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Reconstructing construction

GreenBiz

Got prefab? Lower-carbon materials? Investments build for startups addressing embodied carbon emissions in the built environment.

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U.S. sustainable investing assets plunge by more than US$8 trillion

Corporate Knights

Sustainable investing assets in the United States have plunged by more than half to US$8.4 trillion at the end of 2021 from US$17.1 trillion at the end of 2019, according to a new report from the US Forum for Sustainable and Responsible Investment (US SIF). The U.S. financial industry has reassessed trillions of dollars in sustainable investments, stripping them of their previously reported environmental, social and governance (ESG) status, says the 2022 biennial Report on US Sustainable Investi

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Norway oil giant backs gigawatt-scale offshore wind farm and green hydrogen in Tasmania

Renew Economy

Equinor to collaborate on the offshore wind plans of Australian renewables company Nexsphere to build a 1GW project 30km off the coast of north-east Tasmania. The post Norway oil giant backs gigawatt-scale offshore wind farm and green hydrogen in Tasmania appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Sustainable finance meets biodiversity in Montreal

GreenBiz

Climate change and biodiversity loss are entirely intertwined, and more investors are moving to engage companies about the risks they face from both.

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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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“No regard” to market outcomes: Regulator savages generator behaviour

Renew Economy

Regulator says generators withheld capacity and deliberately acted to inflate prices. The actions may not have been illegal, but they showed "no regard" to market outcomes. The post “No regard” to market outcomes: Regulator savages generator behaviour appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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GoDaddy Empowers Employees To Make a Difference This Holiday Giving Season

3BL Media

SOURCE: GoDaddy. DESCRIPTION: Nearing the end of 2022, GoDaddy for Good recently reminded employees of the opportunities available to volunteer their time, donate to worthy causes and empower entrepreneurs. Earlier this year, GoDaddy uplifted the Empower by GoDaddy program and launched an awareness and action campaign to provide employees with options to volunteer their time to support entrepreneurs in underserved communities.

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ek? Solutions and Its Eco-Friendly Structures

3BL Media

By: The Land Betterment Editorial Team. SOURCE: Land Betterment Corporation. DESCRIPTION: ekō Solutions is a sustainable brand that upcycles used steel shipping containers to create new living, working, commercial and utility spaces, and is addressing a whole host of problems with one interchangeable, mobile solution. Sounds like a lot, right? That’s because it is.

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Snowy 2.0 contractor snaps up assets of collapsed partner at bargain price

Renew Economy

Snowy 2.0 contractor buys out crippled partner, but questions remain over fate of some other key projects including a transmission link and a gas generator. The post Snowy 2.0 contractor snaps up assets of collapsed partner at bargain price appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Defending Animals and Overcoming Disabilities Through Accessible Technology

3BL Media

Defending Animals and Overcoming Disabilities Through Accessible Technology. Wed, 01/04/2023 - 08:25. Subheader. By Scarlett Chen, Manager Internal Communications, Lenovo. Type of Content. Blog. Layout. Media Gallery. Body. Some animals in Argentina are lucky to have the generous and tireless support of Carolina Ragazzon, who fights through disability to help others.

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Saudi wealth fund buys stake in offshore wind developer with eyes on Australia

Renew Economy

Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund acquires nearly 10% stake in company with 30GW offshore wind pipeline, including three projects in Australian waters. The post Saudi wealth fund buys stake in offshore wind developer with eyes on Australia appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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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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Carbon capture is here to hog the limelight

GreenBiz

Climate Tech VC’s Sophie Purdom and Lowercarbon Capital’s Mia Diawara speak to the carbon sector’s dynamite 2022 at VERGE Net Zero.

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Institutional investors Mint a new wind, solar and storage developer in Australia

Renew Economy

New Zealand infrastructure investor and Australia's politicians' super fund establish a new wind, solar and storage developer. The post Institutional investors Mint a new wind, solar and storage developer in Australia appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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What could a 'bioeconomy' in the Amazon look like?

GreenBiz

Three ways that a bioeconomy model could become a reality in Brazil, including regeneration, local communities, and more.

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Electricity prices plunge as Greens hail cap and “beginning of the end of gas”

Renew Economy

Gas price cap passes parliament, electricity futures prices plunge and Greens hail "the end of gas" with a package designed to take the fossil fuel out of homes. The post Electricity prices plunge as Greens hail cap and “beginning of the end of gas” appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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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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Water Stewardship 101: Starting Your Water Journey

GreenBiz

Everyone knows the importance of water to everyday life, but overall efforts to protect this vital resource are seriously lacking. Studies show that water scarcity affects almost 3 billion people, and 3 out of every 10 people lack access to safe drinking water. Despite this alarming reality, over 80% of wastewater resulting from human activities is simply disposed of and discharged into rivers and seas without any treatment or pollution removal.

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Australian coal exporters reap tens of billions of dollars in super profits from Russia’s war

Renew Economy

New report reveals Russia's invasion of Ukraine has delivered Australia's coal exporters windfall profits of up to $45 billion, with gas exporters reaping almost as much. The post Australian coal exporters reap tens of billions of dollars in super profits from Russia’s war appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Buyer's Guide to ESG Data Management, Reporting, Assurance & Disclosure Software

3BL Media

Buyer's Guide to ESG Data Management, Reporting, Assurance & Disclosure Software. Thu, 01/05/2023 - 11:00. Type of Content. Article. Layout. Standard Format. Body. As ESG becomes more important to investors, employees, and consumers, companies who report and disclose ESG data have an opportunity to amplify value creation. Implementing software that can help in decreasing operational risk from manual processes, increase efficiency in data capture, and optimize ESG information dissemination is a c

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Car giant Stellantis signs deal for 400MW of new solar in Michigan

Renew Economy

The auto giant behind car brands including Jeep, Dodge, and Alfa Romeo, says the corporate PPA will take it to the equivalent of 100 per cent renewables in Michigan by 2026. The post Car giant Stellantis signs deal for 400MW of new solar in Michigan 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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FedEx Business Spotlight: Ray Rico Freelance & Focus LGBT+ Magazine

3BL Media

SOURCE: FedEx Corporation. DESCRIPTION: Ray Rico Freelance is a multicultural and diverse design and media agency in Memphis, TN. The agency also runs Focus Mid-South, a local publication serving the Mid-South LGBT+ community and its allies. Ray Rico was part of the 2017 cohort of Memphis Inner City Capital Connections, and to this day credits the curriculum for helping improve his company’s marketing and culture.

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Australia needs much more solar and wind power, but where are the best sites?

Renew Economy

Major new ANU report uses “heat maps” to identify which sites across Australia are – and are not – suitable for large-scale wind and solar projects. The post Australia needs much more solar and wind power, but where are the best sites? appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Introducing Secure Firewall version 7.3

Cisco CSR

Introduction to Cisco Secure Firewall 7.3. Cisco’s latest release of Secure Firewall operating system, Secure Firewall Threat Defence Version 7.3, addresses key concerns for today’s firewall customers. The 7.3 release delivers more features to the three key outcomes: see and detect more threats faster in an increasingly encrypted environment, simplify operations, and lower the TCO of our security solution.

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Energy Insiders Podcast: The road to 100 per cent renewables

Renew Economy

AEMO’s head of system design, Merryn York, on the engineering roadmap to 100 per cent renewables. Plus: The gas price cap debate. The post Energy Insiders Podcast: The road to 100 per cent renewables 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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‘Future vehicles require future insurance’

McKinsey Sustainabilty

In an interview with McKinsey’s Tanguy Catlin, Andrew Rose of OnStar Insurance discusses how telematics data will usher in a new era of auto insurance.

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Three-Quarters of World Governments Fail to Provide Transparent Data on Air Pollution

Impakter

Impakter. Three-Quarters of World Governments Fail to Provide Transparent Data on Air Pollution. According to a shocking report published this week by OpenAQ, three-quarters of national governments fail to provide full and transparent data on air pollution. The report shows that the number of countries monitoring air quality is increasing every year, however, data are not yet transparent.

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Sustainability and hybrid work were top of mind at Gartner Symposium in Barcelona 2022

Cisco CSR

CIOs and IT executives gathered in Barcelona recently for the European leg of the Gartner IT Symposium/Xpo to explore the strategic technology trends for 2023 and beyond. Having been a virtual-only event for the past two years, it felt great to be back in person, with Cisco presenting on the role of the future workplace and how we are delivering on our sustainability goals.

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Deep learning in product design

McKinsey Sustainabilty

A revolutionary approach is transforming the way companies approach tough engineering optimization challenges.

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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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Z-Wave hopes open-source will matter to the IoT

Stacey Higginbotham

It would be fair to say that the Matter standard and Thread protocol have stolen the spotlight over the recent months, if not longer. Well, the Z-Wave Alliance wants to change the conversation a little. Today, it announced that it has completed its Z-Wave Source Code project. The Z-Wave protocol source code is now available to all Z-Wave Alliance members.

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SSIR’s 2022 Social Innovation Reading List (Blog)

Stanford Social Innovation

By SSIR Editors. Highlights of this year’s book reviews and excerpts on topics including cities, the imagination, disruption, capitalism, and careers.

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EU Bank Regulator Outlines Plans to Address ESG Risks, Disclosure, Greenwashing

ESG Today

EU banking supervisor The European Banking Authority (EBA) announced the publication of its new “Roadmap on Sustainable Finance,” detailing its 3-year priorities and plans in the areas of sustainable finance and in supporting and monitoring the integration of ESG risks considerations in the banking framework. Key focus areas outlined in the new EBA roadmap include improving transparency on ESG issues, ensuring that ESG-related risks are integrated in financial institutions’ risk management frame

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Global balance sheet 2022: Enter volatility

McKinsey Sustainabilty

Growth in the global balance sheet accelerated during the pandemic, but paused in 2022.

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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.