Bridgestone’s tires are going circular
GreenBiz
MAY 17, 2022
Through a partnership with LanzaTech, Bridgestone is scaling up a closed-looped system that uses bacteria to recreate the raw material for new rubber.
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The benefits of being a climate optimist
Corporate Knights
MAY 17, 2022
Chris Turner is the author of How to Be a Climate Optimist. I began my hunt for solutions to the climate crisis more than 15 years ago with no clear idea what I was looking for. The first place I found myself was an island in Denmark — Samsø, a slight spit of flat farmland in the channel between the Danish mainland and populous Zealand, where Copenhagen is found.
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Will U.S. copper supply meet energy transition demands? Only if we take these steps
GreenBiz
MAY 17, 2022
Sponsored: With the new politics of clean energy, a substantial, sustainable and secure supply of domestic copper is vital for U.S. economic and national security.
Sun Cable: New legislation paves way for world’s biggest solar and battery project
Renew Economy
MAY 17, 2022
NT government passes key legislation to pave way for $30 billion solar and battery storage project. The post Sun Cable: New legislation paves way for world’s biggest solar and battery project 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.
The world’s first airport for flying cars and drones has just landed
GreenBiz
MAY 17, 2022
The U.K. is developing an urban airport for flying cars and drones. Will other countries follow suit?
Australian researchers harvest “night-time solar” to provide power in the dark
Renew Economy
MAY 17, 2022
Researchers reveal a major breakthrough in renewable energy technology by using Earth’s radiant infrared heat to generate solar electricity in the dark. The post Australian researchers harvest “night-time solar” to provide power in the dark appeared first on RenewEconomy.
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“Skin in the game:” Cannon-Brookes spends $600 million cash on AGL
Renew Economy
MAY 17, 2022
Cannon-Brookes reveals he has spent $600m cash on his AGL blocking stake, meaning he has "skin in the game", unlike the coal generator's board. The post “Skin in the game:” Cannon-Brookes spends $600 million cash on AGL appeared first on RenewEconomy.
Students Share How Access to Digital Learning Tools Sets Them Up for Success
3BL Media
MAY 17, 2022
As the school year ends, students reflect on their time with Verizon Innovative Learning. SOURCE: Verizon. DESCRIPTION: Mater Academy Bay sophomore Angelica Mesa used a 3D printer to create a model of a neuron. As spring fever sets in and another school year comes to a close, we asked students at Mater Academy Bay Middle School and High School, a Verizon Innovative Learning school, to share what it’s really like to attend a school where connected tablets and innovative learning apps have replace
Two more NSW solar farms start sending power to the grid – and Amazon
Renew Economy
MAY 17, 2022
Two solar farms contracted to help decarbonise the Australian power supply of global online retail giant Amazon have begun delivering energy to the grid. The post Two more NSW solar farms start sending power to the grid – and Amazon appeared first on RenewEconomy.
What happened at the biodiversity COP, and why it matters to business
GreenBiz
MAY 17, 2022
An ambitious and implementable international agreement on nature will help set the direction for corporate action.
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.
Major Companies and Investors Call on the Federal Government To Strengthen Proposed Truck Emissions Standards
3BL Media
MAY 17, 2022
SOURCE: Ceres. DESCRIPTION: A series of letters from corporate coalitions and a group of investors representing $700 billion in assets under management is calling on the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to strengthen the emissions standards currently proposed for medium- and heavy-duty vehicles. Strong standards, they said, will enable fleet operators, shippers, truck manufacturers, and parts suppliers to take advantage of the economic benefits of vehicle electrification while addressing the
Forrest hires ex AGL boss Andy Vesey as part of big name changes at Fortescue
Renew Economy
MAY 17, 2022
Forrest resumes executive role at Fortescue, hires ex AGL boss Andy Vesey and names former head of GE Europe as new FFI CEO. The post Forrest hires ex AGL boss Andy Vesey as part of big name changes at Fortescue appeared first on RenewEconomy.
7 Companies Leading the Net Zero Energy Revolution
3BL Media
MAY 17, 2022
SOURCE: Antea Group. DESCRIPTION: Last year marked a global shift in corporations adopting low-carbon and net-zero pledges as experts at the United Nations Climate Change Conference , COP26, declared that the climate crisis is at a critical inflection point. The UN now reports that just over 1,326 corporations have signed the Business Ambition for 1.5°C commitment and 7,126 companies have joined the Race to Zero.
Albanese pledges to get Australia out of climate ‘naughty corner’
Renew Economy
MAY 17, 2022
Making his last major speech before the election, Anthony Albanese says stronger climate action could help repair Australia's diplomatic relationships. The post Albanese pledges to get Australia out of climate ‘naughty corner’ appeared first on RenewEconomy.
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
Future of the CSO | Reckitt | Episode 6
3BL Media
MAY 17, 2022
by Grace Coleman. SOURCE: Acre. DESCRIPTION: What do we talk about in Episode 6: Future of the CSO? With the role of the CSO ever-evolving, Acre has the duty of uncovering the skills, knowledge and insights from our network of current leaders in the industry to share with the next generation of change-makers. Over the last 3 months, Acre has teamed up with Mike Barry, previous CSO of Marks and Spencer, to interview the brightest and the best in the industry.
Fossil fuel industry says it understands climate risks. But just doesn’t care
Renew Economy
MAY 17, 2022
"Decarbonisation, not defossilisation" is the new catchcry of the fossil fuel industry as new research highlights risks of climate tipping points. The post Fossil fuel industry says it understands climate risks. But just doesn’t care appeared first on RenewEconomy.
DuPont Sustainability Report: Shawn Hunter, Global Sustainability Leader, DuPont Water & Protection
3BL Media
MAY 17, 2022
SOURCE: DuPont. DESCRIPTION: What excites you about your role as Sustainability Leader in the Performance Building Solutions & Corian® Design business? There are so many things that excite me about my role and our sustainability work! It’s a privilege to be able to work with so many colleagues who are passionate about advancing sustainability through their work, and we’ve seen that excitement materialize more and more in the market—the pull for sustainability from our customers has never bee
A vote for a few “moderate Liberals” is a vote for more climate obstruction
Renew Economy
MAY 17, 2022
After bushfires, floods and numerous IPCC reports, the Morrison-Joyce government still has a 2030 emissions reduction target set by Tony Abbott. The post A vote for a few “moderate Liberals” is a vote for more climate obstruction 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
CNH Industrial India Team Wins The Economic Times Best Organizations for Women 2022 Award
3BL Media
MAY 17, 2022
SOURCE: CNH Industrial. DESCRIPTION: It is a proud moment for our CNH Industrial India team to be bestowed with “The Economic Times Best Organizations for Women 2022” Award. The award focuses to recognize the organizations that provide unique growth opportunities and conducive environment to its women employees to grow and thrive as a professional. At CNH Industrial, as part of our journey to promote diversity and inclusion, we are setting new standards and taking initiatives to make our organiz
How Cisco DNA Assurance Proves It’s ‘Not a Network Issue’
Cisco CSR
MAY 17, 2022
When something in your house breaks, it’s your problem. When something in your network breaks, it’s everyone’s problem. At least, that’s how it can feel when the sudden influx of support tickets, angry phone calls, and so on start rolling in. They quickly remind you that those numbers behind the traffic visualizations are more than numbers alone. They represent individuals.
DraftKings CEO Named One of Boston Globe's Top 50 Tech Power Players
3BL Media
MAY 17, 2022
SOURCE: DraftKings. DESCRIPTION: We are thrilled to share that DraftKings CEO, Jason Robins, has been named as #12 on the list for Boston Globe's Top 50 Tech Power Players. Why a Tech Power Player? For growing and leading one of the region's biggest consumer tech brands. Jason Robins is the chief executive officer and chairman of DraftKings, the Boston sports-betting and online gaming company he cofounded in 2011.
Securing Your Migration to the Cloud
Cisco CSR
MAY 17, 2022
Cisco Secure Access by Duo and Cisco Umbrella expands availability on AWS Marketplace. Cisco Secure powers security resilience enabling you to protect the integrity of your business amidst unpredictable threats and major change, such as migrating to the cloud. As a leader in cloud enablement, Cisco Secure is excited to announce the availability of our Security SaaS portfolio on AWS Marketplace.
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.
Marathon Petroleum Helps Create New Learning Path for Low-Income Students in Salt Lake City
3BL Media
MAY 17, 2022
SOURCE: Marathon Petroleum Corporation. DESCRIPTION: “Our assistance reflects MPC’s commitment to promote thriving communities and workforce development because it will help provide lessons for these children that could spark future interest in subjects and career fields they might never have explored.”. Marathon Petroleum Corp. (MPC) is helping to bring a new dimension in science education to a non-profit charter school that serves low-income families in Salt Lake City.
Creators of underwater, eco-friendly concrete are finalists in the European Inventor Award
Envirotec Magazine
MAY 17, 2022
The inventors of an innovative building material for sea walls are finalists in the European Inventor Award 2022. ECOncrete® founder and CEO, Ido Sella, has been nominated for the award, one of Europe’s most prestigious innovation prizes, alongside late co-founder Shimrit Perkol-Finkel. Launched by the European Patent Office (‘EPO’) in 2006, it honours individuals and teams behind solutions tackling some of the biggest challenges of our times.
PNC Presents: Brave, Not Perfect - A Conversation with Reshma Saujani
3BL Media
MAY 17, 2022
SOURCE: PNC Financial Services Group. DESCRIPTION: Join PNC Diversity & Inclusion for an Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month event featuring Reshma Saujani, founder of Girls Who Code and the Marshall Plan for Moms. Hear about Reshma’s inspiring career changes and obstacles that have shaped her into who she is today and what she is aspiring to cause.
Learnings from Implementing Microservices Authorization
Cisco CSR
MAY 17, 2022
Once developers start the journey of adopting a modern microservices based architecture they also need to handle other aspects of Cloud Native architecture like Full Stack Observability, microservices authentication and authorization, CICD pipeline etc. Cisco’s DevRel engineering team has been developing all its applications as microservices, and running these on a Kubernetes based Cloud Native platform for 5+ years.
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.
Announcing Cisco Networking Academy's Q3 Be the Bridge Award Winners
3BL Media
MAY 17, 2022
By Katherine Carvalho. SOURCE: Cisco Systems Inc. DESCRIPTION: After several years of events that have changed the world, it’s easy to overlook the good news. News such as an additional 800 million people connecting to the internet around the globe between 2019 and 2021, bringing new opportunities, particularly in developing countries. And while figures for developed countries such as the United States appear static, (internet usage only increased by one percent of the population between 2016 a
How to make hybrid work, work
Cisco CSR
MAY 17, 2022
“Hybrid work allows us to redefine what’s possible by bringing out the very best of work by. empowering flexibility, choice, and inclusion for both employers and employees alike.” — Francine Katsoudas, EVP & Chief People, Policy & Purpose Officer. At Cisco, we’ve been ‘living hybrid’ for quite some time. Remote working and virtual collaboration are nothing new to us, but we also recognize that delivering on what hybrid work requires for success is not easy.
Former LA Kings Forward, Jordan Nolan Hosts Five-Day Ball Hockey Camp for Native American Students From Sherman Indian High School in Riverside, CA
3BL Media
MAY 17, 2022
SOURCE: AEG. DESCRIPTION: AEG’s LA Kings in partnership with San Manuel Band of Mission Indians hosted 19 students from Sherman Indian High School, an off reservation boarding high school for Native Americans, on May 2 through 6, 2022, for a free, five-day, ball hockey camp in Riverside, CA. The camp was led by Jordan Nolan, a former two-time Stanley Cup champion with the LA Kings and a member of the First Nations community.
Cut through the noise: find the best fit for your industrial wireless needs
Cisco CSR
MAY 17, 2022
Wireless technologies have evolved significantly over the years. Wireless solutions used to be limited to sensing less-than-critical applications and connecting user devices. Nowadays, wireless technologies are able to support bandwidth-intensive worker productivity applications, reliable mobility for critical assets, increased data collection from all areas of the plant, and applications that boost operational efficiencies and production uptime.
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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