GreenBiz

MAY 2, 2022

Just saying you want a job in sustainability isn't enough anymore. Students with the right degrees are still struggling to find jobs in the sector.

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Renew Economy

MAY 2, 2022

Mike Cannon-Brookes fires some choice language, and more than $650 million, at AGL board claims it has no other option than demerger. The post “I’m sick of them f-cking it up:” Cannon-Brookes takes aim at AGL board appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Corporate Knights

MAY 2, 2022

Duncan Kenyon is the director of corporate engagement with Investors for Paris Compliance (I4PC), with over 20 years of environmental, business and climate-change leadership experience. . The good news is that most of Canada’s big oil companies have pledged to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050. The bad news is that those pledges fall apart as soon as you look past their initial rhetoric.

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Renew Economy

MAY 2, 2022

Polling suggests junior energy minister Tim Wilson could lose his blue ribbon Liberal to an independent backing stronger climate action. The post Junior energy minister Tim Wilson may lose his Liberal blue ribbon seat appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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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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GreenBiz

MAY 2, 2022

In the loop: The restaurant chain becomes latest major brand to announce partnership with re-usable packaging service provider Loop.

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Renew Economy

MAY 2, 2022

Mike Cannon-Brookes makes dramatic market raid to become biggest shareholder in AGL, vowing to stop demerger and fast-track exit from coal. The post Cannon-Brookes steps in to stop AGL demerger, fast-track coal exit appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Renew Economy

MAY 2, 2022

Details emerge of enormous WA project to combine wind and solar and 3GW of electrolysers to produce green ammonia. The post Danish giant reveals details of giga-scale renewable hydrogen plans in Murchison appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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GreenBiz

MAY 2, 2022

This Definitive Guide to Getting Started with an ESG Program is a comprehensive resource full of tips, advice and examples to help companies implement and manage ESG as a part of a complete risk and compliance strategy. By proactively addressing impacts of ESG, like climate change, companies can better predict future innovation to avoid supply chain disruption by advancing ways in which materials are sourced and ensuring the global economy drives value creation with ESG elements in mind.

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Renew Economy

MAY 2, 2022

Scientists develop tandem solar cell with a certified efficiency of 29.2% and have clear steps to achieve yields beyond 30% in the future. The post Swiss scientists set new record for tandem solar cell efficiency appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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GreenBiz

MAY 2, 2022

Despite the growing attention associated with extreme heat, most indications are that companies and economies haven’t yet warmed up to the risks.

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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.

3BL Media

MAY 2, 2022

SOURCE: FedEx Corporation. DESCRIPTION: MEMPHIS, Tenn., May 2, 2022 /3BL Media/ - FedEx Express, a subsidiary of FedEx Corp. (NYSE: FDX) and the world’s largest express transportation company, is teaming up with California Bay Area-based Elroy Air, the company building the first end-to-end autonomous vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) aerial cargo system.

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GreenBiz

MAY 2, 2022

Businesses and industries need a clearer picture of their emissions footprint to achieve their climate and emissions goals.

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3BL Media

MAY 2, 2022

Our Pandemic Defense Coalition supports infectious disease research through Virus Hunter mentorships for epidemiologists. SOURCE: Abbott. DESCRIPTION: Pawn to c3. Pawn to h6. Knight to a3. Chess players are known to make a mental map of their future moves. The goal: be as prepared as possible by predicting an opponent’s potential moves and formulating a response, even if that response ends up unnecessary.

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Renew Economy

MAY 2, 2022

Independent ACT senate candidate and former Wallabies captain says Australians could slash energy bills and emissions by going electric. The post Electric cars and homes: Rugby great joins push to electrify Australia appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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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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3BL Media

MAY 2, 2022

By Catherine Douglas Moran. SOURCE: Albertsons Companies. DESCRIPTION: Albertsons announced on Wednesday a set of Environmental Social Governance (ESG) initiatives and unveiled new sustainability targets, including a carbon reduction goal. . Called “Recipe for Change,” the ESG framework has four main pillars — planet, people, product and community. “It’s important to me that people know we’re not new to the sustainability space.

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Renew Economy

MAY 2, 2022

AGL to plough on with demerger plan, announces partner for new fund to invest up to $5 billion in wind and storage assets. The post AGL dismisses Cannon-Brookes, signs partner for $5bn renewables fund appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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3BL Media

MAY 2, 2022

A colleague reflects on his time as caregiver after both parents were diagnosed with chronic heart failure. SOURCE: Merck & Co., Inc. DESCRIPTION: Incredibly difficult, yet tremendously rewarding – a gift given and received. That’s how our colleague Henry Rodrique describes his experience caring for his parents who were both diagnosed with heart failure within a few years of each other.

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Renew Economy

MAY 2, 2022

Independent North Sydney challenger talks Australia's failed climate leadership and the opportunity to seize a climate-focused economic future. The post Meet Kylea Tink: North Sydney independent who wants to break climate gridlock appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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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

3BL Media

MAY 2, 2022

SOURCE: Discovery Education. DESCRIPTION: SILVER SPRING, Md., May 2, 2022 /3BL Media/ — To help students learn to make healthy decisions for themselves and their community, Be Vape Free presents the new Be Vape Free Heroes Virtual Field Trip, premiering May 3rd at 1 PM ET. Be Vape Free is a nationwide initiative providing standards-aligned, no-cost, e-cigarette prevention resources for educators teaching grades 5-12 created in collaboration with the CVS Health Foundation, CATCH Global Foundation

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GreenBiz

MAY 2, 2022

The carbon market has found a new source of credits; public lands. What does this mean for the carbon credit ecosystem?

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3BL Media

MAY 2, 2022

SOURCE: KeyBank. DESCRIPTION: As part of our recent 2021 Environmental, Social, and Governance Report , KeyBank outlined several carbon commitments and progress toward them. Key’s Corporate Real Estate Solutions team leads many of the responsible operations activities to drive progress on these commitments, making significant facility and operational improvements by applying green building principles and investing in energy management systems and equipment upgrades across the real estate portfol

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Cisco CSR

MAY 2, 2022

A Family Reunion…. That’s the best way I can describe what this past week felt like as I attended the 2022 National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) Show in Las Vegas, Nevada. With approximately 55,000 attendees gathered for the event, our team at Cisco had the awesome privilege and opportunity to reconnect with our customers, partners, and industry ecosystem after a two-year hiatus.

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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.

3BL Media

MAY 2, 2022

SOURCE: The Home Depot. DESCRIPTION: When the U.S. first began experiencing limited stock and empty grocery shelves brought on by the pandemic, Bonnie Plants – a supplier of the Bonnie Plants Harvest Select line found exclusively at The Home Depot – took action. Joining forces with AmpleHarvest.org , Bonnie Plants created the Grow More. Feed more. initiative inspiring gardeners to share their harvests and feed neighbors in need.

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Utiliity Dive

MAY 2, 2022

Preparing for the coming wave of electric vehicles will require utilities to change traditional integrated resource planning and engage more with fleet owners and automakers, according to industry observers.

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3BL Media

MAY 2, 2022

WSP USA design consultants are helping adapt buildings to the physical effects of climate change and to proactively prepare for forthcoming electrification standards. SOURCE: WSP. DESCRIPTION: In 1966, the state of California responded to unhealthy levels of air pollution in a half-dozen metro areas by enacting the first vehicle exhaust regulations in the U.S.

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McKinsey Sustainabilty

MAY 2, 2022

As technological innovation accelerates, fashion companies have an opportunity to serve customers better while also creating a more efficient, responsive, and responsible business.

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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.

3BL Media

MAY 2, 2022

SOURCE: Blackstone. DESCRIPTION: PRINCETON, N.J., May 2, 2022 /3BL Media/ – Atlantic Power Transmission LLC (“APT”), a Blackstone (NYSE: BX) portfolio company, announces a $50 million commitment to workforce development in New Jersey. The commitment contributes towards creating a workforce hub for the burgeoning offshore wind industry in the Northeast region and the state, addressing one of the recommendations outlined by the New Jersey Offshore Wind Strategic Plan.

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Environmental News Bits

MAY 2, 2022

by Kathryn Cunningham, University of Tennessee There is a scene in Hulu’s new series, “The Dropout,” where Theranos founder Elizabeth Holmes, wearing a white blouse, stands in front of a mirror and practices saying, “This is an inspiring step forward.” With each iteration, her voice deepens. As the world has learned about Theranos’ web of … Continue reading What’s behind the obsession over whether Elizabeth Holmes intentionally lowered her voice?

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3BL Media

MAY 2, 2022

SOURCE: Qurate Retail Group. DESCRIPTION: Throughout April, Qurate Retail Group honored Celebrate Diversity Month by presenting an array of panel discussions, lectures and other learning opportunities designed to help team members worldwide develop and embrace inclusive mindsets. The global event was led by our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DE&I) team, with the support of our Team Member Resource Groups (TMRGs).

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Environment + Energy Leader

MAY 2, 2022

Several community organizations are using a platform to help manage their energy use and optimize equipment. The post School Districts Improve Efficiency, Reduce Costs with Energy Management Platform appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader.

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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.