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Canada’s Big Five banks keep moving further away from net-zero

Corporate Knights

A new report renders a damning portrait of Canada’s Big Five banks on their path to net-zero emissions by 2050. Instead of shifting toward net zero, the banks have moved backwards, raising their financing of the fossil fuel industry with only modest increases to low-carbon energy. “The Big Five banks have taken little voluntary action to align their business practices with their own net-zero commitments,” states the report by InfluenceMap , a global corporate research think tank based in Londo

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How PepsiCo uses technology and finance to drive sustainability

GreenBiz

The company is integrating environmental metrics into its strategy planning dashboard, so they can be used to analyze past program and forecast future priorities.

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Australia nuclear facility installs massive rooftop solar system to save $2 million

Renew Economy

The power hungry synchrotron operated by ANSTO is hosting a massive rooftop solar system to cut energy costs. The post Australia nuclear facility installs massive rooftop solar system to save $2 million appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Whirlpool's Global Refurbishment Centers Help Minimize Appliance Waste

3BL Media

13 Refurbishment Centers, Countless Transformations! Whirlpool Corporation is helping extend appliance lifespans and minimize waste. Discover the refurbishment journey where appliances and parts find new purpose. To learn more about our sustainability efforts, visit [link] About Whirlpool Corporation Whirlpool Corporation (NYSE: WHR) is committed to being the best global kitchen and laundry company, in constant pursuit of improving life at home.

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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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This is New York's first all-electric skyscraper

Corporate Knights

New York City architect Jared Della Valle began his career buying and redesigning existing buildings. In 2002, he invited three other architects to cooperate on a project to transform five vacant lots in East Brooklyn into 10 attractive low-cost homes – demonstrating his profession’s power to lead social change. After two decades of designing both millionaires’ penthouses and socially conscious housing projects, Della Valle’s firm, Alloy Development, is turning heads again, with a gleaming tower

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How 8 corporate buyers are keeping an aging wind farm on the Texas grid

GreenBiz

Autodesk, Arrow Electronics and Brooks Running are buying “high impact” RECs through a new energy marketplace created by startup Ever.green.

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Forest Positive Coalition Welcomes New Member: IKEA

3BL Media

The Consumer Goods Forum (CGF) Forest Positive Coalition has been pleased to welcome a new member, IKEA, bringing the Coalition’s membership to 22 CGF members committed to removing deforestation, forest degradation and conversion from palm oil, soy, paper, pulp, and fibre-based packaging, and beef supply chains. The full list of Coalition members are: Asia Paper and Pulp (APP) Sinar Mas, Carrefour, Colgate-Palmolive Company, Danone, Essity, General Mills, Grupo Bimbo, IKEA, Jerónimo Martins, Mar

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Latinos in Hollywood: Amplifying voices, expanding horizons

McKinsey Sustainabilty

Improving on- and off-screen representation of Latinos, their stories, and their culture could generate billions of dollars in new revenue for the industry, according to new McKinsey research.

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Why Carhartt is expanding its clothing trade-in program

GreenBiz

Carhartt will accept trade-in returns of its used apparel by mail in the U.S., broadening the recommerce program it launched in July.

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Peter Dutton’s climate denial is morphing into a madcap nuclear fantasy. The ban should stay

Renew Economy

Alan Kohler says nuclear ban should be lifted, because the "market" will decide. He's wrong. The market has not decided on nuclear for decades. The Coalition should know this. The post Peter Dutton’s climate denial is morphing into a madcap nuclear fantasy. The ban should stay appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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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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ek? Solutions Fireside Chat Series: Meet Kirk Taylor President and Co-founder of Land Betterment

3BL Media

ekō Solutions is not recycling just to recycle Inventing mechanisms that are sustainable and functional Hello – I’m Stephanie Conzelman, Stakeholder Engagement Director with Land Betterment. We are excited to share the sixth and final interview in the six-part series titled, “Meet the ekō Solutions Management Team.” In the previous five episodes, we had the opportunity to get to know the senior members of the ekō Solutions team who are driving ekō forward every day.

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Generative AI fuels creative physical product design but is no magic wand

McKinsey Sustainabilty

Generative AI tools can shorten physical product design life cycles significantly and spark innovation, but the knowledge and discretion of design experts are necessary to mitigate potential pitfalls.

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3 lessons from the bankruptcy of circular fashion maker Renewcell

GreenBiz

It is notoriously difficult to transform used cotton into new garments but new regulations and ongoing demand is unlikely to stop companies from trying.

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AGL plans huge 2GW, 2,000 MWh wind, solar and battery hub in NSW

Renew Economy

AGL - still the country's biggest coal generator and polluter - unveils plans for a new joint venture in south-west NSW that would include 1.5 GW of wind and solar and a giant four hour battery. The post AGL plans huge 2GW, 2,000 MWh wind, solar and battery hub in NSW appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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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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Collaborating To Design for Circularity in Glove Packaging

3BL Media

This project is a testament to the evolution of finding the balance between performance and sustainability, offering a compelling example of circularity in packaging within the global plastic industry. One of the critical components to accelerating a circular economy is to transform plastic waste to become a raw material for new products. Waste collection systems and regulations are very different around the world, which means a collaborative and local approach is essential.

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Author Talks: Chris Dixon on how to reshape the digital landscape

McKinsey Sustainabilty

Tired of running into paywalls, walled-off spaces and the broken promise of an open internet? Hunch cofounder Chris Dixon shares why a return to the decentralized internet is key to protecting businesses and consumers.

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The week in climate policy: 5 updates you need to know

GreenBiz

The SEC mandates emissions disclosures; DOE announced $90 million in funding for energy efficient building codes.

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How can nuclear fit into a renewable grid where base load can’t compete?

Renew Economy

Coalition's push for nuclear is fundamentally flawed, not just for nuclear, but for any high capital cost base load generator. The post How can nuclear fit into a renewable grid where base load can’t compete? appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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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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Empowering Girls: La’Keisha Gray-Sewell and Girls Like Me Project’s Collaboration With Common Impact and The Allstate Foundation

3BL Media

As the Founder and Executive Director of Girls Like Me Project , La’Keisha Gray-Sewell is committed to empowering African American girls. Her mission is to help them critically examine social, cultural, and political ideologies in media, including negative stereotypes. Her organization equips them with the tools and strategies to become influential, independent digital storytellers who transform their communities and foster global sisterhood.

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The journey toward AI-enabled railway companies

McKinsey Sustainabilty

Railway companies could use opportunities created by rapidly evolving artificial intelligence technologies as a catalyst to improve the way they plan and deliver operations.

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The hottest new job in sustainability: ESG controller

GreenBiz

More Fortune 100 companies are hiring individuals who oversee sustainability disclosures, an emerging new role for many corporations.

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Wind and solar projects gathering pace, despite Coalition campaign

Renew Economy

Despite all the doom and gloom, the wind and solar currently under construction makes it certain we will be over 50% renewable by mid 2026 at the latest and probably by late 2025. The post Wind and solar projects gathering pace, despite Coalition campaign appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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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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Usher’s New Look Embarks on AI-Focused Collaboration With IBM To Set Students Up for Career Success

3BL Media

IBM AUSTIN, Texas, March 7, 2024 /3BL/ - Usher’s New Look (UNL) and IBM ( NYSE: IBM ) today announced a collaboration to provide free career readiness training through IBM SkillsBuild. With a focus on artificial intelligence (AI) and professional workplace skills, IBM will provide UNL with training and customized learning plans for student learners.

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SEC Approves Scaled-Back Climate Disclosure Rules

ESG Today

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) announced today the approval of its long-awaited requirements for climate-related disclosures for U.S. public companies, requiring companies for the first time to provide information in annual reports and registration statements on climate risks facing their businesses, plans to address those risks, the financial impact of severe weather events, and, in some cases, greenhouse gas emissions originating from their operations.

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Amazon is funding a recycling robots startup

GreenBiz

Glacier has raised $7.7 million more to build sorting robots that can handle up to 30 types of materials.

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How new wind, solar and batteries would keep lights on in NSW heatwave, even without Eraring

Renew Economy

Would the NSW grid have fallen short if last week's record demand occurred after Eraring closure. New analysis says no, if current wind, solar and battery projects delivered on time. The post How new wind, solar and batteries would keep lights on in NSW heatwave, even without Eraring appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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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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The McKinsey Crossword: CEO Priorities | No. 170

McKinsey Sustainabilty

Sharpen your problem-solving skills the McKinsey way, with our weekly crossword. Each puzzle is created with the McKinsey audience in mind, and includes a subtle (and sometimes not-so-subtle) business theme for you to find. Answers that are directionally correct may not cut it if you’re looking for a quick win.

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Sinking land increases risk for thousands of coastal residents by 2050

Science Daily / Earth & Environment

A new study provides a new comprehensive look at the potential for flooding in a combined 32 cities along the Atlantic, Pacific, and Gulf coasts. It predicts as many as 500,000 people will be affected by flooding alongside 1 in 35 privately owned properties within the next three decades, and it highlights the racial and socioeconomic demographics of those potentially affected.

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3 lessons from Aldi’s switch away from HFCs to natural refrigerant

GreenBiz

Grocers should prepare for limited access to new technology, supply chain backups and construction scheduling.

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Which crops grow best under tracking solar panels? An Australian study is about to find out

Renew Economy

China solar giant backs study into how modern solar systems compare older systems – and which crops might thrive beneath tracking panels. The post Which crops grow best under tracking solar panels? An Australian study is about to find out appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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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.