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“We need everything, everywhere, all at once:” Industry calls for energy storage scheme

Renew Economy

Climate and clean energy leaders call for a national scheme to underpin “massive” investment in large-scale energy storage critical to shift to renewables. The post “We need everything, everywhere, all at once:” Industry calls for energy storage scheme appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Why we can't cheat our way to net zero

GreenBiz

Sponsored: Just how much carbon offsetting is simply greenwashing? As a sustainability director, I have become versed in what it means for a company to manage its environmental impact.

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City of Aspiration: 150 Ideas for Building a More Equitable NYC

3BL Media

SOURCE: IBM. DESCRIPTION: There is growing consensus that New York City leaders needs to take new action to build a more equitable city. This report provides a roadmap for how NYC can get there, featuring 150 New York-based leaders and national experts each sharing a single policy idea for how to make progress toward a more equitable NYC. Partner with tech companies to provide free STEM skills education for students, educators, and jobseekers Justina Nixon-Saintil, Vice President, ESG and Corpor

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Europe’s fintech opportunity

McKinsey Sustainabilty

Fintech has moved from the fringes of European finance to its core, but performance varies widely. If all countries could match the best in region, the economic benefits would be considerable.

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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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Renewables reach record 68.7 per cent share of generation in Australia’s main grid

Renew Economy

Renewables set new record for instantaneous share of main grid generation on Friday, with wind and solar alone also setting a new benchmark. The post Renewables reach record 68.7 per cent share of generation in Australia’s main grid appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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How a Washington initiative is creating a just circular economy

GreenBiz

NextCycle's programs centered community voices from the beginning.

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Texas solar and wind resources saved consumers nearly $28 billion over 12 years: report

Utiliity Dive

Intermittent fossil-free generation reduces Texans’ exposure to volatile natural gas and coal costs as well as emissions, according to the report from energy system analysis firm IdeaSmiths.

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Graph of the Day: Wind energy delivers three quarters of Victoria’s demand for first time

Renew Economy

Wind energy sets new record share of 75 per cent of demand in the state of Victoria. The post Graph of the Day: Wind energy delivers three quarters of Victoria’s demand for first time appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Secure the ‘last foot’ in distribution automation

Cisco CSR

Have you ever noticed the small metal boxes attached to utility poles? If you’re like most people, you probably haven’t paid much attention to these cabinets. For Cisco and our partner, SEL , those utility cabinets presented an opportunity for innovation. Inside each metal box are two devices: a recloser control, which mitigates the dangers of unusually high electric currents, and a router, which uses cellular service and a virtual private network (VPN) to link the recloser control to the utilit

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The Impact of ESG on Proxy Season and Proxy Voting

3BL Media

SOURCE: Nasdaq, Inc. DESCRIPTION: Companies in all industries face growing pressure to implement credible strategies for addressing environmental, social and governance (ESG) issues. ESG-focused investors have become an increasingly influential force for change that most companies can no longer ignore. In fact, a 2022 MSCI report states that, “ESG investing has become a prevailing part of investing,” and predicts that the trend will only grow stronger.

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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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Apple to Track Suppliers’ Emissions, Targeting a Decarbonized Supply Chain by 2030

ESG Today

Apple said today that it is urging its suppliers to take action to address their greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions towards the company’s 2030 value chain decarbonization goal, while also announcing a series of clean energy and climate solutions investments, partnerships and projects. The company said that it will require companies in its supply chain to report on progress towards achieving carbon neutrality, including on Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions reductions related to Apple production.

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When wind and solar replace fossil fuels, we will use less energy, save money, and won’t be as sick

Renew Economy

Modelling for Australia economy shows rapid switch to renewables will save energy, save money, and deliver considerable health benefits. The post When wind and solar replace fossil fuels, we will use less energy, save money, and won’t be as sick appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Retooling the enterprise with Cisco AI/ML for the data revolution

Cisco CSR

When speaking of rapid progress and the impact tooling had on jobs and workers, we often talk about the industrial revolution, but what about the current data revolution? In the industrial revolution, we split jobs into smaller jobs and tooled the people to perform those specific jobs better and faster. Let’s talk about the data revolution and how it is retooling and changing the way we work in IT.

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Coalition for Gender Fair Procurement Launches Global Event Calling for Action on Gender Equity

3BL Media

Virtual event on November 2. SOURCE: Logitech. DESCRIPTION: Like-minded organizations Logitech , Andela , and Zoetis have formed The Coalition for Gender Fair Procurement to advance gender equity by leveraging the untapped power of trillions of dollars in corporate procurement. To crystallize this exciting new partnership and inspire others, The Coalition for Gender Fair Procurement will host “Procurement for Equality” on November 2, 2022 - a global virtual event for procurement leaders, Chief D

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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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Renewable-energy development in a net-zero world

McKinsey Sustainabilty

Global decarbonization will require a massive build-out of wind and solar farms. But can developers find enough land, secure the supply chain, and recruit workers while maintaining profitability?

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“Curtain call” for fossil fuels: IEA says Ukraine war locks in shift to renewables

Renew Economy

For first time, IEA forecasts global demand for fossil fuels will soon peak in all its scenarios as EV sales rise and the shift to wind and solar accelerates. The post “Curtain call” for fossil fuels: IEA says Ukraine war locks in shift to renewables appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Secure Your Hybrid Workforce Using These SOC Best Practices

Cisco CSR

Hybrid Workforce is here to stay. Just a few years ago when the topic of supporting offsite workers arose, some of the key conversation topics were related to purchase, logistics, deployment, maintenance and similar issues. The discussions back then were more like “special cases” vs. today’s environment where supporting workers offsite (now known as the hybrid workforce) has become a critical mainstream topic.

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Griffith Foods: Carbs in a New Light

3BL Media

SOURCE: Griffith Foods. DESCRIPTION: When it comes to carbohydrates, it’s the quality—not quantity—that matters most. With consumers taking a more holistic approach to their healthy dining habits, carbs are experiencing a resurgence in popularity. Consumers around the world have given carbs a second chance as comfort food came back into favor during the height of the pandemic.

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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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EU Proposes Rules Requiring All New Buildings to be Zero Emission by 2030

ESG Today

The European Council announced today that its member states have agreed on stricter energy performance rules aimed at decarbonizing buildings as part of “Fit for 55,” the EU initiative to cut greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 55% by 2030, compared to 1990 levels. The Council’s position follows initial proposals made by the European Commission in December 2021 , requiring all new buildings to as of 2030 to be zero-emission, and achieving a decarbonised building stock by 2050.

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Australia’s biggest states have set stunning renewable plans. Now we need a national strategy

Renew Economy

Australia makes surfboards, so why not turbine blades? We definitely need a national strategy to deliver on our ambitious state renewable plans. The post Australia’s biggest states have set stunning renewable plans. Now we need a national strategy appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Introducing Cisco Cloud Network Controller on Google Cloud Platform – Part 1

Cisco CSR

This year has been quite significant for Cisco’s multicloud networking software evolution. Earlier in the year Cisco introduced, along with other exciting software features announcements, Google Cloud Platform (GCP) support for Cisco Cloud Network Controller (CNC), formerly known as Cisco Cloud APIC. This blog series introduces the GCP support capabilities subdivided into three parts: Part 1: Native Cloud Networking Automation.

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Baltimore Entrepreneurs Gear Up for a Brighter Future | Made in America, Season 4, Ep 4

3BL Media

Tune in for The Harper’s and Susan’s progress as they expand their businesses to exciting new heights. Brought to you by GoDaddy. SOURCE: GoDaddy. DESCRIPTION: Previously on Made in America: Baltimore. Inspired by her experiences as a running coach for an organization called Back on My Feet , Susan Clayton launched WhitePaws RunMitts designed specifically to help runners keep their hands warm during the intense winters of Baltimore.

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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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New survey reveals $2 trillion market opportunity for cybersecurity technology and service providers

McKinsey Sustainabilty

Cyberattacks are proliferating, causing trillions of dollars of damage every year. The cybersecurity industry has a chance to step up and seize the opportunity.

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Wind and solar smash production records, but old fossils keep energy prices high

Renew Economy

Wind and solar smash production records in September quarter, emissions fall but prices soar thanks to cost of fossil gas and coal. The post Wind and solar smash production records, but old fossils keep energy prices high appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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AI Workloads Accelerated with Cisco UCS X-Series, Nvidia GPUs, and Cloudera CDP

Cisco CSR

I’m turning over Authoring of this blog to Samuel Nagalingam, Product Manager & Hardik Patel, Technical Marketing Engineer, to talk about GPU accelerated big data on UCS X-Series. Enterprises across all industries are recognizing the true potential of AI/ML. Data scientists are utilizing large data sets, implementing use cases such as transforming supply chain models, responding to increased levels of fraud, predicting customer churn, and developing new product lines, to mention a few

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Paramount Consumer Products and Nickelodeon Announce Launch of Global Ocean Conservation and Sustainability Initiative SpongeBob SquarePants: Operation Sea Change

3BL Media

Multi-Year Campaign to Launch with Multiple Non-Profit and Consumer Products Partners. SOURCE: Paramount. DESCRIPTION: NEW YORK, October 28, 2022 /3BL Media/ - Paramount Consumer Products and Nickelodeon today announced the launch of SpongeBob SquarePants: Operation Sea Change , a brand-new global ocean conservation and sustainability initiative. Through partnerships with several non-profit organizations, SpongeBob SquarePants: Operation Sea Change aims to help remove and divert five million pou

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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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Reusable packaging: Key enablers for scaling

McKinsey Sustainabilty

Reusable packaging isn’t new, but the concept is gathering renewed momentum as sustainability pressures grow. Four enablers could help leaders overcome current barriers and scale beyond the niche.

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New fossil fuels “incompatible” with 1.5°C goal, analysis confirms

Renew Economy

A comprehensive review of all “feasible” routes to staying below 1.5°C confirms what the IEA has already said: There can be no new coal, oil or gas. The post New fossil fuels “incompatible” with 1.5°C goal, analysis confirms appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Shift from On-prem to Cloud Networking Environments with CNFs

Cisco CSR

This post is the first in a series around the Cloud-Native Network Function Orchestrator (CNFO). Part 1: What are CNFs? Before we dig into the Cloud-Native Network Function Orchestrator (CNFO), let’s start with Cloud-Native Network Functions (CNFs). The bare bones definition of a CNF is a container which is running a network function, such as a firewall or VPN.

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How International Paper Manages Healthy & Abundant Forests

3BL Media

SOURCE: International Paper Company. DESCRIPTION: Our leadership in forest stewardship centers on two targets that are driving our progress toward our Vision 2030 goal. The first target, to source 100% of our fiber from sustainably managed forests or recovered fiber, applies to the fiber we buy from a network of landowners and suppliers. The second target , to conserve and restore 1 million acres — about 400,000 hectares — of ecologically significant forestland, is one we are pursuing both withi

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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.