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Finding your 'sustainability and…'

GreenBiz

Job seekers need more than just a degree in sustainability to be attractive to companies. It's important to pair your degree with another skill or interest.

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Seven ways to include nature in our economic choices

Corporate Knights

From nature’s perspective, human civilization has been a disaster. It has caused the loss of 83% of all wild mammals and 50% of plants. Between 1970 and 2016 alone, humans wiped out 68% of the world’s mammals, birds, fish and reptiles. The world’s governments support this destructive activity with subsidies worth between US $1.8 trillion and $6 trillion a year ($5 billion to $16 billion a day).

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First massive floating offshore wind tender gets underway in California

Renew Economy

A mammoth offshore wind auction is underway in the US which will spur at least 4.6GW of floating turbine projects off California's coast. The post First massive floating offshore wind tender gets underway in California appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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In a post-COVID world, what’s the future of shared micromobility?

GreenBiz

The industry aims to boost its sustainability commitment by focusing on circularity and proving the value of shared e-scooters and e-bikes to cities.

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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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Sydney Uni hails low cost, long life sodium-sulphur battery with “super-high capacity”

Renew Economy

Sydney Uni researchers claim their new battery offers four times the energy capacity of lithium-ion batteries and is far cheaper to produce. The post Sydney Uni hails low cost, long life sodium-sulphur battery with “super-high capacity” appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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On the road to European green mobility

GreenBiz

Sponsored: Europe’s road to sustainable transport must come with investment in new charging infrastructure. Vincent Lin shares with us Delta’s solutions to this.

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Fossil fuel majors are reaping obscene profits: A simple levy could protect Australians from hyperinflation

Renew Economy

We have done the math on the profits multinational fossil fuel corporations will book in calendar year 2022 on export revenues. The cost to Australia is serious. The post Fossil fuel majors are reaping obscene profits: A simple levy could protect Australians from hyperinflation appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Qualcomm Inventor Dr. Xiaoxia Zhang on How Your Phone Finds the Time To Talk to Cell Towers in 5G

3BL Media

SOURCE: Qualcomm. DESCRIPTION: Welcome to Qualcomm Invents. In this series, we’re talking with some of Qualcomm’s most prolific inventors about their work, the impact of their inventions, and their inspiration. Do you call friends and family on your smartphone? Scroll through social media when you’re in the checkout line at the grocery store? Watch YouTube while riding the train to work?

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Bowen to present new capacity mechanism that may look like storage target

Renew Economy

Federal energy minister Chris Bowen to present new capacity mechanism that will look more like a storage target or NSW energy roadmap than a prop for coal plants. The post Bowen to present new capacity mechanism that may look like storage target appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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The DICK'S Sporting Goods Foundation Celebrated Sports Matter Day in Houston by Donating Sports Equipment to 10,000 Local Youth

3BL Media

World Series Champion & MVP Jeremy Peña and Basketball Hall of Famer Sheryl Swoopes partnered with The DICK'S Sporting Goods Foundation to give back to youth athletes from under-resourced Houston communities. SOURCE: DICK'S Sporting Goods. DESCRIPTION: HOUSTON, December 6, 2022 /3BL Media/ -- The DICK'S Sporting Goods Foundation's Sports Matter Giving Truck made its third tour stop in 2022 in Houston on Saturday, Dec. 3, gifting 10,000 youth athletes with sports equipment and hosting mo

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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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Forrest snaps up CWP to become dominant player in Australian renewables

Renew Economy

Andrew Forrest's Squadron Energy swoops in to buy CWP Renewables and become dominant player in Australian renewables industry. The post Forrest snaps up CWP to become dominant player in Australian renewables appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Why more firms think mandatory biodiversity risk reporting is needed

GreenBiz

Results of CDP's latest climate questionnaire reveal growing concern about nature risks is not yet translating into real-world actions from businesses.

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Huge 26GW renewable project in Pilbara has new name, new partner and new focus

Renew Economy

Massive 26GW wind and solar project in Pilbara has a new name, a new controlling shareholder and a new focus on domestic markets. The post Huge 26GW renewable project in Pilbara has new name, new partner and new focus appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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7 opportunities to strengthen ocean-based action in climate strategies

GreenBiz

Decarbonizing marine transport is one of the many options to pursue.

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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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Neoen wins approval for 4GWh battery to be built near retiring coal plants

Renew Economy

Neoen wins development approval for what could turn out to be a 4GWh battery project located in the coal town of Collie. The post Neoen wins approval for 4GWh battery to be built near retiring coal plants appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Antea Group USA Publishes 2021 Sustainability Report

3BL Media

SOURCE: Antea Group. DESCRIPTION: ST. PAUL, Minn., December 6, 2022 /3BL Media/ - Antea Group USA is proud to announce the publication of our 2021 Sustainability Report. Some areas of focus include our global coverage through Inogen Alliance, industry groups and events, our HSSE Management System, data security, and environmental impact, as well as our commitment to quality and operational resiliency.

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W.A.’s isolated grid sets new instantaneous and monthly records for wind and solar

Renew Economy

Wind and solar set new records for market share in half hour and monthly periods in W.A., and the world's biggest isolated grid. The post W.A.’s isolated grid sets new instantaneous and monthly records for wind and solar appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Bayer: Plant Breeding Safety

3BL Media

Bayer: Plant Breeding Safety. Thu, 01/05/2023 - 08:05. Type of Content. Article. Layout. Standard Format. Body. Seed products produced through plant breeding are safe and well studied. Regulatory authorities around the globe hold seed developers accountable for the safety of all new plant varieties placed on the market. This is true regardless of the technology used in the product’s development, including use of a wide range of plant breeding tools and methods.

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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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Lithium-ion battery pack prices rise for first time since 2010, hurting EVs and storage

Renew Economy

Prices aren't seen to drop under the crucial $US100/kWh level until 2026 - two years later than expected. The post Lithium-ion battery pack prices rise for first time since 2010, hurting EVs and storage appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Good for Consumers, Good for the Planet

3BL Media

Good for Consumers, Good for the Planet. Wed, 01/04/2023 - 08:05. Type of Content. Multimedia with summary. Layout. Featured Media. Body. As new applications of fruit become more popular across foodservice, protein processing and the snacking segments, we can see the potential for fruit-forward innovation making a tremendous impact from a sustainability standpoint.

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Another two retailers suspended amid ongoing energy market turmoil

Renew Economy

Updated: Two small but prominent energy retailers suspended from trade and then reinstated as fossil fuel driven energy market turmoil continues. The post Another two retailers suspended amid ongoing energy market turmoil appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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3M's Holiday Icon Hits Its 60th Anniversary

3BL Media

SOURCE: 3M. DESCRIPTION: It's a tradition that started exactly sixty years ago with a word: “Noel.”. Today, the 3M holiday tree, an assemblage of lighted offices in 3M Center’s Building 220, creates a 15-story “tree” visible to drivers and passerby on Interstate 94 through St. Paul, Minnesota. This year, the tree went live Nov. 23 and will be lit every night at 6 p.m., now through the final lighting Monday, Jan. 2.

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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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DreamPort ICS/OT Lab to Advance U.S. Cybersecurity Capabilities

Cisco CSR

Improving asset visibility and vulnerability detection on federal operational technology (OT) networks is no longer a “nice to have” — it’s a must have. The Cybersecurity & Infrastructure Security Agency’s (CISA) Binding Operational Directive (BOD) 23-01 created compulsory baseline requirements for Federal Civilian Executive Branch (FCEB) agencies to identify assets and vulnerabilities on their networks and provide updates to CISA.

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Comcast Debuts Xfinity Large Button Voice Remote, an Innovative New Product Created for People With Disabilities

3BL Media

SOURCE: Comcast Corporation. SUMMARY: In an industry first, the new remote combines the best of Xfinity’s award-winning Voice Remote technology with game-changing accessibility features that will help connect more customers to thousands of hours of aggregated entertainment, news, and information. The collaboration behind Comcast’s new Large Button Voice Remote helped create a world-class experience, from end to end, for people with vision, mobility, and dexterity impairments.

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Improve hybrid work collaboration with Cisco DNA Center AIOps for MS Teams and Webex

Cisco CSR

Hybrid work has made collaboration apps the critical link between remote workers and office meetings. Cisco DNA Center has new AIOps innovations for both Webex and Microsoft Teams that can proactively optimize the user experience for these applications. . The unprecedented shift to hybrid work has made collaboration tools like Cisco Webex and Microsoft Teams critical productivity enablers for office operations.

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Marathon Petroleum Earns Record Level of EPA Recognition for Energy Efficiency

3BL Media

SOURCE: Marathon Petroleum Corporation. SUMMARY: Marathon Petroleum Corp. (MPC) has set an industry record with the most refineries ever honored for energy efficiency by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) in one year. Six MPC refineries recently earned EPA ENERGY STAR certifications, putting their performance in the top 25% of all similar facilities across the U.S.

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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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How I secure my smart home devices and my home network

Stacey Higginbotham

This article was first published Friday Dec. 2, 2022 in my weekly newsletter. This week we learned that Anker, the company behind the Eufy brand of connected devices, actively lied about serious security flaws in its smart home cameras. In the meantime, I spent the last few days immersed in discussions about privacy and cybersecurity. So I figured it’s probably a good time to explain what I do to protect my home network and how I think about the risks of using various connected devices i

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This Christmas, New Holland Agriculture Is Putting Smiles on the Faces of Children in Essex, UK

3BL Media

SOURCE: CNH Industrial. DESCRIPTION: CNH Industrial brand New Holland Agriculture has donated six toy pedal tractors to Essex-based charity North Essex Support Team (NEST). The tractors will be given as gifts to the children of struggling families across the UK county this Christmas. NEST is a small charity who assist families and individuals in need across the Essex community.

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GRI Unveils Biodiversity Reporting Standard

ESG Today

The Global Reporting Initiative (GRI), one of the leading organizations promoting standardized ESG reporting, announced today the publication of its new Biodiversity Standard, aimed at enabling companies to publicly disclose on their most significant biodiversity impacts, and how they are managed, and to improve the comparability and quality of biodiversity-related reporting for stakeholders.

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Announcing New Episodes of “Corporate Conversations on Purpose”

3BL Media

Business Leaders Translating Purpose into Business Success. SOURCE: Curation On Purpose. DESCRIPTION: Phil Preston , CEO of The Business Purpose Project and Lynne Filderman , Founder of Curation On Purpose are pleased to release their newest four episodes of Corporate Conversations on Purpose. “As the need for corporate purpose transformation increases, leaders are wondering what it means in practice for the way they approach their strategy, operations and people” according to Phil Preston, co-h

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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.