Wed.Mar 08, 2023

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10 badass women centering environmental justice at work

GreenBiz

The focus of the fifth annual GreenBiz Badass Women list was narrowed to highlight individuals spearheading the integration of environmental justice concerns into their company’s sustainable business practices.

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ESG is the private equity industry’s next frontier

Corporate Knights

Shilpa Tiwari is executive vice-president of social impact and sustainability at Citizen Relations and the founder of Her Climb. In 2015, the United Nations established the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) – a blueprint of 17 ways to make the world a more just, inclusive and sustainable place. The UN estimated that it would take approximately US$5 to $7 trillion per year in investments to achieve the SDGs.

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Adobe flips the switch on all-electric building

GreenBiz

The all-electric addition to Adobe’s headquarters site in San Jose, California, boasts the largest all-electric commercial kitchen in North America.

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Australia is still trailing well behind 82 pct renewable target, despite investment bump

Renew Economy

Australian renewables and storage financial commitments get big bump in December quarter, but is still trailing well behind needed to replace ageing coal plants. The post Australia is still trailing well behind 82 pct renewable target, despite investment bump 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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Need seeds? This reforestation startup is buying its suppliers

GreenBiz

One of the better-known reforestation startups, DroneSeed, now operating as part of Mast, is buying one of the biggest seed suppliers in North America.

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Bank refuses mortgage for tree changers because of wind farm caveat

Renew Economy

Banks love talking up their green credentials, so why has this bank refused a mortgage to new home owners whose land will host a wind farm? The post Bank refuses mortgage for tree changers because of wind farm caveat appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Sodium-ion battery gets world-first certification, in new boost for cheaper storage

Renew Economy

China storage company becomes world's first to get certification of international safety standards of its sodium ion battery. The post Sodium-ion battery gets world-first certification, in new boost for cheaper storage appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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What is sustainable procurement, and why should a project manager care?

Green Project Management

Procurement is hardly an interesting topic for most people. In fact, the average person probably doesn’t even know what ‘procurement’ actually means. Most project managers understand that procurement is one of the ten knowledge areas in the Project Management Body of Knowledge. Depending on the industry you work in or the company you work for, […] The post What is sustainable procurement, and why should a project manager care?

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Australia’s first vanadium flow battery plant begins construction in Townsville

Renew Economy

Construction begins on Australia’s first commercial-scale vanadium flow battery electrolyte manufacturing facility. The post Australia’s first vanadium flow battery plant begins construction in Townsville appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Generative AI: Unlocking the future of fashion

McKinsey Sustainabilty

While still nascent, generative AI has the potential to help fashion businesses become more productive, get to market faster, and serve customers better. The time to explore the technology is now.

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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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Zen Energy unveils big battery plans, with a first project ready to go on its home turf

Renew Economy

Ross Garnaut-led retailer announces plans to develop a big battery, after buying up a partly developed project near Gawler in South Australia. The post Zen Energy unveils big battery plans, with a first project ready to go on its home turf appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Digital transformation to achieve operational excellence

McKinsey Sustainabilty

Using principles of operational excellence, empowering workforces, and adding digital processes to production can help companies achieve new levels of performance.

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Greens deal blocks coal and gas from reconstruction fund, but stalemate sticks on Safeguard

Renew Economy

Greens secure deal to block coal and gas projects from Labor's $15 billion National Reconstruction Fund, but safeguard negotiations remain stalled. The post Greens deal blocks coal and gas from reconstruction fund, but stalemate sticks on Safeguard appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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NRC hammers out new licensing rules to adapt to advanced nuclear plants and small modular reactors

Utiliity Dive

Sen. John Barrasso, then chairman of the Senate environment committee, said in 2019 a new law mandating updated reactor licensing rules is “critical if we are going to reduce carbon emissions in a meaningful way.

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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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Australia can be world leader in green metals – or be left behind

Renew Economy

Australia needs to clean up its key manufacturing industries, including steel, aluminium and ammonia production – or be left behind in a net zero world. The post Australia can be world leader in green metals – or be left behind appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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98% of Companies May not Wait for SEC Climate Disclosure Rules to Become Law to Begin Reporting: Survey

ESG Today

Nearly all U.S. public companies may begin complying with the Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) upcoming climate-related disclosure rules regardless of when they become law, yet most companies admit that they face technology, staffing and budget challenges in meeting the rules’ requirements, according to a new survey by global professional services firm PwC and business data and reporting solutions provider Workiva.

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Coal miners made a motza from the war in Ukraine. But what will they do next?

Renew Economy

What will Australian coal miners do with their bulging cash balances? Those considering opening up new capacity would do well to rethink their strategy. The post Coal miners made a motza from the war in Ukraine. But what will they do next? appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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When is Apple HomeKit going to fix its broken Matter experience?

Stacey Higginbotham

This should be an exciting time. Officially certified Matter devices are arriving and becoming available. So the promise of simple device onboarding and support for multiple smart home ecosystems is here, right? Not so much if you’re an Apple HomeKit user. In fact, the old HomeKit “it just works” experience is now the HomeKit with Matter “good luck with that” experience.

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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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Queensland to convert coal and gas hub with giant battery, solar and hydrogen

Renew Economy

Queensland advances plan to turn coal and gas generation facility into a green energy hub with battery storage, solar, and green hydrogen. The post Queensland to convert coal and gas hub with giant battery, solar and hydrogen appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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EY, IBM Partner to Offer ESG Data and Sustainability Strategy Solutions

ESG Today

Global professional services firm EY and tech giant IBM announced the launch of an expanded collaboration, aimed at providing ESG solutions to help companies accelerate, manage and report on sustainability-related business transformations and initiatives. With plans to provide offerings orchestrated with leading technologies and across diverse hybrid IT landscapes, anticipated solutions under the collaboration include Scope 3 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions accounting and management, ESG Managed

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Building purpose-led businesses: An interview with Ingrid Johnson

McKinsey Sustainabilty

For Ingrid Johnson, president of Sun Life Asia, helping clients achieve financial security starts with building businesses under a common purpose.

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The $1 trillion opportunity: tackling women’s digital exclusion in the developing world

Impact Alpha

For all the optimism contained in International Women’s Day, the reality is that in most places around the world, the gender gap isn’t. The post The $1 trillion opportunity: tackling women’s digital exclusion in the developing world appeared first on ImpactAlpha.

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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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Delta Outlines Decarbonization Plans, with Focus on Sustainable Aviation Fuel

ESG Today

Delta Air Lines outlined its roadmap to achieve its goals to reach net zero emissions by 2050 and provide more sustainable air travel, highlighting a comprehensive set of initiatives and targets across its operations and supply chain. The strategy was presented by Pam Fletcher, who joined Delta last year as the company’s first Chief Sustainability Officer.

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What 'Chornobyl dogs' can tell us about survival in contaminated environments

Science Daily / Earth & Environment

In the first step toward understanding how dogs -- and perhaps humans -- might adapt to intense environmental pressures such as exposure to radiation, heavy metals, or toxic chemicals, researchers found that two groups of dogs living within the Chernobyl Exclusion Zone showed significant genetic differences between them. The results indicate that these are two distinct populations that rarely interbreed.

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Canada Announces Climate Reporting Requirements for Banks, Insurers, Beginning 2024

ESG Today

Canada’s financial regulator, the Office of the Superintendent of Financial Institutions (OSFI), announced the release of its new guidelines on climate risk management, setting out requirements for banks and insurance companies to manage and disclose climate-related risks. The guidelines include expectations for Canada’s major banks and insurance companies to begin climate-related reporting for fiscal year 2024, followed by smaller institutions the following year.

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Software that Writes Itself? Low Code / No Code Applications have Arrived

Daniel Burrus

One technological advancement that is taking companies by storm is something that most businesses or organizations likely did not see coming, nor did many consider the positive implications of: The rise of low code and no code interfaces. Low code and no code application development refers to the use of visual tools to create software applications without the need for traditional programming languages to write code long-hand.

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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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Deloitte Launches Software Solution to Help Companies Build Decarbonization Strategies

ESG Today

Global professional services firm Deloitte announced today the launch of GreenLight Solution, a new decarbonization software tool aimed at helping organizations build emissions reduction strategies and a pathway to net zero emissions. According to Deloitte Global Consulting Sustainability Strategy Leader John Mennel, the new software as a service (Saas) enterprise decarbonization tool will enable businesses “to build a complete picture of their roadmap, understand how to prioritize projects base

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How Circular Models Will Redefine Food Waste

WWF Sustainability

The term food waste implies it has no value. This couldn’t be further from reality, as Kipster’s circular feed model demonstrates.

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Rplus Energies - rPlus Hydro's 1,000-Megawatt White Pine Pumped Storage Project Files its Final License Application with FERC

Global Renewable News

The White Pine Pumped Storage project is.

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WWF Reaches Agreement to Conserve Marine Life

Environment + Energy Leader

Almost two decades in the making, the text outlines mechanisms to conserve and sustainably use marine biodiversity in areas beyond national jurisdiction, including the high seas. The post WWF Reaches Agreement to Conserve Marine Life 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.