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Water recycling programs are on the rise

GreenBiz

Water conservation and efficiency are critical but not sufficient in most situations to address water shortfalls and reliability challenges.

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South Australia hits stunning new high in race to renewables-only grid

Renew Economy

South Australia continues its record-breaking run on renewables with solar and wind hitting new monthly and quarterly highs for their share in electricity demand. The post South Australia hits stunning new high in race to renewables-only grid appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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CES 2023: Electric, software-based and sustainability-focused

GreenBiz

This year's CES delivered a clear and definitive direction for the transportation industry.

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Open ocean offshore floating solar technology gets key tick of approval

Renew Economy

Oceans of Energy gets ‘Approval in Principle’ from testing, inspection, and certification outfit for its ground-breaking offshore solar technology. The post Open ocean offshore floating solar technology gets key tick of approval appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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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

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Introducing ‘Carbon Hunters,’ a podcast with Diana Fox Carney

Corporate Knights

As a nation, Canada has struggled to tackle the climate crisis, but scratch beneath the surface and you’ll find there are plenty of Canadian entrepreneurs and companies that are working to develop climate solutions. Welcome to Carbon Hunters , a new Corporate Knights podcast hosted by Diana Fox Carney, where you’ll meet the entrepreneurs driving some of Canada’s emissions-busting efforts and find out what their companies do. .

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World’s biggest solar and battery project hangs in balance as Sun Cable enters administration

Renew Economy

Sun Cable enters voluntary administration amid hints of a falling out between the company's two biggest backers, Mike Cannon-Brookes and Andrew "Twiggy" Forrest. The post World’s biggest solar and battery project hangs in balance as Sun Cable enters administration appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Turbine fire at one of New South Wales’ earliest wind farms under investigation

Renew Economy

Investigations are underway into the cause of a wind turbine fire at the Cullerin Range wind farm in the New South Wales Southern Tablelands. The post Turbine fire at one of New South Wales’ earliest wind farms under investigation appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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3 green economy insights from China’s quintessential convening

GreenBiz

Things to watch closely: agrifood sector support, public R&D for decarbonization and plans for building a just and inclusive economy.

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Federal Labor tips nearly $2bn into regional decarbonisation effort

Renew Economy

Albanese government allocates $1.9bn to help existing industries decarbonise and invest in new clean technologies. The post Federal Labor tips nearly $2bn into regional decarbonisation effort appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Reduce Public Cloud Spend with Intersight Workload Optimizer

Cisco CSR

This blog is the first in a series on cloud optimization. Join us the next few weeks as we explore why moving applications to the cloud can result in higher than anticipated cost, how to plan ahead to avoid overspending before migrating to the cloud, and best practices in optimizing workloads and cost in multi-cloud environments. The following is an interview full of useful insights.

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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

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Six ways Aussie researchers hope to deliver ultra low-cost solar

Renew Economy

With a new injection of funds from ARENA, nine UNSW research projects are seeking to drive down the cost of the solar. Here's how. The post Six ways Aussie researchers hope to deliver ultra low-cost solar appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Americas FSI Digital Commentary: 3 Ways to Accelerate Digital Strategy in 2023

Cisco CSR

As a change agent serving the financial services industry for over 20 years, it is a great privilege to collaborate with Bank, Insurance, and Wealth Management institutions to devise and execute digital transformation strategy, solve complex business problems, and leverage technology to strengthen business results. Ending a chaotic 2022 with the Federal Reserve in their December meeting raising interest rates to control inflation another 50 basis points following four consecutive 75 basis point

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Labor’s scheme to cut industrial emissions is worryingly flexible

Renew Economy

Modest changes to an already very flexible regime mean the many issues plaguing the safeguard mechanism under the previous government continue. The post Labor’s scheme to cut industrial emissions is worryingly flexible appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Achieving Security Resilience: Findings from the Security Outcomes Report, Vol 3

Cisco CSR

I am excited to announce the release of Cisco’s annual flagship cybersecurity report, the Security Outcomes Report, Volume 3: Achieving Security Resilience. It’s about preparing, adapting, and overcoming security challenges and threats, and an organisation’s ability to respond and emerge stronger.It’s the organization’s ability to respond to the inevitable attacks and unexpected events that come our way.

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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.

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Innovation: Your solution for weathering uncertainty

McKinsey Sustainabilty

When the times get tough, the tough get innovative and create paths to future growth.

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Cisco Unveils Its Most Powerful and Energy-Efficient Computing Systems

Cisco CSR

Cisco UCS with 4th Gen Intel Xeon Scalable Processors. Cisco and Intel have enjoyed a long history of co-innovation and collaboration spanning many major technology shifts including 5G, IoT, and data center transformation. In this last area, Cisco and Intel have worked together since 2009 to redefine the server computing category through groundbreaking capabilities in the Cisco Unified Computing System (UCS).

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ESG Issues to Increase Credit Risk in 2023: Moody’s

ESG Today

Corporate and sovereign credit quality is likely to be impacted by heightened ESG risks in 2023, with contributing factors including greater scrutiny of climate-related plans and growing regulatory and political pressures exacerbated by the macroeconomic and geopolitical issues stemming from the Russia-Ukraine conflict and ongoing pandemic fallout, according to a new report by credit ratings, research, and risk analysis provider Moody’s Investors Service.

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Nine Top of Mind Issues for CISOs Going Into 2023

Cisco CSR

As the majority of the global Covid fog finally started lifting in 2022, other events – and their associated risks – started to fill the headspace of C-level execs the world over. In my role, I regularly engage with CISOs in all kinds of sectors, representatives at industry bodies, and experts at analyst houses. This gives me an invaluable macroview not only of how the last 12 months have affected organizations and what CISOs are thinking about, but also how the upcoming year is shaping up.

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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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Biden Administration Unveils Strategy to Decarbonize Transportation Sector

ESG Today

The Biden administration released the U.S. National Blueprint for Transportation Decarbonization on Tuesday, its multi-department set of strategies and actions aimed at eliminating nearly all emissions from the U.S. transportation sector by 2050. Developed by the departments of Energy, Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and the Environmental Protection Agency, the plan identifies the deployment of zero emission vehicles and fuels as the most meaningful drivers to decarbonize the sect

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Brooks Running, DICK'S Sporting Goods and The DICK'S Foundation Keep Young Athletes on Track

3BL Media

Brooks Running, DICK'S Sporting Goods and The DICK'S Foundation Keep Young Athletes on Track. Fri, 01/13/2023 - 09:00. Type of Content. Article. Layout. Standard Format. Body. Originally published on DICK'S Sporting Goods Sideline Report. When he got the quote for new gear for his team, Walter Williams, a high school track coach in Tulsa, Oklahoma, printed it out and set it on his desk.

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ESG Data and 2023

CSR Hub

As previously seen on Skytop Strategies and published with permission. 2022 a Conflicted Mess. During 2022, ESG data remained a conflicted mess. Yes, thousands of companies, NGOs, and government entities released masses of ESG-related data. But a lot of it wasn’t easily accessible to those who needed it or didn’t answer their questions. (Over the past twelve months, CSRHub ingested 49 million ESG data items from the hundreds of ratings groups that it works with.

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Grants Rev Up Commercial Driver Training at North Dakota Tribal Colleges

3BL Media

Grants Rev Up Commercial Driver Training at North Dakota Tribal Colleges. Thu, 01/12/2023 - 16:00. Type of Content. Article. Layout. Standard Format. Body. Two tribally affiliated colleges in North Dakota will soon re-start training programs that provide access to high-demand careers in commercial trucking. Grants from Marathon Petroleum Corp. (MPC) and its midstream component, MPLX, will allow Nueta Hidatsa Sahnish College and United Tribes Technical College to reinstate their commercial driver

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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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Notes from CES: A smaller show and the wrong kind of tech

Stacey Higginbotham

This post was originally publish on Friday Jan. 6, 2023 in my weekly newsletter. . I’m at the annual CES show, but for the third time in three weeks I find myself sick with some kind of respiratory infection, so my deep thoughts on the tech I’ve seen so far will have to wait. That said, I already have plenty of quick takes, each of which I’ll be thinking about more deeply and discussing with folks as the New Year gets underway.

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HanesBrands Recognized for Sustainability Leadership, Earning A- Scores in Both Climate Change and Water Security From CDP

3BL Media

HanesBrands Recognized for Sustainability Leadership, Earning A- Scores in Both Climate Change and Water Security From CDP. Thu, 01/12/2023 - 10:00. Subheader. HBI in top 12% of Companies Assessed, One of Two Peer Companies to Receive Leadership Status in Both Categories. Type of Content. Press Release. Layout. Standard Format. Body. Originally published on HanesBrands Newsroom.

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Goldman Sachs Raises $1.6 Billion for Inaugural Private Markets Climate Fund

ESG Today

Goldman Sachs Asset Management (GSAM) announced today that it has raised more than $1.6 billion at the final close of its inaugural direct private markets strategy dedicated to investing in climate and environmental solutions, the Horizon Environment & Climate Solutions I. GSAM stated that the fund will be the first in a series of “Horizon Funds,” targeting investments in key sustainability trends.

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ESG Talk: Corporate Responsibility and Reducing Harm

3BL Media

ESG Talk: Corporate Responsibility and Reducing Harm. Wed, 01/11/2023 - 11:30. Type of Content. Blog. Layout. Standard Format. Body. In the latest of episode of ESG Talk, host Mandi McReynolds is joined by Jennifer Hunter, senior vice president of corporate citizenship and chief sustainability officer at Altria, one of the world's largest producers of cigarettes and tobacco.

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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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Form Energy to build first US battery plant in West Virginia

Utiliity Dive

The iron-air battery maker will invest $760 million to build a factory at the site of a former steel plant.

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A Decarbonization Journey With Neiman Marcus Group

3BL Media

A Decarbonization Journey With Neiman Marcus Group. Tue, 01/10/2023 - 12:00. Type of Content. Blog. Layout. Standard Format. Body. As the world transitions to a low-carbon economy, retailers are often caught between rising customer demand for sustainability and a lack of operational control of emissions in their value chain. Despite these constraints, some retailers are finding ways to manage company growth and start down a path of decarbonization.

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Rodent extinctions in Hispaniola may have been caused by humans

Science Daily / Earth & Environment

Hispaniola once had among the highest diversity of rodents in the Caribbean. Today, only one rodent species remains, and its prospects for survival are uncertain. New carbon dates place the blame squarely on humans.

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ESG Data and 2023

3BL Media

ESG Data and 2023. Tue, 01/10/2023 - 13:45. Type of Content. Blog. Layout. Standard Format. Body. As previously seen on Skytop Strategies and published with permission. 2022 a Conflicted Mess. During 2022, ESG data remained a conflicted mess. Yes, thousands of companies, NGOs, and government entities released masses of ESG-related data. But a lot of it wasn’t easily accessible to those who needed it or didn’t answer their questions.

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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.