3 things learned from Microsoft’s carbon removal report
GreenBiz
APRIL 1, 2022
The software and hardware maker’s carbon removal goals are among the most ambitious in the corporate world. Here are some of its early lessons.
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“Perverse:” Australian fossil fuel subsidies will top $22,000 a minute this year
Renew Economy
MARCH 28, 2022
Australian fossil fuel subsidies will top $11.6 billion this financial year, pushed higher by the Morrison government's 'gas led recovery'. The post “Perverse:” Australian fossil fuel subsidies will top $22,000 a minute this year appeared first on RenewEconomy.
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More companies are stating a social purpose, but are they implementing it?
Corporate Knights
MARCH 29, 2022
This report was created to share best practices and recommendations for companies seeking to implement their social purpose. Every company can begin this journey by stating their purpose, followed by a self assessment guided by the contents of this report. This social purpose rating is focused on implementation and it can be leveraged or replicated to help accelerate progress toward a sustainable future.
ICYMI: Fifth Third Named Among Ethisphere's Most Ethical Companies for Third Time
3BL Media
APRIL 1, 2022
SOURCE: Fifth Third Bancorp. DESCRIPTION: CINCINNATI, April 1, 2022 /3BL Media/ – Fifth Third Bank, National Association (Nasdaq: FITB) was recently recognized by Ethisphere, a global leader in defining and advancing the standard of ethical business practices, as one of the 2022 World’s Most Ethical Companies. This announcement marks the third time Fifth Third has been recognized by Ethisphere in the “banks” category.
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
Will just transition agendas reshape supply chain sustainability goals?
GreenBiz
MARCH 30, 2022
A just transition to more sustainable vehicles could level the playing field and make the cost of fuel-efficient diesel engines less onerous for small operators.
Senate again blocks Angus Taylor’s bid to redirect ARENA funds to CCS projects
Renew Economy
MARCH 28, 2022
The senate delivers a pre-election blow to Angus Taylor, cancelling out controversial ARENA regulations for a second time. The post Senate again blocks Angus Taylor’s bid to redirect ARENA funds to CCS projects appeared first on RenewEconomy.
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Ripple Foods Is Funding Women Entrepreneurs During Women's History Month
3BL Media
MARCH 30, 2022
SOURCE: Whole Foods Market Foundations. DESCRIPTION: Throughout Women’s History Month, Whole Planet Foundation and sponsors are helping to alleviate global poverty, celebrate the achievements of women entrepreneurs and collectively raise $50,000 to support them with microcredit. Thanks to sponsors like Ripple Foods , online proceeds benefit microcredit clients around the globe.
How should a large corporate buyer evaluate renewable energy economics and risks?
GreenBiz
APRIL 1, 2022
Sponsored: Although evaluating renewable energy economics can seem daunting as a buyer, the first step to success is understanding the financial priorities and renewable energy solutions in play for your organization.
Climate spending cut as Frydenberg delivers empty budget for clean energy and EVs
Renew Economy
MARCH 29, 2022
The Morrison government will cut spending on climate action, with clean energy and electric vehicles neglected. Fossil fuel subsidies get a boost. The post Climate spending cut as Frydenberg delivers empty budget for clean energy and EVs appeared first on RenewEconomy.
The success of Canada’s climate plan hinges on speeding up renewable energy projects
Corporate Knights
MARCH 30, 2022
A global pandemic. Climate-change-fuelled extreme weather. And now a devastating war that is disrupting energy markets and sending prices soaring. These colliding realities are forcing us all to reconsider what the future might look like. Within this context, the federal government has just released its first Emissions Reduction Plan. This plan charts a new course toward achieving Canada’s 2030 climate change target and will shape how we produce and use energy.
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.
SEC's Proposed Climate Rule a Game-Changer for Sustainability
3BL Media
MARCH 30, 2022
Experts are praising the SEC's newly proposed climate risk disclosure rule, which would require businesses to bake climate risk into their overall risk management plans. SOURCE: WSP. DESCRIPTION: The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission's newly proposed climate risk disclosure rule sets a clear course for business sustainability efforts and provides quantifiable climate impact data to investors.
International sailing league brings sustainability on board
GreenBiz
MARCH 29, 2022
The Impact League is the race’s sustainability contest. SailGP is also investing in many sustainability changes both on and off the water.
Renewables agency forced to spend $100m on consultant and labour hire after staff cuts
Renew Economy
MARCH 31, 2022
Years of Coalition public service staff cuts have led to a $100m consultant and labour hire bill for ARENA, paid for using its renewable energy grant funds. The post Renewables agency forced to spend $100m on consultant and labour hire after staff cuts appeared first on RenewEconomy.
Are corporations serving their purpose?
Corporate Knights
MARCH 29, 2022
Amidst the upheaval of a global pandemic, a mounting climate emergency and rising inequality, a chorus of stakeholders has been calling on business to help society address these challenges. Among those calls, a recurring question is being debated: what is the purpose of business? In response, pioneering companies are defining why they exist, beyond serving shareholders.
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
KeyBank Foundation Grants Kent State University $200,000 to Help Continue Education Initiative for Underserved Students
3BL Media
MARCH 31, 2022
SOURCE: KeyBank. DESCRIPTION: The KeyBank Foundation has announced it has granted Kent State University $200,000 to continue its Key Connections program offered by the university to support student success initiatives for underserved students, including first-generation students and students from limited income backgrounds. Kent State University said the grant will be used to provide funding to support professional development, including internships and conference participation, research support
The data center that warms homes with waste heat
GreenBiz
MARCH 31, 2022
Why are we using energy to both heat and cool buildings at the same time?
FactCheck: Energy minister Angus Taylor misleads on oil reserves in Australia
Renew Economy
MARCH 29, 2022
Angus Taylor's attempt to quell public concern about rising fuel prices and global oil shortages are misleading. The post FactCheck: Energy minister Angus Taylor misleads on oil reserves in Australia appeared first on RenewEconomy.
Continuous Learning at Cisco Leads to Career Advancement, Best-in-Class Networking Solutions
Cisco CSR
MARCH 29, 2022
Cisco’s rich history of innovations in networking is grounded on a commitment to Continuous Learning throughout our engineering teams. Continuous Learning is central to our belief that the development of employees at all levels of expertise promotes creativity and engagement which in turn creates best-in-class networking solutions. Cisco is unique among our technology peers in that we own the entire breadth and depth of the network.
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
LA Galaxy Player, Julian Araujo, Honored as Mayor's Community Athlete of the Year at 17th Annual LA Sports Awards
3BL Media
MARCH 31, 2022
SOURCE: AEG. DESCRIPTION: Julian Araujo, a soccer player for AEG’s LA Galaxy, received the Mayor’s Community Athlete of the Year Award from the LA Sports Council at the The 17th Annual LA Sports Awards, which celebrates the best in sports in greater Los Angeles. Araujo received the award for his outstanding work in the community. “Julian has shown us that his generous heart is matched only by his determination to make a difference for people who are struggling,” said Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garce
Episode 310: Talking green jobs, rural energy efficiency
GreenBiz
APRIL 1, 2022
Plus, are you thinking about how a return to the office will affect your ESG strategy? You should.
NSW maps out new renewable energy zone as shift from coal accelerates
Renew Economy
MARCH 26, 2022
The NSW government outlines the boundaries of a new renewable energy zone as it accelerates work to shift from coal to renewables and storage. The post NSW maps out new renewable energy zone as shift from coal accelerates appeared first on RenewEconomy.
Securing Your Cloud-Native Application with Cisco App-First Security
Cisco CSR
MARCH 30, 2022
This blog is authored by Amandeep Singh , Technical Marketing Engineer – Technical Leader at Cisco. We have some exciting news: the popular Application-First Security lab with AWS has been updated, and it is better than ever! It has now been redesigned to follow the Cisco Validated Design “Securing Cloud-Native Applications – AWS Design Guide”.
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.
Tax Reporting Shows That Companies Are Accountable for Their Impacts
3BL Media
MARCH 29, 2022
New edition of The GRI Perspective explores tax as a sustainability topic. SOURCE: GRI. DESCRIPTION: March 29, 2022 /3BL Media/ - What does taxation say about how much companies contribute in the communities and societies where they operate? And why is momentum towards full tax transparency gathering pace, in markets around the world? The GRI Perspective: We need to talk about tax addresses these key questions, charting the convergence behind one reporting standard – GRI 207: Tax.
It’s time for resale to grow up
GreenBiz
APRIL 1, 2022
What will it take for the secondhand goods market to grow to $77 billion in 2025?
Taylor has third, last-gasp crack at regulations to redirect renewable energy funding
Renew Economy
MARCH 31, 2022
Undeterred by senate slap down, Angus Taylor has made yet another, last gasp attempt to change the investment remit of ARENA. The post Taylor has third, last-gasp crack at regulations to redirect renewable energy funding appeared first on RenewEconomy.
The Top Five Companies Leading on Paid Parental Leave in 2022
Just Capital
MARCH 30, 2022
This year, Women’s History Month also coincides with another milestone: the two-year mark of the COVID-19 pandemic. Over that time, the impact of the pandemic on women’s labor participation and career trajectories has been stark. Women have yet to recoup pre-pandemic employment rates, and are seeing declines in workforce participation as of late , while men inch closer to pre-COVID numbers.
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 Arbor Day Foundation Announces Partnership With Founders Brewing
3BL Media
MARCH 29, 2022
The brewing company will plant a total of 50,000 trees in 3 state forests. SOURCE: Arbor Day Foundation. DESCRIPTION: LINCOLN, Neb., March 29, 2022 /3BL Media/ - The Arbor Day Foundation is partnering with Founders Brewing Co. to plant a total of 50,000 trees in 3 forests across the U.S. in 2022. Each project – located in Florida, Michigan, and Oregon – will focus reforestation efforts on lands that have suffered significant declines in tree population due to centuries of deforestation and recen
Emotet is Back
Cisco CSR
MARCH 28, 2022
The text below is a joint work of Maria Jose Erquiaga, Onur Erdogan and Adela Jezkova from Cisco Cognitive team. Emotet (also known as Geodo and Heodo) is a banking trojan, but it is also a modular malware that can be used to download other malware as Trickbot and IcedID [8, 9, 13]. Emotet was observed for the first time in 2014 [9]. In January 2021, in a combined effort by Interpol and Eurojust, Emotet was taken down [12].
Germany can go without Russian gas by 2024, thanks to renewables, hydrogen, efficiency
Renew Economy
MARCH 27, 2022
Germany says renewables, green hydrogen and energy efficiency key to cutting imports of Russian coal, gas and oil. "We don’t have to let ourselves be blackmailed.". The post Germany can go without Russian gas by 2024, thanks to renewables, hydrogen, efficiency appeared first on RenewEconomy.
Organizations Need to Invest in IoT Technologies to Remain Competitive, Study Shows
Environment + Energy Leader
MARCH 31, 2022
The Internet of Things (IoT) is a top IT priority for global organizations for the next 12 months. But while the vast majority (92%) agree that they need to invest in IoT technologies in order to remain competitive, IT complexity and proven ROI are creating challenges. Delays and budget cuts due to the global pandemic have also had a more. The post Organizations Need to Invest in IoT Technologies to Remain Competitive, Study Shows appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader.
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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