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Australia’s main grid ends summer with a new big solar output record

Renew Economy

The last days of the summer season marked with more solar output records across the main grid, and in the Sunshine state. The post Australia’s main grid ends summer with a new big solar output record appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Cascale Engages in Key Discussions at the OECD Forum

3BL Media

Cascale joined critical conversations in Paris at the recent OECD Forum on Due Diligence in the Garment & Footwear Sector, tackling key challenges in responsible purchasing, traceability, and industry metrics on GHG emissions, wages, and responsible purchasing practices. Dr. Marsha Dickson, co-founder and president of Better Buying Institute and Cascales Better Buying program consultant and Cascales James Crowley, manager of transparency and traceability (supply chain); Sophia Ellis, senior

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Greener pensions, greater returns: the case for fossil fuel divestment

Corporate Knights

In this weeks Corporate Knights Drill-Down, we highlight a compelling financial case for divesting from fossil fuels. Our analysis of nine public pension funds across the world reveals that shifting investments away from fossil fuels and reinvesting these amounts into the Mackenzie Corporate Knights Global 100 Index ETF not only aligns with sustainability goals but can also deliver stronger financial returns.

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Navigating the AI Era as a CCIE

Cisco CSR

Technical expertise remains crucial in an AI-driven world, with new insights and key updates for CCIEs to prepare for the future.

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How to Drive Cost Savings, Efficiency Gains, and Sustainability Wins with MES

Speaker: Nikhil Joshi, Founder & President of Snic Solutions

Is your manufacturing operation reaching its efficiency potential? A Manufacturing Execution System (MES) could be the game-changer, helping you reduce waste, cut costs, and lower your carbon footprint. Join Nikhil Joshi, Founder & President of Snic Solutions, in this value-packed webinar as he breaks down how MES can drive operational excellence and sustainability.

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Regenerative Sustainability: What If Sustainability Is Something We Can Only Achieve Once We Fix What We’ve Broken?

Green Project Management

I grew up in the 80s. Back then, at least for an American kid, one of the coolest things you could own was a Hard Rock Caf Save the Planet T-shirtexcept maybe a Members Only jacket and Jordache jeans. (Side note: The Hard Rock Caf Chicago is closing in March. It was one of the […] The post Regenerative Sustainability: What If Sustainability Is Something We Can Only Achieve Once We Fix What Weve Broken?

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Carbon time bomb: Dutton’s nuclear plan will blow up Paris and emissions targets, CCA says

Renew Economy

The Climate Change Authority says a nuclear pathway would add an extra 2 billion tonnes of carbon emissions by 2050. The post Carbon time bomb: Dutton’s nuclear plan will blow up Paris and emissions targets, CCA says appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Dreaming of a just and sustainable future? Read these.

Corporate Knights

Yale Climate Connections bookshelf for February begins with a title that beautifully captures the mission of climate activism during Black History Month. People the Planet Needs Now tells the stories of 25 scientists and activists working to protect and support their Black, Brown, and Indigenous communities in a changing climate. The shoulders on which these younger folk stand are partially revealed by the next two environmental justice-related titles: the new memoir by Catherine Coleman Flowe

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Brewing tea removes lead from water

Science Daily / Earth & Environment

Researchers demonstrated that brewing tea naturally adsorbs heavy metals like lead and cadmium, effectively filtering dangerous contaminants out of drinks. Researchers tested different types of tea, tea bags and brewing methods. Finely ground black tea leaves performed best at removing toxic heavy metals. Longer steeping times helped tea remove larger amounts of contaminants.

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Cisco and NVIDIA Unite to Propel AI into the Enterprise

Cisco CSR

Today Cisco and NVIDIA announced a mutual intent to expand a partnership that brings together two of the industrys most innovative data center networking and compute leaders. Our collaboration will help enterprises accelerate AI projects and make it easier for more customers than ever to standardize on Cisco as they modernize their data center networks.

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Energy consumers pick up the bill as gas industry prioritises export windfalls

Renew Economy

The gas market on the east coast has directly contributed to the cost-of-living crisis. It is now clear that increasing gas production will not solve looming supply gap. The post Energy consumers pick up the bill as gas industry prioritises export windfalls appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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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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Investing in Education = Strengthening Our Communities

3BL Media

By Candace Higginbotham | February 6, 2025 On a crisp January morning, an intrepid team of Birmingham associates walked two blocks east from Regions Center to take part in a city-wide event to honor a valuable community partnership and celebrate new opportunities for local children. Junior Achievement (JA) of Alabama recently hosted a groundbreaking ceremony for construction of the new McWane Economic Education Center, a 30,000-square-foot experiential learning facility that will serve more than

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Global Economics Intelligence executive summary, January 2025

McKinsey Sustainabilty

A flurry of activity and new ideas leads to a period of interpretation. In the meantime, growth expectations remain unchanged, while central banks begin to diverge in their policy rate decisions.

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Blackstone Raises $5.6 Billion for Energy Transition-focused Private Equity Fund

ESG Today

Alternative asset manager Blackstone announced that it has raised $5.6 billion for its energy transition-focused private equity fund, Blackstone Energy Transition Partners IV, closing the fund at its hard cap. Blackstone Energy Transition Partners invests globally across sectors in the energy industry, helping energy companies to build enterprises at scale that can deliver clean, reliable and affordable energy.

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From Unpaid to Unstoppable: The Rise of the Professional Community Health Worker Movement

Stanford Social Innovation

By Sheringham Odhiambo , Madeleine Ballard , Ben Pyne & Kathryn Harrison Ten years ago, I (Sheringham) was going door-to-door, providing routine health checks, administering vaccinations, and managing cases of HIV, malaria, tuberculosis, and other debilitating diseases for residents of Mathare slum in Nairobi, Kenya. As I trekked across miles of dirt roads on foot, lugging a backpack full of supplies I had cobbled together, I wondered how much longer I could sustain this work without a stead

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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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“Facts, not politics:” Kean fights Coalition attempts to silence him, but will he stand alone?

Renew Economy

Matt Kean fights back against Ted O'Brien's attempts to silence him and the Coalition's threats to castrate the CCA - again. But where is his support? The post “Facts, not politics:” Kean fights Coalition attempts to silence him, but will he stand alone? appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Lenovo’s Vision To Transform AI, Energy, and Climate Challenges Into Solutions

3BL Media

By Mary Jacques, Executive Director of Global ESG and Regulatory Compliance, Lenovo As artificial intelligence revolutionizes industries, its intersection with energy consumption and climate impact has become an important conversation. At Lenovo, leaders like Scott Tease, Vice President and General Manager of our Infrastructure Solutions Groups Product Line, and I are at the forefront of addressing these challenges, balancing innovation with sustainability.

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Unlock the AI Skills to Transform Your Data Center with Cisco U.

Cisco CSR

Unlock your potential with Cisco U's AI essentials course. Dive into hands-on learning, engage with real-world applications, and earn valuable Continuing Education (CE) creditsfree until March 24, 2025.

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'Smarts' count: Evolution of intelligence

Science Daily / Earth & Environment

The Beatles said it best: Love is all you need. And according to new research, the same may be true in the animal kingdom. Well, at least for mosquitofish -- a matchstick-sized fish endemic to Central America and now found globally. According to the scientists, male mosquitofish possess impressive problem-solving skills and can successfully navigate mazes and other tests.

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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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An automotive tycoon, a prescient media pioneer, and a heart implant innovator

McKinsey Sustainabilty

Our February obituaries also include a nonagenarian Grammy winner, a cat therapist, and the cofounder of a Nobel Prizewinning physician group whose work touched 80 countries.

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EnergyAustralia breaks ground on its first four-hour big battery in Victorian coal country

Renew Economy

EnergyAustralia turns the sod on its first four-hour big battery, and its biggest single project investment as it lays ground for its post-coal strategy. The post EnergyAustralia breaks ground on its first four-hour big battery in Victorian coal country appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Driving Sustainability: Lenovo Innovates With Bamboo Fiber and Ocean-Bound Plastic To Revolutionize Packaging

3BL Media

Originally published in Lenovo's 2023/24 ESG Report Packaging Packaging has been identified as a significant environmental aspect under Lenovos EMS. Its packaging priorities focus on reducing packaging consumption and waste by: Increasing the use of recycled and renewable materials in packaging Increasing the use of bio-based materials Reducing the size of product packaging Expanding the use of bulk and reusable packaging solutions In FY 2023/24, Lenovos packaging objective was to minimize the m

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Disrupting Waste Management in Emerging Markets: Four Lessons for Strengthening Businesses While Empowering Women and Communities

James Militzer

Early-stage companies in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) face several common challenges , including limited access to capital, complicated regulations, poor infrastructure and difficulties related to talent retention. Additionally, companies working in sectors whose workforces and value chains are dependent on women can be hindered by negative societal norms, like perceptions of women’s role in society, physical safety concerns, and lack of access to finance and mobility.

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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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Arctic study urges stronger climate action to prevent catastrophic warming

Science Daily / Earth & Environment

Remember when 2 degrees Celsius of global warming was the doomsday scenario? Well, we're now staring down the barrel of something much worse. From the fish on your plate to the weather outside your window, everything's about to change. A new study underscores the grave risks posed by insufficient national commitments to reducing greenhouse gas emissions.

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The critical role of strategic workforce planning in the age of AI

McKinsey Sustainabilty

Gen AI has increased uncertainty about workforce skills and capabilities. Organizations that harness AI-driven innovation find it makes strategic thinking and talent planning easier.

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New Zealand is a poster child for industrial electrification. Can Australia follow suit?

Renew Economy

Australia could follow New Zealand's example to help industrial companies switch from gas to electricity. The post New Zealand is a poster child for industrial electrification. Can Australia follow suit? appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Cummins HELM™ Platforms: Driving Efficiency and Reducing Emissions Across Multiple Fuel Options

3BL Media

Cummins Introducing Cummins HELM platforms In 2024, Cummins Inc. made an exciting announcement that will reshape the commercial transportation landscape. Cummins HELM Platforms are designed to help our customers reach their sustainability goals while meeting diverse business needs. HELM which stands for Higher Efficiency, Lower emissions and Multiple fuelsis a critical part of Cummins' broader Destination Zero strategy, which aims to reduce emissions and promote cleaner technologies across our p

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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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Eco Wave Power Global - Eco Wave Power Commences Infrastructure Enhancements for Portugal Wave Energy Project

Global Renewable News

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How air pollution and wildfire smoke may contribute to memory loss in Alzheimer's disease

Science Daily / Earth & Environment

Air pollution contributes to nearly 7 million premature deaths each year, and its effects go far beyond the lungs. Breathing in wildfire smoke or automobile-related city smog doesn't just increase the risk of asthma and heart disease -- it may also contribute to brain conditions as diverse as Alzheimer's and autism. Scientists have discovered how a chemical change in the brain -- which can be triggered by inflammation and aging as well as toxins found in air pollution, pesticides, wildfire smoke

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State Street loses £28bn of assets to Amundi and Invesco over ESG goals

Financial Times: Moral Money

US asset manager previously managed all of The Peoples Pensions 33bn in assets

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“Packet of poo tickets” wind project wins majority support from New England locals

Renew Economy

Wind project lambasted by local MP Barnaby Joyce and his partner has won majority support with its redesigned project, the developers say. The post “Packet of poo tickets” wind project wins majority support from New England locals 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.