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What Rotterdam teaches about the power of green roofs

GreenBiz

Here are lessons from one Dutch city on building rooftop spaces that benefit all and combat urban heat islands.

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Octopus launches $10 billion renewables platform, buys Australia’s biggest solar farm

Renew Economy

Octopus kick-starts $10 billion renewables "platform" with closure of two funds, investment from CEFC and purchase of country's biggest solar farm. The post Octopus launches $10 billion renewables platform, buys Australia’s biggest solar farm appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Getting started with Scope 3 emissions

GreenBiz

Sponsored: Although calculating Scope 3 emissions is incredibly challenging and complex, customer pressure and potentially new regulations are making doing so increasingly necessary.

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“It’s about time we acted like we’re in a crisis”: Greens to push Labor ‘further and faster’

Renew Economy

Greens leader Adam Bandt questions whether Albanese government really wants to end the climate wars. "We’re in a crisis and we need to act like it.". The post “It’s about time we acted like we’re in a crisis”: Greens to push Labor ‘further and faster’ 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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For vibrant US cities, invest in multi-modal transportation

GreenBiz

Focusing on not just cars, buses, rail, bicycles or walking, but a coordinated system of various modes of transport can improve livability for all.

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Qualcomm Innovation Fellowship Europe Rewards Excellent Research in the Field of AI and Cybersecurity

3BL Media

Each Winner Receives Mentorship and $40,000 in Research Funding. SOURCE: Qualcomm. DESCRIPTION: AMSTERDAM, July 19, 2022 /3BL Media/ - Qualcomm Technologies, Inc., announced today the winners of the 13th edition of Qualcomm Innovation Fellowship (QIF) Europe program: Patrick Jattke (ETH Zurich), Stratis Markou (University of Cambridge), Francisco Vargas (University of Cambridge), and Dingfan Chen (CISPA Helmholtz Center for Information Security).

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Canada’s oil industry stands at a crossroads: Decarbonize or suffer energy-transition shock

Corporate Knights

Hugh Helferty has more than 30 years of experience in the energy industry, including a long career at ExxonMobil. He is the president of the non-profit Producer Accountability for Climate Emissions (PACE). Jane Savage has 37 years of experience in the Canadian energy industry in senior roles in fuel production, supply and trading. She is a co-founder of PACE.

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NSW sets date for first gigawatt-scale tender of wind, solar and storage

Renew Economy

AEMO Services sets a date for the first NSW REZ tender, offering long-term contracts for 1GW of wind and solar and 600MW of long-duration storage. The post NSW sets date for first gigawatt-scale tender of wind, solar and storage appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Indiana’s green jobs growth is expected to be above the national average

GreenBiz

Green jobs in The Hoosier State are projected to increase by more than 29 percent over the next five years

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Australian researchers develop safer electrolyte for sodium batteries

Renew Economy

Australian researchers develop new and non-flammable electrolyte material for use in sodium batteries that could be safer and cheaper than lithium-ion batteries. The post Australian researchers develop safer electrolyte for sodium batteries appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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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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World Green Building Council Forum to Help Keep a 1.5°C Scenario Within Reach

3BL Media

by Jonathan Goldsmith, Head of Infrastructure & Transportation – UK at Acre. SOURCE: Acre. DESCRIPTION: Leaders in the building and construction sector joined forces at London Climate Action Week yesterday to engage in a purposeful event to help devise and deliver solutions necessary to combat the climate crisis, in the wake of COP26. The WorldGBC+20: Global Solutions Forum for Accelerating Decarbonised and Sustainable Built Environments, took place yesterday in the capital to mark the 20th

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SolarDuck to build offshore floating solar pilot as potential partner for offshore wind

Renew Economy

SolarDuck to build first offshore floating solar pilot in hope that it can be integrated into offshore wind projects. The post SolarDuck to build offshore floating solar pilot as potential partner for offshore wind appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Marathon Petroleum Employee Named Commander in the Louisiana Air National Guard

3BL Media

SOURCE: Marathon Petroleum Corporation. DESCRIPTION: Lieutenant Colonel Daren Burns was named Commander of the 214th Engineering Installation Squadron (EIS) for the Louisiana Air National Guard after 30 years of continuous service as a non-commissioned officer and as a commissioned officer. Burns is an Instrument and Safety Instrumented System subject matter expert for Marathon Petroleum based at the company’s Garyville refinery.

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Clean Energy Summit Live: Subsidise and electrify low-income homes, says Griffith

Renew Economy

Clean Energy Award winners announced, Bandt lays down challenge to Labor, Saul Griffith delivers blunt message to federal government. The post Clean Energy Summit Live: Subsidise and electrify low-income homes, says Griffith appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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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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MetLife Foundation Announces Strategy To Drive Inclusive Economic Mobility

3BL Media

Funds and volunteerism will address economic, social and environmental issues impacting underserved and underrepresented communities. SOURCE: MetLife, Inc. DESCRIPTION: NEW YORK, July 19, 2022 /3BL Media/ - MetLife Foundation today announced a strategy aimed at driving inclusive economic mobility by addressing the needs of underserved and underrepresented communities around the globe.

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LONGi achieves new milestone of 30GW for Hi-MO 5 module shipments

Renew Economy

LONGi's Hi-MO 5 modules have now been delivered to clients in 94 countries, with total shipments exceeding 30GW. The post LONGi achieves new milestone of 30GW for Hi-MO 5 module shipments appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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FedEx: Expanding Entrepreneurship From Local to Global

3BL Media

SOURCE: FedEx Corporation. DESCRIPTION: Babson College. FedEx supports three Babson College programs for women entrepreneurs: WIN (Women Innovating Now) Growth Lab: A 12-week virtual program that targets founders who have launched their businesses and are ready for growth. BWEL (Black Women Entrepreneurial Leadership): An accelerator providing Black women entrepreneurs the unique opportunity to engage with an inspiring identity-affinity community and a rigorous, experiential process and enabling

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Want a connected home without a cloud? Get smarter sensors.

Stacey Higginbotham

If we want to build a world that doesn’t require an internet connection but can still make use of ubiquitous sensors, as Alasdair argues above, then we need smarter sensors. For an idea of what that might look like, I consulted with Pete Warden, an expert in machine learning. Warden is the former CTO of Jetpac, a company purchased by Google in 2014.

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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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Why Intelligent Transformation Needs To Be Sustainable and Inclusive

3BL Media

SOURCE: Lenovo. SUMMARY: On June 15th Fiona O’Brien, Lenovo EMEA Chief Channel Officer & VP, ISO Sales Transformation & Enablement, visited the Dublin Tech Summit as part of Lenovo’s delegation at one of the industry’s most influential gatherings. Here are her reflections on the summit, and how we maximise our intelligent future for all. (You can view the summit recap video here.).

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Reusable and Refillable Packaging Becomes a Major Trend for 2022

Environment + Energy Leader

Reusable and refillable packaging is one of the most dynamic sectors of the packaging market in 2022, with rapid growth fueled by innovative formats and the need to enact more planet-friendly business models. The post Reusable and Refillable Packaging Becomes a Major Trend for 2022 appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader.

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Carole Brown and Richard Bynum Named Among Savoy Magazine's Most Influential Black Executives

3BL Media

SOURCE: PNC Financial Services Group. DESCRIPTION: PITTSBURGH, July 19, 2022 /3BL Media/ - The PNC Financial Services Group, Inc. (NYSE: PNC) executives Carole Brown and Richard Bynum have been named as two of Savoy magazine’s 2022 Most Influential Black Executives in Corporate America. The distinctive list honors the top national business executives who make a positive impact in corporate America and also demonstrate leadership and influence within their community.

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Security Resilience in APJC

Cisco CSR

As the world continues to face formidable challenges, one of the many things impacted is cybersecurity. While recent challenges have been varied, they have all contributed to great uncertainty. How can organizations stay strong and protect their environments amidst so much volatility? Lately we’ve been talking a lot about security resilience , and how companies can embrace it to stay the course no matter what happens.

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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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Social and Racial Equity at Tapestry

3BL Media

SOURCE: Tapestry, Inc. DESCRIPTION: Tapestry, our brands and Foundations continue working together with our partners to help communities around the world achieve a more equitable society by advancing opportunity and dignity for all. Since 2020, we’ve provided more than $1 million in contributions to organizations that champion racial and social justice.

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UK Commits to Net Zero Domestic Aviation and Airports by 2040

ESG Today

The UK government announced the launch of its “Jet Zero” strategy today, outlining its plan to achieve net zero aviation by 2050. Unveiled at the Farnborough Airshow, the plan includes commitments to achieve net zero domestic aviation and for the country’s airports to be zero-emissions by 2040. The new strategy aims to reduce emissions from aviation by more than 60% by 2050, and envisions 2019 as the peak year for the sector’s emissions.

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CNH Industrial Supports Local Communities for the Brazilian Winter

3BL Media

SOURCE: CNH Industrial. DESCRIPTION: With the arrival of winter in Brazil, once again CNH Industrial demonstrated the power of unity, mobilization and solidarity. May saw the launch of the Winter Solidarity Campaign , during which the company and employees collected warm clothing, blankets, food, hygiene and cleaning materials for donation to social institutions that develop activities for homeless people and families at social risk in the states of Minas Gerais, Paraná and São Paulo.

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Solar Energy Corporate Funding Sees Slowdown Through First Half of 2022

Environment + Energy Leader

Corporate financing for the renewable energy source is down in almost all areas so far this year. The post Solar Energy Corporate Funding Sees Slowdown Through First Half of 2022 appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader.

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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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New Solar Panels at MilliporeSigma's Wisconsin Site Add Renewable Energy to Power Grid

3BL Media

SOURCE: MilliporeSigma. DESCRIPTION: 7,000 solar panels produce energy to power 700 homes. Part of We Energies’ “Solar Now” program, bringing more renewable energy to Wisconsin. Reinforces company’s long-term commitment to renewable energy. BURLINGTON, Mass., July 19, 2022 – MilliporeSigma, the U.S. and Canada Life Science business of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany, a leading science and technology company, adds 2.25 megawatts to the grid with 7,000 solar panels at its Sheboygan, Wisconsin, USA

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Thread gets an update ahead of Matter

Stacey Higginbotham

The Thread Group has released the latest version of the Thread wireless protocol to address some pressing issues related to border routers, software updates and getting devices online ahead of the release of the Matter smart home interoperability standard expected this Fall. The updates to Thread will help make it easier to detect Thread devices on a local network, standardize getting devices onto a network and make TCP a requirement of Thread devices, so it’s easier to perform updates.

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The Future Is On: Entergy's Sustainability Strategy

3BL Media

SOURCE: Entergy Corporation. DESCRIPTION: Entergy's 2021 Integrated Report focuses on a number of key sustainability and ESG initiatives, including our sustainability strategy. Read on for an overview of Entergy's approach to sustainability and view our full report at integratedreport.entergy.com. Entergy is imagining and creating a bold future using sustainable business practices that integrate environmental, social, and economic objectives into all we do.

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How can CFOs rebrand themselves as innovation allies?

McKinsey Sustainabilty

They can take five actions to improve objective-setting, performance measurement, and cultural factors associated with successful innovation projects.

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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