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Fair Trade for planet and people

GreenBiz

Sponsored: The Impact Management System from Fair Trade USA helps stakeholders connect the dots between environmental and social impact, satisfying consumer demands and delivering benefits to local communities.

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Morrison spends another $250m on oil refineries, EVs ignored

Renew Economy

Morrison government spends a further $250m to keep Australia hooked on oil, as advocates plead for support to boost EV uptake. The post Morrison spends another $250m on oil refineries, EVs ignored appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Illinois prioritizes equitable access to green jobs on its path to clean energy

GreenBiz

How will the Prairie State build a labor force the skills needed for the green jobs to get to 100 percent clean energy.

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How to wean your house off natural gas (it’s complicated)

Corporate Knights

In the face of the mounting climate emergency and urgent calls from the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change to rapidly curtail the use of fossil fuels, governments and businesses are scrambling to spell out plans to dramatically reduce greenhouse gas emissions. What’s also clear is that individuals and households must do much more to alter their own carbon footprints, especially in high-consumption countries like Canada and the United States.

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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.

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How railway Norfolk Southern is easing trucking bottlenecks

GreenBiz

A creative Norfolk Southern incentive program encourages truckers to pick up full containers at terminals after dropping off empty ones.

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Revealed: Big Japanese buyer behind $15bn Desert Bloom green hydrogen plan

Renew Economy

Massive 10GW Desert Bloom green hydrogen project signs up Japanese gas giant, and flags scale of project could be doubled to 20GW. The post Revealed: Big Japanese buyer behind $15bn Desert Bloom green hydrogen plan appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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AusNet proposes first industry led, 10GW renewable zone in Victoria

Renew Economy

AusNet proposes Australia's first "industry led" renewable energy zone with a 10GW REZ centred around Latrobe Valley. The post AusNet proposes first industry led, 10GW renewable zone in Victoria appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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SC Johnson Launches DISSOLVE™ Concentrated Pods in U.S. to Reduce Plastic Waste, Provide More Sustainable Choices for Consumers

3BL Media

Uses 94 Percent Less Plastic with Each Refill*. SOURCE: SC Johnson. DESCRIPTION: RACINE, Wis., April 12, 2022, /3BL Media/ - SC Johnson, the global maker of household consumer and professional products, today announced the launch of DISSOLVE™ Concentrated Pods in its Windex ® , Scrubbing Bubbles ® and fantastik ® brands in the U.S. The easy-to-use dissolvable liquid pods and reusable, 100% recyclable bottle are the latest effort from the company to reduce plastic waste and provide more sustain

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‘Major parties are aiding the enemy’: Bandt unloads in fiery campaign launch

Renew Economy

Greens leader Adam Bandt says both Labor and the Liberals "are aiding the enemy by backing more coal and gas.". The post ‘Major parties are aiding the enemy’: Bandt unloads in fiery campaign launch appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Latest Research Finds Plan Access and Plan Design Significantly Impacts Retirement Savings

3BL Media

Employers have opportunity to positively impact racial, ethnic, and overall retirement savings gaps through plan access and plan design. SOURCE: T. Rowe Price. DESCRIPTION: April 12, 2022 /3BL Media/ - T. Rowe Price, a global investment management firm and a leader in retirement, today released new research based on its annual Retirement Savings and Spending survey and analysis of the Census Bureau’s 2021 Current Population Survey and found that about half of all workers participate in a retirem

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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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French renewable hydrogen trailblazer secures major new backer

Renew Economy

French green hydrogen developer secures €10m investment from Japanese industrial giant Mitsui. The post French renewable hydrogen trailblazer secures major new backer appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Two ways the SEC’s climate disclosure proposal is good for your brand

GreenBiz

The bigger opportunity, though, is the longer-range one.

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Election Diary: Coalition’s $250m oil gift, Bandt unloads, Morrison discovers solar hot water

Renew Economy

Coalition's $250m oil gift, Bandt unloads on LibLab climate policies, Morrison discovers solar hot water but not many local jobs, Climate200 vs The Oz. The post Election Diary: Coalition’s $250m oil gift, Bandt unloads, Morrison discovers solar hot water appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Third Webinar in the Series, Boldly Building the Future, Will Be Hosted This Month, “Climate and the Precious Metals Industry: Defining and Measuring Your Emissions Footprint”

3BL Media

The webinar, a collaboration between Initiatives in Art and Culture and Mark Hanna, follows February’s conversation, The Jewelry Industry: Perspectives on the Journey to Net Zero. SOURCE: Initiatives in Art and Culture. DESCRIPTION: April 13, 2022 /3BL Media/ - Greenhouse gases produced by human activity have caused the earth’s temperature to rise, creating a domino effect that leaders are working to mitigate worldwide.

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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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Infinite Blue signs deal with indigenous energy group for solar hydrogen plant

Renew Economy

Infinite Blue inks deal with Aboriginal-owned energy company to jointly develop a 10MW green hydrogen plant in Northam, WA. The post Infinite Blue signs deal with indigenous energy group for solar hydrogen plant appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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SEC Chair Joins Ceres in Calling on Investors, Companies and the Public to Participate in Climate Disclosure Rule-making Process

3BL Media

SOURCE: Ceres. DESCRIPTION: April 12, 2022 /3BL Media/ - U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chair Gary Gensler joined Ceres today in a live virtual meeting with investors and companies and other sustainability advocates to discuss the SEC’s new proposed rule, Enhancement and Standardization of Climate-Related Disclosures for Investors. In his comments, Chair Gensler urged investors, companies and the public to make their voices heard in shaping the final rule.

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Renewables do heavy lifting on emissions, but gas policy gets in the way in WA

Renew Economy

Renewables responsible for Australia's emissions cuts, while gas reservation policy in WA outweighs benefits in that state. The post Renewables do heavy lifting on emissions, but gas policy gets in the way in WA appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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The USO's Brian A. Cowart - Serving Our Service Members

3BL Media

SOURCE: FedEx Corporation. DESCRIPTION: The U.S. military changed the whole trajectory of Brian Cowart’s family and career. With a father who served in the Army and benefited from the G.I. Bill to a wife who served in the Air Force Reserves, Cowart’s life has been shaped by those who have served this country in uniform. His many relatives have also served, including tours in Vietnam, with each of his family members’ experiences giving him an even greater appreciation for the sacrifices of those

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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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Investics to Provide CSRHub ESG Data

CSR Hub

Posted with permission from Investics. For Further Information, please contact: +1.781.472.2163 or info@investics.com.

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Improving Your Property? PSE&G Urges You to Call 811 Before You Dig

3BL Media

April is National Safe Digging Month. SOURCE: Public Service Enterprise Group (PSEG). DESCRIPTION: NEWARK, N.J., April 12, 2022 /3BL Media/ – Spring is in the air bringing with it the scent of wildflowers and freshly cut grass, the return of outdoor family activities and that strange urge to dig. But before you get your fingers dirty, be safe and Call 811.

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Nuclear energy should not be part of the global solution to climate change

Utiliity Dive

Neither existing nor proposed reactors have a business case, so they have no climate case either. In energy as in financial portfolios, backing losers — diversifying into poor investments — only hurts performance, the author writes.

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Sustainability Creates Value

3BL Media

SOURCE: Ericsson. DESCRIPTION: Ericsson has been a sustainability pioneer in the private sector and has been reporting on its progress in this area for more than 20 years. Sustainability and responsible business practices are fundamental to Ericsson’s culture and its strategy to drive business transformation and create value for stakeholders. The Company firmly believes that part of that value is derived from its focus on sustainability in its operations, portfolio and how its technology is appl

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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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Survey Finds 62% of Organizations Expect to Increase Investments in Energy Efficiency

Environment + Energy Leader

Johnson Controls has announced findings from the 15th annual Energy Efficiency Indicator Survey, which revealed that 62% of organizations surveyed expect to increase investments in energy efficiency, renewable energy, or smart building technology in 2022, indicating a return to pre-pandemic levels. The post Survey Finds 62% of Organizations Expect to Increase Investments in Energy Efficiency appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader.

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HP Gets Intentional About Contracting With Black IT Providers

3BL Media

CIO Ron Guerrier is working to diversify IT’s suppliers and boost the benefits they get from working with HP to build a more representative technology workforce. SOURCE: HP Inc. DESCRIPTION: HP CIO Ron Guerrier says the company’s commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion is one of the factors that brought him to the company in September 2020. Even so, Guerrier believed that as its new CIO he could advance, even further, the company’s DEI efforts in the IT space, where Blacks in particular r

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Shell Trading Enters Agreement for Lower Emissions Shoreside Energy

Environment + Energy Leader

Crowley and Shell Trading Company have entered into a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the aim of supporting alternative energy solutions for the future of shoreside and terminal operations. The post Shell Trading Enters Agreement for Lower Emissions Shoreside Energy appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader.

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TCS and Toronto District School Board's Partnership Remains Strong in the Virtual Environment

3BL Media

SOURCE: Tata Consultancy Services (TCS). DESCRIPTION: Ask nearly any teacher and they will all say?that?2020 and 2021?have?been the toughest years?of their teaching career,?with seemingly insurmountable challenges around every corner. From pivoting to remote learning?in just a handful of days?during the?onset?the Covid-19 pandemic?and teaching students with uneven access to technology and broadband to trying to maintain class engagement?

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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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How MorningStar Farms Is Increasing Its Sustainability Efforts

Environment + Energy Leader

MorningStar Farms is delivering more than just plant-based foods. It also shows positive environmental results — made possible because of its eco-friendly packaging and its use of renewable energy. The post How MorningStar Farms Is Increasing Its Sustainability Efforts appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader.

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Identity Management Day Is the Perfect Time to #BeIdentitySmart — And Norton Can Help

3BL Media

SOURCE: NortonLifeLock. DESCRIPTION: Identity Management Day is April 12 — and there’s no better time to educate yourself about cybercrime and identity theft threats. Started in 2021 and hosted by the Identity Defined Security Alliance and National Cybersecurity Alliance , Identity Management Day aims to inform about the dangers of casually or improperly managing and securing digital identities by raising awareness and sharing best practices across the industry.

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Shopping for smart locks is a mess, but here’s what I bought

Stacey Higginbotham

Last month, the Kwikset smart lock that came installed in the back door of my house when we moved in two years ago broke. I wasn’t in love with the lock, but I was even less happy with the timing of it breaking. I would have preferred to wait for Matter to come out before investing in a new door lock. But since the back door is our main way of getting in and out of the house when we walk the dog or dump our trash, the loss of this lock forced us to quickly replace it.

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Fair Trade USA™ Joins Amazon Climate Pledge Friendly Initiative

3BL Media

Fair Trade Certified™ products highlighted – program helps consumers identify fair trade items from around the globe. SOURCE: Fair Trade USA. DESCRIPTION: OAKLAND, Calif., April 12, 2022 /3BL Media/ - Fair Trade USA is proud to join Amazon’s Climate Pledge Friendly initiative making Fair Trade Certified products more easily discoverable on Amazon’s e-commerce sites.

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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.