3 smartphone apps helping reduce food waste around the globe
GreenBiz
JULY 15, 2022
About a third of the world’s food is wasted or lost — but new apps to buy, redistribute and share surplus food can help.
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The madness of cutting down forests to grow food crops for supersonic aircraft biofuels
Renew Economy
JULY 13, 2022
The idea that the US government would subsidise the feeding of supersonic jets, rather than people, beggars belief. The post The madness of cutting down forests to grow food crops for supersonic aircraft biofuels appeared first on RenewEconomy.
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Responsible-investing trailblazer awarded Order of Canada
Corporate Knights
JULY 14, 2022
I first met Moira Hutchinson in 1987 when I was working on the first of my series of books on responsible investment. She was generous with her time and provided a wealth of insight into “ethical investing,” as responsible investing was known then. . In that crucial decade of the 1980s, Hutchinson pioneered the practice of shareholder engagement on social and environmental issues, a lifetime achievement for which she was recently appointed a Member of the Order of Canada. .
How an ‘Internal Water Price’ Helps Companies Make Better Decisions
3BL Media
JULY 14, 2022
Setting an internal price focused on the true value of water helps leaders better understand and manage risk. SOURCE: Ecolab. DESCRIPTION: Too often, water is seen as a low-cost commodity—and not the precious resource vital to life and business that it is. This mismatch is due in part to how much organizations pay for the water they use. The end price of water is often undervalued and divorced from local realities, meaning it does not adequately account for scarcity or quality concerns.
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.
6 novels to read if you're a fan of climate tech fiction
GreenBiz
JULY 15, 2022
Because we've all experienced that depressing moment when we realize we have no books left to read on our bedside table.
US energy secretary says switch to wind and solar “could be greatest peace plan of all”
Renew Economy
JULY 11, 2022
"No country has ever been held hostage to access to the sun." US energy secretary says switch to renewables could be world's best peace plan. The post US energy secretary says switch to wind and solar “could be greatest peace plan of all” appeared first on RenewEconomy.
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CEOs of Major U.S. Companies Press for Ambitious Federal Climate Package as Key Senators Negotiate
3BL Media
JULY 12, 2022
Company leaders acknowledge new revenue is needed to fund climate and clean energy investments to reduce costs, strengthen resilience, and “make America a better place to do business.”. SOURCE: Ceres. DESCRIPTION: Chief executives at seven large companies today called on congressional leaders to finalize and promptly pass a critical climate and clean energy package that will reduce energy costs for companies and families, secure the U.S. energy future, and boost the nation’s economic competitive
The sobering reality of the UN’s Global Goals
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JULY 11, 2022
There’s simply no way to sugarcoat it: We are failing as a species.
Queensland to add more than a dozen new regional batteries to soak up solar
Renew Economy
JULY 13, 2022
Queensland to roll out another 12 batteries at regional centres, targeting areas with high levels of rooftop solar. The post Queensland to add more than a dozen new regional batteries to soak up solar appeared first on RenewEconomy.
Cisco Certified CyberOps Professional, CBRFIR, and Proactive Network Protection
Cisco CSR
JULY 15, 2022
The cybersecurity landscape is constantly changing. The networks that connect our world are targets, and the adversaries targeting them are evolving. Every day, new methods for infiltration and disruption are developed and put into effect against the systems we rely on. This means we must change how we think about security in several ways: Security must be foundational to every decision we make when designing and implementing a 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
From the Fifth Third Bancorp 2021 ESG Report: A Conversation With Fifth Third Director Thomas H. Harvey
3BL Media
JULY 12, 2022
SOURCE: Fifth Third Bancorp. DESCRIPTION: Hal Harvey is chairman of the Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee of the Fifth Third Bancorp Board of Directors. He recently sat for a conversation about environmental, social and governance matters. Q. Why do you feel it is important for businesses, and banks in particular, to have a robust ESG strategy?
What’s the best way to incentivize supplier sustainability?
GreenBiz
JULY 13, 2022
A small but growing number of large corporations have been experimenting with something called “sustainable supply chain finance.
“Eureka moment” as Australian researchers make hydrogen storage breakthrough
Renew Economy
JULY 14, 2022
Deakin University researchers find a novel way to separate, store and transport huge amounts of gas safely that could be a eureka moment for green hydrogen. The post “Eureka moment” as Australian researchers make hydrogen storage breakthrough appeared first on RenewEconomy.
The Great Attrition is making hiring harder. Are you searching the right talent pools?
McKinsey Sustainabilty
JULY 13, 2022
People keep quitting at record levels, yet companies are still trying to attract and retain them the same old ways. New research identifies five types of workers that employers can reach to fill jobs.
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.
IBM Impact: Making a Lasting, Positive Impact in Business Ethics, Our Environment, and Communities
3BL Media
JULY 14, 2022
SOURCE: IBM. DESCRIPTION: Recently, IBM launched IBM Impact , a new framework for the company's environmental, social, and governance (ESG) work that reflects how IBM aspires to create a more sustainable, equitable, and ethical future. As detailed in the 2021 ESG report, IBM Impact comprises three pillars: Environmental Impact, Equitable Impact, and Ethical Impact.
Textile recycling needs to scale — Circ raises $30 million to do just that
GreenBiz
JULY 12, 2022
The Series B funding round is being led by Bill Gates-founded Breakthrough Energy Ventures.
New wind and solar saved $82bn in fossil fuel costs in 2021, but supply pressures loom
Renew Economy
JULY 13, 2022
Renewables achieved double-digit cost reductions in 2021, and saved tens of billions in fossil fuel costs, but IRENA warns of supply chain and commodities crises. The post New wind and solar saved $82bn in fossil fuel costs in 2021, but supply pressures loom appeared first on RenewEconomy.
The making of PENN 1 – an insider’s view
Cisco CSR
JULY 13, 2022
The Making of PENN1 – an insider’s view. I was fortunate enough to sit in on a recent conversation with a few of our partners that help bring the vision of our NYC PENN 1 hybrid workplace to life. At PENN1 we challenged ourselves and our partners to take an integrated approach to simplifying building management, reducing operational costs, and enabling a flexible hybrid work environment.
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
Making Sustainability a Key Part of B2B Sales Conversations
3BL Media
JULY 12, 2022
By Luciana Broggi, Acting Chief Commercial Officer, HP. SOURCE: HP Inc. DESCRIPTION: There’s no question that sustainability is an increasingly urgent priority for corporations, as regulators, boards, investors and consumers demand more sustainable ways of doing business. But companies are not in sole control of whether they achieve their sustainability goals.
Bimbo Bakeries bakes up solar microgrids in California
GreenBiz
JULY 14, 2022
The baking company behind Entenmann’s and Sara Lee has signed a contract to design and construct solar-powered microgrids at six California bakeries in Montebello, Placentia, Oxnard, San Luis Obispo, South San Francisco and Sacramento.
Photo of the Day: Agrisolar is making Berry nice progress
Renew Economy
JULY 13, 2022
The potential for agrivoltaics is huge – particularly in a changing climate, where both food security and energy security are at a premium. The post Photo of the Day: Agrisolar is making Berry nice progress appeared first on RenewEconomy.
Best of both worlds: Balancing digital and physical channels in retail banking
McKinsey Sustainabilty
JULY 13, 2022
Banking distribution needs to account for the evolving interdependencies between channels. Accelerating digital and upgrading the physical experience to “phygital” offers a viable solution.
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
How 6G Will Change the Way We Interact With Technology
3BL Media
JULY 14, 2022
The paradigm shift ushered in by 6G will require innovating testing approaches that can adapt to the evolving definition of "next-next-generation." SOURCE: Keysight Technologies. DESCRIPTION: Mobile providers are accelerating their rollout of the flexible, low-latency, multi-gigabit-per-second communications network known as 5G. The technology promises to deliver not just faster data rates, but a more flexible and programmable network.
What will future green investment teams spend their money on?
GreenBiz
JULY 14, 2022
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RenewEconomy is hiring: Get on board for the green energy transition
Renew Economy
JULY 10, 2022
We are looking for experienced journalists for short term contracts and permanent positions as we look to grow our business amid the most important transition the world has seen. The post RenewEconomy is hiring: Get on board for the green energy transition appeared first on RenewEconomy.
US energy storage capacity tripled in 2021: EIA
Utiliity Dive
JULY 12, 2022
The increase in storage capacity was accompanied by changes in how the batteries are used, with applications shifting away from traditional ancillary services.
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.
New Financial Health Study Examines Deep Gender Gap in Financial Health With Men Nearly 50% More Likely To Be Financially Healthy
3BL Media
JULY 14, 2022
Pandemic widened persistent financial health gap between men and women; Black and Latina women and low-income women fare the worst in new findings. SOURCE: Principal Financial Group. DESCRIPTION: CHICAGO, July 14, 2022 /3BL Media/ - The Financial Health Network, the nation’s authority on financial health, in partnership with the Principal ® Foundation, today released The Gender Gap in Financial Health report , exploring why women in America continue to fare worse financially than men.
Tis the season for some electric racing
GreenBiz
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Formula E plants its flag in NYC and returns for Season 8 as the city strives to increase EV adoption among New Yorkers and its fleet.
Integrated wind and solar still cheapest, and green hydrogen costs falling fast: CSIRO
Renew Economy
JULY 10, 2022
Wind and solar are still clearly cheapest form of new energy, even with storage and transmission, latest CSIRO report says. Cutting emissions goes hand in hand with lower costs. The post Integrated wind and solar still cheapest, and green hydrogen costs falling fast: CSIRO appeared first on RenewEconomy.
The Power of Predictive Networks
Cisco CSR
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If you’re reacting, then you’re already too late. The engineering road, from reactive operations to predictive operations, has been challenging and full of obstacles. But never has it been more needed. As the Internet shifts and evolves, the speed, cost, and quality of digital experiences hang in the balance. Increases in applications running on hybrid and multicloud architectures, complexity of multi-location data centers, together with hybrid work and other digital initiatives can test the Int
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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