GreenBiz

AUGUST 17, 2022

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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AUGUST 17, 2022

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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Renew Economy

AUGUST 17, 2022

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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AUGUST 17, 2022

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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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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Renew Economy

AUGUST 17, 2022

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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AUGUST 17, 2022

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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3BL Media

AUGUST 17, 2022

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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GreenBiz

AUGUST 17, 2022

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

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AUGUST 17, 2022

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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Renew Economy

AUGUST 17, 2022

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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3BL Media

AUGUST 17, 2022

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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Renew Economy

AUGUST 17, 2022

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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AUGUST 17, 2022

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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GreenBiz

AUGUST 17, 2022

Female-identifying founders, scientists, and entrepreneurs are my focus, now and always.

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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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3BL Media

AUGUST 17, 2022

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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Renew Economy

AUGUST 17, 2022

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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AUGUST 17, 2022

SOURCE: Meta. SUMMARY: In partnership with Yale University, we’re publishing the results of our biggest ever global survey on climate change. The results paint a picture of deep concern around the world and the desire of a significant majority of people to see governments and others take meaningful action. DESCRIPTION: Meta and researchers at Yale University are publishing the results of our biggest ever global survey about public views towards climate change.

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Renew Economy

AUGUST 17, 2022

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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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

3BL Media

AUGUST 17, 2022

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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Stacey Higginbotham

AUGUST 17, 2022

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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AUGUST 17, 2022

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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Alternative Energy Mag

AUGUST 17, 2022

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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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.

3BL Media

AUGUST 17, 2022

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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Impakter

AUGUST 17, 2022

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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AUGUST 17, 2022

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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Environment + Energy Leader

AUGUST 17, 2022

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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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.

3BL Media

AUGUST 17, 2022

Technology leader to accelerate Booster’s digital transformation of the energy delivery sector, enhancing customer experience and expanding access to sustainable energy. SOURCE: Booster Fuels. DESCRIPTION: SAN MATEO, Calif., August 17, 2022 /3BL Media/ - With an increasing focus on digital transformation, artificial intelligence (AI) and a data-driven customer experience, Booster ™, the leading tech-driven mobile energy delivery company, today announces Andrew Hamel as Chief Technology Officer (

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ESG Today

AUGUST 17, 2022

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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3BL Media

AUGUST 17, 2022

SOURCE: Bread Financial. DESCRIPTION: As part of our broader transformation efforts, Bread Financial is redefining who we are and what we stand for as a purpose-driven financial services company. While we remain steadfast in our principled approach to operating as a responsible organization, we have placed a renewed emphasis on prioritizing policies, protocols and practices that will advance our sustainability objectives, strengthen the trust and confidence with our associates and customers, and

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Cisco CSR

AUGUST 17, 2022

When I’m not leading my region’s global enterprise sales team for Cisco, I can be found hanging out with my family or playing golf. And while I once threw a club (out of excitement) after sinking a birdie, I wouldn’t call myself a scratch golfer by any means. But just like work, I take my golf game seriously. Whether on the course or at the office, I’m obsessed with efficiency.

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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.