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It’s a Jenga world after all

GreenBiz

Can a game of building blocks help us understand how to keep ecological systems from collapsing?

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South Australia hits stunning new high in race to renewables-only grid

Renew Economy

South Australia continues its record-breaking run on renewables with solar and wind hitting new monthly and quarterly highs for their share in electricity demand. The post South Australia hits stunning new high in race to renewables-only grid appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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The green jobs boom is coming to every corner of Canada

Corporate Knights

John McNally is the director for growth at the PLACE Centre, a new initiative from the Smart Prosperity Institute focused on place-based policy solutions for communities to grow their clean economies. . Climate action in Canada will create millions of new jobs and attract hundreds of billions of dollars in investment in the decades to come – much to the benefit of Canadian communities. .

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Sappi Partners With EcoVadis to Assess Suppliers’ Sustainability Performance

3BL Media

Sappi Partners With EcoVadis to Assess Suppliers’ Sustainability Performance. Mon, 01/09/2023 - 17:25. Subheader. Partnership Helps Benchmark and Assess the Sustainability Practices of Sappi’s Suppliers. Type of Content. Article. Layout. Standard Format. Body. Sappi Limited has partnered with EcoVadis, a global leader in third-party evaluations of business sustainability performance, to benchmark and assess the sustainability practices of Sappi’s suppliers and encourage their commitment to the U

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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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Water recycling programs are on the rise

GreenBiz

Water conservation and efficiency are critical but not sufficient in most situations to address water shortfalls and reliability challenges.

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Big solar smashes Australian generation record, crunches coal, to close out 2022

Renew Economy

Utility-scale solar generation notches up biggest month ever in Australia in December of 2022 and helps send NSW black coal output to new low. The post Big solar smashes Australian generation record, crunches coal, to close out 2022 appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Artificial intelligence in strategy

McKinsey Sustainabilty

AI tools can help executives avoid biases in decisions, pull insights out of oceans of data, and make strategic choices more quickly. And that’s just the beginning.

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Why solar microgrids are the future of sustainable energy

GreenBiz

Sponsored: Are you maximizing the value of your solar? Learn about the role microgrids play to maximize the value of solar energy and ensure resilient power.

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Wind turbines are already skyscraper-sized – is there any limit to how big they will get?

Renew Economy

Why are wind turbines increasing in size at such a rapid rate – and is there a limit to how big they can go? The post Wind turbines are already skyscraper-sized – is there any limit to how big they will get? appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Cisco and IoT: The Power of Partnership

Cisco CSR

As we enter 2023, I’m gratified at what we accomplished with our partners in 2022 and optimistic about the future. Last year IoT continued to transform the world through unprecedented digitization. We saw IoT deliver increased business resiliency, more sustainable working conditions, energy efficiencies, and much more. Regardless of the industry or use case, businesses are turning to IoT to connect and protect what matters most.

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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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One billion days lost: How COVID-19 is hurting the US workforce

McKinsey Sustainabilty

COVID-19 may no longer be a pandemic, but the disease likely reduced the availability of the US workforce by as much as 2.6 percent in 2022—a burden on productivity that could last for years.

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Q4 startup roundup: Cultivated meat’s big moment, plus the rise of bees

GreenBiz

There was also the fall of indoor ag while Plenty, Infarm, IronOx closed doors and let people go in 2022.

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“Coal truck-sized loopholes” loom as Labor floats Safeguard Mechanism reforms

Renew Economy

Labor unveils proposed suite of reforms to make the Safeguard Mechanism fit for purpose. Greens say, try again. The post “Coal truck-sized loopholes” loom as Labor floats Safeguard Mechanism reforms appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Cisco Catalyst 9104 Changes the High-Density Wi-Fi Game

Cisco CSR

High-Density Wi-Fi for sports and entertainment venues is now more accessible than ever, thanks to Cisco’s Catalyst 9104. In all of my years working for Cisco, this has been one of the most exciting projects I’ve ever worked on. Seeing the process from conception to the first complete permanent installation at Geodis Park in Nashville, TN has been rewarding and frankly, just plain cool.

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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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Innovation: Your solution for weathering uncertainty

McKinsey Sustainabilty

When the times get tough, the tough get innovative and create paths to future growth.

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The technological evolution of materials recycling

GreenBiz

It’s time to update how we sort valuable materials (a.k.a. waste).

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Australia’s only solar manufacturer launches $11m production and innovation facility

Renew Economy

Australia’s only solar panel manufacturer launches $11m production and innovation facility in Adelaide, marking new milestone for domestic PV supply chain. The post Australia’s only solar manufacturer launches $11m production and innovation facility appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Americas FSI Digital Commentary: 3 Ways to Accelerate Digital Strategy in 2023

Cisco CSR

As a change agent serving the financial services industry for over 20 years, it is a great privilege to collaborate with Bank, Insurance, and Wealth Management institutions to devise and execute digital transformation strategy, solve complex business problems, and leverage technology to strengthen business results. Ending a chaotic 2022 with the Federal Reserve in their December meeting raising interest rates to control inflation another 50 basis points following four consecutive 75 basis point

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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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New York to Charge Emitters $1 Billion per Year, Reinvest in Emissions Reduction

ESG Today

Large greenhouse gas emitters and fuel distributors in New York will be required to pay more than $1 billion per year, according to a new “Cap-and-Invest” program unveiled by Governor Kathy Hochul in her 2023 State of the State address, with proceeds reinvested in emissions reduction initiatives and support for vulnerable communities facing rising energy prices.

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Can Gen Z save the planet?

GreenBiz

Zoomers differ significantly from their predecessors through their recognition of global trends, connection to domestic and international peers, and willingness to build intergenerational coalitions.

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Iron ore, oil and steel giants line up to develop $70bn of green industrial projects in Pilbara

Renew Economy

Big names, big dollars and big green plans are coming to WA's Pilbara region, with seven projects allocated prize industrial land by the state government. The post Iron ore, oil and steel giants line up to develop $70bn of green industrial projects in Pilbara appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Reduce Public Cloud Spend with Intersight Workload Optimizer

Cisco CSR

This blog is the first in a series on cloud optimization. Join us the next few weeks as we explore why moving applications to the cloud can result in higher than anticipated cost, how to plan ahead to avoid overspending before migrating to the cloud, and best practices in optimizing workloads and cost in multi-cloud environments. The following is an interview full of useful insights.

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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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PJM generators face up to $2B in penalties for failing to run during December’s Winter Storm Elliott

Utiliity Dive

Nearly a quarter of PJM’s fleet didn’t provide electricity as required, with gas-fired generation making up 70% of the unplanned outages, according to the grid operator’s initial estimates.

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The year ahead for water: Creative destruction

GreenBiz

From the “Uberization” of the water sector to radical decentralization to a new partnership model, these themes will ripple across the industry in 2023.

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Big battery gets green light for construction in north Queensland

Renew Economy

Queensland's north is on track to get its first grid forming big battery, after plans to build a 200MW/400MWh BESS received final approval. The post Big battery gets green light for construction in north Queensland appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Accelerate XDR Outcomes with NDR and EDR

Cisco CSR

Cybersecurity attacks complication and damaging impact are always keeping SOC analyst at their edge. Extended Detection and Response (XDR) solutions tend to simplify for Sam, a SOC analyst, his job by simplifying the workflow and process that involve the lifecycle of a threat investigation from detection to response. In this post we will explore how SecureX, Secure Cloud Analytics (NDR), Secure Endpoint (EDR) with their seamless integration accelerate the ability to achieve XDR outcomes. .

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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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Georgia Power delays Vogtle 3 start after discovering vibrations in plant’s cooling system

Utiliity Dive

Georgia Power now expects Unit 3 will be placed in service in April.

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CES 2023: Electric, software-based and sustainability-focused

GreenBiz

This year's CES delivered a clear and definitive direction for the transportation industry.

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Forrest weighs in on Sun Cable, says $35bn solar export project needs “urgent change”

Renew Economy

Andrew Forrest weighs in on Sun Cable, all but confirming the company's woes lie in a spat with fellow billionaire backer Mike-Cannon Brookes. The post Forrest weighs in on Sun Cable, says $35bn solar export project needs “urgent change” appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Cisco Unveils Its Most Powerful and Energy-Efficient Computing Systems

Cisco CSR

Cisco UCS with 4th Gen Intel Xeon Scalable Processors. Cisco and Intel have enjoyed a long history of co-innovation and collaboration spanning many major technology shifts including 5G, IoT, and data center transformation. In this last area, Cisco and Intel have worked together since 2009 to redefine the server computing category through groundbreaking capabilities in the Cisco Unified Computing System (UCS).

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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.