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Local, clean and circular supply chains: Panasonic advances EV battery tech

GreenBiz

Sponsored: A global leader in EV battery innovation and manufacturing, Panasonic is tackling the climate crisis on a global scale, with recycling and supply chain localization at its core.

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Chipotle, Whole Foods top food company report card on animal welfare

Corporate Knights

Over the last decade or so, big food companies have pledged to improve their animal welfare standards. A new report card by animal rights organization Mercy for Animals shows that some companies operating in Canada are making progress on their public commitments, but others are falling behind. The advocacy organization’s Canada Animal Welfare Scorecard ranked 55 top food companies that have operations in Canada, focusing specifically on three contentious issues: confining egg-laying hens in cag

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Low- and zero-carbon fuels critical to meeting aviation decarbonization needs

GreenBiz

The U.S. would have to more than double its biofuel production to meet domestic aviation energy demand, despite being the global leader in biofuel production.

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From black gold to green: Oil majors dig in to Australian energy transition

Renew Economy

As Shell announces a new Big Battery and demand-side smart energy project, BP says it has billions of dollars earmarked for investment in Australian decarbonisation. The post From black gold to green: Oil majors dig in to Australian energy transition 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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Q3 major food players roundup: From animal-free dairy to carbon-free beer

GreenBiz

The food giants aim their focus on precision fermentation, regenerative agriculture and carbon neutral manufacturing.

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Global energy storage market to grow 15-fold by 2030, says BNEF

Renew Economy

Favourable policies in the EU and US have given a boost to the 2030 energy storage outlook of Bloomberg New Energy Finance. The post Global energy storage market to grow 15-fold by 2030, says BNEF appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Shell JV unveils plan for “one of the biggest” big batteries in NSW

Renew Economy

Ampyr Energy and Shell Energy Australia to develop, own and operate 500MW/1,000MWh battery energy storage system in NSW Central West Orana REZ. The post Shell JV unveils plan for “one of the biggest” big batteries in NSW appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Biking New Ground: CNH Industrial Employees in Belgium and Italy Challenged to Cycle to Work

3BL Media

SOURCE: CNH Industrial. DESCRIPTION: In September, CNH Industrial employees across Belgium and Italy were challenged to travel to work using only one form of transport: their bicycles. The program, entitled ‘Biking New Ground’ , coincided with European Sustainable Mobility Week and encouraged them to get active, push themselves physically and make a positive environmental impact.

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Is Greta Thunberg pro-nuclear, or anti-coal? Comments spark debate in Germany

Renew Economy

Nuclear advocates are energised by Thunberg's call for Germany to extend the life of its nuclear power fleet rather than reboot coal. They shouldn't be. The post Is Greta Thunberg pro-nuclear, or anti-coal? Comments spark debate in Germany appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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To Close the Talent Gap in Manufacturing, Employers Need To Prove to Employees How Valued They Are

3BL Media

A spotlight on the shifting needs of the manufacturing workforce and the importance of investing in opportunities that match the demands of today. SOURCE: Trane Technologies. DESCRIPTION: It’s long been said that manufacturing is the lifeblood of any economy. Today, that notion still rings true: According to Q1 2022 data, manufacturers contribute more than $2.77 trillion to the U.S. economy and employs 12 million people across the nation.

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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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UK PM says solar farms are a “blight on the landscape.” Here’s how they benefit wildlife

Renew Economy

Liz Truss, the new UK prime minister, isn’t a fan of solar farms. But new evidence suggests solar farms can address more than one of the crises facing the world. The post UK PM says solar farms are a “blight on the landscape.” Here’s how they benefit wildlife appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Introducing the 2023 Pioneers Competition for the World’s Best Climate-Tech Innovations

3BL Media

SOURCE: Bloomberg. DESCRIPTION: Originally posted on bnef.com. . BloombergNEF’s annual Pioneers competition identifies game-changing technologies or innovations with the potential to accelerate global decarbonization. After more than a decade, we have recognized 129 companies as leading innovators in the fight against climate change. The competition focuses on three specific challenges in the transition to a net-zero world.

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WA seeks input on renewable hydrogen target to help kickstart industry

Renew Economy

Western Australia calls for input on a target requiring electricity retailers to procure a fixed percentage of electricity fuelled by renewable hydrogen. The post WA seeks input on renewable hydrogen target to help kickstart industry appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Biden Administration Shines a Light on Healthy Buildings

3BL Media

For the first time, the White House hosts a summit on indoor air quality, calling for collective action to chart a path to bring the benefits of clean indoor air to everyone. SOURCE: International WELL Building Institute. DESCRIPTION: On Tuesday, the Biden Administration convened a signature group of leaders, experts and advocates at the White House for its first-ever Summit on Indoor Air Quality (IAQ).

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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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CEFC backs “hybrid grazing” to cut emissions, deliver carbon credits. But what is it?

Renew Economy

CEFC tips $30m into hybrid cattle grazing model targeting sustainable red meat production and tapping into growing demand for carbon credits. The post CEFC backs “hybrid grazing” to cut emissions, deliver carbon credits. But what is it? appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Chemours CEO on Why the Kigali Amendment Is Good for the Planet, the Economy, and Our Communities

3BL Media

SOURCE: The Chemours Company. DESCRIPTION: At Chemours, our vision is to create a better world through the power of our chemistry. That means harnessing our chemistry to meet the needs of our customers, local communities, and our planet. The fact is, with the help of chemistry, society has the ability to drive the economy forward while ensuring a healthier and more sustainable future.

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Energy Insiders Podcast: Storage and the future of the grid

Renew Economy

The Smart Energy Council’s John Grimes shares his views on storage, the treatment of distributed energy, and the remaining policy bollards standing in the way of the switch to renewables. The post Energy Insiders Podcast: Storage and the future of the grid appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Thought Leadership Marries Insights to Influence

3BL Media

SOURCE: Quest Diagnostics. DESCRIPTION: In addition to serving about half of hospitals and physicians and approximately 1 in 3 adults each year in the US, Quest Diagnostics has become a recognized thought leader and innovator in COVID-19 research and services. Our original research and critical insights are highlighting the many unanticipated impacts of the pandemic on public health.

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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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Shell mines for “negawatts” in $31m flexible energy demand project

Renew Economy

The project will take in 40 commercial and industrial sites across three states to harness an estimated 21.5MW of flexible demand capacity. The post Shell mines for “negawatts” in $31m flexible energy demand project appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Join us October 15th for Global Handwashing Day 2022 to Unite for Universal Hand Hygiene!

3BL Media

SOURCE: Essity. DESCRIPTION: October 15th is Global Handwashing Day! Essity , maker of the Tork Professional Hygiene brand, joined the Global Handwashing Partnership (GHP) in 2017, and evolved into a strategic partner in 2020. GHP is co-led by WHO and UNICEF. Global Handwashing Day is an annual global advocacy day dedicated to increasing awareness and understanding about the importance of handwashing with soap as an effective and affordable way to prevent diseases.

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COLLECTING OUR BREADCRUMBS (Pt. 2 of “Why Don’t You Go Dox Yourself?”)

Cisco CSR

Sharing is caring… but on the internet, sharing can also be tricky! When we post something, we have to look at the forest and not just the trees. Doxxers usually start with one or two pieces of relatively innocent or public information, but by connecting the dots between those pieces they can build a frighteningly detailed picture of an individual. .

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Logitech Participates in UN Women Generation Equality Event

3BL Media

SOURCE: Logitech. DESCRIPTION: On Wednesday, September 21, Logitech joined industry leaders, government ministers and senior UN Women representatives at the UN Women Generation Equality Event in New York City to discuss gender equality. The UN Women’s flagship Generation Equality campaign is a landmark global initiative with the ambition of driving commitments that embed gender equality as a central component of the economy of tomorrow.

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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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Sustaining digital payments growth: Winning models in emerging markets

McKinsey Sustainabilty

Digital payment transactions are skyrocketing in emerging markets as innovations proliferate. Banks, fintechs, and telecom companies must quickly develop their strategy to compete for market share.

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Coach Foundation Awards 15 Scholarships, Empowering the Next Generation of Sustainable Fashion

3BL Media

SOURCE: Tapestry, Inc. SUMMARY: Congratulations to all the recipients of the 2022 Council of Fashion Designers of America (CFDA) x Coach Dream It Real Circular Design Scholarship! DESCRIPTION: The Coach Foundation is proud to award 15 scholarships as part of a new Council of Fashion Designers of America (CFDA) x Coach Dream It Real Circular Design Scholarship and its commitment to help empower and equip the next generation with skills to craft a more sustainable future for the fashion industry

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Embedded finance: Who will lead the next payments revolution?

McKinsey Sustainabilty

Winners are already emerging in the race to provide banking and payments infrastructure for embedded finance, but incumbents and new entrants still have time to claim a share of this dynamic market.

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Henkel Celebrates Manufacturing Day by Engaging Local Students at Its Facilities

3BL Media

SOURCE: Henkel. DESCRIPTION: ROCKY HILL, Conn., October 13, 2022 /3BL Media/- Henkel, a leading manufacturer of well-known consumer and industrial brands, such as Dial® soap, all® laundry detergent, and Loctite®, Technomelt® and Bonderite® adhesives, sealants, and functional coatings, will promote careers in manufacturing with high school students in recognition of Manufacturing Day.

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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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Quick Vegan Breakfast Ideas To Kickstart Your Day

Impakter

Impakter. Quick Vegan Breakfast Ideas To Kickstart Your Day. At first, starting your vegan journey can be somewhat confusing. For starters, what exactly is it all about? Well, going vegan is part of a lifestyle that excludes all forms of animal exploitation and cruelty, whether for food, clothing, transport or for any other reason. That is why vegan lovers therefore avoid eating all animal […].

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Understanding ESG at PNC

3BL Media

Environmental, social and governance director Lora Phillips explains how her team works on the issues PNC stakeholders care about. SOURCE: PNC Financial Services Group. DESCRIPTION: Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) refers to the many challenges and opportunities that speak to a company’s commitments and responsibilities to its stakeholders – customers, employees, communities and investors.

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Impact Investing Passes $1 Trillion for First Time: Report

ESG Today

Impact investing assets under management worldwide have reached $1.164 trillion, according to an estimate in a new report by the Global Impact Investing Network (GIIN), surpassing the trillion-dollar mark for the first time. Founded in 2009, the GIIN is a nonprofit organization dedicated to increasing the scale and effectiveness of impact investing, with a network of more than 20,000 investors and leaders.

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Applied Materials Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month 2022

3BL Media

SOURCE: Applied Materials. DESCRIPTION: This Hispanic Heritage Month , we asked our employees how the Hispanic and Latinx community inspires their hope for the future. Here’s what they had to say. Tweet me: During Hispanic Heritage Month, @Applied4Tech asked its employees how the Hispanic and Latinx community inspires their hope for the future. Read their responses here: [link] #DEI.

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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.