GreenBiz

NOVEMBER 4, 2022

Steps are inching forward toward a real-world demonstration of the planet-saving financial tool from the sci-fi novel 'Ministry for the Future.

Corporate Knights

NOVEMBER 4, 2022

The climate crisis is a massive global problem, which we are totally failing to get to grips with. The solutions to climate change are remarkably simple, if only we’d get on with them. Will the United Nations COP27 climate summit in Egypt starting November 6 bring any new breakthroughs? Based on past experience it seems unlikely, but miracles can happen.

Climate Change

GreenBiz

NOVEMBER 4, 2022

There’s a reason reduce is the first R in 'Reduce, Reuse, Recycle.

Renew Economy

NOVEMBER 4, 2022

In another week of fast moving events, we look at Neoen’s new “baseload” wind and battery deal, the relaunch of solar tiles, and an interview with the man behind electric Tuk Tuks for last mile deliveries in Australia. The post Energy Insiders Podcast: Solar tiles and electric Tuk Tuks appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Speaker: Jason Chester, Director, Product Management

In today’s manufacturing landscape, staying competitive means moving beyond reactive quality checks and toward real-time, data-driven process control. But what does true manufacturing process optimization look like—and why is it more urgent now than ever? Join Jason Chester in this new, thought-provoking session on how modern manufacturers are rethinking quality operations from the ground up.

Manufacturing

GreenBiz

NOVEMBER 4, 2022

Sponsored: As governments up the ante on Scope 3 emissions disclosure, here’s how businesses can get access to data they can trust for reporting.

McKinsey Sustainabilty

NOVEMBER 4, 2022

Companies that focus on defense technology innovation will benefit from a strong understanding of the US Department of Defense budget.

McKinsey Sustainabilty

NOVEMBER 4, 2022

Ever been told to quit while you’re ahead, or that winners never quit? Poker player-turned decision strategist Annie Duke explains why this advice is costing you time and money.

GreenBiz

NOVEMBER 4, 2022

Here's how nine retail innovators are addressing single-use plastic bag waste.

Waste

Cisco CSR

NOVEMBER 4, 2022

As we wrapped up October, we also put the final touches on a flurry of activities to celebrate Cyber Security Awareness Month. The tradition of October as National Cybersecurity Awareness Month goes back to 2004 when Congress and the White House tasked the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) and the National Cybersecurity Alliance (NCA) to join forces to help individuals protect themselves online as threats to technology and confidential data became more commonplace.

Development

Utiliity Dive

NOVEMBER 4, 2022

The state’s gas-fired plants were “critical” during the worst of the heat wave, but some were unavailable at times, California’s grid operator said in a report.

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

Manufacturing

Cisco CSR

NOVEMBER 4, 2022

Transportation organizations require digital infrastructure as rugged and unyielding as the terrain they traverse. One that not only performs but enables innovation and expands landscapes. Cisco is a trusted partner in this space and has worked with over 32,000 transportation customers across 169 countries. So, why do transportation operators choose Cisco to help them achieve their business objectives?

Digitalization

3BL Media

NOVEMBER 4, 2022

SOURCE: 3M. DESCRIPTION: 3M is joining other global corporations, governments and non-governmental organizations at the 27th Conference of the Parties (COP27) in Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt to further the dialogue and plans for combating climate change. As a globally diverse materials science company operating across many global industries, 3M is at the heart of global action to help reduce CO2 emissions.

Climate Change

McKinsey Sustainabilty

NOVEMBER 4, 2022

Growing demand for semiconductors means industry emissions are likely to increase. Semiconductor companies are making sustainability commitments, but more is needed to achieve net zero.

Net Zero

3BL Media

NOVEMBER 4, 2022

SOURCE: Baker Hughes. SUMMARY: Strategic collaboration agreement allows the companies to explore opportunities for research & development around technologies that can support the UAE’s energy sector. Agreement supports ADNOC’s localization and sustainability targets. DESCRIPTION: ABU DHABI, UAE, November 4, 2022 /3BL Media/ – Baker Hughes, an energy technology company, and the Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) signed a strategic technology collaboration agreement during ADIPEC 2022 to e

Net Zero

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

Manufacturing

Stacey Higginbotham

NOVEMBER 4, 2022

Welp, 2023 will be the year of Matter updates. Although there are already 190 devices that have (apparently) been certified so far, only a handful of them are available today. With only a few weeks left in 2022, and the initial release of the specification taking place just a month ago, it’s clear that the smart home interoperability protocol will dribble out gradually over the next few months to a year.

Digitalization

3BL Media

NOVEMBER 4, 2022

SOURCE: Aramark. DESCRIPTION: During Breast Cancer Awareness Month in October, Aramark employees across the company joined events designed to raise awareness about and support people affected by breast cancer. The efforts were led by Community Relations and Aramark’s EMPOWER employee resource group (ERG), which works to drive leadership and development opportunities through the connection and engagement of women.

Development

Utiliity Dive

NOVEMBER 4, 2022

Initial discussions had considered a 10 MW limit on the pilot. “What it shows to me is that we're conservative in the way we think about how we ensure reliability,” said Commissioner Jimmy Glotfelty.

3BL Media

NOVEMBER 4, 2022

Global Reporting Initiative to bring together ESG experts and thought leaders. SOURCE: GRI. DESCRIPTION: November 4, 2022 /3BL Media/ - A global gathering of business leaders, sustainability experts and reporting practitioners takes place next month, to focus on how Asia can unlock its sustainability potential. The GRI Asia Conference 2022 – The Future is Ours: Sustainability Trajectory in Asia – takes place across four dates in November (9th, 16th, 23rd and 30 th ).

Supply Chains

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ESG Today

NOVEMBER 4, 2022

Over $4 trillion in listed debt is exposed to heightened credit risks associated with environmental considerations, according to a new analysis released by Moody’s Investor Service, marking an increase of 27% from 2020, and more than doubling since 2015. The analysis also found that the share of debt in sectors with ‘high’ or ‘very high’ environmental risks has been increasing as well, rising to 5.1% of total rated debt outstanding, compared to just 3% in 2015.

Waste

3BL Media

NOVEMBER 4, 2022

As its largest single gift ever in Oregon, the funds support Proud Ground’s Opening Doors Initiative. SOURCE: KeyBank. DESCRIPTION: PORTLAND, Ore., November 4, 2022 /3BL Media/ - KeyBank has announced a $400,000 donation to Proud Ground—its largest single gift ever in Oregon and southwest Washington. The gift will support Proud Ground’s Opening Doors Initiative, which aims to expand the organization’s portfolio of permanently affordable homes from 350 to 550 over the next five years.

Banking

McKinsey Sustainabilty

NOVEMBER 4, 2022

The rapid growth of renewables depends on the industry finding enough employees with the right skills and experience.

Net Zero

3BL Media

NOVEMBER 4, 2022

24/7 Blac, founded in 2020, is focused on financial empowerment programs including business creation, career readiness and homeownership. SOURCE: U.S. Bank. DESCRIPTION: For Sharina Sallis, 2020 was a defining moment for her and her community. “It was the perfect storm,” said Sallis, who is the president of 24/7 Black Leadership Advancement Consortium (24/7 Blac) in Waterloo-Cedar Falls, Iowa.

Banking

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.

Manufacturing

Utiliity Dive

NOVEMBER 4, 2022

The Detroit-based utility aims to exit coal in 2035, with carbon capture and small nuclear reactors as replacement options.

3BL Media

NOVEMBER 4, 2022

The interest-rate differential between the U.S. and other countries provides finance executives with funding opportunities. SOURCE: Aflac Incorporated. DESCRIPTION: By Nina Trentmann. Aflac Inc., a Columbus, Ga.-based insurer, generates about 70% of its revenue in Japan. The company, which sells supplemental health insurance to Japanese, and less so to U.S. consumers, recently sold roughly $1.21 billion in debt in Japan, taking advantage of the lower cost of capital there as the country’s intere

Sustainable Investment

Impakter

NOVEMBER 4, 2022

Impakter. Are We Alone? NASA Begins New UFO Research. “Data is the language of scientists and makes the unexplainable, explainable” was the rationale of NASA’s science chief, Thomas Zurbuchen, last week as he explained why the space agency launched a new team of experts to study unidentified aerial phenomena (UAP), aka UFOs. UAP are broadly described as unexplainable “events in the sky that cannot […].

3BL Media

NOVEMBER 4, 2022

SOURCE: Mondel?z International. DESCRIPTION: Our cocoa sustainability program, Cocoa Life , is celebrating 10 years of lifting up cocoa communities and shaping the landscapes where cocoa grows. Ten years of working on-the-ground with partners, and the women and men who grow cocoa to help everyone benefit from the bean that becomes the chocolate we love.

Development

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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

Impakter

NOVEMBER 4, 2022

Impakter. Is Creativity The Future Of Sustainable Fashion? Trade exhibitions are typically an industry hub for closing deals and making money. However, the Brand Licensing Europe (BLE) event in London is attempting to shift the prevalent perception. BLE, Europe’s largest trade exhibition that brings businesses together to achieve brand licensing, is an opportunity for business leaders to come together to build a better […].

3BL Media

NOVEMBER 4, 2022

SOURCE: Deckers Brands. DESCRIPTION: GOLETA, Calif., November 4, 2022 /3BL Media/ - Deckers Brands (NYSE:DECK), a global leader in ­­designing, marketing, and distributing innovative footwear, apparel and accessories, today released its Fiscal Year 2022 Corporate Responsibility and Sustainability Report, Creating Change. Deckers’ FY22 Creating Change report builds on the progress made against its Sustainable Development Goals related to materials, waste, water, climate and clean energy, chemist

Supply Chains

ESG Today

NOVEMBER 4, 2022

The rapidly growing sustainability-linked bond (SLB) market, and SLB issuers would benefit from the incorporation of more ambitious performance metrics and sustainability goals, according to fixed income investment manager PIMCO. Sustainability-linked debt is one of the fastest growing areas of sustainable finance , with attributes including interest payments tied to an issuer’s achievement of specific sustainability targets.

Green Bonds

3BL Media

NOVEMBER 4, 2022

by Bernd Schmalzridt, Estelle Lagorce. SOURCE: SAP. DESCRIPTION: Business leaders know they need to take action to run more sustainably, but many aim only for regulatory compliance and avoid the steps to deeper business transformation. Businesses say inadequate technologies explain their lack of progress in their environmental, social, and governance (ESG) strategies.

Supply Chains

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

Supply Chains