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Fostering employee engagement (without dead polar bears)

GreenBiz

Companies who try to engage their employees with quantitative information will fail because most people don’t get terribly motivated by data, especially when it is abstract and unrelatable.

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Rio Tinto looks to hydrogen electrolysers to support Bell Bay smelter and Tasmanian renewables

Renew Economy

Rio Tinto to look to onsite electrolyers for hydrogen production to boost the demand for new renewables and the future of its Bell Bay smelter. The post Rio Tinto looks to hydrogen electrolysers to support Bell Bay smelter and Tasmanian renewables appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Biodiversity meets the bottom line

GreenBiz

Natural capital: We're at the early stages of corporate biodiversity commitments, but new projects are pushing forward despite challenges.

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Battle for AGL heralds new dawn for Australian electricity

Renew Economy

After having pushed on the door for so long, those striving for rapid decarbonisation have suddenly found the door flung wide open. The post Battle for AGL heralds new dawn for Australian electricity appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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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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Inclusive companies and communities advance environmental justice

GreenBiz

Building lasting solutions is a multifaceted and complex undertaking that requires addressing the roots of racial injustice while empowering Black, Indigenous and people of color professionals.

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Morrison digs in for last ditch battle to protect coal generators

Renew Economy

Morrison government to fight early coal closures, in last ditch attempt to protect its mates, and donors, in the fossil fuel industry. The post Morrison digs in for last ditch battle to protect coal generators appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Recognizing Black Achievement at SAIC

3BL Media

SOURCE: Science Applications International Corp. SUMMARY: This year's Black History Month theme is " Black Health and Wellness " and celebrating the rich history of Black scholars and medical practitioners, as well as the long-standing wellness practices that are unique to the Black community. DESCRIPTION: Black History Month is a time to reflect on the contributions and achievements that the Black community has made in U.S. and world history.

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The sustainability talent you’re looking for, it’s in your operations department

GreenBiz

Operations might be an unlikely place to start your sustainability career, but it can have the most impact.

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Weathering the Storm: Regions Next Step Provides Disaster Planning Resources for People and Businesses

3BL Media

Severe Weather Awareness Weeks are taking place across the country. Regions Bank has timely information on being financially prepared ahead of natural disasters. SOURCE: Regions Bank. DESCRIPTION: By Jennifer Elmore. BIRMINGHAM, Ala., February 16, 2022 /3BL Media/ - In recognition of Severe Weather Awareness Weeks across the country, Regions Bank on Wednesday announced new planning resources available to help people and small-business owners prepare for natural disasters and disruptions.

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Credible Corporate Climate Action: How to Set and Meet Net-Zero Targets

GreenBiz

Date/Time: March 10, 2022 (2-3PM ET / 11AM-12PM PT) As public pressure for action to tackle climate change grows, companies are increasingly expected to set and execute on emissions targets aligned with science. However, the landscape of corporate climate action can be difficult to navigate, while the implementation of net-zero commitments across a business is a complex endeavor.

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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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Kohler Co. Takes Center Stage With Sustainability and Safe Water for All

3BL Media

Global kitchen and bath leader leveraged the recent IBS and KBIS tradeshows to raise awareness around important water challenges. SOURCE: Kohler Co. DESCRIPTION: KOHLER, Wis., February 21, 2022 /3BL Media/ - At this year's Design Construction Week – the combination of International Builders’ Show (IBS) and Kitchen & Bath Industry Show (KBIS) –Kohler Co. utilized its award-winning booth space as well as the exhibit of its partner, Global Water Center, to further highlight the ongoing issues

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Queensland gears up for shift to renewables and decentralised power with microgrid R&D hub

Renew Economy

Queensland Labor government welcomes $6 million Microgrid and Isolated Systems Test facility in Cairns, established by Ergon Energy late last year. The post Queensland gears up for shift to renewables and decentralised power with microgrid R&D hub appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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The Home Depot Foundation Continues 15-Year Partnership With Atlanta's Westside Future Fund for Year Round Investment in Black History

3BL Media

SOURCE: The Home Depot. DESCRIPTION: Westside Future Fund is a nonprofit organization with a compassionate approach to neighborhood revitalization in Atlanta’s historic Westside community. Their goal is to improve the quality of life for current and future residents while elevating the area’s unique history and culture. Nestled in what was once the heart of the Civil Rights Movement in the 1950s and 1960s, Westside Future Fund serves neighborhoods like Ashview Heights, Vine City and West End, a

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OQ is trying to combine cellular and satellite for the IoT

Stacey Higginbotham

Lately, it’s hard to go a week without a new satellite announcement aimed at the IoT. There are already plenty of companies using satellite connectivity to connect to LoRaWAN gateways on the ground, or to satellites themselves to send data directly from a device to the web. And with OQ Technology there’s a company trying to use satellites as a means to expand existing cellular NB-IoT networks to corners of the Earth where cell towers are scarce.

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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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A 'triple-bottom-line Benefit' for Toronto Affordable Housing

3BL Media

10-year partnership between Enbridge Gas, Toronto Community Housing Corporation has created both energy savings and emissions reductions. SOURCE: Enbridge. DESCRIPTION: The Toronto Community Housing Corporation is the largest social housing provider in Canada, and the second largest in North America. Enbridge Gas is North America’s largest natural gas utility by volume, and third largest by customer count.

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StateRAMP Leading the Way on Cyber Best Practices

Cisco CSR

A s cyber threats against state and local governments increase, the need for a united front is more critical than ever. StateRAMP, modeled on the Federal government’s FedRAMP program, is leading the way. By promoting best practices through education, advocacy, and policy development, StateRAMP is helping drive a standardized approach to cybersecurity, resulting in more strategic and effective cyber postures for state and local governments.

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The Beverage Industry Environmental Roundtable (BIER) Releases The Decarbonization Playbook for Small and Medium Suppliers

3BL Media

SOURCE: Beverage Industry Environmental Roundtable. DESCRIPTION: February 21, 2022 /3BL Media/ - In response to a world progressively seeking to move towards low carbon economies, the Beverage Industry Environmental Roundtable (BIER) has published The Decarbonization Playbook for Small and Medium Suppliers. Building upon the Facility Decarbonization Playbook published by BIER in December 2020 that outlined a 4-pillar approach for a production facility to systematically decarbonize, the Decarboni

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Survey: 35% of Fleets Have No Imminent Plans to Begin Emissions Reporting

Environment + Energy Leader

A recent survey of North American fleets discovered that 43% of participants are already reporting on gas emissions, another 20% are planning to in the future, and roughly 35% have no imminent plans to begin. The post Survey: 35% of Fleets Have No Imminent Plans to Begin Emissions Reporting appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader.

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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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Britons Would Rather Quit Booze Than Meat, Data Shows

3BL Media

British people have admitted they would rather give up alcohol than meat for January, a new study has revealed. SOURCE: Acre. DESCRIPTION: by Camilla Thomson. British people have admitted they would rather give up alcohol than meat for January, a new study has revealed. According to research conducted by Gosh! the plant-based snack brand, a total of 70 per cent of people said they would rather go teetotal for Dry January than participate in Veganuary (the 30-day vegan challenge in January).

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Organic Rankine Cycle Energy Production Planned by Enel X, Nuova Solmine

Environment + Energy Leader

A renewable energy project using organic Rankine cycle technology in a sulphur plant is in the works by Enel X and Nuova Solmine. The post Organic Rankine Cycle Energy Production Planned by Enel X, Nuova Solmine appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader.

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Delivering on the Promise of Progress

3BL Media

SOURCE: 3M. DESCRIPTION: Over Michelle Woodard’s almost 20 years at 3M, she’s always seen the promise of progress. A mechanical engineer who went into marketing at 3M, she moved up the ladder from marketing associate in the Stationery Products Division to a business development manager working globally in the Automotive Aftermarket Division. Now as senior manager of 3M’s Innovation Center in Washington D.C., she gets to share the 3M story with CEOs, government officials and buyers, to name just

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Saint-Gobain Invests $32 Million to Improve Production, Sustainability at California Plant

Environment + Energy Leader

Saint-Gobain is completing a project at a California plant that will increase productivity as well as reduce its carbon impact. The post Saint-Gobain Invests $32 Million to Improve Production, Sustainability at California Plant appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader.

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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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Nate Kimball to Lead Antea Group's Sustainability Practice

3BL Media

SOURCE: Antea Group. DESCRIPTION: ST. PAUL, Minn., February 21, 2022 /3BL Media/ - Antea Group is pleased to announce that Nate Kimball, a Consultant based in New York, has been selected to lead the Sustainability practice area. “I’m thrilled to have joined such a fun, innovative, and driven group of experts helping companies confront the climate crisis,” says Nate Kimball.

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Heat network cost & carbon saving smart technology webinars announced for 2022

Alternative Energy Mag

Heat network designers, developers, consultants and operators are invited to a series of webinars that will demonstrate the use of smart Internet of Things (IoT) technologies in driving higher efficiency for major cost and carbon savings.

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USDA and EPA Welcome New U.S. Food Loss and Waste 2030 Champions

3BL Media

SOURCE: Albertsons Companies. DESCRIPTION: The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) welcomed seven companies to the U.S. Food Loss and Waste 2030 Champions, companies that have committed to reducing food loss and waste in their U.S. operations by 50 percent by 2030. Albertsons Companies is innovating its inventory management practices, recovering food by donating to local organizations, and recycling food waste through compost, animal feed, and oth

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5 ways climate change increases the threat of tsunamis, from collapsing ice shelves to sea level rise

Environmental News Bits

by Jane Cunneen, Curtin University The enormous eruption of the underwater volcano in Tonga, Hunga Tonga-Hunga Ha’apai, triggered a tsunami that reached countries all around the Pacific rim, even causing a disastrous oil spill along 21 beaches in Peru.

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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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Black History Month and Mental Health

3BL Media

SOURCE: Alkermes. DESCRIPTION: #BlackHistoryMonth represents an opportunity to highlight the disparities within the Black community when it comes to mental health. According to a 2018 survey, 50% of Black adults with serious mental illness did not receive treatment. We encourage followers to invest in learning about the work being done to address #BlackMentalHealth by inspiring, Black-led organizations.

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Portugal power-to-liquid project makes sustainable aviation fuels (SAF) from municipal waste-derived CO2

Envirotec Magazine

One of the first synthetic eFuel production units in Europe could be implemented at an Energy Recovery Plant near Porto. Deploying a seemingly innovative technology configuration and design, the group behind it, LIPOR, suggests it is set to revolutionize the waste-to-energy industry while simultaneously decarbonizing the aviation sector. An interdisciplinary consortium, formed by LIPOR (Intermunicipal Waste Management of Greater Porto), P2X Europe and Veolia is launching feasibility studies for

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Making Bags Better: Re-thinking Flexible Plastic Packaging

3BL Media

SOURCE: The Consumer Goods Forum. DESCRIPTION: In this month’s episode, we are joined by Archana Jagannathan, Senior Director of Sustainable Packaging, PepsiCo Europe. PepsiCo Europe just announced their plans to eliminate virgin fossil-based plastic in all of their crisp and chip bags by 2030. Archana shares more about this innovative project, the challenges involved and why collaboration is critical to success.

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Solar for churches

Environmental News Bits

Read the full story at pv magazine. Churches use energy mostly during the day, which makes them ideal buildings to deploy solar panels. Scientists in the United Kingdom have assessed the financial viability of a rooftop PV project for Bath Abbey and found that it could become profitable after 13 years.

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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.