Corporate Knights
SEPTEMBER 19, 2022
On February 19, 1970, a nervous, 21-year-old Cambridge University student, wearing a mud-brown suit typical of the times, warned the Welsh Countryside Commission?in Cardiff about “the horrifying effects of pollution in all its cancerous forms.” . The speaker, then a young Prince of Wales, now King Charles III, predicted that the enormous costs of fighting pollution would test politicians’ will and the public purse.
Renew Economy
SEPTEMBER 27, 2022
First offshore green hydrogen electrolyser produces its first batch of green hydrogen in France. The post World’s first offshore green hydrogen electrolyser begins production appeared first on RenewEconomy.
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GreenBiz
SEPTEMBER 26, 2022
Action against plastics and fossil fuels. New tools to embed carbonization throughout businesses of any size. These developments from the climate confab in the Big Apple offer ways to move climate action forward.
McKinsey Sustainabilty
SEPTEMBER 27, 2022
While buffeted by the recent market downturn and bankruptcies, digital assets and the technologies underlying them still have the potential to transform business models across sectors.
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
TEDxInnovations
SEPTEMBER 19, 2022
Nuclear power is one of the safest, cleanest forms of energy -- yet to most people, it might not feel that way. Why is that? Isabelle Boemeke, the world's first nuclear energy influencer and creator of the social media persona Isodope, deftly debunks the major objections to nuclear power and explains her unconventional way of educating people about this clean energy source.
Just Capital
SEPTEMBER 23, 2022
As companies navigate their commitments to stakeholder capitalism as strategy beyond shareholder primacy faces a resurgence of political blowback, it’s worth considering how the corporations we’ve found to be “just” are actually performing. To do that, we’re taking a look at how the JUST U.S. Large Cap Diversified Index (JULCD) and JUST 100 Total Returns Index (JUONETR) have been performing against their Russell 1000 benchmark, as well as how leading companies perform against their less just pee
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Renew Economy
SEPTEMBER 8, 2022
NSW is to become first state to regulate CO2 as a pollutant, potentially establishing the framework for government-backed national climate actions. The post NSW to be first state to regulate CO2 as pollutant under sweeping new proposals appeared first on RenewEconomy.
GreenBiz
SEPTEMBER 22, 2022
Making solar panel recycling more commonplace will require a mix of technological advances, economic incentives and smart policies at the state and federal levels.
ESG Today
SEPTEMBER 14, 2022
Fashion retailer H&M and sporting goods chain Decathlon have made commitments to the Netherlands Authority for Consumers and Markets (ACM) to remove sustainability-related labels from their products and websites, and to improve the use of sustainability claims in the future, following an investigation by the Dutch regulator. In a statement by ACM about the commitments, the regulator said that H&M and Decathlon have also agreed to provide donations of €400,000 and €500,000, respectively,
McKinsey Sustainabilty
SEPTEMBER 7, 2022
An estimated $600 billion worth of food is lost during or just after harvest. Can manufacturers and grocers do anything about it? Definitely—and it will be good for business, people, and the planet.
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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.
Cisco CSR
SEPTEMBER 17, 2022
We recently introduced Cisco U., one of our newest learning initiatives, at Cisco Live. Cisco U. promises to meet the diverse global community through an inclusive digital learning experience. If you’re wondering what that means, well, I’m so glad. Inclusive learning is something that is a huge priority for me on a personal level. And as a member of the product team for Cisco U., I find myself uniquely positioned to explain how Cisco U. embraces inclusive learning. .
Corporate Knights
SEPTEMBER 30, 2022
Predictions for the total cost of the clean energy transition range from an incremental US$1 trillion per year to a total of US$10 trillion per year – but everyone agrees it won’t be cheap. The real question is, are the world’s banks ready to fund the development of renewable technologies at scale, and updating all the infrastructure in between? And which banks will take the lead?
Renew Economy
SEPTEMBER 25, 2022
Huge $1.7 billion copper and nickel mine in remote part of Australia will feature world's biggest off-grid renewables plant and extended periods of no fossil fuel power. The post Australia’s huge new nickel mine will host world’s biggest renewable micro-grid appeared first on RenewEconomy.
GreenBiz
SEPTEMBER 26, 2022
A new report focuses on how companies can move from commitment to bold action that can accelerate the transition to a decarbonized, just economy.
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
Stacey Higginbotham
SEPTEMBER 19, 2022
This story was first published on Sept. 16, 2022 in my weekly newsletter. . After participating in a panel on Matter at Silicon Labs’ Works With event on Tuesday and conversing with attendees throughout the event, I think the initial response to Matter is going to be tepid at best and downright aggravated at worst. One person I spoke with, who declined to be named for this article, said they had the feeling that, given the delays and the constant influx of new members to the Connectivity S
McKinsey Sustainabilty
SEPTEMBER 30, 2022
In stormy weather, survey respondents maintain realism about the global economy. While geopolitical conflicts and inflation remain top of mind, concerns about energy volatility predominate in Europe.
Cisco CSR
SEPTEMBER 12, 2022
The hybrid work environment has been around for years, albeit not common but it existed. I can recall my first job where I was able to split my time working in an office and working from my makeshift home office. This was many moons ago as I will call it… pre-COVID-19. . Job seekers are certainly looking to have the flexibility of working from anywhere at any time – preferably in an environment of their choosing.
Corporate Knights
SEPTEMBER 20, 2022
A green hydrogen/ammonia facility planned in Point Tupper, Nova Scotia is being touted as a blessing for the province’s climate goals, even though it will initially be powered by a coal-fired grid—with all the ammonia slated for export overseas. Nova Scotia is going to become a “clean, green energy superpower,” said the province’s environment minister, Tim Halman, at a media conference held in August to decry Ottawa’s imposition of carbon pricing in Nova Scotia.
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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
Renew Economy
SEPTEMBER 27, 2022
Victoria Labor will help fund two new large-scale battery systems and a renewable hydrogen electrolyser project as part of a raft of new projects and targets for the state. The post Two new “grid forming” batteries and an electrolyser: Victoria races to replace coal appeared first on RenewEconomy.
GreenBiz
SEPTEMBER 28, 2022
Pano AI is one example of climate tech startups emerging to tackle conditions, such as wildfires, exacerbated by climate change.
Environmental Finance
SEPTEMBER 8, 2022
Ahead of COP27, Eric Usher says he hopes governments will talk the same language as the private sector on sustainability, as they look to step up scrutiny of net-zero targets.
McKinsey Sustainabilty
SEPTEMBER 30, 2022
Our survey reveals a strong commitment to sustainability in packaging, but few organizations are on track to meet these goals. We suggest five levers to get companies back on track.
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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.
Cisco CSR
SEPTEMBER 26, 2022
As Technology Audit Director at Cisco, Jacob Bolotin focuses on assessing Cisco’s technology, business, and strategic risk. Providing assurance that residual risk posture falls within business risk tolerance is critical to Cisco’s Audit Committee and executive leadership team, especially during the mergers and acquisitions (M&A) process. . Bolotin champions the continued advancement of the technology audit profession and received a master’s degree in cybersecurity from the University of Cali
Corporate Knights
SEPTEMBER 22, 2022
Guy Dauncey is a practical utopian. He lives on Vancouver Island. . . Most of us know that “business as usual” isn’t working. Alongside its many obvious benefits, it has brought us the climate crisis, the biodiversity crisis and the affordable housing crisis. We have been told a thousand times that the free-market economy is the best and indeed the only type of economy that works, but surely, there must be a better way.
Renew Economy
SEPTEMBER 13, 2022
New UK Prime Minister appoints multiple advisors with a record of opposing climate action, including a key aide from a think tank funded by oil giant BP. The post Liz Truss hires climate sceptics and “delayers” with ties to libertarian think tanks appeared first on RenewEconomy.
GreenBiz
SEPTEMBER 20, 2022
The Net Zero Marketplace connects projects from Climate Impact Partners, Pachama, South Pole and others to any business that wants to invest in credits.
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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.
TEDxInnovations
SEPTEMBER 9, 2022
The promise of the metaverse extends far beyond digital spaces -- it can transform and enrich how we experience the material world, too. From video games that bring communities together to digital art that collides with physical spaces, augmented reality designer Sutu shares some of the incredible creativity that's sparked by AR metaverse technology and invites us all to participate in building its future.
Utiliity Dive
SEPTEMBER 9, 2022
More than 20 million families are behind on their utility bills, with the average debt nearly doubling since December 2019, according to the National Energy Assistance Directors Association.
Cisco CSR
SEPTEMBER 28, 2022
In a recent Forrester survey 94% of respondents acknowledged wasting money in the cloud, and one in four organizations surpassed their projected cloud spend. So how do you join the select club of the cloud spend optimization mavericks? First, you must make the most of your cloud spend by right-sizing your infrastructure so you only provision what you need.
Corporate Knights
SEPTEMBER 14, 2022
Clean energy companies employ more than half of the 65 million workers in the global energy sector, according to an International Energy Agency (IEA) report that urges a just transition to support the “energy work force of tomorrow”. The IEA’s first-ever World Energy Employment report says the success of the clean energy transition, made urgent by the energy crisis triggered by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, rests on the shoulders of those workers.
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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.
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