Tue.Jun 14, 2022

article thumbnail

Electrifying trucks: A market update

GreenBiz

Electrifying all 12 million trucks that Americans buy annually will be a long haul, but the journey is much farther along than many people thought was possible.

354
354
article thumbnail

Green building labels need a renovation

Corporate Knights

It was a revelation reminiscent of Volkswagen’s 2015 emissions reduction scandal. Last fall, the Daily Mail disclosed the harsh conclusions of a British housing economist who debunked the national government’s “energy performance certificates” (EPCs) – a rating system for commercial or residential buildings that are being developed, sold or rented. Thousands of structures that earned high EPC ratings were still emitting lots of carbon due to shortcomings in the ranking system.

Insiders

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

article thumbnail

Climate Justice: Future milestone or essential part of business planning?

GreenBiz

Businesses should do their due diligence to identify communities in their supply chains that are most at risk to climate change and work alongside them to adapt and build resilience.

article thumbnail

BP takes major position in one of world’s biggest green hydrogen hubs in Pilbara

Renew Economy

Oil giant bp takes significant stake in $30 billion Asian Renewable Hub featuring 26GW of wind and solar and big green hydrogen and ammonia ambitions. The post BP takes major position in one of world’s biggest green hydrogen hubs in Pilbara appeared first on RenewEconomy.

250
250
article thumbnail

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.

article thumbnail

3 urban energy innovations with global implications

GreenBiz

From buildings to cars to neighborhoods, energy solutions are emerging from urban innovation projects with the potential for global scalability.

358
358
article thumbnail

What will an Australia offshore wind farm look like? Here’s a video glimpse

Renew Economy

Developers of one of Australia's first proposed offshore wind farm publish a 'visual simulation' of the project. The post What will an Australia offshore wind farm look like? Here’s a video glimpse appeared first on RenewEconomy.

More Trending

article thumbnail

“Impossible to operate:” AEMO suspends electricity spot market for first time

Renew Economy

AEMO declares that it has suspended electricity markets across the entire NEM, because it has become "impossible to operate" within the rules. The post “Impossible to operate:” AEMO suspends electricity spot market for first time appeared first on RenewEconomy.

246
246
article thumbnail

Harnessing the power of SMEs and mid-sized companies for sustainability

GreenBiz

What can happen when SMEs approach sustainability as a vector of innovation, impact and growth rather than a simple compliance issue

350
350
article thumbnail

WA to close remaining state-owned coal generators by 2030

Renew Economy

WA government says it will close remaining state-owned coal generators before 2030, committing to $3.8B in new clean energy investment. The post WA to close remaining state-owned coal generators by 2030 appeared first on RenewEconomy.

246
246
article thumbnail

What Can I Do to Invest in a More Sustainable Planet?

3BL Media

SOURCE: DOW. DESCRIPTION: Every day we make choices that impact the planet – from the food on our plates to the clothes on our backs to how we travel to work. If you’re wondering what you can do to invest in a more sustainable planet, we’ve put together a list of actions you can take on Earth Day and every day. You don’t have to do everything. You can start small – but start somewhere.

article thumbnail

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

article thumbnail

Dumb and illegal: Regulators read the riot act to striking generators

Renew Economy

AEMC tells striking generators that holding out for supposedly higher price by waiting for a market direction may be self defeating, and likely illegal. The post Dumb and illegal: Regulators read the riot act to striking generators appeared first on RenewEconomy.

246
246
article thumbnail

Southern Company, in Partnership With Volta, Now Offering Sustainable Software Solutions to Companies Transitioning From Commercial Fleets to Electric Vehicles

3BL Media

SOURCE: Southern Company. DESCRIPTION: Southern Company today announced a significant step in electric transportation solutions for companies looking to transition commercial fleets to electric vehicles (EV). Having worked with Volta previously on optimizing EV siting analytics, Southern and Volta today announce PredictEV® Fleet – a product that will allow Southern Company to inform and advise customers on the right fleet electrification strategy to meet their needs in the most efficient and tho

Analytics 130
article thumbnail

Governments must lead on social license, says report – our energy security depends on it

Renew Economy

Major new report says now is the time for governments to win communities over to renewables, or risk major delays to an increasingly urgent transition. The post Governments must lead on social license, says report – our energy security depends on it appeared first on RenewEconomy.

246
246
article thumbnail

Getting Familiar With ESG Frameworks

3BL Media

NIRI 2022 Annual Conference. SOURCE: Antea Group. DESCRIPTION: As part of the NIRI 2022 Annual Conference, Owen McKenna , ESG and Financial Services leader with Antea Group, and Neil Stewart, Director of Corporate Outreach with the Value Reporting Foundation, presented on the different ESG standards and frameworks. They covered a range of topics including the importance of ESG, how frameworks and standards have evolved, and what the future of ESG standards and frameworks looks like.

article thumbnail

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

article thumbnail

AEMO warns of tight electricity supplies in NSW, after seizing control of market

Renew Economy

AEMO chief Daniel Westerman warns NSW faces a night of tight electricity supplies, as the market operator takes control of the National Electricity Market. The post AEMO warns of tight electricity supplies in NSW, after seizing control of market appeared first on RenewEconomy.

246
246
article thumbnail

PSEG Welcomes 2022 Interns

3BL Media

SOURCE: Public Service Enterprise Group (PSEG). DESCRIPTION: As the world changes, PSEG is changing with it, adapting the way we work to support a flexible and hybrid work environment. At the same time, many of our customers are spending more time in their homes and the energy we deliver is more critical than ever. Our ability to meet our diverse customers’ needs depends on our people – today and tomorrow.

article thumbnail

Labor resources minister’s support for Narrabri gas project labelled “disrespectful”

Renew Economy

Opponents to the Narrabri gas project comments from the new federal resources minister backing the project are "ill-informed". The post Labor resources minister’s support for Narrabri gas project labelled “disrespectful” appeared first on RenewEconomy.

246
246
article thumbnail

Marathon Petroleum Partners With Women in Trucking

3BL Media

SOURCE: Marathon Petroleum Corporation. DESCRIPTION: Marathon Petroleum’s Transport and Rail (T&R) organization has announced two new partnerships with the Women in Trucking Association (WIT) and the Women in Trucking Foundation. Leaders recognize that industry associations that connect us with qualified, diverse candidates play an important role in our continued business growth.

130
130
article thumbnail

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.

article thumbnail

Great Solar Business Podcast: Is solar a good career move?

Renew Economy

We explore the pros and cons of making a move into the solar industry with Thornton DeVoy from Solar Analytics. The post Great Solar Business Podcast: Is solar a good career move? appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Analytics 245
article thumbnail

Tetra Pak US and Canada Appoints Eric Harris as Director of Government Relations and Public Affairs

3BL Media

SOURCE: Tetra Pak. DESCRIPTION: DENTON, Texas, June 14, 2022 /3BL Media/ – Tetra Pak today announced that Eric Harris has been named Director of Government Relations and Public Affairs for Tetra Pak U.S. and Canada. Harris is a seasoned policy and sustainability leader with deep expertise in recycling, having held previous positions at the Recycling Partnership and the Institute of Scrap Recycling Industries, Inc.

130
130
article thumbnail

A rudderless Coalition could find destructive purpose in energy and climate crisis

Renew Economy

Thanks to an election campaign that ignored energy prices, the stage is set for the Coalition to blame Labor for the mess it created. The post A rudderless Coalition could find destructive purpose in energy and climate crisis appeared first on RenewEconomy.

245
245
article thumbnail

Los Angeles Nature Trail Gets Some Love

3BL Media

SOURCE: Herbalife Nutrition. DESCRIPTION: Herbalife Nutrition employees’ volunteer, #NourishingPeopleAndPlanet, by cleaning up the Zev Yaroslavsky L.A. River Greenway Trail. The trail runs along a section of the Los Angeles River in Studio City, California. Extreme drought in Southern California has created opportunities for dangerous and destructive fires.

130
130
article thumbnail

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.

article thumbnail

Bringing “Observability” To Our Human Network 

Cisco CSR

Developing a team for everyone. One of the things I’ve valued about being a member of our DevNet developer community is that it’s a group that is passionate about creation – building – thinking up new things and bringing ideas to life. Together, we’ve created new ways to automate networks, improve security, and connect the unconnected. We are a collection of explorers, innovators, and makers – and many of solutions crafted by this community (us) have changed the lives and businesses of so many.

article thumbnail

People Behind CSR at Cisco: How JJ Cummings Protects People in Ukraine From Cyberthreats

3BL Media

By Stacey Faucett. SOURCE: Cisco Systems Inc. DESCRIPTION: This blog is part of our series that focuses on the people behind Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) at Cisco. Each blog highlights a different Cisco employee whose work makes a positive impact on people, communities, or the planet. Cisco understands that the risks inherent in digital transformation must be constantly managed.

article thumbnail

Smarter, Simpler Experiences with Cisco Networking

Cisco CSR

Today’s dynamic environment requires seamless connections for more people, devices, and things than ever before. Networks, both in the core campus and on the edge, need to support new ways of working, enabling workforces to use any device, from anywhere. With rapid shifts toward automation, new architectures for hybrid work, and evolving hybrid cloud environments, we know you, our customers, are looking for easier, more agile ways to operate.

article thumbnail

Aflac 2021 Business & Sustainability Report: Protecting Our Customers and Data With Cybersecurity

3BL Media

SOURCE: Aflac Incorporated. DESCRIPTION: At Aflac , safeguarding the information collected on behalf of the individuals and businesses we serve is of crucial importance. We are committed to the privacy of individuals and the protection of data, and we do this by placing great importance on information security to protect against threats both external and internal.

article thumbnail

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.

article thumbnail

DHL Is Investing $7.5 Billion to Ensure Climate Goals Are Met

Environment + Energy Leader

When DHL first set its GoGreen target in 2007-2008, the goal was to become 30% more efficient by 2020. But it blew past that threshold in 2016, prompting the company to set even more ambitious targets — to reduce all transport-related emissions to zero by 2050. . The post DHL Is Investing $7.5 Billion to Ensure Climate Goals Are Met appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader.

article thumbnail

The Journey Home: Victor Contreras and Kohler PROUD

3BL Media

SOURCE: Kohler Co. DESCRIPTION: “I’ve found a sense of belonging I’ve never known before.”. Victor Contreras emigrated to the U.S. to live an authentic life. Here, he discovered Kohler PROUD, our LGBTQ business resource group, and the community he had been seeking. This is his story. Learn more about Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at Kohler. About Kohler Co.

article thumbnail

Wireless sensing is getting new device types

Stacey Higginbotham

A few weeks ago, at the Parks Associates Connections conference in Dallas, I met with Ivani, an eight-year-old company that makes software to add wireless sensing to a variety of devices. I was intrigued by its approach, which leverages software that could be installed on any device that uses RF to add motion sensing to a device. I’ve written a lot about Wi-Fi sensing companies like Cognitive Systems and Origin Wireless that have firmware that must be integrated into a specific Wi-Fi chip,

121
121
article thumbnail

GoDaddy 2021 Sustainability Report: Inclusive Entrepreneurship

3BL Media

SOURCE: GoDaddy. DESCRIPTION: We rally behind entrepreneurs everywhere. We’re on a mission to make opportunity more inclusive for all. As we continue to catalyze a new wave of inclusive entrepreneurship, we aim to change the way people around the world work and live for the better. We believe in providing customized experiences to support entrepreneurs across every stage of their journey, and that means delivering resources that accommodate individual needs and circumstances.

article thumbnail

How Will Virgo Season Impact Your ESG Communication?

3BL’s in-house experts merge the celestial wisdom of astrology with current environmental, social, governance (ESG) communication trends to offer a unique perspective and practical advice on sharing your company’s commitments effectively. 3BL’s new “Navigating ESG Comms through the Cosmos” series begins with Virgo season! In this edition, we delve into: How businesses have responded to environmental disasters over the past few months and why you can expect a continued focus on the climate crisis