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Can your company leap the great sustainability skills gap?

GreenBiz

The demand for knowledge about sustainability subjects is intensifying in corporate roles such as procurement, product design and accounting. Here’s how tech giants Microsoft and Salesforce are addressing the gap.

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Neoen to use wind and big battery in “first of its kind” baseload contract with BHP

Renew Economy

Neoen signs landmark, and first of its kind, baseload contract with BHP to supply Olympic Dam mine with 24/7 power from wind and battery storage. The post Neoen to use wind and big battery in “first of its kind” baseload contract with BHP appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Leading beyond LEED: The future of the built environment is healthy buildings and an inclusive workforce

GreenBiz

Retrofitting existing spaces to promote health for occupants and diversifying the facilities management workforce will foster the next-generation built environment.

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AGL resorts to “lights will go out” threat as pressure on board builds

Renew Economy

AGL digs into the "blackout" scare campaign to defend the pace of coal closures ahead of a crucial shareholder meeting next week. The post AGL resorts to “lights will go out” threat as pressure on board builds appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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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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What world leaders need to focus on at COP27

GreenBiz

Sponsored: Negotiations at COP27 can help accelerate the transition to a clean and reliable energy supply, one that benefits both people and nature.

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Most Australians want coal power phased out, and no new fossil fuel projects

Renew Economy

Most Australians support a phase-out of coal-fired power stations, a windfall tax on fossil fuels, and policies that favour EVs, bikes and public transport. The post Most Australians want coal power phased out, and no new fossil fuel projects appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Australia’s carbon report card smeared in red ink as climate action goes backwards

Renew Economy

Australia has spent more on fossil fuel subsidies and done less on climate disclosure. Will the new government change this? The post Australia’s carbon report card smeared in red ink as climate action goes backwards appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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KeyBank Joins Innovative Funding Pool Enabling Low-Income Colorado Homeowners In Mobile Home Parks To Capitalize On 2020 Community Purchase Law

3BL Media

SOURCE: KeyBank. DESCRIPTION: Nine organizations have come together to create a financing vehicle that positions homeowners in Colorado manufactured home communities to successfully purchase their neighborhoods when they come up for sale. ROC USA® Capital and Thistle Community Housing partnered with Colorado Housing and Finance Authority (CHFA), Colorado Health Foundation, Colorado Trust, Ally Bank, KeyBank, Mercy Community Capital, JPMorgan Chase and Thistle Community Housing to secure a $55 mi

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Flinders Uni to get virtual power plant based around EV fleet and V2G technology

Renew Economy

Sunverge and Engie to provide virtual power plant based around EV fleet at Flinders University and vehicle-to-grid technology. The post Flinders Uni to get virtual power plant based around EV fleet and V2G technology appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Cummins To Start U.S. Electrolyzer Production To Help Drive Green Hydrogen Economy

3BL Media

SOURCE: Cummins Inc. DESCRIPTION: Global Power Leader Cummins Inc. will begin producing electrolyzers in the United States, underscoring the company’s continued dedication to advancing the nation’s green hydrogen economy. An electrolyzer separates water into oxygen and hydrogen. When the electrolyzer system is powered using renewable electricity – such as solar, wind or hydropower – the hydrogen produced is “green” and carbon free.

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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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FFI targets cost competitive green hydrogen by 2030 in new deal with Europe energy giant

Renew Economy

Fortescue Future Industries forges major new green hydrogen partnership, with ambitious cost reduction goals and plans for Australia and Latin America. The post FFI targets cost competitive green hydrogen by 2030 in new deal with Europe energy giant appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Quest Donates 60 Laptops To Support Choose Healthy Life Community Health Workforce

3BL Media

SOURCE: Quest Diagnostics. DESCRIPTION: Choose Healthy Life (CHL) is a sustainable, scalable, and transferable approach to addressing public health disparities and inequities in the Black community by establishing a health workforce in the Black church. CHL began with 50 churches in 5 cities and expanded last year to 120 churches in 13 states and the District of Columbia.

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A gas reservation policy will cut electricity prices, and still make money for gas companies

Renew Economy

Implementing a gas reservation policy would reduce electricity prices for all businesses and households on Australia’s east coast. Here's how. The post A gas reservation policy will cut electricity prices, and still make money for gas companies appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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FedEx, One Tree Planted, and Memphis City Beautiful Urban Tree Planting

3BL Media

FEDEX AND ONE TREE PLANTED ANNOUNCE NATIONAL URBAN FORESTRY INITIATIVE STARTING WITH A TREE PLANTING EVENT IN MEMPHIS. SOURCE: FedEx Corporation. DESCRIPTION: MEMPHIS, Tenn., November 3, 2022 /3BL Media/ - On Saturday, November 5th, One Tree planted and local partners Memphis City Beautiful, with support from FedEx, will be planting 15 large-caliper native trees at Washington Bottoms, a vacant urban greenspace in Memphis.

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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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6 key tasks at COP27

GreenBiz

It’s essential that decision-makers make progress to advance future international climate action and support:

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Lenovo Tech World 2022: Driving Humanity Forward With Yuanquing Yang

3BL Media

SOURCE: Lenovo. DESCRIPTION: The world is changing. Fast. The pace of innovation is accelerating, and it is changing what is possible. Lenovo is creating technology that improves the human experience anywhere, everywhere—technology that is redefining how we live, work, move, and think. Join Lenovo Chairman and CEO Yuanqing Yang and leaders from across the globe to see Lenovo innovation and partnership in action in a keynote session that spans the full breadth of Lenovo’s services, solutions, and

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Statement on behalf of We Mean Business Coalition ahead of COP27

We Mean Business Coalition

Amidst the escalating impacts and threats of climate change, heads of state, negotiators, climate scientists, activists and business leaders prepare to meet for COP27, taking place in Sharm El-Sheikh, Egypt. The consequences of inaction are already being felt globally, with the world’s vulnerable most severely impacted. . Every fraction of a degree of global heating matters.

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Peloton Releases Second Annual Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Report

3BL Media

SOURCE: Peloton. DESCRIPTION: NEW YORK, November 2, 2022 /3BL Media/ - Peloton Interactive Inc. (NASDAQ: PTON) announced the publication of its second annual ESG report outlining recent progress made in its fiscal year 2022. The report shares key updates across social and environmental initiatives and introduces a new impact framework articulating Peloton’s approach and commitment to supporting the well-being of its people, communities, and planet.

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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.

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You got legacy devices, we got Cisco DNA Center

Cisco CSR

It is a well-established fact that Cisco builds amazing hardware which is reliable and built to last. Perhaps one of the best testimonials of Cisco’s quality is the sheer amount of “legacy” devices still in production across the globe. In fact, it is not uncommon to see devices with uptime of over a decade. While many networking professionals are very proud of the uptime, this is part of the reality of some network infrastructures.

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New Approach to Forest Carbon Accounting Aims to Enhance Accuracy & Transparency

3BL Media

Forest Carbon Program Answers Call for Higher Integrity in Voluntary Market with New Verified Methodology. SOURCE: American Forest Foundation. DESCRIPTION: WASHINGTON, November 2, 2022 /3BL Media/ - A first-of-its-kind carbon accounting methodology for Improved Forest Management (IFM) , designed to provide more measurable proof of climate impact and to solve access challenges for small forest landowners, has officially been approved for use in the United States and around the world.

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ECB Gives Banks Deadlines to Manage Climate and Environmental Risks

ESG Today

Banks have been given until the end of 2024 to meet the European Central Bank’s (ECB) full supervisory expectations on climate and environmental risks, with interim deadlines. The European Central Bank (ECB) set a series of deadlines for banks to deal with climate and environmental risks, the ECB announced today, with full alignment with expectations to identify and manage risks required by the end of 2024.

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Which Is More Sustainable: Stainless Steel or Single-Use Systems?

3BL Media

Which Is More Sustainable: Stainless Steel or Single-Use Systems? Thu, 01/12/2023 - 11:15. Subheader. What are the environmental impacts of single-use technology and stainless steel systems? And which should you use in your next facility? Type of Content. Blog. Layout. Media Gallery. Body. By Zach Page-Belknap, Energy and Sustainability Specialist. Regardless of the end product or the manufacturing modality, biopharmaceutical processes are resource intensive.

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The Silver Lining to Corporate DEI Challenges

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.

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Employee Volunteers Enrich Communities From the Farm to the Theatre and Beyond

Cisco CSR

Cisconians delight in contributing to their communities in a variety of ways including at the local theatre, farm and library. Cisco’s paid Time2Give benefit encourages team members to volunteer at the places where their passions thrive. How should you decide where to get involved? Customer Success Program Manager Kate Pydyn advises: “Find something that speaks to your passion while giving back.

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City Parks Foundation, Green Mountain Energy Sun Club Unveil Solar Panels, Electric Cars To Power Parks Programs

3BL Media

SOURCE: Green Mountain Energy. DESCRIPTION: NEW YORK, November 2, 2022 /3BL Media/ - City Parks Foundation, a nonprofit dedicated to bringing free programs to public parks in all five boroughs, will unveil new solar panels powering four community gardens in addition to three new Chevrolet Bolt electric vehicles in partnership with NYC Parks GreenThumb and community garden stewards, thanks to a $130,000 grant from Green Mountain Energy Sun Club.

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Icelandair Announces Carbon-Free Flights by 2030

Impakter

Impakter. Icelandair Announces Carbon-Free Flights by 2030. Icelandair, the flag carrier airline of Iceland, announced this week that is planning only carbon-free domestic flights by 2030. To accomplish that, the airline will use only electric or hydrogen-powered planes. This decision puts Icelandair at the forefront of sustainable aviation, considering that other airlines are only aiming to reach net-zero emissions by 2050.

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Bugging Out: Anne Carlson of Jiminy's + Chef Bun Lai

3BL Media

SOURCE: Sea Change Radio. DESCRIPTION: Do you have environmental food guilt? There’s no actual definition for that (because we just made it up), but many of us definitely know how it feels: that regretful pang we get, knowing that much of the food we either eat or feed our pets is doing harm to the environment. This week on Sea Change Radio, we speak to two people cultivating alternative food sources in order to help the planet.

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Supercharge Your ESG Content This Libra Season

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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Accelerating green growth in the built environment

McKinsey Sustainabilty

The industries that make up the built environment are highly fragmented and slow to change. Creating green growth requires shifts in how players design, build, operate, and decommission assets.

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Baker Hughes Foundation Contributes $350,000 to Global Reforestation

3BL Media

SOURCE: Baker Hughes. DESCRIPTION: HOUSTON, November 2, 2022 /3BL Media/ - The Baker Hughes Foundation has announced a $350,000 grant to One Tree Planted in support of global reforestation initiatives. The grant will be applied toward projects to plant 350,000 trees in regions where Baker Hughes conducts business in the Americas, Australia, Malaysia, England and Indonesia.

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Storage, demand-side innovation, neighbors and a bit of luck — reliability lessons from summer 2022

Utiliity Dive

Examining how the U.S. avoided major power shortages this summer can help grid operators, utilities and regulators improve reliability and avoid resource adequacy challenges without disrupting the transition to low-carbon resources.

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American Airlines and Aviation Institute of Maintenance Announce Partnership To Train and Hire Next Generation of Aviation Maintenance Professionals

3BL Media

SOURCE: American Airlines. SUMMARY: Memorandum of understanding provides top candidates from Aviation Institute of Maintenance with guaranteed interviews at American. Students will have access to American’s maintenance facilities and aircraft maintenance professionals through engagement opportunities. American Airlines team members will be eligible for reduced tuition at AIM.

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How Will Virgo Season Impact Your ESG Communication?

3BL’s in-house experts merge the celestial wisdom of astrology with current environmental, social, governance (ESG) communication trends to offer a unique perspective and practical advice on sharing your company’s commitments effectively. 3BL’s new “Navigating ESG Comms through the Cosmos” series begins with Virgo season! In this edition, we delve into: How businesses have responded to environmental disasters over the past few months and why you can expect a continued focus on the climate crisis