June, 2022

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Brooklyn startup addresses gun violence with climate jobs

GreenBiz

BlocPower’s Civilian Climate Corps program provides training and job opportunities to New Yorkers in neighborhoods impacted by gun violence, while helping NYC tackle its largest source of GHG emissions: buildings.

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Gas exporters sucking gas out of domestic market in middle of crisis, data shows

Renew Economy

Australia's LNG exporters are contributing to an ongoing energy crisis, by diverting gas away from the domestic market, AER data confirms. The post Gas exporters sucking gas out of domestic market in middle of crisis, data shows appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Canada bans some single-use plastics; are takeout containers enough?

Corporate Knights

Two and a half years of pandemic living has left the planet with a major plastic hangover. Much of the eight million tonnes of COVID-related trash churned out globally in the first two years of the pandemic was medical waste, but in the sweatpants-clad blur of back-to-back lockdowns, there was also a sharp rise in the single-use plastics involved in getting burrito bowls, groceries and all-things-Amazon delivered to our front doors. .

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How the Fashion Industry Is Tackling Three Major Impacts on Our Ocean - Bringing Hope for the Decade of the Ocean

3BL Media

By Liam Goldsworthy. SOURCE: Acre. DESCRIPTION: The old adage ‘There’s plenty more fish in the sea’ has been replaced with the inconceivable ‘By 2050 plastics in the ocean will outweigh fish’ (according to a report from the Ellen MacArthur Foundation in partnership with The World Economic Forum). But with World Oceans Day and the Decade of the Ocean’s science goals for sustainable development, a much-needed spotlight has been shone on the challenges urgently requiring prompt action for systemic

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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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Understanding ESG risks and why they matter

GreenBiz

Sponsored: ESG analysis uncovers critical risks for businesses. It’s crucial for companies to be able to identify and mitigate these risks to ensure long-term success.

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How corporations can create an environmental justice policy

GreenBiz

U.S. corporations have both a unique opportunity and a responsibility to reset their and the nation’s course on social and environmental justice.

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To decarbonize, the materials industry must embrace the circular economy

GreenBiz

Companies that manufacture steel, aluminum, cement and chemicals, can turn to new business models and technologies to cut emissions.

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The exponential innovation potential of circular, social purpose businesses

GreenBiz

A single circular innovation can be a gateway to many add-on customer and social benefits, whether circular or not.

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Renewable energy projects power up in tribal nations

GreenBiz

Dozens of tribes are investing in solar, wind and hydro projects, building toward a more sustainable future.

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How data-driven research partnerships deepen energy access across supply chains

GreenBiz

The energy transition risks further exacerbating human rights violations and environmental issues if the global community does not address material supply chains, guided by the most recent empirical evidence, social and climate justice. A truly just energy transition is possible through collaboration between private, public and academic stakeholders.

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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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Five trends shaping the renewable energy sector

GreenBiz

Sponsored: As renewables in North America rapidly expand, understanding industry trends allows businesses to capture the greatest value from the energy transition. ESG profiles of renewable energy projects vary widely. It’s critical to strive for an inclusive sustainable energy future, not just net zero.

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Right to repair revisited

GreenBiz

The Right to Repair movement is picking up steam again in 2022, with recent legislation in the U.S. and in Europe.

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Uber goes full-throttle on electric vehicles

GreenBiz

Sponsored: With electric vehicle driver incentives and a number of car-free options for riders, Uber is paving the road for sustainable transportation.

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The bar for corporate climate leadership is rising

GreenBiz

The 3,000+ companies taking action with Science Based Targets now represent more than one-third of the global economy.

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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 ranting critics of sustainability may have a point

GreenBiz

Finally, people understand what you do and why you do it. Be careful what you wish for.

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What's missing from the circular economy, according to 10 emerging leaders

GreenBiz

We asked 10 emerging leaders, "What do you think is missing from conversations about the circular economy and corporate action?

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The invasion of second-hand clothes in Africa

GreenBiz

Part of what the West decides not to wear is sent with a one-way ticket to Africa, which is good for the environment, but not for the local economy.

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How to engage employees on your net zero goal

GreenBiz

Employees are a key part of your company's net-zero plan and sustainability professions should be taking advantage of them.

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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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This tool can help eliminate chemicals from food packaging

GreenBiz

Chemicals of concern are in your food packaging.

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Electric bus makers pave the way to union jobs for disadvantaged workers

GreenBiz

Proterra picks up riders on the high road to a zero emission future.

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Gen Zs and millennials need businesses to fight climate change

GreenBiz

Both generations put climate change just behind the cost of living as their top societal concern, and they want to see potential employers take action.

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Can closed loop battery recycling and geothermal lithium help solve the supply crunch?

GreenBiz

Five- to tenfold growth is expected in the global lithium battery market over the next decade as people shift to electric vehicles, but already lithium supplies are tight.

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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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In Brazil, Suzano harvests trees with deep roots in communities

GreenBiz

Can a company that cuts down millions of trees a year ever truly be sustainable? Context matters.

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Unilever invests in biotech alternatives to palm oil for greener cleaning

GreenBiz

New $120m venture aims to scale up biotechnology alternative to palm oil and fossil fuels used to make everyday products.

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The 2022 GreenBiz 30 Under 30

GreenBiz

These young sustainability professionals of 2022 are delivering on efforts to build a better future.

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3 missing ingredients for scaling regenerative agriculture

GreenBiz

Better messagers for technical advice, better standards and more diversification will help farmers move into more regenerative practices.

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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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Meet the power plant of the future: Solar and battery hybrids

GreenBiz

A staggering 1,400 GW of proposed generation and storage projects could connect to the grid — more than all existing U.S. power plants combined.

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A closer look at P&G’s ‘water positive’ pledge

GreenBiz

The consumer products leader is vowing to restore more water than it uses, with a focus on 18 ‘water-stressed’ regions. Does it go far enough?

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Water security is now a key US foreign policy priority

GreenBiz

Almost half the global population will experience "severe water stress" by 2030. A new White House strategy aims to tackle the problem.

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WA gold mine now renewably powered after rapid solar deployment

Renew Economy

A Western Australian gold mine is now being powered by solar power, the first operational project under the state's Clean Energy Future Fund. The post WA gold mine now renewably powered after rapid solar deployment appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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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.