Michael Strahan is embracing ‘nature tech’ — why you should care
GreenBiz
SEPTEMBER 15, 2022
The term “nature tech” describes a broad range of applied and information technologies focused on helping scale nature-based solutions to climate change.
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“Remarkable:” South Australia may soon be first big grid to run on renewables only
Renew Economy
SEPTEMBER 15, 2022
South Australia closer to becoming first gigawatt scale grid in the world to run without any local fossil fuel or synchronous generation, a major milestone in transition to renewables. The post “Remarkable:” South Australia may soon be first big grid to run on renewables only appeared first on RenewEconomy.
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Siloed or Central? How to Activate Entire Organizations on Sustainability Goals
GreenBiz
SEPTEMBER 15, 2022
Over the past few years, sustainability and ESG functions have evolved from siloed departments to core functions that are integrated across all aspects of a business. Success requires making sustainability part of everyone’s job.
A Thousand Empty Plates Outside the U.N. Represent 50 Million Facing Starvation
3BL Media
SEPTEMBER 15, 2022
Global Citizen Leads a Powerful Call to World Leaders To End the Hunger Crisis Now. SOURCE: Global Citizen. DESCRIPTION: Press Kit: Click HERE for photos. WHAT : Today, international advocacy organization Global Citizen has laid out 1000 empty plates opposite the United Nations headquarters in New York to draw urgent attention to the global food crisis, and call on world leaders to deliver the $33 billion needed to mitigate the emergency. 50 million people are on the brink of starvation in 45 co
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.
Renewables at record highs, fossil fuels at record low, with more to come
Renew Economy
SEPTEMBER 15, 2022
Renewables share nudges new peak of 62.94 per cent, with more records to fall in coming months. The post Renewables at record highs, fossil fuels at record low, with more to come appeared first on RenewEconomy.
How can energy storage maximize decarbonization? This new consortium has an idea
GreenBiz
SEPTEMBER 15, 2022
How can we optimize energy storage for emission reductions?
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EU caps solar and wind profits, but says renewables only option to escape Putin’s “energy yoke”
Renew Economy
SEPTEMBER 15, 2022
EU announces plan to cap revenue of “infra-marginal" energy producers – including wind and solar – at €180/MWh. Renewables industry not impressed. The post EU caps solar and wind profits, but says renewables only option to escape Putin’s “energy yoke” appeared first on RenewEconomy.
'Invisibles' Making Koch Manufacturing Facilities 'Smarter'
3BL Media
SEPTEMBER 15, 2022
This simple-looking piece of tape from Trackonomy can make anything “smart”. SOURCE: Koch Industries. DESCRIPTION: On the surface, the small piece of tape looks like a simple adhesive strip, but it’s actually an Internet of Things-enabled device with a critical job – monitoring precious cargo and machinery. The innovation blurs the line between software, logistics and manufacturing with a product that is thin, compact and doesn’t require additional training or infrastructure investments.
“Low cost” solar hydrogen project moves a step closer, as water source secured
Renew Economy
SEPTEMBER 15, 2022
Frontier Energy reaches agreement on critical water supplies for green hydrogen production at its Bristol Springs Renewable Energy Project. The post “Low cost” solar hydrogen project moves a step closer, as water source secured appeared first on RenewEconomy.
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.
Stuart Weitzman: Supporting Women Leaders
3BL Media
SEPTEMBER 15, 2022
SOURCE: Tapestry, Inc. DESCRIPTION: In FY2021, Stuart Weitzman built upon its signature partnership with Vital Voices by creating the Bold Moves Grant. Stuart Weitzman’s $200,000 donation will fund grants to help women leaders achieve their bold ideas to drive change in their communities. . Stuart Weitzman’s social impact goals are guided by the Shine Brighter Charter, a group of Stuart Weitzman employee ambassadors who collaborate with Tapestry volunteers to drive social impact, employee engage
Nine North Seas countries target 260GW of offshore wind by 2050
Renew Economy
SEPTEMBER 15, 2022
NSEC ministers agree to reach at least 260GW worth of offshore wind energy by 2050, more than 85% of the EU-wide target of 300GW by 2050. The post Nine North Seas countries target 260GW of offshore wind by 2050 appeared first on RenewEconomy.
New Study From FSG Examines the Essential Link Between ESG Targets and Financial Performance
3BL Media
SEPTEMBER 15, 2022
SOURCE: FSG. DESCRIPTION: BOSTON, September 15, 2022 /3BL Media/ - ESG (environmental, social, and governance) funds are projected to reach $53 trillion by 2025. So it’s no surprise that leading companies are setting ambitious ESG targets. But despite years of effort to integrate ESG and financial performance in business, strategic decisions continue to be made in ways that lead to social and environmental damage.
Zen Energy signs new-look offtake deal with teenaged wind farm
Renew Economy
SEPTEMBER 15, 2022
Zen Energy bolsters its "baseload renewables" portfolio with an "industry-first" offtake deal with one of Australia's more senior wind power projects. The post Zen Energy signs new-look offtake deal with teenaged wind farm appeared first on RenewEconomy.
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
Know Before You Go: Key EHS Insights for Global Expansion
3BL Media
SEPTEMBER 15, 2022
SOURCE: Antea Group. DESCRIPTION: The world is a big place full of new and exciting opportunities just waiting for you to explore. Companies both large and small are seeking to expand globally to reach new markets and broaden their reach. While advancing technologies have made global expansion more feasible, there are still many challenges and barriers that can determine the success of your expansion efforts.
Solar Insiders Podcast: Solar symphonies and eating coal’s lunch
Renew Economy
SEPTEMBER 15, 2022
New records for distributed solar around Australia as the country’s rooftop PV output continues to eat into the fossil fuel industry’s lunch. The post Solar Insiders Podcast: Solar symphonies and eating coal’s lunch appeared first on RenewEconomy.
D&I Weekly News Round Up: Racism, Disability and More
3BL Media
SEPTEMBER 15, 2022
SOURCE: Ericsson. DESCRIPTION: By Caroline Berns , Head of Diversity & Inclusion and Talent Acquisition, MMEA. Welcome to the latest edition of our Diversity & Inclusion News Round Up. Today we are talking about heightism affecting careers, racial discrimination in the workplace, ID markers helping people with invisible disabilities, and an inspiring NASA engineer.
German coal industry says more money needed to revive plants to save gas
Renew Economy
SEPTEMBER 15, 2022
Readying retired German coal plants for use during the winter in case of gas shortfalls is not economically viable for the sector, Germany’s coal industry says. The post German coal industry says more money needed to revive plants to save gas appeared first on RenewEconomy.
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
IOC Young Leaders Programme
3BL Media
SEPTEMBER 15, 2022
SOURCE: International Olympic Committee. DESCRIPTION: Meet the IOC Young Leaders 2021-2024. The IOC Young Leaders programme, launched in 2016, empowers talents to leverage the power of sport to make a positive difference in their communities. With the support of seed-funding from the IOC and a network of mentors, these inspiring young people have delivered over 100 initiatives reaching over 30,000 individual participants.
A level set on Matter and its future
Stacey Higginbotham
SEPTEMBER 15, 2022
As we near the availability of Matter devices, this is the perfect time to understand exactly what to expect once we have those devices in our home. That’s the main takeaway I got from virtually attending a Silicon Labs Works With session on Tuesday. Panelists included representatives from Arm, The Connectivity Standards Alliance, Comcast, Google, Samsung SmartThings, and Silicon Labs, with Stacey moderating the discussion.
How to Inclusify
3BL Media
SEPTEMBER 15, 2022
by Guillermo Güereque. SOURCE: Henkel. DESCRIPTION: I recently spoke with the inspiring and insightful Dr. Stefanie Johnson on what we can all do to encourage diverse voices and create a more inclusive society. “Wait, I thought if we increased diversity, we’d see all these benefits?” Dr. Stefanie Johnson has heard this said many times but it’s not that easy.
Connected revolution: The future of US auto insurance
McKinsey Sustainabilty
SEPTEMBER 15, 2022
Autonomous mobility has the potential to dramatically transform the automotive insurance market, from underwriting to claims and beyond.
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.
Sappi CEO Steve Binnie Celebrates Company Achievements In a World Changed Forever by COVID-19
3BL Media
SEPTEMBER 15, 2022
SOURCE: Sappi North America. DESCRIPTION: Nature reminds us that life always moves forward and finds a way to advance and thrive. Sappi not only persevered in the face of COVID-19’s devastating impacts on business and markets, but also returned to profitability, exceeded our expectations, and surpassed financial targets. Sappi North America led the group in financial and environmental performance.
“Going Purpose:” Patagonia Owner Donates Entire Company to Fight Climate Change
ESG Today
SEPTEMBER 15, 2022
“Earth is now our only shareholder” Outdoor apparel company Patagonia announced Wednesday that its founder Yvon Chouinard and his family have transferred ownership of the entire company to a climate-focused non-profit and a newly created trust, with all future non-reinvested profits generated by the company dedicated to “protect the planet.”.
Wild Bison Returns to UK for First Time in Thousands of Years
3BL Media
SEPTEMBER 15, 2022
SOURCE: Acre. DESCRIPTION: By Tom Townsend. Wild bison have been released into the UK for the first time in thousands of years as part of a pioneering conservation project to slow the climate crisis. The European bison were released into ancient woodland in Kent early on Monday morning, the hottest day on record, by two leading conservation charities.
Making the Affordable Aspirational: Increasing the Adoption of Frugal Innovations at the Base of the Pyramid
Stanford Social Innovation
SEPTEMBER 15, 2022
By Cristian Granados & Jaideep Prabhu. The Base of the Pyramid (BoP) consists of the half of the world’s population which earns less than $1,500 per annum per capita. Most of those who belong to the BoP live outside the formal economy and face unmet needs in basic areas such as food, financial services, and education. Because of their low purchasing power and the fact that they lack access to the formal banking system and formal supply chains, products and services designed for higher-
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.
Sustainable Facilities at FedEx
3BL Media
SEPTEMBER 15, 2022
SOURCE: FedEx Corporation. DESCRIPTION: We strive to sustainably operate our more than 5,000 air and ground hubs, local stations, freight service centers, and retail locations through continued investments in efficiency, renewable energy, and other energy management programs. Our facility energy management strategy is more important than ever as our energy demand increases to support electric vehicle deployment.
Can New EU Deforestation Law Help Curb Global Environmental Devastation?
Impakter
SEPTEMBER 15, 2022
Impakter. Can New EU Deforestation Law Help Curb Global Environmental Devastation? On 13 September the EU Parliament “answered citizens’ calls” and voted in favour of strengthening a draft law that aims to ensure agricultural products sold in Europe have not contributed to deforestation or human rights violations. Typically carried out for wood extraction – known as “logging”– or to create space for agriculture and animal grazing, […].
Shoring Up the Grid for Extreme Weather and Climate Change
3BL Media
SEPTEMBER 15, 2022
10 years after Superstorm Sandy, New Jersey communities are better prepared. SOURCE: Public Service Enterprise Group (PSEG). DESCRIPTION: By Kim Hanemann , President and Chief Operating Officer for PSE&G. The threat of climate change is no longer a threat—it’s here and it’s impacting everyone. In New Jersey, we got an early glimpse of what extreme weather could do a decade ago when Superstorm Sandy raged across the East Coast.
Why digital trust truly matters
McKinsey Sustainabilty
SEPTEMBER 15, 2022
Consumer faith in cybersecurity, data privacy, and responsible AI hinges on what companies do today—and establishing this digital trust just might lead to business growth.
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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