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The renewable energy transition is creating a green jobs boom

GreenBiz

12.7 million people work in the global renewable energy sector, according to the International Renewable Energy Agency.

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Meet six Global 100 companies transforming the way business is done

Corporate Knights

Of the 6,720 companies the Corporate Knights team analyzed for our 2023 Global 100 ranking of the world’s most sustainable corporations, a select few stand out. Here are a handful leading the pack on six key indicators. Most sustainable investments: Iberdrola Called the “Exxon of green power” by The New York Times, Spanish electricity company Iberdrola led all other Global 100 companies in terms of sustainable investments in 2022.

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Reclamation, reuse and the Urban Wood Project

GreenBiz

How much wood would a wood-consuming world waste? Formed in 2018 under the auspices of the USDA Forest Service, the Urban Wood Project began in Baltimore to reclaim wood that would otherwise be burned or landfilled.

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Launch Your Cybersecurity Career with Cisco CyberOps Certifications | Part 1

Cisco CSR

This post was co-authored by Cisco Technical Education Content Developer s Patrick Lao and Paul Ostrowski. Every day, organizations worldwide contend with increasing malicious activity by criminal organizations and nation-state sponsored threat actors. There is a tremendous demand for security professionals who are trained to defend against these malicious threats.

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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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Episode 347: Politics, greenwashing, burnout antidote

GreenBiz

Joe Zammit-Lucia has experience in both business and politics, as a CEO, a marketer and across the spectrum of research and development. He joins GreenBiz 350 to chat about his book, "The New Political Capitalism.

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See. Measure. Reduce. Building a sustainable practice with Cisco Customer Experience (CX)

Cisco CSR

Last fiscal year, Cisco set a goal to reach net zero across its value chain by 2040. As technical leads at Cisco, we share our thoughts on how CX can help our customers along their sustainability journey. — Co-authored by Marisol Palmero, Esther Roure Vila , and Snezana Mitrovic Co-author Esther Roure Vila , Sustainability Lead, Cisco CX EMEA Sustainability is broadly recognized as not just an urgent need to combat climate change and protect the environment but also a business driver and digi

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We need to learn to live with less steel

Science Daily / Earth & Environment

Steel is one of the most important materials in the world, integral to the cars we drive, the buildings we inhabit, and the infrastructure that allows us to travel from place to place. Steel is also responsible for 7% of global greenhouse gas emissions. In 2021, 45 countries made a commitment to pursue near-zero-emission steel in the next decade. But how possible is it to produce the steel we need in society with zero emissions?

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FERC Acting Chairman Phillips says priorities are reliability, transmission and environmental justice

Utiliity Dive

“It is important that we consider the voices of historically disadvantaged communities in our decisions," Phillips said during his first open meeting leading the agency.

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Myth busters: Unexpected insights on contact centers

McKinsey Sustainabilty

By using facts rather than outdated assumptions, companies can shape their customer service strategies to better answer consumer and employee needs.

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Lenovo Commits to Net Zero Emissions Across the Value Chain by 2050

ESG Today

Computer manufacturer Lenovo announced today a goal to reach net zero greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 2050. The commitment, covering the companies’ full value chain, and has been validated by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) as aligned with its net zero standard. Yuanqing Yang, Lenovo Chairman, said: “As a global technology leader, Lenovo has been committed to reducing its emissions for more than a decade.

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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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Nuclear power gets another look in ‘all-of-the-above’ energy approach as climate worries mount

Utiliity Dive

Federal money and state legislation are combining to boost nuclear power as policymakers race to achieve reduced greenhouse gas emissions goals.

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New 'whipping jet' sprayer controls how aerosols move

Science Daily / Earth & Environment

Scientists have invented a new 'whipping jet' sprayer that allows for greater control over how aerosols move. The device could benefit pharmaceutical, automotive, food processing, carbon capture and other industries.

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IoT news of the week for Jan. 20, 2023

Stacey Higginbotham

Is Apple making my “HomePad”? For at least two years, I’ve been suggesting (or at least hoping) that Apple should make a smart display to compete with Amazon and Google. I’ve referred to the product idea as a HomePad. We don’t know the name of this mythical product, but we do have reports that it’s in the works. According to Marc Gurman, Apple is progressing toward offering a low-end iPad specifically suited for smart home interactions.

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Identify high-value FSO opportunities with the Design Thinking Workshop

Cisco CSR

Before the new year, Brink Tully described three factors that have influenced Cisco’s shift to solution selling especially for Full-Stack Observability (FSO). As Brink described, our customers’ FSO strategies are typically driven by transformational buyers, who want us to engage consultatively and target solutions towards business outcomes. Our FSO go-to-market strategy has been developed in direct response to this shift.

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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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Holcim Granted €328 Million by EU for Building Materials Decarbonization Projects

ESG Today

Leading building materials company Holcim announced today that it has been granted €328 million for decarbonization projects through the European Union Innovation Fund. The EU Innovation Fund is one of the world’s largest funding programs for the demonstration of innovative low-carbon technologies. The European Commission announced late last year that it will invest an additional €3 billion in cleantech projects through the fund, scaling up significantly from the fund’s first first two rounds of

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Clearing data-quality roadblocks: Unlocking AI in manufacturing

McKinsey Sustainabilty

An agile, data-centric approach can help clean and enrich data needed for machine learning. To move forward, manufacturers need to set up the right teams with the right tools.

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Forests face fierce threats from multiple industries, not just agricultural expansion

Science Daily / Earth & Environment

Intact forests are important climate regulators and harbors of biodiversity, but they are rapidly disappearing. Agriculture is commonly considered to be the major culprit behind forest loss, but the authors of a new article show that agriculture isn't solely to blame. For forest loss associated with the 2014 world economy, over 60% was related to final consumption of non-agricultural products, such as minerals, metals and wood-related goods, and the authors argue that we must consider internatio

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U-Turn on Nudity Policy: Are Facebook and Instagram About to ‘Free the Nipple’?

Impakter

Impakter U-Turn on Nudity Policy: Are Facebook and Instagram About to ‘Free the Nipple’? Is the sight of a woman’s bare breast more offensive than hate speech? No? Well, according to many social media platforms’ current content policies, it is, because posts exposing female nipples are still censored, whereas hate speech is often not. This may, however, be about to change, as after over a decade since the “Free […] The post U-Turn on Nudity Policy: Are Facebook and Instagram About to ‘Free

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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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Demetric Duckett, Living Cities: New decision-makers for the new majority (podcast)

Impact Alpha

ImpactAlpha, Jan. 20 – Building wealth for women and people of color is about numbers as well as equity. By mid-century, there will be. The post Demetric Duckett, Living Cities: New decision-makers for the new majority (podcast) appeared first on ImpactAlpha.

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Locust Antennae Give Robot a Powerful Sense of Smell

Impakter

Impakter Locust Antennae Give Robot a Powerful Sense of Smell Researchers at Tel Aviv University in Israel have developed a bio-hybrid sensor, using a locust antenna in order to create a robot with a hyper-sensitive sense of smell, a new study tells us. Tel Aviv University first combined robot and biological sensory input in 2021, when researchers connected a locust ear to a robot.

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Fossil Fuel Links Hamper Canadian Pension Funds’ Climate Plans

Chris Hall

New scorecard marks pension schemes down on exclusion and engagement policies, amid calls for increased regulation of climate plans. The “extreme entanglement” of Canada’s largest pension schemes with the country’s fossil fuel producers has been cited as a key reason why they lag global peers in decarbonising their investment portfolios. A new benchmark report which compares the climate policies of 11 Canadian pension funds found that none were yet fully aligned with global climate goals, with f

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The race to make diesel engines run on hydrogen - BBC News

Energy Central

Diesel | Hydrogen Unlike fossil fuels, hydrogen does not produce CO2 when burnt, so it has long been seen as a greener fuel source. About 90% of fuel in the UNSW hybrid diesel engine is hydrogen but it must be applied in a carefully calibrated way.

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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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Fortifying Relationships in the New Age of Risk Management

Sphera

The post Fortifying Relationships in the New Age of Risk Management appeared first on Sphera.

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Imperatives for photonics companies in the next wave of growth

McKinsey Sustainabilty

Being in the right vertical segments and deftly using M&A will help photonics companies to succeed in the future.

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Minnesota’s Carbon-Free Electricity Bill Clears Initial Hurdle

Environment + Energy Leader

Minnesota's transition to clean electricity cleared its first hurdle at the state Capitol on Wednesday. If the bill makes it into law, all electricity generated by the state's utilities would have to be carbon-free by 2040. The post Minnesota’s Carbon-Free Electricity Bill Clears Initial Hurdle appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader.

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Baltimore Aircoil Company Announces Release of its First Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Report

Alternative Energy Mag

Increased commitment and transparency amidst efficiency innovation makes BAC leader in field

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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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The winning recipe for transforming advanced planning systems

McKinsey Sustainabilty

Most supply chain leaders will overhaul their IT systems for planning in the coming years. This article shows how to increase the chances of success.

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Alstom Is A Pacesetter In Transport Markets, Using Low-Carbon Options

Environment + Energy Leader

Alstom aims to cut its CO2 emissions from Scope 1 & 2 by improving energy intensity, developing on-site green electricity production, and supplying all sites with renewable sources. The company’s net-zero targets will “gradually be expanded” to cover its supply chain or Scope 3 emissions. The post Alstom Is A Pacesetter In Transport Markets, Using Low-Carbon Options appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader.

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2023 Energy Fair Seeking Presenters

Alternative Energy Mag

MREA’s 32nd Annual Energy Fair , Early Bird Deadline Fast Approaching - February 15th, 2023

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Mixture of crops provide ecological benefits for agricultural landscapes

Science Daily / Earth & Environment

There are often too few flowering plants in agricultural landscapes, which is one reason for the decline of pollinating insects. Researchers ave now investigated how a mixture of crops of faba beans (broad beans) and wheat affects the number of pollinating insects. They found that areas of mixed crops compared with areas of single crops are visited equally often by foraging bees.

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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.