GreenBiz

AUGUST 4, 2022

Investments in technologies that could enable green hydrogen to help decarbonize heavy industry and other big emitters continue to add up.

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Renew Economy

AUGUST 4, 2022

A huge day for renewables as Albanese government starts process to declare Gippsland, in Victoria, as Australia’s first zone for offshore wind development. The post “Momentous:” Labor begins process to declare Australia’s first offshore wind zone appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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3BL Media

AUGUST 4, 2022

McKinney Fire. SOURCE: T-Mobile. DESCRIPTION: We are saddened to see the devastation caused by the McKinney Fire in northern California near the Oregon border. As the fire causes overwhelming damage, T-Mobile is closely monitoring the situation, working with relief agencies and taking steps to provide support to customers and communities. T-Mobile teams have deployed to two emergency shelters: Weed Community Center in Weed, CA and The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Ashland, OR.

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Corporate Knights

AUGUST 2, 2022

With Vladimir Putin’s war in Ukraine hijacking the climate-and-energy-transition agenda that countries thought they would be pursuing this year, it’s become fashionable to ask whether Canada can afford to make a break from fossil fuels. . The simple answer is that we can’t afford not to. . The months since the invasion have upended international markets for oil and gas, as the European Union scrambles to break its dependence on Russian supplies.

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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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GreenBiz

AUGUST 1, 2022

Waste into materials not just once but continuously: It’s the brass ring of the circular economy. Can it work?

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Renew Economy

AUGUST 4, 2022

The problems we face today with gas prices and supply are a result of decisions made almost 30 years ago that have been systematically ignored by governments. The post How Australia created its own gas price mess appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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ESG Today

AUGUST 4, 2022

The Government of India announced the approval by cabinet of a new series of 2030 climate commitments, including a pledge to reduce emissions intensity by 45% and to transition to approximately 50% electric power from non-fossil-based sources. The country’s new pledges are key pieces of India’s updated Nationally Determined Contribution. NDCs are a major part of countries’ obligations under the Paris Agreement, outlining their interim commitments on the pathway to net zero.

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GreenBiz

AUGUST 3, 2022

Making EVs appealing for corporations starts with laying out details such as evaluating efficient routes, use cases and what a company needs from a charging infrastructure standpoint.

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Renew Economy

AUGUST 4, 2022

More than half of France's nuclear fleet are offline, its power prices are through the roof, and it faces a long-term supply problem. The post France’s troubled nuclear fleet a bigger problem for Europe than Russia gas appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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3BL Media

AUGUST 3, 2022

SOURCE: VMware. DESCRIPTION: By Nicola Acutt. You’ve probably read some less-than-flattering headlines about environmental, social, and governance (ESG) initiatives in recent months. ESG has been called everything from a “scam” and a “loser” to another example of “woke capitalism.” One thing is for sure: the heat of the spotlight has landed on ESG.

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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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Cisco CSR

AUGUST 5, 2022

Ever have one of those days where you’ve almost reached the office and you realize you left your laptop at home? Doubling back and refighting traffic is awful, frustrating, and completely inefficient. By the time you finally get to the office, it feels as if you’ve already put in a full day. We’ve all had days like that, and Cisco wants to make sure that managing your network isn’t a grind.

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Impakter

AUGUST 4, 2022

Impakter. Hydroplane: Using Hydrogen For More Sustainable Flights. Could hydrogen be the solution to make aviation more sustainable? This is exactly what Los Angeles-based startup Hydroplane thinks. Launched in 2020, Hydroplane wants to be at the forefront of this sector and has already received support from the US Air Force which signed two contracts with Hydroplane to develop new technologies with governments and […].

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Renew Economy

AUGUST 3, 2022

ACT joins Victoria with a commitment to phase out the use of gas in homes and businesses by 2045, and shift to electrification backed by solar and storage. The post ACT to quit gas by 2045, shift to all-electric homes and business appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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3BL Media

AUGUST 4, 2022

SOURCE: Qualcomm. DESCRIPTION: The utility industry is in the midst of a transition that is driven by decarbonization, decentralization, digitalization, and the need to harden grid infrastructure to make it more resilient to natural disasters. Last year, customers across the US saw a sharp increase in the price of electricity — 8 percent on average, but as high as 15 percent in California, Hawaii, New York, and Illinois. 1 Making energy more affordable is a timely and considerable challenge.

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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.

Utiliity Dive

AUGUST 4, 2022

The Senate bill cuts U.S. carbon emissions mainly by speeding up the deployment of clean electricity and electric vehicles, according to the analysis released Thursday.

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McKinsey Sustainabilty

AUGUST 4, 2022

Leadership is a set of mindsets and behaviors used to engage and enable people to align on a collective direction, and work together to accomplish shared goals while adjusting to changing environments.

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Renew Economy

AUGUST 1, 2022

Sudden price falls in gas and electricity markets have caught out Australia's fossil fuel cartels - like a trillion dollar toddler - with their hands in the cookie jar. The post There is no shortage of gas, or fossil fuel cartels, in Australia appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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3BL Media

AUGUST 5, 2022

The DICK'S Sporting Goods Foundation partners with basketball stars Kahleah Copper, Allie Quigley, and legend Scottie Pippen to support youth athletes; commits $500,000 to DonorsChoose's Equity Focus initiative. SOURCE: DICK'S Sporting Goods. DESCRIPTION: CHICAGO, August 5, 2022 /3BL Media/ -- The DICK'S Sporting Goods Foundation's Sports Matter Giving Truck is making its next stop on August 4 in Chicago, gifting 10,000 youth athletes with sports equipment and hosting over 700 kids for

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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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Cisco CSR

AUGUST 2, 2022

The increase in bandwidth demand and access to engaging online content has led to a rapid expansion of 5G technology deployments. This combination of increased demand from a multitude of user equipment devices (laptops, mobile phones, tablets) and rapid technology deployment has created a diverse threat surface potentially affecting the availability and sustainability of desired low latency outcomes (virtual reality, IoT, online gaming, etc.).

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Utiliity Dive

AUGUST 1, 2022

The first small modular nuclear reactor design to be approved in the U.S. is expected to go online at an Energy Department laboratory in Idaho in 2029.

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Renew Economy

AUGUST 4, 2022

A huge 1000MWh battery proposed for site of former coal fired power station near Lithgow gets NSW planning approval. The post Huge 1,000MWh battery at site of closed coal plant gets NSW planning approval appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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3BL Media

AUGUST 3, 2022

SOURCE: Paychex, Inc. DESCRIPTION: Thank you to the team at Nasdaq for recognizing Paychex and our 2022 Worlds Most Ethical Companies recognition this week in the center of NYC’s Times Square! About Paychex : Paychex, Inc. (Nasdaq: PAYX) is a leading provider of integrated human capital management software solutions for human resources, payroll, benefits, and insurance services.

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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

Stacey Higginbotham

AUGUST 4, 2022

For Ken Fairbanks, CEO of Insteon Technologies Inc., the last 60 days have been a rush to find office equipment, reestablish supplier relationships and figure out who his customers are. The former Insteon employee turned business consultant purchased the assets of SmartLab Inc. through a unique process that has left him and his investors scrambling to rebuild a company as quickly as possible.

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Utiliity Dive

AUGUST 3, 2022

After a quarter century, the evidence is accumulating that our experiment with electricity restructuring is failing, former chairman and CEO of the Illinois Commerce Commission Brien Sheahan writes.

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Renew Economy

JULY 31, 2022

The federal government warns the Australian gas industry it is losing its social license after the release of a damning report from Australia’s competition watchdog. The post “Held to ransom:” Damning report shows gas cartel throwing away social licence appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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3BL Media

AUGUST 3, 2022

Funds will support expansion of small business development program focused on Black entrepreneurs. SOURCE: KeyBank. DESCRIPTION: Africatown Community Land Trust (ACLT) has announced a $300,000 donation from KeyBank to expand its small business development program that helps entrepreneurs incubate and grow their companies. Currently ACLT is revitalizing one of Seattle's historic landmarks, FireStation 6, by converting it into the William Grose Center for Cultural Innovation (WGC), a hub for entre

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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.

Cisco CSR

AUGUST 4, 2022

Clear visibility of device compliance is key for network operations. One of the biggest challenges though is to agree upon the definition of compliance since different environments have different requirements. The purpose of this blog is to share the current compliance capabilities in Cisco DNA Center that will help network administrators to keep the infrastructure safe and consistent.

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McKinsey Sustainabilty

AUGUST 3, 2022

For life science companies to meet their digital ambitions, they must strengthen their technology skills. In a challenging market, emphasizing value propositions can attract first-rate talent.

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Renew Economy

JULY 31, 2022

Constraints on wind and solar are at the lowest level in more than three years. The post Big spinning machines remove constraints on wind and solar appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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3BL Media

AUGUST 2, 2022

SOURCE: World Federation of Youth Clubs. DESCRIPTION: ORLANDO, Fla., August 2, 2022 /3BL Media/ - Rick Goings, Chairman and Co-founder of the World Federation of Youth Clubs (WFYC), announced today that NBA All-Star Karl-Anthony Towns has been named as a Global Ambassador of the international organization. Throughout Towns’ seven-year career with the Minnesota Timberwolves, he has consistently engaged in community outreach, primarily focusing on youth, health and wellness, and social justice.

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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.