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How smaller companies can help the world get to net zero faster

GreenBiz

Small- and medium-sized enterprises have a huge role to play in the collective corporate effort to address the climate crisis.

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For Australia to be a green hydrogen superpower, first we must find enough water

Renew Economy

How much water does it take to make green hydrogen – and can Australia source what it needs, sustainably, to become a hydrogen superpower? The post For Australia to be a green hydrogen superpower, first we must find enough water appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Christmas trees: Fun holiday tradition or selfish ritualized eco-terrorism?

GreenBiz

Your Christmas tree is a product with an environmental footprint. Know the facts.

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Seven ways governments can reach their COP15 goals to save the oceans

Corporate Knights

The marine life in our oceans is being slaughtered. . Since 1990, we have lost 90% of large fish, such as sharks, tuna, swordfish, marlin, groupers and cod, according to scientists in the Future of Marine Animal Populations program. Using highly sophisticated equipment, fishing fleets have taken so much life from the ocean over the years. We are the ultimate predator, attacking prey in the ocean at up to 14 times the rate of other predators. .

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How to Modernize Manufacturing Without Losing Control

Speaker: Andrew Skoog, Founder of MachinistX & President of Hexis Representatives

Manufacturing is evolving, and the right technology can empower—not replace—your workforce. Smart automation and AI-driven software are revolutionizing decision-making, optimizing processes, and improving efficiency. But how do you implement these tools with confidence and ensure they complement human expertise rather than override it? Join industry expert Andrew Skoog as he explores how manufacturers can leverage automation to enhance operations, streamline workflows, and make smarter, data-dri

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Water is your business

GreenBiz

Water is becoming a risk for companies who don't take actions to address the water issues in their backyards.

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AEG’s Employee Network Group, PRIDE@AEG Hosted an Employee Volunteer Day at Los Angeles LGBT Center’s Youth Holiday Celebration

3BL Media

SOURCE: AEG. DESCRIPTION: On December 17, AEG's employee network group, PRIDE@AEG, volunteered their time to served hot meals and celebrate the holidays with teens and young adults at the Los Angeles LGBT Center’s Youth Holiday Celebration. The Center provides services for more LGBT people than any other organization in the world and works to ensure that LGBT people can be healthy, equal and complete members of society.

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IBM Journey to More Sustainable Facilities: IBM As Client Zero

3BL Media

By Jane Muir-Sands. SOURCE: IBM. DESCRIPTION: As IBM helps customers align sustainability goals with business objectives, we also leverage technology to achieve our own sustainability goals. Currently, IBM has a set of environmental commitments, including achieving Net Zero GHG Emissions by 2030 and diverting 90% of nonhazardous waste (by weight) from landfill and incineration by 2025.

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Beyond the science based targets: Why First Movers Coalition is the next step

GreenBiz

Sponsored: The First Movers Coalition's unique partnership between government and corporations — including founding member Western Digital — is harnessing the purchasing power of companies to decarbonize the corporate ecosystem, unlock the untapped potential of emerging technologies and turn the tide of climate innovation.

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PNC's Performance Awards Exemplify Talent-Focused Culture

3BL Media

Top employee honor highlights contributions to company, customers and communities. SOURCE: PNC Financial Services Group. DESCRIPTION: Picture a months-long series of meetings in which leaders representing almost a dozen departments work together to define a standard of peak performance that uniformly applies to each of their fields. It would be a challenging process.

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Digital technologies for conservation and climate action: Solution or COP out?

GreenBiz

There's an emerging debate over the value of techno-centric solutions.

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The Key to Sustainable Energy Optimization: A Data-Driven Approach for Manufacturing

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. 📊 Join us for a practical webinar hosted by Kevin Kai Wong of Emergent Ene

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Qurate Retail Group Awarded on Newsweek's America's Most Responsible Companies 2023 List

3BL Media

Qurate Retail Group recognized second year in a row on Newsweek’s list of America’s Most Responsible Companies. SOURCE: Qurate Retail Group. DESCRIPTION: December 21, 2022 /3BL Media/ - Qurate Retail Group SM has been recognized on Newsweek’s list of America’s Most Responsible Companies 2023. The world leader in video commerce ranked seventh out of 18 in the retail industry, and among the top 200 companies overall.

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The 10 Most Popular SSIR Articles of 2022

Stanford Social Innovation

By SSIR Editors. A common theme among this year’s most popular stories on SSIR.org is the notion of building on or refining existing social innovations. This year’s top article, “ The Relational Work of Systems Change ,” explores how readers can prioritize relationships in collective impact efforts. ( SSIR published the seminal article on collective impact more than a decade ago.

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Del Monte Foods Partners With Nonprofits To Nourish Communities and Grow Good for a Healthier Tomorrow

3BL Media

Plant-Based Foods Leader Cultivates Equitable, Healthy Communities Through Education, Outreach and Engagement. SOURCE: Del Monte Foods, Inc. DESCRIPTION: WALNUT CREEK, Calif., December 21, 2022 /3BL Media/ – As part of its Growers of Good purpose to grow a healthier and more hopeful tomorrow, Del Monte Foods, Inc. is committed to supporting nonprofit organizations in its mission to nourish people, the planet and communities.

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Switzerland to Address Greenwashing with Sustainable Investment Label Rules

ESG Today

Financial products and funds labelled as ‘sustainable,’ green,’ or ‘ESG’ on Swiss financial markets will be required to align or contribute to specific sustainability goals, with providers required to disclose how they intend to achieve the goals, according to new proposed rules unveiled by the Swiss Federal Council. The Council stated that the proposals form part of efforts to prevent greenwashing, or the mischaracterization or exaggeration of the sustainability characteristics and attributes o

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How to Drive Cost Savings, Efficiency Gains, and Sustainability Wins with MES

Speaker: Nikhil Joshi, Founder & President of Snic Solutions

Is your manufacturing operation reaching its efficiency potential? A Manufacturing Execution System (MES) could be the game-changer, helping you reduce waste, cut costs, and lower your carbon footprint. Join Nikhil Joshi, Founder & President of Snic Solutions, in this value-packed webinar as he breaks down how MES can drive operational excellence and sustainability.

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Points of Light's Corporate Service Council To Host "Pathways and Pitfalls: Reprioritizing and Advancing Corporate Racial Equity Commitments”

3BL Media

Points of Light's Corporate Service Council To Host "Pathways and Pitfalls: Reprioritizing and Advancing Corporate Racial Equity Commitments”. Wed, 01/04/2023 - 06:00. Subheader. With competing priories and evolving challenges, it is critical that companies double down on their commitments in the years ahead to advance racial equity in their business and in partnership with their community.

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What US tech talent expects from remote work

McKinsey Sustainabilty

For today’s tech talent, there’s no one-size-fits-all work environment.

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Lenovo Receives Several ESG Awards, Recognizing the Company's Commitment to Corporate Governance and Sustainability

3BL Media

Lenovo Receives Several ESG Awards, Recognizing the Company's Commitment to Corporate Governance and Sustainability. Fri, 01/06/2023 - 10:35. Type of Content. Press Release. Layout. Featured Media. Body. January 6, 2022 /3BL Media/ - Lenovo Group (HKSE: 992) (ADR: LNVGY) has been recognized with numerous award wins for Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) performance from multiple prestigious Hong Kong-based awarding bodies in December, including the Hong Kong Institute of Certified Publi

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The Paradox of ESG

CSR Hub

As previously seen on Business Fights Poverty and published with permission.

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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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Black & Veatch: Four Ways To Increase Sustainability on Your Solar Projects

3BL Media

SOURCE: Black & Veatch. DESCRIPTION: OVERLAND PARK, Kan., December 21, 2022 /3BL Media/ - Solar projects are the fastest-growing source of renewable energy. Although solar modules produce clean energy, there’s still room for improvements in sustainability during procurement and construction. By focusing on these efforts at the very beginning, environmental impacts can be reduced to make your solar project even more eco-friendly.

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Canada to Require 100% of New Cars Sold to be Zero Emission Vehicles by 2035

ESG Today

All new passenger cars, SUVs and pick-up trucks sold in Canada will be required to be zero emission vehicles (ZEV) by 2035, according to new proposed regulations announced today by Minister of Environment and Climate Change, Steven Guilbeault. The announcement follows the release earlier this year by the Government of Canada of its 2030 Emissions Reduction Plan, outlining its strategy to achieve its interim climate goals to cut GHG emissions by 40% – 45% by 2030.

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ESG Talk: Dynamic Materiality and Stakeholder Engagement

3BL Media

SOURCE: Workiva. DESCRIPTION: In this short chat, ESG Talk host Mandi McReynolds shares part of an executive presentation she gave exploring dynamic materiality. Mandi describes practical ways companies can align stakeholder engagement with dynamic materiality as well as how ESG leaders are using technology to drive both forward in 2023. Looking for more?

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Sustainable Fashion Trends You Need To Know In 2023

Impakter

Impakter. Sustainable Fashion Trends You Need To Know In 2023. Sustainable fashion is gaining popularity in the global fashion industry, as so many issues are on the table these days. From climate change, plastic pollution, deforestation, loss of coral reefs and biodiversity, water shortages and overproduction, the fashion industry has come under a sustainable microscope in recent years.

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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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CNH Industrial Presents First Electric Tractor Prototype With Autonomous Features

3BL Media

Zero emissions farming solution enhances value and delivers next step in the Company’s innovation plan. SOURCE: CNH Industrial. DESCRIPTION: December 20, 2022 /3BL Media/ - CNH Industrial revealed the New Holland T4 Electric Power – the industry’s first all-electric light utility tractor prototype with autonomous features – at its Tech Day in Phoenix, Arizona, USA.

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How Lego plays with data: An interview with chief data officer Orlando Machado

McKinsey Sustainabilty

The iconic toymaker is unlocking the value from data to help rethink processes, surface new opportunities, excite consumers, and empower internal colleagues.

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Gildan Publishes First Stand-Alone Climate Change Disclosure Report

3BL Media

SOURCE: Gildan Activewear. DESCRIPTION: MONTREAL, December 21, 2022 /3BL Media/ - Gildan Activewear Inc. (GIL: TSX and NYSE) is pleased to announce that it has published its first stand-alone Climate Change Disclosure Report structured in accordance with the Task Force on Climate-Related Financial Disclosures (TCFD) recommendations. The report highlights how Gildan assesses, prepares, and integrates climate-related matters into its business processes and represents a significant step towards ful

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Visibility is Essential to Effective Cybersecurity Risk Management

Cisco CSR

An article in the most recent IT Talk , an official publication of the Office of the Chief Information Officer of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), highlighted NASA’s cybersecurity goals and several important components of NASA’s Zero Trust journey that are key to the successful implementation of the cybersecurity and zero trust mandates, directives, and guidance issued by the President, Office of Management and Budget, Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agen

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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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D&I Weekly News Round Up: Neurodiversity, LGBTQ+ and More

3BL Media

D&I Weekly News Round Up: Neurodiversity, LGBTQ+ and More. Fri, 01/13/2023 - 11:55. Subheader. by Caroline Berns. Type of Content. Newsletter. Layout. Featured Media. Body. Neurodiversity. People with ADHD (Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder) often struggle at work – especially when their behaviours are misinterpreted. Destigmatizing and raising awareness are crucial to making workplaces more inclusive.

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Pepper acquires Notion for connected insurance play

Stacey Higginbotham

Pepper IoT , a company that provides applications and back-end services for other businesses to build IoT platforms or devices, has acquired Notion, a company that provides insurance companies services and sensors designed to mitigate claims. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed, but it’s a surprising acquisition in part because Pepper acquired Notion from Comcast, which itself purchased Notion back in February 2020.

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Mississippi Power, Forrest County Agricultural High School Celebrate State's First Electric School Bus in Operation

3BL Media

Mississippi Power, Forrest County Agricultural High School Celebrate State's First Electric School Bus in Operation. Thu, 01/12/2023 - 11:05. Type of Content. Article. Layout. Featured Media. Body. Representatives from Mississippi Power and Forrest County Agricultural High School held a ribbon-cutting ceremony as the first electric school bus in the state of Mississippi began operating in Brooklyn.

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PepsiCo Enlists Heavy-Duty Tesla Semis for Future Deliveries

Environment + Energy Leader

PepsiCo plans to roll out 100 heavy-duty Tesla Semis in 2023, when it will start using the electric trucks to make deliveries to customers like Walmart and Kroger. . The post PepsiCo Enlists Heavy-Duty Tesla Semis for Future Deliveries appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader.

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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.