Water security is now a key US foreign policy priority
GreenBiz
JUNE 29, 2022
Almost half the global population will experience "severe water stress" by 2030. A new White House strategy aims to tackle the problem.
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Return of the original Corporate Knight
Corporate Knights
JUNE 29, 2022
When Andrew Benedek sold his water treatment company, Zenon Environmental, to General Electric in 2006, he didn’t intend to start another company. At the time, the Canadian CEO and water technology expert was 63 years old and hoping to retire to academia. Benedek took a job at Scripps Research in San Diego, where he was briefly a professor. But while at Scripps, he quickly became passionate about the next problem he wanted to tackle through the private sector: climate change.
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Will water pricing be the next carbon pricing?
GreenBiz
JUNE 29, 2022
Water prices are artificially low and businesses are adding in shadow prices to get ready for a drought future.
“Rapid and irreversible:” AEMO says energy crisis is accelerating switch to renewables
Renew Economy
JUNE 29, 2022
AEMO says the energy chaos is likely to accelerate the switch to renewables, but the scale of the transition is immense, and the need to act is urgent. The post “Rapid and irreversible:” AEMO says energy crisis is accelerating switch to renewables appeared first on RenewEconomy.
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
Counting the true cost of climate change
GreenBiz
JUNE 29, 2022
Business leaders need to weigh the expense of climate disclosure versus the cost of climate risk.
Coal may exit Australia’s grid a lot quicker than most people think
Renew Economy
JUNE 29, 2022
AEMO roadmap still assumes all brown coal generation gone by 2032, but future roadmaps may point to black coal generators closing around the same time. The post Coal may exit Australia’s grid a lot quicker than most people think appeared first on RenewEconomy.
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These are Canada’s top international corporate citizens of 2022
Corporate Knights
JUNE 29, 2022
Who are this year’s top international corporate citizens in Canada? They include companies that earn over $1 billion in revenues in Canada, are not listed or headquartered in Canada and have the highest scores on the Corporate Knights Sustainability Rating methodology employed for the 2022 Global 100 Most Sustainable Corporations in the World. RANK COMPANIES COUNTRY SCORE. 1 Schneider Electric SE France 76.9%. 2 Cisco Systems Inc United States 66.6%. 3 Rexel SA France 62.4%. 4 Xerox Holdings Co
Wind and solar facing 20 per cent curtailment in high renewables grid
Renew Economy
JUNE 29, 2022
Wind and solar face curtailment rates of up to 20 per cent in a high renewables grid, because it may no longer be economic to store excess power. The post Wind and solar facing 20 per cent curtailment in high renewables grid appeared first on RenewEconomy.
The Purpose of Community Day at Paramount
3BL Media
JUNE 29, 2022
“Our employees can give back, come together, and be a part of something bigger.”. SOURCE: Paramount. DESCRIPTION: By Crystal Barnes | Senior Vice President, Social Responsibility & Environmental Social and Governance (ESG), Paramount. It starts with you. That’s the theme of this year’s Community Day at Paramount Global. We want our employees to do the work, get involved in their communities, and take time beyond their day-to-day to make a difference.
Australia is becoming a global hotbed for climate change lawsuits
Renew Economy
JUNE 29, 2022
New research shows Australia ranks as one of the most litigious on climate change, as the number of lawsuits launched globally continues to surge. The post Australia is becoming a global hotbed for climate change lawsuits 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
Fifth Third Bank, Employees, Customers Provide More Than 8.4 Million Meals for Those in Need
3BL Media
JUNE 29, 2022
SOURCE: Fifth Third Bancorp. DESCRIPTION: CINCINNATI, June 29, 2022 /3BL Media/ - Fifth Third Bank’s “Feeding Our Communities” initiative, held each year in May, this year provided more than 8.4 million meals to fight hunger across its footprint. The total far exceeded the 5.3 million-meals goal the company set for its 2022 effort. The meals were provided as part of company donations, nearly 250 volunteer activities where employees volunteered more than 5,100 hours of service, and shield of reco
Investments in the circular economy are moving forward in Europe and beyond
GreenBiz
JUNE 29, 2022
They're financing cutting-edge innovations and technologies with strong potential for financial, environmental and social returns.
Partnership With Bravo Motor Company Offers Cutting-Edge Solutions for EV Battery Manufacturing
3BL Media
JUNE 29, 2022
SOURCE: Rockwell Automation. DESCRIPTION: Rockwell Automation (NYSE: ROK) has announced a partnership with Bravo Motor Company , a company from California that offers applied innovation around decarbonization with a focus on the production of batteries, vehicles, and energy storage systems. With the new alliance, Rockwell Automation will contribute to cutting-edge solutions for the manufacture of batteries and electric vehicles in the Brazilian market, based on the concept of the circular econo
AGL says Brookfield has quietly upped shareholding, reviving takeover speculation
Renew Economy
JUNE 29, 2022
AGL reveals that Canadian investment giant Brookfield quietly increased its stake in the energy company, reviving takeover speculation. The post AGL says Brookfield has quietly upped shareholding, reviving takeover speculation 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.
With New Tech, Cleveland Students Leave the Digital Desert Behind
3BL Media
JUNE 29, 2022
Verizon Innovative Learning transforms the middle school experience for students and their families. SOURCE: Verizon. DESCRIPTION: Miles Park School student Anthony Black explores a virtual reality experience. Anthony Black, a 7th-grade student at Miles Park School in Cleveland, remembers what it was like before his school became a Verizon Innovative Learning School.
Standard Operating Procedure Becomes Lifelong Learning Asset
Cisco CSR
JUNE 29, 2022
A few weeks ago, something remarkable happened. The Internet Engineering Task Force (IETF) had its first in-person meeting in over two years. Typically, the IETF meets in person three times per year to “make the internet better” through interoperable standards. These IETF meetings connect representatives from vendors, network operators, academia, and other interested network nerds.
Boeing Releases 2022 Sustainability Report, Maps Sustainable Aerospace Progress
3BL Media
JUNE 29, 2022
Report further defines sustainability goals, adds key metrics to transparently measure progress. SOURCE: Boeing. DESCRIPTION: ARLINGTON, Va., June 29, 2022 /3BLMedia/ - Boeing [NYSE: BA] today released its annual Sustainability Report , which further defines the company’s sustainability goals and includes key metrics to measure progress of core enterprise priorities.
Cisco and Bell Canada Share Their POV on Private 5G at Cisco Live!
Cisco CSR
JUNE 29, 2022
This year, Cisco Live! returned for the first in-person gathering in three years. I was so excited to meet face-to-face with our customers and partners to catch up on all the great things we have been doing and have important discussions about the opportunities that lie ahead. At Cisco we’re seeing tremendous market opportunity for private 5G as-a-service (5GaaS).
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.
Quest Diagnostics Celebrates Culture of Inclusion by Raising Pride Flags
3BL Media
JUNE 29, 2022
SOURCE: Quest Diagnostics. DESCRIPTION: We’re proud to celebrate our culture of inclusion this month with the raising of the Pride Flag at our facilities across the country. . Tweet me: Quest Diagnostics (@QuestDX) Celebrates Culture of Inclusion by Raising Pride Flags: [link] #PrideMonth #LGBTQ #Inclusion. KEYWORDS: NYSE:DGX, Quest Diagnostics, Pride Month.
Smart Zero: Using advanced networks to accelerate progress towards Net Zero
Cisco CSR
JUNE 29, 2022
The scale and urgency of the environmental challenge facing the world is undeniable. Getting to Net Zero emissions quickly will require Australia to harness every available technology, innovate at scale, and to think creatively. Digital technologies are being applied to just about every problem in industry and government, and Net Zero is no exception.
Enbridge Commits to Net-Zero Emissions by 2050
3BL Media
JUNE 29, 2022
SOURCE: Enbridge. DESCRIPTION: Climate change requires serious solutions. And at Enbridge, sustainability is central to everything we do. As a leading North American energy delivery company, we’re positioned to help society transition to a lower-emissions future. Across our business, we’ve committed to net-zero GHG emissions by the year 2050. About Enbridge.
What do customers really want (and need) from security?
Cisco CSR
JUNE 29, 2022
Insights from the RSA Conference and Cisco Live. What is it that customers truly want from their security? Is it simplicity? Robust protection? Agility and flexibility? Yes! In today’s uncertain world where new challenges are being thrown at IT teams each day, security must meet many diverse needs. At the end of the day, it’s about keeping the entire business resilient despite the chaos of the cyber world. .
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
Life-Extending Protection for Renewable Energy Production
3BL Media
JUNE 29, 2022
SOURCE: DuPont. DESCRIPTION: World Resources Institute data indicates that nearly 32% of total green house gas (GHG) emissions come from the generation of heat and electricity.*. Harnessing abundantly available solar energy to generate electricity is an important tool in reducing GHG emissions that contribute to global climate change. With solar installations increasing in all major world regions, total global solar capacity has reached well over 700 GW.
Video entertainment in 2030
McKinsey Sustainabilty
JUNE 29, 2022
McKinsey experts predict that video entertainment, in all its forms, will become more immersive, gamified, and personalized.
Ensuring a Coherent Pathway to Decarbonize EU Buildings
3BL Media
JUNE 29, 2022
by Alisha Bellezza, President of Thermal & Specialized Solutions at The Chemours Company. SOURCE: The Chemours Company. DESCRIPTION: Recently, I had the pleasure to travel to Europe and meet with key EU decision-makers and industry leaders to discuss the EU Green Deal agenda, and, in particular, the role the European buildings stock plays in the EU’s 2050 net-zero targets.
Cloud Security Resources and Guidance
Cisco CSR
JUNE 29, 2022
This article was coauthored by Dan Maunz and Ryan Morrow, both Security Program Managers in the Security & Trust Organization at Cisco. The purpose of this document is to provide the reader with a high-level overview of cloud delivery models, introduce the different deployment scenarios in which cloud services can be operated in, and highlight the risks to an organization when deploying and operating a cloud environment.
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
We're Proud, We're Together, We're Tapestry
3BL Media
JUNE 29, 2022
SOURCE: Tapestry, Inc. DESCRIPTION: “We’re proud, we’re together, we’re Tapestry.” Check out our Tapestry and brand teams – Coach , kate spade new york , and Stuart Weitzman – this past weekend at the NYC Pride parade, complete with a double-decker bus! . About Tapestry. Tapestry, Inc. is a New York -based house of modern luxury lifestyle brands.
When will our smart homes have true occupancy sensors?
Stacey Higginbotham
JUNE 29, 2022
On our latest IoT Podcast episode, we take a question that Gregg left on our IoT Voicemail Hotline. Gregg uses Apple HomeKit and is looking for occupancy sensors, which he correctly says are not the same as motion sensors. Unfortunately, we’re right on the cusp of having a range of accurate occupancy sensors in the smart home, so current options are fairly limited.
Corporate Conversations on Purpose Continues With Episodes Focused on Stakeholders
3BL Media
JUNE 29, 2022
Business Leaders Translating Purpose into Business Success. SOURCE: Curation On Purpose. DESCRIPTION: June 29, 2022 /3BL Media/ - Purpose is the new frontier for performance and competitive advantage in today's ever-changing and ever-challenging business landscape. Phil Preston , CEO of The Business Purpose Project and Lynne Filderman , Founder of Curation On Purpose LLC are pleased to announce the release of the next three installments Corporate Conversations on Purpose (CCoP), a series of 30-m
$31 Trillion Investor Group Urges High Impact Risk Companies to Report Climate, Forest, Water Data
ESG Today
JUNE 29, 2022
Nearly 1,500 companies with a high environmental impact will be targeted by an engagement campaign by investors representing over $31 trillion in assets urging them to disclose their impact on climate change, forests and water security. The campaign is being coordinated by climate research provider and environmental disclosure platform CDP. CDP runs a global environmental disclosure system, enabling investors and other stakeholders to measure and track organization’s performance in key environme
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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