Solar panels have come a long way. Recycling them has not
GreenBiz
SEPTEMBER 22, 2022
Making solar panel recycling more commonplace will require a mix of technological advances, economic incentives and smart policies at the state and federal levels.
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Seven ways business can become a force for good??
Corporate Knights
SEPTEMBER 22, 2022
Guy Dauncey is a practical utopian. He lives on Vancouver Island. . . Most of us know that “business as usual” isn’t working. Alongside its many obvious benefits, it has brought us the climate crisis, the biodiversity crisis and the affordable housing crisis. We have been told a thousand times that the free-market economy is the best and indeed the only type of economy that works, but surely, there must be a better way.
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Consumers reap rewards of 100 pct renewables as wind and solar farms hand back windfall profits
Renew Economy
SEPTEMBER 22, 2022
One region in Australia is being shielded from soaring electricity costs because the wind and solar farms that supply it are returning their windfall profits to consumers. The post Consumers reap rewards of 100 pct renewables as wind and solar farms hand back windfall profits appeared first on RenewEconomy.
How the global chemicals industry can reinvent itself as a climate solution
GreenBiz
SEPTEMBER 22, 2022
Major net zero blueprint for the sector says transformation into 'planet-positive force' is technically feasible and would deliver huge financial and jobs benefits.
Manufacturing Sustainability Surge: Your Guide to Data-Driven Energy Optimization & Decarbonization
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.
There’s a huge surge in solar production under way – and Australia could show the world how to use it
Renew Economy
SEPTEMBER 22, 2022
Australia is the global leader in finding straight forward solutions to the variability of solar power and wind. Here's why. The post There’s a huge surge in solar production under way – and Australia could show the world how to use it appeared first on RenewEconomy.
Patagonia’s groundbreaking announcement proves small actions can create big impact
GreenBiz
SEPTEMBER 22, 2022
Environtmental sustainability is a strategic business priority for a growing number of executives. Here are three lessons that purpose-driven leaders can learn from Patagonia's bold move.
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CNH Industrial Wins Two AB 2022 Awards in Brazil for Its Sustainable Innovations
3BL Media
SEPTEMBER 22, 2022
SOURCE: CNH Industrial. DESCRIPTION: CNH Industrial’s commitment to innovation that transforms, connects people, technologies and everyday practices has seen it recognized once again as one of the most innovative companies in Brazil. The company recently won two AB 2022 Awards: one for “Collaborative Innovation”, for a project developed in partnership with Raízen , and another for “Disruptive Technology”, for the world’s first biomethane powered tractor from its New Holland Agriculture brand.
Securing Europe’s competitiveness: Addressing its technology gap
McKinsey Sustainabilty
SEPTEMBER 22, 2022
Even amid war in Europe and the energy and cost of living crisis that has resulted, the region needs to pay attention to its slow-motion corporate and technology crisis.
Keeping Cool: 8 Tips for Air Conditioner Efficiency
3BL Media
SEPTEMBER 22, 2022
SCE recommends these tips to keep your air conditioner from working harder than necessary. SOURCE: Edison International. DESCRIPTION: By Ron Gales, ENERGIZED by Edison Writer. First in a three-part series. With Southern California experiencing hotter summers each year, cranking up the air conditioner is necessary for many Southern California Edison residential and business customers.
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.
So I made a LoRa-based prototype using a dev kit
Stacey Higginbotham
SEPTEMBER 22, 2022
After talking about IoT development kits for the past several years, I figured it was time to get my hands dirty. So the folks at Blues Wireless sent me their Sparrow Development Kit for review. And I got my hands dirty! Over the past week, I’ve been using the Sparrow components to gather temperature and humidity data using LoRa-enabled sensors.
Saving the Planet, One Tree at a Time
3BL Media
SEPTEMBER 22, 2022
SOURCE: Rayonier. DESCRIPTION: Rayonier is built upon our ability to grow and manage a healthy, abundant renewable resource: trees. We maximize yields on our more than 2.7 million acres of timberland thanks to our advanced silviculture practices, research, industry-leading tree genetics and the passion of our people deploying market driven precision silviculture.
HSBC to Exit Coal Investments
ESG Today
SEPTEMBER 22, 2022
HSBC Asset Management unveiled a new policy today to phase out its investments in coal-fired power and thermal coal mining, with plans to ramp engagement with companies on transitioning away from thermal coal, and to divest from companies over time with inadequate transition plans. Under the new policy, HSBC AM aims to exclude thermal coal companies in EU and OECD countries from its active funds by 2030, and globally by 2040.
Building Better Trust and Loyalty in Latino Communities
3BL Media
SEPTEMBER 22, 2022
PNC leader Susana Melendez-Valencia says financial education and community engagement go a long way in Spanish-speaking communities. SOURCE: PNC Financial Services Group. DESCRIPTION: Gaining trust of Latino community members is at the core of helping them better understand banking and building wealth, says Susana Melendez-Valencia, regional president and head of Commercial Banking for PNC’s Texas Border Market.
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
Industry Pushing for Decarbonization of Aluminum, Ammonia, Steel Production
Environment + Energy Leader
SEPTEMBER 22, 2022
More than 200 industry leaders have endorsed strategies from the Mission Possible Partnership (MPP) to decarbonize some of world's hardest-to-abate, carbon-intensive industries in this decade. The post Industry Pushing for Decarbonization of Aluminum, Ammonia, Steel Production appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader.
UnitedHealthcare and Peloton To Provide Millions of More People With Access to a Leading Interactive Fitness Platform
3BL Media
SEPTEMBER 22, 2022
SOURCE: Peloton. SUMMARY: Expanded relationship more than doubles the number of people who may become eligible for a 12-month subscription to a Peloton App Membership, or a three-month waiver toward a Peloton All-Access Membership, at no additional cost as part of their UnitedHealthcare health benefits. DESCRIPTION: MINNETONKA, Minn. and NEW YORK, September 22, 2022 /3BL Media/ - UnitedHealthcare, part of UnitedHealth Group (NYSE: UNH), and Peloton Interactive, Inc.
Podcast: The FTC eyes Amazon’s iRobot buy
Stacey Higginbotham
SEPTEMBER 22, 2022
The Federal Trade Commission is looking into Amazon’s decision to purchase the maker of Roomba vacuum cleaners for $1.7 billion. The agency this week asked Amazon and iRobot for more information about the deal, so Kevin and I took a moment to explain exactly what the FTC should worry about. Then we talk about Wi-Fi sensing showing up in Signify’s WiZ lightbulbs , and a wireless power provider paired with smart tags enabling a new retail experience — all without batteries.
Walmart and P&G Partner With TerraCycle To Launch Recycling Program
3BL Media
SEPTEMBER 22, 2022
SOURCE: Walmart. DESCRIPTION: Walmart and P&G , in partnership with international recycling leader TerraCycle , are offering free in-store recycling collection for empty hair care, skincare & cosmetic packaging at 25 Walmart locations throughout communities in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Oklahoma and Arkansas. The recycling program aims to help the planet and local communities by reducing waste and keeping otherwise non-recyclable plastic packaging out of landfills.
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
Patagonia Asks All Business Leaders to Look at Themselves in the Mirror
B the Change
SEPTEMBER 22, 2022
B Lab’s Co-Founders on the revolutionary step taken by the longtime B Corp Patagonia and founder Yvon Chouinard to ensure all future profits are invested in fighting climate change and protecting undeveloped land. By Andrew Kassoy, Bart Houlahan, and Jay Coen Gilbert, B Lab Co-Founders Yvon and Malinda Chouinard gave away their company , Patagonia, to save our home planet, effectively asking every founder and business leader to look in the mirror and ask: What will be my legacy?
Nielsen Study Finds Hispanic Representation on Both Sides of the Camera, Drives Bingeability and Cultural Watchability for Latinos and New Audiences
3BL Media
SEPTEMBER 22, 2022
42% of the most bingeable streaming programs of 2021 were directly influenced by Hispanics. SOURCE: Nielsen. DESCRIPTION: NEW YORK, September 22, 2022 /3BL Media/ - Inclusion of Hispanic talent in front and behind the camera in streaming programs has a direct correlation on the bingeability and cultural watchability i.e. Hispanic share of the audience* of content for Latinos and all audiences, according to Nielsen's latest Diverse Intelligence Series (DIS) report: Latino Led Content and Viewers:
3M Expands Decarbonization and Renewable Fuels R&D
Environment + Energy Leader
SEPTEMBER 22, 2022
3M is expanding research and development into emerging technologies focused on decarbonization and renewable fuels. The post 3M Expands Decarbonization and Renewable Fuels R&D appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader.
Decarbonizing Fleets With Renewable Diesel
3BL Media
SEPTEMBER 22, 2022
SOURCE: Booster Fuels. DESCRIPTION: At this point, the need to decarbonize road transportation is widely accepted — the EPA reports that the transportation sector contributes nearly one-third of U.S. greenhouse gas emissions, 83% of which come from light-duty vehicles and medium- and heavy-trucks. Electrification is rapidly picking up speed, but significant barriers still prevent it from being a viable option for all fleet owners — and all vehicles.
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.
America’s summer of floods: What cities can learn from today’s climate crises to prepare for tomorrow’s
Environmental News Bits
SEPTEMBER 22, 2022
by Richard B. (Ricky) Rood, University of Michigan Powerful storms across the South, following flash floods in Dallas, Death Valley, St. Louis, Yellowstone and Appalachia, have left cities across the U.S. questioning their own security in a warming climate. Dallas was hit with nearly 15 inches of rain that turned roads into rivers and poured … Continue reading America’s summer of floods: What cities can learn from today’s climate crises to prepare for tomorrow’s.
Sappi Leaders Recognized for Excellence
3BL Media
SEPTEMBER 22, 2022
SOURCE: Sappi North America. DESCRIPTION: The Society of American Foresters (SAF) has bestowed Rebecca Barnard, Sappi Forestry Certification Manager, with the Young Forester Leadership Award for her dedication to sustainability and responsible forestry. “We are thrilled for Rebecca’s achievement,” says Anne Ayer, Vice President, Pulp Business and Supply Chain.
What if carbon border taxes applied to all carbon – fossil fuels, too?
Environmental News Bits
SEPTEMBER 22, 2022
by Joonha Kim, Rice University and Mark Finley, Rice University The European Union is embarking on an experiment that will expand its climate policies to imports for the first time. It’s called a carbon border adjustment, and it aims to level the playing field for the EU’s domestic producers by taxing energy-intensive imports like steel … Continue reading What if carbon border taxes applied to all carbon – fossil fuels, too?
Henkel Expands Brandon Facility To Support EV and Electronics Manufacturing
3BL Media
SEPTEMBER 22, 2022
Adhesive Technologies invests in future-ready operations. SOURCE: Henkel. DESCRIPTION: BRANDON, S.D., September 22, 2022 /3BL Media/ - Henkel, a global leader of adhesives, sealants and functional coatings, and leading manufacturer of well-known consumer brands, broke ground on a 35,000 square foot expansion of its production facility in Brandon, South Dakota.
The Silver Lining to Corporate DEI Challenges
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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.
HSBC Announces Series of Senior Sustainable Finance & Climate-Focused Hires
ESG Today
SEPTEMBER 22, 2022
HSBC announced today a series of senior appointments, forming part of the bank’s effort to build its new Sustainability Center of Excellence, according to an internal memo seen by ESG Today. The new appointments include Justin Wu as Co- Head of Climate Change Asia Pacific, Milo Sjardin, as Managing Director, Head of Climate Analytics and Susannah Fitzherbert-Brockholes as Director, Sustainable Finance.
Mark S. Sutton, International Paper CEO, on Building a Better IP
3BL Media
SEPTEMBER 22, 2022
SOURCE: International Paper Company. DESCRIPTION: Building a Better IP is our plan for accelerating improvement and creating long-term, sustainable value for all of our stakeholders. Our Vision 2030 goals are an integral part of this plan. They reflect who we are as a company, our values and our commitment to building a better future for people and the planet.
S&P Global, Novata Partner to Provide ESG Data to Private Markets Investors
ESG Today
SEPTEMBER 22, 2022
Financial and industry data, research and news provider S&P Global Market Intelligence and ESG-focused technology platform Novata announced today a new strategic partnership aimed at providing private markets investors with a solution to collect and manage both financial and ESG data. Under the new partnership, Novata’s platform will be made available for S&P Global Market Intelligence customers through iLEVEL, S&P Global MI’s alternative investments-focused portfolio monitorin
Leading Online Operators Launch Principles for Responsible Gaming
3BL Media
SEPTEMBER 22, 2022
SOURCE: DraftKings. DESCRIPTION: September 22, 2022 /3BL Media/ - The largest online gaming operators in the country have come together to agree to the first industry-led responsible gaming standards. The 12-point pledge is a commitment to principles of responsible online gaming and are recommended as the principles for an industry benchmark. The announcement coincides with this month’s designation as Responsible Gaming Education Month by the American Gaming Association.
Supercharge Your ESG Content This Libra Season
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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.
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