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Your next corporate job: Protecting biodiversity

GreenBiz

Jobs focusing on preserving and regenerating nature are on the rise. The focus: mitigating risk and seizing opportunity. Will "nature positive" be the next "net zero"?

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Memo to CPPIB: There’s no such thing as ‘no-carbon oil’

Corporate Knights

Adam Scott is d irector and Patrick DeRochie is s enior m anager for Shift Action for Pension Wealth and Planet Health, a charitable initiative that tracks the climate strategies of Canadian pension funds and works to protect pensions and the climate by bringing together beneficiaries and their pension managers to engage on the climate crisis. . Last month, the Canada Pension Plan Investment Board (CPPIB) released its 2022 Report on Sustainable Investing , highlighting its commitment to be net-

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Solar eliminates nearly all grid demand as its powers South Australia grid during day

Renew Economy

Rooftop and utility scale solar meet equivalent of all of South Australia's electricity demand for more than six hours on Sunday, as "operational demand" nearly eliminated. The post Solar eliminates nearly all grid demand as its powers South Australia grid during day appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Investing in next-gen farmers will create resilient food systems

GreenBiz

USDA to invest up to $550 million will help younger farmers access land and get support, an important boost.

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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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Call to fast-track solar recycling as panel waste problem piles up

Renew Economy

A new international report says Australia needs policy, regulation and more R&D to deal with what could be a very big solar panel waste problem. The post Call to fast-track solar recycling as panel waste problem piles up appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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IBM Teams With 20 Historically Black Colleges and Universities to Address Cybersecurity Talent Shortage

3BL Media

HBCUs will work with IBM to establish Cybersecurity Leadership Centers, giving students and faculty access to IBM training, software, and certifications at no cost. SOURCE: IBM. DESCRIPTION: WASHINGTON, October 17, 2022 /3BL Media/ - During the National HBCU Week Conference convened by the U.S. Department of Education and the White House, IBM (NYSE: IBM ) announced its collaboration with 20 Historically Black College and Universities (HBCUs) to help them establish Cybersecurity Leadership Center

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Beyond Biden’s climate plan, a new industrial revolution is needed

GreenBiz

With billions of dollars coming to fund the clean transition, an innovative approach is still needed to push forward radically decarbonizing new technologies.

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BlackRock’s Akaysha scores coup with contract to build “world’s most powerful” battery

Renew Economy

Start-up bought by funds giant BlackRock snares contract to build Waratah Super Battery, now dubbed "most powerful battery in the world.". The post BlackRock’s Akaysha scores coup with contract to build “world’s most powerful” battery appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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ESG Trendsetters: Certara

3BL Media

SOURCE: Nasdaq, Inc. DESCRIPTION: Nasdaq’s ESG Trendsetters series highlights the top ESG professionals and teams around the world who go the extra mile in their evolving ESG roles. Discover how leading ESG companies are incorporating ESG factors into their corporate strategy, achieving meaningful impact and communicating with their stakeholders. . The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has exposed how critical global health is to the fabric of society.

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WA boosts green hydrogen export plans with land allocation, new funds

Renew Economy

WA allocates land and $5.5m in new funding to fast-track the Mid West Hydrogen Hub, in bid to become a "world class exporter" of renewable hydrogen. The post WA boosts green hydrogen export plans with land allocation, new funds 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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Dreaming Big and Trusting in Talent: Getting To Know John Loveseth

3BL Media

Global lead of the company’s CLIMB People and Business Resource Group John Loveseth sits down to share his thoughts on his career journey within the company, and what inspires him in his role leading CLIMB. SOURCE: Bristol Myers Squibb Company. DESCRIPTION: Meet John Loveseth, the global lead for CLIMB (Cultivating Leadership in Millennials and Beyond), one of our eight People & Business Resource Groups (PBRGs) at Bristol Myers Squibb.

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CEO of Australia’s only solar panel manufacturer to step down

Renew Economy

Tindo Solar announces a change at the top, with the company's CEO Shayne Jaenisch stepping down at the end of the year, after five years in the role. The post CEO of Australia’s only solar panel manufacturer to step down appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Tapestry Named a Reuters Responsible Business Award Finalist in D, E, & I

3BL Media

SOURCE: Tapestry, Inc. DESCRIPTION: We are thrilled that Tapestry has been named a Reuters Responsible Business Award finalist in the diversity, equity and inclusion category. Our culture empowers people to bring their authentic selves to work, and this recognition is a direct reflection of our teams’ commitments to driving equity, inclusion and diversity within each of our brands and our workplaces.

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Does the NEM have a future in the energy transition? Or will states resort to MIMBYism?

Renew Economy

While AEMO has a market-wide plan for the shift to renewables, some states are transparently protecting their own interests. It’s the opposite of NIMBYism. The post Does the NEM have a future in the energy transition? Or will states resort to MIMBYism? 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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Edwards Lifesciences Joins Healthcare Plastics Recycling Council

3BL Media

SOURCE: Healthcare Plastics Recycling Council. DESCRIPTION: The Healthcare Plastics Recycling Council (HPRC) is excited to welcome as a new member, Edwards Lifesciences the global leader in patient-focused medical innovations for structural heart disease and critical care monitoring. “We are very pleased to welcome Edwards Lifesciences as a new member,” said Peylina Chu, Director of HPRC.

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Snowy contractor shares plunge after it reveals “acute” working capital issues

Renew Economy

Shares in the owner of one of the two main contractors to Snowy 2.0 plunge on Monday after revealing evaporating profits and working capital problems. The post Snowy contractor shares plunge after it reveals “acute” working capital issues appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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FedEx Helps Local Nonprofits Address Specialized Nutrition Needs

3BL Media

SOURCE: FedEx Corporation. DESCRIPTION: September is Hunger Action Month, a month dedicated to raising awareness of hunger in America and finding solutions within our communities. According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture , over 33 million people in the U.S. lived in food-insecure households in 2021. For many, the local food bank provides a lifeline for families in need, but what if you also have a medical condition such as cancer, heart disease, HIV/AIDS, or other serious illness that req

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When critical minerals and decarbonisation collide: Eight value-add refining proposals

Renew Economy

A look at $10bn-plus of newer projects in Australia and NZ that value-add across a range of resources critical to the clean energy transition. The post When critical minerals and decarbonisation collide: Eight value-add refining proposals 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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Herbalife Nutrition Marks Three Years of Tackling Food Insecurity With Release of Its Nutrition for Zero Hunger Food Insecurity Impact and Renews Pledge To Help End Global Hunger

3BL Media

Initiative Renews $2.3 Million Commitment, Underscoring Growing Need for Critical Resources and Nutrition Expertise. SOURCE: Herbalife Nutrition. DESCRIPTION: LOS ANGELES, October 17, 2022 /3BL Media/ - In recognition of World Food Day, Herbalife Nutrition, a premier global nutrition company, is celebrating three years of its Nutrition for Zero Hunger (NFZH) initiative, which aims to help end global hunger.

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Are fossil fuels on the nose? Opposition spreads to government and the cricket pitch

Renew Economy

Social and financial support for Australia’s fossil fuel industry is deteriorating amid reports of greenwashing, harmful subsidies and soured alliances. The post Are fossil fuels on the nose? Opposition spreads to government and the cricket pitch appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Blackstone Charitable Foundation Announces $3M Grant To Significantly Expand Career Accelerator With Blackstone Career Pathways Partner Year Up

3BL Media

Blackstone Career Pathways will continue to expand across portfolio companies; builds on success of the Blackstone Veterans Hiring Initiative, with more than 100,000 veterans, veteran spouses and caregivers hired across portfolio since 2013. SOURCE: Blackstone. DESCRIPTION: NEW YORK, October 17, 2022 /3BL Media/ - Blackstone (NYSE: BX) today announced that the Blackstone Charitable Foundation will provide a $3 million grant over three years to Year Up, one of the nation’s most impactful workforc

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Making Merger and Acquisition Cybersecurity More Manageable

Cisco CSR

Dan Burke is the director of strategy, risk, and compliance for AppDynamics, a company acquired by Cisco in 2017. Burke and his team are a vital part of the Cisco acquisition process in helping acquired companies adhere to a higher level of cybersecurity. This blog is the fourth in a series focused on M&A cybersecurity, following Shiva Persaud’s post on When It Comes to M&A, Security Is a Journey.

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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 Impact Podcast With John Shegerian Features Kimberly-Clark’s Lisa Morden

3BL Media

SOURCE: Kimberly-Clark Corporation. DESCRIPTION: Lisa Morden, Kimberly-Clark’s vice president of safety, sustainability and occupational health, was a recent guest on The Impact Podcast with John Shegerian. In this episode, Lisa shared Kimberly-Clark’s biggest sustainability challenges and opportunities, how growing up in a small town in the heart of Canada’s boreal forest influenced her views on safeguarding natural resources, and why sustainability is a team sport.

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How Matter is a key step forward for cybersecurity

Stacey Higginbotham

This story was originally published in my Oct. 14 weekly IoT newsletter. One of my favorite things about the Matter home interoperability protocol is that even if it doesn’t make it easy to manage my crazy complex smart home right from the beginning — or ultimately, ever — it does mandate some basic security requirements for connected devices.

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Boosting STEM Education in Bangladesh

3BL Media

Illumina and the Child Health Research Foundation hope to inspire youth to pursue careers in science. SOURCE: Illumina. DESCRIPTION: Illumina and the Illumina Corporate Foundation have provided a grant to the Child Health Research Foundation (CHRF), a Bangladeshi nonprofit that promotes public health and STEM education. The grant, worth over $300,000, includes cash and in-kind product.

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PPA prices jump 9.6% in Q3 as growing demand hits supply chain, transmission roadblocks: LevelTen

Utiliity Dive

While the Inflation Reduction Act has spurred greater excitement about renewable energy, it has yet to slow a 34% year-over-year increase in power purchase agreement prices, according to LevelTen Energy.

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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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P&G and Hispanic Star Launch Youth Leadership Initiative Capitanes del Futuro

3BL Media

P&G, Major League Soccer and Hispanic Star Support the Progress of Hispanic Youth. SOURCE: P&G. DESCRIPTION: This Hispanic Heritage Month, we continue to power the progress of the U.S. Hispanic community. To continue our long history of support, we and our trusted brands - Always, Gillette, Crest and Oral-B - together with an alliance of strong partner organizations like Major League Soccer, Hispanic Star and other stakeholders in the soccer ecosystem, launched Capitanes del Futuro , a m

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How solar installers can leverage the IRA to boost business

Utiliity Dive

The Inflation Reduction Act is set to spur a major wave of home electrification across the country. But, achieving this depends on the expansion of renewable energy like solar and battery storage.

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KeyBank Announces Community Grants to Habitat for Humanity of Bucks County and Bucks County Opportunity Council

3BL Media

SOURCE: KeyBank. DESCRIPTION: PLYMOUTH MEETING, Pa., October 17, 2022 /3BL Media/ – KeyBank announces two recent charitable grants to organizations serving low-income individuals and families in the Bucks County community. Habitat for Humanity Bucks County has received a $20,000 grant from KeyBank Foundation to support its Homeownership Program and its efforts to build three new affordable homes for qualified first-time homeowners.

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National Cybersecurity Awareness Month: Don’t Fear the Cyber Goonies

Cisco CSR

It’s appropriate that National Cybersecurity Awareness Month ends on Halloween. With all the scary things out there, cyber attacks should be at the top of the list. This year’s theme is See Yourself In Cyber and focuses on four best practices. The goal? Helping organizations better communicate to their users and help them stay cyber-safe. As the event’s founder, the National Cybersecurity Alliance states: “Cybersecurity Awareness Month, every October, is a collaboration between government and p

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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.