Mon.Feb 07, 2022

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3 ways startups 'do ESG' well

GreenBiz

Rather than starting with one product in one department, ESG considerations are integrated into the fabric of the business, so profit and progress on environmental and social fronts are fused together.

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Investment trip: Why psychedelic stocks could take off in 2022

Corporate Knights

There are a few things to know about investing in the trending market for psychedelics. First, it’s not just one drug, or strain of drug, like the cannabis market. The field includes dozens of hallucinogenic substances, most of which are still illegal. Second, investors aren’t banking on widespread acid-tripping for recreational use; they’re hoping for a revolution in mental health treatment.

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Are CEOs walking their talk on climate change?

GreenBiz

Almost 63 percent of executives think their company is leading on climate-change. But only one-fifth of companies are actually steps on sustainability.

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“That’s not clean:” Forrest fires both barrels at Taylor’s hydrogen greenwash

Renew Economy

Andrew Forrest's Fortescue Future Industries takes out full-page newspaper ads calling out federal government's hydrogen greenwashing. The post “That’s not clean:” Forrest fires both barrels at Taylor’s hydrogen greenwash appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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

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.

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What does it mean to raise the bar on sustainable business?

GreenBiz

Assessing a company’s sustainability performance is no small task. A modest proposal on how to change that.

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MilliporeSigma Sparks Curiosity in the Minds of Future Scientists at KIPP St. Louis

3BL Media

SOURCE: MilliporeSigma. DESCRIPTION: For 10th-grade student Rashad Greenwood, hands-on science education, access to the right equipment, and an inclusive learning environment he received at KIPP St. Louis charter school are keys to achieving his dream of becoming a pharmacist. MilliporeSigma’s * nine-year partnership with KIPP St. Louis Public Schools has helped Rashad, and nearly 2,200 other students, prepare for secondary education and careers in science, technology, engineering and mathematic

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Independents and Greens hope to break climate deadlock by seizing balance of power

Renew Economy

Tim Wilson suggests debate cooling over emissions targets, but Labor, the Greens and Independents are ready for an election climate fight. The post Independents and Greens hope to break climate deadlock by seizing balance of power appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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CBRE Earns Perfect Score in Human Rights Campaign's 2022 Corporate Equality Index for Ninth Year in a Row

3BL Media

SOURCE: CBRE Group, Inc. DESCRIPTION: February 7, 2022 /3BL Media/ - CBRE Group, Inc. has been recognized as a “Best Place to Work for LGBTQ Equality” by the Human Rights Campaign, earning a perfect score in its 2022 Corporate Equality Index (CEI) for the ninth consecutive year. The CEI is a national benchmarking survey and report on corporate policies and practices related to LGBTQ+ workplace equality.

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Fully renewable grid by 2030, no new coal or gas: CEC lays down new roadmap

Renew Economy

Clean Energy Council calls on Australia’s political leaders to commit to a 100% renewable electricity grid by 2030, and no new coal or gas plants. The post Fully renewable grid by 2030, no new coal or gas: CEC lays down new roadmap appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Aflac Incorporated Included in 2022 Bloomberg Gender-Equality Index Company Recognized As a Leader in Transparent Gender-Data Reporting for Third Consecutive Year

3BL Media

SOURCE: Aflac Incorporated. DESCRIPTION: COLUMBUS, Ga., February 7, 2022 /3BL Media/ -- Aflac Incorporated , announced that it is one of 418 companies across 45 countries and regions to join the 2022 Bloomberg Gender-Equality Index [GEI], a modified market capitalization-weighted index that aims to track the performance of public companies committed to transparency in gender-data reporting.

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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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“Forget about hydrogen cars:” Industrial demand to push exponential growth in electrolysers

Renew Economy

Industrial demand is pushing interest in hydrogen electrolysers, with Australia ranking highly but questions raised over venture between Fortescue and Plug Power. The post “Forget about hydrogen cars:” Industrial demand to push exponential growth in electrolysers appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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3M and Ferrovial Advance Partnership to Build the Safer, Smarter Roads of the Future

3BL Media

SOURCE: 3M. DESCRIPTION: As a world leader in traffic safety solutions, 3M is committed to advancing transportation safety. That’s why 3M’s Transportation Safety Division is expanding its partnership with Ferrovial, a leading developer of transportation infrastructure, to create AIVIA Smart Roads. 3M and Ferrovial, as well as industry leaders and innovators including Microsoft, Kapsch, Capgemini and Telefonica, will use innovative solutions to design and build the smarter connected roads of the

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UGL nets $185m contract for Kurri Kurri’s ‘hydrogen ready’ turbines

Renew Economy

UGL will supply two 'hydrogen ready' gas turbine units for Snowy Hydro's Kurri Kurri gas plant under $185 million contract. The post UGL nets $185m contract for Kurri Kurri’s ‘hydrogen ready’ turbines appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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BBB Main St. Accelerator Program Now Open for Applications

3BL Media

Business program provides tools for success and growth. SOURCE: GoDaddy. DESCRIPTION: PHOENIX, February 7, 2022 /3BL Media/ - Better Business Bureau Serving Pacific Southwest (BBB) and GoDaddy Inc. (NYSE: GDDY) are now accepting applications for their 2022 Empower by GoDaddy and BBB Main St. Accelerator Program. The hybrid in-person/virtual program is open to those operating in Greater Arizona and Southern California, and will offer attendees educational classes, networking, mentoring and GoDadd

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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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Renewable energy records blown away in January as wind farms match coal output

Renew Economy

One wind farm delivers capacity factor of 64 per cent in record-breaking January, meaning its output ranked higher than many coal generators. The post Renewable energy records blown away in January as wind farms match coal output appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Resale finds its second life

GreenBiz

What's in store for 2022? A growing recommence sector in the circular economy.

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Great Solar Business Podcast: Solar industry forecasts for 2022

Renew Economy

What’s ahead for the solar industry, with Warwick Johnson from Sunwiz. The post Great Solar Business Podcast: Solar industry forecasts for 2022 appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Yum! Brands, the University of Louisville and Howard University Introduce First-Ever Franchise Accelerator Fellowship to Advance Underrepresented People of Color and Women MBA Talent in Franchising

3BL Media

Yum! to Provide the Opportunity for Two Students to Become Future Franchise Owners. SOURCE: Yum! Brands. DESCRIPTION: LOUISVILLE, Ky. and WASHINGTON, D.C. – Yum! Brands, Inc. (NYSE: YUM), the University of Louisville and Howard University today announced the launch of the Yum! Franchise Accelerator, a one-of-a-kind MBA elective opportunity supporting underrepresented people of color and women interested in the franchise restaurant industry.

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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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Collaboration for the Future?

Cisco CSR

As the world enters its third year of the COVID-19 pandemic, I want to take a moment and reflect on the lessons learned these past two years. Just like any life-changing event, the pandemic brought us loss and pain. It spotlighted the inequities—the imperfections—that exist in our society. But, at the same time, it pushed the human mind to adapt, adopt, and define the new normal.

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International Paper’s Commitment to Building a Better Future Recognized by FORTUNE Magazine

3BL Media

SOURCE: International Paper Company. DESCRIPTION: MEMPHIS, Tenn., February 7, 2022 /3BL Media/ -- International Paper (NYSE: IP) has been named to FORTUNE magazine's list of World's Most Admired Companies for the nineteenth time. FORTUNE's World's Most Admired Companies list is the definitive report card on corporate reputations. Korn Ferry has collaborated with FORTUNE annually since 1997 to identify, select and rank the World's Most Admired Companies.

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Walmart Expands Sustainability Effort by Investing in Vertical Farming Company

Environment + Energy Leader

Walmart is investing in a vertical farming company and will offer its produce in California, adding to its sustainability efforts. The post Walmart Expands Sustainability Effort by Investing in Vertical Farming Company appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader.

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Qualcomm Scholarships Enrich Lives, Keep Talent Local

3BL Media

SOURCE: Qualcomm. DESCRIPTION: As the world’s leading innovator in wireless technology, it may come as no surprise that Qualcomm supports scholarships for San Diego college students studying science, technology, engineering and mathematics, also known as STEM disciplines. As part of its corporate social responsibility program goal to inspire the next generation of inventors, the company supports scholarships with The San Diego Foundation’s Community Scholarship Program in addition to those a

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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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What DevSecOps Means for Your CI/CD Pipeline

Cisco CSR

The CI/CD (Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment) pipeline is a major ingredient of the DevOps recipe. As a DevSecOps practitioner, you need to consider the security implications for this pipeline. In this article, we will examine key items to think about when it comes to DevSecOps and CI/CD. The type of CI/CD pipeline you choose—whether it’s managed, open source, or a bespoke solution that you build in-house—will impact whether certain security features are available to you out of the bo

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New White Paper: “Responsible Gaming is Everybody's Business” Features DraftKings

3BL Media

SOURCE: DraftKings. DESCRIPTION: Made up of professionals from across the industry, the Global Gaming Alliance has published a thought leadership piece to educate and inspire the gaming ecosystem. The “Responsible Gaming is Everybody’s Business” white paper presents a series of best practices to promote responsible gaming for players, employees, and the gaming industry at large.

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H3 Dynamics Launches Autonomous Drone Stations to Help Monitor Large Solar Farms

Alternative Energy Mag

-Drone Stations from H3 Dynamics Avoids Sending Drone Pilots to Remote Solar Farms -H3 Dynamics Partners with Sitemark to Provide Autonomous Analytics as a Service from its Drone Stations

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Applied Materials Named a JUST 100 Company

3BL Media

SOURCE: Applied Materials. DESCRIPTION: Applied Materials is honored to be named a 2022 JUST 100 leader for its commitment to supporting its employees, customers, communities and the environment. Applied ranked third in its industry, and 37 out of 954 companies overall. The JUST 100 is a comprehensive ranking of ESG and stakeholder performance. Through vigorous, objective analysis, JUST Capital, in partnership with CNBC, evaluates and celebrates U.S. corporations that outperform on the issues th

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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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Congratulations to the Cisco Leaders on the 2022 CRN Channel Chiefs List

Cisco CSR

CRN just announced their 2022 Channel Chiefs, and with no surprise, we had many executives place on the list, with a record thirteen leaders for 2022. A big congratulations to Julia Chen, Jason Gallo, Nick Holden, Frank Lento, Mark Malasch, John Moses, Andrew Sage, Thimaya Subaiya, Marc Surplus, Luxy Thuraisingam, Jose van Dijk, and Alexandra Zagury.

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Cummins Inc. Leader Sees Promise for No-Carbon, Hydrogen-Fueled Internal Combustion Engines

3BL Media

SOURCE: Cummins Inc. DESCRIPTION: The President of Cummins Inc.’s Engine business segment says hydrogen-fueled internal combustion engines (ICEs) hold tremendous potential in the effort to address the world’s climate challenges. “Hydrogen ICEs will provide a low-cost, zero-carbon solution for high load factor and high utilization applications where battery-electric solutions cannot meet the operational requirements and fuel cells are not yet economically viable,” Srikanth Padmanabhan wrote in a

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Microsoft, Google, other corporate buyers get creative as demand for renewable energy spikes

Utiliity Dive

Corporate renewable energy procurement continues to break records and shows no signs of slowing. Market leaders say the relentless demand is prompting buyers to consider creative solutions and assume more risk.

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Essity Included in Sustainability Yearbook 2022

3BL Media

SOURCE: Essity. DESCRIPTION: STOCKHOLM, February 7, 2022 /3BL Media/ - The hygiene and health company Essity has been included in S&P Global’s Sustainability Yearbook 2022. In its review of more than 7,000 companies globally, Essity received silver medal within the category Household Products, and is ranked as one of the 150 most sustainable companies.

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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.