March, 2022

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What the pioneers of ESG have to say on the SEC

GreenBiz

If it’s easy to tell whether milk is fat-free by just looking at the nutrition label, it may be time to make it easier to tell if sustainability-focused funds are what they say they are.

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Climate spending cut as Frydenberg delivers empty budget for clean energy and EVs

Renew Economy

The Morrison government will cut spending on climate action, with clean energy and electric vehicles neglected. Fossil fuel subsidies get a boost. The post Climate spending cut as Frydenberg delivers empty budget for clean energy and EVs appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Report: Many global companies’ net-zero pledges fail the smell test

Corporate Knights

Hundreds of corporations are proclaiming their climate commitments with four little words: net-zero by 2050. But are they taking their vows seriously? A new Corporate Climate Responsibility Monitor report examined 25 global giants – from Amazon to Volkswagen – that have publicly made net-zero or carbon-neutral commitments. According to lead author Thomas Day, there are no standards governing these goals or how they are achieved, so the researchers were looking for best practices to share.

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Our Technology Challenges for a Post-mobile Society

3BL Media

By Michael Björn. SOURCE: Ericsson. DESCRIPTION: In Sweden, all Covid-19 restrictions were lifted on February 9, prompting a rush to night clubs, restaurants, and sports events. The news is full of people describing the joy of finally being able to meet in person. But will we really go back to life as it was before the pandemic? Michael Björn considers the case of a post pandemic, post-mobile society.

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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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What to know about 5 big plans for U.S. carbon removal

GreenBiz

Reforestation, direct air capture hubs and more.

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The exciting intersection of fintech and climate tech

GreenBiz

Climate fintech companies raised $1.2 billion in 2021, three times the amount of previous years.

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The next tool in the climate toolbox: Your parked EV

GreenBiz

Fermata Energy aims to accelerate the adoption of electric vehicles and renewable energy by turning stationary EVs into a source of power for the grid … and cash for their owners.

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Clean energy aims for true zero

GreenBiz

Power shift: Leading organizations are figuring out how to match energy use with clean energy supply in real-time.

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When it comes to solving for climate change, race and gender matter

GreenBiz

Paying attention to gender race and ethnicity in climate investments is critical, lest we risk investing in products that don’t meet the needs of the people they’re trying to serve, and in founder teams that don’t fully understand the problems they’re working to solve.

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25 more badass women shaping climate action

GreenBiz

From sustainable financiers to community organizers to breakthrough scientists, these inspirational individuals are disrupting the status quo.

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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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Q&A with an inventor of direct air capture

GreenBiz

These machines scrub greenhouse gases from the air, Klaus Lackner explains how the technology works.

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Every VC needs an education in ESG

GreenBiz

It’s time for the venture capital community to bone up on environmental, social and governance issues.

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The data center that warms homes with waste heat

GreenBiz

Why are we using energy to both heat and cool buildings at the same time?

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Episode 308: LanzaTech CEO reflects, SXSW startup scene

GreenBiz

Plus, is it finally the time for vehicle-to-grid technology?

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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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Meet the company building Europe's first fossil-free plastics plant

GreenBiz

'We have to reinvent almost everything': Dutch company Avantium aims to have a new manufacturing plant producing a fossil fuel-free polymer by 2024.

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Circular ‘mining’ reaches for the mainstream

GreenBiz

Digging in: New initiatives aimed at “mining” materials from products already in circulation and out of the waste streams help cut extraction of natural resources.

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Climate risks are larger than clean energy transition anxieties

GreenBiz

To act or not to act? Climate risks are outstripping clean energy transition anxieties for major corporations.

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3 ways the circular economy is vital for the energy transition

GreenBiz

From recycling to materials reuse to circular design, these strategies can create valuable and profitable opportunities, too.

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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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Wave energy sees ripples of activity in the U.S.

GreenBiz

Riding a new wave of funding, the fledgling industry that aims to harness the power of the sea to produce electricity is coming to a crucial inflection point in its long haul toward commercialization.

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SEC to consider climate disclosure rules for US companies

GreenBiz

The SEC’s forthcoming climate risk disclosure rule will not be the final effort to use information to shape the private sector’s response to climate change.

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Indoor ag and alternative protein win big, food waste and ag-tech diversify

GreenBiz

Indoor farming, food waste, regenerative agriculture and alternative proteins caught the attention of investors this quarter.

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‘How We Survive’: Journalist-turned-VC Molly Wood on climate tech

GreenBiz

When it comes to the climate crisis, we need to explore all available solutions, even those that aren’t ‘perfect,’ says long-time radio journalist and podcaster Molly Wood.

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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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3 design considerations for electric school bus vehicle-to-grid programs

GreenBiz

What utilities, regulators and other stakeholders need to know to design future projects with EV and V2G technology.

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Climate change’s attention deficit disorder

GreenBiz

With so many other crises brewing, how do we keep our eye on the prize?

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First solar canal project is a win for water, energy, air and climate in California

GreenBiz

Covering all 4,000 miles of the state's canals with solar panels would save more than 65 billion gallons of water annually by reducing evaporation, one study showed.

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Forests need seed money, literally

GreenBiz

A new fund launched by Terraformation and Bankers without Boundaries aims to create a new class of investors willing to pour money into creating new forests.

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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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Emerging leaders weigh in on what's missing from corporate climate action

GreenBiz

Climate action requires listening to and learning from one another. That’s part of the work being done at GreenBiz Group’s annual gathering for sustainability practitioners.

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Who wins in the gas-price blame game?

GreenBiz

Don’t trust those profiting from high gas prices on what to do about high gas prices.

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International sailing league brings sustainability on board

GreenBiz

The Impact League is the race’s sustainability contest. SailGP is also investing in many sustainability changes both on and off the water.

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Looking for post-undergraduate sustainability education? Pick your path

GreenBiz

The sustainability career path can be confusing. Here are three ways you can level up your skillset.

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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.