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ESG is the private equity industry’s next frontier

Corporate Knights

Shilpa Tiwari is executive vice-president of social impact and sustainability at Citizen Relations and the founder of Her Climb. In 2015, the United Nations established the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) – a blueprint of 17 ways to make the world a more just, inclusive and sustainable place. The UN estimated that it would take approximately US$5 to $7 trillion per year in investments to achieve the SDGs.

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10 badass women centering environmental justice at work

GreenBiz

The focus of the fifth annual GreenBiz Badass Women list was narrowed to highlight individuals spearheading the integration of environmental justice concerns into their company’s sustainable business practices.

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Gas industry knew about air pollution problems from stoves in early 1970s

Renew Economy

As industry fights to discredit current research on health impacts of gas stoves, newly revealed documents show it was a concern five decades ago. The post Gas industry knew about air pollution problems from stoves in early 1970s appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Generative AI: Unlocking the future of fashion

McKinsey Sustainabilty

While still nascent, generative AI has the potential to help fashion businesses become more productive, get to market faster, and serve customers better. The time to explore the technology is now.

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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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Global clean energy investing tops US$1 trillion for first time ever

Corporate Knights

For many, the clean energy transition has seemed a bit like a desert mirage. If you squint you can see it, but it never seems to get any closer. But suddenly, the future has arrived. A recent report from climate statisticians at BloombergNEF (BNEF) says global investment in the low-carbon energy transition totalled a record $1.11 trillion (all figures in U.S. dollars) in 2022 – up 31% in a year.

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We can’t fight climate change without Black voters

GreenBiz

Given that Black people are more likely to be "Alarmed" or "Concerned" about global warming than those who identified as white, we can’t fight climate change without Black voters.

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What is design thinking?

McKinsey Sustainabilty

Design thinking is a systemic, intuitive, customer-focused problem-solving approach that organizations can use to respond to rapidly changing environments and to create maximum impact.

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Why is the browser a second-class citizen in smart homes?

Stacey Higginbotham

As we’ve added more connected devices to our homes and more connectivity to cars, we’ve become locked into the app economy. What the heck ever happened to the good ol’ web? I recently asked myself that question as I was testing a de-Googled smartphone ; it runs the open source version of Android, or AOSP. I was also considering moving to a pure Linux handset.

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The promise of a lithium-sulfur battery

GreenBiz

Low in cost and high in density, a lithium-sulfur battery could power the future of transport — if it ever gets to market.

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Germany to build 25GW of “hydrogen ready” gas plants to back up wind and solar

Renew Economy

Germany will use auctions to ensure new gas power plants are built, used only as back-up, and converted to hydrogen “as soon as possible." The post Germany to build 25GW of “hydrogen ready” gas plants to back up wind and solar 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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Entrepreneur First CEO Matt Clifford on early stage talent investing

McKinsey Sustainabilty

One of Europe’s top talent investors talks about his unique approach to backing companies before they exist and how to find the “edge” in a potential founder.

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NRC hammers out new licensing rules to adapt to advanced nuclear plants and small modular reactors

Utiliity Dive

Sen. John Barrasso, then chairman of the Senate environment committee, said in 2019 a new law mandating updated reactor licensing rules is “critical if we are going to reduce carbon emissions in a meaningful way.

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Cleantech Startup Clearflame Raises $30 Million for Heavy Duty Engine Decarbonization Solution

ESG Today

Cleantech startup ClearFlame Engine Technologies announced today that it has raised $30 million, with proceeds aimed at helping the company bring to market solutions to power heavy-duty engines with renewable fuels. Founded in 2016, Chicago-based ClearFlame’s patented technology enables heavy duty diesel engines to run on cleaner burning renewable liquid fuels.

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Western Australia or Windy Australia? Latest data cements the west as best

Renew Economy

Western Australia's wind farms once again tops the performance charts in February, while wind helps squeeze out gas in the south. The post Western Australia or Windy Australia? Latest data cements the west as best 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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Digital transformation to achieve operational excellence

McKinsey Sustainabilty

Using principles of operational excellence, empowering workforces, and adding digital processes to production can help companies achieve new levels of performance.

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Constellation Energy launches 1-MW nuclear-powered hydrogen production facility at Nine Mile Point

Utiliity Dive

This is the final nuclear-powered hydrogen demonstration project announced by DOE last November to launch, following projects at the Davis-Besse, Prairie Island and Palo Verde plants.

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Over Half of Companies Potentially Greenwashing Says Australia Competition Regulator

ESG Today

Australia’s competition regulator the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) said that it will be investigating companies for potential greenwashing, after it conducted a study that found concerning environmental or sustainability-related claims from over half of businesses reviewed. The study involved an internet sweep by ACCC of 247 companies across a broad range of sectors including energy, vehicles, household products and appliances, food and drink packaging, cosmetics, clothi

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On anniversary of the Fukushima disaster, Australia must stand firm against nuclear

Renew Economy

Against the shadow of Fukushima, the latest pro-nuclear push in Australia is ill-judged, insensitive and wholly inappropriate. The post On anniversary of the Fukushima disaster, Australia must stand firm against nuclear 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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Stop wasting your most precious resource: Middle managers

McKinsey Sustainabilty

In the modern workplace, middle managers face many challenges. A new survey finds three areas where organizations can better support their managers and help them accomplish more.

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When is Apple HomeKit going to fix its broken Matter experience?

Stacey Higginbotham

This should be an exciting time. Officially certified Matter devices are arriving and becoming available. So the promise of simple device onboarding and support for multiple smart home ecosystems is here, right? Not so much if you’re an Apple HomeKit user. In fact, the old HomeKit “it just works” experience is now the HomeKit with Matter “good luck with that” experience.

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ISO sustainable finance 'could be as significant as ISSB'

Environmental Finance

A new ISO standard on sustainable finance could be as important a development as the International Sustainability Standards Board's (ISSB) forthcoming standards, it was claimed.

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South Australia enjoys 80.1 pct wind and solar share in blackout-free summer

Renew Economy

South Australia sources more than 80 per cent of its power needs from wind and solar over summer. Soon, the country's main grid will be doing the same. The post South Australia enjoys 80.1 pct wind and solar share in blackout-free summer 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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Stepping up: Becoming a high-potential CEO candidate

McKinsey Sustainabilty

The road to becoming CEO is a difficult ascent for even the most seasoned leaders. Here are four keys to making the journey a success.

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What’s the impact of Matter on smart home cloud services?

Stacey Higginbotham

On a recent Internet of Things podcast episode , we took a voicemail question on our hotline. He correctly notes that Samsung has shut down its SmartThings Cloud service, requiring device makers to use alternative services , such as AWS or Azure. That leads into bigger question about how Matter works , or doesn’t work, with cloud services. And more importantly, how that could impact future smart home device services.

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The $1 trillion opportunity: tackling women’s digital exclusion in the developing world

Impact Alpha

For all the optimism contained in International Women’s Day, the reality is that in most places around the world, the gender gap isn’t. The post The $1 trillion opportunity: tackling women’s digital exclusion in the developing world appeared first on ImpactAlpha.

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NSW Labor may buy Australia’s biggest coal generator to keep it open

Renew Economy

NSW Labor threatens to take state's energy industry back to the dark ages by suggesting it may buy the country's biggest coal generator in order to keep it open. The post NSW Labor may buy Australia’s biggest coal generator to keep it open 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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How digital tools could boost efficiency in African health systems

McKinsey Sustainabilty

By expanding their use of digital health tools, African health systems could realize up to 15 percent efficiency gains by 2030 and reinvest the savings to improve access and outcomes.

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Podcast: Cranes, trains, and cybersecurity

Stacey Higginbotham

This week’s podcast kicks off with a story about the Pentagon’s fears over a Chinese-connected crane maker and its prevalence in U.S. ports. The Pentagon and others focused on national security question whether or not ZPMC , the maker of these cranes, could gather intelligence or cause work stoppages using sensors and motors connected to the internet.

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Wastewater sector emits nearly twice as much methane as previously thought

Envirotec Magazine

Municipal wastewater treatment plants emit nearly double the amount of methane into the atmosphere than scientists previously believed, according to new research from Princeton University. “The waste sector is one of the largest anthropogenic sources of methane in the world,” said Mark Zondlo, professor of civil and environmental engineering and associated faculty at the Andlinger Center for Energy and the Environment.

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“Making dumb solar smart:” Push to bring old rooftop PV into new world of flexible exports

Renew Economy

Arena-backed trial will see energy retailers offer innovative incentives to customers to enable access to their existing rooftop solar systems. The post “Making dumb solar smart:” Push to bring old rooftop PV into new world of flexible exports 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.