GreenBiz

NOVEMBER 3, 2022

The tide is turning in our knowledge about the ocean’s depths and the critical role it could play in mitigating climate change.

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Renew Economy

NOVEMBER 3, 2022

A new wind energy generation record for the UK, as offshore and onshore wind farms contribute more than 20GW to the grid at one point this week. The post New renewables record as UK wind generation blows past 20GW appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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NOVEMBER 3, 2022

Sponsored: The case for circular business models as a critical enabler of truly sustainable business, by operating within the finite resources of planetary boundaries.

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NOVEMBER 3, 2022

SOURCE: Antea Group. DESCRIPTION: During the latest election cycle, it's been almost impossible to ignore the controversy swirling around ESG investing in certain corners of the political arena. As a business leader who is vested in the financial and regulatory implications of ESG going forward, you might find yourself wondering what’s driving the criticism, and what it all might mean to the future of corporate sustainability.

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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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GreenBiz

NOVEMBER 3, 2022

At VERGE 22, fleet leaders offered insights on how they started, where they are in their electric journey and what they’ve learned along the way.

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Corporate Knights

NOVEMBER 3, 2022

Just a year ago, Mark Carney inspired optimism among climate finance campaigners by founding a new alliance of banks and other financial institutions that pledged to decarbonize their portfolios. More than 450 firms came together to commit to bringing their loan and investments down to net-zero by 2050 in what’s called the Glasgow Financial Alliance for Net Zero (GFANZ).

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Renew Economy

NOVEMBER 3, 2022

Neoen says battery storage revenue triples thanks to start of Australia's biggest battery, and flags higher prices for wind and solar contracts after market turmoil. The post Neoen storage revenues treble to $100 million, driven by Australia’s biggest battery appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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3BL Media

NOVEMBER 3, 2022

Workers across multiple demographics state that a lack of hard and soft skills are holding them back from career advancement. SOURCE: Paychex, Inc. DESCRIPTION: New research from Paychex, Inc. , a leading provider of integrated human capital management software solutions for human resources, payroll, benefits, and insurance services, indicates that employers can build and retain top talent by offering educational and skill-building opportunities for employees.

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Renew Economy

NOVEMBER 3, 2022

WA switches on Project Symphony, a VPP harnessing customer resources from rooftop solar and battery storage to hot water systems and electric vehicles. The post WA “orchestrates” hundreds of home solar and storage assets, as coal shortage continues appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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GreenBiz

NOVEMBER 3, 2022

A progress report on promises around national emission-reductions targets, adaptation finance, methane emissions, deforestation and phasing out coal.

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Renew Economy

NOVEMBER 3, 2022

The Callide coal-fired power station in Queensland has been forced offline following a series of malfunctions at the 57-year-old facility. The post “Structural failure” takes Callide coal plant offline 18 months after dramatic explosion appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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GreenBiz

NOVEMBER 3, 2022

The midterm, vote for policies and people to support clean energy

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3BL Media

NOVEMBER 3, 2022

SOURCE: CNH Industrial. DESCRIPTION: CNH Industrial brand Case IH has entered a new partnership with the National Industrial Learning Service (Senai) and the National Rural Learning Service (Senar). Together, they will offer a series of professional training courses for young people and adults in Mato Grosso, Brazil. The project will offer over 30,000 certifications.

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Cisco CSR

NOVEMBER 3, 2022

Virtualization technology has changed the world of IT and enabled cloud computing. It has also been embraced by Cisco customers due to its flexibility and cost benefits. That demand is behind our recent announcement at Cisco Live of the Cisco DNA Center Virtual Appliance, which gives customers new deployment options for our network controller, whether deployed within the company data center or in public and private clouds.

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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

NOVEMBER 3, 2022

By Blathnaid O’Dea. SOURCE: IBM. DESCRIPTION: “The team at IBM Security here in Ireland are looking forward to partnering with City of Dublin ETB over the coming months to build cyber resilience and address any gaps in cybersecurity planning and preparedness.”. This is the second year IBM has run the programme and the first time an Irish education provider has benefitted.

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Stacey Higginbotham

NOVEMBER 3, 2022

This week’s episode kicks off what I hope is a flurry of news from vendors about their Matter plans. We hear when and how vendors such as Amazon, Eve, Nanoleaf, and Schneider Electric plan to roll out Matter to new and old devices. We also call out companies that haven’t yet shared information and what you’re likely to see get support first.

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3BL Media

NOVEMBER 3, 2022

SOURCE: Georgia-Pacific. DESCRIPTION: Over 90% of Georgia-Pacific wood is sourced from private and family forest owners. They care deeply about preserving the air, water, and wildlife in their forests. . Forests for the future Forests protect air and water quality, serve as habitat for wildlife, provide recreational, spiritual and cultural uses, deliver carbon benefits, and offer natural resources to make products people want and need.

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ESG Today

NOVEMBER 3, 2022

Global management consulting firm McKinsey & Company announced today the launch of the Net Zero Built Environment Council, a cross-sector coalition of industry leaders aimed at supporting efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from buildings and solutions to decarbonize the built environment. Buildings and real estate are significant contributors to the global climate challenge, accounting for approximately 40% of carbon emissions, according to the International Energy Agency and UN Envi

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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

NOVEMBER 3, 2022

SOURCE: Meta. DESCRIPTION: Marine biologist Dr. Erika W. uses Meta Quest to lead VR dives with people around the world. This is a key educational component of her nonprofit, The Hydrous, which is focused on creating open access to marine environments. When people can explore, understand, and engage virtually, they connect with the ocean and are motivated to protect one of Earth’s most valuable natural resources.

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Cisco CSR

NOVEMBER 3, 2022

Last week at EDUCAUSE , thousands of education technology leaders gathered in the Denver Colorado Convention Center to discuss, debate, and dream about the future of higher education. I overheard 4 main questions between colleagues and technologists: 1. What will sustainable campuses of the future look like? 2. How will classrooms be designed for hybrid learning?

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3BL Media

NOVEMBER 3, 2022

SOURCE: Green Mountain Energy. DESCRIPTION: POUGHKEEPSIE, N.Y., November 3, 2022 /3BL Media/ - To celebrate the restoration of Pershing Avenue Park and the conclusion of another growing season at the Pershing Avenue Neighborhood Farm and Community Garden, the City of Poughkeepsie and Scenic Hudson hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Friday, October 28, 2022.

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ESG Today

NOVEMBER 3, 2022

Capital markets technology and exchange company Nasdaq announced today a series of climate commitments, including pledges to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 100% and Scope 3 emissions 50% by 2030. The company also announced a goal to reduce absolute Scope 3 emissions by 95% by 2050. According to Nasdaq’s 2021 Sustainability Report, Scope 3 accounted for over three-quarters of its gross emissions footprint in 2021.

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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

NOVEMBER 3, 2022

By Lars Holmquist. SOURCE: Tetra Pak. DESCRIPTION: One third of all food produced worldwide never gets consumed. Not only is that wasteful, but it produces a significant carbon footprint — an alarming 8 percent of greenhouse gas emissions worldwide can be attributed to food waste. Tackling this issue is an integral part of addressing the climate emergency.

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Energy Central

NOVEMBER 3, 2022

Despite the mindset of phasing out fossil fuels for renewable energy, humanity still relies upon oil. Reduction in usage will be a gradual process. In the meantime, using this fuel source as sustainably as possible is critical. Oil companies can implement measures to mitigate environmental damage during the transition to cleaner energies while considering every facet, including nonrenewable.

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3BL Media

NOVEMBER 3, 2022

'Enbridge will continue to be an iconic Canadian company, and increasingly so an iconic North American company. I think that's in everybody's best interest' SOURCE: Enbridge. DESCRIPTION: By Chris Varcoe. The incoming CEO of Enbridge sees a bright future for LNG, a growing role for renewables and a promising opportunity for carbon capture developments as the energy transition gains speed.

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Environment + Energy Leader

NOVEMBER 3, 2022

The new program introduces a new solution for customers to recycle empty beauty containers through Saks.com and at Saks Fifth Avenue stores across the US. The post Saks and TerraCycle Announce Beauty Recycling Program appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader.

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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

NOVEMBER 3, 2022

At least 5,000 new charging points must be added weekly in Europe to support the transition away from combustion cars. SOURCE: Keysight Technologies. DESCRIPTION: By Janet Ooi. Electric vehicles have long been heralded as the future of transportation. However, with costs spiraling and the continued economic uncertainty across Europe, the transition to battery-powered cars remains out of reach for many.

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B the Change

NOVEMBER 3, 2022

A B Corp Gift Guide to Relax and Recharge?—?Treat Yourself or a Loved One The holidays can be an especially hectic time of the year, making it even more important to make time for yourself or to share gifts with loved ones to help them do the same. Whether they provide a brief break from the daily rush or a longer respite from responsibilities, the 12 items in this list come from Certified B Corporations that realize people and our planet need care, too.

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3BL Media

NOVEMBER 3, 2022

SOURCE: Southwire. DESCRIPTION: As the company seeks to sustain a culture that recognizes and celebrates the value of diverse backgrounds, equity in opportunity and inclusivity in action, Southwire has announced a partnership with Nessel to standardize its dedicated spaces for nursing mothers across the company. Nessel is a women-owned, health-based furniture company designed by working moms for working moms.

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B the Change

NOVEMBER 3, 2022

A B Corp Gift Guide for Those Who Love the Great Outdoors For the outdoor enthusiasts, sustainability devotees, and climate conscious loved ones in your life, we’ve pulled together ideas from 15 Certified B Corporations that care for the planet we all depend upon. As part of B Lab U.S. & Canada’s “Give Something Greater” focus for this year’s B Corp Holiday Gift Guides, these companies, products, and services are selected for their commitment to climate justice and the people who create the

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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.