Simplifying sustainability: 4 concepts to power our purpose
GreenBiz
FEBRUARY 12, 2024
Applying these principles can lend more authenticity to sustainability decisions and strengthen understanding among key audiences.
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South Australia enjoyed 82 pct wind and solar for entire December quarter. So it can be done
Renew Economy
FEBRUARY 11, 2024
South Australia reached a record average of 82% renewables in the December quarter, establishing a stunning blueprint for the way the entire Australia grid could reach the federal government's current national target for 2030. The post South Australia enjoyed 82 pct wind and solar for entire December quarter. So it can be done appeared first on RenewEconomy.
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There's a big climate cost to failing to recognize Indigenous sovereignty
Corporate Knights
FEBRUARY 13, 2024
In December, a federal judge found that Enel Green Power, an Italian energy corporation operating an 84-turbine wind farm on the Osage Reservation for nearly a decade, had trespassed on Native land. The ruling was a clear victory for the Osage Nation and the company estimated that complying with the order to tear down the turbines would cost nearly $260 million.
Eaton Breaks Ground on New Manufacturing Facility in the Dominican Republic, Increasing Supply of Fuses Vital to Global Energy Transition and Electrification
3BL Media
FEBRUARY 16, 2024
Eaton to add 300 skilled manufacturing jobs in Santiago Recent Eaton investments in North American manufacturing total almost $750 million SANTIAGO, Dominican Republic, February 16, 2024 /3BL/ - Intelligent power management company Eaton is opening a new assembly plant in Santiago de los Caballeros, the company’s fifth manufacturing site in the Dominican Republic, to meet growing customer demand for its fuses.
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.
Does the SEC climate rule really matter? Investors will still demand disclosure
GreenBiz
FEBRUARY 14, 2024
Attacks against ESG reporting have done little to dampen investors’ demand for consistent and comparable sustainability information.
Grid drama and power cuts as multiple coal units and lines trip in midst of heatwave
Renew Economy
FEBRUARY 12, 2024
Updated: Grid drama in Victoria in midst of heatwave as all four units at Loy Yang trip, transmission lines fail and other generators off line. The post Grid drama and power cuts as multiple coal units and lines trip in midst of heatwave appeared first on RenewEconomy.
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Aisha Bowe on Supporting Women Leaders in STEM: “You Are a Mentor the Moment You Think You Are”
3BL Media
FEBRUARY 16, 2024
Logitech’s Women Who Master series celebrates the achievements of women leaders in STEM. This installment tells the story of Aisha Bowe, former aerospace engineer and current CEO of two tech companies, who has unique insights into guiding the next generation of STEM women. If you could go back in time and tell young Aisha Bowe that she would run not one but two tech companies in the future, she probably wouldn’t believe you.
When to laugh about climate change
GreenBiz
FEBRUARY 12, 2024
Comedian Stuart Goldsmith says stand-up offers strategies for those working day to day to mitigate the climate crisis.
AGL and AEMO search for answers on Loy Yang outage, but “woke” energy not to blame
Renew Economy
FEBRUARY 13, 2024
It will likely take some time to fully understand the events after an intense storm tore down at least six transmission towers in Victoria. But one thing is for sure - it was not the fault of "woke" renewables. The post AGL and AEMO search for answers on Loy Yang outage, but “woke” energy not to blame appeared first on RenewEconomy.
How Canada can climate-proof more than half a million homes
Corporate Knights
FEBRUARY 12, 2024
Weak regulations, low demand, and a lack of skilled labour are blocking service providers along Canada’s deep retrofit supply chain from scaling up operations to make homes safer, more climate resilient , and more affordable to heat, says a recent report by Pembina Institute. The need to address these blockages is critical, the clean energy think tank writes [pdf] in a new report, noting that Canada’s building sector contributes 13% of the country’s total emissions.
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.
Employee Profile: Spotlighting Tech Professional and Community Servant Shermane Pressley
3BL Media
FEBRUARY 13, 2024
Shermane Pressley is committed to creating and maintaining a supportive environment where employees of all backgrounds can thrive. As he makes tremendous strides in his career, he bears in mind the power he holds to promote diversity and advance equity at CACI and beyond. Pressley’s professional journey began in 2004 when he enlisted in the U.S. Army and was introduced to the world of information technology as he conducted duties within the Fort Belvoir Technical Control team.
DOE awards $4 million to build regional energy incubators
GreenBiz
FEBRUARY 15, 2024
Here are the innovation hubs that were awarded grants from the U.S. DOE to support clean energy startups in their regions.
Wind and solar are delivering an energy transition at record speed
Renew Economy
FEBRUARY 15, 2024
As Dutton renews call for renewables to be stopped and coal closures suspended until nuclear is built, wind and solar are delivering the fastest transition the world has seen. The post Wind and solar are delivering an energy transition at record speed appeared first on RenewEconomy.
The Global Goals Misstep: How Businesses Misinterpret and Overshadow Nations’ SDG Agendas
Green Project Management
FEBRUARY 12, 2024
It is increasingly common to see businesses of all sizes proclaiming their support for the SDGs. These declarations are often made with great fanfare, accompanied by glossy reports and marketing campaigns designed to showcase a company’s commitment to making the world a better place. However, beneath the surface of these well-intentioned claims lies a fundamental […] The post The Global Goals Misstep: How Businesses Misinterpret and Overshadow Nations’ SDG Agendas appeared firs
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
Bath & Body Works Explores Black History With Associate Visit to the National Museum of African American History and Culture
3BL Media
FEBRUARY 16, 2024
In celebration of Black History Month, Bath & Body Works sponsored a special associate visit to the Smithsonian’s National Museum of African American History and Culture in Washington, D.C. Associates traveled from Columbus, Ohio and New York and were met by local D.C. colleagues for a full day of learning and exploration at the 400,000-square-foot museum.
What Comcast learned from issuing its $1 billion green bond
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FEBRUARY 16, 2024
The market for sustainability bonds reached almost $940 billion in 2023, with more growth expected in 2024.
Is Ted O’Brien a fit for purpose shadow energy minister?
Renew Economy
FEBRUARY 15, 2024
In pursuit of blind, dogged virtue signalling to their base, the Coalition is prepared to sacrifice what remains of the Liberal Party in favour of a declining rural constituency. The post Is Ted O’Brien a fit for purpose shadow energy minister? appeared first on RenewEconomy.
Nearly Half of Companies Still Using Spreadsheets to Manage ESG Data: KPMG Survey
ESG Today
FEBRUARY 14, 2024
Most large companies are gearing up their ESG data and reporting capabilities, with the vast majority planning to increase investments on sustainability-related software and workforce capabilities over the next few years, yet while most feel confident that they are ahead of the curve in these areas, nearly half report that they are still using spreadsheets to manage their ESG data, according to the results of a new survey released by professional services firm KPMG US.
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
Mary Kay and 15 North Texas Companies Are Rooting for Trees With the Arbor Day Foundation
3BL Media
FEBRUARY 14, 2024
Good things come in trees! Have you ever thought of trees as solutions for climate and ecological resilience, health and well-being, and economic inclusion? That was the business case presented by the Arbor Day Foundation at a roundtable hosted by Mary Kay that gathered sustainability & ESG leaders of 15 companies from North Texas at the end of January.
Delta, Prologis and PepsiCo: The art of winning corporate buy-in for sustainability
GreenBiz
FEBRUARY 13, 2024
Preaching the benefits for customers is the best way to get support for environmental initiatives, they say.
“Baseload getting more difficult:” Origin doubles profits, still coy on Eraring and green energy transition
Renew Economy
FEBRUARY 14, 2024
Australia's biggest energy retailer doubles underlying earnings to $1.995 billion, taking advantage of higher bills and lower fuel costs, but remains coy about the future of the Eraring and pace of green energy transition. The post “Baseload getting more difficult:” Origin doubles profits, still coy on Eraring and green energy transition appeared first on RenewEconomy.
A century of reforestation helped keep the eastern US cool
Science Daily / Earth & Environment
FEBRUARY 13, 2024
Widespread 20th-century reforestation in the eastern United States helped counter rising temperatures due to climate change, according to new research. The authors highlight the potential of forests as regional climate adaptation tools, which are needed along with a decrease in carbon emissions.
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.
Chemours and the Georgia 4-H Foundation Partner To Provide Environmental Education and Leadership Programs to Georgia Youth
3BL Media
FEBRUARY 13, 2024
Chemours, a global company committed to making its chemistry as responsible as it is essential, and the Georgia 4-H Foundation, a unit of the University of Georgia College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences Cooperative Extension Service and the premier youth leadership organization in the state of Georgia, have announced a partnership to provide environmental education and leadership learning to youth.
How Pandora, the world's largest jewelry maker, switched to recycled silver and gold
GreenBiz
FEBRUARY 12, 2024
The changes affected more than 40 suppliers, which help it produce more than 100 million pieces annually.
Another solar and battery project approved in Victoria
Renew Economy
FEBRUARY 13, 2024
British solar and storage developer Elgin Energy says it has secured development approval for another solar and battery project in Australia, this time in Victoria. The post Another solar and battery project approved in Victoria appeared first on RenewEconomy.
China Stock Exchanges Announce Mandatory Sustainability Reporting Requirements for Companies
ESG Today
FEBRUARY 12, 2024
China’s three major stock markets, the Shanghai Stock Exchange (SSE), Shenzhen Stock Exchange (SZSE), and Beijing Stock Exchange (BSE), announced the publication of new sustainability reporting guidelines for listed companies, including a new requirement for hundreds of larger cap and dual-listed issuers to begin mandatory disclosure on a broad range of ESG topics in 2026.
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.
Georgia-Pacific Recycles Cardboard Boxes and Creates EcoSmart Paper Cups
3BL Media
FEBRUARY 13, 2024
We’re always looking for ways to create more value for our customers while using fewer resources. That’s what we love about Georgia-Pacific LLC ’s line of Dixie® EcoSmart® paper cups. Created by repurposing used cardboard shipping boxes, these disposable paper cups are made of 100% recycled fiber — giving a second life to existing resources! About Georgia-Pacific Based in Atlanta, Georgia-Pacific and its subsidiaries are among the world’s leading manufacturers and marketers of bath tissue, paper
‘The pace of growth is breaking us’: Utilities, corporations grapple with grid decarbonization
GreenBiz
FEBRUARY 15, 2024
With growth in electricity demand ahead, companies seek new ways to buy and get credit for zero-carbon energy.
Funding locked in for “world first” solar thermal powered green methanol plant
Renew Economy
FEBRUARY 14, 2024
The developers of a solar thermal powered methanol production facility that will supply green fuel for shipping and aviation have bedded down $A40 million in funding. The post Funding locked in for “world first” solar thermal powered green methanol plant appeared first on RenewEconomy.
Organizational health is (still) the key to long-term performance
McKinsey Sustainabilty
FEBRUARY 12, 2024
McKinsey’s latest findings on organizational health demonstrate that it remains the best predictor of value creation and a sustainable source of competitive advantage in today’s global marketplace.
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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