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Why AI is vital in the race to meet the SDGs

GreenBiz

Artificial intelligence can accelerate progress of the Sustainable Development Goals and help us get back on track to reaching them by 2030, but the devil's in the ethics details.

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Sunshine state reaches more than 60 pct renewables for first time – in winter

Renew Economy

The Sunshine state posts a new record for renewables in the middle of the winter, thanks to the growing contribution of wind energy. The post Sunshine state reaches more than 60 pct renewables for first time – in winter appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Gabon ushers in sovereign carbon era for net-zero corporations

GreenBiz

The UNFCCC REDD+ mechanism was designed to compensate developing nations for reversing deforestation and comes with a strict set of requirements to be met by each nation before sovereign credits can be issued.

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Reset Connect Showcases Net Zero Business Solutions at London Climate Action Week

3BL Media

By Rufus Bullough. SOURCE: Acre. DESCRIPTION: More than 100 exhibitors have taken part in the Reset Connect London two-day event (28-29 June) as part of London Climate Action Week. All areas of sustainability were covered, from the showcasing of energy innovation and green transport solutions to investors and sustainable business accelerators, all with the same goal of encouraging networking, engagement and collaboration to effect change and lower the global climate impact.

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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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Engaging the supply chain to reduce greenhouse gas emissions

GreenBiz

Sponsored: How should companies go about engaging the supply chain on greenhouse gases given inherent complexities with so many actors?

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Lenovo's Journey to Net-Zero: Natural Resources Conservation

3BL Media

SOURCE: Lenovo. DESCRIPTION: How does a global technology leader make progress toward that “Mars shot” of net-zero emissions? In this video series, we aim to demonstrate how Lenovo is taking action and measuring progress toward net-zero emissions through sustainable product design, conserving natural resources, and increasing sustainability in our supply chain.

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Albanese dissembles on Australia’s fossil fuel exports, and he knows it

Renew Economy

Albanese says he does not support a ban on new coal and gas because it would be replaced by other producers and Australia would lose. Let's unpack that. The post Albanese dissembles on Australia’s fossil fuel exports, and he knows it appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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What does the rest of 2022 hold for climate tech investing?

GreenBiz

In the first half, climate tech startups raised around $19 billion across 500 venture deals, but will that rate continue or slow down?

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Del Monte Foods Grows Good for Its People by Nourishing Their Overall Wellness

3BL Media

Fiscal Year 2022 Update on Support for Team Members’ Sense of Belonging, Well-being and Financial Wellness. SOURCE: Del Monte Foods, Inc. DESCRIPTION: WALNUT CREEK, Calif., July 27, 2022 /3BL Media/ – At Del Monte Foods, Inc., being Growers of Good™ for people, communities and the planet starts with our team members. Our talented people are our greatest asset, which is why we focus every day on creating an environment that nourishes our team members’ sense of belonging, overall well-being and fi

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Enova Energy spared from liquidation by deal with fellow small retailer

Renew Economy

Administrators say Enova Energy has avoided liquidation through an arrangement with fellow retail upstart Energy Locals. The post Enova Energy spared from liquidation by deal with fellow small retailer 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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Principal® Named “Best Place to Work for Disability Inclusion”

3BL Media

Financial services company earns top score on 2022 Disability Equality Index. SOURCE: Principal Financial Group. DESCRIPTION: DES MOINES, Iowa, July 27, 2022 /3BL Media/ - Principal Financial Group ® was named on the list of the “Best Places to Work for Disability Inclusion” after earning a 100 score on the 2022 Disability Equality Index ® (DEI). The DEI is the world’s most comprehensive benchmarking tool for companies to measure disability workplace inclusion against competitors.

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New rules are coming for methane emissions in Canada. And not a moment too soon.

Corporate Knights

Jan Gorski, is the director of the Pembina Institute’s oil and gas program. Global momentum on addressing methane emissions is building, and not a moment too soon. . Already this summer, we have had to turn our attention to the tragic reality of catastrophic weather events, with record temperatures scorching Europe in July and the wildfires that devastated the community of Lytton, B.C., for the second year in a row.

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Pakistan looks to solar to replace abandoned 300MW coal project

Renew Economy

Pakistan abandons 300MW imported coal-fired power plant and pushes instead for a solar power plant of the same capacity. The post Pakistan looks to solar to replace abandoned 300MW coal project appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Tapestry on Embracing Hybrid Work

3BL Media

SOURCE: Tapestry, Inc. DESCRIPTION: More than two years into the pandemic, organizations are still shaping the future of return to work for their employees. At Tapestry, we’re very much in a hybrid environment. Learn more about what this means from Sarah Dunn, Tapestry’s Global Human Resources Officer, in this article from Business Insider featuring executives who are embracing remote and hybrid work: [link].

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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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Solar panels go up at BHP’s first major off-grid renewable energy project

Renew Economy

Mining giant BHP begins installation of panels at solar and battery project that will help power nickel mining operations in WA's Northern Goldfields. The post Solar panels go up at BHP’s first major off-grid renewable energy project appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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How Social and Cultural Responsiveness Helps Social Impact Succeed

3BL Media

SOURCE: Benevity. DESCRIPTION: In this video, we discuss social and cultural responsiveness in social impact. We chat with Dr. Omolara Uwemedimo and explore how to ensure our social impact programs are actually addressing the needs of the community we are serving and how to continually receive their feedback. We also look at connecting an individual's work to responsiveness and the role of employee resource groups.

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Spanish energy giant Iberdrola to enter Australian offshore wind market

Renew Economy

Spanish energy giant Iberdrola reveals it has its eyes on potential offshore wind projects in Australia. The post Spanish energy giant Iberdrola to enter Australian offshore wind market appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Employee and Contractor Safety at Enbridge

3BL Media

SOURCE: Enbridge. DESCRIPTION: Safety is not only a core value at Enbridge—it’s the foundation of everything we do. If we don’t get this right, nothing else matters. It’s our duty to keep the public, the members of our team and the environment safe. Safety performance metrics are tied to each Enbridge employee’s short-term incentive pay. 2021 highlights.

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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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Bowen says historic Climate Bill “not a limit on ambition”, but NGOs want more

Renew Economy

Energy and climate minister says Climate Bill is most important for its message of "stable, clear and coherent and necessary policy.". The post Bowen says historic Climate Bill “not a limit on ambition”, but NGOs want more appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Connecting Through Volunteer Service

3BL Media

By committing to service and community, we’re helping to build an even stronger foundation for Dow and our stakeholders in the next 125 years. SOURCE: DOW. DESCRIPTION: “The area where we are the greatest is the area in which we inspire, encourage and connect with another human being.” These wise words from the poet, activist and scholar Maya Angelou capture the essence of why volunteering and service are so important.

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Origin supports separate auction for coal to ensure capacity market focused on renewable future

Renew Economy

Owner of Australia's biggest coal generator supports split auctions in proposed capacity market, as UK proposes its own split market for renewables. The post Origin supports separate auction for coal to ensure capacity market focused on renewable future appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Los Angeles Refinery Honored by Local Nonprofit for Its Continuous Work in the Community

3BL Media

SOURCE: Marathon Petroleum Corporation. SUMMARY: SBCC Thrive LA presented Marathon Petroleum’s Los Angeles refinery with its Continuous Collaborations Award. SBCC Thrive LA used a $45,000 grant from Marathon Petroleum to create The Heart of the Harbor Urban Farm, which opened this spring. The Farm supports lower-income families in the communities of Wilmington, Carson and San Pedro, offering them green space and rental plots to plant and grow produce.

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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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South Australia’s newest solar farm secures off take with local business group

Renew Economy

Garnaut's Zen Energy secures long term off take with newest solar farm in South Australia on behalf of a local business buyers group. The post South Australia’s newest solar farm secures off take with local business group appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Aircraft Fuel Conservation and Fleet Modernization at FedEx

3BL Media

SOURCE: FedEx Corporation. DESCRIPTION: In 2008, we set an aggressive goal to reduce our aircraft emissions intensity 20% by 2020, compared to a 2005 baseline. In 2011, we stretched our 2020 target to an even more ambitious 30% reduction from our 2005 baseline. A global increase in shipping volume, exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic, delayed the retirement of certain older aircraft and led us to fall short of our goal.

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Great Solar Business Podcast: Solar supply and demand for 2022

Renew Economy

Lliam Ricketts from Supply Partners explains what’s going on upstream with the solar supply chain. Recorded at Energy Next. The post Great Solar Business Podcast: Solar supply and demand for 2022 appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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VMware: Are You Making E-Waste Someone Else's Problem?

3BL Media

By Ed Hoppitt. SOURCE: VMware. DESCRIPTION: Did you know that the 50 million tonnes of e-waste generated every year will more than double to 110 million tonnes by 2050, making it the fastest growing waste stream in the world? It’s an issue that is particularly close to home for those of us living in the UK – we are the second-largest producer of e-waste – commercial and domestic - per capita, generating up to 23.9kg of e-waste per head. [1].

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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.

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More than a VPN: Announcing Cisco Secure Client (formerly AnyConnect)

Cisco CSR

We’re excited to announce Cisco Secure Client, formerly AnyConnect, as the new version of one of the most widely deployed security agents. As the unified security agent for Cisco Secure , it addresses common operational use cases applicable to Cisco Secure endpoint agents. Those who install Secure Client’s next-generation software will benefit from a shared user interface for tighter and simplified management of Cisco agents for endpoint security.

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Fifth Third Launches Empowering Community Leaders Nonprofit Capacity Building Program

3BL Media

Curriculum will offer resources and skills development to assist community leaders. SOURCE: Fifth Third Bancorp. DESCRIPTION: CINCINNATI July 27, 2022 /3BL Media/ – Fifth Third today announced the launch of its Empowering Community Leaders career development growth program. The 18 month-long program will provide resources and training to nonprofit leaders across Fifth Third’s 11-state footprint.

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Advocating for Passion, Kindness and Women in STEM

Cisco CSR

Over her 25-year-plus career, Saleema Syed has seen the information security industry from a variety of vantage points, all while championing women in technology. Syed worked as director of business systems and data management for Duo Security before rising to vice president of information technology. Later, after Duo was acquired by Cisco, she transitioned to new roles within the larger organization and now heads up operations for Webex Marketing.

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AEG’s LA Kings and LA Galaxy as Part of THE ALLIANCE: Los Angeles Join Brotherhood Crusade in Second Annual Unity March & Dialogue

3BL Media

LA Kings’ Blake Bolden Participates in Panel Discussion. SOURCE: AEG. DESCRIPTION: On July 24, 2022, THE ALLIANCE: Los Angeles, a group organized to drive impact for social change through sport, held the Second Annual Unity March & Dialogue to amplify Los Angeles’ stance against racism. The event, which was coordinated in partnership with the Brotherhood Crusade, a youth and community development organization, brought together local youth, civic leaders, LAPD, and nearly 1,000 community memb

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How Will Virgo Season Impact Your ESG Communication?

3BL’s in-house experts merge the celestial wisdom of astrology with current environmental, social, governance (ESG) communication trends to offer a unique perspective and practical advice on sharing your company’s commitments effectively. 3BL’s new “Navigating ESG Comms through the Cosmos” series begins with Virgo season! In this edition, we delve into: How businesses have responded to environmental disasters over the past few months and why you can expect a continued focus on the climate crisis