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Editor's note: The world needs a climate moonshot

Corporate Knights

In the past two months, I swam in two of the most beautiful places on our planet. In the Yucatán Peninsula in Mexico, I snorkelled with giant sea turtles alongside bleached coral reefs and explored parts of a 180-kilometre semicircle of cenotes, majestic underground caves filled with azure water that the Maya believed was a gateway to the underworld.

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It is time to fix injustice in global solar supply chains

GreenBiz

Victims of oppression in Xinjiang pay the price for cheap, coal-intensive solar modules.

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Energy Insiders Podcast: Do we have enough lithium?

Renew Economy

Lithium analyst Rodney Hooper on supply and demand for key battery metal. Plus: Solar has killed coal, but can it kill gas? The post Energy Insiders Podcast: Do we have enough lithium? appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Could just three policy levers trigger a cascade of climate action?

GreenBiz

Researchers find the "super-leverage points" of EVs, plant-based proteins and green ammonia could drive a global net-zero ripple effect.

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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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Wind turbine catches fire in one of Australia’s oldest wind projects

Renew Economy

A wind turbine caught fire at one of the country's oldest wind projects, not for the first time. The post Wind turbine catches fire in one of Australia’s oldest wind projects appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Geothermal energy heats up

GreenBiz

Demand, technological innovation and policy signals align to spur forward geothermal energy.

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Alternative protein beefs up for the mainstream

GreenBiz

Taste, perception and price are the keys to cracking the code for plant-based products to soar into customers' baskets en masse.

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“We could do better:” Green hydrogen leader pulls Plug on Forrest’s electrolyser factory

Renew Economy

US-based green hydrogen leader pulls Plug on joint venture with Andrew Forrest, saying the economics did not make the project worthwhile. The post “We could do better:” Green hydrogen leader pulls Plug on Forrest’s electrolyser factory appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Hybrid Work Innovations Coming to U.S. Government

Cisco CSR

The concept of “hybrid work” is getting a lot of attention in the press these days. While many companies are trying to determine the right mix of remote and in-office presence for their employees, the same challenges are faced by government agencies. There’s also broad lack of understanding everywhere on the best ways to support a hybrid workforce to achieve improvements in both productivity and office space optimization.

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NSW shortlists 4.3GW of wind, solar and storage projects in first renewables auction

Renew Economy

NSW shortlists 4.3GW of wind, solar and storage projects in first auction in its plan to replace coal with renewables. The post NSW shortlists 4.3GW of wind, solar and storage projects in first renewables auction 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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5 Ways Cisco Learning Partners Pave the Path to Customer Success

Cisco CSR

Back in October 2022, I told you about how Cisco Learning Partners can make your life easier. But now I want to tell you about the ways we empower our Learning Partners to guide customers to reach their learning goals. When it comes to the big picture of meeting customer demands, Cisco Learning Partners are critical. At the Cisco Partner Summit this year, Oliver Tuszik, Senior Vice President, Global Partner Sales and GM Routes to Market, talked about the ‘Age of the Partner’ in his

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Gas prices boost Origin’s profit, as “green” takeover bidder seeks partners

Renew Economy

Origin releases dramatically higher earnings guidance amid speculation over the commitment of suitors Brookfield and EIG. The post Gas prices boost Origin’s profit, as “green” takeover bidder seeks partners appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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The ecstasy of Eskista, an ancient Ethiopian dance | Melaku Belay

TEDxInnovations

By mastering the Eskista, an ancient Ethiopian dance, TED Fellow Melaku Belay survived a childhood on the streets and became a voice for his country. He shares how traditional dances can connect the wisdom of the past to the energy of the future -- and, after the talk, delivers a thrilling performance of Eskista accompanied by a free-jazz ensemble. (In Amharic with consecutive English translation by filmmaker Mehret Mandefro) By mastering the Eskista, an ancient Ethiopian dance, TED Fellow Melak

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Podcast: Does the IoT mean the end of privacy?

Stacey Higginbotham

This week’s show kicks off with a discussion about Carnegie Mellon’s research into detecting people’s movements through walls using Wi-Fi. As part of the discussion we also talk about the use of stick figures to protect privacy and how little trust consumers have in companies when it comes to the use of their data. That lack of trust might explain why so few consumers connect their smart appliances , or perhaps it’s simply because appliance makers don’t offer consum

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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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The Fossil Fuel Industry’s Anti-Climate Formula: ‘Deny, Deceive, Delay’

Impakter

Impakter The Fossil Fuel Industry’s Anti-Climate Formula: ‘Deny, Deceive, Delay’ Since when did it become “extremist” or “hipster” to care about climate change? And how is it possible, given the mounting scientific evidence and extreme weather before our very eyes, that climate activism is still required to garner support for climate action?

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picoCTF: How gamified cybersecurity piques curiosity in STEM

Cisco CSR

The Transformational Tech series highlights Cisco’s nonprofit grant recipients that use technology to help transform the lives of individuals and communities. Around the world, the need for information security skilled workers is growing. In the U.S. the Bureau of Labor Statistics anticipates a 35 percent increase of IT skilled employment by 2031.

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Long-term landmarks needed: Reflections on the Net Zero review

Envirotec Magazine

The report recommends ending routine oil and gas flaring by 2025, rather than 2030. An independent review of the UK’s current progress and plans in relation to achieving net zero – titled “Mission Zero” – was published on 13 January. Engineering and other stakeholder groups seemed in broad agreement with the report’s conclusions that “there is no future economy but a green economy”, and that it “correctly diagnoses the multitude of barriers holding back local net zero ambition”, as the Blu

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Guest Post: ESG isn’t About Altruism – it’s About Survival

ESG Today

By: Jamie Gamble, Managing Director, PwC US Companies have always been accountable to their stakeholders. Shareholder value has been at the center of accountability for decades now. But the long term success of every company has always also been dependent on the ability to recruit and retain talent, to build brand identification, to maintain the social license to operate and to build resilient relationships with customers and communities.

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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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Smart technology enables odour mitigation at Paris WtE plant

Envirotec Magazine

Unit installed on a roof opposite the Green Star facility. A waste to energy (WtE) plant in northern Paris, known as the ‘L’étoile Verte’ or ‘Green Star’ waste recovery facility, which was originally built in an industrial area, is now surrounded by residential development. This has presented a number of challenges; not least of which is odour.

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Explore Full-Stack Observability (FSO) in the DevNet Zone

Cisco CSR

When we plan the DevNet Zone our goal is to bring you the latest and most innovative technologies and solutions and this year is no different. I am beyond excited to announce that we are hosting Cisco Application teams in the DevNet Zone throughout the week. Don’t miss these opportunities to connect with experts to learn how t o observe what matters with AppDynamics Cloud.

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India’s Inaugural Green Bond Earns ‘Greenium’ on Solid Demand

ESG Today

The Government of India’s first ever issuance of green bonds met strong demand, with orders exceeding the offering size by more than 4 times, earning the bonds a 5-6 basis point “greenium,” or a favorable yield spread relative to similar issues lacking green credentials, according to results released by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI). The initial issuance this week raised 80 billion rupee (US$980 million) with both 5 and 10-year bonds, forming part of a 2-part offering aimed at raising approxim

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Mining Sector Needs “Social Compass”

Chris Hall

Although minerals are critical to a net zero future, ongoing environmental and social abuses cannot be ignored, urges Brumadinho community representative. The new Global Investor Commission on Mining 2030 , which was launched Wednesday, aims to address systemic risks in the mining sector to ensure a just transition to net zero, mitigating negative social impacts and meeting growing global demand for critical minerals.

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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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Invest Appalachia secures $19 million to bridge investment gaps in Appalachia

Impact Alpha

ImpactAlpha, January 26 — Central Appalachia’s forests and ecosystems are some of the most biodiverse in the world, and its mountains among the. The post Invest Appalachia secures $19 million to bridge investment gaps in Appalachia appeared first on ImpactAlpha.

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24M Secures $3.2 Million to Strengthen EV Domestic Supply Chain

Environment + Energy Leader

The U.S. DOE awarded funding to 24M, an energy storage manufacturer, to develop low-cost, fast-charging sodium metal batteries as an alternative to lithium-ion batteries. The post 24M Secures $3.2 Million to Strengthen EV Domestic Supply Chain appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader.

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Xcel plans to install Form Energy’s multi-day storage at retired coal plant sites, eyes green hydrogen pilots

Utiliity Dive

The company is well-positioned to become a renewable energy exporter, but needs longer-term storage solutions, officials said during a Thursday earnings call.

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Second Phillips 66 Refinery Achieves ISCC PLUS Certification

Environment + Energy Leader

Achieving this certification for the Sweeny Refinery is an example of how Phillips 66 is working towards a lower-carbon future, capitalizing on their integrated assets and core competencies. The post Second Phillips 66 Refinery Achieves ISCC PLUS Certification 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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Exhibition explores how peatlands protect the planet

Envirotec Magazine

A peat-forming wetland area near Hoo Field, Voe on Mainland, Shetland. A new exhibition opening at the University of St Andrews’ Wardlaw Museum explores the importance of peatlands in Scotland and across the world. While peat may conjure up images of whisky and wasteland, For Peatlands’ Sake aims to show how vital the resource is to our planet and to communities around the globe.

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Meet the Honorees: Anita Jeerage, Director of Sustainability, Unico

Environment + Energy Leader

On a typical workday, I support my team in researching and implementing efficiency and decarbonization initiatives across our 17 million SF real estate portfolio. The post Meet the Honorees: Anita Jeerage, Director of Sustainability, Unico appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader.

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‘We got lucky.’ A stronger 2022 storm season could have threatened grid recovery: EEI

Utiliity Dive

The evolving power grid faces a host of challenges, speakers at the North American Electric Reliability Corp.’s 2023 Reliability Leadership Summit said Wednesday.

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PRI Updates Responsible Investment Reporting Framework for Investors

ESG Today

Responsible investment organization the Principles for Responsible Investment (PRI) announced today the release of its new Reporting Framework, setting out the updated reporting process for the organization’s investor and asset owner signatories. The Principles for Responsible Investment were established by a group of investor signatories in 2006, supported by the United Nations, to aid investors in integrating ESG factors into the investment process.

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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.