A tectonic shift in supply chain governance
GreenBiz
MAY 8, 2023
Developing options to advance sustainability is a major focus of rethinking supply chains. To be successful, though, sustainability cannot be managed as a standalone set of factors.
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Canada’s life insurers have a fossil fuel contradiction
Corporate Knights
MAY 10, 2023
Canada is home to two of the largest life and health insurance companies in the world – Sun Life and Manulife. Now expanding into Asia, these are Canadian success stories. Yet both have a contradiction at the heart of their business model. They are also two of Canada’s largest investors in fossil fuels, including dirty coal, investments that adversely affect the health of the clients they’re insuring.
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Four charts on the unstoppable growth of solar – our best hope against climate change
Renew Economy
MAY 11, 2023
To supply everyone with enough electricity to live a good life, we’ll need about 200 billion megawatt-hours per year. Assuming solar does the heavy lifting, is it possible? The post Four charts on the unstoppable growth of solar – our best hope against climate change appeared first on RenewEconomy.
AI-powered marketing and sales reach new heights with generative AI
McKinsey Sustainabilty
MAY 11, 2023
AI technology has revolutionized marketing and sales; now, generative AI promises to disrupt the way B2B and B2C players think about customer experience, productivity, and growth.
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.
How universities can help fill the climate jobs gap
GreenBiz
MAY 9, 2023
Universities can be on the forefront of upskilling the net generation workforce on sustainability, if they move quickly.
Minnow, walleye and perch are at risk after Imperial Oil wastewater leaks in Alberta
Corporate Knights
MAY 9, 2023
Three months ago, 5.3 million litres of industrial wastewater was reported to have overflowed from an Imperial Oil storage pond into a muskeg and forested area. This industrial wastewater could have filled more than two Olympic-sized swimming pools, and is now one of the largest known spills of its kind in Alberta’s history. Then came news of a separate incident where an unknown amount of industrial wastewater has been leaking from an Imperial Oil tailings pond for the last 12 months.
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What every CEO should know about generative AI
McKinsey Sustainabilty
MAY 11, 2023
Generative AI is evolving at record speed while CEOs are still learning the technology’s business value and risks. Here, we offer some of the generative AI essentials.
A tipping point for 3D metal printing?
GreenBiz
MAY 10, 2023
Siemens and Seurat Technologies have a new formula for the decarbonization math of additive manufacturing.
Canada will need students' help to reach its aggressive EV targets
Corporate Knights
MAY 8, 2023
By 2030, 60% of all new cars, SUVs and trucks sold in Canada will be zero-emission vehicles (ZEVs). Or, they will be if the federal Liberal government gets its way. The regulations were proposed in December, and if made official, car dealers should have a fully transformed fleet in a little over a decade. It’s an aggressive target, especially considering that only 8.9% of registered vehicles in Canada were ZEVs in 2022.
WA to fund Australia’s biggest battery as part of $2.8bn renewable and storage plan
Renew Economy
MAY 10, 2023
WA to fund country's biggest battery - a 2,000MWh facility at the coal town of Collie - as part of a multi-billion budget package supporting renewables and storage. The post WA to fund Australia’s biggest battery as part of $2.8bn renewable and storage plan 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.
The disappearing computer -- and a world where you can take AI everywhere | Imran Chaudhri
TEDxInnovations
MAY 9, 2023
In this exclusive preview of groundbreaking, unreleased technology, former Apple designer and Humane cofounder Imran Chaudhri envisions a future where AI enables our devices to "disappear." He gives a sneak peek of his company's new product -- shown for the first time ever on the TED stage -- and explains how it could change the way we interact with tech and the world around us.
Biomimicry’s role in shaping a sustainable built environment
GreenBiz
MAY 12, 2023
Humanity’s got big sustainability problems with the built environment. Nature’s got many of the solutions.
Emirates Launches $200 Million Sustainable Aviation Solutions Fund
ESG Today
MAY 12, 2023
Dubai-based airline Emirates announced today the launch of a new fund aimed at investing in research and development projects focused on reducing the environmental impact of fossil fuels in commercial aviation. Emirates said that it has committed $200 million to the fund, making it the largest sustainability commitment by an airline, with the funds to be dispersed over three years.
Labor’s timid fossil rent tax should be revamped into a Norway-like wealth fund
Renew Economy
MAY 7, 2023
Gas companies have long been gaming the resources rent system, but copying the Norwegian scheme would have vast benefits. The post Labor’s timid fossil rent tax should be revamped into a Norway-like wealth fund 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
The art of data: Empowering art institutions with data and analytics
McKinsey Sustainabilty
MAY 10, 2023
A data-driven view of key metrics can help art organizations articulate value, reshape strategy, build resilience, and achieve operational excellence.
Rubicon Partners with Atlanta for Sustainable, Efficient Public Works Operations
Environment + Energy Leader
MAY 12, 2023
The company's cloud-based smarty city technology will help Atlanta's Department of Public Works implement sustainable operations for its existing fleet.
BNP Paribas Ends Financing for New Oil and Gas Projects
ESG Today
MAY 11, 2023
Paris-based global bank BNP Paribas announced today that it will end its direct financing for new oil and gas fields, strengthening its policy – released earlier this year – to reduce its fossil fuel financing activity. The move makes BNP Paribas the second largest global bank to commit to exiting new oil and gas project financing, after HSBC unveiled a similar policy in December 2022.
Big batteries as “virtual power lines” could be quick solution to unleash wind and solar
Renew Economy
MAY 7, 2023
Renewable energy curtailment isn't going away yet grid infrastructure upgrades are years off, so batteries acting as "virtual lines" could be the answer. The post Big batteries as “virtual power lines” could be quick solution to unleash wind and solar 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
Agile insurance: Lessons from leaders of Greek insurer Interamerican
McKinsey Sustainabilty
MAY 8, 2023
Interamerican demonstrates how Southern European insurers can launch a successful agile transformation within their own cultural contexts.
Aqara’s FP2 offers better presence but is not a panacea
Stacey Higginbotham
MAY 8, 2023
This story was originally published in my weekly newsletter on May 5, 2023. To subscribe, visit www.staceyoniot.com/newsletter. Currently it feels like every element of the smart home is getting me down. This week on the podcast, I admitted that Matter has been a huge disappointment all around, as it’s making life not easier but more complicated for folks trying to buy smart home devices.
UK High Court Dismisses Climate Lawsuit Against Shell Directors
ESG Today
MAY 12, 2023
A climate-focused legal action against the board of directors of energy giant Shell in the UK will not be permitted to proceed, the High Court ruled Friday. The lawsuit, launched in February by environmental law organization ClientEarth argued that Shell’s energy transition strategy was flawed, putting shareholder value at risk, and asked the court to order the board to strengthen the company’s climate plans.
We need 100 million new electric machines, and we’ve got 17 budgets to get it right
Renew Economy
MAY 7, 2023
In the race to a renewable grid, the household and the energy decisions made there often get overlooked. This needs to change – and fast. The post We need 100 million new electric machines, and we’ve got 17 budgets to get it right 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.
High Demand for Leaders and Board Members with Experience in ESG and Sustainability
Environment + Energy Leader
MAY 8, 2023
As the G20 countries are collectively responsible for 80% of global emissions, the aim of reducing the emissions by 55% by 2030, is at the top of the corporate agenda.
I feel let down by Google’s Pixel Tablet and Charging Speaker Dock
Stacey Higginbotham
MAY 10, 2023
Announced today, the Google Pixel Tablet arrives in select markets with a $499 price tag. Pre-orders begin today with availability expected in June. The 11-inch Android slate is bundled with a Charging Speaker Dock. ($129 separately), turning the device into a smart home hub. Google has also improved the Google Home experience with an updated user interface.
EU Lawmakers Push for Stronger Methane Emissions Reduction Rules
ESG Today
MAY 9, 2023
Lawmakers in the European Parliament announced today the adoption of its position on a new law aimed at cutting methane emissions, with a focus on sectors including oil, fossil gas and coal, as well as biomethane, in a 499-73 vote. The new law would be the first EU-wide legislation mandating methane emissions reductions. Rapid reduction in methane emissions is seen as one of the most effective near-term actions that can be taken in order to help achieve the global climate goal to limit warming t
Big batteries charge on to centre stage with new tricks for the grid
Renew Economy
MAY 8, 2023
As Australia's big battery fleet continues to grow, developers and owners are starting to unlock more of the big stack of services they can bring to the grid. The post Big batteries charge on to centre stage with new tricks for the grid 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.
How agtech is poised to transform India into a farming powerhouse
McKinsey Sustainabilty
MAY 10, 2023
Technology is rapidly reshaping agriculture in India, creating investment opportunities, lifting up rural areas, and feeding the world.
Is a wall or wrist better for fall detection?
Stacey Higginbotham
MAY 8, 2023
This story was originally published in my weekly newsletter on May 5, 2023. To subscribe, visit www.staceyoniot.com/newsletter. This week, I was testing the Aqara FP2 millimeter wave sensor. The device uses mmWave to detect people and their actions in a predefined space, and can trigger automations or send text-based alerts. In the first story of this week’s newsletter, I focused on how it performed as a presence sensor.
More than a Third of Public Companies Now Reporting Scope 3 Emissions: MSCI
ESG Today
MAY 11, 2023
The proportion of public companies providing disclosures on Scope 3 emissions – indirect emissions from across the value chain, typically accounting for the vast majority of most companies’ climate footprint – has increased to more than a third, according to a new study by investment data and research provider MSCI, which also found a significant increase in corporate decarbonization commitments.
Why magnetite will be crucial to Australia’s green steel transition
Renew Economy
MAY 11, 2023
The steel sector's green transition has shifted the industry's focus to the emerging high-grade market by further exploring magnetite iron ore. The post Why magnetite will be crucial to Australia’s green steel transition 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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