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Brooklyn startup addresses gun violence with climate jobs

GreenBiz

BlocPower’s Civilian Climate Corps program provides training and job opportunities to New Yorkers in neighborhoods impacted by gun violence, while helping NYC tackle its largest source of GHG emissions: buildings.

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Bowen slams Morrison and Taylor for hiding extent of Snowy 2.0 delays

Renew Economy

Delays in the government-funded Snowy 2.0 could have big impact on timing of coal plant closures and shape of energy policy. The post Bowen slams Morrison and Taylor for hiding extent of Snowy 2.0 delays appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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The murky world of private equity takeovers of Canadian oil and gas

Corporate Knights

A union in British Columbia is pushing two of Canada’s largest financial institutions to rethink their involvement with a private equity industry that opaquely controls large portions of the country’s oil and gas sector. “Public companies are selling off their most polluting assets in an effort to green their balance sheets,” says Paul Finch, treasurer of the British Columbia General Employees Union (BCGEU).

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KeyBank Feeds 200 Families at KeyBus Kickoff Event in Buffalo

3BL Media

SOURCE: KeyBank. DESCRIPTION: Following the recent mass shooting in Buffalo, New York, KeyBank Corporate Responsibility Officer Chiwuike Owunwanne knew something had to be done to help the nearby neighborhood recover. The supermarket where the shooting happened is closed for the foreseeable future leaving the area without a place to get fresh food. Owunwanne acted quickly to help the neighborhood.

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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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Five trends shaping the renewable energy sector

GreenBiz

Sponsored: As renewables in North America rapidly expand, understanding industry trends allows businesses to capture the greatest value from the energy transition. ESG profiles of renewable energy projects vary widely. It’s critical to strive for an inclusive sustainable energy future, not just net zero.

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ACT reaps dividend from 100 pct renewables as energy bills fall despite market chaos

Renew Economy

Canberra households will see their electricity costs fall from 1 July, as renewables contracts shield consumers from surging wholesale electricity prices. The post ACT reaps dividend from 100 pct renewables as energy bills fall despite market chaos appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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The G7 Summit 2022 Is Coming. Here's Why All Global Citizens Should Be Paying Attention

3BL Media

G7 countries are economic, political heavyweights with the power to tackle urgent global issues. SOURCE: Global Citizen. DESCRIPTION: By Joe McCarthy. If you look back at past G7 Summit agendas, you’ll see many of the same themes: reducing inequality, promoting women’s equality, and advancing global security among them. This year, the to-do list for the leaders of seven of the world’s economic and political heavyweights is long — from ending the COVID-19 pandemic, to averting an impending global

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How corporations can create an environmental justice policy

GreenBiz

U.S. corporations have both a unique opportunity and a responsibility to reset their and the nation’s course on social and environmental justice.

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Energy crisis reminds us why we need a rapid shift to renewables, says AEMO chief

Renew Economy

AEMO chief says "getting enough energy into the system" is top of his list of worries - and firmed renewables are the lowest cost way to go. The post Energy crisis reminds us why we need a rapid shift to renewables, says AEMO chief appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Custom Application Troubleshooting With Cisco IOx

Cisco CSR

Cisco IOx provides you with a platform to host your microservices at the networks edge, close to your data originator. Microservices allow you to process your data, apply filtering, aggregation, densification, quality checks and much more! What to keep in mind? Are Linux based systems and Docker applications old friends of yours? If so, you probably already know about some challenges of creating Docker images.

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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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Storytime With Dolly Parton

3BL Media

Regions Bank, Ole Miss celebrate the Imagination Library. SOURCE: Regions Bank. DESCRIPTION: By Alicia Anger. To people across the world, Dolly Parton is many things. She is a singer, songwriter, actress, and music icon. But to nearly 2 million children across the globe, she’s their librarian through her Imagination Library. Regions Bank recently joined the Ole Miss Women’s Council for Philanthropy (OMWC) for Storytime with Dolly, an event highlighting the importance of reading and education.

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The bar for corporate climate leadership is rising

GreenBiz

The 3,000+ companies taking action with Science Based Targets now represent more than one-third of the global economy.

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What is the real cause of our energy crisis – and what should we do?

Renew Economy

There are several things we can do to address the energy crisis, but a capacity mechanism is not one of them. The post What is the real cause of our energy crisis – and what should we do? appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Introducing Meraki Webhook Integrations

Cisco CSR

Instead of calling the Meraki API to look for critical network changes, why not have Meraki send alerts using webhooks? Send events, as they happen, to your network monitoring and operations services by having Meraki call them instead. If you are using an existing application, you might struggle sending a webhook directly to it. You will often need to adjust the message format and authentication to match.

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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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Public Lands and Make-A-Wish Prepare Young Explorer for Adventures of a Lifetime

3BL Media

Jax Ramirez, a 7-year-old who loves adventure and was diagnosed with a rare autoimmune disorder, went on an epic Public Lands shopping spree. SOURCE: DICK'S Sporting Goods. DESCRIPTION: Jax Ramirez has big plans for this summer. Now that school is out, the 7-year-old adventurer who lives in the Pittsburgh area can't wait to get out on the water with his family for kayaking trips along lakes and waterways in New York and Maryland.

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6 steps to develop a robust climate strategy

GreenBiz

Sponsored: The climate crisis puts society and businesses at risk. Therefore, companies need to develop a robust climate strategy through deep decarbonization.

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Now is the time for a new environmental objective for our energy system

Renew Economy

Recognition need to reduce emissions would enable energy regulators to make rules, policies and decisions that can facilitate a more orderly transition to zero carbon. The post Now is the time for a new environmental objective for our energy system appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Reflections on the Journey to DevNet Expert

Cisco CSR

Picture this, if you will. It is December 2016 and I have just gone through security at the airport. I am explaining to the friendly (but confused) team why I have a bunch of electronics—a small router, wires, Lego, and a ball of yarn—in my carry-on. This conversation wasn’t a surprise to me. I fully expected to be pulled aside when my bag went through the X-ray machine.

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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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Åsa Norrie: “Everything Is Possible”

3BL Media

SOURCE: Principal Financial Group. DESCRIPTION: When Åsa Norrie was named regional CEO for the Principal ® Global Investors European money management business in June 2021, she took stock of the challenges. Unlike counterparts in the United States, Norrie’s team worked across 11 languages with investors in 16 countries, each with its own regulatory framework—think 16 different federal treasury departments, for example.

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Renewable energy projects power up in tribal nations

GreenBiz

Dozens of tribes are investing in solar, wind and hydro projects, building toward a more sustainable future.

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Albanese speaks to Cannon-Brookes about Sun Cable manufacturing plans

Renew Economy

Updated: Albanese talks to Mike Cannon-Brookes about manufacturing options for massive Sun Cable project, the world's biggest solar and battery proposal. The post Albanese speaks to Cannon-Brookes about Sun Cable manufacturing plans appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Accelerate Your Hybrid Work Initiatives with Cisco+ Secure Connect Now

Cisco CSR

If your organization has employees who work from home, the road, and the office, then you understand the underlying costs and complexities of securely connecting a hybrid workforce. No matter where your people work, or what devices they use, they need secure access to their business-critical applications. To overcome the challenges of managing more remote users, devices, applications, and data across multiple clouds, while minimizing security threats, Cisco has developed new Secure Access Servic

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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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Qualcomm Unveils Next Generation Powerline Communication Device To Support Expanding Industry Need for Vehicle to Charging Station Smart-Grid Communications

3BL Media

Next Generation Powerline Communication Device Supports Global Efforts Towards E-Mobility and a Net-Zero Emissions Society. SOURCE: Qualcomm. SUMMARY: Highlights: Supports advanced bidirectional communication in smart grid applications to help manage and balance energy flow between electric vehicles and the grid. Qualcomm Technologies is working with virtually all global, leading automakers and their supply base in support of the Combined Charging Systems international standard for charging elec

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Systems change is harder than it looks: Systems shift may be the answer

GreenBiz

Three cases that demonstrate how a step-by-step approach can lead to positive system shifts which result in transformative change.

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Chris Bowen needs flexibility to avoid capacity market trap set by fossil fuel lobby

Renew Economy

Bowen says ESB to release capacity market proposals within days. He needs to take care it is not a prop for fossil fuels, and is truly "flexible". The post Chris Bowen needs flexibility to avoid capacity market trap set by fossil fuel lobby appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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#CiscoChat – Unify IT: Announcing Innovations in Networking and Cloud

Cisco CSR

The Future of Modern Enterprise. In a world that is predictably unpredictable, you need to be agile, resilient, and productive whenever and wherever. Organizations need to be able to meet the pressures of the future of work while maintaining the experiences workers, customers, and partners expect. A unified IT team makes unified experiences possible, bridging the boundaries between technologies, locations, organizations, teams, and people to bring the best experiences to your people, customers,

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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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Digitally-Driven Operations Enhance Industrial Sustainability and Performance

3BL Media

by Chris Johnson. SOURCE: Nokia. DESCRIPTION: As we look back to Earth Day 2022, and cap a month of focus on our planet, I am reminded of the COP26 collaboration ambitions and the clear message that industry has a critical, active role to play in in advancing action on climate change. Digital technologies and real-time networks will be key enablers — and businesses stand to gain significantly as they adopt them.

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Behind Volvo CE’s 'fossil-free' vehicle claim

GreenBiz

Volvo CE touts its delivery of the first vehicle using “fossil-free” steel to a customer. Here's a look at what that really means.

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Nationals push nuclear as Bowen targets regulatory barriers to energy markets

Renew Economy

Bowen meets state and territory energy ministers to discuss market chaos, while the Nationals ramp up nuclear advocacy. The post Nationals push nuclear as Bowen targets regulatory barriers to energy markets appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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DOT proposes rules for national EV charging network, including 97% uptime and 150 kW requirements

Utiliity Dive

The proposal, which requires fast-charging stations to offer a standard plug and at least four charging ports, would apply to projects funded by the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Formula 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