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A green wave of climate activism is cresting — companies must be 'all in'

GreenBiz

Companies ignore young people’s concern over climate change at their peril, as evidenced by the U.S. midterm elections.

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Joel Fitzgibbon appointed to board of coal mine investor as profits flood in

Renew Economy

Updated: Former ALP maverick and fossil fuel supporter Joel Fitzgibbon appointed to the board of a company invested in coal mining. The post Joel Fitzgibbon appointed to board of coal mine investor as profits flood in appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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The Climate COP System Needs an Overhaul.

Green Project Management

The 27th UN climate change summit (COP27) in Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt, was expected to promote climate justice. Like the 26 that preceded it, progress continues at a snail’s pace while climate chaos spirals out of control. There are other COPs that receive little to no attention by the media and business community, such as COP […]. The post The Climate COP System Needs an Overhaul. appeared first on Doing the right things, the right way, for the right reasons.

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The price of making peace with nature

Corporate Knights

Pakistan, a country whose contribution to greenhouse gas emissions is tiny by Canadian standards, knows the fury and the injustice of climate chaos. One-third of the country was flooded by an extreme monsoon season this summer that has directly affected more than 33 million people and killed more than 1,500 (as of early October), many of them children.

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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

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Sip or guzzle? Here's how Google's data centers use water

GreenBiz

With a pledge to restore 120 percent of the “water it consumes” by 2030, Google is rethinking the approaches used to cool its massive data centers.

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Wind and solar supply two thirds of South Australia grid in week it was cut off from NEM

Renew Economy

Wind and solar still contributed around two thirds of electricity supply in South Australia in the week it was "isolated" from the main grid. The post Wind and solar supply two thirds of South Australia grid in week it was cut off from NEM appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Fossil fuels phase-out pact fizzled at COP27. What more can be done?

Corporate Knights

The latest UN climate change summit (COP27) concluded, once again, with a tussle over the place of fossil fuels in the global economy. An agreement by the world’s governments to phase out all fossil fuels would have been a welcome progression from last year’s Glasgow climate pact. It called on countries to “[accelerate] efforts towards the phasedown of unabated coal power and phase-out of inefficient fossil fuel subsidies”, making it the first UN treaty to acknowledge the need to do somethin

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The clean energy sector needs more young people

GreenBiz

What do we need to build a clean energy workforce? The Powering Jobs Census from Power for All has some answers.

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AGL to close big gas power station as switch to 100 per cent renewables marches on

Renew Economy

AGL fast tracks closure of the Torrens Island B gas generator as the switch to 100 per cent renewables in South Australia gathers pace. The post AGL to close big gas power station as switch to 100 per cent renewables marches on appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Addressing Social Determinants of Health and Improving Access to Health Services and Resources

3BL Media

SOURCE: Quest Diagnostics. DESCRIPTION: Addressing social determinants of health and improving access to health services and resources. Bridge to Health. Founded by Q4HE, Bridge to Health is a community program that aims to make better health more accessible to underserved communities in New Mexico. The program helps empower people through partnerships, education, and community engagement.

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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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Heroes & Zeros: A small English soccer team is showing the World Cup how to do sustainability right

Corporate Knights

Heroes: Forest Green Rovers. Even as environmentalists slam soccer’s World Cup for fudging its green credentials, one obscure English team is winning applause far and wide for its eco-friendly practices. On the very day that Dale Vince took over as owner of the Forest Green Rovers in 2010, he moved to ban the sale of beef burgers at the team’s stadium in Nailsworth, a village in the Cotswolds, the rolling hills of central-southwestern England.

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NextEra's trifecta of renewable energy rises in the wheat fields of Oregon

GreenBiz

A utility-scale wind-solar-battery plant points the way toward energy transformation.

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Wind farms deliver another big bonus to consumers under ACT’s 100 pct renewables deal

Renew Economy

ACT reaps benefit of locking in prices for its net 100 per cent renewable supply, receiving bonus payment of $32 million in last quarter as prices surge in rest of country. The post Wind farms deliver another big bonus to consumers under ACT’s 100 pct renewables deal appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Arrow Electronics' Distribution Center in Venlo Drives Efficiency, Sustainability, and Employee Well-Being

3BL Media

SOURCE: Arrow Electronics. DESCRIPTION: VENLO, The Netherlands, November 21, 2022 / 3BL Media/ — Arrow Electronics designed its state-of-the-art Primary Distribution Center in Venlo (The Netherlands) to drive efficiency, sustainability, and employee well-being. Seated along the Dutch-German border, near the convergence of a network of seaports, airports and ground transportation, the Venlo district is one of Europe’s most important logistics hubs.

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Is Your ESG Communication a Walking Red Flag?

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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What’s NEXT with Michael Ebel at Atmosfy

Cisco CSR

Throughout my career, I have noticed the way we “futurize” technology. Often, we are thinking of technology in five-to-ten-year increments. But the fact of the matter is – technology is moving faster than we can keep up. The minute we think we understand it, it’s already onto something new. That’s why here at Cisco, we’re focused on what’s NEXT. We all know technology will continue to grow at a rapid pace, our goal is to remain at the forefront of these changes.

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Disappointed by COP27? You expected too much

GreenBiz

Don’t expect a bunch of governments without a clear mandate to do anything revolutionary.

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Photon chooses NSW for its first ever solar and battery project

Renew Economy

Photon Energy will embark on its first big solar and battery build after buying up the 9.8MW/10MWh Boggabri project in New South Wales. The post Photon chooses NSW for its first ever solar and battery project appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Kimberly-Clark Named to Seramount's Inclusion Index for Third Consecutive Year

3BL Media

SOURCE: Kimberly-Clark Corporation. DESCRIPTION: Kimberly-Clark announced today that it was named to Seramount’s annual Inclusion Index for the third consecutive year. The index recognizes companies that are leading the way in creating diverse and inclusive work environments. “We believe that a diverse and inclusive workplace is essential to our business and key to our ability to deliver Kimberly-Clark’s purpose of Better Care for a Better World,” said Mike Hsu, Chairman and CEO at Kimberly-Clar

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Can Businesses Meet Increasing Consumer Expectations?

According to 3BL and TriplePundit’s Consumer Insights & Sustainability Benchmark two-thirds of U.S. adults actively seek and follow sustainability issues. This leaves room for businesses to fill in the gaps currently seen between consumer expectations and corporate ESG communication. This research reveals what issues consumers care about and how businesses can tailor their communications to different segments of consumers.

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Adapt and overcome: What the story of the Tardigrade can teach us about resilience

Cisco CSR

When you think about the most resilient creatures in the animal kingdom, what comes to mind? Perhaps the camel, which can survive for 6 months with no food or water. Or maybe it’s the honey badger, which tends to drink snake venom like cranberry juice. Or how about the immortal jellyfish? This is one of the most fascinating (and oldest) creatures on Planet Earth.

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UK Regulator to Develop Code of Conduct for ESG Data and Ratings Providers

ESG Today

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), the conduct regulator for financial services firms and financial markets in the UK, announced today the formation of a working group to develop a code of conduct for ESG data and ratings providers. Demand for ESG data, service and ratings has surged as investors increasingly integrate ESG considerations into the investment process, yet the activities and businesses of the providers are generally not covered by markets and securities regulators.

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Forrest says fossil fuels are a “joke of history”, and net zero targets amount to trading fakes

Renew Economy

Iron ore billionaire Andrew Forrest slams net zero targets, the use of carbon credits, and "filthy" fossil fuels. The post Forrest says fossil fuels are a “joke of history”, and net zero targets amount to trading fakes appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Entergy Texas President and CEO Receives Award for Championing Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

3BL Media

National Diversity Council recognizes Eliecer "Eli" Viamontes as CEO of the Year. SOURCE: Entergy Corporation. DESCRIPTION: THE WOODLANDS, Texas, November 21, 2022 /3BL Media/ – President and CEO of Entergy Texas Eliecer “Eli” Viamontes received the 2022 CEO of the Year award presented by the National Diversity Council. The CEO of the Year award recognizes an individual who has demonstrated exceptional leadership in their organization while championing diversity, equity, and inclusion.

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What Consumers Are Saying About ESG – And What That Means for Your Business

A growing body of evidence shows that environmental, social and governance (ESG) initiatives are important to business growth. And it all relies on a simple fact: ESG issues matter to consumers. Consumers see businesses as crucial change agents and are willing to take their business to the competition if their current brand comes up short on ESG. In pursuit of identifying where such trends are today, 3BL Media and TriplePundit partnered with the research technology firm Glow to survey 3,648 U.S.

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Green Construction Technology Investments Surge

Environment + Energy Leader

Using bio-based and other low-carbon materials could help create urban sinks in the built environment. The post Green Construction Technology Investments Surge appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader.

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Switzerland Adopts Law Requiring Mandatory Climate Reporting for Public Companies, Banks

ESG Today

Large Swiss companies and financial institutions will be required to publicly disclose information on their climate-related risks, impacts and plans, according to new legislation passed today by the government’s Federal Council. Under the newly adopted “Ordinance on Climate Disclosures,” public companies, banks and insurance companies will be required to provide reporting based on the recommendations of the Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures (TCFD).

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Coal-driven climate change is becoming a big problem – for coal

Renew Economy

Climate change – driven largely by the burning of coal – is driving extreme weather events that are taking an increasing toll on unit costs for coal miners. The post Coal-driven climate change is becoming a big problem – for coal appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Del Monte Foods and Alliance for a Healthier Generation Nourish the Well-Being of Youth and Communities This Holiday Season

3BL Media

Through Signature Partnership, Del Monte Foods and Healthier Generation Launch Holiday Recipe Site to Promote Nutrition and Connections. SOURCE: Del Monte Foods, Inc. DESCRIPTION: WALNUT CREEK, Calif., November 21, 2022/3BL Media/ -- This holiday season, Del Monte Foods, Inc. and Alliance for a Healthier Generation (Healthier Generation) are advancing their joint initiative “Nourishing Families by Nourishing Schools” to support the well-being of youth and communities across the U.S by launching

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Which ESG Topics Get the Most Attention?

People are focusing on how companies are responding to the headline issues of the day, says a report from 3BL Media on evolving interests in ESG subjects, which also found a mismatch between the stories brands publish and topics audiences want. So which emerging sustainability & ESG topics garner more audience attention? Download the guide to find out!

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US Commits to Zero-Emissions Heavy Trucks

Environment + Energy Leader

Officials have signed on to sell only zero-emission heavy vehicles by 2040. The post US Commits to Zero-Emissions Heavy Trucks appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader.

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Even in the metaverse, women remain locked out of leadership roles

McKinsey Sustainabilty

Five early indicators on women in the metaverse reveal gender inequality—especially in the leadership creating and setting metaverse standards.

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Ark Energy halves size of Queensland wind farm, but doubles size of turbines

Renew Economy

Ark Energy cuts area of Chalumbin wind farm in half, to avoid sensitive ecological and cultural heritage sites. But it doubles size of turbines. The post Ark Energy halves size of Queensland wind farm, but doubles size of turbines appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Independent Director Jennifer Crandall to Speak about FDA's New FSMA 204 Regulation

3BL Media

SOURCE: Land Betterment Corporation. DESCRIPTION: FISHERS, Ind., November 22, 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 share that our Independent Director, Jennifer Crandall together with Paul Damren will host a complimentary virtual discussion on November 30 th

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7 Trends in ESG: What PR Pros Need to Know in 2023

What does the evolution of ESG programs mean for communicators? As it turns out - a lot. New challenges are coming into focus, driven by the increasing attention to corporate sustainability and environmental, social, and governance (ESG) programs, and the evolving state of ESG reporting regulations. This new ebook from 3BL Media explores seven trends in detail and unpacks what they mean for communicators.