GreenBiz

JULY 12, 2022

Formula E plants its flag in NYC and returns for Season 8 as the city strives to increase EV adoption among New Yorkers and its fleet.

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JULY 12, 2022

Company leaders acknowledge new revenue is needed to fund climate and clean energy investments to reduce costs, strengthen resilience, and “make America a better place to do business.”. SOURCE: Ceres. DESCRIPTION: Chief executives at seven large companies today called on congressional leaders to finalize and promptly pass a critical climate and clean energy package that will reduce energy costs for companies and families, secure the U.S. energy future, and boost the nation’s economic competitive

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JULY 12, 2022

The sustainability space is more active and dynamic than ever. Key regulators across the world are beginning to home in on climate disclosure, including three proposals from the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission which seek to bring transparency and credibility to ESG investments. Coalitions like the Glasgow Financial Alliance for Net Zero (GFANZ) are uniting the financial sector to push for a net zero reality in the real economy, and frameworks like the Task Force on Climate-Related Financ

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3BL Media

JULY 12, 2022

To mark World Heritage Day, WSP considers the contribution of our built heritage in the fight against climate change. SOURCE: WSP. DESCRIPTION: This year ICOMOS (International Council on Monuments and Sites) selected Heritage and Climate as their overarching theme for World Heritage Day “to promote the full potential of heritage conservation research and practice to deliver climate-resilient pathways to strengthen sustainable development, while advocating for just transitions to low-carbon futur

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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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GreenBiz

JULY 12, 2022

Delaware Public Benefit Corporations (PBCs), as distinct from Certified B Corps or Benefit Corps, have moved from the “impact” shadows to mainstream capital markets. There are now 19 publicly traded PBCs and hundreds of rapidly growing private companies that have employed this form. A confluence of factors has contributed to their popularity, including investors with a focus on benefiting broader stakeholders in addition to shareholders and increasing profitability.

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3BL Media

JULY 12, 2022

SOURCE: Fifth Third Bancorp. DESCRIPTION: Hal Harvey is chairman of the Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee of the Fifth Third Bancorp Board of Directors. He recently sat for a conversation about environmental, social and governance matters. Q. Why do you feel it is important for businesses, and banks in particular, to have a robust ESG strategy?

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3BL Media

JULY 12, 2022

By Luciana Broggi, Acting Chief Commercial Officer, HP. SOURCE: HP Inc. DESCRIPTION: There’s no question that sustainability is an increasingly urgent priority for corporations, as regulators, boards, investors and consumers demand more sustainable ways of doing business. But companies are not in sole control of whether they achieve their sustainability goals.

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GreenBiz

JULY 12, 2022

Accurate and reliable ESG ratings are key for sustainable investing to allocate capital toward long-term value creation and impact. But the credibility of third-party raters has taken a hit due to their disparate methodologies and information sources. Moreover, there is ample confusion in the market about what ESG ratings actually measure and mean. What will it take to create consistent, credible, and reliable ratings that allow the ESG space not just to grow, but to deliver?

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3BL Media

JULY 12, 2022

SOURCE: Keysight Technologies. DESCRIPTION: Keysight helps build a better planet through our sustainably developed electronic measurement solutions that accelerate innovations to change lives, secure the world and connect people across the globe. Keysight’s product lifecycle employs circular economy principles to support sustainability while helping customers protect their innovation investment through maintenance, repair, refurbishing, and recycling.

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GreenBiz

JULY 12, 2022

The Series B funding round is being led by Bill Gates-founded Breakthrough Energy Ventures.

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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.

3BL Media

JULY 12, 2022

SOURCE: Rockwell Automation. DESCRIPTION: The U.S. Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency (DCSA) has named Rockwell Automation (NYSE: ROK) a 2022 James S. Cogswell Outstanding Industrial Security Achievement Award winner. Twenty-six companies were selected for the award from a pool of approximately 12,500 organizations. The award criterion focuses on principles of industrial security excellence.

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JULY 12, 2022

Transitioning the global economy to net-zero emissions may be the most Herculean task modern society has faced. To sustain a healthy society, strong economy and dignified life on earth, there is no other viable option. Mark Carney, former governor of the Bank of England now serving as the United Nations’ Special Envoy on Climate Action and Finance, is leading the net-zero transition from the frontlines.

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3BL Media

JULY 12, 2022

Zotos Professional supports the positive impact of art education on mental health and provides donation to Art Feeds in honor of Hair Creator’s Day. SOURCE: Henkel. DESCRIPTION: DARIEN, Conn., July 12, 2022 /3BL Media/ - In an effort to support the positive connection between art and mental health, Zotos Professional, recognized for innovation in the hair care industry, has made a charitable contribution in the amount of $50,000 to Art Feeds, the brand announced today.

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JULY 12, 2022

Sponsored: Consistent, comparable climate-related disclosure is necessary to ensure accountability for the urgent climate action needed in this critical decade.

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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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3BL Media

JULY 12, 2022

Grammy Award-winning Nas shares his connection to the short film. SOURCE: Aflac Incorporated. DESCRIPTION: Get a look at the making of the new animated Short Film, “ The Park Bench.” Hear from the creators and collaborators, and learn more about Aflac’s involvement and why care is a central theme of both the short film and the brand’s DNA. This award-winning film, developed with Black creators, tells the story of a family dealing with sickle cell disease and sheds light on the wealth and health

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GreenBiz

JULY 12, 2022

The need to deliver high-quality data to validate environmental claims and take action on climate has never been greater. Pressure from investors, employees, customers, and communities means that increasingly, sustainability is tied to financial, reputational, and operational risks for companies. Organizations that proactively prioritize sustainable solutions not only foster positive stakeholder sentiment in the short term, but also set themselves up for long-term success by minimizing risk, cap

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Renew Economy

JULY 12, 2022

"Sky's the limit" for what Climate 200 movement could do next, its chief says, including targeting state elections, or even an independent prime minister. The post Could Australia have a ‘teal independent’ as PM? Climate 200 thinks so appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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JULY 12, 2022

Since the murder of George Floyd in 2020, corporations have begun to wake up to the importance of demonstrating their commitment to the key social issues of economic and racial justice, like supporting opportunities for Black homeownership, Black entrepreneurship and Black education. Learn how leadership companies are staying true to their pledges, making substantive progress in uplifting underserved communities and how organizations like CEO Action for Racial Equity are working to identify, dev

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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

Renew Economy

JULY 12, 2022

The emerging dominance of clean tech supply chains by countries like China could pose new forms of energy security risks, experts warn. The post Wind, solar and battery supply chains vulnerable to geopolitical crises, experts warn appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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GreenBiz

JULY 12, 2022

Wellington Management believes that through stewardship, ESG integration and informed, active ownership they can improve investment outcomes for their clients. Wendy Cromwell serves as head of sustainable investment, setting the research agenda and strategies for the firm’s sustainable investment practice, and as vice chair, where she is a senior member of the firm’s management team.

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Renew Economy

JULY 12, 2022

Gugu Badhun agree to take a lead role in the delivery of Windlab's new 600MW wind farm – and give it a traditional language name. The post Massive Queensland wind farm strikes land use deal with traditional owners appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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JULY 12, 2022

The Emerging Leaders program aims to elevate, cultivate and support the next generation of leaders representing Black and Indigenous communities, as well as other people of color, who are driving the transition to a sustainable financial system. The program creates a pathway into the sustainable finance and investing industry for students and early-career professionals who face barriers to entry in the field, and wouldn’t otherwise be able to attend GreenFin 22.

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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.

Renew Economy

JULY 12, 2022

The Albanese government's goal to get to 82% renewables is much bigger than it seems. To get there by the end of the decade will require serious policy support. The post Labor’s renewable target is much more ambitious than it seems. How can we get there? appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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GreenBiz

JULY 12, 2022

NineDot Energy, a clean tech startup, is launching a vehicle-to-grid battery storage project in New York City.

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JULY 12, 2022

Forestry Corp launches formal tender for renewable and storage projects in state pine forests after receiving nearly 50 different proposals. The post NSW Forestry gets 2.5GW of wind project proposals for state pine forests appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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JULY 12, 2022

Climate change is not a future state but rather our current reality. Economic risks posed by climate change will only increase, but measuring and mitigating the economic costs of a changing climate is a work in progress. Sarah Bloom Raskin served as Deputy Secretary of the Treasury during the Obama administration and sat on the Federal Reserve Board of Governors prior to that.

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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.

Renew Economy

JULY 12, 2022

Viva Energy orders electrolyser to produce "fuel cell grade" renewable hydrogen as part of the Australian oil refiner's plans to green up its business. The post Viva puts in order for Australia’s biggest electrolyser to produce renewable hydrogen appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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GreenBiz

JULY 12, 2022

If we’re going to make global capital markets responsive to social, ecological, and climate concerns, we’re going to need vast amounts of high-resolution, real-time, and high-quality data. Fortunately, we’re in the middle of a sensor revolution wherein new streams of real-time data from the ground, air and space are making changes on Earth more transparent than ever.

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JULY 12, 2022

CSIRO’s Paul Graham discusses latest GenCost report and its conclusions that, even at 90 per cent share, wind and solar are cheapest and smartest options. The post Energy Insiders Podcast: Wind, solar and storage win transition race appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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JULY 12, 2022

State Street, among the world’s largest asset managers and custodian banks, is working to utilize its scale and reach to do its part in transitioning the capital markets to support the clean economy transition. Learn about what the firm is prioritizing and acting on in this pivotal year for ESG and sustainable finance, with Ron O’Hanley, State Street CEO, in conversation with GreenBiz Editorial Director Heather Clancy.

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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.