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So you’re the first sustainability hire. Now what?

GreenBiz

With sustainability gaining steam even in small companies, how does a new sustainability hire set themselves up for success?

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Australia’s three richest men are spending their billions on green energy transition

Renew Economy

Surprise bid for renewables and storage developer Genex by Scott Farquhar and wife Kim Jackson tells two interesting stories about Australia's green energy transition. The post Australia’s three richest men are spending their billions on green energy transition appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Investing in tree equity for a greener world

GreenBiz

Sponsored: It’s crucial for corporations to help address environmental needs. WestRock and the Arbor Day Foundation are investing in 10 urban tree canopies within WestRock’s global operating footprint, helping to provide access to urban trees and public green spaces.

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Feds, provinces reach agreement to boost funding for regenerative agriculture

Corporate Knights

Since Sarah Bakker started Field Sparrow Farms with her husband in 2011, she has looked to run her 100-acre farm in an environmentally sustainable way. This has meant using rotational grazing for her cattle and employing other regenerative practices. . She’s hoping more Canadian farmers will convert their own farms to more sustainable operations – and she’s been asking the federal government to give them a financial helping hand.

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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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These startups seek to close the supply-and-demand gap for recycled plastics

GreenBiz

Corporations want to increase recycled plastic content in packaging and products but can't get enough of it. These three companies are making moves to help address this need.

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Franklin Templeton Earns Top Score in the Disability Equality Index

3BL Media

SOURCE: Franklin Templeton. DESCRIPTION: Franklin Templeton has been named a 2022 Best Place to Work for Disability Inclusion and earned a top score in the Disability Equality Index (DEI). The DEI was launched in 2015 by Disability:IN and The American Association of People with Disabilities (AAPD) and is acknowledged today as the most robust disability inclusion assessment tool in business.

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Wind turbine blade breaks in Sweden, as media focuses on nacelle fire in Texas

Renew Economy

Sweden records its second wind farm accident in one week, while US media is obsessed with a nacelle fire in Texas, courtesy of a lightning strike. The post Wind turbine blade breaks in Sweden, as media focuses on nacelle fire in Texas appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Work for Humankind: World of Possibilities Opens Up for Remote Island With Lenovo Technology

3BL Media

SOURCE: Lenovo. DESCRIPTION: Work for Humankind enables Lenovo to support ongoing conservation work from one of the world’s most far-flung workspaces on Robinson Crusoe Island through lasting technology solutions. For the first time ever, Lenovo’s technology hub offers boosted internet on Robinson Crusoe Island, upgraded from 1Mbps to up to 200 Mbps. 30% of the local island community have now taken advantage of the Lenovo technology hub.

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Labor plans to seek advice from Climate Change Authority. But what is it worth?

Renew Economy

Since being gutted by the Coalition, the CCA is no longer a beacon of sound policy guidance. Which begs the question, what does Labor hope to hear from it? The post Labor plans to seek advice from Climate Change Authority. But what is it worth? appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Brian Maddox, Community Development Financial Institutions Leader, Talks KeyBank's Commitment To Equitable Path Forward

3BL Media

SOURCE: KeyBank. DESCRIPTION: KeyBank Community Development Lending and Investments (CDLI) recently provided a $20 million term loan to Enterprise Community Loan Fund Inc. to Equitable Path Forward , for a $3.5 billion nationwide initiative to advance racial equity in real estate development. The aim: To provide financing to minority developers keen on building affordable rental housing in marginalized communities.

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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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Cruise operator MSC Group inks deal for LNG and hydrogen-powered ships

GreenBiz

Company announces intention to purchase two luxury cruise ships where onboard hotel operations will be powered by hydrogen fuel.

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Ukraine Aid in Action

3BL Media

SOURCE: FedEx Corporation. DESCRIPTION: As of June 2022, FedEx has donated more than $2.3 million in humanitarian aid for Ukrainians affected by Russia’s invasion. We are working closely with organizations like Direct Relief, Heart to Heart International, World Central Kitchen, Water Mission, International Medical Corps, and the Red Cross to transport medical supplies, food and other supplies to aid Ukrainians during this time.

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Look, no trackers! Stanford engineers say pyramid shaped lens can capture more solar

Renew Economy

Stanford researchers develop pyramid-shaped lens device that can significantly boost output without using trackers to follow the sun. The post Look, no trackers! Stanford engineers say pyramid shaped lens can capture more solar appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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HERstory: Celebrating the Women of The World Games

3BL Media

Female athletes share their path to international success in sports. SOURCE: Regions Bank. DESCRIPTION: By Kyndle Huey. When you think of women in sports, powerhouse pitchers in softball and graceful gymnasts tend to come to mind. But the World Games wants to show how women are a force in international sports as well — think Korfball , Archery, Wushu and more.

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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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South Australia receives 60 proposals for Whyalla green hydrogen plan

Renew Economy

South Australia receives 60 different proposals for its Whyalla hydrogen hub which now appears to have taken a deeper shade of green. The post South Australia receives 60 proposals for Whyalla green hydrogen plan appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Cintas Earns Handshake's Early Talent Award

3BL Media

The industry leader in business services is recognized for its early-career programs. SOURCE: Cintas. DESCRIPTION: CINCINNATI, July 25, 2022 /3BL Media/ - Cintas Corporation (Nasdaq: CTAS) has received a 2022 Handshake Early Talent Award , which recognizes employers for best-in-class talent engagement and celebrates the top workplaces that attract Generation Z.

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ARENA backs study to unlock value stacks of grid-scale energy storage

Renew Economy

Monash University will conduct a study into how energy markets can better support and reward the roll-out of large-scale storage technologies. The post ARENA backs study to unlock value stacks of grid-scale energy storage appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Glow's Consumer ESG Brand Tracker Launches in the US & UK

3BL Media

Social Responsibility Score (SRS) brand level diagnostic & tracker is now capturing consumer perceptions of over 500 brands across the US, UK and Australian markets. SOURCE: Glow. DESCRIPTION: Australian research technology company, Glow today announces the expansion of its market leading consumer ESG/sustainability research product into the US and UK.

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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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Northvolt looks to develop wood-based batteries to keep supply chain local

Renew Economy

Northvolt and Finland's Stora Enso to develop sustainable batteries using wood based products from Nordic forests to keep the supply chain local. The post Northvolt looks to develop wood-based batteries to keep supply chain local appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Walmart To Purchase 4,500 Canoo Electric Delivery Vehicles To Be Used for Last Mile Deliveries in Support of Its Growing eCommerce Business

3BL Media

The retailer will be the first to receive Canoo’s Lifestyle Delivery Vehicle which is anticipated to begin hitting the road for Walmart deliveries in 2023. SOURCE: Walmart. DESCRIPTION: BENTONVILLE, Ark., July 25, 2022 /3BL Media/ — Walmart (NYSE: WMT) has signed a definitive agreement with Canoo (NASDAQ: GOEV), a high-tech advanced mobility company, to purchase 4,500 all-electric delivery vehicles, beginning with the Lifestyle Delivery Vehicle (LDV), with the option to purchase up to 10,000 uni

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Takeover target Genex touts new wind and storage as good bet in broken market

Renew Economy

Genex says its proposed wind farm of up to 200MW, and the new Bouldercombe battery leave it well placed in increasingly volatile markets. The post Takeover target Genex touts new wind and storage as good bet in broken market appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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For High-Tech Supply Chains, CO2 Emission Tracking Is Sustainable Business Currency

3BL Media

by Susan Galer. SOURCE: SAP. DESCRIPTION: The only thing rising faster than greenhouse gas emissions are regulations to track them, particularly in high technology. As consumers and policymakers get serious about understanding the carbon footprint of the latest high-tech toys and innovative machines, industry leaders are making sustainability a core commitment with transformational impacts on business models.

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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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Introducing Nexus Dashboard Fabric Controller (NDFC) Release 12

Cisco CSR

What is NDFC? Cisco Nexus Dashboard Fabric Controller (NDFC) is the new, power-packed, feature-rich service (formerly Data Center Network Manager or DCNM) exclusively available on the Cisco Nexus Dashboard (ND). NDFC embraces a Kubernetes-based microservices architecture. With the introduction of NDFC Release 12, users get a consistent experience across NDFC and other services hosted on Nexus Dashboard including Insights and Orchestrator.

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Mastercard Names Ellen Jackowski Chief Sustainability Officer

3BL Media

SOURCE: Mastercard. DESCRIPTION: Purchase, New York, July 25, 2022 / 3BLMedia/ - Mastercard announced Ellen Jackowski will join the company as Chief Sustainability Officer starting July 25, 2022. In this role, she will be instrumental in further integrating Mastercard’s Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) strategy into the organization. “We are excited to welcome Ellen as our new Chief Sustainability Officer.

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Cisco Salutes the League of Cybersecurity Heroes

Cisco CSR

We have entered a world where uncertainty has become the normal operating mode for everyone. Within this new frontier, cybersecurity has become even more challenging. However, some cybersecurity professionals have stood out, using their unique skills and resourcefulness to protect the integrity of their businesses, and to withstand unpredictable and dynamically changing threats.

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Gildan Extends World Vision Partnership Into Bangladesh

3BL Media

SOURCE: Gildan Activewear. DESCRIPTION: Gildan is pleased to share that the Company has signed an 18-month long partnership with World Vision Bangladesh representing an investment of US $52,000 to support the economic empowerment of women in the community. The investment will be used to provide training to women who wish to enhance their ability to manage their personal finances.

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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.

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Infineon has created a battery-free NFC lock

Stacey Higginbotham

Infineon is showing off a new chip designed to provide lock/unlock abilities to a lock without requiring a battery. The key to the tech is near-field communication, or NFC, which can transmit small bits of power along with the credentials that unlock the lock. For a user, the experience is similar to using a phone to pay for something. Hold your phone next to the lock and it pops open.

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Tapestry's Community Response and Relief

3BL Media

SOURCE: Tapestry, Inc. DESCRIPTION: COVID-19 PANDEMIC. Tapestry continued to support our communities during FY2021 in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. We took strategic actions to protect the health and safety of employees and customers and to comply with local regulations. Our brands and Foundations made a number of relief grants and provided support to communities most severely impacted by the ongoing pandemic.

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First the Amazon, Now the Congo Basin: Another Step Back in the Fight Against Climate Change

Impakter

Impakter. First the Amazon, Now the Congo Basin: Another Step Back in the Fight Against Climate Change. The Congo is doing the unthinkable: It is walking back on its commitment to fighting climate change after promising at COP26 that it would defend its rainforests and peatlands that are part of the vast Congo Basin, a major carbon sink for the world – second in size only to the Amazon.

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Life at Bread Financial: Columbus Stonewall Pride Parade

3BL Media

SOURCE: Bread Financial. DESCRIPTION: Last month, our associates joined the annual Columbus Stonewall Pride Parade in downtown Columbus, Ohio. We loved seeing our associates loud and proud as they marched in support of the LGBTQIA+ community. They even made their own float as a part of our PRIDE Business Resource Group’s PRIDE month activities. Check it out here. .

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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