How to get ready for the new EU sustainability due diligence law
GreenBiz
MAY 28, 2024
The European Union finally passed the Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive. Here’s an early look at how CSDDD will affect corporate supply chains.
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German energy giant presses go on Australia’s first eight-hour big battery
Renew Economy
MAY 27, 2024
Green light given for Australia's first eight-hour big battery, with Tesla to supply the technology. The post German energy giant presses go on Australia’s first eight-hour big battery appeared first on RenewEconomy.
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Environmental worries outpace socioeconomic concerns over past decade, survey finds
GreenBiz
MAY 23, 2024
The public's increased concern about environmental issues underscores the need for governments and businesses to remain committed to the green agenda and simultaneously address socioeconomic concerns, according to GlobeScan.
Investing in Value Creation Through Regenerative Agriculture
3BL Media
MAY 22, 2024
by Mary Beth Gallagher, the Director of Engagement, Domini Impact Investments The challenge is feeding 8.1 billion people within Earth’s planetary boundaries. Industrial agriculture practices emphasize maximizing yield and include carbon intensive processes and chemical fertilizers. These approaches, efficient though they may be, deplete the soil health and reduce biodiversity.
The Key to Sustainable Energy Optimization: A Data-Driven Approach for Manufacturing
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. 📊 Join us for a practical webinar hosted by Kevin Kai Wong of Emergent Ene
A new future of work: The race to deploy AI and raise skills in Europe and beyond
McKinsey Sustainabilty
MAY 23, 2024
To gain the full productivity benefits of generative AI and other technologies, Europe and the United States will need to focus both on improving human capital and accelerating technology adoption.
EU Adopts Net Zero Industry Act to Scale up Decarbonization Technologies
ESG Today
MAY 27, 2024
The European Council announced today that it has approved the Net-Zero industry Act (NZIA), a new law introducing a framework of measures aimed at scaling up Europe’s manufacturing capacity for technologies key to achieving the EU’s climate goals. The announcement marks the last major step in the adoption of the NZIA, following the European Parliament’s approval of the new regulations in April.
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Cement recycling method could help solve one of the world's biggest climate challenges
Science Daily / Earth & Environment
MAY 22, 2024
Researchers have developed a method to produce very low emission concrete at scale -- an innovation that could be transformative in the transition to net zero. The method, which the researchers say is 'an absolute miracle', uses the electrically-powered arc furnaces used for steel recycling to simultaneously recycle cement, the carbon-hungry component of concrete.
In the spotlight: Performance management that puts people first
McKinsey Sustainabilty
MAY 23, 2024
Performance management systems help people continuously develop—but most companies fall short of best practices. A set of defined design choices can help guide leaders forward.
Google Signs its First Renewable Energy Purchase Deals in Japan
ESG Today
MAY 27, 2024
Google announced two new solar power purchase agreements (PPAs) in Japan, its first in the country, supporting the construction of new solar projects that will add 60 MW of clean energy capacity to the Japanese grid. According to Google, the new agreement will contribute to its commitment to power all its operations on 24/7 carbon-free energy (CFE) by 2030.
Engie offers $1000 energy bill rebates to neighbours of wind and solar projects
Renew Economy
MAY 26, 2024
French energy giant offers big discount on energy bills to communities close to proposed wind and solar projects. The post Engie offers $1000 energy bill rebates to neighbours of wind and solar projects 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.
Addressing link between climate and health will lower emissions, create resilient care systems
GreenBiz
MAY 21, 2024
The health care sector is a leading driver of greenhouse gas emissions; decarbonization will require intentional investment and systemic action throughout the industry.
Controlling water, transforming greenhouse gases
Science Daily / Earth & Environment
MAY 24, 2024
Researchers have outlined a way to manipulate water molecules to make CO2R more efficient, with the ultimate goal of creating a clean energy loop. Through their new method, the team was able to perform CO2R with nearly 100% efficiency under mildly acidic conditions, using either gold or zinc as catalysts.
The promise and the reality of gen AI agents in the enterprise
McKinsey Sustainabilty
MAY 23, 2024
Generative AI technology is improving so quickly that a range of new capabilities are rapidly coming online, but only for those who can understand how to use them.
Tech Giants Google, Meta, Microsoft, and Salesforce Launch 20 Million Ton Nature-Based Carbon Removal Buyers Coalition
ESG Today
MAY 22, 2024
Tech Giants Google, Meta, Microsoft, and Salesforce announced today the launch of the Symbiosis Coalition, a new advance market commitment (AMC) collaboration aimed at supporting the development and growth of the nature-based carbon removal market, with a collective commitment to contract up to 20 million tons of nature-based carbon removal credits.
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
Bowen accuses Dutton of dodging proposed nuclear sites
Renew Economy
MAY 25, 2024
Chris Bowen accuses Opposition leader Peter Dutton of avoiding some of the electorates flagged as possible sites for nuclear power plants. The post Bowen accuses Dutton of dodging proposed nuclear sites appeared first on RenewEconomy.
Inside Microsoft's record-breaking carbon removal contract
GreenBiz
MAY 22, 2024
The company signed a contract for 3.3 million metric tons of offsets over 10 years from a facility in Stockholm.
The Brief: MacArthur Foundation’s John Palfrey is long on the inclusive economy
Impact Alpha
MAY 22, 2024
Greetings Agents of Impact! On this International Biodiversity Day, dig into the pending shareholder proposals on biodiversity, deforestation and deep sea mining, the. The post The Brief: MacArthur Foundation’s John Palfrey is long on the inclusive economy appeared first on ImpactAlpha.
Master data management: The key to getting more from your data
McKinsey Sustainabilty
MAY 23, 2024
Master data management can give organizations a leg up by allowing them to easily organize and access data about customers, suppliers, products, and employees.
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
80% of Companies See Sustainability as a Potential Revenue, Profitability Driver: Morgan Stanley Survey
ESG Today
MAY 22, 2024
The vast majority of companies view sustainability as a value creation opportunity, with more than three quarters anticipating potential benefits ranging from higher revenues and profitability to lower cost of capital, although many also expect increased sustainability-related costs and a need for significant investment, according to a new survey released by Morgan Stanley.
Global solar and wind generation will soon overtake nuclear and hydro
Renew Economy
MAY 23, 2024
Over the past decade, global solar generation has grown ninefold while wind generation has tripled. In contrast, hydro, nuclear and coal generation have barely moved. The post Global solar and wind generation will soon overtake nuclear and hydro appeared first on RenewEconomy.
Investors push for more disclosure on corporate lobbying
GreenBiz
MAY 22, 2024
Resolutions related to lobbying and political spending have so far received the most support of socially-oriented proposals this proxy season.
The Brief: Tapping trillion-dollar opportunities in the global mass market
Impact Alpha
MAY 21, 2024
Greetings Agents of Impact! In today’s Brief: Featured: Returns on Inclusion Billions of low and middle-income consumers represent trillions in impact investment opportunities. The post The Brief: Tapping trillion-dollar opportunities in the global mass market appeared first on ImpactAlpha.
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.
Reimagining the apparel value chain amid volatility
McKinsey Sustainabilty
MAY 24, 2024
Our latest apparel CPO survey highlights five themes shaping the industry. Brands embracing selected best practices can turn their supplier base into a competitive advantage.
Using Strategic Foresight to Create the Future We Want
Stanford Social Innovation
MAY 21, 2024
By Marina Gorbis Amid a storm of seemingly unimaginable events—from a once-in-a-century pandemic to wars breaking out in different parts of the world—futures thinking is experiencing a revival. The word “future” is popping up in conference titles and think pieces. New futures-oriented organizations and associations, along with future-focused production studios , are emerging almost daily, and some foundations are hiring futurists in residence to inform their work.
Clean steam age: Solar thermal can be an economic lifeline for coal and gas regions
Renew Economy
MAY 27, 2024
Concentrated solar plants can be a key player in Australia's generation mix, while supporting regional workforce and expertise that otherwise will be lost. The post Clean steam age: Solar thermal can be an economic lifeline for coal and gas regions appeared first on RenewEconomy.
How to support scaling and speeding up transition finance
GreenBiz
MAY 21, 2024
Sponsored: Decarbonizing high-emitting but critical industries shouldn’t have to wait for the perfect framework to jumpstart the financing for real change.
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 Will Predictive AI Reshape Business? Our Conversation with Igor Tulchinsky
Just Capital
MAY 23, 2024
(Wikipedia) AI’s impact on the future of work continues to dominate the headlines in 2024, particularly when it comes to rapid adoption of generative and predictive AI algorithms. Igor Tulchinsky is the Founder, Chairman, and CEO of WorldQuant, a global quantitative asset management firm with over $7 billion in assets under management. His 2023 book, The Age of Prediction: Algorithms, AI, and the Shifting Shadows of Risk , looks at how predictive AI technology is quietly reshaping our world in f
Taking industrial sector tech from cost center to competitive edge
McKinsey Sustainabilty
MAY 23, 2024
Industrial companies can enjoy the same strategic technology advantages as digital leaders in other sectors, provided they have the right blueprint: an integrated product and platform operating model.
The Brief: Blackstone embraces worker ownership
Impact Alpha
MAY 23, 2024
Greetings Agents of Impact! In today’s Brief: Featured: Ownership Economy Blackstone’s embrace of employee ownership signals a shift in private equity – and in. The post The Brief: Blackstone embraces worker ownership appeared first on ImpactAlpha.
Tasmania launches consultation on state’s first REZ in “windy north west”
Renew Economy
MAY 27, 2024
Tasmania launches six weeks of consultation on the final design of its first renewable energy zone. The post Tasmania launches consultation on state’s first REZ in “windy north west” 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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