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“Climate greatest threat to Australia’s security”: ex-defence chief says

Renew Economy

National security experts call on Australians to use looming federal election to back candidates backing action on climate change. The post “Climate greatest threat to Australia’s security”: ex-defence chief says appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Carbontech innovation is going ‘bonkers’

GreenBiz

As more money flows toward carbon removal startups, let’s celebrate those turning captured CO2 into a revenue stream.

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New giga-scale contender emerges in race to export solar to Singapore

Renew Economy

Competition for Sun Cable? German-backed Indonesian solar and storage project proposes to pipe 4TWh a year of solar power to Singapore. The post New giga-scale contender emerges in race to export solar to Singapore appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Meet Wilk, alternative dairy’s undisruptive disruptor

GreenBiz

The Israeli cellular agriculture startup aims to help the diary and infant formula industries feed a growing population more sustainably, with ingredients produced in a lab.

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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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Energy experts say China’s demand for Australian coal could collapse

Renew Economy

ANU experts predict imminent collapse of Chinese market for Australian coal as it seeks energy security and lower emissions. The post Energy experts say China’s demand for Australian coal could collapse appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Why savvy sustainable bonds are integrating a gender lens

GreenBiz

A number of private companies are already incorporating gender into their sustainability-linked bonds, as part of their broader ESG commitment.

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The ‘Pivot’ to SME sustainability

GreenBiz

How tech and stories can drive sustainable business practices among small and midsize enterprises.

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Essity Annual and Sustainability Report: Reduced Environmental Impact

3BL Media

SOURCE: Essity. DESCRIPTION: Essity is acting to reduce its environmental impact across the value chain from the perspective of, for example, the climate, biodiversity and ecosystems, and also to increase recycling and reduce plastic waste. Climate impact. As a global company in hygiene and health, Essity plays a leading role in driving change to reduce the company’s climate impact.

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‘Tis the proxy season: A peek into voting guidelines for 2022

GreenBiz

Tips and recommendations for ESG-inclined investors gleaned from the latest As You Sow voting guidelines report.

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EVs are leading U.K.’s race to net-zero, but will England stay off the gas?

Corporate Knights

Perhaps because Margaret Thatcher, the late Conservative prime minister and a chemist by training, was one of the first global leaders to warn about the issue, the U.K.’s decarbonization efforts have enjoyed relative cross-party consensus. It also helps greatly that the country’s climate policies are underpinned by the world’s first climate change law, introduced in 2008, and a Climate Change Committee (CCC) that holds the government to account on its targets and progress in reducing greenhouse

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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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Disney UNCF Corporate Scholars Named for 2022 Cohort

3BL Media

SOURCE: The Walt Disney Company. DESCRIPTION: April 20, 2022 /3BL Media/ - Today, The Walt Disney Company and the United Negro College Fund (UNCF) announced the 2022 Disney UNCF Corporate Scholars, representing students from four-year institutions across the country, including many Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). Scholars will be awarded a $5,000 annual scholarship and a paid summer internship at The Walt Disney Company, which begins in May.

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Elon Musk says lithium supply is holding back green energy transition

Renew Economy

Elon Musk says supply of lithium is holding back the green energy transition, with prices now 10 times the cost of production. The post Elon Musk says lithium supply is holding back green energy transition appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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LG Electronics Earns Top Rating in MindClick Sustainability Assessment Program for Marriott

3BL Media

LG is Only Display Manufacturer to Achieve ‘Leader’ Rating in MindClick Sustainability Assessment Program for Marriott. SOURCE: LG Electronics USA, Inc. DESCRIPTION: LINCOLNSHIRE, Ill., April 20, 2022 /3BL Media/ - LG Electronics has received the highest possible rating in the ??2021 MindClick Sustainability Assessment Program (MSAP) for Marriott International.

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Australia gets new player in auto-bidding renewables and storage market

Renew Economy

The rise and rise of energy market optimisation technologies in Australia continues with the launch of UK-founded GridBeyond. The post Australia gets new player in auto-bidding renewables and storage market appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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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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New Global Research From Expedia Group Spotlights Growing Consumer Interest in Sustainable Tourism

3BL Media

Expedia Group Takes Action to Improve Sustainability in the Travel Industry by Joining the Travalyst Coalition and Becoming a Signatory of the Glasgow Declaration for Climate Action in Tourism. SOURCE: Expedia Group. DESCRIPTION: SEATTLE, April 20, 2022 /3BL Media/ – Expedia Group is dedicated to working within the travel industry to make travel more responsible.

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Policy failures leave Australia vulnerable to further fuel price shocks

Renew Economy

New analysis shows federal policy failures leaves Australians almost entirely reliant on overseas fuel and vulnerable to future price shocks. The post Policy failures leave Australia vulnerable to further fuel price shocks appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Albertsons Companies Announces ESG Goals and Long-Term Strategies to Support a More Sustainable Future

3BL Media

Company commits to achieving net zero in its own operations by 2040, lays out plans to eliminate food waste going to landfill, increase workforce diversity, and help lead the fight against food insecurity. SOURCE: Albertsons Companies. DESCRIPTION: BOISE, Idaho, April 20, 2022 /3BL Media/ - Today, Albertsons Companies (NYSE: ACI) launched long-term goals and strategies focused on maximizing the company’s positive impact across four pillars: Planet, People, Product, and Community.

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Vast Solar says solar thermal plants can double up as syncons

Renew Economy

Vast Solar says solar thermal plants can double up as synchronous condensers, offering grid services during the day when PV dominates. The post Vast Solar says solar thermal plants can double up as syncons appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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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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Two Franklin Templeton Leaders Among Barron's 100 Most Influential Women in US Finance

3BL Media

Honors for Jenny Johnson and Sonal Desai. SOURCE: Franklin Templeton. DESCRIPTION: Two acomplished Franklin Templeton leaders— President and CEO Jenny Johnson; Sonal Desai, CIO, Franklin Templeton Fixed Income—are among Barron's third annual list of the 100 Most Influential Women in U.S. Finance. View full 100 Most Influential Women in U.S. Finance feature here.

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Union slams NSW government for “lack of oversight” on renewable jobs

Renew Economy

Australia's influential Electrical Trades Union weighs in on renewables again, with claims the NSW transition is not delivering the local jobs it promised. The post Union slams NSW government for “lack of oversight” on renewable jobs appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Reimagining a Greener Branch

3BL Media

Regions’ EnviroGreen Branch is an energy-efficient model that helps build a more sustainable future. SOURCE: Regions Bank. DESCRIPTION: By Kyndle Huey | April 19, 2022. In recognition of Earth Day, Regions Bank is sharing a series of articles that highlight how teams and associates across the bank are contributing to our commitment to operate in environmentally sound ways that make life better for all.

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Great Solar Business Podcast: How to survive 20 years in solar

Renew Economy

Eddie Springer from Springers Solar unravels the secrets to surviving 20 years as a solar retailer. The post Great Solar Business Podcast: How to survive 20 years in solar appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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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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The Fierce Urgency of Now: The Path to Circularity Being the Norm

3BL Media

Partnerships are key to achieving ambitious sustainability goals and a circular economy. SOURCE: Henkel. DESCRIPTION: The U.S. recycling system faces many challenges, including reduced markets for materials, recycling infrastructure that has not kept pace with a diverse and changing waste stream, a lack of education about recyclable materials, profitability, and varying methodologies to measure recycling system performance.

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Climate independents to push next government to electrify transport

Renew Economy

Trio of 'climate independents' will push for vehicle efficiency standards and higher EV targets, to slash emissions and boost fuel security. The post Climate independents to push next government to electrify transport appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Mariam Sorond: Head and Heart

3BL Media

SOURCE: VMware. DESCRIPTION: Title: Chief Technology Officer, Service Provider & Edge Business Unit. Base of operations: Reston, Virginia. Start date at VMware: March 28, 2022. I try to lead with empathy. Great leaders lead from the heart and not just the head. Mariam Sorond, Chief Technology Officer, Service Provider and Edge, VMware. Welcome to VMware!

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Battery and pumped hydro storage deserve credit for emission cuts

Renew Economy

Current rules cause energy storage projects to report emissions that exceed their actuals. The post Battery and pumped hydro storage deserve credit for emission cuts appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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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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CooperVision Launches Impact Dashboard to Track Progress of its Plastic Neutrality Initiative

3BL Media

SOURCE: CooperCompanies. DESCRIPTION: In 2021, CooperVision pioneered the world’s first plastic neutral contact lenses by funding Plastic Bank’s collection, processing and reuse of general ocean-bound plastic waste that is equal to the weight of the plastic contained in designated products in North America and Europe. As the program continues to grow throughout Latin America and select Asian countries, the company expects to prevent the equivalent of nearly 90 million plastic bottles from reac

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Big solar plans for NZ as Lightsource bp and Contact join forces

Renew Economy

Lightsource bp signs up a New Zealand partner to its global giga-scale solar plans, inking a deal to collaborate on a series of grid-scale PV projects across Aotearoa. The post Big solar plans for NZ as Lightsource bp and Contact join forces appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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PNC Virtual Event | Powering Children's Potential: The Case for Helping Parents and Families

3BL Media

Wednesday April 27, 2022 12:30 — 1:30 P.M. ET. SOURCE: PNC Financial Services Group. DESCRIPTION: Parents are the architects of their children’s brains, especially during the earliest years. Research shows that the first five years of a child’s life builds the foundation for lifelong learning and achievement. Parents need to be able to provide their children with security, enrichment and time during these incredibly formative years – but, too often, workplace culture runs counter to a positive w

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Security Resilience in EMEA

Cisco CSR

What makes a successful cybersecurity program and how can organizations improve their resilience in a world that seems increasingly unpredictable? How do we know what actually works and what doesn’t in order to maximize success? These are the types of burning questions guiding Cisco’s Security Outcomes Study series. In the second edition of the study, Cisco conducted an independent, double-blind survey of over 5,100 IT professionals in 27 countries.

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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.