Cue the qubits: Where quantum computing intersects ESG
GreenBiz
FEBRUARY 9, 2022
From an ESG standpoint, quantum computing technology has the potential to affect pretty much all of the 17 United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.
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Fortescue starts work on world-first “Infinity Train,” a regenerating battery on rails
Renew Economy
FEBRUARY 28, 2022
FFI to spend $50m to develop "world-first" regenerating battery electric iron ore train to save tens of millions of litres of diesel. The post Fortescue starts work on world-first “Infinity Train,” a regenerating battery on rails appeared first on RenewEconomy.
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Divesting works: Study finds ditching fossil stocks lowers corporate footprints
Corporate Knights
FEBRUARY 9, 2022
For the leaders of the divestment movement, which encourages institutional investors to sell off their shares in fossil fuel companies, winning isn’t everything. Eroding public support for the sector has been considered valuable work in itself. But after a decade of determined lobbying, the divest side is suddenly doing a lot of winning. Just before the launch of COP26, the UN climate conference in November, the DivestInvest network calculated that endowments, portfolios and pension funds worth
Toward smart production: Machine intelligence in business operations
McKinsey Sustainabilty
FEBRUARY 1, 2022
A detailed study of machine intelligence in industrial and manufacturing operations reveals the surprisingly different paths companies can take. But a group of leaders shares similar characteristics.
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.
Collaboration for the Future?
Cisco CSR
FEBRUARY 7, 2022
As the world enters its third year of the COVID-19 pandemic, I want to take a moment and reflect on the lessons learned these past two years. Just like any life-changing event, the pandemic brought us loss and pain. It spotlighted the inequities—the imperfections—that exist in our society. But, at the same time, it pushed the human mind to adapt, adopt, and define the new normal.
Molten Salt Reactor to Be Built at the Idaho Lab
Energy Central
FEBRUARY 25, 2022
Molten Salt Reactor to Be Built at the Idaho Lab Czech Gov’t to Release Tender for a PWR at Dukovany NuScale Inks MOU with Wisconsin Coop Oklo Inks $4.5M Deal with Argonne lab Blue Wave AI Labs and Constellation Invest in AI Software Ghana / Site For First Commercial Nuclear Reactor Will Be Chosen Soon Kenya Seeks Public Views on 4000MWe Nuclear Power Project Molten.
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Voters see green energy as key to future prosperity, shun coal and gas
Renew Economy
FEBRUARY 2, 2022
New polling shows voters in Queensland and New South Wales overwhelmingly back clean energy - not coal and gas - to deliver the best economic future. The post Voters see green energy as key to future prosperity, shun coal and gas appeared first on RenewEconomy.
As corporate leaders pledge to embrace purpose beyond profit, are business schools keeping up?
Corporate Knights
FEBRUARY 14, 2022
Once seen largely as the career launch-pad for Bay Street and Wall Street, some business schools are staking out a role as global problem-solvers. Over the past five years, the most ambitious schools have moved to promote sustainability-rich course content, multidisciplinary research and partnerships with underserved communities. But too many remain on the sidelines.
BlackRock partnership commits $650 million to charging infrastructure for electric trucks
Impact Alpha
FEBRUARY 2, 2022
ImpactAlpha, February 2 — A lack of charging infrastructure for commercial vehicles is slowing the deployment of electric trucks. The joint venture between. The post BlackRock partnership commits $650 million to charging infrastructure for electric trucks appeared first on ImpactAlpha.
LoRaWAN 101: The network for IoT devices
Stacey Higginbotham
FEBRUARY 2, 2022
We often talk about LoRa, or Long Range networks, as they relate to IoT devices. More specifically these days, we focus on LoRaWAN. But do you really understand what LoRaWAN is, and more importantly, why it’s important for the IoT? This overview will help you learn both. . What is LoRa? As mentioned, LoRa stands for long-range. Think range greater than your typical, modern home wireless network.
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
Preventing pandemics costs far less than controlling them
Science Daily / Earth & Environment
FEBRUARY 4, 2022
An analysis by epidemiologists, economists, ecologists and biologists at 21 institutions finds we could reduce the risks of future pandemics by investing as little as 1/20th of the losses incurred so far from COVID into conservation measures designed to stem the spread of zoonotic viruses from wildlife to humans in the first place. This includes funding programs to train more veterinarians, create a global database of virus genomics, and end tropical deforestation and wildlife trafficking.
In startup Verdox, carbon capture meets electrification
GreenBiz
FEBRUARY 23, 2022
Norsk Hydro, Breakthrough Energy Ventures, Lowercarbon Capital are among investors committing $100 million for Verdox, a carbon capture company born at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.
Major Queensland coal port to investigate pivot to green hydrogen exports
Renew Economy
FEBRUARY 23, 2022
One of the world's largest metallurgical coal ports, the Dalrymple Bay Terminal in Queensland, to prepare plans for pivot to green hydrogen. The post Major Queensland coal port to investigate pivot to green hydrogen exports appeared first on RenewEconomy.
RBC shareholder resolution confronts greenwashing loopholes in ‘sustainable debt’
Corporate Knights
FEBRUARY 22, 2022
A shareholder advocacy group is challenging the Royal Bank of Canada’s (RBC) use of a fast-growing new financing tool called sustainability-linked debt, in which companies promise to pay financial penalties if they don’t meet social and environmental performance targets. The new product line, which includes both bonds and loans, has seen explosive growth in the last year, with total offerings 150% higher in the first nine months of 2021 compared with all of 2020.
Are Your Impact Comms Resonating With Stakeholders?
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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.
Personal Care Brands Partner to Fight Plastic Pollution
Environment + Energy Leader
FEBRUARY 15, 2022
One hundred personal care brands based in more than 15 countries are partnering in an effort to remove 4127 tons of plastic waste every year. The post Personal Care Brands Partner to Fight Plastic Pollution appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader.
Eve Motion Blinds: Quiet, smart, relatively inexpensive and Thread compatible
Stacey Higginbotham
FEBRUARY 16, 2022
For years I’ve wanted smart blinds in my home. I never pulled the trigger though, partially because different brands used different radio protocols and because of the cost. After testing out a demo of Eve Motion Blinds with Thread support , I might finally be getting out my wallet. These blinds are quiet, work with my other Thread and HomeKit devices, and are a little less expensive than competing products.
Limits to Green Energy Are Becoming Much Clearer
Gail Tverberg
FEBRUARY 9, 2022
We have been told that intermittent electricity from wind and solar, perhaps along with hydroelectricity, can be the basis of a green economy. Things are increasingly not working out as planned, however. Natural gas or coal used for balancing the intermittent output of renewables is increasingly high-priced or not available. It is becoming clear that modelers who encouraged the view that a smooth transition to wind, solar, and hydroelectric is possible have missed some important points.
Rolls-Royce eyes first battery planes from 2025 as it inks private e-jet deal
GreenBiz
FEBRUARY 18, 2022
The engineering giant expects the first commercial use of small aircraft powered by its battery systems to take off within three to five years.
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
Australia’s first “milestone” hydrogen shipment carried just one tonne of “clean” hydrogen
Renew Economy
FEBRUARY 3, 2022
While the Morrison Government praised the first shipment of "clean" hydrogen exports as a milestone, it mostly consisted of conventional fossil hydrogen. The post Australia’s first “milestone” hydrogen shipment carried just one tonne of “clean” hydrogen appeared first on RenewEconomy.
NFL Teams Up with Cisco to Secure Super Bowl LVI
Cisco CSR
FEBRUARY 15, 2022
Much like in sports, preparedness is often the name of the game when it comes to security. That’s why, leading up to this past weekend, the NFL teamed up with Cisco to make sure its Super Bowl LVI network infrastructure was as secure and resilient as possible. Since it’s a live event, 100 percent uptime is imperative for the Super Bowl, ensuring fans don’t miss a moment of the action.
Technology Industry Playing a Bigger Role in ESG Advances
Environment + Energy Leader
FEBRUARY 24, 2022
As ESG concerns prevail across industries, Jefferies takes a look specifically at what is seen as important across technology fields. The post Technology Industry Playing a Bigger Role in ESG Advances appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader.
OQ is trying to combine cellular and satellite for the IoT
Stacey Higginbotham
FEBRUARY 21, 2022
Lately, it’s hard to go a week without a new satellite announcement aimed at the IoT. There are already plenty of companies using satellite connectivity to connect to LoRaWAN gateways on the ground, or to satellites themselves to send data directly from a device to the web. And with OQ Technology there’s a company trying to use satellites as a means to expand existing cellular NB-IoT networks to corners of the Earth where cell towers are scarce.
What Regulations Will Impact Sustainability Comms in 2024?
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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
Duke may offer some EV customers 'all you can charge' for just $19.99/month (restrictions apply)
Utiliity Dive
FEBRUARY 23, 2022
Duke Energy wants to offer North Carolina residential customers a flat-fee EV charging subscription, in exchange for control over when the charger is used.
What needs to change to build a true circular economy
GreenBiz
FEBRUARY 18, 2022
To mitigate the worst impacts of climate change we’ll need to build a circular economy and rethink how we make and use things.
Cannon-Brookes’ unstoppable billions pierce the bubble of fossil fuel denial
Renew Economy
FEBRUARY 20, 2022
Bid by Cannon-Brookes and Brookfield for AGL is an assault on the citadel itself, from the inside out, and we should all be cheering from the sidelines. The post Cannon-Brookes’ unstoppable billions pierce the bubble of fossil fuel denial appeared first on RenewEconomy.
Meeting the Network Challenges of Expo 2020 Mega Event
Cisco CSR
FEBRUARY 16, 2022
Co-Author: Sanjay Hooda, Distinguished Engineer, Enterprise Network Engineering. Expo 2020 is a global event that is taking place in Dubai from October 2021 through March 2022. It is the first World Expo hosted in the Middle East, Africa, and South Asia (MEASA) region with approximately 192 countries participating. The Expo site extends across 4.38 square kilometres, with hundreds of buildings including exhibition centres, hotels, parks, international participant pavilions, restaurants, and resi
What Questions Are Brands Asking About Their ESG Initiatives Ahead of 2024?
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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.
Hydrogen Consortium Aims to Decarbonize Heavy Transport, Increase Renewable Energy
Environment + Energy Leader
FEBRUARY 25, 2022
A group of industry leaders has been formed to participate in pilot programs to increase the use of hydrogen across the country as a way to increase decarbonization. The post Hydrogen Consortium Aims to Decarbonize Heavy Transport, Increase Renewable Energy appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader.
When do we start legislating personal data captured by robots?
Stacey Higginbotham
FEBRUARY 23, 2022
Recently we’ve seen a range of legislation, both passed and proposed, creating rules to protect personal data captured by connected devices. These revolve around ways for consumers to delete such data, what companies can or can’t do with the data, and protecting private health information. We’ve also seen a walk-back from the Internal Revenue Service requiring that U.S. citizens provide biometric data, in the form of facial recognition, to access their federal tax information.
The abyssal world: Last terra incognita of the Earth surface
Science Daily / Earth & Environment
FEBRUARY 4, 2022
The first unified vision of the world ocean biodiversity, based on analysis of DNA sequences from the surface to deep-ocean sediments, unveils the rich and unknown life in the abyssal realm, the last terra incognita of the Earth surface. This collective effort was made possible by 15 international deep-sea expeditions.
4 reasons to be hopeful about the climate fight in 2022
GreenBiz
FEBRUARY 16, 2022
Sponsored: Watershed co-founder Taylor Francis shares his top four predictions for corporate climate action this year.
The Silver Lining to Corporate DEI Challenges
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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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