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Emerging leaders weigh in on what's missing from corporate climate action

GreenBiz

Climate action requires listening to and learning from one another. That’s part of the work being done at GreenBiz Group’s annual gathering for sustainability practitioners.

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“A misinformation ecosystem:” Scott Morrison’s climate ads given ‘Public Disservice Award’

Renew Economy

The Morrison government's 'Making Positive Energy' ad campaign labelled 'disinformation', after receiving 'Public Disservice Award'. The post “A misinformation ecosystem:” Scott Morrison’s climate ads given ‘Public Disservice Award’ appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Wealthy nations still failing on $100 billion pledge to aid poor countries on climate

Corporate Knights

After another year of record-breaking temperatures and extreme weather disasters , wealthy countries are under pressure to make good on their commitment to mobilize US$100 billion a year to help poorer countries deal with climate change. Developed countries now project that they won’t meet that pledge until 2023 – three years late and still woefully short of the real need.

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Celebrating Women's History Month and Digital Safety

3BL Media

Norton donates $1M to World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts to expand the Surf Smart 2.0 program into Europe and reach more young women than ever. SOURCE: NortonLifeLock. DESCRIPTION: By Amanda Davis, Sr. Manager, CR and Environment. March is Women’s History Month, coined in 1987 after years of expanded weekly celebrations. The intention is to celebrate and recognize the specific achievements that women have made over the course of history in various fields and encourage further educa

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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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The exciting intersection of fintech and climate tech

GreenBiz

Climate fintech companies raised $1.2 billion in 2021, three times the amount of previous years.

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Fortescue starts work on world-first “Infinity Train,” a regenerating battery on rails

Renew Economy

FFI to spend $50m to develop "world-first" regenerating battery electric iron ore train to save tens of millions of litres of diesel. The post Fortescue starts work on world-first “Infinity Train,” a regenerating battery on rails appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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How Digital Wellbeing Tools Can Help Teens

3BL Media

World Teen Mental Health Day is March 2. SOURCE: Verizon. DESCRIPTION: By: Wendy Wisner. The day Diana Park’s son punched a hole through the wall, she knew he needed help. She just wasn’t sure how to go about it. As the mother of three teenagers, Park (not her real name) is well aware of the issues that can impact their mental health. Two of her teens have struggled with their mental health, but it has presented in different ways.

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Q&A with an inventor of direct air capture

GreenBiz

These machines scrub greenhouse gases from the air, Klaus Lackner explains how the technology works.

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Morrison’s deathly silence on IPCC report as floods devastate east coast

Renew Economy

The Morrison government has failed to prepare for climate change, just as it failed to cut emissions. It is everyday Australians left at risk. The post Morrison’s deathly silence on IPCC report as floods devastate east coast appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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The sooner we start the energy transition, the faster Canada’s economy will grow

Corporate Knights

After years of seeming like a faraway problem, the climate crisis is now hitting home for Canadians. Last year, my province of British Columbia experienced catastrophic flooding and mudslides after a summer of deadly heat waves and wildfires. Houses, farms and roads were ravaged. Lives were lost. All of which left the province in a state of constant recovery.

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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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Chevron Donates $1 Million to the Smithsonian's National Museum of African American History and Culture

3BL Media

SOURCE: Chevron Corporation. DESCRIPTION: SAN RAMONA, Calf., March 3, 2022 /3BL Media/ - Chevron Corporation (NYSE: CVX) announced a donation of $1 million to the Smithsonian's National Museum of African American History and Culture in Washington, D.C. With the donation, Chevron joins with nearly 50 U.S. companies on the Museum's Corporate Leadership Council.

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What does it mean to hold businesses accountable for climate change?

GreenBiz

Accurately measuring and reporting on corporations' emissions remains a challenge. WBCSD is suggesting a new framework to solve it.

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Wind and solar production exceeded demand every second day in South Australia in 2021

Renew Economy

South Australia wind and solar production exceeded demand every second day in 2021, according to market operator. The post Wind and solar production exceeded demand every second day in South Australia in 2021 appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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The Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan has a gas problem

Corporate Knights

The Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan (OTPP) has a gas problem, and its net-zero plan doesn’t pass the smell test. . The problem goes beyond simply financing the construction of new gas projects and buying shares of gas producers. In many cases, the OTPP outright owns entire fossil gas companies and utilities. The OTPP manages nearly $228 billion in pension savings on behalf of 331,000 working and retired Ontario teachers, with private equity and infrastructure comprising a growing proportion of it

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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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Land Betterment Impact Minute #34: Anna Noucas of Sol Systems Discusses Innovative Ways to Build Sustainable Energy Projects

3BL Media

SOURCE: Land Betterment Corporation. DESCRIPTION: FISHERS, Ind., March 3, 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, today released Episode #34 of its Impact Minute video blog series.

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Automation with Any Tooling on Any Interface

Cisco CSR

Terraform expands into the extensive Cisco IOS XE programmability and automation ecosystem. IOS XE’s vast, programmable feature set. The Cisco IOS XE ecosystem is programmatically managed and supports a variety of tooling. This includes Ansible to YANG Suite, pyATS over NETCONF, RESTCONF, gNxI, and even with legacy CLIs. With the addition of the new Cisco IOS XE Terraform provider, we add an additional tool into the IOS XE configuration management toolbox.

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Oil giant Shell buys half share in one of Australia’s biggest wind farm developers

Renew Economy

Global oil giant Shell has bought a half share in one of Australia's biggest wind project developers as it continues its push into green technologies. The post Oil giant Shell buys half share in one of Australia’s biggest wind farm developers appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Why the future of hardware may come via subscription

Stacey Higginbotham

I write a lot about how connected hardware ends up looking a lot more like software. For example, the companies making smart devices can turn them off with a software update. Or they can use those same over-the-air updates to add new features. And unlike traditional hardware, adding connectivity means adding a cloud back end and continuous software updates.

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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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Aleta Howell Champions Diversity and the OneTen Initiative to Increase Representation and Inclusion

3BL Media

By Shelley D. Harper. SOURCE: Cisco Systems Inc. DESCRIPTION: When Cisco made a commitment in 2020 to address injustice within the African-American/Black (AA/Black) community, the company backed it up with 12 actions inspired by core beliefs around social justice. Collectively, the 12 Social Justice Actions , ranging from influencing ecosystems to impacting communities, establish a set of enterprise operational standards, which include addressing injustice and inequity, and promoting human right

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Network as a Service: The changing face of NetOps

Cisco CSR

Next era of networking roles. Brace or embrace. Slightly oversimplified, but in my estimation, those are two of the primary choices we all have when it comes to the change and evolution of our job roles. For years, actually, decades is more accurate, network admins, architects, engineers, and strategists have experienced the familiarity of generally stable job descriptions.

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Forrest outlines plans for $3 billion wind, solar and battery hub in Queensland

Renew Economy

Andrew Forrest buys massive Clarke Creek wind, solar and battery project in Queensland, and says construction will start on first stage immediately. The post Forrest outlines plans for $3 billion wind, solar and battery hub in Queensland appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Five steps to improve innovation in the insurance industry

McKinsey Sustainabilty

Insurance executives are recognizing the power of innovation to accelerate the pace of company change. Yet for innovation to deliver long-term value, it must become embedded in a carrier’s DNA.

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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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CooperCompanies Contributes to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals

3BL Media

SOURCE: CooperCompanies. DESCRIPTION: As a global consumer medical device company, we recognize the powerful role we can play in contributing to the achievement of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), a collection of 17 interconnected global goals that promote a better and more sustainable future for all. The SDGs provide a framework for Cooper’s ESG strategy, help guide our priorities, and provide an opportunity to demonstrate how our products and purpose link directly to br

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Extend Visibility into the Internet, Cloud, and SaaS with Cisco SD-WAN and ThousandEyes

Cisco CSR

As SD-WAN has evolved to connect users across multicloud, branch, datacenters, and hybrid workforce; enterprises and organizations alike need a network analytics solution that provides enhanced visibility and insights to help them take control over such a dynamic environment.?. The integration of Cisco SD-WAN and ThousandEyes brings end-to-end visibility into application delivery and network performance beyond the traditional enterprise network boundaries.

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Fortescue starts building hydrogen electrolyser plant that will double global production

Renew Economy

Fortescue begins construction of world's biggest electrolyser factory, to double global production. The post Fortescue starts building hydrogen electrolyser plant that will double global production appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Autonomous supply chain planning for consumer goods companies

McKinsey Sustainabilty

To capitalize on analytics, consumer packaged goods organizations—especially in Asia—can build an integrated system with the power to oversee and control the entire supply chain from end to end.

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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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Driving Clean Energy Through Material Science Innovation

3BL Media

SOURCE: The Chemours Company. DESCRIPTION: Date/Time: March 22, 2022 (1-2PM ET / 10-11AM PT). Global demand for greener, more sustainable, and resilient societies has never been stronger, and the Hydrogen Economy offers a viable path toward clean energy and a low-carbon future. But achieving that goal is dependent on fluoropolymer chemistry and powered by innovation.

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Cyber Asset Attack Surface Management with Cisco Secure Cloud Insights: Beyond CSPM

Cisco CSR

In today’s digital-first world having enterprise grade information, services, and workloads in the cloud is becoming increasingly important for success. Nonetheless the lack of asset visibility that haunted private networks has not disappeared in the cloud era; it has been transferred, or some may say even aggravated. In its Hype Cycle for Security Operations, Gartner has defined Cyber Assets Attack Surface Management (CAASM) as “an emerging technology focused on enabling security teams to solve

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Victoria sets “game changing” offshore wind target of 9GW to replace coal

Renew Economy

Victoria announces ambitious new renewable energy target that aims to fast-track the rollout of offshore wind projects to replace coal. The post Victoria sets “game changing” offshore wind target of 9GW to replace coal appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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The war in Ukraine could change everything | Yuval Noah Harari

TEDxInnovations

Concerned about the war Ukraine? You're not alone. Historian Yuval Noah Harari provides important context on the Russian invasion, including Ukraine's long history of resistance, the specter of nuclear war and his view of why, even if Putin wins all the military battles, he's already lost the war. (This conversation, hosted by TED global curator Bruno Giussani, was part of a TED Membership event on March 1, 2022.

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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.