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What climate adaptation technology looks like

GreenBiz

Pano AI is one example of climate tech startups emerging to tackle conditions, such as wildfires, exacerbated by climate change.

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World’s first offshore green hydrogen electrolyser begins production

Renew Economy

First offshore green hydrogen electrolyser produces its first batch of green hydrogen in France. The post World’s first offshore green hydrogen electrolyser begins production appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Which banks are financing the clean energy transition?

Corporate Knights

Predictions for the total cost of the clean energy transition range from an incremental US$1 trillion per year to a total of US$10 trillion per year – but everyone agrees it won’t be cheap. The real question is, are the world’s banks ready to fund the development of renewable technologies at scale, and updating all the infrastructure in between? And which banks will take the lead?

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Toward a Low-carbon, Circular Economy

3BL Media

SOURCE: DOW. SUMMARY: "We’re continually looking to collaborate with like-minded companies to support their carbon reduction goals and work toward more circular solutions.". - Diego Donoso, president, Dow Packaging & Specialty Plastics. DESCRIPTION: The path toward a low-carbon and circular economy is linked. By transforming how we manage resources, make and use products, and how we dispose of them, we can reduce greenhouse gas emissions, waste and pollution.

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How to Modernize Manufacturing Without Losing Control

Speaker: Andrew Skoog, Founder of MachinistX & President of Hexis Representatives

Manufacturing is evolving, and the right technology can empower—not replace—your workforce. Smart automation and AI-driven software are revolutionizing decision-making, optimizing processes, and improving efficiency. But how do you implement these tools with confidence and ensure they complement human expertise rather than override it? Join industry expert Andrew Skoog as he explores how manufacturers can leverage automation to enhance operations, streamline workflows, and make smarter, data-dri

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Can companies ever move past incremental approaches to climate action?

GreenBiz

A new report focuses on how companies can move from commitment to bold action that can accelerate the transition to a decarbonized, just economy.

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Two new “grid forming” batteries and an electrolyser: Victoria races to replace coal

Renew Economy

Victoria Labor will help fund two new large-scale battery systems and a renewable hydrogen electrolyser project as part of a raft of new projects and targets for the state. The post Two new “grid forming” batteries and an electrolyser: Victoria races to replace coal appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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How GoDaddy Inspires Its Employees To Be a Force of Good

3BL Media

SOURCE: GoDaddy. DESCRIPTION: This year, GoDaddy is proud to announce the launch of You Empower, GoDaddy’s new 12-week rotational program supporting Empower by GoDaddy , the company’s signature social impact program that partners with nonprofits around the world to provide resources, tools and networks aimed at accelerating participating entrepreneurs’ business journeys, with an emphasis on entrepreneurs in underserved communities.

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Tools and solutions that stand out from Climate Week

GreenBiz

Action against plastics and fossil fuels. New tools to embed carbonization throughout businesses of any size. These developments from the climate confab in the Big Apple offer ways to move climate action forward.

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Australia’s huge new nickel mine will host world’s biggest renewable micro-grid

Renew Economy

Huge $1.7 billion copper and nickel mine in remote part of Australia will feature world's biggest off-grid renewables plant and extended periods of no fossil fuel power. The post Australia’s huge new nickel mine will host world’s biggest renewable micro-grid appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Patagonia made Earth its sole shareholder. Will other companies follow suit?

Corporate Knights

Yvon Chouinard has had a 60-year love-hate relationship with business. So it came as no surprise to some when the founder of Patagonia and his family announced in early September that they would give the outdoor apparel brand to a trust and non-profit to fight the climate crisis. . While other business owners aren’t lining up just yet to donate their companies to noble causes, some say the move will, at the very least, push corporations to rethink how they engage with the planet.

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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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Top Five Questions About 6G Technology

3BL Media

By Jessy Cavazos. SOURCE: Keysight Technologies. DESCRIPTION: As 5G continues to roll out, work is already well underway on its successor. 6G wireless technology brings with it a promise for a better future. Among other goals, 6G technology intends to merge the human, physical, and digital worlds. In doing so, there is a hope that 6G can significantly aid in achieving the UN Sustainable Development Goals.

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Converting captured carbon into rock really is that easy

GreenBiz

Icelandic company Carbfix has cracked the code on converting liquified CO2 into rock, leading the charge to capture and store excess carbon.

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German steel giant tech breakthrough to steer industry away from coal

Renew Economy

ThyssenKrupp gives green light to plan to replace blast furnaces with low-carbon technology at Germany’s largest steelmaking plant. The post German steel giant tech breakthrough to steer industry away from coal appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Empowering the four IT personas using Cisco DNA Center with Rings of Power

Cisco CSR

There are many variations of the “Law of Constant Change”; while they all have their own spin on it, the common thread is that change is constant and that it needs to be harnessed. When looking at changes and disruptions in technology, it comes as no surprise that there are numerous transformations and trends which are reshaping the IT landscape. The megatrends and change drivers span a wide range of business changes and transformation agents such as: To keep up with the rapidly changing IT land

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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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Black & Veatch CIO Named the 2022 Kansas City Global CIO of the Year by the ORBIE Awards

3BL Media

SOURCE: Black & Veatch. DESCRIPTION: Black & Veatch , a leading global provider of critical human infrastructure solutions, today announced that CIO Irvin Bishop Jr. was named the 2022 Kansas City Global CIO of the Year® by the ORBIE ® Awards. For over 20 years, the CIO ORBIE Awards have recognized technology executives for leadership, innovation and excellence in this rapidly growing, CIO-led national professional association.

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Global 'stilling': Is climate change slowing down the wind?

GreenBiz

As carbon dioxide levels rise and the Earth’s poles warm, researchers are predicting a decline in the planet’s wind speeds. This ‘stilling’ could impact wind energy production and plant growth and might even affect the Gulf Stream, which drives much of the world’s climate.

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Australian zinc bromide batteries start rolling off production line in Sydney

Renew Economy

Gelion launches production of its “safe and durable” Endure batteries at a newly repurposed manufacturing facility in Western Sydney. The post Australian zinc bromide batteries start rolling off production line in Sydney appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Cloud managed Nexus innovations and 400G advancements

Cisco CSR

Digitalization has spawned the mass adoption of many different technologies and operating models. Hybrid cloud adoption is a prime example with more than 82% of the companies we surveyed recently reporting that they are already operating both on-prem and in the cloud. In theory, hybrid clouds offer the promise of agile operations that is elastic, secure, and dynamic.

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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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Hornsea 2, the World's Largest Windfarm, Enters Full Operation

3BL Media

Ørsted is proud to announce that the world’s largest installed windfarm, Hornsea 2, is now fully operational. SOURCE: Ørsted. DESCRIPTION: September 26, 2022 /3BL Media/ - The 1.3GW project comprises 165 wind turbines, located 89km off the Yorkshire Coast, which will help power over 1.4 million UK homes with low-cost, clean and secure renewable energy.

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U.S. Energy Storage Monitor

GreenBiz

Each quarter Wood Mackenzie and the American Clean Power Association (ACP) gather data on U.S. energy storage deployments, prices, policies, regulations, and business models. We compile this information to create the most comprehensive, timely analysis of energy storage in the U.S. Let’s take a look at some of the highlights from the latest report. The US energy storage market set a new record in the second quarter of 2022, with grid-scale installations totaling 2,608 megawatt hours (MWh) – the

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AGL joins Australian coal exodus with target for complete exit by 2035

Renew Economy

AGL says it will close its last coal fired power plant, Loy Yang A in Victoria, a decade ahead of schedule, and fast-track its shift to renewables. The post AGL joins Australian coal exodus with target for complete exit by 2035 appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Threat Trends: Vulnerabilities

Cisco CSR

Explore the nature of vulnerabilities in this episode of ThreatWise TV. It’s shaping up to be another big year for vulnerability disclosure. Already the number of Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVEs) disclosed has crossed 18,000 and it’s on track to make this another record-breaking year. With new CVEs being disclosed daily, it has become increasingly difficult for security teams to stay abreast of the latest risks, let alone quickly determine which ones apply to their network environment

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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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Community Recycling Days Draw Big Crowds and Tons of Stuff

3BL Media

SOURCE: Cummins Inc. DESCRIPTION: Community recycling days over the summer at two of Cummins Inc.’s larger U.S. plants collectively emptied more than 2,000 vehicles of an estimated 140 tons of electronics, batteries, tires, used paint, old lightbulbs and more. The separate events at Cummins’ Jamestown Engine Plant (JEP) in Jamestown, New York, and the company’s Columbus Engine Plant (CEP) in Columbus, Indiana, also attracted plenty of people, some waiting as long as three hours for their chance

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The GreenFin Interview: NAACP’s CEO on ESG and equity’s 'third act'

GreenBiz

Derrick Johnson, president and CEO of the NAACP, discusses the role of a new fund designed to provide exposure to American companies that fit the NAACP’s vision of good corporate citizens.

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Rooftop solar takes even bigger bite out of coal market as grid demand slumps to record low

Renew Economy

Rooftop solar pushes the national grid down to a new low for operational demand, eating further into the traditional fossil fuel market. The post Rooftop solar takes even bigger bite out of coal market as grid demand slumps to record low appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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NIO unlocks its potential through standout user operations

McKinsey Sustainabilty

McKinsey sits with NIO’s president to discuss the logic behind its approach, its input–output economics, and the implications for the industry.

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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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Panametrics Employees Adapt PlayStations To Benefit Children's Ward at University Hospital Limerick

3BL Media

Employees from Panametrics, a Baker Hughes business, work together to develop unique mobile stands for PlayStations. SOURCE: Baker Hughes. DESCRIPTION: SHANNON, Ireland, September 26, 2022 /3BL Media/ – Employees from Panametrics , a Baker Hughes business, manufactured and donated three uniquely mobile video game station stands to the Childrens’ Ark Ward at the University Hospital Limerick (UHL).

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4 ways carbon crediting is improving

GreenBiz

Dynamic baselines, a global monitoring program, digitization and a stronger registry infrastructure are ways to increase trust in carbon credits

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Federal government tips $43m into decarbonising “hard to abate” sectors

Renew Economy

ARENA launches grants program offering funds to companies in hard-to-abate sectors to integrate renewables and energy efficiency technologies. The post Federal government tips $43m into decarbonising “hard to abate” sectors appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Web3 beyond the hype

McKinsey Sustainabilty

While buffeted by the recent market downturn and bankruptcies, digital assets and the technologies underlying them still have the potential to transform business models across sectors.

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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.