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The man who would be ‘climate king’

Corporate Knights

On February 19, 1970, a nervous, 21-year-old Cambridge University student, wearing a mud-brown suit typical of the times, warned the Welsh Countryside Commission?in Cardiff about “the horrifying effects of pollution in all its cancerous forms.” . The speaker, then a young Prince of Wales, now King Charles III, predicted that the enormous costs of fighting pollution would test politicians’ will and the public purse.

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CDFIs can make big difference for small businesses investing in clean energy

GreenBiz

The flexibility of community development financial institutions can create models for borrowers with tight cash flows.

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Wind power is getting better and better, and providing more value to the grid

Renew Economy

Wind energy remains as an attractive carbon-free option since its costs are generally low compared to wind’s value in wholesale markets. The post Wind power is getting better and better, and providing more value to the grid appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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The climate litigation trend is gathering global momentum

GreenBiz

New analysis reveals 80 cases have been filed against governments since 2005, seeking more ambitious action.

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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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AGL board clean-out continues, with new chair – and a new renewables champion

Renew Economy

Australian renewables champion Miles George joins non-executive ranks of AGL Energy, as part of major overhaul of the board at the big three gen-tailer. The post AGL board clean-out continues, with new chair – and a new renewables champion appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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3 big direct carbon capture deals to know

GreenBiz

The past few months of 2022 have seen a flurry of deals between promising direct air capture startups or ventures and big corporate sponsors.

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Sustainable business and the view from across the pond

GreenBiz

The inaugural meeting of the GreenBiz Executive Network Europe revealed some differences, but mostly similarities, with their American counterparts.

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Origin’s Beetaloo exit is not enough, the fracking has got to stop

Renew Economy

Governments, now, must intervene on developments like Beetaloo; listen to the science and, as promised, to the voices of First Nations people. The post Origin’s Beetaloo exit is not enough, the fracking has got to stop appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Funding a More Sustainable Future

3BL Media

SOURCE: Principal Financial Group. DESCRIPTION: A generation ago, assessing a company’s potential was often confined to a review of its balance sheet. Today, however, a company’s impact on the climate is often evaluated alongside profit—especially for institutions, organizations, and individuals making choices about where to spend and invest. Surveys bear this out: 88% of institutional investors point to environmental, social, and governance (ESG) measures over financial metrics in their evaluat

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Solar giant joins big battery market with launch of utility-scale SolBank

Renew Economy

Leading global PV manufacturer Canadian Solar launches lithium-iron phosphate utility-scale big battery system with up to 2,800kWh of usable energy capacity. The post Solar giant joins big battery market with launch of utility-scale SolBank appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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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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Nuclear power is our best hope to ditch fossil fuels | Isabelle Boemeke

TEDxInnovations

Nuclear power is one of the safest, cleanest forms of energy -- yet to most people, it might not feel that way. Why is that? Isabelle Boemeke, the world's first nuclear energy influencer and creator of the social media persona Isodope, deftly debunks the major objections to nuclear power and explains her unconventional way of educating people about this clean energy source.

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Three global renewables trends to watch for – and what they mean for Australia

Renew Economy

Solar is doing well – and particularly associated home battery uptake; wind power is struggling; and China is rapidly becoming the main factor limiting global decarbonisation. The post Three global renewables trends to watch for – and what they mean for Australia appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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5 ways Matter will disappoint users at launch

Stacey Higginbotham

This story was first published on Sept. 16, 2022 in my weekly newsletter. . After participating in a panel on Matter at Silicon Labs’ Works With event on Tuesday and conversing with attendees throughout the event, I think the initial response to Matter is going to be tepid at best and downright aggravated at worst. One person I spoke with, who declined to be named for this article, said they had the feeling that, given the delays and the constant influx of new members to the Connectivity S

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Safeguard Mechanism: What to make of the “industry-average” baseline scheme

Renew Economy

Is it possible to make an industry average scheme work? Yes, with enough gaffer tape. Is it the best pathway to take? Maybe not. The post Safeguard Mechanism: What to make of the “industry-average” baseline scheme appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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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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Software bill of materials: Managing software cybersecurity risks

McKinsey Sustainabilty

As software-related vulnerabilities continue to grow, companies must manage their software cyber risks to innovate faster and create safer, more secure digital products.

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Why Isn’t your 5G RAN Transport Flexible and Efficient?

Cisco CSR

5G services can’t succeed without flexible, efficient, and programmable transport. To support and capitalize on 5G services, 5G RAN transport architectures have evolved to support virtualization and slicing, strict latency, jitter, stringent synchronization, and multi-cloud interconnect architectures. Recent Cisco innovations have focused on segment routing and IPv6 to improve network reliability with traffic engineering and to simplify network complexity with programmable transport, providing 5

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Project Umbra Proves out Scalable Process To Combat Child Sexual Exploitation

3BL Media

Groundbreaking Program from The Knoble Network Combines Resources from the Private and Public Sectors to Disable Child Predators. SOURCE: Fifth Third Bancorp. DESCRIPTION: ATLANTA , September 19, 2022 /3BL Media/ - The Knoble™ Network, a non-profit network of financial crime and fintech professionals that assists vulnerable people around the world, today announced results from its first phase of Project Umbra — an initiative that brings together financial institutions, solution providers, regula

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ECB Introduces Climate Scores to Decarbonize €387 Billion Corporate Bond Portfolio

ESG Today

The European Central Bank (ECB) revealed today details into its plans to decarbonize its more than €385 billion of corporate bond holdings, including the introduction of climate scores that will be incorporated into future purchase decisions. The process to tilt the ECB corporate bond portfolio to better climate performers will begin in October 2022.

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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 Home Depot and the United Negro College Fund Work to Advance Education Through Scholarships for HBCU Students

3BL Media

SOURCE: The Home Depot. DESCRIPTION: Since 1992, The Home Depot has been partnering with the United Negro College Fund (UNCF), an organization that works to build a robust pipeline of highly qualified college graduates from under-represented populations. UNCF focuses on activities that ensure that more students are college-ready, enroll in college and persist to graduation.

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ASICS Launches Low-Carbon Emissions Sneaker

ESG Today

Sportswear company ASICS announced today the launch of the GEL-LYTE III CM 1.95, a new sneaker produced with a series of low carbon materials, technologies and design details. According to the company, with a carbon footprint of only 1.95kg of C02e for every pair produced, the GEL-LYTE III CM 1.95 is the lowest CO2e sneakers currently available on the market.

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Expanding COVID-19 Testing Access at Historically Black Colleges And Universities

3BL Media

SOURCE: Quest Diagnostics. DESCRIPTION: Clark Atlanta University. While many college students have successfully transitioned to online learning, students in underserved communities may face barriers to access, including poor or no internet connection. Others may not thrive in an online environment or may lose out on essential hands-on instruction in labs or workshops.

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3 Great Reasons to Attend Cisco’s New Developer Event, Develop, on October 18

Cisco CSR

I am excited to be working on the first virtual event of our brand-new event series, Develop ! This new series, created for cloud application developers, will feature webinars, virtual events and in person sessions focusing on helping devs navigate the evolving world of enterprise cloud applications. . Our first full-day event, on October 18, 2022, will focus on Lessons Learned From Cloud-Native Developers.

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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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Southern Company Named One of Forbes Best Employers for Women 2022

3BL Media

SOURCE: Southern Company. DESCRIPTION: We are honored to be named one of Forbes Best Employers for Women 2022. This recognition speaks to our continued commitment to creating an equitable work environment where everyone feels welcomed, valued, supported, respected and heard. Learn how we are moving boldly forward towards equity: [link]. About Southern Company.

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Systems Change: Making the Aspirational Actionable

Stanford Social Innovation

By Alison Badgett. In recent years, social justice leaders have consistently called for a systems change approach to redressing the root causes of social problems, rather than only mitigating their symptoms. These leaders often elucidate systems change through example, calling out important elements such as collective action, proximate leadership, research and evaluation, and policy change.

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Alkermes Looks To Fill Cancer Treatment Gaps With New Immune Pathways

3BL Media

A conversation with Craig Hopkinson. SOURCE: Alkermes. DESCRIPTION: Patients are at the center of what we do, and we are united in our mission to pursue great science with deep compassion as we strive to positively impact the lives of those affected by cancer. In this PharmaVoice interview, Alkermes’ Chief Medical Officer, Craig Hopkinson, MD, discusses our ongoing research for difficult-to-treat cancers and the development program of our #immunooncology candidate: [link].

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Air Canada Orders 30 Electric Aircraft from Heart Aerospace, Capable of 200 km of Zero-Emissions Flying

ESG Today

Air Canada and electric aircraft company Hear Aerospace announced an order for 30 of Heart’s newly unveiled 30-seater hybrid electric aircraft, with an all-electric, zero-emission range of 200 km. Alongside the aircraft order, Heart Aerospace also announced that Air Canada and Swedish aerospace and defense company have each acquired a $5 million equity stake in Heart Aerospace.

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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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Announcing Round 2 of the TaroWorks Enterprise Grant

3BL Media

Riley Harding. SOURCE: Qualcomm. DESCRIPTION: We are excited to announce the launch of the second round of TaroWorks Enterprise Grant, ????where we will award $20,000 to a social enterprise with last mile distribution needs, with funding from Qualcomm® Wireless Reach™. This grant program will help subsidize the use of our mobile inventory management system for social enterprise last mile distributors looking to digitize their logistics operations in emerging markets but face long-standing fundi

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Beyond counting just the coins: the key to a clearer picture of ESG reporting

Environmental Finance

Sustainability reporting that captures impact on society is crucial to understanding value, as demonstrated by the extractive industry, argues Diane Tang-Lee

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Yum! Brands Is Driving Change to Build A Sustainable Future

3BL Media

SOURCE: Yum! Brands. DESCRIPTION: Yum! Brands is committed to growing sustainably by addressing climate change, making progress on renewable energy and emissions reduction in our restaurants and investing in circularity. Over the past several years, we have further prioritized our work on climate. In 2021, we set our first science-based targets (SBTs) and pledged our ambition to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050.

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Electric vehicle ‘range wars’ could boost V2G potential, say Rivian and other automakers

Utiliity Dive

“Range is basically the next competitive space,” Rivian Senior Director of Public Policy Chris Nevers said.

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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.