Sat.Sep 17, 2022

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Cisco U. Inclusive Learning, Delivered

Cisco CSR

We recently introduced Cisco U., one of our newest learning initiatives, at Cisco Live. Cisco U. promises to meet the diverse global community through an inclusive digital learning experience. If you’re wondering what that means, well, I’m so glad. Inclusive learning is something that is a huge priority for me on a personal level. And as a member of the product team for Cisco U., I find myself uniquely positioned to explain how Cisco U. embraces inclusive learning. .

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Aliens on Mars? NASA Discovers Signs of Ancient Life

Impakter

Impakter. Aliens on Mars? NASA Discovers Signs of Ancient Life. In February 2021, after a 293 million mile journey from Earth to Mars, “Perseverance” NASA’s largest and most advanced Martian rover, touched down on the Red Planet surface to begin astrobiological excavation of our neighboring planet. 1.5 years later, NASA says the latest Mars rock-core samples collected by Perseverance could contain the first “biosignatures” of […].

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Cisco is Driving Secure Digital Transformation in Roadways and Rail!

Cisco CSR

This is an exciting and transformative time in the Transportation industry. Around the world, new investments are being made to expand rail and mass transit infrastructure to improve access, efficiency , passenger experience , safety and security , and of course reduce carbon emissions and deliver sustainability and net zero goals. At the same time, we are experiencing twin revolutions in the automotive industry; the increase in availability and adoption of electric vehicles – also driven

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How Asian business leaders can prepare for a volatile future

McKinsey Sustainabilty

During the pandemic, many Asian companies reinvented the way they operated. Those who embrace this moment to strengthen their resilience could position their companies to succeed.

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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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IoT news of the week for Sept. 16, 2022

Stacey Higginbotham

The EU is proposing some good security rules for connected hardware: On Thursday the EU proposed a Cyber Resilience Act that would mandate that connected products come with specific security rules. One of the rules is that a device come with a specified support time frame or that the device be supported for up to five years if the manufacturer doesn’t provide a specific time frame.

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Out of the shadows: A brighter future for pharma technical development

McKinsey Sustainabilty

The sometimes-overlooked function of chemistry, manufacturing, and controls (CMC) has a rare opportunity to reimagine its role and find innovative ways to improve and accelerate drug development.

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The gathering storm: The uncertain future of US healthcare

McKinsey Sustainabilty

Forces are acting to challenge affordability and access in healthcare and threatening the industry’s economic outlook. At-scale innovation is key to filling the gaps.

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The Power Connect - The Most Electrified Couple in the EV Space

Energy Central

Check out this two-part Husband and wife duo on the latest episodes of The Power Connect from this week as we welcome Don Wright from Unico and his wife, Dr. Veronika Wright, aka Electrified Veronika. The two share a love for all things batteries, electrification and batteries, which, let's face it, what couple doesn't? Don, a 30-year automotive veteran, discusses how.

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Something’s coming: How US companies can build resilience, survive a downturn, and thrive in the next cycle

McKinsey Sustainabilty

The US economy continues to throw off mixed signals. But one thing is becoming clear: executives should prepare for an extended period of higher interest rates.

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Natural gas, Methane emissions reduction and the need to implement methane removal

John Englart

Image: large scale methane removal possible via atmospheric solar photocatalysis wind chimney What was I doing at 4am on a Friday morning? Watching a Methane Action (US NGO) organised webinar (1) on methane reduction and methane removal. This webinar had Sir David King, a former chief scientist for the UK, doing a presentation. I first came across Sir David King's statements on the approaching.

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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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Medicare Advantage Star ratings may decline with new methodology

McKinsey Sustainabilty

Impending changes to the methodology used to calculate Medicare Advantage Star ratings could make it difficult for highly rated plans to retain those ratings in 2023 and 2024.

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In An Era of Record Political Spending, American Promise Makes the Business Case for Constitutional…

B the Change

In An Era of Record Political Spending, American Promise Makes the Business Case for Constitutional Reform Lobbying has been a part of U.S. politics since our nation’s early days, but campaign spending has ballooned to new heights in the decade since the U.S. Supreme Court’s 2010 Citizens United ruling that said political spending by corporations and other outside groups is protected by First Amendment free speech rights.

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What Happens When You Park A Tesla For Three Months?

CleanTechnica

Can you park a Tesla for an extended period of time? Will the battery lose all of its charge? We have the answer.

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Let There Be Light — PowerWells Update

CleanTechnica

Australian startup PowerWells has won a $75,000 (USD) CISCO Regional First Runner-Up Prize in the Asia Pacific, Japan and China (APJC) region. The company’s solution addresses the dual global problems of electronic waste management and lack of access to basic electricity. In August 2022, the PowerWells team, including Brad Clair (Co-Founder), Nick Kamols (Co-Founder), Steph […].

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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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Ampol AmpCharge to Sponsor TOCEVA Racing Team — Only EV In Perth-to-Sydney Marathon

CleanTechnica

As part of Ampol’s national rollout of electric vehicle charging infrastructure, an AmpCharge site was commissioned at Ampol Foodary, Belmont, in Perth, Western Australia, in August. At the same time, Ampol AmpCharge announced that it would be the main sponsor for the TOCEVA Racing team as it takes part in the Perth-to-Sydney re-enactment. “The new […].

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Illinois Dakota Access Pipeline Expansion Approved In Misguided Decision

CleanTechnica

The Illinois Commerce Commission (ICC) approved the Dakota Access Pipeline and Energy Transfer Crude Oil Pipeline expansion in the Prairie State today. The approval comes after a court decision vacating the previous approval, because the prior approval did not demonstrate how the expansion benefited Illinoisians and the ICC failed to consider the troubling record of […].

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Decoupling From China On Clean Tech Comes With Far More Risks Than Rewards

CleanTechnica

The study, “Risks of decoupling from China on low-carbon technologies,” is coauthored by Valerie J. Karplus of Carnegie Mellon University, Joanna I. Lewis of Georgetown University, Jonas Nahm of Johns Hopkins University and Alex Wang of the University of California, Los Angeles.

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2035 End Date For Polluting Freight Trucks Needed To Put Trucking On Path To Zero Carbon

CleanTechnica

Even with the current CO2 targets for truckmakers, trucks and buses would undo the entire emissions savings from cars and vans expected by 2030, the analysis by Transport & Environment (T&E).

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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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Sustainable Battery Materials? Yeah, Right — Or, Right On!

CleanTechnica

The abundance and low cost of sodium has made it a promising alternative to lithium for an ion battery system. Overall, the outlook for the use of sodium-ion batteries in current technology is favorable, as long as cost, safety, cyclic stability, and energy density guidelines are met.

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BMW To Recycle Fishing Nets In New Electric Cars

CleanTechnica

BMW's new, recycled plastic bits could take a chunk out of the Pacific Garbage Patch.

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Powering Energy Independence

CleanTechnica

The successful Springers family business is surfing the electric vehicle and renewable energy wave. While some traditional fuel companies bemoan possible job losses, others are evolving to meet demand, and Springers is helping. The Springers are “Powering Energy Independence,” wherever they can — via solar power installations, and now EV charging stations.

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$71,315 – Lithium Prices Reach All-time High

CleanTechnica

The price of Chinese lithium is through the roof!

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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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The Evolution Of The Israeli EV Market Gives Us An Example Of What’s To Come In Other Markets

CleanTechnica

The evolution of the electric vehicle market in Israel as told by one of our readers, Assaf, in the comments section of an article on the launch of the Leapmotor T03 in Israel makes some fascinating reading. Here is how Assaf describes the Israeli market. “Structurally it is more like New Zealand in being all-import […].

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