GreenBiz

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022

Icelandic company Carbfix has cracked the code on converting liquified CO2 into rock, leading the charge to capture and store excess carbon.

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Corporate Knights

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022

For years, human-rights watchers have accused China of waging a war of repression against the Indigenous residents of the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region. China has rejected those accusations, saying it’s just protecting itself from extremists and terrorists. . But that veil of deniability was pierced in September when the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights released a painstaking report that identified thousands of acts of cruelty and violence in Xinjiang, including the “arbit

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GreenBiz

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022

Major announcements in September light the road to industrial decarbonization

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Renew Economy

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022

AGL says it will close its last coal fired power plant, Loy Yang A in Victoria, a decade ahead of schedule, and fast-track its shift to renewables. The post AGL joins Australian coal exodus with target for complete exit by 2035 appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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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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GreenBiz

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022

To bring delicious plant-rich foods to VERGE 22, we invested in a vegan expert in the kitchen with the food service staff of the San Jose Convention Center.

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Renew Economy

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022

ARENA launches grants program offering funds to companies in hard-to-abate sectors to integrate renewables and energy efficiency technologies. The post Federal government tips $43m into decarbonising “hard to abate” sectors appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Renew Economy

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022

Queensland energy minister tells the Energy Insiders podcast the plan to switch from coal to renewables was driven by climate impacts and consumer demand. The post Consumers want out of coal: De Brenni explains Queensland switch to renewables appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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3BL Media

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022

SOURCE: GoDaddy. DESCRIPTION: This year, GoDaddy is proud to announce the launch of You Empower, GoDaddy’s new 12-week rotational program supporting Empower by GoDaddy , the company’s signature social impact program that partners with nonprofits around the world to provide resources, tools and networks aimed at accelerating participating entrepreneurs’ business journeys, with an emphasis on entrepreneurs in underserved communities.

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Renew Economy

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022

AGL Energy's plan to quit coal power generation a decade ahead of schedule means a much bigger and faster pivot to renewables. How will it work? The post AGL is quitting coal: What now on renewables, workers and the bottom line? appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Cisco CSR

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022

Digitalization has spawned the mass adoption of many different technologies and operating models. Hybrid cloud adoption is a prime example with more than 82% of the companies we surveyed recently reporting that they are already operating both on-prem and in the cloud. In theory, hybrid clouds offer the promise of agile operations that is elastic, secure, and dynamic.

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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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Renew Economy

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022

The pace at which the defense of coal is falling by the wayside is extraordinary. Even Queensland, the state seen as the last hold out, has now mapped its exit. The post Australia’s last coal holdout surrenders to the green energy revolution appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Cisco CSR

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022

Ransomware is one of the most dangerous threats organizations face today, so it’s no wonder that Cisco Talos Incident Response named it the top threat of the year in 2021. These attacks continue to grow and become more advanced, with ransomware attacks (see Figure 1 below). 1 Stopping ransomware attacks isn’t easy either, as adversaries continue to change their techniques and attacks become increasingly sophisticated.

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Renew Economy

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022

For the first time, the conversion efficiency of four-terminal perovskite/silicon tandem devices with certified top cell has passed 30 per cent. The post Researchers push tandem solar cells to record 30 pct efficiency appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Cisco CSR

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022

It is an exciting time ahead indeed! As countries and economies accelerate on their path to reopening and returning to normality, the opportunities to innovate, transform, and drive new business outcomes are similarly increasing. For this reason, Cisco is bringing back its flagship Cisco Connect events to many regions worldwide to help our customers and partners capitalize on these exciting opportunities.

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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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Renew Economy

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022

Energy minister Mick de Brenni outlines how Queensland will make the switch from coal to 80 per cent renewables. Plus: Victoria’s storage target, and the latest from AGL. The post Energy Insiders: De Brenni on Queensland’s flip to renewables appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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McKinsey Sustainabilty

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022

Today’s fastest-growing brands participate in digital communities to earn engagement and loyalty—and do so with high returns and low risk by harnessing agile test and learn.

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3BL Media

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022

Report offers an exploratory analysis and details critical next steps for banks. SOURCE: Ceres. DESCRIPTION: Ceres, today released a new first-of-its-kind report, Derivatives & Bank Climate Risk: Financing a Net Zero Economy , on the $600 trillion global derivatives market. The report examines the financial risks that derivatives activities pose for the 25 largest U.S. banks and offers concrete actions to address them.

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Stacey Higginbotham

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022

Amazon launched a profusion of sensor-filled speakers , cameras, and televisions as well as services from its Eero Wi-Fi business and Ring security business on Wednesday as it doubled down on its idea of ambient intelligence. Basically, Amazon is making sure everything it releases can act as a sensor providing as much information about the environment to Alexa, its digital assistant.

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3BL Media

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022

SOURCE: Boeing. SUMMARY: - Company to serve as ‘aviation sector champion’ in global sustainability alliance. - Aviation sustainability expert Robert Boyd joins Boeing. DESCRIPTION: ARLINGTON, Va., Sept. 8, 2022 /3BL Media/ - Boeing [NYSE: BA] will represent the aviation sector in a global alliance, jointly established by the US Government and World Economic Forum to accelerate clean technologies and reduce carbon emissions.

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Utiliity Dive

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022

In 70% of outage events, most homes with a 30-kWh storage system would have been able to maintain critical loads, researchers said.

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3BL Media

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022

The Survey of Fortune 500 Companies Shows Disappointing Trends in Hispanic Inclusion Overall. SOURCE: Hispanic Association on Corporate Responsibility. DESCRIPTION: WASHINGTON, September 29, 2022 /3BL Media/ - Hispanic inclusion in Corporate America stalled or reversed course during 2021, according to the 2022 HACR Corporate Inclusion Index™ (CII) released today.

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ESG Today

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022

Global fashion e-retailer SHEIN announced today a series of new climate commitments, aimed at reducing its absolute value chain emissions by 25% by 2030. The company also unveiled new partnerships aimed at addressing supply chain emissions through increasing suppliers’ energy efficiency and supporting their transition to renewable energy. Shein’s new commitments come as the retailer is looking to bolster its sustainability image, following recent media reports accusing the company of using suppl

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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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3BL Media

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022

Work toward zero barriers is recognized by the Hispanic Association on Corporate Responsibility. SOURCE: Medtronic. DESCRIPTION: Alina Vargas had leadership goals from the moment she began her career at Medtronic more than six years ago. But her road to success has been winding. Vargas knew she had the skills and the willingness to lead but was sometimes challenged by the Hispanic cultural norms she grew up with.

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Stacey Higginbotham

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022

On a recent IoT Podcast episode , we took a question from Ryan on our Voicemail hotline. Ryan wants to get notifications from smart smoke alarms on his farm. He looked into these a few years back but only found limited options. So he wants to know what smoke alarm systems today can send phone notifications. Luckily, the number of available connected smoke detectors is much higher today than it was a handful of years ago.

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3BL Media

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022

Since the Great Depression, Duke Energy and 4-H have collaborated on electric education programs. SOURCE: Duke Energy. DESCRIPTION: By Dennis Lockard. To many people, 4-H brings to mind farms and agriculture. Today’s 4-H is just as likely to be involved with renewable energy, science, engineering and technology programs. Duke Energy’s commitment to 4-H goes back to the Great Depression in the 1930s.

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Utiliity Dive

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022

The FHWA’s approval unlocks $1.5 million in NEVI program funds through fiscal years 2022 and 2023 for all jurisdictions across the U.S., allowing the build-out of chargers covering about 75,000 miles of highway.

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3BL Media

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022

SOURCE: Booster Fuels. DESCRIPTION: Though today’s hot job market is driving the war for talent to be more intense than it's been in years, fast-growing companies can’t let it faze them. Positive growth requires talented, engaged teams that require proactive, creative recruitment. Booster — a mobile energy delivery provider based in San Mateo, California — has a plan to meet the challenge.

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ESG Today

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022

Financial services and solutions provider Apex Group announced the launch of its new EU Taxonomy Solution, aimed at helping clients meet disclosure requirements by ensuring alignment with the green classification system. The EU Taxonomy is part of the EU Action Plan on Sustainable Finance, established by the EU Technical Expert Group on Sustainable Finance’s (EU TEG).

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3BL Media

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022

SOURCE: Principal Financial Group. DESCRIPTION: When it comes to the age-old question, “What do you want to be when you grow up?” part of the hurdle for students is understanding their options. Young people are often underexposed to learning paths, potential jobs, and career paths, 1 and lack the diverse skillsets that today’s workforce requires. That includes data literacy: Only 21% of 16- to 24-year-old students are considered data literate.

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ESG Today

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022

Real estate and investment management-focused professional services provider JLL announced today the appointment of Erin Meezan as Chief Sustainability Officer (CSO), with responsibility for growing the firm’s sustainability program. Meezan joins JLL after more than 14 years at modular flooring company Interface, most recently serving as Chief Sustainability Officer since 2016.

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