Fri.Jul 29, 2022

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Textile recycling, across the pond

GreenBiz

Regulation, consumer demand and shareholders are pushing for more recycled textiles.

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CSIRO reminds our leaders that it’s the climate science that counts

Renew Economy

If Australia legislates its climate targets and then misses them, what happens? The CSIRO "future world" report reminds us the outlook is grim. The post CSIRO reminds our leaders that it’s the climate science that counts appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Episode 325: The 'green premium'; electrification is inflation-proof

GreenBiz

This week's episode features highlights from VERGE Electrify, including PG&E CEO Patti Poppe, DoE official Jigar Shah and electrification expert Saul Griffith.

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Queensland posts new solar output record in winter, but renewables growth has stalled

Renew Economy

Queensland sets new output record for large scale solar in middle of winter, but its growth in renewable production has stalled compared to other states. The post Queensland posts new solar output record in winter, but renewables growth has stalled appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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How to Modernize Manufacturing Without Losing Control

Speaker: Andrew Skoog, Founder of MachinistX & President of Hexis Representatives

Manufacturing is evolving, and the right technology can empower—not replace—your workforce. Smart automation and AI-driven software are revolutionizing decision-making, optimizing processes, and improving efficiency. But how do you implement these tools with confidence and ensure they complement human expertise rather than override it? Join industry expert Andrew Skoog as he explores how manufacturers can leverage automation to enhance operations, streamline workflows, and make smarter, data-dri

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What does the newly announced Inflation Reduction Act mean for climate tech?

GreenBiz

The 725-page Inflation Reduction Act is in the limelight and under the magnifying glass.

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“We make good money for a great service:” Big batteries boost Neoen profits and outlook

Renew Economy

Neoen trebles earnings from its Australian big batteries, helped by new Victorian Big Battery and the volatile markets. The post “We make good money for a great service:” Big batteries boost Neoen profits and outlook appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Smart Water Project Expands Internet of Things Solution To Improve Water Quality and Stewardship in Tekax, Yucatán, Mexico

3BL Media

The initiative is reaching neighborhoods in Tekax for monitoring the water quality and increasing community awareness. SOURCE: Qualcomm. DESCRIPTION: MÉRIDA, Mexico, July 29, 2022 /3BL Media/ - Qualcomm Incorporated, through its Qualcomm® Wireless Reach™ initiative; the City Council of Tekax; the Secretariat of Sustainable Development of Yucatan, the Social Intelligence Unit; Grupo LAN, Kanan Kab Protección del Mundo A.C., and Colectividad Razontura today announced the expansion of the Smart Wat

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Race on to build renewable “superhighway” as network makes case for VNI West

Renew Economy

Transgrid and AEMO make case for VNI West as best option for linking north-west Victoria and south-east NSW, promise nearly $700m in net benefits. The post Race on to build renewable “superhighway” as network makes case for VNI West appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Marks & Spenser to ditch 'best before' dates on most fresh fruit and vegetables

GreenBiz

Retailer set to start removing 'best before' dates from labels on over 300 fresh produce items nationwide this week in bid to cut down on food waste.

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Origin reports LNG earnings windfall, but is still scratching around for coal

Renew Economy

Origin reports windfall gains from gas generation, a $2.2 billion hit from the electricity market crisis crunch, and is still seeking coal to feed its biggest generator. The post Origin reports LNG earnings windfall, but is still scratching around for coal appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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The Key to Sustainable Energy Optimization: A Data-Driven Approach for Manufacturing

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. 📊 Join us for a practical webinar hosted by Kevin Kai Wong of Emergent Ene

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Gildan Publishes Its 18th Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Report

3BL Media

SOURCE: Gildan Activewear. DESCRIPTION: MONTREAL July 29, 2022 /3BL Media/ - Gildan Activewear Inc. (GIL: TSX and NYSE) is pleased to announce that it has published its 18 th Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Report , which outlines the Company’s ESG commitments and performance results, accompanied by further details on Gildan’s Next Generation ESG strategy and future targets. 2021 was characterized by the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, supply chain disruptions, labour shortages, and geo-p

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Quick Start: Prep Your Dev Environment for Kubernetes

Cisco CSR

Getting started on a new platform, especially containers and Kubernetes, can appear overwhelming. But with the right setup and tools, you’re much more likely to get ramped up quickly. Let’s take a look at a good lineup of tools to install on your developer environment to get started with Kubernetes. All of the tools used listed here are tested and run Windows 10 Pro, MacOS Monterey, and Ubuntu 20.04.

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FedEx Announces Its 2021 FedEx Cares Report

3BL Media

SOURCE: FedEx Corporation. DESCRIPTION: At FedEx Cares, we are invested in connecting people and possibilities. Our FedEx Cares report features the impacts of our community engagement program during the calendar year 2021. We are excited to share our progress within our FedEx Cares focus areas: Delivering for Good, Global Entrepreneurship, and Sustainable Logistics.

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Sustainable Bond Volumes Outperform Broader Market to Reach Record Share: Moody’s

ESG Today

Sustainable bond issuance outperformed the broader market in the second quarter of 2022, reaching a record 15% of global total issuance, according to a new report from Moody’s ESG Solutions. While market headwinds continued to pressure issuance volumes for green, social, sustainability and sustainability-linked (GSSS) bonds, which declined 21% in the first half of the year to $447 billion, the performance was ahead of the 26% decline for overall global bond volumes.

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How to Drive Cost Savings, Efficiency Gains, and Sustainability Wins with MES

Speaker: Nikhil Joshi, Founder & President of Snic Solutions

Is your manufacturing operation reaching its efficiency potential? A Manufacturing Execution System (MES) could be the game-changer, helping you reduce waste, cut costs, and lower your carbon footprint. Join Nikhil Joshi, Founder & President of Snic Solutions, in this value-packed webinar as he breaks down how MES can drive operational excellence and sustainability.

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D&I Weekly News Round-Up: Fairness, Neurodiversity and More

3BL Media

Welcome to the latest edition of our Diversity & Inclusion News Round-Up. Today we are talking about the benefits of a fair workplace, women’s aspiration to move into leadership roles, Mastercard supporting neurodiversity in the workforce, and the differe. SOURCE: Ericsson. DESCRIPTION: By Caroline Berns. Head of Diversity & Inclusion and Talent Acquisition, MMEA.

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Ampt Brings Patent Infringement Lawsuits Against SolarEdge to Protect Optimizer Technology

Alternative Energy Mag

-Complaint with U.S. International Trade Commission Seeks to Ban Import of Infringing SolarEdge Products -Similar Infringement Action in U.S.

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From the Fifth Third 2021 ESG Report: Awards & Accolades

3BL Media

SOURCE: Fifth Third Bancorp. DESCRIPTION: Fifth Third Bank’s ESG efforts were recognized between Jan. 1, 2021 and June 30, 2022, and shared in the Company’s 2021 Environmental, Social and Governance Report. Among the accolades shared were Ethisphere’s World’s Most Admired Companies in 2022, 2021 and 2019 and Forbes’ Best Employers for Diversity in 2022, 2021 and 2019.

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Commercial Duty Transfer Switches

Alternative Energy Mag

Ensure safety and continuous emergency power in commercial applications

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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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Enbridge Secures Stake in Woodfibre LNG Facility in BC

3BL Media

Will provide global markets with safe, secure and sustainable source of Canadian natural gas. SOURCE: Enbridge. DESCRIPTION: At Enbridge, our goal is to deliver the energy people need to heat their homes, run their businesses and fuel their lives. Our success is rooted in understanding energy fundamentals, adapting to market and consumer trends and continuing to transition our business to align with the changing energy landscape.

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OK, let’s talk about that big Helium story

Stacey Higginbotham

Earlier this week, Liron Shapira, a self-proclaimed Web 3.0 skeptic , shared an article from The Generalist newsletter that dug deeply into the Helium Network and with it, his skepticism about the business. One of the biggest shockers in the article — and his related tweet thread — was the fact that Nova Labs, the company behind the Helium Network, made just $6,500 in revenue in June.

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GRI: 'Highly Significant' UN Vote on Right to a Sustainable World

3BL Media

Landmark moment as global community commits to a ‘clean, healthy and sustainable environment’. SOURCE: GRI. DESCRIPTION: July 29, 2022 /3BL Media/ - GRI has celebrated the passing of a vote by the United Nations General Assembly (28 July), to recognize the ‘human right to a clean, healthy and sustainable environment’. This historic resolution was overwhelmingly supported by the 193-member world body.

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The Great Attrition in frontline retail—and what retailers can do about it

McKinsey Sustainabilty

New research reveals which aspects of the employee experience matter most to US frontline retail workers. Retailers must pay attention and act quickly or risk losing more than half their store staff.

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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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LA Galaxy Partners With Signature Estate & Investment Advisors, Herbalife Nutrition To Support a Place Called Home’s Annual Back to School Distribution Event

3BL Media

LA Galaxy’s Javier “Chicharito” Hernandez helps support South Central Los Angeles students. SOURCE: AEG. DESCRIPTION: On July 22, 2022, AEG’s LA Galaxy teamed up with Signature Estate & Investment Advisors and Herbalife Nutrition to support A Place Called Home’s annual Back to School distribution event which help South Central Los Angeles students prepare for the upcoming academic year.

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Hybrid Cloud Operations in the New Era of Digital Payment Applications

Cisco CSR

This is the third blog in a series on financial services where I investigate a few challenges of managing hybrid cloud operations in the payment application development arena. In the first blog , I explored new trends in traditional banking. In the second blog I focused on some of the challenges insurance companies face while navigating their digital transformations.

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GoDaddy Celebrates Wins in Two Categories at Ragan's 2022 CSR Awards

3BL Media

SOURCE: GoDaddy. DESCRIPTION: GoDaddy is proud to announce that it won in two different categories at Ragan’s 2022 CSR Awards. The honors are: Empower by GoDaddy for Corporate-Community or Nonprofit Partnership. This social impact category recognizes a strategic partnership between two organizations that aims to help the local community. GoDaddy: Made in America for Video or Visual Design.

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How to make your backyard pond smart

Stacey Higginbotham

On our latest IoT Podcast episode , we take a question that Jeff left on our IoT Voicemail Hotline. Jeff has a backyard pond that often gets too warm for his fish. Since he really doesn’t want a fish stew, Jeff is wondering if there’s a way to add smarts to pond so he can monitor the water temps and pH levels. There are several products available to do this, although most of them are meant for pools.

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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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Climate Change and Biodiversity: What Your Business Should Know

3BL Media

SOURCE: Inogen Alliance. DESCRIPTION: In the past, companies have seen environmental concerns and business goals as two distinct issues—at best unrelated to one another, at worst in opposition. However, it’s increasingly clear that businesses can pursue both at the same time. Seeking to improve and preserve the environment can directly improve the bottom line.

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A photographic journey through the Taliban's takeover of Afghanistan | Kiana Hayeri

TEDxInnovations

Exposing what life looks like in Afghanistan after a 20-year US occupation and the Taliban's stunning and rapid takeover, TED Fellow and documentary photographer Kiana Hayeri captures harrowing glimpses and multifaceted realities of a war-torn country. Through the lens of her camera, she documents devastation and deferred dreams -- but also resilient hope and spirit.

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Newly-Released Research Reveals How to Expand Solar Access for Low- and Moderate-Income Households

3BL Media

Three new research reports from Groundswell and Elevate chart growth of community solar, evolution of the customer experience, and new strategies for inclusive finance. SOURCE: Groundswell. DESCRIPTION: WASHINGTON, July 29, 2022 /3BL Media/ - Groundswell and Elevate recently released three major new research reports analyzing the market growth of community solar serving low- and moderate-income (LMI) households, the evolution of the customer experience, and financial structures of projects servi

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Copper Supply Gaps to Challenge Net-Zero Goals, Study Predicts

Environment + Energy Leader

Such a supply gap would have broader consequences across the global economy, disrupting supply chains for both energy transition and non-energy transition industries, the study says. The post Copper Supply Gaps to Challenge Net-Zero Goals, Study Predicts appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader.

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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.