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How SBTi could unlock billions of corporate dollars to protect forests

GreenBiz

There is continued confusion over guidance on the role protecting forests should play on a company’s road to net zero.

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Quinbrook bags huge profit on sale of US wind, solar and battery company

Renew Economy

Australia's Quinbrook has locked in big profits from the sale of a US wind, solar and storage company it bought as a start-up five years ago. The post Quinbrook bags huge profit on sale of US wind, solar and battery company appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Provocateurs, Lodestars, Futurists, Multipliers & Collaborators Shaping the Future of Global Health

3BL Media

SOURCE: GBCHealth. DESCRIPTION: The future of our health, worldwide, is daunting. Antimicrobial resistance. The threat of climate change to health. Water scarcity. The next pandemic. On Thursday 22nd September in New York, GBCHealth - a 20+ year old NGO with a strong history in bringing businesses, investors, governments & NGOs together to fight malaria, TB & HIV/AIDS - announced the winners of its inaugural 'future united' awards.

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So long, Loy Yang: shutting Australia’s dirtiest coal plant a decade early won’t jeopardise our electricity supply

Renew Economy

It’s becoming ever more likely that 100% renewable electricity in Australia’s electricity grid could be achieved by the end of the decade. The post So long, Loy Yang: shutting Australia’s dirtiest coal plant a decade early won’t jeopardise our electricity supply appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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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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ESG on the Earnings Call: Nasdaq Data Shows Huge Quarterly Jump in Conversations

3BL Media

SOURCE: Nasdaq, Inc. DESCRIPTION: In current market conditions, ESG can help position companies for longer term, say Nasdaq ESG Advisory experts. Nasdaq has recorded a significant jump in ESG issues being discussed on corporate issuers’ quarterly conference calls, with around 65 percent of Russell 3000 firms and 76 percent of MSCI USA ESG Leaders talking ESG in Q1 2022.

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Air Company Launches Sustainable Aviation Fuel Made from Captured CO2

Environment + Energy Leader

Air Company, a carbon technology company that creates carbon-negative alcohols and fuels from Carbon Dioxide (CO2), has launched its Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) made from captured CO2. The post Air Company Launches Sustainable Aviation Fuel Made from Captured CO2 appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader.

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European Regulators Propose New SFDR Disclosures for Nuclear and Gas Investments

ESG Today

The joint committee of Europe’s three primary financial regulatory agencies, the European Supervisory Authorities (ESAs) announced today proposals to add disclosures to the EU’s Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation (SFDR) relating to investments in fossil gas and nuclear energy activities. Under the new proposals, providers of investment products classified under SFDR as Article 8 (products promoting environmental or social characteristics) or Article 9 (products with a sustainable investme

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Fifth Third Bank Makes BLINK Festival Carbon Neutral in Cincinnati

3BL Media

SOURCE: Fifth Third Bancorp. DESCRIPTION: Joining with Cincinnati Mayor Aftab Pureval and representatives from Duke Energy, the Cincinnati USA Regional Chamber and BLINK, Fifth Third Bank announced on Sept. 29 that is measuring the carbon impact and providing verified carbon offsets for the lighting installations at BLINK, Illuminated by ArtsWave, in Cincinnati.

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The Future Is in Youth’s Hands: New Skills Needed for the Green Transition

Impakter

Impakter. The Future Is in Youth’s Hands: New Skills Needed for the Green Transition. Over the past ten years, the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) has held an annual forum to discuss training challenges and promote industrial skills development among young people in emerging economies. Co-organized by its Learning and Knowledge Development Facility (LKDF) and Sweden’s government agency for development cooperation Sida, this year the event will focus […].

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Norton Wins Gold in the Corporate Engagement Awards

3BL Media

The Surf Smart program co-created with World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts is recognized for its impact and innovation. SOURCE: NortonLifeLock. DESCRIPTION: By Kim Allman | Head of Corporate Responsibility and Government Affairs. The Corporate Engagement Awards (CEA) , now in its 12th year, recognizes the most successful and innovative corporate partnerships.

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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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Programs Encourage Growth of Sustainable Agriculture

Environment + Energy Leader

The USDA is providing nearly $3 billion in funding for 70 pilot programs that among other goals will sequester millions of tons of carbon emissions. The post Programs Encourage Growth of Sustainable Agriculture appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader.

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Truist Foundation Donates $1 Million for Hurricane Relief in Florida

3BL Media

Funds will support local nonprofits focused on medium- and long-term community needs. SOURCE: Truist. DESCRIPTION: CHARLOTTE, N.C., Sept. 30, 2022 /3BL Media/ - Truist Foundation announced donations totaling $1 million to support relief and recovery efforts for communities impacted by Hurricane Ian in Florida. Truist Foundation will provide three Florida regions with $200,000 each to support a nonprofit focused on disaster relief efforts.

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New York begins implementation of 2035 ban on new gas-powered cars and trucks, following California lead

Utiliity Dive

Boosting sales of EVs in New York may require changing the law around how vehicles are sold, according to the Alliance for Clean Energy New York.

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Northern Trust's Commitment to Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion

3BL Media

SOURCE: Northern Trust. DESCRIPTION: We are committed to advancing an inclusive culture in which all individuals are valued, respected, supported and can fully participate and contribute to our success. Our focus on DE&I is rooted in our core values of service, expertise and integrity—allowing us to provide unrivaled service to clients—and create a dynamic culture composed of employees from diverse backgrounds with unique leadership styles and skillsets.

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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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Princeton’s $38 Billion Endowment to Exit Holdings in Fossil Fuel Companies

ESG Today

Princeton University’s $38 billion endowment will eliminate all holdings in publicly traded fossil fuel companies as part of the university’s fossil fuel dissociation policy, and as part of its commitment to achieving a net zero portfolio, according to a statement from the university. Princeton University Investment Company (Princo), the manager of the endowment, will also endure that the endowment does not benefit from exposure to those companies.

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Why the Skills Mismatch Is a Global Challenge

3BL Media

By Alexandra van der Ploeg. SOURCE: SAP. DESCRIPTION: In 57 of 108 countries, more than half of the workforce have jobs not matching their level of education. This situation is called skills mismatch. Seventy-two percent of this skills mismatch is attributed to under-education. In fact, hundreds of millions of young people find themselves unemployed and unemployable, lacking the right skills to take up the jobs available.

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Toxic workplace behavior and employee burnout: Fix one, fix both

McKinsey Sustainabilty

Jerks at Work author Tessa West shares research and insights about the damaging effect of toxic behavior in the workplace and offers strategies for effectively coping with it.

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The Home Depot Foundation Commits Up to $1 Million To Support Communities Impacted by Hurricane Ian

3BL Media

SOURCE: The Home Depot. DESCRIPTION: ATLANTA, September 30, 2022 /3BL Media/ – The Home Depot Foundation is committing up to $1 million to support immediate disaster relief and long-term recovery efforts in communities impacted by Hurricane Ian. This new disaster response grant takes the Foundation’s 2022 disaster commitment to more than $5.5 million.

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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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Societe Generale Invests in Impact Analysis and Ratings Provider Impak Ratings

ESG Today

Impact ratings and analysis provider Impak Ratings announced today that it has raised €4.5 million in a Series A funding round, with investors including Societe Generale’s venture capital arm, Societe Generale Ventures, and impact-focused venture investor Altalurra Ventures. Impak is also partnering with the new investors. Societe Generale’s Global Banking and Advisory division selected Impak in December 2021 as a provider of environmental and social impact analysis for all of its major corporat

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Equity in Action: T-Mobile's Commitment to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

3BL Media

SOURCE: T-Mobile. DESCRIPTION: Our diverse workforce reflects the communities we serve and positions us to deliver incredible experiences for our customers. It’s not enough to say we support DE&I—we have a responsibility to put our words into action every day. Following our merger with Sprint, we deepened our commitment by launching our five-year Equity In Action (EIA) plan.

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How Shenal built a career in cybersecurity during an economic crisis

Cisco CSR

We are proud of all of our students, past and present, at Cisco Networking Academy— wherever they are on their learning and career journeys. This blog was written by Shenal, a Networking Academy alum from Sri Lanka. Shenal’s story exemplifies the best of what our program and partnerships offer to empower all people with career possibilities. Having lived through a civil war, government turmoil and now the biggest financial crisis to face Sri Lanka, Shenal has overcome these challenges to e

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Spectro Pop-Up Book Highlights Premium Paperboard and Sustainability in Fun, Dynamic Way

3BL Media

"From Forest to Forest" is Tactile Experience Giving Customers The Ultimate Haptic Experience. SOURCE: Sappi North America. DESCRIPTION: After Sappi completed the extensive rebuild of Paper Machine 1 at the Somerset Mill to expand into the packaging business, we wanted to celebrate the engineering feat and showcase Spectro, our premium line of paperboard, in an equally impressive way.

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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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CNBC Survey Shows CFOs Not Completely Onboard with ESG Initiatives

Environment + Energy Leader

CFOs don't show support for proposed SEC disclosures and question the validity of ESG investment information. The post CNBC Survey Shows CFOs Not Completely Onboard with ESG Initiatives appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader.

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Truist Foundation Donates $250,000 for Hurricane Relief in South Carolina

3BL Media

Funds will support relief, recovery efforts across impacted region. SOURCE: Truist. DESCRIPTION: CHARLOTTE, N.C., September 30, 2022 /3BL Media/ - Truist Foundation announced it is donating $250,000 to support relief and recovery efforts for South Carolina communities impacted by Hurricane Ian. A portion of the donation will be made to the Center for Disaster Philanthropy’s (CDP) Atlantic Hurricane Season Recovery Fund for Hurricane Ian in South Carolina, specifically focused on medium- and long

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USEA Virtual Press Briefing: Electric Utilities and The 2050 Dilemma

Energy Central

Study after study finds that the United States must double its electricity production by 2050 in order to meet the surging demand for electricity in transportation. The anticipated load is for surface vehicles, but the aviation industry has its eyes on electric flight. The National Academy of Sciences says that production must increase 170 percent by 2050 without taking any fossil.

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Regions Helps to Repair Cars - and Lives - in Atlanta

3BL Media

Automotive Training Center repairs cars – and steers young people to hope. SOURCE: Regions Bank. DESCRIPTION: By Veleka Finch. As a child, Larry Witherspoon had all the ingredients for a successful life. A private school education. A safe, middle-class upbringing in Cleveland, Ohio. A two-parent home led by his father, a well-known educator and youth mentor in the community who overcame poverty to become his family’s first college graduate.

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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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The Inflation Reduction Act upends hydrogen economics with opportunities, pitfalls

Utiliity Dive

Regulators and policymakers must resist the temptation to overcommit to hydrogen for end uses where electrification will ultimately win out, the authors write.

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Entergy Crews Head East to Respond to Hurricane Ian's Aftermath

3BL Media

SOURCE: Entergy Corporation. DESCRIPTION: Entergy is sending an initial wave of more than 820 restoration workers to support a safe restoration effort in anticipation of widespread damage from Hurricane Ian, including vegetation and line crews. According to the National Hurricane Center, Hurricane Ian is expected to make landfall on the west coast of central Florida as a major hurricane early morning Thursday, currently posing the highest risk from Fort Myers to the Tampa Bay region.

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An Increasing Sense of Urgency

Chris Hall

Satoshi Ikeda, Chief Sustainable Finance Officer at Japan’s Financial Services Agency, is targeting increased action among asset owners. Japan has been leading the charge on ESG for hundreds of years. The Japanese concept of Kyosei – which translates as co-living and promotes a world in which individuals and organisations live and work together for the common good – has been embedded in Japanese social and corporate culture since the 17 th century.

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Partnering With Plastic Bank to Help Stop Ocean Plastic

3BL Media

SOURCE: Herbalife Nutrition. DESCRIPTION: By Erin Richards-Kunkel, Sr. Director, Strategic Partnerships and Corporate Social Responsibility. For humanity to become more sustainable, we must start re-imagining how to reduce our dependency on plastic. According to a new study on Human Health and Ocean Pollution , about 10 million metric tons of plastic waste enter the oceans yearly, killing seabirds, fish, and marine mammals.

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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