Going public: Boards should take the lead in ESG planning
GreenBiz
MARCH 23, 2022
Directors should take an active role by asking the right questions and setting the expectation that ESG is a critical piece of the company’s go-to-market strategy.
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Georgia-Pacific: Bee Part of the Solution
3BL Media
MARCH 23, 2022
SOURCE: Georgia-Pacific. DESCRIPTION: Imagine walking out of work for some fresh air and seeing a couple of bees flying around and then looking up to see a massive hive containing thousands of them. That’s exactly what happened to an employee at our Green Bay Broadway mill. After it was reported, the first call was made to pest control to get rid of it.
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Looking for post-undergraduate sustainability education? Pick your path
GreenBiz
MARCH 23, 2022
The sustainability career path can be confusing. Here are three ways you can level up your skillset.
Big batteries notch up “mammoth” 2021, head for more than 1GWh in 2022
Renew Economy
MARCH 23, 2022
Big batteries have notched up a “mammoth year” in Australia in 2021 and delivered the bulk of a new record for large- and small-scale energy storage growth, with a combined capacity of more than one gigawatt-hour installed nationally for the year. New data from solar and storage market analyst SunWiz has found that a total […]. The post Big batteries notch up “mammoth” 2021, head for more than 1GWh in 2022 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 mandatory SEC disclosure would mean for ESG software
GreenBiz
MARCH 23, 2022
The SEC’s proposed disclosure mandate will be a boon for ESG, climate intelligence and carbon management software — regardless of where it lands.
How Putin’s war has “turbocharged” green hydrogen, and long term shift from fossils
Renew Economy
MARCH 23, 2022
Russia's invasion of Ukraine has opened the door for renewable electricity to make hydrogen and hydrogen-derived products more cheaply than gas. The post How Putin’s war has “turbocharged” green hydrogen, and long term shift from fossils appeared first on RenewEconomy.
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NSW begin tender process for Waratah battery that will help replace biggest coal plant
Renew Economy
MARCH 23, 2022
NSW kicks off tender process for Waratah Super Battery that will help replace Eraring coal plant and will be largest of its type in southern hemisphere. The post NSW begin tender process for Waratah battery that will help replace biggest coal plant appeared first on RenewEconomy.
How Green Bonds Will Fund a Green Future
3BL Media
MARCH 23, 2022
By Tiffanie Wong CFA, Salima Lamdouar, and Patrick O'Connell CFA. SOURCE: AllianceBernstein. DESCRIPTION: More securities labeled as environmental, social and governance (ESG) bonds are being issued by a wider variety of companies than ever before. This is a welcome development, because such financing will play a critical role in the global transition to a greener world.
Australia’s carbon market is in crisis
Renew Economy
MARCH 23, 2022
The Morrison government faces a multi-level crisis impacting Australia's carbon markets. Will it take responsibility for the mess? The post Australia’s carbon market is in crisis appeared first on RenewEconomy.
Can Wastewater Surveillance Protect Public Health?
3BL Media
MARCH 23, 2022
Biobot Analytics is using wastewater data to predict COVID surges and other outbreaks. SOURCE: Illumina. DESCRIPTION: Whether we realize it or not, we leave clues to our health every time we use the bathroom. The excretions we flush down the drain without a second thought offer a treasure trove of data and community health insight to Biobot Analytics.
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.
Greens refer carbon scheme to AG after whistleblower labels offsets “fraud to the environment”
Renew Economy
MARCH 23, 2022
Most of Australia's carbon offset units lack environmental integrity, whistleblower claims, labelling them an "environmental and taxpayer fraud". The post Greens refer carbon scheme to AG after whistleblower labels offsets “fraud to the environment” appeared first on RenewEconomy.
Working Remotely Didn't Stop Mike Sherman's 3M Team From Helping Customers During the Pandemic
3BL Media
MARCH 23, 2022
SOURCE: 3M. DESCRIPTION: Mike Sherman is an application engineering leader on 3M’s Commercial Solutions Division (CSD) team. During the pandemic, Mike?and his team have helped their customers solve challenges like finding the right disinfectants to use against SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, or developing robust graphic solutions to illustrate social distancing guidelines.
Ocean management is not yet sustainable — these 4 key tactics could change that
GreenBiz
MARCH 23, 2022
15 world leaders are developing and implementing Sustainable Ocean Plans. Here's what they need to focus on.
Five Traits a Corporate Affairs Director Should Possess When Taking on Sustainability/ESG Duties
3BL Media
MARCH 23, 2022
Being influential and managing reputation are key functions of a Corporate Affairs Director but in today’s fast-paced world, the role is becoming more sustainability-led. SOURCE: Acre. DESCRIPTION: By Dani Brown. Being influential and managing reputation are key functions of a Corporate Affairs Director but in today’s fast-paced world, the role is becoming more sustainability-led.
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
The huge technology leaps that will lead to global renewables based grid, and Australia’s key role
Renew Economy
MARCH 23, 2022
Global shift to electrification and renewables will require a series of technology milestones, and Australia will play a key role, new report says. The post The huge technology leaps that will lead to global renewables based grid, and Australia’s key role appeared first on RenewEconomy.
Kristina Wyatt on the SEC’s proposed climate disclosure rule
GreenBiz
MARCH 23, 2022
What will the new proposed disclosure standard mean for companies?
Podcast: How Medtronic's Personalized Implants and AI Can Lead to Better Patient Outcomes
3BL Media
MARCH 23, 2022
An interview with Dan Wolf and Thomas Mosnier. SOURCE: Medtronic. DESCRIPTION: In this episode of MedtronicTalks, Dan Wolf, vice president and general manager of Intelligent Data Solutions, sits alongside Thomas Mosnier, research director, iDS, to detail Medtronic’s continued build out of its cranial and spine business. The iDS business, which includes Medicrea, brings applications of artificial intelligence and predictive modeling to spine surgery as well as patient-specific implants.
Silicon Valley climate innovations need to focus on inclusion
GreenBiz
MARCH 23, 2022
The climate crisis demands bolder action from all of us.
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
The Powerful Impact of Coaching
3BL Media
MARCH 23, 2022
SOURCE: Herbalife Nutrition. DESCRIPTION: Kent L. Bradley M.D., MBA, MPH – Chief Health and Nutrition Officer. When we say the word coach, we likely have a person in mind. Because many people carry the title of coach, especially in sports, we may think of this as the basic definition and example of coaching. However, if you are like me, you have experienced the tremendous impact one coach can have, not only for a team, but for specific individuals.
Compressed Air Energy Storage Market Expected to See Growth
Environment + Energy Leader
MARCH 23, 2022
The compressed air energy storage market will see growth as renewable energy demands and new technology uses increase. The post Compressed Air Energy Storage Market Expected to See Growth appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader.
Yum China Launches Low-Carbon Environmental Protection Campaign to Drive Consumers to Embrace Low-Carbon Life
3BL Media
MARCH 23, 2022
SOURCE: Yum China. DESCRIPTION: SHANGHAI, CHINA, March 23, 2022, /3BLMedia/ - Yum China Holdings Limited (the "Company" or "Yum China", NYSE: YUMC; HKEX: 9987) announced that its KFC China brand has launched a A series of low-carbon environmental protection promotion activities, advocating sustainable lifestyles, and further strengthening consumers' awareness of low-carbon environmental protection behavior.
Eero’s new Wi-Fi routers take advantage of new spectrum
Stacey Higginbotham
MARCH 23, 2022
I’ve been spending a few days testing Eero’s latest Pro 6E Wi-Fi system and I can tell you I see a significant speed increase over my existing Eero Pro 6 routers. Eero, which is owned by Amazon, has also released a system of mesh routers called Eero 6+ which is cheaper, but I didn’t review those, because I’m most interested in Wi-Fi 6E.
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.
How Thinking Short Could Help Sustainably Weather Climate Change
3BL Media
MARCH 23, 2022
SOURCE: Bayer. SUMMARY: Record breaking heat waves, devasting wildfires, prolonged droughts, intense wind storms, and historic flooding: across the globe extreme weather events have become the new normal, creating unprecedented challenges for the planet. Climate change and the intensification of extreme weather is endangering lives, our ecosystems, and food security— all this in a time when global demand for food is rising.
Normative Launches Carbon Calculator to Help SMEs Measure Emissions
Environment + Energy Leader
MARCH 23, 2022
Normative has launched a carbon calculator to help SMEs measure their emissions and identify emission hot spots, establishing a baseline towards halving emissions before 2030 and reaching net-zero by 2050. The post Normative Launches Carbon Calculator to Help SMEs Measure Emissions appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader.
Celebrating Women Pioneers in Mental Health
3BL Media
MARCH 23, 2022
SOURCE: Alkermes. DESCRIPTION: March marks women's history month , a time for us to celebrate the work women have done to improve how we understand and treat mental illness. Click the images above to learn more about several mental health pioneers. Alkermes Alkermes plc is a fully-integrated, global biopharmaceutical company developing innovative medicines in the fields of neuroscience and oncology.
Supporting Ukraine – Within a Conscious Culture
Cisco CSR
MARCH 23, 2022
In times of crisis, we at Cisco come together and question how we can help those most in need. This unifying motion in our culture reflects the generous spirit of our people and a set of reflexes we have developed over time by conscious attention and intention to make a positive impact in the world. As a company, we’ve been focused on navigating the complex and rapidly escalating war in Ukraine, while determining the most impactful ways to care for our people on the ground and those affected by
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.
Quest Diagnostics’ Ruth Clements Joins Health Leads’ Series, "The Heart of Health Equity”
3BL Media
MARCH 23, 2022
SOURCE: Quest Diagnostics. DESCRIPTION: Ruth Clements, VP/GM, Infectious Diseases & Immunology & Quest for Health Equity at Quest Diagnostics, was featured on the Health Leads YouTube series, "The Heart of Health Equity." She discusses lessons learned from Quest’s COVID-19 testing efforts and the work done through Q4HE, the importance of addressing the digital divide, and reflects on the Black Lives Matter movement as a Black executive in corporate America with host Ashlei Rodgers.
Lead Pollution, Demographics, and Environmental Health Risks: The Case of Philadelphia, USA
Environmental News Bits
MARCH 23, 2022
O’Shea, M. J., Toupal, J., Caballero-Gómez, H., McKeon, T. P., Howarth, M. V., Pepino, R., & Gieré, R. (2021). Lead Pollution, Demographics, and Environmental Health Risks: The Case of Philadelphia, USA. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 18(17), 9055. [link] Abstract: Lead (Pb) soil contamination in urban environments represents a considerable health risk for exposed … Continue reading Lead Pollution, Demographics, and Environmental Health Risks:
Breaking the Bias
3BL Media
MARCH 23, 2022
Women’s History Month and the stories of those who reflect its spirit. SOURCE: NRG Energy. DESCRIPTION: We believe it’s important to give voice to individual women touching our organization — either as an employee, board member, or community partner. Their stories also embody the theme of International Women’s Day (IWD), which takes place on March 8.
From trash to treasure: Illinois dump becomes community solar farm
Environmental News Bits
MARCH 23, 2022
Read the full story at Yale Climate Connections. See also How to turn trash into treasure: Put solar panels over landfills at Canary Media. In Urbana, Illinois, a former landfill is now home to a community solar farm. With nearly 14,000 solar panels, it provides enough clean electricity to power a municipal building and about … Continue reading From trash to treasure: Illinois dump becomes community solar farm.
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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