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My exclusive interview with ChatGPT about AI, climate tech and sustainability

GreenBiz

Can artificial intelligence conduct an informed conversation about the broad and complex technologies under the climate tech umbrella? Let's let it speak for itself.

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Solar and storage to dominate new US capacity additions in 2023

Renew Economy

Report forecasts tens of gigawatts of new utility-scale renewables capacity will be added to US grid in 2023, the majority of it solar and storage. The post Solar and storage to dominate new US capacity additions in 2023 appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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It’s not just gas stoves – we may have to give up fire completely to save the planet

Corporate Knights

Alexandra Tavasoli is a postdoctoral associate studying the carbon dioxide economy at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Stefan Hostetter is a community director at the Center for Social Innovation, a co-host of Green Majority Radio, and co-chair of the Toronto Climate Action Network. What’s your first memory of fire? Perhaps a fading log, crackling as it warms your toes on a late summer evening?

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We need to stop spreading the false notion that only 35% of projects are successful.

Green Project Management

Sitting in my pajamas with a cup of coffee, I was ready to hit enter on a LinkedIn post stating that we need to stop spreading the false notion that only 35% of projects are successful. As I was about to press send, I realized this needed more discussion and thought before being shared. Therefore, […] The post We need to stop spreading the false notion that only 35% of projects are successful. appeared first on Driving Sustainable Change.

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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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How Kathy Cacciola is creating a greener global food program at Google

GreenBiz

A year into her new job as global sustainability lead of the food program at Google, Kathy Cacciola discusses the skills and strategies it takes to land such a prestigious role.

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“We might get sued:” Fossil fuel lobby wants environmental objective watered down

Renew Economy

Fossil fuel lobby demands that new laws designed to force regulators to consider and environmental and emissions in their rulings be watered down. The post “We might get sued:” Fossil fuel lobby wants environmental objective watered down appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Meeting Every Experience Expectation with Cisco Full-Stack Observability

Cisco CSR

Digital transformation has come of age across nearly every industry, and expectations have changed forever. For today’s digital businesses, delivering a smooth, engaging experience comes first. In a recent Cisco AppDynamics survey , 68% of people stated it’s actually disrespectful to users for brands to offer a poor digital experience. Optimizing the experience requires context and insights Modern applications no longer reside on-premises in the data center.

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Back to basics: A systems thinker's view on circularity

GreenBiz

The circular economy is a systems approach that answers one 'how' in our quest for sustainability.

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Second best month for big solar in Australia as WA facility tops rankings again

Renew Economy

Australia produces its second highest solar output on record in January, with NSW solar assets delivering more than any other state. The post Second best month for big solar in Australia as WA facility tops rankings again appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Hero: Vitasoy wants to take the cow out of the milk business

Corporate Knights

You don’t have to be vegan to appreciate the philosophy that has propelled Vitasoy over the past 80 years from humble beginnings in wartime Hong Kong into one of Asia’s largest suppliers of alternative milk products. The company’s founder, Lo Kwee-seong, started off selling soy milk door-to-door as a low-cost source of protein at a time when the then-British colony was in the grip of food shortages and malnutrition.

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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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SASE – Necessary for the Future of Work

Cisco CSR

Gartner first coined the term secure access service edge (SASE) in 2019. No one could have predicted how important and quickly SASE would become relevant to almost every business in order to function. With financial institutions digital transformation plans, the move to the cloud for many applications only heightened the interest and need. SASE is about delivering networking and network security controls at the edge as close to the users as possible.

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How green is your green bond?

GreenBiz

With green bond growth projected strong for 2023, investors would do well to read the fine print.

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Wind turbine failure rates are rising – has the industry gone too big, too fast?

Renew Economy

Faulty components in turbines still under warranty are starting to savage the profits of some of the industry's biggest players. So what's going on? The post Wind turbine failure rates are rising – has the industry gone too big, too fast? appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Agtech: Breaking down the farmer adoption dilemma

McKinsey Sustainabilty

Current macroeconomic conditions, consumer focus on sustainability, regulations, and changing business models could further drive farmers’ adoption of agtech products, if their concerns are addressed.

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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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New innovations to simplify IT for industrial networks

Cisco CSR

Customers across the globe and across industries are extending their enterprise network to new places – whether that’s roadways and intersections, utility grids, manufacturing lines, or even remote operations for wind farms. They are also prioritizing sustainability across their operations. But, to digitize these environments and build a greener future, they must overcome challenges, from complex connectivity needs and managing highly distributed assets through security and talent shortages.

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Care about biodiversity? Push for food systems transformation

GreenBiz

Increasing biodiversity is the new kid on the block for sustainability professionals. But solving it will require investing in the old guard that we keep overlooking.

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Solar’s stunning journey from lab curiosity to global juggernaut wiping out fossil fuels

Renew Economy

Leading solar researcher predicts technology will "wipe fossil fuels" out of the global economy, and help deliver a resilient, reliable and extremely cheap energy grid. The post Solar’s stunning journey from lab curiosity to global juggernaut wiping out fossil fuels appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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UK Regulator to Test Asset Managers’ ESG Claims for Greenwashing

ESG Today

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), the conduct regulator for financial services firms and financial markets in the UK, has informed asset managers that it will be testing the ESG and sustainable investing claims made in their communications with investors, as part of its efforts to reduce greenwashing risk. The warning forms part of a letter from the FCA to the leaders of asset management firms outlining the most likely harms to consumers or markets arising from asset managers’ business mode

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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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Risk is the Reality: Securing Modern Applications with Cisco Business Risk Observability

Cisco CSR

Applications are running everywhere and constantly changing. As digital transformation continues moving forward in the enterprise, leaders across industries like financial services, travel, telecommunications, and manufacturing are looking for new tools to help see, analyze, and manage their applications as they digitize their organizations. Applications are no longer just another way to interact with customers, partners, and end users.

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Satellite tracking is helping scientists pinpoint the worst emissions offenders

GreenBiz

Understanding where our greenhouse gas emissions come from is crucial to helping us curb them.

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Australian solar giants win “Nobel for engineering” for efficiency breakthroughs

Renew Economy

Four researchers win the Queen Elizabeth Prize for their work between 1983 and 2023 improving the efficiency of solar cells. The post Australian solar giants win “Nobel for engineering” for efficiency breakthroughs appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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What are the Fastest Growing Sustainability Professions?

Environment + Energy Leader

In the United States, the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reported that the fastest-growing occupation from 2019 to 2029 is expected to be wind turbine service technicians, with a growth rate of 61%. The post What are the Fastest Growing Sustainability Professions? appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader.

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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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Harmonizing Networking and Security to Make SASE Easy

Cisco CSR

In an era where the experience is everything, digital transformation can be hard for IT organizations, creating increased operational complexity. When we talk about experience, it’s important to remember that there are two sides to the experienced coin – the IT admin experience and the end user experience. Delivering an unparalleled experience on both sides means IT organizations need to transform their networks and design for scale, agility, resiliency, and security.

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Losing ourselves in the Tower of (Risk) Babel

GreenBiz

A basic assumption in approaches to risk assessment is that the problems they address can be resolved primarily by better information and technocratic solutions. But business executives, policymakers and the public crave simpler, more practical alternatives.

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Graph of the Day: Solar covers all of South Australia demand for six hours straight

Renew Economy

South Australia demand met by rooftop and utility scale solar for six hours straight. The post Graph of the Day: Solar covers all of South Australia demand for six hours straight appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Less than 1% of Companies Have Presented Credible Climate Transition Plans: CDP

ESG Today

Only 0.4% of companies have disclosed credible climate transition plans, according to a new report released today by environmental disclosure platform CDP, assessing the state of climate-related reporting from more than 18,600 companies. CDP runs a global environmental disclosure system, enabling investors and other stakeholders to measure and track organizations’ performance in key environmental sustainability areas including climate change, deforestation, and water security.

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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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Transforming IT Modernization

Cisco CSR

Transforming IT Modernization – The New O&M Government agencies need modern Information Technology (IT) systems and infrastructure to deliver innovative, secure, and cost-effective mission and business outcomes. Unfortunately, emphasizing modernization using only a small portion of the IT budget artificially restricts governments’ ability to digitally transform.

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Take action to maximize recycling across business sectors

GreenBiz

Sponsored: Introduce these 7 sustainable practices to reduce waste, conserve resources and lessen your business’s environmental impact.

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“We need more science:” Tony Abbott joins board of climate denial think tank

Renew Economy

Tony Abbott joins board of UK-based think tank that attacks net zero and other climate and clean energy policies. The post “We need more science:” Tony Abbott joins board of climate denial think tank appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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In Search of Inclusive Social Entrepreneurship

Stanford Social Innovation

By Edgard Barki , Marcus Alexandre Yshikawa Salusse , José Guilherme F. De Campos , Thomas Novais Rocha & Ute Stephan DJ Bola is a social entrepreneur born in Jardim Ângela, a poor neighborhood in São Paulo, Brazil, considered in the 1990s to be one of the most dangerous places in the world. When he was 18 years old, he worked as a motorcycle courier during the day and at night he started a new endeavor: A BANCA, an organization that worked with hip-hop in order to improve the live

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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.