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Partnership in Action: Creating Connection Through Community Impact With Cisco

3BL Media

In May, Cisco ThousandEyes hosted its third annual Partner Connection – an event dedicated to sharing ideas, creating connections, and engaging with our channel partners. This year, in the spirit of collaboration, ThousandEyes partnered with Cisco’s Partnering for Purpose team to incorporate a meaningful giveback element into the agenda. Seeking the most impactful way to collaborate with our channel partners, we engaged the expertise of a third-party social impact event supplier, Give to Get.

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Australia lays ground for reaching 100 pct renewables with new engineering roadmap

Renew Economy

AEMO updates roadmap to solve engineering challenges to allow it the grid to run for periods on renewables only, with no burning of fossil fuels. The post Australia lays ground for reaching 100 pct renewables with new engineering roadmap appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Wind and solar energy surge past fossil fuels for first time in Europe

Corporate Knights

Solar and wind energy in the European Union generated more electricity than fossil fuels in the first six months of 2024, prompting analysts to declare “a historic shift” in the region’s energy mix as renewables capacity continues to grow. “The first half of the year shows fossil generation’s narrowing role in the power sector, and gains for renewables that are beyond temporary variations in conditions,” said Chris Rosslowe, senior data analyst at Ember, a think tank that assessed EU energy d

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Designing for Regenerative Business: From Fear to Hope?

Green Project Management

Over the past ten to fifteen years, I have noticed the conversation around sustainability often gets bogged down in narratives of minimizing harm and managing decline. The prevailing mindset is to reduce negative impacts and avoid worsening the status quo. But what if we reimagined this narrative? What if, instead of merely sustaining our businesses […] The post Designing for Regenerative Business: From Fear to Hope?

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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 Economic Impact of Mobile Fuel Delivery Services | Booster

3BL Media

Originally published on Booster Insights Imagine having your car at home, and instead of driving it to a gas when the tank is nearly empty, someone comes to your house and fills it up for you. How cool does that sound? This is what mobile fuel delivery services do. They save you time and energy by bringing fuel to your doorstep. But did you know that these services also significantly impact the economy?

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AGL hails performance of first big battery, says waiting for nuclear would put it out of business

Renew Economy

Australia's biggest coal generator celebrates success of its first big battery, and says waiting for nuclear to replace its coal assets will put it out of business. The post AGL hails performance of first big battery, says waiting for nuclear would put it out of business appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Drax is UK’s largest single source of CO2 emissions

Envirotec Magazine

New analysis from energy think tank Ember shows that the wood-burning Drax power station is the UK’s largest source of CO2 emissions at 12.1 million tonnes in 2022. This is significantly greater than any other single UK power station, including coal and gas. The plant is by far the largest single CO2 emitter in the UK power sector, accounting for over double the amount of CO2 emissions of the second largest emitter, RWE’s Pembroke Gas Power Station, with 5.3 million tonnes CO2 emissions.

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New Series ‘Culture Capital’ Highlights Diverse Entrepreneurs on Black Experience on Xfinity

3BL Media

PHILADELPHIA, August 12, 2024 /3BL/ - Comcast NBCUniversal LIFT Labs and Comcast RISE announced the premiere of Culture Capital , a three-part docuseries showcasing nine game-changing and diverse entrepreneurs who are laying the foundation for future founders, available now on Comcast’s Black Experience on Xfinity channel, Peacock, and Xumo Play. Launched in 2021, Black Experience on Xfinity features the ultimate in Black storytelling from Black programming partners and film studios and has rele

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Solar farms can benefit nature and boost biodiversity. Here’s how

Renew Economy

Solar farms aren't necessarily just about low carbon electricity. They can also help reverse biodiversity decline and could deliver benefits for nature and climate. The post Solar farms can benefit nature and boost biodiversity. Here’s how appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Microsoft Unveils New Multi-Framework ESG Reporting Solution

ESG Today

Microsoft announced Project ESG Reporting, and new tool aimed at enabling companies to create, review and approve ESG reports across multiple standards and frameworks. According to Microsoft, the new solution, currently in preview, was designed to help organizations solve the challenge of reporting against a variety of voluntary and regulatory reporting frameworks.

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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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How innovation can accelerate industry momentum

McKinsey Sustainabilty

Sparking a new surge of growth through innovation can benefit an entire industry, but those who light the spark tend to gain the biggest rewards.

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Industry Voices: A Roadmap to the Driverless Future of Autonomous Vehicles

3BL Media

Originially published by WardsAuto By Marie Hattar , Senior vice president, CMO, Keysight Technologies The driverless future of autonomous vehicles is set to transform society by reinventing the transportation industry and changing consumer behaviors forever. As a result of this seismic shift, autonomous driving technology is expected to generate up to $400 billion in new revenue by 2035, according to recent research by the McKinsey Center for Future Mobility.

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Stanwell begins work on huge 1200MWh mega battery as it starts transformation of major coal hub

Renew Economy

Huge 1,200 MWh Stanwell battery starts construction at site of coal generator due for closure, while work at half way mark at Tarong where another battery is being built at site of an ageing coal plant. The post Stanwell begins work on huge 1200MWh mega battery as it starts transformation of major coal hub appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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It's a rave: Underground acoustics amplify soil health

Science Daily / Earth & Environment

Barely audible to human ears, healthy soils produce a cacophony of sounds in many forms -- a bit like an underground rave concert of bubble pops and clicks. Special recordings made by ecologists show this chaotic mixture of soundscapes can be a measure of the diversity of tiny living animals in the soil, which create sounds as they move and interact with their environment.

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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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From promising to productive: Real results from gen AI in services

McKinsey Sustainabilty

Service organizations that are early generative AI adopters are finding that to capture more value, they need to get more disciplined.

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TCS’ goIT Program Invites Students to Contribute Ideas for Sustainable Marathons and Win Prizes

3BL Media

Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) is reinforcing its commitment to sustainability by inviting students aged 6-17 to contribute their ideas for greener marathons. TCS’ goIT team is collaborating with education and marathon partners in Sydney, Australia, to challenge students to reimagine how the TCS Sydney Marathon and other marathons worldwide can enhance their sustainability efforts.

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Plans unveiled for five gigawatt wind project, the biggest on Australia’s main grid

Renew Economy

Plans unveiled for massive 5 gigawatt wind project in north Queensland, which would be easily the biggest on Australia's main grid. The post Plans unveiled for five gigawatt wind project, the biggest on Australia’s main grid appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Gigantic ocean discovered 400 miles beneath Earth’s surface challenges what we know about the planet's water

Good.is: Planet

The ocean was discovered 430 miles deep into the Earth's mantle, which was usually thought to be a hot rocky layer devoid of water.

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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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Fueling growth through moments of customer delight

McKinsey Sustainabilty

Delight has the power to elevate customer experience, as well as amplify loyalty and growth for businesses across sectors.

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Chemours Opens State-of-the-Art Electric Vehicle Battery Innovation Center

3BL Media

Chemistry has the power to unlock new frontiers in the world of sustainable innovation. Earlier this week, Chemours proudly opened the doors of its new Chemours Battery Innovation Center (CBIC), a first-in-its-class laboratory facility located at the Chemours Discovery Hub in Newark, Delaware. A multi-million-dollar investment, the CBIC supports the testing and scaling of next generation battery technologies, to enable more sustainable, cost-effective, energy-efficient, and high-performing batte

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Australian solar team beats perovskite efficiency milestone, joins elite global club

Renew Economy

Australian scientists have joined an elite club of just eight around the world, making a perovskite solar cell that can hit 30 per cent efficiency. The post Australian solar team beats perovskite efficiency milestone, joins elite global club appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Explorers dropped GoPro camera into America's deepest unobstructed pit and the clip is giving people chills

Good.is: Planet

The underground pit is eerie enough to make the watchers feel thrilled at its shadowy structures.

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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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Deconstructing silos to discover savings: The end-to-end excellence playbook for retailers

McKinsey Sustainabilty

Some of retailers’ most pernicious operational problems can be solved with an end-to-end transformation. Here’s what they need to do.

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Sofidel Named Finalist for Ragan’s CSR & Diversity Awards

3BL Media

HORSHAM, Pa., August 16, 2024 /3BL/ - Sofidel has been named a finalist in the Global CSR & ESG Initiative category for Ragan's CSR & Diversity Awards, recognized for its "Sofidel and Suzano for 'Together we plant the future'" campaign. This project, in collaboration with Suzano, reflects Sofidel's efforts to support environmental sustainability and social development.

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Heavy-lift cargo drones are now being used at offshore wind farm in world first

Renew Economy

Using large cargo drones to transport equipment to offshore wind turbines is taking just a fraction of the time of conventional methods, and reducing costs and emissions. The post Heavy-lift cargo drones are now being used at offshore wind farm in world first appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Inclusive, not Exclusive

Chris Hall

Disability inclusion has emerged as a must-have engagement and investment theme for DEI-focused investors. Seeing diversity, equity and inclusion-related (DEI) themes – from gender, to ethnicity, to socioeconomic background – climb up the agendas of investors and companies alike in recent years has been heartening. Sadly, the same cannot yet be said for disability inclusion.

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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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German healthcare in the postpandemic era: Physician insights

McKinsey Sustainabilty

A survey of doctors in Germany offers insights into how they feel their work has changed since the COVID-19 pandemic began, where their challenges lie, and what solutions could help overcome them.

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How CARE Triangulated Global Climate Data, Research With Partners, and Program Data To Work Towards Climate Justice

3BL Media

Background CARE empowers poor and marginalized people to take action on the climate crisis and to build knowledge for global change. We know that climate change affects poor and marginalized people the most. Extinction means that people who rely on biodiversity for survival can no longer produce food. Extreme weather events destroy the shelters and homes of people who don’t have insurance or savings to rebuild.

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Rooftop solar meets 80 pct of state’s electricity demand – in middle of winter

Renew Economy

Rooftop solar helps push minimum operational demand to record low levels in the middle of winter, in a challenge to "baseload" coal and the Coalition's nuclear fantasies. The post Rooftop solar meets 80 pct of state’s electricity demand – in middle of winter appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Reduce, reuse, 're-fly-cle'

Science Daily / Earth & Environment

Black soldier flies are now commercially used to consume organic waste -- but genetic modifications proposed by bioscientists could see the insects digesting a wider variety of refuse, while also creating raw ingredients for industry.

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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.