Investors warn meat and dairy industry faces a 'near disaster' in net zero transition
GreenBiz
MAY 12, 2022
Influential FAIRR network of investors warns global animal agriculture industry facing escalating climate impacts and risk of capital flight.
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Taylor quietly tips $3m into another brown coal to hydrogen venture
Renew Economy
MAY 12, 2022
More funding quietly tipped into brown coal to hydrogen projects, as the Coalition's election fossil hydrogen subsides top $400 million. The post Taylor quietly tips $3m into another brown coal to hydrogen venture appeared first on RenewEconomy.
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Investors bet big on energy data startup Arcadia
GreenBiz
MAY 12, 2022
Squeezing data out of utilities is hard. Arcadia just raised $200 million to make the process simpler.
Canadian pension funds are making climate promises they’re not backing up
Corporate Knights
MAY 12, 2022
Andhra Azevedo is a staff lawyer with Ecojustice, a national environmental law charity. Patrick DeRochie is the senior manager for Shift: Action for Pension Wealth and Planet Health. . Canada’s pension beneficiaries are increasingly worried about how their pensions are being invested in the face of a rapidly worsening climate crisis. A growing number of Canada’s largest public pension administrators and investment managers have made net-zero-emissions commitments.
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.
Massachusetts apartment retrofit offers model for multifamily energy savings
GreenBiz
MAY 12, 2022
The owners spent two years tightening building envelopes, replacing heating and cooling systems, and installing rooftop solar panels. Now, they hope to replicate the success elsewhere.
Fortescue looks to turn US coal mine into huge green hydrogen hub
Renew Economy
MAY 12, 2022
Fortescue proposes to turn Washington state's last coal mine and coal generator into a major green hydrogen facility. The post Fortescue looks to turn US coal mine into huge green hydrogen hub appeared first on RenewEconomy.
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Australian voters deserve a ministers’ debate on climate and energy. They won’t get one
Renew Economy
MAY 12, 2022
Given the world is in the midst of a major climate crisis, Australian voters deserved a climate ministers' debate. The post Australian voters deserve a ministers’ debate on climate and energy. They won’t get one appeared first on RenewEconomy.
South Bronx Early College Academy and The Longwood Academy of Discovery in Bronx, NY Celebrate Official Opening of Hydroponic Classrooms
3BL Media
MAY 12, 2022
Two schools boast dedicated spaces for sustainability and science education. SOURCE: Green Mountain Energy. DESCRIPTION: NEW YORK, May 12, 2022 /3BL Media/ — On April 28 and 29, South Bronx Early College Academy (SBECA) and The Longwood Academy of Discovery celebrated the official opening of their hydroponic-farm classrooms. Representatives from Green Mountain Energy Sun Club and NY Sun Works joined school staff and students for the ribbon-cutting, informative tour of the hydroponic systems, and
Direct switch from coal to renewables cheaper than going over gas “bridge”
Renew Economy
MAY 12, 2022
New analysis shows it is cheaper to switch from coal-fired generation to renewables than to move from coal to gas as a bridge to renewables. The post Direct switch from coal to renewables cheaper than going over gas “bridge” appeared first on RenewEconomy.
KeyBank and the First Niagara Foundation Invests $1.5 Million in Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Program at Oishei Children's Hospital in Buffalo
3BL Media
MAY 12, 2022
SOURCE: KeyBank. DESCRIPTION: KeyBank and the First Niagara Foundation is donating $1.5 million to help further develop an innovative diversity, equity and inclusion program in maternity services at John R. Oishei Children’s Hospital. This transformative grant is part of KeyBank’s $40 billion National Community Benefits Plan and is symbolic of the bank’s longstanding commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion.
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.
Green energy transition: Cost-of-living canary falls off its perch
Renew Economy
MAY 12, 2022
A messy and uncertain transition will cost the consumer more. But while the cost-of-living canary has fallen off its perch, few are sounding the alarm. The post Green energy transition: Cost-of-living canary falls off its perch appeared first on RenewEconomy.
Food brands shouldn’t wait for consumers to lead on sustainability
GreenBiz
MAY 12, 2022
Consumers say they want more sustainable food choices. But do they know what they are talking about?
One small blip of demand response, one big leap to smart green grid
Renew Economy
MAY 12, 2022
First official trades in "nega-watts" - dialling down demand at times of high prices - points to a smarter future for the grid. The post One small blip of demand response, one big leap to smart green grid appeared first on RenewEconomy.
Should the government spend big on carbon removal?
GreenBiz
MAY 12, 2022
State and federal lawmakers pitch spending billions to scale up the nascent industry.
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
Expedia Group's Annual Inclusion & Diversity Report Reveals Steady Strides in Its Inclusive Journey
3BL Media
MAY 12, 2022
Report details progress during 2021 and sets benchmarks for 2022 as Expedia Group continues its effort to advance an open, equitable workplace and travel experience for employees and travelers. SOURCE: Expedia Group. DESCRIPTION: SEATTLE, May 11, 2022 /3BL Media/ – Expedia Group today released its second annual Inclusion & Diversity (I&D) Report.
Focus on HyperFlex: Simplify your edge environments with a local containerized witness
Cisco CSR
MAY 12, 2022
Edge computing has evolved over the years with more and more of the world being digitized, driving applications to be hosted closer to the devices creating and using the data. This shift has IT leaders looking at a more de-centralized approach where infrastructure is close to the data in order to deliver better end-user experiences. Organizations are looking at running applications in Remote Office-Branch Office (ROBO) locations with minimal hardware footprint while, at the same time, demanding
The O2, in Partnership With Levy UK and AB InBev, Supports Humanitarian Relief Efforts in Ukraine
3BL Media
MAY 12, 2022
SOURCE: AEG. DESCRIPTION: Budweiser Brewing Group, a proud part of AB InBev, as the Official Beer Partner of AEG’s The O2, will be bringing Ukraine’s most-loved beer brand, Chernigivske, to the world’s most popular music, entertainment and leisure venue, to support the humanitarian relief effort in Ukraine. The O2, in conjunction with the venue’s catering partner Levy UK and AB InBev will be making a donation from every drink sold at the venue to charitable causes with the aim of providing essen
Network Footprints of Gamaredon Group
Cisco CSR
MAY 12, 2022
Below research is reflecting our observations during month of March 2022. We also would like to thank Maria Jose Erquiaga for her contribution in introduction and support during the process of writing. Overview. As the Russian-Ukrainian war continues over conventional warfare, cybersecurity professionals witnessed their domain turning into a real frontier.
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
At PSE&G, We're Working Toward Becoming the Utility of the Future Through Cleaner, Safe and More Reliable Energy
3BL Media
MAY 12, 2022
SOURCE: Public Service Enterprise Group (PSEG). DESCRIPTION: Like many sectors, the energy industry is transforming to meet the needs of our customers, society and our planet. Combating climate change requires we change the way electricity is generated and consumed. At PSE&G we embrace the obligation to lead this change and fulfill PSEG’s Powering Progress vision — to power a future where people use less energy, and it’s cleaner, safer and delivered more reliably than ever.
Digital transformation on the CEO agenda
McKinsey Sustainabilty
MAY 12, 2022
Successful digital transformations may not be as elusive as you think. The best CEOs know up front what success looks like—and what stands in their way.
T-Mobile Celebrates Military Appreciation Month, Part 1: The Ally
3BL Media
MAY 12, 2022
By Shawna Ryan, T-Mobile Stories. SOURCE: T-Mobile. DESCRIPTION: As the country honors its servicemen and women this month, T-Mobile renews its lead sponsorship of a nonprofit helping veterans and their families meet the challenges of life after the military. In the first installment of this three-part series, we bring you a special story of how this employee found herself demonstrating what Military Appreciation Month in action truly means.
Podcast: Smart screws and massive IoT
Stacey Higginbotham
MAY 12, 2022
This week’s show was recorded a few hours before the annual Google I/O event so we didn’t discuss the new Pixel Watch, but we do discuss Google’s thoughts on the Matter smart home standard from an article in The Verge , which Kevin also tied to a discussion about Sonos launching its own voice assistant. Then we discussed a new gesture-recognition and fall-detection system that combines my love of Tiny ML with RF sensing.
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.
New Holland T6 Methane Power Makes Strong Statement of Sustainability During Giro d'Italia 2022
3BL Media
MAY 12, 2022
SOURCE: CNH Industrial. DESCRIPTION: New Holland Agriculture , Official Sponsor of the Giro d’Italia 2022 , will display a T6 Methane Power tractor along the route of the world-class sporting event, which provides a perfect platform for the brand to spread its message of sustainable agriculture. The tractor is a true game changer, capable even of a negative footprint when powered with bio-methane generated from liquid manure.
Storage to play key role in Hawaii grid reliability as coal plant nears retirement, experts say
Utiliity Dive
MAY 12, 2022
Both utility-scale and distributed storage will provide unique benefits to the state's grid, panelists at the Hawaii Energy Conference said Tuesday.
Operationalizing ESG Communications for Your Private Equity Firm's Limited Partners
3BL Media
MAY 12, 2022
SOURCE: 3BL Media. DESCRIPTION: 3BL Media breaks down what PE firms need to know about ESG communications. Explore more resources at our Private Equity Hub. In a recent survey of more than 100 Limited Partner (LP) organizations, the Institutional Limited Partners Association (ILPA), in partnership with Bain & Company, found that for two-thirds of respondents, environmental, social, governance (ESG) considerations play a key role in their Private Equity (PE) investment policies.
The public power option should be a community decision
Utiliity Dive
MAY 12, 2022
Whether municipalization efforts are driven by a desire for lower rates, better reliability, or environmental goals, this option should be explored as deeply as the community wants to go, the author writes.
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.
CFOs: Time To Step Up as Sustainability Leaders
3BL Media
MAY 12, 2022
By Hendri Yulius Wijaya, GRI Country Manager for Indonesia. SOURCE: GRI. DESCRIPTION: Amid the increased prominence of sustainability in policymaking and legislation, there is a huge opportunity for Chief Finance Officers to take the lead in corporate accountability. The common perspective that CFOs responsibilities should not extend beyond the traditional parameters of corporate finance and risk management are increasingly being challenged by shifts in the business landscape.
Future cities could be 3D printed – using concrete made with recycled glass
Environmental News Bits
MAY 12, 2022
by Seyed Ghaffar, Brunel University London; Mehdi Chougan, Brunel University London, and Pawel Sikora 3D printed concrete may lead to a shift in architecture and construction. Because it can be used to produce new shapes and forms that current technologies struggle with, it may change the centuries-old processes and procedures that are still used to … Continue reading Future cities could be 3D printed – using concrete made with recycled glass.
Vancity in 2021: Building a Clean and Fair World
3BL Media
MAY 12, 2022
SOURCE: 3BL Alerts. DESCRIPTION: In another year of economic uncertainty and recovery, Vancity was able to apply its values-based banking model for the benefit of members, employees, and communities. This is not new for Vancity – it has been doing this for over 75 years. Vancity’s responses to the challenges of climate change, racism and the COVID-19 pandemic are outlined in Change-makers , Vancity’s 2021 annual report, which can be viewed at vancity.com/AnnualReport.
PJM releases road map for creating 'grid of the future' to handle coming renewables, storage wave
Utiliity Dive
MAY 12, 2022
The grid operator said it intends to use scenario-based planning and conduct reliability studies to handle the changing resource mix.
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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