Corporate Knights
SEPTEMBER 19, 2022
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.
GreenBiz
SEPTEMBER 19, 2022
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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Renew Economy
SEPTEMBER 19, 2022
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.
GreenBiz
SEPTEMBER 19, 2022
The inaugural meeting of the GreenBiz Executive Network Europe revealed some differences, but mostly similarities, with their American counterparts.
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.
Renew Economy
SEPTEMBER 19, 2022
Origin Energy says it is getting out of the gas exploration business, starting with its share in the controversial Beetaloo Basin project, as it shifts its focus to the energy transition. The post Origin announces exit from gas exploration, starting with Beetaloo Basin appeared first on RenewEconomy.
3BL Media
SEPTEMBER 19, 2022
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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GreenBiz
SEPTEMBER 19, 2022
The flexibility of community development financial institutions can create models for borrowers with tight cash flows.
Renew Economy
SEPTEMBER 19, 2022
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.
GreenBiz
SEPTEMBER 19, 2022
New analysis reveals 80 cases have been filed against governments since 2005, seeking more ambitious action.
Renew Economy
SEPTEMBER 19, 2022
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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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
SEPTEMBER 19, 2022
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
Renew Economy
SEPTEMBER 19, 2022
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.
3BL Media
SEPTEMBER 19, 2022
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.
Renew Economy
SEPTEMBER 19, 2022
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.
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
SEPTEMBER 19, 2022
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.
TEDxInnovations
SEPTEMBER 19, 2022
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.
3BL Media
SEPTEMBER 19, 2022
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.
Stacey Higginbotham
SEPTEMBER 19, 2022
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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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
SEPTEMBER 19, 2022
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].
Cisco CSR
SEPTEMBER 19, 2022
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
3BL Media
SEPTEMBER 19, 2022
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
ESG Today
SEPTEMBER 19, 2022
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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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.
3BL Media
SEPTEMBER 19, 2022
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.
ESG Today
SEPTEMBER 19, 2022
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.
3BL Media
SEPTEMBER 19, 2022
SOURCE: Ericsson. DESCRIPTION: By Niklas Heuveldop , President and CEO, Ericsson North America. The situation is becoming dire: climate change is one of the greatest threats facing people, wildlife and the planet. Tackling this crisis requires a shift in our mindset and practices to change the planet. The telecommunications industry can have a big impact by enabling an accelerated digital transformation across all industries.
Cisco CSR
SEPTEMBER 19, 2022
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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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.
3BL Media
SEPTEMBER 19, 2022
Wisconsin college tackles welder shortage through mobile training program. SOURCE: Enbridge. DESCRIPTION: According to the American Welding Society, the United States will face a shortage of 400,000 skilled welders by 2024. The deficit is already affecting business and industry in northern Wisconsin, as Northwood Technical College learned when it consulted with companies in and around the district.
Environmental Finance
SEPTEMBER 19, 2022
Sustainability reporting that captures impact on society is crucial to understanding value, as demonstrated by the extractive industry, argues Diane Tang-Lee
3BL Media
SEPTEMBER 19, 2022
SOURCE: SAP. SUMMARY: Transparent recording and reporting of sustainable business data are key to achieving ESG metrics and climate goals. Companies across different industries cannot achieve these outcomes in isolation. Carbon data networks enable sharing of emissions and other sustainability data with suppliers and industry partners. DESCRIPTION: Sustainability transformations hinge on data transparency.
McKinsey Sustainabilty
SEPTEMBER 19, 2022
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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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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