A green wave of climate activism is cresting — companies must be 'all in'
GreenBiz
NOVEMBER 21, 2022
Companies ignore young people’s concern over climate change at their peril, as evidenced by the U.S. midterm elections.
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Wind farms deliver another big bonus to consumers under ACT’s 100 pct renewables deal
Renew Economy
NOVEMBER 21, 2022
ACT reaps benefit of locking in prices for its net 100 per cent renewable supply, receiving bonus payment of $32 million in last quarter as prices surge in rest of country. The post Wind farms deliver another big bonus to consumers under ACT’s 100 pct renewables deal appeared first on RenewEconomy.
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Arrow Electronics' Distribution Center in Venlo Drives Efficiency, Sustainability, and Employee Well-Being
3BL Media
NOVEMBER 21, 2022
SOURCE: Arrow Electronics. DESCRIPTION: VENLO, The Netherlands, November 21, 2022 / 3BL Media/ — Arrow Electronics designed its state-of-the-art Primary Distribution Center in Venlo (The Netherlands) to drive efficiency, sustainability, and employee well-being. Seated along the Dutch-German border, near the convergence of a network of seaports, airports and ground transportation, the Venlo district is one of Europe’s most important logistics hubs.
Photon chooses NSW for its first ever solar and battery project
Renew Economy
NOVEMBER 21, 2022
Photon Energy will embark on its first big solar and battery build after buying up the 9.8MW/10MWh Boggabri project in New South Wales. The post Photon chooses NSW for its first ever solar and battery project appeared first on RenewEconomy.
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.
Kimberly-Clark Named to Seramount's Inclusion Index for Third Consecutive Year
3BL Media
NOVEMBER 21, 2022
SOURCE: Kimberly-Clark Corporation. DESCRIPTION: Kimberly-Clark announced today that it was named to Seramount’s annual Inclusion Index for the third consecutive year. The index recognizes companies that are leading the way in creating diverse and inclusive work environments. “We believe that a diverse and inclusive workplace is essential to our business and key to our ability to deliver Kimberly-Clark’s purpose of Better Care for a Better World,” said Mike Hsu, Chairman and CEO at Kimberly-Clar
Forrest says fossil fuels are a “joke of history”, and net zero targets amount to trading fakes
Renew Economy
NOVEMBER 21, 2022
Iron ore billionaire Andrew Forrest slams net zero targets, the use of carbon credits, and "filthy" fossil fuels. The post Forrest says fossil fuels are a “joke of history”, and net zero targets amount to trading fakes appeared first on RenewEconomy.
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Heroes & Zeros: A small English soccer team is showing the World Cup how to do sustainability right
Corporate Knights
NOVEMBER 21, 2022
Heroes: Forest Green Rovers. Even as environmentalists slam soccer’s World Cup for fudging its green credentials, one obscure English team is winning applause far and wide for its eco-friendly practices. On the very day that Dale Vince took over as owner of the Forest Green Rovers in 2010, he moved to ban the sale of beef burgers at the team’s stadium in Nailsworth, a village in the Cotswolds, the rolling hills of central-southwestern England.
Del Monte Foods and Alliance for a Healthier Generation Nourish the Well-Being of Youth and Communities This Holiday Season
3BL Media
NOVEMBER 21, 2022
Through Signature Partnership, Del Monte Foods and Healthier Generation Launch Holiday Recipe Site to Promote Nutrition and Connections. SOURCE: Del Monte Foods, Inc. DESCRIPTION: WALNUT CREEK, Calif., November 21, 2022/3BL Media/ -- This holiday season, Del Monte Foods, Inc. and Alliance for a Healthier Generation (Healthier Generation) are advancing their joint initiative “Nourishing Families by Nourishing Schools” to support the well-being of youth and communities across the U.S by launching
The GreenFin Interview: Inside the world's largest pure-play renewables portfolio
GreenBiz
NOVEMBER 21, 2022
Brookfield Renewable CSO Kelly Goddard on battery storage, hydrogen, capture capture and other technologies critical for the energy transition.
Longi sets new silicon solar cell efficiency world record of 26.8 pct
Renew Economy
NOVEMBER 21, 2022
PV giant Longi becomes the first ever Chinese solar company to set a world record for silicon solar cell efficiency. The post Longi sets new silicon solar cell efficiency world record of 26.8 pct appeared first on RenewEconomy.
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
NextEra's trifecta of renewable energy rises in the wheat fields of Oregon
GreenBiz
NOVEMBER 21, 2022
A utility-scale wind-solar-battery plant points the way toward energy transformation.
UNSW solar researcher wins prestigious PM’s prize for science
Renew Economy
NOVEMBER 21, 2022
Another major award goes solar team at University of New South Wales, this time for work led by Brett Hallam to make industrial panels more reliable and cheaper. The post UNSW solar researcher wins prestigious PM’s prize for science appeared first on RenewEconomy.
Engaging Employees at the Intersection of Purpose and Philanthropy
3BL Media
NOVEMBER 21, 2022
SOURCE: Carol Cone ON PURPOSE. DESCRIPTION: By: Carol Cone. Can companies with mature purpose-centered businesses leverage corporate foundations and philanthropy as part of that purpose-oriented mentality? If so, how does that philanthropic element translate to recruitment, retention, employee satisfaction and productivity? The short answer is yes. The longer answer is layered.
Origin warns coal closures may need to be delayed if renewables not built fast enough
Renew Economy
NOVEMBER 21, 2022
Origin says renewables aren't being built fast enough and coal plant closures might need to be delayed, and get compensation for the costs of staying open. The post Origin warns coal closures may need to be delayed if renewables not built fast enough appeared first on RenewEconomy.
What Regulations Will Impact Sustainability Comms in 2024?
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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
Where ESG and Sustainability Dovetail
Green Project Management
NOVEMBER 21, 2022
GPM has been working with global organizations for 13 years to help them achieve and implement sustainability goals and practices. In the past few years, we have seen Environment, Social, and Governance, or ESG, enter the lexicon and transform the narrative around an organization’s risk profile and relationship with the environment. Make no mistake, ESG […].
Circular engineering: Renewable energy transition is only half the climate story
Renew Economy
NOVEMBER 21, 2022
We need a radical shift in how we design, manufacture and use materials. And that includes solar panels. The post Circular engineering: Renewable energy transition is only half the climate story appeared first on RenewEconomy.
Schneider Electric and Microplásticos Work Together To Decarbonize Supply Chain
3BL Media
NOVEMBER 21, 2022
SOURCE: Schneider Electric. DESCRIPTION: Microplásticos announces goal of being Net-Zero in Scope 1 and 2 by 2030. Collaboration will support Schneider Electric’s Zero Carbon Project to decarbonize supply chain. RUEIL-MALMAISON, France, November 21, 2022 /3BL Media/ - Schneider Electric and long-time supplier Microplásticos today announced joint efforts to accelerate decarbonization efforts.
Nature crisis and extinctions: Why Australia needs to stand up at the “Other COP”
Renew Economy
NOVEMBER 21, 2022
Australia continues to have one of the highest rates of species decline among OECD countries. It needs to stand up and be counted at the Nature COP in Montreal. The post Nature crisis and extinctions: Why Australia needs to stand up at the “Other COP” appeared first on RenewEconomy.
What Questions Are Brands Asking About Their ESG Initiatives Ahead of 2024?
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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.
Building a Home in the Heart of Outdoor Learning
3BL Media
NOVEMBER 21, 2022
In Minnesota, Waubun-Ogema-White Earth (WOWE) Schools is expanding its outdoor classroom facilities for students and families. SOURCE: Enbridge. DESCRIPTION: What’s better than plotting graphs in a classroom? Plotting graphs in nature—and it’s even better when you’re observing the growth and changes of your own personal tree for a school year. At Waubun-Ogema-White Earth Schools (WOWE Schools), located in northwestern Minnesota, the organization’s School Forest programming offers outdoor learnin
US Commits to Zero-Emissions Heavy Trucks
Environment + Energy Leader
NOVEMBER 21, 2022
Officials have signed on to sell only zero-emission heavy vehicles by 2040. The post US Commits to Zero-Emissions Heavy Trucks appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader.
TCS Dallas Welcomes Rep. Van Duyne and Area Guidance Counselors to Prepare Students for the Workforce of Tomorrow
3BL Media
NOVEMBER 21, 2022
SOURCE: Tata Consultancy Services (TCS). DESCRIPTION: On August 24 th Tata Consultancy Services welcomed Congresswoman Beth Van Duyne and 25 local high school guidance counselors to the TCS Dallas, Texas location. As part of her Summer Workforce Solutions Initiative, Congresswoman Van Duyne forged connections between local employers and educators who are preparing the next generation for the economy of the future.
Even in the metaverse, women remain locked out of leadership roles
McKinsey Sustainabilty
NOVEMBER 21, 2022
Five early indicators on women in the metaverse reveal gender inequality—especially in the leadership creating and setting metaverse standards.
The Silver Lining to Corporate DEI Challenges
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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.
Code Consultation Offers Opportunity To Shape the Future of Sustainability Solutions
3BL Media
NOVEMBER 21, 2022
ISEAL is updating its Code of Good Practice to drive more effective solutions to sustainability challenges. SOURCE: ISEAL. DESCRIPTION: November 21, 2022 /3BL Media/ - From fighting poverty to tackling climate change and nature loss, sustainability standards and similar systems are playing an increasingly important role in addressing the world’s most pressing sustainability challenges – so it’s essential that they deliver effective solutions.
Schneider Electric commits €500 million for climate and industrial tech
Impact Alpha
NOVEMBER 21, 2022
ImpactAlpha, November 21 — French electrical equipment maker Schneider Electric launched SE Ventures, its corporate venture capital arm, with an initial €500 million. The post Schneider Electric commits €500 million for climate and industrial tech appeared first on ImpactAlpha.
Part-Time Cashier to Store Manager: Wilbert Slowman Talks Navajo Heritage, Family and Career
3BL Media
NOVEMBER 21, 2022
SOURCE: The Home Depot. DESCRIPTION: Wilbert Slowman was born in Shiprock, New Mexico, a Navajo reservation named after a landmark rock formation that rises 1,583 feet above the earth. Wilbert and his family are proud to be Diné, which is how the Navajo people refer to themselves. “I am of the Red House people and born for the Salt Water people,” says Wilbert.
Sonos eyes hardware subscriptions to broaden customer base
Stacey Higginbotham
NOVEMBER 21, 2022
By Janko Roettgers . Sonos is giving hardware subscriptions another look, at least if a new job listing is any indication. Based on the details of that listing, the company appears to be on the cusp of expanding its Flex subscription program, which lets people rent Sonos speakers for a fixed monthly fee. Expanding the program could not only help broaden the company’s customer base, but help continue to grow it even as consumers cut back on spending due to inflation.
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.
Illinois Electric Cooperative Selects Ericsson, XtremeLTE To Connect Underserved Rural Communities
3BL Media
NOVEMBER 21, 2022
SOURCE: Ericsson. SUMMARY: The initiative is part of the FCC’s Connect America Fund Phase II program to expand access to broadband services in rural America. The new partnership allows Illinois Electric Cooperative to utilize cutting edge 4G Massive MIMO to deliver superior performance. Through XtremeLTE, Ericsson is helping both unserved and underserved broadband market providers modernize their networks to connect businesses and communities, including the ability to upgrade to 5G RAN equipment
Second-life EV batteries can bolster the energy storage market — if major challenges can be overcome
Utiliity Dive
NOVEMBER 21, 2022
With 80% of a battery’s capacity left at the end of its useful life in a vehicle and current constraints on supply chains for new batteries, repurposing electric vehicle batteries seems like a no-brainer.
'Moving the Ball Forward' on Clean Energy, Climate Equity
3BL Media
NOVEMBER 21, 2022
Edison International demonstrates leadership, urgent action and commitment to zero emissions at UN climate conference in Egypt. SOURCE: Edison International. DESCRIPTION: The United Nations Climate Change Conference in Sharm el Sheikh, Egypt, known as COP27 , has been marked by discord over topics such as the struggle to maintain a commitment to global warming limits.
Campbell Soup Company to Source 115 MW of Renewable Energy from Oklahoma Wind Farm
Environment + Energy Leader
NOVEMBER 21, 2022
Campbell Soup Company and Enel North America today announced a 12-year virtual renewable power purchase agreement, supporting Campbell’s goals to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. The post Campbell Soup Company to Source 115 MW of Renewable Energy from Oklahoma Wind Farm appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader.
How Will Virgo Season Impact Your ESG Communication?
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3BL’s in-house experts merge the celestial wisdom of astrology with current environmental, social, governance (ESG) communication trends to offer a unique perspective and practical advice on sharing your company’s commitments effectively. 3BL’s new “Navigating ESG Comms through the Cosmos” series begins with Virgo season! In this edition, we delve into: How businesses have responded to environmental disasters over the past few months and why you can expect a continued focus on the climate crisis
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