4 steps to boost your ESG influence with the board or C-suite
GreenBiz
JULY 12, 2024
Securing buy-in on ESG from board members and leadership requires a planned, strategic approach built on a foundation of trust.
GreenBiz
JULY 12, 2024
Securing buy-in on ESG from board members and leadership requires a planned, strategic approach built on a foundation of trust.
3BL Media
JULY 12, 2024
This story first appeared on Baker Hughes’ Energy Forward Stories When Niharika hears the word “challenge,” her response is, “show me where!” Niharika is one of the lead field engineers with Baker Hughes in India and grew up in the country’s far northern city of Shimla. “It’s the Himalayan part of India where it’s very cold and even snowy,” she says.
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GreenBiz
JULY 12, 2024
A growing US recycling marketplace is taking its place
3BL Media
JULY 12, 2024
By Gina DiPietro | illumination Staff Writer In the rolling hills of Asheville, N.C., a transformation is underway. As the community announced a goal to power all of Buncombe County with 100% renewable energy by 2042, Duke Energy set out to construct another solar facility as part of the Western Carolinas Modernization Plan. The challenge? To find enough space – 20 to 30 acres – to build a 5-megawatt (MW) solar plant in a region with smaller parcel sizes, mountainous terrain and a high cost of b
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.
McKinsey Sustainabilty
JULY 12, 2024
The offshore wind industry is facing macroeconomic pressures that are halting growth and profitability. Developers can embrace four key actions to help navigate this changing environment.
3BL Media
JULY 12, 2024
At Chemours, we believe that by exposing future generations to the wonders of chemistry, we can change even more lives for the better. To achieve this mission, we continue to invest and engage in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) education programs to support future innovators. Just recently, a group of Chemistry, Biology and Physics students from Middletown, William Penn and St.
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3BL Media
JULY 12, 2024
Each year, through Baker Tilly Wishes, the Baker Tilly Foundation provides 15 grants of $10,000 to not-for-profits nominated by our team members. Learn about the Kansas City Autism Training Center and how it has profoundly impacted team member Rainer Nsenki and his family. A positive space for growth When Rainer and Hannah welcomed their son, Noir, they noticed developmental differences atypical for his age.
Science Daily / Earth & Environment
JULY 12, 2024
Lakes, with their rich biodiversity and important ecological services, face a concerning trend: rapidly increasing temperatures. A recent study by limnologists and climate modelers reveals that if current anthropogenic warming continues until the end of this century, lakes worldwide will likely experience pervasive and unprecedented surface and subsurface warming, far outside the range of what they have encountered before.
3BL Media
JULY 12, 2024
Matt Kelly, editor and CEO of Radical Compliance, and Matthew Williams, ESG solutions lead at Clearview, join co-host Steve Soter to explore how cybersecurity and ESG intersect. Together, they discuss the challenges of assessing the importance of cybersecurity events, a year after the SEC introduced new rules on disclosing such incidents. Listen Now Looking for more?
Science Daily / Earth & Environment
JULY 12, 2024
Scientists have created a computer program that 'paints' the structure of molecules in the style of famous Dutch artist, Piet Mondrian. Researchers are opening eyes and minds to the beauty of molecular structure, as well as posing new questions about the form and function of the molecules themselves.
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
3BL Media
JULY 12, 2024
In the midst of the global energy transition, ammonia stands out as a promising contender for sustainable hydrogen production. However, to fully realize its potential, attention must be paid to safety practices surrounding its production, storage, and utilization. While national regulations influence project implementation, there are certain environmental, health, and safety (EHS) considerations that are universal.
Energy Central
JULY 12, 2024
I personally know several climate scientists, including ones who have been part of the International Panel on Climate Change (IPCC). That’s the official arm of the UN which monitors climate change and produces the widely anticipated Reports that serve as both status checks and forecasts for overall global warming, as well “check-up” measurements on nations are doing in.
3BL Media
JULY 12, 2024
Sofidel The Lucca Film Festival embraces the Clean Living spirit of Sofidel. The Group, one of the world leaders in the production of paper for hygienic and domestic use, known in particular in Italy and Europe for the Regina brand, is a sponsor of the 2024 edition of the Festival and in particular of the second edition of Lucca Film Festival for Future , the competition reserved for short films that deal with issues related to the protection of the future ( Clean Living ) from both an environme
Science Daily / Earth & Environment
JULY 12, 2024
In a revelation highlighting the fragile balance of our planet's atmosphere, scientists have uncovered an unexpected link between massive wildfire events and the chemistry of the ozone layer. Using satellite data and numerical modeling, the team discovered that an enormous smoke-charged vortex nearly doubles the southern hemispheric aerosol burden in the middle stratosphere of the Earth and reorders ozone depletion at different heights.
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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
JULY 12, 2024
ESG due diligence rising in priority ESG due diligence remains a priority for dealmakers. In fact, respondents to the latest Global KPMG due diligence study report a rise in ESG priority in transactions over the last 12 to 18 months, despite challenges. Many global M&A markets have decelerated in the face of higher interest rates. Geopolitical and economic uncertainty has taken its toll, shifting priorities for many businesses.
Science Daily / Earth & Environment
JULY 12, 2024
Landslides triggered by intense rainfall can sometimes be predicted along with incoming storms, but dry-season landslides often take people by surprise. The July 2023 Rolling Hills Estates landslide that destroyed 12 homes seemed to come out of nowhere, but new research shows it began as early as December 2022. Researchers are developing a database that will enable scientists to plug in new data to monitor potential landslides in real time and possibly predict them.
3BL Media
JULY 12, 2024
In June, Cascale, formerly the Sustainable Apparel Coalition, welcomed over 200 attendees and 25 industry speakers to the Manufacturer Forum: Shanghai. The day-long event, held in collaboration with ISPO Shanghai, is part of Cascale’s ongoing event series that amplifies the voices of manufacturers around the globe. Building on the “Catalyst for Change” theme, which has linked the organization’s recent manufacturer-led events in Bangalore, Dhaka, and Shenzhen, Cascale’s Manufacturer Forum: Shangh
Good.is: Planet
JULY 12, 2024
This two-way communication is groundbreaking because it could give people possibilities to improve their skills, foster creativity and heal traumas.
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
Energy Central
JULY 12, 2024
The possibility of hydrogen-powered aircraft means greater opportunities for fossil-free travel, and the technological advances to make this happen are moving fast. New studies from Chalmers University of Technology show that by 2045, almost all air travel within a 750-mile radius could be made with hydrogen aircraft. Moreover, with a novel heat exchanger currently in development, this.
Science Daily / Earth & Environment
JULY 12, 2024
Tree-planting campaigns have been underway in the United States, especially in cities, as part of climate mitigation efforts given the many environmental benefits of urban forests. But a new study finds that some areas within urban forests in the U.S., may be more capable than trees growing around city home lawns in adapting to a warmer climate.
McKinsey Sustainabilty
JULY 12, 2024
The former CFO of the LEGO Group shares insights and lessons for finance leaders.
Science Daily / Earth & Environment
JULY 12, 2024
Methane, a strong greenhouse gas that naturally escapes from the bottom of the North Sea, is affected by the pressure of high or low tide. Methane emissions from the seafloor can be just easily three times as much or as little, depending on the tide, according to a new study.
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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
Good.is: Planet
JULY 12, 2024
This letter written out of concern around 1300 years ago is evidence that adorable family relationships have been prevalent for centuries.
ESG Today
JULY 12, 2024
Global consultancy Bain & Company announced the appointment of Jean-Charles van den Branden as its new Global Sustainability Practice Leader. According to the firm, in his new role, van den Branden will focus on ensuring that sustainability remains atop the global business agenda, and responsible for accelerating the integration of emerging technology and AI into Bain’s sustainability offerings.
Good.is: Planet
JULY 12, 2024
From mythological lores to pop culture phenomena, Friday the 13th became a dreaded day and date for multiple reasons over the centuries.
Impact Alpha
JULY 12, 2024
European investors have some cheery news to send them off on their summer holidays: venture capital investment across the bloc is on the. The post Hydrogen deals boost European venture capital appeared first on ImpactAlpha.
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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.
Science Daily / Earth & Environment
JULY 12, 2024
Evolutionary biologists studied spoonworts to determine what influence genome duplication has on the adaptive potential of plants. The results show that polyploids -- species with more than two sets of chromosomes -- can have an accumulation of structural mutations with signals for a possible local adaptation, enabling them to occupy ecological niches time and time again.
Good.is: Planet
JULY 12, 2024
This simulation created by researchers in the Netherlands might help us know more about mysterious black holes.
McKinsey Sustainabilty
JULY 12, 2024
Do your goals overshadow your desire for happiness? Olympic gold medalist Mark Tuitert shares how you can separate the two and discover what it means to live a great life.
Good.is: Planet
JULY 12, 2024
This might seem like a case of reverse evolution in human beings but there is a lot more left to be known about the family from Turkey.
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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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