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In startup Verdox, carbon capture meets electrification

GreenBiz

Norsk Hydro, Breakthrough Energy Ventures, Lowercarbon Capital are among investors committing $100 million for Verdox, a carbon capture company born at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.

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Major Queensland coal port to investigate pivot to green hydrogen exports

Renew Economy

One of the world's largest metallurgical coal ports, the Dalrymple Bay Terminal in Queensland, to prepare plans for pivot to green hydrogen. The post Major Queensland coal port to investigate pivot to green hydrogen exports appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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RBC shareholder resolution confronts greenwashing loopholes in ‘sustainable debt’

Corporate Knights

A shareholder advocacy group is challenging the Royal Bank of Canada’s (RBC) use of a fast-growing new financing tool called sustainability-linked debt, in which companies promise to pay financial penalties if they don’t meet social and environmental performance targets. The new product line, which includes both bonds and loans, has seen explosive growth in the last year, with total offerings 150% higher in the first nine months of 2021 compared with all of 2020.

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World Environment Center Elects 2022 Board Officers

3BL Media

SOURCE: World Environment Center. DESCRIPTION: February 22, 2022 /3BL Media/ - The World Environment Center (WEC) Board of Directors has elected new Officers to lead the organization in 2022. The Board thanks its outgoing Chair, Scott Tew, VP Sustainability and Managing Director CEES, Trane Technologies, for his many years of dedicated service to WEC as Chair, Vice Chair, and Board Member.

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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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UN Global Compact CEO: These 4 actions will help business achieve the SDGs

GreenBiz

We’re almost halfway through our timeline for the Sustainable Development Goals. Focusing on reporting, supply chains, SMEs and accountability are crucial.

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UK backs Australian invented hydrogen storage tech to cut use of fossil fuels

Renew Economy

UK government to fund demonstration of a hydrogen energy storage technology originally invented at UNSW. The post UK backs Australian invented hydrogen storage tech to cut use of fossil fuels appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Vision 2030 & Diversity and Inclusion at International Paper

3BL Media

SOURCE: International Paper Company. SUMMARY: MEMPHIS, Tenn. – Sit down with International Paper’s Blanch Kibble, manager, Diversity and Inclusion, to learn how the company’s Vision 2030 goals are making IP’s commitment to diversity and inclusion a global one. DESCRIPTION: Interviewer: What does Diversity and Inclusion look like at International Paper?

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Why Hertz is betting its future on electrification

GreenBiz

Hertz is looking sharp once again, with a new CEO and several strategic moves to electrify its rental-car fleet and prepare for a zero-emissions future.

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Cannon-Brookes’ unstoppable billions pierce the bubble of fossil fuel denial

Renew Economy

Bid by Cannon-Brookes and Brookfield for AGL is an assault on the citadel itself, from the inside out, and we should all be cheering from the sidelines. The post Cannon-Brookes’ unstoppable billions pierce the bubble of fossil fuel denial appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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What’s next: Powering a plane on corn syrup and other green innovations giving us hope

Corporate Knights

Canadian firm looks to harness fusion energy. After 70 years of frustration with government-led fusion projects, a British Columbia company, General Fusion (GF), says it’s finally developing the world’s first fusion power plant. Sure, cynics say fusion is always 10 years away. But some major investors are now showing up, including Jeff Bezos and Tobi Lütke, founders of e-commerce giants Amazon and Shopify.

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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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Home Depot Operations Supervisor Khareem Talks Heritage, Work Style and Leadership

3BL Media

SOURCE: The Home Depot. DESCRIPTION: When Khareem Mitchell started with The Home Depot in 2018, he quickly discovered that he joined an organization where his personal principles seamlessly aligned with the company’s values. For Khareem, his Afro-Hispanic roots play a big role in how he conducts his life – both inside and outside of work. Khareem’s heritage influences many aspects of his life, from the languages he speaks to the family traditions he practices.

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Biodiversity meets the bottom line

GreenBiz

Natural capital: We're at the early stages of corporate biodiversity commitments, but new projects are pushing forward despite challenges.

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Greens pledge jobs guarantee for coal workers in $19bn transition plan

Renew Economy

Greens to pitch a ten-year job guarantee for coal workers and funding support for new clean energy ventures under $19B industry transition plan. The post Greens pledge jobs guarantee for coal workers in $19bn transition plan appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Molten Salt Reactor to Be Built at the Idaho Lab

Energy Central

Molten Salt Reactor to Be Built at the Idaho Lab Czech Gov’t to Release Tender for a PWR at Dukovany NuScale Inks MOU with Wisconsin Coop Oklo Inks $4.5M Deal with Argonne lab Blue Wave AI Labs and Constellation Invest in AI Software Ghana / Site For First Commercial Nuclear Reactor Will Be Chosen Soon Kenya Seeks Public Views on 4000MWe Nuclear Power Project Molten.

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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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A Collaborative Partnership: Whole Planet and Kasperick Foundations Visit Friendship Bridge in Guatemala

3BL Media

by Stephanie Manciagli, Regional Director for the Americas & Caribbean. SOURCE: Whole Foods Market Foundations. DESCRIPTION: Whole Planet Foundation is a Whole Foods Market non-profit dedicated to alleviating global poverty through microcredit. Just before the end-of-year holidays and the rapid spread of the Omicron variant in December 2021, Whole Planet Foundation visited Friendship Bridge in Guatemala to celebrate the launch of our second project.

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Climate change-fueled floods could cause 26% more damage in next 30 years

GreenBiz

The annual cost of flooding today is over US$32 billion nationwide, with an outsized burden on communities in Appalachia, the Gulf Coast and the Northwest.

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“Makes no sense:” Push for new gas pipelines could create $A675bn of stranded assets

Renew Economy

A US$500 billion global rush to build new gas pipelines - including Australia's "gas fired recovery" - undermines efforts to achieve zero net goals. The post “Makes no sense:” Push for new gas pipelines could create $A675bn of stranded assets appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Technology Industry Playing a Bigger Role in ESG Advances

Environment + Energy Leader

As ESG concerns prevail across industries, Jefferies takes a look specifically at what is seen as important across technology fields. The post Technology Industry Playing a Bigger Role in ESG Advances appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader.

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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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Alliance Data, Spring Health Host Mental Health Webinar during Black History Month

3BL Media

SOURCE: Alliance Data. DESCRIPTION: Black History Month is a time dedicated to sharing, celebrating and understanding the achievements, culture and impact of the African American community. As part of its commitment to a healthy associate base and its broader diversity, equity and inclusion efforts, Alliance Data recently partnered with Spring Health for a webinar to discuss mental health in the African American community.

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What you should know about the White House’s industrial decarbonization plan

GreenBiz

The policies, funded by the bipartisan infrastructure bill, reflect the power of the federal government to send market signals to decarbonize.

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Cannon-Brookes says AGL bid may be “unicorn” for cheaper, faster energy transition

Renew Economy

Mike Cannon-Brookes says the bid for AGL is designed to create a faster, cheaper and less risky transition to green energy, and could be a model for future transactions. The post Cannon-Brookes says AGL bid may be “unicorn” for cheaper, faster energy transition appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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StateRAMP Leading the Way on Cyber Best Practices

Cisco CSR

A s cyber threats against state and local governments increase, the need for a united front is more critical than ever. StateRAMP, modeled on the Federal government’s FedRAMP program, is leading the way. By promoting best practices through education, advocacy, and policy development, StateRAMP is helping drive a standardized approach to cybersecurity, resulting in more strategic and effective cyber postures for state and local governments.

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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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Continuing Support for Those Affected by COVID-19

3BL Media

SOURCE: Qualcomm. DESCRIPTION: Our employees are passionate about many causes and embrace opportunities to make a difference. To support employee volunteerism during the COVID-19 pandemic, we created an online portal for them to find virtual volunteer opportunities more easily. We also hosted virtual volunteer activities for employees and their families, such as making inspirational cards for older adults who would benefit from friendly connections during this deeply isolating time.

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The sustainability talent you’re looking for, it’s in your operations department

GreenBiz

Operations might be an unlikely place to start your sustainability career, but it can have the most impact.

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Pitt re-issues government millions to Beetaloo gas projects after court slap down

Renew Economy

The Morrison government makes a second attempt to give $20 million to gas company for drilling in Beetaloo, after federal court voided first attempt. The post Pitt re-issues government millions to Beetaloo gas projects after court slap down appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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OQ is trying to combine cellular and satellite for the IoT

Stacey Higginbotham

Lately, it’s hard to go a week without a new satellite announcement aimed at the IoT. There are already plenty of companies using satellite connectivity to connect to LoRaWAN gateways on the ground, or to satellites themselves to send data directly from a device to the web. And with OQ Technology there’s a company trying to use satellites as a means to expand existing cellular NB-IoT networks to corners of the Earth where cell towers are scarce.

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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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A Fireside Chat With Land Betterment's Co-founder and President, Kirk Taylor

3BL Media

SOURCE: Land Betterment Corporation. DESCRIPTION: Hello – I’m Stephanie Conzelman, Stakeholder Engagement Director with Land Betterment. The following is a continuation of my recent meetings with Land Betterment’s founders team. In this week’s Fireside Chat, I sat down with Kirk Taylor, Land Betterment’s Co-founder and President. Kirk is a dynamic financial and governance leader having spent the first 15 years of his career at national and regional public accounting firms focusing on complex bus

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Episode 305: Waste not this trash, rethinking systems

GreenBiz

Plus more highlights from the main stage of GreenBiz 22, with Wells Fargo, Microsoft and Goodyear.

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25 Sydney councils ink massive renewables PPA with three NSW solar farms

Renew Economy

Three solar farms in NSW will supply energy to 25 Sydney local governments in landmark PPA that will see 19 of the participating councils reach 100% renewables. The post 25 Sydney councils ink massive renewables PPA with three NSW solar farms appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Hydrogen Consortium Aims to Decarbonize Heavy Transport, Increase Renewable Energy

Environment + Energy Leader

A group of industry leaders has been formed to participate in pilot programs to increase the use of hydrogen across the country as a way to increase decarbonization. The post Hydrogen Consortium Aims to Decarbonize Heavy Transport, Increase Renewable Energy appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader.

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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