Thu.Oct 27, 2022

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Why we can't cheat our way to net zero

GreenBiz

Sponsored: Just how much carbon offsetting is simply greenwashing? As a sustainability director, I have become versed in what it means for a company to manage its environmental impact.

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When wind and solar replace fossil fuels, we will use less energy, save money, and won’t be as sick

Renew Economy

Modelling for Australia economy shows rapid switch to renewables will save energy, save money, and deliver considerable health benefits. The post When wind and solar replace fossil fuels, we will use less energy, save money, and won’t be as sick appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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18 sustainability fellowships for students and professionals

GreenBiz

These programs for building skills in sustainability can help make you more attractive to potential employers. And hurry, some have applications open now!

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“Curtain call” for fossil fuels: IEA says Ukraine war locks in shift to renewables

Renew Economy

For first time, IEA forecasts global demand for fossil fuels will soon peak in all its scenarios as EV sales rise and the shift to wind and solar accelerates. The post “Curtain call” for fossil fuels: IEA says Ukraine war locks in shift to renewables appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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How to Modernize Manufacturing Without Losing Control

Speaker: Andrew Skoog, Founder of MachinistX & President of Hexis Representatives

Manufacturing is evolving, and the right technology can empower—not replace—your workforce. Smart automation and AI-driven software are revolutionizing decision-making, optimizing processes, and improving efficiency. But how do you implement these tools with confidence and ensure they complement human expertise rather than override it? Join industry expert Andrew Skoog as he explores how manufacturers can leverage automation to enhance operations, streamline workflows, and make smarter, data-dri

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Six ways to end Canada’s affordable housing crisis

Corporate Knights

Guy Dauncey is the author of Journey to the Future: A Better World Is Possible. All around the world, people on the cruel side of the affordable housing crisis need our help. Something needs to be done to help those who don’t have shelter, who struggle to pay sky-high rents, who are living in tents and cars and for whom the hope of ever buying a home has long gone.

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Will energy bills ever come down? Only if Labor gets serious with gas majors

Renew Economy

If Labor wants to stop prices skyrocketing, it must forcibly reserve gas for the east coast market. The question is, does it have the nerve? The post Will energy bills ever come down? Only if Labor gets serious with gas majors appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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CEFC backs developer’s 8GW of solar, wind and storage plans for Australia

Renew Economy

Australia's green bank tips $75m into a debt raise for ACEN Australia, to help fast-track delivery of 8GW pipeline of solar, wind, battery and pumped hydro. The post CEFC backs developer’s 8GW of solar, wind and storage plans for Australia appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Can Iron Ox’s smart greenhouses take an edge off climate chaos?

GreenBiz

Rebekah Moses is moving from Impossible Foods to the controlled environment agriculture space, but why?

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Rooftop solar meets all local network demand in South Australia for more than five hours

Renew Economy

Rooftop solar reaches new milestone, meeting all domestic network demand in South Australia for the seventh time this month, and for the longest period. The post Rooftop solar meets all local network demand in South Australia for more than five hours appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Tractor Supply Foundation Announces $5 Million Scholarship Program To Support the Future Generation of Agricultural Leaders

3BL Media

SOURCE: Tractor Supply. SUMMARY: Foundation Underwrites $1 Million to the FFA Future Leaders Scholarship Fund by Tractor Supply Each Year for the Next 5 Years. The Program Will be the Largest Agricultural Scholarship Fund of its Kind and Will Encompass All Careers Tied to Agriculture and Skilled Trades. All Scholarship Recipients Will be Offered Career Opportunities with Tractor Supply While Attending School.

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The Key to Sustainable Energy Optimization: A Data-Driven Approach for Manufacturing

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. 📊 Join us for a practical webinar hosted by Kevin Kai Wong of Emergent Ene

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Dutton and Coalition still ignorant and deluded on battery storage and nuclear

Renew Economy

Peter Dutton and the federal Coalition remain dangerously deluded about battery storage and nuclear power. The post Dutton and Coalition still ignorant and deluded on battery storage and nuclear appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Tapestry Announces Launch of Latinx Employee Resource Group

3BL Media

SOURCE: Tapestry, Inc. DESCRIPTION: We’re excited to celebrate the launch of our Latinx Employee Resource Group, Latinx & Hispanic Alliance. Co-leads Monica Rosales Garza from kate spade new york, and Jennifer Martinez-Velazquez from Coach share their thoughts on how the power of Diversity has played a role in their personal and professional experiences.

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NSW grants $3 million to Cannon-Brookes backed solar cell innovator

Renew Economy

SunDrive is quickly emerging as a favourite child of public and private investors, with the lion's share of a NSW funding allocation going to the solar innovator. The post NSW grants $3 million to Cannon-Brookes backed solar cell innovator appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Create Opportunity at FedEx

3BL Media

SOURCE: FedEx Corporation. DESCRIPTION: As a global company, we see exceptional business and community value in the diversity of perspectives and experiences that our team members bring to work every day. We are committed to embracing DEI so everyone feels appreciated and valued. While we are proud of what we have achieved during our almost 50-year history, we know that DEI must always be at the forefront of our business strategy.

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How to Drive Cost Savings, Efficiency Gains, and Sustainability Wins with MES

Speaker: Nikhil Joshi, Founder & President of Snic Solutions

Is your manufacturing operation reaching its efficiency potential? A Manufacturing Execution System (MES) could be the game-changer, helping you reduce waste, cut costs, and lower your carbon footprint. Join Nikhil Joshi, Founder & President of Snic Solutions, in this value-packed webinar as he breaks down how MES can drive operational excellence and sustainability.

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First NSW renewables tender signals the start of a new energy transition

Renew Economy

NSW has redefined how we can achieve the energy transition. Its first renewable and storage auction will usher in a new wave of assets at an unprecedented scale. The post First NSW renewables tender signals the start of a new energy transition appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Operation Grain Harvest Assist Linking Former Defense Force Personnel with Labor-starved Agriculture Industry

3BL Media

SOURCE: CNH Industrial. DESCRIPTION: Labor shortages have long been an issue in the agriculture industry. But an initiative is aiming to increase the staffing pool and boost the employment opportunities for a very deserving group of Australians. Operation Grain Harvest Assist began in Western Australia before last year’s harvest. It has now been piloted through Longerenong College in Victoria, with support from CNH Industrial brand Case IH and one of the company’s dealers, O’Connors.

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Energy Insiders Podcast: Ørsted’s big power play in Australia

Renew Economy

Danish giant Ørsted is looking for a major play in Australia’s offshore wind industry, as well as onshore wind, solar and Power-to-X. Asia Pacific boss Per Kristensen explains why. The post Energy Insiders Podcast: Ørsted’s big power play in Australia appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Secure Your Hybrid Workforce Using These SOC Best Practices

Cisco CSR

Hybrid Workforce is here to stay. Just a few years ago when the topic of supporting offsite workers arose, some of the key conversation topics were related to purchase, logistics, deployment, maintenance and similar issues. The discussions back then were more like “special cases” vs. today’s environment where supporting workers offsite (now known as the hybrid workforce) has become a critical mainstream topic.

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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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Forrest dives deeper into European green hydrogen with investment in Zhero

Renew Economy

Iron ore billionaire Andrew Forrest’s green energy offshoot Fortescue Future Industries to invest in green hydrogen and renewable energy developer Zhero. The post Forrest dives deeper into European green hydrogen with investment in Zhero appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Retooling the enterprise with Cisco AI/ML for the data revolution

Cisco CSR

When speaking of rapid progress and the impact tooling had on jobs and workers, we often talk about the industrial revolution, but what about the current data revolution? In the industrial revolution, we split jobs into smaller jobs and tooled the people to perform those specific jobs better and faster. Let’s talk about the data revolution and how it is retooling and changing the way we work in IT.

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New survey reveals $2 trillion market opportunity for cybersecurity technology and service providers

McKinsey Sustainabilty

Cyberattacks are proliferating, causing trillions of dollars of damage every year. The cybersecurity industry has a chance to step up and seize the opportunity.

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LOCKING THE BACK DOOR (Pt. 4 of “Why Don’t You Go Dox Yourself?”)

Cisco CSR

With passwords and MFA out of the way, let’s next look at connected apps or services that are tied to our priority accounts. When you log into other sites on the web through Facebook, Google, or another social account, as well as when you install social media apps or games, you are sharing information about those accounts with those services. This may be as limited as the email address and username on file, or may include much more information like your friends list, contacts, likes/subscription

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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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Recap: Sustainable Retail Summit 2002 - Day 2

3BL Media

SOURCE: The Consumer Goods Forum. DESCRIPTION: AMSTERDAM, October 27, 2022 /3BL Media/ - We kicked off an exciting start to our first full day of sessions with a warm welcome from moderator Isabelle Kumar and Wai-Chan Chan, Managing Director at The Consumer Goods Forum. The theme of this year’s Summit is moving conversation to action – ultimately, to drive change.

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EU Markets Regulator Adds ESG Disclosure to its Key Priorities

ESG Today

EU markets regulator the European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) announced today that it has added ESG disclosures to its list of Union Strategic Supervisory Priorities (USSPs), one of its key tools to coordinate supervisory actions with national competent authorities (national-level regulatory authorities, or NCAs). The regulator said that the move forms an important step in the implementation of its 2023-2028 strategy, which gives a prominent role to sustainable finance.

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Marathon Petroleum Grant Helps Rebuilding Together Transform Lives in El Paso

3BL Media

SOURCE: Marathon Petroleum Corporation. DESCRIPTION: Rebuilding Together El Paso is a non-profit organization that rehabilitates homes of people in need to address safety and health concerns. A $50,000 grant from Marathon Petroleum, along with teams of employee volunteers, will help enable the organization to reach more homeowners and better meet the demand for services.

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Decarbonising India: Charting a pathway for sustainable growth

McKinsey Sustainabilty

This will be a decisive decade. With intentional action, India can accelerate decarbonisation at scale while pursuing economic growth.

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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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Climate Change Solutions Should Prioritize Our Nation’s Most Vulnerable

3BL Media

SOURCE: Verizon. DESCRIPTION: Climate change is not solely an environmental issue. The effects of climate change have shown detrimental impacts to every continent and ocean across the globe, however, its hazardous events and trends have disproportionately impacted vulnerable populations. Recognizing climate change as a socio-economic issue is essential to driving the innovation needed to build climate equity for all people.

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Bringing equity to electricity service through home, power sector and regulatory innovation

Utiliity Dive

Individual homes can be upgraded, community solar can help to lower bills and regulators can broaden the public engagement process to be more inclusive.

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Combatting Food Loss While Improving Street Vendors’ Livelihood: Trane Technologies Debuts Employee-Powered Social Innovation at VERGE22

3BL Media

SOURCE: Trane Technologies. DESCRIPTION: It all started with a challenge and an idea: to help street vendors reduce the food they lose each day and enhance their quality of life. Now, that spark of a concept has blossomed – into a net-zero cooling cart delivering affordable, sustainable cooling for street vendors , while combatting food spoilage and improving vendors’ livelihood.

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Sustainable bond round-up: your questions answered

Environmental Finance

The Environmental Finance Data team answer audience questions from the third quarter 2022 sustainable bond issuance round-up webinar.

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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.