Sip or guzzle? Here's how Google's data centers use water
GreenBiz
NOVEMBER 22, 2022
With a pledge to restore 120 percent of the “water it consumes” by 2030, Google is rethinking the approaches used to cool its massive data centers.
GreenBiz
NOVEMBER 22, 2022
With a pledge to restore 120 percent of the “water it consumes” by 2030, Google is rethinking the approaches used to cool its massive data centers.
3BL Media
NOVEMBER 22, 2022
The Shake Your Future initiative is giving young adults a fresh start in life and at the same time helping to meet the hospitality industry’s high demand for trained bartenders. SOURCE: Bacardi Limited. DESCRIPTION: HAMILTON, Bermuda, November 22, 2022 /3BL Media/ - Family-owned spirits company, Bacardi is relaunching Shake Your Future in Paris to give young adults in the capital the life-changing opportunity to train as a professional bartender and at the same time help the city’s bars and rest
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GreenBiz
NOVEMBER 22, 2022
What do we need to build a clean energy workforce? The Powering Jobs Census from Power for All has some answers.
Renew Economy
NOVEMBER 22, 2022
A 98MW/196MWh Tesla Megapack battery has been brought online in England, to reduce curtailment at giant offshore wind farm. The post Europe’s biggest big battery, a Tesla Megapack project, powers up appeared first on RenewEconomy.
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
GreenBiz
NOVEMBER 22, 2022
Climate tech offers fertile ground for venture capital dollars to make a difference — and generate returns.
Renew Economy
NOVEMBER 22, 2022
Works begin on a 186km new transmission line to connect the ground-breaking Kidston Clean Energy Hub to the grid in north Queensland. The post Works begin on Kidston link, as landmark pumped hydro project targets 2024 start appeared first on RenewEconomy.
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Renew Economy
NOVEMBER 22, 2022
Payments for megawatt hours and tax credits are policies that would boost a long-duration storage industry in Australia. The post Solar thermal lobby wants a RET that values long duration storage and megawatt hours appeared first on RenewEconomy.
3BL Media
NOVEMBER 22, 2022
Making hygienic sanitation accessible and affordable in Africa’s largest urban informal settlements. SOURCE: Kohler Co. DESCRIPTION: Around the world, over three billion people lack access to safely managed sanitation. Sanitation needs vary from community to community and tackling this challenge requires innovations and partnerships that take into consideration that there is no one-size-fits-all approach to ensuring safe sanitation for all.
Renew Economy
NOVEMBER 22, 2022
A combination of renewables and new processes provides opportunities for Australia to lead in transition to zero emissions in energy-gobbling alumina-making industry. The post ARENA maps out path for Australia’s ‘hard-to-abate’ alumina makers to reach net zero appeared first on RenewEconomy.
3BL Media
NOVEMBER 22, 2022
SOURCE: DOW. DESCRIPTION: The case for circularity. We are always in search of new opportunities for innovation to retain the value of plastic materials throughout its life cycle. Our scientists and researchers work every day to design for recyclability and rethink how we can enable a new life for used plastics that would otherwise be waste destined for landfill or incineration.
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
Renew Economy
NOVEMBER 22, 2022
Two of Australia's biggest investors in renewables warn that Australia's high hopes to be green hydrogen superpower could be dashed if it can't match US government support. The post Fortescue and Quinbrook warn Australia green hydrogen hopes could be dashed by US appeared first on RenewEconomy.
3BL Media
NOVEMBER 22, 2022
Supporting Women4Cyber at this year’s Web Summit. SOURCE: Gen. DESCRIPTION: By Amanda Davis. Creating more inclusive environments for women and girls is part of our everyday culture at Gen. From our company-wide employee resource group, WONDER (Women Outreach and Development Resources), to our ongoing efforts to hire and promote women at all levels, we are committed to making a world where women see themselves as the leaders and changemakers they truly are.
Renew Economy
NOVEMBER 22, 2022
Coal plant owners are ramping up calls for more money to stay open longer. Might this come in the form of more secret contracts? The post Generators want money to keep burning coal while waiting for wind, solar and storage appeared first on RenewEconomy.
Cisco CSR
NOVEMBER 22, 2022
When you think about the most resilient creatures in the animal kingdom, what comes to mind? Perhaps the camel, which can survive for 6 months with no food or water. Or maybe it’s the honey badger, which tends to drink snake venom like cranberry juice. Or how about the immortal jellyfish? This is one of the most fascinating (and oldest) creatures on Planet Earth.
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.
Renew Economy
NOVEMBER 22, 2022
Bureau of Meteorology and CSIRO have released the latest State of the Climate report, and there’s not much good news for Australians. The post State of the climate: What Australians need to know about “concerning” new report appeared first on RenewEconomy.
Cisco CSR
NOVEMBER 22, 2022
Throughout my career, I have noticed the way we “futurize” technology. Often, we are thinking of technology in five-to-ten-year increments. But the fact of the matter is – technology is moving faster than we can keep up. The minute we think we understand it, it’s already onto something new. That’s why here at Cisco, we’re focused on what’s NEXT. We all know technology will continue to grow at a rapid pace, our goal is to remain at the forefront of these changes.
Renew Economy
NOVEMBER 22, 2022
Australian fund manager IFM has a huge pipeline of renewable projects in Europe and the US, but not much in its home country. The post Australian fund manager’s wind and solar pipeline hits 10GW, but most of it is overseas appeared first on RenewEconomy.
ESG Today
NOVEMBER 22, 2022
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), the conduct regulator for financial services firms and financial markets in the UK, announced today the formation of a working group to develop a code of conduct for ESG data and ratings providers. Demand for ESG data, service and ratings has surged as investors increasingly integrate ESG considerations into the investment process, yet the activities and businesses of the providers are generally not covered by markets and securities regulators.
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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.
Environment + Energy Leader
NOVEMBER 22, 2022
Using bio-based and other low-carbon materials could help create urban sinks in the built environment. The post Green Construction Technology Investments Surge appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader.
Impact Alpha
NOVEMBER 22, 2022
Editor’s note: ImpactAlpha contributing editor Imogen Rose-Smith, a longtime senior writer for Institutional Investor, contributes a bi-weekly column on the policies, practices and strategies of the. The post Beware of paper billionaires bearing gifts, and other lessons of the FTX implosion appeared first on ImpactAlpha.
Environment + Energy Leader
NOVEMBER 22, 2022
Industrial and healthcare sectors lead the way in looking for sustainable properties, according to a report from Deepki. The post Commercial Real Estate Seeing Green Premiums in Europe appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader.
3BL Media
NOVEMBER 22, 2022
Special class series led by Peloton Instructor and Adaptive Training Specialist, Logan Aldridge, and co-created with expertise drawn from the Reeve Foundation community. SOURCE: Peloton. DESCRIPTION: November 22, 2022 /3BL Media/ -- Peloton and the Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation announced the launch of a special adaptive fitness collaboration designed to bring immersive and challenging workouts into people’s lives in an accessible, efficient, community-driven way.
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
Utiliity Dive
NOVEMBER 22, 2022
Dozens of Democratic lawmakers in the House have called for an emergency supplemental spending bill to provide clean energy for underserved Puerto Rican households.
3BL Media
NOVEMBER 22, 2022
SOURCE: Nasdaq, Inc. DESCRIPTION: Pledges to reduce absolute Scope 1 and Scope 2 GHG emissions 100% and Scope 3 GHG emissions 50% by 2030. Pledges to reduce absolute Scope 3 GHG emissions 95% by 2050. NEW YORK, November 16, 2022 /3BL Media/ - Nasdaq (Nasdaq: NDAQ) announced today that its near- and long-term science-based emissions reduction targets have been approved by The Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi).
Environment + Energy Leader
NOVEMBER 22, 2022
Caterpillar completed a successful demonstration of its first battery electric 793 large mining truck while committing to transform its Arizona-based proving ground into a sustainable testing and validation hub of the future. The post Caterpillar Demonstrates First Battery-Powered Large Mining Truck appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader.
3BL Media
NOVEMBER 22, 2022
By Mike Sievert. SOURCE: T-Mobile. DESCRIPTION: Wow, it’s been 10 years since I joined T-Mobile. A decade! It’s an understatement to say A LOT has happened in that time. When I joined Team Magenta, T-Mobile was rebuilding from a failed merger but working on another with MetroPCS. We had a little over 33 million customers. Our former CEO John Legere had joined only a few weeks earlier.
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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
McKinsey Sustainabilty
NOVEMBER 22, 2022
Legislation governing public services can affect the potential for digitization. Digital-compatibility checks leveraging “rules as code” could help.
3BL Media
NOVEMBER 22, 2022
SOURCE: Carol Cone ON PURPOSE. DESCRIPTION: Has a statistic ever shocked you so much you can’t forget it? In 2011, David Heath learned the most requested item in homeless shelters was socks. For such a small and ordinary item, David couldn’t stop thinking about the impact they had on people experiencing homelessness. He began carrying extra pairs of socks with him while walking around New York City and handing them out to people he met.
McKinsey Sustainabilty
NOVEMBER 22, 2022
Alison Watkins, who is a board member of CSL, the Reserve Bank of Australia, and Wesfarmers, believes that there is growing alignment—and a healthier balance—between CEOs and board members.
3BL Media
NOVEMBER 22, 2022
SOURCE: O-I Glass, Inc. DESCRIPTION: At O-I, we see tremendous opportunity to positively impact the planet and communities where we operate. Our ambition is for glass containers to stay in the value chain, rather than end up in landfills or the environment. We also aspire to make glass containers for our customers that have a significantly smaller environmental footprint.
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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.
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