Corporate Knights

AUGUST 15, 2022

Prospects for a liquefied natural gas (LNG) export deal from Canada to Germany are close to evaporating as German Chancellor Olaf Scholz prepares for a visit to Montreal, Toronto, and Stephenville, Newfoundland August 21-23, according to The Energy Mix. For months, Canadian fossils have been touting the possibility of shipping LNG to Germany to help the country cope with an energy supply crisis brought on by Russia’s war in Ukraine.

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GreenBiz

AUGUST 15, 2022

Economists at the University of Cambridge have developed what they say are the world’s first biodiversity-adjusted sovereign credit ratings.

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Renew Economy

AUGUST 15, 2022

US investment giant BlackRock plans to invest at least $1 billion in big battery projects in Australia after buying out Melbourne-based develoeopr Akaysha. The post US investment giant BlackRock in $1 billion big battery play in Australia appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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GreenBiz

AUGUST 15, 2022

Ryanne Waters on landing her “dream” job at the World Wildlife Fund, achieving success in sustainability without a technical background and discovering mindfulness in the pandemic.

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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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Renew Economy

AUGUST 15, 2022

French renewables developer Total Eren unveils plan for 2GW of large scale solar in the Northern Territory, supporting a 1GW green hydrogen electrolyser facility. The post Total Eren proposes 2GW solar farm and massive green hydrogen plant in Darwin appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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GreenBiz

AUGUST 15, 2022

As corporations focus more closely on ESG goals and tie executive pay to ESG metrics, business leaders must seek to understand and negotiate these new requirements.

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GreenBiz

AUGUST 15, 2022

As the Department of Interior prepares for its first offshore wind leases, they must also work to protect the waters in which they're sited.

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Renew Economy

AUGUST 15, 2022

Lightsource bp says the outlook for solar in Australia is "incredibly strong," as new PPAs help underpin the construction of two more PV projects. The post Lightsource BP steams ahead on big solar build-out, backed by Orica and Mars appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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3BL Media

AUGUST 15, 2022

SOURCE: Nielsen. DESCRIPTION: ESG highlights and goals. We know that setting ambitious, yet achievable, targets for our ESG performance is important in order to drive accountability, ownership and continuous improvement for Nielsen and our stakeholders. In 2021, following the sale of Nielsen Global Connect and our transition to a media-focused company, we worked to consolidate ESG data and establish relevant baselines for our new operational footprint.

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Renew Economy

AUGUST 15, 2022

Independent MP Helen Haines on pushing Labor on climate, and taking the lead on community energy. The post Energy Insiders Podcast: Climate and community independents have their sway appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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3BL Media

AUGUST 15, 2022

Expedia Group 2021 Inclusion & Diversity Report. SOURCE: Expedia Group. DESCRIPTION: The journey to create an inclusive workforce does not stop at recruiting. We recognize that if we are going to change the workforce, we need to continuously support, engage, listen to, and invest in our own. When we do that, we open more doors and inclusive experiences for our people and our travelers, partners, and communities in which we serve.

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Stacey Higginbotham

AUGUST 15, 2022

Three months ago, we downgraded from two cars to one. That one is a 2022 Tesla Model 3. We absolutely love it, and so far, it’s met or exceeded all of our expectations. It’s a very connected car, of course. Yet, unlike most connected devices we purchase, we didn’t really review the data privacy implications of owning a Tesla before we ordered it. So why am I thinking about it now, when it’s too late to do anything about it?

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3BL Media

AUGUST 15, 2022

Quest Diagnostics' Initiatives for Returning to the “Business of Play”. Wed, 01/11/2023 - 12:00. Type of Content. Article. Layout. Media Gallery. Body. More than 2 years following the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, Americans are eager to resume something like normal life again. This not only means returning to work and to school: perhaps just as importantly, it also means returning to recreation.

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Environment + Energy Leader

AUGUST 15, 2022

Atlantic Biomass signed a Letter of Intent with Bionoid signaling their joint commitment to producing commercial quantities of Sustainable Aviation Fuels (SAF) from residual hemp biomass. The post Two Companies Join Together to Produce Commercial Quantities of SAF from Hemp Biomass appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader.

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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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3BL Media

AUGUST 15, 2022

Nationwide COVID-19 Testing Initiatives To Support Safer Classrooms. Thu, 01/05/2023 - 10:30. Type of Content. Blog. Layout. Media Gallery. Body. It’s difficult to overestimate the toll that the COVID-19 pandemic has had on many of our nation’s children—academically, socially, developmentally, and emotionally. Quest Diagnostics recognizes the critical role that daily in-school learning plays in helping our kids to overcome the very real challenges they faced with repeated lockdowns, school closi

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Environment + Energy Leader

AUGUST 15, 2022

Hydrogen fuel cells and fuel cell generators will see significant increases through 2030, according to separate reports. The post Fuel Cell Markets Grow With Emphasis on Energy Efficiency appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader.

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3BL Media

AUGUST 15, 2022

SOURCE: CBRE Group, Inc. DESCRIPTION: People are the heart of CBRE. And our approach to corporate responsibility relies on our people. Our initiatives are designed to reflect the communities where we live and work while investing in and engaging with our employees, partners and communities to help businesses and people thrive. . From key programs to attract, engage and develop world-class talent who drive results for our clients to initiatives that contribute to a diverse, equitable and inclusiv

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Environmental News Bits

AUGUST 15, 2022

Read the full story at GreenBiz. I watched the livestreamed portion of the Ellen MacArthur Foundation’s annual summit as a salve from the sting of not being able to attend in person. First things first, it didn’t work — I’m still quite disappointed I couldn’t attend. I will say, though, that the hourlong session, “Design … Continue reading Unlearning what we know about chemistry.

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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

3BL Media

AUGUST 15, 2022

SOURCE: American Airlines. DESCRIPTION: FORT WORTH, Texas, August 15, 2022 /3BL Media/ - American Airlines announced its investment in ZeroAvia , a leader in hydrogen-electric, zero-emission aviation. In addition to the investment, a memorandum of understanding provides American the opportunity to order up to 100 engines from ZeroAvia’s hydrogen-electric powertrain development program.

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Utiliity Dive

AUGUST 15, 2022

While inflation rates could pose challenges for clean energy projects, the passage of the Inflation Reduction Act could more than make up for those impacts, experts say.

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3BL Media

AUGUST 15, 2022

Companies rush to participate before the September 30 deadline. SOURCE: Bloomberg. DESCRIPTION: Originally posted on bloomberg.com. The number and diversity of companies that have applied to be included in the 2023 Bloomberg Gender-Equality Index (GEI) has risen sharply ahead of the September 30 deadline, Bloomberg announced today. Publicly traded companies voluntarily participate in the GEI, which analyses the performance of their diversity and equality policies compared to their peers.

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Alternative Energy Mag

AUGUST 15, 2022

Powered by AI, Percepto’s drone platform will detect issues before they become larger problems to improve efficiency, minimize repairs and ensure greater worker safety

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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.

3BL Media

AUGUST 15, 2022

SOURCE: Amazin’ Mets Foundation. DESCRIPTION: FLUSHING, N.Y., August 15, 2022 /3BL Media/ - The New York Mets in collaboration with Ford hosted their first FDNY vs. NYPD Battle of the Badges charity baseball game at Citi Field on Thursday, August 11. Through ticket sales, the Mets raised over $83,000 for FDNY and NYPD charities. Additionally, Ford donated $20,000 to FDNY and NYPD for their local charities.

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B the Change

AUGUST 15, 2022

Allbirds Co-CEO Joey Zwillinger on How the Company Responds to Copycats As Allbirds has quickly grown over the last eight years, it has seen knockoffs of its iconic shoes hit the market. Copying is rampant in the fashion industry. The idea of “fast fashion” is even built on quickly replicating popular styles, with products designed for a low price-point and typically made of low-quality and frequently environmentally destructive materials.

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3BL Media

AUGUST 15, 2022

Strong results of pilot program lead to launch of two new second-generation health posts, broader planned expansion. SOURCE: Abbott. DESCRIPTION: In Rwanda, more than 80 percent of people live in rural areas where access to primary healthcare is often limited, and many lack access to reliable transportation and financial resources to get to regional healthcare centers.

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Environment + Energy Leader

AUGUST 15, 2022

The legislation includes the most dedicated to energy and climate initiatives in United States history. The post House Passes Inflation Reduction Act, Significant Energy Policies to Become Law appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader.

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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.

3BL Media

AUGUST 15, 2022

2021 Corporate Responsibility Report. SOURCE: Baker Hughes. DESCRIPTION: by Allyson Anderson Book, Sustainability Steering Team Chair. We progressed our sustainability efforts from policy to action in 2021. Building on a strong foundation, we took important steps during the year to advance our sustainability strategy and programs, engage employees, and make significant progress on our most important priorities.

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Impakter

AUGUST 15, 2022

Impakter. Integrating Climate and Energy Security Into EU’s External Action. In this policy briefing, we analyze how a revamped EU energy strategy would help the 27 to avoid dangerous dependencies, increase climate leadership and geopolitical weight, and prepare for the new geopolitics of the energy transition. The EU energy strategy was presented by the EU Commission on 18 May 2022 and it represents a starting […].

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3BL Media

AUGUST 15, 2022

SOURCE: International Olympic Committee. SUMMARY: A series of six short films, “ Tokyo Stories ”, has been released showcasing the positive impact of the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020. Featuring people and communities in Japan and around the world, the stories are examples of the wide-ranging ways in which the Games can drive social progress and change lives.

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Environment + Energy Leader

AUGUST 15, 2022

The city of Chicago has announced an agreement with Constellation Energy to help purchase renewable energy for all city facilities and operations by 2025. The post Constellation Energy Helps Chicago Purchase All Renewable Energy by 2025 appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader.

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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.