Sat.Aug 20, 2022 - Fri.Aug 26, 2022

article thumbnail

How to make sure your ESG strategy appeals to younger generations

GreenBiz

Companies need to understand what younger generational investors care about to not only build an effective ESG strategy but also increase the company’s financial portfolio.

308
308
article thumbnail

A near 100 per cent renewables grid is well within reach, and with little storage

Renew Economy

A new study - completed on Wednesday - using real time data finds renewables can meet 98.8% of demand over the year, with just five hours storage. The post A near 100 per cent renewables grid is well within reach, and with little storage appeared first on RenewEconomy.

364
364
Insiders

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

article thumbnail

How to kick-start a clean energy renaissance in rural America

Corporate Knights

In 2016, Michelle Moore set out to help bring solar panels to her hometown of LaGrange, Georgia. The CEO of non-profit Groundswell hoped to engage leaders in the city of around 30,000 residents about how they could harness renewable power. But all these officials wanted to discuss at first was energy efficiency, and how they could lower electricity and heating bills for the local population.

article thumbnail

Inside INdiana Business Features Land Betterment's ek? Solutions

3BL Media

ek? Solutions acquires CSI Equipment Sales, LLC to ensure a controlled manufacturing supply chain to meet industrialized customer demand. SOURCE: Land Betterment Corporation. DESCRIPTION: FISHERS, Ind., August 26, 2022 /3BL Media/ - Land Betterment Corporation (“Land Betterment” or the “Company”), an environmental solutions company fostering positive impact through upcycling former coal mining and industrial sites to create sustainable community development and job creation, is pleased to announ

article thumbnail

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.

article thumbnail

Trick or Trash: Fostering Circular Economy Participation through Education

GreenBiz

The materials used for candy packaging are notoriously difficult to recycle, with the vast majority ending up in landfills. That’s why Rubicon created Trick or Trash™, an educational program designed to help reduce the waste that accumulates every year around Halloween.

Waste 484
article thumbnail

It’s taken 50 years for 100 pct renewables to move from pipe dream to expectation

Renew Economy

The first study on 100 pct renewables was made nearly 50 years ago. There is now widespread expectation that the green shift can be done, and deliver lower costs. The post It’s taken 50 years for 100 pct renewables to move from pipe dream to expectation appeared first on RenewEconomy.

362
362

More Trending

article thumbnail

In Conversation: A Director's View on ESG

3BL Media

SOURCE: American Airlines. DESCRIPTION: Sue Kronick is the former Vice Chairman of Macy’s, Inc., and has served on the American Airlines Board of Directors since 2015. In early 2022, she shared her perspectives on ESG as an independent director and Chair of the CGPRS Committee. How do you view ESG in the context of the other priorities over which the Board has oversight?

article thumbnail

Can high-speed rail finally become a reality in the U.S.?

GreenBiz

Technology, politics and climate action may coalesce to put high-speed transit on the fast track.

428
428
article thumbnail

EV explosion has only just begun, says copper giant as it fights off BHP

Renew Economy

Oz Minerals is positioning itself as a global leader in mining “modern” metals that will underpin the global shift to electric vehicles and renewable energy. The post EV explosion has only just begun, says copper giant as it fights off BHP appeared first on RenewEconomy.

272
272
article thumbnail

Creating a technology risk and cyber risk appetite framework

McKinsey Sustainabilty

Here’s how to build a comprehensive, measurable, and objective end-to-end risk appetite framework as a foundation for managing technology risk and cyber risk.

Banking 145
article thumbnail

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

article thumbnail

ESG Reporting & Sustainability Data Analytics - Through the Candidate Lens

3BL Media

By Ruth Smith. SOURCE: Acre. DESCRIPTION: Every reputable business on the planet is focused on meeting at the place where Performance, Purpose, and Profit coincide. Sustainability is no longer a tick box exercise, but crucial for there to be a tomorrow. Acre is at the front line of a recent surge in the requirement for ESG Reporting & Sustainability Data Analysts.

article thumbnail

GreenFin 22: GreenBiz Studio feat. Carl Prins (Pathzero)

GreenBiz

This video is sponsored by Pathzero. Carl Prins discusses how the role of technology in managing financed emissions in private markets can accelerate the decarbonization of the global economy.

article thumbnail

Tasmania reveals staggering pipeline of proposed renewable energy projects

Renew Economy

ROI process reveals a massive 25,000GWh of new renewable energy projects currently seeking approval for development on Australia’s island state. The post Tasmania reveals staggering pipeline of proposed renewable energy projects appeared first on RenewEconomy.

article thumbnail

How utilities can use advanced analytics to elevate customer experience

McKinsey Sustainabilty

Industry players can both lower costs and improve performance by capturing the full value of today’s technologies.

Analytics 145
article thumbnail

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.

article thumbnail

What Are the Business Risks Associated With Transitioning to a Low-Carbon Economy?

3BL Media

SOURCE: Antea Group. DESCRIPTION: If the transition to a low-carbon economy were easy and painless, it would have already been completed long ago. Any realist needs to acknowledge that it’s inevitable to face challenges and sacrifices on the path to a better future. Throughout the history of humanity, we’ve found that the most worthy and rewarding undertakings are rarely easy or comfortable.

article thumbnail

Three ways agri-businesses can feed the world sustainably through circular food systems

GreenBiz

Companies should be paying more for more environmentally friendly food sources, spending money on technologies to reduce food waste and figuring out new business models.

Waste 387
article thumbnail

DP Energy unveils plans for five offshore wind projects in Australia

Renew Economy

Developer of Australia's biggest wind and solar hybrid project becomes latest to unveil offshore wind plans in Australia, with five projects up to 2GW each. The post DP Energy unveils plans for five offshore wind projects in Australia appeared first on RenewEconomy.

article thumbnail

Freelance, side hustles, and gigs: Many more Americans have become independent workers

McKinsey Sustainabilty

Independent work is booming, the American Opportunity Survey shows. For these workers and society, the upsides and drawbacks are all part of the gig.

article thumbnail

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

article thumbnail

Improving the Financial Strength of Black Small Business Owners

3BL Media

SOURCE: The Mastercard Center for Inclusive Growth. DESCRIPTION: As we celebrate Black Business Month, we recognize the important role black-owned businesses play in supporting the U.S. economy. At the same time, we also acknowledge the hurdles that many Black entrepreneurs, especially small business owners, face in getting the financial support they need to grow and thrive.

246
246
article thumbnail

Navigating climate disruption in the building sector

GreenBiz

Builders, facing climate change, can create opportunities through preemptive actions across their value chain

article thumbnail

Hydrogen trains begin regular operation in Germany, in world first

Renew Economy

Germany makes global "railway history" with the commencement of the world’s first regular operation of hydrogen-powered trains. The post Hydrogen trains begin regular operation in Germany, in world first appeared first on RenewEconomy.

262
262
article thumbnail

The Case for Multi-Vendor Security Integrations

Cisco CSR

Just like the myriad expanding galaxies seen in the latest images from the James Webb space telescope, the cybersecurity landscape consists of a growing number of security technology vendors, each with the goal of addressing the continually evolving threats faced by customers today. In order to be effective, cybersecurity tools have to be collaborative—be it sharing relevant threat intelligence, device & user insights, acting on detection and remediation workflows, and more.

Analytics 145
article thumbnail

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

article thumbnail

Governor McKee, Labor and Higher Ed Officials Join Ørsted and Eversource To Announce Programs To Train Offshore Wind Workers

3BL Media

Offshore Wind Training Program at CCRI to Help Ready Rhode Islanders for Careers in Offshore Wind Industry. SOURCE: Ørsted. DESCRIPTION: PROVIDENCE, RI, August 26, 2022 /3BL Media/ – Governor Dan McKee, along with offshore wind joint-venture partners Ørsted and Eversource, announced today a collaborative partnership with higher education, labor and workforce development organizations, to prepare Rhode Island’s offshore wind workforce.

article thumbnail

This California law changes things for plastics in the state

GreenBiz

It will impose new sustainability requirements on all businesses manufacturing single-use packaging or plastic single-use service ware.

article thumbnail

Queensland’s biggest grid battery reaches full operation after year of testing

Renew Economy

Queensland's biggest battery at Wandoan South is now in full commercial operations after nearly a year of testing on the grid. The post Queensland’s biggest grid battery reaches full operation after year of testing appeared first on RenewEconomy.

257
257
article thumbnail

Cisco Talos — Our not-so-secret threat intel advantage

Cisco CSR

Security tools are only as good as the intelligence and expertise that feeds them. We’re very fortunate to have our security technologies powered by Cisco Talos , one of the largest and most trusted threat intelligence groups in the world. Talos is comprised of highly skilled researchers, analysts, and engineers who provide industry-leading visibility, actionable intelligence, and vulnerability research to protect both our customers and the internet at large.

144
144
article thumbnail

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.

article thumbnail

Smoke on the Green: A Pitmaster Takes Her Shot

3BL Media

SOURCE: Mastercard. DESCRIPTION: When Amanda Kinsey-Joplin’s son Jaquavious was picked for a once-in-a-lifetime school trip to China in 2015, the Atlanta mother of five tried to raise the $8,000 cost with crowdfunding. But when she raised just $25, she was left in tears. As the special needs teacher desperately looked for ways to find the money, a TV barbecue ad gave her an idea.

article thumbnail

How gravity batteries will help us switch to renewable energy

GreenBiz

Engineers are developing huge ‘gravity batteries’ to store power from renewable energy generators — a key technology for the clean energy transition.

article thumbnail

The best and worst of climate science, and why modelling can’t keep up with events

Renew Economy

Hope for the best, and plan for the worst. Delaying emission reductions is playing Russian Roulette with the climate and our future. . The post The best and worst of climate science, and why modelling can’t keep up with events appeared first on RenewEconomy.

254
254
article thumbnail

The digital reinvention of enterprise tech go-to-market

McKinsey Sustainabilty

As customers demand both transformational expertise and simplified, self-serve experiences, the traditional enterprise sales playbook is being disrupted from the top down and bottom up.

article thumbnail

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.