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Cities are leading the way toward a sustainable and resilient future

GreenBiz

How three cities, Cupertino, Orlando and Boston, are using their communities, new technology and buildings to fight the effects of climate change.

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Coal states miss out on benefits of cheap wind and solar, pay twice the price of power

Renew Economy

States most dependent on fossil fuels hit by surging prices, despite lowest ever coal output, the lowest gas generation for 18 years, and record wind and solar. The post Coal states miss out on benefits of cheap wind and solar, pay twice the price of power appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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ESG: Value Chain Considerations & Expectations

GreenBiz

Deconstructing your company’s ESG goals to identify key performance indicators and setting milestones can be difficult. It requires the assistance of multiple stakeholders and departments to fully understand the problem, propose goals, and monitor progress towards them.

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“Glimpse of the future:” South Australia peaked at 91.5 pct wind and solar when links were down

Renew Economy

South Australia reached an "extraordinary" 91.5 pct wind and solar even when its main transmission links were down, in what AEMO says is a "glimpse of the future." The post “Glimpse of the future:” South Australia peaked at 91.5 pct wind and solar when links were down 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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Is the insurance industry walking away from fossil fuels?

Corporate Knights

In 1973, the Mississippi River experienced one of its worst floods on record, causing more than US$250 million in damage and soaking some cities along the waterway from March until May. In August of that same year, reinsurance company Munich Re published a report on the devastating impacts of recent floods, warning of the risks of climate change. The document called for more study of global warming, “as a result of which glaciers and the polar caps recede, surfaces of lakes are reduced and ocean

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AEMO report confirms wind and solar best cure for fossil fuel hyper-inflation

Renew Economy

Coal and gas are in a long structural terminal decline, renewables are booming and pushing expensive, unreliable, polluting fossil fuels out of the market. The post AEMO report confirms wind and solar best cure for fossil fuel hyper-inflation appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Palaszczuk announces Australia-first critical minerals facility for battery storage

Renew Economy

Queensland says $75 million facility represents a "Eureka" moment for the shift to critical minerals to support renewables and battery storage. The post Palaszczuk announces Australia-first critical minerals facility for battery storage appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Micromobility and transit pave the way to net zero

GreenBiz

Public transit, micromobility and mode-shifting are key to reducing transport emissions.

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Another two big battery projects jostle for position and contracts in Hunter Valley

Renew Economy

RES has begun dipping its toes into the battery market, and has added another storage project to the growing pipeline in the Hunter Valley. The post Another two big battery projects jostle for position and contracts in Hunter Valley appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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The future is now: Measuring sustainability in the poultry industry

GreenBiz

Sponsored: Whether you’re growing plants or raising livestock, food production plays a crucial role in environmental stewardship.

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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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Carbon Hunters Episode 3: Summit Nanotech wants to make lithium mining sustainable

Corporate Knights

Amanda Hall was working in the oil and gas sector when she had what she says was a bit of an existential crisis. The geophysicist wondered what the future of energy would be and set out to figure out how to mine lithium in a way that puts planet first. In 2018, this led her to found Summit Nanotech, a company that has developed a technology it says can double lithium yields over a conventional process while reducing greenhouse gas emissions and waste.

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Companies take a 'yes and' approach to carbon credits, report says

GreenBiz

Businesses committed to decarbonization look to carbon credits to accelerate their climate action but concerns remain over responsible engagement.

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Renewable transition faces critical moment as ministers decide on transmission access

Renew Economy

The Energy Security Board's board favoured solution to grid access is widely opposed. Energy ministers must tell it to move on and focus on something useful. The post Renewable transition faces critical moment as ministers decide on transmission access appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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When fishing boats go dark at sea, they’re often committing crimes — we mapped them

GreenBiz

Illegal, unreported and unauthorized fishing can be uncovered by verifying paperwork and catches, and sharing information across borders.

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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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Germany lifts rates for ground mounted solar systems to help meet new targets

Renew Economy

Germany lifts maximum support rates for ground-mounted solar system tenders by 25 per cent to help meet new solar targets. The post Germany lifts rates for ground mounted solar systems to help meet new targets appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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From tailwinds to crosscurrents: Resilient growth in wealth management

McKinsey Sustainabilty

A decade of favorable macroeconomic conditions and relatively easy growth has ended, signaling a new urgency for US wealth managers to rethink operating models and reenergize growth.

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Woodside nearly doubles revenue as fossil fuel giants cash in on oil and gas prices

Renew Economy

Woodside nearly doubles fourth quarter revenues as fossil fuel majors continue to cash in on soaring oil and gas prices. The post Woodside nearly doubles revenue as fossil fuel giants cash in on oil and gas prices appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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More SASE options for customers with Cisco SD-WAN, security, SSE and SIEM collaborations

Cisco CSR

Have you ever used a recipe to make a dish without modifying it in any way? We often choose and modify the ingredients to suit our tastes and preferences. In the same way, choices with networking (SD-WAN) and security (SSE) solutions allow you to choose, build and modify your SASE solution by creating an ecosystem that is tailored to your specific business needs and objectives.

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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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Germany lifts rates for ground mounted solar system to help meet new targets

Renew Economy

Germany lifts maximum support rates for ground-mounted solar system tenders by 25 per cent to help meet new solar targets. The post Germany lifts rates for ground mounted solar system to help meet new targets appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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NuScale Power’s small modular reactor design is first in US to get NRC approval

Utiliity Dive

With the NRC’s certification of the NuScale design, “SMRs are no longer an abstract concept,” an assistant secretary of energy said.

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New Entry-Level Cisco Certifications to Start Your IT Career

Cisco CSR

Par Merat , Vice President Cisco Learning & Certifications This post was co-authored by Par Merat , VP of Cisco Learning & Certifications, and Laura Quintana, VP & GM of Cisco Networking Academy. New year, new certs, big opportunities There is something about ringing in a new year that reignites our sense of optimism and determination. What better way to use that renewed energy than to begin a new tech career, advance your current role, or get certified to validate your IT knowledge?

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Only Half of Procurement Execs Say Supply Chain Sustainability Strategy Aligned with Corporate ESG Goals: Survey

ESG Today

Only around half of procurement professionals and decision makers believe that their companies’ supply chain sustainability targets and strategies are aligned with their broader corporate sustainability ambitions, according to a new report released by Boston Consulting Group’s (BCG) procurement and supply chain-focused subsidiary INVERTO. For the report, “Sustainable Procurement Study 2022,” INVERTO surveyed 90 professionals in procurement, executive management and management board roles a

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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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Local economic benefits spur GOP governors to tack toward the center on ESG 

Impact Alpha

Last year’s attacks on ESG seemed to be a final nail in GOP’s “pro-business” coffin. The backlash to consideration of environmental, social and. The post Local economic benefits spur GOP governors to tack toward the center on ESG appeared first on ImpactAlpha.

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Ransomware may be waning, but wiper malware is growing

Stacey Higginbotham

This story was originally publish on Jan. 20, 2023 in my weekly IoT newsletter. Ransomware payments are dropping even as there’s been a shift in hackers’ tactics toward using wiper malware to delete data rather than ransom it, according to data released in two reports issued this week. First up, Chainalysis, which tracks cryptocurrency payments to and from known hackers’ accounts, says ransomware groups extorted $311 million less in 2022 compared to the $768 million they scor

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Joining the Hybrid Work revolution is not a luxury but a necessity

Cisco CSR

When the pandemic hit, the shift to remote work happened almost overnight. But it was just the beginning of a journey toward hybrid work that is transforming work as we know it. It is a change that will have profound implications for human society. That is because hybrid work is a revolutionary force that converges people, technology, and places that can positively impact everything from work-life balance and organizational agility to sustainability and global opportunity.

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Women in tech: The best bet to solve Europe’s talent shortage

McKinsey Sustainabilty

To remain competitive in technological growth and innovation, Europe must recruit and retain women for the fastest-growing tech roles of the foreseeable future.

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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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Take Flight with Cisco Meraki at Cisco Live in Amsterdam

Cisco CSR

Cisco Live 2023 starts in person on February 6-10, 2023 at RAI Amsterdam, Netherlands. So, the time has come to pack our bags and head to Amsterdam in just a few days. What better way to plan your journey than by planning a stop by at the Cisco Meraki DevNet Zone Takeover? Join us on Monday, February 6 – for our takeover of the entire day! We’ve coined it Meraki Monday.

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A CEO’s guide to the metaverse

McKinsey Sustainabilty

It’s too big to ignore—yet its future is far from certain. Companies need to dip a toe in the water and plan to take the plunge should developments warrant.

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Privacy’s impact continues to grow, but more remains to be done

Cisco CSR

As part of Cisco’s recognition of International Data Privacy Day, today we released the Cisco 2023 Data Privacy Benchmark Study , our sixth annual review of key privacy issues and their impact on business. Drawing on responses from more than 3100 organizations in 26 geographies, the findings show that organizations continue to prioritize and get attractive returns from their privacy investments, while integrating privacy into many of their most important processes, including sales motions, mana

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ECB Launches New Financed Emissions and Sustainable Finance Indicators to Track Climate Risk

ESG Today

The European Central Bank (ECB) announced today the publication of a series of new statistical indicators aimed at helping to analyze climate-related risks in the financial sector and track the progress of the sustainable finance market. The launch of the new statistical indicators forms part of the ECB’s climate action plan, launched by the central bank in July 2022 , which included initiatives to further incorporate climate change considerations into its monetary policy framework, as well as t

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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.