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How solar farms can double as havens for our wildlife

Renew Economy

We know about “agrivoltaics”, where land under and around solar panels is used to grow crops and graze livestock. But what about “conservoltaics”? The post How solar farms can double as havens for our wildlife appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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McDonald’s new strategy to bring renewable energy to its supply chain

GreenBiz

McDonald’s spearheads new strategy to bring clean energy to suppliers.

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The radical plan to build world’s biggest green electrolyser and hydrogen power plant

Renew Economy

South Australia defied the critics with the first Tesla big battery, now it plans to do the same with the world's biggest green hydrogen power plant. The post The radical plan to build world’s biggest green electrolyser and hydrogen power plant appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Sustainable product design can help businesses identify new models

GreenBiz

A shift in mindset, culture and priorities is the first step to making product design more sustainable.

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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 company can bury its head in the sand when it comes to forced labour  

Corporate Knights

Didier Bergeret, sustainability director at The Consumer Goods Forum Last month, the Church of England promised to set up a £100-million fund, looking to make amends for its links to the international slave trade. The fund will focus “on improving opportunities for communities adversely impacted by historic slavery.” But slavery is not just a thing of the past.

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Amazon procures record 8.3GW of clean energy in 2022

GreenBiz

Company claims to set a new record for the amount of clean power purchased by a single company in a year.

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How Stanford is raising the next generation of sustainable eaters

GreenBiz

The Stanford dining team is using creatively named dishes to encourage students towards more climate-friendly choices.

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Eleven Aussie battery start-ups tapped for “hyper-acceleration”

Renew Economy

A new initiative aims to drive onshore lithium battery innovation by challenging 11 start-ups to deliver ground-breaking new technologies or ancillary services. The post Eleven Aussie battery start-ups tapped for “hyper-acceleration” appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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A New Era for ESG and Climate Disclosure: How Your Business Should Prepare

GreenBiz

ESG and climate reporting is a must-do for any business. Yet we're currently experiencing a surge of new frameworks and policies - as a business, it can be challenging to keep track of these changes. Which apply to you? What does it mean for your company?

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Carbon emissions from Australia’s ‘Dirty Dozen’ more than half Pacific Islands’ emissions

Renew Economy

Between 2016 and 2021, a group of just 12 Australian fossil fuel companies emitted more carbon pollution than 50% of the Pacific Islands’ total emissions over the same period. The post Carbon emissions from Australia’s ‘Dirty Dozen’ more than half Pacific Islands’ emissions 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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Clarity and Transparency: How to Build Trust for Zero Trust

Cisco CSR

Be impeccable with your words. It’s the first of the Four Agreements – a set of universal life principles outlined in the bestselling book by Don Miguel Ruiz. ‘Being impeccable with your words’ is my favorite, and it’s no surprise. As a product marketer, I spend most of my daily existence casting about for the perfect word to use in web copy, a webinar, or video script.

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Networks win rights to access “community” battery scheme in controversial call by regulator

Renew Economy

Monopoly electricity network companies have won limited rights to own and operate community batteries in one-off waiver to ring fencing rules. The post Networks win rights to access “community” battery scheme in controversial call by regulator appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Cisco Catalyst 9000 Core Switches: Don’t Let Your Core Stop Turning

Cisco CSR

There have been a lot of talks recently about the article entitled “ Multidecadal variation of the Earth’s inner-core rotation”. The title itself does not set off alarm bells until you understand that the study suggests the earth’s core is no longer turning. Now, I am no seismologist, but… I know that if the core of your network stops turning it could be cataclysmic.

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Energy Insiders Podcast: Does a green hydrogen power plant stack up?

Renew Economy

Sam Crafter dealt with technology skeptics when he led the task force for the Tesla Big Battery. Now he's doing it again as head of South Australia's hydrogen office. The post Energy Insiders Podcast: Does a green hydrogen power plant stack up? 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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NRF 2023: Back in person

Cisco CSR

All the planning, design and execution for NRF 2023 are now behind us, but I returned home from New York feeling like it was worth every ounce of effort we put into it… It was amazing to be, not only back in person, but back to 2020 levels of participation with so much pent-up enthusiasm and interest from the attendees that visited. Something I personally enjoyed was a new approach for us at NRF – Coffee and Conversations , is something we have done as a video podcast for a while, both to hel

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Do We Need to Sacrifice Our 1.5 °C Goal to End Poverty?

Impakter

Impakter Do We Need to Sacrifice Our 1.5 °C Goal to End Poverty? On January 30, the World Inequality Lab (WIL) at the Paris School of Economics (PSE) published a new report about how the emissions gap both within countries and between countries is being driven by wealth inequality. The fact that high-income nations and individuals emit disproportionate amounts of GHG is not groundbreaking.

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The secret to making new friends as an adult | Marisa G. Franco

TEDxInnovations

Making friends as an adult can feel like a baffling obstacle course. Why was it so much easier to connect as kids? To help you find well-rounded and fulfilling friendships, psychologist Marisa Franco discusses science-backed tips on how to make (and keep) friends, like the optimism-inducing "acceptance prophecy" and the shame-reducing "theory of chums.

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Climate Group Accuses Shell of Greenwashing in Complaint to SEC

ESG Today

Climate and environmental sustainability advocacy group Global Witness announced today that it has submitted a complaint to the SEC, accusing energy giant Shell of greenwashing by misleading investors about the amount of investment it is directing towards renewable energy. According to Global Witness, by lumping in some of its gas-related investments with its spending on renewables, Shell is misleading investors by inflating its overall investment in renewable sources of energy.

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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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Introducing the Australian Consumer Loyalty Survey

McKinsey Sustainabilty

Consumer-facing organizations in Australia can overcome declining consumer sentiment by investing in their loyalty programs.

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Solar group urges FERC to unlock MISO’s ancillary services market for intermittent resources

Utiliity Dive

Allowing wind, solar and hybrid resources to sell ancillary services would increase their revenue, improve reliability and lower overall system costs, the Solar Energy Industries Association said.

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$11 Trillion Investor Group Says Carbon Removals no Longer Count Towards Net Zero Goals

ESG Today

Investors targeting net zero portfolio emissions as part of the Net Zero Asset Owner Alliance (NZAOA) will no longer be able to utilize carbon removals as a method to reach their alliance-aligned goals, according to new rules released by the organization. The alliance’s more stringent requirements will also require members to set climate goals for additional asset classes such as private equity investment.

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Vehicle-to-grid charging is coming fast — here’s how regulators and utilities can prepare now

Utiliity Dive

If utilities do not start planning now, in a few years we will have millions of EVs on the road that are not being used to their full potential as a source of energy storage.

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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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Podcast: Hacking sensors and securing medical devices

Stacey Higginbotham

This week’s show starts with an overview of the reviews for the new second generation HomePod and a deep dive into the security mess that Anker has made with its Eufy smart home cameras. We then dig into some earnings from IoT chip providers NXP and Silicon Labs , before discussing some new ideas to use RFID to prevent retail theft. We then talk about how the demand for retail tech could be generating demand for better broadband in places where broadband isn’t really all that robust.

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JPMorgan Invests $500 Million in Timberland, Highlighting Carbon Market Opportunity

ESG Today

J.P. Morgan Global Alternatives, the alternative investment arm of J.P. Morgan Asset Management, announced the acquisition of more than 250,000 acres of commercial timberland in the Southeastern U.S. valued at over $500 million, stating that the assets will be managed “for both carbon capture and timber products.” The transaction follows the acquisition by JPMorgan in 2021 of forest management and timberland investor Campbell Global, stating at the time that “J.P.

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Electrifying the Roads: Overview of the Electric Vehicle Industry

Impakter

Impakter Electrifying the Roads: Overview of the Electric Vehicle Industry In 2022, the automotive industry has shifted to a higher gear to speed up the transition toward a more sustainable future. In 2022, Tesla alone sold more than one million electric cars. Ford, to catch up, will be investing $50 billion until 2026 in electric vehicles and battery production.

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Guest Post: ESG Trends That Will Define 2023 and Beyond

ESG Today

By: Lyons O’Keeffe, ESG Director at IQ-EQ Environmental, social and governance (ESG) considerations and other social responsibility concerns will continue their growing influence in 2023. The ‘ great generational wealth transfer’ will see significant assets passed from baby boomers to younger investor classes who prioritize their personal values as they make investment decisions – which will only continue the growth of ESG this year.

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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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Gov. Hochul proposes allowing New York Power Authority to build, operate renewable energy projects

Utiliity Dive

NYPA could capitalize on billions of dollars in the federal Inflation Reduction Act and help New York meet its renewable energy targets if the Legislature acts on Hochul’s proposal, the governor said.

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WTW Launches ESG Analytics Platform

ESG Today

Global advisory, broking, and solutions company WTW announced today the launch of ESG Clarified, a new analytics platform aimed at enabling organizations to understand and address climate, sustainability and other ESG risks. The new SaaS solution, available through WTW’s Risk Intelligence Quantified (RiskIQ) platform, combines external and proprietary data sources, including internal WTW data sources and analytics, to allow companies to analyze and score their ESG exposures in real time and unde

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Building a secure and scalable multi-cloud environment with Cisco Secure Firewall Threat Defense on Alkira Cloud

Cisco CSR

In today’s security climate, NetOps and SecOps teams are witnessing increased attack surface area as applications and workloads move far beyond the boundaries of their data center. These applications/workloads move to, and reside in multi-cloud architecture, adding complexity to connectivity, visibility, and control. In the multi-cloud world, the SecOps teams use a distributed security model that is expensive, difficult to deploy, and complex to manage.

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Hydrogen UK | Recommendations for the Acceleration of Hydrogen Networks

Energy Central

The UK’s recent increase in hydrogen production ambition, to 10GW by 2030 as stated in the Energy Security Strategy, demonstrates the significant role hydrogen is expected to play in the future energy mix. Developing 100% hydrogen networks is crucial to not only meeting this aim, but also ensuring the decarbonisation benefit is felt in end use sectors across the country.

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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.