In Brazil, Suzano harvests trees with deep roots in communities
GreenBiz
JUNE 27, 2022
Can a company that cuts down millions of trees a year ever truly be sustainable? Context matters.
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Bigger and better wind turbines to overcome climate caused wind droughts
Renew Economy
JUNE 27, 2022
A shift to bigger and better wind turbines could significantly boost capacity factors, overcoming climate change driven reductions in wind availability. The post Bigger and better wind turbines to overcome climate caused wind droughts appeared first on RenewEconomy.
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How social sciences can help accelerate the climate movement
GreenBiz
JUNE 27, 2022
Sustainability professionals should look towards the softer sciences if they really want to create impact.
How to fix the broken carbon-offset system
Corporate Knights
JUNE 27, 2022
Daimen Hardie is co-founder of Community Forests International. In March, Jim Hourdequin, the CEO of Lyme Timber – one of the world’s largest suppliers of carbon offsets to companies like Chevron – admitted that lax standards have allowed his forestry company to earn US$53 million over the past two years without making significant changes to business as usual.
How to Modernize Manufacturing Without Losing Control
Speaker: Andrew Skoog, Founder of MachinistX & President of Hexis Representatives
Manufacturing is evolving, and the right technology can empower—not replace—your workforce. Smart automation and AI-driven software are revolutionizing decision-making, optimizing processes, and improving efficiency. But how do you implement these tools with confidence and ensure they complement human expertise rather than override it? Join industry expert Andrew Skoog as he explores how manufacturers can leverage automation to enhance operations, streamline workflows, and make smarter, data-dri
Inside the changing fabric of textile sustainability
GreenBiz
JUNE 27, 2022
A new report shows that the threads of sustainable fabrics are finally beginning to weave a new picture.
3M and Discovery Education Recognize 31 State Merit Winners in 2022 3M Young Scientist Challenge
3BL Media
JUNE 27, 2022
SOURCE: Discovery Education. DESCRIPTION: SILVER SPRING, Md. and ST. PAUL, Minn., June 27, 2022 /3BL Media/ - 3M and Discovery Education today announced 31 State Merit Winners in the 2022 3M Young Scientist Challenge. As the nation’s premier middle school science competition for 15 years, the 3M Young Scientist Challenge features outstanding innovations from young scientists that utilize the power of STEM to improve the world.
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How to start using an internal carbon price
GreenBiz
JUNE 27, 2022
Net-zero commitments are on the horizon. Turning emission reductions into dollar savings could be the difference between hitting targets and missing them.
WA targets more than 1,000 standalone power systems, with $37m funding boost
Renew Economy
JUNE 27, 2022
WA tips another $37m to deploy 180 standalone power systems across the state, as it aims for 1,000 over four years. The post WA targets more than 1,000 standalone power systems, with $37m funding boost appeared first on RenewEconomy.
Qualcomm and FHI 360 Announce the Government Adoption of a Transformative Digital Platform to Boost Senegal's Artisanal Fishing Industry
3BL Media
JUNE 27, 2022
SOURCE: Qualcomm. DESCRIPTION: DAKAR, Senegal, June 27, 2022 /3BL Media/ - Qualcomm Incorporated, through its Qualcomm® Wireless Reach™ initiative, and FHI 360 today announced that the Wireless Solutions for Fisheries in Senegal (WISE) project will officially be adopted by the Senegalese government and expanded nationwide. WISE utilizes advanced wireless technologies to improve the lives and livelihoods of Senegal’s fishing sector.
“Unreliable and dirty:” CEC urges storage target over capacity mechanism
Renew Economy
JUNE 27, 2022
Clean Energy Council joins growing chorus rejecting capacity mechanism in favour of an energy storage target. The post “Unreliable and dirty:” CEC urges storage target over capacity mechanism appeared first on RenewEconomy.
The Key to Sustainable Energy Optimization: A Data-Driven Approach for Manufacturing
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. 📊 Join us for a practical webinar hosted by Kevin Kai Wong of Emergent Ene
SMEs Can Turn Ambition Into Action With SAP Product Footprint Management for Clean Operations
3BL Media
JUNE 27, 2022
by Mark Innes. SOURCE: SAP. DESCRIPTION: Sustainable business is now an imperative. Climate change is top of mind for leaders worldwide who are committing to driving down greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions through ambitious net-zero targets. They are responding to increasing industry regulation, as well as pressure from selective consumers who are scrutinizing brands’ eco-credentials and demanding companies transition to more sustainable products and means of production.
“Breach of terms:” How one of Australia’s pioneering and best paid solar farms came to grief
Renew Economy
JUNE 27, 2022
Mugga Lane was one of the first and most richly paid solar farms in Australia. So how did it end up in the hands of administrators and receivers? The post “Breach of terms:” How one of Australia’s pioneering and best paid solar farms came to grief appeared first on RenewEconomy.
Ceres Finds U.S. Financial Regulators Have Made Significant Progress in Addressing Climate-Related Financial Risk Over the Past Year
3BL Media
JUNE 27, 2022
Nine federal agencies have taken 230 actions to address climate financial risk, according to a new 2022 Ceres scorecard. SOURCE: Ceres. DESCRIPTION: June 27, 2022 /3BL Media/ - A new scorecard released today by Ceres shows that U.S. financial regulators across nine federal agencies have taken 230 actions since April 2021 to tackle the financial risks of climate change, a clear sign of regulatory progress.
Quinbrook to build one of UK’s biggest batteries at site of old coal power station
Renew Economy
JUNE 27, 2022
Quinbrook to build 460MWh big battery in south Wales as part of plans to transform old coal fired power plant into a sustainable energy park. The post Quinbrook to build one of UK’s biggest batteries at site of old coal power station appeared first on RenewEconomy.
How to Drive Cost Savings, Efficiency Gains, and Sustainability Wins with MES
Speaker: Nikhil Joshi, Founder & President of Snic Solutions
Is your manufacturing operation reaching its efficiency potential? A Manufacturing Execution System (MES) could be the game-changer, helping you reduce waste, cut costs, and lower your carbon footprint. Join Nikhil Joshi, Founder & President of Snic Solutions, in this value-packed webinar as he breaks down how MES can drive operational excellence and sustainability.
How Skill-Sharing Can Change the Way You Think About Volunteering
3BL Media
JUNE 27, 2022
Victoria Lai says she gained interpersonal and leadership skills while volunteering her business skills with various organizations. SOURCE: Verizon. DESCRIPTION: For Victoria Lai, skill-share volunteering is a passion. Having the chance to use her professional abilities to help a nonprofit organization makes this type of volunteering different from other opportunities, she says.
How indigenous land rights halted Amazon’s South Africa headquarters
GreenBiz
JUNE 27, 2022
Courts ruled that the rights of First Nation communities would be at risk if development went ahead.
GoDaddy 2021 Sustainability Report: Talent Management and Engagement
3BL Media
JUNE 27, 2022
SOURCE: GoDaddy. DESCRIPTION: We put the success of our employees at the heart of everything we do. GoDaddy strives for a workplace culture where everyone has the opportunity to thrive. We continually challenge ourselves to evolve and meet the changing needs of our employees. Our human-centered approach. Business is more than just the bottom line — it’s a group of people working together to create something greater in the world.
How offshore wind could influence AEMO’s 20-year green energy blueprint
Renew Economy
JUNE 27, 2022
The ISP will go down as the pivotal model for the energy transition, the one that irreversibly moved the dial. Here's how it might accommodate offshore wind. The post How offshore wind could influence AEMO’s 20-year green energy blueprint 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.
Ørsted Celebrates 10 Years of Offshore Wind in the Humber
3BL Media
JUNE 27, 2022
Global renewable energy leader, Ørsted is celebrating a decade of offshore wind in the Humber with the launch of a new report exploring the company’s economic impact on the region. SOURCE: Ørsted. DESCRIPTION: From humble beginnings of temporary buildings in the shadow of Grimsby’s iconic Dock Tower, Ørsted’s East Coast Hub - the world’s largest offshore wind operations & maintenance hub - now supports six offshore wind farms off the East Coast.
Transforming advanced manufacturing through Industry 4.0
McKinsey Sustainabilty
JUNE 27, 2022
Manufacturers in industries such as automotive and electronics, nearing the tipping point of digital adoption, are achieving even faster and more sustainable change through Industry 4.0.
Entergy Named Among the Top 50 Most Community-Minded Companies in the US
3BL Media
JUNE 27, 2022
SOURCE: Entergy Corporation. DESCRIPTION: For the seventh consecutive year, Entergy has been named one of the top 50 most-community minded companies in the country. The Civic 50, an initiative of Points of Light , has provided a national standard for corporate citizenship and showcases how companies use their time, skills and resources to drive social impact throughout their company and communities.
Access with Choice: Power Hybrid Work Your Way
Cisco CSR
JUNE 27, 2022
If you didn’t catch us in Las Vegas or online for this year’s Cisco Live, not to worry. Among a slew of exciting announcements to support our vision for hybrid work, we introduced new platform innovations for network management. One of the most exciting is Cloud Management for Catalyst, which combines the number one platform in cloud networks, Cisco Meraki, with the industry-leading Catalyst access portfolio.
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
How Lenovo Turkey Brings its Technology to Those Who Are Visually Impaired
3BL Media
JUNE 27, 2022
SOURCE: Lenovo. DESCRIPTION: For the 285 million people who are visually impaired across the world, technology can be hugely inaccessible. From the keyboards we type on, to the screens we look at and the game consoles we play on, visualisation is normally at the heart of technology. As part of our mission to create smarter technology for all, our colleagues in Turkey recognised this gap.
Why art is a tool for hope | JR
TEDxInnovations
JUNE 27, 2022
Famed for enormous black-and-white portraits that are pasted on surfaces ranging from the Louvre to the US-Mexico border wall, multimedia artist JR continues to tackle ambitious projects. In this powerfully moving talk, he shares how he made a giant mural on the courtyard floor of a maximum security prison -- with the help of guards and prisoners alike -- and ended up with much more than a compelling image.
Emergency Incident Response: Five Best Practices for Preparedness
3BL Media
JUNE 27, 2022
SOURCE: Antea Group. DESCRIPTION: Emergency incident disruptions can include a wide variety of responsibilities such as juggling response plans, site investigations, working with regulatory agencies, managing regulatory affairs and documentation requests, stakeholder engagement, and not to mention the cost of business. The piece you can control is your preparedness to respond.
Business Leaders Urge G7 to Ramp Carbon Price, Set Policies Enabling Private Market Investment in Climate Action
ESG Today
JUNE 27, 2022
A group of CEOs from leading companies and financial institutions issued a call upon G7 governments to institute policies and practices enabling private sector capital mobilization for investment in the transition to a low carbon global economy. The statement was published by the Sustainable Markets Initiative, a global sustainability coalition launched in 2020 by His Royal Highness The Prince of Wales, designed to support global progress towards a sustainable future and accelerating investments
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
Tapestry Celebrates Authentically Being Yourself
3BL Media
JUNE 27, 2022
SOURCE: Tapestry, Inc. DESCRIPTION: "A tapestry takes different threads and weaves them together to create something even more beautiful.” Today, and every day, we celebrate the LGBTQIA+ community. In this video from our Prouder Together ERG, hear from employees across Tapestry on the power of diversity, the role inclusion plays in culture, and what it means to authentically be yourself.
ESMA Study Finds Most Users of ESG Ratings Utilize Multiple Providers
ESG Today
JUNE 27, 2022
European markets regulator the European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) announced today the publication of its assessment of ESG ratings providers, forming the next step in the EU’s process towards regulating the market for ESG ratings. The ESMA study found that the market is concentrated primarily among a small number of large providers, and that over three quarters of users utilize more than one provider for ESG ratings.
Paul Trianosky Receives the Dr. Sharon Haines Memorial Award for Innovation and Leadership in Sustainability
3BL Media
JUNE 27, 2022
SOURCE: International Paper Company. DESCRIPTION: The Sustainable Forestry Initiative (SFI) announced the Dr. Sharon Haines Memorial Award for Innovation and Leadership in Sustainability at the 2022 SFI/Project Learning Tree (PLT) Annual Conference on June 15, 2022. Paul Trianosky, SFI’s Chief Conservation Officer, is this year’s recipient. During his time at SFI, Trianosky laid the groundwork for SFI’s focus on the role of forest certification in advancing critical forest values relative to c
Pennsylvania County Implementing Energy Performance Program to Save Millions
Environment + Energy Leader
JUNE 27, 2022
Greene County in Pennsylvania is using a program to improve efficiencies with its lighting, HVAC, and water systems to save millions over the next 20 years. The post Pennsylvania County Implementing Energy Performance Program to Save Millions appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader.
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.
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