Corporate Knights
AUGUST 22, 2022
In 2016, Michelle Moore set out to help bring solar panels to her hometown of LaGrange, Georgia. The CEO of non-profit Groundswell hoped to engage leaders in the city of around 30,000 residents about how they could harness renewable power. But all these officials wanted to discuss at first was energy efficiency, and how they could lower electricity and heating bills for the local population.
GreenBiz
AUGUST 22, 2022
Finding your way there can be hairy, but there are ways to make yourself stand out and achieve your goals once you've arrived.
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3BL Media
AUGUST 22, 2022
By Ruth Smith. SOURCE: Acre. DESCRIPTION: Every reputable business on the planet is focused on meeting at the place where Performance, Purpose, and Profit coincide. Sustainability is no longer a tick box exercise, but crucial for there to be a tomorrow. Acre is at the front line of a recent surge in the requirement for ESG Reporting & Sustainability Data Analysts.
GreenBiz
AUGUST 22, 2022
Finding your way there can be hairy, but there are ways to make yourself stand out and achieve your goals once you've arrived.
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
Renew Economy
AUGUST 22, 2022
Latest regulatory report shows how multiple coal plant outages left electricity market at mercy of. other coal plants to rebid small amounts of capacity to guarantee price spikes. The post Coal plant outages and rebidding: Why electricity prices surged towards market cap appeared first on RenewEconomy.
GreenBiz
AUGUST 22, 2022
The retailer plans to open up Circular Connector, a database of packaging innovations, in late 2022.
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GreenBiz
AUGUST 22, 2022
The state of corporate sustainability communications is dismal. It’s not just the comms folks’ fault.
Renew Economy
AUGUST 22, 2022
AEMO is bulking up with a vastly increased budget to manage the engineering challenges of a rapidly accelerating switch to renewables and storage. The post “Start of a new era:” Market operator bulks up to manage accelerating transition appeared first on RenewEconomy.
GreenBiz
AUGUST 22, 2022
Suzanne Biegel, a longtime respected advocate of “gender-smart” investing, on why corporate sustainability teams should double down on their understanding of gender equality and women’s health issues.
Renew Economy
AUGUST 22, 2022
The first solar farm to power one of Rio Tinto's huge iron ore mines begins commissioning, as does a new big battery on the same network. The post Rio Tinto starts commissioning Gudai-Darri solar farm, and Tom Price battery appeared first on RenewEconomy.
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
3BL Media
AUGUST 22, 2022
Spark student curiosity in time for back to school. SOURCE: Qualcomm. DESCRIPTION: What do all of these women have in common: Grace Hopper , Susie Armstrong , Marie Curie, Shirley Jackson and Hedy Lemarr. They are some of the most prolific inventors of our time. Whose inventions include computer programming, web surfing on a mobile phone, radioactivity, modern day telecommunications, and frequency hopping.
Renew Economy
AUGUST 22, 2022
South 32 cancels a controversial expansion of the Dendrobium coal mine, saying it is looking to spend money on low carbon investments. The post South32 ditches big Australian coal mine boost, saying costs no longer add up appeared first on RenewEconomy.
3BL Media
AUGUST 22, 2022
Enabling urban air mobility to weather the storm. SOURCE: WSP. DESCRIPTION: Urban air mobility (UAM) is an emerging concept in air transportation featuring highly automated aircraft that are expected to include a mix of piloted, remotely piloted, and fully autonomous vehicles. The aim of UAM is to provide a wide range of services—intracity and intercity—including on-demand air taxis, air shuttles, cargo air vehicles, and medical emergency services.
Renew Economy
AUGUST 22, 2022
Research group is looking at how aluminium can be used to store renewable power as energy and heat - for months or even years. The post Can aluminium be used as ultra long term storage for renewable energy and heat? appeared first on RenewEconomy.
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.
3BL Media
AUGUST 22, 2022
August is National Black Business Month, but Regions leaders started celebrating early with their participation in the National Urban League Conference. SOURCE: Regions Bank. DESCRIPTION: By Candace Higginbotham. Small and minority-owned businesses are an essential component of our local economies, and teams across Regions Bank are working every day to serve and support these businesses that create more inclusive economic development in our communities.
Renew Economy
AUGUST 22, 2022
Petrol refiner and retailer reveals further details of its plan to take on the Australian retail energy market, starting with a pilot fuel plus electricity offer. The post Ampol prepares retail electricity pilot, as it shifts from the forecourt into homes appeared first on RenewEconomy.
3BL Media
AUGUST 22, 2022
SOURCE: The Home Depot. DESCRIPTION: Whether you’re replacing an inefficient fixture with a more effective product or adopting water-efficient behaviors, we can all take action to save water for future generations. We’re for Water was created by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) as a national campaign to help consumers save water. The Home Depot is proud to partner with WaterSense to promote the manufacturing and sale of water-efficient products.
GreenBiz
AUGUST 22, 2022
We've just established a beachhead in Europe as we expand the scope and reach of our events, digital media and peer network platforms. Meet the woman who is leading the charge.
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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.
3BL Media
AUGUST 22, 2022
Adoption of financial wellness programs can reduce stress, lead to better retirement outcomes. SOURCE: T. Rowe Price. DESCRIPTION: BALTIMORE, August 22, 2022 /3BL Media/ - T. Rowe Price, a global investment management firm and a leader in retirement, published new research which found that financial stress is a predictor of financial wellness. Specifically, retirement plan participants who report being stressed about debt are saving less for retirement than those who are not stressed.
Utiliity Dive
AUGUST 22, 2022
At that price, there would be demand for about 90 GW of emerging small reactors in the U.S. by 2050, according to a recent Nuclear Energy Institute survey.
3BL Media
AUGUST 22, 2022
SOURCE: M·A·C Cosmetics. DESCRIPTION: This July, M·A·C Cosmetics’ global headquarters at One SoHo Square in New York City announced that its offices have been awarded WELL Certification at the Silver level by the International WELL Building Institute (IWBI). This prestigious distinction is awarded through IWBI’s WELL Building Standard, which is the premier building standard focusing on people’s health and wellness through the buildings where they live, work and play.
Utiliity Dive
AUGUST 22, 2022
Who or what is to blame for growing interconnection delays around the U.S.? Experts say the same processes that created the U.S. power system may now prevent its transition to clean generation.
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
3BL Media
AUGUST 22, 2022
SOURCE: Lenovo. DESCRIPTION: HONG KONG, August 22, 2022 /3BL Media/ – In line with the goals of International Youth Day 2022 , observed on August 12, Lenovo is partnering with youth organizations across Asia Pacific to provide future-ready tech skills and access to technology to underrepresented youth. Beneficiary partners include TNS India Foundation (TNSIF), Code Like A Girl in Australia and New Zealand, Waffle in Japan, and Solve Education!
Stacey Higginbotham
AUGUST 22, 2022
This story was first published in the Aug. 19 issue of my weekly newsletter. . If you live in a smart home, how do you interact with it? Chances are you do so in one of two ways: Either you speak to a voice assistant or you tap around on a mobile application. Or perhaps you do some combination of both. And your approach likely works (most of the time).
3BL Media
AUGUST 22, 2022
SOURCE: Tata Consultancy Services (TCS). DESCRIPTION: Do you have school-aged kids at home and want to challenge them with a project that combines technology AND social impact? Every month, goIT – part of TCS’ Corporate Social responsibility team – develops a new opportunity each month for students to ideate digital innovations based on the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
Caux Round Table
AUGUST 22, 2022
Please join us at 9:00 am (CDT) on Tuesday, September 20 for a Zoom round table on “banana republics.”. An immediate reaction from many Americans shocked over a presidential administration using its security service to “harass” an extroverted and obstreperous political rival was that America’s constitutional republic was in danger. That republic is 246 years old.
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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
3BL Media
AUGUST 22, 2022
SOURCE: FedEx Corporation. DESCRIPTION: Electrifying a large portion of our global fleet of over 200,000 motorized vehicles is a crucial component of our carbon neutral operations goal. Through our phased approach, we are revolutionizing our vehicle fleet by working to transition the entire FedEx parcel PUD fleet to zero emission vehicles by 2040. In 2021, FedEx Express agreed to acquire 500 electric vehicles from BrightDrop, a new business from General Motors, and in January 2022, we expanded o
Environment + Energy Leader
AUGUST 22, 2022
New ebook offers help for sustainability professionals who want to make emissions reduction a cornerstone of their sustainability strategies while successfully managing profitability. The post Emissions Reduction Ebook Helps Companies Balance Sustainability and Profitability appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader.
3BL Media
AUGUST 22, 2022
SOURCE: Cummins Inc. DESCRIPTION: Cummins’ Destination Zero Strategy commits the company to meeting the world’s sustainability challenges by delivering a broad portfolio of innovative power solutions. Recently, Cummins Inc. celebrated the grand opening of its new microgrid lab called the Power Integration Center (PIC) at their Power Systems facility in Fridley, Minnesota (U.S.).
Environmental News Bits
AUGUST 22, 2022
by Aisling Pigott, University of Colorado Boulder; Jennifer Scheib, University of Colorado Boulder, and Kyri Baker, University of Colorado Boulder Hot summer days can mean high electricity bills. People want to stay comfortable without wasting energy and money. Maybe your household has fought over the best strategy for cooling your space. Which is more efficient: … Continue reading Does turning the air conditioning off when you’re not home actually save energy?
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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.
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