Wed.Apr 13, 2022

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Stripe, Shopify, Alphabet, Meta and McKinsey will spend almost $1 billion on carbon removal

GreenBiz

A new fund backed by Stripe, Shopify, Alphabet, Meta and McKinsey will spend almost $1 billion on carbon removal.

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Why is Ontario making new buildings less energy efficient?

Corporate Knights

Chris Ballard is a former Ontario minister of housing and environment and climate change and the CEO of Passive House Canada, a national non-profit professional association that advocates for the Passive House high-performance building standard. If you could live in a home that was highly energy efficient , climate resilient, comfortable and healthy for about the same cost as a code-built home and was built to outlast current buildings, would you move in?

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The role of robotics in carbon-neutral warehouses

GreenBiz

Making warehouse logistics carbon neutral will look different in every industry, but it starts with energy efficiency measures such as lighting upgrades.

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Expanding Environmental Commitments

3BL Media

SOURCE: Qualcomm. DESCRIPTION: We believe that climate change is a serious environmental, social and economic threat that calls for immediate and concerted action among all sectors of society. That’s why, in 2021, we expanded our commitment to reducing our operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in our value chain and ensured our new targets were aligned to the latest climate science by committing to and joining the Science Based Targets Initiative’s Business Ambition for 1.5°C and the United

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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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We need true nature-positive solutions to address climate change

GreenBiz

Generic actions of “nature-based solutions” and “natural climate solutions” leave too much room for greenwashing.

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Australians pay every day for political negligence on fuel standards

Renew Economy

Australia needs vehicle emissions standards. And subsidising EVs would reduce Australia’s net oil imports and leave the country well ahead. The post Australians pay every day for political negligence on fuel standards appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Greens pitch $500m ‘green steel bank’ to accelerate coal phase out

Renew Economy

The Greens want to decarbonise at least three of Australia's steelmaking hubs, promising to create a $500m 'green steel bank'. The post Greens pitch $500m ‘green steel bank’ to accelerate coal phase out appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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The GreenFin Interview: The view of Wall Street, with State Street’s CFO and head of ESG

GreenBiz

What does it take to install trust in financial institutions these days? State Street seems to be trying.

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AEMO says Kean’s battery plan key to keeping lights on after Eraring coal closure

Renew Economy

AEMO says early Eraring coal closure won't cause reliability issues if Matt Kean's battery plan and other investments go ahead. The post AEMO says Kean’s battery plan key to keeping lights on after Eraring coal closure appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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The end of 'vroom, vroom'? Mattel brings first carbon neutral electric vehicle toys to mass market

GreenBiz

The launch of Mega Bloks Green Town range aims to encourage sustainable behaviors in children from an early age.

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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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Vistra's Brightside Solar Facility is Now Online

3BL Media

Project is the latest addition to the company's growing portfolio of zero-carbon power generation facilities. SOURCE: Vistra. DESCRIPTION: IRVING, Texas, April 13, 2022 /3BLMedia/ - Vistra (NYSE: VST) today announced that its Brightside Solar Facility in Live Oak County, Texas, is online and generating electricity. The 50-megawatt solar photovoltaic (PV) project is part of the company's growing portfolio of zero-carbon power generation assets, known as Vistra Zero.

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Solar duck curve: Neoen signs “virtual battery” deal with AGL for Canberra battery

Renew Economy

French renewable and battery storage developer Neoen signed what it describes as an Australian first "virtual battery" deal with AGL. The post Solar duck curve: Neoen signs “virtual battery” deal with AGL for Canberra battery appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Essity Annual and Sustainability Report: Improved Well-Being

3BL Media

SOURCE: Essity. DESCRIPTION: Hygiene and health are fundamental to people’s well-being in all phases of life, in all parts of the world. We increase access to hygiene and health solutions, develop products and services that enhance quality of life, use our expertise to drive dialogue, educate and contribute to a more inclusive society. Hygiene and health.

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Snowy 2.0 delays and another cost blow out blamed on Covid-19

Renew Economy

Snowy Hydro prepares to instigate a review into Snowy 2.0, a project already facing delays and cost blowouts. The post Snowy 2.0 delays and another cost blow out blamed on Covid-19 appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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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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AEG Partners With the Arbor Day Foundation to Plant 10,000 Trees in Honor of Earth Month

3BL Media

Company Launches New Sustainability-Focused Business Resource Group to Support Corporate Initiatives and Educate and Inspire Employees. SOURCE: AEG. DESCRIPTION: In recognition of Earth Month, AEG has partnered with the Arbor Day Foundation to plant 10,000 trees to support reforestation projects in Alabama and Michigan. AEG operates venues and music festivals in both states, including two of the company’s premier music festivals Hangout Music Festival and Electric Forest.

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Graph of Day: Australia’s best performing solar farms in March

Renew Economy

Queensland solar farms headed the list of the best performing large scale solar installations in March. The post Graph of Day: Australia’s best performing solar farms in March appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Fortune and Great Place to Work® Name Cadence to the 2022 100 Best Companies to Work For® List

3BL Media

Cadence makes the list for the eighth consecutive year, coming in at #38. SOURCE: Cadence Design Systems. DESCRIPTION: SAN JOSE, Calif., April 13, 2022 /3BL Media/ - Cadence Design Systems, Inc. (Nasdaq: CDNS) today announced that Fortune and Great Place to Work® have honored the company as one of the 2022 100 Best Companies to Work For®. This is Cadence’s eighth year in a row being named to this prestigious list, coming in at #38 this year.

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Alinta proposes Port Hedland solar farm to break domination of gas

Renew Economy

Alinta unveils plans for 90MW solar farm in Port Hedland to meet its customer demands for low carbon energy. The post Alinta proposes Port Hedland solar farm to break domination of gas appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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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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Timberland Brings Eco-Innovation to New Footwear for SS22

3BL Media

SOURCE: Timberland. DESCRIPTION: April 13, 2022 /3BL Media/ - In support of its vision for a greener future, Timberland pushes the boundaries of eco-innovative design in light, bright footwear styles for spring. The GreenStride ™ Solar Wave LT Hiker offers trail-ready performance for every outdoor adventure. Naturally lightweight and comfortable, thanks to GreenStride™ soles made using a 75% combination of renewable sugar cane and rubber from trees.

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Companies Preparing for New SEC Climate Reporting Standards Should Look at Those Already Leading the Way

Just Capital

(ArtistGNDphotography/Getty Images). With March’s SEC vote to propose new climate reporting standards, corporate America is set to soon face new, robust requirements in how they publicly disclose climate impact data – including Scope 1, 2, and 3 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. Currently, 57% of the companies JUST Capital ranks report their Scope 1 and 2 emissions , which include those that come from company-owned operations and those that come from purchased energy, respectively.

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VMware Named to Newsweek's Inaugural List of America's Most Trusted Companies

3BL Media

SOURCE: VMware. DESCRIPTION: VMware has been recognized by Newsweek and Statista in their first annual ranking of America’s Most Trusted Companies. VMware was ranked fourth in the software and telecommunications category. In its 2022 rankings, Newsweek and Statista recognized 400 publicly-traded U.S. corporations with $500 million or more in annual revenues in 22 industries after surveying 50,000 U.S. residents.

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Intel Commits to Net-Zero Greenhouse Gas Emissions by 2040

Environment + Energy Leader

Today, Intel Corporation pledged to achieve net-zero greenhouse gas emissions in its global operations by 2040. The post Intel Commits to Net-Zero Greenhouse Gas Emissions by 2040 appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader.

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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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Measuring Progress - Creating Impact

3BL Media

SOURCE: 3BL Alerts. DESCRIPTION: Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany has published its 2021 Sustainability Report. The report describes in detail how the company is moving towards and tracking its three sustainability goals: Achieving human progress for more than one billion people through sustainable science and technology; integrating sustainability into all of the company’s value chains; and achieving climate neutrality as well as reducing resource consumption.

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About time! Migrating to the new IP67 industrial router

Cisco CSR

About 10 years ago, Cisco built its first Rugged IP67 router – suffice to say it had a unique skill set, such as the ability to withstand a drop from about 15ft high, being dunked in water, and shoved into an oven! These IP67 routers are completely ruggedized, modular platforms that enable you to add IP to your unconnected devices. Electric utilities and other industrial customers were able to build a highly secure, reliable, and scalable communication infrastructure on top of their electric gri

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Speaking of Sustainability: The Importance of Leading by Example

3BL Media

SOURCE: Owens Corning. DESCRIPTION: In this latest installment of Speaking of Sustainability, Henry Yin, Insulation plant leader, talks about the importance of leading by example to better empower and build confidence in employees to speak up about safety. About Owens Corning. Owens Corning is a global building and construction materials leader committed to building a sustainable future through material innovation.

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Alphabet, Meta, Stripe, Shopify, McKinsey Launch $925M Carbon Removal Effort

Environment + Energy Leader

Stripe, Alphabet, Shopify, Meta and McKinsey Sustainability launch a carbon removal organization called Frontier. The post Alphabet, Meta, Stripe, Shopify, McKinsey Launch $925M Carbon Removal Effort appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader.

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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.

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Delos: How to Use ESSER Funds to Help Improve School Air Quality

3BL Media

SOURCE: Delos. DESCRIPTION: The Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief (ESSER) Fund creates a valuable opportunity to help students and staff return to in-person learning. . In March 2021, the Department of Education introduced the American Rescue Plan (ARP) , allocating $122 billion of funding to provide emergency relief grants for K-12 schools. .

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Salesforce Works Toward a Global Effort to Make Blue Carbon Projects Consistent

Environment + Energy Leader

At the Our Ocean Conference convened in the Republic of Palau, Salesforce announced a global collaborative effort aimed at driving consistent standards around high-quality blue carbon projects and credits. Blue carbon is the carbon captured by ocean and coastal ecosystems, such as mangroves and seagrasses, that is increasingly used by companies to offset their carbon emissions on their paths to reach.

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CNH Industrial Publishes Its 2021 Sustainability Report

3BL Media

SOURCE: CNH Industrial. DESCRIPTION: April 13, 2022 /3BL Media/ - CNH Industrial has published its 2021 Sustainability Report. This Report has been prepared in accordance with the GRI Standards: Core Option and the Sustainability Accounting Standards Board (SASB), the main international frameworks for sustainability reporting. It includes the previous sustainability priorities, related strategic targets and the main results achieved by CNH Industrial, also accounting for the activities of the n

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Navigating the Waves of Change with Customer Experience (CX) for Partner Success

Cisco CSR

A leader is like a captain of a sailing ship. I love that analogy as I happen to be both. Sailing is my passion, and five years ago, I earned my offshore certification to captain my boat, Deo Fidelis. I have led Cisco’s Global Customer Experience (CX) Partner Success for more than a year. I find many similarities in both positions. As a captain, I embark on the journey with purpose and resolve.

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How Will Virgo Season Impact Your ESG Communication?

3BL’s in-house experts merge the celestial wisdom of astrology with current environmental, social, governance (ESG) communication trends to offer a unique perspective and practical advice on sharing your company’s commitments effectively. 3BL’s new “Navigating ESG Comms through the Cosmos” series begins with Virgo season! In this edition, we delve into: How businesses have responded to environmental disasters over the past few months and why you can expect a continued focus on the climate crisis