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Climate finance must center frontline, underrepresented and underserved communities

GreenBiz

Frontline communities have been underrepresented and underserved in climate resiliency efforts to date, mirroring their underinvestment in the investment field as a whole.

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Going electric will save Canadians money on energy costs

Corporate Knights

Climate change and affordability are closely intertwined. The impacts of the climate crisis already cost Canadians an average of $720 per year for things like repairs after flooding or wildfires – and that price tag is expected to double or triple by 2050. Reducing greenhouse gas emissions can help mitigate these impacts and their costs. The Canadian Climate Institute has explored in detail Canada’s options for getting to net-zero emissions.

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UN says Australia must quit coal by 2030, reach net zero by 2040, no new coal or gas

Renew Economy

In case they missed the message from the IPCC, UN chief delivers the cold hard facts on climate and fossil fuels. Will Australia respond? The post UN says Australia must quit coal by 2030, reach net zero by 2040, no new coal or gas appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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IPCC issues final warning about ‘rapidly closing window of opportunity’

Corporate Knights

A stark choice between climate stability and global devastation is the constant drumbeat from a landmark report released today by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC). “The choices and actions implemented in this decade will have impacts now and for thousands of years,” the UN agency states in its Sixth Assessment Report , a final synthesis that brings together six in-depth science and policy reports dating back to October, 2018.

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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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The UK must learn from US to deliver green growth

GreenBiz

UK risks falling behind in global net zero investment race, but the government still has 'fingers in its ears,' according to think tank IPPR

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Australia’s oldest gas power company urges customers to go electric

Renew Economy

AGL Energy has launched a website to simplify the process of quitting gas and accessing the benefits of a more electric and energy efficient home. The post Australia’s oldest gas power company urges customers to go electric appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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New IPCC report shows Labor’s approach is deadly and reckless

Renew Economy

The Labor party has manufactured a widespread delusion that climate action can be left to later. What will it take to break through the fog of denial? The post New IPCC report shows Labor’s approach is deadly and reckless appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Ellen Weinreb on the state of the CSO

GreenBiz

The latest biennial survey looks at how chief sustainability officers are faring during turbulent times.

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New two-hour battery joins bid to “bank” rooftop solar and allow more installs

Renew Economy

Another 12 community-scale, grid connected batteries will be rolled out in Queensland's solar soaked regions, starting in Emerald. The post New two-hour battery joins bid to “bank” rooftop solar and allow more installs appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Buildings Belong at the Heart of Climate Action

Environment + Energy Leader

We spend 90% of our lives indoors, and when it comes to decarbonization, buildings represent the greatest economic heft, emotional weight, and environmental lift of any sector. The post Buildings Belong at the Heart of Climate Action appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader.

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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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What price clean air? This benefit alone will cover cost of climate action

Renew Economy

IPCC report provides "unequivocal statement" that the economic benefits of limiting global warming to below 2°C outweigh the costs. The post What price clean air? This benefit alone will cover cost of climate action appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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What is Gen Z?

McKinsey Sustainabilty

Generation Z comprises people born between 1996 and 2010. This generation’s identity has been shaped by the digital age, climate anxiety, a shifting financial landscape, and COVID-19.

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IPCC climate warning leaves no room for coal and gas, little room for offsets

Renew Economy

Latest assessment from Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change delivers crystal clear verdict on future of coal and gas and raises questions on offsets. The post IPCC climate warning leaves no room for coal and gas, little room for offsets appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Connectivity has changed the needs of the embedded market

Stacey Higginbotham

At Embedded World this week, companies are showing off embedded chips with more of everything: more memory, more performance, more accelerators, more software options, more cloud integrations, and yes, more security. What used to be a fairly staid and even somewhat dull market has exploded with options, and it’s all thanks to connectivity. When you pop a radio on a constrained chip you open up a world of potential.

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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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Researchers urge mandatory scheme to ensure solar panels are recycled

Renew Economy

New study calls for comprehensive “product stewardship scheme” for solar panels, that puts whole-of-life responsibility on shoulders of the producer. The post Researchers urge mandatory scheme to ensure solar panels are recycled appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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IPCC Synthesis Report Underscores Urgency of Taking Ambitious Climate Action Now for a Sustainable Future

Environment + Energy Leader

The 2023 report recognizes the interconnectedness of climate, ecosystems, and biodiversity and the importance of diverse forms of knowledge when it comes to climate change adaptation, mitigation, ecosystem health, human well-being, and sustainable development. The post IPCC Synthesis Report Underscores Urgency of Taking Ambitious Climate Action Now for a Sustainable Future appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader.

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South Australia swamped with nearly 30 proposals for world leading green hydrogen plan

Renew Economy

South Australia's plan to repeat the success of the Tesla big battery with a world-leading green hydrogen plan receives overwhelming response. The post South Australia swamped with nearly 30 proposals for world leading green hydrogen plan appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Google, LevelTen Energy team up to improve PPAs, streamline corporate renewable energy procurement

Utiliity Dive

Google pioneered the virtual power purchase agreement and introduced concepts such as 24-7 time-matched energy offsetting. Its latest goal for PPAs is contract standardization.

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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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EcoFlow offers smart modular power solutions for campervans and off-grid living in Australia

Renew Economy

The compact EcoFlow Power Kits are simple to setup and support a variety of charging methods. The post EcoFlow offers smart modular power solutions for campervans and off-grid living in Australia appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Tour the RSA Conference 2023 Security Operations Center

Cisco CSR

EXPOSURE: The Information We Divulge On A Public Wireless Network Register now for your free tour at the RSA Conference Security Operations Center (SOC), where engineers are monitoring all traffic on… Read more on Cisco Blogs

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What’s the Best Thing About Being a B Corp?

B the Change

B Corp Leaders Share How Their Businesses Go Beyond the Norm to Create Positive Impact What’s the best thing about being a Certified B Corporation? To celebrate B Corp Month , we posed this question, along with a couple others, to B Corp leaders that are customers of our impact measurement and reporting platform, Unit of Impact. (We’ve got a strong affinity for B Corps: All three of our co-founders run certified B Corps; four of our five advisors are B Corp leaders; and more than 75% of our cust

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Lhyfe, Centrica to develop offshore green hydrogen in the UK

Energy Central

March 20 (Reuters) - Energy companies Lhyfe and Centrica signed on Monday a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to co-develop offshore renewable green hydrogen for the first time in the United Kingdom. Under the agreement, both firms will collaborate on a pilot green hydrogen production site in the Southern North Sea, Lhyfe said in a statement. An additional.

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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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Just Capital and Ford Foundation set a research agenda for human capital management

Impact Alpha

ImpactAlpha, March 20 – As much as 90% of the value of S&P 500 companies comes from “intangible” assets, most importantly talent. Yet. The post Just Capital and Ford Foundation set a research agenda for human capital management appeared first on ImpactAlpha.

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How to improve liquidity accuracy at a time of economic uncertainty

McKinsey Sustainabilty

To address rising interest rates and continued economic uncertainty, now is the time for CFOs and treasurers to take a more structured and systematic approach to liquidity accuracy.

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Drone-in-a-box: the future of solar operations and maintenance

Utiliity Dive

Drone-in-a-box technology is going to completely change the face of solar O&M within the next couple of years. Learn how utilities and other solar asset owners can take advantage of this new technology.

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March Pegasus Now Available!

Caux Round Table

Here’s the March issue of Pegasus. In this edition, we include 2 articles presenting Adam Smith and Karl Marx as storytellers. What are their storylines? What do they seek to teach us through story? I would be most interested in your thoughts and feedback. Also, we’re having a round table discussion over Zoom on this very topic at 9:00 am (CDT) on Tuesday, March 28th, and you would be welcome to join us.

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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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How can Cisco help with staffing shortages?

Cisco CSR

Retailers have been under pressure as inflation, supply chain problems, and recession threatens consumer spending, impacting their bottom line.

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A new era for smart meters: shifting intelligence to the Edge

Utiliity Dive

The new generation of smart meters that are being developed by Gridspertise are the core of this innovation, since data management is performed both in the cloud and at the edge, closer to the source, enabling near-real time response.

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One year into the BIL: Catalyzing US investments in energy

McKinsey Sustainabilty

The legislation provides an opportunity to improve the country’s clean-power infrastructure. More than a year since its signing, we take stock of announced funding, programs, and the road ahead.

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ISO-NE overvalues fossil fuel plants, reducing grid reliability, Sierra Club says, citing Synapse report

Utiliity Dive

The coldest Christmas Eve in New England since 1975 has become a flashpoint between the Sierra Club, which opposes fossil fuel plants, and ISO-New England, which says the region was protected by an operating reserve.

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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.