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How do you track your sustainability influence?

WWF Sustainability

For change at a global scale, leading companies must influence entire industries to shift to more responsible practices. But how can you tell if, and how much, your efforts are making a difference?

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The Landscape of Corporate Climate Claims

GreenBiz

Companies are taking action on climate, but how do they make credible claims that showcase their action and add value to the business? There's a range of guidance and regulation on what makes a credible climate action claim. This white paper from Climate Impact Partners lays out the landscape and some common guiding principles that can help companies navigate the options and follow best practice.

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Biggest battery facility in NSW is now fully operational

Renew Economy

The BESS comes online as batteries generally begin to have a noticeable influence on the energy market. The post Biggest battery facility in NSW is now fully operational appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Albertsons Companies Reports on ESG Progress in Their Product Pillar

3BL Media

As part of our Recipe for Change, we are working to eliminate food waste going to landfill, reducing plastics and packaging in our Own Brands products, and accelerating our transition to a more circular economy. Eliminating food waste going to landfill starts with preventing food from ever becoming waste. We have implemented innovative new systems to order and produce the correct amount and assortment of products for our customers.

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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.

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A Fair Day’s Wage for a Fair Day’s Work

Chris Hall

Investors focused on executive remuneration are looking to close the CEO-to-worker pay ratio. The average annual salary in the UK , EU and US is £32,000, €33,500 and US$54,132 respectively. Meanwhile, company CEOs are receiving annual remuneration that often edges into the millions. While the responsibilities of a CEO or other c-suite executives – and the skills it takes to be a good one – do warrant a degree of incentivisation and reward, investors have long questioned and chall

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TCFD: 97 of the world's 100 largest corporations back climate disclosure guidelines

GreenBiz

A final progress report from the Taskforce on Climate-related Financial Disclosures reveals the vast majority are failing to embrace reporting best practices.

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‘The Biggest Challenge Is Men Starting Wars’ – Hillary Clinton To Women Peace Activists

Joan Michelson

GIWPS & Hillary Clinton on heightened risks to women in war and violent conflict. “Simply because of their gender." Awarding Christianne Amanpour, plus 3 women activists.

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What is Web3?

McKinsey Sustainabilty

Web3 is a term used to describe the next iteration of the internet, one that is built on blockchain technology and is communally controlled by its users.

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ESG reports will soon require third-party assurance. Here’s how to get ready

GreenBiz

Coming new regulations will require corporations to get third-party assurance for their climate and ESG-related disclosures.

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Nuclear dependent France extends life of coal generators to avoid winter blackouts

Renew Economy

France has extended the life of two coal fired generators to help meet expected power shortages this winter as it struggles with reliability in its ageing nuclear fleet. The post Nuclear dependent France extends life of coal generators to avoid winter blackouts appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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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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Less Than 1 in 3 Boards Have a Strong Understanding of ESG Risks Affecting Their Companies: PwC Survey

ESG Today

More than two thirds of corporate boards lack a strong understanding of the ESG risks affecting their companies, including only a quarter that report having a strong grasp of carbon emissions and even fewer on their companies’ climate risk or strategy, according to the new U.S.-focused Annual Corporate Directors Survey released by global professional services firm PwC.

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Killer whales' diet more important than location for pollutant exposure

Science Daily / Earth & Environment

Both elegant and fierce, killer whales are some of the oceans’ top predators, but even they can be exposed to environmental pollution. Now, in the largest study to date on North Atlantic killer whales, researchers report the levels of legacy and emerging pollutants in 162 individuals’ blubber. The animals’ diet, rather than location, greatly impacted contaminant levels and potential health risks — information that’s helpful to conservation efforts.

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5 clean energy trends businesses shouldn’t ignore

GreenBiz

Sponsored: As you tackle decarbonization and measure your climate risk, these are five clean energy trends to account for in your future strategy.

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“Mind boggling:” World’s largest offshore wind farm powers up, with lessons for Australia

Renew Economy

The first fully operational turbine at world's largest offshore wind farm has started sending power to the British grid. The post “Mind boggling:” World’s largest offshore wind farm powers up, with lessons for Australia appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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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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The Brief: Rethinking water, on-site solar in South Africa, German energy efficiency, overcoming antibiotic resistance, pricing climate risk

Impact Alpha

Greetings, Agents of Impact! Many thanks to the hundreds of you who came out for yesterday’s State of the Field call. We’ll post. The post The Brief: Rethinking water, on-site solar in South Africa, German energy efficiency, overcoming antibiotic resistance, pricing climate risk appeared first on ImpactAlpha.

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Discovery of invisible nutrient discharge on Great Barrier Reef raises concerns

Science Daily / Earth & Environment

Scientists using natural tracers off Queensland’s coast have discovered the source of previously unquantified nitrogen and phosphorus having a profound environmental impact on the Great Barrier Reef. Groundwater discharge accounted for approximately one-third of new nitrogen and two-thirds of phosphorus inputs, indicating that nearly twice the amount of nitrogen enters the Reef from groundwater compared to river waters.

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5 nature trends starting to shape business in 2023

GreenBiz

In December, COP15 ended with a landmark agreement to protect nature. Here’s what the private sector has been up to since.

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Rooftop solar PV production reaches a new milestone – 12GW for the first time

Renew Economy

Rooftop solar PV reaches another milestone - producing more than 12GW for the first time on Australia's main grid. The post Rooftop solar PV production reaches a new milestone – 12GW for the first time appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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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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California Governor Signs Climate Disclosure Bills, but Pushes Back on Timeline and Cost

ESG Today

California Governor Gavin Newsom signed two new landmark climate-related disclosure bills on Saturday, which will require large companies to disclose their value chain emissions and report on climate-related financial risks, but has signaled that the bills’ timelines will be pushed out and cost impacts on businesses addressed before the new laws are implemented.

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Five paths to TSR outperformance

McKinsey Sustainabilty

It’s hard for companies to significantly beat long-term market TSR, harder still for the largest corporations, and hardest of all in the face of low growth. But industry endowment needn’t be destiny.

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Why Rivian is funding a $1 billion solar project built on a Kentucky coal mine

GreenBiz

The electric vehicle company has a unique selection process that goes beyond cost and capacity for new energy projects.

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Solar switch-off a must for all states, says AEMO, to control “seven Erarings” of rooftop PV

Renew Economy

AEMO chief says emergency rooftop solar switch-off mechanisms must be set up across the national electricity market and smart inverter controls fast-tracked. The post Solar switch-off a must for all states, says AEMO, to control “seven Erarings” of rooftop PV appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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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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EU Adopts Laws to Double Renewable Energy Share, Decarbonize Aviation

ESG Today

The European Council today announced the adoption of two pieces of legislation today, including a directive to nearly double the share of renewable energy consumption in the EU by 2030, and a law aimed at decarbonizing the aviation sector by accelerating the adoption of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). The Council’s adoption of the new rules marks the last major step in the completion of two of the final pieces of the European Commission’s “ Fit for 55” roadmap – the EU’s proposed strategy to cu

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Tech talent in transition: Seven technology trends reshaping telcos

McKinsey Sustainabilty

With technologies like edge computing, AI, and xRAN transforming telecom, leaders are reassessing how to capture value. Rethinking talent is a key piece of the puzzle.

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Why Verizon is betting on these four climate tech startups

GreenBiz

Sponsored: Each company’s innovative solution leverages advanced technology to mitigate the impact of climate change on underrepresented communities.

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So you want to buy a heat pump? Here’s how

Renew Economy

Heat pumps are the most efficient heating technology ever invested. But with 69 brands and 420 different models on the market, and no energy star rating system for heat pumps, buying one can be confusing. The post So you want to buy a heat pump? Here’s how appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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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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Research shows wildfire smoke may linger in homes long after initial blaze

Science Daily / Earth & Environment

Newly published research on indoor air quality shows wildfire smoke may linger in homes long after the initial blaze has been put out or winds have shifted. The findings show that wildfire smoke can attach to home surfaces like carpet, drapes or counters -- extending the exposure for those inside and potentially causing health problems even after an initial cleaning activity by air purifiers.

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Climate change the ‘most common’ reason for portfolio exclusion

Financial Times: Moral Money

Research shows continuing effect on investment decisions, despite a pushback against ‘woke’ capitalism

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Study reveals how firms buying carbon credits are 'outperforming' peers on climate

GreenBiz

NGOs warn against dismissing the voluntary carbon market as a 'greenwashing' exercise, as a new study shows corporate buyers are more likely to be climate action leaders.

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Australian solar pioneers presented with world’s top engineering prize

Renew Economy

Australian and Chinese researchers whose work delivered the stunning cost reductions in solar PV presented with world's top engineering prize. The post Australian solar pioneers presented with world’s top engineering prize appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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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.