Corporate Knights

OCTOBER 3, 2022

Mark Carney’s US$130-trillion Glasgow Financial Alliance for Net Zero (GFANZ) has lost two pension funds and a consulting company in recent weeks, and some large U.S. and Canadian banks are threatening to withdraw because of new membership criteria requiring a fossil fuel phase-down. GFANZ, which made international headlines and represented one of the planet’s best hopes for meaningful climate action a year ago, is facing growing discontent within its membership of global banks, insurers, invest

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GreenBiz

OCTOBER 3, 2022

The tech giant plans to support at least 10 tech startups and NGOs solving circularity challenges.

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Renew Economy

OCTOBER 3, 2022

State and national governments are promoting massive gas development to kickstart Australia’s economy. But is it worth the environmental cost? The post Lake Eyre Basin threatened by 831 oil and gas wells – is this really what Australians want? appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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GreenBiz

OCTOBER 3, 2022

Japan's big increase in sustainable investment assets from 2016 to 2020 means it accounts for 8 percent of the $35.3 trillion from the five major markets of Europe, the United States, Canada, Australasia and Japan.

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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.

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Renew Economy

OCTOBER 3, 2022

A Western Australia government-owned coal plant slated to be retired in 2027 has shut down until January, reportedly due to a coal shortage. The post Coal shortage causes shut down of WA Collie power station appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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GreenBiz

OCTOBER 3, 2022

Satire, obviously.

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GreenBiz

OCTOBER 3, 2022

In the time between Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur, it is important to reflect.

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Renew Economy

OCTOBER 3, 2022

Australia is experiencing the pitfalls of delaying energy reform and not approaching the transition in a planned manner – and that’s before global market shocks. The post When the ceiling hits the floor: How electricity prices are turning everything upside down appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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3BL Media

OCTOBER 3, 2022

SOURCE: Science Applications International Corp. DESCRIPTION: Who is SAIC?” To tap into the spirit of our mission and purpose, we invited a few employees to bring these words to life. These passionate employees wanted to share their personal experiences and explain why they enjoy working at SAIC. We invite you to find out why we’re all so #SAICProud !

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Renew Economy

OCTOBER 3, 2022

Bellevue Gold inks solar, wind and battery deal in bid to become Australia’s first publicly-listed gold miner to generate net-zero emissions. The post Going for “green gold:” WA mine taps solar, wind and battery to reach 100 pct renewables appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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GreenBiz

OCTOBER 3, 2022

Sponsored: Here’s how scaling supply chain certification delivers on critical UN Sustainable Development Goals.

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Renew Economy

OCTOBER 3, 2022

A team from Oxford University is trying to persuade governments to impose CCS requirements on fossil fuel producers. But not everyone is on board. The post Researchers push to make polluters put carbon back in the ground appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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3BL Media

OCTOBER 3, 2022

SOURCE: Antea Group. DESCRIPTION: Energy transition is the fastest and most effective route to mitigating the urgent climate crisis. In the fall of 2021, the United Nations hosted 130 heads of state and high-level stakeholders to map out a plan to achieve accelerated energy transition goals by 2030. As the UN agreement notes, “No two national energy transition pathways will be identical.

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Cisco CSR

OCTOBER 3, 2022

Jason Button is a director at Cisco and leads the company’s Security and Trust Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) team. He was formerly the director of IT at Duo Security, a company Cisco acquired in 2018, making him uniquely positioned to lend his expertise to the M&A process. This blog is the second in a series focused on M&A cybersecurity, following Jacob Bolotin’s post on Managing Cybersecurity Risk in M&A.

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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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3BL Media

OCTOBER 3, 2022

SOURCE: Ericsson. DESCRIPTION: By Caroline Berns , Head of Diversity & Inclusion and Talent Acquisition, MMEA. Welcome to the latest edition of our Diversity & Inclusion News Round-Up. Today we are talking about university degrees and social mobility, recognizing racial privilege, gender equality at home, and Scotland tackling period poverty.

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ESG Today

OCTOBER 3, 2022

Senior supply chain executives expect to see a range of benefits from sustainability initiatives, according to a new survey from global professional services firm EY, including increased revenue and profitability, customer loyalty and improved employee quality of life. Despite the perceived benefits, however, the survey found that many companies lack a business case to support supply chain development, and roughly half struggle to measure and report on their sustainability progress.

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3BL Media

OCTOBER 3, 2022

SOURCE: Alkermes. DESCRIPTION: Did you know that 47% of heavy drinkers said they sought treatment because a family member expressed concerns? [link]. Tweet me: In light of #NationalRecoveryMonth @Alkermes shares that 47% of heavy drinkers said they sought treatment because a family member expressed concerns. Find out more here: [link]. KEYWORDS: NASDAQ:ALKS, Alkermes, national recovery month.

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Stacey Higginbotham

OCTOBER 3, 2022

This story was originally published in my Sept. 30 newsletter. . This week’s newsletter is all about sensors. When I evaluate technology, I often look at whether or not it changes the cost, power consumption, or performance of a typical process by a significant factor. One of the easiest ways to do that is through new materials or better silicon.

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3BL Media

OCTOBER 3, 2022

SOURCE: Georgia-Pacific. DESCRIPTION: Before images of homes and communities destroyed by Hurricane Ian were being widely seen, Convoy of Hope, a relief agency that Georgia-Pacific partners with to provide consumer products to natural disaster areas, was moving into place for the recovery efforts that lie ahead. Two truckloads of GP products were delivered to the Fort Myers area on Thursday, with more being staged at Convoy’s headquarters in Springfield, Missouri.

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McKinsey Sustainabilty

OCTOBER 3, 2022

Less waste, shorter times to market, constant customer insights: the advantages of applying digital twins are many—if you get the conditions right.

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3BL Media

OCTOBER 3, 2022

Lessons for the Corporate and Philanthropic Sectors. SOURCE: FSG. DESCRIPTION: FSG's Chirlie Felix, Gabriella Cova, and Maria Marta Habich recently attended the 2022 Devex World Conference. In their new blog , they share critical lessons for how everyone can help in building equitable systems in our changing global landscape. "As equity champions. we want to emphasize that this new reality must be better for all, not just the few.

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Impakter

OCTOBER 3, 2022

Impakter. Ways To Celebrate This World Animal Day. Every year on October 4th, World Animal Welfare Day is celebrated. Remember that it is held only once a year – which is why you shouldn’t miss, to dedicate all the attention to animals’ rights and well-being. Thanks to Heinrich Zimmermann, a German writer and publisher of the magazine Mensch und Hund/Man and Dog, who […].

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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

OCTOBER 3, 2022

Automaker Seeks to Unite Shelter Pets with Loving Homes at Retailer Pet Adoption Events Throughout October. SOURCE: Subaru of America. DESCRIPTION: CAMDEN, N.J., October 3, 2022 /3BL Media/ - Subaru of America today announced the return of Subaru Loves Pets™ Month, a time dedicated to supporting and celebrating shelter pets through the Subaru Loves Pets initiative.

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Utiliity Dive

OCTOBER 3, 2022

Tens of thousands of utility workers are engaged in restoration efforts, according to utility trade groups, but in southwest Florida, the hardest-hit areas could be without power until Sunday , one utility reported.

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3BL Media

OCTOBER 3, 2022

By Flavia Alves, Head of International Institutions and Relations. SOURCE: Meta. SUMMARY: We’re proud to reiterate our steadfast commitment to the Christchurch Call to Action and continue our work with the Global Internet Forum to Counter Terrorism as they expand their membership and advance their technical solutions. We’re also working with industry peers to achieve the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals of promoting health and safety, peace and security.

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Cisco CSR

OCTOBER 3, 2022

Josh McCloud, Cisco National Cybersecurity Officer in Singapore. This blog from Josh McCloud, Cisco National Cybersecurity Officer in Singapore, is inspired by speakers on Cisco Networking Academy’s #BeCyberSmart broadcast event in June. Time ran out for our speakers to answer the many questions posed by our virtual audience, so here is the promised blog, in recognition of October Cybersecurity Awareness Month. .

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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

OCTOBER 3, 2022

SOURCE: KKR. DESCRIPTION: Since 2011, we have focused on employee ownership and engagement as key drivers in building stronger companies throughout our private equity portfolio, first with our Americas Industrials investments and now more broadly across sectors and regions. The centerpiece of the strategy has been: Seeking to make everyone in the company an owner by granting to all employees the opportunity to participate in the growth of a company’s equity directly alongside KKR.

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Environment + Energy Leader

OCTOBER 3, 2022

Environment+Energy Leader announces its call for submissions for the eleventh annual E+E LeaderAwards. Preferred pricing and deadline for awards submissions is December 31, 2022. Winners will be featured at our July Solutions Summit, in our annual Awards ebook, and promoted widely throughout our website and newsletters. The post Open for Submissions: Eleventh Annual E+E Leader Awards appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader.

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3BL Media

OCTOBER 3, 2022

SOURCE: Discovery Education. DESCRIPTION: CHARLOTTE, N.C., October 3, 2022 /3BL Media/ – In celebration of National Manufacturing Day, the STEM Careers Coalition ™ – the first-of-its-kind national STEM initiative powered by corporate leaders and anchored in schools by Discovery Education – offers students and families new STEM resources to explore the world of modern manufacturing.

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Environment + Energy Leader

OCTOBER 3, 2022

The deadline for Environment+Energy Leader's Honoree program is less than a month away, and if you haven't already submitted a nominee, the time is now. The Environment+Energy 50 (E+E50) was created six years ago to honor the individuals who are currently making a difference in the field of environmental and energy management. Here's how to nominate.

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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.