March, 2020

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This is exactly the time to be talking about climate change

GreenBiz

If we have the chance to start anew, why would we want to rescue and lock in unsustainable systems and industries for another generation or more?

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People or Economy — What is more important ?

Green Project Management

The backdrop to this question is something called the triple bottom line: people, planet and profit (or prosperity). The triple bottom line (TBL) is a framework or theory that… … recommends that companies commit to focus on social and environmental concerns just as they do on profits. The TBL posits that instead of one bottom […]. The post People or Economy — What is more important ?

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The upside of sustainable investing in a down market

Impact Alpha

ImpactAlpha, March 12 – The growth in impact investing and sustainable finance has corresponded to an historic bull market. As markets tumble into bear territory, investors want to know: How are sustainable funds weathering the coronavirus correction? “Concerns over performance of ESG funds in down markets appear to be unfounded,” notes Morningstar’s Jon Hale.

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Report highlights UK and US financial institutions’ contribution to Amazon deforestation

Envirotec Magazine

A report released on 12 March by Amazon Watch reveals the involvement of five American and British financial institutions in billions of dollars in debt and equity financing for crude oil extraction projects in the western Amazon. Already, millions of acres of the western Amazon have been auctioned for oil extraction, with tens of millions more slated by the Peruvian, Ecuadorian, and Colombian governments.

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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.

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In Uncertain Times You Have More Control Than You Realize

Daniel Burrus

When an individual or organization fears change and are uncertain, it’s usually in regard to digital technology disrupting their status quo or from new, fast-moving competition. While I myself have discussed at length these fears and many more, few would have thought that in the early stages of 2020, our economy would be in a downturn, we would be instantly converted to remote work or laid off, and we would be quarantined to our homes due to a global pandemic.

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The stunning impact of COVID-19 social distancing on air pollution

GreenBiz

How efforts to flatten the curve of COVID-19 have reflected air quality in the San Francisco Bay area.

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25 badass women shaking up the climate movement in 2020

GreenBiz

In honor of International Women's Day, we recognize courageous executives, investor advocates and policy visionaries who are role models for any gender.

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Trend: Commercial buildings go all-electric

GreenBiz

All signs point to the next generation of commercial buildings becoming all-electric.

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Corporate renewable energy in the age of COVID-19

GreenBiz

Corporations have been driving the uptake of renewables across the United States for years. Hundreds of companies have made voluntary commitments to transition to 100 percent clean energy, and companies of all sizes have spearheaded renewable procurement deals, adding clean energy capacity to the grid. .

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10 tips for a successful online meeting or workshop

GreenBiz

In a world where meetings are forced to go online, here are suggestions to make your next meeting — well, infectious.

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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

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Not just biofuels: Algae's next wave

GreenBiz

Applications in packaging and other products are beginning to gain momentum.

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Destroying habitats has opened a Pandora's box for new diseases to emerge

GreenBiz

The novel coronavirus outbreak may be just the beginning of mass pandemics.

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How using biodiversity indicators can improve conservation effectiveness

GreenBiz

Data can help companies make decisions about their conservation initiatives — and improve outcomes.

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Why feminine leadership is essential for the clean energy transition

GreenBiz

It's time to embrace traits like collaboration, empathy and flexibility, no matter your gender.

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Are Your Impact Comms Resonating With Stakeholders?

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.

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Microgrids, indoor agriculture go together like peas and carrots

GreenBiz

Vertical farms can help produce food close to urban areas, but plant factories require a staggering amount of energy.

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Adapting to fire: How cities can enhance resilience with distributed energy

GreenBiz

Solar-plus-storage and microgrids are among the powerful tools to help cities withstand nature disasters.

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A business model canvas for the 21st century

GreenBiz

Traditional strategy constructs don't capture the interconnectedness and complexities of the living ecosystems that companies are inherently entangled in today. Here are suggestions for an update.

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World Water Day 2020: The role of innovation in creating abundance

GreenBiz

We are now beyond business-as-usual approaches for water, which is critical for watersheds such as the Colorado River Basin.

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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

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Sodexo doubles down on food recovery as clients shut doors amid pandemic

GreenBiz

With school closures and companies mandating employees to work from home, the facilities management company's food waste reduction efforts have even more relevance.

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Should land be used for solar panels or agriculture?

GreenBiz

The burgeoning Solar Sheep movement argues: Why not both?

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What COVID-19 teaches us about resilience

GreenBiz

The unprecedented response to coronavirus, however, may provide the best argument for local grid resilience we’ve ever had.

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Coronavirus dampens 2020 outlook for clean energy and electric vehicles

GreenBiz

The immediate crisis could undermine long-term strategy.

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What Regulations Will Impact Sustainability Comms in 2024?

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

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How innovator Bill Gross’s solar breakthrough could decarbonize heavy industry

GreenBiz

The renowned entrepreneur and investor discusses the evolution of Heliogen and his new concept for capturing carbon.

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Protecting tropics could save half of species on brink, report says

GreenBiz

Local farmers could be part of the key to helping to prevent extinction.

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After the age of contagion, what's the 'new normal'?

GreenBiz

As we begin to ponder our collective future post-coronavirus, the opportunity is ripe to accelerate sustainable outcomes. Will we?

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How to make solar power work for all

GreenBiz

Three stories and three approaches to equitable clean energy, and we're just getting started. The first in a series.

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What Questions Are Brands Asking About Their ESG Initiatives Ahead of 2024?

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.

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5 strategies that achieve climate mitigation and adaptation simultaneously

GreenBiz

Otherwise known as a win-win for nature and more.

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Why plastics are also a climate issue

GreenBiz

We can’t tackle one successfully without tackling the other, as many of the reasons for and solutions to the growing plastic and climate problems are the same.

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Pressure is on for companies to rapidly address climate change

GreenBiz

Experts around the world agree that there will be financial repercussions for companies that don't adequately address climate change, according to a new global study.

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Will Mexico City's massive new park be a climate adaptation paragon for other cities?

GreenBiz

An architect and officials are hoping that a huge park in Mexico City can restore the water systems of the region and serve as a model for others around the world.

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The Silver Lining to Corporate DEI Challenges

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.