A green wave of climate activism is cresting — companies must be 'all in'
GreenBiz
NOVEMBER 21, 2022
Companies ignore young people’s concern over climate change at their peril, as evidenced by the U.S. midterm elections.
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Joel Fitzgibbon appointed to board of coal mine investor as profits flood in
Renew Economy
NOVEMBER 20, 2022
Updated: Former ALP maverick and fossil fuel supporter Joel Fitzgibbon appointed to the board of a company invested in coal mining. The post Joel Fitzgibbon appointed to board of coal mine investor as profits flood in appeared first on RenewEconomy.
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The Climate COP System Needs an Overhaul.
Green Project Management
NOVEMBER 23, 2022
The 27th UN climate change summit (COP27) in Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt, was expected to promote climate justice. Like the 26 that preceded it, progress continues at a snail’s pace while climate chaos spirals out of control. There are other COPs that receive little to no attention by the media and business community, such as COP […]. The post The Climate COP System Needs an Overhaul. appeared first on Doing the right things, the right way, for the right reasons.
The price of making peace with nature
Corporate Knights
NOVEMBER 24, 2022
Pakistan, a country whose contribution to greenhouse gas emissions is tiny by Canadian standards, knows the fury and the injustice of climate chaos. One-third of the country was flooded by an extreme monsoon season this summer that has directly affected more than 33 million people and killed more than 1,500 (as of early October), many of them children.
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
Sip or guzzle? Here's how Google's data centers use water
GreenBiz
NOVEMBER 22, 2022
With a pledge to restore 120 percent of the “water it consumes” by 2030, Google is rethinking the approaches used to cool its massive data centers.
Wind and solar supply two thirds of South Australia grid in week it was cut off from NEM
Renew Economy
NOVEMBER 19, 2022
Wind and solar still contributed around two thirds of electricity supply in South Australia in the week it was "isolated" from the main grid. The post Wind and solar supply two thirds of South Australia grid in week it was cut off from NEM appeared first on RenewEconomy.
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Fossil fuels phase-out pact fizzled at COP27. What more can be done?
Corporate Knights
NOVEMBER 23, 2022
The latest UN climate change summit (COP27) concluded, once again, with a tussle over the place of fossil fuels in the global economy. An agreement by the world’s governments to phase out all fossil fuels would have been a welcome progression from last year’s Glasgow climate pact. It called on countries to “[accelerate] efforts towards the phasedown of unabated coal power and phase-out of inefficient fossil fuel subsidies”, making it the first UN treaty to acknowledge the need to do somethin
The clean energy sector needs more young people
GreenBiz
NOVEMBER 22, 2022
What do we need to build a clean energy workforce? The Powering Jobs Census from Power for All has some answers.
AGL to close big gas power station as switch to 100 per cent renewables marches on
Renew Economy
NOVEMBER 23, 2022
AGL fast tracks closure of the Torrens Island B gas generator as the switch to 100 per cent renewables in South Australia gathers pace. The post AGL to close big gas power station as switch to 100 per cent renewables marches on appeared first on RenewEconomy.
Arrow Electronics' Distribution Center in Venlo Drives Efficiency, Sustainability, and Employee Well-Being
3BL Media
NOVEMBER 21, 2022
SOURCE: Arrow Electronics. DESCRIPTION: VENLO, The Netherlands, November 21, 2022 / 3BL Media/ — Arrow Electronics designed its state-of-the-art Primary Distribution Center in Venlo (The Netherlands) to drive efficiency, sustainability, and employee well-being. Seated along the Dutch-German border, near the convergence of a network of seaports, airports and ground transportation, the Venlo district is one of Europe’s most important logistics hubs.
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
Heroes & Zeros: A small English soccer team is showing the World Cup how to do sustainability right
Corporate Knights
NOVEMBER 21, 2022
Heroes: Forest Green Rovers. Even as environmentalists slam soccer’s World Cup for fudging its green credentials, one obscure English team is winning applause far and wide for its eco-friendly practices. On the very day that Dale Vince took over as owner of the Forest Green Rovers in 2010, he moved to ban the sale of beef burgers at the team’s stadium in Nailsworth, a village in the Cotswolds, the rolling hills of central-southwestern England.
NextEra's trifecta of renewable energy rises in the wheat fields of Oregon
GreenBiz
NOVEMBER 21, 2022
A utility-scale wind-solar-battery plant points the way toward energy transformation.
Wind farms deliver another big bonus to consumers under ACT’s 100 pct renewables deal
Renew Economy
NOVEMBER 21, 2022
ACT reaps benefit of locking in prices for its net 100 per cent renewable supply, receiving bonus payment of $32 million in last quarter as prices surge in rest of country. The post Wind farms deliver another big bonus to consumers under ACT’s 100 pct renewables deal appeared first on RenewEconomy.
Kimberly-Clark Named to Seramount's Inclusion Index for Third Consecutive Year
3BL Media
NOVEMBER 21, 2022
SOURCE: Kimberly-Clark Corporation. DESCRIPTION: Kimberly-Clark announced today that it was named to Seramount’s annual Inclusion Index for the third consecutive year. The index recognizes companies that are leading the way in creating diverse and inclusive work environments. “We believe that a diverse and inclusive workplace is essential to our business and key to our ability to deliver Kimberly-Clark’s purpose of Better Care for a Better World,” said Mike Hsu, Chairman and CEO at Kimberly-Clar
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.
Where ESG and Sustainability Dovetail
Green Project Management
NOVEMBER 21, 2022
GPM has been working with global organizations for 13 years to help them achieve and implement sustainability goals and practices. In the past few years, we have seen Environment, Social, and Governance, or ESG, enter the lexicon and transform the narrative around an organization’s risk profile and relationship with the environment. Make no mistake, ESG […].
Disappointed by COP27? You expected too much
GreenBiz
NOVEMBER 23, 2022
Don’t expect a bunch of governments without a clear mandate to do anything revolutionary.
Ark Energy halves size of Queensland wind farm, but doubles size of turbines
Renew Economy
NOVEMBER 23, 2022
Ark Energy cuts area of Chalumbin wind farm in half, to avoid sensitive ecological and cultural heritage sites. But it doubles size of turbines. The post Ark Energy halves size of Queensland wind farm, but doubles size of turbines appeared first on RenewEconomy.
Entergy Texas President and CEO Receives Award for Championing Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
3BL Media
NOVEMBER 21, 2022
National Diversity Council recognizes Eliecer "Eli" Viamontes as CEO of the Year. SOURCE: Entergy Corporation. DESCRIPTION: THE WOODLANDS, Texas, November 21, 2022 /3BL Media/ – President and CEO of Entergy Texas Eliecer “Eli” Viamontes received the 2022 CEO of the Year award presented by the National Diversity Council. The CEO of the Year award recognizes an individual who has demonstrated exceptional leadership in their organization while championing diversity, equity, and inclusion.
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
These 6 green investments would kick-start Canada's economic renewal
Corporate Knights
NOVEMBER 24, 2022
Canada is investing only around 1% of GDP on climate response. Corporate Knights calculates that the country needs to spend roughly 5% of GDP, or $126 billion per year, from 2023 to 2030 (with up to 80% of that coming from the private sector) if we’re to reach our climate targets. What's the most effective way to spend that money? Corporate Knights' Climate and Economic Renewal Plan lays out six major green investments.
Tech’s turbulence is a chance for VCs to double down on climate
GreenBiz
NOVEMBER 22, 2022
Climate tech offers fertile ground for venture capital dollars to make a difference — and generate returns.
Coal-driven climate change is becoming a big problem – for coal
Renew Economy
NOVEMBER 23, 2022
Climate change – driven largely by the burning of coal – is driving extreme weather events that are taking an increasing toll on unit costs for coal miners. The post Coal-driven climate change is becoming a big problem – for coal appeared first on RenewEconomy.
Del Monte Foods and Alliance for a Healthier Generation Nourish the Well-Being of Youth and Communities This Holiday Season
3BL Media
NOVEMBER 21, 2022
Through Signature Partnership, Del Monte Foods and Healthier Generation Launch Holiday Recipe Site to Promote Nutrition and Connections. SOURCE: Del Monte Foods, Inc. DESCRIPTION: WALNUT CREEK, Calif., November 21, 2022/3BL Media/ -- This holiday season, Del Monte Foods, Inc. and Alliance for a Healthier Generation (Healthier Generation) are advancing their joint initiative “Nourishing Families by Nourishing Schools” to support the well-being of youth and communities across the U.S by launching
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.
Adapt and overcome: What the story of the Tardigrade can teach us about resilience
Cisco CSR
NOVEMBER 22, 2022
When you think about the most resilient creatures in the animal kingdom, what comes to mind? Perhaps the camel, which can survive for 6 months with no food or water. Or maybe it’s the honey badger, which tends to drink snake venom like cranberry juice. Or how about the immortal jellyfish? This is one of the most fascinating (and oldest) creatures on Planet Earth.
Mixed momentum on methane mitigation
GreenBiz
NOVEMBER 23, 2022
It’s been a year since the Global Methane Pledge promised action to reduce emissions by 30 percent between 2020 and 2030, but few countries have formally introduced policies.
Photon chooses NSW for its first ever solar and battery project
Renew Economy
NOVEMBER 21, 2022
Photon Energy will embark on its first big solar and battery build after buying up the 9.8MW/10MWh Boggabri project in New South Wales. The post Photon chooses NSW for its first ever solar and battery project appeared first on RenewEconomy.
Independent Director Jennifer Crandall to Speak about FDA's New FSMA 204 Regulation
3BL Media
NOVEMBER 22, 2022
SOURCE: Land Betterment Corporation. DESCRIPTION: FISHERS, Ind., November 22, 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 share that our Independent Director, Jennifer Crandall together with Paul Damren will host a complimentary virtual discussion on November 30 th
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
What’s NEXT with Michael Ebel at Atmosfy
Cisco CSR
NOVEMBER 22, 2022
Throughout my career, I have noticed the way we “futurize” technology. Often, we are thinking of technology in five-to-ten-year increments. But the fact of the matter is – technology is moving faster than we can keep up. The minute we think we understand it, it’s already onto something new. That’s why here at Cisco, we’re focused on what’s NEXT. We all know technology will continue to grow at a rapid pace, our goal is to remain at the forefront of these changes.
The GreenFin Interview: Inside the world's largest pure-play renewables portfolio
GreenBiz
NOVEMBER 21, 2022
Brookfield Renewable CSO Kelly Goddard on battery storage, hydrogen, capture capture and other technologies critical for the energy transition.
Forrest says fossil fuels are a “joke of history”, and net zero targets amount to trading fakes
Renew Economy
NOVEMBER 21, 2022
Iron ore billionaire Andrew Forrest slams net zero targets, the use of carbon credits, and "filthy" fossil fuels. The post Forrest says fossil fuels are a “joke of history”, and net zero targets amount to trading fakes appeared first on RenewEconomy.
Mosaic CCDA and Whirlpool Corporation Celebrate Underrepresented Entrepreneurs With Microgrants
3BL Media
NOVEMBER 23, 2022
SOURCE: Whirlpool Corporation. DESCRIPTION: A new passion is rising in the small city of Benton Harbor, Michigan. It’s hemmed in expectant hope, evidenced in new dreams, and proven recently at Benton Harbor’s second annual Pitch Night for Black entrepreneurs, a community event hosted by Mosaic CCDA , a local community development and transformation center and Whirlpool Corporation.
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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