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Renewables reach record 68.7 per cent share of generation in Australia’s main grid

Renew Economy

Renewables set new record for instantaneous share of main grid generation on Friday, with wind and solar alone also setting a new benchmark. The post Renewables reach record 68.7 per cent share of generation in Australia’s main grid appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Episode 338: Women raise voices at VERGE 22

GreenBiz

This episode features VERGE 22 keynote speakers Paris Agreement negotiator Christiana Figueres, behavioral scientist Sweta Chakraborty, marine geologist Dawn Wright and more.

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Australia’s biggest states have set stunning renewable plans. Now we need a national strategy

Renew Economy

Australia makes surfboards, so why not turbine blades? We definitely need a national strategy to deliver on our ambitious state renewable plans. The post Australia’s biggest states have set stunning renewable plans. Now we need a national strategy appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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As 2030 draws near, the SBTi has further to go to get us to net zero

GreenBiz

The Science Based Targets initiative has provided pivotal guidance for companies to decarbonize but must embrace alternative solutions, such as the Voluntary Carbon Market, to accelerate climate impact.

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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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Coalition for Gender Fair Procurement Launches Global Event Calling for Action on Gender Equity

3BL Media

Virtual event on November 2. SOURCE: Logitech. DESCRIPTION: Like-minded organizations Logitech , Andela , and Zoetis have formed The Coalition for Gender Fair Procurement to advance gender equity by leveraging the untapped power of trillions of dollars in corporate procurement. To crystallize this exciting new partnership and inspire others, The Coalition for Gender Fair Procurement will host “Procurement for Equality” on November 2, 2022 - a global virtual event for procurement leaders, Chief D

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How science, technology and behavior change can confront the climate crisis

GreenBiz

Behavioral scientist Sweta Chakraborty, president of We Don’t Have Time, says we need to acknowledge cognitive biases and get better at talking about climate risks.

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Griffith Foods: Carbs in a New Light

3BL Media

SOURCE: Griffith Foods. DESCRIPTION: When it comes to carbohydrates, it’s the quality—not quantity—that matters most. With consumers taking a more holistic approach to their healthy dining habits, carbs are experiencing a resurgence in popularity. Consumers around the world have given carbs a second chance as comfort food came back into favor during the height of the pandemic.

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How a Washington initiative is creating a just circular economy

GreenBiz

NextCycle's programs centered community voices from the beginning.

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Built With Heart

3BL Media

Henkel Volunteers Make a Habit of Helping Habitat for Humanity. SOURCE: Henkel. DESCRIPTION: Devoted to causes as diverse as they are, Henkel employees across North America volunteer their time and talents to make their communities better places to live, work, and play. From California to Connecticut, and Canada to Puerto Rico, pitching in on a Habitat for Humanity home build is one of our employees’ favorite ways to give back.

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Mark Carney-led GFANZ Drops Requirement for Race to Zero Commitment for Members

ESG Today

The Glasgow Financial Alliance for Net Zero (GFANZ), a UN-backed climate-focused multi-trillion dollar coalition of financial institutions, revealed today that it will no longer require its signatories to commit to the UN’s climate action campaign, Race to Zero. Launched in April 2021 , GFANZ brings together several leading net zero groups representing sectors across the financial industry including asset owners and managers, banks, insurers, investment consultants, service providers and investo

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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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Baltimore Entrepreneurs Gear Up for a Brighter Future | Made in America, Season 4, Ep 4

3BL Media

Tune in for The Harper’s and Susan’s progress as they expand their businesses to exciting new heights. Brought to you by GoDaddy. SOURCE: GoDaddy. DESCRIPTION: Previously on Made in America: Baltimore. Inspired by her experiences as a running coach for an organization called Back on My Feet , Susan Clayton launched WhitePaws RunMitts designed specifically to help runners keep their hands warm during the intense winters of Baltimore.

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EU to Require All New Cars to be Zero Emission by 2035

ESG Today

Lawmakers in the European Parliament and the European Council announced today that they have agreed to legislation requiring all new cars and vans registered in the EU to be zero-emission by 2035. The 2035 target was initially proposed last year as part of the European Commission’s “Fit for 55” roadmap , the EU initiative to cut greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 55% by 2030, compared to 1990 levels.

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New Research Forecasts the State of U.S. Supply Chains in 2023

3BL Media

SOURCE: SAP. DESCRIPTION: DALLAS, October 27, 2022 /3BL Media/ - SAP SE (NYSE: SAP) today announced a new survey that found senior business decision-makers expect that the unprecedented supply chain issues and disruptions that U.S. companies have been grappling with for years are not over yet. More than half (52%) of those surveyed think their supply chain still needs much improvement and nearly half (49%) expect current supply chain issues to last through the end of 2022.

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Hong Kong Exchange Launches Voluntary Carbon Market

ESG Today

Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited (HKEX) announced today the launch of Core Climate, a new marketplace for trading of voluntary carbon credits and instruments, and aimed at connecting capital with climate-related products and opportunities in Asia and international markets. Demand for carbon offset projects that counteract the release of greenhouse gases, and related credits, is expected to increase significantly over the next several years, as companies and businesses increasingly launch

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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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USC Shoah Foundation and Discovery Education Award $10,000 to 2022 Stronger Than Hate Challenge Winners

3BL Media

SOURCE: Discovery Education. DESCRIPTION: CHARLOTTE, N.C., October 28, 2022 /3BL Media/ - USC Shoah Foundation – The Institute for Visual History and Education (USC Shoah Foundation) and Discovery Education today announced the winners of the 2022 Stronger Than Hate Challenge. The 2022 winners exemplify the power of youth voices to connect communities to overcome hate.

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Startup Deals of the Week – October 24th

Impakter

Impakter. Startup Deals of the Week – October 24th. This week, several sustainable startups announced they raised capital. What were the most interesting deals? In this article, we review the best startup deals of the week – October 24th. The startups listed in this article reported having raised +$42 M this week. Let’s see who they are and what they are working on.

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Empowering the Disability Community at Illumina

3BL Media

For Disability Employment Awareness Month, two employees talk about taking action. SOURCE: Illumina. DESCRIPTION: “The Spoon Theory,” a personal story by patient advocate Christine Miserandino, imagines “spoons” as a measurement of one’s daily energy to illustrate what it’s like to ration that energy. For those living with a disability (visible or not), the number of spoons they must use for a given activity can vary greatly from day to day—for everything from getting out of bed to socializing—a

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Cority Upgrades Waste Management Platform Enhancing Reporting, Tracking Abilities

Environment + Energy Leader

The system enhancement is part of a 2020 acquisition of Enviance. The post Cority Upgrades Waste Management Platform Enhancing Reporting, Tracking Abilities 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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Whirlpool Corporation Named to Forbes' List of 'World's Best Employers' in Back-to-Back Years

3BL Media

SOURCE: Whirlpool Corporation. DESCRIPTION: Whirlpool Corporation announced today it has been named to Forbes’ 2022 list of the “World’s Best Employers.” The list includes companies worldwide and acknowledges each company’s dedication to make every individual feel at home within the four walls of the business. “At Whirlpool Corporation, the talent of our employees bring our products to life through innovation, diverse ideas, and a focus on continuous improvement,” said Carey Martin, chief human

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Kicking off the next chapter of hybrid work

Cisco CSR

As we prepare for our annual Cisco Partner Summit, I am reminded how exciting this time of year is because of so many opportunities to connect with our partners, celebrate success and reinforce our collaboration strategy. This first quarter may have been the busiest I can remember. From regional roadshows to WebexOne watch parties and industry events, it’s been a packed schedule.

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Wells Fargo Foundation Awards $7.5 Million to LISC NY to Expand Homeownership for Families of Color

3BL Media

Wealth Opportunities Restored Through Homeownership (WORTH) grant will help approximately 5,000 homebuyers. SOURCE: Wells Fargo. DESCRIPTION: BRONX, New York, October 28, 2022 /3BL Media/ - A new effort to help more people of color in New York City become homeowners is launching today with the support of a $7.5 million grant from the Wells Fargo Foundation.

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GE Gas Power, DL E&C Advance CCUS Technologies in Asia

Environment + Energy Leader

The companies want to integrate the emissions reduction platforms with power plant operations. The post GE Gas Power, DL E&C Advance CCUS Technologies in Asia 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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Superstorm Learning Curve

3BL Media

By Jamar Tyndale, Manager-Energy Services - PSEG. SOURCE: Public Service Enterprise Group (PSEG). DESCRIPTION: I began my career at PSEG on Oct. 1, 2012. Little did I know that less than a month later, I would live through an experience that would change the company, the state and the industry. I joined the State Government Affairs team as state energy policy manager and was going through the usual onboarding of a new hire – everything from the procedural (time entry, benefits, meeting everyone

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Evoqua Water Technologies Mitigates Climate And Water Risk Using Smart Tech

Environment + Energy Leader

In 2021, Evoqua Water Technologies' total company-wide water reuse exceeded 55% — and the company is focused on mitigating climate and water risk. The post Evoqua Water Technologies Mitigates Climate And Water Risk Using Smart Tech appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader.

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Qurate Retail Group Brands Recognize Breast Cancer Awareness Month

3BL Media

QVC and Garnet Hill launched campaigns to raise funds for charity partners throughout October. SOURCE: Qurate Retail Group. DESCRIPTION: October 28, 2022: As a longtime advocate for women’s health, Qurate Retail Group SM is bringing attention to Breast Cancer Awareness this October. With 1 in 8 women in the U.S. developing breast cancer in their lifetime, several Qurate Retail Group brands, including QVC ® US, Garnet Hill ® and QVC Italy, have launched campaigns to raise awareness of women's hea

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Renewable-energy development in a net-zero world

McKinsey Sustainabilty

Global decarbonization will require a massive build-out of wind and solar farms. But can developers find enough land, secure the supply chain, and recruit workers while maintaining profitability?

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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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QVC UK Named a Finalist in World's First Menopause Friendly Employer Awards

3BL Media

QVC UK also launched new Menopause Your Way campaign in Summer 2022 to foster community during World Menopause Month and beyond. SOURCE: Qurate Retail Group. DESCRIPTION: October 28, 2022: QVC ® UK, a world leader in video commerce, has been named a finalist in two categories in the world’s first Menopause Friendly Employer Awards. Organized by? Menopause Friendly ?

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Why Retailers Love Cisco Solutions

Cisco CSR

As we move closer into the holidays, consumers expectations rise. Where shopping online were once “nice-to-haves,” they are now mission critical. Retail locations of all shapes and sizes need remote solutions than can empower customer and associate interaction, provide flexible access, and enable it all with end-to-end security. So why do retailers choose Cisco to keep their physical and digital enterprise optimized for end-to-end experiences?

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Our Horizonte Site in Portugal Shines With a Solar Energy Installation

3BL Media

by Oscar Borge, Favour Okorigba. SOURCE: Nokia. DESCRIPTION: Nokia Portugal's contribution to improving our company energy efficiency. In November 2021, Nokia announced its target to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from its operations by moving to 100 percent renewable electricity by 2025. The installation of on-site renewable electricity production is one of the options available to help us work towards achieving this target.

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PRESS RELEASE: Natural Resources Canada invests $1.6 million in CanREA Electricity Transition Hub

CREA

CanREA’s Electricity Transition Hub will help Canadian electricity utilities and system operators transition to a net-zero economy by 2050. Toronto, Ontario, October 28, 2022 – The Canadian Renewable Energy Association (CanREA) is thrilled to launch the CanREA Electricity Transition Hub, supported by nearly $1.6 million in funding, as announced today by Julie Dabrusin, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Natural Resources and to the Minister of Environment and Climate Change, and Member o

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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.