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The Body Shop is bringing youth perspective to the boardroom. Should you?

GreenBiz

Inside The Body Shop’s new Youth Collective, which consults individuals under 30 for feedback on decisions about climate action, human rights and more.

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Rooftop solar reaches 72 per cent of demand in world’s biggest isolated grid

Renew Economy

Rooftop and distributed solar reaches what appears to be a new record of 72 per cent of demand in W.A., the biggest isolated grid in the world. The post Rooftop solar reaches 72 per cent of demand in world’s biggest isolated grid appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Considering recycled fiber packaging? Start with a plan

GreenBiz

Sponsored: The roadmap for packaging manufacturers and brand owners seeking to incorporate recycled fiber into products starts with organizational leadership.

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Mattie Jones Hollowell Named As KeyBank Corporate Responsibility Officer for Northeast Ohio and Toledo Markets

3BL Media

SOURCE: KeyBank. DESCRIPTION: KeyBank announced Mattie Jones Hollowell has been named Corporate Responsibility Officer for its Northeast Ohio and Toledo markets. Among other responsibilities, she is part of the enterprise wide corporate responsibility team that oversees implementation of KeyBank’s National Community Benefits Plan. Since 2017, KeyBank has made more than $1 billion of investments in Northeast Ohio and Toledo through this plan, supporting small business and home lending in low- and

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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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Place your big bets: Long-term impacts of the Inflation Reduction Act

GreenBiz

Five big ways in which the new U.S. climate legislation could reshape consumer behavior, economics and political alignment.

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Huge NSW solar and battery project nudges boundary fence to fend off community concerns

Renew Economy

Huge solar and battery project near Goulburn shifts boundary fence to accommodate local community concerns, including nearby resident Angus Taylor. The post Huge NSW solar and battery project nudges boundary fence to fend off community concerns appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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AGL reveals extended outage at broken Loy Yang coal unit

Renew Economy

AGL reveals yet another delay in the return to service of the troubled Unit 2 at the Loy Yang A coal generator in Victoria. The post AGL reveals extended outage at broken Loy Yang coal unit appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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The clarion call of ‘transition finance’ in a warming, wobbly world

GreenBiz

The money is there, but a new form of capitalism is needed. Can it arrive in time?

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Climate action could cure cost of living crisis, starting with 100 pct renewables

Renew Economy

Climate Council says Australia needs to bring its net zero target, currently set for 2050, forward to at least the 2030s. And doing so could solve cost of living crisis. The post Climate action could cure cost of living crisis, starting with 100 pct renewables appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Kohler Co. Elects Current President and Chief Executive Officer David Kohler as Chair and Chief Executive Officer

3BL Media

SOURCE: Kohler Co. DESCRIPTION: KOHLER, Wis., September 12, 2022 /3BL Media/ - The Kohler Co. Board of Directors has elected President and Chief Executive Officer David Kohler to the additional role of Chair of the Board, following the passing of Executive Chairman Herbert V. Kohler, Jr. on Sept. 3 at age 83. The Board of Directors had previously undertaken a comprehensive succession planning process to ensure an orderly transition of leadership to guide the global, privately held organization

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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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Grid demand hits record low as rooftop PV takes bigger bite out of coal power’s lunch

Renew Economy

Grid demand in Queensland, Australia's most coal dependent state, hit record low as growing amount of rooftop solar took a big bite out of coal's midday lunch. The post Grid demand hits record low as rooftop PV takes bigger bite out of coal power’s lunch appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Using the Power of Technology To Better Serve Our Patients

3BL Media

SOURCE: Bristol Myers Squibb Company. DESCRIPTION: By Greg Meyers. At Bristol Myers Squibb, Global Patient Week stands as a pinnacle of our year-round vision to transform patients’ lives through science, bringing together our more than 32,000 employees around the world to celebrate the individuals we work each day to serve. This year, in partnership with the patient advocacy groups we partner with, we asked a few of our Leadership Team members to share their perspectives on how the work their te

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Ten simple ways to make Australia’s climate game truly next level

Renew Economy

While Australia's new climate bill brings us closer to the international consensus, we should be aiming to go much further, much faster. The post Ten simple ways to make Australia’s climate game truly next level appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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At TD, a WELL Seal Adds Confidence To Help Customers Thrive

3BL Media

SOURCE: International WELL Building Institute. SUMMARY: IWBI’s Signature Interview Series: Stephen Brown, Senior Vice President for Global Market Development, sits down with Scott Hite, Vice President of Enterprise Real Estate Strategy, TD Bank, to share TD’s experience of scaling health and well-being strategies across its North American portfolio and the insight to advance its brand value through a people-first approach.

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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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‘Untenable’: Even companies profiting from Australia’s carbon market say system must change

Renew Economy

Several large companies that profit from market rules governing the issuing of carbon credits to some projects are too lax and the market’s integrity should be improved. The post ‘Untenable’: Even companies profiting from Australia’s carbon market say system must change appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Billionaire Philanthropist Robert F. Smith To Keynote HP's HBCU Tech Conference

3BL Media

HP expands partnership with HBCUs by launching virtual conference with Hewlett Packard Enterprise, Intel and Microsoft. SOURCE: HP Inc. SUMMARY: Philanthropist Robert F. Smith will open the second annual conference in a virtual conversation with HuffPost Editor-in-Chief Danielle Belton. HP and Smith’s non-profit, Student Freedom Initiative (SFI), are exploring ways to work together to advance digital transformation at HBCUs through enhanced infrastructure, talent development and greater access t

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German investor buys 400MWh big battery portfolio in Australia

Renew Economy

German investor makes first entry into Australian big battery market, with purchase of a 440MWh portfolio. The post German investor buys 400MWh big battery portfolio in Australia appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Summer Youth Program: A Cherished Tradition at the Los Angeles Refinery

3BL Media

SOURCE: Marathon Petroleum Corporation. DESCRIPTION: About 30 students from nine schools participated in this year’s Summer Youth Program at Marathon Petroleum’s Los Angeles refinery. As part of their internship, students learn the inner workings of the refinery, participate in team-building activities, and participate in one community-based service project.

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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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The Driven Podcast: EV interest surges, MG returns to market

Renew Economy

EV sales in Australia, and around the world, are hitting new heights, driven largely by Tesla. But MG has returned with an improved sub-$50,000 electric offering. The post The Driven Podcast: EV interest surges, MG returns to market appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Illumina Genomics Forum To Feature Diverse Lineup of Visionary Global Leaders

3BL Media

Full agenda now available for September 28–October 1 event. SOURCE: Illumina. DESCRIPTION: SAN DIEGO, September 12, 2022 /3BL Media/ -- Illumina, Inc. (NASDAQ: ILMN), a global leader in DNA sequencing and array-based technologies, announced the release of the full agenda for its inaugural Illumina Genomics Forum. The agenda for the four-day event can be seen here.

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Redflow to partner with university on extending flow battery capabilities

Renew Economy

Redflow to work on improving its understanding of the chemistries in its zinc bromine flow battery, and how that can make a safer and longer lasting battery. The post Redflow to partner with university on extending flow battery capabilities appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Fair Trade USA™ Recognized With Sustainability Award

3BL Media

SOURCE: Fair Trade USA. DESCRIPTION: OAKLAND, Calif., September 12, 2022 /3BL Media/ - The Business Intelligence Group recognized Fair Trade USA ™ with a Sustainability Leadership Award in the 2022 Sustainability Awards program. The Sustainability Awards honor those people, teams, and organizations who have made sustainability an integral part of their business practice or overall mission.

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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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Cisco Secure 5 Best Practices Security Analysts Can Use to Secure Their Hybrid Workforce.

Cisco CSR

The hybrid work environment has been around for years, albeit not common but it existed. I can recall my first job where I was able to split my time working in an office and working from my makeshift home office. This was many moons ago as I will call it… pre-COVID-19. . Job seekers are certainly looking to have the flexibility of working from anywhere at any time – preferably in an environment of their choosing.

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Students Gather for College STEM Day at the Chemours Discovery Hub

3BL Media

SOURCE: The Chemours Company. DESCRIPTION: Chemours is committed to being a good corporate citizen, an upstanding steward of our local environmental resources, and good neighbors with Unshakable Integrity – one of our values. As part, we aim to enhance the communities where we live and operate by increasing access to science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) education.

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The shift we need to stop mass surveillance | Albert Fox Cahn

TEDxInnovations

Mass surveillance is worse than you think, but the solutions are simpler than you realize, says lawyer, technologist and TED Fellow Albert Fox Cahn. Breaking down the crude tactics law enforcement uses to sweep up massive amounts of data collected about us by our everyday tech, he lays out how new legal firewalls can protect the public from geofence warrants and other surveillance abuses -- and how we might end the looming dystopia of mass surveillance.

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Community Health Center Hosts Health and Fun Fair in Chicago

3BL Media

SOURCE: Quest Diagnostics. DESCRIPTION: The Christian Community Health Center (CCHC) recently hosted a Health and Fun Fair in Chicago. Quest Diagnostics employee Mallory Dixon attended the event that included free immunizations, including the COVID-19 vaccine and testing, school physicals and bookbag giveaways for students, HIV screenings, mental health screenings, health resource booths, as well as food and entertainment.

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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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UK Coalition Studies Compostable Packaging to Tackle Plastic Waste

Environment + Energy Leader

The two-year project aims to increase recycling through existing bio-waster and treatment processes. The post UK Coalition Studies Compostable Packaging to Tackle Plastic Waste appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader.

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Circular IT Series - Logitech Eco-Lead: Designing for Sustainability, Carbon-Neutrality & Usability

3BL Media

By Adrian Bridgwater. SOURCE: Logitech. DESCRIPTION: Logitech is known for its peripherals and software. The Swiss-American company makes some of (what would widely be agreed to be) the higher-end and perhaps more durable lines of equipment on the market, so even the casual user touching its products might already have that impression of the company.

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Short Term Measures to Solve the European Energy Crisis

Energy Central

With European energy prices at acute levels, there are huge risks that could destabilise the whole social, economic, and political fabric of Europe. All of us, but led by government, need to step in quickly with emergency measures that are both brave and effective to deal with the extreme price rises and their cause which is a fundamental supply-demand problem, largely caused by what is now an.

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DSG Teammate Jennifer Ayers Continues Hitting the Right Notes for Mental Health Awareness

3BL Media

Jennifer’s brother, Nathaniel, was the basis for “The Soloist” and she continues to advocate for mental health resources. SOURCE: DICK'S Sporting Goods. DESCRIPTION: Jennifer Ayers has quite a story to tell. Before getting into it, she wants everyone to know something: All of our mental health stories, whether they play out on the big screen courtesy of a Hollywood film or are discussed within a small circle of our loved ones, are equally important and deserve to be told. .

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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.