How corporations can support 24/7 carbon-free energy
GreenBiz
APRIL 14, 2022
In its most detailed policy roadmap to date, Google has published a blueprint for what it will take to get the power sector to 24/7, carbon-free energy.
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Why is Ontario making new buildings less energy efficient?
Corporate Knights
APRIL 13, 2022
Chris Ballard is a former Ontario minister of housing and environment and climate change and the CEO of Passive House Canada, a national non-profit professional association that advocates for the Passive House high-performance building standard. If you could live in a home that was highly energy efficient , climate resilient, comfortable and healthy for about the same cost as a code-built home and was built to outlast current buildings, would you move in?
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Graph of the Day: One state dominates best performing wind farms in March
Renew Economy
APRIL 14, 2022
One state dominates the rankings of best performing wind farms in March, taking six of the top eight spots. The post Graph of the Day: One state dominates best performing wind farms in March appeared first on RenewEconomy.
Expanding Environmental Commitments
3BL Media
APRIL 13, 2022
SOURCE: Qualcomm. DESCRIPTION: We believe that climate change is a serious environmental, social and economic threat that calls for immediate and concerted action among all sectors of society. That’s why, in 2021, we expanded our commitment to reducing our operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in our value chain and ensured our new targets were aligned to the latest climate science by committing to and joining the Science Based Targets Initiative’s Business Ambition for 1.5°C and the United
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.
Inside the new $100 million women-led climate tech fund
GreenBiz
APRIL 14, 2022
The fund is led by managing partners Sierra Peterson and Sarah Sclarsic and supported a suite of investors and partners across the corporate, climate tech and environmental worlds including past or present CEOs of General Electric, Lyft and Shopify.
How to wean your house off natural gas (it’s complicated)
Corporate Knights
APRIL 12, 2022
In the face of the mounting climate emergency and urgent calls from the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change to rapidly curtail the use of fossil fuels, governments and businesses are scrambling to spell out plans to dramatically reduce greenhouse gas emissions. What’s also clear is that individuals and households must do much more to alter their own carbon footprints, especially in high-consumption countries like Canada and the United States.
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LG Recognized As Environmental Leader
3BL Media
APRIL 14, 2022
LG’s Strong Climate Action Efforts Underscored by Dow Jones Sustainability Index and The Global 100. SOURCE: LG Electronics USA, Inc. DESCRIPTION: ENGLEWOOD CLIFFS, N.J., April 14, 2022 /3BL Media/ – LG Electronics (LG) has been named to the Dow Jones Sustainability™ World Index , which comprises global sustainability leaders as identified by S&P Global through the Corporate Sustainability Assessment.
New geothermal plants could solve America’s lithium supply crunch
GreenBiz
APRIL 14, 2022
New projects in California's Salton Sea could extract the metal — needed for electric vehicle batteries — at scale.
Can the electric F-150 finally rev North America’s EV revolution into top gear?
Corporate Knights
APRIL 11, 2022
Pickup truck owners may not seem like the most conventional market for electric vehicles. And yet, demand has surged in North America for the hotly anticipated release of the first electric passenger trucks. In May 2021, Ford became the first mainstream automaker to reveal an electric pickup, the F-150 Lightning. By December, Ford had to cap its initial reservation list at 200,000 and announced plans to nearly double its planned production to a total of 150,000 units annually.
Gas giant walks away from Aurora solar thermal, PV and battery project
Renew Economy
APRIL 10, 2022
Plans to combine a big battery with large-scale solar PV and solar thermal technology hit a bump in the road, after a key backer pulls out. The post Gas giant walks away from Aurora solar thermal, PV and battery project appeared first on RenewEconomy.
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.
2022 TD Green Space Grant Recipients Provide Environmental Equity Solutions to Their Communities
3BL Media
APRIL 15, 2022
These grants will support green infrastructure development, tree planting, forestry stewardship, and community green space expansion to advance environmental and economic benefits that help work toward a low-carbon economy. SOURCE: Arbor Day Foundation. DESCRIPTION: LINCOLN, Neb. and TORONTO, Ontario, April 15, 2022 /3BL Media/ - TD Bank Group (TD) and the Arbor Day Foundation today announced the 2022 grant recipients of the TD Green Space Grants program.
Illinois prioritizes equitable access to green jobs on its path to clean energy
GreenBiz
APRIL 12, 2022
How will the Prairie State build a labor force the skills needed for the green jobs to get to 100 percent clean energy.
Stand with Ukraine in the fight against evil | Garry Kasparov
TEDxInnovations
APRIL 11, 2022
Ukraine is on the front line of a war between freedom and tyranny, says chess grandmaster and human rights advocate Garry Kasparov. In this blistering call to action, he traces Vladimir Putin's rise to power and details his own path from chess world champion to pro-democracy activist in Russia. His message is a challenge to global leaders to rise in support of Ukraine -- and to choose life and love over death and hatred.
Australians pay every day for political negligence on fuel standards
Renew Economy
APRIL 13, 2022
Australia needs vehicle emissions standards. And subsidising EVs would reduce Australia’s net oil imports and leave the country well ahead. The post Australians pay every day for political negligence on fuel standards appeared first on RenewEconomy.
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
What Our Nonprofit Partners Are Doing to Support People Impacted by the War in Ukraine - and How You Can Help
3BL Media
APRIL 15, 2022
By Erin Connor. SOURCE: Cisco Systems Inc. DESCRIPTION: According to the UN, 6.5 million Ukrainians have been displaced within Ukraine, and according to the UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR) more than 4 million people have been forced to flee the country since the invasion began on February 24, making this the fastest-growing refugee crisis in Europe since World War II.
Stripe, Shopify, Alphabet, Meta and McKinsey will spend almost $1 billion on carbon removal
GreenBiz
APRIL 13, 2022
A new fund backed by Stripe, Shopify, Alphabet, Meta and McKinsey will spend almost $1 billion on carbon removal.
Nuclear energy should not be part of the global solution to climate change
Utiliity Dive
APRIL 12, 2022
Neither existing nor proposed reactors have a business case, so they have no climate case either. In energy as in financial portfolios, backing losers — diversifying into poor investments — only hurts performance, the author writes.
Greens pitch $500m ‘green steel bank’ to accelerate coal phase out
Renew Economy
APRIL 13, 2022
The Greens want to decarbonise at least three of Australia's steelmaking hubs, promising to create a $500m 'green steel bank'. The post Greens pitch $500m ‘green steel bank’ to accelerate coal phase out appeared first on RenewEconomy.
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
VMware Recognizes 2022 Partner Achievement Award Winners
3BL Media
APRIL 15, 2022
SOURCE: VMware. SUMMARY: Softchoice, Xtravirt, and Google Cloud Named Worldwide Winners for Embodying the Spirit of VMware’s Cloud-Smart Ecosystem. More than 30 Partners Honored for Delivering Top Performance and Noteworthy Customer Impact. DESCRIPTION: PALO ALTO, Calif., April 12, 2022 /3BL Media/ - VMware, Inc. (NYSE:VMW), a leading innovator in enterprise software, today announced the worldwide and regional winners of the 2022 VMware Partner Achievement Awards.
The GreenFin Interview: The view of Wall Street, with State Street’s CFO and head of ESG
GreenBiz
APRIL 13, 2022
What does it take to install trust in financial institutions these days? State Street seems to be trying.
Mercedes-Benz to Supply 70% of Energy Needs with Renewables, Halve Vehicle Emissions
Environment + Energy Leader
APRIL 15, 2022
By using green steel, improving battery technology and implementing renewable energy and more recycled materials, Mercedes-Benz plans to significantly reduce the carbon emissions of its vehicles. The post Mercedes-Benz to Supply 70% of Energy Needs with Renewables, Halve Vehicle Emissions appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader.
US wind, solar and storage transmission queue soars to record 1,300GW
Renew Economy
APRIL 14, 2022
US has enough wind, solar and storage in the transmission queue to meet its clean energy targets, but it won't all get built. The post US wind, solar and storage transmission queue soars to record 1,300GW appeared first on RenewEconomy.
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.
Volunteers from Around the Globe Arrive on Robinson Crusoe Island to Participate in Lenovo's Work for Humankind
3BL Media
APRIL 14, 2022
SOURCE: Lenovo. SUMMARY: Volunteers are now taking part in Work for Humankind, a bold initiative in partnership with Lenovo, Island Conservation, and the Robinson Crusoe community that allows them to work their own jobs remotely from one of the world’s most far-flung offices. The group of volunteers will use Lenovo’s technology and donate their professional skills spanning design, technology, sustainability, and biodiversity to support vital conservation efforts.
Tech talent tectonics: Ten new realities for finding, keeping, and developing talent
McKinsey Sustainabilty
APRIL 14, 2022
Large incumbents can compete successfully for tech talent—but only if they’re ready to completely rethink their entire HR approach. Tech talent think and act differently.
Companies Preparing for New SEC Climate Reporting Standards Should Look at Those Already Leading the Way
Just Capital
APRIL 13, 2022
(ArtistGNDphotography/Getty Images). With March’s SEC vote to propose new climate reporting standards, corporate America is set to soon face new, robust requirements in how they publicly disclose climate impact data – including Scope 1, 2, and 3 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. Currently, 57% of the companies JUST Capital ranks report their Scope 1 and 2 emissions , which include those that come from company-owned operations and those that come from purchased energy, respectively.
AusNet proposes first industry led, 10GW renewable zone in Victoria
Renew Economy
APRIL 12, 2022
AusNet proposes Australia's first "industry led" renewable energy zone with a 10GW REZ centred around Latrobe Valley. The post AusNet proposes first industry led, 10GW renewable zone in Victoria appeared first on RenewEconomy.
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.
Vistra's Brightside Solar Facility is Now Online
3BL Media
APRIL 13, 2022
Project is the latest addition to the company's growing portfolio of zero-carbon power generation facilities. SOURCE: Vistra. DESCRIPTION: IRVING, Texas, April 13, 2022 /3BLMedia/ - Vistra (NYSE: VST) today announced that its Brightside Solar Facility in Live Oak County, Texas, is online and generating electricity. The 50-megawatt solar photovoltaic (PV) project is part of the company's growing portfolio of zero-carbon power generation assets, known as Vistra Zero.
Survey Finds 62% of Organizations Expect to Increase Investments in Energy Efficiency
Environment + Energy Leader
APRIL 12, 2022
Johnson Controls has announced findings from the 15th annual Energy Efficiency Indicator Survey, which revealed that 62% of organizations surveyed expect to increase investments in energy efficiency, renewable energy, or smart building technology in 2022, indicating a return to pre-pandemic levels. The post Survey Finds 62% of Organizations Expect to Increase Investments in Energy Efficiency appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader.
Podcast: What do you want in a home robot?
Stacey Higginbotham
APRIL 14, 2022
In this week’s show we question whether or not we want Amazon’s Astro home robot after seeing a few reviews. We then note that Google has introduced gaze as signal to wake up Google Assistant , which is one of the first uses of gaze as a wake-up indicator for the smart home. Then we talk about wearables starting with a recollection from Eric Migicovsky, the founder of Pebble, about what went wrong ending up with Pebble’s assets sold to Fitbit.
AEMO says Kean’s battery plan key to keeping lights on after Eraring coal closure
Renew Economy
APRIL 13, 2022
AEMO says early Eraring coal closure won't cause reliability issues if Matt Kean's battery plan and other investments go ahead. The post AEMO says Kean’s battery plan key to keeping lights on after Eraring coal closure appeared first on RenewEconomy.
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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