Scaling small technologies can hasten our climate action
GreenBiz
OCTOBER 4, 2022
What if we started to think about addressing the crisis not by looking for the silver bullet, but for many scaleable innovations that can move the needle, fast.
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Cracks showing in Mark Carney’s net-zero financial alliance
Corporate Knights
OCTOBER 3, 2022
Mark Carney’s US$130-trillion Glasgow Financial Alliance for Net Zero (GFANZ) has lost two pension funds and a consulting company in recent weeks, and some large U.S. and Canadian banks are threatening to withdraw because of new membership criteria requiring a fossil fuel phase-down. GFANZ, which made international headlines and represented one of the planet’s best hopes for meaningful climate action a year ago, is facing growing discontent within its membership of global banks, insurers, invest
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Lake Eyre Basin threatened by 831 oil and gas wells – is this really what Australians want?
Renew Economy
OCTOBER 3, 2022
State and national governments are promoting massive gas development to kickstart Australia’s economy. But is it worth the environmental cost? The post Lake Eyre Basin threatened by 831 oil and gas wells – is this really what Australians want? appeared first on RenewEconomy.
How AMD Is Advancing Energy Efficiency for IT Users
3BL Media
OCTOBER 6, 2022
On Energy Efficiency Day 2022, AMD shares how the company is helping its customers and end-users reduce their energy use and GHG emissions. SOURCE: AMD. DESCRIPTION: Originally published in AMD 2021-22 Corporate Responsibility Report. At AMD, we strive to create products that improve people’s lives and help our customers and end-users reduce their own energy use and GHG emissions.
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.
Google launches startup accelerator for the circular economy
GreenBiz
OCTOBER 3, 2022
The tech giant plans to support at least 10 tech startups and NGOs solving circularity challenges.
Our clean energy future has arrived - if we want it
Corporate Knights
OCTOBER 4, 2022
The astounding aspect of green energy technology is the fact that it all exists today, most of it has been around for decades. No new inventions are required to go green. But implementing alternative technologies on a large scale and truly decarbonizing our atmosphere to prevent further climate change will take more than scientific expertise and technical skill.
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Fifth Third Foundation Donates $500,000 for Hurricane Relief in Florida; Bank Deploys eBus to Support Local Communities
3BL Media
OCTOBER 5, 2022
SOURCE: Fifth Third Bancorp. DESCRIPTION: CINCINNATI, October 5, 2022 /3BL Media/ - The Fifth Third Foundation has contributed $500,000 to support relief efforts for those impacted by Hurricane Ian, which made landfall in Florida on Sept. 28. Tim Spence, president and CEO of Fifth Third Bancorp, said the $500,000 donation to five local organizations aims at bringing relief to the people impacted and the thousands who continue to grapple in the aftermath of the tragedy.
Should the ocean have the same rights as people?
Corporate Knights
OCTOBER 6, 2022
Lisbon sits at the mouth of the Tagus River where it flows into the Atlantic. This confluence of waters welcomed thousands of people in June, who gathered in the Portuguese capital’s Altice Arena for the second United Nations Ocean Conference. “Sadly, we have taken the ocean for granted, and today we face what I would call an Ocean Emergency,” UN Secretary-General António Guterres said at the opening of the conference, which aimed to mobilize science-based solutions to the crisis.
Australia Post targets 100 pct renewables by 2025 with mix of certificates and electrons
Renew Economy
OCTOBER 5, 2022
Australia Post pledges to source 100% renewable electricity by 2025 using mix of on-site solar generation, renewable electricity certificates and PPAs. The post Australia Post targets 100 pct renewables by 2025 with mix of certificates and electrons 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.
Baltimore Community Lending Receives $600,000 Grant From Truist Foundation To Support Minority- and Women-Owned Small Businesses in Baltimore
3BL Media
OCTOBER 5, 2022
The grant will support a business coaching program to help provide financial training for small business owners. SOURCE: Truist. DESCRIPTION: BALTIMORE, October 5, 2022 /3BL Media/ - Truist Foundation announced a $600,000 commitment to Baltimore Community Lending (BCL), a nonprofit community development financial institution (CDFI) that provides loan capital to small business owners.
Cisco SD-WAN customers on track for 402% 5-year ROI: Read why
Cisco CSR
OCTOBER 6, 2022
Not the usual cast of characters. Investing in network infrastructure is not just about the bottom line and capital expenses anymore. Every department leader now believes they have a strategic stake in the network’s potential to enable their strategies. Why? Because they’ve seen other organizations not only reducing costs, but also driving new revenues, speeding times to market, and setting up new stores in a fraction of the time it once took.
Matter is now official!
Stacey Higginbotham
OCTOBER 4, 2022
The Connectivity Standards Alliance has certified and released the first version of the Matter smart home interoperability protocol Tuesday and I couldn’t be happier. This means that member companies can now put their devices through the certification protocol and get a badge showing that their products are Matter compliant. The Matter logo on a smart bulb.
Victoria launches push for new solar panel recycling options
Renew Economy
OCTOBER 4, 2022
Victoria’s Labor government launches call for innovators to develop news ways of recycling solar panels with $10 million Solar Waste Challenge. The post Victoria launches push for new solar panel recycling options 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
Kohler Co. Wins 2022 EPA WaterSense® Sustained Excellence Award
3BL Media
OCTOBER 6, 2022
The award marks Kohler’s 13th year of recognition for innovating water-efficient plumbing products, promoting water conservation. SOURCE: Kohler Co. DESCRIPTION: KOHLER, Wis., October 6, 2022 /3BL Media/ - The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has recognized Kohler Co. with a 2022 WaterSense Sustained Excellence Award for its continual efforts to innovate water-efficient plumbing products, promote water conservation, and aid in the protection of this natural resource.
Path analytics for Microsoft 365 now available with Cisco SD-WAN Cloud OnRamp for SaaS
Cisco CSR
OCTOBER 4, 2022
Microsoft 365 is the most widely used SaaS application as per the latest report from Okta. As enterprises increase their use of Microsoft 365 suite of applications, their attention turns to providing the best application experience for their users, be it for Microsoft Teams, OneDrive, SharePoint, or Outlook. Any drop in application experience results in loss of productivity for their users and costs companies billions of dollars.
The fight against money laundering: Machine learning is a game changer
McKinsey Sustainabilty
OCTOBER 7, 2022
To realize the full benefits of machine learning and advanced analytics in anti–money laundering, institutions need AML experts, strong data science talent, and reliable data sources in the fight against this type of financial crime.
“Another fail” as Australian energy consumers overcharged by $10 billion
Renew Economy
OCTOBER 4, 2022
New report reveals flawed regulations have delivered billions of dollars in "supernormal" profits to poles and wires companies, at the expense of consumers. The post “Another fail” as Australian energy consumers overcharged by $10 billion 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
KeyBank, Indiana Black Expo Honor Black Business Training Small Business Award Winner
3BL Media
OCTOBER 6, 2022
SOURCE: KeyBank. DESCRIPTION: The Indiana Black Expo (IBE) has dedicated more than 50 years to helping business owners build management training, procurement opportunities and networking to enhance capacity and growth. Earlier this year, the KeyBank Foundation invested $300,000 in IBE to assist with the organization’s Black Business Training Institute.
Demonstrating Trust and Transparency in Mergers and Acquisitions
Cisco CSR
OCTOBER 3, 2022
Jason Button is a director at Cisco and leads the company’s Security and Trust Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) team. He was formerly the director of IT at Duo Security, a company Cisco acquired in 2018, making him uniquely positioned to lend his expertise to the M&A process. This blog is the second in a series focused on M&A cybersecurity, following Jacob Bolotin’s post on Managing Cybersecurity Risk in M&A.
The future of automotive computing: Cloud and edge
McKinsey Sustainabilty
OCTOBER 6, 2022
The rise of 5G and edge computing will create new opportunities along the automotive supply chain. How can semiconductor companies and other stakeholders capture it?
Coalition nuclear power bill “dead on arrival,” but somehow the debate lives on
Renew Economy
OCTOBER 5, 2022
Australia's atomic culture warriors are now focused on promoting ‘advanced’ nuclear power and small modular reactors. A new report debunks – yet again – the propaganda. The post Coalition nuclear power bill “dead on arrival,” but somehow the debate lives on 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.
CEO Rallies Support for Strategy to Address Climate Challenges
3BL Media
OCTOBER 6, 2022
SOURCE: Cummins Inc. DESCRIPTION: Cummins Inc.’s new Chief Executive Officer urged employees to be advocates for the company’s environmental sustainability strategy, maintaining it is integral to the global power leader’s mission and future success. Speaking at a recent virtual town hall meeting to some 2,000 Cummins employees, President and Chief Executive Officer Jennifer Rumsey said PLANET 2050, the company’s environmental sustainability strategy, is crucial to achieving Cummins’ mission of p
With security, is a good offense good enough?
Cisco CSR
OCTOBER 6, 2022
The saying that “a good offense is the best defense” is true for sport and certainly for cybersecurity. But offensive positions cannot be static — keeping an offense strong requires agility, and an important part of the equation is recognizing what the challenges are so you can stay ahead of them. Cisco Customer Experience (CX) spends a lot of time thinking about how we address the trends that keep CISOs up at night.
Patagonia is Committed to Using Organic Materials and 100% Renewable Energy
Environment + Energy Leader
OCTOBER 7, 2022
Patagonia is committed to organic materials and running all its operations using renewable energy. Indeed, the apparel industry is responsible for 6.7% of the globe’s greenhouse gases. The post Patagonia is Committed to Using Organic Materials and 100% Renewable Energy appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader.
Coal shortage causes shut down of WA Collie power station
Renew Economy
OCTOBER 3, 2022
A Western Australia government-owned coal plant slated to be retired in 2027 has shut down until January, reportedly due to a coal shortage. The post Coal shortage causes shut down of WA Collie power station 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.
Tractor Supply Company Foundation Awards Conexión Américas $100,000 Grant
3BL Media
OCTOBER 6, 2022
Rural Lifestyle Retailer Partners with Nonprofit for Latino Workforce Opportunities and Cultural Celebrations. SOURCE: Tractor Supply. DESCRIPTION: BRENTWOOD, Tenn., Oct. 6, 2022 /3BL Media/ – Tractor Supply Company (NASDAQ: TSCO ), the largest rural lifestyle retailer in the United States, and its foundation announced today a grant to Conexión Américas , a nonprofit that works to connect Latino families with information, local resources, support networks and opportunities for advancement in the
Why Don’t You Go Dox Yourself?
Cisco CSR
OCTOBER 7, 2022
Whether or not you’ve heard the term “doxxing” before, you’re probably familiar with the problem it names: collecting personal information about someone online to track down and reveal their real-life identity. The motivations for doxxing are many, and mostly malicious: for some doxxers, the goal in tracking someone is identity theft. For others, it’s part of a pattern of stalking or online harassment to intimidate, silence or punish their victim – and overwhelmingly, victims are youth and youn
Nestlé Commits Over $1 Billion to Sustainable Coffee Farming Plan
ESG Today
OCTOBER 4, 2022
Global food and beverage company Nestlé announced today the launch of the Nescafé Plan 2030, outlining the company’s ubiquitous coffee brand’s plan to improve the sustainability of coffee farming, and helping farmers transition to regenerative agriculture practices. Nestlé said that the brand will invest over 1 billion Swiss Francs (USD$1 billion) in the new plan by 2030.
NSW hits go on Australia’s biggest shift from coal to renewables
Renew Economy
OCTOBER 4, 2022
The biggest renewable energy transition plan ever undertaken in Australia gets underway in NSW with launch of Electricity Infrastructure Roadmap and first REZ tender. The post NSW hits go on Australia’s biggest shift from coal to renewables 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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