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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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Manufacturing Sustainability Surge: Your Guide to Data-Driven Energy Optimization & Decarbonization

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.

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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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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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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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Tackling the climate crisis starts with consumer protection and empowerment

GreenBiz

As inflation rises, consumer advocacy organizations can help guide government, business and others toward priorities like sustainabiliy.

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Solar Insiders Podcast: Death of a retailer

Renew Economy

Enova Energy’s demise highlights failed structure of Australia’s energy market. Plus: Bizarre tariff stories, and a long drive in a Model Y. The post Solar Insiders Podcast: Death of a retailer appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Help When You Need It Most

3BL Media

Regions' Cecilia Bailey leans on tragic events in her past to help others facing medical financial hardship. SOURCE: Regions Bank. DESCRIPTION: By Candace Higginbotham. You may think you don’t need to know much about medical expenses. Especially if you’re young, healthy and have health insurance. Cecilia Bailey would disagree. In 2006 she was newly married and excited about the future.

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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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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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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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TCS Recognized for Setting the Standard in Corporate Citizenship by Points of Light

3BL Media

Tata Consultancy Services Named to Civic 50 List for Sixth Consecutive Year, Confirming the Company’s Pioneering Model for Driving Social Impact. SOURCE: Tata Consultancy Services (TCS). DESCRIPTION: TCS is proud to share that we have been honored by Points of Light for our high-impact community engagement programs and the organization’s ongoing investments in creating meaningful, lasting change.

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French Nuclear Power Crisis Frustrates Europe’s Push to Quit Russian Energy

Energy Central

France’s nuclear power generating industry is often cited as a success story of what is possible with a commitment to nuclear technology. Those who tout France’s nuclear development as a model to be emulated will have a hard time rationalizing the present ongoing failure of that system. According to this: "Around half of France’s atomic fleet, the largest in.

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Through New Partnership With Big Brothers Big Sisters of America, Accessibility to Free Internet From T-Mobile's Project 10Million Is Easier for Over One Hundred Thousand Students

3BL Media

The Un-carrier and the nation’s largest youth mentoring organization are collaborating to bridge the schoolwork gap by bringing critical connectivity to underserved students nationwide. SOURCE: T-Mobile. DESCRIPTION: BELLEVUE, Wash., June 21, 2022 /3BL Media/ - Today, T-Mobile (NASDAQ: TMUS) and Big Brothers Big Sisters of America (BBBSA) announced a new partnership that makes access to T-Mobile’s Project 10Million , the Un-carrier’s $10.7 billion initiative focused on providing students free in

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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.