GreenBiz

OCTOBER 16, 2023

Against a backdrop of political polarization, the expanding scope of ESG issues is transforming corporate strategy.

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Renew Economy

OCTOBER 16, 2023

Wind and solar supply nearly 70 per cent of generation on Australia's main grid, as fossil fuel output pushed to a new low. The post Wind and solar close to 70 pct of Australia’s main grid as fossil fuels sent to new low appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Corporate Knights

OCTOBER 16, 2023

First there was lard. For at least 200 years, a great many Americans fried their potatoes in pork fat. Then, early last century, came the invention of Crisco, a lard look-alike made from cottonseed oil. Procter & Gamble advertised it as healthier — more digestible — than pig grease. The marketing campaign worked. Crisco took off. Its success gave birth to a new era of cooking fats.

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3BL Media

OCTOBER 20, 2023

ROTTERDAM, Netherlands, October 20, 2023 /3BL/– LyondellBasell announced it has acquired a 50% stake in Rodepa Vastgoed B.V., the holding company of De Paauw Sustainable Resources (“DPSR”). The Dutch plastic waste recycling company is involved in the sourcing, processing and trading of post-consumer and post-industrial plastic packaging waste. DPSR operates production facilities located in Hengelo and Enschede, the Netherlands, with an annual processing capacity equivalent to the amount of plast

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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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GreenBiz

OCTOBER 19, 2023

Here's why it's a 'downward spiral', according to a new WWF report.

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Renew Economy

OCTOBER 20, 2023

Market operator says Australia's main grid breaks renewable energy production record for the second time this week - both on working days. The post Australia’s main grid hits new renewable energy record – on another weekday appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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3BL Media

OCTOBER 20, 2023

Mental health is becoming more critical than ever. According to the WHO, one in eight people suffer from a mental health condition – but where do food and beverage companies fit in? The theme for this year’s World Mental Health Day, 10 October, was ’Mental health is a universal human right.’ And while a lot goes into ensuring mental well-being, food plays a significant role.

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GreenBiz

OCTOBER 17, 2023

The design process is usually focused on meeting a client's demands and making something within budget. That isn't enough for the climate crisis.

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Renew Economy

OCTOBER 19, 2023

Fortescue outlines its path to "real zero" at its Pilbara mines with plans for multiple gigawatts of solar, wind and battery storage, plus an electrified fleet of trucks and trains. The post Fortescue lays out huge wind, solar and storage plans to take fossil fuels out of Pilbara appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Financial Times: Moral Money

OCTOBER 18, 2023

Rightwing attempt to block the adoption of new sustainability rules is voted down

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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

Manufacturing

3BL Media

OCTOBER 18, 2023

In recognition of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, 115 Southern California Division team members came together to support healthy futures, raising $155,591 in funds for the 2023 Susan G. Komen More than Pink Walk in Orange County, CA. One of our associates was honored at the event as the #1 fundraiser in Orange County for raising an incredible $125,000.

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GreenBiz

OCTOBER 16, 2023

So long, spreadsheets. Here’s what you need to know about assessing sustainability software, a $1.2 billion (and growing) market.

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Renew Economy

OCTOBER 16, 2023

EnBW will also consider making a similar pledge for all new wind projects, and look into retrofitting existing wind farms with battery storage. The post German energy giant says all new solar projects to have batteries included appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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McKinsey Sustainabilty

OCTOBER 16, 2023

What makes Europe different when it comes to harnessing the opportunities of gen AI? Our leaders share their perspectives.

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3BL Media

OCTOBER 20, 2023

Discovery Education, worldwide edtech leader, and Comcast released a new study showing that U.S. schools are well-positioned to help families get online with low-cost, high-speed Internet options through the federal government’s Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP). However, the study also found that educators lack centralized resources and direct support necessary to successfully overcome barriers to the digital divide.

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GreenBiz

OCTOBER 18, 2023

The growth of ‘nature markets’ doesn’t guarantee better outcomes for biodiversity or conservation. How can we make sure their evolution doesn’t make things worse?

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Renew Economy

OCTOBER 16, 2023

High priced events on the wholesale electricity market are normally the result of bidding by fossil fuel generators and hydro plants. Now a new actor has emerged, battery storage. The post Did big batteries break the fossil fuel cartel on the grid, or did they just join it? appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Stanford Social Innovation

OCTOBER 18, 2023

By Irene Mwendwa , Bonnita Nyamwire & Sally Roever Roughly six months into the COVID-19 pandemic, a number of international media outlets reported on a silver linings story in Uganda. A Kampala woman who had lost her logistics job during the shutdown founded a new, all-women ride-hailing app called Diva Taxi, hiring dozens of Ugandan women, many who were also laid off or furloughed, providing these workers an economic lifeline and women riders a safer option for travel.

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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

OCTOBER 16, 2023

HYATTSVILLE, Md., October 16, 2023 /3BL/ - Housing Initiative Partnership , Inc. (HIP), a nonprofit affordable housing developer, along with Pepco , BlockEnergy™ , and its public-private partners today celebrated the ground breaking of a new residential community in the Town of Fairmount Heights. The community will feature six zero energy single-family homes, powered by a BlockEnergy advanced community microgrid energy system, and a pocket park that celebrates the rich history of this historic t

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GreenBiz

OCTOBER 19, 2023

Enable your organization to support holistic, regenerative practices and empower your suppliers to do the same.

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Renew Economy

OCTOBER 18, 2023

CSIRO says a "curtain" of falling ceramic particles may deliver the extreme heat needed to deliver the low cost "solar battery" long promised by CST technologies. The post CSIRO says “curtain of ceramic particles” could finally unleash solar thermal technology appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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WWF Sustainability

OCTOBER 15, 2023

The global population has exploited our rivers, lakes, and aquifers creating a water crisis that is undermining human and planetary health.

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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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3BL Media

OCTOBER 20, 2023

LONDON, October 20, 2023 /3BL/ - Motorola Solutions (NYSE: MSI), a global leader in public safety and enterprise security, hosted a panel on improving the representation of women in the technology sector and the link between diversity and innovation at the Women in Business and Tech Expo in London. The company also hosted a roundtable on building career confidence.

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GreenBiz

OCTOBER 19, 2023

Here are our 8 steps to set up a sustainable menu at your next conference or corporate event.

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Renew Economy

OCTOBER 16, 2023

As the argument goes, we owe fossil fuels for supercharging development. But what if there was a viable alternative, sabotaged by fossil interests from its very inception? The post If the first solar entrepreneur hadn’t been kidnapped, would coal have been king? appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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McKinsey Sustainabilty

OCTOBER 16, 2023

Feeling misunderstood? A BBC journalist shares the communication blunders that keep you from getting your point across and what you can do to avoid them.

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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

3BL Media

OCTOBER 20, 2023

As originally published by GoDaddy’s Venture Forward research initiative Where We’ve Been.And Where We’re Going A timeline of key reports, resources, and a selection of recent highlights. Timeline: Venture Forward Microbusiness Reports Over the years, we’re proud to have published and partnered on key reports. Select any listed below to download. 2020 Venture Forward Microbusiness Reports: Executive Summary : A New Measure of Digital Participation Summer 2020 : Venture Forward Report Fall 2020 :

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GreenBiz

OCTOBER 20, 2023

Companies disclosing environmental impacts through CDP now account for more than two-thirds of global market capitalization.

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Renew Economy

OCTOBER 18, 2023

Record levels of solar are taking pressure off the grid and pushing down prices, but regulator says there is a "pressing need" for new investment in large scale wind and solar. The post Record rooftop solar output slashes wholesale electricity prices appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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McKinsey Sustainabilty

OCTOBER 20, 2023

Some leading indicators improved, though outlook still fragile; confidence stable but consumers lean toward saving; inflation and trade volumes continue downward trend.

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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.