Corporate Knights
NOVEMBER 11, 2024
At the close of every year, the conscience of the world goes on display at the annual United Nations Climate Change Conference. Held last year in the United Arab Emirates, the COP28 meeting came under fire for planning a hydrocarbon-free future in a country where oil and gas account for 30% of total exports. In 2024, COP29 must dig itself out of a bigger hole.
ESG Today
NOVEMBER 11, 2024
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) announced that it has charged global asset manager Invesco for making misleading claims regarding its ESG-related investments, including overstating the proportion of assets under management that integrated ESG considerations. Invesco has agreed to pay a $17.5 million civil penalty to settle the SEC’s charges, while not admitting or denying the Commission’s allegations.
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Renew Economy
NOVEMBER 11, 2024
A proposed wind and solar green hydrogen hub in Western Australia will match the country's entire main grid in terms of capacity. Will it get environmental approvals? The post Australian wind and solar project sized at remarkable 70 gigawatts – as big as the country’s main grid appeared first on RenewEconomy.
3BL Media
NOVEMBER 11, 2024
Read the eighth installment of ‘A Sustainable Year’ to look at how New Holland Construction , a brand of CNH , is playing a role in helping Denmark move closer to its carbon emissions targets. Claus Egede Cornelius, program director at Roskilde Technical School, Vilvorde speaks about how electric mini excavators are being used to give Danish landscaping and construction students the skills they will need on future construction sites.
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.
Renew Economy
NOVEMBER 11, 2024
Rooftop solar meets more than 80 per cent of generation in landmark moment in W.A., which hosts the world's largest isolated grid. The post Rooftop solar delivers 80 pct share of generation in landmark moment in world’s biggest isolated grid appeared first on RenewEconomy.
ESG Today
NOVEMBER 11, 2024
The world’s largest companies are ramping their use of a wide range of levers to hit their climate goals, with nearly nine out of ten turning to energy efficiency and waste reduction measures, and the use of key decarbonization tools such as employee incentives and material sourcing rising dramatically over the past year, according to a new study released by global professional services firm Accenture.
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ESG Today
NOVEMBER 11, 2024
Temasek-owned decarbonization solutions-focused investment platform GenZero and global commodities trading company Trafigura announced today a commitment to invest more than $100 million in Brújula Verde, a nature-based project in Colombia anticipated to produce high-integrity carbon removal credits, by restoring land degraded by intensive agricultural activities and fires.
Renew Economy
NOVEMBER 11, 2024
The biggest battery storage tender to be held in Australia will open this week, with more than 4 GW and 16 GWh sought. The post Australia’s biggest ever battery storage tender to open this week appeared first on RenewEconomy.
Science Daily / Earth & Environment
NOVEMBER 11, 2024
A new study on titan arum -- commonly known as the corpse flower for its smell like rotting flesh -- uncovers fundamental genetic pathways and biological mechanisms that produce heat and odorous chemicals when the plant blooms. The study provides insight into the flower's ability to warm up just before blooming through a process known as thermogenesis, an uncommon trait in plants that is not well understood.
Renew Economy
NOVEMBER 11, 2024
NSW has closed a controversial planning loophole that allowed "vexatious neighbours" to block new wind farms, in welcome updates to the state's Renewable Energy Planning Framework. The post Big win for wind industry as planning changes tighten rules on “phantom dwellings” appeared first on RenewEconomy.
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
Science Daily / Earth & Environment
NOVEMBER 11, 2024
Plastics are inescapable in our daily lives. The vast amounts of plastic garbage heaped in landfills and in the environment, however, are as problematic as the plastics are useful. A research team has now introduced a new method for recycling polystyrene waste. Their efficient electrochemical process uses an inexpensive iron catalyst, produces hydrogen as a byproduct, and can be powered by solar panels.
Renew Economy
NOVEMBER 11, 2024
Households can expect to start paying more for their annual gas bills, as authorities move to "smooth" out the cost of the gas network death spiral being wrought by the electrification of everything. The post Regulator agrees to “smooth” cost of gas network death spiral as electrification reality dawns appeared first on RenewEconomy.
ESG Today
NOVEMBER 11, 2024
The government of Brazil announced today a new climate goal, targeting a 59% – 67% reduction in economy-wide greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 2035, on a 2005 basis, and highlighted key progress in the fight against deforestation, which it said has decreased by nearly a third over the past year. The new decarbonization goal, to be officially presented at the COP29 climate conference currently underway in Baku, Azerbaijan, will form Brazil’s second Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) u
Renew Economy
NOVEMBER 11, 2024
Zen Energy lands a new equity investor that will provide capital for two Australian battery storage projects and give it a launchpad into the north Asia market. The post Garnaut’s Zen plans to supercharge battery storage projects after landing new Taiwan investor appeared first on RenewEconomy.
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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.
3BL Media
NOVEMBER 11, 2024
In the devastating wake of Hurricane Helene, Southwire’s Project GIFT jumped into action to support fellow team members and communities impacted by Hurricane Helene. In West Georgia Project GIFT volunteers and community members worked to collect necessary resources for those affected by Hurricane Helene in the Douglas/Coffee County, Ga. area. “It was a blessing to see the company I work for, the people I work with and the community I am a part of come together to help those in need.
Envirotec Magazine
NOVEMBER 11, 2024
A wind farm in Hesse, Germany. Flagging wind generation has triggered a scramble for power in north and central Europe as prices soar and conventional power is used to fill the gap (story: Montel News). With wind generation in Germany at its lowest level since 2014, the country was producing 700 MW of power from oil-fired units in early November – the country’s highest output in four weeks, according to data from Montel Analytics.
3BL Media
NOVEMBER 11, 2024
LAUSANNE, Switzerland and SAN JOSE, Calif., November 11, 2024 /3BL/ - Logitech International (SIX: LOGN) (Nasdaq: LOGI) announces the expanded availability of refurbished devices. A full range of products for work and play, including mice, keyboards, tablet accessories, Logitech G gaming gear and Bluetooth speakers, are now available on the Logitech eBay Refurbished brand store in the US and Logitech websites across North America and Europe.
ESG Today
NOVEMBER 11, 2024
Zurich-based energy transition-focused investor Energy Infrastructure Partners (EIP) announced today an agreement with Italian energy company Eni to increase its investment in Eni’s renewables, retail and EV charging company Plenitude, with an additional capital injection of €209 million (USD$222 million). Following the new investment, EIP will hold a 10% stake in Plenitude, following its initial €588 million investment in the company in March 2024, bringing the total invested amount to nearly €
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
James Militzer
NOVEMBER 11, 2024
The United Nations’ Summit of the Future in September provided the world — and multilateral organizations like the UN itself — with an opportunity to rethink our collective approach to international collaboration. And in the Summit’s aftermath, the need for a new approach is clearer than ever. The Summit happened at a time of growing doubts about the likelihood that the world will meet the 2030 deadline for the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
Envirotec Magazine
NOVEMBER 11, 2024
Calderdale (image credit: puffin11uk , CC BY 2.0 license ). Plan identifies £2bn Net Zero pathway for Calderdale, says tech company IES A low carbon future for the West Yorkshire borough of Calderdale has been set out in an ambitious new plan that identifies the key priorities needed for the borough to reach its net zero by 2038 target and how that transition can benefit local people.
3BL Media
NOVEMBER 11, 2024
As previously seen on the CSRHub blog. CSRHub is taking the next step toward companies adopting the newly launched ESG Roadmap by collaborating with the National Association for Environmental, Health & Safety and Sustainability (EHS&S) Management (NAEM). NAEM is the largest EHS&S association to offer its members cutting-edge best practices and solutions for the latest EHS&S challenges.
Envirotec Magazine
NOVEMBER 11, 2024
A new partnership aims to help develop a residual waste strategy for Scotland and build capacity within the country’s waste management system. The initiative is hosting an event in Edinburgh on 14 November. Andrew Murdoch, Managing Director of J & M Murdoch and Son, and Chair of RMAS, is one of the key figures behind Resourcing Scotland. Resourcing Scotland launched on 11 November, and says it will bring together leading Scottish waste management industry groups and the nation’s 32 local aut
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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
3BL Media
NOVEMBER 11, 2024
The 2025 Civic 50 Survey Opens Dec. 10 The Civic 50 recognizes the 50 most community-minded companies in the country each year. For more than a decade, the program has served as a benchmarking tool and platform for sharing best practices in the corporate citizenship sector. The Civic 50 honorees are selected based on how they score in a survey on four dimensions of their community engagement and social impact programs: investment of resources, institutionalization through policies and systems, i
Science Daily / Earth & Environment
NOVEMBER 11, 2024
A series of rocks hiding around Colorado's Rocky Mountains may hold clues to a frigid period in Earth's past when glaciers several miles thick covered the entire planet.
3BL Media
NOVEMBER 11, 2024
Business for Societal Impact (B4SI) are pleased to announce its flagship Global Annual Conference , which will take place on November 20th for EMEA & Americas and November 21st for APAC. This year’s theme, ‘Social Impact in an Era of Inequality,’ centres on how businesses can lead in addressing inequality and driving positive societal change. The conference will feature two panel discussions centred on ‘Business Action on Inequality’ and ‘The Evolution of Corporate Social Impact’.
McKinsey Sustainabilty
NOVEMBER 11, 2024
We asked five executives what’s top of mind as they deploy funds from the Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) Program to close the digital divide in their states.
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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.
3BL Media
NOVEMBER 11, 2024
Cummins Emission regulations have become crucial in reducing the environmental impact of heavy-duty vehicles. The implementation of U.S. Environment Protection Agency’s (EPA) 2027 emission standards in North America is expected to be a significant milestone in this ongoing endeavor, drastically lowering nitrogen oxide (NOx) emission limits by over 80%.
Science Daily / Earth & Environment
NOVEMBER 11, 2024
Researchers have developed a new photocatalyst that could render steam methane reforming entirely emissions-free and extend catalyst lifetimes.
3BL Media
NOVEMBER 11, 2024
KeyBank and the KeyBank Foundation announced an investment of $390,000 in Dayton’s Preschool Promise Inc. to boost its Promise Scholars program. The Promise Scholars program specifically helps early childhood educators employed at a Preschool Promise partner site earn degrees and credentials in early childhood education and graduate debt-free. The program was established in 2022 to tackle the crisis in the early educator workforce and improve the quality of instruction in early learning classroo
Science Daily / Earth & Environment
NOVEMBER 11, 2024
Creating sustainable chemicals and developing better waste management will contribute to better sustainability. This research is part of figuring out how to make green hydrogen available for waste management using catalysts. The research uses solvents in low amounts that also act as hydrogen sources to break down a specific class of plastics called condensation polymers, which include polyethylene terephthalate (PET) bottles, packaging, textiles, and 3D printing.
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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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