Corporate Knights
MAY 10, 2023
Canada is home to two of the largest life and health insurance companies in the world – Sun Life and Manulife. Now expanding into Asia, these are Canadian success stories. Yet both have a contradiction at the heart of their business model. They are also two of Canada’s largest investors in fossil fuels, including dirty coal, investments that adversely affect the health of the clients they’re insuring.
Renew Economy
MAY 10, 2023
WA to fund country's biggest battery - a 2,000MWh facility at the coal town of Collie - as part of a multi-billion budget package supporting renewables and storage. The post WA to fund Australia’s biggest battery as part of $2.8bn renewable and storage plan appeared first on RenewEconomy.
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GreenBiz
MAY 10, 2023
Melanie Nakagawa reveals how the software giant is stepping up its support of policies, partnerships and innovations to clean up the electric grid — in the U.S. and abroad.
Renew Economy
MAY 10, 2023
Construction is complete at the biggest battery complex to be built so far in NSW, with testing and commissioning to begin soon. The post Construction complete at biggest battery in Australia’s biggest coal grid appeared first on RenewEconomy.
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.
GreenBiz
MAY 10, 2023
Siemens and Seurat Technologies have a new formula for the decarbonization math of additive manufacturing.
Renew Economy
MAY 10, 2023
Work stops on Andrew Forrest's first major wind project after a decision to change project managers and contractors. The post Work stops on Forrest’s Clarke Creek wind farm as contractors changed appeared first on RenewEconomy.
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Renew Economy
MAY 10, 2023
We need to upgrade our electricity transmission grid so more price crushing, zero emissions renewable energy projects can be built and connected. The post Why western Victoria needs – and wants – new transmission lines appeared first on RenewEconomy.
GreenBiz
MAY 10, 2023
The airline announces plans to use sustainable fuels for flights from both San Francisco and Heathrow Airports.
Renew Economy
MAY 10, 2023
Researchers in Germany are investigating the possibility of building wind farms on closed open cast coal mines much sooner than was previously possible. The post Coal pit to wind farm: Energy giant to fast-track energy makeover for old mine sites appeared first on RenewEconomy.
McKinsey Sustainabilty
MAY 10, 2023
A data-driven view of key metrics can help art organizations articulate value, reshape strategy, build resilience, and achieve operational excellence.
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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.
Renew Economy
MAY 10, 2023
Founder of Australian solar and storage developer could walk away with another $60 million after sale of business to Swedish renewables giant. The post Swedish renewables giant plans rapid Australia expansion after buying out solar developer appeared first on RenewEconomy.
Stacey Higginbotham
MAY 10, 2023
Announced today, the Google Pixel Tablet arrives in select markets with a $499 price tag. Pre-orders begin today with availability expected in June. The 11-inch Android slate is bundled with a Charging Speaker Dock. ($129 separately), turning the device into a smart home hub. Google has also improved the Google Home experience with an updated user interface.
Renew Economy
MAY 10, 2023
It has been a cathartic week for the clean energy sector. Finally, it feels like someone is listening. But the $4bn pledged in the budget pales against Australia's rivals. The post Budget shows penny has dropped on renewables – but $4bn is just a down payment appeared first on RenewEconomy.
McKinsey Sustainabilty
MAY 10, 2023
Technology is rapidly reshaping agriculture in India, creating investment opportunities, lifting up rural areas, and feeding the world.
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
Renew Economy
MAY 10, 2023
We're back! Gabrielle Kuiper on why rooftop solar should not be ignored by grid planners. Plus: Latest news including dire warning for PV installers on inverters. The post Solar Insiders Podcast: Getting to grips with solar duck curve appeared first on RenewEconomy.
McKinsey Sustainabilty
MAY 10, 2023
Companies have committed to being more diverse, inclusive, and equitable, but many struggle to make significant progress in these areas. Here’s how they can meet DEI ambitions—now and in the longer term.
ESG Today
MAY 10, 2023
Global professional services firm EY announced today the launch of EY OpsChain ESG, a new solution developed on the Ethereum blockchain, aimed at enabling companies to accurately measure and track their carbon footprint, and providing transparency and traceability for carbon credits. According to EY, the new solution, now available in beta version on EY’s Blockchain SaaS platform, will help enterprises to achieve and report a verifiable view their current CO2 positions, by tokenizing products’ e
Environment + Energy Leader
MAY 10, 2023
SolarReviews’ 2022 report shows many in the renewable sector feel growth will continue as products like storage and EV charging also increase.
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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
ESG Today
MAY 10, 2023
Tech giant IBM announced the launch of IBM Cloud Carbon Calculator, a new dashboard-based solution aimed at enabling organizations to track and address greenhouse gas emissions associated with their IBM Cloud workloads. According to IBM, the new solution comes as businesses look to balance increased use of data- and energy-intensive workloads such as high performance computing, artificial intelligence and machine learning with growing ESG regulation and emissions reporting needs.
WWF Sustainability
MAY 10, 2023
HP and World Wildlife Fund are working in collaboration with our local, on-the-ground partners to reseed native juçara palm mother trees through a comprehensive forest landscape restoration effort.
Impact Alpha
MAY 10, 2023
Greetings, Agents of Impact! Featured: Carbon Markets How carbon credits are driving down the costs of climate-friendly goods in Africa. African social enterprises. The post The Brief: Carbon credits for social enterprises, accounting for nature, catalyzing women-led funds in Africa, bridging climate finance’s valley of death appeared first on ImpactAlpha.
TEDxInnovations
MAY 10, 2023
More than 30 million people in the US are eligible to have their arrest and conviction records cleared -- but most people who qualify either can't afford it or simply don't know it's an option. In this gripping talk, second chance advocate and 2023 Audacious Project grantee Sheena Meade makes the case for "clean slate" laws that streamline this complicated process, increasing access to work, housing and education opportunities for millions of people.
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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.
Environment + Energy Leader
MAY 10, 2023
The EPA anticipates making 25-50 cooperative agreements under this grant program. For effective implementation, the EPA will divide them among different EPA regions.
Cisco CSR
MAY 10, 2023
The Transformational Tech series highlights Cisco’s grant recipients that use technology to help transform the lives of individuals and communities. An estimated 37% of the world’s population – or 2.
Impact Alpha
MAY 10, 2023
Despite the valid criticisms that have surfaced about the voluntary carbon market, carbon finance is playing a critical role in catalyzing a just. The post How carbon credits are driving down the costs of climate-friendly goods in Africa appeared first on ImpactAlpha.
ESG Today
MAY 10, 2023
Telecom giant Verizon announced its fifth $1 billion green bond offering since its initial green bond issue in 2019, with net proceeds to be allocated exclusively toward investments in renewable energy. This issuance comes after Verizon’s announcement in February that is on track to exceed its goal to source or generate renewable energy equivalent to 50% of its total annual electricity consumption by 2025, and set a new target to reach 100% by 2030.
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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.
Utiliity Dive
MAY 10, 2023
The proposal would allow transmission developers to apply for project-specific corridors, unlocking potential federal funding, the department said Tuesday.
ESG Today
MAY 10, 2023
S&P Global’s ESG and sustainability-focused business Sustainable1 announced today the launch of a new Nature & Biodiversity Risk dataset, which lets companies and investors to assess, manage and address nature-related risks and impacts. The new dataset comes as businesses and financial institutions increasingly focus on nature and biodiversity risk, and as global efforts to address nature-related issues begin to pick up pace.
Cisco CSR
MAY 10, 2023
If you’ve been implementing technology for your company for any length of time, you know a few things: Technology is increasingly complex Business requirements are dynamic IT solutions are e… Read more on Cisco Blogs
McKinsey Sustainabilty
MAY 10, 2023
Ukrainian businesses that have survived and thrived in the face of an unforeseen Russian invasion offer lessons in resilience.
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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.
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