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WestRock shares sustainability lessons learned

GreenBiz

Sponsored: With the approval of a science-based target (SBT), refreshed ESG goals and the publication of its 2021 Sustainability Report, the WestRock team is sharing their learnings so others can benefit, too.

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“Under-prepared on all fronts:” Australian renewables exposed to supply and cost crunch

Renew Economy

Major report from global insurer warns of tough road ahead for Australian renewables market feeling effects of supply-chain “long Covid.”. The post “Under-prepared on all fronts:” Australian renewables exposed to supply and cost crunch appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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5 things I learned being a sustainability consultant

GreenBiz

A consultant can help many companies get on the path towards sustainability, but what happens if you can't see the project to the end?

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“Liars:” Forrest and Turnbull take aim at fossil fuel hydrogen, set new green hydrogen target

Renew Economy

Andrew Forrest and Malcolm Turnbull take aim at fossil fuel hydrogen and CCS as new 100 million a year green hydrogen target set. The post “Liars:” Forrest and Turnbull take aim at fossil fuel hydrogen, set new green hydrogen target 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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How a shadow price on water could prime innovative technologies

GreenBiz

The acceleration of corporate water stewardship and climate mitigation commitments requires new investment criteria for the adoption of innovative water technologies.

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“We gave up:” Quinbrook’s back with big battery plans and withering critique of Taylor’s policy failure

Renew Economy

Quinbrook ready to invest in Australia again, but gives withering critique of Angus Taylor's policy failure. The post “We gave up:” Quinbrook’s back with big battery plans and withering critique of Taylor’s policy failure appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Kimberly-Clark's Industry-Leading Decarbonization Initiatives Recognized at UK Paper Industry Gold Awards

3BL Media

SOURCE: Kimberly-Clark Corporation. DESCRIPTION: Kimberly-Clark, the parent company of leading household brands including Andrex ® , Kleenex ® and Huggies ® , has won the Net-Zero Award at the first ever UK Paper Industry Gold Awards. Selected as the winner by a panel of judges, Kimberly-Clark demonstrated excellence and innovation through its pioneering UK net-zero strategy and overarching net-zero vision for the Europe, Middle East and Africa region.

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3 companies tell us their failures on sustainability

GreenBiz

Levis, L’Oreal and Humanscale explain where they went wrong and how they are moving forward.

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Premier Hockey Federation (PHF) and Principal® To Donate $60,000 for PHF Foundation Award Recipients

3BL Media

PHF and Principal announce charitable initiative at PHF end-of-season awards. SOURCE: Principal Financial Group. DESCRIPTION: BOSTON and DES MOINES, Iowa, May 23, 2022 /3BL Media/ - The Premier Hockey Federation (PHF) and Principal ® announced a new end-of-season charitable initiative that expands upon the company’s role as the exclusive financial services marketing partner of the PHF.

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Australia has the resources to be a renewable energy superpower, now it needs a plan

Renew Economy

The last federal government has left a considerable mess in the electricity sector for the incoming Labor government to clean up. The post Australia has the resources to be a renewable energy superpower, now it needs a plan appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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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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MAC Cosmetics Team Raises $100K+ for AIDS Walk New York

3BL Media

SOURCE: M·A·C Cosmetics. DESCRIPTION: Sunday, May 15 marked MAC Cosmetics’ exciting in-person return to the AIDS Walk New York! MAC has been participating in the annual AIDS Walk New York for over 20 years, which raises funds for primary beneficiary Gay Men’s Health Crisis (GMHC) as well as other local organizations fighting to end HIV/AIDS. This year, the MAC Cosmetics team raised over $100,000 for the 37th AIDS Walk New York, beating the team goal and securing the spot of #1 Corporate Fundrais

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Alice Springs tests potential for remote control of home solar and batteries

Renew Economy

A team at Charles Darwin University will test the ability for solar and battery inverters to provide “essential support services” to the Alice Springs grid. The post Alice Springs tests potential for remote control of home solar and batteries appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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CGF Hosts Latin America Board Meeting in Colombia

3BL Media

CGF Members Joined by the First Lady of Colombia and Minister of the Environment. SOURCE: The Consumer Goods Forum. DESCRIPTION: The Consumer Goods Forum (CGF) recently welcomed the return of its Latin America (LatAm) Board Meeting. The LatAm Board took place in-person on 22nd April 2022, at the Hotel JW Marriot in Bogota, Colombia, with more than 18 CEOs and 22 C-suite executives from the LatAm Board in attendance.

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Can you go climate smart and gender smart in the public markets?

GreenBiz

A handful of leading-edge asset managers have created vehicles that are tackling both simultaneously.

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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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WPSD Local 6 Newscast Features the Mayfield Kentucky Disaster Recovery Resource Fair

3BL Media

SOURCE: Land Betterment Corporation. DESCRIPTION: WPSD highlights Land Betterment’s ek? Villages of Hope, the perfect combination of rapid deployment and safe and sustainable living. Donations to the ek? Villages of Hope Fund can be found here. FISHERS, Ind., May 23, 2022 /3BL Media/ - Land Betterment Corporation (“Land Betterment” or the “Company”), an environmental solutions company fostering positive impact through upcycling former coal mining and industrial sites to create sustainable commun

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The political and media establishment ignored climate – but voters didn’t

Renew Economy

Media outlets and big political parties ignored climate change. Will they recognise their mistake, as the issue gets bigger for voters? The post The political and media establishment ignored climate – but voters didn’t appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Leadership Lessons: Blazing a Trail by Trying New Things

3BL Media

Christine Shambach, Mergers & Acquisitions Executive for PNC, reflects on a career path that has been anything but a straight line. SOURCE: PNC Financial Services Group. DESCRIPTION: Christine Shambach is beginning the next chapter in her career at PNC. In her new role, she leads mergers & acquisitions, strategic planning, resolution and recovery planning, and other duties in PNC's Finance organization.

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ARENA-backed energy retailer goes into administration as price surge causes havoc

Renew Economy

ARENA-backed energy retailer first to go into administration as surge in electricity prices causes havoc in markets. The post ARENA-backed energy retailer goes into administration as price surge causes havoc 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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EDP Renewables and Bristol Myers Squibb Execute Power Purchase Agreement for the Cattlemen Solar Park

3BL Media

Long-term agreement will enable the continued development and eventual construction and operation of the Texas solar park that will annually power the equivalent of more than 37,000 average homes. SOURCE: Bristol Myers Squibb Company. DESCRIPTION: Houston, May 23, 2022 /3Bl Media/ -- EDP Renewables SA (EDPR), through its fully owned subsidiary EDP Renewables North America LLC (EDPR NA), and Bristol Myers Squibb (NYSE: BMY) have executed a 15-year power purchase agreement (PPA) for 60 megawatts (

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Australian carbon prices surge on Labor win, as Bowen holds back ‘greenslide’

Renew Economy

The price of Australian carbon offsets jumps after Labor win, even as Chris Bowen seeks to dampen prospects of higher climate targets. The post Australian carbon prices surge on Labor win, as Bowen holds back ‘greenslide’ appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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LA Kings Host Clinic for Little Tokyo Service Center Youth Club to Recognize Asian Pacific Islander Heritage Month

3BL Media

SOURCE: AEG. DESCRIPTION: In recognition of Asian Pacific Islander Heritage Month, AEG’s LA Kings hosted an “Intro to Hockey Clinic” at Little Tokyo Service Center on May 13 in Los Angeles, CA. Five members from the LA Kings Hockey Development Staff and two members of the LA Kings Ice Crew taught youth from the Little Tokyo Service Center Youth Club the basics of playing ball hockey and introducing them to play the sport.

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Supply chains: To build resilience, manage proactively

McKinsey Sustainabilty

Supply chain upheavals show little sign of abating. Companies can address them by reconsidering outdated, short-term strategies and beginning the hard work of building structural resilience.

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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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The DICK'S Sporting Goods Foundation and McKeesport Area School District Announce Historic Partnership

3BL Media

Foundation's resources to provide services for students, teachers and families that will enrich the educational experience and opportunities for students at Twin Rivers Elementary. SOURCE: DICK'S Sporting Goods. DESCRIPTION: MCKEESPORT, Pa., May 20, 2022 /3BL Media/ -- The DICK'S Sporting Goods Foundation and McKeesport Area School District (MASD) today announced the creation of a first-of-a-kind partnership to invest in the youth of McKeesport and surrounding communities.

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U.S. solar suffers another hit as Dept. of Commerce investigates solar cell imports.

Energy Central

The solar industry in the U.S. is, by all accounts, frozen right now. Reports of more than 300 utility-scale solar projects have been stalled or delayed in recent weeks, and solar installers across the country are nervous this crawl could last for an extended period. Many companies have reported the likelihood of layoffs. The next six months will reveal whether or not this is.

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Does Corporate America Have a Responsibility for Inclusive Entrepreneurship?

3BL Media

Programs like Empower by GoDaddy are helping make entrepreneurship a little more equitable. Senior Director of Corporate Sustainability Stacy Cline says corporations are an important part of making change. SOURCE: GoDaddy. DESCRIPTION: By Holly Quinn. What will it take to achieve inclusive entrepreneurship? Since 2020, more and more companies have started integrating philanthropic programs into their business plans that support entrepreneurs in underserved communities.

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The smart home is stuck in stasis (and I’m stuck in Dallas)

Stacey Higginbotham

This week I traveled to Dallas for the Parks Associates Connections conference. The event focuses on the movers and shakers in the smart home, with a big focus on Parks’ ISP and security provider client base. For me, the big news of the event is that I got COVID, so I am stuck quarantined in Dallas and missed the last day of the event. But from what I saw the first two days, it’s safe to say that the smart home is stuck.

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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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The US SEC Proposes Landmark Climate-Related Disclosures

3BL Media

SOURCE: Acre. DESCRIPTION: By Bibin Emmanuel. ?The new rule-change proposal for public companies in the US to report enhanced climate-related risks is undoubtedly a positive development for the world’s largest economy. A recommendation to change rules relating to climate-related disclosures in the US was announced by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), which would see public companies reporting on how they assess, measure and manage climate-related financial risks while being transpare

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The Top 5 Companies Leading on Board Gender Diversity in 2022

Just Capital

(Thomas Barwick/Getty Images). Over two years into the pandemic, the strain it’s placed on working women continues to persist. The latest jobs report from the Bureau of Labor Statistics shows that the U.S. economy added 428,000 jobs in April, 65% of which went to women. At the same time, 181,000 women left the workforce last month – compared to 130,000 men.

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Tapestry Releases Fiscal Year 2021 Corporate Responsibility Report and Materiality Assessment

3BL Media

SOURCE: Tapestry, Inc. DESCRIPTION: Outlines Continued Progress Against Expanded 2025 People, Planet and Community Goals. Highlights New Biodiversity and Circularity Initiatives to Minimize Impact on Natural Resources. NEW YORK, May 23, 2022 /3BL Media/- Tapestry, Inc. (NYSE: TPR), a leading New York-based house of modern luxury accessories and lifestyle brands, recently released its ninth Corporate Responsibility report, which reviews the environmental, social and governance (ESG) impact work c

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Post-Consumer Recycled Plastic Packaging Demand Increases

Environment + Energy Leader

Demand for plastic packaging recycling continues to increase with many industries making advancements regarding the practice. The post Post-Consumer Recycled Plastic Packaging Demand Increases 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.