Mon.Nov 06, 2023

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Why Unilever’s downshift on sustainability is good news

GreenBiz

Environmental and social commitments are aligning more closely with tangible financial goals, a sign of sustainability’s maturity in business.

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Gas industry reached for tobacco playbook after science showed that gas stoves are harmful

Renew Economy

The gas industry was told by science in the 1970s that gas stoves were harmful to health, so it reached into the tobacco industry's playbook of denial. The post Gas industry reached for tobacco playbook after science showed that gas stoves are harmful appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Unilever CEO signals radical shift in sustainability agenda

GreenBiz

Under new Unilever CEO Hein Schumacher, sustainability will become part of a composite score by which brand managers will evaluate performance.

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On the map: A state-by-state guide to all operating generators on the NEM

Renew Economy

Where is that wind and solar farm that we keep on hearing about? Where is that big battery? And that coal generator about to shut down. The post On the map: A state-by-state guide to all operating generators on the NEM appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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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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Master class: Planning your transition for later career and life

GreenBiz

Here's how late-career sustainability professionals can effectively navigate the transition and identify priorities and interests.

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Bowen blindsided by Bluefloat as offshore wind debate gets really weird

Renew Economy

Bluefloat rescinds environmental application for its Illawarra offshore wind project after Bowen says he was blindsided by the news, and as the campaign against the technology gets really weird. The post Bowen blindsided by Bluefloat as offshore wind debate gets really weird appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Boost for Brookfield as it fends off fossil fuel investor seeking to derail Origin bid

Renew Economy

Brookfield gets a boost as it tries to fend off attempts by fossil fuel investor Australian Super to derail its $20 billion offer and transition play for Origin Energy. The post Boost for Brookfield as it fends off fossil fuel investor seeking to derail Origin bid appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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A New Approach to Philanthropy: Why the Sector Must Prioritize Systems Change — And How Funders Can Respond

James Militzer

The field of philanthropy has grown in dynamism and innovation in recent years. Nowhere is this more apparent than in its efforts to address the root causes of challenges like growing inequality, extreme weather events and divisive politics. These challenges, driven by complex and multifaceted factors, have necessitated a different approach to philanthropic giving — one focused more on changing the underlying systems that perpetuate societal problems rather than simply on the problems themselves

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SDSN Launches a New National Network in Portugal

Sustainable Development Network

SDSN Portugal joins SDSN’s family of 55 national and regional networks in their mission of advancing the SDGs locally and globally. On 2 November 2023, SDSN Portugal was officially launched by NOVA University Lisbon , Centre of Engineering and Product Development (CEIIA), and Instituto Marquês de Valle Flôr (IMVF). The Portuguese network will be hosted by these three institutions and has established the following objectives: (1) to shape multi-stakeholder dialogue, engaging the academic communit

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Women-led Almouneer raises $3.6 million for diabetes care in Egypt

Impact Alpha

ImpactAlpha, November 6 – In Africa and the Middle East, 40% of adults are obese and/or are diabetic or pre-diabetic. Egypt’s Almouneer offers. The post Women-led Almouneer raises $3.6 million for diabetes care in Egypt appeared first on ImpactAlpha.

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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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Air Products to Build Largest “Blue” Hydrogen Plant in Europe

ESG Today

Industrial gases company Air Products announced today plans for Europe’s largest “blue hydrogen” plant, with a new state-of-the-art carbon capture and carbon dioxide treatment facility at its existing Rotterdam hydrogen production plant, to be built owned and operated by the company. The facility is expected to be onstream in 2026, and will serve ExxonMobil’s Rotterdam refinery and additional customers via Air Products’ hydrogen pipeline network system.

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Crust-forming algae are displacing corals in tropical waters worldwide

Science Daily / Earth & Environment

Over the past few decades, algae have been slowly edging corals out of their native reefs across the globe by blocking sunlight, wearing the corals down physically, and producing harmful chemicals. But in recent years, a new type of algal threat has surfaced in tropical regions like the Caribbean -- one that spreads quickly and forms a crust on top of coral and sponges, suffocating the organisms underneath and preventing them from regrowing.

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CFA Institute Launches Climate Investing Certificate

ESG Today

Global investment professional association CFA Institute announced today the launch of a new Climate Risk, Valuation, and Investing Certificate, aimed at providing financial professionals with climate-related investment expertise, and to integrate climate considerations into valuation and portfolio construction processes. According to CFA Institute, the new certificate is being launched to meet the growing market demand by investment firms for staff with climate analysis skills, in order to adap

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The Evolution of Oil & Gas Industry

Cisco CSR

The Oil & Gas industry has changed a lot. From Upstream through to Downstream, advancements in technology have made operations safer and more productive.

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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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American Century Investments Launches Strategy Targeting Value Companies Benefiting Improving Sustainability Profiles

ESG Today

Asset manager American Century Investments announced the launch of American Century Global Sustainable Value Equity strategy, a new fund aimed at generating strong risk-adjusted returns by investing in undervalued companies that are expected to benefit from improving sustainability characteristics. Sarah Bratton Hughes, Head of Sustainable Investing at American Century Investments, said: “Instead of focusing on companies that are already known as sustainability leaders, we are seeking diamonds i

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GeoEnergy Northern Ireland - New visitor centre lets you ‘dig deeper' into geothermal energy

Global Renewable News

Ryan White from the Department for the Economy reflects on the opening of the GeoEnergy Discovery CentreAn important focus of the GeoEnergy NI project is to help inform the public about the potent.

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Fossils tell tale of last primate to inhabit North America before humans

Science Daily / Earth & Environment

Paleontologists have shed light on the long-standing saga of Ekgmowechashala, based on fossil teeth and jaws found in both Nebraska and China. Ekgmowechashala is the last primate found in the fossil record before humans.

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Contact Energy Ltd - Contact offers solution to New Zealand's CO2 shortage

Global Renewable News

Contact Energy (Contact) could help solve one of the biggest problems New Zealand is facing this summer - a beer shortage!Recent closures of traditional carbon dioxide (CO2) sources in multiple.

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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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6th Annual Partner Innovation Challenge: Remarkable Growth, Outstanding Winners

Cisco CSR

Cisco Partner Summit 2023 marks a significant moment—and the ideal stage for us to proudly unveil the victors of Cisco’s sixth annual global Partner Innovation Challenge.

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International Hydropower Association - International community sets new ambition for hydropower to enable sustainable growth

Global Renewable News

The Bali Statement on Powering Sustainable Growth - released today (Nov 2) at the World Hydropower Congress 2023 in Bali, Indonesia - states that sustainable hydropower must be the backbone of natio.

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Cisco Welcomes Rodney Clark to Lead Global Partner Sales

Cisco CSR

Today, I am excited to share that Rodney Clark will be joining Cisco as our new Senior Vice President, Partnerships and Small & Medium Business.

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OMV - Climate-neutral district heating: Wien Energie and OMV establish joint venture for deep geothermal energy

Global Renewable News

Highlights Investment of around EUR 20 million allocated for deep geothermal projects Climate-neutral district heating from geothermal energy for up to 200,000 households Deep geothermal.

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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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How to eat our way out of the climate crisis

Science Daily / Earth & Environment

Researchers conducted a study to determine if replacing dietary fats from palm oil, soy and other agricultural crops with fats created synthetically in chemical or biological processes could help reduce climate change-causing greenhouse gases. The researchers' analysis finds a reduction in carbon emissions and other benefits, such the opening of agricultural lands to reforestation which benefits biodiversity and creates a carbon sink.

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Republic Services, Inc. - Two renewable natural gas facilities now operating in Upper Piedmont, Foothills landfills

Global Renewable News

EVENSOL LLC, a renewable energy project.

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Food waste prevention in Europe can generate major footprint savings

Science Daily / Earth & Environment

New calculations show that the European countries have great potential for reducing the demand for global food resources and the associated GHG footprint. Researchers have estimated the climate footprint savings that may be obtained from reducing food loss and waste along Europe's food supply chain by 50 % by 2030.

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Dandelion Energy - Dandelion Energy Calls for "Switch to Geothermal" in Westchester County, Advocating to Make This the Last Winter Burning Fossil Fuels

Global Renewable News

Leveraging new available local utility incentives that make alternative energy more accessible and affordable, Dandelion Energy encourages homeowners to make this the last winter reliant on fossil fue.

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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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Cloud Connectivity: Learn How to Connect the Cloud (The Right Way)

Cisco CSR

A few years ago, you could be forgiven for not worrying about cloud computing and cloud providers, especially at the enterprise level.

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U.S. Department of Energy - What do Microelectronics Have to do with Emissions Reductions?How the U.S. Department of Energy is Partnering with Organizations Nationwide to Increase the Energy Efficiency of Semiconductors

Global Renewable News

By Dr. Carolyn Snyder, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Buildings & Industry at EERE Now that summer 2023 is behind us and we've had a chance to reflect on the record-breaking temperatures an.

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Experiment shows biological interactions of microplastics in watery environment

Science Daily / Earth & Environment

Scientists have learned over the years that when aquatic organisms such as zooplankton become exposed to microplastics, they eat poorly. Research now shows that their plastic-induced eating difficulties also limit the ability of zooplankton to control algal proliferation. When algae bloom out of control, this presents a problem because some species produce toxins.

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Los Angeles Department of Water and Power - Mayor Bass Celebrates $48 Million Federal Grant to Expand and Strengthen Clean Energy in Los Angeles

Global Renewable News

As the historic delegation made up of Mayor Bass and members of the Los Angeles City Council continued their visit to the nation's capital, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) today (Oct 18) annou.

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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.