Corporate Knights

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

The Canadian oil and gas industry is engaging in greenwashing by endorsing a 2050 net-zero target while actively lobbying against measures that would achieve that climate goal, international non-profit InfluenceMap says in a report. U.K.-based InfluenceMap – which is funded by major foundations in Europe and the United States – analyzed the climate policy engagement of the six largest oil and pipeline companies headquartered in Canada, as well as the Canadian Association of Petroleum Producers (

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GreenBiz

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

Sponsored: Today’s fans require much more than just entertainment; they expect sustainable and values-driven sporting events. Is your event meeting the moment?

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Renew Economy

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

New community battery unveiled in a suburb where almost half of all homes have rooftop solar – and a new round of funding announced. The post New neighbourhood battery for another suburban solar hot spot appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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GreenBiz

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

We asked the next generation of sustainability professionals what their predecessors have overlooked. A common thread running through their responses: Centering environmental justice within ESG strategy.

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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 27, 2023

Sunny side up: Oil giant bp and its Lightsource solar partner reportedly offer a share of their growing Australian solar portfolio up for sale as PV asset flip continues. The post Oil giant puts Australian solar portfolio on market as great PV flip continues appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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GreenBiz

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

A new corps of startups have different methods, but the same goal: Avoid the environmental and human impacts of lithium mining.

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FEBRUARY 27, 2023

There are four types of approaches to sustainability, and certain companies are doing well taking one of these paths.

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Renew Economy

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

Australian flow battery maker says new interest from its home state, and from an IRA-charged US market, shows tide is turning for longer duration storage solutions. The post Redflow inks deal with Queensland networks as focus shifts to “alternative” battery solutions appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Green Project Management

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

The ASEAN region has consistently been one of the most supportive areas in terms of adopting and integrating our tools and methods. In fact, my personal journey with GPM began five years ago when I took a training course and was inspired to take action. As someone who is passionate about sustainability, I believe that […] The post Unlocking ASEAN’s Sustainable Performance with the GPM P5 Standard appeared first on Driving Sustainable Change.

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Renew Economy

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

Spanish developer unveils plans for a floating offshore wind farm in waters set to be declared as Australia's second official development zone. The post New 1.7GW floating offshore wind project unveiled in Hunter renewable zone 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.

McKinsey Sustainabilty

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

Artificial intelligence, when deployed at scale, can help telcos protect core revenues and drive margin growth. But capturing this opportunity will require a wholly different approach.

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Renew Economy

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

Researchers hope new discovery will help development of perovskite solar cells and more efficient energy storage techniques. The post Corralling ions brings us one step closer to mastering tricky perovskite solar cells appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Impakter

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

Impakter Indigenous Peoples: Defending an Environment for All This article is part of an editorial collaboration with the International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD). It was originally published on the IISD website in April 2022. “Only when the last tree has died and the last river has been poisoned and the last fish has been caught will we realize that we can not […] The post Indigenous Peoples: Defending an Environment for All appeared first on Impakter.

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Renew Economy

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

German industry and consumer groups hit out at grid plan to throttle EV chargers and heat pumps if supply is short. The post Industry and consumers hit out at German plan to throttle EVs and heat pumps on grid 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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Impact Alpha

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

Greetings, Agents of Impact! ? Agents of Impact are convening this week at the Latin America Impact Investing Forum and the Sorenson Impact. The post The Brief: Special Latin America edition: entrepreneurship boom, Central America partnerships, regional impact unicorns. Plus: reconstruction in Ukraine appeared first on ImpactAlpha.

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Renew Economy

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

Let's be clear – the Safeguard Mechanism changes alone do not constitute an industrial decarbonisation plan. But is throwing it out the answer? The post Why tear down safeguard reforms when you can build them up? appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Utiliity Dive

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

Recent changes in the US signal that gas-powered vehicle ownership is on its way out and that EVs are in — American energy companies can use this to gain traction towards becoming renewable energy leaders globally.

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Renew Economy

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

Do wind and solar projects affect frequency in the main grid? And how to they compare to other technologies? A deep dive into an essential grid service. The post The NEMs frequency behaviour – how is it going with all this new wind and solar? 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

Utiliity Dive

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

Together they can stabilize the grid through increased short-circuit current, increased frequency support and system inertia, decreasing ROCOF, reactive power control and black-start capability.

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McKinsey Sustainabilty

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

Pharmaceutical companies are using recent advances in digital technologies to improve care strategies and provide hope for rare disease patients across thousands of different rare diseases.

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Impact Alpha

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

ImpactAlpha, February 27 — Impact investment in Latin America has remained strong even as overall venture capital activity is slowing down after a. The post In Latin America, bigger impact funds and investments defy venture capital slowdown appeared first on ImpactAlpha.

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Impakter

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

Impakter The H&M Greenwashing Scandal: Has Business Learned the Lesson? Last summer, Quartz carried out an explosive investigation into H&M’s claims that it was sustainable and accused the fast fashion brand of “greenwashing” — i.e., making false or misleading claims about their sustainability efforts, particularly through the use (or misuse) of the Higg Index, which is H&M sustainability certification system.

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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.

Science Daily / Earth & Environment

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

Driven by a combination of rising sea levels and climate change, destructive hurricanes and tropical storms could become far more likely to hit coastal areas in quick succession, researchers found. In some areas such double hits could occur as frequently as once every 3 years.

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Utiliity Dive

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

The program will be managed by the Advanced Research Projects Agency-Energy and will focus on improving semiconductors, which are essential components in controlling power generation and transmission.

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Impact Alpha

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

ImpactAlpha, Feb. 27 – The U.S.- Mexico border gets the attention. But in addressing the root causes of migration, it is long-term investments in. The post Root Capital and other impact investors emerge as key players in Biden’s Partnership for Central America appeared first on ImpactAlpha.

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Cisco CSR

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

Digital Mining for increased production, safety, and sustainability In this new era of digitized mining, the industry has repeatedly relied on Cisco to help increase production, improve safety, and… Read more on Cisco Blogs

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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.

Impact Alpha

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

ImpactAlpha, February 27 – Street demonstrations, populist leaders and economic strife dominate news headlines about Latin America. Less appreciated are the entrepreneurs who. The post Latin America’s impact entrepreneurs find opportunities in nature-based solutions and smarter services for low-income consumers appeared first on ImpactAlpha.

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Environment + Energy Leader

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

In spite of widespread recalls, Philips reduced operational emissions and announced major progress towards its ESG commitments. The post Philips Persists in ESG Commitments, Despite Disappointing Year appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader.

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Science Daily / Earth & Environment

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

The sustained loss of a once abundant species of sea urchin in the Caribbean could also result in the functional extinction of diverse coral species from the region's reefs, according to new research.

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B the Change

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

The B Corp Continuous Improvement Mindset: A Commitment to Learning, Accountability, Transparency, and Getting Better B Corp Certification is a journey, not a destination. Making your business a force for good — and ensuring it stays that way — means constantly working to improve your practices. Whether or not they are part of the B Corp community, all businesses looking to improve their social and environmental impact can benefit from a continuous improvement mindset.

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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.