Wed.Mar 30, 2022

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Will just transition agendas reshape supply chain sustainability goals?

GreenBiz

A just transition to more sustainable vehicles could level the playing field and make the cost of fuel-efficient diesel engines less onerous for small operators.

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The success of Canada’s climate plan hinges on speeding up renewable energy projects

Corporate Knights

A global pandemic. Climate-change-fuelled extreme weather. And now a devastating war that is disrupting energy markets and sending prices soaring. These colliding realities are forcing us all to reconsider what the future might look like. Within this context, the federal government has just released its first Emissions Reduction Plan. This plan charts a new course toward achieving Canada’s 2030 climate change target and will shape how we produce and use energy.

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Why it’s vital to consider the E, S and G of renewables

GreenBiz

Sponsored: The renewable energy build-out will soon reach a scale at which it can fundamentally reshape the way our societies look and operate. It is vital that ESG concerns become core aspects of the buildout.

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Ripple Foods Is Funding Women Entrepreneurs During Women's History Month

3BL Media

SOURCE: Whole Foods Market Foundations. DESCRIPTION: Throughout Women’s History Month, Whole Planet Foundation and sponsors are helping to alleviate global poverty, celebrate the achievements of women entrepreneurs and collectively raise $50,000 to support them with microcredit. Thanks to sponsors like Ripple Foods , online proceeds benefit microcredit clients around the globe.

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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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Why nurturing the GreenFin community can be eventful

GreenBiz

What does it take to build a two-day event on ESG and sustainable finance for a growing community of investors, corporations and financial institutions?

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Wind and solar reach 10 per cent of global electricity production for first time

Renew Economy

Wind and solar deliver 10.3 per cent of global electricity in 2021, overtaking nuclear for first time. But growth rates must be maintained for 1.5°C target. The post Wind and solar reach 10 per cent of global electricity production for first time appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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SEC's Proposed Climate Rule a Game-Changer for Sustainability

3BL Media

Experts are praising the SEC's newly proposed climate risk disclosure rule, which would require businesses to bake climate risk into their overall risk management plans. SOURCE: WSP. DESCRIPTION: The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission's newly proposed climate risk disclosure rule sets a clear course for business sustainability efforts and provides quantifiable climate impact data to investors.

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Hawaii utility pays customers to install batteries to cope with evening peak

Renew Economy

With Hawaii’s decarbonization deadline approaching, the utility is coming up with innovative ideas to address the evening peak. The post Hawaii utility pays customers to install batteries to cope with evening peak appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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New Fair Trade USA™ Report Reinforces That Consumers Are Prioritizing Sustainability

3BL Media

Conscious Consumerism and fair trade goods at the forefront of a new era of global awareness. SOURCE: Fair Trade USA. DESCRIPTION: OAKLAND, Calif., March 30, 2022 /3BL Media/ — The COVID-19 pandemic has changed the world, and today more consumers than ever are revitalizing the global marketplace with their strong commitments to positive social and environmental impacts through their purchasing power.

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How blended finance could help combat climate change

GreenBiz

It can mitigate investment risks and attract more funding for climate-friendly projects.

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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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Energy market rule maker paves way for renewable hydrogen and gases

Renew Economy

AEMC takes first step towards developing a national hydrogen industry with recommendations to update the gas and energy retail regulatory framework. The post Energy market rule maker paves way for renewable hydrogen and gases appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Apple, Shopify and corporate buying signals

GreenBiz

Want to know which startups deserve your notice? Follow the purchase agreements.

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Danish giant plans 1GW offshore wind farm in New Zealand waters

Renew Economy

Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners may partner with NZ super fund to build 1GW offshore wind farm on the west coast of the North Island. The post Danish giant plans 1GW offshore wind farm in New Zealand waters appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Go Big or Go Home

3BL Media

Anddria Varnado, Vice President & General Manager – Consumer Channels. SOURCE: Kohler Co. DESCRIPTION: There’s a reason Anddria Varnado was named as one of the Most Influential Women in Bay Area Business by the San Francisco Business Times. To meet her is to stand in awe of her ambition—an endless ambition to succeed, to drive change, and to help others.

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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 Top Five Companies Leading on Paid Parental Leave in 2022

Just Capital

This year, Women’s History Month also coincides with another milestone: the two-year mark of the COVID-19 pandemic. Over that time, the impact of the pandemic on women’s labor participation and career trajectories has been stark. Women have yet to recoup pre-pandemic employment rates, and are seeing declines in workforce participation as of late , while men inch closer to pre-COVID numbers.

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MAC Cosmetics Partners With The Keith Haring Foundation to Launch First-Ever NFT Collection

3BL Media

Limited-edition VIVA GLAM x Keith Haring NFTs will mint on National Youth HIV/AIDS Awareness Day to support healthy futures and equal rights for all. SOURCE: M·A·C Cosmetics. DESCRIPTION: In honor of National Youth HIV/AIDS Awareness Day on April 10, M·A·C Cosmetics has created its first-ever NFT collection featuring the work of the late iconic artist and activist, Keith Haring.

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Securing Your Cloud-Native Application with Cisco App-First Security

Cisco CSR

This blog is authored by Amandeep Singh , Technical Marketing Engineer – Technical Leader at Cisco. We have some exciting news: the popular Application-First Security lab with AWS has been updated, and it is better than ever! It has now been redesigned to follow the Cisco Validated Design “Securing Cloud-Native Applications – AWS Design Guide”.

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Ecocentricity Blog: Beer That Recycles Its Carbon Dioxide

3BL Media

By: John A. Lanier. SOURCE: Ray C. Anderson Foundation. SUMMARY: A company called Earthly Labs has developed a technology that allows breweries to capture the carbon dioxide created when they brew their beer. The breweries can then reuse that carbon dioxide, reducing their reliance on purchases of the gas and making for beer that tastes even better.

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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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Solar Insiders Podcast: What we can learn from solar pioneers

Renew Economy

Australia’s solar pioneers get together, SunDrive sets efficiency records, and ScoMo bin stickers go wild. The post Solar Insiders Podcast: What we can learn from solar pioneers appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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People Behind CSR at Cisco: How Water Stewardship in Our Supply Chain Leads to a More Inclusive Future for All

3BL Media

By Stacey Faucett. SOURCE: Cisco Systems Inc. DESCRIPTION: Water is one of Earth’s most precious natural resources. Although about 70 percent of the Earth’s surface is covered with water, only 3 percent of it is fresh water, and less than 1 percent of fresh water is available to humans for consumption. Around 4 billion people experience severe water scarcity during at least one month of the year, and that could increase as much as 40 percent by 2050.

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DOE Implementing Energy Standards for New and Updated Federal Buildings

Environment + Energy Leader

The DOE will require all new federal buildings and those with major retrofits to meet certain energy standards starting next year. The post DOE Implementing Energy Standards for New and Updated Federal Buildings appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader.

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Diversity, Equity and Inclusion - A Time for Action

3BL Media

SOURCE: EcoVadis. DESCRIPTION: As the USA celebrates Women’s History Month, EcoVadis reviews the progress achieved by companies throughout our global network with regard to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI). To achieve gender equality, it is critical that companies continue to work to expand DEI best practices through global supply chains, and provide opportunities for employees of all genders, across sectors and geographies.

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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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In 2022, These 3 Companies Are Leading the Way for Women in the Workplace

Just Capital

For last year’s Women’s History Month, we worked with The News with Shephard Smith to shine a light on the challenges of the “she-cession” and spotlight companies that were leading on issues that would help create a more equitable recovery on the other side of the pandemic. Since then, more women have rejoined the workforce, but recent analysis by the National Women’s Law Center shows that while men have completely recouped pandemic employment losses, there are still 1.1 million fewer women part

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How the Power of Partnerships Can Tackle Food Insecurity

3BL Media

Words by 3p Editors. SOURCE: TriplePundit. DESCRIPTION: Approximately 800 million people around the world go hungry each day. According to the U.N. Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), about 1 in 3 people worldwide are at risk of food insecurity, a figure that jumped significantly due in large part to the global pandemic. Mexico, a model of how innovation can address food insecurity. ??

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First Regulated Carbon Credit Trading Exchange for Corporations to Open

Environment + Energy Leader

Abu Dhabi Global Market, the International Financial Centre in Abu Dhabi, is partnering with AirCarbon Exchange to create the world's first fully regulated carbon trading exchange and carbon clearing house which will be established in Abu Dhabi and serve corporations. The post First Regulated Carbon Credit Trading Exchange for Corporations to Open appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader.

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Griffith Foods | Featured in Harvard Business Review for Purpose Journey Program

3BL Media

SOURCE: Griffith Foods. DESCRIPTION: We're extremely proud to be featured in the Harvard Business Review for our Purpose Journey. At Griffith Foods, we know that our Purpose of blending care and creativity to nourish the world is only possible with the support of our People. While having a shared Purpose is essential, we also think it’s important and helpful for each of us to know and understand our Purpose as individuals.

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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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Cyclyx Program Aims to Significantly Increase Plastic Recycling

Environment + Energy Leader

Cyclyx introduces its 10 to 90 Challenge with a goal of helping businesses and communities expand the plastic recycling rate. The post Cyclyx Program Aims to Significantly Increase Plastic Recycling appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader.

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Delivering for Good: Story of “Legendary” Volunteer Bob Bledsoe

3BL Media

Volunteer Snapshot. SOURCE: FedEx Corporation. DESCRIPTION: Air Force veteran, and FedEx Express crewmember Bob Bledsoe has been called a legend by fellow volunteers. That’s partly because he’s been serving with Team Rubicon almost as far back as its founding, but mostly because of his leadership. Team Rubicon is a nonprofit that pairs the skills and experiences of military veterans with first responders and civilian volunteers to serve communities before, during, and after disasters and humanit

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Climate change’s attention deficit disorder

Environmental News Bits

Read the full story in GreenBiz. Remember climate change? It’s not an entirely facetious question. With a brutal war and humanitarian crisis raging in Eastern Europe, a resulting global energy crisis, a quickly unfolding food crisis, a shaky global economy, raging inflation — oh, and a still-rampaging pandemic, with all its health and mental health impacts — it’s been not-so-easy to keep the climate … Continue reading Climate change’s attention deficit disorder.

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Claflin University's Deeply Rooted Commitment to Social Justice

3BL Media

SOURCE: Gilead Sciences. DESCRIPTION: Dr. Dwaun Warmack was just miles from the town of Ferguson, Missouri in 2014 when the police shooting death of teenager Mike Brown ignited unrest and sparked national debate about the relationship between the Black community and law enforcement. At the time, Dwaun was nearly a month into his new role as president of nearby Harris-Stowe State University.

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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.