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How we can unlock tech to decarbonize our skies

GreenBiz

We must start building the necessary technical capacity right now to actively remove CO2 from the atmosphere, in parallel with doubling down on decarbonization efforts.

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Western Australia sets new renewables record of 81% – in world’s biggest isolated grid

Renew Economy

WA grid reaches record level of 81 per cent renewables, driven mostly by rooftop solar. The post Western Australia sets new renewables record of 81% – in world’s biggest isolated grid appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Oil and gas lobbyists swarm COP27

Corporate Knights

There are more than 600 fossil fuel lobbyists at the Cop27 climate conference, a rise of more than 25% from last year and outnumbering any one frontline community affected by the climate crisis. There are 636 lobbyists from the oil and gas industries registered to attend the UN event in Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt. At Glasgow, the figure was 503, which outnumbered the delegation of any single country.

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Beginning of the End for Greenwashing?

3BL Media

GRI: Mandatory assurance of sustainability data is ‘only a matter of time’. SOURCE: GRI. DESCRIPTION: November 18, 2022 /3BL Media/ - The drive towards a comprehensive global system for sustainability reporting, which evenly addresses both impact and financial disclosure, will be a major instigator for mandatory auditing of sustainability information.

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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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How COP27 became the food systems COP

GreenBiz

For the first time food, agriculture and food systems have taken center stage at the global negotiations. Finally.

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Scotland launches giga-scale big battery rollout to boost grid reliability

Renew Economy

Construction begins on three big battery projects across Scotland that will boast a combined capacity of 1GW/2GWh and provide "world-first" grid services. The post Scotland launches giga-scale big battery rollout to boost grid reliability appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Climate Change: How It's Affecting Your Health and How Businesses Can Help Fight This Global Crisis

3BL Media

In this Teal Talks episode, we hear from leading environmental experts on the impacts of climate change on health and how businesses can make a difference. SOURCE: Merck & Co., Inc. DESCRIPTION: Climate change doesn’t only affect the health of our planet — it also impacts the health of our people. As we continue to see changes to our environment, like increased temperatures, extreme weather events, poor air quality and population displacement, it may be less obvious to some how these climate

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COP27: This past year in deforestation

GreenBiz

After bold commitments, what is happening to forests, and what actions are coming next?

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Another giga-scale wind, solar and battery project jostles for a spot in new renewable zone

Renew Economy

Virya Energy proposes 220 of wind turbines, up to 300MW of solar PV and a 500MW/500MWh battery north-west of Jerilderie. The post Another giga-scale wind, solar and battery project jostles for a spot in new renewable zone appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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The Security Risks for the Agile Retailer

Cisco CSR

In recent years, retailers have been forced to be more agile, responding rapidly to quickly changing business landscapes and consumer expectations. Retailers rushed to bring curbside and home delivery services to market and send their knowledge workers from the headquarters and contact center home in some hybrid capacity. Security has always been of critical importance in retail.

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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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Q&A With the CTO: Storing Growing Data While Reducing Environmental Impact

3BL Media

Illumina Chief Technology Officer Alex Aravanis discusses how the company is working toward its sustainability goals. SOURCE: Illumina. DESCRIPTION: As the UN Climate Change Conference (COP27) convenes this month in Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt, Sharon Vidal, global head of Corporate Social Responsibility at Illumina, talks to the company’s chief technology officer, Alex Aravanis, about achieving a sustainable future with intelligent data storage solutions that reduce Illumina’s environmental footprin

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What it will take to electrify construction equipment

GreenBiz

The key challenges in construction going all-electric

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Give us more load! Why South Australia is trying to switch off everyone’s rooftop solar

Renew Economy

"Give us more load." It's not an instruction you hear every day, but it has been the "cri de coeur" from AEMO this week in South Australia. The post Give us more load! Why South Australia is trying to switch off everyone’s rooftop solar appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Cloud Networking Resources from Cisco Developer Relations – A Deep Dive

Cisco CSR

This blog is a collaboration between lead author Quinn Snyder , Developer Advocate, Cisco DevRel and Ravi Balakrishnan, Senior Marketing Manager. Within the Developer Relations ecosystem, a lot of focus (both in terms of creation, as well as discussion with others) is on the content that allows people to explore and develop their skills. Naturally, this tilts outreach (and blogs like these) towards our amazing sandboxes and thorough learning labs.

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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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COOL BIER Conference - Sustainable Coolers of the Future

3BL Media

BIER explores ways to reduce the environmental impact of commercial refrigeration equipment. SOURCE: Beverage Industry Environmental Roundtable. DESCRIPTION: November 17, 2022 /3BL Media/ - As noted in The Beverage Industry Environmental Roundtable (BIER) 2019 Greenhouse Gas Emissions Sector Guidance , cooling or refrigeration represents up to 20% of a beverage company's greenhouse gas emissions.

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The hidden emissions in the global food supply chain

GreenBiz

World Wildlife Fund is exposing the environmental impact behind our favorite foods.

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NSW plans massive solar and battery virtual power plant across 22,000 public schools

Renew Economy

Plans to establish Australia’s largest school-based solar and battery virtual power plant are underway, with launch of EOI process by NSW government. The post NSW plans massive solar and battery virtual power plant across 22,000 public schools appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Digital twins: Flying high, flexing fast

McKinsey Sustainabilty

Digital design and product development can provide new ways to solve complex problems. Getting implementation right means thoughtfully translating big ideas into boots on the ground.

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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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LA Kings Team Up With Make-A-Wish Foundation for Annual Hockey Fight Cancer™ Night Presented by Amgen

3BL Media

SOURCE: AEG. DESCRIPTION: On November 12, 2022, AEG’s LA Kings surprised Samantha Kayne, a 19-year-old Make-A-Wish Foundation recipient, with the chance to fulfill her dream and sing the national anthem at an LA Kings game. The surprise took place during team’s annual Hockey Fight Cancer™ Night, presented by Amgen's Breakaway from Cancer®, at Crypto.com Arena.

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Aquapreneurs are thirsty

GreenBiz

Companies such as ZwitterCo and Waterplan are creating a ripple effect for water technology startups focused on private-sector applications.

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“Bridge to nowhere:” Why BlueScope Steel is a decarbonisation laggard in Australia

Renew Economy

In the US, BlueScope continues to aggressively invest in becoming a leader in steel sector decarbonisation. In Australia, it offers little more than greenwash and spin. The post “Bridge to nowhere:” Why BlueScope Steel is a decarbonisation laggard in Australia appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Secure Transportation Operations

Cisco CSR

Security has always been of critical importance in transportation. As digital technology continues to drive the industry forward, it has been accompanied by an increasing number of connections to secure and complexity to deal with. Transportation organizations need to safeguard the most vital aspects of their operations to not only protect their business but to ensure the safety of their passengers ?.

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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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Subaru of America Launches 15th Annual Subaru Share the Love® Event With Goal To Reach $250 Million in Donations

3BL Media

Automaker Celebrates Philanthropic Event Milestone with Creative Campaign Dedicated to Its National Charity Partners and Hometown Charities. SOURCE: Subaru of America. DESCRIPTION: CAMDEN, N.J., November 17, 2022 /3BL Media/ - Subaru of America, Inc. today released a national advertising campaign in support of the 2022 Subaru Share the Love® Event , highlighting the causes that embody the Subaru Love Promise ® – the Subaru vision to show love and respect to all people, and pets, at every interac

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How COP 27 became the food systems COP

GreenBiz

For the first time food, agriculture and food systems have taken center stage at the global negotiations. Finally.

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How to unpick a company’s net zero target in 7 steps

Renew Economy

Corporate net zero targets are spreading like wildfire, but many ring hollow and are no more than vague statements of intent. Here's how to unpick them. The post How to unpick a company’s net zero target in 7 steps appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Reducing Friction in SecureX Orchestration

Cisco CSR

Since releasing SecureX orchestration, we’ve regularly published two types of content for our customers to import and use: atomic actions and workflows. Atomic actions are small, re-usable functions that allow you to do simple things like isolating an endpoint in Cisco Secure Endpoint. Workflows are more complex combinations of activities, often made up of multiple atomic actions, that accomplish a broader objective.

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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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Interview With Land Betterment's Chief Development Officer, Tom Sauve at the 3BL Forum

3BL Media

SOURCE: Land Betterment Corporation. DESCRIPTION: FISHERS, Ind., November 16, 2022 /3BL Media/ - Land Betterment Corporation (“Land Betterment” or the “Company”), an environmental solutions company fostering positive impact through upcycling former coal mining and industrial sites to create sustainable community development and job creation is pleased to share an interview with Tom Sauve when the Company participated in the 3BL Forum conference titled Brands Taking Stands: Now What?

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Israeli climate tech companies mean business at COP27

GreenBiz

10 of Israel’s most promising climate tech startups won the chance to demonstrate their innovations to the world.

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Latrobe Valley pine plantation wind farm confirms Supreme Court challenge

Renew Economy

Osmi Australia confirms that state approvals for its 200MW Delburn wind farm are being challenged in court, with a hearing date set for February 2023. The post Latrobe Valley pine plantation wind farm confirms Supreme Court challenge appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Global flows: The ties that bind in an interconnected world

McKinsey Sustainabilty

Economic and political turbulence have prompted speculation that the world is already deglobalizing. But the evidence suggests that global integration is here to stay, albeit with nuance.

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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.