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Episode 344: Sustainability professionals share hopes for 2023

GreenBiz

We asked sustainability professionals to share their hopes for 2023. From carbon market standards to a betters system for managing risks, here are their audio responses.

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Australia backs $2.7bn of big batteries to narrow gap to 100 pct renewables

Renew Economy

Australia to fund eight big battery projects with advanced "grid forming" inverters that will help close coal and narrow the gap to 100 pct renewables. The post Australia backs $2.7bn of big batteries to narrow gap to 100 pct renewables appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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La vue de Montreal: Biodiversity gets its moment at COP15

GreenBiz

Will increased business support at COP15 help galvanize action on nature and biodiversity?

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Merck Leaders Recognized As Influential Women Executives

3BL Media

Honored by WomenInc., Cristal Downing, Caroline Litchfield and Jennifer Zachary push for progress and light the path for future women leaders. SOURCE: Merck & Co., Inc. DESCRIPTION: WomenInc., a media platform that showcases and drives positive dialogue about women, recognized three Merck leaders in its just-released list: 2022 Most Influential Women Executives in Corporate America.

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How to Modernize Manufacturing Without Losing Control

Speaker: Andrew Skoog, Founder of MachinistX & President of Hexis Representatives

Manufacturing is evolving, and the right technology can empower—not replace—your workforce. Smart automation and AI-driven software are revolutionizing decision-making, optimizing processes, and improving efficiency. But how do you implement these tools with confidence and ensure they complement human expertise rather than override it? Join industry expert Andrew Skoog as he explores how manufacturers can leverage automation to enhance operations, streamline workflows, and make smarter, data-dri

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3 trends that defined circularity in 2022

GreenBiz

Plus, some honorable mentions.

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AllianceBernstein: How Impactful Are Your Munis? Five Questions To Ask Your Manager.

3BL Media

By Marc Uy. SOURCE: AllianceBernstein. DESCRIPTION: You want to make a difference where it matters, like social or environmental conditions or both, by deploying capital to communities that need it. Impact investing is one way. Muni managers may bill themselves as impact investors. But their approaches could be other forms of ESG investing in disguise—some just greenwashing or social washing—or they don’t have the roadmap, experience and resources to meet your impact goals.

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Nielsen's Commitments to Business Diversity and Community Engagement

3BL Media

Nielsen's 2022 ESG Report: Diversity, Equity and Inclusion. SOURCE: Nielsen. DESCRIPTION: Business Diversity and Community Engagement. In all that we do, we aim to embed the principles of diversity, equity and inclusion (DE&I). Nielsen’s commitment to DE&I aims to accelerate our journey toward creating not just a company, but a media landscape at large that is more inclusive.

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ESG investing strategies: Closing the gap between conventional awareness and unconventional understanding

GreenBiz

As ESG continues to evolve, the proof of its value will face greater expectations and scrutiny that should ultimately benefit investors and shareholders.

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Women Business Owners Don't Need to Become Confident. They Already Are.

3BL Media

Women Business Owners Don't Need to Become Confident. They Already Are. Wed, 01/04/2023 - 10:00. Subheader. Beth Marcello, director of Women’s Business Development, shares outcomes from PNC’s latest Economic Outlook survey. Type of Content. Blog. Layout. Featured Media. Body. A quick online search of “women business confidence” reveals a flurry of self-help articles about how women can improve their confidence.

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The circularity news we’ll be following in 2023

GreenBiz

A good excuse to spend some time nerding out.

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The Key to Sustainable Energy Optimization: A Data-Driven Approach for Manufacturing

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. 📊 Join us for a practical webinar hosted by Kevin Kai Wong of Emergent Ene

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Sands for Singapore Charity Festival 2022 Raises S$4 Million for the Local Community

3BL Media

SOURCE: Las Vegas Sands. DESCRIPTION: In September, Sands’ resort in Singapore, Marina Bay Sands, welcomed back its signature event, the Sands for Singapore Charity Festival, September 8 – 10 at the outdoor Event Plaza. On hiatus for the past two years due to the pandemic, Sands for Singapore Charity Festival 2022 returned with gusto, bringing together close to 5,000 visitors for an array of philanthropic activities, entertainment performances, shopping, dining and crafting opportunities.

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The economy is moving from a tailwind pushing it along to a headwind holding it back

Gail Tverberg

The problem is hitting limits in the extraction of fossil fuels. We know that historically, many economies around the world have collapsed. We also know that there is a physics reason why this happens. Growing economies require a growing supply of energy to keep up with a growing population. At some point, the energy supply and other resource needs cannot grow rapidly enough to keep up with population growth.

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Decade of Sustainability Industry Leadership for Abbott

3BL Media

Abbott takes the top spot in the industry on the 2022 Dow Jones Sustainability Index (DJSI) for the 10th year. SOURCE: Abbott. DESCRIPTION: For nearly 135 years, we've maintained both a clear and important purpose – helping people live their fullest lives through better health – and a willingness to evolve to ensure we sustain this positive impact for generations.

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How my first Matter upgrade experience went

Stacey Higginbotham

After three years of waiting , I finally upgraded some of my smart home devices to Matter. I was ultimately successful but there were some twists and turns to navigate. To be fair, the Matter rollout is literally happening right now. And some of the apps required to experience Matter are in beta status. So I wouldn’t rush out and try this just yet unless you’ve got some time, patience, and the right devices.

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How to Drive Cost Savings, Efficiency Gains, and Sustainability Wins with MES

Speaker: Nikhil Joshi, Founder & President of Snic Solutions

Is your manufacturing operation reaching its efficiency potential? A Manufacturing Execution System (MES) could be the game-changer, helping you reduce waste, cut costs, and lower your carbon footprint. Join Nikhil Joshi, Founder & President of Snic Solutions, in this value-packed webinar as he breaks down how MES can drive operational excellence and sustainability.

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Preparing for the Future: Building Climate Resilience for Your Business

3BL Media

Preparing for the Future: Building Climate Resilience for Your Business. Thu, 01/12/2023 - 10:00. Type of Content. Blog. Layout. Standard Format. Body. By Ekaterina Hardin and Lia Brussock. What is Climate Resilience? Climate resilience is the ability to anticipate, prepare for, and withstand hazardous events, shifting consumer trends and behaviors, or business disturbances related to climate change.

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Most of US electric grid faces risk of resource shortfall through 2027, NERC finds

Utiliity Dive

“We are living in extraordinary times, from an electric industry perspective,” said John Moura, NERC’s director of reliability assessment and performance analysis.

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Why Gen X Is Quiet Quitting in Tech

3BL Media

Why Gen X Is Quiet Quitting in Tech. Wed, 01/11/2023 - 14:00. Subheader. By Pascal Potvin Lead Data Scientist. Type of Content. Blog. Layout. Featured Media. Body. One thing that I haven’t seen said about quiet quitting though, is how different it can be from one job to the next. Let’s start with the Wikipedia definition of Quiet Quitting : “an application of work-to-rule, in which employees work within defined work hours and engage in work-related activities solely within those hours [.] doing

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5 Steps to Plan Your Cisco Certification Journey like a Project Manager  

Cisco CSR

Hi, I’m Natarshia, a marketing manager with a front-row view of learners in our community and their journey to becoming certified. But I’m also a lifelong learner myself. As I work toward my  Project Management Professional  (PMP) Certification, I’m learning that planning and organizing are essential when starting a project. Then I had a thought: Why not use these project management skills to plan a certification journey?

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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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LanzaJet Gains Altitude With Significant Project Funding

3BL Media

LanzaJet Gains Altitude With Significant Project Funding. Tue, 01/10/2023 - 10:00. Subheader. The future of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) is even more poised for take-off thanks to a $50 million US grant from Breakthrough Energy. Type of Content. Article. Layout. Standard Format. Body. Founded by Bill Gates in 2015, Breakthrough Energy recently announced it will grant its first Catalyst project funding to LanzaJet’s Freedom Pines Fuels SAF plant in Soperton, Georgia.

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Microsoft Appoints Former Biden Admin Climate Leader Melanie Nakagawa as Chief Sustainability Officer

ESG Today

Tech giant Microsoft announced today the appointment of former Biden administration climate and energy specialist Melanie Nakagawa as Chief Sustainability Officer. In her new role, Nakagawa will lead Microsoft’s company-wide environmental sustainability work, including initiatives towards reaching its 2030 targets to become carbon negative , water positive and zero waste while contributing to biodiversity, as well as its efforts to deliver technology to help customers and partners achieve their

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Plastic-Free July: Sands Makes Progress in Reducing Plastic Use

3BL Media

Plastic-Free July: Sands Makes Progress in Reducing Plastic Use. Wed, 01/04/2023 - 13:55. Type of Content. Article. Layout. Standard Format. Body. The month of July has been designated Plastic-Free July to raise awareness about the environmental impact of plastic waste and pollution, particularly single-use plastic items, on neighborhoods, communities and oceans.

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Investing in the new era of value-based care

McKinsey Sustainabilty

Recent trends appear to make a case for investing in value-based care. Here’s why value-based models now show both the potential and propensity for growth.

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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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Duke Energy Named One of North America's Top Sustainable Companies for 17th Straight Year

3BL Media

SOURCE: Duke Energy. DESCRIPTION: CHARLOTTE, N.C., December 14, 2022 /3BL Media/ - As Duke Energy continues to make significant progress in delivering the affordable, reliable and clean energy its customers and communities count on, the company was recently named to the Dow Jones Sustainability Index (DJSI) for North America for the 17th consecutive year.

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Digital consumers in the Middle East: Rising adoption and opportunity

McKinsey Sustainabilty

The region’s consumers have embraced digital channels, and their spending is set to grow. New research highlights how companies can generate more value from this segment in the coming years.

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IQ Plus Enhances EcoVadis' Predictive Intelligence With Automated Sustainability Data Mining Capabilities

3BL Media

Latest Innovations in the Risk Management Solution Reinforces EcoVadis Market Leadership of Sustainability Visibility and Insight. SOURCE: EcoVadis. DESCRIPTION: PARIS and NEW YORK, December 16, 2022 /3BL Media/ - With organizations finding it difficult to gain complete visibility on the sustainability risks of their trading partners as supply chains grow increasingly complex, EcoVadis announces it has added AI and data mining enhancements to its market-leading predictive intelligence solution.

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To regionalize or not? Optimizing North American supply chains

McKinsey Sustainabilty

Companies have much to consider when deciding whether to relocate all or part of their production and supply chain footprints to meet North American market needs.

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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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Whirlpool Corporation Named to 2022 Dow Jones Sustainability World Index

3BL Media

SOURCE: Whirlpool Corporation. DESCRIPTION: December 15, 2022 /3BL Media/ - Whirlpool Corporation announced that it has been named to the 2022 Dow Jones Sustainability World Index (DJSI) in recognition of the company’s ongoing focus on responsible and ethical business practices. Whirlpool Corporation was also included on the DJSI North America Index for the 16th year.

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Texas Lawmakers Grill BlackRock, State Street over ESG Investing: “We Wish You Weren’t There”

ESG Today

Executives from investment giants BlackRock and State Street were grilled by Republican lawmakers on the Texas Senate Committee on State Affairs over their ESG and climate-related stewardship, engagement voting and investment practices in a committee hearing on Thursday. At the hearing, described by the Senate as ensuring that “the state’s public pension funds are not being invested to further political or social causes,” the committee, led by Senator Bryan Hughes repeatedly challenged BlackRock

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IOC Announces Composition of Advisory Committee on Human Rights

3BL Media

SOURCE: International Olympic Committee. DESCRIPTION: December 15, 2022 /3BL Media/ - The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has announced the composition of its Advisory Committee on Human Rights. This follows the approval of its Strategic Framework on Human Rights by the IOC Executive Board in September 2022. The Advisory Committee’s mission is to provide the IOC with strategic guidance and advise on human rights risk management.

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Planning for 2023: How US-based businesses can succeed when capital and talent are constrained

McKinsey Sustainabilty

The Great Recession demonstrated the value of capital discipline. As interest rates are staying higher for longer, US-based leaders can put those lessons to work.

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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.