GreenBiz

OCTOBER 2, 2023

CSRD, the European Union's new ESG reporting directive, goes into effect in January. Here’s how you can make it not just about compliance, but action.

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Renew Economy

OCTOBER 4, 2023

Social media posts are full of hot air in claiming wind turbines take years of operation to make up for the energy needed to manufacture them. This is false. The post Fact Check: Wind turbine energy claim is all spin and no power appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Corporate Knights

OCTOBER 1, 2023

Talk of where banks do and don’t put their money doesn’t usually make the red carpet. But in September, 200 actors and filmmakers signed an open letter calling on the Toronto International Film Festival to stop accepting sponsorship money from RBC. As Avengers star Mark Ruffalo tweeted, “RBC is one of the biggest funders of fossil fuels with the worst record of green washing and First Nation abuses through their fossil fuels and extraction projects.

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3BL Media

OCTOBER 6, 2023

Ore., October 6, 2023 /3BL/ - KeyBank has donated $10,000 to the Naturally Beautiful Project, a non-profit with the mission of providing a safe and judgment-free space for parents and children to learn the necessary tools to achieve healthy hair. The funds will go directly to the Naturally Beautiful Project Academy to sponsor attendees who will learn how to braid and then turn the skill into a thriving business.

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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

OCTOBER 3, 2023

Researchers are only beginning to uncover the toxic cocktail of chemicals, microplastics and heavy metals hidden in car and truck tires. But experts say these tire emissions are a significant source of air and water pollution and may be affecting humans as well as wildlife.

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Renew Economy

OCTOBER 1, 2023

Renewables covered more than half of Germany’s electricity consumption so far this year, and has averaged 50 pct or more for each of the last seven months. The post Germany covers 52 pct of electricity consumption with renewables so far this year appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Envirotec Magazine

OCTOBER 4, 2023

A new technology based on fluorescence is being developed to detect if honey has been blended with cheaper additions such as sugar syrup. The brainchild of Aston University and The Scottish Bee Company – With help and support from the British Beekeepers Association and the Honey Authenticity Network UK – the approach appears to offer a solution to this, the second most prevalent form of food fraud worldwide (after milk-related fraud).

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GreenBiz

OCTOBER 2, 2023

The International Energy Agency's updated report covers everything from fossil fuel projections and earlier net-zero targets to heat pump policies and CCS prospects.

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Renew Economy

OCTOBER 2, 2023

Instances of 100 per cent renewables are already being presented on Australia's main grid - nearly two years ahead of expectations, and before the market is ready. The post Australia has enough renewables to reach 100pct at times, but coal gets in the way appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Corporate Knights

OCTOBER 4, 2023

Like a lot of companies, Lego’s entire business model has been built on plastic. One hundred thousand tonnes of virgin plastic a year, to be precise. Then in 2021, the Danish toymaker unveiled a prototype brick made from recycled water bottles. It had taken 150 materials scientists and engineers three years of testing more than 250 plastic formulations to land on the “breakthrough.

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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 Today

OCTOBER 2, 2023

Only 1 in 4 companies are at advanced stages of preparation to obtain independent assurance on their reported ESG information, even though 66% are required to disclose ESG data or expect to be soon – including 78% of listed companies – according to a new survey released by global professional services provider KPMG. For the study, KPMG surveyed senior executives and board members at 750 companies across a broad range of sectors and regions, with average company revenue of $15.6 billion, and laun

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GreenBiz

OCTOBER 3, 2023

Demand for sustainability transformation is rapidly accelerating the emergence of new green jobs, as well as transforming existing jobs beyond recognition.

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Renew Economy

OCTOBER 4, 2023

Queensland's Stanwell signs deal for long duration "iron flow batteries" as it seeks different storage solutions for the switch from coal to green energy. The post Stanwell signs major deal for Australian-made long duration iron flow batteries appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Corporate Knights

OCTOBER 6, 2023

Eight years ago, Pope Francis delivered a landmark encyclical — a letter to all bishops of the Roman Catholic Church — urging people to take better care of the planet. Now, he’s upped the ante with an even more forceful “ apostolic exhortation ” focused exclusively on the climate crisis. The Vatican published a 10-page declaration from Pope Francis on Wednesday saying Western countries have dragged their feet on climate action and urging them to take much faster and more far-reaching steps to

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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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Envirotec Magazine

OCTOBER 2, 2023

Coastal mangroves: Restoring wetland areas could make a sizeable impact on sequestering emissions New research appears to find that wetland conservation has a higher potential mpact for mitigating climate change than other ocean-based solutions. Conducted by Imperial College Business School , London, in partnership with global management consultancy BIP , and strategic-design studio Sketchin , the findings seem to show that the restoration and preservation of wetland areas, such as mangroves,

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GreenBiz

OCTOBER 5, 2023

If your company's climate goals are misaligned with your trade association memberships, it's time to act now.

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Renew Economy

OCTOBER 5, 2023

NSW leaps to a new renewables record of 87.5 per cent. Will it be the first coal state in Australia to reach an instance of 100 per cent renewables? The post NSW leaps to new renewables peak of 87.5 pct: Will it be first coal state to 100 pct? appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Financial Times: Moral Money

OCTOBER 2, 2023

Regulators and politicians are focusing on the accuracy, transparency and potential for conflicts of interest with sustainability scores

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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

Envirotec Magazine

OCTOBER 6, 2023

New research by the University of Oxford seems to reveal that sewage discharge into rivers has a greater impact on water quality, and the animals and plants that live in rivers, than surrounding land use. This has strong implications for the state of UK rivers in light of recent efforts to weaken nutrient neutrality regulations for new housing developments.

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GreenBiz

OCTOBER 4, 2023

Seeking a share of the government’s historic funding for renewable energy projects? First, explain how your project will benefit community members.

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Renew Economy

OCTOBER 1, 2023

Rooftop solar smashed more records over the "grand final" long weekend, sending coal output and network demand to new lows as the grid continues to be reshaped. The post Rooftop solar smashes more records, sending coal output and grid demand to new lows appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Impact Alpha

OCTOBER 2, 2023

ImpactAlpha, October 2 — Equitable homeownership is a key strategy for narrowing racial wealth gaps. Centering Black women is key to the success. The post How Dearfield Fund helps Black women buy homes to build wealth and health appeared first on ImpactAlpha.

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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.

WWF Sustainability

OCTOBER 3, 2023

New laws will affect the ways companies do business across borders and within certain jurisdictions. And they will have huge implications for environmental and social impact.

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GreenBiz

OCTOBER 2, 2023

Sponsored: Learn about ESG ratings, their criteria, how to improve your rating and why ESG scoring may not be all it's cracked up to be.

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Renew Economy

OCTOBER 5, 2023

In the shift to renewables, electricians and energy workers are becoming as scarce and indispensable as rare metals used in batteries. We need a fix – and fast. The post Forget coal, we need more sparkies to keep the lights on – tens of thousands of them appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Impact Alpha

OCTOBER 4, 2023

Greetings, Agents of Impact! Featured: Call Preview Plugged In: Road to justice for Black farmers leads through flexible finance. More than 150 years. The post The Brief: Today’s Plugged In: Black Farmer Fund, deep climate tech, solar power in Texas, integrated impact and financial analysis appeared first on ImpactAlpha.

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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.

Science Daily / Earth & Environment

OCTOBER 4, 2023

Some of the thinnest materials known to humankind -- MXene and MBene compounds -- may provide solutions to scientists in their quest to curb the effects of global warming. These substances are only a few atoms thick, making them two-dimensional. Because of their large surface area, the materials have the potential to absorb carbon dioxide molecules from the atmosphere, which could help reduce the harmful effects of climate change by safely sequestering carbon dioxide, according to a review study

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GreenBiz

OCTOBER 6, 2023

Sponsored: The U.S. dairy sector is identifying promising solutions, practices and technologies that are paving the way for a more sustainable future.

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Renew Economy

OCTOBER 5, 2023

Cannon-Brookes provides bulk of funds for start-up hoping to help solve the wind and solar connection log jams on Australia's main grid. The post Cannon-Brookes backs power engineers aiming to solve renewables grid connection log-jam appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Impact Alpha

OCTOBER 4, 2023

ImpactAlpha, Oct. 4 – More than 150 years of discriminatory lending and land heists have left a generation of Black farmers with little access. The post Plugged In: Road to justice for Black farmers leads through flexible finance appeared first on ImpactAlpha.

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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.