What climate adaptation technology looks like
GreenBiz
SEPTEMBER 28, 2022
Pano AI is one example of climate tech startups emerging to tackle conditions, such as wildfires, exacerbated by climate change.
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German steel giant tech breakthrough to steer industry away from coal
Renew Economy
SEPTEMBER 28, 2022
ThyssenKrupp gives green light to plan to replace blast furnaces with low-carbon technology at Germany’s largest steelmaking plant. The post German steel giant tech breakthrough to steer industry away from coal appeared first on RenewEconomy.
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The GreenFin Interview: NAACP’s CEO on ESG and equity’s 'third act'
GreenBiz
SEPTEMBER 28, 2022
Derrick Johnson, president and CEO of the NAACP, discusses the role of a new fund designed to provide exposure to American companies that fit the NAACP’s vision of good corporate citizens.
Queensland sets 80 pct renewables target for Australia’s most coal dependent state
Renew Economy
SEPTEMBER 28, 2022
Queensland Labor announces new state target 70% renewables by 2032 ahead of launch of state's Energy and Jobs plan. Story developing. The post Queensland sets 80 pct renewables target for Australia’s most coal dependent state appeared first on RenewEconomy.
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
Government policy spurs investment in Chinese climate tech
GreenBiz
SEPTEMBER 28, 2022
China’s net-zero goal has strengthened the financing landscape for the country’s climate tech sector.
How South Australia’s energy mix has changed since state-wide blackout
Renew Economy
SEPTEMBER 28, 2022
South Australia's state wide blackout triggered many things - a thousand headlines and a big political slap down. Most of all, it accelerated the switch to renewables. The post How South Australia’s energy mix has changed since state-wide blackout appeared first on RenewEconomy.
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Queensland takes its own road to a decarbonised grid
Renew Economy
SEPTEMBER 28, 2022
Queensland has made some interesting choice in its radical energy plan - a greater reliance on solar and storage, and transmission, and moving wind to the north. The post Queensland takes its own road to a decarbonised grid appeared first on RenewEconomy.
Community Recycling Days Draw Big Crowds and Tons of Stuff
3BL Media
SEPTEMBER 28, 2022
SOURCE: Cummins Inc. DESCRIPTION: Community recycling days over the summer at two of Cummins Inc.’s larger U.S. plants collectively emptied more than 2,000 vehicles of an estimated 140 tons of electronics, batteries, tires, used paint, old lightbulbs and more. The separate events at Cummins’ Jamestown Engine Plant (JEP) in Jamestown, New York, and the company’s Columbus Engine Plant (CEP) in Columbus, Indiana, also attracted plenty of people, some waiting as long as three hours for their chance
Cannon-Brookes nominates ex Tesla boss and former ESB chair to AGL board
Renew Economy
SEPTEMBER 28, 2022
Grok Ventures nominates four independent directors to AGL board, including the former heads of Tesla Energy in Australia and the ESB. The post Cannon-Brookes nominates ex Tesla boss and former ESB chair to AGL board appeared first on RenewEconomy.
KKR 2021 Sustainability Report: Climate
3BL Media
SEPTEMBER 28, 2022
SOURCE: KKR. DESCRIPTION: Globally, there is an urgent need to take climate action and address related risks and opportunities as we transition to a lower carbon economy. The physical and transition effects of climate change can influence a business’ bottom line and its ability to compete in the future. We believe that proactively engaging on climate action is critical for all companies to drive performance and compete in their markets.
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
“Time to shine:” Queensland plans “supergrid” and world’s biggest pumped hydro
Renew Economy
SEPTEMBER 28, 2022
Massive pumped hydro project dubbed Battery of the North and transmission upgrade dubbed SuperGrid are highlights of Queensland's new energy plan. The post “Time to shine:” Queensland plans “supergrid” and world’s biggest pumped hydro appeared first on RenewEconomy.
Tractor Supply Supports 95th National FFA Convention With Launch of Limited-Edition T-Shirt
3BL Media
SEPTEMBER 28, 2022
SOURCE: Tractor Supply. SUMMARY: The Annual T-Shirt Fundraiser Will Benefit FFA Youth Nationwide. A Local Chapter Receives Surprise Trip to National FFA Convention. DESCRIPTION: BRENTWOOD, Tenn., Septmeber 15, 2022 /3BL Media/ - Tractor Supply Company (NASDAQ: TSCO ), the largest rural lifestyle retailer in the United States, announced today the launch of its eighth annual National FFA Organization (FFA) T-shirt fundraiser.
Frontier sizes up contractors for solar powered green hydrogen project
Renew Economy
SEPTEMBER 28, 2022
Frontier Energy narrows field of contractors to work on a WA solar plant that will be used to power a proposed 36.6MW green hydrogen electrolyser. The post Frontier sizes up contractors for solar powered green hydrogen project appeared first on RenewEconomy.
Top 3 Ways to Operationalize an ESG Report
3BL Media
SEPTEMBER 28, 2022
SOURCE: 3BL Media. DESCRIPTION: 3BL Media breaks down how to operationalize ESG reporting to maximize brand visibility. Explore more of our resources at our Private Equity Hub. ESG has been the topic of conversation for private equity investors and investor relations directors for years. Taking notes from ESG-forward firms like Blackstone and KKR, many others in private equity are incorporating ESG communications as standard practice.
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.
Threat Trends: Vulnerabilities
Cisco CSR
SEPTEMBER 28, 2022
Explore the nature of vulnerabilities in this episode of ThreatWise TV. It’s shaping up to be another big year for vulnerability disclosure. Already the number of Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVEs) disclosed has crossed 18,000 and it’s on track to make this another record-breaking year. With new CVEs being disclosed daily, it has become increasingly difficult for security teams to stay abreast of the latest risks, let alone quickly determine which ones apply to their network environment
Wells Fargo Provides $500,000 To Help Small Businesses Raise Capital Through SMBX and the DC Rebuild Bond Program
3BL Media
SEPTEMBER 28, 2022
The grant will help more businesses qualify to seek local investors on the SMBX Marketplace. SOURCE: Wells Fargo. DESCRIPTION: WASHINGTON, September 27, 2022 /3BL Media/ - The Wells Fargo Foundation is providing $500,000 to The Coalition for Nonprofit Housing & Economic Development (CNHED) to offer technical financial assistance to 100 small business owners interested in participating in the DC Rebuild Bond Program —a partnership between DC Mayor Muriel Bowser, the Deputy Mayor’s Office of P
NIO unlocks its potential through standout user operations
McKinsey Sustainabilty
SEPTEMBER 28, 2022
McKinsey sits with NIO’s president to discuss the logic behind its approach, its input–output economics, and the implications for the industry.
Celebrate a Week of Resourcefulness with Itron and Discovery Education
3BL Media
SEPTEMBER 28, 2022
SOURCE: Discovery Education. DESCRIPTION: In recognition of its annual Week of Resourcefulness, Itron, Inc., the technology company innovating the way cities and utilities manage energy and water, and Discovery Education , the leading provider of standards-aligned digital curriculum resources, engaging content, and professional learning for K-12 classrooms, are encouraging students, educators, and communities to explore the relationship between energy and water with no-cost digital learning reso
Are Your Impact Comms Resonating With Stakeholders?
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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.
Completing the Public Cloud Trifecta: Cisco Intersight Workload Optimizer adds GCP Support
Cisco CSR
SEPTEMBER 28, 2022
In a recent Forrester survey 94% of respondents acknowledged wasting money in the cloud, and one in four organizations surpassed their projected cloud spend. So how do you join the select club of the cloud spend optimization mavericks? First, you must make the most of your cloud spend by right-sizing your infrastructure so you only provision what you need.
San Diego Housing Commission Receives $7.5 Million Wells Fargo Grant to Increase Homeownership for People of Color
3BL Media
SEPTEMBER 28, 2022
Wealth Opportunities Restored Through Homeownership (WORTH) grant will help approximately 5,000 homebuyers of color. SOURCE: Wells Fargo. DESCRIPTION: SAN DIEGO, September 27, 2022 /3BL Media/ - An expanded effort to help more people of color in the San Diego region become homeowners is launching today with the support of a $7.5 million grant from the Wells Fargo Foundation.
Deloitte Launches Learning Program to Boost Sustainability & Climate Capabilities
ESG Today
SEPTEMBER 28, 2022
Global professional services firm Deloitte announced the launch of its new global Sustainability & Climate learning program aimed at enhancing the skills and capabilities of its 415,000 global employees and building the proficiency of its professionals on climate and sustainability issues. Deloitte also said that it will offer clients and its supplier network with learning and development opportunities to help drive sustainability-related collaboration and action.
Cyber Insurance and the Attribution Conundrum
Cisco CSR
SEPTEMBER 28, 2022
Written by Martin Lee and Richard Archdeacon. Lloyds of London have recently published a Market Bulletin 1 addressing the wording of cyber insurance policies to exclude losses arising from: “ state backed cyber-attacks that (a) significantly impair the ability of a state to function or (b) that significantly impair the security capabilities of a state. ”.
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
Four Ways Development Agencies Can Advance Carbon Markets
3BL Media
SEPTEMBER 28, 2022
Looking at how international development agencies can advance carbon markets. SOURCE: Tetra Tech. DESCRIPTION: Tetra Tech’s Rodrigo Chaparro, senior climate advisor, looks at how international development agencies can advance carbon markets. This is the third in a three-part series exploring how Article 6 of the Paris Agreement can spur the clean energy transition.
Mining for tech-talent gold: Seven ways to find and keep diverse talent
McKinsey Sustainabilty
SEPTEMBER 28, 2022
A wealth of diverse tech talent is available, if companies expand their approach to hiring them.
Alpha Petroleum, Energean UK and Orsted Agree To Explore the Repurposing of a UK Southern North Sea Gas Platform as a Potential Compensation Measure for Offshore Wind
3BL Media
SEPTEMBER 28, 2022
SOURCE: Ørsted. SUMMARY: Alpha Petroleum Resources Limited (Alpha) and Energean UK Limited (Energean) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Orsted Hornsea Project Four Limited (“Orsted”) to explore the potential repurposing of the Wenlock gas platform in the Southern North Sea. DESCRIPTION: The provision of artificial nesting sites is considered a viable compensation measure for the potential impact of offshore wind development on certain seabird species, including the black-legge
Empowering economic growth in the Latino community
McKinsey Sustainabilty
SEPTEMBER 28, 2022
Domenika Lynch, head of the Aspen Institute’s Latinos and Society Program, and McKinsey’s Bernardo Sichel discuss the economic state of Latinos in America and ways to remove barriers to participation.
What Regulations Will Impact Sustainability Comms in 2024?
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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
Jack and Barbara Nicklaus KitchenAid Senior PGA Champions for Change Scholarship Helps Underserved Students at Lake Michigan College Achieve Their Academic Goals
3BL Media
SEPTEMBER 28, 2022
SOURCE: Whirlpool Corporation. DESCRIPTION: Lake Michigan College, not far from Whirlpool Corp.’s global and North American headquarters in Benton Harbor, Michigan, hosts a program called “Start-to-Finish,” providing support to college students. The program is designed to help underserved individuals achieve academic success. One of the awards given through the program is the Jack and Barbara Nicklaus KitchenAid Senior PGA Champions for Change Scholarship.
Laying the foundations for a space economy
McKinsey Sustainabilty
SEPTEMBER 28, 2022
Space already plays a larger role in our lives than we realize, and it’s only going to grow as new technologies and innovations open up unimagined economic opportunities.
The Glad Products Company and Discovery Education Partner to Support Science Education for 100,000 First Grade Students Across United States Amid Supply Chain Shortages
3BL Media
SEPTEMBER 28, 2022
SOURCE: Discovery Education. DESCRIPTION: CHARLOTTE, N.C., September 28, 2022 /3BL Media/ — The Glad Products Company partnered with Discovery Education — the worldwide edtech leader whose state-of-the-art digital platform supports learning wherever it takes place — to support science education for over 100,000 first grade students across the United States.
Surprise! People are shelling out for IoT subscriptions
Stacey Higginbotham
SEPTEMBER 28, 2022
IFTTT, which lets users link connected devices and web services to other connected devices and web services, has achieved $6 million in annual recurring revenue from 150,000 subscribers two years after it announced a subscription plan. Linden Tibbets, the CEO and co-founder of IFTTT, told me the company has reached break even on its revenue and that, going forward, it plans to focus solely on paid subscriptions from users.
What Questions Are Brands Asking About Their ESG Initiatives Ahead of 2024?
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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.
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