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New study suggests retailers can protect biodiversity and profitability

GreenBiz

Report draws on project with French retail giant Carrefour to show how overfished species deliver the lowest margins for retailers.

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AEMO says firmed wind and solar cheapest reliable energy option by “country mile”

Renew Economy

AEMO's Westerman says firmed wind and solar are the cheapest reliable power option for Australia "by a country mile.". The post AEMO says firmed wind and solar cheapest reliable energy option by “country mile” appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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It’s high time for the cannabis industry to embrace sustainability

GreenBiz

Cannabis companies are getting a free pass despite their many social and environmental challenges.

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Tesla says world desperately needs more batteries – and not “hedged bet” on coal

Renew Economy

Tesla chair says Australia should focus more on global need to scale battery storage “at sprinting pace,” and less on propping up ageing coal plants. The post Tesla says world desperately needs more batteries – and not “hedged bet” on coal appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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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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As big banks struggle to decarbonize, midmarket leaders prove ‘there can be margin in the mission’

GreenBiz

One strong indicator of a bank’s DNA can be found in the organizations banks have joined. From a climate impact perspective, the Global Alliance for Banking Values sits on the most impactful end of the spectrum.

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Putting Corporate Responsibility Into Climate Action in the Villages of India

3BL Media

SOURCE: Baker Hughes. DESCRIPTION: Baker Hughes employees in India set the wheels in motion to combat desertification with an ambitious soil and water conservation project to help farmers and the local community. They say it takes a village, but when the villages in question are suffering from the impacts of climate change to the extent that farmers’ crops are failing, people are forced to leave their homes to find income in cities.

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Middletown, N.Y. Custodian Crowned 2022 Cintas Custodian of the Year

3BL Media

SOURCE: Cintas. DESCRIPTION: CINCINNATI /3BL Media/ - The winner of the 2022 Cintas Custodian of the Year contest is… Lydell Henderson from Presidential Park Elementary School in Middletown, N.Y.! After nearly 90,000 votes were cast, Cintas Corporation (Nasdaq: CTAS) confirmed Lydell Henderson is this year’s contest winner. Mr. Henderson was honored by over 1,500 students and staff in a surprise ceremony at the school and will receive a $10,000 cash prize from Cintas.

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Price of solar modules and battery storage have jumped by one third in US

Renew Economy

Developers needing to buy solar modules and battery storage units in US over the next 12 months are facing a one third escalation in costs. The post Price of solar modules and battery storage have jumped by one third in US appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Black & Veatch’s Irvin Bishop Jr. Named Among Savoy Magazine's ‘2022 Most Influential Black Executives in Corporate America’

3BL Media

Executive vice president, CIO recognized for his exemplary accomplishments, corporate leadership. SOURCE: Black & Veatch. DESCRIPTION: OVERLAND PARK, Kan., July 18, 2022 /3BL Media/ – Savoy magazine, a leading African-American business and lifestyle publication, has named Irvin Bishop Jr., executive vice president and chief information officer (CIO) with Black & Veatch, to its list of "Most Influential Black Executives in Corporate America.” .

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Is the sun setting on America's oil refineries?

Corporate Knights

The United States’ capacity to refine oil into fuel has shrunk significantly during the pandemic because of the closure of refineries. And it may never come back, says the CEO of the second-largest oil company in the U.S. . In a closed-door meeting between Chevron CEO Mike Wirth and U.S. Secretary of Energy Jennifer Granholm in late June, reported by Bloomberg , both agreed that the shortage in refining capacity will persist and probably get even worse , as the country saw at least five refiner

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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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7,468 Yards of Science at the 3M Open

3BL Media

SOURCE: 3M. DESCRIPTION: As a company of curious problem-solvers and solution seekers, 3M knows science can help create a brighter world for everyone. That’s why we’re focused on “What’s Next.” with 3M Science as a vital driver – giving everyone who comes to the 3M Open at TPC Twin Cities in Blaine, Minnesota, a chance to experience how science can help contribute to stronger communities, a healthier planet and scientific advancements.

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Grim findings from Australia’s latest environment health check

Renew Economy

Major new report finds climate change is exacerbating pressures on every Australian ecosystem. The post Grim findings from Australia’s latest environment health check appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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ESG Talk Podcast: Accelerating Global Trust With Stakeholders Ft. Rob Fisher, KPMG

3BL Media

SOURCE: Workiva. DESCRIPTION: ESG Talk: Accelerating Global Trust with Stakeholders ft. Rob Fisher, KPMG. Join the conversation with Rob Fisher, IMPACT and ESG Leader, KPMG US, as he and host Mandi McReynolds discuss the legacy and impact of ESG, the 2020 KPMG Survey of Sustainability Reporting, and stakeholder engagement and trust. Every month, ESG Talk , hosted by Mandi McReynolds , holds candid conversations with Environment, Social, and Governance leaders on how to transform complex ESG to

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Clean Energy Summit Live: World cannot build batteries fast enough, says Tesla

Renew Economy

Live coverage of Clean Energy Summit: Tesla's Denholm on capacity markets, Westerman on energy crisis, NSW on Waratah battery, Thornton on market opportunities. The post Clean Energy Summit Live: World cannot build batteries fast enough, says Tesla appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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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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Support in Seconds: T-Mobile Customers Can Now Text 988 To Get Quick, Free Access to Mental Health Services

3BL Media

The Un-carrier launched 988 calling in 2020 and now offers its customers another fast way to connect to the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline for support. SOURCE: T-Mobile. SUMMARY: What’s the news: Since November 2020, T-Mobile customers have been able to use three digits — 988 — to call for free access to mental health services from professionally trained counselors at the National Suicide Prevention Hotline, now the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline.

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Labor names three independent experts to Chubb-led review of carbon credits

Renew Economy

Labor names three independent experts to panel reviewing integrity of carbon offsets scheme. The post Labor names three independent experts to Chubb-led review of carbon credits appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Illumina Announces Inaugural Illumina Genomics Forum With a Conversation With Former U.S. President Barack Obama

3BL Media

Global conference to focus on advancing the transformative impacts of genomic health. SOURCE: Illumina. DESCRIPTION: SAN DIEGO, July 18, 2022 /3BL Media/ -- Illumina, Inc. (NASDAQ: ILMN), a global leader in DNA sequencing and array-based technologies, today announced that former President of the United States Barack Obama will participate in a moderated Q&A conversation at the inaugural Illumina Genomics Forum, the company's global event focused on advancing genomics-driven health.

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Why a capacity mechanism will require revived Renewable Energy Target

Renew Economy

Could a revival of the federal Renewable Energy Target be the ideal complement to a capacity mechanism to accelerate the transition to clean energy? The post Why a capacity mechanism will require revived Renewable Energy Target appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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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.

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Report: Vehicle-Grid Integration Will Help Electric Fleets Meet Clean Energy Goals

3BL Media

Tomorrow’s power grid ‘must capture and store energy when the sun doesn’t shine or when the wind is still,’ according to a new WSP-University of Colorado whitepaper. SOURCE: WSP. DESCRIPTION: Advances in vehicle-grid integration (VGI) technology, which will allow an electric vehicle to store solar-generated power in its own battery for use during non-daylight hours, holds the key to widespread and successful adoption of electric vehicle fleets.

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A 360 Degree View on Software and Hardware at the Edge

Cisco CSR

In my last blog post, Edge Native Applications Are Conquering the Smart Device Edge , you were introduced to edge native applications and to the categorization of the various edge tiers based on the LF Edge definition. This blog post will focus on the hardware and software aspects of each categorization to give you an extensive understanding on all possibilities at the edge – from every angle!

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TCS Inaugurates Pace Port™ Toronto To Help Customers Scale Innovation Programs With Digital Technologies

3BL Media

Tata Consultancy Services’ Co-Innovation and Advanced Research Centre Taps Toronto’s Booming Tech Ecosystem to Deliver Innovation Faster. SOURCE: Tata Consultancy Services (TCS). DESCRIPTION: Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) (BSE: 532540, NSE: TCS) launched TCS Pace Port TM Toronto on July 13, its fifth global research and co-innovation centre, to help Canadian companies bring digital innovations to life faster.

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Puerto Rico's electricity rates have nearly doubled since 2020: IEEFA

Utiliity Dive

A recently-approved plan to overhaul the island’s electric grid will do little to reduce costs, according to the Institute for Energy Economics & Financial Analysis.

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The Silver Lining to Corporate DEI Challenges

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.

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Enterprise Community Partners to Help Baltimore Houses of Worship Build 600 Affordable Homes

3BL Media

$500,000 grant from Wells Fargo Foundation will transform underutilized property owned by faith-based organizations into affordable housing. SOURCE: Wells Fargo. DESCRIPTION: BALTIMORE, July 18, 2022 /3BL Media/ - Today Enterprise Community Partners (Enterprise) announced an expansion of its Faith-Based Development Initiative (FBDI) in Baltimore which helps houses of worship convert underutilized land into affordable homes.

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Did the IoT doom connected devices in the home?

Stacey Higginbotham

This article is written by Alasdair Allan. While the modern internet of things era is probably no more than a decade or so old, connecting things to the Internet isn’t a new idea. As early as 1982, there was a Coke machine connected to the Internet — or at least, what passed for the Internet back in 1982. That connected Coke machine pre-dates both the first Internet webcam and the now infamous Internet-connected toaster by at least a decade.

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The Future of Work at Kohler: Flexible, Inclusive, and Human-Centered

3BL Media

By Laura Kohler, SVP – HR, Stewardship & Sustainability. SOURCE: Kohler Co. DESCRIPTION: Companies around the world are trading in “the way we’ve always done it” for a new approach to the optimal workplace experience. So, what does it look like for Kohler Co.? We sat down with Laura Kohler, SVP – HR, Stewardship & Sustainability, to talk about Kohler’s approach—the how, the why, the future, and everything in between.

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And… it’s a Wrap: Highlights From Cisco Live 2022

Cisco CSR

I finally got to experience Cisco Live again — in person ! I t was a fantastic week with the # C isco C ert community at Cisco Live Las Vegas. Whether you joined Cisco Live 2022 in person or watched it online , I hope you enjoyed being a part of the journey. There’s always more to discover about our plan s to transform the future of learning and technology, so l et’s dive into some of the highlights from the Learning & Certifications team at Cisco Live this year.

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Supercharge Your ESG Content This Libra Season

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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Marina Bay Sands Earns Top Recognition Among Tourism Companies at Singapore Tourism Awards 2022 with Five Recognitions

3BL Media

SOURCE: Las Vegas Sands. DESCRIPTION: Marina Bay Sands recently earned five honors – the most of any nominee – at the Singapore Tourism Board’s annual Singapore Tourism Awards (STA) on May 24. Accolades included three special distinctions for Most Exemplary Employer, the Special Award for Community Care and the Special Award for Sustainability. Considered one of the Singapore tourism industry’s most prestigious honors, the Singapore Tourism Awards also recognized Marina Bay Sands for delivering

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One Health Needs More Soft Power

Impakter

Impakter. One Health Needs More Soft Power. Since the 1800s, scientists have noted the similarity in disease processes among animals and humans, but human and animal medicine were practiced separately until the 20th century. In recent years, with the support of key individuals and committed advocates such as the One Health Commission and One Health Initiative, the One Health concept has garnered […].

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Trane Technologies Makes an Impact by Confronting Big Problems

3BL Media

Through Operation Possible, Trane Technologies employee-powered innovation program, everyone has the potential to boldly challenge what’s possible for a sustainable world. SOURCE: Trane Technologies. DESCRIPTION: At Trane Technologies, we dare to do things differently by constantly pushing boundaries and embracing innovation that can have a positive impact on our planet – and everyone on it.

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EPA Adds Five New PFAS to Reporting Requirements

Environment + Energy Leader

The EPA is issuing a final rule to update the Toxics Release Inventory (TRI) chemical list to identify five additional PFAS subject to reporting requirements. The post EPA Adds Five New PFAS to Reporting Requirements appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader.

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How Will Virgo Season Impact Your ESG Communication?

3BL’s in-house experts merge the celestial wisdom of astrology with current environmental, social, governance (ESG) communication trends to offer a unique perspective and practical advice on sharing your company’s commitments effectively. 3BL’s new “Navigating ESG Comms through the Cosmos” series begins with Virgo season! In this edition, we delve into: How businesses have responded to environmental disasters over the past few months and why you can expect a continued focus on the climate crisis