March, 2022

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What the pioneers of ESG have to say on the SEC

GreenBiz

If it’s easy to tell whether milk is fat-free by just looking at the nutrition label, it may be time to make it easier to tell if sustainability-focused funds are what they say they are.

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“Perverse:” Australian fossil fuel subsidies will top $22,000 a minute this year

Renew Economy

Australian fossil fuel subsidies will top $11.6 billion this financial year, pushed higher by the Morrison government's 'gas led recovery'. The post “Perverse:” Australian fossil fuel subsidies will top $22,000 a minute this year appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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There are more CEOs named Michael than female CEOs in Canada

Corporate Knights

Earlier this year, Canadian National Railway Co. did something few corporations around the globe have done: it made a woman the head of the company. When CN named Tracy Robinson president and CEO in January, the company with a market value of $90 billion and nearly 25,000 employees became Canada’s fifth publicly listed corporation to currently have a woman leading its C-suite. .

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The hidden power of sad songs and rainy days | Susan Cain and Min Kym

TEDxInnovations

Have you ever wondered why you like sad music? Do you find comfort or inspiration in rainy days? In this profound, poetic talk, author Susan Cain invites you to embrace the feeling of longing -- or the place where joy and sorrow meet – as a gateway to creativity, connection and love. Accompanied by the splendid sounds of violinist Min Kym, Cain meditates on how heartache unexpectedly brings us closer to the sublime beauty of life.

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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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5 Reasons a Raspberry Pi Belongs in Your Network Lab

Cisco CSR

It’s Pi Day, everyone — my favorite crowd-sourced holiday. And not just because of my deep affection for fruit/sugar-filled pastries. Nope, since it was first released ten years ago, I’ve loved the Raspberry Pi microcomputer. So, when I was asked if I had any ideas for a Pi-Day blog, I knew exactly what I wanted to write. So, I bring you… 5 Reasons a Raspberry Pi Belongs in Your Network Lab!

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Prioritizing technology transformations to win

McKinsey Sustainabilty

Our latest IT survey confirms the accelerating pace of at-scale core technology transformations. The road map for success reflects the practices and capabilities of leading companies.

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Senate again blocks Angus Taylor’s bid to redirect ARENA funds to CCS projects

Renew Economy

The senate delivers a pre-election blow to Angus Taylor, cancelling out controversial ARENA regulations for a second time. The post Senate again blocks Angus Taylor’s bid to redirect ARENA funds to CCS projects appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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How the rise of corporate activism led to the world’s biggest companies leaving Russia

Corporate Knights

Many companies in the U.S. and elsewhere have been quick to sever ties to Russia – going well beyond applying the sanctions ordered by their governments. IKEA, Nike and H&M are temporarily closing their Russian stores. Disney, Sony and Warner Bros. paused the release of new films in Russia. Apple, Samsung and Microsoft stopped selling their products there.

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Comment: Africa can save billions by adopting renewable energy

Envirotec Magazine

By Kenneth Engblom Vice President, Wartsila Energy, Europe and Africa. When it comes to building the future of energy in Africa, the decisions facing the continent’s leaders today are nothing less than of historical importance. More than anything else, energy systems are the very fabric of business and society. Countries across Africa want to make good on their objective of building huge amounts of new generation capacity to anticipate on vast increases in energy demand and set the continent on

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Automation with Any Tooling on Any Interface

Cisco CSR

Terraform expands into the extensive Cisco IOS XE programmability and automation ecosystem. IOS XE’s vast, programmable feature set. The Cisco IOS XE ecosystem is programmatically managed and supports a variety of tooling. This includes Ansible to YANG Suite, pyATS over NETCONF, RESTCONF, gNxI, and even with legacy CLIs. With the addition of the new Cisco IOS XE Terraform provider, we add an additional tool into the IOS XE configuration management toolbox.

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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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Thai Plant Will Convert Sugar Cane to Sustainable Plastics

Environment + Energy Leader

NatureWorks will automate their new, greenfield plant in Thailand, converting sugar cane to the polylactic acid (PLA) biopolymer called Ingeo. The post Thai Plant Will Convert Sugar Cane to Sustainable Plastics appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader.

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What to know about 5 big plans for U.S. carbon removal

GreenBiz

Reforestation, direct air capture hubs and more.

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Santos admits Australia’s gas expansion has always been about offshore customers

Renew Economy

Santos concedes Australia's domestic market too small to justify the Morrison government's gas industry expansion. It's all about exports. The post Santos admits Australia’s gas expansion has always been about offshore customers appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Report: Many global companies’ net-zero pledges fail the smell test

Corporate Knights

Hundreds of corporations are proclaiming their climate commitments with four little words: net-zero by 2050. But are they taking their vows seriously? A new Corporate Climate Responsibility Monitor report examined 25 global giants – from Amazon to Volkswagen – that have publicly made net-zero or carbon-neutral commitments. According to lead author Thomas Day, there are no standards governing these goals or how they are achieved, so the researchers were looking for best practices to share.

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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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Grid-scale storage installations tripled to a record 3 GW in 2021: report

Utiliity Dive

Energy storage is experiencing a "sea change," according to American Clean Power Association's Jason Burwen, but it still requires policy support to accelerate growth.

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CCIE Lab Rentals for Practical Exam Preparation

Cisco CSR

The long and storied history of Cisco’s first certification begins in the 1990s, when the Cisco Certified Internetworking Expert (CCIE) certification was launched. 30 years later, the CCIE certification is widely recognized as the pinnacle of achievement in networking, and attaining it despite the arduous nature of certification demonstrates mastery of your chosen domain.

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Global Waste Index 2022 highlights leaders and laggards

Envirotec Magazine

There are still major differences in the amount of waste generated across the world, and how it is disposed, a finding confirmed by a 2022 Global Waste Index compiled by waste management technology firm Sensoneo to mark Global Recycling Day (18 March). The firm says the index provides a comprehensive analysis of 38 member states of the OECD according to the environmental impact of their waste management.

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IoT comes of age

McKinsey Sustainabilty

McKinsey research shows that adoption of IoT technologies has increased exponentially the past five years—but successful implementation still eludes some. Here’s how to get it right.

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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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Climate spending cut as Frydenberg delivers empty budget for clean energy and EVs

Renew Economy

The Morrison government will cut spending on climate action, with clean energy and electric vehicles neglected. Fossil fuel subsidies get a boost. The post Climate spending cut as Frydenberg delivers empty budget for clean energy and EVs appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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‘Any delay means risk’: Senator looks to speed up banks’ net-zero journey

Corporate Knights

In the pursuit of its net-zero 2050 goal, Canada needs a rigorous strategy to require banks and other key financial system players, including Crown corporations, to fully align their operations with the country’s international climate commitments. To achieve that goal, Senator Rosa Galvez on March 24 introduced a private member’s bill that would hasten the transition of the financial sector to meet the challenges of the growing climate emergency. .

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The Top Five Companies Leading on Paid Parental Leave in 2022

Just Capital

This year, Women’s History Month also coincides with another milestone: the two-year mark of the COVID-19 pandemic. Over that time, the impact of the pandemic on women’s labor participation and career trajectories has been stark. Women have yet to recoup pre-pandemic employment rates, and are seeing declines in workforce participation as of late , while men inch closer to pre-COVID numbers.

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Introducing the new ‘Defending Against Critical Threats’ report

Cisco CSR

Today, we’re pleased to launch our annual Defending Against Critical Threats report. Inside, we cover the most significant vulnerabilities and incidents of 2021, with expert analysis, insights and predictions from our security and threat intelligence teams across Cisco Talos , Duo Security , Kenna Security , and Cisco Umbrella. It’s clear that 2021 – and, indeed, the start of 2022 – has been very challenging for security defenders.

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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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New heights for CCS

Envirotec Magazine

Danish researchers say they have demonstrated that it is possible to remove most of the carbon dioxide (CO2) from the emissions of a waste incinerator. By demonstrating the viability of the process, a key technology in the fight against climate change is surely awaiting deployment, they suggest. A pilot plant has been operational in Copenhagen for several months and a novel gas monitoring technology has been used to optimize the efficiency of the plant.

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Why the future of hardware may come via subscription

Stacey Higginbotham

I write a lot about how connected hardware ends up looking a lot more like software. For example, the companies making smart devices can turn them off with a software update. Or they can use those same over-the-air updates to add new features. And unlike traditional hardware, adding connectivity means adding a cloud back end and continuous software updates.

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“Huge moment:” Australia’s Sundrive claims new solar cell efficiency milestone

Renew Economy

SunDrive, an Australian solar start-up backed by tech billionaire Mike Cannon-Brookes, claims new solar cell efficiency record. The post “Huge moment:” Australia’s Sundrive claims new solar cell efficiency milestone appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Canada needs to make Big Oil pay their fair share

Corporate Knights

Canada’s carbon pricing regime needs a major overhaul if governments are going to rely on it to drive industrial emitters such as oil sands producers to invest in deep decarbonization projects. The federal government is reviewing its Output-Based Pricing System (OBPS) as part of an update it must make to its climate plan by the end of March. The OBPS imposes the carbon levy on a small fraction of emissions from large industrial producers in order to protect their competitiveness while encouragin

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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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Organizations Need to Invest in IoT Technologies to Remain Competitive, Study Shows

Environment + Energy Leader

The Internet of Things (IoT) is a top IT priority for global organizations for the next 12 months. But while the vast majority (92%) agree that they need to invest in IoT technologies in order to remain competitive, IT complexity and proven ROI are creating challenges. Delays and budget cuts due to the global pandemic have also had a more. The post Organizations Need to Invest in IoT Technologies to Remain Competitive, Study Shows appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader.

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UCS X-Series – The Future of Computing – Part 1 of 3

Cisco CSR

Now that Cisco’s UCS X -Series launch is behind us, I wanted to discuss the tenets that shaped the product architecture of UCS X- Series. It has been more than decade since Cisco launched our UCS platform, a newcomer into the well-established enterprise server market. Rest is history. What has changed since then? Shift towards Heterogenous Computing.

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Florida passes net metering bill that will gut rooftop solar, advocates say, as they call for a veto

Utiliity Dive

The bill, widely supported by utilities, would "throttle" customer-owned solar in the state, according to distributed energy advocates.

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5 ways to responsibly eliminate smart home e-waste

Stacey Higginbotham

On our most recent Internet of Things Podcast, Chris called in with a great question about used smart home gear. Having gone through more connected devices than most people, Stacey and I have dealt with responsibly recycling, or repurposing, our used smart home products. So we have five suggestions to consider when eliminating smart home e-waste. Before sharing them, it’s worth emphasizing a key point.

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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.