July, 2023

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Study reveals 'explosion' in climate-related litigation since 2020

GreenBiz

Report details increased diversity of climate litigation since the Paris Agreement, leading to indirect impacts on corporate decision-making regardless of courtroom success.

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Wind energy smashes output record in big blow across southern states

Renew Economy

Wind output records blown away on Friday night as a big weather system swept through southern states. The post Wind energy smashes output record in big blow across southern states appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Canada can’t finance the energy transition without getting tough on banks

Corporate Knights

This summer, the urgency of the energy transition has come into sharper focus as Canadians struggle with forest fires and dangerous air quality. A pressing question is where the money is going to come from to shift our economy to a low carbon footing. At Investors for Paris Compliance, we just reviewed our major banks' net zero progress to assess whether they may have it covered.

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Students Enjoy Corporate Law Session at Regions

3BL Media

By Candace Higginbotham A unique summer program for law students working at local Birmingham law firms hits several sweet spots for Tara Plimpton , Chief Legal Officer and Corporate Secretary at Regions, and her team. Since her arrival at the bank in 2020, Plimpton has established a few key priorities that have become mantras in her organization: talent development ; diversity, equity and inclusion ; and collaboration within the local legal community.

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How to Modernize Manufacturing Without Losing Control

Speaker: Andrew Skoog, Founder of MachinistX & President of Hexis Representatives

Manufacturing is evolving, and the right technology can empower—not replace—your workforce. Smart automation and AI-driven software are revolutionizing decision-making, optimizing processes, and improving efficiency. But how do you implement these tools with confidence and ensure they complement human expertise rather than override it? Join industry expert Andrew Skoog as he explores how manufacturers can leverage automation to enhance operations, streamline workflows, and make smarter, data-dri

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What to talk about when you don’t talk about ESG

GreenBiz

The winning argument for ESG: It’s about reducing risk and increasing business value.

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How the new sustainability disclosure rules can work for you

GreenBiz

Reframe your reaction to the new reporting regimen. Here’s how it can benefit you — and your company.

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Republicans release plan to gut all climate initiatives

GreenBiz

Conservative think tank Heritage Foundation debuts sweeping plan to undo many tax credits and renewable energy subsidies of the IRA.

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How global pharma GSK is rewriting supplier rules to protect biodiversity

GreenBiz

To address its impact on nature and biodiversity, U.K.-based GSK developed sustainable sourcing standards for ingredients such as lactose, gelatin, palm oil, paper and sugar.

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Apocalypse or ally? Managing AI to advance sustainability

GreenBiz

Capturing the benefits and minimizing the risks of artificial intelligence will require practical measures that build confidence and trust.

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3 reasons to be optimistic about climate tech in the second half of 2023

GreenBiz

Investors continue to pump money into climate tech startups, laid-off tech workers are flocking to climate tech career opportunities and the seeds of opportunity sowed by the Inflation Reduction Act are yet to be reaped.

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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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Why are so many climate records breaking all at once?

Renew Economy

In the past few weeks, climate records have shattered across the globe. So what’s going on with the climate, and why are we seeing all these records tumbling at once? The post Why are so many climate records breaking all at once? appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Construction begins on four hour Kwinana battery to soak up rooftop solar

Renew Economy

Construction starts on new four hour (800MWh) battery at Kwinana, just weeks after first stage enters production. The post Construction begins on four hour Kwinana battery to soak up rooftop solar appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Ausgrid installs its first power pole-mounted batteries in NSW

Renew Economy

Australia's biggest network company installs its first pole-mounted neighbourhood batteries in the Hunter Valley. The post Ausgrid installs its first power pole-mounted batteries in NSW appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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“Clean” brown coal to hydrogen project likely an economic dud, says new report

Renew Economy

Controversial brown coal-to-hydrogen project in Victoria is likely an economic dud, and lousy for the environment, says new study. The post “Clean” brown coal to hydrogen project likely an economic dud, says new report appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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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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Get ready: Amazon will ask supply chain to report emissions starting in 2024

GreenBiz

The biggest revelation from Amazon’s latest sustainability report? The $525 billion company wants to know more about its supply chain’s decarbonization goals and progress.

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Attitudes toward ‘stuff’ are changing: 4 business opportunities

GreenBiz

A new report highlights the new business opportunities that consumer attitudes toward products represent for circular innovation in the next three to five years.

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AstraZeneca to invest $400M to plant 200 million trees

GreenBiz

The global pharmaceuticals giant expands a global reforestation program to support its 2045 net-zero and nature goals.

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Bowen: “Australia will be renewable energy superpower, not a nuclear backwater”

Renew Economy

Chris Bowen says Peter Dutton is worse for climate than his predecessor, the man who brought a lump of coal into parliament. The post Bowen: “Australia will be renewable energy superpower, not a nuclear backwater” appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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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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6 ways investors can close the data, metrics gap for nature

GreenBiz

Panelists at GreenFin23 offered guidance on how investors can identify and navigate nature dependencies and risks.

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Bipartisan Climate Solutions Caucus is back

GreenBiz

After quietly dissipating in 2018, the bipartisan congressional committee is back and ready to reach across the aisle in regards to climate policy.

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Energy experts say chasing nuclear would likely stop Australia reaching net zero

Renew Economy

Energy experts, including another former chief scientist, say nuclear debate is being used to slow down renewables and puts net zero targets at risk. The post Energy experts say chasing nuclear would likely stop Australia reaching net zero appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Global green bond issuance reaches record high of $351B in first half of 2023

GreenBiz

2023 is poised to be a record year for the booming green bonds market, according to a new Linklaters analysis.

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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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Divest or engage? Some investors are shifting their stance on fossil fuels companies

GreenBiz

Hearts, minds and markets are convincing some investors to divest oil and gas holdings.

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How Google is turning to AI to help address the climate crisis

GreenBiz

The company is grappling with the tradeoff between creating artificial intelligence services to help with sustainability and the large amounts of energy and water they need.

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The debate over ESG and retirement plans continues

GreenBiz

The political banter over whether environmental, social and governance factors are at odds with pecuniary considerations isn't likely to fade anytime soon.

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AI could be the recipe for faster, less-destructive minerals mining

GreenBiz

AI could help find new sources for lithium, cobalt, copper and nickel more quickly and, theoretically, with less environmental degradation than previous methods.

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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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The future of sustainability: 4 fast-emerging trends

GreenBiz

What's coming next for sustainability: Mining, oceans, artificial intelligence and justice.

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Why the market for mopping up ‘forever' chemicals is exploding

GreenBiz

Synthetic biology startup Allonnia just raised $30 million more for tech to remediate PFAS.

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Zara owner announces commitment to halve emissions by 2030

GreenBiz

Spanish fashion group Inditex said it will turn to recycling and regenerative farming to help meet ambitious new sustainability targets.

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Sen. Markey: This 'activating fluid' will ignite the clean economy

GreenBiz

The Massachusetts senator, with Ceres CEO Mindy Lubber, talked up 'explosive' opportunities to create jobs, narrow equity gaps and slash emissions.

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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.