January, 2023

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AI has great power in combating the climate crisis. How can it be used wisely?

GreenBiz

Sponsored: Artificial intelligence carries great promise in advancing sustainability and resilience in sectors from agriculture to transportation. But it takes human intelligence to ensure AI solutions deliver positive outcomes.

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Four ways 2023 could be a game changer for green buildings

Corporate Knights

It will be, without question, a generational game-changer. . When U.S. President Joe Biden signed the Inflation Reduction Act in August 2022, he set in motion a seeming avalanche of public and private investment in climate solutions, including those focused on the building sector, which accounts for about 40% of global greenhouse gas emissions. The bill will allocate US$391 billion toward climate solutions, including new tax credits for residential energy retrofits, energy efficiency rebates a

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“World first” solar methanol plant to feed off Port Augusta solar thermal project

Renew Economy

"World-first" solar methanol plant that will tap into Port Augusta solar thermal project one of four green fuel projects funded by Australia and Germany. The post “World first” solar methanol plant to feed off Port Augusta solar thermal project appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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What ESG Trends will Continue to Progress in 2023?

Green Project Management

Talking with colleagues and friends, I often get asked what I think is coming down the pike in the sustainability space. As ESG is becoming increasingly important to companies, investors, and consumers, it’s important to stay up to date on the latest developments in this rapidly evolving field. Here are the top five ESG trends […]. The post What ESG Trends will Continue to Progress in 2023?

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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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The Home Depot Shares the Benefits of Recycling Live Christmas Trees

3BL Media

The Home Depot Shares the Benefits of Recycling Live Christmas Trees. Wed, 01/04/2023 - 10:45. Type of Content. Article. Layout. Standard Format. Body. Originally published on Built From Scratch. Nearly 350 million Christmas trees currently grow on U.S. farms, according to the National Christmas Tree Association. Throughout the trees’ typical lifespan of eight to 12 years, it absorbs carbon dioxide, emits fresh oxygen, stabilizes soil, protects water supplies, and provides refuge for wildlife.

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Simplify multi-cloud operations: How to optimize AWS,?Azure, and GCP workloads with IWO

Cisco CSR

This is the final blog in a series on cloud optimization. Also see “ Reduce Public Cloud Spend with Intersight Workload Optimizer ” and “ Getting to the cloud: How IWO can help you plan cloud migration.” In this interview I talk with Mike Isaia, technical solutions architect, about the trend toward the use of multiple public cloud providers and how Cisco Intersight Workload Optimizer simplifies performance and cost optimization across AWS , Microsoft Azure , and Google Cloud Platform (GCP).

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2023 Global 100 most sustainable companies

Corporate Knights

Illustration by Michael Byers. 2023 Global 100. 100 most sustainable companies of 2023 still flourishing in tumultuous times. Meet the latest Global 100 companies driving the transition to a low-carbon, circular economy . View top company profile. view previous rankings ». Skip to ranking. BY. Mike Scott. January 18, 2023. With Russia’s war in Ukraine driving energy prices up to record levels and the world experiencing unprecedented climate disasters, it has never been more important for co

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Coal states miss out on benefits of cheap wind and solar, pay twice the price of power

Renew Economy

States most dependent on fossil fuels hit by surging prices, despite lowest ever coal output, the lowest gas generation for 18 years, and record wind and solar. The post Coal states miss out on benefits of cheap wind and solar, pay twice the price of power appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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We really need to talk about Pakistan

Green Project Management

Recently, many countries have experienced catastrophic flooding, but few countries have been hit as hard as Pakistan. Unfortunately, the attention this tragedy is receiving does not match its severity or scale. Many of us are too caught up in things that don’t matter, such as Sarah Michelle Gellar and Freddie Prinze Jr’s marriage or Justin […] The post We really need to talk about Pakistan appeared first on Driving Sustainable Change.

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Arrow Electronics Supports Toy and Food Drives Worldwide This Holiday Season

3BL Media

SOURCE: Arrow Electronics. DESCRIPTION: CENTENNIAL, Colo., January 3, 2022 /3BL Media/ - This holiday season, Arrow Electronics employees contributed to organizations providing children with seasonal gifts, as well as serving essential goods to families in need. From its headquarters, Arrow employees conducted a toy drive for A Precious Child. The metro-Denver nonprofit distributes donated new toys, gift cards and other high need items to underserved children and families through its own Resourc

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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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Whole-Network Visualization With Meraki Dashboard

Cisco CSR

Part 2 of the 4-part series – Cloud monitoring for Cisco Catalyst switches series Welcome back to the second blog in our series for cloud monitoring of Cisco Catalyst 9000 switches! Like I said in my last blog , the most important step in your journey to the cloud starts with visibility. Rather than trying to explain with too many words what I mean by visibility, I’m going to spend some time showing you—so brace yourself for a lot of screenshots.

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12 women cultivating sustainable food systems in 2023

GreenBiz

It's the annual list of badass women in food. Here's a dozen women to inspire your 2023.

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Is the insurance industry walking away from fossil fuels?

Corporate Knights

In 1973, the Mississippi River experienced one of its worst floods on record, causing more than US$250 million in damage and soaking some cities along the waterway from March until May. In August of that same year, reinsurance company Munich Re published a report on the devastating impacts of recent floods, warning of the risks of climate change. The document called for more study of global warming, “as a result of which glaciers and the polar caps recede, surfaces of lakes are reduced and ocean

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“Glimpse of the future:” South Australia peaked at 91.5 pct wind and solar when links were down

Renew Economy

South Australia reached an "extraordinary" 91.5 pct wind and solar even when its main transmission links were down, in what AEMO says is a "glimpse of the future." The post “Glimpse of the future:” South Australia peaked at 91.5 pct wind and solar when links were down 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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The metaverse: Driving value in the mobility sector

McKinsey Sustainabilty

Although a fully immersive, interconnected metaverse remains years away, mobility stakeholders can already capture real business value from the technologies designed to enable it.

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Reflecting on COP27's Loss and Damage Fund Agreement

3BL Media

by Andy Cartland. SOURCE: Acre. DESCRIPTION: Talk of progression and urgent solutions reverberated throughout the COP27 crowd, during the long-drawn-out summit, as leaders made a desperate bid to clinch climate deals. Delegates from 190 countries gathered for the global climate conference in Egypt to discuss the required action to effect climate change adaptation, climate finance and decarbonisation.

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Multicast Domain Name System (mDNS) – Still Flooding?

Cisco CSR

“Most likely”, said John with frustration and despair as he grappled with the daunting task of stabilizing the performance of a large university network while simultaneously supporting Multicast Domain Name System (mDNS) services for end-users. The need to accommodate non-routable mDNS technology across complex enterprise networks is a frequent challenge.

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The year ahead in ESG: Pledges, politics and biodiversity

GreenBiz

Is 2023 the year the pens writing pledges get put down and the finance sector gets to work in investing towards a net-zero future?

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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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Editor's note: The world needs a climate moonshot

Corporate Knights

In the past two months, I swam in two of the most beautiful places on our planet. In the Yucatán Peninsula in Mexico, I snorkelled with giant sea turtles alongside bleached coral reefs and explored parts of a 180-kilometre semicircle of cenotes, majestic underground caves filled with azure water that the Maya believed was a gateway to the underworld.

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Going 100 pct renewables would save the UK £120 billion, report says

Renew Economy

Report suggests dropping fossil fuels and nuclear and going 100 pct renewables and storage would save the UK £120 billion by 2050. The post Going 100 pct renewables would save the UK £120 billion, report says appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Why we can't stop talking about greenwashing

GreenBiz

If we don’t know what greenwashing is, how can we avoid it or fight it?

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Water recycling programs are on the rise

GreenBiz

Water conservation and efficiency are critical but not sufficient in most situations to address water shortfalls and reliability challenges.

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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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3 companies stood out at CES for very different reasons

GreenBiz

Insights about CES 2023 participants Candela, Zoox and VinFast.

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There isn’t enough recycled plastic for companies to meet commitments. What now?

GreenBiz

Recycling and using recycled content alone won’t solve the waste crisis. We must design the idea of waste out of the system.

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Cities are leading the way toward a sustainable and resilient future

GreenBiz

How three cities, Cupertino, Orlando and Boston, are using their communities, new technology and buildings to fight the effects of climate change.

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Is nuclear fusion the next big trend in renewable energy?

GreenBiz

A breakthrough in nuclear fusion changed the game for future clean energy generation. But are nuclear-powered neighborhoods in our immediate future?

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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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Don’t snail-scale climate tech

GreenBiz

Slow and steady won’t win this race. Getting across the finish line may require FIRE.

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Greenwashing terms to avoid at any cost

GreenBiz

Want to be true in advertising, earn trust and avoid lawsuits? Steer clear of this lingo (and use other terms with care).

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Why solar microgrids are the future of sustainable energy

GreenBiz

Sponsored: Are you maximizing the value of your solar? Learn about the role microgrids play to maximize the value of solar energy and ensure resilient power.

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Transport industry leaders share 2023 predictions for decarbonization

GreenBiz

In the race to net zero, what’s in store for transportation and mobility this year?

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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.