GreenBiz
MAY 10, 2022
Sponsored: The benefits of creating sustainable businesses are undeniable. There are many choices that a small business can make to become more environmentally friendly.
Corporate Knights
MAY 10, 2022
Carbon dioxide tends to take all the heat for climate change, but methane is responsible for around 30% of global warming since the Industrial Revolusion. More than 110 countries recently pledged to curb emissions by at least 30% below 2020 levels by 2030. What are some solutions? Cut back on meat. The International Energy Agency (IEA) reports that agriculture is responsible for 40% of global emissions.
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GreenBiz
MAY 10, 2022
Tariq Fancy, former BlackRock chief investment officer for sustainable investing, and Financial Times editor-at-large Gilian Tett share their takes on the tension between the tenets of neoliberalism and the potential for ESG investing.
Renew Economy
MAY 10, 2022
Wind and solar have delivered “substantially lower” wholesale electricity prices in South Australia, but it has yet to flow through to consumers. The post SA renewables surge bringing down energy prices, but consumers miss out appeared first on RenewEconomy.
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.
GreenBiz
MAY 10, 2022
America’s largest city is woefully behind in EV adoption. Can a Staten Islander with a small battalion of electric mopeds and rideshare vehicles help pave the way to electrification?
3BL Media
MAY 10, 2022
SOURCE: Arrow Electronics. DESCRIPTION: FORT MYERS, Fla., May 9, 2022 /3BL Media/ - Prometeo, a startup focused on keeping firefighters safe in the field, and Arrow Electronics have been recognized with a 2022 Edison Gold Award in the category of Lifesaving and Life-Changing Technology. The Barcelona-based firm has developed an eponymous wireless wearable device for firefighters that tracks their exposure to toxins.
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3BL Media
MAY 10, 2022
SOURCE: National Diversity Council. DESCRIPTION: HOUSTON, May 10, 2022 /3BL Media/ – The National Diversity Council announced today the 43 companies that participated in the 2022 NDC Index and, among them, the four companies to make the Best U.S. Companies for Diversity list. The NDC Index is an annual measurement of organizational commitment to diversity and inclusion among companies in the United States.
Renew Economy
MAY 10, 2022
Plans for Integrated Ocean Energy Marketplace would include a pilot-scale microgrid combining wind, wave, solar, storage and more. The post Offshore microgrid to showcase ocean energy and storage technologies appeared first on RenewEconomy.
3BL Media
MAY 10, 2022
SOURCE: M·A·C Cosmetics. DESCRIPTION: For the fourth consecutive year in a row, M·A·C was proud to participate in Howard University’s 21 st Century Advantage Program (21 CAP). This innovative, nationally recognized program gives business students at Howard University the opportunity to enhance their foundational business and professional development skills through hand-on business experience at participating employers. 13 freshman and sophomore Howard students were part of this year’s M·A·C team
Renew Economy
MAY 10, 2022
Ark Energy to fast track 9GW of wind and solar projects as it seeks to accelerate green energy switch and renewable hydrogen. The post Zinc giant seals 9GW wind and solar pipeline for Australian green hydrogen plans appeared first on RenewEconomy.
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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.
3BL Media
MAY 10, 2022
New Program Supports the Growth of Baltimore-Based, Diverse-Owned Social Good Businesses, Innovators, and Entrepreneurs of Color. SOURCE: T. Rowe Price. DESCRIPTION: BALTIMORE, May 10, 2022 /3BL Media/ - T. Rowe Price Group, Inc. (NASDAQ-GS: TROW), and Baltimore Corps, a nonprofit focused on creating equitable change, announced today the launch of Moonshot, a program to support diverse-owned social good businesses, innovators, and entrepreneurs of color on their entrepreneurial journeys.
Renew Economy
MAY 10, 2022
Australian experts call for a national transport decarbonisation strategy, saying Australia risks "streets full of toxic exhausts and noise". The post “Limited time to do something”: Experts call for zero emissions transport targets appeared first on RenewEconomy.
3BL Media
MAY 10, 2022
Regions Bank hosts a hands-on financial education tour for Birmingham, Alabama-area students with disabilities. SOURCE: Regions Bank. DESCRIPTION: By Candace Higginbotham. Regions Bank closed out Financial Literacy Month in a special way. On April 28, the Pelham, Alabama, branch welcomed 25 students from Hueytown High School for a tour of the bank facility and a discussion about the importance of financial wellness.
GreenBiz
MAY 10, 2022
The policy also sunsets insurance on Arctic and Antarctic exploration, coalbed methane, extra-heavy oil and tar sand projects.
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
3BL Media
MAY 10, 2022
Report highlights both the challenges and opportunities facing the U.S. credit union industry, and offers a set of clear action steps. SOURCE: Ceres. DESCRIPTION: Ceres and the Filene Research Institute have released a new report that finds thousands of U.S credit unions have significant unaddressed risk arising from the climate crisis. This first-of-its-kind analysis provides insights on how credit unions can respond to the climate crisis, mitigate their risks, and become part of a system-wide
Renew Economy
MAY 10, 2022
Two tugboats move 12,000-panel solar array out to its mooring on the Alqueva reservoir in Portugal, ahead of operations in July. The post Huge floating solar plant towed out to new home on hydro dam appeared first on RenewEconomy.
3BL Media
MAY 10, 2022
SOURCE: Blackstone. DESCRIPTION: NEW YORK & BOCA RATON, Fla., May 10, 2022 /3BL Media/ – Blackstone (NYSE: BX) announced today that Blackstone Energy Partners (“Blackstone”) has agreed to make a majority investment in Geosyntec Consultants, Inc. (“Geosyntec”). Geosyntec is a leading environmental engineering and design consulting firm, focused on delivering technical solutions to a wide range of clients to address their environmental restoration, geotechnical, coastal, water quality and supp
Renew Economy
MAY 10, 2022
Major report proposes new take on renewable off-take deals – the 24/7 Clean PPA – that promises to vastly improve emissions reduction for grids and big business. The post Why “24/7” clean power means more than “100% renewables” appeared first on RenewEconomy.
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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
3BL Media
MAY 10, 2022
SOURCE: United Rentals, Inc. DESCRIPTION: STAMFORD, Conn., May 10, 2022 /3BL Media/ - United Rentals, Inc. (NYSE: URI), the world’s largest equipment rental company, today announced a new agreement with Ford Pro to purchase all-electric vehicles for its North American rental and company fleets. The agreement initially includes orders for 500 F-150 Lightning trucks and 30 E-Transit vans, with 120 trucks and all 30 vans to be delivered in 2022.
Renew Economy
MAY 10, 2022
IEA says Putin's war makes strong case for renewables, but long term outlook remains in the hands of policy makers. The post Putin pushes renewables to record year, but strong policy vital beyond 2022 appeared first on RenewEconomy.
3BL Media
MAY 10, 2022
SOURCE: The Home Depot. DESCRIPTION: ATLANTA, May 10, 2022 /3BL Media/ – Ahead of this year’s hurricane season, The Home Depot Foundation has granted more than $4.2 million to seven national nonprofit partners to support disaster preparedness and response, including food security and clean water concerns, and long-term recovery efforts in areas impacted by natural disasters.
Renew Economy
MAY 10, 2022
Queensland secures key co-operation agreement with a major European port, with ambitions of kick-starting green hydrogen exports. The post Queensland inks deal to supply green hydrogen to major European port appeared first on RenewEconomy.
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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
MAY 10, 2022
SOURCE: Inogen Alliance. DESCRIPTION: Inogen Alliance is excited to share the launch of our short documentary on CBS and Gulf News Global Thought Leaders campaigns! The film focuses on how Inogen Alliance helps multinational clients on the road to a more sustainable future with topics including carbon footprinting and water stewardship. Check out the full film on the Inogen Alliance site and the news sites.
Renew Economy
MAY 10, 2022
Independent candidate Georgia Steele wants to dislodge climate-denier Craig Kelly and revive federal action on climate change. The post Georgia Steele: The climate independent with Craig Kelly in her sights appeared first on RenewEconomy.
3BL Media
MAY 10, 2022
SOURCE: O-I Glass, Inc. DESCRIPTION: When Jeff Crabtree started a glass recycling program at his brewery in Greeley, Colorado, he had no idea how popular it would become. Crabtree Brewing’s program has now developed into a larger public-private partnership between the brewery, the City of Greeley, Anderson Sales and Salvage and O-I Glass. As of March 2022, the city transports the recovered glass to Momentum Recycling’s Colorado glass recycling plant in Broomfield, about 50 miles south.
Renew Economy
MAY 10, 2022
Angus Taylor visits a solar factory, the big news out of Smart Energy Expo, and the solar-coaster. Again. The post Solar Insiders Podcast: The day the Coalition discovered solar panels appeared first on RenewEconomy.
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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
MAY 10, 2022
Fifth consecutive year of the award shows longstanding commitment to ESG standards. SOURCE: Principal Financial Group. DESCRIPTION: DES MOINES, Iowa, May 10, 2022 /3BL Media/ – Principal Real Estate Investors , the real estate investment team of Principal Global Investors ® , has been named an ENERGY STAR ® Partner of the Year Sustained Excellence award winner for the fifth consecutive year.
Cisco CSR
MAY 10, 2022
Today’s nimble and scalable applications are being written to be event-driven. With event-driven applications, processes do their work and then trigger events. Other processes listen for triggered events, then do their work and trigger more events. It is no longer acceptable to send a request and then wait for a sequence of several, synchronous processes to complete before getting a response.
3BL Media
MAY 10, 2022
SCE details actions needed for climate change adaptation, wildfire risk mitigation and electric grid resiliency. SOURCE: Edison International. DESCRIPTION: By Casey Wian, Energized by Edison Writer. Southern California Edison will soon release the results of a long-range electric grid adaptation and vulnerability study based on global climate change models through 2070.
Cisco CSR
MAY 10, 2022
May is Mental Health Awareness Month, an important topic to me personally and my leadership ethos. It is a challenge that spans the globe—day-in and day-out—for many people, whether dealing with issues themselves or supporting a loved one. Feelings of stress, anxiety, and burnout are normal, which is why every person has some risk of developing a mental health disorder, regardless of demographics, socioeconomics, education, and occupation. .
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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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