4 ways to be ambitious about the EU's new ESG disclosure rules
GreenBiz
OCTOBER 2, 2023
CSRD, the European Union's new ESG reporting directive, goes into effect in January. Here’s how you can make it not just about compliance, but action.
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Fact Check: Wind turbine energy claim is all spin and no power
Renew Economy
OCTOBER 4, 2023
Social media posts are full of hot air in claiming wind turbines take years of operation to make up for the energy needed to manufacture them. This is false. The post Fact Check: Wind turbine energy claim is all spin and no power appeared first on RenewEconomy.
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Green financing surges to more than $1.1 trillion at top banks
Corporate Knights
OCTOBER 1, 2023
Talk of where banks do and don’t put their money doesn’t usually make the red carpet. But in September, 200 actors and filmmakers signed an open letter calling on the Toronto International Film Festival to stop accepting sponsorship money from RBC. As Avengers star Mark Ruffalo tweeted, “RBC is one of the biggest funders of fossil fuels with the worst record of green washing and First Nation abuses through their fossil fuels and extraction projects.
KeyBank Donates $10,000 to Naturally Beautiful Project
3BL Media
OCTOBER 6, 2023
Ore., October 6, 2023 /3BL/ - KeyBank has donated $10,000 to the Naturally Beautiful Project, a non-profit with the mission of providing a safe and judgment-free space for parents and children to learn the necessary tools to achieve healthy hair. The funds will go directly to the Naturally Beautiful Project Academy to sponsor attendees who will learn how to braid and then turn the skill into a thriving business.
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
Road hazard: Evidence mounts on toxic pollution from tires
GreenBiz
OCTOBER 3, 2023
Researchers are only beginning to uncover the toxic cocktail of chemicals, microplastics and heavy metals hidden in car and truck tires. But experts say these tire emissions are a significant source of air and water pollution and may be affecting humans as well as wildlife.
Germany covers 52 pct of electricity consumption with renewables so far this year
Renew Economy
OCTOBER 1, 2023
Renewables covered more than half of Germany’s electricity consumption so far this year, and has averaged 50 pct or more for each of the last seven months. The post Germany covers 52 pct of electricity consumption with renewables so far this year appeared first on RenewEconomy.
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Fluorescent approach aims to combat honey fraud
Envirotec Magazine
OCTOBER 4, 2023
A new technology based on fluorescence is being developed to detect if honey has been blended with cheaper additions such as sugar syrup. The brainchild of Aston University and The Scottish Bee Company – With help and support from the British Beekeepers Association and the Honey Authenticity Network UK – the approach appears to offer a solution to this, the second most prevalent form of food fraud worldwide (after milk-related fraud).
Green jobs are coming to take your job
GreenBiz
OCTOBER 3, 2023
Demand for sustainability transformation is rapidly accelerating the emergence of new green jobs, as well as transforming existing jobs beyond recognition.
Stanwell signs major deal for Australian-made long duration iron flow batteries
Renew Economy
OCTOBER 4, 2023
Queensland's Stanwell signs deal for long duration "iron flow batteries" as it seeks different storage solutions for the switch from coal to green energy. The post Stanwell signs major deal for Australian-made long duration iron flow batteries appeared first on RenewEconomy.
Lego says it hit a recycled plastic stumbling block. Do its claims stack up?
Corporate Knights
OCTOBER 4, 2023
Like a lot of companies, Lego’s entire business model has been built on plastic. One hundred thousand tonnes of virgin plastic a year, to be precise. Then in 2021, the Danish toymaker unveiled a prototype brick made from recycled water bottles. It had taken 150 materials scientists and engineers three years of testing more than 250 plastic formulations to land on the “breakthrough.
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.
Understanding Digital Public Infrastructure: What it Means — and Why it Matters — to Businesses and Governments in Emerging Markets
James Militzer
OCTOBER 2, 2023
In recent months, there has been an outpouring of media coverage and analysis on the topic of digital public infrastructure (DPI), including articles , ideas , podcasts and convenings. This deluge of attention is hardly surprising. The 77th session of the United Nations General Assembly , which formally came to a close on September 5, emphasized the need for “country-led digital cooperation to build safe, trusted, and inclusive DPI” under its theme of “transformative solutions to interlocking ch
10 key takeaways from the IEA's updated Net Zero Roadmap
GreenBiz
OCTOBER 2, 2023
The International Energy Agency's updated report covers everything from fossil fuel projections and earlier net-zero targets to heat pump policies and CCS prospects.
Australia has enough renewables to reach 100pct at times, but coal gets in the way
Renew Economy
OCTOBER 2, 2023
Instances of 100 per cent renewables are already being presented on Australia's main grid - nearly two years ahead of expectations, and before the market is ready. The post Australia has enough renewables to reach 100pct at times, but coal gets in the way appeared first on RenewEconomy.
Pope Francis urges Western countries to take more dramatic action on climate before the world collapses
Corporate Knights
OCTOBER 6, 2023
Eight years ago, Pope Francis delivered a landmark encyclical — a letter to all bishops of the Roman Catholic Church — urging people to take better care of the planet. Now, he’s upped the ante with an even more forceful “ apostolic exhortation ” focused exclusively on the climate crisis. The Vatican published a 10-page declaration from Pope Francis on Wednesday saying Western countries have dragged their feet on climate action and urging them to take much faster and more far-reaching steps to
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
75% of Companies Not Ready for Pending ESG Data Assurance Requirements: KPMG Survey
ESG Today
OCTOBER 2, 2023
Only 1 in 4 companies are at advanced stages of preparation to obtain independent assurance on their reported ESG information, even though 66% are required to disclose ESG data or expect to be soon – including 78% of listed companies – according to a new survey released by global professional services provider KPMG. For the study, KPMG surveyed senior executives and board members at 750 companies across a broad range of sectors and regions, with average company revenue of $15.6 billion, and laun
Don’t play both sides: Take 3 steps now to fix your trade group gap
GreenBiz
OCTOBER 5, 2023
If your company's climate goals are misaligned with your trade association memberships, it's time to act now.
NSW leaps to new renewables peak of 87.5 pct: Will it be first coal state to 100 pct?
Renew Economy
OCTOBER 5, 2023
NSW leaps to a new renewables record of 87.5 per cent. Will it be the first coal state in Australia to reach an instance of 100 per cent renewables? The post NSW leaps to new renewables peak of 87.5 pct: Will it be first coal state to 100 pct? appeared first on RenewEconomy.
Wetland conservation “the most effective approach to climate regulation”
Envirotec Magazine
OCTOBER 2, 2023
Coastal mangroves: Restoring wetland areas could make a sizeable impact on sequestering emissions New research appears to find that wetland conservation has a higher potential mpact for mitigating climate change than other ocean-based solutions. Conducted by Imperial College Business School , London, in partnership with global management consultancy BIP , and strategic-design studio Sketchin , the findings seem to show that the restoration and preservation of wetland areas, such as mangroves,
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
Stable and spending: An update on the state of the US consumer
McKinsey Sustainabilty
OCTOBER 5, 2023
Consumer optimism in the United States remained steady over the summer, while consumer spending saw a modest uptick across most categories. Here’s the latest research from our ConsumerWise team.
The DOE has $97 billion in available funds. Here’s how to compete
GreenBiz
OCTOBER 4, 2023
Seeking a share of the government’s historic funding for renewable energy projects? First, explain how your project will benefit community members.
Rooftop solar smashes more records, sending coal output and grid demand to new lows
Renew Economy
OCTOBER 1, 2023
Rooftop solar smashed more records over the "grand final" long weekend, sending coal output and network demand to new lows as the grid continues to be reshaped. The post Rooftop solar smashes more records, sending coal output and grid demand to new lows appeared first on RenewEconomy.
ESG ratings: whose interests do they serve?
Financial Times: Moral Money
OCTOBER 2, 2023
Regulators and politicians are focusing on the accuracy, transparency and potential for conflicts of interest with sustainability scores
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.
Cementing your lead: The cement industry in the net-zero transition
McKinsey Sustainabilty
OCTOBER 6, 2023
Novel approaches and materials could help the cement industry transition to a decarbonized future. Moving forward, players with strategic approaches to new technologies could have an edge.
Here's how PepsiCo and Walmart are investing in regenerative agriculture. Plus more Q3 updates
GreenBiz
OCTOBER 5, 2023
Industry moves in regenerative agriculture plowed ahead, while changing diets and reducing waste lag behind.
Forget coal, we need more sparkies to keep the lights on – tens of thousands of them
Renew Economy
OCTOBER 5, 2023
In the shift to renewables, electricians and energy workers are becoming as scarce and indispensable as rare metals used in batteries. We need a fix – and fast. The post Forget coal, we need more sparkies to keep the lights on – tens of thousands of them appeared first on RenewEconomy.
New study finds that sewage release is worse for rivers than agriculture
Envirotec Magazine
OCTOBER 6, 2023
New research by the University of Oxford seems to reveal that sewage discharge into rivers has a greater impact on water quality, and the animals and plants that live in rivers, than surrounding land use. This has strong implications for the state of UK rivers in light of recent efforts to weaken nutrient neutrality regulations for new housing developments.
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.
How traders can capture value in sustainable fuels
McKinsey Sustainabilty
OCTOBER 4, 2023
The sustainable-fuel market is nascent, complex, and growing fast. Traders that develop an in-depth understanding across different fuels, feedstocks, and regions can gain a competitive advantage.
Reflecting on 3 years of progress: The U.S. Dairy Net Zero Initiative
GreenBiz
OCTOBER 6, 2023
Sponsored: The U.S. dairy sector is identifying promising solutions, practices and technologies that are paving the way for a more sustainable future.
Cannon-Brookes backs power engineers aiming to solve renewables grid connection log-jam
Renew Economy
OCTOBER 5, 2023
Cannon-Brookes provides bulk of funds for start-up hoping to help solve the wind and solar connection log jams on Australia's main grid. The post Cannon-Brookes backs power engineers aiming to solve renewables grid connection log-jam appeared first on RenewEconomy.
How Dearfield Fund helps Black women buy homes to build wealth and health
Impact Alpha
OCTOBER 2, 2023
ImpactAlpha, October 2 — Equitable homeownership is a key strategy for narrowing racial wealth gaps. Centering Black women is key to the success. The post How Dearfield Fund helps Black women buy homes to build wealth and health appeared first on ImpactAlpha.
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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