Community solar’s star is on the rise
GreenBiz
FEBRUARY 10, 2022
The community solar market had a record year in 2020, accounting for 37 percent of annual non-residential solar capacity — up from just 13 percent in 2016.
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Australia’s biggest wind and battery project lands equity and turbine supply deals
Renew Economy
FEBRUARY 10, 2022
Western Plains wind farm, and a big battery, lands equity deal to finance the project, and a turbine supply and construction deal with Vestas. The post Australia’s biggest wind and battery project lands equity and turbine supply deals appeared first on RenewEconomy.
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How to finance Scope 3 emissions reductions on farms
GreenBiz
FEBRUARY 10, 2022
A new report from Field to Market outlines how to open up funding for farmers switching to sustainable agriculture techniques.
Morrison boosts “Making Positive Energy” pre-election ad splurge to almost $31 million
Renew Economy
FEBRUARY 10, 2022
Morrison government more than doubles its spending on pre-election advertising to convince voters it cares about the climate and clean energy. The post Morrison boosts “Making Positive Energy” pre-election ad splurge to almost $31 million appeared first on RenewEconomy.
Manufacturing Sustainability Surge: Your Guide to Data-Driven Energy Optimization & Decarbonization
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.
Carbon markets: how to realize climate and ESG goals
GreenBiz
FEBRUARY 10, 2022
Sponsored: Carbon credits advance regenerative ag and help companies offset Scope 3 emissions but are confusing, requiring tools to inform investment decisions.
“Stop pretending:” Governments urged to come clean on early coal closures
Renew Economy
FEBRUARY 10, 2022
With more coal plants set to close early, the clean energy sector has called on governments to accept the reality of the end of coal. The post “Stop pretending:” Governments urged to come clean on early coal closures appeared first on RenewEconomy.
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No business case for large scale solar PV without long term storage, says AGL
Renew Economy
FEBRUARY 10, 2022
AGL's plans for nearly 3GW of new renewable and storage capacity includes no solar. The post No business case for large scale solar PV without long term storage, says AGL appeared first on RenewEconomy.
3 things you should blame for energy price surges instead of climate policies
Corporate Knights
FEBRUARY 10, 2022
Whenever energy costs soar, climate-deniers swarm to blame renewables and green policies. Last year, when a winter storm knocked out the electricity grid in Texas, Governor Greg Abbott claimed renewables were at fault. In the fall, when energy prices began to spike in Europe and across much of the world, some critics laid responsibility for the market turbulence at the feet of the EU’s green energy transition.
Essity Launches Green Hydrogen Pilot for CO2-free Tissue Production
3BL Media
FEBRUARY 10, 2022
SOURCE: Essity. DESCRIPTION: STOCKHOLM, February 10, 2022 /3BL Media/ - Hygiene and health company Essity is launching a pilot project to run a paper machine CO2-free with green hydrogen in the company’s production facility in Mainz-Kostheim, Germany. For this purpose, natural gas is successively replaced by green hydrogen on the site’s largest paper machine during ongoing production.
Tasmania terminates contract with Basslink, as legal fight continues
Renew Economy
FEBRUARY 10, 2022
Tasmanian government cancels commercial contract with the company that operates the Basslink undersea cable that links the island state to the mainland grid. The post Tasmania terminates contract with Basslink, as legal fight continues appeared first on RenewEconomy.
Are Your Impact Comms Resonating With Stakeholders?
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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.
Stronger Than Hate Challenge Inspires Student Activism and Creative Expression
3BL Media
FEBRUARY 10, 2022
SOURCE: Discovery Education. DESCRIPTION: SILVER SPRING, Md., February 10, 2022 /3BL Media/ - The fourth annual Stronger Than Hate Challenge is now open and offers students the opportunity to win $10,000 in prizes. Students aged 13-18 are encouraged to submit a project by May 26, 2022, demonstrating how testimony can create a community that is stronger than hate.
Washington state could lead the nation on building electrification codes
GreenBiz
FEBRUARY 10, 2022
New proposals for heat pumps for space and water heating could eliminate 8.1 million tons of CO2 by 2050.
Timberland Showcases Black Creators and Celebrates Community From The Root
3BL Media
FEBRUARY 10, 2022
SOURCE: Timberland. DESCRIPTION: Timberland sets out to honor Black History Month 2022 with From the Root , a powerful campaign focused on cultural unity and connections with nature. The project came to life in collaboration with a talented team of Black creators, and centers on a thoughtful anthem film – an emotional ode to the Black community that connects generations of family in the backdrop of nature in Philadelphia. .
Here's an overlooked option for long-term energy storage for renewables
GreenBiz
FEBRUARY 10, 2022
Batteries get all the hype, but they are not the only way to provide continuous electricity.
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
TD Recognized As the Top Ranked North American Bank in the 2022 S&P Global Sustainability Yearbook
3BL Media
FEBRUARY 10, 2022
This distinction highlights TD's dedication to implement best sustainable business practices. SOURCE: TD Bank Group. DESCRIPTION: TORONTO, February 10, 2022 /3BL Media/ - TD Bank Group is proud to be recognized with a "S&P Global Silver Class" distinction in the 2022 S&P Global Sustainability Yearbook, one of the most comprehensive annual publications on the state of corporate responsibility.
AGL says green energy hubs best path to zero carbon grid, transmission too slow
Renew Economy
FEBRUARY 10, 2022
AGL says green energy hubs best path to zero emissions, and coal closures, because transmission links can't be built quick enough. The post AGL says green energy hubs best path to zero carbon grid, transmission too slow appeared first on RenewEconomy.
Cadence Named to Forbes Best Midsize Employers
3BL Media
FEBRUARY 10, 2022
SOURCE: Cadence Design Systems. DESCRIPTION: Great news! Forbes recognized Cadence as one of America’s Best Midsize Employers of 2022. Thank you to Forbes for the recognition! We couldn't have done this without our incredible team! About Cadence Design Systems. Cadence is a pivotal leader in electronic design, building upon more than 30 years of computational software expertise.
Bupa goes 100 pct renewable in certificates deal with Pacific Hydro
Renew Economy
FEBRUARY 10, 2022
Private health insurance company takes its Australian operations to 100% in a deal to buy certificates generated by Pacific Hydro's portfolio of projects. The post Bupa goes 100 pct renewable in certificates deal with Pacific Hydro appeared first on RenewEconomy.
What Regulations Will Impact Sustainability Comms in 2024?
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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
Freeport-McMoRan Foundation Awards $2.8 Million to Projects in Arizona, Colorado and New Mexico
3BL Media
FEBRUARY 10, 2022
SOURCE: Freeport-McMoRan. DESCRIPTION: February 11, 2022 - ? The Freeport-McMoRan Foundation recently awarded 39 grants to communities and non-profit organizations for projects supporting a range of locally determined priorities from education and workforce development, to childcare and housing. Funds were awarded through the company’s six locally-based Community Investment Funds, each led by a committee of local stakeholders empowered to evaluate projects and determine awards, playing an acti
Setting the record straight on carbon offsets
Renew Economy
FEBRUARY 10, 2022
How can an organisation tell a good quality carbon offset from a bad one? When should offsetting be used? And what's the best strategical approach? The post Setting the record straight on carbon offsets appeared first on RenewEconomy.
Communicating On Purpose: How to Generate and Talk About Enduring Social Impact
3BL Media
FEBRUARY 10, 2022
SOURCE: Carol Cone ON PURPOSE. DESCRIPTION: Not too long ago, I was approached by a major company eager to build its reputation as one of the “good guys.” Their CEO didn’t top noteworthy lists of admired leaders, and few knew of their charitable giving. The problem, they thought, was that they were just too humble. They were dead wrong — and somewhat right.
Connecting technology, people, and places is critical to hybrid work success
Cisco CSR
FEBRUARY 10, 2022
The rapid rise of the hybrid work model has changed the focus of work from place to people. It has also highlighted the need for digital equity, whereby all individuals and communities require the information technology capacity to participate in society. Our inaugural edition of the Hybrid Work Index looked across people , places , and technology and identified trends that have reshaped work permanently: People choices matter – their concerns and preferences are varied and need to be addressed
What Questions Are Brands Asking About Their ESG Initiatives Ahead of 2024?
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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.
Support From Case IH for Hardworking Australian Charities Helping Farming Communities
3BL Media
FEBRUARY 10, 2022
SOURCE: CNH Industrial. DESCRIPTION: Australian farmers have been through a roller-coaster of fortunes in the past few years – drought, fire and flooding – and Case IH Australia/New Zealand is keen to help with the ongoing recovery of rural and regional communities. Case IH is a brand of CNH Industrial. The brand has announced $45,000 (AUD) in donations for Aussie Helpers and Angel Flight , two charities at the forefront of helping these communities, although in very different ways.
Podcast: Why Resideo’s First Alert buy makes sense
Stacey Higginbotham
FEBRUARY 10, 2022
On this week’s show, we talk about the Resideo purchase of smoke detector company First Alert for $593 million and why it makes sense. Then we focus on connectivity with an update on the Sigfox receivership and a look at the annual report from the LoRa Alliance covering the adoption of LoRaWAN networks around the world. For Raspberry Pi owners we have good news on the OS front and for people who want to load the Pi OS from the network.
Musim Mas Donates $187K to Renovate Iconic Mosque in Medan
3BL Media
FEBRUARY 10, 2022
SOURCE: Musim Mas. DESCRIPTION: MEDAN, Indonesia, February 10, 2022 /3BL Media/ - Musim Mas Group, one of the leading global palm oil companies, donated IDR 2 billion cash (around SGD $187,000) to the Government of North Sumatra for the renovation of the Grand Mosque of Medan (Masjid Agung Medan). The donation was given directly by the General Manager of Musim Mas, Gunawan Siregar, to the Governor of North Sumatra, Edy Rahmayadi.
“Powering Hybrid Work” in Financial Services
Cisco CSR
FEBRUARY 10, 2022
The question that I get asked most often by financial services CXO’s is “how do we move beyond just ‘supporting’ Hybrid Work to ‘powering’ Hybrid Work with the right technology stack so that we can address the challenges of attracting and engaging an evolving workforce and keep the organization moving forward in an agile and sustainable way.”. Throughout the pandemic, financial services firms have been prioritizing health and safety of their employees by implementing hybrid work while abiding by
The Silver Lining to Corporate DEI Challenges
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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.
Lenovo Selected in the 2022 Bloomberg Gender-Equality Index
3BL Media
FEBRUARY 10, 2022
SOURCE: Lenovo. DESCRIPTION: Lenovo has once again been recognized in the 2022 Bloomberg Gender-Equality Index (GEI). The framework provides an internationally standardized approach to measure performance in female leadership, gender pay parity and inclusive culture, and distinguishes companies supporting gender equality through policy development, representation, and transparency.
Cisco Cloud Native Security – Part 1 Introduction
Cisco CSR
FEBRUARY 10, 2022
In this blog we introduce the Cisco Cloud Native Security SPOT-On Series. In this series we will take you through how to provide a cloud native infrastructure using code, what tools are needed to make this happen, and, most importantly, how we can secure these environments using the Cisco Secure portfolio. . In part 1 of this multi-episode series, we will introduce what we will be building, what types of security technologies we will be implementing throughout this series, and how the Cisco Sec
The IWBI Special Report Chapter Series: “Hard Hit by the Pandemic, Hotel and Hospitality Sector Embraces Well-Being As More Than an Amenity"
3BL Media
FEBRUARY 10, 2022
SOURCE: International WELL Building Institute. DESCRIPTION: The IWBI Special Report Chapter Series: “Hard Hit by the Pandemic, Hotel and Hospitality Sector Embraces Well-Being As More Than an Amenity". By Tori Shepherd. In 2021, IWBI released an in-depth report that lays out research approaches and specific operational strategies as the world continues to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic and prepares for acute health threats into the future.
Swell Energy Launches Advanced Distributed Energy Resource Management System
Environment + Energy Leader
FEBRUARY 10, 2022
The enhanced DERMS platform aggregates Distributed Energy Resources (DERs), including solar and battery storage devices, into virtual power plants (VPPs) to provide advanced grid capabilities to utilities. The post Swell Energy Launches Advanced Distributed Energy Resource Management System appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader.
Supercharge Your ESG Content This Libra Season
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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.
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