GreenBiz
AUGUST 16, 2022
If you want to have a big impact on the world, the key is scaling your startup. And this is where you must create synergies with traditional investors on the profitability of purpose.
Renew Economy
AUGUST 16, 2022
Pressure mounts on Labor to rule out the use of native forest biomass for renewable energy generation, just as it gains popularity as a replacement for coal. The post “More emissions than coal:” Pressure mounts to rule out forest biomass appeared first on RenewEconomy.
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GreenBiz
AUGUST 16, 2022
Innovation and startups have a critical role to play in creating the climate future we want, especially in the face of lagging policies and yet-to-be-realized market demand. What is the current state of climate tech funding, and what does this mean for the state of startups and investors over the next 12-18 months?
Renew Economy
AUGUST 16, 2022
Much of Santos' huge profit increase comes from war profiteering and exporting gas destined for the domestic market. Something must be done. The post Santos windfall: Australia is swimming in subsidised gas and we’re giving it away appeared first on RenewEconomy.
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.
GreenBiz
AUGUST 16, 2022
A major new academic study sets out a new climate progress assessment framework for corporates — and they are falling short.
Corporate Knights
AUGUST 16, 2022
B.C. municipalities ban fossil fuels in new buildings. Victoria, B.C., is set to become one of the first Canadian municipalities to ban the use of fossil fuels for water and space heating in new developments. Last week, the city announced that it will require all new buildings be “zero carbon” by July 2025, five years ahead of provincial standards. “Buildings account for nearly half of all greenhouse gas pollution generated in the city,” Mayor Lisa Helps said in a press release.
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GreenBiz
AUGUST 16, 2022
The acronyms EVs and ZEVs are often used interchangeably, which might be confusing to the general public and could fuel hesitancy to go electric.
Renew Economy
AUGUST 16, 2022
Two organic dairy farmers have slashed their energy costs by tens of thousands of dollars using renewable energy and equipment upgrades. The post “At least they’ll have free power:” Renewables change future for organic dairy farm appeared first on RenewEconomy.
3BL Media
AUGUST 16, 2022
SOURCE: Booster Fuels. DESCRIPTION: With rising fuel prices, workforce shortages and the growing pressure to prioritize sustainability, these can be complicated times for fleet owners. And while sustainability is a priority for many, investing in it often leaves them faced with choosing between progress toward environmental, social and governance (ESG) goals, or business productivity.
Renew Economy
AUGUST 16, 2022
BlackRock's new battery storage company Akaysha is to test limits of battery storage market, and has an eye on other island grid markets in Asia. The post BlackRock to push battery limits and new markets with eight hour storage and inertia appeared first on RenewEconomy.
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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.
3BL Media
AUGUST 16, 2022
SOURCE: Ceres. DESCRIPTION: The sustainability nonprofit Ceres submitted comments today in support of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) proposed rules which aim to strengthen protections and address increasing confusion and greenwashing concerns around the rapid growth of ESG-oriented funds. In recent years, investor demand for climate and ESG investing has increased tremendously.
Renew Economy
AUGUST 16, 2022
All the talk of offshore wind and green hydrogen in Australia is hugely promising, but they won't get us to 80% renewable energy by 2030. So what will? The post Who is going to make sure Australia can get to 80 pct renewables by 2030? appeared first on RenewEconomy.
3BL Media
AUGUST 16, 2022
By Samantha Calvey. SOURCE: Acre. DESCRIPTION: One of the world’s first blockchain-powered digital sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) solutions for business travel has been launched following a collaboration between three major corporations. Shell, Accenture and American Express Global Business Travel (Amex GBT) have unveiled Avelia, the largest SAF book-and-claim pilot at launch, which will offer approximately one million gallons of SAF.
Renew Economy
AUGUST 16, 2022
Singapore's Vena Energy is the latest to reveal interest in Australia's first offshore wind zone, and there may be even bigger players to come. The post Singapore’s Vena Energy joins rush to Australia offshore wind with Gippsland project appeared first on RenewEconomy.
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
GreenBiz
AUGUST 16, 2022
Advances in material sciences are improving the recovery of lithium.
Renew Economy
AUGUST 16, 2022
Bid led by Atlassian co-founder and his wife gets nod from renewables and storage developer Genex Power after lifting its indicative offer. The post Atlassian’s Farquhar gets nod from storage developer Genex with improved offer appeared first on RenewEconomy.
GreenBiz
AUGUST 16, 2022
The past year has seen a nearly 10-fold increase in commitments for electric school buses, and new laws can spur even more adoption.
3BL Media
AUGUST 16, 2022
SOURCE: CNH Industrial. DESCRIPTION: New Holland Construction , a brand of CNH Industrial , has been actively involved in Argentina’s Comprehensive Winter Maintenance Plan this year. The National Roads Authority sanctions this operation every winter, intending to guarantee the safe passage of all vehicles travelling on national routes to and from the province of Mendoza in the West and Argentina’s Patagonian provinces in the South.
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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
Cisco CSR
AUGUST 16, 2022
Children have been singing “The wheels on the bus go round and round” since 1939. What’s new today is the tech that keeps those wheels rolling safely and on schedule. Transit fleet operators work towards achieving on-time performance and vehicle reliability in order to attain safety, cost, and ridership goals. That requires deploying new technologies to improve operational efficiency and predictability.
3BL Media
AUGUST 16, 2022
Biomimicry Institute announces new cohort of bioinspired startups participating in the Ray of Hope Prize® program. SOURCE: Ray C. Anderson Foundation. SUMMARY: From inventing higher-performing and more sustainable renewable energy systems, to reducing food waste, to solving the plastic waste problem, the 2022 Ray of Hope Prize® finalists offer inspiring solutions through their use of biomimicry (also referred to as nature-inspired or bioinspired design).
Impakter
AUGUST 16, 2022
Impakter. Is One Health at a Turning Point? The concept of One Health – the intersection of animal, human, and the environment – has been around for some time. Recently, it has taken on heightened interest because in addition to the worldwide COVID pandemic which has dominated lives everywhere, there is now a global outbreak of Monkeypox which, on July 23 this year, […].
3BL Media
AUGUST 16, 2022
Sustainability That Reflects Our Values. SOURCE: T. Rowe Price. DESCRIPTION: LOS ANGELES, August 16, 2022 /3BL Media/ - Gaby Infante, Director of Corporate ESG for T. Rowe Price , is a featured guest this week on the Impact Podcast with John Shegerian. The show is hosted by Shegerian, Co-Founder and Executive Chairman of ERI , the nation’s leading fully integrated IT and electronics asset disposition provider and cybersecurity-focused hardware destruction company.
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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.
Stacey Higginbotham
AUGUST 16, 2022
This post originally ran on Friday, August 12 in my weekly newsletter. . After reading the Tesla stories this week that prompted Kevin’s story above , I tried to talk to my child about our upcoming trip to visit some colleges. In preparation for their junior year, my husband and I read “The Price You Pay for College”, a book that details the astonishing use of data collection by colleges as they seek information to help determine how much a family is willing to pay for colleg
3BL Media
AUGUST 16, 2022
By building on its efforts to further inclusion in content creation, programming and workplace culture, the company is making a long-term commitment to fighting systemic inequality. SOURCE: Paramount. DESCRIPTION: By BreAnna Bell. In the wake of nationwide anti-racism and social justice protests erupting throughout the summer of 2020, many looked to the media and entertainment industries for signs of bold transformation.
Environment + Energy Leader
AUGUST 16, 2022
In 2021, Lowe's cut its scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gases by 42% over the last five years beating its goal of cutting those emissions by 40% by 2025. The post Lowe’s Cuts Greenhouse Gases by 42% Using Renewables, Energy Efficiency appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader.
3BL Media
AUGUST 16, 2022
Report follows the latest GRI and international SASB standards, and ASUS will publish an independent TCFD report in September. SOURCE: ASUS. DESCRIPTION: TAIPEI, Taiwan, August 16, 2022 /3BL Media/ - ASUS today announced the release of its 2021 sustainability report, which adopts the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) and latest international indicators from the Sustainability Accounting Standards Board (SASB).
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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.
Alternative Energy Mag
AUGUST 16, 2022
Many Sol-Ark installers have been closely following the progress of this new 15K inverter, and making the CEC list was one of the final steps they’ve all been looking for before greatly increasing their number of installs. The 15K has a 200A 5ms transfer switch built in, so this will be a very useful and fitting option for most homes.
3BL Media
AUGUST 16, 2022
SOURCE: FedEx Corporation. DESCRIPTION: The FedEx E-Commerce Learning Lab, developed in collaboration with Accion Opportunity Fund (AOF) was launched in 2021. AOF is a leading nonprofit organization providing small business owners with access to capital, networks, and coaching. The Learning Lab program helps diverse small business owners who are looking to develop or expand their e-commerce operations as they continue to adapt their business models in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Impakter
AUGUST 16, 2022
Impakter. Africa’s Agribusiness Sector to Reach US$1 Trillion by 2030: What Role Does the Youth Play? A Russian proverb says: “You reap what you sow,” inevitably meaning that future consequences are shaped by our present actions. Africa harbors the youngest population worldwide in terms of average age, with 70% of sub-Saharan Africa population being under the age of 30.
3BL Media
AUGUST 16, 2022
SOURCE: Tapestry, Inc. DESCRIPTION: Our brands and their Foundations use their unique capabilities and creativity to drive positive impact in the areas most important to them, their customers and their communities. COACH AND THE COACH FOUNDATION: PROVIDING ACCESS TO EDUCATION. Since its founding in 2008, the Coach Foundation has given more than $60 million to nonprofit partners all over the world.
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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.
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