GreenBiz

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

After a slow start to the year, funding in climate tech startups returns to the financial highs of 2021’s bull market.

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NOVEMBER 13, 2023

New analysis shows a fall in China’s CO2 emissions is all but guaranteed in 2024, thanks to a historic expansion of low-carbon energy installations. The post China’s emissions set to fall in 2024 after record growth in clean energy appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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GreenBiz

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

Key takeaways from Patagonia's first 50 years in operation, including insights from Vincent Stanley, director of Patagonia philosophy.

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Renew Economy

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

NSW stuns wind industry by suggesting hardly any sites are deemed "desirable" for large scale wind projects. One of the few areas deemed "suitable" is in anti-wind MP Angus Taylor's electorate. The post NSW blots out nearly entire state for wind projects – few areas deemed “desirable” for turbines appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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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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GreenBiz

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

Microsoft and P&G are among a growing group of companies replenishing freshwater ecosystems to offset their corporate water consumption.

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Renew Economy

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

New modelling from Climateworks shows Australia can stay aligned with the Paris target of limiting warming to 1.5°C, but only if much of the heavy lifting is done by 2030. The post Australia must slash emissions by 68 pct by 2030, quit coal five years later to meet 1.5°C target appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Renew Economy

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

Some positive news for the US offshore wind industry as the first of 62 massive 13MW turbines goes up for the Vineyard Wind project off Massachusetts. The post First massive Haliade X turbine installed at first US offshore wind farm appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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3BL Media

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

As originally published by GoDaddy’s Venture Forward Research Initiative UK microbusiness owners are significantly less optimistic about their national economy and individual growth prospects than US counterparts, according to a new GoDaddy study of digital/online microbusiness owners. The findings, published today, come from Venture Forward, an international research initiative by GoDaddy that analyses data from more than 20 million British and American microbusinesses - those with an active we

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Renew Economy

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

Neoen transfers ownership of World's End Gorge to state government to create new national park adjacent to its massive Goyder South wind, solar and battery project. The post “A true first:” Neoen in landmark deal to create national park next to Goyder renewable zone appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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3BL Media

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

The sixth and final status report prepared by the Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures (TCFD) was released in October. The Task Force said it continued to see “significant momentum around adoption and support of its recommendations” but more progress is needed. Thus far, progress has included the International Sustainability Standards Board’s release of its disclosures, based on the TCFD’s recommendations.

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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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Renew Economy

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

Wind and solar farm developers to face new fees that will deliver more than $400 million of community benefits in bid to fast-track stalled planning approvals. The post Wind and solar projects face hefty new fees as NSW seeks to accelerate planning process appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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3BL Media

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

Providing ‘safe’ water is about more than access to clean drinking water—it’s why FedEx chooses to support organizations like Water Mission, who build safe water solutions for individuals and communities around the world. Lucy Tomee, a member of Morbus’ community in Kenya, provides a gut-wrenching testimony about the importance of clean water in a way not often thought of—physical collection of water is sometimes very unsafe but necessary for survival.

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Renew Economy

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

Federal Labor launches first funding round to support emissions reduction at industrial facilities, with initial focus on industrial heat and off-road transport. The post Bowen launches $150 million funding round to decarbonise, electrify regional industry appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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3BL Media

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

Originally published on NRG Energy Insights By Bernie Kinsella Welcome back to the second installment in our carbon offsets series. As a brief refresher, our last blog covered what carbon offsets are, the various types of credits, and why using offsets in support of broader decarbonization efforts is valuable. Next, we will go a step further and dive into how offset projects are evaluated as a credible tool in a company’s ongoing efforts to reduce, avoid, and offset greenhouse gas emissions.

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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.

Renew Economy

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

Federal government opens public consultation on possible policy changes to prevent the risk of carbon leakage, including a potential carbon border tariff. The post Albanese government takes aim at “carbon leakage” to protect Australian industry appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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3BL Media

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

Energized by Edison The Port of Long Beach is working closely with Southern California Edison to solidify its leadership in the transportation industry’s effort to improve air quality and overall sustainability through electrification. On display at the annual Green Port Fair last month were medium- and heavy-duty electric vehicles that are gradually replacing diesel-fueled transports to move cargo around the 3,200-acre port, which aims to have a fleet of zero-emission, cargo-handling equipment

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Science Daily / Earth & Environment

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

Researchers aiming to combat rising global temperatures have developed a new 'cooling glass' that can turn down the heat indoors without electricity by drawing on the cold depths of space. The new technology, a microporous glass coating, can lower the temperature of the material beneath it by 3.5 degrees Celsius at noon, and has the potential to reduce a mid-rise apartment building's yearly carbon emissions by 10 percent.

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3BL Media

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

American Airlines is proud to honor those who serve and have served in the United States Armed Forces. Through its Military and Veterans Initiatives program, the airline supports service members and their families year-round by contributing to military nonprofits and using its fleet of aircraft for special missions. In recognition of Veterans Day, American hosted several recent events to reinforce its commitment to honoring the selfless sacrifice of our military veterans.

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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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McKinsey Sustainabilty

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

A mapping exercise can help senior managers determine how best to bring employees with different priorities together to achieve common corporate goals.

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3BL Media

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

DALLAS, November 13, 2023 /3BL/ - Mary Kay Inc., a global advocate for corporate sustainability and stewardship, released its ‘ Special Report on Sustainability 2023 ’ detailing the brand’s unwavering commitment to enriching women’s lives and ensuring a sustainable future for all. As the iconic beauty brand commemorates its 60 th anniversary, Mary Kay is proud to be part of a global coalition with key stakeholders and aligned with the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals to make strides

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Stanford Social Innovation

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

By Joe Lee , Annie Newman & Bry Pardoe Public perceptions about government and government service delivery are at an all-time low across the United States. Plagued government legacy systems—too often using outdated programming language—are struggling to hold up under the weight of increased demand , and IT modernization efforts are floundering at all levels of government.

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3BL Media

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

EMERYVILLE, Calif., November 13, 2023 /3BL/ - SCS Standards is pleased to announce that version 8.0 of the SCS-103 Certification Standard for Recycled Content is now available for public review and comments. The Standard was first introduced in 1989 in response to the burgeoning interest in recycled content claims and the introduction of innovative new recycling technologies.

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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

McKinsey Sustainabilty

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

As private equity firms enhance their approaches to diversity, equity, and inclusion, many still struggle to close important parity gaps.

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3BL Media

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

Originally published by Networld Media Group on QSRweb.com KFC is launching an inclusive U.K. members club dubbed The Kentucky Club, to help young people gain a fair shot at a first job, according to a press release. The Kentucky Club will open at The Compound in Birmingham on Oct. 27 and will offer inspirational talks from YouTubers and educational development programming from U.K.

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James Militzer

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

Both social enterprises and nonprofits need inspiring missions to thrive, and when those missions are coupled with well-crafted impact strategies, the change they seek to make is more likely to become reality. Missions define our destination and impact strategies are the navigational tool, steering us toward our objectives and ensuring we stay on course.

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3BL Media

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

Lewis “Lew” Clifton has been a truck driver for most of his life. He loves his job and takes it very seriously. He was recently named one of only 25 drivers selected for the 2023 National Driver All-Star Award given by the National Private Truck Council (NPTC) at its safety conference in Orlando, Florida. “I take a lot of pride in my work,” said Clifton.

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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.

ESG Today

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

The vast majority of senior investors and business executives are planning to increase ESG investment over the next 5 years, with each group anticipating a range of benefits from a greater ESG focus, including 90% of investors expecting enhanced returns, and executives seeing improved access to capital and corporate reputation, according to a new survey released by Bloomberg Intelligence (BI).

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3BL Media

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

Originally published by HR.com Highlights: Embrace flexibility in hiring by building a diverse candidate pipeline from different departments and divisions based on core competencies. Identify high-potential employees, regardless of vacancies, and invest in their training and development to nurture a strong internal candidate pool. Despite budget constraints, allocate resources strategically to maximize the return on investment in training and development.

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ESG Today

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

Green energy developer TES Canada announced the launch of Projet Mauricie, a new C$4 billion (USD$2.9 billion) green hydrogen project in Quebec, Canada, aimed at supporting the decarbonization of hard-to-abate industries and contributing to the province’s climate goals. Hydrogen is viewed as one of the key building blocks of the transition to a cleaner energy future, particularly for industrial and transport sectors with difficult to abate emissions, in which renewable energy solutions such as w

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3BL Media

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

Originally published in Alkermes September 2023 Corporate Responsibility Report Product Stewardship and Environmental Impact Alkermes is committed to safe and sustainable research, development, manufacturing and commercialization of medicines. We implement this commitment by integrating EHSS risk management requirements throughout the lifecycle of each of our products.

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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.