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Crypto for good? Digital currencies hold potential to further financial inclusion

GreenBiz

Among crypto’s widely touted benefits are financial efficiency and inclusion, but drawbacks like high volatility, lack of regulation and anonymity that can lead to potentially nefarious financing, cause detractors to caution against it.

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Controversial brown coal to hydrogen plant may lead to higher emissions

Renew Economy

Emissions of controversial brown coal to hydrogen project may be much higher than claimed, while polling shows people confused by term 'clean hydrogen'. The post Controversial brown coal to hydrogen plant may lead to higher emissions appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Meet the startup shrinking industrial carbon capture

GreenBiz

Carbon Clean, which just raised $150 million, touts its ability to install equipment in a much smaller physical footprint than other carbon capture systems.

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3BL Media Announces 100 Best Corporate Citizens of 2022

3BL Media

Owens Corning, PepsiCo, Apple, HP and Cisco top annual U.S. ranking measuring environmental, social and governance (ESG) transparency and performance. SOURCE: 3BL Media. DESCRIPTION: NORTHAMPTON, Mass., May 18, 2022 /3BL Media/ - 3BL Media announced today the annual 100 Best Corporate Citizens ranking, recognizing outstanding environmental, social and governance (ESG) transparency and performance among the 1,000 largest U.S. public companies.

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Manufacturing Sustainability Surge: Your Guide to Data-Driven Energy Optimization & Decarbonization

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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How Offshore Wind and Renewable Power-to-X Can Help Solve Europe’s Energy Crisis

GreenBiz

Countries are facing an energy and climate crisis. Dependence on imported fossil fuels can never deliver the energy security we need – nor does it allow us to address global climate change. And while renewables are scaling up rapidly, the annual buildout rates are still insufficient to overcome dependence on fossil fuels. Therefore, it is evident that a new approach is needed to speed up the deployment of renewable energy.

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Turning dirty diapers into roads and other sustainable innovations

Corporate Knights

From Pampers to pavement. The average baby will go through more than 5,000 disposable diapers – 92% of which end up in landfills. But NappiCycle is finding new uses for soiled nappies. The Welsh company turns used diapers into carbon fibres that bind with asphalt to create roads twice as durable as conventional surfaces. Rob Poyer, a director of NappiCycle, gives the government much of the credit: “The Welsh government setting such high recycling targets has produced some amazing innovation,” an

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Canadian companies can, and should, work together to drive renewable growth

Corporate Knights

This article is “sponsored content” as defined by Corporate Knights’ content disclosure policy. . Canada’s first Emissions Reductions Plan calls for net-zero electricity by 2035, but industry experts warn that the current federal budget won’t get us there. Fortunately, the stage is set for the business community to accelerate the renewable energy transition and secure favourable electricity rates in the process.

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GoDaddy Makes Several Strides in Sustainability Journey

3BL Media

From its first climate change statement to its first greenhouse gas reduction target, GoDaddy is making meaningful progress as a more sustainable business. SOURCE: GoDaddy. DESCRIPTION: GoDaddy , the company that empowers everyday entrepreneurs, released its 2021 Sustainability Report covering the company’s environmental, social and governance strategies, activities, progress, metrics and performance.

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“Fossil fuels are a dead end:” UN chief says coal, oil and gas subsidies a “scandal”

Renew Economy

UN chief says fossil fuel subsidies are a scandal as latest WMO report paints grim picture on climate change. The post “Fossil fuels are a dead end:” UN chief says coal, oil and gas subsidies a “scandal” appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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In the Hyper-Competitive Investment Industry, People Rarely Talk About Mental Health Issues. That's Slowly Starting to Change.

3BL Media

By Nathan Yates. SOURCE: AllianceBernstein. DESCRIPTION: AllianceBernstein has created a comprehensive mental wellness program since the onset of the Covid-19 pandemic. The firm incorporates resources such as free access to the Calm app and Talkspace — added in 2020 for virtual counseling services — with designated wellness days and mental health training for some managers.

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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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Planet vs. plastic: Three steps to solving the global plastics waste crisis

GreenBiz

Here's how innovators at Circularity 22 are dealing with the scourge of plastic waste mismanagement.

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AMD Ranking Rises in 100 Best Corporate Citizens

3BL Media

SOURCE: AMD. DESCRIPTION: May 18, 2022 /3BL Media/ - 3BL Media has named AMD as a leader in the semiconductor industry in its annual 100 Best Corporate Citizens ranking, recognizing outstanding environmental, social and governance (ESG) transparency and performance among the 1,000 largest U.S. public companies. This year, AMD placed #56 in the overall ranking (up from #85 in 2021) and #3 in the semiconductor industry ranking.

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EU hits fast forward on renewables, including “massive deployment” of solar

Renew Economy

Spurred by Russia's invasion of Ukraine, European Commission unveils massive scaling-up and speeding-up of renewable energy, with solar as the "kingpin.". The post EU hits fast forward on renewables, including “massive deployment” of solar appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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ASU on ESG’s higher calling in higher education

GreenBiz

Student activists garner more headlines than pensioners. And maybe that's a good thing.

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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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International Paper Named to 100 Best Corporate Citizens of 2022

3BL Media

SOURCE: International Paper Company. DESCRIPTION: MEMPHIS, Tenn. May 18, 2022 /3BL Media/ - 3BL Media has named International Paper (NYSE: IP) to its annual 100 Best Corporate Citizens ranking, recognizing outstanding environmental, social and governance (ESG) transparency and performance among the 1,000 largest U.S. public companies. "At International Paper being a good corporate citizen is fundamental to who we are," said Sophie Beckham, Chief Sustainability Officer, International Paper.

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Methane solutions offer down payment on our climate future

GreenBiz

Methane is a greenhouse gas that isn't talked about enough but needs to be addressed

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Offshore wind giant to use turbine foundations to “rewild” North Sea

Renew Economy

Danish renewables giant partners with ARK Nature to explore “rewilding” opportunities in the North Sea to restore ocean biodiversity. The post Offshore wind giant to use turbine foundations to “rewild” North Sea appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Companies must work together to fight famine

GreenBiz

We cannot ignore the fact that climate change is the main disruptor of the global diet.

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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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A new climate politics: The 47th parliament must be a contest of ideas for a hotter, low-carbon Australia

Renew Economy

Climate change has figured little in the 2022 federal election campaign. But the need for sensible, long-term measures is now dire. The post A new climate politics: The 47th parliament must be a contest of ideas for a hotter, low-carbon Australia appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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From Cows to Kilowatts: Black & Veatch Awarded EPC Project To Convert Dairy Farm Manure Into Renewable Natural Gas

3BL Media

Engineering and construction leader to design-build system to curb dairy farm greenhouse gas emissions while simultaneously creating a new revenue stream based on sustainable fuel. SOURCE: Black & Veatch. DESCRIPTION: OVERLAND PARK, Kan., May 18, 2022 /3BL Media/ – Although dairy is a dietary staple in many American households, it can be hard on the environment due to the amount of greenhouse gases (GHG) produced from dairy farms.

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Maoneng gets grid approval for Victoria’s newest “biggest battery”

Renew Economy

Plan for 240MW/480MWh stand-alone big battery project on Victoria's Mornington Peninsula gains grid connection assessment approval. The post Maoneng gets grid approval for Victoria’s newest “biggest battery” appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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SIZA Applies for SSCI Benchmarking

3BL Media

SOURCE: The Consumer Goods Forum. DESCRIPTION: PARIS, May 18, 2022 /3BL Media/ - The Consumer Goods Forum’s (CGF) Sustainable Supply Chain Initiative (SSCI) has received a benchmarking application from SIZA, the first step in earning SSCI recognition as meeting industry expectations for third-party social compliance programmes under the SSCI’s Manufacturing and Processing scope as well as the Primary Production scope.

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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.

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The Driven Podcast: It’s time to catch up, Elon

Renew Economy

The Australian EV start-up founded by a former driver that is rolling out battery swap technology to turn big trucks electric. The post The Driven Podcast: It’s time to catch up, Elon appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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The U.S. Department of Transportation’s PHMSA Final Rule Is Now in Effect – How Can You Prepare?

3BL Media

SOURCE: Antea Group. DESCRIPTION: The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) final rule went into effect on May 16, 2022, through amendments to 49 C.F.R. Parts 191 and 192. The rule is designed to close “regulatory gaps” through prevention, threat detection to pipeline integrity, improvement of public awareness with regards to pipeline safety, and an improvement of emergency response actions following pipeline incidents.

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Corporate clean energy procurement on track for another record year after adding 11 GW in 2021

Utiliity Dive

While large corporations continue to dominate voluntary clean energy acquisitions, smaller businesses are getting involved in greater numbers, Clean Energy Buyers Association officials said Tuesday.

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Illumina Named Top 100 Best Corporate Citizens and Ranked #1 in the Employee Category

3BL Media

SOURCE: Illumina. DESCRIPTION: SAN DIEGO, May 18, 2022 /3BL Media/ - Illumina has been included for the first time on the 2022 100 Best Corporate Citizens list by 3BL Media, recognizing outstanding environmental, social, and governance (ESG) performance among the 1,000 largest U.S. public companies. Illumina ranked #62 overall, #6 within our industry, and #1 overall in the employee category.

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The Silver Lining to Corporate DEI Challenges

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.

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Eve Outdoor Cam: A great HomeKit webcam and spotlight fixture

Stacey Higginbotham

Eve Home this week added to its product lineup with the new $249.99 Eve Outdoor Cam. Unlike most other outdoor webcams, this is more of a fixture so the installation can be time-consuming. With a motion sensor, very clear 1080p wide-view camera, and bright spotlight, however, that time is worth it for HomeKit smart homes. For months, I’ve used the smaller and less expensive Wyze Outdoor Surveillance camera.

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Altogether Kohler: Richard Lee’s Story

3BL Media

SOURCE: Kohler Co. DESCRIPTION: As Kohler celebrates Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, get to know some of the nearly 40,000 unique individuals who create the rich mosaic of Kohler. A first-generation American, Richard Lee relies on the values his parents instilled in him as a child to succeed in his career and life: do the right thing every day, continue to learn, and help others.

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Investing in Minority-Owned Small Businesses Is Part of How we Recover Equitably from the Pandemic

Energy Central

Exelon’s utilities serve more than 10 million people across the Northeast and upper Midwest, some of the country’s most diverse and vibrant cities; places rich with talent, and full of people with creative ideas for making our communities a better place. Those same diverse and vibrant cities have also been challenged by significantly higher rates of unemployment and poverty than.

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Hormel Foods Named One of the Top Corporate Citizens in the United States

3BL Media

SOURCE: Hormel Foods Corporation. DESCRIPTION: AUSTIN, Minn., May 18, 2022 /3BL Media/ - Hormel Foods Corporation, (NYSE: HRL), a global branded food company, today announced it has been named one of the 100 Best Corporate Citizens by 3BL Media. The 2022 ranking recognizes outstanding environmental, social and governance (ESG) transparency and performance among the 1,000 largest U.S. public companies.

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Supercharge Your ESG Content This Libra Season

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.