypothetical is rapidly turning into the hypercritical.

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The startup disrupting Unilever

GreenBiz

Algramo was one of more than 60 startups delivering finalist pitches for the latest series of challenges issued as part of MIT Solve.

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How Kohler turned production 'waste' into a new tile line

GreenBiz

It took more than three years of experimentation with industrial byproducts to hit on the right formula.

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What Regulations Will Impact Sustainability Comms in 2024?

Navigating the waters of sustainability reporting disclosures and regulations can be intimidating, to say the least. With various measures set in motion in 2023 to keep companies accountable, there is a lot in store for brands’ impact communication in the upcoming year. 3BL is kicking off this January with our Navigating ESG Comms Through the Cosmos - Capricorn Edition by highlighting the impact of: The U.S Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Climate disclosure rules The European Commission

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Farming plays key role in UN climate push on land restoration

GreenBiz

"The whole land-climate system" needs indigenous peoples, sustainable agriculture and reforestation to cut emissions.

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Should the U.S. government buy Greyhound?

GreenBiz

The bus company is for sale. The federal government should nationalize it and expand its low-carbon, affordable services.

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China is positioned to lead on climate change as the US rolls back its policies

GreenBiz

Reducing China’s reliance on coal energy is an enormous long-term shift. But it looks like that might change.

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The big swing we need to mainstream sustainability

GreenBiz

Concentrating on culture, and the "who" of sustainable change, not just the "what," should be a bigger part of your portfolio.

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What Questions Are Brands Asking About Their ESG Initiatives Ahead of 2024?

Temperatures are rising (and not just metaphorically) as key stakeholders anxiously anticipate the outcomes of COP28. While companies reconsider their 2024 environmental sustainability strategies, there is another aspect of ESG that deserves exploring, the social sector. In the latest edition of "Navigating ESG Comms Through the Cosmos - Sagittarius Edition", 3BL hones in on this sign’s bold quality of asking questions others are burning to know the answers to.

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With national climate action nowhere in sight, a new corporate ambition: beat the Paris goals

GreenBiz

Optimism. Frustration. Accountability. Action. Inclusivity. Those are the unifying themes of Climate Week 2019.

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The new language of climate change: Trillions

GreenBiz

Bye-bye, billions. It’s time for trillions to seize center stage of the climate conversation.

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4 reasons why urban landscapes are a linchpin for climate resilience

GreenBiz

Properly designed and managed using sustainable landscape strategies, outdoor areas can help communities significantly.

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Big Ag is in the running to be a climate crisis hero

GreenBiz

Agriculture's biggest trade groups have started promoting farmers' role in mitigating climate change.

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The Silver Lining to Corporate DEI Challenges

In our latest edition of Navigating ESG Comms Through the Cosmos - Scorpio Edition, 3BL embraces the perspective of one of the zodiac's most misunderstood signs: Scorpio. While this sign often has a darker view of the world, they do not shy away from shining a light on controversial topics. This month we take a deep dive into corporate pullback of DEI and how companies can utilize astrological advice to reinvent its social impact communication.

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Intel, Adobe, IBM and others on the lifecycle of corporate sustainability goal-setting

GreenBiz

Citi, Keurig Dr Pepper and Micron set speedy targets, while Ingersoll Rand plays the long game.

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Will anyone eat a plant-based Big Mac? Behavioral science says yes

GreenBiz

It's not impossible to get consumers to shift away from meat. Here are five strategies.

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Climate change and the media: More news is good news

GreenBiz

For the media, climate change is morphing from a controversy to a crisis.

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A sustainable food and land use transition could net $4.5 trillion economic boost

GreenBiz

A landmark new report outlines the economic case for drastic changes to global systems.

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Supercharge Your ESG Content This Libra Season

Throughout Climate Week, a feeling of urgency on tackling the climate crisis was palpable. Yet, questions continue to linger about corporate progress. Are we truly moving the needle or are we stuck in a cycle of empty statements and a flood of reports and guidelines? In the latest edition of Navigating ESG Comms Through the Cosmos - Libra Edition , we use Climate Week outcomes to explore how brands can communicate progress credibly.