Understanding ESG risks and why they matter
GreenBiz
JUNE 3, 2022
Sponsored: ESG analysis uncovers critical risks for businesses. It’s crucial for companies to be able to identify and mitigate these risks to ensure long-term success.
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Meet the 50 fastest-growing green companies in Canada
Corporate Knights
JUNE 3, 2022
Last fall, an ambitious survey covering 10 countries found that 84% of young people aged 16 to 25 are at least “moderately worried” about climate change – and 59% are extremely worried. They don’t see the “adults” – in business or government – making any of the hard decisions required to avoid the climate crisis. Instead, they see our net-zero targets slipping away and they feel betrayed.
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Wind power meets and beats Denmark’s total electricity demand – two days in a row
Renew Economy
JUNE 1, 2022
Windy conditions in northern Europe provided more than 100% of Denmark’s electricity consumption for two days in a row in May. The post Wind power meets and beats Denmark’s total electricity demand – two days in a row appeared first on RenewEconomy.
4 LGBTQ+ Employees Share Stories of Finding Freedom To Be Themselves at Work
3BL Media
JUNE 3, 2022
Bringing your whole self to work allows you “to be happy not just in your personal life but also in your professional life" SOURCE: Merck & Co., Inc. DESCRIPTION: It can be as simple as sharing your weekend plans with coworkers or having a photo of your partner on your desk. When you feel free to be yourself at work, even the seemingly small things can have a big impact on your happiness and wellbeing.
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
What the SEC proposed climate disclosures may mean for private companies
GreenBiz
JUNE 1, 2022
For forward-thinking private companies looking to deepen trust with stakeholders leaning into enhanced ESG disclosure is a logical and supportable next step.
Mastercard ties ESG to all employee pay
Corporate Knights
JUNE 1, 2022
A key business bromide is “What gets measured gets done.” But there’s an even older business truth: “You get what you pay for.” As businesses struggle to meet the United Nations’ net-zero goals, more companies are realizing that their success will hinge on tying executives’ compensation packages to achieving sustainability targets. In response to heavy lobbying by institutional shareholders who see climate change as an existential risk, some 25% of U.S. public companies now include some form of
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ESG Talk Podcast: The Past, Present, and Future of ESG
3BL Media
JUNE 2, 2022
ESG is a business transformation topic that demands more than virtue signaling, provocative social media rants, and hot takes. SOURCE: Workiva. DESCRIPTION: ESG Talk: The Past, Present, and Future of ESG. Join the conversation with our first guest on ESG Talk: Tim Mohin , Executive Vice President and Chief Sustainability Officer at Persefoni. Tim draws from his experience working with the "E" (environmental) in ESG, while host Mandi McReynolds started with the "S" (social).
Gen Zs and millennials need businesses to fight climate change
GreenBiz
JUNE 3, 2022
Both generations put climate change just behind the cost of living as their top societal concern, and they want to see potential employers take action.
ESG isn’t a scam. Here’s why.
Corporate Knights
MAY 31, 2022
Tim Nash is the founder of Good Investing. It feels almost fashionable to bash responsible investing these days. . Most of the criticism targets the acronym “ESG,” which stands for “environmental, social and governance.” ESG is used alongside traditional financial analysis to account for previously ignored “externalities” such as carbon emissions, boardroom diversity and employee satisfaction.
Chris Bowen confirmed as new energy and climate minister, McAllister as assistant
Renew Economy
MAY 31, 2022
Chris Bowen confirmed as Australia's next climate and energy minister, the first climate minister since the last Labor government. The post Chris Bowen confirmed as new energy and climate minister, McAllister as assistant appeared first on RenewEconomy.
Are Your Impact Comms Resonating With Stakeholders?
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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.
Subaru Supports Cancer Patients Nationwide With Renewed Partnership With the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society®
3BL Media
JUNE 1, 2022
By the End of 2022, Subaru and Retailers Will Have Donated 230,000 Blankets to Those Battling Cancer. SOURCE: Subaru of America. DESCRIPTION: CAMDEN, N.J., June 1, 2022 /3BL Media/ - Subaru of America, Inc. today announced that as part of its commitment to helping all people lead healthy lives, the automaker will partner with The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society® (LLS) for the seventh consecutive year for Subaru Loves to Care month in June.
What's missing from the circular economy, according to 10 emerging leaders
GreenBiz
JUNE 2, 2022
We asked 10 emerging leaders, "What do you think is missing from conversations about the circular economy and corporate action?
Cities tap earth, sea and sewage for district energy
Corporate Knights
MAY 30, 2022
Earlier this spring, contractors in San Jose, California, broke ground on a 1.3-million-square-foot tech hub complex with more than the usual complement of green features, beginning with its name: Park Habitat. Targeted at office and retail tenants, the development team, led by Vancouver’s Westbank, says the downtown high-rise project will be fitted out with a landscaped green roof, indoor and outdoor “pockets of nature” and naturally ventilating exterior walls and windows to prevent excessive s
How going 100 pct renewables will shield one part of Australia from surging power prices
Renew Economy
JUNE 1, 2022
With the electricity market in crisis, one Australian jurisdiction could be shielded from higher prices thanks to buying 100 per cent renewables. The post How going 100 pct renewables will shield one part of Australia from surging power prices appeared first on RenewEconomy.
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
5 Tips to Help Boost Employee Financial Wellness
3BL Media
JUNE 2, 2022
Principal® Mental Health and Well-Being Series. SOURCE: Principal Financial Group. DESCRIPTION: With or without global volatility, good financial education and reassurance about long-term retirement savings strategies, portfolios, and other aspects of personal budgeting can help remove money as an extra worry that only compounds other stress. An increasing number of business leaders seem to think so: 67% of retirement plan sponsors say they intend to focus on retirement planning education for e
Meet the power plant of the future: Solar and battery hybrids
GreenBiz
JUNE 1, 2022
A staggering 1,400 GW of proposed generation and storage projects could connect to the grid — more than all existing U.S. power plants combined.
Fear factor: Overcoming human barriers to innovation
McKinsey Sustainabilty
JUNE 3, 2022
Worries about failure, criticism, and career impact hold back many people from embracing innovation. Here’s how to create a culture that accounts for the human side of innovation.
Transgrid starts work on $1.8bn “transformative” renewable superhighway
Renew Economy
MAY 30, 2022
Transgrid starts work on its $1.8b portion of Project EnergyConnect, that will massively increase the amount of power shared between NSW, VIC and SA. The post Transgrid starts work on $1.8bn “transformative” renewable superhighway appeared first on RenewEconomy.
What Regulations Will Impact Sustainability Comms in 2024?
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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
Illumina Expands STEM Education Efforts at BizTown Opening
3BL Media
JUNE 3, 2022
This week, we were the first life science company to join San Diego’s McGrath Family Junior Achievement BizTown. SOURCE: Illumina. DESCRIPTION: On May 31, Illumina celebrated the official opening of the newest storefront in The McGrath Family Junior Achievement (JA) BizTown , in San Diego, California. Biztown is JA’s experiential-based elementary school capstone program.
3 actions the industry can take to decarbonize shipping
GreenBiz
MAY 31, 2022
Decarbonizing the entire shipping value chain will require flexibility of technologies and investments for new and retrofitted vessels.
Failure is not an option: Increasing the chances of achieving net zero
McKinsey Sustainabilty
JUNE 2, 2022
Countries and companies globally are taking action to pursue net-zero emissions, but their plans could easily be derailed by myriad factors. Here are some considerations for helping to keep them on track.
Don’t expect quick fixes: No end in sight to fossil fuel energy crisis, experts say
Renew Economy
JUNE 2, 2022
Energy market experts warn that the current energy crisis could last several years, and Australia's fossil fuel dependence has left us exposed. The post Don’t expect quick fixes: No end in sight to fossil fuel energy crisis, experts say appeared first on RenewEconomy.
What Questions Are Brands Asking About Their ESG Initiatives Ahead of 2024?
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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.
Middletown Recreation Center Choose Microgrid, Fully Engineered by Clarke Energy
3BL Media
JUNE 3, 2022
SOURCE: Kohler Co. DESCRIPTION: MIDDLETOWN, Conn., June 3, 2022 /3BL Media/ - Middletown Recreation Center with funding partner X-Caliber Rural Funding have selected Clarke Energy USA Inc, a division of Kohler Co. (a leader in engines, generators and clean energy solutions), to provide a microgrid system solution developed by Clarke Energy for the newly upgraded recreation center in Connecticut.
It’s time to rethink human rights in the boardroom
GreenBiz
MAY 30, 2022
Any change starts by recognizing the corporation’s level of accountability and by taking a visible stand.
Embrace Your Possible, Embrace Digital
Cisco CSR
MAY 31, 2022
We’ve come a long way since our in-person Cisco Live in 2019. Over this time, everything hasn’t always gone as expected, but one thing has become quite clear. Business as we know it will never be the same. Whether it’s how we consume entertainment, move applications or systems to the cloud, or immerse in hybrid work, everything has gone digital. With this huge leap, Cisco is in a unique position to help you embrace digital.
“Golden age of renewables” hailed at official launch of Australia’s biggest wind project
Renew Economy
JUNE 1, 2022
Acciona hails the "golden age of renewables" at the official ceremony to mark construction of Australia's biggest wind farm. The post “Golden age of renewables” hailed at official launch of Australia’s biggest wind project appeared first on RenewEconomy.
The Silver Lining to Corporate DEI Challenges
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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.
The Scotiabank Women Initiative Ups Commitment to $10B To Help Canadian Women Access Capital
3BL Media
JUNE 3, 2022
SOURCE: Scotiabank. DESCRIPTION: As Canada continues its economic recovery from COVID-19, it is important to support women, who have been disproportionally impacted by the pandemic, as they look to grow, thrive and move past the challenges of the past two years. The Scotiabank Women Initiative ® (SWI) is taking a big step to support women in this recovery.
Circularity 22 Day 2: Sidebar feat. Suzanne Lindsay-Walker (Novelis)
GreenBiz
MAY 30, 2022
This video is sponsored by Novelis. Suzanne Lindsay-Walker discusses Novelis's aluminum sustainability goals and how circularity plays a role.
Addressing employee burnout: Are you solving the right problem?
McKinsey Sustainabilty
MAY 31, 2022
Employers have invested unprecedented resources in employee mental health and well-being. With burnout at all-time highs, leaders wonder if they can make a difference. Our research suggests they can.
A first look at federal Labor’s emissions plan finds it wholly insufficient
Renew Economy
MAY 29, 2022
Labor has good intentions on climate and net-zero emissions, but not much of a plan. And it needs to get off the fence on new coal and gas extraction. The post A first look at federal Labor’s emissions plan finds it wholly insufficient appeared first on RenewEconomy.
Supercharge Your ESG Content This Libra Season
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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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