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The backroom corporate battle for science-based climate policy

Corporate Knights

Before the world’s most powerful descended on Davos, Switzerland, this week, the World Economic Forum surveyed its members on the global risks confronting the planet. At the top of the list of what keeps global leaders up at night in the near term was not the spread of geopolitical conflict, but misinformation and disinformation, which ranked as the highest threats over the next two years.

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How EV maker Rivian plans to halve the carbon footprint of its vehicles by 2030

GreenBiz

The company has published its strategy for ‘zero materials waste and zero pollution.

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Fossil lobby claims voters want nuclear. Grid simulation shows it’s the last thing Australia needs

Renew Economy

As the Coalition goes nuclear in its opposition to solar and wind, data modelling 100% renewables on Australia's NEM reminds us why SMRs are not part of the picture. The post Fossil lobby claims voters want nuclear. Grid simulation shows it’s the last thing Australia needs appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Mycelium-Based Mega Ranch Scales Production

3BL Media

Meati, a producer of animal-free meat made from mycelium, partnered with CRB on its new ‘Mega Ranch’ in Thornton, Colorado. Efficient alternative proteins manufacturing The resource-efficient manufacturing operation is expected to cultivate tens of millions of pounds of Meati per year, producing animal-free meat at a scale that will match and even exceed that of the larger individual animal-based ranches in the United States.

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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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The shape of talent in 2023 and 2024

McKinsey Sustainabilty

If 2023 was the year of the manager and the launchpad for generative AI, what will 2024 bring for talent leaders?

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Microsoft will buy enough U.S.-made solar panels to power 1.8 million homes

GreenBiz

The deal will fund 12 gigawatts from Qcells over the next eight years.

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Passing the ‘Torch’ to the Next Generation of Tradesworkers

3BL Media

What do you do when it’s time to pass the welding torch, so to speak? As in, the equipment itself? While a secondhand sale is certainly an option, Enbridge facility employees along our T-South Pipeline had other ideas for their spring cleaning findings this year. Based in Hope, BC, the employees donated two portable welding units, as well as welding rods and decommissioned engine starters, to nearby Boston Bar Elementary-Secondary and Hope Secondary schools.

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Accelerating Europe: Competitiveness for a new era

McKinsey Sustainabilty

Turbulent times have highlighted new fragilities in Europe’s economies. Addressing them could be the catalyst for a new wave of competitiveness and growth.

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5 years in, how does General Mills’ regenerative agriculture commitment measure up?

GreenBiz

General Mills aims to spur ‘systems change’ and advance regenerative agriculture on 1 million acres of land by 2030.

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Ark progresses plan for solar farm next to world’s largest eight-hour battery

Renew Economy

With plans locked in for a battery that could be the largest of its kind in the world, Ark Energy is seeking approval for a 500MW solar farm to go with it. The post Ark progresses plan for solar farm next to world’s largest eight-hour battery 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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Investment and Impact: KeyBank Farmers Market Fills a Food Void in Buffalo

3BL Media

Following the racially motivated shooting that took place at a supermarket in Buffalo, NY on May 14, 2022, KeyBank Corporate Responsibility Officer Chiwuike “Chi-Chi” Owunwanne worked with community partners to bring a farmers’ market to the Delavan-Grider community. The supermarket, which was closed for months after the shooting, was the only source of fresh food and groceries for many in East Buffalo.

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What is fintech?

McKinsey Sustainabilty

Fintechs are companies that rely primarily on technology and cloud services—and less so on physical locations—to provide financial services to customers.

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Insurers hope new policies covering carbon credits will restore trust in a battered market

GreenBiz

Cloverly is selling coverage that will compensate carbon credit buyers in the event of fraud or invalidation.

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Surge in heat pumps and rooftop solar drives record uptake for UK homes

Renew Economy

Installation of solar panels and heat pumps in UK homes soared in 2023, driving the country to its highest-ever level of domestic low-carbon technology upgrades. The post Surge in heat pumps and rooftop solar drives record uptake for UK homes 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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Think Realty and Land Betterment: How Real Estate Can Create Both Positive Social and Commercial Outcomes

3BL Media

Kirk Taylor’s editorial article was recently featured on the cover of Think Realty’s January/February magazine. In this editorial piece Kirk, President and Co-founder of Land Betterment, talks about how thinking creatively about workforce housing, attainable housing, and transitional housing in communities can satisfy more than commercial goals. While simultaneously solving commercial and social aspects of housing may seem challenging it can be accomplished.

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How could Panama Canal restrictions affect supply chains?

McKinsey Sustainabilty

A cap on canal transits could reroute millions of tons of cargo. Different sectors face different choices.

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Israel’s climate tech sector plummeted in 2023

GreenBiz

The war and infighting over Netanyahu’s moves wreaked havoc on the country’s sustainability startups.

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Solar banks and efficiency upgrades promise to address energy inequality

Renew Economy

Federal and New South Wales governments tip $206m into energy upgrades for social housing, and launch Solar Banks scheme for homes unable to access solar. The post Solar banks and efficiency upgrades promise to address energy inequality 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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WHC Launches Professional Network for Women Working in Business and Nature

3BL Media

BETHESDA, Md., January 19, 2024 /3BL/ - Wildlife Habitat Council (WHC) announces the launch of Elevate , a robust network of women leaders working at the intersection of business and nature. Elevate seeks to fill the gap of global initiatives for women working on nature-related issues in business by providing a network to connect with and learn from one another.

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How CEOs can mitigate compounding risks

McKinsey Sustainabilty

When risks combine, the cumulative impact can have existential consequences. But leaders can prevent compounding risks from sneaking up on them by adapting risk processes to manage multiple threats.

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We can do better: Redesigning climate change, biodiversity and plastic waste negotiations

GreenBiz

Global negotiating processes must shift to achieve more meaningful climate results.

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Court rejects solar farm for wrecking a town’s view, poor consultation

Renew Economy

NSW court rules the solar project didn't take into account its impact on the landscape's character and fell short on community consultation. The post Court rejects solar farm for wrecking a town’s view, poor consultation 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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Dave Lange: The Panda Master for FedEx

3BL Media

What does it take to transport precious cargo anywhere in the world? Dave Lange, FedEx Director of Aircraft Charter (A/C) Department, provides an inside view of the work his team undertakes to ensure safe and secure delivery of high-profile shipments, such as giant pandas. Whether it’s commercial, military, humanitarian, or animal shipments, the A/C is responsible for special projects—flights that aren't flown on scheduled service.

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EU Parliament Approves New Law Banning Misleading Product Sustainability Claims

ESG Today

Lawmakers in the European Parliament voted 593-21 on Wednesday to adopt a new anti-greenwashing law banning a series of commercial practices, including the use of unproven generic product claims such as “environmentally friendly,” or “climate neutral,” or marketing a product as having a reduced environmental impact based on the use of emissions offsetting schemes.

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Grant seeks to recruit Appalachian manufacturers for clean energy economy

GreenBiz

A group of regional partners is seeking to find and support more than 1,000 small and medium manufacturers to play a supply chain role in the growing clean energy industry.

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Queensland funds another 12 “solar soaker” batteries, plus two locally made flow batteries

Renew Economy

Energy Queensland gets new funds to install another 12 network connected batteries across the state – including two flow batteries made by local manufacturers. The post Queensland funds another 12 “solar soaker” batteries, plus two locally made flow batteries 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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Trane Technologies Partnering With Dublin City University's Access Program To Support Students Affected by Economic and Social Adversity

3BL Media

January 18, 2024 /3BL/ - Trane Technologies, a global climate innovator, is proud to be partnering with Dublin City University (DCU) in their innovative Accesseducation program, which provides financial support, internships and mentoring opportunities for students affected by economic and social adversity. For over 30 years, DCU has delivered Ireland’s original and largest university Access Program, enabling more than 1,000 students each year from socio-economically disadvantaged backgrounds to

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5 Myths Preventing Catalytic Capital From Going Where It’s Needed (Blog)

Stanford Social Innovation

By Harvey Koh Without a clear understanding of the gaps in the market, it is difficult for impact investors to develop sound strategies to fill them.

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How tech firms Adyen and Zendesk are securing carbon removal credits

GreenBiz

3 strategies Adyen and Zendesk use to guide their funding of carbon removal technologies and projects.

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Stick to the plan: Lights won’t go out when Eraring closes on schedule

Renew Economy

Consistent with AEMO's own modelling, our new analysis reconfirms there is no material electricity reliability gap for NSW if Eraring closes on schedule. The post Stick to the plan: Lights won’t go out when Eraring closes on schedule 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.