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Why this investor advocate quit filing oil and gas shareholder proposals

Corporate Knights

Did you ever pass a construction site where you saw several big guys leaning on their shovels watching a little guy dig a hole? That’s been our experience filing shareholder proposals with Canadian oil and gas companies while large investors sit on the sidelines. Let’s name the elephant in the room: Bay Street and Calgary are on a collision course on net-zero.

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Affordable nuclear? Dutton’s plan would add nearly $1,000 a year to the power bill of a family of four

Renew Economy

A major new report finds the Coalition's nuclear plan would add $665 to the average household's annual electricity bill, while a family of four would pay nearly $1,000 more a year. The post Affordable nuclear? Dutton’s plan would add nearly $1,000 a year to the power bill of a family of four appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Chemours Achieves Better Climate Challenge Emissions Reduction Goal

3BL Media

Today, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) recognized Chemours for achieving its emissions reduction goal as a partner in the Better Climate Challenge. Chemours has reduced scope 1 and scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 58% through decarbonization efforts across its U.S. manufacturing sites and offices. “We are immensely proud to have exceeded the GHG emission goal set under the Better Climate Challenge and to have been recognized by the U.S.

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Verogy - Verogy Announces Completion of REIT Rooftop Solar Systems at New England Tradeport in Windsor, CTNew England Tradeport solar projects to advance clean energy while fighting climate change

Global Renewable News

Verogy, a West Hartford, CT-based solar energy developer dedicated to delivering industry-leading renewable energy solutions and services, today announced the completion of two rooftop solar energy pr.

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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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New degree is training the next generation of leaders in animal ethics and sustainability

Corporate Knights

Is ‘climate-friendly’ beef really a sustainable solution ? Are cage-free hens the answer to animal welfare concerns plaguing the egg industry? Questions and debates abound as advocates, entrepreneurs, and businesses work to build a greener, more humane economy – all while navigating industry spin. As a result, there’s a growing need for leaders and experts in sustainability and animal welfare who also possess skills in business and innovation.

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South Australia joins Denmark in elite club of two, “pushing the boundaries” of renewable energy integration

Renew Economy

IEA report lists South Australia alongside Denmark as the only other energy system in the world successfully managing significant volumes of surplus variable solar and wind – and facing huge challenges in the final leg. The post South Australia joins Denmark in elite club of two, “pushing the boundaries” of renewable energy integration appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Direct from Michael Dell: Leadership lessons and the future of AI

McKinsey Sustainabilty

The CEO of Dell Technologies weighs in on what’s next for AI, how companies can successfully transform in the face of constant disruption, and how his leadership style has changed over 40 years.

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Sustainability at the Core of Project Management

Green Project Management

Sustainable Project Management is Gaining Ground Sustainable project management is finally gaining momentum, and it’s no surprise—it’s been 15 years in the making. Over the past decade and a half, we’ve been pushing for this critical next step in the evolution of project management. Now, organizations that want to stay ahead realize it’s no longer […] The post Sustainability at the Core of Project Management appeared first on The GPM Blog.

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Two-thirds of new-build homes don’t have solar: Report calls for policy to plug holes in rooftop rollout

Renew Economy

Australia could double its rooftop solar by 2030, but to do so will require new homes to be built with solar, solar on social housing, and businesses to start installing. The post Two-thirds of new-build homes don’t have solar: Report calls for policy to plug holes in rooftop rollout appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Investing in an Era of Extreme Weather

3BL Media

by Marian Macindoe, Robert Klaber and Lori Keith, Parnassus Investments Weather events and the impacts from natural disasters pose risks to individuals, businesses and financial markets. Strong company management teams anticipate such events as potential business risks and have established robust plans to address them and mitigate their impacts. There will be both leaders and laggards in how companies withstand, respond to and adapt to a changing and more volatile climate.

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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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An unconstrained future: How generative AI could reshape B2B sales

McKinsey Sustainabilty

With emerging technologies beginning to open a world of possibilities, B2B sales is on the brink of a transformative evolution.

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BlackRock, Microsoft Partnership to Raise $30 Billion to Invest in AI Infrastructure and Energy

ESG Today

BlackRock, Microsoft, infrastructure investor Global Infrastructure Partners and Abu Dhabi-based AI development-focused company MGX announced today the launch of the Global AI Infrastructure Investment Partnership (GAIIP), a new AI-focused partnership aimed at investing in new and expanded data centers and new energy infrastructure to power the facilities.

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Potential renewables hits record 102.5 pct of grid demand in sign of the future

Renew Economy

Level of potential renewables, including curtailed wind and solar, hits new record as two big batteries flex their muscles for the first time and set new charging and discharging peaks. The post Potential renewables hits record 102.5 pct of grid demand in sign of the future appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Leidos Announces 2024 Supplier Innovation & Technology Award Winners

3BL Media

Each year, Leidos celebrates the power of partnership at the Leidos Supplier Innovation & Technology Symposium. The annual event includes an awards section to honor suppliers for their excellence in technology, collaboration, partnership, and innovation. “The supplier awards are a way to acknowledge the critical role our partners play in mission success,” said Stephanie Foster, chief supply chain officer at Leidos.

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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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A new tech-driven era of impactful marketing and sales

McKinsey Sustainabilty

Salesforce president and chief marketing officer Ariel Kelman and former Solo Brands chief digital officer Jenna Posner discuss the importance of human-led, tech-powered marketing.

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Breakthrough study predicts catastrophic river shifts that threaten millions worldwide

Science Daily / Earth & Environment

Researchers have uncovered key insights into the dangerous phenomenon of 'river avulsion,' offering a way to predict when and where rivers may suddenly and dramatically change course.

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Rooftop solar makes record high contribution to grid on same day home battery push announced

Renew Economy

Another spring day in Australia, another renewable energy record – this time, a new all-time high for the maximum contribution of rooftop solar to the mix of electricity in NSW. The post Rooftop solar makes record high contribution to grid on same day home battery push announced appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Redefining How Buildings Use Energy

3BL Media

by Sarah Adams, Vert Asset Management Over the past several decades, the energy system has steadily evolved to include more renewable energy sources. The energy supply is mostly fossil fuels and renewables. The fossil fuels are coal, methane, natural gas, and oil. Renewables are solar, wind, hydro, and biofuels. The biggest users of energy are transport, industry and buildings.

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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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Understanding what neurodivergent employees need to succeed

McKinsey Sustainabilty

Neurodivergent people make up a substantial percentage of the global population. How can companies best put their distinctive capabilities to work?

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$29 Trillion Investor Coalition Urges Government Policies Including Mandatory Climate Reporting, Sectoral Transition Strategies

ESG Today

A group of more than 530 financial institutions representing over $29 trillion in assets under management announced the release of the 2024 Global Investor Statement to Governments on the Climate Crisis, calling on governments globally to set policies aimed at unlocking private capital flows to enable the net zero transition, including mandatory climate-related reporting and the implementation of transition strategies to decarbonize high-emitting sectors.

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Snowy seeks approval to burn six times more diesel than planned at Kurri Kurri gas generator

Renew Economy

Snowy Hydro is seeking approval to run the Hunter Power Project entirely on diesel fuel in 2025, in a move that will send the hybrid gas plant's year-one emissions soaring by up to 80%. The post Snowy seeks approval to burn six times more diesel than planned at Kurri Kurri gas generator appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Spending the Summer in Corporate Responsibility

3BL Media

Written by Kim Allman | Head of Corporate Responsibility and Public Policy Gen Blog | Community At Gen, we believe Cyber Safety and Social Impact share a common goal. They’re both about making the world a safer, more sustainable and ultimately freer place for everyone. As these two fields continue to grow and change, we were thrilled to have insight from the next generation of social impact professionals through our summer internship program.

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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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Global Economics Intelligence executive summary, August 2024

McKinsey Sustainabilty

US employers added 818,000 fewer jobs (30%) than estimated for the 12 months ended in March, but second quarter growth was up 3.0%. Central banks are moving rates or considering doing so, including the US Federal Reserve.

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Over nearly half a billion years, Earth's global temperature has changed drastically, driven by carbon dioxide

Science Daily / Earth & Environment

A new study offers the most detailed glimpse yet into how Earth's surface temperature has changed over the past 485 million years. The data show that Earth has been and can be warmer than today -- but humans and animals cannot adapt fast enough to keep up with human-caused climate change.

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NSW aims for a million solar battery homes in landmark consumer energy strategy for no coal grid

Renew Economy

NSW's new Consumer Energy Strategy aims for 1 million homes and small businesses kitted out with solar batteries by 2035, crucial for a no coal grid. The post NSW aims for a million solar battery homes in landmark consumer energy strategy for no coal grid appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Schneider Electric and the Schneider Electric Foundation Partner With Enactus for Youth Education and Entrepreneurship

3BL Media

The program involves 100,000 university students across ten countries Schneider Electric and the Schneider Electric Foundation provides support through mentorship and industry expertise RUEIL-MALMAISON, France, September 20, 2024 /3BL/ - Schneider Electric, the leader in the digital transformation of energy management and automation, together with its Foundation, has partnered with Enactus, a global network of leaders committed to using business as a catalyst for positive and social environmenta

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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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AI can transform workforce planning for travel and logistics companies

McKinsey Sustainabilty

Travel and logistics firms face mounting labor challenges—including frequent shortages, rising costs, and declining productivity. Combining AI tools with new ways of working can improve efficiency.

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Beneath the brushstrokes, van Gogh's sky is alive with real-world physics

Science Daily / Earth & Environment

Van Gogh's brushstrokes in 'The Starry Night' create an illusion of sky movement so convincing it led researchers to wonder how closely it aligns with the physics of real skies. Marine sciences and fluid dynamics specialists analyzed the painting to uncover what they call the hidden turbulence in the artwork. They used brushstrokes to examine the shape, energy, and scaling of atmospheric characteristics of the otherwise invisible atmosphere and used the relative brightness of the varying paint c

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China solar giant Trina seeks approval for biggest battery project in Australia

Renew Economy

Chinese solar giant Trina seeks planning approval for what would be the biggest battery project in Australia, as W.A. becomes centre stage for lithium-ion storage projects. The post China solar giant Trina seeks approval for biggest battery project in Australia appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Entergy Provides $150,000 in Disaster Relief To Support Communities Impacted by Hurricane Francine

3BL Media

NEW ORLEANS, September 20, 2024 /3BL/ - Entergy's proactive disaster relief efforts have provided $150,000 in crucial funding to support communities affected by Hurricane Francine. By partnering with the American Red Cross and United Way of Southeast Louisiana ahead of the storm, Entergy ensured that resources were in place to offer safe shelter, warm meals and relief supplies to those in need.

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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.