GreenBiz

DECEMBER 13, 2022

Supply chain transparency is crucial to building consumer trust in the face of greenwashing.

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Renew Economy

DECEMBER 13, 2022

WA grid hits new record of 84 per cent renewables share on Monday, mostly from rooftop solar. The post “Epic stuff:” Renewables reach 84 pct share of world’s biggest isolated grid appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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GreenBiz

DECEMBER 13, 2022

Sponsored: Berry Global prioritizes innovations for circularity to build an attractive portfolio for its customers, while driving growth, jobs and stability.

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Corporate Knights

DECEMBER 13, 2022

Cory Searcy is a professor and the vice-provost and dean of the Yeates School of Graduate Studies at Toronto Metropolitan University. Muhammad Asif is an associate professor of management sciences at Plymouth State University. In the United States, it’s easy to find prominent politicians condemning business for using ESG to impose what they call a radical left-wing ideological agenda on Americans.

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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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Renew Economy

DECEMBER 13, 2022

Carmichael coal was supposed to alleviate energy poverty in south Asia, but instead Bangladesh will be paying twice as much as forecast. The post Adani’s Carmichael coal mine is not alleviating energy poverty in Asia, it’s making it worse appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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GreenBiz

DECEMBER 13, 2022

Corporate sustainability is a journey, not a destination. Here are a few steps to start or fine-tune your ESG strategy.

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GreenBiz

DECEMBER 13, 2022

This year the transportation industry made incredible progress — and took a few twists and turns.

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Renew Economy

DECEMBER 13, 2022

As Europe edges closer to implementing a carbon border adjustment mechanism, the risk to Australia of being edged out of some major export markets becomes more real. The post Fossil Australia at risk of “domino effect” as EU moves ahead on carbon border tax appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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GreenBiz

DECEMBER 13, 2022

Carbon Path and ZeroSix are two companies creating a carbon credit to incentivize companies to plug old oil wells.

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3BL Media

DECEMBER 13, 2022

By Marie Hattar, Chief Marketing Officer. SOURCE: Keysight Technologies. DESCRIPTION: Healthcare has changed dramatically since the pandemic. Technology underpins every facet, including telehealth and telemedicine, which are now the defacto delivery mechanisms. Smart technologies are embedded in hospital equipment, cloud-accessible patient charts and scans, electronic medical records (EMRs) and connected ambulances.

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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. 📊 Join us for a practical webinar hosted by Kevin Kai Wong of Emergent Ene

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Renew Economy

DECEMBER 13, 2022

NSW network draft plans for solar export tariffs could become models for other NEM jurisdictions if they're approved. Here's what they want to do. The post Here comes the sun tax: The export tariffs proposed for households with rooftop PV appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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3BL Media

DECEMBER 13, 2022

SOURCE: KeyBank. DESCRIPTION: KeyBank is making a $300,000 investment to help RecycleForce continue its work of creating a stronger civil society by providing formerly incarcerated people opportunities to reintegrate into the community. This investment is part of KeyBank’s $40 billion National Community Benefits Plan , which helps communities reach social, economic and racial equity, and will support the opening of the KeyBank Financial Wellness classroom which will be housed in the new RecycleF

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Renew Economy

DECEMBER 13, 2022

Waratah super battery is being built to help prevent black-outs after the closure of NSW coal generators. But details of its contract have been blacked out, and the AER is not happy. The post Contract for “world’s most powerful battery” blacked out, and the regulator is not happy appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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3BL Media

DECEMBER 13, 2022

By Jess Baker. SOURCE: O-I Glass, Inc. DESCRIPTION: Newsweek has named O-I Glass to its “America’s Most Responsible Companies 2023” list. The list spotlights 500 leaders in sustainability among the U.S.’s largest public corporations across a dozen industries. O-I Glass is among the world’s leading, sustainable producers of glass bottles and jars for food and beverage companies.

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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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Renew Economy

DECEMBER 13, 2022

Independent energy retailer Amber acquires Australia’s number one rated energy monitoring app, Powerpal, in a deal worth $9.5 million. The post Smart solar retailer Amber buys energy monitoring app Powerpal appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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3BL Media

DECEMBER 13, 2022

SOURCE: MetLife, Inc. DESCRIPTION: NEW YORK, December 13, 2022 /3BL Media/ - MetLife, Inc. (NYSE: MET) announced that it has received a top score on the Disability Equality Index® (DEI), making the company a “Best Place to Work for Disability Inclusion” for the sixth year in a row. The DEI – a joint initiative of the American Association of People with Disabilities, the nation’s largest disability rights organization, and Disability:IN, the global business disability inclusion network – is a com

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Cisco CSR

DECEMBER 13, 2022

Modernize your firewall for greater security resilience. Cybersecurity has changed dramatically since the dawn of firewalls in the 1980s. But despite all the upheaval and innovation, they have stood the test of time. The basic concept of allowing “good” traffic to flow and blocking the bad stuff remains essential. Of course, it looks much different now than in the era of Care Bears and Cabbage Patch Kids.

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3BL Media

DECEMBER 13, 2022

SOURCE: T. Rowe Price. DESCRIPTION: BALTIMORE, December 13, 2022 /3BL Media/ - T. Rowe Price (NASDAQ-GS: TROW) was named to Seramount’s sixth annual Inclusion Index. The asset management firm was among the 54 organizations recognized for creating an inclusive workplace, receiving a 60% or higher score. This index helps organizations understand trends and opportunities in demographic representation; creates a road map to drive internal change; and identifies diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI)

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Cisco CSR

DECEMBER 13, 2022

Industrial Processes & Wireless Communications . The Internet is littered with articles about Industry 4.0. Adoption of digital industrial processes have accelerated since the German government led this initiative to maintain national industrial prowess. For example, with digital twins and modular flexible systems. One of the main features of Industry 4.0 is interoperability for mobile cyber-physical systems.

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3BL Media

DECEMBER 13, 2022

SOURCE: The Home Depot. DESCRIPTION: Four new stores have joined The Home Depot Mexico family recently, bringing the store count in Mexico to 133. These new stores are: Gonzalitos in Monterrey, Nuevo León; Gómez Palacio in Gómez Palacio, Durango; Lázaro Cárdenas in Guadalajara, Jalisco; and Concordia in Apodaca, Nuevo León. Local officials joined our leadership teams for board cutting ceremonies to celebrate the grand openings.

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Cisco CSR

DECEMBER 13, 2022

In our last blog , we gave a rundown of what the Telecommunications (Security) Act (TSA) is, why it’s been introduced, who it affects, when it starts, and how firms can prepare. Here, we take a closer look into the themes introduced by the Act, explore how the telecoms industry can explore zero trust to further improve its security posture, and outline the benefits that can be gained when complying.

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3BL Media

DECEMBER 13, 2022

An educator shares what she learns through professional development courses to help teachers incorporate tech throughout the curriculum. SOURCE: Verizon. SUMMARY: Renee Dawson, Verizon Innovative Learning Schools coach, waves her “magic wand of technology” to help 8th grader Jaden Swain learn math facts. Long Middle School principal Lisa Hills says that thanks to Dawson and technology provided by Verizon, “We now have a new way of teaching and learning.”.

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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

Supply Chains

Cisco CSR

DECEMBER 13, 2022

Implementing security inside the industrial network can be a daunting task. Security directives such as CISA’s Shields Up have caused more industrial organizations to assess their network posture and seek guidance to improve the protections of critical resources for business continuity. Upon seeking this guidance, many are left confused with terms such as Zero Trust and Microsegmentation, resulting in more questions and no route to action.

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3BL Media

DECEMBER 13, 2022

Asenjo Perez finds purpose serving people in the Hopkinsville community and especially making a difference to the Spanish-speaking customers. SOURCE: U.S. Bank. DESCRIPTION: U.S. Bank Client Relationship Consultant Camila Asenjo Perez arrived in the U.S. from Cuba when she was 16 years old, along with her Mom and brother. “It was very hard when I first arrived, especially because of the language barrier as I did not speak any English.

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Cisco CSR

DECEMBER 13, 2022

As climate change and the impacts of the carbon-based economy are becoming a centerstage conundrum across the globe, driving shareholder value is no longer the only goal for financial institutions (FIs). There is pressure from shareholders, consumers, employees, and regulators for organizations to move towards a more sustainable future, and to set ambitious greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions reduction goals.

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3BL Media

DECEMBER 13, 2022

SOURCE: M·A·C Cosmetics. DESCRIPTION: M·A·C was proud to honor World AIDS Day, a day that is so important to the brand’s philanthropic VIVA GLAM campaign, by sponsoring the Grassroot Soccer World AIDS Day Gala on December 1 st in New York City. Held at the iconic Ziegfeld Ballroom, this was the organization’s 8 th Annual World AIDS Day gala, and this year’s event celebrated 20 years of impact at Grassroot Soccer.

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ESG Today

DECEMBER 13, 2022

Lawmakers at the European Parliament and members of the EU Council reached a late-night deal today on the establishment of a carbon tax on imported goods, aimed at equalizing the carbon price paid by European producers with those outside the EU, and avoiding undermining the EU’s actions to reduce product’s emissions with imports from countries with less ambitious climate policies.

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3BL Media

DECEMBER 13, 2022

SOURCE: Arrow Electronics. DESCRIPTION: An international student team from Augustana University in South Dakota has won the 2022 Call for Code Global Challenge with a smart phone app to solve local hunger and food distribution issues. Since its inception in 2018, Arrow Electronics has supported the competition that encourages software developers and other technologists worldwide to develop solutions for issues ranging from climate change and natural disasters to water quality and waste managemen

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Cisco CSR

DECEMBER 13, 2022

When you’re planning a trip, preparation is the key. The same goes for your Cisco certification journey; you want information that can help you plan—a certification roadmap. You want to know what to study and when you’ll be taking the exam. You also want to know what updates the exam will have and whether those updates are aligned with the latest technology.

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3BL Media

DECEMBER 13, 2022

SOURCE: Logitech. DESCRIPTION: What does it mean to be a climate hero? Whether you are working hard to protect the environment, educating others on the importance of preserving the planet’s resources, or inspiring others to create change, climate heroes are all around us. This year’s attendees at the 27th Conference of the Parties (COP27) saw a new generation of leaders from UC San Diego’s Scripps Institution of Oceanography and the School of Global Policy and Strategy.

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