Maker's Mark's case for business conservation of nature
GreenBiz
DECEMBER 5, 2022
The bourbon company is investing in trees and other crop species to ensure the whiskey sector's viability for decades to come.
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Long term fix to fossil fuel crisis is faster switch to renewables, not price caps
Renew Economy
DECEMBER 5, 2022
Putting in motion already-proposed plans combined with targeted green energy policies is the route out of the current crisis. The post Long term fix to fossil fuel crisis is faster switch to renewables, not price caps appeared first on RenewEconomy.
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Why I’m becoming a climate optimist
GreenBiz
DECEMBER 5, 2022
Whether for selfish or moral reasons, the greater mobilization of coalitions that can yield climate progress is an essential reaffirmation of our common humanity and the ability of people to govern themselves.
Fortescue opens WA’s first green hydrogen refuelling station for fleet of Toyota Mirais
Renew Economy
DECEMBER 5, 2022
Fortescue Future Industries opens Western Australia’s first green hydrogen refuelling station to power its fleet of 12 Toyota Mirai fuel cell cars. The post Fortescue opens WA’s first green hydrogen refuelling station for fleet of Toyota Mirais appeared first on RenewEconomy.
How to Modernize Manufacturing Without Losing Control
Speaker: Andrew Skoog, Founder of MachinistX & President of Hexis Representatives
Manufacturing is evolving, and the right technology can empower—not replace—your workforce. Smart automation and AI-driven software are revolutionizing decision-making, optimizing processes, and improving efficiency. But how do you implement these tools with confidence and ensure they complement human expertise rather than override it? Join industry expert Andrew Skoog as he explores how manufacturers can leverage automation to enhance operations, streamline workflows, and make smarter, data-dri
Build business resilience with climate-adaptive infrastructure
GreenBiz
DECEMBER 5, 2022
Sponsored: Our global climate crisis deepens on the need for cleaner, resilient versions of essential systems that keep business operational.
Solar and electric vehicle loans are soaring, says NAB, as business greens up
Renew Economy
DECEMBER 5, 2022
Applications for loans to finance electric vehicles and rooftop solar systems are coming in thick and fast, according to NAB, in race to cut costs and emissions. The post Solar and electric vehicle loans are soaring, says NAB, as business greens up appeared first on RenewEconomy.
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WA clears way for grid and land deals to fast-track wind, solar and hydrogen plans
Renew Economy
DECEMBER 5, 2022
WA seeks to fast track investment in major renewable projects and clear the way for huge green hydrogen projects. The post WA clears way for grid and land deals to fast-track wind, solar and hydrogen plans appeared first on RenewEconomy.
AEG's ASCSC Foundation, National Association of Black Female Executives in Music & Entertainment and Women Helping Women in Entertainment Host Ninth Annual Women in Entertainment Luncheon
3BL Media
DECEMBER 5, 2022
Annual Event Facilitates Conversations that Address Issues Facing Women Working in Film, Television, Music, Sports and Fashion Industries. SOURCE: AEG. DESCRIPTION: On Friday, December 2, AEG's ASCSC Foundation held its ninth annual Women in Entertainment Luncheon in Carson, CA, where more than 260 women from the film, television, music, sports and fashion industries gathered for a day of empowerment and discussion.
Bowen says coal and gas price caps won’t derail Labor’s 82 per cent renewables target
Renew Economy
DECEMBER 5, 2022
Bowen says any move to lower prices of coal and gas supplies will not derail the federal government's ambitions to reach 82 per cent renewables by 2030. The post Bowen says coal and gas price caps won’t derail Labor’s 82 per cent renewables target appeared first on RenewEconomy.
U.S. Bank Expands Leadership in Environmental Financing With Solar Debt Launch
3BL Media
DECEMBER 5, 2022
First deal closes with Longroad Energy; new product will be key to meeting bank’s environmental goals, serving growing customer needs. SOURCE: U.S. Bank. DESCRIPTION: U.S. Bancorp Community Development Corporation (USBCDC) – one of the most active renewable energy investors in the nation – introduced a debt product and closed its first loan. It’s with Longroad Energy on Three Corners Solar, a $200 million, 152-megawatt solar project in Kennebec County, Maine.
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
Rush to rooftop solar doubles sales for Australia’s only PV manufacturer
Renew Economy
DECEMBER 5, 2022
Tindo Solar says sales have doubled over the past two months, as consumers seek out rooftop PV as a long-term solution to soaring power prices. The post Rush to rooftop solar doubles sales for Australia’s only PV manufacturer appeared first on RenewEconomy.
The Value of Giving Back: Honoring IBM Volunteers Around the World
3BL Media
DECEMBER 5, 2022
By Patrice Key-Rhone. SOURCE: IBM. DESCRIPTION: IBM’s Volunteer Excellence Awards have been presented annually by our Chairman and CEO since 2005. Today, I’m honored to announce the 15 winners of the 2021 IBM Volunteer Excellence Awards and the impact of their accomplishments. This is the first year I’ve worked on this remarkable program and I’m so excited to recognize these IBMers who exemplify our shared values through their volunteer efforts.
Collapse of contractor puts more question marks over giant Snowy 2.0 project
Renew Economy
DECEMBER 5, 2022
Snowy 2.0 project - already steeped in controversy - faces further question marks after collapse of one of its two main contractors. The post Collapse of contractor puts more question marks over giant Snowy 2.0 project appeared first on RenewEconomy.
How a Box Is Made
3BL Media
DECEMBER 5, 2022
SOURCE: International Paper Company. DESCRIPTION: We are proud to present How a Box is Made by International Paper. In the video, we take a deep dive into the manufacturing of a corrugated box from forest to customer. The video was filmed at our North American Container’s Fox Valley, Ill., Box Plant and the featured paper is from our Cedar River, Iowa, Containerboard Mill.
How to Drive Cost Savings, Efficiency Gains, and Sustainability Wins with MES
Speaker: Nikhil Joshi, Founder & President of Snic Solutions
Is your manufacturing operation reaching its efficiency potential? A Manufacturing Execution System (MES) could be the game-changer, helping you reduce waste, cut costs, and lower your carbon footprint. Join Nikhil Joshi, Founder & President of Snic Solutions, in this value-packed webinar as he breaks down how MES can drive operational excellence and sustainability.
Who’s in charge here? Solar subsidy shakeup begins with accreditation question
Renew Economy
DECEMBER 5, 2022
Clean Energy Regulator calls for applicants to take over the role of accreditation scheme operator for the SRES from the Clean Energy Council. The post Who’s in charge here? Solar subsidy shakeup begins with accreditation question appeared first on RenewEconomy.
In a world upside down, boards must drive stakeholder capitalism
GreenBiz
DECEMBER 5, 2022
Corporate and political leadership towards a better, more sustainable world means taking difficult and sometimes unpopular decisions.
Cisco is partnering with AWS to offer the ability to run Cisco DNA Center
Cisco CSR
DECEMBER 5, 2022
With an increasing thirst for cloud services, cloud migration, and cloud-first strategies, IT organizations are changing their operating model to be largely cloud-based, leveraging the capacity and elasticity of the cloud and moving to flexible consumption models. Another revealing data center fact is that 10% of global IT organizations will go serverless before 2023 1.
Are you ready for new smart home device triggers?
Stacey Higginbotham
DECEMBER 5, 2022
This article was first published Friday Dec. 2, 2022 in my weekly newsletter. Depending on your smart home platform, you may already be familiar with, or even using, device information to automatically make something happen in your home. Apple’s HomeKit platform, for example, allows for this, and I use this feature in my own home. Amazon offers limited but growing support for device triggers, while Google is just getting around to adding this feature through its new Household Routines.
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.
What is blockchain?
McKinsey Sustainabilty
DECEMBER 5, 2022
Blockchain is a secure database shared across a network of participants, where up-to-date information is available to all participants at the same time.
Sealed Air Global Impact Report: Sustainability Pillars
3BL Media
DECEMBER 5, 2022
Sealed Air Global Impact Report: Sustainability Pillars. Wed, 01/04/2023 - 08:40. Type of Content. Article. Layout. Featured Media. Body. Our efforts to expand and accelerate a SEE Net Positive ecosystem align under these strategic sustainability pillars: Solving Customer Challenges. Using innovation and market-centric insights, Sealed Air (SEE) designs solutions to meet customer packaging needs and sustainability goals.
Should philanthropic foundations empty their coffers to spend it all on climate now?
Corporate Knights
DECEMBER 5, 2022
Early last fall, the founder of the outdoor apparel giant Patagonia announced what, on its face, seemed like an act of unrivalled environmental munificence. Yvon Chouinard, who started the firm in the 1970s, revealed that he would be transferring the company’s assets into a non-profit trust, which would use the proceeds to fund environmental causes.
Volunteerism: Engaging With Our Communities for the Good of Generations
3BL Media
DECEMBER 5, 2022
This International Volunteer Day, we’re recognizing the tireless work of our Henkel employees and all those who give their time to help others. SOURCE: Henkel. DESCRIPTION: To be a volunteer is to be part of a global community of nearly one billion people who selflessly give their time and efforts to help others. Each December 5, as part of International Volunteer Day , we celebrate the efforts of these individuals and recognize the impact and power volunteerism has on communities.
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
Bracing for headwinds: How banks can navigate disruption
McKinsey Sustainabilty
DECEMBER 5, 2022
Senior partner Joydeep Sengupta discusses how banks can navigate headwinds and capture opportunities in the next 12 to 18 months.
Direct Relief and FedEx Fight Cholera Outbreak in Haiti
3BL Media
DECEMBER 5, 2022
SOURCE: FedEx Corporation. DESCRIPTION: In November, FedEx helped Direct Relief move more than 2,000 pounds of critically needed cholera treatment supplies to Haiti. The emergency shipment left Direct Relief’s Santa Barbara, CA distribution facility bound for Hospital Albert Schweitzer in Haiti. The 2,261-pound shipment contained oral rehydration solutions (ORS) and lactated ringers (a fluid replacement product) – both critical to treat people with cholera.
How can we escape soaring energy bills? Stop using fossil fuels | Tessa Khan
TEDxInnovations
DECEMBER 5, 2022
As oil and gas companies continue to make record profits off of the same forces driving climate chaos, war and soaring energy bills, it's become clear that boom times for the fossil fuel industry are bad times for the rest of us, says climate change lawyer Tessa Khan. She asks us to consider the true cost of our reliance on fossil fuels, outlining why the transition to safer, cleaner forms of energy has never been more urgent.
From the Fifth Third 2021 ESG Report: Developing Employees
3BL Media
DECEMBER 5, 2022
SOURCE: Fifth Third Bancorp. DESCRIPTION: Fifth Third’s learning and development strategy delivers personalized and accessible experiences that fuel career growth and helps retain great talent. In 2021, our flexible and virtual learning opportunities continued to evolve based on employee preferences and business needs. Fueling What’s Next. Fifth Third’s learning platform, Degreed, provides a single, fluid skill-development experience that empowers employees to expand their knowledge and skills o
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
L’Oreal Introduces Impact Labelling System for Products in U.S.
ESG Today
DECEMBER 5, 2022
Leading beauty company L’Oreal announced today the introduction of its Product Impact Labeling in the U.S., providing consumers with information on the environmental impact of products, based on a broad variety of environmental factors across the product lifecycle. The impact labelling system is being rolled out alongside the results of a new survey of 2,000 American adults conducted by L’Oreal USA in partnership with Morning Consult, revealing that most respondents expect to find information ab
Benevity Appoints Lance Ludman as Chief Financial Officer
3BL Media
DECEMBER 5, 2022
With over two decades of financial operations, strategy and business development experience, the newly appointed CFO will help Benevity continue to scale. SOURCE: Benevity. DESCRIPTION: With over two decades of financial operations, strategy and business development experience, the newly appointed CFO will help Benevity continue to scale. CALGARY, Alberta, December 5, 2022 /3BL Media/ - Benevity, Inc. , the leading provider of global corporate purpose software, announced today the appointment of
PepsiCo Sets Goal to Double Reusable Packaging for Beverages
ESG Today
DECEMBER 5, 2022
Food and beverage giant PepsiCo announced today a new goal to double the proportion of beverage servings provided in reusable or refillable packaging to 20%, from 10% currently, by 2030. The company outlined a series of approaches it aims to pursue in order to achieve its new packaging goal, including expanding its sparkling water business SodaStream, both at home and in workplaces through SodaStream Professional.
Duke Energy Announces $1 Million in Grants To Support Organizations Focused on Social Justice, Racial Equity in North Carolina
3BL Media
DECEMBER 5, 2022
SOURCE: Duke Energy. DESCRIPTION: 40 organizations receive grants. Since 2020, the Duke Energy Foundation has committed more than $8.6 million to social justice and racial equity organizations. CHARLOTTE, N.C., December 2, 2022 /3BL Media/ - Duke Energy today announced the recipients of $1 million in grants through the Duke Energy Foundation for North Carolina nonprofits working to advance social justice and racial equity. $25,000 grants will be distributed to 40 organizations across North Carol
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.
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