Wed.Feb 02, 2022

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Does linking ESG performance to executive pay actually make a difference?

GreenBiz

The percentage of public companies tying ESG performance to C-suite pocketbooks is climbing, but poorly designed pay packages make the practice fertile ground for greenwashing.

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Voters see green energy as key to future prosperity, shun coal and gas

Renew Economy

New polling shows voters in Queensland and New South Wales overwhelmingly back clean energy - not coal and gas - to deliver the best economic future. The post Voters see green energy as key to future prosperity, shun coal and gas appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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The hidden challenge: Have you defined plastic?

GreenBiz

Instead of focusing just on fossil fuel-reliance or just on waste, look more holistically at environmental and human health concerns across the life cycle to prevent unintended consequences.

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Why Strike Energy’s fast-tracked urea plant is latest example of hydrogen greenwashing

Renew Economy

Multi-billion urea project hailed as example of "clean hydrogen" will be almost entirely dependent on fossil gas as its primary feedstock. The post Why Strike Energy’s fast-tracked urea plant is latest example of hydrogen greenwashing appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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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.

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Can Engine No. 1 help Wall Street overcome finance inactivism?

GreenBiz

When it comes to indexed investment products, fund managers and indexers have continued to get away with incremental progress on climate and ESG issues.

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Royal Oils and Gold Series Open Submissions for Rooted in Science Scholarship Program

3BL Media

P&G’s Royal Oils by Head & Shoulders and Gold Series from Pantene launches the second wave of its $1 Million Rooted in Science Scholarship Fund to support Black students pursuing STEM degrees. SOURCE: P&G. DESCRIPTION: CINCINNATI, February 2, 2022 /3BL Media/ - Following its first successful year, Royal Oils by Head & Shoulders and Gold Series from Pantene , two Procter & Gamble (P&G) haircare brands, are opening the second round of its Rooted in Science Scholarship th

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T-Mobile Makes $2.5M Donation Aimed at Opening Doors to Equitable Economic and Educational Opportunities for Young Adults

3BL Media

On the first day of Black History Month, the Un?carrier renews partnership with Thurgood Marshall College Fund; extends Magenta Edge and NextTech Diversity programs. SOURCE: T-Mobile. DESCRIPTION: BELLEVUE, Wash., February 2, 2022 /3BL Media/ — Inspired by Black innovators who have forged pathways to success for their community, today, on the first day of Black History Month, T-Mobile (NASDAQ: TMUS) announced a significant $2.5 million donation through its Magenta Scholars program to support the

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Victoria ruling will kill off access to solar and EV charging for apartment buildings

Renew Economy

Residents of apartment buildings in Victoria will be locked out of renewable energy options now and in the future following a new ruling on embedded networks. The post Victoria ruling will kill off access to solar and EV charging for apartment buildings appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Nas Scored Aflac's Sweet Film Addressing Healthcare Disparities

3BL Media

Duck mascot brings hope in tough times. SOURCE: Aflac Incorporated. DESCRIPTION: By David Gianatasio. Aflac's duck brings joy to a family struggling through their dad's sickle cell crisis in "The Park Bench," an animated short developed with Black creators. Rapper Nas provides the moody, ultimately uplifting score. Lion Forge's Carl Reed produced the film, while Rob Edwards, who penned Disney's The Princess and the Frog, wrote the script and served as director.

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What AEMO’s long term plan tells us about prices, and future wind and solar mix

Renew Economy

The draft 2022 Integrated System Plan provides a dramatic break between the National Electricity Market as it used to be, and the NEM as it's going to be. The post What AEMO’s long term plan tells us about prices, and future wind and solar mix 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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Abbott Named 'Global Gold Class 2022' Industry Leader in S&P Global Sustainability Yearbook and One of America's Most Responsible Companies by Newsweek

3BL Media

S&P Global recognizes Abbott for leading in the top 1% of industry for overall sustainability performance. SOURCE: Abbott. DESCRIPTION: For the ninth consecutive year, Abbott was named a Global Gold Class company by S&P Global, which recognizes companies for being in the top 1% of their industry in sustainability performance. Abbott was recognized by S&P Global for leading its industry in sustainability as both a Gold Class company and on the Dow Jones Sustainability Index (DJSI).

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Brisbane firm to trial new tech for managing grid voltages and boost solar penetration

Renew Economy

Brisbane based eleXsys to trial new voltage regulating technology, that could solve problems caused by high solar penetration, through ARENA backed trial. The post Brisbane firm to trial new tech for managing grid voltages and boost solar penetration appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Land Betterment Impact Minute #32: How the Ski Industry Is Mobilizing Against Climate Change With Chris Steinkamp of Snowsports Industries America (SIA)

3BL Media

SOURCE: Land Betterment Corporation. DESCRIPTION: FISHERS, Ind., February 2, 2022 /3BL Media/ - Land Betterment Corporation (“Land Betterment” or the “Company”), an environmental solutions company fostering positive impact through upcycling former coal mining and industrial sites to create sustainable community development and job creation, today released Episode #32 of its Impact Minute video blog series.

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The climate risk analytics software scene is expanding

GreenBiz

Well-funded Jupiter Intelligence expands climate change risk metrics, while the venerable Accuweather launches new service.

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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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Global Citizen and the Ekiti State Announce Climate Action Commitments to Tackle Climate Change

3BL Media

SOURCE: Global Citizen. DESCRIPTION: Ekiti State Set To Plant 500,000 Trees By December 2022 Over 60% Will Be Rare And Indigenous Trees, Some Endangered To The Point Of Extinction. Climate Pledge To Include Planting At Least 5 Indigenous Trees In Every Local Primary And Secondary School By December 2033. LAGOS, Nigeria, February 2, 2022 /3BL Media/ - Today international advocacy organisation, Global Citizen , and Governor Dr.

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Rising tide of green funds floats greenwash boats

GreenBiz

Controversy at Deutsche Bank last fall is one example.

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Solar Insiders Podcast: Will 2022 be as strong as 2021?

Renew Economy

The new year gets off to a slow start, as industry gears up for tighter standards. The post Solar Insiders Podcast: Will 2022 be as strong as 2021? appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Giving Back: How Our Pro Bono Program Drives Positive Change

3BL Media

Jennifer Zachary, Merck’s General Counsel, on how we can provide more legal services to those in need. SOURCE: Merck & Co., Inc. DESCRIPTION: One of the first pro bono cases Jennifer Zachary worked on involved a domestic abuse victim who “had very little to give” but still wanted Zachary to have a bracelet of hers that she had complimented her on.

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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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BlackRock partnership commits $650 million to charging infrastructure for electric trucks

Impact Alpha

ImpactAlpha, February 2 — A lack of charging infrastructure for commercial vehicles is slowing the deployment of electric trucks. The joint venture between. The post BlackRock partnership commits $650 million to charging infrastructure for electric trucks appeared first on ImpactAlpha.

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Making Our Packaging More Sustainable

3BL Media

SOURCE: Johnson & Johnson. DESCRIPTION: At Johnson & Johnson Consumer Health, our mission is total health – for individuals at every stage of life, for communities around the world, and for our planet. We understand how important it is for people to have healthy places they can call home in order to live their healthiest lives possible. Continue reading here. .

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LoRaWAN 101: The network for IoT devices

Stacey Higginbotham

We often talk about LoRa, or Long Range networks, as they relate to IoT devices. More specifically these days, we focus on LoRaWAN. But do you really understand what LoRaWAN is, and more importantly, why it’s important for the IoT? This overview will help you learn both. . What is LoRa? As mentioned, LoRa stands for long-range. Think range greater than your typical, modern home wireless network.

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Andrea Copping: The Latest on Marine Energy Projects

3BL Media

SOURCE: Sea Change Radio. DESCRIPTION: We hear a lot about solar and wind power, but a renewable source of clean energy that continues to be largely untapped is the ocean. According to the US Energy Information Administration, the annual energy potential of waves off the coasts of the United States is 2.64 trillion kilowatt hours, or the equivalent of about 66% of this country’s electricity generation in 2020.

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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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General Motors to Power Three Automotive Plants with Clean Energy

Environment + Energy Leader

General Motors today announced a new pledge to power Michigan automotive plants in Flint, Burton, and Wyoming with clean energy. The post General Motors to Power Three Automotive Plants with Clean Energy appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader.

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Festival CEO Takes His Business to New Heights With the Help of Verizon Small Business Digital Ready

3BL Media

Anwar Dougsiyeh says Verizon’s free learning portal has been a game-changer. SOURCE: Verizon. DESCRIPTION: By: Kweli I. Wright. Anwar Dougsiyeh, co-founder of Lotus Rosery Music Festival, inside of his office in midtown Atlanta. Credit: Cliff Robinson. For the past three years, Anwar Dougsiyeh and team have been working hard to turn his events company into one of the biggest, internationally touring music festivals in the world - “bigger than Coachella,” says the young co-founder of the Lotus R

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More electric buses join transit fleets as costs and technology improve

Utiliity Dive

As zero-emission buses are added to more transit fleets, officials and bus manufacturers are optimistic about their potential, but they caution that planning, training and learning from other cities are needed.

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Composting at the Marana Greenhouse

3BL Media

SOURCE: Bayer. DESCRIPTION: Matter can be neither created nor destroyed. So, reuse is really the only option. At the Marana Greenhouse, we break down all of the organic matter we touch and turn it into useful compost. About Bayer. Bayer is a global enterprise with core competencies in the life science fields of health care and nutrition. Its products and services are designed to help people and planet thrive by supporting efforts to master the major challenges presented by a growing and aging gl

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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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Combined Heat and Power Systems Cut Energy Bills and Emissions for C&I Users

Environment + Energy Leader

The surge in natural gas production has changed the face of electricity production. And commercial and industrial users are the primary beneficiaries — a business sect that can now choose whether to buy its electricity from the local utility or generate it themselves. Combined heat and power is one option to reduce operating costs and emissions. The post Combined Heat and Power Systems Cut Energy Bills and Emissions for C&I Users appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader.

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Veterans Find New Rewards at Illumina

3BL Media

How two US Navy retirees transitioned into the private sector—and discovered meaningful work in the life sciences. SOURCE: Illumina. DESCRIPTION: When Martin Holguin and Chris McGrath were in the US Navy, they had enormous responsibilities. Holguin was a naval surface warfare officer and had his own command before moving to Third Fleet headquarters.

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When it comes to Wi-Fi 6E, Ask the Expert

Cisco CSR

Whenever a new technology appears, it’s often tough to wrap your head around it. What does it do, exactly? What does it mean for my network? How much is this going to cost me? When you have questions like that, it’s important to know an expert. That way you can get your questions answered thoroughly and in a straight-forward manner. Lucky for you, the hallowed hallways of Cisco is littered with experts; and this week Ask the Expert host Jasmine Shah talks with Cisco Wireless Technical Marketing

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Walmart and Quest Diagnostics Empower People to Take Control of Their Healthcare Through New Consumer-Initiated Laboratory Testing Solution Powered by QuestDirect™ Through Walmart.com

3BL Media

SOURCE: Quest Diagnostics. SUMMARY: Convenient, physician-guided medical insights help people manage health without a trip to the doctor's office. More than 50 tests available (at home & patient service center collection options) for conditions ranging from COVID-19 and heart health to sexually transmitted diseases with opportunity for prescription drug treatment, when appropriate.

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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.