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Setting Sail Towards a Sustainable Future: How ESG Principles Are Transforming Global Supply Chains

3BL Media

In the ever-evolving landscape of global supply chain management, one issue has emerged as a top priority: aligning with environmental, social, and governance (ESG) principles. A recent report, “ Supply Chains Prepping for a Greener, More Agile Future ,” conducted by DP World in collaboration with Supply Chain Dive’s studioID, has shed light on the profound impact of ESG considerations within the industry.

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Sustainability professionals shouldn’t (and don’t want to) be accountants. Don’t make them

GreenBiz

The sustainability industry wants more data. But does it really need it? And what does that mean for sustainability professionals of tomorrow?

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South Australia to reach 100 pct wind and solar within a few years, says network company

Renew Economy

Wind and solar reached 100 per cent of demand on 282 days in last year in South Australia, and the state will average 100 per cent within a few years, grid owner says. The post South Australia to reach 100 pct wind and solar within a few years, says network company appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Tapping sewage for clean energy is the ultimate circular-economy play

Corporate Knights

Behind the hoardings on the southeast corner of a busy downtown Toronto intersection sits an unnervingly deep hole, about 32 feet across and 130 feet down. It’s so deep that visitors can’t see the bottom from the sturdy guardrail around the rim. The surrounding work site is wedged between the back of a public library and a curb skirted by a streetcar line.

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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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Whole Planet Foundation In-Person and Virtual Auction Donors and Advocates Are Alleviating Poverty

3BL Media

Whole Planet Foundation is grateful for the support of so many advocates who made our 2023 Party With A Purpose Annual Benefit and Auction a success ! In-person attendees, volunteers, sponsors, supplier donors, corporate donors, in-kind donors, WPF Community Engagement Committee Members and event partners helped raise more than $100,000 and counting.

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Most companies are fumbling their 2025 plastic waste targets

GreenBiz

The world is off track to tackle plastic pollution. Here's what business must do now, according to the Ellen MacArthur Foundation.

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The AI revolution is reshaping ESG jobs

Corporate Knights

ESG and AI. These ubiquitous acronyms are garnering significant media attention, and with good reason. According to the latest Future of Jobs Report, by the World Economic Forum, 85% of companies surveyed said AI would be the motor behind transformation in their organizations. They also reported that the adoption of environmental, social and governance (ESG) standards would affect who they hire, and how they work.

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Developing and Retaining Talent at Quest Diagnostics

3BL Media

Originally published in Quest Diagnostics Corporate Responsibility Report 2022 2022 highlights Quest employees completed over 1 million hours of training, an average of over 24 hours per full-time employee Nearly 1,000 employees received tuition reimbursement totaling $3.3 million Over 1,100 leaders have participated in a formal leadership development program, either offered through Quest or an external partner Our employee engagement survey score of 75 surpasses the healthcare industry average

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The first frontier for electric aviation: Short-haul flights

GreenBiz

A third of flights are less than 250 miles, which is already within range for electric planes.

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Vanadium flow batteries stake a claim for round the clock storage for renewables

Renew Economy

Largest vanadium flow battery in south hemisphere is going through its commissioning process at Port Pirie, with big hopes for the future of round-the-clock storage. The post Vanadium flow batteries stake a claim for round the clock storage for renewables appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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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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Cutting Through the Noise: What is Sustainable Project Management

Green Project Management

There Is a Lot of Noise Out There. Let’s Clear the Air. In an age where information spreads at the speed of light and sustainable project management is rapidly gaining popularity, clarity becomes our most valued ally. With this burgeoning interest comes the responsibility to articulate its principles clearly and accurately, lest we fall into […] The post Cutting Through the Noise: What is Sustainable Project Management appeared first on Driving Sustainable Change.

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Michigan on the Verge of 100% Clean Electricity As House Passes Clean Energy Legislation

3BL Media

November 3, 2023 /3BL/ - Ceres applauds the Michigan House of Representative for passing ambitious clean energy legislation today, putting the state on the verge of adopting a 100% clean electricity standard by 2040 and several other important policies to grow clean energy investment and jobs. The action in the House comes a week after the Michigan Senate passed its version of the legislation.

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Green construction practices could unlock this $1.5 trillion opportunity, study finds

GreenBiz

Major emissions cuts and investment opportunities arise from shifting to greener materials and processes in construction and buildings, according to the World Bank's International Finance Corporation.

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Is nuclear the answer to Australia’s climate crisis?

Renew Economy

Short answer: no. Should we lift the ban? It would have no practical effect on electricity markets, but the political fallout could be tragic for Australia. The post Is nuclear the answer to Australia’s climate crisis? appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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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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South Africa’s Standard Bank faces dilemma over pipeline decision

Financial Times: Moral Money

Also in today’s newsletter, a new can of worms is opening up for board directors

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goIT November Monthly Challenge Invites K-12 Students To Combat Inequality With Innovation

3BL Media

The U.N. reports that the COVID-19 pandemic caused the largest rise in inequality between different countries in three decades. Through its Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 10, it asks stakeholders around the world to help reduce inequality both within and between countries now. Specific focus areas identified as needing immediate attention include equitable resource distribution, implementing social protection measures, combating discrimination, and supporting marginalized groups.

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Can the fashion industry close the gap in sustainable raw materials?

GreenBiz

A new report from BCG spells out what will "make or break brands" in fashion and apparel.

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Another battery project underway to manage low loads and rooftop PV in W.A.’s main grid

Renew Economy

Another big battery begins construction in W.A. as the world's biggest standalone grid deals with the combined challenges of low midday demand and evening peaks. The post Another battery project underway to manage low loads and rooftop PV in W.A.’s main grid appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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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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BlackRock study finds gender-balanced companies outperform peers

Financial Times: Moral Money

World’s largest asset manager publishes report as critics attack ESG factors in investing

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Case IH Connected Farm: Digital Ecosystem Brings Increased Productivity and Sustainability in the Field

3BL Media

Case IH , a brand of CNH Industrial , in partnership with TIM , a leading agribusiness operator with the largest mobile coverage in the country, presents the first results obtained at the Connected Farm , located in Água Boa, Mato Grosso, Brazil. Launched in 2021, the region received the 4G TIM in the Field project, bringing together all the brand's advanced solutions and transforming into a Digital Agriculture laboratory.

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Apple, Nike and others push Asian suppliers to buy clean energy

GreenBiz

The Clean Energy Procurement Academy will fund training for supply chain partners in Asia Pacific countries where renewable power is tougher to source.

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Rooftop PV take a bite out of everyone’s lunch as minimum demand records tumble again

Renew Economy

Rooftop PV sets new records for share of generation, and sends minimum demand levels to new low, taking a bigger bite out of the fossil fuel lunch, and that of large scale solar farms. The post Rooftop PV take a bite out of everyone’s lunch as minimum demand records tumble again appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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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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Innovative growers: A view from the top

McKinsey Sustainabilty

McKinsey research shows that a focus on aspiration, activation, and execution can help companies out-innovate and outgrow peers.

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KeyBank Invests in Canton Organizations

3BL Media

The KeyBank Foundation has awarded Stark State and ArtsInStark with grant funds to further their missions of bettering the Canton community and surrounding area. Stark State received $35,000 to fund 50 $500 scholarships for students residing in Stark and Summit Counties who are seeking financial support and enrolled in a certificate or degree program at Stark State.

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Where to find hope you can change the world

GreenBiz

Here are highlights of an inspiring conversation between two 21-year-old youth climate activists and Google chief sustainability officer Kate Brandt.

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Half of Europe’s family homes could be energy self-sufficient with solar and storage

Renew Economy

Just over half of Europe's single family homes could technically be fully energy self-sufficient with a combination of solar energy and storage systems. The post Half of Europe’s family homes could be energy self-sufficient with solar and storage appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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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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UK investors pull out of ESG funds

Financial Times: Moral Money

Record outflow of £544mn from responsible investment funds in September

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Verizon Small Business Digital Ready Offers New Grants, More Free Resources for Small Businesses

3BL Media

NEW YORK, October 27, 2023 /3BL/ - Verizon announced that new grant funding opportunities for small businesses, totaling $500,000, are available via Verizon Small Business Digital Ready. In partnership with Next Street and Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC), the Verizon Small Business Digital Ready online resource is designed to give under-resourced small businesses the tools they need to help grow their business and thrive in today’s digital economy.

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4 best practices for using AI to reduce carbon emissions

GreenBiz

Deploying artificial intelligence applications to cut greenhouse gases requires deep planning and prep work.

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“New era:” SunDrive wins funds to scale up Australia made solar cell production

Renew Economy

"Making more things here:" SunDrive gets federal funding boost towards commercial production of its lower-cost, high efficiency solar cells, on Australian soil. The post “New era:” SunDrive wins funds to scale up Australia made solar cell production 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.