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AI has great power in combating the climate crisis. How can it be used wisely?

GreenBiz

Sponsored: Artificial intelligence carries great promise in advancing sustainability and resilience in sectors from agriculture to transportation. But it takes human intelligence to ensure AI solutions deliver positive outcomes.

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Coal states miss out on benefits of cheap wind and solar, pay twice the price of power

Renew Economy

States most dependent on fossil fuels hit by surging prices, despite lowest ever coal output, the lowest gas generation for 18 years, and record wind and solar. The post Coal states miss out on benefits of cheap wind and solar, pay twice the price of power appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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The Climate Blockers: BASF quietly lobbies against strong climate policy while talking a big game

Corporate Knights

The Rhine River is one of Europe’s great waterways, tumbling out of headwaters in the Swiss Alps to snake its way northward through Germany and branch, some thousand kilometres later, through a delta in the Dutch lowlands into the North Sea. With Romantic castles, rolling vineyards and medieval cities studding its shores, the Rhine is a celebrated symbol of German culture.

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From tailwinds to crosscurrents: Resilient growth in wealth management

McKinsey Sustainabilty

A decade of favorable macroeconomic conditions and relatively easy growth has ended, signaling a new urgency for US wealth managers to rethink operating models and reenergize growth.

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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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Cities are leading the way toward a sustainable and resilient future

GreenBiz

How three cities, Cupertino, Orlando and Boston, are using their communities, new technology and buildings to fight the effects of climate change.

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“Glimpse of the future:” South Australia peaked at 91.5 pct wind and solar when links were down

Renew Economy

South Australia reached an "extraordinary" 91.5 pct wind and solar even when its main transmission links were down, in what AEMO says is a "glimpse of the future." The post “Glimpse of the future:” South Australia peaked at 91.5 pct wind and solar when links were down appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Study reveals influence of krill availability on humpback whale pregnancies

Science Daily / Earth & Environment

Scientists show reduced krill supplies lead to fewer pregnancies in humpback whales -- a finding that could have major implications for industrial krill fishing. Data from Antarctica show more humpback whales get pregnant after years with abundant krill than after years when krill were less plentiful.

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ESG: Value Chain Considerations & Expectations

GreenBiz

Deconstructing your company’s ESG goals to identify key performance indicators and setting milestones can be difficult. It requires the assistance of multiple stakeholders and departments to fully understand the problem, propose goals, and monitor progress towards them.

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Cannon-Brookes keeps world’s biggest solar project alive with $65m zero interest loan

Renew Economy

Cannon-Brookes zero interest loan of $65 million will ensure the staff and vision of Sun Cable are retained while a sale is finalised. The post Cannon-Brookes keeps world’s biggest solar project alive with $65m zero interest loan appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Multicast Domain Name System (mDNS) – Still Flooding?

Cisco CSR

“Most likely”, said John with frustration and despair as he grappled with the daunting task of stabilizing the performance of a large university network while simultaneously supporting Multicast Domain Name System (mDNS) services for end-users. The need to accommodate non-routable mDNS technology across complex enterprise networks is a frequent challenge.

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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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The health benefits and business potential of digital therapeutics

McKinsey Sustainabilty

Digital-native start-ups and healthcare incumbents can both play important roles in building and scaling digital therapeutics to improve the management of chronic health conditions.

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Younger job seekers drive 'climate quitting'

GreenBiz

One-thirds of young people in the UK have rejected a job over employers' weak ESG credentials, according to a new survey from KPMG.

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AEMO report confirms wind and solar best cure for fossil fuel hyper-inflation

Renew Economy

Coal and gas are in a long structural terminal decline, renewables are booming and pushing expensive, unreliable, polluting fossil fuels out of the market. The post AEMO report confirms wind and solar best cure for fossil fuel hyper-inflation appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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More SASE options for customers with Cisco SD-WAN, security, SSE and SIEM collaborations

Cisco CSR

Have you ever used a recipe to make a dish without modifying it in any way? We often choose and modify the ingredients to suit our tastes and preferences. In the same way, choices with networking (SD-WAN) and security (SSE) solutions allow you to choose, build and modify your SASE solution by creating an ecosystem that is tailored to your specific business needs and objectives.

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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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Local economic benefits spur GOP governors to tack toward the center on ESG 

Impact Alpha

Last year’s attacks on ESG seemed to be a final nail in GOP’s “pro-business” coffin. The backlash to consideration of environmental, social and. The post Local economic benefits spur GOP governors to tack toward the center on ESG appeared first on ImpactAlpha.

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Episode 348: How Shopify shops for carbon removal tech

GreenBiz

Featuring Stacy Kauk, head of sustainability for Shopify, and an advocate for investments in carbon removal technology.

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Full price benefits of wind and solar won’t be seen until we get rid of gas

Renew Economy

The full benefits of low cost wind and solar won't be felt until gas is dumped as the setter of marginal prices. Battery storage will be key. The post Full price benefits of wind and solar won’t be seen until we get rid of gas appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Collaboration in K-12: Generational Change is Here

Cisco CSR

This may sound like a title to a change management book, but in this context, I would like to use it in context of collaboration technologies. Simplifying your collaboration platform is best done by adopting one that is also a cloud-based platform, specifically, cloud calling. But you don’t have to compromise on less performance and features. In fact, with the ability to manage from the cloud, your organization will gain a full feature set with lower costs overall.

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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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Semiconductor fabs: Construction challenges in the United States

McKinsey Sustainabilty

Major semiconductor players have undertaken and announced US-based fab construction projects, and more are under consideration. Here’s a road map for moving ahead.

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It is time to fix injustice in global solar supply chains

GreenBiz

Victims of oppression in Xinjiang pay the price for cheap, coal-intensive solar modules.

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Australia’s biggest wind turbine erected at what will be largest wind farm in NSW

Renew Economy

The first 6MW wind turbine - the largest to date in Australia - has been installed in what will be the biggest wind project in NSW. The post Australia’s biggest wind turbine erected at what will be largest wind farm in NSW appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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New Entry-Level Cisco Certifications to Start Your IT Career

Cisco CSR

Par Merat , Vice President Cisco Learning & Certifications This post was co-authored by Par Merat , VP of Cisco Learning & Certifications, and Laura Quintana, VP & GM of Cisco Networking Academy. New year, new certs, big opportunities There is something about ringing in a new year that reignites our sense of optimism and determination. What better way to use that renewed energy than to begin a new tech career, advance your current role, or get certified to validate your IT knowledge?

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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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How Daiichi Sankyo Europe drives growth with digital and analytics

McKinsey Sustainabilty

Digital and analytics can markedly improve life sciences companies’ engagement with customers. Daiichi Sankyo Europe’s CEO Jan Van Ruymbeke explains the challenges to adopting digital and analytics and how his company overcame them.

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The world needs venture capital to take bold action on water tech

GreenBiz

Water tech investment is picking up speed, but why does it appear stranded at sea in comparison to other climate sectors?

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Australia’s top 10 best performing solar farms in 2022 include some originals

Renew Economy

Australia's best performing solar farms in 2022 include some of the very first assets built up to a decade ago. The post Australia’s top 10 best performing solar farms in 2022 include some originals appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Reimagining the Digital Transformation of Government

Cisco CSR

The digital transformation of governments is now the foundational element enabling communities to re-imagine how critical services are offered and delivered. Citizens have embraced digital access to government services and now demand a consistent experience that feels connected and secure. How can our governments tap into this newly generated demand for digital services, and what benefits can technology bring to the citizens of their communities?

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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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What is the future of work?

McKinsey Sustainabilty

Just like the world at large, the world of work shifts and changes over time. The future of work refers to an informed perspective on what businesses and other organizations need to know about how work could shift (given digitization and other trends), plus how workforces and workplaces can prepare for those changes, big and small.

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Natural capital earns investor interest

GreenBiz

The practical upshot: There is no path to decarbonization without major investments in natural capital.

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Only Half of Procurement Execs Say Supply Chain Sustainability Strategy Aligned with Corporate ESG Goals: Survey

ESG Today

Only around half of procurement professionals and decision makers believe that their companies’ supply chain sustainability targets and strategies are aligned with their broader corporate sustainability ambitions, according to a new report released by Boston Consulting Group’s (BCG) procurement and supply chain-focused subsidiary INVERTO. For the report, “Sustainable Procurement Study 2022,” INVERTO surveyed 90 professionals in procurement, executive management and management board roles a

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How SASE converges networking and cloud security to support superior digital experiences

Cisco CSR

The user experience has clearly become the most important key performance indicator (KPI) in today’s digital economy. But providing a seamless experience is hard when people, places, and things are highly distributed. This is due to: The shift to cloud and software-as-a-service (SaaS), continues to gain pace as organizations look to be more agile and resilient in the face of disruption The growth in hybrid work, which gives people the flexibility to work from any location, using any device IT te

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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.