Corporate Knights

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

A summer of wildfires, smoke alerts, heatwaves, and storms is producing a new wave of grief and despair that must not paralyse the solutions we need to get the climate crisis under control. The reaction is utterly understandable when you can taste climate change in the back of your throat. But it risks drowning out some essential truths that have to guide every step we take in response to this global emergency: The last chapters of this story have not yet been written.

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GreenBiz

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

Heat pumps are an increasingly viable alternative to furnaces and air conditioners for decarbonizing buildings.

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Renew Economy

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

Australian concentrated solar tech is about to get rolled out on a massive scale after latching on to a simple and low cost solution for deep storage. The post The Australian solar tech that may have found a low cost solution to deep storage appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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3BL Media

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

Constant and rapid technological innovation has resulted in astounding growth in the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI), and with it, changes to both today’s and tomorrow’s workplaces and workforces. Studies illustrate the ability of AI to automate tasks and increase efficiency across all sectors. While not fully mature or integrated within every industry, AI is advancing quickly, making it more important that young people and adults alike embrace critical thinking models to adapt to this impor

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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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CSR Hub

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

Integrum ESG’s data set has been added to CSRHub, contributing nearly 900 sources of ESG opinion, allowing users more insight into their CSR data.

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GreenBiz

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

Extended producer responsibility puts a price on the packaging materials a company brings into a state.

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3BL Media

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

More than half of online shoppers use digital marketplaces dedicated to sustainable products, especially from Asian emerging markets One third of the respondents desire an app to get informed of sustainable lifestyles HANGZHOU, China, September 8, 2023 /3BL/ - More than two-third (71%) of consumers think technology and digitalization are key to enabling them to live a more sustainable lifestyle, while over a third (33%) desire apps to provide clearer information on how to live sustainably across

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McKinsey Sustainabilty

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

A leader on funding Europe’s energy transition talks about the three Ss that are necessary: speed, scale, and simplicity.

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GreenBiz

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

We need all voices to set the direction for the circular economy.

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Renew Economy

SEPTEMBER 3, 2023

Andrew Forrest has been described as "loopy" and weird for his striking speech that warns "humanity is at risk" and that "business will kill your children." Just because he said the obvious. The post “Business will kill your children:” Was Andrew Forrest’s climate speech really that “loopy”? appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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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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3BL Media

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

This year's tour will visit 11 HBCU campuses in communities Comcast serves, inspiring the next generation of innovators, entrepreneurs, and creators. The event will connect students to career resources and tools and Black small business owners and entrepreneurs. It will also provide a platform to showcase stories about the positive impact HBCUs have had on higher education.

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McKinsey Sustainabilty

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

As customers increasingly expect seamless, engaging digital experiences, consumer-facing organizations can follow six principles to perform like the most successful tech companies.

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GreenBiz

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

The skills that get you the ESG job aren't necessarily the ones that will help you thrive.

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Renew Economy

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

A $500 million deal will install 50MW of solar and 300MWh of battery storage across ESR Australia's commercial property portfolio by 2033. The post Massive solar and battery deal promises to cut commercial energy costs in half appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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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.

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SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

Provides an easy way for Duke Energy customers to purchase renewable energy certificates (RECs) from local Florida generation Aims to reduce rates for all customers by generating revenue through the sale of the RECs ST. PETERSBURG, Fla., September 8, 2023 /3BL/ - Duke Energy Florida announced Clean Energy Impact , its newest renewable energy certificates (RECs) program, is now available to customers looking to achieve their sustainability goals and support local, renewable energy.

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McKinsey Sustainabilty

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

Following five success factors can help create a winning strategy for embedding security into the new-product life cycle.

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GreenBiz

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

Prologis, a logistics real estate company, is integrating ESG into its business strategy and decision-making by prioritizing team collaboration and investment in data systems.

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Renew Economy

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

It must be springtime! Wind and solar hit new record share of main grid, but curtailment also hits new highs in face of negative prices and insufficient storage. The post Wind and solar hit record share of main grid, as curtailment underscores need for more storage appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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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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3BL Media

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

For the second installment in our Climate Week series, Mandi McReynolds is joined by global experts Eelco van der Enden, CEO of the Global Reporting Initiative, and Anna Nefedova, global ESG reporting leader at Deloitte. They walk us through the various global reporting standards and how they benefit the organizations that use them. Listen Now Looking for more?

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Financial Times: Moral Money

SEPTEMBER 4, 2023

Also in today’s newsletter, a controversial way to cool the planet

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GreenBiz

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

Sponsored: EDF’s Victoria Mills interviews Katie McGinty of Johnson Controls to discuss how the IRA is taking on the often overlooked topic of building emissions.

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Renew Economy

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

Cannon-Brookes takes control of Sun Cable, and lays out new vision for 20GW solar project, including supply to Singapore and massive green industrial precinct in Darwin. The post “World changing:” Cannon-Brookes lays out new vision for planet’s biggest solar array appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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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

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SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

PORTLAND, Ore., September 8, 2023 /3BL/ — KeyBank has awarded a $35,000 grant to Project Lemonade’s L+EARN internship program, which provides foster youth with career and financial coaching, ongoing mentorship and connections to future job opportunities. The challenge of employment and financial stability impacts foster youth’s ability to feel safe, stable, and secure.

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Financial Times: Moral Money

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

Some funds managed by Europe’s largest listed asset manager will rise from 1% to 35%

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GreenBiz

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

Now co-chair of America is All In, the former White House climate adviser and EPA administrator is pragmatic, positive and patient.

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Renew Economy

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

NSW announces $1.8 billion, including a new focus on consumer energy resources, such as neighbourhood batteries, in its Energy Security Corp. The post “Moving beyond baseload:” NSW turns to consumers and local storage to fill Eraring gap 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.

3BL Media

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

Originally published on U.S. Bank company blog Before Mark Salatino was analyzing deposit trends and products for U.S. Bank , he was playing the trombone with the Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra in Rochester, New York. “I got involved in negotiating orchestra contracts and that made me realize maybe I wanted to do something more analytical in my life,” Salatino said, explaining his career shift after 14-years as a professional musician.

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Stanford Social Innovation

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

By Beth Kanter , Allison Fine & Philip Deng The breakneck rate at which people have adopted the generative AI writing tool ChatGPT has been astonishing. ChatGPT, which creates new text based on user prompts, surpassed 100 million monthly active users in just two months, according to data compiled by UBS. Compare that to TikTok and Instagram, hit platforms that took nine and 30 months, respectively, to reach that same benchmark.

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GreenBiz

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

The legislation would require California corporations to disclose Scope 3 emissions by 2027.

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Renew Economy

SEPTEMBER 4, 2023

Essential Energy boss says connecting wind and solar into existing distribution networks will be "several times" cheaper and quicker than connecting into transmission network. The post “Cheaper and quicker:” Distributed networks put case to host wind and solar 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.