Corporate Knights

OCTOBER 20, 2022

My wife and I live in a 110-year-old semi-detached house in midtown Toronto. Like many homes across the country, the walls are brick and thus uninsulated. We’ve chipped away at draft-causing gaps over the years, but given, well, climate change, we needed to go a big step further and significantly cut our natural gas consumption. When the federal Liberals announced the Greener Homes deep retrofit program, back in the 2021 budget, we decided to take the plunge and enroll, hoping to tap some of the

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Renew Economy

OCTOBER 20, 2022

Victoria says it couldn't "sit around" waiting for coal plants to close, and insists state government ownership of energy will ensure profits kept in the state. The post D’Ambrosio: We can’t sit around waiting for coal plants to close appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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OCTOBER 20, 2022

Vision 2030 is our commitment to building a better future for people, the planet and our company. SOURCE: International Paper Company. DESCRIPTION: Our Vision 2030 goals are organized across four themes — healthy and abundant forests, sustainable operations, renewable solutions and thriving people and communities. They were designed in anticipation of the social, environment and economic challenges that lie ahead, such as climate change, resource scarcity, demographic shifts and continued techno

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Renew Economy

OCTOBER 20, 2022

ARENA pledges $45 million in grants for world-leading proposal to use compressed air storage in huge Broken Hill renewable micro-grid plan. The post ARENA backs world-leading 1600MWh compressed air storage plan for Broken Hill appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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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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3BL Media

OCTOBER 20, 2022

ek? container-based Park Model Homes allow for fast and easy deployment to a variety of end users while also providing sustainable and beautifully designed interiors and exteriors. SOURCE: Land Betterment Corporation. DESCRIPTION: FISHERS, Ind., October 20, 2022 /3BL Media/ - Land Betterment Corporation (“Land Betterment” or the “Company”), an environmental solutions company fostering positive impact through upcycling former coal mining and industrial sites to create sustainable community deve

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Renew Economy

OCTOBER 20, 2022

A raft of government and energy company announcements have changed the course of Australia's coal exit. Rystad Energy crunches the numbers. The post Chart of the Day: Australia’s coal power crunch appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Renew Economy

OCTOBER 20, 2022

Vena Energy confirms it plans a 2GW offshore wind farm in Victoria's Gippsland region with turbines up to 21MW each. The post Vena Energy confirms plan for 2GW offshore wind farm in Victoria appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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GreenBiz

OCTOBER 20, 2022

Knowledge is power when it comes to protecting our health and well-being.

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Renew Economy

OCTOBER 20, 2022

ARENA backs AGL study to test new "thermal storage" technologies that could be used to retrofit its ageing coal and gas turbines. The post AGL to study thermal battery options to retrofit ageing fossil fuel turbines appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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3BL Media

OCTOBER 20, 2022

SOURCE: GreenMoney Journal. DESCRIPTION: by Dana Bezerra, president of Heron Foundation . “Should a private foundation be more than a private investment company that uses some of its excess cash flow for charitable purposes?” This was a central question pondered by the Heron Foundation’s Board of Directors nearly 30 years ago as they considered how best to use the Foundation’s assets to promote its mission of helping people and communities help themselves.

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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.

Renew Economy

OCTOBER 20, 2022

Victoria assumes more than half of the investment in its 95 per cent renewables target will be in offshore wind, with little in utility scale solar. The post Victoria counts on $30 billion of offshore wind, not much solar, to replace coal appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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GreenBiz

OCTOBER 20, 2022

Corporate climate leadership means scaling new materials.

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Renew Economy

OCTOBER 20, 2022

Quinbrook and Primergy choose CATL to provide batteries for massive Gemini solar and storage project in Las Vegas, the largest of its type in the US. The post CATL signs massive battery supply agreement for Las Vegas solar and storage project appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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3BL Media

OCTOBER 20, 2022

SOURCE: CNH Industrial. DESCRIPTION: CNH Industrial is committed to developing lasting partnerships that provide the communities where it operates with environmental and social benefits. The Company, and its employees, are invested in building a better world, not just a better workplace. The comprehensive education program CNH Industrial has established in India is one example of this.

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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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Renew Economy

OCTOBER 20, 2022

"This is not a government that seeks to turn back time." NZ targets 50% renewables for total final energy consumption by 2035. The post NZ sets target of 50 pct renewables for final energy consumption by 2035 appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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3BL Media

OCTOBER 20, 2022

October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month. SOURCE: Fifth Third Bancorp. DESCRIPTION: CINCINNATI, October 20, 2022 /3BL Media/ - When it comes to your identity and your money, you want to make sure you have the right tools and knowledge to keep them secure. Unfortunately, there often seems to be new (and old) ways to try to swindle people. “Phone scams, text scams, email scams – there are a lot of ways the bad guys are trying to trick you,” said Brian Minick, chief information security officer at

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Renew Economy

OCTOBER 20, 2022

Zen Energy aims for tenfold lift in customer sales, largely through solar and battery storage, and commits to net zero Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by end of 2023. The post Zen Energy shoots for ten fold leap in market share with focus on solar and battery storage appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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3BL Media

OCTOBER 20, 2022

Shermans Dale Fire Department provides emergency rescue and fire education to historic farming community. SOURCE: Enbridge. DESCRIPTION: In his over 50 years of service with the Shermans Dale Fire Department, fire chief Mike Minich has answered just about every rescue call you can get. “When I first started at the hall as a junior member, the 10 to 15 calls we received per year were considered high,” says Minich.

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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

Renew Economy

OCTOBER 20, 2022

Energy minister Lily D’Ambrosio on Victoria’s ambitious switch to renewables and coal exit. Plus: Labor’s Rewiring the Nation and a multitude of new wind and storage projects. The post Energy Insiders Podcast: Victoria’s big switch to 95 pct renewables appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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3BL Media

OCTOBER 20, 2022

South Dakota’s Akiptan, Alaska’s Haa Yakaawu, and Idaho’s Nimiipuu Fund are recipients of the 2022 Native CDFI Awards. SOURCE: Wells Fargo. DESCRIPTION: October 20, 2022 /3BL Media/ - Rooted in Native culture and history, Native community development financial institutions (CDFIs) provide access to fair, affordable funding in Indian Country, where mainstream finance does not traditionally reach.

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Cisco CSR

OCTOBER 20, 2022

Low latency numbers are a moving target. They’re higher for applications with low-throughput requirements than they are for applications with higher-throughput requirements. In general, latency is a function of the proper network design. Radio latency must be considered alongside end-to-end IP latency and the round-trip delay. One major factor that contributes to latency is shared by 5G, Wi-Fi, and Cisco Ultra-Reliable Wireless Backhaul (URWB) technologies: The closer applications are located to

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3BL Media

OCTOBER 20, 2022

SOURCE: CRB. DESCRIPTION: Earlier this year, our Out+Allies employee resource group unveiled an employee-designed shirt celebrating Pride. Today, on National Coming Out Day, we are happy to share that sales of the shirt raised more than $200 for The Trevor Project , a suicide prevention organization for LGBTQ+ youth. Here are some of our people donning their shirts, including Pumpkin, an honorary member of our project team!

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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.

Cisco CSR

OCTOBER 20, 2022

and management for the requirements of modern data centers and hybrid clouds. In my previous blog , I wrote extensively about the modular, programmable, and future-ready design and architecture of the Cisco UCS X-Series that is redefining data center and hybrid cloud computing. One of the key attributes of the X-Series is its industry-leading capabilities in efficient energy usage and cooling.

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3BL Media

OCTOBER 20, 2022

SOURCE: Bread Financial. DESCRIPTION: Hear from Hispanic/Latinx BRG (HLBRG) associates who are making meaningful contributions to our business, community and have important perspectives to share in recognition of Hispanic Heritage Month. Christina Santana Collections Associate Bread Financial associate for 3.5 years. How do you give back to the Hispanic/Latinx community?

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ESG Today

OCTOBER 20, 2022

Lloyds Banking Group announced today a new commitment to stop funding new oil and gas projects, becoming the first UK bank to do so. The new commitment was unveiled in the bank’s updated “External Sector Statements,” which outlines the company’s policies and approaches to various high impact sectors, related to climate change risks, opportunities and risk management.

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3BL Media

OCTOBER 20, 2022

Upgrades to the energy management system will “power up” more wishes. SOURCE: Green Mountain Energy. DESCRIPTION: ADDISON, Texas, October 20, 2022 /3BL Media/ - Thanks to a sustainability grant from Green Mountain Energy Sun Club, Make-A-Wish North Texas installed a new energy management system in its building. This system automatically adjusts the lights and room temperature throughout the day to reduce energy consumption.

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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.

McKinsey Sustainabilty

OCTOBER 20, 2022

Current economic and political turbulence could presage the start of a new era that is structurally very different with a new narrative of progress.

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OCTOBER 20, 2022

SOURCE: Carol Cone ON PURPOSE. DESCRIPTION: Non-fungible token. Seed phrase. Ethereum. Cryptocurrency. These are terms that have emerged in recent years and may still leave you puzzled. But what if you learned that these terms and their meta counterparts mean opportunity, inclusivity, representation, creative freedom, and, yes, financial profit? Still a relatively new concept for many, this episode breaks down what NFTs are and illustrates the opportunity that exists for corporations, nonprofits

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Renew Economy

OCTOBER 20, 2022

The hugely popular Fully Charged Live "festival of electrification" will debut in Australia early next year, with a Sydney show supported by The Driven and RenewEconomy. The post Fully Charged “festival of electrification” to debut in Australia appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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3BL Media

OCTOBER 20, 2022

SOURCE: Booster Fuels. DESCRIPTION: Between rising fuel costs and the hustle and bustle of the average gas station, people tend not to think about the pollution created when they stop to fill up their vehicle. While it may not seem like much on a case-by-case basis, spillage at the pump is a significant contributor to gas station pollution. According to the Environmental Law Institute , a typical gas station dispensing one million gallons per year would see annual spillage of 70 to 100 gallons.

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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.