ESG Today

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) announced that it has charged global asset manager Invesco for making misleading claims regarding its ESG-related investments, including overstating the proportion of assets under management that integrated ESG considerations. Invesco has agreed to pay a $17.5 million civil penalty to settle the SEC’s charges, while not admitting or denying the Commission’s allegations.

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Renew Economy

NOVEMBER 28, 2024

Australian households could lower their bills by over two thirds if they fully electrify their home by cutting out gas and petrol according to a new report from AEMC. The post Australian homes could slash energy bills by two thirds by cutting out gas and petrol, AEMC says appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Corporate Knights

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

Members of Alberta’s governing United Conservative Party are debating whether to abandon existing net-zero targets at the party’s annual general meeting in Red Deer this week – a move that would further signal the province’s departure from global and national priorities for mitigating emissions. Drawing on longstanding pro-CO2 rhetoric in climate denialism, Policy Resolution #12 asks the government to scrap its decarbonization goals, remove the designation of carbon dioxide as a pollutant, and r

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Science Daily / Earth & Environment

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

The cost of reversing the effects of climate change -- restoring melted polar sea ice, for example -- quickly climbs nearly fourfold soon after a tipping point is crossed, according to new work. Much work has been done to explore the environmental costs tied to climate change. But this new study marks the first time researchers have quantified the costs of controlling tipping points before and after they unfold.

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Speaker: Nikhil Joshi, Founder & President of Snic Solutions

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McKinsey Sustainabilty

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

Third-quarter GDP reports reveal a mixed global economy. China faces an economic slowdown; the United States sees growth; and the eurozone is stable. The IMF forecasts a slow but stable global trajectory into 2025.

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Cisco CSR

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

Explore Cisco Black Belt Distribution Academy's new updates! Enhance your skills with role-based enablement, new content, and a streamlined learning experience, empowering distributors to excel in supporting Cisco technologies.

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Renew Economy

NOVEMBER 28, 2024

Blackout featured prominently in media headlines this week, but not on the grid. But as the coal fleet gets older, there are smarter ways of responding to demand spikes. The post In the end, the only blackouts were in the media headlines: But there has to be a better way to do this appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Impact Alpha

NOVEMBER 24, 2024

In the end, COP29 lived up to its low expectations. “Abysmally poor.” “A betrayal.” “A complete failure in terms of delivering the ambition. The post Past deadline, COP29 climate talks salvage a meager agreement on climate financing appeared first on ImpactAlpha.

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Science Daily / Earth & Environment

NOVEMBER 16, 2024

The Earth's total amount of freshwater dropped abruptly starting in May 2014 and has remained low ever since. The shift could indicate Earth's continents have entered a persistently drier phase.

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McKinsey Sustainabilty

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Complexity, COVID-19, and competition have upended supply chain organizations. They can reignite revenue growth and deepen resilience by deploying AI-powered digital twins.

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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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Eco-Business

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

As lobbyists flood plastic treaty talks, negotiators must uphold the rule of law to prevent corporate capture, including existing guidelines to stop the tobacco industry — a major source of plastic waste — from influencing policies.

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ESG Today

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

The world’s largest companies are increasingly integrating ESG performance in executive and board compensation, and are appointing dedicated sustainability leaders, as they continue to set climate goals and prepare for regulatory sustainability-related disclosure requirements, according to a new report released by global professional services firm KPMG.

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Renew Economy

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

New tender for 6 GW for wind and solar opens, as Climate Authority calls for CIS to be expanded, for more use of local networks, faster planning approvals and more solar and battery hybrids. The post New tender opens for another 6 GW of wind and solar as record year puts 2030 renewables target within reach appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Corporate Knights

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

In 2023, Canada's Liberal government passed landmark legislation to phase out chemical toxicity experiments on animals. Bill S5, as it was called, seemed like a big step in the right direction for scientific progress and animal welfare. However, according to some political leaders, scientists and animal advocates, one crucial step has been missed: funding the research centre capable of putting those laws into action.

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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.

Science Daily / Earth & Environment

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

A striking new phenomenon is emerging: distinct regions are seeing repeated heat waves that are so extreme, they fall far beyond what any model of global warming can predict or explain. A new study provides the first worldwide map of such regions, which show up on every continent except Antarctica like giant, angry skin blotches.

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McKinsey Sustainabilty

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

AI-powered solutions can unlock insights from previously inaccessible data and enable consumer engagement and personalization at an unprecedented scale, in turn lifting healthcare business outcomes.

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CleanTechnica

NOVEMBER 30, 2024

A law in Michigan designed to speed up the permitting process for renewable energy is facing strong opposition from local communities. The post Local Communities Challenge Michigan Renewable Energy Siting Law appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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ESG Today

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

The IFRS Foundation announced today the publication of a new guide aimed at helping companies to identify and disclose material information about sustainability-related risks and opportunities that could have an impact on their short- or long-term cash flows, access to finance or cost of capital, and to assess materiality. According to the IFRS Foundation, the new guide comes as “investors and global capital markets are increasingly demanding this information to inform investment decision making

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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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Renew Economy

NOVEMBER 30, 2024

Long duration vanadium storage technology being trialled in Kununurra, it could be rolled out across Horizon Power's microgrids and other systems. The post Eyes of the energy world on Australian vanadium battery tech appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Corporate Knights

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

Economists say that the cost of building a safer, net-zero planet by 2050 should come to US$3.5 trillion a year – a fraction of the world’s economic output, yet still a far cry from current investment levels. But there will be no energy transition unless we can also train enough people to do the jobs needed for that cleaner future – from farming to finance.

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Science Daily / Earth & Environment

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

Phosphorus, a nutrient in soil essential for sustaining most forms of life, is increasingly disappearing from land as it is washed into waterways throughout the United States, according to a new study.

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McKinsey Sustainabilty

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

By developing a compelling, proprietary narrative and a sustainable communications road map, leaders can foster deeper dialogues and more meaningful connections with a wide range of stakeholders.

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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

CleanTechnica

NOVEMBER 30, 2024

Solar power is featured in the reconstruction of the historic Estonian National Library in Talinn, deploying building-integrated solar panels that match the original roofing material. The post Baltic Nation Deploys Solar Power For 100% Energy Independence appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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ESG Today

NOVEMBER 29, 2024

The government of Thailand announced the completion of its first Sustainability-Linked Bond (SLB), raising 30 billion baht (USD$865 million), with interest rates on the new 15-year notes tied to the country’s climate and energy transition goals. Demand for the bonds were strong, with the PMDO upsizing the offering from 20 billion baht to 30 billion baht, after the offering was oversubscribed by 2.8 times.

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Renew Economy

NOVEMBER 28, 2024

Greens make last minute commitment to vote for $22 billion Future Made in Australia policy under proviso no support would go to coal, oil and gas. The post Australia to reshape manufacturing base as Greens deal excludes fossil fuels from flagship industry policy appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Renew Economy

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

Updated: Australia's newest and biggest battery makes a surprise intervention on the grid as the market operator marshalled resources to keep the lights on in NSW. The post Australia’s newest and biggest battery charged with surprise role in keeping lights on in NSW heatwave appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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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

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

Absence of more than 3 gigawatts of "always on" baseload fossil fuel generators, including at the country's newly subsidised biggest coal fired power station, leaves coal dependent grids vulnerable to heatwave. The post Extended outages of “always on” baseload power leaves coal states vulnerable to heatwave appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Renew Economy

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

Second stage of Kwinana battery completed, which will nearly double the state's storage capacity as wind and solar hit new record shares of more than 85 pct. The post W.A. nearly doubles grid storage as second Kwinana battery finished and wind and solar hit record highs appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Renew Economy

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

South Australia wants to bring back two mothballed diesel generators for the next two summers, citing the lack of demand side measures in the state and delays to the new link to NSW. The post South Australia wants to bring back mothballed diesel plants due to lack of demand side options appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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NOVEMBER 24, 2024

Commissioning has started on what will be the biggest battery in South Australia, with a first-of-its-kind contract to deliver a "baseload renewables" supply to the giant Olympic Dam mine. The post South Australia’s biggest battery charges up as new wave of storage prepares to enter grid appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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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.