Large insurers say no to a major African oil pipeline despite the global oil shock
GreenBiz
APRIL 25, 2022
Munich Re becomes the sixth large reinsurer to rule out underwriting the proposed East African Crude Oil Pipeline.
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Sun Cable unveils staggering scale of world’s biggest solar and battery project
Renew Economy
APRIL 25, 2022
Environmental impact statements lodged for the Australia-Asia Power Link project reveal mind-boggling scale of solar and battery project. The post Sun Cable unveils staggering scale of world’s biggest solar and battery project appeared first on RenewEconomy.
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How to be a ‘sustainability catalyst’
GreenBiz
APRIL 25, 2022
CDP forest manager Stephanie Cárdenas on tackling deforestation, the need to be a self-learner in ESG and finding the ‘perfect balance’ in her role at CDP.
Graph of the Day: Smashing Barnaby’s coal versus renewable jobs myth
Renew Economy
APRIL 25, 2022
Wind and solar projects will create significantly more jobs than new coal or gas plants, new analysis shows. The post Graph of the Day: Smashing Barnaby’s coal versus renewable jobs myth appeared first on RenewEconomy.
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.
There’s grim news in this year’s Earth Day polls
GreenBiz
APRIL 25, 2022
The economy, the war in Ukraine, the pandemic and other issues have pushed the climate crisis to the back burner for most Americans.
CECP Study: ESG Data Disclosures Increase, Diversity Lags
3BL Media
APRIL 25, 2022
Annual report analyzing the state of corporate purpose & ESG landscape finds 31.6% growth in companies’ net-zero emissions targets. SOURCE: CECP: Chief Executives for Corporate Purpose. DESCRIPTION: NEW YORK, April 25, 2022 /3BL Media/ - On the heels of newly proposed environmental and social governance (ESG) disclosure requirements from the SEC, a new Chief Executives for Corporate Purpose® (CECP) Investing in Society report finds ESG related corporate data disclosures are increasing.
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Investing in Women, Impacting the World
3BL Media
APRIL 25, 2022
How Impact Investing moves capital to where it’s needed most. SOURCE: GreenMoney Journal. DESCRIPTION: by Stella Tai of Praxis Mutual Funds . In my 15-year career working as a woman in impact investing and its various facets geared towards investing in women, I have learned that communities and families benefit greatly when women thrive economically.
Australians reluctant to go electric or change behaviour for climate change
Renew Economy
APRIL 25, 2022
Australians amongst the least likely to change behaviours to reduce climate impact. The post Australians reluctant to go electric or change behaviour for climate change appeared first on RenewEconomy.
We Believe Marathons Change Lives, Just Like Teachers Do.
3BL Media
APRIL 25, 2022
SOURCE: Tata Consultancy Services (TCS). DESCRIPTION: Running ignites a fire in us all. It reveals our deepest convictions and best selves. We believe teachers do the same. To celebrate the meaningful impact educators have, TCS is awarding 50 teachers with an opportunity to toe the line at the TCS New York City Marathon on November 6, 2022. We will also award ten teachers with entry into the TCS Toronto Waterfront Marathon on October 16, 2022.
Funds giant buys three Australian solar farms and battery storage projects
Renew Economy
APRIL 25, 2022
Atmos claims to be fourth biggest owner of operating wind and solar assets in Australia after buying three solar farms. The post Funds giant buys three Australian solar farms and battery storage projects 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.
AEG Presents Supports Global Citizen's "Stand Up For Ukraine!" Campaign
3BL Media
APRIL 25, 2022
Initiative Mobilized People Around the World Ahead of the Global Humanitarian Pledging Summit. SOURCE: AEG. DESCRIPTION: AEG Presents, a world leader in the music and entertainment industries, joined Global Citizen’s “Stand Up For Ukraine!” campaign, a global digital rally to raise funds to refugees around the world. In addition to spreading the word through AEG Presents’ social media channels and clubs and theaters across the world, the company reached out to many of its touring artists who par
Fossil fuel companies to be sued for climate damage under Greens proposal
Renew Economy
APRIL 25, 2022
Climate-impacted communities could be allowed to sue fossil fuel companies for compensation, under a Greens policy proposal. The post Fossil fuel companies to be sued for climate damage under Greens proposal appeared first on RenewEconomy.
Nokia Releases People and Planet 2021 Sustainability Report
3BL Media
APRIL 25, 2022
SOURCE: Nokia. DESCRIPTION: At Nokia, our approach to sustainability centers around our company's purpose, creating technology that helps the world act together. We aim to maximize our positive impact - our handprint, while we work to continually minimize potential negative impact - our footprint. We apply this approach to both environmental and social impacts.
Election Diary: Labor pledges Pacific climate leadership, Morrison backs more gas
Renew Economy
APRIL 25, 2022
Labor pledges to repair Australia's climate leadership in Pacific, Morrison backs more gas, and Barnaby seeks "wriggle room" on net zero target. The post Election Diary: Labor pledges Pacific climate leadership, Morrison backs more gas 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
Earth Day 2022 - Moving From Pledges to Actions
3BL Media
APRIL 25, 2022
By Allyson Anderson Book, Vice President – Energy Transition at Baker Hughes. SOURCE: Baker Hughes. DESCRIPTION: Since April 1970, when the first modern movement around environmental protection began, Earth Day has become an annual reminder to voice and share our commitment to protect the air we breathe, the water we drink and treasure what mother nature has offered.
Wind and solar generated record 34% of power in Texas last quarter
Renew Economy
APRIL 25, 2022
After passing coal as power source, Texas wind and solar now have natural gas in their sights. The post Wind and solar generated record 34% of power in Texas last quarter appeared first on RenewEconomy.
2022 CSR and Corporate Citizenship Recognition Awards
3BL Media
APRIL 25, 2022
SOURCE: Realized Worth. DESCRIPTION: You have an outstanding Corporate Citizenship program. You know it. We know it. But don’t you want everyone else to know it too? Of course! If you’re doing great work, it’s important to put your name out there for recognition. Doing so will not only feel great but will help you set a new bar for companies to follow.
Researchers iron out key cost barrier to hydrogen fuel cells
Renew Economy
APRIL 25, 2022
Team of European researchers develop and test a hydrogen fuel cell that uses iron instead of rare and costly platinum. The post Researchers iron out key cost barrier to hydrogen fuel cells 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
Baby Fitz's Life-Saving Diagnosis Through Whole-Genome Sequencing
3BL Media
APRIL 25, 2022
How genomics provided critical answers—and in record time—to transform outcomes for a newborn and his family. SOURCE: Illumina. DESCRIPTION: In June 2019, Christina and Daniel Kettler were barely home from the hospital with their newborn son when they received an urgent phone call. They needed to rush back immediately: A routine screening, called the heel stick test, had revealed that Fitz, their firstborn baby, had Severe Combined Immunodeficiency (SCID).
New York calls tender to replace gas peakers with four hour battery storage
Renew Economy
APRIL 25, 2022
New York utility says it may be able to replace all its gas-fired peaking plants with four battery storage units by 2030. The post New York calls tender to replace gas peakers with four hour battery storage appeared first on RenewEconomy.
Life Sciences and Pharmaceutical Industry's Need for Digitalization Adoption
3BL Media
APRIL 25, 2022
SOURCE: CRB. DESCRIPTION: “We are seeing more often that management is driving the adoption of digitalization in new facilities. It is becoming a standard and expected part of facility design,” shares Yvonne Duckworth, PE , Digitalization Leader and Group Leader Associate, with Pharmaceutical Technology. The pandemic has made the life sciences and pharmaceutical industries rely heavily on innovation and overall advancement, especially with industry 4.0 technologies.
Intellihub targets gigawatts of behind the meter capacity with GreenSync buy
Renew Economy
APRIL 25, 2022
Brookfield-backed smart meter business acquires Melbourne specialist to unlock gigawatts of behind the meter technology. The post Intellihub targets gigawatts of behind the meter capacity with GreenSync buy appeared first on RenewEconomy.
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.
How Businesses Can Invest in Our Planet
3BL Media
APRIL 25, 2022
DuPont Performance Building Solutions and Corian® Design Sustainability Director Shawn Hunter shares takeaways from internal panel on investing in our planet. SOURCE: DuPont. DESCRIPTION: As part of our Earth Day celebration at DuPont this year, I had the fun opportunity to bring together a few of my fellow leaders within DuPont Performance Building Solutions and Corian® Design to facilitate a panel discussion on this year’s Earth Day theme, “Invest in Our Planet.”.
Security resilience from the classroom to the cloud
Cisco CSR
APRIL 25, 2022
A conversation with Shawnee Heights School District . You have likely heard us talking more about security resilience in recent weeks. Resilience has always been a key part of cybersecurity, but the last few years have really highlighted its importance. . At Cisco, we define security resilience as: The ability to protect the integrity of every aspect of your business to withstand unpredictable threats or changes, and then emerge stronger.
Marathon Petroleum Refineries Earn Place in Select Industry Group
3BL Media
APRIL 25, 2022
SOURCE: Marathon Petroleum Corporation. DESCRIPTION: Several Marathon Petroleum Corp. (MPC) refineries have attained a rare industry status through safety performance that earned the highest recognition available from the American Fuel & Petrochemical Manufacturers (AFPM). At the recent AFPM Annual Meeting, the organization acknowledged MPC’s refineries in Anacortes, Washington; Garyville, Louisiana; and St.
The Next Wave of Productivity Demands 5G and Wi-Fi
Cisco CSR
APRIL 25, 2022
The pandemic accelerated digital transformations for enterprises across the globe. With the flip of a switch, IT workers transitioned to a remote work environment. We took meetings from our kitchens, we learned that it’s not the end of the world when a child or pet crashes a meeting, and some of us rekindled our relationship with sweatpants. It wasn’t without its challenges, but it was still a relatively smooth transition for IT workers.
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.
Critical Tree Restoration at U.S. Air Force Base Defies Expectations
3BL Media
APRIL 25, 2022
SOURCE: P&G. SUMMARY: 12,000 acres of slash pine destroyed by hurricane now turned into paper. Longleaf pine restoration timeline shrinks from 35 years to 3-5 years as Base and the Arbor Day Foundation shift strategy post-storm and work together to replant. P&G helps fund project through its responsible forestry commitment. DESCRIPTION: In October of 2018, Hurricane Michael passed directly over Tyndall U.S.
Let's get Western energy market governance right from the start
Utiliity Dive
APRIL 25, 2022
The time has come to consider what the West needs for governance in a regional energy market, and the conversation must be inclusive of all stakeholder views, the author writes.
CNH Industrial Supports Earth Day Through Environmental Initiatives
3BL Media
APRIL 25, 2022
SOURCE: CNH Industrial. DESCRIPTION: To celebrate Earth Day 2022, CNH Industrial spotlighted two key initiatives: how it is working with local communities to clean polluted beaches, primarily of plastic rubbish and how, through partner Treedom , is helping local communities across the planet plant trees. Tweet me: @CNHIndustrial is working with local communities to help clean polluted beaches and assist small farmers across the globe by planting trees #BreakingNewGround #EarthDay2022 [link].
As Congress returns, Google proposes legislative action to help it and others to achieve 24/7 clean energy
Utiliity Dive
APRIL 25, 2022
The internet giant is advocating for policies that can help new technologies scale rapidly, including long-duration storage, hydrogen, carbon capture and advanced nuclear.
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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