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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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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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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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Greenhushing is Unsustainable – How the World’s Biggest Brands Let Billions Go to Waste

CSR Hub

New research from Brand Finance, in association with CSRHub and the IAA, indicates world’s biggest brands missing out on $billions of potential value.

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Nuclear slow and expensive, renewables fast and cheap: Bowen slaps down Coalition “fantasy”

Renew Economy

Bowen says nuclear is "utterly uneconomic" and just the latest iteration of the Coalition culture war on energy and climate. The post Nuclear slow and expensive, renewables fast and cheap: Bowen slaps down Coalition “fantasy” 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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Forging the Future of Sustainability: Celebrating WWF Voices on International Women's Day

WWF Sustainability

From scientists to marketing experts, the women of WWF bring an array of perspectives and talents.

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SEC passes new emissions rule: Here’s what you need to know

GreenBiz

Companies will be required to report emissions for the first time but get more wiggle room than expected.

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Biggest offshore wind farm in world scraps green hydrogen proposal

Renew Economy

Developers had been exploring hydrogen and grid sales in tandem, but decided on the latter after winning a grid connection. The post Biggest offshore wind farm in world scraps green hydrogen proposal 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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Generative AI and the future of New York

McKinsey Sustainabilty

The Generative AI revolution will disrupt America’s biggest labor market, but its impact may not be what you expect.

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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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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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IBM Commits up to $45M to Climate Adaptation, Starting With New RFP for Resilient Cities

3BL Media

IBM will increase investment in the IBM Sustainability Accelerator by 50%, committing up to $45 million in cash and in-kind donations over the next five years. New RFP will align with United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 11: making cities safe, resilient and sustainable. IBM will collaborate with the EY organization to strengthen the opportunities and knowledge support available to program participants.

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The rising complexity of board directorship

McKinsey Sustainabilty

Board experts explain how directors can meet the demands of growing agendas.

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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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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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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.