Can regenerative agriculture alleviate California’s almond problem?
GreenBiz
APRIL 20, 2023
KIND is the latest to start pilots with almond producers to figure out how to keep the cash crop from becoming another drain on California's water supply.
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“Lowest cost power in the world:” Sims signs on to fight green energy info war
Renew Economy
APRIL 20, 2023
Rod Sims has emerged as a champion of Australia's green energy transition, hailing its wind and solar as lowest cost power in the world and vowing to fight the info wars. The post “Lowest cost power in the world:” Sims signs on to fight green energy info war appeared first on RenewEconomy.
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Can regenerative agriculture fix California’s almond problem?
GreenBiz
APRIL 20, 2023
KIND is the latest to start pilots with almond producers to figure out how to keep the cash crop from becoming another drain on California's water supply.
How Germany is driving the electrification of home heating – and beating out gas
Renew Economy
APRIL 20, 2023
A rapid rise in reduced power tariff offerings reserved for load-controllable heat pumps has sent their operating costs up to a third lower than gas heating. The post How Germany is driving the electrification of home heating – and beating out gas appeared first on RenewEconomy.
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.
The hunt for the world's most sustainable cities
Corporate Knights
APRIL 20, 2023
Stockholm’s green public spaces helped earn it top spot. Photo by Aliaksandr Antanovich SKIP TO RANKING How do you reduce a city to a score? It’s hard enough for judges when ranking freestyle snowboarders or the best takeout Thai food. With cities, the task is inherently more complex, but it’s pressingly relevant to try since more than half of humanity depends on a city for health, safety and prosperity.
Batteries battle with spinning machines for key role in 100 pct renewables grid
Renew Economy
APRIL 20, 2023
Tesla says big batteries can deliver system strength services around one third cheaper than spinning machines currently favoured by network companies. The post Batteries battle with spinning machines for key role in 100 pct renewables grid appeared first on RenewEconomy.
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Australia grid rides through solar eclipse, but the next one will be a “doozy”
Renew Economy
APRIL 20, 2023
Solar eclipse casts shadow over Australian grid and its world-leading share of solar PV, but the next one will cross over major population centres. The post Australia grid rides through solar eclipse, but the next one will be a “doozy” appeared first on RenewEconomy.
GreenBiz 23 Comms Summit Report
GreenBiz
APRIL 20, 2023
The GreenBiz 23 Comms Summit, held February 13—14, 2023, in Scottsdale, Arizona brought together nearly 200 communications, legal and sustainability professionals from large companies along with outside experts on sustainability and ESG communications. The hands-on, roll-up-your-sleeves program organized by GreenBiz Group featured real-world communications and messaging case studies, with feedback from investors, activists, journalists, policymakers and peers.
Australia’s thermal coal outlook faces “fragile” global demand
Renew Economy
APRIL 20, 2023
Global thermal coal trade is beyond its peak. So why does Australia expect to gain an increasing share in a declining market? The post Australia’s thermal coal outlook faces “fragile” global demand appeared first on RenewEconomy.
Why CSOs have ‘influence with authority’
GreenBiz
APRIL 20, 2023
What kind of authority does a chief sustainability officer actually have? More than you'd imagine.
Are Your Impact Comms Resonating With Stakeholders?
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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.
Big win for wind and solar as rule change reverses “system black” fallout
Renew Economy
APRIL 20, 2023
Energy market rule change lowers a key grid connection hurdle for renewables, put in place in the wake of South Australia's 2016 "system black." The post Big win for wind and solar as rule change reverses “system black” fallout appeared first on RenewEconomy.
Investment opportunities await in greening the world's cities
Corporate Knights
APRIL 20, 2023
For the last few decades, cities have been at the forefront of climate action. Local governments everywhere are focused on how they can apply their financial resources, planning and regulatory powers, and coordinating roles to accelerate the greening of their communities. Investors and companies that pivot to the development of sustainable cities will position themselves for long-term success over the coming decades.
Genex solar yields fall back to earth as it readies to charge up first big battery
Renew Economy
APRIL 20, 2023
Genex solar farms yields fall back to earth as market prices soften, but focus now on storage projects with its first big battery ready to charge. The post Genex solar yields fall back to earth as it readies to charge up first big battery appeared first on RenewEconomy.
ESG Tied to Stronger Growth and Profitability, Bain and EcoVadis Study Finds
ESG Today
APRIL 20, 2023
ESG activities correlate positively with stronger financial performance, according to a new study released by global management consultancy Bain & Company and sustainability ratings provider EcoVadis, with apparent benefits including faster revenue growth and stronger margins. For the study, “Do ESG Efforts Create Value?,” assessed the impact of ESG activities on 100,000 companies tracked by EcoVadis, examining how activities such as setting ESG targets, tracking results, embedding sustainab
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
Energy Insiders Podcast: Sims to lead Superpower info war
Renew Economy
APRIL 20, 2023
Former competition czar Rod Sims emerges as chair of Superpower Institute, promoting Australia’s low cost green energy opportunity, and fighting the info war. Plus: Big battery boom. The post Energy Insiders Podcast: Sims to lead Superpower info war appeared first on RenewEconomy.
The inside story of ChatGPT's astonishing potential | Greg Brockman
TEDxInnovations
APRIL 20, 2023
In a talk from the cutting edge of technology, OpenAI cofounder Greg Brockman explores the underlying design principles of ChatGPT and demos some mind-blowing new plug-ins for the chatbot that sent shockwaves across the world. After the talk, head of TED Chris Anderson joins Brockman to dig into the timeline of ChatGPT's development and get Brockman's take on the risks, raised by many in the tech industry and beyond, of releasing such a powerful tool into the world.
Cracking the code on digital talent
McKinsey Sustainabilty
APRIL 20, 2023
Even with recent industry layoffs, the tech talent shortage shows few signs of abating. To attract this critical segment, it’s important to understand what they want (hint: it’s not just compensation).
Support for small-scale biogas solutions picks up international award
Envirotec Magazine
APRIL 20, 2023
Kathy received the Highly Commended certificate for “Education Campaign of the Year” from Chris Huhne, ADBA’s Chairman. (image credit: Pro Vision Photography). Kathy Puffer of Tillson, state of New York, has been recognised at the AD and Biogas Industry Awards for bringing small-scale-biogas solutions to communities and women around the world.
What Regulations Will Impact Sustainability Comms in 2024?
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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
EU Lawmakers Adopt Law Banning Deforestation-Linked Products
ESG Today
APRIL 20, 2023
Lawmakers in the European Parliament on Wednesday adopted a new law requiring companies to ensure that products sold in the EU have not contributed to deforestation and forest degradation throughout their supply chains, and aimed at fighting climate change and biodiversity Passed with a strong majority in Parliament, with a 522-44 vote, the announcement marks one of the last major steps towards the establishment of a law to effectively ban deforestation-linked products on the EU market, with onl
Mondelez International Invites Start-ups to Apply to CoLab Tech
Environment + Energy Leader
APRIL 20, 2023
This program is aimed at supporting start-up companies that focus on addressing key challenges in the areas of food technology and sustainability. The post Mondelez International Invites Start-ups to Apply to CoLab Tech appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader.
Action plan to accelerate grid connections launched by energy networks trade group
Envirotec Magazine
APRIL 20, 2023
The UK’s trade association for gas and electricity transmission and distribution has published a three-step plan to speed up connections to the grid. Action is needed, says the Energy Networks Association (ENA), to respond to an unprecedented number of new connection applications as the country advances along a trajectory towards net zero. Since the UK’s first commercial wind farm began exporting renewable electricity to the grid in 1992, nearly 50GW of renewable electricity projects have
Episode 419: Little sensors save big amounts of water
Stacey Higginbotham
APRIL 20, 2023
This week’s show has lots of updates and small updates. We start off with a story about a golf course near San Diego that has saved millions of gallons of water using connected soil sensors. And then we review what changed with Zigbee PRO 2023 and cover the NIST efforts to create practical framework for protecting medical device privacy and security.
What Questions Are Brands Asking About Their ESG Initiatives Ahead of 2024?
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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.
The Brief: Climate co-investing map, sustainable aquaculture, Dutch impact fund-of-funds, avocado farming in Kenya, circular solutions for plastic
Impact Alpha
APRIL 20, 2023
Greetings, Agents of Impact! ✅ Take our short subscriber survey. We want to hear from you how to make impact investing easier with. The post The Brief: Climate co-investing map, sustainable aquaculture, Dutch impact fund-of-funds, avocado farming in Kenya, circular solutions for plastic appeared first on ImpactAlpha.
Connecting the grid: Rugged routers that connect your business anywhere
Cisco CSR
APRIL 20, 2023
Co-authored by Marcus Smith Utilities are facing greater challenges than ever before. Electricity grids need to handle more sustainable, distributed, and variable energy sources.
Sustainalytics Targets Net Zero Transparency with New Ratings
Chris Hall
APRIL 20, 2023
New tool aims to provide investors with science-based assessment of companies’ alignment to net zero. Morningstar Sustainalytics’ newly launched Low Carbon Transition Ratings (LCTRs) looks to help investors hold companies to account on the actions required to decarbonise, Anya Solovieva, Global Commercial Lead, Climate Solutions at Morningstar Sustainalytics, told ESG Investor.
Modernizing Your Applications with Open Source? Yes, It Can Be Done!
Cisco CSR
APRIL 20, 2023
We are introducing new additions to the open source projects led by the Cisco Engineering team that are contributing more security features and functionality for Kubernetes and cloud native… Read more on Cisco Blogs
The Silver Lining to Corporate DEI Challenges
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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.
AgDevCo invests $8 million in avocado farming venture in Kenya
Impact Alpha
APRIL 20, 2023
ImpactAlpha, April 20 – Africa-focused agriculture investment group Agris is teaming up with a major Israeli avocado producer, Granot, to build a nearly. The post AgDevCo invests $8 million in avocado farming venture in Kenya appeared first on ImpactAlpha.
Cisco and Red Hat Continue to Evolve Their Collaboration with Optimized Solutions
Cisco CSR
APRIL 20, 2023
Co-authored by Juan Dewar , Red Hat, Director Global Alliances After more than a decade of providing optimized solutions that simplify, streamline, and automate IT operations, Cisco and Red Hat… Read more on Cisco Blogs
Gen what? Debunking age-based myths about worker preferences
McKinsey Sustainabilty
APRIL 20, 2023
Our latest analysis of talent trends suggests that employees of all ages seem to want the same things from their work experience—with a few important caveats.
Singapore Launches Action Plan to Mobilize Finance for Asia’s Net Zero Transition
ESG Today
APRIL 20, 2023
The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS), the central bank and financial regulator of Singapore, announced today the launch of the Finance for Net Zero (FiNZ) Action Plan, updating its series of strategies to mobilize financing aimed at catalyzing the net zero transition in Asia, and decarbonization activities in Singapore. Targeted areas of action under the new plan range from improving access to climate data and advancing disclosure by financial institutions to the implementation of enhanced
Supercharge Your ESG Content This Libra Season
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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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