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Liz Truss hires climate sceptics and “delayers” with ties to libertarian think tanks

Renew Economy

New UK Prime Minister appoints multiple advisors with a record of opposing climate action, including a key aide from a think tank funded by oil giant BP. The post Liz Truss hires climate sceptics and “delayers” with ties to libertarian think tanks appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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In the finance sector, what ESG jobs this way come?

GreenBiz

Among the factors driving the demand for ESG-savvy talent are a move to mandatory reporting, an increase in the amount of information that firms must disclose, and a need for data that’s robust, auditable, assured and standardized.

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Australian lithium mine to be powered by biggest off-grid solar, wind and battery plant

Renew Economy

New Kathleen Valley lithium project will feature Australia's biggest off grid wind, solar and battery storage facility, enabling it to run "engine off" for lengthy periods. The post Australian lithium mine to be powered by biggest off-grid solar, wind and battery plant appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Kenya’s electric mobility transformation can offer a model for other countries

GreenBiz

To accelerate the shift to e-mobility, emerging economies must use a comprehensive strategy to confront barriers to electric vehicle adoption.

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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.

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Big solar powers up as another NSW PV project reaches full generating capacity

Renew Economy

Completed and fully operational, FRV Australia says its 115MW Metz Solar Farm has achieved commercial operating status, and 100% capacity. The post Big solar powers up as another NSW PV project reaches full generating capacity appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Waste data center heat is warming up Dublin homes. Is it working?

GreenBiz

A Dublin startup is recycling the energy released by data centers to heat homes. Can the impact be more than a drop in the bucket?

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Smart Water Solutions - A New Frontier for 5G, IoT and BSS

3BL Media

By Rahul Darmwal. SOURCE: Ericsson. SUMMARY: With large parts of the world facing water scarcity, how to effectively optimize water distribution is of crucial importance. 5G and the internet of things (IoT)-based solutions along with specialized BSS capabilities can enable a water utility to set up an efficient multi-partner solution to help monitor, manage and monetize water distribution effectively.

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First concrete foundation poured in Australia’s first gigawatt scale wind project

Renew Economy

First concrete foundation poured for the first of the 180 massive turbines that will make up Australia's first gigawatt scale wind project. The post First concrete foundation poured in Australia’s first gigawatt scale wind project appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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The Materiality Workbook: A Practical Guide to Better Materiality Assessments in 6 Steps

GreenBiz

When managing ESG programs, organizations use materiality assessments to determine which topics are most impactful to their business & stakeholders.

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Fast transition to renewables will save the world $18 trillion, says Oxford study

Renew Economy

New study says rapid switch to renewables and storage will save the the world at least $US12 trillion ($A18 trillion) if reached by 2050. The post Fast transition to renewables will save the world $18 trillion, says Oxford study appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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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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MilliporeSigma's Curiosity Cube® Engages Students Across the United States

3BL Media

SOURCE: MilliporeSigma. DESCRIPTION: The Curiosity Cube ® from MilliporeSigma , the U.S. and Canada Life Science business of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany—a retrofitted shipping container with hands-on science experiments designed to spark student interest in STEM careers—has been busy for the last three months. As of August 31, the 2022 North American Curiosity Cube ® tour traveled to 14 cities, held 58 out of its 117 planned events and reached 11,667 students through unique science experiment

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Waste Expo 2022 launches Agenda, open for registration

Renew Economy

Waste Expo Australia, the foremost gathering of waste management and resource recovery professionals in the country, launches 2022 conference agenda. The post Waste Expo 2022 launches Agenda, open for registration appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Qualcomm and Invent Together Champion Patent Diversity

3BL Media

SOURCE: Qualcomm. DESCRIPTION: At Qualcomm, we believe that the U.S. patent system should reflect the diversity of this country, and if we can diversify who is inventing and patenting, we can create jobs, boost the U.S. economy, close wage and wealth gaps and ensure the U.S. remains a global leader in innovation. We are actively working to create more equitable opportunities for women and people of color in innovation, externally and in our own business.

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BlackRock adds to clean energy portfolio with NZ solar and battery storage company

Renew Economy

BlackRock follows its purchase of Australian battery storage developer Akaysha with buyout of NZ solar and storage subscription provider SolarZero. The post BlackRock adds to clean energy portfolio with NZ solar and battery storage company appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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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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Are Taylor Swift, Kylie Jenner and the like to blame for jet-fueled climate change?

GreenBiz

Political leaders should leverage the private jetting industry to drive further advancements in sustainable aviation.

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German energy company eyes bigger slice of Australia’s off-grid renewables market

Renew Economy

BayWa r.e. looks to capture more of the stand-alone power market in remote WA before branching out into other parts of Australia. The post German energy company eyes bigger slice of Australia’s off-grid renewables market appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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WaterAid Launches Advocacy Program To Deliver Sustainable Water, Sanitation and Hygiene Services to African Healthcare Facilities

3BL Media

SOURCE: WaterAid. DESCRIPTION: NEW YORK, September 13, 2022 /3BL Media/ - Today WaterAid announced the launch of a one-year program to advocate and inform policy change for improved access to clean water, sanitation and hygiene services (WASH) in healthcare facilities in Africa through a grant from the Conrad N. Hilton Foundation. The $1.49 million grant focuses on Ethiopia, Ghana and Uganda and addresses challenges preventing frontline healthcare workers, patients and surrounding communities fr

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Energy Insiders Podcast: Australia will soon treat Co2 as a pollutant

Renew Economy

More than a decade after the Carbon Pollution Reduction Scheme, carbon is about to be declared a pollutant in Australia. The EPA’s Tony Chappel explains why and what it means. The post Energy Insiders Podcast: Australia will soon treat Co2 as a pollutant appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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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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Volunteers Provide Supplies and Support to Students Going Back to School

3BL Media

SOURCE: Aramark. DESCRIPTION: Aramark’s strong and growing network of employee resource groups (ERGs) highlights the diversity of its workforce and creates a more inclusive workplace. Volunteering to support people in the communities where they live and work is a passion of many ERG members. In August 2022, Aramark’s LEAD , Impacto , and Synergy ERGs worked with the Aramark Community Relations team to host back-to-school events in metropolitan areas across the U.S. in partnership with local nonp

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Why smart glasses are on the cusp of being a gamechanger

Stacey Higginbotham

It’s hard to believe that Google Glass debuted nearly a decade ago. I was one of the early “Glass Explorers,” which is a far kinder name than the other ones that were used to describe people like me at the time. Google Glass both ushered in the smart glasses movement and quickly died off as a consumer product. Just two years after its introduction, save for a niche enterprise model, Google Glass production ceased.

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Comcast to Source Clean, Renewable Electricity for Half of Michigan Operations

3BL Media

SOURCE: Comcast Corporation. DESCRIPTION: DETROIT, September 13, 2022 /3BL Media/ Comcast announced that it has entered into agreements with Consumers Energy and DTE Energy to purchase renewable wind and solar electricity for Comcast Cable’s Michigan operations. Together, the agreements will allow Comcast to power half of its Michigan operations with carbon-free energy.

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Art Made by AI Wins Fine Arts Competition

Impakter

Impakter. Art Made by AI Wins Fine Arts Competition. An artwork made by Artificial Intelligence (AI) won first place at the Colorado State Fair’s fine arts competition last week, sparking controversy about whether AI-generated art can be used to compete in competitions. The digital art category at the Fine Arts competition has people talking! At the Colorado State Fair, we think this brings up […].

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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.

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Berkshire Grey and FedEx Expand Their Robotic Automation Solutions Relationship

3BL Media

FedEx Embraces AI-Robotic Automation to Streamline Operations and Drive Long-Term Efficiencies, Signs Warrant Agreement with Berkshire Grey. SOURCE: FedEx Corporation. DESCRIPTION: BEDFORD, Mass., and MEMPHIS, Tenn., September 13, 2022 /3BL Media/ — Berkshire Grey Inc. (Nasdaq: BGRY), a leader in AI-enabled robotic solutions that automate supply chain processes and FedEx Corp.

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Cisco UCS X-Series: Unboxing a year of momentum and success

Cisco CSR

It’s been just over 14 months since we introduced the Cisco UCS X-Series to great fanfare and acclaim. Appropriately enough, the X-Series unveiling ceremony was part of a “Future of Cloud” event as it is computing platform that I believe will redefine hybrid cloud infrastructure for the next decade. The customer adoption trends for the X-Series proves that our optimism was well-placed.

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Board of Directors Oversight on Corporate Responsibility and ESG

3BL Media

SOURCE: Quest Diagnostics. DESCRIPTION: The Board of Directors has aligned its activities to oversee the organization from an ESG perspective. Different committees of the Board and, in some cases the full Board itself, oversee various areas. Each committee’s responsibilities are included in its charter, and the full Board’s ESG responsibilities are set forth in the company’s Corporate Governance Guidelines.

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Sweden’s H2 Green Steel lands $189m investment

Energy Central

Our global society is built on steel. Steel production and accounts for 8% of total global CO2 emissions. Emissions from steel production must decrease for industry to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050 and for countries to deliver on the commitments made in the Paris Agreement. Seven out of the ten biggest steel producing countries have initiated at least one green steel project.

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The Silver Lining to Corporate DEI Challenges

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.

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Southern University's 2022 Baker Hughes Leadership Summit Provides Career Readiness

3BL Media

SOURCE: Baker Hughes. SUMMARY: 2021 grant from Baker Hughes Foundation expands annual event to over 200 students. DESCRIPTION: BATON ROUGE, La., September 13, 2022 /3BL Media/ – Over 200 Southern University students will participate in a full day of career readiness sessions at the Baker Hughes Leadership Summit on Wednesday, Sept. 14, 2022, with an emphasis on entrepreneurship, personal branding and networking.

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Patch Raises $55 Million to Enhance Carbon Credit Platform

Environment + Energy Leader

The company will use the funds to help expand its sustainability technology and operations. The post Patch Raises $55 Million to Enhance Carbon Credit Platform appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader.

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Jon Maier: WTF Is An ETF?

3BL Media

SOURCE: Sea Change Radio. DESCRIPTION: Dipping one’s toe into a new pond can often mean getting accustomed to a whole new set of acronyms. Well, if you’re treading into the investment world for the first time, here’s one you should know – the ETF, or exchange-traded fund. This week on Sea Change Radio, we learn about the ETF market from Jon Maier, the Chief Investment Officer of Global X ETFs.

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ClimateTrade Releases a Guide to Designing Efficient Net Zero Strategies

Environment + Energy Leader

ClimateTrade, a blockchain-based climate solutions provider, has released its first US-focused white paper, "A Comprehensive Guide to Designing Efficient Net Zero Strategies." . The post ClimateTrade Releases a Guide to Designing Efficient Net Zero Strategies appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader.

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Supercharge Your ESG Content This Libra Season

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.