Fri.May 12, 2023

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Biomimicry’s role in shaping a sustainable built environment

GreenBiz

Humanity’s got big sustainability problems with the built environment. Nature’s got many of the solutions.

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Emirates Launches $200 Million Sustainable Aviation Solutions Fund

ESG Today

Dubai-based airline Emirates announced today the launch of a new fund aimed at investing in research and development projects focused on reducing the environmental impact of fossil fuels in commercial aviation. Emirates said that it has committed $200 million to the fund, making it the largest sustainability commitment by an airline, with the funds to be dispersed over three years.

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How Rachel Madan found her fit in fast-paced consulting

GreenBiz

Sustainability consulting is a growing area of need as companies ramp up efforts. Rachel Madan shares how she got into consulting, and what keeps her there.

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Rubicon Partners with Atlanta for Sustainable, Efficient Public Works Operations

Environment + Energy Leader

The company's cloud-based smarty city technology will help Atlanta's Department of Public Works implement sustainable operations for its existing fleet.

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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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Imagine a future where shoes are easier to recycle

GreenBiz

What we can learn from On and Baliston, innovators experimenting with tech-augmented, recyclable athletic shoes.

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UK High Court Dismisses Climate Lawsuit Against Shell Directors

ESG Today

A climate-focused legal action against the board of directors of energy giant Shell in the UK will not be permitted to proceed, the High Court ruled Friday. The lawsuit, launched in February by environmental law organization ClientEarth argued that Shell’s energy transition strategy was flawed, putting shareholder value at risk, and asked the court to order the board to strengthen the company’s climate plans.

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Author Talks: How people-first leadership can make the sky the limit

McKinsey Sustainabilty

Oscar Munoz shares leadership lessons on organizational transformation.

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Manchin aims to bring energy infrastructure permitting reform bill to Senate floor for vote by August

Utiliity Dive

However, there are “yawning gaps” between Republican and Democratic permitting reform priorities, according to research firm ClearView Energy Partners.

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CBRE to Invest in, Roll Out Real Estate Sustainability Platform Deepki

ESG Today

Commercial real estate services and investment firm CBRE Group announced a global strategic partnership between its property management group and real estate sustainability data solutions provider Deepki, including plans to globally deploy its landlord-focused real estate sustainability data-intelligence platform Deepki Ready. Founded in 2014, Deepki provides a platform enabling real estate players to collect energy, water and waste consumption data, and use data intelligence to improve assets’

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First electron beam welding of wind turbine monopile achieves “dramatic results”

Envirotec Magazine

The first foundation is installed at Dogger Bank Wind Farm. Marking a seemingly important advance in wind turbine fabrication, a group of firms has announced the first ever incorporation of an electron-beam-welded section in an offshore wind turbine monopile foundation (transition piece). The resulting monopile is set for installation in the second phase of Dogger Bank Wind Farm, which is located more than 130km off the Northeast coast of England.

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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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U.S. Invests Nearly $600 Million to Advance Water Power

Environment + Energy Leader

Hydropower makes up almost a third of the country's renewable energy generation.

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How PJM, America’s biggest grid operator, got its reliability report wrong

Utiliity Dive

The capacity market in PJM — combined with simple reforms needed to better reflect actual performance of fossil fuel generators in weather extremes — can ensure reliability at the least cost for consumers.

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Future-proof with Cisco Next-Gen Firewalls

Cisco CSR

We have seen an increase in the efforts to future-proof our technology, infrastructure, and our planet.

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The urgent risks of runaway AI -- and what to do about them | Gary Marcus

TEDxInnovations

Will truth and reason survive the evolution of artificial intelligence? AI researcher Gary Marcus says no, not if untrustworthy technology continues to be integrated into our lives at such dangerously high speeds. He advocates for an urgent reevaluation of whether we're building reliable systems (or misinformation machines), explores the failures of today's AI and calls for a global, nonprofit organization to regulate the tech for the sake of democracy and our collective future.

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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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Forrester TEI™ Finds Cisco Vulnerability Management Delivers 125% ROI

Cisco CSR

This blog explores the operational and financial impact of Cisco Vulnerability Management from a Forrester TEI study conducted by Forrester Consulting and commissioned by Cisco.

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Indigenous Rights: A Guide for Investors

Chris Hall

Moira Birss, Climate Finance Director at Amazon Watch, outl ines why investors should recognise the importance of Indigenous rights due diligence. The United Nations’ (UN) Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples was adopted nearly 25 years ago, and academic studies regularly demonstrate the central role that Indigenous peoples play in climate change mitigation and biodiversity protection.

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A mother speaks up for Mother Earth

Cisco CSR

Mother Earth and moms have a lot in common (And by moms, I’m including mothers, grandmothers, aunts, godmothers and more).

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Siemens Gamesa, Repsol Agreement Bolsters Renewable Energy in Spain

Environment + Energy Leader

The installation of these wind farms will have a positive impact on the environment, avoiding the emission of 540,000 tons of carbon.

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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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Simplify Your DevOps with the Cisco SD-WAN API

Cisco CSR

Welcome to Cisco SD-WAN Automation Awareness Month! In the world of software and tools development, API and automation tools have become essential for customizing and streamlining operational tasks.

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Circular Economy Startup ecoSPIRITS Raises $10 Million

ESG Today

EcoSPIRITS, a provider of circular economy solutions for the wine and spirits industry, announced that it has raised $10 million, with funds aimed at accelerating the company’s R&D program, expand in key markets and grow its regional teams. Founded in 2018, Singapore-based ecoSPIRITS offers a low carbon, low waste distribution solution for premium wine and spirits, with a closed-loop system that eliminates nearly all packaging waste in the supply chain.

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The ‘shocking’ side-gigs of bank directors

Financial Times: Moral Money

Also in today’s newsletter, investors grow leery of companies without climate disclosures

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The Benefits of Active Participation in Electricity Markets

Environment + Energy Leader

Ultimately, the ability to be flexible about when you use energy represents both a value and a cost, and utility and grid demand response programs allow you to monetize that flexibility.

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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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The Week in impact investing: Alpha

Impact Alpha

TGIF, Agents of Impact! ? Leading with impact. When pitching big money investors, impact managers used to lead with “alpha” and downplay “impact.”. The post The Week in impact investing: Alpha appeared first on ImpactAlpha.

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First Solar Strengthens Global Technology Position in PV with Acquisition of Evolar, a Leading European Thin Film Company

Alternative Energy Mag

-Deep expertise in thin film technologies complements existing R&D streams -Acquired capabilities expected to enhance development of next-generation tandem PV -Expansion of advanced research efforts and extension of R&D network to Europe

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Silicon Valley Bank closes $203M solar deal with Pivot Energy in first transaction since collapse

Utiliity Dive

Pivot Energy was set to wrap up a deal on a 100-MW solar portfolio just before the FDIC seized Silicon Valley Bank. They closed the deal on Tuesday — just six weeks later than expected.

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Deciphering the economy’s mixed signals

McKinsey Sustainabilty

As volatility persists, companies need to be ready for a range of macroeconomic scenarios.

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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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Efficiency, demand response could cut Texas winter peak loads 23.5 GW, save billions over new gas: ACEEE

Utiliity Dive

The cost of the programs would be “substantially below” a Texas Senate plan to construct 10,000 MW of new gas-fired capacity, the report concluded.

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IoT news of the week for May 12, 2023

Stacey Higginbotham

Industrial security firm Dragos came under attack : Dragos, which provides security for industrial and operational technology, reported a cybersecurity event this week in which a known cybergang attempted to breach its internal network and its cybersecurity platform. They didn’t make it. But the attackers did breach the company’s SharePoint servers and contract management platform.

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Offshore Wind Energy: A Clean and Renewable Solution to Climate Change

Alternative Energy Mag

The market for offshore wind energy, which was estimated to be worth USD 27.33 billion in 2021, is predicted to increase at a CAGR of 18.82% from 2022 to 2030, reaching USD 129 billion. Because it has the ability to produce enormous amounts of power while simultaneously minimizing the aesthetic effect on the land, offshore wind energy is growing in popularity.

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Aina Abiodun, VertueLab: Centering community in climate tech in the Pacific Northwest

Impact Alpha

ImpactAlpha, May 12 – Nigeria-born climate entrepreneur and “professional nomad” Aina Abiodun is bullish on place-based climate innovation. “There is nothing more urgent than. The post Aina Abiodun, VertueLab: Centering community in climate tech in the Pacific Northwest appeared first on ImpactAlpha.

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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.