GreenBiz

MARCH 25, 2022

'We have to reinvent almost everything': Dutch company Avantium aims to have a new manufacturing plant producing a fossil fuel-free polymer by 2024.

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Renew Economy

MARCH 25, 2022

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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Corporate Knights

MARCH 21, 2022

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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3BL Media

MARCH 25, 2022

SOURCE: Land Betterment Corporation. DESCRIPTION: WHNT highlights the innovative reuse of shipping containers for efficient and sustainable housing solutions. ek? continues to scale its positive impact on communities rebuilding from natural disasters with its sponsorship model. Donations to the ek? Villages of Hope Fund can be found here. FISHERS, Ind., March 25, 2022 /3BL Media/ - Land Betterment Corporation (“Land Betterment” or the “Company”), an environmental solutions company fostering posi

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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.

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GreenBiz

MARCH 21, 2022

Power shift: Leading organizations are figuring out how to match energy use with clean energy supply in real-time.

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Renew Economy

MARCH 22, 2022

Turnbull labels latest gas industry subsidies "surreal", and says energy sector has been united by Angus Taylor: "Everyone disagrees with him". The post “Everyone disagrees with him”: Turnbull takes aim at Angus Taylor appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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3BL Media

MARCH 24, 2022

SOURCE: Rockwell Automation. DESCRIPTION: MILWAUKEE, March 24, 2022 /3BL Media/ - Rockwell Automation (NYSE: ROK) Chief Supply Chain Officer and Senior Vice President Ernest Nicolas was a recent guest on the University of Wisconsin’s EPod podcast , which features interviews with some of the brightest minds in engineering about exciting ideas at the forefront of the field.

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GreenBiz

MARCH 24, 2022

To act or not to act? Climate risks are outstripping clean energy transition anxieties for major corporations.

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Renew Economy

MARCH 25, 2022

Roadmap put together by CSIRO and AEMO focuses on advanced inverters and new control rooms amongst the many technical needs of a zero emissions grid. The post “Pace is extraordinary:” Advanced inverters take centre stage in roadmap to 100pct renewables appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Corporate Knights

MARCH 22, 2022

People are among the most powerful forces of change in forests, and can become the most restorative force. I’ve witnessed this transformation here in the Zanzibar archipelago, a delicate string of islands in the Indian Ocean where my colleagues have been planting millions of trees over the past decade. This week, I visited dry and rugged coral areas where tree cover is now returning to the land and witnessed how this is repairing the local ecosystem and creating jobs and wealth for the people wh

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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.

3BL Media

MARCH 23, 2022

SOURCE: Georgia-Pacific. DESCRIPTION: Imagine walking out of work for some fresh air and seeing a couple of bees flying around and then looking up to see a massive hive containing thousands of them. That’s exactly what happened to an employee at our Green Bay Broadway mill. After it was reported, the first call was made to pest control to get rid of it.

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GreenBiz

MARCH 25, 2022

Reforestation, direct air capture hubs and more.

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Renew Economy

MARCH 25, 2022

CEFC backs a potential 300MW solar and 600MWh big battery project being developed by a group of local farmers in Bungendore, NSW. The post NSW “agri-solar” farm and potential 600MWh battery gets kick-along from CEFC appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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TEDxInnovations

MARCH 22, 2022

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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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

MARCH 24, 2022

SOURCE: Gildan Activewear. DESCRIPTION: MONTREAL, March 24, 2022 /3BL Media/ – Gildan Activewear Inc. (GIL: TSX and NYSE) is pleased to announce the launch of Gildan Respects™ , a global positioning of its environmental, social and governance (ESG) program and creative campaign supporting the Company’s “Next Generation ESG” strategy which was unveiled earlier this year.

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McKinsey Sustainabilty

MARCH 24, 2022

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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Renew Economy

MARCH 25, 2022

Court slams Victoria wind farm's "high-handed" approach to noise complaints, orders payment of damages and measures to make less noise at night. The post Wind farm ordered to make less noise at night, in unprecedented court ruling appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Cisco CSR

MARCH 24, 2022

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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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

3BL Media

MARCH 25, 2022

In this Teal Talks episode, health care influencers Dr. Marcella Nunez-Smith and Dr. Aletha Maybank discuss how the pandemic has impacted health equity and disparities. SOURCE: Merck & Co., Inc. DESCRIPTION: COVID-19 shined a bright light on issues related to health equity. The disproportionate effects of the virus were found early in the pandemic, with higher rates of cases and severe outcomes among minority ethnic groups.

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Utiliity Dive

MARCH 25, 2022

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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Renew Economy

MARCH 19, 2022

AGL wins approval for Liddell big battery, at site of soon to be closed coal plant, which will have storage of up to 2 gigawatt hours. The post AGL gets green light for 2GWh big battery at Liddell appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Cisco CSR

MARCH 22, 2022

I engaged in many conversations at the annual HIMSS Global Health Conference & Exhibition last week , and came away with a resounding call to action. It’s time to make healthcare available and accessible for everyone, everywhere. . The vehicle to achieve global health equity is technology. Currently, nearly half of the world remains unconnected to the Internet, and in many countries, it is not affordable, creating a clear division between those who have access, and those who don’t.

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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.

3BL Media

MARCH 25, 2022

SOURCE: Qualcomm. DESCRIPTION: At Qualcomm, we believe we can help address the environmental, social, and economic impacts of climate change by working together across all sectors of society. In November 2021, we were proud to publicly announce our goal to achieve net-zero global emissions across our value chain by 2040, joining more than 2,000 businesses around the world committed to the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi).

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Envirotec Magazine

MARCH 25, 2022

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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Renew Economy

MARCH 24, 2022

ARENA backs AGL's Broken Hill battery to include advanced inverters and provide system strength at the edge of the grid. The post Broken Hill to get big battery to provide system strength at edge of grid appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Cisco CSR

MARCH 22, 2022

Many parts of the globe have come back to pre-pandemic life in a big way after two years of isolation. I had the opportunity to attend Mobile World Congress (MWC) in Barcelona, Spain (over 61,000 attendees), and the Optical Fiber Communication Conference and Exposition (OFC) in San Diego, California. Those events were super inspiring, not only because now is a terrific time for mobile, wireless and optical technologies but because people were thrilled to finally get together again.

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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.

3BL Media

MARCH 25, 2022

SOURCE: Morgan Stanley. DESCRIPTION: Hosted by Carla Harris. Marcus Bullock shares his journey of reintegrating into society after prison and the path that led him to founding Flikshop, a tech company that helps keep families connected to their incarcerated loved ones. Then, Carla sits down with Marcus Glover, Managing Partner of VC firm Lockstep Ventures, to discuss how recidivism can be reduced through investing in the unique pool of talent found among the formerly incarcerated.

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Environment + Energy Leader

MARCH 23, 2022

The compressed air energy storage market will see growth as renewable energy demands and new technology uses increase. The post Compressed Air Energy Storage Market Expected to See Growth appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader.

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Renew Economy

MARCH 20, 2022

Australia could slash emissions across the Asia Pacific by switching to zero emissions exports and 2,700 per cent renewables, ANU researchers say. The post The staggering numbers behind Australia’s green energy opportunity appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Cisco CSR

MARCH 21, 2022

The growing dependence on the internet is changing the way people and businesses interact. Over these past two years, the rapid adoption of remote work, health, and education has accelerated the need to provide digital experiences. Now, organizations are seeking to create trusted hybrid workplaces that deliver collaborative and engaging experiences for their customers and employees.

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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.