Large insurers say no to a major African oil pipeline despite the global oil shock
GreenBiz
APRIL 25, 2022
Munich Re becomes the sixth large reinsurer to rule out underwriting the proposed East African Crude Oil Pipeline.
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The beef with fake meat: Dairy and meat lobbies take aim at plant-based products
Corporate Knights
APRIL 27, 2022
Over the last few years, meat companies around the world have been making headlines for their ventures into the world of plant-based protein. In 2020, the world’s largest meat supplier, Brazil’s JBS, launched its first line of meat alternatives. That same year, Cargill, one of North America’s largest beef processors, did the same. A year later, America’s largest poultry producer, Tyson Foods, released its own line of fully plant-based products to take advantage of this rapidly growing food segme
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Fortescue says regenerative “Infinity Train” may be on tracks in two years
Renew Economy
APRIL 27, 2022
Fortescue says its regenerative Infinity Train could be on its iron ore rail network tracks within two years. The post Fortescue says regenerative “Infinity Train” may be on tracks in two years appeared first on RenewEconomy.
CECP Study: ESG Data Disclosures Increase, Diversity Lags
3BL Media
APRIL 25, 2022
Annual report analyzing the state of corporate purpose & ESG landscape finds 31.6% growth in companies’ net-zero emissions targets. SOURCE: CECP: Chief Executives for Corporate Purpose. DESCRIPTION: NEW YORK, April 25, 2022 /3BL Media/ - On the heels of newly proposed environmental and social governance (ESG) disclosure requirements from the SEC, a new Chief Executives for Corporate Purpose® (CECP) Investing in Society report finds ESG related corporate data disclosures are increasing.
How to Modernize Manufacturing Without Losing Control
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
Why methane is a large and underestimated threat to climate goals
GreenBiz
APRIL 28, 2022
Scientists say governments aren't factoring in the big short-term impact of rising methane emissions in meeting mid-century climate targets.
Editor’s note: We said we’d build back better. We didn’t. Now what?
Corporate Knights
APRIL 25, 2022
In the first waves of the COVID-19 pandemic, the United Nations Secretary-General, the heads of the International Monetary Fund and International Energy Agency, and many heads of state, including the current president of the United States, all said that we needed to build back better. But we didn’t. Instead, pandemic-recovery stimulus packages totalling US$17.2 trillion provided more support for dirty industries than green ones in 15 of the G20 countries, including the world’s three largest econ
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Investing in Women, Impacting the World
3BL Media
APRIL 25, 2022
How Impact Investing moves capital to where it’s needed most. SOURCE: GreenMoney Journal. DESCRIPTION: by Stella Tai of Praxis Mutual Funds . In my 15-year career working as a woman in impact investing and its various facets geared towards investing in women, I have learned that communities and families benefit greatly when women thrive economically.
Investing in China’s sustainable finance boom
GreenBiz
APRIL 27, 2022
China-based investments are an important part of an institutional or retail investing portfolio for green and decarbonization opportunities.
China looks to overtake the U.K. as world leader in offshore wind power
Corporate Knights
APRIL 28, 2022
For years, the United Kingdom has been the world leader in harnessing offshore wind power. Burly wind turbines poking out of the Thames estuary, the North Sea and the Irish Sea now produce more than 10 gigawatts of power – enough to meet 10% of Britain’s electricity needs. And there’s more to come. In March, Prime Minister Boris Johnson promised to triple the nation’s offshore wind-generating power to 40 gigawatts by 2030, with plans for 100 gigawatts by 2050.
Australians reluctant to go electric or change behaviour for climate change
Renew Economy
APRIL 25, 2022
Australians amongst the least likely to change behaviours to reduce climate impact. The post Australians reluctant to go electric or change behaviour for climate change appeared first on RenewEconomy.
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
AccuWeather Channel's Heroes Series Features Land Betterment's ek? Homes
3BL Media
APRIL 29, 2022
SOURCE: Land Betterment Corporation. DESCRIPTION: AccuWeather Channel highlights the perfect combination of rapid deployment, safe living and removal post use of Land Betterment’s ek? Homes. To contribute to the ek? Villages of Hope Fund, please visit here. FISHERS, Ind., April 29, 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 sus
Resale is not changing our relationship with stuff — here's why
GreenBiz
APRIL 29, 2022
Companies are still producing too much new stuff.
ChatOps: How to Secure Your Webex Bot
Cisco CSR
APRIL 28, 2022
This is the second blog in our series about writing software for ChatOps. In the first post of this ChatOps series, we built a Webex bot that received and logged messages to its running console. I n this post, we’ll walk through how to secure your Webex bot with authentication and authorization. Securing a Webex bot in this way will allow us to feel more confident in our deployment as we move on to adding more complex features.
Renewables to be “the new baseload” by 2030, says McKinsey
Renew Economy
APRIL 26, 2022
Solar and wind power are on track to become the new baseload electricity supply for global energy markets as early as 2030, McKinsey says. The post Renewables to be “the new baseload” by 2030, says McKinsey appeared first on RenewEconomy.
Are Your Impact Comms Resonating With Stakeholders?
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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.
ClearBridge Investments Releases Annual Stewardship Report
3BL Media
APRIL 29, 2022
Annual Impact Report Details Net Zero, Human Capital Management and Diversity Engagements. SOURCE: Franklin Templeton. DESCRIPTION: It has never been more important for asset managers to understand their portfolio companies and address the long-term environmental, social and governance (ESG) risks within them, says ClearBridge Investments. “Since we opened our first client account with a socially responsible approach more than 35 years ago, ClearBridge has been at the forefront of promoting and
Got e-waste in your closet? Best Buy has a service for that
GreenBiz
APRIL 29, 2022
The retailer is meeting old electronics where they’re at — in your home.
Improvise, Adapt, Overcome: Building Security Resilience in a World of Uncertainty
Cisco CSR
APRIL 26, 2022
For my very first interview for the Security Stories podcast , I met a wonderful person called Mick Jenkins, MBE. Mick is sadly no longer with us, but his story will stay with me forever. One of Mick’s philosophies was centred around the importance of cyber resilience. “Improvise, adapt, overcome” are the words he used. This philosophy helped him when he got lost in the wilderness at age 14.
Graph of the Day: Smashing Barnaby’s coal versus renewable jobs myth
Renew Economy
APRIL 25, 2022
Wind and solar projects will create significantly more jobs than new coal or gas plants, new analysis shows. The post Graph of the Day: Smashing Barnaby’s coal versus renewable jobs myth appeared first on RenewEconomy.
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
3 Household Appliances to Consider When Converting to Green Energy
3BL Media
APRIL 29, 2022
SOURCE: The Home Depot. DESCRIPTION: While you may grow your family or upsize your home over time, we’re happy to share that the energy use in your household is only expected to go down. According to the International Energy Agency , major household appliances are becoming so energy efficient that consumption is dropping across the United States, with an expected additional drop of 15-20% energy use by 2030.
How to make electric mobility work for all
GreenBiz
APRIL 26, 2022
Transportation needs are universal. Access to clean transportation should be, too.
Security resilience from the classroom to the cloud
Cisco CSR
APRIL 25, 2022
A conversation with Shawnee Heights School District . You have likely heard us talking more about security resilience in recent weeks. Resilience has always been a key part of cybersecurity, but the last few years have really highlighted its importance. . At Cisco, we define security resilience as: The ability to protect the integrity of every aspect of your business to withstand unpredictable threats or changes, and then emerge stronger.
Greens pledge billions in loans and grants to boost battery uptake and get off gas
Renew Economy
APRIL 24, 2022
Greens outline grants and loans scheme to boost uptake of rooftop solar and battery storage and encourage customers to get off gas. The post Greens pledge billions in loans and grants to boost battery uptake and get off gas appeared first on RenewEconomy.
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.
Applications Are Now Open for the 2022 Waislitz Global Citizen Awards
3BL Media
APRIL 28, 2022
Apply for a chance to win $100,000 to Scale Your Work to End Extreme Poverty NOW. SOURCE: Global Citizen. DESCRIPTION: NEW YORK and MELBOURNE, Australia, April 28, 2022 /3BL Media/ - International advocacy organization Global Citizen , and the Waislitz Foundation, today announced that the application process is now open for the 2022 Waislitz Global Citizen Awards, which recognizes extraordinary individuals' efforts worldwide to End Extreme Poverty NOW.
There’s grim news in this year’s Earth Day polls
GreenBiz
APRIL 25, 2022
The economy, the war in Ukraine, the pandemic and other issues have pushed the climate crisis to the back burner for most Americans.
Policy Management for Enterprise Software Developers and Administrators
Cisco CSR
APRIL 25, 2022
“The evolution of policy management must include applications. and their supporting frameworks such as Kubernetes. with public cloud, microservices, and APIs.” As a driver we often take for granted our driver’s license – unless you’re one of my twin 16-year-old daughters! In states and countries with reciprocal agreements driver’s licenses allow the authority to use public motorways and define privilege levels or endorsements, such as private automobile, motor
Now we know the flaws of carbon offsets, it’s time to get real about climate change
Renew Economy
APRIL 24, 2022
We have to move past the magical thinking that carbon offsetting alone will lead to the technology shifts that will save us. The post Now we know the flaws of carbon offsets, it’s time to get real about climate change appeared first on RenewEconomy.
What Regulations Will Impact Sustainability Comms in 2024?
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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
Ericsson's Approach to Environmental Sustainability
3BL Media
APRIL 28, 2022
SOURCE: Ericsson. DESCRIPTION: Climate change is one of the most urgent global challenges. Ericsson continues its focus on energy use and environmental impact of technology as well as operations across the value chain to be a resilient company. Ericsson will continue to address rising requirements and stakeholder expectations on the Company, particularly regarding transparency around climate-related business impacts.
How to be a ‘sustainability catalyst’
GreenBiz
APRIL 25, 2022
CDP forest manager Stephanie Cárdenas on tackling deforestation, the need to be a self-learner in ESG and finding the ‘perfect balance’ in her role at CDP.
Cisco vAnalytics: Simplifying Your Network Operations
Cisco CSR
APRIL 26, 2022
“Change is the only constant in life” – this famous quote by the Greek philosopher Heraclitus is often used in a positive light. Try saying this to a network administrator, however, who constantly has to deal with changes in the network environment, and he will likely frown! . Cisco vAnalytics within an SD-WAN network. Over the past few years, SD-WAN has evolved to securely connect the hybrid workforce of an organization to applications deployed across multiple clouds and data centers.
SA syncons deliver big savings as they set wind free and cut gas output
Renew Economy
APRIL 28, 2022
South Australia syncons deliver quick payback, slashing cost of AEMO directions on gas units, and cutting constraints on renewables. The post SA syncons deliver big savings as they set wind free and cut gas output appeared first on RenewEconomy.
What Questions Are Brands Asking About Their ESG Initiatives Ahead of 2024?
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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.
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