Meet the company building Europe's first fossil-free plastics plant
GreenBiz
MARCH 25, 2022
'We have to reinvent almost everything': Dutch company Avantium aims to have a new manufacturing plant producing a fossil fuel-free polymer by 2024.
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Santos admits Australia’s gas expansion has always been about offshore customers
Renew Economy
MARCH 25, 2022
Santos concedes Australia's domestic market too small to justify the Morrison government's gas industry expansion. It's all about exports. The post Santos admits Australia’s gas expansion has always been about offshore customers appeared first on RenewEconomy.
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3 ways the circular economy is vital for the energy transition
GreenBiz
MARCH 25, 2022
From recycling to materials reuse to circular design, these strategies can create valuable and profitable opportunities, too.
“Pace is extraordinary:” Advanced inverters take centre stage in roadmap to 100pct renewables
Renew Economy
MARCH 25, 2022
Roadmap put together by CSIRO and AEMO focuses on advanced inverters and new control rooms amongst the many technical needs of a zero emissions grid. The post “Pace is extraordinary:” Advanced inverters take centre stage in roadmap to 100pct renewables appeared first on RenewEconomy.
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.
What to know about 5 big plans for U.S. carbon removal
GreenBiz
MARCH 25, 2022
Reforestation, direct air capture hubs and more.
Land Betterment's ek? Featured on WHNT Huntsville Newscast
3BL Media
MARCH 25, 2022
SOURCE: Land Betterment Corporation. DESCRIPTION: WHNT highlights the innovative reuse of shipping containers for efficient and sustainable housing solutions. ek? continues to scale its positive impact on communities rebuilding from natural disasters with its sponsorship model. Donations to the ek? Villages of Hope Fund can be found here. FISHERS, Ind., March 25, 2022 /3BL Media/ - Land Betterment Corporation (“Land Betterment” or the “Company”), an environmental solutions company fostering posi
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The new TCFDs? Inside the quest to develop a global nature-related risk framework for business
GreenBiz
MARCH 25, 2022
The Taskforce for Nature-related Financial Disclosures has unveiled its prototype risk assessment framework, with a view to finalizing its guidelines next year.
Wind farm ordered to make less noise at night, in unprecedented court ruling
Renew Economy
MARCH 25, 2022
Court slams Victoria wind farm's "high-handed" approach to noise complaints, orders payment of damages and measures to make less noise at night. The post Wind farm ordered to make less noise at night, in unprecedented court ruling appeared first on RenewEconomy.
Addressing Health Equity in the Age of COVID-19
3BL Media
MARCH 25, 2022
In this Teal Talks episode, health care influencers Dr. Marcella Nunez-Smith and Dr. Aletha Maybank discuss how the pandemic has impacted health equity and disparities. SOURCE: Merck & Co., Inc. DESCRIPTION: COVID-19 shined a bright light on issues related to health equity. The disproportionate effects of the virus were found early in the pandemic, with higher rates of cases and severe outcomes among minority ethnic groups.
Clean Energy Regulator defends carbon offset scheme as Labor flags review
Renew Economy
MARCH 25, 2022
The Clean Energy Regulator defends Australia's carbon offset regime following claims it lacks integrity. Labor commits to review the scheme. The post Clean Energy Regulator defends carbon offset scheme as Labor flags review appeared first on RenewEconomy.
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.
Qualcomm's Commitment to Net-Zero Global Operational Emissions by 2040
3BL Media
MARCH 25, 2022
SOURCE: Qualcomm. DESCRIPTION: At Qualcomm, we believe we can help address the environmental, social, and economic impacts of climate change by working together across all sectors of society. In November 2021, we were proud to publicly announce our goal to achieve net-zero global emissions across our value chain by 2040, joining more than 2,000 businesses around the world committed to the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi).
What price energy resilience – and should it be written into the rules?
Renew Economy
MARCH 25, 2022
Regulations have gotten in the way of efforts to make the grid more resilient after the bushfires. Unless they are changed, the same thing will happen after the latest floods. The post What price energy resilience – and should it be written into the rules? appeared first on RenewEconomy.
Access & Opportunity Podcast: Reducing Recidivism
3BL Media
MARCH 25, 2022
SOURCE: Morgan Stanley. DESCRIPTION: Hosted by Carla Harris. Marcus Bullock shares his journey of reintegrating into society after prison and the path that led him to founding Flikshop, a tech company that helps keep families connected to their incarcerated loved ones. Then, Carla sits down with Marcus Glover, Managing Partner of VC firm Lockstep Ventures, to discuss how recidivism can be reduced through investing in the unique pool of talent found among the formerly incarcerated.
Episode 309: The SEC and ESG, investors scrutinize lobbying
GreenBiz
MARCH 25, 2022
Plus, your ESG storytelling skills may leave something to be desired.
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
Why Climate Change Can't Knock Our Lights Out
3BL Media
MARCH 25, 2022
SOURCE: VMware. DESCRIPTION: At South by Southwest (SXSW) 2022 , Nicola Acutt, vice president of ESG at VMware, discussed the partnership between the City of Palo Alto and VMware on a prototype that will test the potential of microgrids to advance energy resiliency and sustainability efforts at the community and corporate level. Extreme weather events have increased in severity and duration every year.
Grid-scale storage installations tripled to a record 3 GW in 2021: report
Utiliity Dive
MARCH 25, 2022
Energy storage is experiencing a "sea change," according to American Clean Power Association's Jason Burwen, but it still requires policy support to accelerate growth.
Introducing the Great Britain Microbusiness Study
3BL Media
MARCH 25, 2022
The first empirical analysis undertaken for Great Britain (GB) microbusiness data on a large scale. SOURCE: GoDaddy. DESCRIPTION: Introduction. Staggeringly, 96% of the businesses in Great Britain are considered microbusinesses, which are defined by the Office for National Statistics (ONS) as having less than 10 employees. Yet, this group of businesses is often unseen and therefore underserved — until now.
New heights for CCS
Envirotec Magazine
MARCH 25, 2022
Danish researchers say they have demonstrated that it is possible to remove most of the carbon dioxide (CO2) from the emissions of a waste incinerator. By demonstrating the viability of the process, a key technology in the fight against climate change is surely awaiting deployment, they suggest. A pilot plant has been operational in Copenhagen for several months and a novel gas monitoring technology has been used to optimize the efficiency of the plant.
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
MetLife Announces 2030 DEI Commitments
3BL Media
MARCH 25, 2022
MetLife and MetLife Foundation commit more than $2.5 billion to deepen impact across workforce and society. SOURCE: MetLife, Inc. DESCRIPTION: NEW YORK, March 25, 2022 /3BL Media/ - MetLife, Inc. (NYSE: MET) today announced a broad set of 2030 diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) commitments designed to address the needs of the underserved and underrepresented through a mix of investments, products and services, supply chain, volunteering, and community efforts. .
'I think we have a wake-up call right now' — FERC's Phillips touts transmission's reliability benefits
Utiliity Dive
MARCH 25, 2022
In his first public speaking engagement since joining FERC, Commissioner Willie Phillips also called for changes in how grid interconnection queues are managed.
Arizona Women Entrepreneurs Grow Their Businesses With Support of Freeport-McMoRan's DreamBuilder Program
3BL Media
MARCH 25, 2022
SOURCE: Freeport-McMoRan. DESCRIPTION: DreamBuilder is a free online entrepreneurship training program developed for women who want to start or grow their own small business. Torey Cranford created Cakes with TLC in Safford, Ariz., a bakery specializing in custom cakes. After graduating from DreamBuilder via Eastern Arizona College's Small Business Development Center, Cranford was able to use her newly formed business plan to grow her trade and maximize efficiency, according to a recent article
Hydrogen or Electricity? Carmakers take Different Paths
Environment + Energy Leader
MARCH 25, 2022
BMW wants to mass-produce hydrogen fuel-cell cars by 2030. Volkswagen is more focused on e-mobility. Either way, commercial and industrial users will see the benefits of lower cost. The post Hydrogen or Electricity? Carmakers take Different Paths appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader.
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.
AB: ESG in Action - The Human Touch in Interpreting Climate Scenario Analysis
3BL Media
MARCH 25, 2022
By Sara Rosner. SOURCE: AllianceBernstein. DESCRIPTION: ESG in Action As climate change intensifies, so do the physical and transition risks to industries and companies. But how do investors quantify those changes? Historically, they’ve measured a portfolio’s climate impact based on its carbon footprint or weighted average carbon intensity. Today, there are more robust and meaningful approaches—but fundamental insight still holds the key to interpreting the results.
The next frontier of care delivery in healthcare
McKinsey Sustainabilty
MARCH 25, 2022
McKinsey explores the latest evolution in healthcare and key changes facing US organizations around care delivery.
3M Advances Its ESG Commitments
3BL Media
MARCH 25, 2022
SOURCE: 3M. DESCRIPTION: At 3M, we think, work and act to drive meaningful societal change that endures. We hold ourselves accountable to create change through our commitments. We continue to drive our company forward within environmental, social and governance areas as we reimagine what is possible to help create a brighter future for the world: Environmental: In 2021, we advanced our leadership with a $1 billion commitment to achieve carbon neutrality, reduce water use, improve water quality a
Why all melodies should be free for musicians to use | Damien Riehl
TEDxInnovations
MARCH 25, 2022
Evoke a familiar tune in a song and get slapped with a lawsuit. it's a tale almost as old as copyright itself. Lawyer and technologist Damien Riehl digs into why "owning" a melody is a ludicrous legal assertion and composes a radical solution for the musical woes of songwriters everywhere. Evoke a familiar tune in a song and get slapped with a lawsuit. it's a tale almost as old as copyright itself.
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.
April Edwards Helps Build a Smarter, Stronger Grid
3BL Media
MARCH 25, 2022
For Women’s History Month, meet one of the women powering the grid at Duke Energy. SOURCE: Duke Energy. DESCRIPTION: Editor’s note: This is the first in a series of stories for Women’s History Month about women at Duke Energy who power the grid and our clean energy transition. Throughout March, we’ll show you the plants that generate electricity and the crews who build the power lines and substations that deliver it to your home.
Seven steps to help protect your ERP system against cyberattacks
McKinsey Sustainabilty
MARCH 25, 2022
Many companies’ enterprise resource planning systems, which house their most valuable data, are still too vulnerable.
Griffith Foods Supports International Women's Day
3BL Media
MARCH 25, 2022
SOURCE: Griffith Foods. DESCRIPTION: International Women's Day each year marks a call to action for accelerating gender parity, which we at Griffith Foods have made a global commitment to achieving. This year’s theme is Break The Bias, a call for all individuals to imagine a gender-equal world and strive to forge women’s equality and a world free of bias, stereotypes, and discrimination.
U.S. farm groups urge sowing on protected land as war cuts off Ukraine supply
Environmental News Bits
MARCH 25, 2022
Read the full story from Reuters. Farm groups are urging the U.S. Agriculture Department to allow farmers the ability to plant on acres set aside for conservation, to help fill the absence of Ukrainian corn, wheat and sunflower oil amid Russia’s invasion of the country. In a letter to U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack … Continue reading U.S. farm groups urge sowing on protected land as war cuts off Ukraine supply.
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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