GreenBiz

JULY 20, 2022

Breakthrough Energy and homebuilder Lennar's investment arm co-lead $64 million Series A round for low-carbon cement producer Terra CO2 Technology.

432

432

Renew Economy

JULY 20, 2022

There is a yawning gap between Australia's green hydrogen hype, where it leads the world, and the projects that are likely to be delivered anytime soon. The post Australia leads world in green hydrogen hype and hope, but not in actual projects appeared first on RenewEconomy.

281

281

GreenBiz

JULY 20, 2022

The Higg Index has found itself under scrutiny for lax sustainability standards and enforcement. Could blockchain technology be the lifeline it needs to survive?

326

326

Corporate Knights

JULY 20, 2022

The latest report from the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change made waves when it suggested that in addition to deep and immediate cuts to carbon emissions, the world needed to get serious about deploying carbon-removal technologies to draw a trillion tonnes of carbon out of the air. Here are some contenders for where we could store all of that carbon: Forests.

Climate Change 279

Climate Change 279

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

Manufacturing

GreenBiz

JULY 20, 2022

Don't assume that by having more disclosure we will be able to reach consensus on what “good” ESG performance looks like.

313

313

Renew Economy

JULY 20, 2022

Across the board, Australia's fossil fuel producers are reporting record profits as they drain consumer wallets, but Labor resists calls for windfall profit tax. The post Australia’s fossil fuel producers are revelling in surging profits appeared first on RenewEconomy.

271

271

Renew Economy

JULY 20, 2022

The jump in fossil fuel prices means more households want battery storage with their rooftop solar, and they don’t care if it’s not making money. The post Solar Insiders Podcast: Households now want batteries with their solar appeared first on RenewEconomy.

251

251

GreenBiz

JULY 20, 2022

What lies ahead? A deadline for many climate targets is only eight years away.

266

266

Renew Economy

JULY 20, 2022

From wind turbines to wires: transmission projects the focus of a record number of complaints to the federal government's Energy Infrastructure Commissioner. The post Social licence: Transmission projects push community complaints to record high appeared first on RenewEconomy.

246

246

3BL Media

JULY 20, 2022

SOURCE: Tata Consultancy Services (TCS). DESCRIPTION: TCS’s goIT program engages students from diverse backgrounds to bridge the learning curve with STEM, Computer Science, Design Thinking, and Digital Innovation. The program offers an industry developed, customizable curriculum that teaches students 21st century skills necessary for a career in technology.

Digitalization 246

Digitalization Development 246

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

Manufacturing

Renew Economy

JULY 20, 2022

Malcolm Turnbull has taken a front seat, and an equity stake, in the renewed push to use solar thermal to slash emissions in industrial processes. The post Turnbull invests in revived solar steam tech with gigawatt scale project in Saudi Arabia appeared first on RenewEconomy.

246

246

3BL Media

JULY 20, 2022

SOURCE: Qualcomm. DESCRIPTION: Qualcomm has been a committed partner to countries around the world for more than 30 years, supporting policies that encourage innovation, fostering the proliferation of mobile technology and enabling business-friendly environments globally. With each new generation of mobile communications, Qualcomm creates shared success in collaboration with lawmakers and regulators, creating new opportunities for local industries and communities.

Development 246

Development 246

Renew Economy

JULY 20, 2022

AEMO tells two Snowy Hydro gas generators to stop producing power unless they can prove they are not drawing from depleted central reserve. The post AEMO tells two Snowy Hydro generators to stop burning gas as supplies shrink appeared first on RenewEconomy.

246

246

3BL Media

JULY 20, 2022

Bowling Green, Kentucky resident moves into ek? Solutions’ upcycled shipping container home on July 15th. SOURCE: Land Betterment Corporation. DESCRIPTION: FISHERS, Ind., July 20, 2022 /3BL Media/ - Land Betterment Corporation (“Land Betterment” or the “Company”), an environmental solutions company fostering positive impact through upcycling former coal mining and industrial sites to create sustainable community development and job creation, today announced that WBKO Local 13 in Bowling Green, K

Shipping 246

Shipping Development 246

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.

Manufacturing

Renew Economy

JULY 20, 2022

AEMC will consider fast-tracking its assessment of a proposal to double the administered price cap for electricity markets. The post AEMC may fast-track request to double administered price cap after coal plant warning appeared first on RenewEconomy.

220

220

3BL Media

JULY 20, 2022

Six-country study finds most businesses report on climate – but more to do to ensure consistent disclosure. SOURCE: GRI. DESCRIPTION: July 20, 2022 /3BL Media/ - Landmark research from Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) and the National University of Singapore (NUS) Business School has, for the first time, shed light on how companies in the ASEAN region are addressing their obligations for climate-related reporting.

Climate Change 182

Climate Change CDP Development 182

Renew Economy

JULY 20, 2022

A leading carbon market analyst predicts a strong future for Australia's carbon offset markets, if integrity questions can be resolved. The post Carbon price slumps, but strong future predicted if offset integrity restored appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Carbon Offsets 209

Carbon Offsets 209

3BL Media

JULY 20, 2022

Developing Cloudamatic®, a scalable and open-source cloud deployment solution for automating cloud adoption, migration, and operations. SOURCE: Tetra Tech. DESCRIPTION: The Tetra Tech Federal IT Group developed Cloudamatic, a scalable and open-source cloud deployment solution for automating cloud adoption, migration, and operations. The Cloudamatic tool automates the complete deployment and orchestration of infrastructure, security, configuration, and provisioning for any application to Amazon W

Development 147

Development 147

Advertisement

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.

Cisco CSR

JULY 20, 2022

Contributing Author: Marcus Moffett , CTO and Senior Director of Engineering and Architecture, U.S. Public Sector. Digital transformation, various regulations, increasing frequency and sophistication of cyber security threats, and new paradigms such as IoT and hybrid work are transforming enterprise networks and making them more complex to manage. These networks need a modern network management system to run the network efficiently through intelligent automation, securely through easy-to-adminis

Analytics 139

Analytics Digital Transformation Digitalization Development 139

3BL Media

JULY 20, 2022

Company recognized for commitment to inclusion of people with disabilities in annual assessment of major companies. SOURCE: Chevron Corporation. DESCRIPTION: SAN RAMON, Calif., July 20, 2022 /3BL Media/ - Chevron Corporation (NYSE: CVX) announced that it has received a score of 100 for the fourth consecutive year on The Disability Equality Index® (DEI), the world’s most comprehensive benchmarking tool to measure disability workplace inclusion against competitors within the Fortune 1000.

Digitalization 130

Digitalization Manufacturing Development 130

Environment + Energy Leader

JULY 20, 2022

The United Kingdom announces a strategy to achieve net zero in aviation while a court rules against its overall sustainability strategy. The post UK Unveils Net-Zero Aviation Plan as Country’s Overall Emissions Targets in Question appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader.

Net Zero 128

Net Zero 128

3BL Media

JULY 20, 2022

SOURCE: Ceres. DESCRIPTION: July 20, 2022 /3BL Media/ - A letter sent to state leaders and the Federal Highway Administration on behalf of the Corporate Electric Vehicle Alliance and NAFA Fleet Management Association detailed a set of recommendations designed to guide the build-out of cost-effective, equitable, and reliable electric vehicle charging infrastructure, particularly as states look to spend funds from the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) Formula Program, established by

130

130

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

Supply Chains

Stacey Higginbotham

JULY 20, 2022

Amazon is beefing up several elements of its Alexa ecosystem to generate revenue for developers, boost Routines and ensure that developers can build Alexa devices that are also compliant with Matter. Amazon is also adding some APIs for ambient intelligence in the home as tries to build a digital assistant that can take advantage of context clues. These updates and more were all announced Wednesday at the virtual Alexa Live developer event.

Development 127

Development Digitalization 127

3BL Media

JULY 20, 2022

SOURCE: Rockwell Automation. DESCRIPTION: Jesús Gonzalez, general counsel - North America and global market access for Rockwell Automation (NYSE: ROK), is among 73 corporate leaders who participated in the 2022 Class of Young Hispanic Corporate Achievers ™ (YHCA). The annual leadership development program, sponsored by the Hispanic Association on Corporate Responsibility (HACR), is an intensive two-month leadership development training focused on corporate diversity, professional leadership adv

Development 130

Development 130

ESG Today

JULY 20, 2022

Vanguard Renewables, a U.S.-based developer of food and dairy waste-to-renewable energy projects announced today that it has been acquired by the Real Assets unit of investment giant BlackRock from sustainability-focused real asset investor Vision Ridge Partners. According to the Wall Street Journal, citing a person familiar with the company, the deal valued Vanguard Renewables at $700 million, and BlackRock plans to invest up to another $1 billion to finance the company’s expansion.

Waste 124

Waste Decarbonize Development 124

3BL Media

JULY 20, 2022

By Mike Sievert, CEO of T-Mobile. SOURCE: T-Mobile. DESCRIPTION: Today the wireless devices we hold in the palm of our hands are so much more than a way to check our social media or send a work email. They serve as a real-time conduit to our family, friends and support systems in times of joy and when we need to ask for help in times of distress. Lately those moments have become more commonplace.

Digitalization 130

Digitalization 130

Advertisement

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

JULY 20, 2022

Marking a significant advancement towards its energy transition goals, the UK government’s Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy granted approval today for 6 offshore wind projects to sign lease agreements with The Crown Estate. Projected energy capacity for the projects totals 8 GW, enough to power more than 7 million homes. The announcement follows the recent release by the UK government of its Energy Security Strategy , outlining its plans to boost its long-term energy indep

Net Zero 122

Net Zero Green Investing Development 122

3BL Media

JULY 20, 2022

Covestro LLC improves Disability Equality Index® score from 80 to 90 on community engagement, employment practices and supplier diversity. SOURCE: Covestro LLC. DESCRIPTION: PITTSBURGH, July 20, 2022 /3BL Media/ - Covestro LLC , a leading producer of high-performance polymers in North America, announced its designation as a top-scorer in the 2022 Disability Equality Index ® (DEI), a joint initiative of the American Association of People with Disabilities (AAPD) and Disability:IN.

Development 130

Development Manufacturing 130

McKinsey Sustainabilty

JULY 20, 2022

Growing competition in online education suggests providers may need to take bold action. Five strategic moves could help them compete and grow while meeting the needs of learners.

121

121

3BL Media

JULY 20, 2022

SOURCE: Fifth Third Bancorp. DESCRIPTION: CINCINNATI, July 20, 2022 /3BL Media/ – Fifth Third Bank, National Association, today announced earning a 100 out of 100 score in its third year of completing the Disability Equality Index ®. The index is a benchmarking tool that offers U.S. businesses the opportunity to report on their disability inclusion policies and practices.

Banking 130

Banking Development 130

Advertisement

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.