Let’s talk integrated photovoltaics
GreenBiz
MAY 26, 2022
Meet Ambient Photonics, which just raised $30 million to produce low-light solar cells that can harvest energy from both natural and artificial sources.
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Fossil fuel industry loses its grip over Australia’s climate and energy policies
Renew Economy
MAY 22, 2022
Change of government will see a clean-out of fossil fuel industry lobbyists that held sway in the corridors of power for nearly a decade. The post Fossil fuel industry loses its grip over Australia’s climate and energy policies appeared first on RenewEconomy.
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Canada’s net-zero opportunities might skip some provinces
Corporate Knights
MAY 25, 2022
Canada’s provincial governments need comprehensive net-zero climate strategies to drive growth in the green economy, but some are sending mixed policy signals to the companies that will create tomorrow’s jobs, says a new report from the Canadian Climate Institute. . In Ontario and Alberta, significant policy reversals in recent years have weakened the business case for emerging clean-tech firms, which need major local customers to commercialize and scale up their technology. .
Cisco Networking Academy Strives for Gender Inclusivity in IT
3BL Media
MAY 26, 2022
By Laura Quintana. SOURCE: Cisco Systems Inc. DESCRIPTION: Cisco is committed to building an inclusive future for all. In recognition that women were underrepresented in information and communications technology (ICT), Cisco Networking Academy launched the Women Rock-IT program 14 years ago. The program aims to show women they have a prominent place in the tech sector, and of the more than 1.8 million participants so far, more than a million have gone on to enroll in Networking Academy courses.
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.
Guilt by trade association
GreenBiz
MAY 24, 2022
The trade association issue is central to solving the climate policy challenge. Companies must tackle this issue, or we’ll keep hitting a roadblock we can’t get around.
Stranded fossil fuel assets could cost investors and retirement funds $2 trillion
Renew Economy
MAY 26, 2022
Financial losses from stranded fossil fuel assets could total $2 trillion, including a bit hit to Australia's retirement savings. Food for thought for AGL investors. The post Stranded fossil fuel assets could cost investors and retirement funds $2 trillion appeared first on RenewEconomy.
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6 Ways to Reduce Employee Stress in the Workplace
3BL Media
MAY 26, 2022
Principal® Mental Health and Well-Being Series. SOURCE: Principal Financial Group. DESCRIPTION: Widespread remote and hybrid work have introduced plenty of conveniences. But there have been complications, too. Collaboration and teambuilding may require more intentional arrangements. Some employees can feel isolated and alone, or unhealthy and unseen.
Where do ESG and sustainable finance go from here?
GreenBiz
MAY 25, 2022
The tone, texture and temper of the attacks on ESG has meaningfully shifted, and the factors upon which 'it depends' are naturally shifting as a result.
How expensive coal and gas blew up the Queensland electricity market
Renew Economy
MAY 25, 2022
Queensland - home to most of the LNP climate deniers and technology troglodytes - is paying the very high price of fossil fuel dependence. The post How expensive coal and gas blew up the Queensland electricity market appeared first on RenewEconomy.
Transformation and ‘the more things change’: A conversation with Seth Goldstrom
McKinsey Sustainabilty
MAY 27, 2022
The definition of transformation has evolved over the years. McKinsey senior partner Seth Goldstrom discusses that evolution and some of the core elements that remain essential to transformation success.
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
6 Ways to Help Employees Cope With Family Stress (Without Meddling)
3BL Media
MAY 24, 2022
Principal® Mental Health and Well-Being Series. SOURCE: Principal Financial Group. DESCRIPTION: Personal demands and routines in many cases have become only more complicated for employees—or have been completely upended. Here’s how you can stay aware of your employees’ work-life balance needs and do your best to support them with all the types of family stress. 1.
Volvo preps for launch of first electric trucks made with fossil-fuel-free steel
GreenBiz
MAY 27, 2022
Company claims to be first truck maker in the world to swap out vehicle parts made from traditional steel for zero emission steel.
Australian vanadium battery technology gets fresh shot at long duration game
Renew Economy
MAY 25, 2022
Australian vanadium flow battery maker signs MoU with Sydney-based firm to develop grid-scale opportunities for its long-duration storage technology. The post Australian vanadium battery technology gets fresh shot at long duration game appeared first on RenewEconomy.
U.S. solar suffers another hit as Dept. of Commerce investigates solar cell imports.
Energy Central
MAY 23, 2022
The solar industry in the U.S. is, by all accounts, frozen right now. Reports of more than 300 utility-scale solar projects have been stalled or delayed in recent weeks, and solar installers across the country are nervous this crawl could last for an extended period. Many companies have reported the likelihood of layoffs. The next six months will reveal whether or not this is.
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.
Introducing Kids to STEM Futures
3BL Media
MAY 26, 2022
SOURCE: Discovery Education. DESCRIPTION: Did you know that the Bureau of Labor Statistics reports an over 10% growth in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) jobs in this next decade, a rate 3% faster than all other industries? That’s a big deal, and a big goal to fill. The students of today are going to become the leaders of tomorrow, so they need to be connected to the real world now.
These young people are solving 'wicked problems' with circular solutions
GreenBiz
MAY 27, 2022
They're addressing pesticides, rare earth elements and aquaponics.
Morrison’s “legacy” is higher power bills: Bowen pins price spike on Coalition
Renew Economy
MAY 25, 2022
Incoming energy minister Chris Bowen says electricity price increases are the legacy of Morrison's energy policy failures. The post Morrison’s “legacy” is higher power bills: Bowen pins price spike on Coalition appeared first on RenewEconomy.
Leading with Infrastructure Automation to Enable Consumable Business Services
Cisco CSR
MAY 27, 2022
Businesses are looking to increase their agility and deliver new services to attract and retain customers. Developers are working to create apps that creatively solve a business problem. These demands apply increasing pressure on IT departments, their partners, and tech providers. At Cisco Live this year, I’ll be discussing this challenge with one of our Cisco Partners, Marcus Lind from Miradot, the world’s first DevNet Specialized Partner.
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
How the Financial Industry Can Help Stop Modern Slavery
3BL Media
MAY 27, 2022
by Saskia Kort-Chick, Director of ESG Research and Engagement—Responsible Investing and Hope Sherwin, Head of Social Impact—Themis. SOURCE: AllianceBernstein. DESCRIPTION: Modern slavery is a lucrative business that can’t exist without the financial system. Yet the financial industry is largely ignorant of the problem. Asset managers have an important role to play in challenging poor practices that allow this social evil to persist.
The smart home is stuck in stasis (and I’m stuck in Dallas)
Stacey Higginbotham
MAY 23, 2022
This week I traveled to Dallas for the Parks Associates Connections conference. The event focuses on the movers and shakers in the smart home, with a big focus on Parks’ ISP and security provider client base. For me, the big news of the event is that I got COVID, so I am stuck quarantined in Dallas and missed the last day of the event. But from what I saw the first two days, it’s safe to say that the smart home is stuck.
Victoria urged to aim for 100 pct renewables by 2030 after glowing parliamentary report
Renew Economy
MAY 25, 2022
A Victoria parliamentary report says Victoria has sufficient resources to go 100 per cent renewables, and the government is being urged to do this by 2030. The post Victoria urged to aim for 100 pct renewables by 2030 after glowing parliamentary report appeared first on RenewEconomy.
Get More from Your Cybersecurity Spend When Inflation Rates Climb
Cisco CSR
MAY 24, 2022
Find out how you can stretch your organization’s security budget amidst inflation and its economic impacts. No one could have predicted the lasting effects of the pandemic on our economy. A strain has been put on the overall supply chain, causing the value of the dollar, or any other local currency, to not go as far as it once did. Consumers are experiencing skyrocketing energy, gas, and food prices, and businesses are facing delays in deliveries of goods and services to their customers.
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
Championing Her Progress to Create a Better World for All
3BL Media
MAY 26, 2022
SOURCE: Kimberly-Clark Corporation. DESCRIPTION: Globally, more than 800 million women and girls are stigmatized, excluded and discriminated against simply because they menstruate. An additional 500 million lack access to basic period products and facilities needed for menstrual hygiene management. As a result, these women and girls end up missing school and work, and they often become the target of gender-based violence due to misunderstanding and stigma.
The Top 5 Companies Leading on Board Gender Diversity in 2022
Just Capital
MAY 23, 2022
(Thomas Barwick/Getty Images). Over two years into the pandemic, the strain it’s placed on working women continues to persist. The latest jobs report from the Bureau of Labor Statistics shows that the U.S. economy added 428,000 jobs in April, 65% of which went to women. At the same time, 181,000 women left the workforce last month – compared to 130,000 men.
Regulators demand more clarity from ageing power stations about expected outages
Renew Economy
MAY 26, 2022
Regulators want more information about planned power station outages, as Australia's ageing fossil fuel generators grapple with a changing grid. The post Regulators demand more clarity from ageing power stations about expected outages appeared first on RenewEconomy.
Cisco study: Your cloud adoption strategy is highly dependent on evolving to a cloud operating model
Cisco CSR
MAY 25, 2022
New hybrid cloud trends report reveals ways you can maximize your multicloud investments. I’m sure you’ve all seen the numbers showing the large and growing percentage of public cloud adoption among enterprises today. We were curious about the numbers ourselves, so we commissioned 451 Research to conduct a survey of 2500 IT decision makers and cloud, DevOps, and networking professionals around the world.
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.
CNBC Chats With Booster on the Heels of $125M Raise
3BL Media
MAY 26, 2022
Mobile fueling company is working to make renewable fuels more accessible. SOURCE: Booster Fuels. DESCRIPTION: CNBC's Lora Kolodny, Tech Reporter, spoke with Booster founder and CEO Frank Mycroft to learn more about what the mobile fueling company is doing on the heels of its $125 milliom Series D funding announcement. “While Mycroft is self-aware and doesn’t bill his company as a pure climate solution, the CEO says he looks for every opportunity to reduce the negative impacts of transportation
Post-Consumer Recycled Plastic Packaging Demand Increases
Environment + Energy Leader
MAY 23, 2022
Demand for plastic packaging recycling continues to increase with many industries making advancements regarding the practice. The post Post-Consumer Recycled Plastic Packaging Demand Increases appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader.
Households slugged as Australia’s coal addiction sends electricity prices soaring
Renew Economy
MAY 25, 2022
Electricity prices in some parts of Australia will increase by as much as 14.1 per cent, as surging coal and gas costs push prices higher. The post Households slugged as Australia’s coal addiction sends electricity prices soaring appeared first on RenewEconomy.
Automated Service Assurance at Microsecond Speed
Cisco CSR
MAY 27, 2022
John Malzahn , Automation Product Marketing Manager, Cisco Systems | Richard Piasentin , Chief Marketing & Strategy Officer, Accedian. For communication service providers (CSPs), the network trends of cloudification, open, software-based infrastructure, and multi-vendor environments are a double-edged sword. On the plus side, these trends break the long tradition of vendor lock-in, freeing service providers to mix best-of-breed solutions that provide competitive advantages.
The Silver Lining to Corporate DEI Challenges
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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.
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