Is advanced recycling the answer to plastic waste?
GreenBiz
AUGUST 1, 2022
Waste into materials not just once but continuously: It’s the brass ring of the circular economy. Can it work?
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“Momentous:” Labor begins process to declare Australia’s first offshore wind zone
Renew Economy
AUGUST 4, 2022
A huge day for renewables as Albanese government starts process to declare Gippsland, in Victoria, as Australia’s first zone for offshore wind development. The post “Momentous:” Labor begins process to declare Australia’s first offshore wind zone appeared first on RenewEconomy.
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Large asset managers lagging on net-zero targets
Corporate Knights
AUGUST 4, 2022
As the warming climate drives up temperatures and ignites wildfires across many parts of the globe this summer, a new study shows some of the world’s largest asset management companies have some of the smallest net-zero targets for their portfolios. . Assets committed to net-zero by 43 member firms of the Net Zero Asset Managers Initiative (NZAMI) ranged from 4% to 100%, according to the analysis by investment research firm Morningstar.
T-Mobile Offers Support to Those Impacted by California Wildfires
3BL Media
AUGUST 4, 2022
McKinney Fire. SOURCE: T-Mobile. DESCRIPTION: We are saddened to see the devastation caused by the McKinney Fire in northern California near the Oregon border. As the fire causes overwhelming damage, T-Mobile is closely monitoring the situation, working with relief agencies and taking steps to provide support to customers and communities. T-Mobile teams have deployed to two emergency shelters: Weed Community Center in Weed, CA and The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Ashland, OR.
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.
Big names including Amazon, Honeywell, Mitsubishi line up behind green hydrogen
GreenBiz
AUGUST 4, 2022
Investments in technologies that could enable green hydrogen to help decarbonize heavy industry and other big emitters continue to add up.
How Australia created its own gas price mess
Renew Economy
AUGUST 4, 2022
The problems we face today with gas prices and supply are a result of decisions made almost 30 years ago that have been systematically ignored by governments. The post How Australia created its own gas price mess appeared first on RenewEconomy.
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T-Mobile Responds to Devastating Flooding Across Eastern Kentucky
3BL Media
AUGUST 1, 2022
SOURCE: T-Mobile. DESCRIPTION: People and communities across eastern Kentucky are facing difficult challenges due to ongoing destructive flooding. T-Mobile teams deployed to the area and are working closely with the American Red Cross to offer evacuees and personnel assistance with relief supplies, charging stations and other support. T-Mobile teams and equipment — including community support vehicles equipped with activated devices, chargers, charging cables, free Wi-Fi and charging stations —
Cisco DNA Center Release 2.3.3 – What’s New?
Cisco CSR
AUGUST 5, 2022
Ever have one of those days where you’ve almost reached the office and you realize you left your laptop at home? Doubling back and refighting traffic is awful, frustrating, and completely inefficient. By the time you finally get to the office, it feels as if you’ve already put in a full day. We’ve all had days like that, and Cisco wants to make sure that managing your network isn’t a grind.
France’s troubled nuclear fleet a bigger problem for Europe than Russia gas
Renew Economy
AUGUST 4, 2022
More than half of France's nuclear fleet are offline, its power prices are through the roof, and it faces a long-term supply problem. The post France’s troubled nuclear fleet a bigger problem for Europe than Russia gas appeared first on RenewEconomy.
India Commits to 45% Emissions Intensity Reduction by 2030
ESG Today
AUGUST 4, 2022
The Government of India announced the approval by cabinet of a new series of 2030 climate commitments, including a pledge to reduce emissions intensity by 45% and to transition to approximately 50% electric power from non-fossil-based sources. The country’s new pledges are key pieces of India’s updated Nationally Determined Contribution. NDCs are a major part of countries’ obligations under the Paris Agreement, outlining their interim commitments on the pathway to net zero.
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.
ESG Is Having Growing Pains. Here's What Comes Next.
3BL Media
AUGUST 3, 2022
SOURCE: VMware. DESCRIPTION: By Nicola Acutt. You’ve probably read some less-than-flattering headlines about environmental, social, and governance (ESG) initiatives in recent months. ESG has been called everything from a “scam” and a “loser” to another example of “woke capitalism.” One thing is for sure: the heat of the spotlight has landed on ESG.
Hydroplane: Using Hydrogen For More Sustainable Flights
Impakter
AUGUST 4, 2022
Impakter. Hydroplane: Using Hydrogen For More Sustainable Flights. Could hydrogen be the solution to make aviation more sustainable? This is exactly what Los Angeles-based startup Hydroplane thinks. Launched in 2020, Hydroplane wants to be at the forefront of this sector and has already received support from the US Air Force which signed two contracts with Hydroplane to develop new technologies with governments and […].
ACT to quit gas by 2045, shift to all-electric homes and business
Renew Economy
AUGUST 3, 2022
ACT joins Victoria with a commitment to phase out the use of gas in homes and businesses by 2045, and shift to electrification backed by solar and storage. The post ACT to quit gas by 2045, shift to all-electric homes and business appeared first on RenewEconomy.
Stop DDoS at the 5G Network Edge
Cisco CSR
AUGUST 2, 2022
The increase in bandwidth demand and access to engaging online content has led to a rapid expansion of 5G technology deployments. This combination of increased demand from a multitude of user equipment devices (laptops, mobile phones, tablets) and rapid technology deployment has created a diverse threat surface potentially affecting the availability and sustainability of desired low latency outcomes (virtual reality, IoT, online gaming, etc.).
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
Qualcomm Technologies Are Enabling a More Reliable, Resilient, Sustainable, and Affordable Grid [Video]
3BL Media
AUGUST 4, 2022
SOURCE: Qualcomm. DESCRIPTION: The utility industry is in the midst of a transition that is driven by decarbonization, decentralization, digitalization, and the need to harden grid infrastructure to make it more resilient to natural disasters. Last year, customers across the US saw a sharp increase in the price of electricity — 8 percent on average, but as high as 15 percent in California, Hawaii, New York, and Illinois. 1 Making energy more affordable is a timely and considerable challenge.
Inflation Reduction Act would spur 42% U.S. carbon emissions cut by 2030: Princeton-led study
Utiliity Dive
AUGUST 4, 2022
The Senate bill cuts U.S. carbon emissions mainly by speeding up the deployment of clean electricity and electric vehicles, according to the analysis released Thursday.
There is no shortage of gas, or fossil fuel cartels, in Australia
Renew Economy
AUGUST 1, 2022
Sudden price falls in gas and electricity markets have caught out Australia's fossil fuel cartels - like a trillion dollar toddler - with their hands in the cookie jar. The post There is no shortage of gas, or fossil fuel cartels, in Australia appeared first on RenewEconomy.
Compliant or not? Cisco DNA Center will help you figure this out.
Cisco CSR
AUGUST 4, 2022
Clear visibility of device compliance is key for network operations. One of the biggest challenges though is to agree upon the definition of compliance since different environments have different requirements. The purpose of this blog is to share the current compliance capabilities in Cisco DNA Center that will help network administrators to keep the infrastructure safe and consistent.
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
The DICK'S Sporting Goods Foundation Celebrates Sports Matter Day in Chicago by Donating Equipment to 10,000 Youth Athletes
3BL Media
AUGUST 5, 2022
The DICK'S Sporting Goods Foundation partners with basketball stars Kahleah Copper, Allie Quigley, and legend Scottie Pippen to support youth athletes; commits $500,000 to DonorsChoose's Equity Focus initiative. SOURCE: DICK'S Sporting Goods. DESCRIPTION: CHICAGO, August 5, 2022 /3BL Media/ -- The DICK'S Sporting Goods Foundation's Sports Matter Giving Truck is making its next stop on August 4 in Chicago, gifting 10,000 youth athletes with sports equipment and hosting over 700 kids for
Insteon’s new boss is ready for business
Stacey Higginbotham
AUGUST 4, 2022
For Ken Fairbanks, CEO of Insteon Technologies Inc., the last 60 days have been a rush to find office equipment, reestablish supplier relationships and figure out who his customers are. The former Insteon employee turned business consultant purchased the assets of SmartLab Inc. through a unique process that has left him and his investors scrambling to rebuild a company as quickly as possible.
Huge 1,000MWh battery at site of closed coal plant gets NSW planning approval
Renew Economy
AUGUST 4, 2022
A huge 1000MWh battery proposed for site of former coal fired power station near Lithgow gets NSW planning approval. The post Huge 1,000MWh battery at site of closed coal plant gets NSW planning approval appeared first on RenewEconomy.
Using CI/CD Pipelines for Infrastructure Configuration and Management – Part 2
Cisco CSR
AUGUST 3, 2022
Welcome back everyone to the second part of the “Using CI/CD pipelines for infrastructure configuration and management” blog series. As you might remember from the previous blog , the pipeline we are building is using GitLab CE, pyATS , Ansible, and Cisco CML. In this blog, we will install GitLab CE and get it ready for the next steps. Installing GitLab CE.
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.
Paychex Recognized by Nasdaq in Times Square for 2022 Worlds Most Ethical Companies Listing
3BL Media
AUGUST 3, 2022
SOURCE: Paychex, Inc. DESCRIPTION: Thank you to the team at Nasdaq for recognizing Paychex and our 2022 Worlds Most Ethical Companies recognition this week in the center of NYC’s Times Square! About Paychex : Paychex, Inc. (Nasdaq: PAYX) is a leading provider of integrated human capital management software solutions for human resources, payroll, benefits, and insurance services.
NRC to certify NuScale small modular reactor design for use in the US
Utiliity Dive
AUGUST 1, 2022
The first small modular nuclear reactor design to be approved in the U.S. is expected to go online at an Energy Department laboratory in Idaho in 2029.
“Held to ransom:” Damning report shows gas cartel throwing away social licence
Renew Economy
JULY 31, 2022
The federal government warns the Australian gas industry it is losing its social license after the release of a damning report from Australia’s competition watchdog. The post “Held to ransom:” Damning report shows gas cartel throwing away social licence appeared first on RenewEconomy.
How Beauty Brands Can Better Market Sustainability
Environment + Energy Leader
AUGUST 3, 2022
The new ‘Social Media Sustainability Playbook’ report from Eyecue Insights suggests that for industry-wide sustainability to succeed, brands must improve their messaging. The post How Beauty Brands Can Better Market Sustainability appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader.
The Silver Lining to Corporate DEI Challenges
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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.
KeyBank Announces $300,000 Grant to Africatown Community Land Trust
3BL Media
AUGUST 3, 2022
Funds will support expansion of small business development program focused on Black entrepreneurs. SOURCE: KeyBank. DESCRIPTION: Africatown Community Land Trust (ACLT) has announced a $300,000 donation from KeyBank to expand its small business development program that helps entrepreneurs incubate and grow their companies. Currently ACLT is revitalizing one of Seattle's historic landmarks, FireStation 6, by converting it into the William Grose Center for Cultural Innovation (WGC), a hub for entre
Why electricity is more expensive and less reliable
Utiliity Dive
AUGUST 3, 2022
After a quarter century, the evidence is accumulating that our experiment with electricity restructuring is failing, former chairman and CEO of the Illinois Commerce Commission Brien Sheahan writes.
Big spinning machines remove constraints on wind and solar
Renew Economy
JULY 31, 2022
Constraints on wind and solar are at the lowest level in more than three years. The post Big spinning machines remove constraints on wind and solar appeared first on RenewEconomy.
Religions and One Health Advocacy: Much in Common, Much Needs to Be Done
Impakter
JULY 31, 2022
Impakter. Religions and One Health Advocacy: Much in Common, Much Needs to Be Done. Diseases and pandemics have meant the world shares a common nightmare. While science can offer some answers as to why and what to do, for many, the reaction to the disease brought them to turn to religion and look at one or another form of faith to find solace. But in a wider sense, this […].
Supercharge Your ESG Content This Libra Season
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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.
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