GreenBiz
JANUARY 3, 2024
3 hot topics for 2024: regulations for ESG assurance; international agreements for transition finance; and new ways to measure investment in nature and biodiversity.
Renew Economy
JANUARY 3, 2024
Germany's coal power production drops to lowest level in 60 years in 2023, even after closure of the last of its nuclear generators. The post Germany’s coal power production drops to lowest level in 60 years in 2023 after nuclear exit appeared first on RenewEconomy.
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3BL Media
JANUARY 3, 2024
CHARLOTTE, N.C., January 3, 2024 /3BL/ - Discovery Education and Edge at Hudson Yards today announced a new virtual reality experience — Reach for the Sky Virtual Reality (VR) — created for students in grades 4-12. This new VR experience explores one of New York City’s greatest landmarks— Edge at Hudson Yards, the highest outdoor sky deck in the Western Hemisphere — and is a key addition to Discovery Education’s suite of immersive resources.
GreenBiz
JANUARY 3, 2024
VC investment for female founders dropped in 2023.
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.
3BL Media
JANUARY 3, 2024
Originally published by ZDNET IBM's AI Fundamentals program is built inside of its SkillsBuild learning portal. The credential takes about ten hours to complete, across six courses. Because I have had a long interest in AI ethics (I did a thesis on AI ethics way back in the day), I took the AI ethics class. It was good. It discussed the challenge of balancing technology with ethical responsibility.
ESG Today
JANUARY 3, 2024
Sustainable infrastructure capital provider Nexus Development Capital announced a $5 million investment in carbon removal startup Standard Biocarbon, aimed at supporting the development and scaling of its new biochar production facility. Biochar, or biological charcoal, is produced by heating biomass, such as forest residue, wood or crop waste, in the absence of oxygen, creating a stable form of carbon, which when buried in soil enables centuries-long carbon sequestration, in addition to leading
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Science Daily / Earth & Environment
JANUARY 3, 2024
Primate social organization is more flexible than previously assumed. According to a new study, the first primates probably lived in pairs, while only around 15 percent of individuals were solitary.
3BL Media
JANUARY 3, 2024
Residential customers using 1,000 kilowatt-hours (kWh) will see a decrease of $11.29 Company continues to take steps to lower costs while providing the reliable, cleaner energy Florida customers deserve ST. PETERSBURG, Fla., January 3, 2024 /3BL/ - Duke Energy Florida will reduce customer rates in 2024. The Florida Public Service Commission (FPSC) unanimously approved Duke Energy’s request to lower rates starting in January 2024.
Stanford Social Innovation
JANUARY 3, 2024
By Ruwaida Salem , Neela A. Saldanha , Anne Ballard Sara , Elizabeth Tully & Tara M. Sullivan Global health professionals need to build a culture fostering trust and learning in which we can learn as much from what doesn’t work as from what does.
3BL Media
JANUARY 3, 2024
Originally published on HBI Sustains For more than 15 years, HanesBrands' back-to-school program in the Dominican Republic has delivered school kits to students between the ages of 3 and 18 years old. School supplies are packaged in a backpack, including notebooks, pencils, erasers and other essentials. The back-to-school program helped more than 11,000 children in 2023.
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
McKinsey Sustainabilty
JANUARY 3, 2024
Uncover the transformative power of generative AI within the operations value chain—shaping C-suite discussions across industries.
3BL Media
JANUARY 3, 2024
Converts outdoor and indoor light into clean, continuous energy Potential to eliminate the need for millions of single-use batteries every year Allows for hands-free operation and seamless communication with co-workers on the jobsite Originally published on 3M News Center ST. PAUL, Minn., January 3, 2024 /3BL/ -- At CES 2024, 3M will debut the world's first self-charging protective communications headset that converts outdoor and indoor light into clean electrical energy.
ESG Today
JANUARY 3, 2024
The Government of Canada announced that it has launched a consultation on the establishment of a new registry requiring plastic producers to report on the quantity and type of plastic they place on the Canadian market, and tracking plastic across its lifecycle in the economy, from production through end of life. According to the government’s statement announcing the new consultation, the new Federal Plastics Registry will form part of Canada’s initiative to reduce plastic pollution and waste, wi
3BL Media
JANUARY 3, 2024
Nasdaq In this episode of ESG Trendsetters, we learn about Dolby , a company with an inspiring goal to create unforgettable experiences through audio and visual technology. The organization’s leading objective is to help unlock unparalleled entertainment in the music, home theater, gaming, and cinema industries. Steve Vargas, Senior Director and Head of ESG Advisory at Nasdaq, is joined by Natasha Tuck, Director of Sustainability and ESG at Dolby, where they discuss how Dolby is prioritizing env
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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.
Science Daily / Earth & Environment
JANUARY 3, 2024
Perovskite nanosheets show distinctive characteristics with significant applications in science and technology. In a recent study, researchers achieved enhanced signal amplification in CsPbBr3 perovskite nanosheets with a unique waveguide pattern, which enhanced both gain and thermal stability. These advancements carry wide-ranging implications for laser, sensor, and solar cell applications, and can potentially influence areas like environmental monitoring, industrial processes, and healthcare.
3BL Media
JANUARY 3, 2024
Originally published on Rayonier.com Not every intern gets to present ideas to the senior leadership team of a publicly traded company—but at Rayonier, they do. Rayonier offers internships across our ownership in the United States for both forestry and non-forestry roles. We treat our interns like part of the team, putting them in the center of whatever we’re working on, teaching them at every step and ensuring they experience a wide variety of careers.
ESG Today
JANUARY 3, 2024
Business data and analytics provider Dun & Bradstreet and climate data and analytics company Climate Engine announced the launch of D&B Climate Risk Insights, a new solution aimed at helping businesses to understand, prepare for and mitigate climate-related risks. According to the companies, the new solution comes amid a growing challenge to businesses globally, arising from the frequency and severity of climate-related events affecting supply chains, the financial landscape and the insu
3BL Media
JANUARY 3, 2024
In the wake of a tumultuous year for ESG, many business leaders are asking what comes next not just for environmental, social, and governance issues, but for corporate purpose overall. And while the majority of Americans don’t have an issue with the term “ESG” , the business world found the acronym in the crosshairs of an increasingly politicized debate, which had ripple effects that are shaping how businesses “ talk about social issues as well as what they actually do to address them. ” Continu
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
Science Daily / Earth & Environment
JANUARY 3, 2024
Wildlife biologists used a novel technique to trace the movement of carbon through Arctic and boreal forest food webs and found that climate warming resulted in a shift from plant-based food webs to fungal-based food webs for several high-latitude species, with potential indirect effects on nutrient cycling and ecosystem function.
3BL Media
JANUARY 3, 2024
January 3, 2024 /3BL/ - Per- and poly- fluorinated alkyl substances (PFAS) are a class of thousands of chemicals developed for a wide variety of commercial and industrial applications. PFAS have been used since the 1950s and are essential in a number of everyday products depended upon globally. In 2023, EPA finalized regulations that increase the reporting requirements for some of the PFAS under the Toxic Release Inventory (TRI) and Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA).
John Englart
JANUARY 3, 2024
Shipping emissions is one of those niche areas, part of Transport emissions, that needs to be tackled. There is both a huge freight and logistics component, a smaller passenger component and the tourism component of cruise ships.Most of the interview is focussed on the Fright component. About 3 percent of global emissions are due to shipping.
3BL Media
JANUARY 3, 2024
– Gilead Also Included on the Dow Jones Sustainability North America Index; Rankings Reflect Gilead’s Ongoing Commitment to Corporate Responsibility – – DJSI World Highlights the Most Sustainable Companies Around the World Based on Corporate Sustainability Assessment – FOSTER CITY, Calif., January 3, 2024 /3BL/ - Gilead Sciences, Inc. (Nasdaq: GILD) announced the company has once again been recognized as one of the most sustainable pharmaceutical companies according to the Dow Jones Sustainabili
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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
Science Daily / Earth & Environment
JANUARY 3, 2024
If you have a deep-seated, nagging worry over dropping your phone in molten lava, you're in luck. Materials scientists have developed a method for rapidly discovering a new class of materials with heat and electronic tolerances so rugged that they that could enable devices to function at several thousands of degrees Fahrenheit.
3BL Media
JANUARY 3, 2024
Pepco | The Source Earlier this year, community leaders, local officials, and stakeholders joined Pepco and our parent company Exelon as we announced $2.7 million in investments for four local minority-owned businesses that will help each business grow and ultimately strengthen under-resourced communities in our region. The funding is provided through the Exelon Community Impact Capital Fund (formerly known as the Racial Equity Capital Fund), which helps expand access to capital for businesses i
Impact Alpha
JANUARY 3, 2024
The boardroom debate over impact became more serious and consequential last year. This year, a broader set of stakeholders including consumers, communities, employees. The post In 2024, G for Governance is the key to environmental and social impact appeared first on ImpactAlpha.
3BL Media
JANUARY 3, 2024
France’s Veolia helped turn Master Kong’s waste plastic bottles into recyclable PET pellets Storage boxes created from PET bottles had a 21% smaller carbon footprint, Alibaba Cloud certified Master Kong, an instant noodles and beverage giant in China, teamed up with Alibaba Group and French utility Veolia to help shrink its carbon footprint. The pilot project involved recycling Master Kong’s waste plastic bottles into new products sold on one of Alibaba Group’s grocery platforms.
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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.
Chris Hall
JANUARY 3, 2024
The limits of fiduciary duty and corporate engagement could see institutional investors embrace systemic stewardship in 2024 to meet 1.5°C-aligned objectives. COP28 reminded investors of the difficulties involved in reaching inter-governmental consensus on intensifying climate action. Now they must wait to see how signatories to the Paris Agreement act on the commitments outlined in the official response to the Global Stocktake, as well as multiple other pledges announced across the two weeks be
3BL Media
JANUARY 3, 2024
Embracing sustainability and reducing our environmental footprint has been a longstanding priority at Cisco. For almost two decades, Cisco has set transparent, publicly declared objectives as benchmarks, diligently tracking our progress and holding ourselves accountable. Additionally, we’ve developed comprehensive programs to empower customers to achieve their sustainability goals.
Environmental Finance
JANUARY 3, 2024
Looming elections and burgeoning disclosure regimes point to a slowdown in sustainable finance policymaking, but the spectre of fines for greenwashing is on the rise, Michael Hurley writes
3BL Media
JANUARY 3, 2024
ATLANTA, January 3, 2024 /3BL/ - Georgia-Pacific is proud to announce that the American Forest and Paper Association (AF&PA) has awarded the company the 2023 Leadership in Sustainability Award for the Save My Life Digital Work Process. This award recognizes exemplary sustainability programs in the paper and wood products manufacturing industry. It marks the first time the company has been awarded for its safety efforts, having earned two awards in 2021 for energy efficiency and greenhouse ga
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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.
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