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Bloom 23 and the growing business of biodiversity

GreenBiz

Welcome to the growing world of business and biodiversity, where nature truly meets the bottom line.

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Banks committed to net zero fund “Australia’s dirtiest” offshore gas project, report finds

Renew Economy

Betting on a sinking ship: Nine banks provide key backing for massive and controversial offshore gas reservoir in Timor Sea – despite most pledging net zero targets. The post Banks committed to net zero fund “Australia’s dirtiest” offshore gas project, report finds appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Instead of working for a B Corp, I decided to build one

GreenBiz

Sustain.Life CEO and co-founder Annalee Bloomfield shares why her startup started working on B Corp certification before it was even incorporated.

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How cracks emerged in Africa's plan to plant a wall of trees across the continent

Corporate Knights

Emmanuel Siakilo smiles a lot. More than you’d expect for someone who spends his time working on the impacts of biodiversity loss and climate change in his native Kenya. And certainly more than you’d expect for someone who had to leave his home in Trans-Nzoia County, on Kenya’s western border, because of flooding caused by the climate emergency. “What can I say?

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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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Bridgestone debuts tire made with 75% recycled and renewable materials

GreenBiz

The company hails a major step forward in its efforts to create a sustainable tire made from synthetic and natural rubber.

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Australia’s tallest wind turbines send first power to the grid

Renew Economy

The 180MW Dulacca wind farm, featuring some of the tallest wind turbines ever installed in Australia, has officially sent its first power to the grid. The post Australia’s tallest wind turbines send first power to the grid appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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AGL juggles closure times as NSW waves goodbye to Australia’s oldest coal plant

Renew Economy

NSW says it is focused on more renewables and storage as it waves goodbye to Liddell, and AGL juggles the closure dates of the next units. The post AGL juggles closure times as NSW waves goodbye to Australia’s oldest coal plant appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Coalition sues FEMA over troubled grid project in Puerto Rico

GreenBiz

A Puerto Rican coalition is pushing back against FEMA’s plans to rebuild its power grid with fossil fuels.

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Record 5GW of new solar and wind underway – and big batteries are getting bigger

Renew Economy

New report reveals 2022 as highest year for new renewable construction commitments on record. And while there a fewer of them, big batteries are upsizing. The post Record 5GW of new solar and wind underway – and big batteries are getting bigger appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Ethics and Decision Making as a Foundation for Sustainable Project Management Practice

Green Project Management

Ethics is paramount to sustainability. It is the underlying theme that ties everything together. This is why our 2nd Principle for Sustainable Project Management is Ethics One of these principles is “Ethics & Decision Making,” which involves supporting organizational ethics and decision-making with respect for universal principles. Project managers must identify, mitigate, and prevent adverse […] The post Ethics and Decision Making as a Foundation for Sustainable Project Ma

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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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Big coal to big solar: NSW leads nation on new large-scale PV capacity

Renew Economy

One of Australia's biggest coal states is rapidly becoming a leader in big solar – but much more wind power and storage needs to come. The post Big coal to big solar: NSW leads nation on new large-scale PV capacity appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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What is business transformation?

McKinsey Sustainabilty

Business transformations are designed to boost overall performance through increased revenue, lower operating costs, and better customer satisfaction and workforce productivity.

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Redflow’s non-lithium batteries gain access to key California rebate scheme

Renew Economy

Brisbane-based Redflow gains access to generous government rebates to technologies supporting energy “self-generation” in US. The post Redflow’s non-lithium batteries gain access to key California rebate scheme appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Hong Kong Exchange to Require Climate Reporting from All Issuers Beginning 2024

ESG Today

All issuers listed on the Stock Exchange of Hong Kong will be required to provide climate-related disclosures aligned with the International Sustainability Standards Board’s (ISSB) upcoming Climate Standard , according to a new proposal released by the exchange, with the new rules anticipated to take effect for financial periods beginning January 1, 2024.

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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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With its PRO 2023 release, Zigbee tries to stay relevant

Stacey Higginbotham

The Connectivity Standards Alliance (CSA) has released a new version of the Zigbee standard called Zigbee PRO 2023 with a stated focus on security. But looking deeper at the proposed changes to the low-power wireless mesh, I see an effort to keep Zigbee relevant by giving it a longer range, beefier security, and a roundabout way to allow Zigbee devices to connect with phones for onboarding and control.

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G7 Ministers Urge Implementation of Mandatory Climate Disclosure

ESG Today

G7 climate and environment ministers are urging the implementation of mandatory climate-related financial disclosures as a necessary step to accelerate sustainable finance and help achieve global climate goals, according to the communique released by the ministers following the G7 Ministers’ Meeting on Climate, Energy and Environment in Sapporo, Japan this weekend.

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Why Solar Needs to Be in Your ESG Plan

Environment + Energy Leader

By installing solar panels plus battery storage, small businesses can generate their own electricity, reducing their dependence on the grid and increasing their energy independence. The post Why Solar Needs to Be in Your ESG Plan appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader.

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H2 Green Steel Announces €250 Million Supply Agreement for Low Carbon Steel

ESG Today

Decarbonized steel startup H2 Green Steel announced today that has secured a supply agreement worth more than €250 million for the delivery of low carbon footprint steel with BILSTEIN GROUP, a Germany-based producer of cold rolled steel strip for automotive, tooling and furnishings sector customers. BILSTEIN was also an early investor in H2 Green Steel.

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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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Saudi Arabia, U.A.E. Scoop Up Russian Oil Products at Steep Discounts

Energy Central

Despite U.S. objections, petroleum-rich Gulf countries are capitalizing on cut-rate prices TWSJ BY BENOIT FAUCON AND SUMMER SAID, APRIL 17, 2023 As Russia scours the globe for buyers of its energy products, it is finding eager trade partners in an unlikely place: The oil-rich petrostates of the Persian Gulf. Since Western sanctions over the war in Ukraine cut off Russia from many.

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Why your life needs novelty, no matter your age | Kenneth Chabert

TEDxInnovations

To truly savor life, pursue "powerful first experiences," says storyteller and nonprofit founder Kenneth Chabert. Learn more about how to create these meaningful moments, where mundane routine is broken by novel experiences in small but significant ways -- no matter how old you are. To truly savor life, pursue "powerful first experiences," says storyteller and nonprofit founder Kenneth Chabert.

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Managing human rights risk rises up the agenda of venture capitalists

Impact Alpha

Governance is the new big thing for tech investors, since the FTX fraud and investigations by the SEC have brought it out on. The post Managing human rights risk rises up the agenda of venture capitalists appeared first on ImpactAlpha.

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Space launch: Are we heading for oversupply or a shortfall?

McKinsey Sustainabilty

As the space economy expands, satellite constellations are proliferating. But launch providers must make tricky decisions on how to ramp up capacity.

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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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Schneider Electric Launches Decarbonization Solution for SMEs

ESG Today

Energy and automation digital solutions provider Schneider Electric announced the launch of Zeigo, a suite of software solutions aimed at enabling companies to simplify and accelerate climate action. The new ecosystem includes existing digital solutions currently offered by Schneider Electric targeted at organizations of any size, and also includes the newly launched Zeigo Activate, aimed specifically at small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).

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The Brief: Impact investing in China, farm management in South Africa, Two Sigma’s bet on human capital, MassMutual’s catalyst fund, managing human rights risks

Impact Alpha

Greetings, Agents of Impact! Featured: Impact in China Can China’s impact investing ecosystem expand beyond green energy and ESG? China manufactures more batteries. The post The Brief: Impact investing in China, farm management in South Africa, Two Sigma’s bet on human capital, MassMutual’s catalyst fund, managing human rights risks appeared first on ImpactAlpha.

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States Seek to Ban Cosmetics And Toiletries with Forever Chemicals. But EPA Still Eyes Drinking Water

Environment + Energy Leader

Some state legislative bodies want to ban cosmetics and toiletries with forever chemicals that do not readily break down and remain in the body — known as PFAs. The post States Seek to Ban Cosmetics And Toiletries with Forever Chemicals. But EPA Still Eyes Drinking Water appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader.

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Girls in ICT Day: Preparing the next generation for a digital and low-carbon economy

Cisco CSR

International Girls in ICT Day is a global movement encouraging girls and young women to pursue science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) education and careers.

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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.

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AEP, Liberty Utilities terminate $2.65B Kentucky Power deal, partly over ‘evolving macro environment’

Utiliity Dive

AEP is developing a “refreshed” long-term strategy for its Kentucky operations and plans to file a rate case in June, the company said Monday.

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Rolls-Royce reveals green hydrogen production and fuel cell plans

Energy Central

Rolls Royce Rolls-Royce plans to produce green hydrogen at is Friedrichshafen headquarters and test its mtu hydrogen engines and fuel cell systems.

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FERC rejects Southwest Power Pool plan for utility self-funding of network upgrades

Utiliity Dive

The self-funding proposal would create uncertainty for interconnection customers, possibly leading to canceled generating projects, the federal agency said Friday.

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Carbon Procurement Startup Abatable Raises $13.5 Million, Acquires Carbon Credit Provider Ecosphere+

ESG Today

Carbon procurement platform Abatable announced that it has raised $13.5 million, with proceeds enabling the company to acquire nature-based carbon credits provider Ecosphere+. Founded in 2021, London-based Abatable provides a carbon procurement and market intelligence platform for the voluntary carbon market, aimed at enabling companies to connect with carbon project developers in order to address the climate impact of their hard-to-abate emissions.

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How Will Virgo Season Impact Your ESG Communication?

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