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Can closed loop battery recycling and geothermal lithium help solve the supply crunch?

GreenBiz

Five- to tenfold growth is expected in the global lithium battery market over the next decade as people shift to electric vehicles, but already lithium supplies are tight.

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Gas exporters sucking gas out of domestic market in middle of crisis, data shows

Renew Economy

Australia's LNG exporters are contributing to an ongoing energy crisis, by diverting gas away from the domestic market, AER data confirms. The post Gas exporters sucking gas out of domestic market in middle of crisis, data shows appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Corporations must change climate obstructionist industry associations from within

Corporate Knights

Dylan Tanner is the executive director and founder of InfluenceMap. The window to take action on climate change is closing. The global scientific community now has the official backing of hundreds of government and business leaders who agree that we must transition to a net-zero-carbon economy, and yet getting strong climate regulations in place has proven a challenge.

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How the Fashion Industry Is Tackling Three Major Impacts on Our Ocean - Bringing Hope for the Decade of the Ocean

3BL Media

By Liam Goldsworthy. SOURCE: Acre. DESCRIPTION: The old adage ‘There’s plenty more fish in the sea’ has been replaced with the inconceivable ‘By 2050 plastics in the ocean will outweigh fish’ (according to a report from the Ellen MacArthur Foundation in partnership with The World Economic Forum). But with World Oceans Day and the Decade of the Ocean’s science goals for sustainable development, a much-needed spotlight has been shone on the challenges urgently requiring prompt action for systemic

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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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In Brazil, Suzano harvests trees with deep roots in communities

GreenBiz

Can a company that cuts down millions of trees a year ever truly be sustainable? Context matters.

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WA gold mine now renewably powered after rapid solar deployment

Renew Economy

A Western Australian gold mine is now being powered by solar power, the first operational project under the state's Clean Energy Future Fund. The post WA gold mine now renewably powered after rapid solar deployment appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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People Powering Microcredit: Matthew O'Hayer Augments Support of Whole Planet Foundation with $50,000 Donation

3BL Media

SOURCE: Whole Foods Market Foundations. DESCRIPTION: Back in 2007, when Matt O’Hayer started pasture-raising hens, his thoughts were never just on the birds in their care, but in using whatever means at their disposal to effect lasting change. Directly, that meant challenging long-held assumptions in the food business – that sustainable could not mean scalable, and vice versa.

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Transforming advanced manufacturing through Industry 4.0

McKinsey Sustainabilty

Manufacturers in industries such as automotive and electronics, nearing the tipping point of digital adoption, are achieving even faster and more sustainable change through Industry 4.0.

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Labor to introduce legislation for climate targets and EV tax cuts in first week of parliament

Renew Economy

Labor will seek to legislate its 2030 target, EV tax cuts and a revival of the Climate Change Authority during the first week of the new parliament. The post Labor to introduce legislation for climate targets and EV tax cuts in first week of parliament appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Deployment Options Expand with New Cisco DNA Center Virtual Appliance

Cisco CSR

Virtualization technology has changed the world of IT and enabled cloud computing. It has also been embraced by Cisco customers due to its flexibility and cost benefits. That demand is behind our recent announcement at Cisco Live of the Cisco DNA Center Virtual Appliance, which gives customers new deployment options for our network controller, whether deployed within the company data center or in public and private clouds.

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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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KeyBank Foundation Invests Half a Million Dollars in the Presidents' Council's Comprehensive Capacity Building Program

3BL Media

SOURCE: KeyBank. DESCRIPTION: CLEVELAND, July 1, 2022 /3BL Media/ - The KeyBank Foundation announced it has invested in $500,000 The Presidents’ Council’s Comprehensive Capacity Building Program. For 25 years, the Cleveland-based organization has supported, developed and advocated for current and future generations of Black entrepreneurs across Northeast Ohio.

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How the operating model can unlock the full power of customer experience

McKinsey Sustainabilty

By embedding customer experience within the organization and its operating model, companies can provide superior customer experience and realize tangible business impact.

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Europe saw Morrison’s Australia as “handbrake” on global climate action, Albanese says

Renew Economy

Anthony Albanese says Scott Morrison's recalcitrance on climate change almost scuttled a major trade deal with the European Union. The post Europe saw Morrison’s Australia as “handbrake” on global climate action, Albanese says appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Top of Mind Security Insights from In-Person Interactions

Cisco CSR

The past few months have been chockfull of conversations with security customers, partners, and industry leaders. After two years of virtual engagements, in-person events like our CISO Forum and Cisco Live as well as the industry’s RSA Conference underscore the power of face-to-face interactions. It’s a reminder of just how enriching conversations are and how incredibly interconnected the world is.

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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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The Purpose of Community Day at Paramount

3BL Media

“Our employees can give back, come together, and be a part of something bigger.”. SOURCE: Paramount. DESCRIPTION: By Crystal Barnes | Senior Vice President, Social Responsibility & Environmental Social and Governance (ESG), Paramount. It starts with you. That’s the theme of this year’s Community Day at Paramount Global. We want our employees to do the work, get involved in their communities, and take time beyond their day-to-day to make a difference.

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Why art is a tool for hope | JR

TEDxInnovations

Famed for enormous black-and-white portraits that are pasted on surfaces ranging from the Louvre to the US-Mexico border wall, multimedia artist JR continues to tackle ambitious projects. In this powerfully moving talk, he shares how he made a giant mural on the courtyard floor of a maximum security prison -- with the help of guards and prisoners alike -- and ended up with much more than a compelling image.

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Australian thermal storage start-up nears production at Newcastle plant

Renew Economy

MGA Thermal says it hopes to be producing 1MWh a day of stackable thermal storage blocks by year’s end at its new commercial facility in Newcastle. The post Australian thermal storage start-up nears production at Newcastle plant appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Cisco and Bell Canada Share Their POV on Private 5G at Cisco Live!

Cisco CSR

This year, Cisco Live! returned for the first in-person gathering in three years. I was so excited to meet face-to-face with our customers and partners to catch up on all the great things we have been doing and have important discussions about the opportunities that lie ahead. At Cisco we’re seeing tremendous market opportunity for private 5G as-a-service (5GaaS).

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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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Qualcomm's Commitment to Employee Engagement and Wellbeing

3BL Media

SOURCE: Qualcomm. DESCRIPTION: Our employees are committed to inventing solutions to complex problems and making the world a better place. We believe that supporting their holistic wellbeing, inclusive of physical, mental, social and financial wellbeing, helps them live their best life both at home and work. Through our social wellbeing programs, our employees can pursue their interests and hobbies, connect to volunteering and giving opportunities, enjoy unique recreational experiences with fami

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HomeKit how to: Best practices to automate your smart home

Stacey Higginbotham

I’m now well over a year into my use of HomeKit as the primary ecosystem for my smart home, and while I don’t regret the transition, I still occasionally use and test devices for other platforms. These last 16 months have taught me quite a bit about how to best use HomeKit, so I want to share some best practices to help you automate your HomeKit home.

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Costs for new build wind and solar have jumped, but nothing like those of fossil fuels

Renew Economy

BNEF reports temporary cost rises for renewables, driven by increased cost of materials, freight, fuel and labor. But solar and wind are still way cheaper than coal and gas. The post Costs for new build wind and solar have jumped, but nothing like those of fossil fuels appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Standard Operating Procedure Becomes Lifelong Learning Asset

Cisco CSR

A few weeks ago, something remarkable happened. The Internet Engineering Task Force (IETF) had its first in-person meeting in over two years. Typically, the IETF meets in person three times per year to “make the internet better” through interoperable standards. These IETF meetings connect representatives from vendors, network operators, academia, and other interested network nerds.

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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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Nielsen at SXSW 2022: The Native Representation TV Needs

3BL Media

SOURCE: Nielsen. DESCRIPTION: While moves have been made to increase representation and open narratives for Native Americans in media, the entertainment industry still has a ways to go. Creators of indigenous backgrounds are breaking through with stories told and inspired from their diverse perspectives with the aim to influence audiences of all backgrounds.

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Urgent Corporate Action on Deforestation Needed to Meet Climate Goals: Report

ESG Today

A significant and immediate increase in corporate action to address deforestation is needed in order to achieve global climate goals, according to a new report released by the UN-backed Race to Zero. According to the report, “Why Net Zero Needs Deforestation Now,” deforestation attributable to companies with land-based value chains, particularly in the forest, land and agriculture sectors, is responsible for a significant proportion of global greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions.

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“Rapid and irreversible:” AEMO says energy crisis is accelerating switch to renewables

Renew Economy

AEMO says the energy chaos is likely to accelerate the switch to renewables, but the scale of the transition is immense, and the need to act is urgent. The post “Rapid and irreversible:” AEMO says energy crisis is accelerating switch to renewables appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Podcast: Welcome to the industrial metaverse

Stacey Higginbotham

It’s been a minute since we’ve discussed the metaverse, but this week we cover Siemens’ deal with Nvidia to create the metaverse for the industrial IoT. It’s part of several announcements this week from Siemens that include an acquisition and a new product launch for smart buildings. We also dig into some Apple rumors about a new HomePod , whether or not you’ll want to use the iPad as a home hub , and Kevin’s advice for folks trying to adopt HomeKit.

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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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No Warrior Left Behind: Regions Bank Joins Smoky Mountain Service Dogs To Help the Wounded Stand

3BL Media

Sponsorship will help provide a canine companion for a disabled veteran. SOURCE: Regions Bank. DESCRIPTION: “Thank you for your service.”. That refrain can be heard time and again on patriotic holidays – like Memorial Day, Independence Day, and Veterans Day – spoken to brave men and women who have served or are still serving in our nation’s military.

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Access with Choice: Power Hybrid Work Your Way

Cisco CSR

If you didn’t catch us in Las Vegas or online for this year’s Cisco Live, not to worry. Among a slew of exciting announcements to support our vision for hybrid work, we introduced new platform innovations for network management. One of the most exciting is Cloud Management for Catalyst, which combines the number one platform in cloud networks, Cisco Meraki, with the industry-leading Catalyst access portfolio.

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Coal may exit Australia’s grid a lot quicker than most people think

Renew Economy

AEMO roadmap still assumes all brown coal generation gone by 2032, but future roadmaps may point to black coal generators closing around the same time. The post Coal may exit Australia’s grid a lot quicker than most people think appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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When will our smart homes have true occupancy sensors?

Stacey Higginbotham

On our latest IoT Podcast episode, we take a question that Gregg left on our IoT Voicemail Hotline. Gregg uses Apple HomeKit and is looking for occupancy sensors, which he correctly says are not the same as motion sensors. Unfortunately, we’re right on the cusp of having a range of accurate occupancy sensors in the smart home, so current options are fairly limited.

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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.