Combating climate change by transforming waste into value
GreenBiz
AUGUST 29, 2022
Sponsored: Pentair’s sustainable gas technology is helping partners across industry minimize waste and emissions to help achieve a carbon neutral future.
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Solar squeezes out coal to set new record low for demand on national grid
Renew Economy
AUGUST 30, 2022
A mild, solar charged Sunday has delivered a new winter minimum operational demand low on Australia's main grid, AEMO says. The post Solar squeezes out coal to set new record low for demand on national grid appeared first on RenewEconomy.
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Most carbon capture and storage projects are failing, researchers say
Corporate Knights
SEPTEMBER 2, 2022
After a half-century of research and development, carbon capture and storage projects are far more likely to fail than to succeed, and nearly three-quarters of the carbon dioxide they manage to capture each year is sold off to fossil companies and used to extract more oil, according to a sweeping industry assessment released today by the Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis (IEEFA).
It May Be Time To Upgrade, Replace, or Ditch Your Underground Storage Tank
3BL Media
AUGUST 30, 2022
As you do so, Ampibar and Booster™ stand ready to help. SOURCE: Booster Fuels. DESCRIPTION: Underground storage tanks — also referred to as USTs — store fuel at gas stations, fleet yards, businesses and more. Though long believed to be a necessary staple of the fueling industry, the growing amount of pollution related to aging and deteriorating USTs is harming communities.
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.
Elevating ESG Impact for Your Most Critical Stakeholders
GreenBiz
AUGUST 31, 2022
Demand is growing for companies to create action-oriented ESG strategies, due to megatrends ranging from climate change and shifting demographics, evolving reporting standards and growing expectations from customers. It’s increasingly vital that companies elevate ESG impact for their stakeholders, including employees, customers and investors.
Australia’s first battery gigafactory on track for December launch
Renew Economy
SEPTEMBER 2, 2022
Australian lithium-ion battery manufacturer on track to launch its planned gigafactory in NSW coal country after successfully completing a pilot program. The post Australia’s first battery gigafactory on track for December launch appeared first on RenewEconomy.
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KeyBank Teammate Provides Food and Hope To Buffalo Community After Tragedy
3BL Media
AUGUST 29, 2022
SOURCE: KeyBank. DESCRIPTION: Many KeyBank teammates stepped up in a time of need following the mass shooting in May at a grocery store in Buffalo, NY. But one Buffalo teammate went above and beyond to help community members heal from the tragedy. The shooting shuttered the grocery store, which was the main source of food for area residents. When food distribution services began, product manager Annette Countryman signed up to volunteer.
How Africa could become a global hydrogen powerhouse
GreenBiz
AUGUST 30, 2022
Africa’s abundant solar and wind energy could make it a global hub for producing low-carbon hydrogen, the IEA says, but its residents still face access challenges.
NSW backs pumped hydro projects promising 60 hours of energy storage
Renew Economy
SEPTEMBER 2, 2022
Five pumped hydro projects, with a combined capacity of almost 1.75GW and 60 hours of storage, have been awarded state government funding. The post NSW backs pumped hydro projects promising 60 hours of energy storage appeared first on RenewEconomy.
Would you buy an EV if you could charge it in 10 minutes?
Corporate Knights
AUGUST 31, 2022
In what was a first for the United States, last week, California regulators announced that the state would ban the sale of new gasoline-powered cars by 2035. The concrete new rules will accelerate the transition to electric vehicles (EVs) in the car-centric state where transportation is responsible for 41% of greenhouse gas emissions. The ban, which followed similar prohibitions in Quebec and the European Union, will mean that car manufacturers could face a fine of US$20,000 for every vehicle t
ESG Reporting Frameworks
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This Guidance Report aims to provide clarity on the current ESG reporting landscape by identifying, describing, and categorizing the key ESG reporting frameworks and offering insight into why, how, and when they should be applied.
Republic Services' San Diego-Area Compost Facility Named Industry's Best
3BL Media
AUGUST 29, 2022
National Waste & Recycling Association award recognizes Otay Compost Facility’s innovative and sustainable approach to organics diversion. SOURCE: Republic Services. DESCRIPTION: PHOENIX, August 29, 2022 /3BL Media/ - The National Waste & Recycling Association recently named Republic Services’ Otay Compost Facility the 2022 Organics Management Facility of the Year, celebrating its innovative approach to organics diversion.
Are carbon offsets a joke? A response to the comedian John Oliver
GreenBiz
AUGUST 30, 2022
The segment on HBO made the rounds on in the sustainability universe. What he got right, wrong and where there is a little more nuance.
“Ludicrous:” Snowy 2.0 contractor has zero working capital, but denies dispute
Renew Economy
SEPTEMBER 2, 2022
Contractor for Snowy 2.0 and Project EnergyConnect reveals liquidity problems with zero working capital, but denies dispute over costs and delays with Snowy Hydro. The post “Ludicrous:” Snowy 2.0 contractor has zero working capital, but denies dispute appeared first on RenewEconomy.
Fintech in Africa: The end of the beginning
McKinsey Sustainabilty
AUGUST 28, 2022
Africa’s fintech industry is coming of age. In the face of political and economic challenges and a global pandemic, fintech on the continent is booming. Here’s what comes next.
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
Canadian Annabelle M. Rayson Wins Stockholm Junior Water Prize 2022
3BL Media
SEPTEMBER 1, 2022
SOURCE: Xylem Inc. DESCRIPTION: STOCKHOLM, September 1, 2022, /3BL Media/ – Annabelle M. Rayson from Canada receives the prestigious 2022 Stockholm Junior Water Prize for her research on how to treat and prevent harmful algae blooms. HRH Crown Princess Victoria of Sweden announced the winner during a ceremony at World Water Week in Stockholm. Harmful algae blooms plague aquatic ecosystems around the world.
Where’s the next generation of sustainability talent? Consulting
GreenBiz
AUGUST 29, 2022
Consultancies, large and small, are a superb training ground for your next hire — or maybe your future boss.
US battery supplier Powin enters Australia market with 1.7GWh storage deal with Akaysha
Renew Economy
AUGUST 30, 2022
Oregon based Powin enters Australian storage market with deal to supply first three big battery projects of Akaysha Energy. The post US battery supplier Powin enters Australia market with 1.7GWh storage deal with Akaysha appeared first on RenewEconomy.
Quick automation wins with Cisco DNA Center
Cisco CSR
AUGUST 29, 2022
With the investment into today’s modern and agile networks, many IT organizations are searching for intelligent tools that can help simplify the complexity that comes with the advanced capabilities of today’s networks and keep up with the business demands. Topping off the complex challenges, many organizations are facing challenges on how to bridge the growing IT skill gap and automate various aspects of their network management.
Introduction to Sustainable Real Estate
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This guidance report examines the causal connection between buildings and climate change and explores how an industry shift towards sustainability can pave the way for a more financially, environmentally, and socially resilient built environment.
TCS Focusing on Building Capacity for a Youth-led Global Changemaker Movement
3BL Media
AUGUST 29, 2022
SOURCE: Tata Consultancy Services (TCS). DESCRIPTION: At TCS, we are building on the belief that business can be a catalyst for change. Our purpose is to connect people to opportunities in the digital economy and that mission is central to the way we operate as a business. Through innovation, partnership, and collective knowledge, TCS believes we can lead positive change for all stakeholders.
Frameworks must embrace carbon credits to spur transition to net zero
GreenBiz
SEPTEMBER 2, 2022
Reporting frameworks have an important role to play in addressing quality and transparency challenges that have traditionally plagued the market.
World’s largest wind farm begins full operation off the coast of Yorkshire
Renew Economy
SEPTEMBER 1, 2022
The world's largest completed wind farm, the 1.3GW Hornsea 2 project off the coast of Yorkshire, is now in full operation, The post World’s largest wind farm begins full operation off the coast of Yorkshire appeared first on RenewEconomy.
Try the New 8000v Emulator Sandbox for SONiC
Cisco CSR
SEPTEMBER 2, 2022
A modern cloud-scale data center network requires resilient server-to-server communication, even when faced with a large and rapid increase in the number of devices on the network. This can be achieved with Software for Open Networking in the Cloud ( SONiC ), which has gained a large following in the open-source community and has been deployed and tested in some of the world’s largest and most demanding cloud networks.
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.
Qualcomm's STEM Community Partnerships: FIRST
3BL Media
AUGUST 29, 2022
SOURCE: Qualcomm. DESCRIPTION: Our ongoing collaboration with FIRST (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology) is another important way that we’re increasing access to STEM education and investing in the development of our future workforce. FIRST is the world’s leading youth-serving non-profit organization advancing STEM education. FIRST engages students in grades PreK-12 in hands-on, mentor-based robotics programs to help them become science and technology leaders and well-roun
Farmers can now grow fruits, vegetables, and carbon credits
GreenBiz
AUGUST 30, 2022
ProducePay teams up with Allcot to create a carbon crediting project designed for fruit and vegetable growers.
Moving beyond 82% renewables by 2030 requires pumped hydro investment now
Renew Economy
SEPTEMBER 2, 2022
It’s past time to decouple Australia from fossil fuel dependency and the associated energy price hyperinflation that is smashing household and and business consumers. The post Moving beyond 82% renewables by 2030 requires pumped hydro investment now appeared first on RenewEconomy.
Cisco NDFC One View – Centralized Management of the Global SAN Infrastructure
Cisco CSR
AUGUST 30, 2022
Cisco Nexus Dashboard Fabric Controller (NDFC) is a scalable application for managing Fibre Channel SAN. However, in some cases a single NDFC server may not be efficient. For example, it may be a better solution for large global environments to utilize a dedicated NDFC server for each region or department. But how do you get a centralized view of the global SAN infrastructure when using multiple instances of NDFC managing separate regions or departments?
How Will Virgo Season Impact Your ESG Communication?
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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
When is TinyML too much?
Stacey Higginbotham
AUGUST 29, 2022
When it comes to machine learning (ML), sometimes every problem looks like it needs a neural net, when in fact it just needs some statistics. This is especially true when it comes to running algorithms on microcontrollers and for industrial use cases such as predictive maintenance, according to Bernard Burg, director of AI and data science at Infineon.
Innovative partnerships bring community solar to low-income households in the US
GreenBiz
AUGUST 29, 2022
Here are examples of what's been driving stunning growth in community solar.
“Honeymoon over” as another small “solar friendly” retailer succumbs to energy chaos
Renew Economy
SEPTEMBER 2, 2022
Elysian Energy, which had 7,500 customers across Victoria and the other NEM states, becomes latest casualty of Australia's energy market crisis. The post “Honeymoon over” as another small “solar friendly” retailer succumbs to energy chaos appeared first on RenewEconomy.
The role of Universities in accelerating the transition to Net Zero
Cisco CSR
AUGUST 30, 2022
The higher education sector has a major role to play in the journey to Net Zero – both in terms of reducing its own environmental footprint and by helping to develop new climate technologies through applied research and co-innovation with industry. The convergence of digital and Net Zero is a new frontier for innovation and is another major driver for Universities digital transformation.
Is Your ESG Communication a Walking Red Flag?
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One moment, you're proudly releasing your annual report, and before you know it, six months have passed and attention has shifted. Not communicating your impact consistently to key stakeholders is what we call an ESG communication red flag. Think of red flags as common mistakes that hinder stakeholder engagement. While these slips in communication are rarely intentional, they can have a significant impact on how your ESG efforts are perceived.
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