Corporate Knights

FEBRUARY 14, 2022

Once seen largely as the career launch-pad for Bay Street and Wall Street, some business schools are staking out a role as global problem-solvers. Over the past five years, the most ambitious schools have moved to promote sustainability-rich course content, multidisciplinary research and partnerships with underserved communities. But too many remain on the sidelines.

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GreenBiz

FEBRUARY 14, 2022

Having entered the mainstream and secured a significant groundswell of support, ESG now finds itself under attack.

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Renew Economy

FEBRUARY 14, 2022

Fortescue plans to build a 9GWh battery in the Pilbara to store energy from a 5.4GW solar and wind project, but there is a cheaper alternative. The post Big battery plans for Pilbara ignore massive pumped-hydro potential appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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3BL Media

FEBRUARY 14, 2022

SOURCE: Arrow Electronics. DESCRIPTION: CENTENNIAL, Colo., February 14, 2022 /3BL Media/ – For the fourth consecutive year, Arrow Electronics earned a perfect score of 100 on the Human Rights Campaign Foundation’s 2022 Corporate Equality Index , a benchmarking survey and report measuring corporate policies and practices related to LGBTQ workplace equality.

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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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Renew Economy

FEBRUARY 14, 2022

Clean Energy Council takes unusual step of publicly calling out Murdoch media and Coalition ministers for peddling misinformation on renewables. The post “The lights will stay on:” Coalition and Credlin slammed for misinformation on renewables appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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3BL Media

FEBRUARY 14, 2022

SOURCE: Essity. DESCRIPTION: STOCKHOLM, February 14, 2022 /3BL Media/ - The hygiene and health company Essity has once again been recognized for its leadership in sustainability by the global non-profit environmental organization CDP. The company was awarded a place on CDP’s prestigious A List for its work in combating deforestation. Essity is also recognized for its environmental leadership in the index for climate change, achieving A- from CDP.

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GreenBiz

FEBRUARY 14, 2022

In a world where we’re doing more, but even more is needed, how do we find our courage and willpower?

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Renew Economy

FEBRUARY 14, 2022

Helen Haines says a proposal to reward batteries with renewable energy certificates could see an extra two million household batteries installed. The post Independents want rooftop solar scheme to support two million home batteries appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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GreenBiz

FEBRUARY 14, 2022

Progress by the world’s largest companies in reaching net-zero emissions remains worryingly slow.

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Renew Economy

FEBRUARY 14, 2022

Federal independents call for Australia to tackle fuel security challenges through switch to locally-made EVs, and renewably powered manufacturing. The post Crossbenchers urge switch to electric transport to boost Australia’s energy security appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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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.

GreenBiz

FEBRUARY 14, 2022

Here's what it will take to get us all moving in a unified direction.

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Renew Economy

FEBRUARY 14, 2022

American energy giant Duke has committed to reduce generation from coal to 5% by 2030 and make a complete coal exit by 2035. The post Second biggest US utility to exit coal by 2035, doubles down on renewables appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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GreenBiz

FEBRUARY 14, 2022

From Google to Phillips to Zalando, corporate circular economy roles are finally gaining greater recognition.

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Renew Economy

FEBRUARY 14, 2022

Grattan Institute fact-checks Morrison government claims that Queensland coal and gas ban would risk 53,000 jobs and $A85 billion in investment. The post “Highly exaggerated:” Experts debunk Coalition coal and gas jobs claims appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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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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3BL Media

FEBRUARY 14, 2022

Company progresses its Strivers Initiative to elevate and support Black women business owners with funding, mentorship, as well as the digital and cyber tools to get their businesses online and grow. SOURCE: Mastercard. DESCRIPTION: Nearing the anniversary of the launch of the Strivers Initiative , Mastercard is reaffirming its commitment to Black women small business owners through an expanded partnership with Fearless Fund in its joint mission to fund and support Black women-owned businesses,

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Renew Economy

FEBRUARY 14, 2022

Snowy Hydro executives claim Kurri Kurri gas plant will have negative emissions of 3.9 million tonnes. The post Snowy Hydro’s awkward gymnastics to claim Kurri Kurri gas plant will have “minus” emissions appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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3BL Media

FEBRUARY 14, 2022

SOURCE: T. Rowe Price. DESCRIPTION: The 2021 Community Quarterback Award recipients were honored on January 9 at M&T Bank Stadium, when the Ravens hosted the Pittsburgh Steelers. Funded by the NFL Foundation, the Ravens Foundation, Inc. and T. Rowe Price, the award honors individuals who exhibit leadership, dedication and commitment to bettering their local communities.

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Renew Economy

FEBRUARY 14, 2022

WA becomes Australia's second state where AEMO can remotely switch off residential rooftop solar systems to keep the grid stable. But did it have to be this way? The post WA switches on rooftop solar switch-off rules, sparks call for faster grid reform appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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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

3BL Media

FEBRUARY 14, 2022

SOURCE: Whirlpool Corporation. DESCRIPTION: "We think out of the box with regard to social responsibility. For example, we support Habitat for Humanity's BuildBetter with Whirlpool initiative, where we are helping to build 250 climate-resilient and energy-efficient homes over the next three years and donating energy-efficient refrigerators and ranges to every Habitat home built in the U.S. and Canada, helping to reduce energy costs and lower their carbon footprint." -- Whirlpool Corporation Dire

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Renew Economy

FEBRUARY 14, 2022

Angus Taylor and the federal energy department actively sought out Santos' presence in Australia's official pavilion at COP26, senate estimates hears. The post Taylor and department invited Santos to promote CCS in Australia’s pavilion at Glasgow appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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3BL Media

FEBRUARY 14, 2022

Supporting education is crucial for Regions Bank. The work of Jacki Rodriguez is just one reason why. SOURCE: Regions Bank. DESCRIPTION: By Kim Borges. “Don’t do what I did.”. It’s not advice University of Memphis freshmen might expect to hear during their first week of college. That’s precisely why Jacki Rodriguez shares it. “I didn’t go to class for the first few days,” recalled Rodriguez of her own campus arrival back in 1999 as part of the University’s First Scholars® Program serving first-g

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Renew Economy

FEBRUARY 14, 2022

California sets an effective renewables target of 73 per cent for 2032 as it mandates new wind, solar and storage in upgraded emissions target. The post California doubles down renewables and storage in new emissions target appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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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.

3BL Media

FEBRUARY 14, 2022

Words by Amy Brown. SOURCE: TriplePundit. DESCRIPTION: The shift toward virtual work, commerce and community during the COVID-19 pandemic has illuminated issues of accessibility online. People with disabilities are often unable to access the basic functions of websites and apps. And while some companies are making big strides in improving digital accessibility, it’s not nearly fast enough for people with disabilities who are taking their frustrations to court.

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Renew Economy

FEBRUARY 14, 2022

Central Queensland wind farm rejected by federal government as a threat to koalas is back in the pipeline, awaiting state and federal approvals after a redesign. The post Epuron reboots wind farm rejected by feds to protect koala population appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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3BL Media

FEBRUARY 14, 2022

SOURCE: Morgan Stanley. DESCRIPTION: Hosted by Audrey Choi. Whether they’re cooling our cities, swallowing carbon, or protecting our neighborhoods from natural disasters.trees are much more than decorative lamp posts. In this episode we hear the argument for why trees should be considered essential infrastructure and why not every tree planting campaign can deliver what it promises.

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Renew Economy

FEBRUARY 14, 2022

As Basslink's woes escalate, the proposed 1.5GW Marinus Link between Tasmania and the Australian mainland takes important next step in development. The post Marinus Link launches largest underwater engineering survey of Bass Strait appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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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.

3BL Media

FEBRUARY 14, 2022

SOURCE: Illumina. DESCRIPTION: Today, the Montreal Neurological Institute-Hospital at McGill University (The Neuro) announced a new research collaboration with Illumina, along with Takeda Development Center Americas, Inc., and pharmaceutical powerhouse Roche. Driven by the power of Illumina’s WGS capability, the partnership will create a powerful drug discovery platform for neurological conditions such as Parkinson’s disease and REM sleep behavior disorders.

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Renew Economy

FEBRUARY 14, 2022

A new deep-dive into historical generation performance across the National Electricity Market considers what it means for the renewable energy future. The post Duck curves and droughts: What does the future hold for wind and solar in the NEM? appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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3BL Media

FEBRUARY 14, 2022

SOURCE: International Olympic Committee. SUMMARY: The snowflake played a central role at the Opening Ceremony of the Olympic Winter Games Beijing 2022, where its diversity was used in numerous different contexts during the show. But snow’s central role is not limited to the creative field. On the field of play too, many of the Olympic winter sports rely on it for their events.

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Cisco CSR

FEBRUARY 14, 2022

A network service is only as good as its health. Hence, it is crucial that end-to-end management of network services should include health monitoring as part of the network service life cycle. When we talk about automating a network service, we mean automating the provisioning and maintenance of a network service. Health monitoring of a network service is typically thought of as a separate operation that is added after the network service is provisioned.

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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.