Tue.Jun 21, 2022

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Uber goes full-throttle on electric vehicles

GreenBiz

Sponsored: With electric vehicle driver incentives and a number of car-free options for riders, Uber is paving the road for sustainable transportation.

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Woodside sued over Scarborough gas plans, as fears raised over spill risk

Renew Economy

Oil and gas giant Woodside is being taken to court by environment groups, seeking to halt the development of the Scarborough gas project. The post Woodside sued over Scarborough gas plans, as fears raised over spill risk appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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When it comes to climate resilience, gender matters

GreenBiz

Bringing a gender lens to climate resilience investments will help you to both identify and mitigate potential risks while at the same time uncover new opportunities for investment, innovation and impact.

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Infinite Green lays out wind, solar and battery plans for renewable hydrogen project

Renew Economy

Infinite Green Energy lays out plans to build up to 235MW of wind and solar to produce green hydrogen at its Arrowsmith project in Western Australia. The post Infinite Green lays out wind, solar and battery plans for renewable hydrogen project 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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It’s time to plug in your corporate fleet, but where exactly?

GreenBiz

Siemens and Iron Mountain share key fleet electrification charging insights and knowledge.

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When Indigenous people do well economically, so does Canada

Corporate Knights

Tabatha Bull is president & CEO of the Canadian Council for Aboriginal Business. It takes courage, persistence and steadfast determination when you are fighting for equality, especially when it seems like there are endless obstacles blocking the path. Indigenous people from across Canada have been fighting for acceptance and their place at the economic table for centuries.

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Enova: How Australia’s best green retailer became victim of fossil fuel energy war

Renew Economy

Who killed Enova Energy? A market designed for big fossil fuel companies, and by rule makers who don't understand that small can be beautiful. The post Enova: How Australia’s best green retailer became victim of fossil fuel energy war appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Cisco Green Team Network: Protecting Our Planet Starts With Us

3BL Media

By Muthu Varadharajan. SOURCE: Cisco Systems Inc. DESCRIPTION: From my early childhood spent in India, nature and wildlife have held a dear place in my heart. My father, who worked as a Professor in Zoology and holds a PhD in honeybee conservation, instilled these interests in me. When I was growing up, I had an opportunity to live on farmland with sugarcane and paddy fields.

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Australian oil and gas veterans launch offshore wind start-up with 9GW-scale plans

Renew Economy

New player emerges in Australia’s fledgling offshore wind industry with plans to deliver three large-scale floating offshore generation and storage projects. The post Australian oil and gas veterans launch offshore wind start-up with 9GW-scale plans appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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KeyBank, NeighborWorks and The Fair Housing Center Celebrate First Closed Loan in Program to Expand Access to Home Loans for Single-family Properties Throughout Toledo

3BL Media

$3 million commitment targets low- to moderate-income borrowers and promote more inclusive communities of opportunity. SOURCE: KeyBank. DESCRIPTION: TOLEDO, Ohio, June 21, 2022 /3BL Media/ - KeyBank , NeighborWorks and The Fair Housing Center celebrated the first loan closed under a new program aimed at making financing single-family homes easier and more affordable for low- to moderate-income individuals and families throughout the city of Toledo.

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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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Coal royalties: Queensland wins where NSW’s renewable energy superstar fears to tread

Renew Economy

The difference between Queensland's new coal royalties and the lack of them in NSW is a staggering $10-20 billion, in a single year. The post Coal royalties: Queensland wins where NSW’s renewable energy superstar fears to tread appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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WindEurope - The EU must speed up renewables and renewable hydrogen to secure industry energy supplies and keep up the pace with green industry projects, say WindEurope and EUROFER

Global Renewable News

The availability and affordability of.

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Evergen to invest more in solar and battery controls after fund raising led by FRV

Renew Economy

NSW-based energy software company closes $A15 million fundraising round led by FRV-X, and says new federal government is a green light for investors. The post Evergen to invest more in solar and battery controls after fund raising led by FRV appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Yum China Releases 2021 Sustainability Report

3BL Media

Yum China Submits Near-Term Science-Based GHG Emissions Reduction Targets for Validation. SOURCE: Yum China. DESCRIPTION: SHANGHAI, China, June 20, 2022 /3BLMedia/ – Yum China Holdings, Inc. (the "Company" or "Yum China", NYSE: YUMC and HKEX: 9987) today issued its fifth annual sustainability report. Yum China’s 2021 Sustainability Report highlights the Company’s commitment to sustainability and provides an overview of progress made in 2021 towards its sustainability goals.

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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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AEMO to restore market trading as 4,000MW returns to operation

Renew Economy

AEMO says a "clear improvement" in conditions will allow it to restore electricity market trading, as 4,000MW of capacity returns from outages. The post AEMO to restore market trading as 4,000MW returns to operation appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Setting the Benchmark for Sustainable Agriculture

3BL Media

SOURCE: GreenMoney Journal. DESCRIPTION: by Craig Wichner, CEO of Farmland LP. Like many Americans, I’ve started travelling again. Flying over the Midwest recently on my way to a conference in New York, it was hard not to be awed by the sight of mile after mile of cropland – around 180 million acres – growing just two crops, corn and soy. What’s less visible from 30,000 feet but very evident on the ground, however, is the immense cost of growing these two crops year after year – topsoil loss, ch

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Energy retailer cashes out of market after telling customers to go elsewhere

Renew Economy

Small energy retailer LPE raises eyebrows after cashing in its hedging position and walking away with $22m, just weeks after advising customers to move on. The post Energy retailer cashes out of market after telling customers to go elsewhere appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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With Over Half the U.S. in Drought, Water Conservation Tips for Summer 2022

3BL Media

SOURCE: The Home Depot. DESCRIPTION: As warm weather activities heat up, it may be tempting to leave the water running to keep yourself and your lawn cool. However, conserving water is critical because droughts rob communities of the rain and snow that replenishes their much-needed water supply. Saving water for future use becomes more important than ever.

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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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Bowen presses ahead with capacity mechanism, plays down ‘coal keeper’ fears

Renew Economy

Federal energy minister Chris Bowen wants to accelerate capacity mechanism introduction, while seeking to allay fears it will just prop up coal. The post Bowen presses ahead with capacity mechanism, plays down ‘coal keeper’ fears appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Wireless Catalyst 9800 WLC KPIs, Part 2

Cisco CSR

Part 2 of the 3-part Wireless Catalyst 9800 WLC KPIs. In the previous blog Wireless Catalyst 9800 WLC KPIs, Part 1 we shared how to check WLC and connections to other devices. In this blog, we will concentrate on Key Performance Indicators for Access Points (AP) and Radio Frequency(RF). I will share approaches and commands to measure the health of the APs and RF.

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Global clean energy investment “finally” starts to increase, says IEA

Renew Economy

IEA says clean energy investment is “finally” starting to rise again and is expected to exceed $US1.4 trillion in 2022, but there are problems ahead. The post Global clean energy investment “finally” starts to increase, says IEA appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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CX without design only gets you halfway

McKinsey Sustainabilty

When mapping out the customer journey, combining traditional CX practices with user-centered design processes has proven to bring the greatest value.

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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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Become the Oracle of the Network with Cisco WAN Automation Engine (WAE)

Cisco CSR

Maintaining a network that hosts thousands of users requires constant information. But as the needs of the user base continue to grow, the strain on the network grows as well. Keeping up with that growth means understanding the ways in which traffic and load affect the network and the users who rely upon it, as well as expanding the infrastructure that enables the growth.

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Alkermes Remains Committed to Oncology Innovation

3BL Media

SOURCE: Alkermes. DESCRIPTION: On the heels of ASCO22, we remain committed to innovating in the oncology space, particularly for cancers with high unmet needs, like platinum-resistant ovarian cancer. Thomas Herzog, M.D. and Craig Hopkinson M.D. share their insights on how our actively recruiting ARTISTRY-7 clinical trial in platinum-resistant ovarian cancer aspires to address these needs: [link]. .

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Today’s high speed optical links would fail if not for this technology (Part 1)

Cisco CSR

Written by Vasanta Rao, Technical Marketing Engineer, Transceiver Modules Group (Cisco Optics). Understanding FEC Part 1: The Basics of FEC. In part one of this two-part blog post, we review the basics of forward-error correction (FEC). In part two, we will discuss implementation and the impact of FEC on performance. Today’s insatiable demand for bandwidth is pushing network speeds higher and higher.

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Say What You Mean: How To Use the Jargon of Energy Transition Correctly

3BL Media

SOURCE: Antea Group. DESCRIPTION: Jargon can be a real double-edged sword. On the one hand, it’s useful for industries to have specialized terms that succinctly express complex concepts. On the other hand, when used outside of the industry, these words are at best confusing and at worst meaningless. This is especially true when it comes to language around corporate environmental impact and sustainability endeavors.

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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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Our future network: insights and automation

Cisco CSR

In collaboration with Dipesh Patel. What new demands will our network face in 2025? In this blog series, the Cisco IT networking team will share our vision for the future of our network—and the investments we’re making to get there. Insights and automation will power our future network. Think of it as a circular process: collect data from network infrastructure.

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Quest Diagnostics Brings “Green Bronx Machine” to Denver High School, Where Students Grow Produce in Tower Gardens

3BL Media

SOURCE: Quest Diagnostics. DESCRIPTION: Students at Denver’s Academy of Urban Learning (AUL) High School harvested their first crop of fresh greens and vegetables from an indoor tower garden they’ve been tending since earlier this semester. The Quest Diagnostics Foundation, as part of the Quest for Health Equity (Q4HE) initiative, is providing a grant to Green Bronx Machine to support the expansion of its school program, “Cultivating Health Equity".

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They call it a security drone, but this is a flying multisensor

Stacey Higginbotham

This story was published in the Stacey on IoT newsletter on Friday June 17, 2021. . Indoor Robotics , a four-year-old Israeli company, is building an indoor flying drone that can provide environmental sensing as well as a security camera for commercial and industrial settings. And this week, the company raised $15 million, with plans to use the funding to complete the development of its Tando indoor drone.

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Consistency Continues to Drive Sustainability Progress at NRG

3BL Media

SOURCE: NRG Energy. DESCRIPTION: A leading energy and consumer services company, operating in the United States and Canada, NRG Energy Inc. is excited to share its 12th annual sustainability report and provide an updated look at the organization’s progress toward their ESG goals. In 2021, NRG achieved many sustainability milestones. Among a multitude of awards and accolades, NRG was declared the first and only North American power company whose climate goals are 1.5 degrees Celsius-aligned per 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.