Wed.Aug 17, 2022

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Renewable materials offer opportunity to meet UN goals

GreenBiz

Sponsored: Businesses looking to align with the United Nations’ SDGs 12 and 15 can leverage renewable materials to make an impact.

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Tesla boosts size and rating of Megapack battery module by 50 per cent

Renew Economy

EV and battery storage giant increases size of Megapack battery modules by around 50%, indicates a long-awaited switch to lithium iron phosphate. The post Tesla boosts size and rating of Megapack battery module by 50 per cent appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Who leads, who lags on sustainable finance policy

GreenBiz

Aviva sets the gold standard for engagement on global sustainable finance policy.

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Bloomberg Named a Leader in ESG Report by Independent Research Firm

3BL Media

SOURCE: Bloomberg. DESCRIPTION: August 17, 2022 /3BL Media/ - Bloomberg has been named a leader in the ESG space with the highest current offering score, according to Forrester Research’s new report, “The Forrester New Wave™: ESG Ratings, Data, And Analytics, Q3 2022”. The report analyzes nine of the most significant providers in the market across ten criteria evaluating firm’s current offerings and strategies.

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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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‘FutureFi’: Crypto is transforming the green finance universe

GreenBiz

Core promises of crypto, such as credible data, open platforms and democratization, are qualities that lend themselves particularly to green finance.

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How to get everyone in oil towns on board with energy transitions

Corporate Knights

Beth Sanders, author of Nest City, works with citizens, government, business and community organizations looking for practical ways to navigate the complexity of city life. Transition, by its very nature, is about feeling uncomfortable. If we’re comfortable, that likely means nothing is changing, because we’re enjoying the ease of the status quo. Cities everywhere have to negotiate and navigate the complexity that comes with the different views and perspectives that make consensus on climate act

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Gas windfall offsets coal failures as Origin plots path to battery and renewables future

Renew Economy

Origin says it is positioning itself for a rapid transition and a 1.5°C target, but is yet to press the green button on key battery and renewable projects. The post Gas windfall offsets coal failures as Origin plots path to battery and renewables future appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Snapdragon Premium Mobile Connectivity Helps Three Small Businesses Compete and Thrive [Video]

3BL Media

SOURCE: Qualcomm. DESCRIPTION: Client confidentiality may be at risk without premium technology. Healthcare in underserved communities is a gap now elongated by the digital divide. These are just some of the ways the pandemic has disconnected small businesses from communities. In July 2020, one of our responses to the global crisis was the Qualcomm Small Business Accelerator Program.

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Frontier Energy says solar can deliver low cost green hydrogen at WA project

Renew Economy

Frontier Energy says it can potentially produce green hydrogen at a cost well below industry estimates due to its proximity to existing infrastructure. The post Frontier Energy says solar can deliver low cost green hydrogen at WA project appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Mondel?z International Releases 2021 Human Rights Due Diligence and Modern Slavery Report

3BL Media

SOURCE: Mondel?z International. SUMMARY: Launched dedicated Human Rights Policy and continued commitment to pay its employees a living wage. Invested $3 million towards the Child Learning and Education Facility (CLEF) to improve access to and quality of education for children in cocoa-growing regions in Cote d’Ivoire. Doubled coverage of Cocoa Life communities with Child Labor Monitoring Systems (CLMRS), reaching 61% in West Africa.

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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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Regulator approves spend on stage one of massive HumeLink project

Renew Economy

AER approves costs for first stage of HumeLink, Transgrid’s multi-billion dollar transmission upgrade proposed to connect Snowy Hydro 2.0 to the grid. The post Regulator approves spend on stage one of massive HumeLink project appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Rockwell Automation and University of Melbourne Partner on Decarbonization Projects

3BL Media

SOURCE: Rockwell Automation. DESCRIPTION: The University of Melbourne and Rockwell Automation (NYSE: ROK) have begun a new partnership to collaborate on research activities, jointly develop training and work together to use digital innovation to help manufacturing and resources industries reach their decarbonisation goals. According to the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed by both organizations on July 27, Rockwell will contribute engineering resources and product training and the Univers

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Woodside gets $10 million grant from state government for hydrogen refuelling station

Renew Economy

Woodside gets $10 million government grant for hydrogen production, storage and refuelling station next to its big Perth hydrogen export project. The post Woodside gets $10 million grant from state government for hydrogen refuelling station appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Global Citizen Announces Expansion of Global and European Board

3BL Media

SOURCE: Global Citizen. DESCRIPTION: Leaders in international policy, technology, finance and marketing join Global Citizen’s Global Board, including Dr. Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka, Judy A. Smith, Former Prime Minister Erna Solberg, Kristin Lemkau, CEO, J.P. Morgan Wealth Management, Nir Bar Dea, Co-Chief Executive Officer, Bridgewater, and Diego Scotti, EVP & CMO, Verizon.

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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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Ratch buys Lincoln Gap wind and battery and other assets from Denham Capital

Renew Economy

Ratch to buy Australian and south-east Asia renewable assets of Nexif, including the Lincoln Gap wind farm and battery. The post Ratch buys Lincoln Gap wind and battery and other assets from Denham Capital appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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3M's Hutchinson Minnesota Plant Celebrates 75 Years

3BL Media

SOURCE: 3M. DESCRIPTION: The 3M plant in Hutchinson, Minnesota, has been in operation for 75 years. The plant opened its doors in February of 1947 with 10 employees. Today there are 1,600 working at the plant. 3M Hutchinson makes a variety of well-known 3M products, including adhesives, films and tape – lots of tape. In fact, the plant makes over 11 million miles of tape per year – that’s enough to travel from the earth to the moon and back 24 times.

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Solar Insiders Podcast: Spring clean on the grid

Renew Economy

Early spring brings solar surge and coal crackles as landmark changes made to policy. The post Solar Insiders Podcast: Spring clean on the grid appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Whole Kids Foundation Invests $1.5M To Grow 500 Edible Gardens for Schools and Nonprofits Serving More Than 300,000 Students

3BL Media

School gardens educate and empower kids to make healthy food choices. SOURCE: Whole Foods Market Foundations. DESCRIPTION: AUSTIN, Texas, August 17, 2022 /3BL Media/ - Whole Kids Foundation, a nonprofit focused on children’s nutrition and wellness, announced today that 500 garden grants will be awarded to schools and nonprofit organizations to start or expand edible learning spaces.

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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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Server deployment done right – Cisco UCS X-Series with Intersight

Cisco CSR

Whether it is a new VDI environment to enable remote work or being able to decommission older, slower, more power-hungry servers, a new server provides no business benefits until it is deployed and in production. The UCS difference. UCS has always been different and innovative with the goal of making things simpler for customers and their IT teams. Unified fabric – collapsing data, storage, and management networks onto a single wire – made networking simpler and provides both OpEx and CapEx TCO

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Franklin Templeton Supports HBCUFI’s Pre-Accelerator Program To Scale Entrepreneurial Education and Training Across HBCU Campuses

3BL Media

SOURCE: Franklin Templeton. DESCRIPTION: As a founding partner , for Nex Cubed’s Historically Black Colleges and Universities Founder’s Initiative (HBCUFI), Franklin Templeton is thrilled about the launch of the HBCU Pre-Accelerator Program, which will scale entrepreneurial education and training across HBCU campuses and provide dedicated support to on-campus pre-accelerator programs that support entrepreneurship.

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Matter is almost here, so should you upgrade devices now or later?

Stacey Higginbotham

On our recent IoT Podcast , we took a question that Chris left on our IoT Voicemail Hotline. And Chris isn’t the only one with this question as we’re receiving it more often these days. Chris is ready to migrate his smart home hub to something new and add some more connected devices to his home. With the Matter standard expected to officially roll out within the next few months , Chris wants to know if he should wait before buying new products.

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FigBytes Strengthens ESG Offering With Expanded Philanthropy and DEI Capabilities

3BL Media

Innovative solutions help bridge the gap between social and environmental data, providing organizations with a more holistic view of their ESG initiatives. SOURCE: FigBytes. DESCRIPTION: OTTAWA, Ontario, August 17, 2022 /3BL Media/ - FigBytes, creators of the leading environmental, social, governance (ESG) insight platform for strategy, data, reporting and stakeholder engagement, today announced the expansion of their philanthropy and DEI (diversity, equity, and inclusion) solutions.

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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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Introducing SolarEdge Home in North America: A Complete DC-Optimized Smart Energy Ecosystem

Alternative Energy Mag

New solution puts homeowners in control of their energy and creates new business opportunities for solar installers, including home battery backup and EV charging

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Less Is More: Building a Circular and Sustainable Economy at Gildan

3BL Media

Q&A with Israel David Salinas, SVP of Global Supply Chain and Production Innovation. SOURCE: Gildan Activewear. DESCRIPTION: As part of its Next Generation ESG strategy, Gildan has brought forth an enhanced focus on circularity. Previously embedded within its environmental pillar, Gildan has now made it a stand-alone area in its strategy and future targets, demonstrating the Company’s enhanced commitment to circularity.

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Vanguard to Launch Fund Investing in Low-Carbon Transition Opportunities

ESG Today

Vanguard, one of the largest investment managers in the world, announced plan to launch the Vanguard Global Environmental Opportunities Stock Fund, investing in companies seeking to accelerate the transition to a low-carbon world. According to Vanguard, the fund is targeted at “environmentally conscious investors who have a high tolerance for risk,” seeking to augment a broadly diversified portfolio.

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ek? Solutions Expands Product Offerings to Meet Commercial Customer Demands

3BL Media

ek? container-based commercial solutions include mobile offices, command centers and commercial restroom facilities. SOURCE: Land Betterment Corporation. DESCRIPTION: FISHERS, Ind., August 17, 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 development and job creation, announced today that it’s ek?

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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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SAF – Sustainable Aviation Fuel Could Make Flying Greener Soon

Impakter

Impakter. SAF – Sustainable Aviation Fuel Could Make Flying Greener Soon. If you traveled by plane in the last couple of weeks and were concerned about the emissions related to your trip there is good news: by 2026 there will be some airlines using SAF – Sustainable Aviation Fuel. Alaska Airlines at the beginning of this month signed an agreement with Colorado-based SAF company Gevo Inc. […].

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U.S. Department of Energy Shares Strategy to Secure the Clean Energy Transition

3BL Media

SOURCE: Antea Group. DESCRIPTION: ST. PAUL, Minn., August 17, 2022 /3BL Media/ - Global energy end-use continues to be highly dependent on fossil fuels, and the United States is no exception. As of 2020, about 79% of primary energy end-use and 60% of electricity generation came from fossil fuels, including petroleum, natural gas, and coal. In order to keep up with rapid innovation, stakeholder demand for the transition to clean energy, and the urgent need to combat global climate change, the ene

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Mythbusting: 5 Energy Storage Misconceptions and the Reality Behind Them

Environment + Energy Leader

On its own, battery storage allows businesses to store energy when it’s cheapest and use that stored energy at the most expensive times; when combined with solar, battery storage helps companies meet corporate social responsibility and resilience goals while also managing costs. But though awareness is certainly on the rise, misconceptions about the technology still hold many companies back.

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A Greener Community for a Cooler Lynwood

3BL Media

Edison summer interns and employees dig in to help care for recently planted shade trees. SOURCE: Edison International. DESCRIPTION: By Caitlin Bowen & Shulie Tornel. Waking up early on a recent Saturday morning was no problem for TreePeople and Edison International volunteers who traveled to a Lynwood neighborhood to help care for 64 recently planted shade trees.

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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.