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How corporations can create an environmental justice policy

GreenBiz

U.S. corporations have both a unique opportunity and a responsibility to reset their and the nation’s course on social and environmental justice.

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Energy crisis reminds us why we need a rapid shift to renewables, says AEMO chief

Renew Economy

AEMO chief says "getting enough energy into the system" is top of his list of worries - and firmed renewables are the lowest cost way to go. The post Energy crisis reminds us why we need a rapid shift to renewables, says AEMO chief appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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The bar for corporate climate leadership is rising

GreenBiz

The 3,000+ companies taking action with Science Based Targets now represent more than one-third of the global economy.

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What is the real cause of our energy crisis – and what should we do?

Renew Economy

There are several things we can do to address the energy crisis, but a capacity mechanism is not one of them. The post What is the real cause of our energy crisis – and what should we do? appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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How to Modernize Manufacturing Without Losing Control

Speaker: Andrew Skoog, Founder of MachinistX & President of Hexis Representatives

Manufacturing is evolving, and the right technology can empower—not replace—your workforce. Smart automation and AI-driven software are revolutionizing decision-making, optimizing processes, and improving efficiency. But how do you implement these tools with confidence and ensure they complement human expertise rather than override it? Join industry expert Andrew Skoog as he explores how manufacturers can leverage automation to enhance operations, streamline workflows, and make smarter, data-dri

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The ranting critics of sustainability may have a point

GreenBiz

Finally, people understand what you do and why you do it. Be careful what you wish for.

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Chart of the Day: Australia’s best performing wind farms in May

Renew Economy

Stockyard Hill wind project in Victoria named best performing wind farm in Australia for second month in a row. The post Chart of the Day: Australia’s best performing wind farms in May appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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It’s time Labor started waving Angus Taylor’s big stick at energy market

Renew Economy

Australia finds itself hopelessly ill-prepared and vulnerable to an energy crisis made raw by its continued dependence on fossil fuels. The post It’s time Labor started waving Angus Taylor’s big stick at energy market appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Onsite water management’s powerful alignment with ESG

GreenBiz

Sponsored: Effectively managing onsite water use increases corporate water resiliency and helps organizations achieve their ESG goals.

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Biden targets solar, green hydrogen and fuel cells in new manufacturing push

Renew Economy

Joe Biden looks to boost US solar production capacity, as well as green hydrogen and fuel cell production. The post Biden targets solar, green hydrogen and fuel cells in new manufacturing push appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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With 1.5°C looming, UN launches plan to jump-start renewables

Corporate Knights

Preventing global temperatures from rising 1.5°C above pre-industrial levels has been a rallying cry for scientists and activists hoping to avoid the worst effects of the climate crisis. That goal may no longer be obtainable, as scientists say we will likely blow past the 1.5°C mark in at least one of the next five years. The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) released a report in May that said there is a 50–50 chance the planet’s annual temperature will exceed a 1.5°C rise between now and

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The Key to Sustainable Energy Optimization: A Data-Driven Approach for Manufacturing

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. 📊 Join us for a practical webinar hosted by Kevin Kai Wong of Emergent Ene

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Gas industry regulator sued by Tiwi Islands Traditional Owners over Barossa gas project approvals

Renew Economy

Tiwi Islands Traditional Owners sue NOPSEMA, after it granted Santos approval to drill for gas despite never consulting with the group. The post Gas industry regulator sued by Tiwi Islands Traditional Owners over Barossa gas project approvals appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Qualcomm Named to 100 Best Corporate Citizens of 2022

3BL Media

SOURCE: Qualcomm. DESCRIPTION: June 6, 2022 /3BL Media/ - 3BL Media has named Qualcomm Incorporated [QCOM] to its annual 100 Best Corporate Citizens ranking, recognizing outstanding environmental, social and governance (ESG) transparency and performance among the 1,000 largest U.S. public companies. This year, Qualcomm ranked #2 in the Semiconductors and Semiconductor Equipment industry, and #25 overall.

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“Limited time:” World will lock in 1.5°C warming by 2025 without big emissions cuts

Renew Economy

New research suggests aiming for net zero emissions by 2050 would likely see the world blow past 2 degrees of global warming. The post “Limited time:” World will lock in 1.5°C warming by 2025 without big emissions cuts appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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How virtual work is accelerating innovation

McKinsey Sustainabilty

The age of assuming that innovation requires physical proximity is over. Innovators are embracing a new model.

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How to Drive Cost Savings, Efficiency Gains, and Sustainability Wins with MES

Speaker: Nikhil Joshi, Founder & President of Snic Solutions

Is your manufacturing operation reaching its efficiency potential? A Manufacturing Execution System (MES) could be the game-changer, helping you reduce waste, cut costs, and lower your carbon footprint. Join Nikhil Joshi, Founder & President of Snic Solutions, in this value-packed webinar as he breaks down how MES can drive operational excellence and sustainability.

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“Calm the chaos”: Peak groups want ministers to accelerate energy transition to address market crisis

Renew Economy

Ahead of a meeting of Australia's energy ministers, a coalition of peak industry bodies call for an accelerated energy transition to "calm chaos". The post “Calm the chaos”: Peak groups want ministers to accelerate energy transition to address market crisis appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Security Resilience for a Hybrid, Multi-Cloud Future

Cisco CSR

Eighty-one percent of organizations told Gartner they have a multi-cloud strategy. As more organizations subscribe to cloud offerings for everything from hosted data centers to enterprise applications, the topology of the typical IT environment grows increasingly complex. Now add the proliferation of hybrid work environments , the rapid ascendance of Internet of Things (IoT) devices, and an increasingly sophisticated and malicious cyber threat landscape, and it becomes immediately clear that pro

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The Driven Podcast: The end of queue anxiety?

Renew Economy

Finnish company Kempower has redesigned EV chargers to utilise what power is available with as many cars as possible. The post The Driven Podcast: The end of queue anxiety? appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Accelerate Your Hybrid Work Initiatives with Cisco+ Secure Connect Now

Cisco CSR

If your organization has employees who work from home, the road, and the office, then you understand the underlying costs and complexities of securely connecting a hybrid workforce. No matter where your people work, or what devices they use, they need secure access to their business-critical applications. To overcome the challenges of managing more remote users, devices, applications, and data across multiple clouds, while minimizing security threats, Cisco has developed new Secure Access Servic

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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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The importance of purpose: An interview with Acha Leke

McKinsey Sustainabilty

A senior partner in McKinsey’s Johannesburg office and chairman of the firm’s Africa region shares his views on purpose, untraditional paths, and why people must be not only good mentors but also good protégés.

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4 times I got it wrong about IoT and data

Stacey Higginbotham

Spending the last few weeks sick in Dallas left me with plenty of opportunity for introspection (and little energy for reporting), so I thought a lot about all of the times I was wrong when predicting the future of the IoT. I decided that it might be helpful to share those with y’all since I think it’s always worth exploring my mistakes and trying to figure out why things didn’t come to pass as I thought they would have.

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Startup funding in logistics: Focused investment in a growing industry

McKinsey Sustainabilty

Funding for logistics startups almost doubled in 2021—here’s where investors are focusing.

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Entergy Louisiana Providing $1 Million to Help Jumpstart LCTCS Implementation of MJ Foster Promise Program

3BL Media

Program will help Louisiana residents attend college and receive training for high-demand jobs. SOURCE: Entergy Corporation. DESCRIPTION: BATON ROUGE, La., June 6, 2022 /3BL Media/ - Entergy Louisiana is committed to helping develop the workforce of the future by supporting education initiatives that tap into the rich diversity of the communities it serves.

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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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How To Recruit Talent For Innovation – Insights From An Electric Vehicle Veteran

Joan Michelson

What Sue Ozdemir learned in her dad’s electric vehicle auto repair shop has been steering her career ever since, including when she was a CEO at GE. As a girl in the male-dominated automotive sector, no less. Now she's CEO of a publicly-traded innovative company. Here's her recruiting advice.

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HelloFresh's Appetite for Lower Carbon Footprint

3BL Media

SOURCE: Acre. DESCRIPTION: by Camilla Thomson. HelloFresh meal kits prepared in the comfort of your own kitchen emit fewer carbon emissions than meal ingredients bought from the supermarket, according to a new study. A Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) was conducted recently to scrutinise every aspect of the life cycle of ingredients from farm to fork, such as production, manufacturing, distribution, use and end of use (recycling or disposal).

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Security Resilience, Together Again at RSA

Cisco CSR

I can hardly believe that RSA Conference 2022 is here, finally. Like many of you, this will mark my first major security conference I am attending since the onset of the pandemic. Funny enough, RSA Conference was also my last conference I attended back in 2020. So, I am excited to be bookending my travel hiatus with the biggest security conference of the year and seeing many of our #CiscoPartners in person!

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DraftKings and True Patriot Love Team up to Give Back & Support the Veteran Community

3BL Media

SOURCE: DraftKings. DESCRIPTION: In honor of DraftKings’ recent Sportsbook launch in Ontario, DraftKings S.E.R.V.E.S. has teamed up with True Patriot Love in efforts to support and give back to our local veteran community. True Patriot Love is a Canadian charity organization dedicated to supporting military members, veterans, and their families at every stage of their journey.

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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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Restoring the Great Lakes: After 50 years of US-Canada joint efforts, some success and lots of unfinished business

Environmental News Bits

by Daniel Macfarlane, Western Michigan University The Great Lakes cover nearly 95,000 square miles (250,000 square kilometers) and hold over 20% of Earth’s surface fresh water. More than 30 million people in the U.S. and Canada rely on them for drinking water. The lakes support a multibillion-dollar maritime economy, and the lands around them provided … Continue reading Restoring the Great Lakes: After 50 years of US-Canada joint efforts, some success and lots of unfinished business.

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CNH Industrial Environment Day - Only One Earth

3BL Media

SOURCE: CNH Industrial. DESCRIPTION: With the Company’s projects, technology and research applied to sustainability, CNH Industrial puts into practice concrete actions for a better future here, at home, on our Planet. CNH Industrial Foundation – Feeding America®. An app to bridge a food gap in the US. In partnership with Feeding America® , the largest domestic hunger-relief organization, CNH Industrial is helping growers easily donate agricultural products that might not be sold and otherwise go

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Beyond the distribution center

McKinsey Sustainabilty

New fulfillment models are reinventing retail operations to keep up with customer demand.

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U.S. Mayors Double Down on Healthy Buildings To Support Healthier, More Resilient Cities

3BL Media

Miami Mayor and U.S. Conference of Mayors President Francis Suarez rallies the nation’s mayors to step on healthy buildings by embracing WELL as a key solution for advancing healthier cities. SOURCE: International WELL Building Institute. DESCRIPTION: RENO, Nev., June 6, 2022 /3BL Media/ - Today, as part of a renewed commitment to public health and national resilience, the nation’s mayors passed a major resolution to advance healthy buildings as a key strategy to support community preparedness a

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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.