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Finding a career on the front line of finance's ESG transformation

GreenBiz

Naomi English shares her journey to head of product strategy at MSCI, spotting the emerging opportunities for ESG in investments and finding new challenges within the same organization.

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ek? Solutions Homes Bring Peace of Mind to Displaced Families at Camp G.R.A.V.E.S.

3BL Media

In December of 2021, the worst tornado outbreak in Kentucky historydecimated the Bluegrass State, flattening entire towns and leaving hundreds homeless. The shocking images out of Western Kentucky attracted global media coverage and an outpouring of support from around the world. ekō Solutions, a division of Land Betterment based in Fishers, Indiana, which specializes in low-cost upcycled shipping container homes, immediately sent four units to Dawson Springs to house families displaced by the s

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Your Handy ESG Strategy “At-a-Glance” Template

GreenBiz

Most organizations today understand the reasons why a strong ESG strategy is crucial, however many struggle to effectively build, communicate, and implement a clear company-wide ESG strategy. We break down this potentially complicated process for you so that you can ensure you’re creating an actionable and measurable ESG strategy your organization will align with and love.

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Fossil fuel giants “gaslighting” on emissions, Climate Council calls for greenwash ban

Renew Economy

Climate Council calls for federal government intervention as Australia's biggest polluters set net zero targets while expanding further into fossil fuels. The post Fossil fuel giants “gaslighting” on emissions, Climate Council calls for greenwash ban appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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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.

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The impact of the IRA in 100 years

GreenBiz

The Inflation Reduction Act indelibly changed the climate tech marketplace as we know it. What will its impact look like by the end of the century?

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Police investigate death of worker at one of Australia’s biggest solar projects

Renew Economy

A 41-year old man has died at the site of one of Australia's biggest solar projects, in what is being described as a workplace accident. The post Police investigate death of worker at one of Australia’s biggest solar projects appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Solar Insiders Podcast: Demystifying home electrification

Renew Economy

Going all-electric is not easy – or is it? University of Wollongong’s Ty Christopher shares his lived and worked experience of home electrification and busts some myths. The post Solar Insiders Podcast: Demystifying home electrification appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Viatris 2022 Sustainability Report: Responding to Continued COVID-19 Pandemic Needs

3BL Media

Our work to respond to emergent needs from the COVID-19 pandemic offers important examples of our commitment to partnership in pursuit of equitable access. In India, where Viatris has a substantial manufacturing and employee footprint, we created a 360-degree partnership ecosystem with central government, state governments, public and private hospitals, academic and research institutions, NGOs and other pharmaceutical companies to ensure uninterrupted access to high-quality COVID-19 treatments.

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Japan oil and gas giant takes stake in Australian wind and solar

Renew Economy

Japanese oil and gas giant to become newest player in Australia's renewables market, in a deal to buy a 50 per cent stake in a range of solar and wind assets. The post Japan oil and gas giant takes stake in Australian wind and solar appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Veris Residential Achieves WELL Equity Rating Across Its Portfolio To Advance DE&I Commitment

3BL Media

NEW YORK and JERSEY CITY, N.J., July 12, 2023 /3BL/ - International WELL Building Institute (“IWBI”), the global authority for driving market transformation through healthy buildings, organizations and communities, and Veris Residential, Inc. (NYSE: VRE), a forward-thinking, environmentally- and socially-conscious REIT that primarily owns, operates, acquires and develops Class A multifamily properties, today announced that Veris Residential has become the first company globally to achieve the WE

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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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Macquarie’s Eku to develop more than 1GW of battery storage in Italy

Renew Economy

Macquarie's battery offshoot Eku Energy signs deal to build more than 1GW of battery capacity in Italy with up to eight hours storage. The post Macquarie’s Eku to develop more than 1GW of battery storage in Italy appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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What Is The Just Energy Transition and How Can Today’s Businesses Play a Role?

3BL Media

The transition from fossil fuel-based energy systems to renewable and clean energy sources has been gaining momentum globally. While this transition is largely focused on creating a much more climate-conscious energy sector, it also has significant socio-economic implications for communities and governments around the world. The International Energy Agency (IEA) estimates a sizable net gain in jobs due to energy transition, with an estimated 14 million new jobs added in the clean energy sector b

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Australian start-up targets fertiliser and hydrogen markets with plasma-to-ammonia tech

Renew Economy

Australian company says its technology uses green electricity to turn air into plasma, breaking apart nitrogen before turning it into ammonia. The post Australian start-up targets fertiliser and hydrogen markets with plasma-to-ammonia tech appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Supporting 2,000 Rural Entrepreneurs in Southern Mexico, by 2026

3BL Media

Now through 2026, Whole Planet Foundation and one of its key partners, the Kasperick Foundation, are disbursing $850,000 to two organizations in Chiapas and Oaxaca, Mexico. The funds will go to Trickle Up, a nonprofit, and FondoMás, a financial cooperative, and will support approximately 2,320 people living in rural communities to generate income and improve their business strategies. 86% of recipients will work with Trickle Up and will be women receiving free seed capital to start a very small

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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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Origin to build Australia’s biggest electrolyser as world’s largest coal port pins hopes on hydrogen

Renew Economy

Origin to build Australia's biggest electrolyser in Hunter as Port of Newcastle targets 1.5GW of hydrogen capacity to avoid being "stranded" by switch from fossil fuels. The post Origin to build Australia’s biggest electrolyser as world’s largest coal port pins hopes on hydrogen appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Rockwell Automation Awarded Energy Innovation Grant

3BL Media

Rockwell Automation (NYSE: ROK) is among 32 recipients of the Public Service Commission (PSC) of Wisconsin’s Energy Innovation Grant Program (EIGP). The PSC awarded nearly $10 million in funding for energy-related projects to increase the deployment of renewable energy and energy storage, support energy efficiency and demand response, bolster preparedness and resiliency in the energy system, and facilitate comprehensive energy planning.

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“Our luck may just run out:” Tesla chair urges new vision for Australia economy

Renew Economy

Tesla chair says Australia needs to act now to forge a new vision for what the Australian economy can look like, or "our luck may just run out." The post “Our luck may just run out:” Tesla chair urges new vision for Australia economy appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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LA Galaxy Foundation, Herbalife and U.S. Soccer Foundation Commit to Providing More Safe Places to Play Soccer Through 2026

3BL Media

AEG's LA Galaxy Foundation, Herbalife, and the U.S. Soccer Foundation today announced a joint commitment to install four new mini-pitches across Los Angeles by 2026. The four new mini-pitches build on two new mini-pitches installed at DeForest Park in Long Beach earlier this year. The LA Galaxy Foundation and the U.S. Soccer Foundation also installed a mini-pitch at Andrew Jackson Elementary School in Santa Ana as part of the 20-for-20 Initiative with Major League Soccer, adidas, and Southern Ne

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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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Tight grid reliability standard extended to deal with “tail risk” and extreme weather events

Renew Economy

Tighter reliability standards extended to deal with growing threat of "tail risk" events amid climate change, ageing fossil power plants, and the switch to wind and solar. The post Tight grid reliability standard extended to deal with “tail risk” and extreme weather events appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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6 Things To Know From WBA’s ESG Report Launch Event

3BL Media

Originally published by Walgreens Boots Alliance Senior leaders, partners, customers, industry experts, suppliers, and team members came together virtually from around the world for a special Walgreens Boots Alliance (WBA) event on March 9 to celebrate the release of its annual Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Report , and highlight the innovative ways WBA is making a difference on the health of our communities and our planet in the last year.

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Right-to-charge laws can help fill the gap in EV charging stations. Now what?

Corporate Knights

More than 3.6 million electric cars are driving around the U.S., but if you live in an apartment, finding an available charger isn’t always easy. Grocery stores and shopping centers might have a few, but charging takes time and the spaces may be taken or inconvenient. Several states and cities, aiming to expand EV use, are now trying to lift that barrier to ownership with “right to charge” laws.

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Prioritizing Structure, Responsibility, & Sustainability at International Paper

3BL Media

Originally published in International Paper's 2022 Sustainability Report At International Paper, we prioritize and structure responsibility and sustainability. We rely on the daily actions and personal accountability of each of our employees and business partners. We instill trust and respect — the underpinnings of our reputation — through sound governance practices.

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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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CSRHub Data Used in Brand Finance's 2023 Sustainability Gap Index: Greenwashing vs Greenhushing

CSR Hub

A recent study by Brand Finance reveals that the world's biggest brands are at risk of losing billions of dollars if their perceived sustainability doesn't match their actual sustainability performance.

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CSRHub Data Used in Brand Finance's 2023 Sustainability Gap Index: Greenwashing vs Greenhushing

3BL Media

A recent study by Brand Finance reveals that the world's biggest brands are at risk of losing billions of dollars if their perceived sustainability doesn't match their actual sustainability performance. See Top 10 Potential Added Value Brands Brand Finance used CSRHub data in its inaugural Sustainability Gap Index that measures the gap between sustainability perceptions and the performances of big global brands.

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Australian Renewable Energy Agency - World first hydrogen pilot for low carbon alumina

Global Renewable News

On behalf of the Australian Government, The Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) has today (July 12) announced $32.1 million for Rio Tinto and Sumitomo Corporation to trial hydrogen calcination.

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AccountAbility CEO Sees ESG Metrics as Key Predictors of Corporate Financial Health

3BL Media

NEW YORK and LONDON, July 12, 2023 /3BL/ - AccountAbility, the trusted global ESG Consulting and Standards firm with a three-decade history in guiding leaders to build better companies, is pleased to announce that CEO Sunil (Sunny) A. Misser recently engaged in an exclusive interview with Nareit , the worldwide representative voice for REITs and listed real estate companies with an interest in U.S.

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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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DeepPower, Inc. - DeepPower Seeks to Make Geothermal the "Holy Grail" of Energy Production

Global Renewable News

DeepPower, Inc., the developer of a breakthrough geothermal drilling technology to access the Earth's unlimited source of clean energy, today (July 12) announced that that in a recent Company podc.

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Thriving, Not Just Surviving. What It’s Like Being a Working Parent and Caregiver at Tapestry

3BL Media

Tapestry aims to be a work environment where employees look forward to contributing and feel fully supported in pursuing their own growth and development. We look to provide the right tools for our employees, to use when and where those resources best suits them. One of the ways Tapestry does is this is through our Employee Business Resource Groups (EBRGs), voluntary, employee-led groups that aim in our mission to not only foster a greater diversity of perspectives within each of our brands and

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Enefit Green - Enefit Green production data - June and Q2 2023

Global Renewable News

Enefit Green produced 69.7 GWh electricity during June 2023 or 10.9% more than in the same period last year. The result was driven by 157.5% growth in solar energy production to 12.3 GWh, most notably.

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Whirlpool Corporation Recognized as One of the 2023 Best Companies for Multicultural Women

3BL Media

Whirlpool Corporation has been named one of the 2023 Best Companies for Multicultural Women by Seramount, part of EAB. The award recognizes the top 80 companies that create and use best practices in hiring, retaining and promoting multicultural women in the United States. “Inclusion is a key pillar of Whirlpool Corp.’s enduring values, and we have continuously worked to create a culture where every person is welcome, respected, valued and heard,” Kim Kavala, senior director of inclusion & di

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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.