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Amazon, Google and Microsoft signal growing interest in nuclear, geothermal power

GreenBiz

Rising demand from artificial intelligence is forcing big technology companies to look beyond wind and solar for clean energy.

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California extends 100 pct renewables streak to 17 out of last 18 days

Renew Economy

California extends its run of reaching a peak of more than 100 per cent renewables to 17 out of the last 18 days. The post California extends 100 pct renewables streak to 17 out of last 18 days appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Amsterdam is the latest city to throw its weight behind Plant Based Treaty

Corporate Knights

Known for its intricate canals, gabled houses and progressive social policies, Amsterdam has been sharpening its knives when it comes to its food. An increasingly assertive push to get its residents to shift to a plant-based diet has made the Dutch capital the latest big city – and first capital in the European Union – to back the citizen-led Plant Based Treaty.

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What is artificial general intelligence (AGI)?

McKinsey Sustainabilty

Artificial general intelligence (AGI) is a theoretical AI system with capabilities that rival those of a human. Many researchers believe we are still decades, if not centuries, away from achieving AGI.

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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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Microsoft Signs 95,000 Ton Biochar Carbon Removal Deal with Climate Solutions Startup The Next 150

ESG Today

Microsoft and climate solutions provider The Next 150 announced that they have signed a 6-year offtake agreement, with Microsoft purchasing 95,000 tons of carbon removal credits generated by a new biochar production facility in Mexico. Biochar, or biological charcoal, is produced by heating biomass, such as forest residue, wood or crop waste, in the absence of oxygen, creating a stable form of carbon, which when buried in soil enables centuries-long carbon sequestration, in addition to leading t

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Common household chemicals pose new threat to brain health, study finds

Science Daily / Earth & Environment

Researchers have provided fresh insight into the dangers some common household chemicals pose to brain health. They suggest that chemicals found in a wide range of items, from furniture to hair products, may be linked to neurological conditions.

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Queensland unveils renewable zone roadmap to connect 22GW of wind, solar and transition from coal

Renew Economy

Queensland unveils roadmap to create 12 renewable energy zones to support 22 GW of new wind and solar and its 80 pct renewables target. The post Queensland unveils renewable zone roadmap to connect 22GW of wind, solar and transition from coal appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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The Brief: Smarter catalytic capital

Impact Alpha

Greetings Agents of Impact! In today’s Brief: Featured: Catalytic Capital How smarter targeting of capital gaps can make catalytic capital more effective. Some. The post The Brief: Smarter catalytic capital appeared first on ImpactAlpha.

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The human side of generative AI: Creating a path to productivity

McKinsey Sustainabilty

The number of employees who use generative AI is expected to soar, freeing many to focus on higher-level cognitive work. Can organizations use this moment to make jobs more people centric?

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SEC Approves Scaled-Back Climate Disclosure Rules

ESG Today

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) announced today the approval of its long-awaited requirements for climate-related disclosures for U.S. public companies, requiring companies for the first time to provide information in annual reports and registration statements on climate risks facing their businesses, plans to address those risks, the financial impact of severe weather events, and, in some cases, greenhouse gas emissions originating from their operations.

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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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Say hello to biodegradable microplastics

Science Daily / Earth & Environment

Finding viable alternatives to traditional petroleum-based plastics and microplastics has never been more important. New research shows that their plant-based polymers biodegrade -- even at the microplastic level -- in under seven months.

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Supermarkets are tackling emissions from their freezer aisles

GreenBiz

The effort to solve the HFC refrigerant problem is still in its early days. Here are four things grocers can start doing now.

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Nuclear ranks last on list of good investments by big institutions

Renew Economy

The vast majority of investors do not see nuclear power as a good investment, with less than one in 10 exploring this technology, new survey finds. The post Nuclear ranks last on list of good investments by big institutions appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Forging the Future of Sustainability: Celebrating WWF Voices on International Women's Day

WWF Sustainability

From scientists to marketing experts, the women of WWF bring an array of perspectives and talents.

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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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Latinos in Hollywood: Amplifying voices, expanding horizons

McKinsey Sustainabilty

Improving on- and off-screen representation of Latinos, their stories, and their culture could generate billions of dollars in new revenue for the industry, according to new McKinsey research.

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Biden Administration Invests $6 Billion in Industrial Decarbonization Projects

ESG Today

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced today the selection of 33 projects to be awarded up to $6 billion in funding aimed at advancing technologies to help significantly reduce emissions across hard-to-decarbonize industries across sectors including chemicals, steel, food, refining and cement, among others. According to the DOE, the announcement marks the largest-ever U.S. investment in industrial decarbonization, and the projects are expected to reduce the equivalent of more than 14 mill

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Research identifies characteristics of cities that would support young people's mental health

Science Daily / Earth & Environment

As cities around the world continue to draw young people for work, education, and social opportunities, a new study identifies characteristics that would support young urban dwellers' mental health. The findings, based on survey responses from a global panel that included adolescents and young adults, provide a set of priorities that city planners can adopt to build urban environments that are safe, equitable, and inclusive.

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Microsoft, P&G, Unilever and Walmart among 239 companies to miss net-zero deadline

GreenBiz

A sweeping status update by the Science Based Targets initiative downgrades some big corporate names.

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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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Farmers double the value of back paddocks with renewable power deals

Renew Economy

Some farmers are getting almost double the value of back paddocks in land deals struck with renewable energy and storage developers. The post Farmers double the value of back paddocks with renewable power deals appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Malaysia’s ISSB consultation reveals urgent need for capacity in sustainability reporting

Eco-Business

Ahead of proposed 2025 and 2026 deadlines for climate disclosures by the country's largest firms, the national advisory committee on sustainability reporting is mulling capacity building programmes.

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How generative AI can help banks manage risk and compliance

McKinsey Sustainabilty

In the next five years, generative AI could fundamentally change financial institutions’ risk management by automating, accelerating, and enhancing everything from compliance to climate risk control.

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Starbucks Certifies Over 6,000 Locations as Greener Stores

ESG Today

Starbucks announced that it has now certified more than 6,000 of its locations globally as “Greener Stores,” meeting a series of environmental impact criteria and sustainability features, including energy and water savings and waste diversion. Starbucks launched its Greener Store initiative in 2018, beginning with stores in the U.S. and Canada, and setting a goal to reach 10,000 Greener Stores globally by 2025.

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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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Persian plateau unveiled as crucial hub for early human migration out of Africa

Science Daily / Earth & Environment

A new study combining genetic, palaeoecological, and archaeological evidence has unveiled the Persian Plateau as a pivotal geographic location serving as a hub for Homo sapiens during the early stages of their migration out of Africa. It highlights the period between 70,000 to 45,000 years ago when human populations did not uniformly spread across Eurasia, leaving a gap in our understanding of their whereabouts during this time frame.

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Newly announced EPA tailpipe emissions rules: What you need to know

GreenBiz

A tightening of emissions standards is expected to create an EV boom in the next 10 years.

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Biggest solar and battery project in NSW waved through by Plibersek

Renew Economy

Federal government waves through plans for what could be biggest solar farm in NSW, and biggest battery in the country. The post Biggest solar and battery project in NSW waved through by Plibersek appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Polluted paradise: how plastic trash imperils lives and biodiversity in the Philippines' top tourism draw

Eco-Business

Cebu is projected to generate the most solid waste among all provinces in the country by 2025. As the summer season begins, how can the province overcome its mounting trash problem, driven by overtourism in the post-pandemic era?

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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.

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Generative AI fuels creative physical product design but is no magic wand

McKinsey Sustainabilty

Generative AI tools can shorten physical product design life cycles significantly and spark innovation, but the knowledge and discretion of design experts are necessary to mitigate potential pitfalls.

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Okinawa and the Link Between Socioeconomic Disparities and Colonialism in Japan

Stanford Social Innovation

By Nagatsugu Asato & Nobuo Shiga The legacy of colonialism has fostered structural discrimination worldwide, creating cycles of alienation and poverty among subjugated and marginalized communities. In Japan, this legacy is most visible in Okinawa, a once-independent country first occupied in the early 17 th century. Okinawa’s poverty rate is about 35 percent, which is twice the national average.

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Drought, soil desiccation cracking, and carbon dioxide emissions: an overlooked feedback loop exacerbating climate change

Science Daily / Earth & Environment

Soil stores 80 percent of carbon on earth, yet with increasing cycles of drought, that crucial reservoir is cracking and breaking down, releasing even more greenhouse gases creating an amplified feedback loop that could accelerate climate change.

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Why H&M is turning away from polyester recycled from bottles

GreenBiz

The fashion industry has found a circular solution to its textile recycling problem.

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How Will Virgo Season Impact Your ESG Communication?

3BL’s in-house experts merge the celestial wisdom of astrology with current environmental, social, governance (ESG) communication trends to offer a unique perspective and practical advice on sharing your company’s commitments effectively. 3BL’s new “Navigating ESG Comms through the Cosmos” series begins with Virgo season! In this edition, we delve into: How businesses have responded to environmental disasters over the past few months and why you can expect a continued focus on the climate crisis