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The appeal of fuel-agnostic power generation

GreenBiz

Linear generators from Mainspring Energy are capable of running on pure hydrogen or ammonia. Power engine maker Cummins is also talking fuel flexibility.

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Renewables relieve price pressure as AEMO brings market back with training wheels

Renew Economy

AEMO starts staged return of National Electricity Market, with renewables providing some relief from the heavy cost of fossil fuels. The post Renewables relieve price pressure as AEMO brings market back with training wheels appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Green hydrogen: Scaling the decarbonization heavyweight

GreenBiz

Sponsored: With support from governments, hydrogen produced from renewable energy is fast becoming a key player in global decarbonization efforts.

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Gippsland set to be named as Australia’s first offshore wind zone

Renew Economy

Victoria’s Gippsland coast could soon host Australia’s first offshore wind projects as the first ‘special region’ named by the Albanese government. The post Gippsland set to be named as Australia’s first offshore wind zone 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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How ESG reporting signals a shift towards a revised ‘social contract’

GreenBiz

COVID recovery and focus on ESG mean that the purpose of businesses must go beyond profit — and in the digital age, companies cannot hide from responsibilities.

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Banks missing two key steps in making ‘just transition’ part of net-zero plans

Corporate Knights

Julie Segal is the senior manager of climate finance at Environmental Defence and a 2021 Corporate Knights 30 Under 30 Sustainability Leader. . In early April, Wet’suwet’en hereditary Chiefs and environmentalists looked to attend the Royal Bank of Canada’s annual general meeting, hoping to speak with the bank’s CEO, David McKay. They wanted to engage with him on RBC’s support for the Coastal GasLink pipeline construction across unceded Wet’suwet’en territory, despite the

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2022 National Latino Leaders To Be Honored at the 7th Annual National Latino Leadership Conference

3BL Media

SOURCE: National Diversity Council. DESCRIPTION: MIAMI, June 22, 2022 /3BL Media/ - The Council for Latino Workplace Equity (CLWE), an initiative under the National Diversity Council, will host the Seventh Annual National Latino Leadership Conference on Tuesday, Sept. 20th and Wednesday, Sept. 21st, from 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.in Miami, Florida. The hybrid event will also offer a partial virtual live-stream eastern standard time for non-physical participants.

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Social inequality has become an investor priority

GreenBiz

Enter the new TIFD framework, inspired by the TCFD.

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SAIC's Equality Alliance Leads the Way in Celebrating Pride While Driving LGBTQ+ Equality and Community Well-Being

3BL Media

SOURCE: Science Applications International Corp. DESCRIPTION: The SAIC Equality Alliance Employee Resource Group (ERG) has been a champion for SAIC’s lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer and other employees, raising LGBTQ+ awareness and promoting equality and understanding. Driven by the ERG's mission to support the well-being of the communities SAIC serves, Equity Alliance members act as responsible corporate citizens and help ensure that the company continues to be a great place to work

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Clean Energy Regulator mulls carbon offsets for mining waste and carbonates

Renew Economy

One of Australia's largest resources companies could soon claim carbon offsets for emissions captured from waste products of its mining operations. The post Clean Energy Regulator mulls carbon offsets for mining waste and carbonates appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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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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Global Robotics Community FIRST Prepares Students To Thrive as Adults in a Rapidly Changing World

3BL Media

By Tod Perry. SOURCE: Qualcomm. DESCRIPTION: FIRST is a global nonprofit that provides robotics-based programs and mentorship from adult volunteers such as educators and STEM professionals to students ages 4 to 18. FIRST is a mission-based robotics community that aims to get kids excited about STEM and allows them to build these talents, along with critical life skills such as communication and leadership, through team-based robotics competitions.

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Energy retailers: It’s time to engage with your customers on solar, batteries and EVs

Renew Economy

What can retailers do to survive the energy crisis instead of encouraging loyal customers to exit what could be a profitable and long-term relationship? The post Energy retailers: It’s time to engage with your customers on solar, batteries and EVs appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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ESG Practitioners Detail Top Reporting Challenges and Opportunities

3BL Media

Workiva 2022 ESG Reporting Survey: Five Global Insights. SOURCE: Workiva. DESCRIPTION: A new global survey by Workiva revealed that companies feel underprepared to navigate the Evolving ESG Reporting Landscape. Here are Five Takeaways from the survey. One: There is a lack of trust in ESG reporting. Nearly two thirds of senior decision makers feel their organization is underprepared to meet their environmental, social, and governance (ESG) goals and regulatory reporting mandates.

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Energy Insiders Podcast: Smart technologies, flawed markets

Renew Economy

New deal for solar and batteries and the collapse of Enova highlight the good and bad of Australia’s energy transition. We speak to Evergen’s Ben Hutt and Enova founding chair Alison Crook. The post Energy Insiders Podcast: Smart technologies, flawed markets appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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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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Land Betterment's Director Chris Hagler Hosts Roundtable at GreenFin22

3BL Media

SOURCE: Land Betterment Corporation. DESCRIPTION: FISHERS, Ind., June 22, 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, is pleased to announce that Land Betterment’s Independent Director, Chris Hagler will be hosting a roundtable on Activism and Stakeholder Engagement: Evolving E

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Why the ESB’s “capacity mechanism” will make Australia’s energy crisis worse

Renew Economy

Would a capacity mechanism have helped avoid this crisis? The short answer is no. The long answer is actually worse. The post Why the ESB’s “capacity mechanism” will make Australia’s energy crisis worse appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Henkel's Automotive Material Solutions Give Lightweighting a Lift

3BL Media

SOURCE: Henkel. SUMMARY: Lightweighting is an important strategy to help the auto industry address environmental regulations around fuel efficiency and emissions, while continuing to enhance comfort and safety for the driver. As a leading global provider of adhesives, coatings and sealants, Henkel is committed to providing innovative solutions that drive vehicle sustainability.

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Per Mar Security remains resilient as threats evolve

Cisco CSR

As an early adopter of Cisco Secure Endpoint , Per Mar Security Services has seen the product evolve alongside the threat landscape. According to Dan Turner , CIO at Per Mar, the evolution of the Cisco security portfolio has helped the company remain cyber resilient during the pandemic and beyond. We recently spoke with Turner to discuss how Per Mar uses Cisco technology to rapidly detect and mitigate threats, while still enabling employees to work from wherever they need to — whether it’s a con

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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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Super-oxygenated Water: Your Sustainable 'Drink' of Choice for Groundwater Remediation

3BL Media

Golder-WSP USA innovation provides cost-effective, natural approach to clean up groundwater aquifer contamination, reduces risks to human health and the environment. SOURCE: WSP. DESCRIPTION: Chemical-free super-oxygenated water that is affordable and sustainable … it sounds like a health or sports drink marketing dream. But this isn’t bottled for human consumption.

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EU to Require Auditing of Sustainability Reporting, Disclosure by Large non-European Companies

ESG Today

Marking a major step towards the implementation of a new sustainability reporting system in Europe, the EU Council and European Parliament announced that they have reached an agreement on the rules of the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD). The new agreement will require companies to have their reported sustainability information independently audited, and will also apply to some large non-EU companies.

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Prologis Commits to Net Zero Emissions by 2040

3BL Media

SOURCE: Prologis. DESCRIPTION: Sets interim targets of 1 GW solar by 2025 and net zero for operations by 2030. Builds on company’s leadership in green building, solar and more. Publishes 2021-22 ESG Report. SAN FRANCISCO, June 22, 2022 /3BL Media/ - Prologis (NYSE: PLD), the global leader in logistics real estate, today announced its commitment to achieve net zero emissions across its value chain by 2040.

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Strengthening collaboration in the European space ecosystem

McKinsey Sustainabilty

European space partnerships are complex, spanning multiple countries and organizations. A new approach can help all participants unite behind shared goals.

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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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Zvilo Promotes a Sustainable Future and Commits to UN's SDGs

3BL Media

SOURCE: Zvilo. DESCRIPTION: June 22, 2022 /3BL Media/ - Zvilo, the forward-financing and banking fintech, announces a set of ambitious environmental, social and governance (ESG) targets and strict reporting measures based on the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) — a commitment part of its mission to become the first sustainable digital financial service provider in the Balkans and beyond.

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Connected Justice and the rapid change in technology

Cisco CSR

COVID-19 brought numerous changes to the world of government and technology while ushering in an urgency to embrace technology in every aspect of operations. Our justice system was one of the most critically affected segments of our government. One of the most resistant to technological change, the justice system was thrust into a rapid scramble to adapt to this “new normal.” County, state, and federal courts were immediately challenged to find a solution to continuing court proceedi

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FranklinWH's Online Support Platform Is Now Available

Alternative Energy Mag

To Better Assist Our Dealers, Installers, and End-users

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What Investors Look for in ESG Programs

3BL Media

SOURCE: Benevity. DESCRIPTION: What are investors looking for in a company’s ESG performance? When companies are managing, measuring climate change, employee engagement and other ESG data points, they are showing a business with excellent management practices. The appeal of companies with great ESG programs and ratings is not just about financial returns but also providing value to the planet.

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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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Are personalized vitamins the future of wellness?

McKinsey Sustainabilty

Two fast-growing vitamin companies, HUM Nutrition and Vous Vitamin, are betting on personalization. Listen to their CEOs discuss the biggest trends in consumer health and wellness.

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Future of the CSO | Coca Cola HBC | Episode 8

3BL Media

SOURCE: Acre. DESCRIPTION: What do we talk about in Episode 8: Future of the CSO? With the role of the CSO ever-evolving, Acre has the duty of uncovering the skills, knowledge and insights from our network of current leaders in the industry to share with the next generation of change-makers. Over the last 3 months, Acre has teamed up with Mike Barry, previous CSO of Marks and Spencer, to interview the brightest and the best in the industry.

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Why nuclear energy belongs in the EU taxonomy

Environmental Finance

The science unambiguously tells us that nuclear energy is sustainable and should be included in the EU taxonomy.

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Keysight CEO: Our Steadfast Commitment to Build A Better Planet

3BL Media

By Satish Dhanasekaran, Keysight President & CEO. SOURCE: Keysight Technologies. DESCRIPTION: As we release this 2021 CSR Report, I am humbled and honored to assume the role of Keysight President and Chief Executive Officer. Under Ron Nersesian’s leadership over the last 7.5 years Keysight has delivered exceptional results for customers, employees, shareholders, and the global community.

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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.