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12 women cultivating sustainable food systems in 2023

GreenBiz

It's the annual list of badass women in food. Here's a dozen women to inspire your 2023.

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France says oui to putting solar panels on parking lots

Corporate Knights

With war raging in Ukraine and European imports of Russian natural gas down by 80% to 90%, the continent is bracing for a long, cold winter. Wholesale gas and electricity prices soared as much as 15-fold since early 2021, and Europe is now fearing even higher energy costs – and possibly a recession. To head off disaster, Europe bought up as much liquefied natural gas as it could from the U.S., Qatar and other countries, at an exorbitant price, of course.

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2023: Another big year for climate policy

GreenBiz

To have a shot at avoiding catastrophic climate change, the U.S. and the world need to move even faster, and companies can help in several ways.

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The future of retail is now, at NRF

Cisco CSR

The future of retail is here. As both a Cisco leader and as a consumer, I am excited to see it on display at the upcoming “Big Show” of the National Retail Federation (NRF) in New York City later this month. Simple, personalized experiences make shopping easier and more efficient for consumers. Imagine a customer in the market for some sneakers. They might search for the perfect pair in a store’s app.

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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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The end of energy-as-usual

GreenBiz

The future cannot look like the past

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Digital transformations: The five talent factors that matter most

McKinsey Sustainabilty

Setting up a winning digital and advanced-analytics organization is hard. Decisions about talent and technology will often determine the transformation’s success.

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What’s new with Cisco-F5 Cloud Networking Innovations

Cisco CSR

Building effective network infrastructure integration and automation is important to the goals of our Cisco-F5 joint customers, because of the variety of elements it effects. In this upcoming webinar session we’ll share how ACI customers can directly and efficiently enable L4-L7 capabilities into their ACI fabric through continued innovative collaboration between F5 and Cisco.

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Nature’s safety in numbers

GreenBiz

Guidance on corporate targets and measurement is coming for the land sector after the announcement of qualitative global commitments.

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India Approves Green Hydrogen Strategy, Expected to Spur $97 Billion Investments by 2030

ESG Today

The government of India announced the approval by cabinet of the National Green Hydrogen Mission, its strategy to establish India as a major green hydrogen production hub, with plans to reach 5 million tonnes of production and spur nearly $100 billion of investment by 2030. According to a statement by the government announcing the approval, the strategy is expected to help India become energy independent, and decarbonize major sectors of the economy, including industrial, mobility and energy.

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Great Britain Sets New Record for Wind Generation

Environment + Energy Leader

Britain has achieved a new record for wind energy generation, with power from onshore and offshore turbines helping to enhance sustainable energy production late last year. The post Great Britain Sets New Record for Wind Generation appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader.

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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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How One Nonprofit Is Using Mock Roofs To Grow Solar Jobs

3BL Media

How One Nonprofit Is Using Mock Roofs To Grow Solar Jobs. Mon, 01/09/2023 - 09:30. Subheader. U.S. Bank has partnered with GRID Alternatives since 2010, supporting job training programs while providing access to renewable solar energy in communities facing poverty and restricted access to secondary education. Type of Content. Blog. Layout. Standard Format.

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ADNOC Allocates $15B to Low-Carbon Solutions

Environment + Energy Leader

Building on multibillion-dollar capital investments in decarbonization projects, ADNOC is collaborating with international partners and stakeholders throughout the energy value chain on technology, best practices, and policy to support and advance global decarbonization operations. The post ADNOC Allocates $15B to Low-Carbon Solutions appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader.

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Whirlpool Corporation Celebrates 2022 Environmental, Social and Governance Achievements

3BL Media

Whirlpool Corporation Celebrates 2022 Environmental, Social and Governance Achievements. Fri, 01/06/2023 - 13:25. Type of Content. Multimedia with summary. Layout. Standard Format. Body. As we continue our vision of improving life at home for our consumers around the world, let's take a look back at our 2022 Year in Review. About Whirlpool Corporation.

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Surprise: Samsung is making SmartThings hardware again!

Stacey Higginbotham

One never knows what to expect at the Consumer Electronics Show. And so far, the biggest surprise is news of the Samsung SmartThings Station , a smart home hub with Matter support and a programmable button. Just for kicks, the SmartThings Station is also a 15-watt wireless charger too. No, a smart home hub with Matter isn’t surprising. A smart home hub from Samsung is.

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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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Winter Workplace Safety: 5 Tips To Stay Safe and Warm

3BL Media

Winter Workplace Safety: 5 Tips To Stay Safe and Warm. Thu, 01/05/2023 - 15:15. Type of Content. Blog. Layout. Standard Format. Body. When cold weather blows in, new Environment, Health, and Safety (EHS) concerns follow thanks to the changing weather landscape. Are you prepared for wintery conditions when you’re on the job? Here are five things to keep in mind as we enter the coldest months of the year. 1.

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Hong Kong Raises $5.8 Billion in Green Bond Offering

ESG Today

The Government of Hong Kong announced today the completion of a green bond issuance, raising $5.75 billion in a triple-currency offering, with bonds denominated in US dollars, Euros and Renminbi (RMB). According to the Hong Kong Monetary Authority, the offering marks the largest ESG bond issuance in Asia to date. The deal drew significant demand, with the offering more than 6x oversubscribed, attracting more than $36 billion in orders.

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Chefs in Germany Serve Plant-Powered Plates During Veganuary

3BL Media

Chefs in Germany Serve Plant-Powered Plates During Veganuary. Thu, 01/05/2023 - 11:45. Type of Content. Article. Layout. Standard Format. Body. Nine chefs from Aramark Germany got together to create new tasty, nutritious dishes that will inspire customers to take steps toward a more plant-based diet. The recipes, launched in January 2023 to celebrate Veganuary , offer a way for diners to try innovative new dishes that are healthy, use no animal products, and are better for the environment.

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Wiicare Joins Healthcare Plastics Recycling Council

Environment + Energy Leader

Wiicare joins worldwide companies DOW, Eastman, and Boston Scientific as members of HPRC. The post Wiicare Joins Healthcare Plastics Recycling Council appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader.

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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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Caribbean breadfruit traced back to Capt. Bligh's 1791-93 journey

Science Daily / Earth & Environment

Exactly 230 years after Capt. William Bligh's voyage on the HMS Providence, a plant biology team has traced five major lineages of Caribbean breadfruit back to that single introduction from Bligh's voyage. Three generation of women solved the centuries-old mystery.

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Podcast: CES has more Matter and many voices

Stacey Higginbotham

Kevin and I are at CES 2023 this week and eager for the show floor to open to see all of the new and crazy gear. But before we see the show floor, we had to slog through the planned news and media events, which we’re talking about in this week’s show. Matter is everywhere so far with most companies choosing to announce new Matter products that will arrive in the coming months.

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New York City's greenery absorbs a surprising amount of its carbon emissions

Science Daily / Earth & Environment

A study of vegetation across New York City and some densely populated adjoining areas has found that on many summer days, photosynthesis by trees and grasses absorbs all the carbon emissions produced by cars, trucks and buses, and then some. The surprising result, based on new hyper-local vegetation maps, points to the underappreciated importance of urban greenery in the carbon cycle.

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Real-world data quality: What are the opportunities and challenges?

McKinsey Sustainabilty

Growth in the availability and variety of real-world data, including nonhealth sources of data, opens up new opportunities, as well as challenges, in their application to real-world evidence and improving health outcomes.

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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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Clean energy tax credit transferability: Hero of the Inflation Reduction Act?

Utiliity Dive

Now that transferability exists for federal tax credits, financiers can unlock the tax equity portion of the capital stack to further fuel early-stage project development.

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Equinor, RWE Launch Large Scale Hydrogen Supply Chain Partnership

ESG Today

Norwegian energy major Equinor and Germany’s biggest power producer, RWE, announced today a strategic energy partnership focused on the development of a low carbon hydrogen value chain, including the development of new hydrogen production facilities, and transport of hydrogen to Germany to replace coal-fired power. According to the companies, the new agreement aims to contribute to the Germany’s phase-out roadmap for coal.

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British Tech Company Completes Merger with Canadian ESG Capital Markets Firm

Environment + Energy Leader

Through the acquisition, Changeblock will be able to reach a larger global audience and expand its business overseas. The post British Tech Company Completes Merger with Canadian ESG Capital Markets Firm appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader.

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HSBC, LGIM Join Call for Transparency on Thermal Coal Plans at Glencore

ESG Today

A group of investors representing $2.2 trillion in assets under management announced today the filing of a resolution at global mining and commodities company Glencore, calling for increased transparency into the company’s thermal coal production plans, and its alignment with lower demand for the resource in a net zero scenario, and with the company’s own climate commitments.

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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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Shared mobility: Sustainable cities, shared destinies

McKinsey Sustainabilty

By 2030, shared mobility could generate up to $1 trillion in consumer spending. New research reveals the trends and data to know.

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Rhode Island aims to be first to use Inflation Reduction Act to deploy solar for low-income homeowners

Utiliity Dive

Rhode Island agencies are seeking a private partner to use tax credits from the IRA to expand solar power to low-income homeowners.

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Invasive rats transform reef fish behavior

Science Daily / Earth & Environment

Scientists have discovered for the first time that invasive rats on tropical islands are affecting the territorial behavior of fish on surrounding coral reefs. The new study shows that the presence of invasive black rats on tropical islands is causing changes in the territorial behavior of the jewel damselfish -- a herbivorous species of tropical reef fish that 'farm' algae in the branches of corals.

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2 charged with conspiracy to damage energy facilities in Washington substation attacks

Utiliity Dive

Damage at two Tacoma Power substations is estimated to be at least $3 million, according to the charging documents.

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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.