The hottest new job in sustainability: ESG controller
GreenBiz
MARCH 6, 2024
More Fortune 100 companies are hiring individuals who oversee sustainability disclosures, an emerging new role for many corporations.
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Canada’s Big Five banks keep moving further away from net-zero
Corporate Knights
MARCH 6, 2024
A new report renders a damning portrait of Canada’s Big Five banks on their path to net-zero emissions by 2050. Instead of shifting toward net zero, the banks have moved backwards, raising their financing of the fossil fuel industry with only modest increases to low-carbon energy. “The Big Five banks have taken little voluntary action to align their business practices with their own net-zero commitments,” states the report by InfluenceMap , a global corporate research think tank based in Londo
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How 8 corporate buyers are keeping an aging wind farm on the Texas grid
GreenBiz
MARCH 6, 2024
Autodesk, Arrow Electronics and Brooks Running are buying “high impact” RECs through a new energy marketplace created by startup Ever.green.
Nuclear slow and expensive, renewables fast and cheap: Bowen slaps down Coalition “fantasy”
Renew Economy
MARCH 6, 2024
Bowen says nuclear is "utterly uneconomic" and just the latest iteration of the Coalition culture war on energy and climate. The post Nuclear slow and expensive, renewables fast and cheap: Bowen slaps down Coalition “fantasy” appeared first on RenewEconomy.
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.
Amazon is funding a recycling robots startup
GreenBiz
MARCH 6, 2024
Glacier has raised $7.7 million more to build sorting robots that can handle up to 30 types of materials.
Forest Positive Coalition Welcomes New Member: IKEA
3BL Media
MARCH 6, 2024
The Consumer Goods Forum (CGF) Forest Positive Coalition has been pleased to welcome a new member, IKEA, bringing the Coalition’s membership to 22 CGF members committed to removing deforestation, forest degradation and conversion from palm oil, soy, paper, pulp, and fibre-based packaging, and beef supply chains. The full list of Coalition members are: Asia Paper and Pulp (APP) Sinar Mas, Carrefour, Colgate-Palmolive Company, Danone, Essity, General Mills, Grupo Bimbo, IKEA, Jerónimo Martins, Mar
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IBM Commits up to $45M to Climate Adaptation, Starting With New RFP for Resilient Cities
3BL Media
MARCH 6, 2024
IBM will increase investment in the IBM Sustainability Accelerator by 50%, committing up to $45 million in cash and in-kind donations over the next five years. New RFP will align with United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 11: making cities safe, resilient and sustainable. IBM will collaborate with the EY organization to strengthen the opportunities and knowledge support available to program participants.
Ten EU countries commit to stop burning fossil fuels by 2035
Renew Economy
MARCH 6, 2024
New analysis shows 10 EU countries representing more than 60% of the bloc’s electricity generation capacity have committed to exit fossil fuel generation by 2035 or sooner. The post Ten EU countries commit to stop burning fossil fuels by 2035 appeared first on RenewEconomy.
REACH Community Development Inc. Receives $120,000 Grant from KeyBank
3BL Media
MARCH 6, 2024
Portland, Ore., March 6, 2024 /3BL/ — REACH Community Development Inc. has received a $120,000 grant from KeyBank to support its “Career Mapping” workshops, which uplifts individuals who are unemployed or under-employed by equipping them with the tools and opportunities to gain employment that secures a living wage, stable hours, and health benefits.
Kicking gas and electrifying households can slash energy bills by billions a year
Renew Economy
MARCH 6, 2024
Each year new gas appliances lock in $1.2 billion in lifetime energy costs for households across the country. Victoria is bearing nearly $900m of this total cost. The post Kicking gas and electrifying households can slash energy bills by billions a year appeared first on RenewEconomy.
Are Your Impact Comms Resonating With Stakeholders?
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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.
Love, Care, Compassion — And a Career Shift
3BL Media
MARCH 6, 2024
Originally published on Aflac Newsroom When O’Shea Guillory stepped off the elevator at the Egleston campus of Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta, it was the first time she connected Aflac with her son’s battle against sickle cell disease. “The butterfly-adorned elevator doors opened to the Aflac Cancer and Blood Disorders Center, and there was a portrait of long-time Aflac Chairman, CEO and President Dan Amos smiling back at me,” O’Shea recalled.
“We’re at square one:” Plea for investment in solar manufacturing after years of “zero support”
Renew Economy
MARCH 6, 2024
Australia's only solar manufacturer says it's time for government to embrace risk and back in local PV manufacturing, instead of "milling around the starting line." The post “We’re at square one:” Plea for investment in solar manufacturing after years of “zero support” appeared first on RenewEconomy.
Judge Houston Brown: ‘A Destiny Changer’
3BL Media
MARCH 6, 2024
When J. Mason Davis Jr. first met Houston Brown, he noticed there was something special about the young law clerk. In the years since, Davis’ gut instinct proved dead on. “A great judge, solid person, good citizen … and just a solid man,” said Davis, shareholder at Dentons Sirote and former History in Motion honoree , describing his former clerk, partner and friend.
Sharpe denies “bullying” as renewable zone transmission push comes under fire
Renew Economy
MARCH 6, 2024
NSW energy minister rejects allegations of bullying, says mental health support to be increased for residents and landholders affected by transmission projects. The post Sharpe denies “bullying” as renewable zone transmission push comes under fire appeared first on RenewEconomy.
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
Webster Hires Patricia Sampson to Lead Community Reinvestment and Reporting Efforts
3BL Media
MARCH 6, 2024
STAMFORD, Conn., March 6, 2024 /3BL/— Webster Bank announced that Patricia Sampson joined the Bank as Senior Managing Director, Corporate Responsibility Reporting & Analytics, CRA and Fair and Responsible Banking Officer. She will report directly to the Chief Corporate Responsibility Officer. In her role, Sampson will develop and execute corporate-wide programs to comply with the Community Reinvestment Act, Home Mortgage Disclosure Act and Fair and Responsible Banking laws.
Year of the Big Battery: Economics and performance of the NEM’s storage fleet
Renew Economy
MARCH 6, 2024
2023 was the year of the big battery in the NEM. Here's what the latest market data reveals about Australia's battery storage boom. The post Year of the Big Battery: Economics and performance of the NEM’s storage fleet appeared first on RenewEconomy.
SAIC Raises More Than 3.1 Million Equivalent Meals in 2023 Feeding America Campaign
3BL Media
MARCH 6, 2024
SAIC, in our 10th consecutive year of combating hunger in the U.S. through our partnership with Feeding America, raised more than $311,908 during Hunger Action Month in September 2023. The total amount raised, with the help of donations and fundraising efforts by SAIC employees, is the equivalent of more than 3.1 million meals for people across the country who face food insecurity.
SEC Approves Scaled-Back Climate Disclosure Rules
ESG Today
MARCH 6, 2024
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) announced today the approval of its long-awaited requirements for climate-related disclosures for U.S. public companies, requiring companies for the first time to provide information in annual reports and registration statements on climate risks facing their businesses, plans to address those risks, the financial impact of severe weather events, and, in some cases, greenhouse gas emissions originating from their operations.
What Regulations Will Impact Sustainability Comms in 2024?
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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
Strong Progress on Henkel’s Sustainability Goals
3BL Media
MARCH 6, 2024
Climate action: reduction of CO 2 emissions in production by 61 percent share of purchased electricity from renewable sources increased to 89 percent Circular economy: share of recycled plastic increased to 19 percent worldwide Natural Resources: 10 th anniversary of collaboration with Solidaridad for sustainable palm (kernel) oil Gender parity ambition: gender-neutral parental leave guideline introduced Sustainable solutions: product portfolio further developed Employee engagement: “Sustainabil
Sinking land increases risk for thousands of coastal residents by 2050
Science Daily / Earth & Environment
MARCH 6, 2024
A new study provides a new comprehensive look at the potential for flooding in a combined 32 cities along the Atlantic, Pacific, and Gulf coasts. It predicts as many as 500,000 people will be affected by flooding alongside 1 in 35 privately owned properties within the next three decades, and it highlights the racial and socioeconomic demographics of those potentially affected.
IP Fights Hungers and Disaster Relief in Mexico
3BL Media
MARCH 6, 2024
QUERETARO, QUERETARO - International Paper is committed to the communities where our employees live and work. Earlier this year, with the coordination of American Chamber of Commerce AMCHAM Mexico, International Paper’s Ixtac and Toluca box plants delivered 22,000 boxes to the Secretary of the Navy (SEMAR) for transportation and distribution of relief supplies to the hurricane-affected population of Otis in Acapulco; and 14,400 boxes were donated to the Network of Food Banks in Mexico (BAMX).
Orcan Energy AG - Frutura converts excess thermal water heat into clean electricity with the help of Orcan Energy
Global Renewable News
MARCH 6, 2024
Frutura, producer and largest marketer of fruit and vegetables in Austria, recently commissioned an energy module from Orcan Energy. The company now uses excess heat from existing geothermal drilling.
What Questions Are Brands Asking About Their ESG Initiatives Ahead of 2024?
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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.
KFC South Africa and Add Hope's Donations Fuel Futures
3BL Media
MARCH 6, 2024
Originally published on LinkedIn by KFC South Africa Add Hope impacts the lives of many children, feeding more than just tummies. Your R2 donations help feed creativity, learning & the potential to flourish, making Mzansi’s future brighter! Take a look at 19 year old Seipati, who is currently studying mechanical engineering at Wits University. This just shows how small change can make a big difference.
UK Marine Energy Council - The Marine Energy Council welcomes the continuation of the tidal stream ringfence
Global Renewable News
MARCH 6, 2024
The Marine Energy Council (MEC) has welcomed today's announcement that the tidal stream ringfence will continue for a third consecutive year. The Department for Energy Security and Net Zer.
Phlebotomist’s Actions Keep One Patient Coming Back
3BL Media
MARCH 6, 2024
A patient who goes often to a Patient Service Center (PSC) in Southern California had a special compliment for a colleague who’s been at Quest for nearly 2 decades. The patient recently had blood taken by Sandra Reyes , Patient Service Representative (PSR) II in the West Region. The patient said she frequently is at the Quest PSC inside the Vons grocery store in Orange, California, and is often helped by Sandy.
Hawaii - State to embark on search for geothermal energy sources
Global Renewable News
MARCH 6, 2024
by: Max RodriguezIn the race to meet the state's goal of achieving 100% renewable energy by 2045, the Hawaii State's Energy Office will embark on a new venture by searching for geothermal.
The Silver Lining to Corporate DEI Challenges
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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.
Lenovo Named by Fortune as One of the World’s Most Admired Companies
3BL Media
MARCH 6, 2024
March 6, 2024 /3BL/ - Lenovo has once again been recognized in Fortune’s annual World’s Most Admired Companies list, continuing to be one of the most admired companies in the ‘Computers and Communication’ industry category. To determine the most-admired companies globally across 52 industries, executives, directors and analysts are asked to rate enterprises in their own industry on nine criteria, from investment value and quality of management and products to social responsibility and ability to
Office of Energy Efficiency & Renewable Energy - DOE Launches Prize to Recycle Critical Materials from Electronic Scrap
Global Renewable News
MARCH 6, 2024
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) today launched the Electronics Scrap Recycling Advancement Prize (E-SCRAP), which will award up to $4 million to competitors to substantially increase the productio.
Mastering Policy and Advocacy Communications With Authenticity
3BL Media
MARCH 6, 2024
March 6, 2024 /3BL/ - Get ready to redefine your policy communication approach and build powerful, result-oriented advocacy communication campaigns. Register now and be sure you don’t miss our next Impact Council on Thurs, Mar 14, at 12pm ET / 9am PT ! We’ll be joined by an expert in crafting public affairs and media relations outreach strategies for governmental and non-profit programs: Carmen Boon, VP of Public Affairs at Food Bank For NYC.
Retail Energy Supply Association - Retail Energy Supply Association Announces Serious Consequences of Maryland's Senate Bill 1/House Bill 267
Global Renewable News
MARCH 6, 2024
The Retail Energy Supply Association (RESA), the nation's leading trade association representing competitive retail energy suppliers, announces its concern about the serious implications Senate Bi.
Supercharge Your ESG Content This Libra Season
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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.
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