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More money, more solutions: We must rethink finance to power the circular economy revolution

GreenBiz

To fully capture the circular economy opportunity and trigger catalytic unlocks for the entire market, finance must break out of silos and think innovatively.

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“The world is changing:” Labor targets solar and battery industries in $22 billion green deal

Renew Economy

Labor says the world is changing, and its $22 billion Future Made in Australia deal is essential to protect its future in a low carbon world. The post “The world is changing:” Labor targets solar and battery industries in $22 billion green deal appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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French nuclear giant scraps SMR plans due to soaring costs, will start over

Renew Economy

French nuclear giant has scrapped its plans for small modular reactors, and decided to start over after customers raised concerns about costs. The post French nuclear giant scraps SMR plans due to soaring costs, will start over appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Saint-Gobain Video Series: Journey to 2030: The Circular Economy

3BL Media

To achieve carbon neutrality by 2050, Saint-Gobain North America must reach key milestones by 2030. Introducing a new series highlighting the lessons we are learning on our journey to be the leader in light and sustainable construction. On this episode of our series, we look at creating a circular economy in manufacturing. Dennis Wilson shows us why reverse supply chains are the future of manufacturing.

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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

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How Sundance Commons is training the next generation of young, racialized farmers

Corporate Knights

A year after Cheyenne Sundance started her own urban farm in north Toronto, she began offering a paid farm-school program to pass on what she had learned. She quickly noticed that most of the people who attended were racialized youth from underprivileged backgrounds who struggled to afford the program. “The majority of them sent me emails to say, ‘Can I pay you maybe 50 bucks this week and 50 bucks that week because I can’t afford it, but there’s no other place I can learn these skills,’” Sund

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Organic material from Mars reveals the likely origin of life's building blocks

Science Daily / Earth & Environment

Two samples from Mars together deliver clear evidence of the origin of Martian organic material. The study presents solid evidence for a prediction made over a decade ago that could be key to understanding how organic molecules, the foundation of life, were first formed here on Earth.

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The Sustainable Supply Chain Initiative at Seafood Expo North America in Commitment to Advancing Labour Standards

3BL Media

June 28, 2024 /3BL/ - The Consumer Goods Forum's (CGF) Sustainable Supply Chain Initiative (SSCI) continues to share its active engagement in shaping the discourse on global sustainability standards, demonstrated by its participation in the Seafood Expo North America , held from March 10-12, 2024, in Boston. This respected event serves as a vital platform for industry leaders to convene and discuss pressing issues facing the seafood sector.

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Parliament grilled Canada's Big Five banks on their fossil fuel financing - here's why it matters

Corporate Knights

Last month there was a rare meeting, where the chief executives of Canada’s five largest banks testified before Parliament about their climate commitments. Their testimonies proved why new rules to shift finance away from polluting investments are urgently needed. The bank executive testimonies were part of a study by the House of Commons’ standing committee on environment and sustainable development about how the Canadian financial system contributes to the climate crisis.

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Ten African innovators land $55,000 each to scale their solutions for climate resilience

Impact Alpha

Homegrown climate tech startups are key to Africa’s green transition. Ten companies working on plastics recycling, sustainable stormwater drainage, and other climate solutions. The post Ten African innovators land $55,000 each to scale their solutions for climate resilience appeared first on ImpactAlpha.

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How Your Team Can Navigate the New Era of ESG Compliance

GreenBiz

The era of voluntary sustainability and ESG disclosure reporting is coming to a close. Newly enacted US and European rules are entering into force, creating a regulatory landscape that can be daunting to navigate.

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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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South Australia wind farm open for public view after winning infrasound court case

Renew Economy

Tilt Renewables has slashed the number of turbines for its South Australia wind project, but bigger machines mean its capacity will be little changed. The post South Australia wind farm open for public view after winning infrasound court case appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Circular Plastics: Challenges and Opportunities Ahead

3BL Media

Originally published by Innovation Forum Eastman's circular policy director, Christopher Layton, discusses current progress and trends in developing circular economy models for plastic and packaging with Innovation Forum's Ian Welsh. They provide guidance on taking a regional approach for greater circularity, useful regulatory approaches, and progress indicators.

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Dampening the 'seeds' of hurricanes

Science Daily / Earth & Environment

Increased atmospheric moisture may alter critical weather patterns over Africa, making it more difficult for the predecessors of many Atlantic hurricanes to form, according to a new study.

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Climate Tech Startup Aether Fuels Raises $34 Million to Develop Clean Fuels for Aviation and Shipping

ESG Today

Climate tech startup Aether Fuels announced that it has raised $34 million in a Series A financing round, with procceds aimed at accelerating the scale-up of the company’s sustainable fuel technology for the aviation and ocean shipping industries. Established in 2022 as a spin-out of Temasek’s deep-tech early stage investment platform Xora Innovation, Aether provides solutions aimed at improving the unit economics of producing sustainable fuels for aviation and ocean shipping.

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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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Health care innovations in sustainability will protect both patients and the planet

GreenBiz

The health care sector is uniquely positioned to be a leader in sustainability by implementing practices that mitigate the harms of the climate crisis while advancing public health.

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Stanwell to test and make Redflow long duration flow batteries as it prepares for life after coal

Renew Economy

Stanwell partners with Redflow to trial large-scale zinc bromine flow technology and lay foundations for a battery manufacturing plant in Queensland. The post Stanwell to test and make Redflow long duration flow batteries as it prepares for life after coal appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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How Aflac's Duck Was Created

3BL Media

Originally published on Yahoo! Finance In early 2000 when insurance company Aflac (AFL) was attempting to increase its brand recognition, which at the time was hovering around 11%, longtime CEO Dan Amos decided to take a risk. He took a bet on an advertising campaign that featured two men on a park bench talking about insurance, featuring a duck quacking, “Aflac.

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More rooftop solar means energy and economic justice for Puerto Rico

Energy Central

By EDF Blogs By Braulio A. Quintero Seven years after hurricanes Irma and Maria made landfall on Puerto Rico in 2017, the island continues to struggle with a deficient electrical power infrastructure. Power outages are common, the price of electricity continues to increase and the reconstruction of the power grid is not happening fast enough. Power outages affect rural and.

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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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GGRF will require lots of reporting. Tech, clarity, and collaboration can help

Impact Alpha

The $27-billion Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund rolling out this summer promises to deliver sustainable infrastructure to communities across America. Green banks, community development. The post GGRF will require lots of reporting. Tech, clarity, and collaboration can help appeared first on ImpactAlpha.

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Building climate resiliency through corporate philanthropy

GreenBiz

Sponsored: Is your corporate sustainable philanthropy maximized for effectiveness? The right strategic approach can boost impact while building a resilient future.

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Creation of local renewable zones is the game changer Australia’s energy transition needs

Renew Economy

Organisations like Rewiring Australia have been calling initiatives like this – the local level needs the same focus, planning, and funding as large-scale renewable energy zones. The post Creation of local renewable zones is the game changer Australia’s energy transition needs appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Wells Fargo Foundation Awards $500,000 to Five D.C.-Area Housing Nonprofits in Honor of National Homeownership Month

3BL Media

WASHINGTON, June 27, 2024 /3BL/ - In recognition of National Homeownership Month, the Wells Fargo Foundation announced today that it has joined forces with five Washington, D.C.-area nonprofit organizations as part of a local effort to address systemic barriers to housing. The $500,000 in grant funding provides resources to create and preserve generational wealth through homeownership in the Greater Washington, D.C., region.

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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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ISO to Launch Global Net Zero Standard

ESG Today

The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) announced that it has commenced work on the development of a new international standard on net zero, aimed at providing clarity and credibility to organizations’ net zero targets and strategies, and to guard against greenwashing. The process to develop the standard follows the launch in 2022 at the COP27 climate conference of the ISO Net Zero Guidelines, providing a best-practices tool for organizations to use for the creation of comprehen

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The Brief: The vibe shifts (again) for Agents of Impact

Impact Alpha

Greetings Agents of Impact! In today’s Brief: Featured: Impact OMG As the vibe shifts (again), Agents of Impact ask: What do we do. The post The Brief: The vibe shifts (again) for Agents of Impact appeared first on ImpactAlpha.

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Science Based Targets initiative CEO resigns, citing personal reasons

GreenBiz

Luiz Amaral’s resignation is the latest development in a challenging time for the validation organization.

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“Off the charts:” Solar is about to leave nuclear and everything else in the shade

Renew Economy

Solar is on track to become the biggest source of electricity on the planet by the mid-2030s. The Economist says to bet against that is to bet against capitalism. The post “Off the charts:” Solar is about to leave nuclear and everything else in the shade appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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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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Sixty-million-year-old grape seeds reveal how the death of the dinosaurs may have paved the way for grapes to spread

Science Daily / Earth & Environment

Scientists discovered the oldest fossil grapes in the Western Hemisphere, which help show how after the death of the dinosaurs, grapes spread across the world.

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Fidelity International Launches New Sustainable Investing Framework to Meet New ESG Regulations

ESG Today

Investment management firm Fidelity International announced that it has revised its sustainable investing framework, launching a new 3-tiered system categorizing funds by their level of ESG integration, citing an evolving ESG client and regulatory landscape. The revised framework comes amidst a series of new regulatory requirements for asset management firms marketing and managing sustainability-focused investment funds, including the EU’s Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation (SFDR) , which

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The Brief: The impact of the Supreme Court’s dismantling of the administrative state

Impact Alpha

Greetings, Agents of Impact! Head over to ImpactAlpha’s Career Hub to sign-up for Impact Careers, our newest specialized weekly newsletter that brings you. The post The Brief: The impact of the Supreme Court’s dismantling of the administrative state appeared first on ImpactAlpha.

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Climate-related issues are growing in urgency, sustainability experts say

GreenBiz

Sustainability experts view climate change, biodiversity loss, deforestation, water scarcity, food security and water pollution as increasingly severe challenges, according to the latest GlobeScan/ERM survey.

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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.