GreenBiz
JULY 7, 2023
Report details increased diversity of climate litigation since the Paris Agreement, leading to indirect impacts on corporate decision-making regardless of courtroom success.
Renew Economy
JULY 8, 2023
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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Corporate Knights
JULY 7, 2023
When Blake Phillips began his doctorate in finance at the University of Alberta in 2009, he was asked to declare a focus. With previous degrees in biology and forestry, and an interest in conservation, the B. C. native zeroed in on sustainable finance. His supervisor balked, steering Phillips away from what was then considered a niche segment. Warned that there would be no jobs in that sector, Phillips was advised to commit to one or the other: sustainability or finance.
Science Daily / Earth & Environment
JULY 3, 2023
Researchers found that the effects of climate change on the intensity, frequency, and duration of extreme weather events, like wildfires, could lead to massive increases in all three.
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.
Envirotec Magazine
JULY 4, 2023
London has seen a 60 percent increase in the number of e-bike fires so far this year, according to Deputy Fire Commissioner Dom Ellis in comments made to the Evening Standard newspaper. In response, the London Fire Brigade has started the #ChargeSafe campaign, to alert people to the potential dangers of the bikes’ lithium-ion batteries, if they are of a poor quality and safety measures are not taken.
Stanford Social Innovation
JULY 5, 2023
By Kerstin Chyba , Katherine Tatarinov & Tina C. Ambos “Without innovation, we cannot meet the challenges of our time. […] We must learn not only new things, but how to learn. We need to share ideas, push boundaries and move faster. And we must harness the opportunities brought by digital technologies. Innovation across the United Nations system is essential for us to deliver at the scale and pace needed to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals by 2030.”—UN Secret
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Renew Economy
JULY 6, 2023
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.
ESG Today
JULY 10, 2023
The IFRS Foundation’s International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB) will take over responsibility for monitoring progress of companies’ climate-related disclosures from the Financial Stability Board’s (FSB) Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures (TCFD) as of next year, following a request from the FSB. The transfer of responsibilities marks a significant step in the ongoing consolidation of sustainability reporting standards, following the publication last month of the ISSB’s
Science Daily / Earth & Environment
JULY 6, 2023
Incorporating animal welfare into policymaking may improve policy and practice, according to new research. The article notes that animal welfare rarely is considered during policymaking, explains why current tools make it difficult to incorporate the well-being of animals into public policy and identifies methods for remedying these issues.
McKinsey Sustainabilty
JULY 7, 2023
The innovative social-commerce format continues to grow, but its potential could be unlocked by tailored approaches responding to differences in consumer characteristics and needs.
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
John Englart
JULY 4, 2023
Shipping, in transporting around 90% of world trade, creates about 1 billion tonnes of greenhouse gasses, or nearly 3 per cent of global carbon dioxide emissions. It is about the same amount as Germany or Japan.
GreenBiz
JULY 10, 2023
Reframe your reaction to the new reporting regimen. Here’s how it can benefit you — and your company.
Renew Economy
JULY 3, 2023
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.
ESG Today
JULY 10, 2023
A coalition of investment and sustainable investing groups – including Eurosif, PRI, IIGCC, EFAMA, UNEP FI – alongside more than 90 asset managers announced the publication of a joint statement calling on the European Commission to reconsider its recent proposed changes to the European Sustainability Reporting Standards (ESRS), which would ease several aspects of the EU’s upcoming Corporate Sustainable Reporting Directive (CSRD).
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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.
Science Daily / Earth & Environment
JULY 7, 2023
A new study finds that ticks can harbor transmissible amounts of the protein particle that causes Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD), implicating the parasites as possible agents in the disease's spread between deer in Wisconsin.
McKinsey Sustainabilty
JULY 6, 2023
The macroeconomic environment is putting sales budgets and bottom lines under pressure. “Doing more with less” isn’t just a mantra, it’s a decree.
Stacey Higginbotham
JULY 5, 2023
It’s hard to believe that the Matter standard launched eight months ago at this point. Yes, there are still growing pains for Matter. But at least we’re starting to see smart home devices with the Matter label on them. In fact, we’re seeing new labels on products in 2023, so I thought to share what they are and explain at a high level what works with what in the smart home these days.
GreenBiz
JULY 5, 2023
The winning argument for ESG: It’s about reducing risk and increasing business value.
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
Renew Economy
JULY 5, 2023
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.
ESG Today
JULY 3, 2023
Global food and beverage company Nestlé will shift away from the use of offsets to achieve carbon neutral brands, focusing instead on actual emissions reductions in its operations and value chain, according to a company spokesperson, following media reports that the company was walking away from carbon neutral pledges for some brands. In the statement, the Nestlé spokesperson said: “We are moving away from investing in carbon offsets for our brands to invest in programs and practices that help r
Energy Central
JULY 2, 2023
Greater Manchester Hydrogen Fuel Cell Strategy Hydrogen and fuel cells have the potential to help deliver very low emissions pathways. As a low carbon energy source, increased use of hydrogen and fuel cells can have a noticeable effect on carbon emissions simply by providing a cleaner alternative and at a scale far greater than any other potential route sectoral training.
Envirotec Magazine
JULY 3, 2023
Worthing crematorium. The project is underway with the help of researchers from the University of Brighton. Funded by the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero, the project is centred on Worthing Crematorium in West Sussex and is part of Adur & Worthing Council’s plan to become carbon neutral by 2030. This summer, cremator manufacturer DFW Europe will begin testing pioneering hydrogen technology at its base in the Netherlands.
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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
Impact Alpha
JULY 10, 2023
Greetings, Agents of Impact! Featured: National Advisory Boards The Global Steering Group looks to mobilize capital and build impact ecosystems. In Turkiye, the. The post The Brief: Steering global impact, diverse fund managers, aquaculture unicorn, battery recycling, chief impact officers appeared first on ImpactAlpha.
McKinsey Sustainabilty
JULY 12, 2023
A digital twin is a digital representation of a physical object, person, or process, contextualized in a digital version of its environment. Digital twins can help an organization simulate real situations and their outcomes, ultimately allowing it to make better decisions.
Renew Economy
JULY 4, 2023
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.
ESG Today
JULY 6, 2023
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced today plans to invest $1 billion in a clean hydrogen demand side initiative, aimed at helping the development of Regional Clean Hydrogen Hubs (H2Hubs) and mitigating the risk of investment for clean hydrogen development projects. The announcement follows the release by the Biden Administration last month of its new U.S.
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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 4, 2023
Analysis of global tracking data for 77 species of petrel has revealed that a quarter of all plastics potentially encountered in their search for food are in remote international waters -- requiring international collaboration to address.
Financial Times: Moral Money
JULY 3, 2023
Lack of understanding of full economic damage caused by ‘hothouse’ conditions, report finds
Impact Alpha
JULY 6, 2023
The single most important question in investing is: “When?” When do you expect you will need this money? In a year? In 30. The post Passive investing is making it harder to accurately price climate risk appeared first on ImpactAlpha.
McKinsey Sustainabilty
JULY 10, 2023
Using a three-step approach, payers could seek to reduce hospital readmissions, potentially improving patient experience and care outcomes and cutting costs for stakeholders.
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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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