GreenBiz
JULY 7, 2022
During a keynote conversation at GreenFin 22 last week, Sarah Bloom Raskin discussed how the financial regulatory system can — and must — account for climate risk.
Corporate Knights
JULY 7, 2022
Solar power under the stars. Today’s best photovoltaic cells can produce electricity only when the sun is up. But engineers at Stanford University are developing a solar cell that can also generate power at night. Writing in the journal Applied Physics Letters , the researchers say their solar collector incorporates a thermoelectric generator that harvests electricity from the temperature difference between the PV cell and its ambient surroundings.
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GreenBiz
JULY 7, 2022
Sponsored: Demand for carbon credits is expected to outpace supply, leaving corporate carbon credit buyers at risk of not meeting their climate commitments.
Renew Economy
JULY 7, 2022
Quinbrook Infrastructure Partners reveals plans to build biggest battery storage installation in Australia to support a massive data storage centre close to Brisbane. The post Quinbrook to build 2000MWh battery at data Supernode site in Queensland 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
JULY 7, 2022
Mark Carney, the United Nations Special Envoy on Climate Action and Finance, said “hard granula data” is critical for delivering on net-zero pledges.
Renew Economy
JULY 7, 2022
Warren Buffett makes first big Australian solar play, buying two Australian solar farms and striking deal to co-develop a multi-gigawatt solar and battery pipeline. The post Warren Buffett snaps up two Australian solar farms, and big PV and storage pipeline appeared first on RenewEconomy.
ESG Impact Zone brings together the best content for ESG professionals from the widest variety of industry thought leaders.
GreenBiz
JULY 7, 2022
A new study finds that 'greenwashing' works, but targeted interventions and education can reduce vulnerability to claims.
3BL Media
JULY 7, 2022
Digital health solutions, including remote patient monitoring and telemedicine, help expand healthcare access. SOURCE: Medtronic. DESCRIPTION: In early 2020, the world started to come to terms with a growing pandemic. Its impact on the health ecosystem was staggering. An issue that arose was the dependence on the brick-and-mortar model of the healthcare system, which had not widely used technology solutions for virtual care delivery.
GreenBiz
JULY 7, 2022
Recognizing and avoiding the risks associated with an obfuscated carbon offset market.
3BL Media
JULY 7, 2022
By Renee Morad. SOURCE: Keysight Technologies. DESCRIPTION: Despite the growth of sustainable technologies around the world, carbon emissions continue to rise. Human-induced climate change threatens to disrupt nature and impact the lives of billions of people—and may disproportionately impact women, according to the United Nations. “Women are more vulnerable to the impacts of climate change, because they represent the majority of the world’s poor and are more dependent on threatened natural reso
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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.
Renew Economy
JULY 7, 2022
Offshore wind projects dominate the biggest and cheapest renewable energy auction run by the UK government to date. And it is good news for Australia. The post Stunning low prices for offshore wind in UK bode well for Australian plans appeared first on RenewEconomy.
3BL Media
JULY 7, 2022
SOURCE: Discovery Education. DESCRIPTION: ST. PAUL, Minn. and SILVER SPRING, Md., July 7, 2022 /3BL Media/ – Today’s youth has never been more hopeful for a better, brighter, and safer world. Inspired by the desire to impact change in communities far and near, they are using the power of STEM to help drive the change they want to see. 3M ( @3M ) and Discovery Education ( @DiscoveryEd ) are proud to announce the top 10 finalists and four honorable mention recipients in the 2022 3M Young Scientist
Renew Economy
JULY 7, 2022
Renewables provided more than a 25% share of US electricity demand in the first four months of 2022, peaking in April and outpacing both coal and nuclear. The post Renewables supply nearly one-third of US electricity in April appeared first on RenewEconomy.
3BL Media
JULY 7, 2022
Middle school students gain access to emerging tech at college campuses nationwide. SOURCE: Verizon. DESCRIPTION: NEW YORK, N.Y., July 7, 2022 /3BL Media/ - Verizon Innovative Learning, the company’s signature education initiative focused on addressing barriers to digital inclusion for more than a decade, through a suite of programs and resources, is expanding its free project-based enrichment program: Verizon Innovative Learning STEM Achievers.
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
Renew Economy
JULY 7, 2022
IEA report warns that China’s across-the-board domination of the global solar supply chain stands in threat to the smooth transition to net zero emissions. The post China’s solar supply chain domination a threat to net-zero, says IEA appeared first on RenewEconomy.
3BL Media
JULY 7, 2022
Global leader in video commerce joins select list of companies dedicated to promoting multiculturalism and diversity in the engineering workforce. SOURCE: Qurate Retail Group. DESCRIPTION: Qurate Retail Group, which includes leading retail brands QVC ® , HSN ® , Zulily ® , Ballard Designs ® , Frontgate ® , Garnet Hill ® and Grandin Road ® , has been selected as a 2022 Top Supporter of Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs).
Renew Economy
JULY 7, 2022
After successfully rehabilitating Australia's climate stance in Europe, Albanese hopes hosting a future COP will help mend relationships in the Pacific. The post Hosting UN climate talks could help mend Australia’s Pacific relationships, Albanese says appeared first on RenewEconomy.
3BL Media
JULY 7, 2022
A sustainability platform available for global customers to measure, analyse and better manage carbon emission. SOURCE: Alibaba Group. DESCRIPTION: Alibaba Cloud, the digital technology and intelligence backbone of Alibaba Group, has announced the global launch of Energy Expert, a sustainability platform to help customers worldwide measure, analyze and manage the carbon emissions of their business activities and products.
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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
GreenBiz
JULY 7, 2022
Kroger, RMI and two EV companies also make key hires.
3BL Media
JULY 7, 2022
by Julia Donovan. SOURCE: SAP. DESCRIPTION: Non-profit organizations and social enterprises account for an average of 4.5% of their countries’ GDP and employ 10% or more of the total workforce. These companies are the catalysts for positive change, serving the world’s most vulnerable people and ecosystems. They fill in the gaps that cannot be bridged by the public or private sectors when it comes to providing critical services that impact social and economic growth and are vital for achieving th
Renew Economy
JULY 7, 2022
Energy companies in the EU, UK and Japan are using the treaty to sue governments over policies that interfere with fossil fuel extraction. Can it be overruled? The post Energy charter treaty makes climate action nearly illegal in 52 countries. How can we leave it? appeared first on RenewEconomy.
3BL Media
JULY 7, 2022
Rolley joins Wells Fargo from The Rockefeller Foundation where he led grant-making, racial equity, and community-based initiatives. SOURCE: Wells Fargo. DESCRIPTION: SAN FRANCISCO, July 6, 2022 /3BL Media/ - Wells Fargo & Company (NYSE: WFC) announced today that Otis Rolley is joining the company as head of Social Impact, leading community engagement and enterprise philanthropy, including the Wells Fargo Foundation.
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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.
Renew Economy
JULY 7, 2022
Regulators look into actions of energy retailers who shed tens of thousands of customers and then cashed out of the market. The post Regulators investigate energy retailers who shed customers and sold hedges appeared first on RenewEconomy.
3BL Media
JULY 7, 2022
Applying infrastructure decarbonisation best practice to maritime. SOURCE: WSP. DESCRIPTION: By James Peet. Why focus on ports? The maritime sector plays a major role in the global economy, transporting a high volume of freight around the world. As such, maritime, and ports in particular, are a visible part of transport decarbonization discussions. However, the sector is responsible for only 2.9 percent of global greenhouse gas emissions 1 and moves freight with some of the lowest carbon emissio
Cisco CSR
JULY 7, 2022
A new type of performance-based lab exam item is giving Cisco Associate and Professional Certification exam candidates more opportunities to demonstrate their knowledge and skills. These lab items complement the more traditional multiple-choice and drag-and-drop item types, which are particularly suited to measure skills related to theory, knowledge, and conceptual comprehension.
3BL Media
JULY 7, 2022
SOURCE: Lenovo. DESCRIPTION: We recognize the value of preserving water as a vital natural resource for all. Partnering with Wine To Water is central to our shared goal of making a positive social & environmental impact in the world. Learn more: [link]. Tweet me: For #WorldEnvironmentDay, @Lenovo is partnering with Wine To Water to share their goal of making a positive social & environmental impact in the world: [link].
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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.
Stacey Higginbotham
JULY 7, 2022
This week we continue discussing privacy and data protection with a focus on the smart home. I’d like to see a feature that lets us turn on privacy as needed on our devices, but Kevin doesn’t think that’s likely. For those who want concrete steps they can take today, the Electronic Frontier Foundation has some suggestions that will appeal to the DIY types.
3BL Media
JULY 7, 2022
Senior Recruiting Director Josh Stewart looks back on his two decades of work at PNC and reflects on how far they’ve both come. SOURCE: PNC Financial Services Group. DESCRIPTION: As I was preparing for PNC’s annual LGBTQ+ Undergraduate Summit – one part of the bank’s annual Leadership & Education for Advancing Diversity (LEAD) Summit Series – I wondered to myself if programs like this one were still needed in 2022.
Energy Central
JULY 7, 2022
American democracy is broken. What good are answers if the system can’t implement them? Senate Minority Leader McConnell and Chief Justice Roberts are telling us something We the People need to consider as we vote in 2022 and 2024 Before climate change or any other issue of the day is adequately dealt with, the political system must be repaired.
3BL Media
JULY 7, 2022
Written by Julie Hynes, Senior Responsible Gaming Manager at DraftKings. SOURCE: DraftKings. DESCRIPTION: As Americans coast to coast celebrated July 4, our country’s independence, and those who serve to protect our freedoms, top of mind for me is how to better understand U.S. veterans’ gaming-related activities as distinct from other populations. Through recent research, we are exploring the ways in which gaming operators, as well as the academic and research communities, can better serve this
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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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