Wed.Mar 02, 2022

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“A misinformation ecosystem:” Scott Morrison’s climate ads given ‘Public Disservice Award’

Renew Economy

The Morrison government's 'Making Positive Energy' ad campaign labelled 'disinformation', after receiving 'Public Disservice Award'. The post “A misinformation ecosystem:” Scott Morrison’s climate ads given ‘Public Disservice Award’ appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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The exciting intersection of fintech and climate tech

GreenBiz

Climate fintech companies raised $1.2 billion in 2021, three times the amount of previous years.

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Wealthy nations still failing on $100 billion pledge to aid poor countries on climate

Corporate Knights

After another year of record-breaking temperatures and extreme weather disasters , wealthy countries are under pressure to make good on their commitment to mobilize US$100 billion a year to help poorer countries deal with climate change. Developed countries now project that they won’t meet that pledge until 2023 – three years late and still woefully short of the real need.

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Q&A with an inventor of direct air capture

GreenBiz

These machines scrub greenhouse gases from the air, Klaus Lackner explains how the technology works.

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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.

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Essity Named Diversity Leader Among European Companies

3BL Media

SOURCE: Essity. DESCRIPTION: STOCKHOLM, March 2, 2022 /3BL Media/ - The hygiene and health company Essity has been designated a Diversity Leader by the UK business daily Financial Times. In the newspaper’s annual ranking of diversity work in the business sector in 15 European countries, Essity was ranked 25th out of 15,000 companies. The survey, carried out by the Statista research firm on behalf of the Financial Times, asked more than 100,000 employees in European companies to appraise the exte

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Does net zero hold water?

GreenBiz

A quantifiable and impactful corporate water strategy acknowledges the unique attributes of water; economic, social, spiritual and ecosystem value.

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The Benefits of Getting your ESG Due Diligence Right

GreenBiz

Investing in today’s corporate environment is more challenging than ever. Issues such as carbon emissions, human rights violations, and corrupt governance create complex risks that can cripple investments while increased regulations and market volatility complicate these issues even further. To navigate these concerns and mitigate risks, both investors and stakeholders are focused on aligning investments with ESG (Environmental, Social, Governance) principles.

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Industrial Hemp Leader Santa Fe Farms Rebrands as element6 Dynamics to Reflect Its Focus on Addressing Earth's Carbon Imbalance at Scale

3BL Media

element6 Dynamics nature-based solutions will transform one million acres of industrial hemp to impact global paper, plastics, and protein industries. SOURCE: element6 Dynamics. DESCRIPTION: SANTA FE, N.M., March 2, 2022 /3BL Media/ - Santa Fe Farms , a company harnessing the power of science to regenerate our planet by addressing its serious carbon imbalance at scale, announced today that its new corporate identity will be element6 Dynamics.

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How Does Allbirds Approach Reducing Carbon Emissions? Hana Kajimura Explains

GreenBiz

Eco-friendly footwear and apparel brand Allbirds is known for its data-driven, collaborative approach to reducing carbon emissions. The company, which went public in late 2021 with sustainability principles embedded in its mission statement, has made its carbon accounting methods available to the world and has even shared technical innovations with competitors to help improve practices across the apparel sector.

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Australian carbon credit prices slump sharply as uncertainty grips global markets

Renew Economy

Prices of Australian Carbon Credit Units dip, following overseas markets, as profit taking and global uncertainty spook traders. The post Australian carbon credit prices slump sharply as uncertainty grips global markets appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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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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How We Survive, Presented by Molly Wood

GreenBiz

Audio journalist Molly Wood, formerly of Marketplace, explores learnings from reporting her podcast "How We Survive," about how tech can help us adapt to climate change — and her pivot to become a climate tech VC.

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Zali Steggall reveals plan for net zero, says current disasters just “tip of the iceberg”

Renew Economy

Independent MP Zali Steggall outlines a 'five-step' plan for Australia to respond to climate change and decarbonise the economy. The post Zali Steggall reveals plan for net zero, says current disasters just “tip of the iceberg” appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Setting the Stage with GreenBiz Founder, Joel Makower

GreenBiz

GreenBiz Co-Founder and Chairman, Joel Makower, examines the current state of the sustainabilty profession and the key trends affecting sustainable business, with findings from the annual State of Green Business report.

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Trends Driving Plant-Based Food Innovation

3BL Media

SOURCE: Griffith Foods. DESCRIPTION: As consumers look to expand their palates with plant-based proteins, innovation and variety are the name of the game in 2022. What started with the humble veggie burger has become a worldwide sensation, driven by skyrocketing consumer demand. Plant-based innovation is here to stay, and it’s taking up more of the plate than ever.

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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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How the C Suite Can Connect ESG Issues to Business Priorities

GreenBiz

Muneera Carr, EVP, Chief Accounting Officer and Controller at Wells Fargo talks with Dylan about connecting ESG issues to key business priorities at the highest levels of company leadership.

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Origin lands multiple supply deals for Australia’s biggest wind farm

Renew Economy

Origin strikes multiple supply deals with corporate customers for Stockyard Hill wind farm. The post Origin lands multiple supply deals for Australia’s biggest wind farm appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Richard Mattison On The State of Net Zero

GreenBiz

Net zero has become a top priority for business leaders, with a multitude of large companies making pledges for reduced greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. But what will it take for companies to get beyond the goal-setting and actually achieve these lofty goals, with urgency? Richard Mattison, President, S&P Global Sustainable1, lays out where companies are succeeding and lagging, and what corporate leaders need to know on the way to making meaningful progress.

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Tesla big battery gets minus 30°C test in 93MWh remote Alaska project

Renew Economy

A Tesla big battery using Megapacks will be tested by temperatures as low as minus 30°C in a remote part of Alaska. The post Tesla big battery gets minus 30°C test in 93MWh remote Alaska project appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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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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Paul Polman On What It Means To Be a Net Positive Company

GreenBiz

In his new book, Net Positive: How Courageous Companies Thrive by Giving More Than They Take, sustainable business icon and visionary, Paul Polman, asks the question, "Is this world better off because your business is in it?" Joel and Paul will explore what's behind that question, what it means to be a net positive company, and your role as a leader in the journey to net positive.

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Nationals MP hails “reliable” renewables as QNI link upgrade nears completion

Renew Economy

A major grid upgrade to unlock and share more reliable renewable energy between Queensland and New South Wales is nearing completion. The post Nationals MP hails “reliable” renewables as QNI link upgrade nears completion appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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UN Global Compact CEO On Closing the SDG Action Gap

GreenBiz

GreenBiz Editorial Director, Heather Clancy, speaks with United Nations Global Compact CEO and Executive Director, Sanda Ojiambo, about what it will take to close the Sustainable Development Goals action gap in the next 8 years before 2030, and the role of business in driving change.

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New Broadridge ESG Dashboard Powered by CSRHub Makes Sense of ESG Ratings

CSR Hub

Companies offered a comprehensive view of sustainability and ESG ratings and rankings along with benchmarking performance against peers and their industry. A company's ESG ratings has become increasingly important to both investors and shareholders alike and achieving an accurate comprehensive understanding of those ratings has grown more complex and time consuming.

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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.

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In Conversation, Advancing Racial Equity and Inclusivity in Companies and Communities

GreenBiz

Hear from Kim Thompson, PwC Principal and Fellow at the CEO Action for Racial Equity, and Jorge Luis Fontanez, CEO of B Lab on their work in advancing racial equity and inclusivity in companies and communities. Jarami Bond will also share the latest on GreenBiz.org and its work driving diversity, equity and inclusion as a lever for advancing environmental justice.

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NAMI Named Peer-to-Peer Fundraising Organization of the Year

3BL Media

National Alliance on Mental Illness honored by Peer-to-Peer Professional Forum. SOURCE: Engage for Good. DESCRIPTION: ATLANTA, March 2, 2022 /3BL Media/ - Notable for its success in attracting donations through its walk program over the last two years in spite of the pandemic, NAMI was named the Peer-to-Peer Fundraising Organization of the Year today at the annual conference of the Peer-to-Peer Professional Forum.

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Holding Businesses to Account Now: Using CDCs to Address the Climate Emergency

GreenBiz

The private sector accounts for the majority of global emissions, but at present, business progress and delivery against decarbonization targets, ambitions and aims is not being captured. In order to drive accountability for businesses, WBCSD launched the Business Manifesto for Climate Recovery at COP26 in Glasgow, calling for the development of a new Corporate Determined Contributions (CDCs) framework.

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Academic Cloud and the Digital Skills Boom

3BL Media

SOURCE: VMware. DESCRIPTION: It’s no surprise that high tech digital skills are in high demand. To keep up with the more-than-ever geographically distributed workforce, organizations are distributing workloads across multiple clouds. Meanwhile, the Internet of Things means more people are connected on more devices with users looking to edge-fast services to meet their needs.

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The Silver Lining to Corporate DEI Challenges

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.

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How can nature-based solutions be financed?

GreenBiz

Investment by G20 economies in nature-based solutions needs to double by mid-century to help prevent an environmental crisis.

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Quest Diagnostics' Employees Celebrate Black History Month: Desyra's Watch List

3BL Media

SOURCE: Quest Diagnostics. DESCRIPTION: In celebration of Black History Month, Desyra is binge watching Finding Our Roots on PBS. “A fundamental piece of our human identity is our familial history. Through DNA analyses and genealogical exploration, the show reveals the rich and complex familial stories of each guest’s ancestral history. For African Americans, slavery robbed most of this connection to past generations making our family histories invisible and unavailable.

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CSRHub's Cynthia Figge Speaking at Future in Review

CSR Hub

CSRHub CEO and Co-founder Cynthia Figge is speaking at the Future in Review (FiRe) 2022 Conference: Technology Driving a Brighter Future.

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Cadence India Transforms the Lives of Students Through the Cadence Scholarship Program

3BL Media

SOURCE: Cadence Design Systems. DESCRIPTION: Many students from disadvantaged economic backgrounds are unable to pursue higher education. Cadence India has been able to transform the lives of some of these students by supporting them through the Cadence Scholarship Program along with our NGO partners, Joining Hands and Concern India Foundation. A unique aspect of the program is mentorship by Cadence employees.

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Supercharge Your ESG Content This Libra Season

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.