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Trick or Trash: Fostering Circular Economy Participation through Education

GreenBiz

The materials used for candy packaging are notoriously difficult to recycle, with the vast majority ending up in landfills. That’s why Rubicon created Trick or Trash™, an educational program designed to help reduce the waste that accumulates every year around Halloween.

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A near 100 per cent renewables grid is well within reach, and with little storage

Renew Economy

A new study - completed on Wednesday - using real time data finds renewables can meet 98.8% of demand over the year, with just five hours storage. The post A near 100 per cent renewables grid is well within reach, and with little storage appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Will Drax’s claim that burning Canadian wood pellets is green go up in smoke?

Corporate Knights

Ben Parfitt is a resource policy analyst with the B. C. office of the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives. . In April 2021, the United Kingdom’s Drax Group purchased Pinnacle Renewable Energy, becoming the largest wood pellet-maker in British Columbia and Canada. . The acquisition gave Drax control of the majority of pellet mills in the province, locking up a vital new raw-material supply for its massive thermal electricity plant in North Yorkshire. .

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Inside INdiana Business Features Land Betterment's ek? Solutions

3BL Media

ek? Solutions acquires CSI Equipment Sales, LLC to ensure a controlled manufacturing supply chain to meet industrialized customer demand. SOURCE: Land Betterment Corporation. DESCRIPTION: FISHERS, Ind., August 26, 2022 /3BL Media/ - Land Betterment Corporation (“Land Betterment” or the “Company”), an environmental solutions company fostering positive impact through upcycling former coal mining and industrial sites to create sustainable community development and job creation, is pleased to announ

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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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GreenFin 22: GreenBiz Studio feat. Carl Prins (Pathzero)

GreenBiz

This video is sponsored by Pathzero. Carl Prins discusses how the role of technology in managing financed emissions in private markets can accelerate the decarbonization of the global economy.

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It’s taken 50 years for 100 pct renewables to move from pipe dream to expectation

Renew Economy

The first study on 100 pct renewables was made nearly 50 years ago. There is now widespread expectation that the green shift can be done, and deliver lower costs. The post It’s taken 50 years for 100 pct renewables to move from pipe dream to expectation appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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In Conversation: A Director's View on ESG

3BL Media

SOURCE: American Airlines. DESCRIPTION: Sue Kronick is the former Vice Chairman of Macy’s, Inc., and has served on the American Airlines Board of Directors since 2015. In early 2022, she shared her perspectives on ESG as an independent director and Chair of the CGPRS Committee. How do you view ESG in the context of the other priorities over which the Board has oversight?

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Three ways agri-businesses can feed the world sustainably through circular food systems

GreenBiz

Companies should be paying more for more environmentally friendly food sources, spending money on technologies to reduce food waste and figuring out new business models.

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Tasmania reveals staggering pipeline of proposed renewable energy projects

Renew Economy

ROI process reveals a massive 25,000GWh of new renewable energy projects currently seeking approval for development on Australia’s island state. The post Tasmania reveals staggering pipeline of proposed renewable energy projects appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Trudeau muddies the waters on LNG, as he signs green hydrogen deal with Germany

Corporate Knights

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and German Chancellor Olaf Scholz signed on to a highly-anticipated but non-binding “hydrogen alliance” during a ceremony Tuesday in Stephenville, Newfoundland, capping three days of meetings that delivered new momentum for green energy development but mixed messages on the two countries’ future interest in liquefied natural gas (LNG) development.

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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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ESG Reporting & Sustainability Data Analytics - Through the Candidate Lens

3BL Media

By Ruth Smith. SOURCE: Acre. DESCRIPTION: Every reputable business on the planet is focused on meeting at the place where Performance, Purpose, and Profit coincide. Sustainability is no longer a tick box exercise, but crucial for there to be a tomorrow. Acre is at the front line of a recent surge in the requirement for ESG Reporting & Sustainability Data Analysts.

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Can high-speed rail finally become a reality in the U.S.?

GreenBiz

Technology, politics and climate action may coalesce to put high-speed transit on the fast track.

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DP Energy unveils plans for five offshore wind projects in Australia

Renew Economy

Developer of Australia's biggest wind and solar hybrid project becomes latest to unveil offshore wind plans in Australia, with five projects up to 2GW each. The post DP Energy unveils plans for five offshore wind projects in Australia appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Cisco Software-Defined Access for Industry Verticals

Cisco CSR

Overview. Cisco Software-Defined Access (SD-Access) is the evolution from traditional campus designs to networks that directly implement the intent of an organization. SD-Access is a software application running on Cisco DNA Center hardware that automates wired and wireless campus networks with LISP as the control plane and VXLAN for encapsulation. Fabric technology, an integral part of SD-Access, provides wired and wireless campus networks with programmable overlays and easy-to-deploy network v

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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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What Are the Business Risks Associated With Transitioning to a Low-Carbon Economy?

3BL Media

SOURCE: Antea Group. DESCRIPTION: If the transition to a low-carbon economy were easy and painless, it would have already been completed long ago. Any realist needs to acknowledge that it’s inevitable to face challenges and sacrifices on the path to a better future. Throughout the history of humanity, we’ve found that the most worthy and rewarding undertakings are rarely easy or comfortable.

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Navigating climate disruption in the building sector

GreenBiz

Builders, facing climate change, can create opportunities through preemptive actions across their value chain

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EV explosion has only just begun, says copper giant as it fights off BHP

Renew Economy

Oz Minerals is positioning itself as a global leader in mining “modern” metals that will underpin the global shift to electric vehicles and renewable energy. The post EV explosion has only just begun, says copper giant as it fights off BHP appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Why the energy transition broke the U.S. interconnection system

Utiliity Dive

Who or what is to blame for growing interconnection delays around the U.S.? Experts say the same processes that created the U.S. power system may now prevent its transition to clean generation.

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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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Governor McKee, Labor and Higher Ed Officials Join Ørsted and Eversource To Announce Programs To Train Offshore Wind Workers

3BL Media

Offshore Wind Training Program at CCRI to Help Ready Rhode Islanders for Careers in Offshore Wind Industry. SOURCE: Ørsted. DESCRIPTION: PROVIDENCE, RI, August 26, 2022 /3BL Media/ – Governor Dan McKee, along with offshore wind joint-venture partners Ørsted and Eversource, announced today a collaborative partnership with higher education, labor and workforce development organizations, to prepare Rhode Island’s offshore wind workforce.

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Creating a technology risk and cyber risk appetite framework

McKinsey Sustainabilty

Here’s how to build a comprehensive, measurable, and objective end-to-end risk appetite framework as a foundation for managing technology risk and cyber risk.

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Queensland’s biggest grid battery reaches full operation after year of testing

Renew Economy

Queensland's biggest battery at Wandoan South is now in full commercial operations after nearly a year of testing on the grid. The post Queensland’s biggest grid battery reaches full operation after year of testing appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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It’s Time to Get Serious About Preventing Pandemics

Impakter

Impakter. It’s Time to Get Serious About Preventing Pandemics. We are being hit by a veritable smorgasbord of zoonotic microbes ranging from SARS-CoV-2 to Monkeypox to most recently, the Langya virus that spread from shrews into Chinese farmers causing fevers and in some cases, severe liver and kidney abnormalities. Instead of playing whack-a-mole with each new zoonosis that emerges from animals to humans, we […].

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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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Smoke on the Green: A Pitmaster Takes Her Shot

3BL Media

SOURCE: Mastercard. DESCRIPTION: When Amanda Kinsey-Joplin’s son Jaquavious was picked for a once-in-a-lifetime school trip to China in 2015, the Atlanta mother of five tried to raise the $8,000 cost with crowdfunding. But when she raised just $25, she was left in tears. As the special needs teacher desperately looked for ways to find the money, a TV barbecue ad gave her an idea.

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Why the once exciting smart home is now boring

Stacey Higginbotham

During a long trail walk this weekend, my wife asked me, “What’s new in the smart home these days?” I took at least 20 steps in silence before answering her, saying, “Not much, to be honest. It’s kind of… boring.” Oh, I know that Matter will soon bring much-needed integration between devices and ecosystems , but she doesn’t really care about that.

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Will Snowy Hydro change its spots after sudden departure of CEO?

Renew Economy

Snowy Hydro CEO resigns suddenly as questions grow about the government utility's two signature projects - Snowy 2.0 and Kurri Kurri gas. The post Will Snowy Hydro change its spots after sudden departure of CEO? appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Powering Hybrid Work with Digital Agility

Cisco CSR

As organizations expand their digital landscape, expectations for seamless and superior digital experiences continue to intensify. The shift to hybrid work and multicloud environments has also added layers of complexity and pressure, with 86 percent of CIOs struggling to find the necessary IT talent in cyber security, cloud computing, and data management. 1 To stay competitive in this era of relentless change, digital agility is essential for organizations that want to succeed in today’s evolvin

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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.

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Improving the Financial Strength of Black Small Business Owners

3BL Media

SOURCE: The Mastercard Center for Inclusive Growth. DESCRIPTION: As we celebrate Black Business Month, we recognize the important role black-owned businesses play in supporting the U.S. economy. At the same time, we also acknowledge the hurdles that many Black entrepreneurs, especially small business owners, face in getting the financial support they need to grow and thrive.

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Freelance, side hustles, and gigs: Many more Americans have become independent workers

McKinsey Sustainabilty

Independent work is booming, the American Opportunity Survey shows. For these workers and society, the upsides and drawbacks are all part of the gig.

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If we want to replace fossil fuels with renewables, we must cut energy consumption

Renew Economy

New study finds it will be almost impossible for renewable energy to replace fossil fuels by 2050 unless Australia reduces its energy consumption. The post If we want to replace fossil fuels with renewables, we must cut energy consumption appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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4 Reasons Why Cisco Certifications Are Still the Best Choice

Cisco CSR

At different times of my career, I found certifications to be a critical part of my learning journey. My first role as a channel systems engineer at Cisco drove me to begin my certification process. Now, as part of the Learning & Certifications team, it’s all about creating resources and pursuing training. When I find a new technology area I want to learn, I look for a key vendor in that particular space to find out if they have a technical training program.

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How Will Virgo Season Impact Your ESG Communication?

3BL’s in-house experts merge the celestial wisdom of astrology with current environmental, social, governance (ESG) communication trends to offer a unique perspective and practical advice on sharing your company’s commitments effectively. 3BL’s new “Navigating ESG Comms through the Cosmos” series begins with Virgo season! In this edition, we delve into: How businesses have responded to environmental disasters over the past few months and why you can expect a continued focus on the climate crisis