Wed.Dec 07, 2022

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Energy ministers agree to fast-track big batteries and long duration storage

Renew Economy

State ministers support Bowen proposal for Capacity Investment Scheme and auctions and underwriting for "new renewable dispatchable" capacity. The post Energy ministers agree to fast-track big batteries and long duration storage appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Planes, trains and ships: Growing respect for transportation efficiency

GreenBiz

In celebration of the telematics and analytics helping reduce fuel consumption in the transportation sector.

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Is it time to scrap COP?

Corporate Knights

COP27 delivered a big win wrapped in epic failure. . After November’s climate summit talks ran into overtime, with water and air conditioning in Sharm el-Sheikh growing scarce, negotiators landed a victory: wealthy nations agreed to set up a loss and damage fund to help the world’s most vulnerable recover and rebuild from the worst climate disasters. .

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Last massive turbine goes up at Queensland wind farm – Australia’s tallest

Renew Economy

RES marks installation of the last of Dulacca wind farm's 43 Vestas turbines, said to be the tallest installed in Australia, to date. The post Last massive turbine goes up at Queensland wind farm – Australia’s tallest appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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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

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At COP15, Investors To Announce a New Initiative To Tackle Nature Loss

3BL Media

SOURCE: Ceres. DESCRIPTION: MONTREAL, December 7, 2022 /3BL Media/ - A group of institutional investors will announce a new global engagement initiative to tackle nature and biodiversity loss. The initiative— Nature Action 100 — aims to mobilize investors to drive urgent action on the nature-related risks and dependencies in the companies they own. Companies depend upon functioning natural ecosystems, which play a crucial role in sustaining operations and supply chains.

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Wind, solar and even rooftop PV are doing beat coal and gas in world’s biggest isolated grid

Renew Economy

Capacity factors for coal and gas fell below wind, solar and even rooftop PV in the month of November in the world's biggest isolated grid. The post Wind, solar and even rooftop PV are doing beat coal and gas in world’s biggest isolated grid appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Net-zero extinctions: New EPA to play “tough cop” on emissions – but not all of them

Renew Economy

Labor promises "no new extinctions" with tight new environment standards and an independent federal Environment Protection Agency. But not everyone's convinced. The post Net-zero extinctions: New EPA to play “tough cop” on emissions – but not all of them appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Giving Back To Propel Our Communities Forward

3BL Media

By Veleka Finch and Kim Borges. SOURCE: Regions Bank. SUMMARY: Giving Tuesday is an annual campaign rooted in supporting nonprofits through radical generosity. Discover a few ways Regions Bank and its associates have donated their time, talent and treasure to elevate our community partners this year. DESCRIPTION: It began as an idea to rally people together to do good for others on the Tuesday after Thanksgiving.

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Construction begins on WA’s first pumped hydro renewable microgrid

Renew Economy

Construction begins on first pumped hydro project that will help form a local microgrid and boost reliability for a township in the south of the state. The post Construction begins on WA’s first pumped hydro renewable microgrid appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Can we rewrite the rules of green finance quickly enough?

GreenBiz

The use of ESG analysis in investment decision-making is still routinely conflated with the measurement of sustainable outcomes. We need a sharper lens.

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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

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Adani taps little known Melbourne start-up to help deliver “world’s cheapest” green hydrogen

Renew Economy

Melbourne-based company says it signs "significant" deal to develop electrolyser technologies with Indian energy giant's green hydrogen subsidiary. The post Adani taps little known Melbourne start-up to help deliver “world’s cheapest” green hydrogen appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Tesco launches new waste-busting service to help suppliers swap surplus stock

GreenBiz

Dubbed 'Tesco Tinder,' the Tesco Exchange app lets 3,500 suppliers 'swipe right for surplus product.

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CACI Named A Top Tech Workplace 2022

3BL Media

SOURCE: CACI. DESCRIPTION: RESTON, Va., December 7, 2022 /3BL Media/ - CACI International Inc ( NYSE: CACI ) announced today that it has been named a 2022 Top Technology Workplace USA by Energage. CACI was one of five large technology companies selected out of 634 participating technology companies and has remained on the list for two consecutive years.

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The perverse fossil fuels incentives that lead bankers to hate their grandkids

GreenBiz

Is a law, rule, subsidy, compensation package or other action incentivizing the kind of behavior a society needs for let’s say … long-term survival? If not, it may be time to scrap it.

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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.

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Part 2: Campus & Branch Network Deployment Flexibility? We got you covered

Cisco CSR

Part 2 of the 2-part series – Campus and Branch Network Management Platforms. In my last blog, Campus & Branch Network Deployment Flexibility, Part 1 , I highlighted digital transformation trends and some of the driving forces behind the IT landscape shift we are seeing today, such as: Network complexity. The growing number of devices and users.

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99% of Public Companies Expect to Invest in ESG Reporting Tech & Tools in Next 12 Months: Deloitte Survey

ESG Today

Executives at large U.S. companies are rapidly increasing sustainability reporting efforts, with nearly all actively investing in ESG data and reporting technology and assigning new ESG-focused roles internally, to meet rising stakeholder demand and approaching regulatory requirements, according to a new survey released by global professional services firm Deloitte.

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Focus on HyperFlex: Scaling your data center without scaling staff and operations

Cisco CSR

What do you do when you need to scale your data center infrastructure, but you don’t have time to manage additional hardware or budget for additional staff? It boils down to systems simplicity and operational efficiency, which are the hallmarks of hyperconverged infrastructure (HCI) solutions like Cisco HyperFlex. Not only does HyperFlex help modernize a data center, it also enables infrastructure expansion without increasing your operational burden.

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Upstart Co-Lab’s pipeline of creative economy deals is now an investable impact strategy

Impact Alpha

ImpactAlpha, Dec. 7 – The “creative economy” of fashion, food, film, video games and other art and culture industries has emerged as a. The post Upstart Co-Lab’s pipeline of creative economy deals is now an investable impact strategy appeared first on ImpactAlpha.

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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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On the road again: NRF 2023

Cisco CSR

What a chaotic few years it has been! We are finally getting back on the road and will be in-person at NRF 2023! . Our team has been working around the clock to provide you with an onsite experience that is aligned to the topics you as retailers are battling in this current climate including associate engagement, intelligent operations, personalization, ensuring compliance and many more. .

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New Paper Mill Sets Standard for Sustainability and Net-Zero Water Use

3BL Media

New Paper Mill Sets Standard for Sustainability and Net-Zero Water Use. Wed, 01/11/2023 - 11:00. Type of Content. Article. Layout. Media Gallery. Body. Rockwell Automation (NYSE: ROK) helped Green Bay Packaging open the first new papermill in Wisconsin in more than 35 years, providing power and process solutions that increase production capacity, improve reliability, and meet sustainability goals.

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Application Resource Management in Healthcare

Cisco CSR

Four Ways Healthcare Providers Have Benefited from Intersight Workload Optimizer. IT operations teams are like doctors. Doctors practice preventive medicine to help patients keep their health on track. When a patient’s health goes off track, the doctor minimizes symptoms through medication and rest, and they perform assessments to identify the root cause of the ailment.

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American Airlines' Sustainable Operations

3BL Media

SOURCE: American Airlines. DESCRIPTION: Reducing our carbon footprint is the most impactful way American can minimize our impact on the environment, but we also work hard to improve environmental sustainability across all of our operations — from how we construct and power our corporate facilities to how we source the products we provide to our customers on board and in our lounges.

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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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Become a Cisco IOS XE Programmability and Automation Power User

Cisco CSR

The wait is over! The Catalyst Programmability and Automation White Paper has arrived and is ready for your reading enjoyment. What are the benefits of understanding this white paper? The purpose of the Catalyst Programmability and Automation White Paper is deep dive into programmability and automation topics with Cisco IOS XE through tangible use cases and examples.

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CRB's Kansas City Office Volunteers Monthly With Ronald McDonald House Charities

3BL Media

SOURCE: CRB. DESCRIPTION: Every month, our Kansas City office organizes volunteers to prepare a meal for families at our local Ronald McDonald House Charities of Kansas City! It’s one of many ways our company supports local Ronald McDonald House Charities in the communities where our people work, and we are always inspired by how committed they are to giving back.

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Vanguard Drops Out of Net Zero Asset Managers Initiative

ESG Today

Vanguard, one of the largest investment managers in the world, announced today that it is withdrawing from the Net Zero Asset Managers initiative (NZAM), a major multi-trillion dollar group of investment managers committed to supporting the goal of net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. In a statement announcing the withdrawal, Vanguard said that the decision was made in order to provide its investors with “clarity… about the role of index funds and about how we think about material risks, i

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Businesses and Employees Report Rising Concerns About a Potential Recession According to Principal® Survey

3BL Media

Gen Z, Millennials say rising recession fears are impacting their mental health. SOURCE: Principal Financial Group. DESCRIPTION: DES MOINES, Iowa, December 7, 2022 /3BL Media/ --While most U.S. small and midsized businesses and their employees believe a recession is likely in 2023, business owners are opting to raise prices and reduce operating expenses before cutting salaries or benefits, according to the latest Principal Well-Being Index SM (WBI) study by Principal Financial Group ®.

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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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How retailers in Europe can navigate rising inflation

McKinsey Sustainabilty

With inflation at record highs throughout Europe, retailers are under more pressure than ever. Those that act quickly and follow a holistic playbook can be well positioned to thrive.

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Tima Bansal on How Nature-Based Solutions Are Taking Businesses Beyond Net Zero

3BL Media

An interview with Tima Bansal as part of a series unraveling how investment in nature-based solutions delivers positive environmental, social and economic impacts, creating a better future for everyone. SOURCE: New Acre Project. DESCRIPTION: Originally published on NewAcre.org. Tima Bansal is a Professor of Strategy at Western University’s Ivey Business School and founded the Network for Business Sustainability and Ivey’s Centre for Building Sustainable Value.

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Here’s an IoT tip to manage your medication

Stacey Higginbotham

On a recent Internet of Things Podcast episode , we took a call from our Voicemail hotline segment with a clever IoT tip to manage medication. There are connected pill dispensers on the market, but they’re not cheap and some require a monthly subscription fee on top of your medicine costs. A repurposed sensor is much less expensive as a potential solution.

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Rayonier Honored by Women Executive Leadership for Advancing Gender Diversity in the Boardroom

3BL Media

SOURCE: Rayonier. DESCRIPTION: WILDLIGHT, Fla., December 7, 2022 /3BL Media/ - Rayonier Inc. (NYSE:RYN) has been recognized for accelerating the advancement of gender diversity in the boardroom by Women Executive Leadership (WEL), a nonprofit organization that advocates, educates and connects accomplished executive women. The Elevate Award salutes public companies that have added female board members since WEL’s 2017 Census.

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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.