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How AI can help the finance sector advance toward climate solutions

GreenBiz

In a keynote conversation at GreenFin 22 last week, Andrew Zolli discusses how artificial intelligence can help the financial sector accelerate progress on climate solutions.

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Solar panel recycling market to be worth billions by 2030, say researchers

Renew Economy

As solar PV waste grows to tens of millions tonnes a year by 2040, researchers say the recycling market will boom – as will demand for recycled components. The post Solar panel recycling market to be worth billions by 2030, say researchers appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Editor’s note: CEOs are finally getting fired for fudging on ESG

Corporate Knights

It’s official: ESG has hit the big time. It’s not the purported $40 trillion of assets invested in environmental, social and governance strategies or that leading Republican candidates for the U.S. presidential nomination are railing against ESG as a left-wing Trojan horse, or even that the world’s richest man has taken to his favourite medium to tweet that ESG “is an outrageous scam.”.

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Regrow partnership with food giants aims to scale regenerative agriculture

GreenBiz

Regrow Agriculture has partnered up with some of the biggest food companies in the industry to bring immense monitoring capabilities to sustainable farmers.

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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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Construction starts at Andrew Forrest-backed $3 billion renewable energy precinct

Renew Economy

Construction starts at the massive $3 billion Clarke Creek renewables precinct in Queensland. The Andrew Forrest-backed project could become Australia's largest. The post Construction starts at Andrew Forrest-backed $3 billion renewable energy precinct appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Accelerating to Net Zero: The Business Imperative

GreenBiz

Many companies are making net zero pledges, but few have developed comprehensive implementation plans, and even fewer have made meaningful progress on delivering results.

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SCOTUS ruling on EPA leaves US businesses with the devil they don’t know

GreenBiz

For American companies seeking clarity on U.S. climate policy, the Supreme Court decision on West Virginia v. EPA just made an already uncertain environment worse.

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Solar duck curve: Why we must fix the cause and not just the symptoms

Renew Economy

Australia leads the rest of the world in the generation of rooftop solar. However, the same cannot be said about the take-up of household batteries. The post Solar duck curve: Why we must fix the cause and not just the symptoms appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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The beef supply chain works towards a more sustainable future

GreenBiz

Sponsored: Stakeholders across the U.S. beef supply chain launched first-of-their-kind sustainability goals this year.

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EnergyAustralia downgraded over coal plant breakdowns, coal supply shortages

Renew Economy

Repeated breakdowns and coal supply shortages have led to a significant ratings downgrade of EnergyAustralia. The post EnergyAustralia downgraded over coal plant breakdowns, coal supply shortages appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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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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Europe and Ireland take up large-scale wind power as energy costs soar

GreenBiz

Russia’s war in Ukraine has supercharged the move to wind and solar energy in Ireland and Europe.

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Australia has finally accepted climate change as a national security threat. What next?

Renew Economy

The Albanese government review of climate and security risk is a crucial first step in preparing Australia for the dangers ahead. But it must avoid these five pitfalls. The post Australia has finally accepted climate change as a national security threat. What next? appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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How ESG and Finance Teams Can Drive Business and Societal Value

GreenBiz

As companies pledge to improve on ESG goals, it’s time for leaders to show progress toward those goals. ESG leaders can find powerful allies in their finance teams for building investor-trusted, audit-ready reports that show stakeholders not just what your environmental, social, and governance goals are, but how you’ll achieve them.

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Works start at big NSW solar project that will help power NBN

Renew Economy

Construction works starts at the Wylong solar farm in central NSW, which will supply power to the National Broadband Network. The post Works start at big NSW solar project that will help power NBN appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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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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The Hispanic Association on Corporate Responsibility (HACR) Congratulates Its Newest HACR Young Hispanic Corporate Achievers™

3BL Media

73 Leaders from 41 companies graduated the program last month. SOURCE: Hispanic Association on Corporate Responsibility. DESCRIPTION: WASHINGTON, July 6, 2022 /3BL Media/ - The Hispanic Association on Corporate Responsibility ( HACR ) congratulates the 15 th cohort of the HACR Young Hispanic Corporate Achievers™ on their completion of the program last month.

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Social licence and emissions cuts to be embedded in Victoria’s new grid plans

Renew Economy

Victoria seeks feedback on its proposed grid investment framework, as it prepares to replace the state's coal plants with Renewable Energy Zones. The post Social licence and emissions cuts to be embedded in Victoria’s new grid plans appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Finding Your Alignment With Hortense le Gentil

3BL Media

SOURCE: Carol Cone ON PURPOSE. DESCRIPTION: “When you are aligned, you instinctively know what to do. You’re equipped to close the gap between the leader you are and the leader you want to be. When your professional and personal values are aligned, you lead with authenticity and everything becomes possible.”. Many guests on Purpose 360 have shared how they activate employees, collaborate in partnerships, communicate to customers, and engage in the community.

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How climate change is causing an insurance crisis in Australia

GreenBiz

Climate change is causing an insurance crisis in Australia. The Climate Council of Australia found that river flooding poses the biggest risk to homes. Image via Shutterstock.

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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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Advocating for a More Inclusive Future

3BL Media

SOURCE: Principal Financial Group. DESCRIPTION: When McKenzie Kerry graduated from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte, a leadership position in a financial services company was very much on her mind. A business management major, Kerry had long sought out extra opportunities and activities, such as DECA, a leadership prep group for high schoolers and college students.

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Security Resilience in the Americas

Cisco CSR

The past couple of years have brought security resilience to the forefront. How can organizations around the world build resilience when uncertainty is the new normal? How can we be better prepared for whatever is next on the threat horizon? When threats are unpredictable, resilient security strategies are crucial to endure change when we least expect it. .

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Annual Aflac and Atlanta Braves Night Supports Pediatric Cancer Patients and Their Families

3BL Media

SOURCE: Aflac Incorporated. DESCRIPTION: Aflac's annual Atlanta Braves night is a tradition where Aflac Cancer and Blood Disorders Center patients, families and staff come together for a welcome break and to cheer on the World Series Champions. After a brief hiatus due to the pandemic, Aflac was thrilled to host the 25th annual Braves Night that included face painting, pingpong, cornhole, coloring and more.

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Deliver Industrial Wireless to Enable Digital Transformation

Cisco CSR

As industrial plants look to digital transformation to take their operations to the next level, industrial wireless becomes a key enabler. It’s hard to imagine a smart, digitalized facility not leveraging wireless technology because the cost of laying cables can be enormous. A key consideration is that wireless designed for enterprise environments doesn’t necessarily have the capabilities required to run reliably in an industrial environment.

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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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Cummins' Environmental Month Educates and Empowers Employees on Climate Strategy

3BL Media

SOURCE: Cummins Inc. DESCRIPTION: July 6, 2022 /3BL Media/ Cummins Inc. last week wrapped up its 9 th annual June Environmental Month, a four-week series of seminars, presentations and more to help employees learn about the company’s commitment to a healthy planet, and the important role they play in implementing it. Discussion topics ranged from climate change to environmental justice as well as the state of PLANET 2050, the global power leader’s environmental sustainability strategy, and Desti

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Reluctance to Embrace Technology in Healthcare

Cisco CSR

This post is co-authored by Declan Hadley. Would Florence Nightingale have embraced virtual care? The answer would probably be yes, as she was a technological innovator in every sense – driving cleanliness in hospitals, promoting healthy eating to improve healing, and using data to reduce infection rates. Yet, today in healthcare, we see a slower rate of technology adoption in comparison to other industries, despite a rich history of clinical innovation. 1.

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AB and Impact Engine Announce Strategic Partnership

3BL Media

New impact investing partnership bolsters Private Wealth’s innovative, client demand-driven strategy. SOURCE: AllianceBernstein. DESCRIPTION: NASHVILLE, Tenn., June 30, 2022 /3BL Media/ - Leading global investment manager AllianceBernstein L.P. ("AB") (NYSE: AB) announced that the firm has established a strategic partnership with Impact Engine, a private equity and venture capital investment firm with a ten-year history of exclusively investing with an impact lens.

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Global Economics Intelligence executive summary, June 2022

McKinsey Sustainabilty

High energy prices stoke inflation; central banks chart tightening course; supply challenges persist and industry struggles to meet demand.

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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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IAC’s Annual Gold and Diamond Conference Returns to Bohemian National Hall in NYC; the Focus of the 12th Year Is “Boldly Building the Future: Gold, Diamonds, and Jewelry in a Transformational Age”

3BL Media

Recipients for the Award for Leadership in Responsible Practice and the Award for Outstanding Contributions to the Diamond and Jewelry Industries will be honored, while experts, employing jewelry as the lens, deliberate the industry. SOURCE: Initiatives in Art and Culture. DESCRIPTION: July 7, 2022 /3BL Media/ - Gold, Diamonds, and Jewelry in a Transformational Age, Initiatives in Art and Culture’s (IAC) 12 th annual international conference on gold and diamonds, will be held in person, from Mo

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Climate impact of plastics

McKinsey Sustainabilty

Plastics are frequently criticized for everything from their toxicity to their contributions to ocean pollution, but they play an important role in reducing greenhouse gas emissions.

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Renewable Energy Careers at Schneider Electric: Miguel Gil Mast

3BL Media

SOURCE: Schneider Electric. DESCRIPTION: Miguel Gil Mast of Schneider Electric discusses his career path into renewable energy and shares tips and skills that are valuable to his clients and career. He also discusses how internal and external stakeholder management is critical to sustainability success, and how to coordinate and align resources to achieve key goals.

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How to add smarts to a hot water heater

Stacey Higginbotham

On our latest IoT Podcast episode , we take a question that Drew left on our IoT Voicemail Hotline. Drew’s home uses an electric hot water heater. Drew and his family isn’t home that much, so he often turns the water heater off and on manually. He wants to know if there’s a way to automate his hot water heater. The answer is yes, but the method can vary greatly.

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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.