How (and why) to develop a credible deforestation policy in 2024
GreenBiz
JANUARY 11, 2024
Limiting land conversion is a notoriously difficult challenge that requires alignment between companies, governments, farmers and other stakeholders.
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Ralph Nader shares the secrets to success of 'rebel' CEOs
Corporate Knights
JANUARY 11, 2024
Throughout much of his career, Ralph Nader has railed against those in the corporate world responsible for hurting people and the planet. The former Green Party candidate for U.S. president and legendary consumer advocate has spent decades holding various industries to account for malfeasance. But in his latest book, Nader has taken a different tack.
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The commercial building industry faces a milestone year in 2024
GreenBiz
JANUARY 11, 2024
The industry needs to decarbonize much faster in 2024 to achieve global greenhouse gas reduction targets.
Australian Open goes 100% renewable in wind energy deal with Pacific Blue
Renew Economy
JANUARY 11, 2024
Pacific Blue signs deal to power Tennis Australia's Melbourne precinct with renewables for a year, including the three weeks of the 2024 Australian Open. The post Australian Open goes 100% renewable in wind energy deal with Pacific Blue appeared first on RenewEconomy.
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.
What you need to know to access the $14 billion from the EPA’s National Clean Investment Fund
GreenBiz
JANUARY 11, 2024
The 'national green bank' will prioritize underinvested projects and communities to support clean energy projects.
Twenty years on, how is Australia’s first batch of wind farms performing?
Renew Economy
JANUARY 11, 2024
As Challicum Hills turns 20, we look at the long-term technical and commercial performance of the NEM’s first batch of utility-scale wind farms. The post Twenty years on, how is Australia’s first batch of wind farms performing? appeared first on RenewEconomy.
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Australia called out for grid queues, policy gaps in race to triple global renewables
Renew Economy
JANUARY 11, 2024
IEA says COP28 goal of tripling renewables within reach after unprecedented global growth in 2023. But Australia among countries holding back the pace. The post Australia called out for grid queues, policy gaps in race to triple global renewables appeared first on RenewEconomy.
CNH Tractor Design Wins 2024 German Design Award
3BL Media
JANUARY 11, 2024
CNH was recently recognized by the 2024 German Design Awards , presented by the German Design Council (est. 1953). Thanks to the CNH Design Team, STEYR , a brand of CNH, was selected via its Plus tractor series for Excellent Product Design in the Utility Vehicles category for its impressive synergy of function, design, quality, and sustainability. STEYR Plus tractors are the first to feature a dramatic new design developed for the brand’s products.
Draft laws usher in compulsory climate risk disclosure
Renew Economy
JANUARY 11, 2024
Draft laws for mandatory reporting of climate-related risks have been released by federal Treasurer Jim Chalmers. The post Draft laws usher in compulsory climate risk disclosure appeared first on RenewEconomy.
Arrow Electronics Helps Startup Oyika Establish Electric Motorbike Ecosystem
3BL Media
JANUARY 11, 2024
SINGAPORE, January 11, 2024 /3BL/ - Arrow Electronics is helping technology startup Oyika roll out battery charging stations in Southeast Asia cities to support a new generation of clean and quiet electric motorbikes. The switch from petroleum-fueled motorbikes to battery power can be a significant step towards improving urban air quality in the region.
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
All-electric precinct in the works for Melbourne suburbs
Renew Economy
JANUARY 11, 2024
Two Melbourne suburbs to be used as a template for how the City of Yarra can electrify the community and get rid of gas by 2030. The post All-electric precinct in the works for Melbourne suburbs appeared first on RenewEconomy.
Fifth Third’s Kala Gibson Appointed National Board Chair of National Minority Supplier Development Council
3BL Media
JANUARY 11, 2024
CINCINNATI, January 11, 2024 /3BL/ - Kala Gibson, executive vice president and chief corporate responsibility officer at Fifth Third Bank, has been elected Board Chair of the National Minority Supplier Development Council’s 2024 National Board of Directors. His term began on January 1, 2024. He previously served on NMSDC’s Executive Committee. For over five decades, NMSDC has been committed to meeting the procurement needs of America’s leading corporations, universities, hospitals, and governmen
Amp buys time on massive 5GW green hydrogen and ammonia project
Renew Economy
JANUARY 11, 2024
Amp Energy wins a three-month extension to an agreement underpinning the 5GW Cape Hardy Green Hydrogen, to get it to the next stage of development. The post Amp buys time on massive 5GW green hydrogen and ammonia project appeared first on RenewEconomy.
Revising GRI Climate Change and Energy Standards To Integrate Input and Enhance Value for Stakeholders
3BL Media
JANUARY 11, 2024
The new GRI Climate Change and Energy Standards aim to be the blueprint for sustainability reporting on climate change-related impacts, with a broader perspective including impacts on people. Why is the standard being revised? The objective of the revision is to ensure that the GRI Standards continue to represent internationally agreed best practices, align with recent global regulatory developments, and incorporate the relevant authoritative intergovernmental instruments in the field of climate
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.
Forrest backtracks on “filthy” fossils, supports development of gas terminal
Renew Economy
JANUARY 11, 2024
Having once pledged not to “mangle the process” by using anything but renewables to fuel his energy plans, Andrew Forrest says some imported gas is necessary. The post Forrest backtracks on “filthy” fossils, supports development of gas terminal appeared first on RenewEconomy.
Regions Delivers ‘Miles of Smiles’
3BL Media
JANUARY 11, 2024
Toting green sacks, Regions’ market executives and associates delivered thousands of fidget toys this month to 21 different children’s hospitals. Regions called the 2023 holiday donations of the pyramid-shaped toys “Miles of Smiles.” Kevin Crateau of Regions Corporate Marketing said the toy gifts were another way for local associates to support communities where the bank opened new branches.
How Organizations Build Trust
Stanford Social Innovation
JANUARY 11, 2024
By Kristen Grimm , Claire de Leon , Michael Crawford & Diana Chun Trust for institutions across society is declining. This is not a theory but a fact, affirmed by leading experts like the Edelman Trust Barometer , Gallup , and General Social Survey by NORC at the University of Chicago. This growing trust deficit is a serious problem. It erodes a high-functioning pluralistic democracy , compromises public health, and makes it impossible to solve collective problems like climate change.
The Northern Trust Sustainability Network
3BL Media
JANUARY 11, 2024
Originally published in Northern Trust's 2022 Sustainability Report The Sustainability Network The Sustainability Network, Northern Trust’s global employee environmental engagement program, aims to increase awareness of sustainability issues, promoting best practices and unifying environmentally focused business operations. This program conducts celebrations around Earth Hour and Earth Day, and facilitates volunteering in local communities.
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
Government of Ontario outlines next steps on Ontario Pumped Storage Project - Made-in-Ontario Pumped Storage will enhance province's energy supply mix
Global Renewable News
JANUARY 11, 2024
TC Energy Corporation (TSX, NYSE: TRP) (TC Energy or the Company) announced today (Jan 11) that it will continue to advance the Ontario Pumped Storage Project (Project) with its prospective partner Sa.
WPI Enables More Accurate, Non-Invasive, and Remote Patient Monitoring with Cadence
3BL Media
JANUARY 11, 2024
According to Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI), the future of medicine is the ability to remotely monitor patients in a simple and accurate way. The new sensor that they’ve developed does just that. It allows thousands of different patients, particularly babies, to be monitored at once in an easy, effective way, and they’re doing so with the help of Cadence tools.
How finance skills are evolving in the era of artificial intelligence
McKinsey Sustainabilty
JANUARY 11, 2024
In a world of advanced automation and AI, people skills are becoming a differentiator for finance professionals.
What Diversity, Inclusion, Belonging and Societal Impact Has Meant at Baker Tilly
3BL Media
JANUARY 11, 2024
Originally published by Minnesota Chamber of Commerce on mnchamber.com Whitney Harvey: Shane, as the CDO for Baker Tilly, why did you embark on this effort and why was it important to have business leaders be the face of this next phase? Shane Lloyd : We launched our first diversity, inclusion, belonging and societal impact (DIBS) strategy back in 2018 and it took us through to 2021 and we made notable progress in the number of people of color at our firm, the number of women at the senior manag
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
Catalytic combo converts CO2 to solid carbon nanofibers
Science Daily / Earth & Environment
JANUARY 11, 2024
Scientists have developed a way to convert carbon dioxide (CO2), a potent greenhouse gas, into carbon nanofibers, materials with a wide range of unique properties and many potential long-term uses. Their strategy uses tandem electrochemical and thermochemical reactions run at relatively low temperatures and ambient pressure and could successfully lock carbon away to offset or even achieve negative carbon emissions.
Safety in Design: The First Step in Controlling Workplace Risks
3BL Media
JANUARY 11, 2024
Safety in Design, though not a new concept, is gaining momentum in the US to improve safety for employees and reduce costly and sometimes ineffective workarounds to control risks in the workplace. Safety in Design is a proactive and holistic approach to project development that integrates environmental, health, and safety (EHS) considerations into the engineering design and construction phases.
Record heat in 2023 worsened global droughts, floods and wildfires
Science Daily / Earth & Environment
JANUARY 11, 2024
Record heat across the world profoundly impacted the global water cycle in 2023, contributing to severe storms, floods, megadroughts and bushfires, new research shows.
Russian Missile Attacks Driving Destruction, Death, and Injury in Ukraine
3BL Media
JANUARY 11, 2024
January 11, 2024 /3BL/ - Four civilians died and 30 were injured Jan. 8 after Russia’s fatal missile attack on Ukraine. The latest barrage, which struck several regions across the country, marks a grim new chapter in a 22-month long war. Daily airstrikes are hitting civilian areas , including housing and shopping malls. A previous massive attack was less than two weeks earlier on Dec. 29, when Russia launched more than 120 missiles , killing 30 civilians, injuring 130, and leaving many more bene
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.
The Brief: Investing in psychedelics for ‘net zero trauma’
Impact Alpha
JANUARY 11, 2024
Greetings, Agents of Impact! In today’s Brief: Featured: Investing in Health Net Zero Trauma: Investors in psychedelics aim to disrupt mental health economics. The post The Brief: Investing in psychedelics for ‘net zero trauma’ appeared first on ImpactAlpha.
What Happens When a Virus Becomes a Permanent Part of Your Genome?
3BL Media
JANUARY 11, 2024
Originally published on Illumina News Center The San Diego Zoo cares for the largest population of koalas outside Australia. The zoo is world renowned for its specialized veterinary care and decades-long commitment to wildlife conservation work, and one of the biggest challenges their koala population faces is koala retrovirus (KoRV). This virus is associated with numerous fatal conditions—susceptibility to bacterial infections, leukemia, lymphoma, and other cancers—and 100% of koalas in North A
Net Zero Trauma: Investors in psychedelics aim to disrupt mental health economics – and outcomes
Impact Alpha
JANUARY 11, 2024
Some investors are concerned that Elon Musk may have partied on acid, ecstasy and psilocybin. Others are instead betting on psychedelic therapies to. The post Net Zero Trauma: Investors in psychedelics aim to disrupt mental health economics – and outcomes appeared first on ImpactAlpha.
Bloomberg Receives Multiple Honors for LGBTQ+, Diversity & Inclusion, and Disability Hiring Leadership in Japan
3BL Media
JANUARY 11, 2024
Originally published on bloomberg.com Bloomberg announced that it has received seven prestigious awards and certifications for its commitment to LGBTQ+, D&I and disability hiring initiatives in Japan. The various forms of recognition were all announced within the last month and include: The D&I Awards ‘Grand Prize’ from JobRainbow The D&I Awards ‘Best Workplace’ from JobRainbow The PRIDE Index Gold Certification from work with Pride Rainbow Certification on the PRIDE Index from work
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.
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