Renew Economy
OCTOBER 24, 2022
Climate and clean energy leaders call for a national scheme to underpin “massive” investment in large-scale energy storage critical to shift to renewables. The post “We need everything, everywhere, all at once:” Industry calls for energy storage scheme appeared first on RenewEconomy.
GreenBiz
OCTOBER 27, 2022
Sponsored: Just how much carbon offsetting is simply greenwashing? As a sustainability director, I have become versed in what it means for a company to manage its environmental impact.
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3BL Media
OCTOBER 26, 2022
Civilian Populations Caught in Conflict Will Benefit from Installations. SOURCE: Planet Water Foundation. DESCRIPTION: October 26, 2022 /3BL Media/ - Planet Water Foundation, a leading non-profit organization focused on providing access to clean, safe water, is responding to the water crisis in Ukraine by deploying emergency drinking water systems for civilian uses in villages with the greatest need across the Odessa, Kharkiv and eastern border regions this month.
Corporate Knights
OCTOBER 24, 2022
“No Music on a Dead Planet.”. Since 2019, that slogan has been a rallying cry for the music industry. It’s been amplified by major artists like Billie Eilish, Tame Impala’s Kevin Parker and Thom Yorke of Radiohead, who’ve worn or designed shirts with those apocalyptic words. It’s shown up on the backdrops of arena tours, on award-show red carpets, on album compilations and playlists.
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
Renew Economy
OCTOBER 28, 2022
Renewables set new record for instantaneous share of main grid generation on Friday, with wind and solar alone also setting a new benchmark. The post Renewables reach record 68.7 per cent share of generation in Australia’s main grid appeared first on RenewEconomy.
GreenBiz
OCTOBER 28, 2022
This episode features VERGE 22 keynote speakers Paris Agreement negotiator Christiana Figueres, behavioral scientist Sweta Chakraborty, marine geologist Dawn Wright and more.
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Corporate Knights
OCTOBER 28, 2022
The Royal Bank of Canada is out with a long-awaited net-zero strategy that sets a far softer target than the emerging international standard for financial institutions, while touting its ability to engage with clients in the fossil fuel sector and beyond to drive emission reductions. This week, RBC called the plan a “key milestone in its commitment to achieving net-zero in its lending portfolio by 2050,” and a “key element” of its commitment to the Glasgow Financial Alliance for Net-Zero (GFA
Renew Economy
OCTOBER 24, 2022
Wind energy sets new record share of 75 per cent of demand in the state of Victoria. The post Graph of the Day: Wind energy delivers three quarters of Victoria’s demand for first time appeared first on RenewEconomy.
GreenBiz
OCTOBER 27, 2022
These programs for building skills in sustainability can help make you more attractive to potential employers. And hurry, some have applications open now!
3BL Media
OCTOBER 28, 2022
Virtual event on November 2. SOURCE: Logitech. DESCRIPTION: Like-minded organizations Logitech , Andela , and Zoetis have formed The Coalition for Gender Fair Procurement to advance gender equity by leveraging the untapped power of trillions of dollars in corporate procurement. To crystallize this exciting new partnership and inspire others, The Coalition for Gender Fair Procurement will host “Procurement for Equality” on November 2, 2022 - a global virtual event for procurement leaders, Chief D
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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.
McKinsey Sustainabilty
OCTOBER 26, 2022
Fintech has moved from the fringes of European finance to its core, but performance varies widely. If all countries could match the best in region, the economic benefits would be considerable.
Renew Economy
OCTOBER 27, 2022
Modelling for Australia economy shows rapid switch to renewables will save energy, save money, and deliver considerable health benefits. The post When wind and solar replace fossil fuels, we will use less energy, save money, and won’t be as sick appeared first on RenewEconomy.
GreenBiz
OCTOBER 28, 2022
The Science Based Targets initiative has provided pivotal guidance for companies to decarbonize but must embrace alternative solutions, such as the Voluntary Carbon Market, to accelerate climate impact.
3BL Media
OCTOBER 28, 2022
SOURCE: Griffith Foods. DESCRIPTION: When it comes to carbohydrates, it’s the quality—not quantity—that matters most. With consumers taking a more holistic approach to their healthy dining habits, carbs are experiencing a resurgence in popularity. Consumers around the world have given carbs a second chance as comfort food came back into favor during the height of the pandemic.
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
Utiliity Dive
OCTOBER 25, 2022
Intermittent fossil-free generation reduces Texans’ exposure to volatile natural gas and coal costs as well as emissions, according to the report from energy system analysis firm IdeaSmiths.
Renew Economy
OCTOBER 27, 2022
For first time, IEA forecasts global demand for fossil fuels will soon peak in all its scenarios as EV sales rise and the shift to wind and solar accelerates. The post “Curtain call” for fossil fuels: IEA says Ukraine war locks in shift to renewables appeared first on RenewEconomy.
GreenBiz
OCTOBER 25, 2022
Sponsored: Partnership is essential to creating solutions that promote the circular economy. Sustana Fiber, Sonoco and Kellogg’s revealed the value of collaboration in a trial to prove the recyclability of paper containers.
3BL Media
OCTOBER 28, 2022
Henkel Volunteers Make a Habit of Helping Habitat for Humanity. SOURCE: Henkel. DESCRIPTION: Devoted to causes as diverse as they are, Henkel employees across North America volunteer their time and talents to make their communities better places to live, work, and play. From California to Connecticut, and Canada to Puerto Rico, pitching in on a Habitat for Humanity home build is one of our employees’ favorite ways to give back.
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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
Cisco CSR
OCTOBER 27, 2022
When speaking of rapid progress and the impact tooling had on jobs and workers, we often talk about the industrial revolution, but what about the current data revolution? In the industrial revolution, we split jobs into smaller jobs and tooled the people to perform those specific jobs better and faster. Let’s talk about the data revolution and how it is retooling and changing the way we work in IT.
Renew Economy
OCTOBER 28, 2022
Australia makes surfboards, so why not turbine blades? We definitely need a national strategy to deliver on our ambitious state renewable plans. The post Australia’s biggest states have set stunning renewable plans. Now we need a national strategy appeared first on RenewEconomy.
GreenBiz
OCTOBER 26, 2022
Adobe’s new 18-story building is Silicon Valley’s first of its kind, and places a big bet on the future of corporate spaces in the era of climate change.
3BL Media
OCTOBER 28, 2022
Tune in for The Harper’s and Susan’s progress as they expand their businesses to exciting new heights. Brought to you by GoDaddy. SOURCE: GoDaddy. DESCRIPTION: Previously on Made in America: Baltimore. Inspired by her experiences as a running coach for an organization called Back on My Feet , Susan Clayton launched WhitePaws RunMitts designed specifically to help runners keep their hands warm during the intense winters of Baltimore.
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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
OCTOBER 27, 2022
Hybrid Workforce is here to stay. Just a few years ago when the topic of supporting offsite workers arose, some of the key conversation topics were related to purchase, logistics, deployment, maintenance and similar issues. The discussions back then were more like “special cases” vs. today’s environment where supporting workers offsite (now known as the hybrid workforce) has become a critical mainstream topic.
Renew Economy
OCTOBER 26, 2022
Wind and solar smash production records in September quarter, emissions fall but prices soar thanks to cost of fossil gas and coal. The post Wind and solar smash production records, but old fossils keep energy prices high appeared first on RenewEconomy.
GreenBiz
OCTOBER 27, 2022
Under Gigaton PPA, a diverse group including Amy’s Kitchen, Great Lakes Cheese, Levi Strauss & Co., The J.M. Smucker Co. and Valvoline is contracting for 250,000 megawatt-hours of power annually.
3BL Media
OCTOBER 26, 2022
SOURCE: International Paper Company. DESCRIPTION: Our leadership in forest stewardship centers on two targets that are driving our progress toward our Vision 2030 goal. The first target, to source 100% of our fiber from sustainably managed forests or recovered fiber, applies to the fiber we buy from a network of landowners and suppliers. The second target , to conserve and restore 1 million acres — about 400,000 hectares — of ecologically significant forestland, is one we are pursuing both withi
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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.
Cisco CSR
OCTOBER 25, 2022
Have you ever noticed the small metal boxes attached to utility poles? If you’re like most people, you probably haven’t paid much attention to these cabinets. For Cisco and our partner, SEL , those utility cabinets presented an opportunity for innovation. Inside each metal box are two devices: a recloser control, which mitigates the dangers of unusually high electric currents, and a router, which uses cellular service and a virtual private network (VPN) to link the recloser control to the utilit
Renew Economy
OCTOBER 24, 2022
A comprehensive review of all “feasible” routes to staying below 1.5°C confirms what the IEA has already said: There can be no new coal, oil or gas. The post New fossil fuels “incompatible” with 1.5°C goal, analysis confirms appeared first on RenewEconomy.
GreenBiz
OCTOBER 28, 2022
Behavioral scientist Sweta Chakraborty, president of We Don’t Have Time, says we need to acknowledge cognitive biases and get better at talking about climate risks.
3BL Media
OCTOBER 26, 2022
SOURCE: KeyBank. DESCRIPTION: KeyBank (NYSE: KEY) announced it extended 803 loans for a total of $314 million during the SBA's FY 2022. The volume secured KeyBank a top 10 position out of over 1,600 participating lenders. KeyBank has been a top performing SBA Preferred Lender for over two decades, helping countless small businesses obtain access to capital through the SBA lending programs.
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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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