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What's missing from the circular economy, according to 10 emerging leaders

GreenBiz

We asked 10 emerging leaders, "What do you think is missing from conversations about the circular economy and corporate action?

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Don’t expect quick fixes: No end in sight to fossil fuel energy crisis, experts say

Renew Economy

Energy market experts warn that the current energy crisis could last several years, and Australia's fossil fuel dependence has left us exposed. The post Don’t expect quick fixes: No end in sight to fossil fuel energy crisis, experts say appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Volvo, Siemens Gamesa and Vattenfall join SteelZero and set net-zero targets

GreenBiz

Companies pledge to use 50 percent green steel in their operations by 2030 ahead of hitting 2050 net zero goals.

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Oliver Yates leads new push to get AGL out of coal and aligned with Paris target

Renew Economy

Former CEFC boss Oliver Yates leads a new investor push urging AGL to get out of coal within 10 years and lead Australia's shift to zero emissions. The post Oliver Yates leads new push to get AGL out of coal and aligned with Paris target appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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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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System change — the new sustainability

GreenBiz

System change investing expands current ESG analysis by adding a system change component.

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Victoria steps in to protect state’s biggest wind project from legal challenges

Renew Economy

Victoria amends planning laws to allow state's biggest wind project to proceed in the face of protracted legal challenges. The post Victoria steps in to protect state’s biggest wind project from legal challenges appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Australian researchers make clear gains in solar glass technology

Renew Economy

Researchers from Monash and CSIRO find way to boost the energy efficiency and longevity of solar glass, while also allowing more natural light to pass through it. The post Australian researchers make clear gains in solar glass technology appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Creating Demand for a Healthy Ocean With Sustainable ‘Blue Foods’

GreenBiz

Sponsored: The ocean can feel a million miles away but it affects all of us. It provides the oxygen we breath, regulates the climate, and is a significant source of food, employment, and recreation. Businesses, non-profits, scientists, and shoppers are coming together to take meaningful action to protect the ocean and are making a positive impact — starting with the “blue” food on our plates.

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ESG Talk Podcast: The Past, Present, and Future of ESG

3BL Media

ESG is a business transformation topic that demands more than virtue signaling, provocative social media rants, and hot takes. SOURCE: Workiva. DESCRIPTION: ESG Talk: The Past, Present, and Future of ESG. Join the conversation with our first guest on ESG Talk: Tim Mohin , Executive Vice President and Chief Sustainability Officer at Persefoni. Tim draws from his experience working with the "E" (environmental) in ESG, while host Mandi McReynolds started with the "S" (social).

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Inside the misconception that hydrogen is a significant warming risk

GreenBiz

The myth vs. the reality: behind the controversy about green hydrogen and how to accelerate its potential.

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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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5 Tips to Help Boost Employee Financial Wellness

3BL Media

Principal® Mental Health and Well-Being Series. SOURCE: Principal Financial Group. DESCRIPTION: With or without global volatility, good financial education and reassurance about long-term retirement savings strategies, portfolios, and other aspects of personal budgeting can help remove money as an extra worry that only compounds other stress. An increasing number of business leaders seem to think so: 67% of retirement plan sponsors say they intend to focus on retirement planning education for e

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La Niña’s big hit on coal is forgotten factor behind Australia’s energy crisis

Renew Economy

Very few commentators have focused on physical tightness of Australia’s coal supply as perhaps the single biggest catalyst of today’s soaring power and gas prices, aside from global geo-political events and their impact on international prices. The simple fact is that the rain has dramatically disrupted coal production right down the east coast, flooding some […].

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Circularity 22 Day 2: Sidebar feat. Joshua Baca (American Chemistry Council Plastic Division)

GreenBiz

Joshua Baca discusses extended producer responsibility and plastic packaging policy

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TaroWorks Accepting Applications for $20,000 Grant to Help Last Mile Distributors Scale with Mobile Tech

3BL Media

SOURCE: Qualcomm. DESCRIPTION: TaroWorks , the offline mobile field service app, is awarding a $20,000 grant to subsidize the digitization of a nonprofit’s last mile distribution operations in vulnerable communities. The grant will be funded by Qualcomm Incorporated, through its Qualcomm® Wireless Reach™ initiative. TaroWorks provides a mobile app that helps last mile distributors manage and gain greater visibility into sales, inventory and product maintenance while offline in places like rural

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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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Solar tech 5B raises $30m, but slashes staff to ride out global supply crunch

Renew Economy

5B raises $30m but sheds staff as it reorientates growth strategy to focus on tech development as supply chain crunch rocks markets. The post Solar tech 5B raises $30m, but slashes staff to ride out global supply crunch appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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El Consejo de Diversidad Global Será el Anfitrión de la Cumbre Anual de Unidad LGBTQ+ de la Ciudad de México

3BL Media

SOURCE: National Diversity Council. DESCRIPTION: CIUDAD DE MEXICO, June 2, 2022 /3BL Media/ - El Consejo de Diversidad Global será el anfitrión de la Cumbre de Unidad LGBTQ+ anual de la Ciudad de México. Este evento reunira a profesionales para hablar sobre la equidad e inclusión en la fuerza laboral. El tema de la Cumbre de la Unidad LGBTQ+ del 2022 es “Reavivar la alianza a través de la unidad, la equidad y la inclusión”.

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Circularity 22 Day 1: Sidebar feat. William Paddock (WAP Consulting)

GreenBiz

William Paddock discusses WAP Consulting's experiences in supporting advancing corporate's circular economy goals.

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More wind farm project delays put dent into contractor’s revenue hopes

Renew Economy

Contracting firm downgrades revenue forecasts for second time in two months after yet more delays at two wind farm projects. The post More wind farm project delays put dent into contractor’s revenue hopes appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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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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Circularity 22 Day 1: Sidebar feat. Nicole Ray (EY)

GreenBiz

Nicole Ray discusses EY's experiences in supporting advancing corporate's circular economy goals.

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Leading With Purpose: Progress on HP's Sustainable Impact Goals

3BL Media

By Ellen Jackowski, Chief Impact Officer and Head of Sustainable Impact, HP Inc. SOURCE: HP Inc. DESCRIPTION: Last year, we set an ambitious Sustainable Impact agenda to address the most defining issues of our time where we can have the greatest impact. It led us to set comprehensive 2030 goals to combat climate change , advance human rights and accelerate digital equity.

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Circularity 22 Day 2: Sidebar feat. William Paddock (WAP Consulting)

GreenBiz

William Paddock discusses WAP Consulting's experiences in supporting advancing corporate's circular economy goals.

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Energy Insiders Podcast: Deep dive into Australia’s coal and gas crisis

Renew Economy

Josh Stabler from Energy Edge on the reason behind the coal and gas price hikes. Plus: AGL and Origin in the wars. The post Energy Insiders Podcast: Deep dive into Australia’s coal and gas crisis 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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Uncovering Hidden Threats in Bluetooth Low Energy Medical Devices

3BL Media

By Scott Register, VP. SOURCE: Keysight Technologies. DESCRIPTION: RISKS TO PATIENT SAFETY IN BLE MEDICAL DEVICES. In the second installment of our two-part series, we explore the risks inherent in Bluetooth Low Energy communication chipsets which can directly impact product functionality and patient safety. In Part I of this two-part blog series, we discussed the development of the Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) spec (click here to go back and read that first).

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Trina Solar ranks ‘AAA’ in latest PV Tech Bankability Report

Renew Economy

Trina Solar has been ranked ‘AAA’, the highest category in the latest PV ModuleTech Bankability report published by PV-Tech. The post Trina Solar ranks ‘AAA’ in latest PV Tech Bankability Report appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Failure is not an option: Increasing the chances of achieving net zero

McKinsey Sustainabilty

Countries and companies globally are taking action to pursue net-zero emissions, but their plans could easily be derailed by myriad factors. Here are some considerations for helping to keep them on track.

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The Rise of the Enterprise Developer

Cisco CSR

There are many different types of software developers in today’s industry. We are often segmented in what our tasks are. Mobile, web, front-end, back-end, are just a few examples. Another way to think of developers is the size, scale, and complexity of the applications we apply our craft to. Each day that passes, it seems as if more applications are being required to cover integrated tasks, from sales, to inventory, to accounting, to human resource management, and more, all rolled into one packa

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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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Author Talks: A new way to think about management

McKinsey Sustainabilty

Predicting the future is impossible, but traditional business models try anyway. Roger Martin says management leaders need to revisit the whiteboard.

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Get the most from your networking, data center, servers, storage, and switching gear

Cisco CSR

The key to getting the most out of your IT infrastructure is to have great support behind it. Find out why IDC chose Cisco as a leader for support services. These days, having a good IT backbone is crucial for business operations—regardless of your type of business. And when your IT doesn’t work as it should, it’s imperative to get it fixed as soon as possible.

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Air Liquide targets growing demand for hydrogen fuel cell vehicles with new Las Vegas facility

Utiliity Dive

Air Liquide believes hydrogen may offer advantages over electric vehicles in applications where downtime for charging can interfere with operations, but forklift manufacturer KION doesn't see the two technologies as competing.

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One Team Together: A Unified Front To Help Those Impacted by Emergency Events

3BL Media

SOURCE: T-Mobile. SUMMARY: Members of T?Mobile’s emergency management and response teams explain how they work seamlessly together during natural disasters to restore network outages and bring mobile assets to impacted communities that help keep people connected with loved ones when it matters most. DESCRIPTION: When it comes to supporting customers and communities after disasters impact connectivity, John Melbert has over two decades of experience in emergency management — and he will tell you

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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.