GreenBiz

JANUARY 31, 2022

There’s a flipside to concerns about the risks and returns of committing trillions of dollars over decades to mitigate the worst impacts of climate change.

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Renew Economy

JANUARY 31, 2022

More than $1.15 million in fossil fuel donations flowed to Labor and Coalition in 2020-21, including gas industry and the Beetaloo Basin proponents. The post Labor and Coalition enjoyed more than $1.15 million of fossil fuel donations last year appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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GreenBiz

JANUARY 31, 2022

Now more than ever, we need the perspective of young, diverse leaders at the center of shaping corporate sustainability strategies and climate action plans.

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Corporate Knights

JANUARY 31, 2022

Of the main carbon-emitting industries, experts say buildings and real estate should be one of the easiest to decarbonize. And yet the carbon emissions from buildings in Canada hit an all-time high in 2019, the most recent year for which data is available. Instead of declining, emissions from Canada’s building sector rose by 1.1 million tonnes that year.

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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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GreenBiz

JANUARY 31, 2022

World Economic Forum's Global Risks 2022: The net-zero transition still represents the best and only chance of achieving the climate goals.

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Renew Economy

JANUARY 31, 2022

UPDATED: Potential supply crunch looms in Queensland and NSW as a heatwave drives near record demand amid numerous thermal generator outages. The post Coal states brace for power crunch as heatwave collides with generator outages appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Renew Economy

JANUARY 31, 2022

Queensland's current power supply and price woes are a symptom of going too slow and not facing up to the facts of the energy transition. The post Queensland’s sky-high power prices show its energy policies don’t cut it appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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GreenBiz

JANUARY 31, 2022

Sponsored: Learn how 3Degrees helped Freshpet understand its GHG footprint and build its climate action plan.

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Renew Economy

JANUARY 31, 2022

Labor makes about-turn on Kurri Kurri gas plant, if it can be fuelled with hydrogen, but experts say the plant is not needed and makes no sense. The post Labor backflips on Kurri Kurri gas plant, but experts say it still doesn’t stack up appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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GreenBiz

JANUARY 31, 2022

There's a new "hire calling" as HR professionals, like many sustainability leaders, go “beyond compliance” and embrace a purpose-led sustainability strategy.

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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.

Renew Economy

JANUARY 31, 2022

Researchers at the Australian National University have set a new world record conversion efficiency for next generation perovskite solar cells. The post Australian researchers beat their own record for next-gen solar cell efficiency appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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3BL Media

JANUARY 31, 2022

SOURCE: International Paper Company. DESCRIPTION: BRUSSELS and MADRID, January 31, 2022 /3BL Media/ - International Paper (IP), one of the world’s leading producers of renewable fiber-based packaging and absorbent pulp solutions, achieved a major production milestone at its Madrid Mill in Fuenlabrada, Spain. In the last quarter of 2021, the state-of-the-art mill reached a total production volume of one million tonnes of sustainably made high-performance light-weight recycled containerboard since

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Renew Economy

JANUARY 31, 2022

Genex reports strong revenue from its two solar farms, even as La Nina weather patterns crimped output, and lifts size of planned wind farm. The post Solar farms cash in on high prices, despite clouds sent in by La Nina appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Corporate Knights

JANUARY 31, 2022

Two days after an “atmospheric river” dumped an almost Biblical quantity of water on B.C.’s lower mainland last November, landscape architect Kees Lokman, director of the University of British Columbia’s Coastal Adaptation Lab, mulled over the complicated and uncomfortable lessons that floods leave in their muddy aftermath. The areas that were inundated included the low-lying regions in the southern part of B.C., where the mighty Fraser River flows south from the Rocky Mountains and then meander

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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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Renew Economy

JANUARY 31, 2022

Bloomberg New Energy Finance data shows a record amount of renewable energy was contracted by big businesses around the world in 2021, but not Down Under. The post Corporate renewable PPAs hit record high in 2021, but not in Australia appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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3BL Media

JANUARY 31, 2022

SOURCE: T-Mobile. DESCRIPTION: BELLEVUE, Wash., January 31, 2022 /3BL Media/ — In 2018, T-Mobile (NASDAQ: TMUS) was the first and only U.S. provider to create an ambitious plan to source 100% of its total electricity usage with renewable energy by the end of 2021. Today the company announced it was the first in wireless to do it. Even with a historic merger that significantly expanded its electricity needs, the Un-carrier met its RE100 goal through a combination of renewable energy investments

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Renew Economy

JANUARY 31, 2022

Genex reveals more details of revenue deal with Tesla, a move that could provide a blueprint for developing and financing battery projects in Australia. The post Tesla big battery deal could provide blueprint for financing storage projects appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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3BL Media

JANUARY 31, 2022

by Global Programs Director Daniel Zoltani. SOURCE: Whole Foods Market Foundations. DESCRIPTION: 2021 was a challenging year for people living in poverty. Food insecurity, job losses, and other crises continue to have an outsized impact on those with limited access to resources. Whole Planet Foundation remains focused on our mission to alleviate poverty by funding financial opportunities for underserved entrepreneurs.

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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

Cisco CSR

JANUARY 31, 2022

If you needed to double the capacity of your data center in a matter of weeks, could you do it? As recent events have shown, it’s important to have an affirmative answer. Whether it’s due to rapid customer or data growth, a business acquisition, or external circumstance like a global pandemic, most companies will eventually experience an unexpected and urgent “scaling event.

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3BL Media

JANUARY 31, 2022

SOURCE: Blackstone. DESCRIPTION: Blackstone has achieved a score of 100% on the Human Rights Campaign Foundation’s Corporate Equality Index (CEI), earning the designation as a “Best Place to Work for LGBT+ Equality” for the fourth year in a row. The HRC Foundation's Corporate Equality Index was launched in 2002 and has since become a recognized benchmarking tool for U.S. businesses in the field of LGBT+ equality in the workplace.

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Environment + Energy Leader

JANUARY 31, 2022

The company met its RE100 goal through a combination of renewable energy investments that support the company’s efforts to mobilize for a thriving planet. The post How T-Mobile Became the First Wireless Company to Achieve 100% Renewable Energy appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader.

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3BL Media

JANUARY 31, 2022

SOURCE: Quest Diagnostics. DESCRIPTION: SECAUCUS, N.J., January 31, 2022 /3BL Media/ - Quest Diagnostics (NYSE: DGX), the world's leading provider of diagnostic information services, today announced that it has received a score of 100% on the Human Rights Campaign Foundation's 2022 Corporate Equality Index (CEI) , the nation's foremost benchmarking survey and report measuring corporate policies and practices related to LGBTQ+ workplace equality.

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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.

Environment + Energy Leader

JANUARY 31, 2022

A new smart HVAC and fan system by Turntide Technologies will help industrial buildings improve on the energy demand required by heating and cooling systems. The post Smart HVAC System to Improve Energy Efficiency in Commercial Buildings, Says Turntide appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader.

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3BL Media

JANUARY 31, 2022

SOURCE: Realized Worth. DESCRIPTION: Your data is lying to you. Here's how to get the truth. The Challenge. In order to ensure that our giving professionals have the evidence-based knowledge they need to maximize giving, we need to answer the following questions: How does our sector support research about fundraising and volunteerism in Canada? How can the sector ensure that information gets into the hands of practitioners?

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Cisco CSR

JANUARY 31, 2022

Part 3 of the 6-part Future of Work Networking Series : Reimagine Security. The future of hybrid work is one with no digital boundaries. But a workforce that is mobile and untethered also increases the attack surface of the enterprise, putting data and day-to-day operations at risk. In addition, the number of IoT devices introduced onto the network everyday balloons the attack surface.

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3BL Media

JANUARY 31, 2022

SOURCE: O-I Glass, Inc. DESCRIPTION: PERRYSBURG, Ohio, January 31, 2022 /3BL Media/ – O-I Glass, Inc. (“O-I Glass” or “O-I”) has received two significant acknowledgments for its continued Sustainability transformation. EcoVadis upgraded O-I’s rating to Silver (2021: Bronze), and Sustainalytics awarded O-I with an ESG Regional Top-Rated performer classification.

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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.

Cisco CSR

JANUARY 31, 2022

It’s time for a new approach to the Internet. The Internet has never been so dynamic in more than 40 years of existence. The massive adoption of cloud has paved the way for scores of SaaS applications being hosted “on the Internet.” At the same time, organizations are making hybrid work a part of their strategy moving forward. As a result, employees working from home expect the same level of security and application experience as they have at the enterprise campus.

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3BL Media

JANUARY 31, 2022

SOURCE: Black & Veatch. DESCRIPTION: Alternative meats are taking the food and beverage industry by storm. Currently valued at $20 billion, the market is projected to grow to $155 billion by 2027. Despite this rapid growth, public acceptance of plant-based and cell-based meats remains a barrier, explains an article in Asia Food Journal that shares insight from David Ziskind, director of engineering in Black & Veatch’s Next-Gen Ag department.

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McKinsey Sustainabilty

JANUARY 31, 2022

Dan Antonelli, CEO and president of Ruiz Foods, takes us through his company’s transformation journey and shares hard-won insights on how to drive sustainable and lasting change.

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3BL Media

JANUARY 31, 2022

SOURCE: Truist. DESCRIPTION: United Way Worldwide launches MyFreeTaxes ™ for the first time in both English and Spanish. The bilingual free online tax filing program highlights United Way's commitment to fighting for the financial stability of every person in every community by making tax preparation assistance more accessible. MyFreeTaxes has been helping taxpayers who qualify to easily and accurately file both federal and state tax returns electronically since 2009.

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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.