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How companies can align 401(k) plans with climate ambitions

GreenBiz

MARCH 13, 2024

Here are ways to change that formula through company-sponsored plans. Retirement funds are a lifeline for fossil fuel expansion.

Where Is Your Company on the Nature-Positive Journey?

3BL Media

APRIL 9, 2024

Originally published on wildlifehc.org From external regulatory pressures to internal corporate commitments, there is a myriad of reasons why a company may begin thinking about its dependencies and impacts on nature. But what does this journey look like, and how can companies get started? Why get started now?

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Don't call it upcycling: 3 resourceful companies to watch

GreenBiz

DECEMBER 8, 2023

It’s rare to find a company that perfectly closes the loop, but it’s valuable to embrace the diversity of circular solutions.

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Manufacturing Sustainability Surge: Your Guide to Data-Driven Energy Optimization & Decarbonization

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The Hershey Company Named Among the World’s Most Ethical Companies

3BL Media

MARCH 29, 2024

March 29, 2024 /3BL/ - For the second year in a row, The Hershey Company has been recognized among the World’s Most Ethical Companies as rated by Ethisphere, a global leader in advancing the standards of ethical business practices that fuel corporate character, marketplace trust and business success. HERSHEY, Pa.,

The Silver Lining to Corporate DEI Challenges

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. While this sign often has a darker view of the world, they do not shy away from shining a light on controversial topics.

Australian wine company switches on industry’s largest solar farm

Renew Economy

APRIL 8, 2024

Wine company Casella has switched on what it says is the largest solar facility in the Australian beverage sector, in the Riverina district of New South Wales. The post Australian wine company switches on industry’s largest solar farm appeared first on RenewEconomy.

State-owned Chinese company buys Australian energy retailer to boost local renewable plans

Renew Economy

APRIL 2, 2024

The post State-owned Chinese company buys Australian energy retailer to boost local renewable plans appeared first on RenewEconomy. Chinese state owned energy giant buys Australian energy retailer to advance the growth of its renewables business.

Understanding the new nature and biodiversity frameworks for companies

GreenBiz

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

Leads of the new mechanisms for evaluating nature impacts and setting targets break down the differences between them and why your company needs both.

CDP secures environmental disclosures from a record 23,000 companies

GreenBiz

OCTOBER 20, 2023

Companies disclosing environmental impacts through CDP now account for more than two-thirds of global market capitalization.

CDP

How Will Virgo Season Impact Your ESG Communication?

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 How companies are aligning their initiatives to the United Nation’s Sustainable Development Goals and sharing progress Data from the 3BL platform on how companies are communicating (..)

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Here's how major car companies rank on 'clean' supply chains

Corporate Knights

APRIL 1, 2024

Car companies are increasingly embracing electric vehicles as a new market opportunity exposed by worsening climate and biodiversity crises. The average score was 19%, and no company scored above 50%. In addition, the benchmark interacts directly with the evaluated companies.

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What US companies need to know about the EU’s CSRD

GreenBiz

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

Sponsored: As ESG reporting requirements evolve globally, here's what US companies need to know about the EU's Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive.

“Lights out:” Gina Rinehart-backed gas company warns of “death knell” without taxpayer funds

Renew Economy

MARCH 25, 2024

Gina Rinehart-backed gas company wants Australian government to stop reducing demand for gas and to include it in capacity investment scheme. The post “Lights out:” Gina Rinehart-backed gas company warns of “death knell” without taxpayer funds appeared first on RenewEconomy.

3 ways companies fall short on addressing deforestation

GreenBiz

JULY 14, 2023

A CDP report shows few companies are engaging their entire supply chains on strategies to reduce or eliminate tree cutting, with North American companies at most risk.

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Which ESG Topics Get the Most Attention?

People are focusing on how companies are responding to the headline issues of the day, says a report from 3BL Media on evolving interests in ESG subjects, which also found a mismatch between the stories brands publish and topics audiences want. So which emerging sustainability & ESG topics garner more audience attention?

Helping companies navigate today’s evolving global ESG regulatory landscape

GreenBiz

OCTOBER 26, 2023

Sponsored: In recent years, environmental, social and governance (ESG) reporting for companies has moved from a ‘nice-to-have’ to an integral part of corporate strategy.

Companies learn to measure the unmeasurable

GreenBiz

JANUARY 27, 2023

Companies and verification bodies are learning on the fly how to measure impact and quantify the qualitative indicators of a healthy planet/

Carbon credits for oil companies?

GreenBiz

DECEMBER 13, 2022

Carbon Path and ZeroSix are two companies creating a carbon credit to incentivize companies to plug old oil wells.

How companies can be more clear — and credible — with their climate pledges

GreenBiz

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

A growing trend of ‘greenhushing’ is keeping companies quiet. A data-driven approach and clear communication about emission reductions goals can help them change course.

Can Businesses Meet Increasing Consumer Expectations?

It also offers solutions for companies looking to build a deeper connection with stakeholders around their ESG initiatives. This research reveals what issues consumers care about and how businesses can tailor their communications to different segments of consumers.

Supreme Court: Companies can’t be sued for not disclosing climate risk

GreenBiz

APRIL 18, 2024

As the SEC struggles to enforce new corporate climate disclosures, the high court grants companies even more wiggle room.

These 3 companies turn waste into leather, speakers, skateboards

GreenBiz

DECEMBER 13, 2023

It’s rare to find a company that perfectly closes the loop, but it’s valuable to embrace the diversity of circular solutions.

Waste

AMD Named in Top 10 of America’s Most JUST Companies by JUST Capital and CNBC

3BL Media

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

February 5, 2024 /3BL/ - AMD is ranked 9th on America’s Most JUST Companies, recognizing the company’s commitment to serving its workers, customers, communities, the environment, and shareholders. JUST Capital, along with CNBC, released its annual JUST 100 list as part of its 2024 rankings of America’s Most JUST Companies.

Supply Chains

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Stripe’s new service lets companies buy into carbon removal projects early

GreenBiz

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

‘Climate Orders’ will let companies pre-order contracts that draw down carbon dioxide emissions

What Regulations Will Impact Sustainability Comms in 2024?

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. Navigating the waters of sustainability reporting disclosures and regulations can be intimidating, to say the least.

Companies and climate policy: Time for ‘everything, everywhere, all at once’

GreenBiz

MARCH 30, 2023

Companies with serious net-zero targets will find it hard to meet them without public policy. Many companies are already engaged, but on the side of obstruction and delay, through their big trade associations.

Net Zero

2023 Global 100 most sustainable companies

Corporate Knights

JANUARY 17, 2023

100 most sustainable companies of 2023 still flourishing in tumultuous times. Meet the latest Global 100 companies driving the transition to a low-carbon, circular economy . View top company profile. Indeed, the top-ranked company, Schnitzer Steel , is a metals recycler. Illustration by Michael Byers. Mike Scott.

Net Zero

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Packaging taxes are coming for food companies: 4 actions to take now

GreenBiz

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

Extended producer responsibility puts a price on the packaging materials a company brings into a state.

Southern Company Ranks First Among Utilities in Fortune Magazine’s World’s Most Admired Companies for 2024

3BL Media

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

Southern Company ATLANTA, February 27, 2024 /3BL/ - Southern Company ranks as the No. 1 most-admired electric and gas utility worldwide according to Fortune magazine's World's Most Admired Companies list for 2024. companies by revenue, along with non-U.S. Power, Fortune, Human Rights Campaign and more.

Net Zero

What Questions Are Brands Asking About Their ESG Initiatives Ahead of 2024?

While companies reconsider their 2024 environmental sustainability strategies, there is another aspect of ESG that deserves exploring, the social sector. Temperatures are rising (and not just metaphorically) as key stakeholders anxiously anticipate the outcomes of COP28.

Australia’s largest rail freight company to roll out battery electric tenders in “world first” trial

Renew Economy

MARCH 14, 2024

The post Australia’s largest rail freight company to roll out battery electric tenders in “world first” trial appeared first on RenewEconomy. Australia's largest rail freight operator to trial battery electric tenders that could electrify and decarbonise the country's rail freight industry, and provide support to grid.

Can companies ever move past incremental approaches to climate action?

GreenBiz

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022

A new report focuses on how companies can move from commitment to bold action that can accelerate the transition to a decarbonized, just economy.

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Albertsons Companies’ Vons Store Partners With Local Southern California Artist for Earth Month Mural

3BL Media

APRIL 23, 2024

For Albertsons Companies, Earth Month is every month. See original post on Instagram and read more about Albertsons Companies and our Recipe for Change on our website. That's why we tapped local artist Eric Junker to combine his passion and unique style with our Recipe for Change™ initiative.

Why Nespresso and other big companies are becoming certified B Corps

GreenBiz

MAY 22, 2023

More than 90 multinational companies hold the certification as B Lab moves to raise the qualification bar.

This Company Is Making Freight Transportation Cleaner

3BL Media

MARCH 13, 2024

Originally published by Forbes Suspensys, one of Randoncorp’s companies, developed the Hybrid R Line, an exclusive electric traction system that uses an auxiliary system of intelligent algorithms to recover energy generated during braking and descents, enabling the trailer to help the truck to climb uphill more effectively and safely.

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Albertsons Companies Partners With Local Boise Artist for Earth Month Mural

3BL Media

APRIL 16, 2024

See original post on Instagram and read more about Albertsons Companies and our Recipe for Change on our website. That's why we tapped Boise, ID muralist Jay Rasgorshek to combine his passion and unique style with our Recipe for Change™ initiative.

Albertsons Companies Celebrates Diwali

3BL Media

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

In honor of Diwali, Albertsons Companies associates in Pleasanton, CA and Plano, TX came together as one team to have fun, build belonging, and celebrate the annual Festival of Lights. See original post on LinkedIn and read more about Albertsons Companies and our Recipe for Change on our website.

Kimberly-Clark Named One of Barron’s Most Sustainable Companies

3BL Media

MARCH 15, 2024

2 on Barron’s list of the 100 Most Sustainable Companies for this year. To make the list, companies were scored on a variety of ESG measures. Barron’s worked with Calvert Research and Management, a leader in responsible investing, to rank the companies. Kimberly-Clark jumped a spot to No.

Companies that invest the most in green growth earn triple the returns

Corporate Knights

MARCH 24, 2023

Corporate Knights has been tracking the world’s largest companies and their commitment to sustainability for more than two decades. Heaps predicts the outperformance of sustainable companies is likely to last, even as the pace of change picks up. and Canadian equities, and specific industry averages.

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Otis Brazil Joins U.N. Companies With Refugees Forum

3BL Media

MARCH 19, 2024

SÃO PAULO, March 19, 2024 /3BL/ - Otis Brazil has joined as a Participant Company of the U.N.-affiliated affiliated Companies with Refugees Forum as part of its commitment to promoting inclusion. The Companies with Refugees Forum is an initiative of the UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR) and UN Global Compact Brazil.

Manufacturing

Japan partner launches bid for Australia’s only listed renewables and storage company

Renew Economy

MARCH 3, 2024

Japan energy giant makes agreed $380 million bid for the only remaining renewables and storage company on the ASX. The post Japan partner launches bid for Australia’s only listed renewables and storage company appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Powering Success: Explore How NRG’s Unique Company Culture Drives Innovation

3BL Media

APRIL 10, 2024

People-centered innovation The culture of any company can be challenging to define, especially for a company like NRG that has grown immensely through a series of acquisitions. It really instills a sense of pride for me that, as a company as large as we are, we’ve done the right things to create the diverse workforce that we’ve got.

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Why climate litigators may be coming for your company

GreenBiz

JUNE 20, 2022

A new era of climate- and sustainability-related lawsuits against companies is on the docket.

What Companies Should Know About the SEC Climate Disclosure Rule

3BL Media

MARCH 12, 2024

How are companies impacted by the SEC climate-related disclosure rules? All domestic and foreign companies publicly listed in the U.S., Scope 1 : Covers emissions that the company produces directly (e.g., if the company has a vehicle fleet, the fuel combustion would be covered by Scope 1).

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How companies can align 401(k) plans with climate ambitions

Where Is Your Company on the Nature-Positive Journey?

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Don't call it upcycling: 3 resourceful companies to watch

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The Hershey Company Named Among the World’s Most Ethical Companies

The Silver Lining to Corporate DEI Challenges

Australian wine company switches on industry’s largest solar farm

State-owned Chinese company buys Australian energy retailer to boost local renewable plans

Understanding the new nature and biodiversity frameworks for companies

CDP secures environmental disclosures from a record 23,000 companies

How Will Virgo Season Impact Your ESG Communication?

Here's how major car companies rank on 'clean' supply chains

What US companies need to know about the EU’s CSRD

“Lights out:” Gina Rinehart-backed gas company warns of “death knell” without taxpayer funds

3 ways companies fall short on addressing deforestation

Which ESG Topics Get the Most Attention?

Helping companies navigate today’s evolving global ESG regulatory landscape

Companies learn to measure the unmeasurable

Carbon credits for oil companies?

How companies can be more clear — and credible — with their climate pledges

Can Businesses Meet Increasing Consumer Expectations?

Supreme Court: Companies can’t be sued for not disclosing climate risk

These 3 companies turn waste into leather, speakers, skateboards

AMD Named in Top 10 of America’s Most JUST Companies by JUST Capital and CNBC

Stripe’s new service lets companies buy into carbon removal projects early

What Regulations Will Impact Sustainability Comms in 2024?

Companies and climate policy: Time for ‘everything, everywhere, all at once’

2023 Global 100 most sustainable companies

Packaging taxes are coming for food companies: 4 actions to take now

Southern Company Ranks First Among Utilities in Fortune Magazine’s World’s Most Admired Companies for 2024

What Questions Are Brands Asking About Their ESG Initiatives Ahead of 2024?

Australia’s largest rail freight company to roll out battery electric tenders in “world first” trial

Can companies ever move past incremental approaches to climate action?

Albertsons Companies’ Vons Store Partners With Local Southern California Artist for Earth Month Mural

Why Nespresso and other big companies are becoming certified B Corps

This Company Is Making Freight Transportation Cleaner

Albertsons Companies Partners With Local Boise Artist for Earth Month Mural

Albertsons Companies Celebrates Diwali

Kimberly-Clark Named One of Barron’s Most Sustainable Companies

Companies that invest the most in green growth earn triple the returns

Otis Brazil Joins U.N. Companies With Refugees Forum

Japan partner launches bid for Australia’s only listed renewables and storage company

Powering Success: Explore How NRG’s Unique Company Culture Drives Innovation

Why climate litigators may be coming for your company

What Companies Should Know About the SEC Climate Disclosure Rule

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