California bill on disclosure would go beyond SEC’s proposed rules
GreenBiz
SEPTEMBER 6, 2023
The legislation would require California corporations to disclose Scope 3 emissions by 2027.
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Don't let climate grief and despair defeat climate solutions
Corporate Knights
SEPTEMBER 6, 2023
A summer of wildfires, smoke alerts, heatwaves, and storms is producing a new wave of grief and despair that must not paralyse the solutions we need to get the climate crisis under control. The reaction is utterly understandable when you can taste climate change in the back of your throat. But it risks drowning out some essential truths that have to guide every step we take in response to this global emergency: The last chapters of this story have not yet been written.
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The biodiversity investment thesis is still ill-defined
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SEPTEMBER 6, 2023
Investors are chasing biodiversity and nature funds, but the outcomes of those investments remain unclear.
“Moving beyond baseload:” NSW turns to consumers and local storage to fill Eraring gap
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SEPTEMBER 6, 2023
NSW announces $1.8 billion, including a new focus on consumer energy resources, such as neighbourhood batteries, in its Energy Security Corp. The post “Moving beyond baseload:” NSW turns to consumers and local storage to fill Eraring gap 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.
New guidelines for decarbonizing the chemical industry
GreenBiz
SEPTEMBER 6, 2023
Katherine Agapitos, chair of Together for Sustainability’s (TfS) Scope 3 GHG program, reflects on one year of the PCF Guideline and its progress.
Massive solar and battery deal promises to cut commercial energy costs in half
Renew Economy
SEPTEMBER 6, 2023
A $500 million deal will install 50MW of solar and 300MWh of battery storage across ESR Australia's commercial property portfolio by 2033. The post Massive solar and battery deal promises to cut commercial energy costs in half appeared first on RenewEconomy.
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“World changing:” Cannon-Brookes lays out new vision for planet’s biggest solar array
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Cannon-Brookes takes control of Sun Cable, and lays out new vision for 20GW solar project, including supply to Singapore and massive green industrial precinct in Darwin. The post “World changing:” Cannon-Brookes lays out new vision for planet’s biggest solar array appeared first on RenewEconomy.
Bacardi Trains Next Generation of Berlin Mixologists As Shake Your Future Launches in Germany
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HAMILTON, Bermuda, September 6, 2023 /3BL/ - In response to the growing demand for trained bartenders, family-owned Bacardi today announced that it is launching Shake Your Future in Germany. Shake Your Future is a special initiative giving young adults the life-changing opportunity to train as a professional mixologist. With an industry-wide shortage of skilled bartenders, Bacardi is launching the program in Germany for the first time.
How the consumer energy sharing economy can help Eraring close on time
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Last Year, McDonald’s, Its Franchisees and Customers Donated Over $182 Million to Ronald McDonald House Charities
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SEPTEMBER 6, 2023
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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.
What imperils the Great Barrier Reef? If you ask Murdoch media, it’s a solar farm 70km away
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A solar farm proposed for central Queensland's Calliope renewable energy zone has found itself the subject of some bizarre news reports this week. The post What imperils the Great Barrier Reef? If you ask Murdoch media, it’s a solar farm 70km away appeared first on RenewEconomy.
Improving Sustainability, Compliance, and Efficiency for the Tequila Industry
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SEPTEMBER 6, 2023
Tequila has been manufactured for over 250 years. The Cuervo family began commercially distilling tequila in 1758, followed by the Sauza family in 1873. Mexican-made tequila remains unmatched with its artisanship. Yet, modern-day food and beverage reporting requirements, which require process standardization and optimization, are challenging this age-old craft.
New solar installations to hit nearly 400GW this year as module prices hit new lows
Renew Economy
SEPTEMBER 6, 2023
New solar installations around the globe are expected to reach nearly 400 gigawatts (GW) in 2023, driven by China and record low prices for solar modules. The post New solar installations to hit nearly 400GW this year as module prices hit new lows appeared first on RenewEconomy.
The Hispanic Association on Corporate Responsibility (HACR) Announces the Honorees at Its First-Ever Inclusión Gala Recognizing Hispanic Excellence During Hispanic Heritage Month
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SEPTEMBER 6, 2023
September 6, 2023 /3BL/ - The Hispanic Association on Corporate Responsibility (HACR) announces its HACR Inclusión Gala Corporate Honoree along with three exemplary corporate leaders, receiving Corporate Director of the Year Honoree, Executive of the Year Honoree and Inclusión Champion Honoree. The honorees will be recognized at the non-profit organization’s inaugural HACR Inclusión Gala in Times Square, New York City on October 11.
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
Long or short on energy storage? A deep dive into price signals for duration
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There are very sharp diminishing returns for longer duration storage under current market arrangements, which makes it difficult for private investors. The post Long or short on energy storage? A deep dive into price signals for duration appeared first on RenewEconomy.
Affordable Housing Leader Reflects on Her Journey and Community Impact
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Originally published on U.S. Bank company blog Lisa Gutierrez is a Nor Cal resident to the core, but her passion for communities across the country in her day-to-day work is second to none. “I love my job because of the lives and communities we get to transform with our financing,” said Gutierrez, who serves as the director of business development, affordable housing, for U.S.
Integrum ESG’s Transparent Signal Has Been Added to CSRHub
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Integrum ESG’s data set has been added to CSRHub, contributing nearly 900 sources of ESG opinion, allowing users more insight into their CSR data.
Lenovo Boosts Customer Sustainability With New Reduced Carbon Transport Service
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RALEIGH, N.C., September 6, 2023 /3BL/ - To support carbon-conscious enterprise customers in their sustainability journeys, Lenovo is offering a Reduced Carbon Transport Service, a distinct offering that gives enterprises the option to lower their carbon impact when IT devices are air shipped. Through Reduced Carbon Transport Service, customers can purchase Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) credits and attribute the resulting emissions reduction benefit to their IT purchase, achieving a minimum of
What Regulations Will Impact Sustainability Comms in 2024?
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Challenging wealth supremacy to realize the dream of systemic change
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SEPTEMBER 6, 2023
This essay is adapted from Marjorie Kelly’s forthcoming book, “Wealth Supremacy: How the Extractive Economy and the Biased Rules of Capitalism Drive Today’s. The post Challenging wealth supremacy to realize the dream of systemic change appeared first on ImpactAlpha.
Register Now for CSR Webinar: Innovative Approaches to Engaging All Employees in Social Impact
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From staff stationed at manufacturing plants and retail outlets to call centers, night shifts and those on the move, engaging employees who don’t sit at a computer most of the day can pose unique challenges. Join us on Tuesday, Sept. 19, 2023, from 1 – 2 pm ET, for Innovative Approaches to Engaging All Employees in Social Impact. This free, interactive webinar is centered around the universal topic of involving employees traditionally referred to as “hard-to-reach" in your company's social impac
U.S. Department of Energy - Biden-Harris Administration Invests More Than $13 Million to Enhance Continued Deployment of HydropowerPresident Biden's Investing in America Agenda Is Supporting Seven Projects That Will Advance the Nation's Original Renewable Energy System
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In support of President Biden's Investing in America agenda, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced today more than $13 million for seven research and development proje.
Integrum ESG’s Transparent Signal Has Been Added to CSRHub
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We recently added Integrum ESG ’s data set to CSRHub. Nearly 900 sources of ESG opinion now contribute to our consensus ratings. Integrum ESG has from inception committed to total transparency with their ESG ratings. Each rating’s data point is tied to underlying data drawn from company disclosures or information gathered using a natural language processing (NLP) system.
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DeepPower, Inc. - DeepPower CEO Andrew Van Noy Discusses Advances in Geothermal Drilling with Industry Expert
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Gevo, Inc. - Gevo and U.S. Department of Agriculture Sign Agreement Providing Gevo a Grant to Incentivize, Track, and Verify Acreage of Low-Carbon Corn to Accelerate Production of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) and Other Biofuels
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Believing in Better: Turning Conversations Into Action at Kohler
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Originally published in Kohler's 2022 Believing in Better Impact Report By Laura E. Kohler, Chief Sustainability and DEI Officer The past year was a pivotal one for Kohler. We continued to build on our efforts in environmental sustainability; diversity, equity, and inclusion; social impact; and integrate our Believing in Better ® framework into the business at every level.
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Avista Corporation - Avista issues request for proposals for renewable or responsibly produced natural gasRNG/RSG sought to meet carbon reduction requirements and goals
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SEPTEMBER 6, 2023
Avista, through a request for proposal (RFP), is seeking to secure renewable natural gas (RNG) or responsibly sourced gas (RSG) resources for its customers over the long term. RNG is derived from orga.
IOC Announces New Collaboration With AFD and Paris 2024 To Extend Games Legacy
3BL Media
SEPTEMBER 6, 2023
International Olympic Committee news The International Olympic Committee (IOC), the French Development Agency (AFD) and the Organising Committee for the Olympic and Paralympic Games Paris 2024 have signed a new tripartite agreement, with the goal of extending the social legacy left by Paris 2024 at international level. The tripartite agreement is aimed at extending the “Impact 2024 International” programme initiated by AFD and Paris 2024.
Eversource Energy - Eversource Ranked #1 Energy Efficiency Provider in AmericaEnergy company tops ACEEE Energy Efficiency Scorecard for the third consecutive time
Global Renewable News
SEPTEMBER 6, 2023
For the third time in-a-row, Eversource Energy was named the top energy efficiency provider in the country for its programs in Massachusetts according to the American Council for an Energy-Efficie.
The Toxicological Risk Status of PFAS
3BL Media
SEPTEMBER 6, 2023
ST. PAUL, Minn., September 6, 2023 /3BL/ - Following a published article earlier in the year regarding PFAS and Product Liability , Antea Group consultants Caron Koll and Jack Sheldon collaborated for a second time on a new article with the American Bar Association (ABA). In this article, titled “PFAS toxicological risk status–A topic of much debate,” published in the ABA Section of Environment, Energy, and Resources (SEER) September/October issue of Trends, Koll and Sheldon give their insigh
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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