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Investing in Value Creation Through Regenerative Agriculture

3BL Media

by Mary Beth Gallagher, the Director of Engagement, Domini Impact Investments The challenge is feeding 8.1 billion people within Earth’s planetary boundaries. Industrial agriculture practices emphasize maximizing yield and include carbon intensive processes and chemical fertilizers. These approaches, efficient though they may be, deplete the soil health and reduce biodiversity.

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9 emerging names to know in reuse

GreenBiz

The Reusies Awards highlight 3 companies, 3 activists and 3 communities driving forward circular economies.

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New Sun Cable takes shape with 12GW of wind added to world’s biggest renewable project

Renew Economy

Massive Sun Cable project will now include 12GW of wind, with the solar component "trimmed" to the same size and rolled out in several stages. The post New Sun Cable takes shape with 12GW of wind added to world’s biggest renewable project appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Clean energy stocks are making a comeback

Corporate Knights

Clean energy stocks and exchange traded funds have rebounded this spring, raising hopes that the sector’s two-year slump is coming to an end. After hitting a 2024 low of US$13.02 on April 19, the iShares Global Clean Energy ETF closed at US$14.15 on May 20, a 9% gain. Similarly, First Trust Clean Energy ETF gained 15%, rising to US$35.15 from US$30.48 in the same period.

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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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From Utopia to Reality: Project Management’s Origins in Literature to Our Mandate

Green Project Management

As a student of project management, it’s fascinating to explore the earliest discussions of projects and their societal impacts. Understanding the origins of project management provides some insights into how early thinkers conceptualized organized tasks for the benefit of society. This post shares the foundational ideas that have influenced modern practices, showcasing the evolution of […] The post From Utopia to Reality: Project Management’s Origins in Literature to Our Mandate app

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Inside Microsoft's record-breaking carbon removal contract

GreenBiz

The company signed a contract for 3.3 million metric tons of offsets over 10 years from a facility in Stockholm.

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Taps running dry in Mexico City, Bogotá, as heat dome pushes cities closer to 'Day Zero'

Corporate Knights

In Mexico City, more and more residents are watching their taps go dry for hours a day. Even when water does flow, it often comes out dark brown and smells noxious. A former political leader is asking the public to “prioritize essential actions for survival” as the city’s key reservoirs run dry. Meanwhile, 2,000 miles south in the Colombian capital of Bogotá, reservoir levels are falling just as fast, and the city government has implemented rotating water shutoffs.

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CACI’s Meisha Lutsey Wins Women in Technology Leadership Award

3BL Media

RESTON, Va., May 22, 2024 /3BL/ - CACI International Inc’s ( NYSE: CACI ) President of Operations Support and Services Meisha Lutsey took home the 2024 Women in Technology (WIT) Leadership Award in the Corporate Large Market Sector category at its 25 th awards ceremony. Lutsey oversees a team of over 3,500 that is on the frontlines of the unrelenting efforts to keep our nation safe and defend American freedom.

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Allbirds keeps ‘nerdy’ approach to emissions at the heart of rescue plan

GreenBiz

Allbirds’ sales are in steep decline but it’s hoping a shoe with ‘close to zero’ carbon emissions can help turn that around.

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With the Coalition’s nuclear fantasy demolished by CSIRO, Labor must get cracking on renewables

Renew Economy

CSIRO's latest demolition of nuclear power means we can focus on the urgent shift to firmed renewables. The climate clock is ticking. The post With the Coalition’s nuclear fantasy demolished by CSIRO, Labor must get cracking on renewables 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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How climate change is rocking the wine industry

Corporate Knights

Wine has long been synonymous with good times, celebration and an appreciation of the finer things in life. Evolved over thousands of years and cultures, wine is something we all take for granted. But that is all about to change. Recent publications on climate volatility have painted a bleak picture of the future for this beloved alcoholic beverage.

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Weather’s Impact on Investing in US Agriculture: Navigating the New Normal

3BL Media

by Craig Wichner, founder, Farmland LP Innovation plays a pivotal role in enhancing agricultural productivity and sustainability. Initiatives such as organic and high-carbon agriculture promote environmental stewardship, while mechanization of harvest, weeding, and cultivation processes improve efficiency and reduce labor costs. Emerging technologies like drones and UAVs enable precise monitoring and management of crops, while smart irrigation systems optimize water usage, mitigating the impact

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Environmental worries outpace socioeconomic concerns over past decade, survey finds

GreenBiz

The public's increased concern about environmental issues underscores the need for governments and businesses to remain committed to the green agenda and simultaneously address socioeconomic concerns, according to GlobeScan.

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Renewables and storage still cheapest option, nuclear too slow and costly in Australia – CSIRO

Renew Economy

Final GenCost report confirms nuclear too slow and costly for Australia, and integrated renewables remain by far the lowest cost and quickest option. The post Renewables and storage still cheapest option, nuclear too slow and costly in Australia – CSIRO 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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How Long is the Journey?

CSR Hub

CSRHub has been generating consensus ESG ratings for 16 years. We started with data on about 5,000 entities. In 2024, we’re able to publish data on more than 56,000 entities (companies, not for profits, government bodies). Entities may start their reporting process by joining an organization, submitting data to a government database, or issuing a sustainability report.

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Chemours Washington Works Awards Five Local Students With Scholarships

3BL Media

As part of a global initiative to increase access to science and technical education, Chemours’ Washington Works site has awarded scholarships to five local students who will pursue study in science, technology, engineering, or mathematics (STEM) fields at universities this fall. The scholarships are part of Chemours’ Future of Chemistry Scholarship program—a campaign to deliver scholarships to talented, high-potential young people who live in communities where the company operates and who will

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Make the internal business case for sustainability investment

GreenBiz

The ROSI framework provides a 5-step approach to unlock investment in sustainability initiatives.

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Australia can learn from the American experience with nuclear power

Renew Economy

Nuclear power has no business case or operational need in Australia’s energy future. No one who understands energy markets would claim otherwise. The post Australia can learn from the American experience with nuclear power 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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A new future of work: The race to deploy AI and raise skills in Europe and beyond

McKinsey Sustainabilty

To gain the full productivity benefits of generative AI and other technologies, Europe and the United States will need to focus both on improving human capital and accelerating technology adoption.

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Essity 2023 Annual and Sustainability Report: Breaking Barriers to Well-Being

3BL Media

Originally published on Essity.com Breaking Barriers to Well-being Our purpose is breaking barriers to well-being for the benefit of consumers, patients, caregivers, and customers across the globe. As well as for the benefit of society and the planet. We aim to break through and overcome the barriers that stand in the way of improving people’s well-being and enabling a healthier and more sustainable society.

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Here's how to tell your circularity story to consumers

GreenBiz

By offering circular models to consumers, brands can become heroes and help people view themselves as eco-friendly.

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Eraring coal closure delayed two years, possibly four, “to keep the lights on”

Renew Economy

NSW secures deal to extend life of Australia's biggest coal generator by two years. The post Eraring coal closure delayed two years, possibly four, “to keep the lights on” 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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Strategic alliances for gen AI: How to build them and make them work

McKinsey Sustainabilty

Strategic alliances are a must for companies looking to build value from generative AI. But approaching them like traditional vendor arrangements won’t work.

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Entergy Named as a Top 50 Most Community-Minded Company in the US

3BL Media

For the ninth year, Points of Light’s list has recognized Entergy for its corporate citizenship, social impact and community engagement NEW ORLEANS, May 22, 2024 /3BL/ - For the ninth year, Entergy has been named a 2024 honoree of The Civic 50, Points of Light’s prestigious annual list that recognizes the top companies leading the way in employee volunteerism and community investment in the United States.

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Investors push for more disclosure on corporate lobbying

GreenBiz

Resolutions related to lobbying and political spending have so far received the most support of socially-oriented proposals this proxy season.

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Deeper, longer, cleaner: Big batteries extend domination of California’s evening demand peaks

Renew Economy

California's big batteries remain top supplier in evening demand peaks for more than three hours, extending their dominance of the grid powering the world's fifth biggest economy. The post Deeper, longer, cleaner: Big batteries extend domination of California’s evening demand peaks 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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In the spotlight: Performance management that puts people first

McKinsey Sustainabilty

Performance management systems help people continuously develop—but most companies fall short of best practices. A set of defined design choices can help guide leaders forward.

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The Hand Hygiene Training Gap and Innovative Ways To Train Healthcare Professionals

3BL Media

Originally published on Tork News Center PHILADELPHIA, PA., May 20, 2024 /3BL/ – Tork, an Essity brand, was proud to once again recognize and participate in World Hand Hygiene Day on May 5th, an initiative by the World Health Organization (WHO) to raise awareness of the importance of hand hygiene in health care and to bring people together in support of hand hygiene improvement globally.

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FedEx and Pyxera Global launch Circular Supply Chain Coalition to upcycle rare earth minerals

GreenBiz

The group wants to mine used electronics for valuable metals to reduce waste and grow jobs.

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Plans unveiled for massive $3.5 billion wind and solar powered green iron project for Queensland

Renew Economy

Investment giant backs plans to convert Gladstone ore into green iron using hydrogen created from state's massive wind and solar resources and tapping in to federal "Made in Australia plan. The post Plans unveiled for massive $3.5 billion wind and solar powered green iron project for Queensland 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.