Corporate Knights

DECEMBER 14, 2022

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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GreenBiz

DECEMBER 14, 2022

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

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3BL Media

DECEMBER 14, 2022

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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GreenBiz

DECEMBER 14, 2022

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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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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3BL Media

DECEMBER 14, 2022

SOURCE: Quest Diagnostics. DESCRIPTION: “As an Olympian and as a breast cancer survivor, I’ve learned the importance of following my intuition. If you have a family history of cancer, trust your instincts. Get answers for yourself with hereditary cancer screenings and genetic testing.” Chaunté Lowe, 4-time Olympian, patient advocate, and ambassador.

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GreenBiz

DECEMBER 14, 2022

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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Renew Economy

DECEMBER 14, 2022

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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GreenBiz

DECEMBER 14, 2022

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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Renew Economy

DECEMBER 14, 2022

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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3BL Media

DECEMBER 14, 2022

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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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.

Renew Economy

DECEMBER 14, 2022

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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GreenBiz

DECEMBER 14, 2022

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

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Renew Economy

DECEMBER 14, 2022

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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3BL Media

DECEMBER 14, 2022

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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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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Renew Economy

DECEMBER 14, 2022

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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3BL Media

DECEMBER 14, 2022

Gilead Sciences: Connecting Breast Cancer Education to Community: Equal Hope. Wed, 01/04/2023 - 08:45. Type of Content. Blog. Layout. Featured Media. Body. On any given day on the west side of Chicago, you might encounter something unexpected. Outside a retail store or hair salon, there may be a table providing breast cancer education and resources – and it’s most likely staffed by Equal Hope, an organization that provides support and education for women facing or at risk of triple-negative brea

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Renew Economy

DECEMBER 14, 2022

5B, the Australian company specialising in low cost solar and rapid deployment, lands major funding deal with oil giant bp, and hopes to build its first big solar farm soon. The post Australian low cost solar innovator 5B lands major funding deal with oil giant BP appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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3BL Media

DECEMBER 14, 2022

Strong environmental, social, and governance (ESG) management and performance result in continued inclusion on the Dow Jones Sustainability World Index. SOURCE: Medtronic. DESCRIPTION: DUBLIN, December 14, 2022 /3BL Media/ - Medtronic plc (NYSE: MDT), a global leader in healthcare technology, today announced its continued inclusion in the Dow Jones® Sustainability World Index (DJSI) as one of the world's leading companies for sustainability.

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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

Renew Economy

DECEMBER 14, 2022

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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3BL Media

DECEMBER 14, 2022

2023 Marks the Rural Lifestyle Retailer’s Second Consecutive Appearance on List. SOURCE: Tractor Supply. DESCRIPTION: BRENTWOOD, Tenn., December 14, 2022 /3BL Media/ - Tractor Supply Company(NASDAQ: TSCO ), the largest rural lifestyle retailer in the United States, announced today it has been named to Computerworld’s 2023 list of Best Places to Work in IT.

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Renew Economy

DECEMBER 14, 2022

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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3BL Media

DECEMBER 14, 2022

SOURCE: Sea Change Radio. DESCRIPTION: This week on Sea Change Radio, the second half of our two-part series examining the effective altruism movement and "longtermism." We speak to philosopher Émile Torres to better understand the movement’s futurist vision and its shockingly callous view on climate change. Then we discuss how the Sam Bankman-Fried scandal and ensuing cryptocurrency collapse may end up affecting the future of philanthropy.

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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.

Renew Economy

DECEMBER 14, 2022

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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3BL Media

DECEMBER 14, 2022

Mobilizing $2.2 Billion in Medical Resources for Underserved and Disaster-Affected Communities in U.S. and Globally. SOURCE: Direct Relief. DESCRIPTION: Direct Relief was rated the fifth largest charity in the United States in 2022, according to Forbes Magazine's newly released annual list of the 100 largest US charities, by private donations. The humanitarian medical aid group received $2.2 billion in private contributions in its 2022 fiscal year, up more than 15% from $1.9 billion in 2021.

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Renew Economy

DECEMBER 14, 2022

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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3BL Media

DECEMBER 14, 2022

Retailer launches giving campaign that will run Nov. 25 through Dec. 25. SOURCE: Walmart. DESCRIPTION: BENTONVILLE, Ark., December 14, 2022 /3BL Media/ -Walmart announced the launch of a new giving campaign as part of its Spark Good initiative, supporting local organizations across the country with up to $5 million going to nonprofits this holiday season.

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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.

Renew Economy

DECEMBER 14, 2022

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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3BL Media

DECEMBER 14, 2022

Ranking in the 97th Percentile in the Software Category Among the World's Most Responsible and Sustainable Businesses. SOURCE: Gen. DESCRIPTION: TEMPE, Ariz. and PRAGUE, December 14, 2022 /3BL Media/ - Gen (NASDAQ: GEN), a global leader dedicated to powering Digital Freedom, today announced that it has been included on the Dow Jones Sustainability Index (DJSI), one of the world's most trusted environmental, social, and governance (ESG) benchmarks, on both the World and North America lists.

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Impakter

DECEMBER 14, 2022

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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3BL Media

DECEMBER 14, 2022

SOURCE: Southwire. DESCRIPTION: A focus on Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) is critical for Southwire and our continued success. We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where individuals from diverse backgrounds are treated equally and feel comfortable expressing their thoughts and perspectives. Over the last several years, we have prioritized and accelerated our internal and external efforts to provide fair and equitable opportunities.

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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.