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The biggest carbon losers

Corporate Knights

This year, Corporate Knights set out to identify global companies that have decarbonized faster than their peers while simultaneously increasing revenue. Our researchers evaluated the greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of more than 6,500 publicly traded companies. We eventually whittled the list down to?20 corporations from eight sectors that cut the most carbon over the last decade.?

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Local, clean and circular supply chains: Panasonic advances EV battery tech

GreenBiz

Sponsored: A global leader in EV battery innovation and manufacturing, Panasonic is tackling the climate crisis on a global scale, with recycling and supply chain localization at its core.

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Scientists develop “wind harvester” to generate power from a light breeze

Renew Economy

Scientists from Singapore have developed a low-cost “wind harvester” that can harness energy from wind as gentle as a light breeze. The post Scientists develop “wind harvester” to generate power from a light breeze appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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KKR 2021 Sustainability Report: Human Capital

3BL Media

SOURCE: KKR. DESCRIPTION: Human capital issues have come to the fore recently as employers sought to keep employees safe amid an ongoing health crisis, address social justice issues, and recalibrate the employee value proposition. Amid these challenges, advancing a rewarding, inclusive culture is critical to a well-functioning, sustainable organization.

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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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Will more countries ban fossil fuel ads?

Corporate Knights

Back in the 1960s, Canadians loved Esso’s ad campaign “Put a tiger in your tank” so much they attached colourful “tiger tails” to their gas tank covers. The plush orange-and-black pennant flapped proudly behind Granddad’s Pontiac as it belched exhaust fumes and promoted his favourite hydrocarbon. . But oil-industry marketing may soon be as endangered as tigers in the wild.

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Indigenous leaders call for climate finance disruption

GreenBiz

Acknowledging Indigenous people’s critical role in tackling the climate and biodiversity crises may have become the norm in climate circles, but these communities still aren’t being paid for it.

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Bath & Body Works To Invest $225,000 in National Diversity Fellowship Program

3BL Media

The Nation’s Only National Fellowship to Support Diverse Women and Girls in K-12 Education. SOURCE: Bath & Body Works. DESCRIPTION: COLUMBUS, Ohio, October 14, 2022 /3BL Media/ - Thirty Dr. Patty Diversity Fellowships are being underwritten by Bath & Body Works, a global leader in personal care and home fragrance. Named in honor and memory of Dr.

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Chipotle, Whole Foods top food company report card on animal welfare

Corporate Knights

Over the last decade or so, big food companies have pledged to improve their animal welfare standards. A new report card by animal rights organization Mercy for Animals shows that some companies operating in Canada are making progress on their public commitments, but others are falling behind. The advocacy organization’s Canada Animal Welfare Scorecard ranked 55 top food companies that have operations in Canada, focusing specifically on three contentious issues: confining egg-laying hens in cag

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The battle for the soul of the modern CEO

GreenBiz

We should not expect CEOs to be dislodged from their narrow focus on shareholder value or opposition to greater public accountability.

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Global floating offshore wind pipeline doubles to 185GW

Renew Economy

New report shows the total pipeline of floating offshore wind projects, globally, has more than doubled in the past 12 months, including a decent contribution from Australia. The post Global floating offshore wind pipeline doubles to 185GW appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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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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The World Environment Center Presents The Clean Tech Fair

3BL Media

SOURCE: World Environment Center. DESCRIPTION: The World Environment Center (WEC) and its international partners are excited to present the Clean Tech Fair coming November 3rd, 7th, and 14th from 9AM to 12PM ET. Our partners for this event include The Royal Scientific Society (RSS) in Jordan, La Confédération Générale des Entreprises du Maroc, (CGEM), Bank of Africa (BMCE Group) and EDIC Consulting in Morocco.

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Vision Zero guaranteed?

Cisco CSR

We are thrilled to have Bob McQueen, from Bob McQueen & Associates as a guest blogger on our channel. Bob is an internationally recognized expert in smart mobility and Intelligent Transport Systems. He has over 40 years of experience in helping public and private sector clients to get the best results from advanced transport technology, working in the USA, Europe, Middle East and Asia Pacific regions.

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An Integrated Approach to Simplifying the Energy Transition

GreenBiz

Nearly 60 percent of Fortune 500 companies are committed to reducing their carbon footprint, yet the world currently faces pressures unprecedented in recent history – supply chain disruptions, energy price volatility, economic uncertainty and more. Organizations must navigate this environment while continuing to decarbonize, and many view these two goals as competing priorities.

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From black gold to green: Oil majors dig in to Australian energy transition

Renew Economy

As Shell announces a new Big Battery and demand-side smart energy project, BP says it has billions of dollars earmarked for investment in Australian decarbonisation. The post From black gold to green: Oil majors dig in to Australian energy transition appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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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 Cisco Data Scientists Helped CommonLit Innovate Teacher Feedback for Better Learning

3BL Media

By Kyle Thornton. SOURCE: Cisco Systems Inc. SUMMARY: The Transformational Tech series highlights Cisco’s nonprofit grant recipients that use technology to help transform the lives of individuals and communities. DESCRIPTION: Student reading and math comprehension is in decline. The U.S. “ Nations Scorecard ,” based on long term scores, recorded by the National Association of Education Progress (NAEP) and analysis by the National Bureau of Economic Research (NEBR) , shows the largest average sco

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The scaling imperative for industry 4.0

McKinsey Sustainabilty

Global Lighthouse Network organizations continue to light the way in the Fourth Industrial Revolution. To keep up, companies must now scale technologies across sites and value chains.

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These climate tech entrepreneurs are teaming up to scale equity-based solutions

GreenBiz

The Upside Tech Alliance is minimizing the individual sales calls its founding climate tech startups need to make to busy mayors and city planners.

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German start-up seizes home electrification opportunity in Australian takeover bid

Renew Economy

A European conglomerate dived into the Australian market with plans to spend $100 million in the region setting up "one stop shops" in home electrification. The post German start-up seizes home electrification opportunity in Australian takeover bid appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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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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The Importance of Diversity and Inclusion in Physical Security

3BL Media

FBI’s Jennifer Moore, PNC panelists share how and why their organizations value diversity of thought. SOURCE: PNC Financial Services Group. DESCRIPTION: PNC’s efforts in diversity and inclusion comprises of and extends across its entire employee base. Its physical security team is a microcosm of the bank’s demonstrated success in that endeavor. Every quarter PNC’s Enterprise Technology and Security (ET&S) team hosts a discussion on important topics and trends that drive the security space in

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Cybersecurity Re-Launchers: Pivoting into Cybersecurity as a Mid-Career Professional

Cisco CSR

It is never too late to start a career in cybersecurity — this may sound cliché, but it holds a lot of truth. If you are passionate about the topic and are ready to put in the work to acquire the skills and knowledge needed, anyone, regardless of educational background, can break into cybersecurity. At the age of 26, I started a four-year bachelor’s degree in digital forensics.

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Alice: A major moment in sustainable aviation

GreenBiz

A tour of the first all-electric commuter airplane, with Gregory Davis, Eviation Aircraft’s president and CEO.

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On-site renewable hydrogen electrolyser to help power WA gold mine

Renew Economy

Brisbane-based Line Hydrogen will develop a “zero carbon” renewable energy power system for a new mining project in WA, including an on-site green hydrogen electrolyser. The post On-site renewable hydrogen electrolyser to help power WA gold mine appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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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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Rebuilding. Recovering. Together. Regions Bank and the Regions Foundation Help Communities Impacted by Hurricane Ian

3BL Media

Regions Bank and the nonprofit Regions Foundation stand in support of communities recovering from Ian’s impacts. SOURCE: Regions Bank. DESCRIPTION: By Veleka Finch and Jeremy King. FORT MYERS, Fla., October 11, 2022 /3BL Media/ - Regions Bank on Tuesday announced a series of financial services to help people and businesses impacted by Hurricane Ian.

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Sustaining digital payments growth: Winning models in emerging markets

McKinsey Sustainabilty

Digital payment transactions are skyrocketing in emerging markets as innovations proliferate. Banks, fintechs, and telecom companies must quickly develop their strategy to compete for market share.

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7 reuse trailblazers you need to know in 2022

GreenBiz

These people, companies and organizations are developing a better way than throw away.

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EnergyAustralia shakes off coal blues with plan for one of Australia’s biggest batteries

Renew Economy

After a year marked by coal plant outages and supply issues, EnergyAustralia is working up plant to install a 500MW, four-hour big battery at its Mount Piper power station. The post EnergyAustralia shakes off coal blues with plan for one of Australia’s biggest batteries appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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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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Outdoor Speciality Retailer Public Lands Goes Big on National Public Lands Day

3BL Media

SOURCE: DICK'S Sporting Goods. DESCRIPTION: There's no better way to take part in National Public Lands Day (NPLD) than to get outside to protect and preserve our public lands for future generations. That's exactly how more than 240 Public Lands store employees ( guides ) and local community members (explorers) spent the day on Sept. 24. In recognition of NPLD and to celebrate the one-year anniversary of DICK'S Sporting Goods' first Public Lands store, the outdoor specialty retailer hosted a ser

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Will fusion energy help decarbonize the power system?

McKinsey Sustainabilty

Nuclear fusion has long been considered a near-impossible clean-energy solution. But technological advances—and the need for a flexible zero-carbon power grid—have made fusion worth considering.

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COLLECTING OUR BREADCRUMBS (Pt. 2 of “Why Don’t You Go Dox Yourself?”)

Cisco CSR

Sharing is caring… but on the internet, sharing can also be tricky! When we post something, we have to look at the forest and not just the trees. Doxxers usually start with one or two pieces of relatively innocent or public information, but by connecting the dots between those pieces they can build a frighteningly detailed picture of an individual. .

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Shell JV unveils plan for “one of the biggest” big batteries in NSW

Renew Economy

Ampyr Energy and Shell Energy Australia to develop, own and operate 500MW/1,000MWh battery energy storage system in NSW Central West Orana REZ. The post Shell JV unveils plan for “one of the biggest” big batteries in NSW appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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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.