Corporate Knights
FEBRUARY 17, 2023
Around a million years ago, our ancestors learned how to burn wood and plants that grew using the sun’s energy. Around 200 years ago, they learned how to power ships and trains using the energy from fossils of ancient plants and animals once fuelled by the sun. Then 30 years ago, we learned how to harness solar energy directly with high-tech photovoltaic (PV) cells.
GreenBiz
FEBRUARY 22, 2023
The ability to model processes such as training, product development in an immersive virtual world could have real implications for ESG strategies.
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ESG Today
FEBRUARY 1, 2023
Strategy to Boost EU’s Green Transition Competitiveness, Counter Foreign Cleantech Subsidies The European Commission today announced the launch of its Green Deal Industrial Plan, a series of strategies and initiatives aimed at enhancing the competitiveness of the Europe’s net zero industries, and supporting the EU’s transition to climate neutrality.
Renew Economy
FEBRUARY 19, 2023
On the sixth anniversary of its announcement, we look at six unenviable records the Snowy 2.0 pumped hydro project has set. The post Snowy 2.0: The making of one of Australia’s most spectacular infrastructure debacles appeared first on RenewEconomy.
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.
Cisco CSR
FEBRUARY 7, 2023
Customers across the globe and across industries are extending their enterprise network to new places – whether that’s roadways and intersections, utility grids, manufacturing lines, or even remote operations for wind farms. They are also prioritizing sustainability across their operations. But, to digitize these environments and build a greener future, they must overcome challenges, from complex connectivity needs and managing highly distributed assets through security and talent shortages.
McKinsey Sustainabilty
FEBRUARY 27, 2023
Artificial intelligence, when deployed at scale, can help telcos protect core revenues and drive margin growth. But capturing this opportunity will require a wholly different approach.
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GreenBiz
FEBRUARY 6, 2023
After almost 6 months of discussions and debate in the European Union, the trading bloc’s response to the Inflation Reduction Act is finally taking shape.
ESG Today
FEBRUARY 16, 2023
Global asset management firm AXA Investment Managers (AXA IM) announced today that it will begin including ESG targets in the incentive compensation packages for senior executives, including goals focused on reducing the carbon footprint of investment portfolios. The compensation policy will apply to approximately 400 senior executives at the firm, and focus primarily on portfolio decarbonization, with 75% of the ESG portion of deferred compensation tied to targets to reduce carbon intensity in
Renew Economy
FEBRUARY 24, 2023
Output of wind and solar smashes previous records in main grid, as renewable output hits new peaks in South Australia and Victoria, and gas posts a record low. The post Large scale wind and solar smash output records on main grid appeared first on RenewEconomy.
Cisco CSR
FEBRUARY 7, 2023
Digital transformation has come of age across nearly every industry, and expectations have changed forever. For today’s digital businesses, delivering a smooth, engaging experience comes first. In a recent Cisco AppDynamics survey , 68% of people stated it’s actually disrespectful to users for brands to offer a poor digital experience. Optimizing the experience requires context and insights Modern applications no longer reside on-premises in the data center.
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
McKinsey Sustainabilty
FEBRUARY 3, 2023
Businesses risk billions if Black professionals continue to be underrepresented in tech jobs. Closing the gap means making changes to education, recruiting, and retention initiatives.
Corporate Knights
FEBRUARY 15, 2023
A major report published Monday says Canada lacks adequate rules around investing in an era of climate change. The report , released by Principles for Responsible Investment (PRI), a body of financial institutions supported by the UN, ranks Canada as “a low-regulation jurisdiction” that relies on voluntary measures to align business investment with responsible climate action.
GreenBiz
FEBRUARY 6, 2023
Can artificial intelligence conduct an informed conversation about the broad and complex technologies under the climate tech umbrella? Let's let it speak for itself.
ESG Today
FEBRUARY 23, 2023
A group of French NGOs, including Friends of the Earth (Les Amis de la Terre) France, Notre Affaire à Tous and Oxfam France announced today that they have launched a lawsuit against Paris-based global bank BNP Paribas, targeting the bank’s financing for new oil and gas projects. According to the NGOs, the aim of the legal action, described as the first-ever climate lawsuit against a commercial bank, is “to force BNP to implement an effective climate policy and to immediately stop supporting the
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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.
Renew Economy
FEBRUARY 16, 2023
China installed 125GW of new wind and solar capacity in 2022, and now generates enough wind and solar to meet demands of every home, but not industry. The post China now has enough wind and solar to power every home appeared first on RenewEconomy.
Cisco CSR
FEBRUARY 7, 2023
Applications are running everywhere and constantly changing. As digital transformation continues moving forward in the enterprise, leaders across industries like financial services, travel, telecommunications, and manufacturing are looking for new tools to help see, analyze, and manage their applications as they digitize their organizations. Applications are no longer just another way to interact with customers, partners, and end users.
McKinsey Sustainabilty
FEBRUARY 7, 2023
Current macroeconomic conditions, consumer focus on sustainability, regulations, and changing business models could further drive farmers’ adoption of agtech products, if their concerns are addressed.
Corporate Knights
FEBRUARY 14, 2023
When Bernard Looney became CEO of BP in 2020, he promised to reinvent the British oil major as a “leaner, faster-moving and lower-carbon company.” The company was one of the first oil majors to commit to being net-zero in 2050 and was showing signs it was open to speeding up its transition to a low-carbon future. And at the end of January, the company even predicted that oil demand would peak by the early 2030s.
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
TEDxInnovations
FEBRUARY 28, 2023
Scientist Saad Bhamla is on a mission to answer a question most people don't think to ask: How do insects pee? Taking inspiration from the incredible "butt flickers" of the glassy-winged sharpshooter, Bhamla presents a fascinating study of the physics behind how bugs take care of business and invites us to be more curious about the seemingly mundane.
ESG Today
FEBRUARY 21, 2023
Investment manager Allianz Global Investors (AllianzGI) warned today that it will begin this year to vote against directors of large cap European companies that fail to integrate ESG performance metrics into executive pay policies. The company also introduced a new stewardship policy to vote against board directors of high-emitting companies that don’t have sufficient net zero goals and strategies or climate-related disclosure, beginning in 2024.
Renew Economy
FEBRUARY 22, 2023
The gas industry is sprouting utter nonsense about big batteries - a technology it knows will kill its dirty cartel in no time at all. The post Gas industry still talking garbage about big batteries, knowing they will kill its dirty cartel appeared first on RenewEconomy.
Cisco CSR
FEBRUARY 7, 2023
Gartner first coined the term secure access service edge (SASE) in 2019. No one could have predicted how important and quickly SASE would become relevant to almost every business in order to function. With financial institutions digital transformation plans, the move to the cloud for many applications only heightened the interest and need. SASE is about delivering networking and network security controls at the edge as close to the users as possible.
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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
McKinsey Sustainabilty
FEBRUARY 15, 2023
Commercial aviation faces its most uncertain future in decades. COVID-depressed demand is now resurging, but there are many uncertainties and challenges for operators and manufacturers to manage.
Corporate Knights
FEBRUARY 3, 2023
Revelations that almost 95% of the “avoided deforestation” carbon credits issued by the world’s largest certifier have zero climate mitigation value, have sparked calls for rigour, transparency, and accountability in the carbon credit process. The forest carbon offsets used by Disney, Shell, Gucci, and other big corporations “are largely worthless and could make global heating worse,” reports The Guardian.
Impakter
FEBRUARY 27, 2023
Impakter Indigenous Peoples: Defending an Environment for All This article is part of an editorial collaboration with the International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD). It was originally published on the IISD website in April 2022. “Only when the last tree has died and the last river has been poisoned and the last fish has been caught will we realize that we can not […] The post Indigenous Peoples: Defending an Environment for All appeared first on Impakter.
Environment + Energy Leader
FEBRUARY 21, 2023
As the world becomes more aware of the environmental impact of fossil fuels, there has been an increasing interest in sustainable transportation options. One of the most promising developments in this field is the use of solar panel cars. The post Solar Panel Cars: The Future of Sustainable Transportation? appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader.
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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.
Renew Economy
FEBRUARY 1, 2023
ACT government switches on 10MW/20MWh Queanbeyan battery – one of at least two big batteries commissioned to aid the territory's shift to all-electric renewables. The post ACT switches on its first big battery on path to full electrification appeared first on RenewEconomy.
Cisco CSR
FEBRUARY 7, 2023
In an era where the experience is everything, digital transformation can be hard for IT organizations, creating increased operational complexity. When we talk about experience, it’s important to remember that there are two sides to the experienced coin – the IT admin experience and the end user experience. Delivering an unparalleled experience on both sides means IT organizations need to transform their networks and design for scale, agility, resiliency, and security.
McKinsey Sustainabilty
FEBRUARY 15, 2023
In today’s interconnected business environment, companies won’t be able to solve problems effectively without encouraging “contributory dissent”—a healthy approach to gathering diverse perspectives that should be taught to team members, modeled by leaders, and supported by culture.
Corporate Knights
FEBRUARY 22, 2023
Conspiracy theories aren’t a new thing, and for as long as they’ve been around they’ve ranged from the benign to the absurd. From the six moon landings being faked to the Earth being flat, or our ruling class being lizards, we’ve all probably come across them in one form or another. Yet, in a surprise twist, the hottest conspiracy theory of 2023 comes from an unlikely corner: town planning.
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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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