Corporate Knights

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022

A coalition of environmental groups is calling on the federal government to regulate climate commitments made by banks and other financial institutions to avoid greenwashing and accelerate change. . “ Finance is the next front in climate accountability, ” Alan Andrews, climate director for Ecojustice, told a conference on sustainable finance that Environmental Defence, Ecojustice and Shift hosted along with the UN-backed Principles for Responsible Investing in Toronto on September 13. .

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GreenBiz

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022

Companies are stepping up to establish science-aligned net zero commitments. Yet it is increasingly clear that to fully meet the moment of the climate crisis, companies must look beyond their ‘four walls’ to ensure that they are maximizing contributions to our ultimate goal: global net zero.

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Renew Economy

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022

The food and livestock industry, particularly beef and dairy, face as big a climate problem as fossil fuels – but in a dramatically accelerated timeframe. The post Will the food and livestock industry follow fossil fuels over the market cliff? appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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GreenBiz

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022

In this episode, Climate Tech Reporter Leah Garden co-hosts. Plus, tune in for our interview with Kath Williams, an early leader at the U.S. Green Building Council and World Building Council.

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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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Renew Economy

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022

A 1MW vertical axis floating offshore wind turbine will be given a test run in seas off Norway, its developers say. The post Vertical axis floating offshore wind turbine gears up for 1MW trial in Norway appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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GreenBiz

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022

There is no pain-free ESG solution for fast fashion, only lessons for truly conscious fashion companies.

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SEPTEMBER 16, 2022

Packaging EPR laws represent a critical lever to improving the packaging supply chain.

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Renew Economy

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022

How can we balance community concerns and wishes with cost? It’s a challenging task – made more challenging by the urgency of the shift to renewables. . The post Report reveals cost of undergrounding HumeLink – but is it a price worth paying? appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Renew Economy

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022

Fracking in the UK has multiple commercial, technical and social challenges. The biggest of all may be that the oil and gas reserves are long gone. The post Fracking: If Liz Truss wants a UK shale gas industry, she is 280 million years late appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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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.

GreenBiz

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022

This biotechnology company is disrupting the dye industry.

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Renew Economy

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022

Australian Investment Council awards Pacific Equity Partners Large Cap Investment Award for investing in Intellihub and generating significant returns for investors. The post Pacific Equity Partners wins gong for backing Aussie smart meter business appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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3BL Media

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022

SOURCE: Submittable. DESCRIPTION: Many businesses are inspired to start corporate philanthropy programs because of the potential positive impact they can make on local nonprofits and other charitable organizations. But plenty of companies are surprised to learn that corporate philanthropy, as a part of a corporate social responsibility (CSR) program , offers significant internal benefits as well. .

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Cisco CSR

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022

In my conversations with customers and partners, there are two topics that are different but somewhat related: compliance and device configuration management. In my latest blog, “Compliant or not? Cisco DNA Center will help you figure this out” , we discussed compliance capabilities in Cisco DNA Center 2.3.3. In this blog, I will address device configuration management.

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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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3BL Media

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022

SOURCE: Ceres. DESCRIPTION: As Gov. Tim Walz presents Minnesota’s final Climate Action Framework designed to help the state achieve its climate pollution reduction goals, nine major businesses released a letter today in support of Minnesota’s transition to a carbon neutral economy. Aveda , Ben & Jerry’s , Clif Bar , Ecolab , Eileen Fisher , General Mills , IKEA , LHB , and Trane Technologies signed the letter , noting that “climate change poses a significant risk to our businesses, threatens

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Cisco CSR

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022

If you head up the IT division in a small organization, did you ever wonder why all of the bigger organizations have all the cool toys? Wonder no more, because Cisco has heard you. At June’s successful Cisco Live! in Las Vegas, Nevada we announced the availability of Cisco Catalyst 9166, 9164, and 9162 Wi-Fi 6E Access Points. However, there was a caveat: the 9162 wouldn’t be orderable until September.

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3BL Media

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022

ElectriFi Brings Passion for Renewable Energy and Interactive Art to Fountain Square October 13 - 16, 2022. SOURCE: Fifth Third Bancorp. DESCRIPTION: CINCINNATI, September 15, 2022 /3BL Media/ - BLINK, the nation’s largest outdoor light and art experience known for its immersive components, returns for the first time since 2019 to showcase a diverse lineup of talent in October including an exciting exhibit from Fifth Third Bank.

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Environment + Energy Leader

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022

Some $900 million is going to states to start implementing electric vehicle charging stations across thousands of US highway miles. The post 35 States Approved to Receive First EV Charging Funds appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader.

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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

3BL Media

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022

SOURCE: Koch Industries. DESCRIPTION: Koch Disruptive Technologies is co-leading a $26 million Series A funding round in Arkestro. Through its predictive procurement orchestration platform, Arkestro automatically and intelligently helps customers save on costs while improving supply chain performance. HOW IT WORKS: Arkestro engages a proprietary blend of behavioral science, game theory and machine learning to help businesses better manage their supply chains against their goals.

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Cisco CSR

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022

At Cisco we’ve been relentlessly focusing on how to simplify IT – making it easier to manage, deploy, secure, and easier to buy. This effort to simplify doesn’t just cover large enterprise networks – we’re happy to do the same for small business as well. We’ve purposely engineered the Cisco Business portfolio of network switches and wireless access points to give you a secure and rock-solid network foundation but with affordable value pricing and without monthly subscription costs.

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3BL Media

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022

by Ronald J. Sanchez, Fiduciary Trust International. SOURCE: Franklin Templeton. DESCRIPTION: On March 21, 2022, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) proposed new climate-related disclosures for publicly traded companies (Proposed Rule S7-10-22 on the Enhancement and Standardization of Climate-Related Disclosures for Investors). The SEC would require that companies disclose to investors climate-related risks likely to have a material impact on their business, as well as report their annu

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Environment + Energy Leader

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022

Despite inflation driving price hikes on everyday items, consumers are willing to pay more for sustainable products, according to a new Capterra report. The post Consumers are Consistently Willing to Pay More for Sustainable Products appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader.

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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.

3BL Media

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022

By Marc Silberman. SOURCE: Comcast Corporation. DESCRIPTION: Comcast is helping shape the cities of the future. From launching a connected lighting pilot in Philadelphia that helps the city collect real-time air quality data, to delivering the next phase of connected living with Xfinity Communities , we’re on the journey toward truly connected and smart cities.

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ESG Today

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022

Sweden-based truck and bus manufacturer Scania announced today a new goal to decarbonize its supply chain by 2030, and the development of a strategy to eliminate emissions sources from the most common production materials and batteries. The strategy and 2030 goals initially cover Scania’s production in Europe, which accounts for most of the company’s production facilities, with the company expecting to extend it to include production in China and Latin America as well.

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3BL Media

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022

SOURCE: Duke Energy. SUMMARY: Since 2011, more than 100 grants and $3.2 million have been awarded. Grants support development to address urban blight and rehab vacant buildings while creating jobs and vibrant communities. DESCRIPTION: CINCINNATI, September 16, 2022 /3BL Media/ - The Duke Energy Foundation announced $250,000 in Urban Revitalization grants to eight projects in southwest Ohio and Northern Kentucky.

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ESG Today

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022

S&P Global’s ESG and sustainability-focused business Sustainable1 announced today the launch of Physical Risk Exposure Scores and Financial Impact dataset, aimed at enabling companies and investors to assess and measure the exposure to climate hazards such as floods, hurricanes and drought. The new solutions cover over 20,000 companies and over 870,000 asset locations, with the Physical Risk Exposure Scores describing the exposure of the companies and assets to climate change-related hazards

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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.

3BL Media

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022

SOURCE: The Home Depot. DESCRIPTION: September is Workforce Development Month, and the third Friday of this month marks National Tradesmen Day. There are currently more than 400,000 open roles in the trades nationally. Industry leaders like Home Builders Institute (HBI) and 100 Black Men of America (Atlanta) are helping The Home Depot prepare skilled tradespeople for these opportunities.

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Global Renewable News

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022

Today (Sept 15), Cl?nera, an Enlight company.

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3BL Media

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022

Words by 3p Editors. SOURCE: TriplePundit. DESCRIPTION: This article is sponsored by P&G. The mounting, intertwined impacts of climate change, pollution, biodiversity loss, and global poverty are challenging companies to continue to improve on issues of sustainability and social impact. The question facing many large companies is how, and by how much, they can continue to build upon their successes thus far, and their ambitions for the future.

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Environment + Energy Leader

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022

The deal will help Waste Management with processing post-consumer resin, which includes many commercially used plastics. The post Waste Management Acquires Avangard Innovative to Increase Plastic Recycling appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader.

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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.