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Solar panels have come a long way. Recycling them has not

GreenBiz

Making solar panel recycling more commonplace will require a mix of technological advances, economic incentives and smart policies at the state and federal levels.

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The man who would be ‘climate king’

Corporate Knights

On February 19, 1970, a nervous, 21-year-old Cambridge University student, wearing a mud-brown suit typical of the times, warned the Welsh Countryside Commission?in Cardiff about “the horrifying effects of pollution in all its cancerous forms.” . The speaker, then a young Prince of Wales, now King Charles III, predicted that the enormous costs of fighting pollution would test politicians’ will and the public purse.

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Traditional owners win landmark court battle against Santos Barossa gas project

Renew Economy

Santos loses approval to drill for gas in the Timor Sea after the Federal Court found it had failed to adequately consult with traditional owners. The post Traditional owners win landmark court battle against Santos Barossa gas project appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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What Younger Employees Want: The Chance To Do Good in the World

3BL Media

Gen Z and millennial workers are looking for more than a paycheck — they want purpose. SOURCE: HP Inc. DESCRIPTION: There was a time, not so long ago, when the perks of a new office job were mostly fun or financial — catered lunches and happy hours, free snacks and 401K matches. But, as work-life balance has become more of a priority and competition for new talent keeps getting tighter, employers are realizing that the newest generation of employees is looking for more than perks — they want pur

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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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Salesforce will launch carbon credit marketplace

GreenBiz

The Net Zero Marketplace connects projects from Climate Impact Partners, Pachama, South Pole and others to any business that wants to invest in credits.

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Seven ways business can become a force for good??

Corporate Knights

Guy Dauncey is a practical utopian. He lives on Vancouver Island.  .  . Most of us know that “business as usual” isn’t working. Alongside its many obvious benefits, it has brought us the climate crisis, the biodiversity crisis and the affordable housing crisis. We have been told a thousand times that the free-market economy is the best and indeed the only type of economy that works, but surely, there must be a better way.

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EPA Recognizes LG for Green Power Leadership

3BL Media

LG Electronics USA Increases Renewable Energy Usage, Climbs EPA’s Top 30 Tech & Telecom Partners List. SOURCE: LG Electronics USA, Inc. DESCRIPTION: WASHINGTON, Sept. 23, 2022 /3BL Media/ – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has recognized LG Electronics USA as one of the largest green power users among technology and telecommunications partners in the EPA’s Green Power Partnership.

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JUST Companies Tend to Outperform Their Peers

Just Capital

As companies navigate their commitments to stakeholder capitalism as strategy beyond shareholder primacy faces a resurgence of political blowback, it’s worth considering how the corporations we’ve found to be “just” are actually performing. To do that, we’re taking a look at how the JUST U.S. Large Cap Diversified Index (JULCD) and JUST 100 Total Returns Index (JUONETR) have been performing against their Russell 1000 benchmark, as well as how leading companies perform against their less just pee

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Should Canada follow Europe’s lead and make transit free?

Corporate Knights

Theresa Beer is a communication and policy specialist at the David Suzuki Foundation. It’s not unusual for people at many different income levels to complain about the high costs of transit. It goes something like this: I would take transit to our event, but because three of us are going, it’s cheaper to drive. When you factor in the high price of gas and parking, this is rarely true.

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Consumers reap rewards of 100 pct renewables as wind and solar farms hand back windfall profits

Renew Economy

One region in Australia is being shielded from soaring electricity costs because the wind and solar farms that supply it are returning their windfall profits to consumers. The post Consumers reap rewards of 100 pct renewables as wind and solar farms hand back windfall profits 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 Henkel Adhesives Contribute to Green Construction

3BL Media

SOURCE: Henkel. DESCRIPTION: Which role does construction play in climate protection? "A big one," says Christian Fild, Head of Global Engineered Wood in the Adhesive Technologies business unit at Henkel: "About 40 percent of CO 2 emissions worldwide are caused by buildings. Eleven percent are generated by the construction itself, the other part is caused by the use of these buildings.

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Nuclear power is our best hope to ditch fossil fuels | Isabelle Boemeke

TEDxInnovations

Nuclear power is one of the safest, cleanest forms of energy -- yet to most people, it might not feel that way. Why is that? Isabelle Boemeke, the world's first nuclear energy influencer and creator of the social media persona Isodope, deftly debunks the major objections to nuclear power and explains her unconventional way of educating people about this clean energy source.

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Cisco U. Inclusive Learning, Delivered

Cisco CSR

We recently introduced Cisco U., one of our newest learning initiatives, at Cisco Live. Cisco U. promises to meet the diverse global community through an inclusive digital learning experience. If you’re wondering what that means, well, I’m so glad. Inclusive learning is something that is a huge priority for me on a personal level. And as a member of the product team for Cisco U., I find myself uniquely positioned to explain how Cisco U. embraces inclusive learning. .

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Korea Zinc plans 3GW renewable hub in huge Queensland green hydrogen play

Renew Economy

Korean consortium agrees to develop a green energy export corridor connecting North Queensland and north-east Asia, with plans to export 1 million tonnes a year of green ammonia. The post Korea Zinc plans 3GW renewable hub in huge Queensland green hydrogen play 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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Eat Just's CEO Josh Tetrick on the Food-Tech Startup's China Expansion

3BL Media

By Alison Tudor Ackroyd , Yashan Zhao. SOURCE: Alibaba Group. DESCRIPTION: In this episode of Alicast, Eat Just’s Co-Founder and Chief Executive Josh Tetrick talks with Alizila’s Managing Editor, Alison Tudor-Ackroyd about the plant-based food company’s expansion in China. Founded in 2011, this California-based company produces plant-based eggs using mung beans and meat made from animal cells.

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Data ethics: What it means and what it takes

McKinsey Sustainabilty

Every company must establish its own best practices for managing its data. Here are five pitfalls to avoid based on our conversations with experts and early adopters.

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Exploring Default Docker Networking Part 2

Cisco CSR

Well, hello everyone. I’m back to continue my exploration of default Docker networking. If you haven’t already read (or it has been a while since you read) Exploring Default Docker Networking Part 1 I would recommend checking it out. In that post, I explain what “Default Docker Networking” means, then put on my headlamp and climbing gear as I go deep down into the layer 1 (physical) and layer 2 (data link) aspects of container networking and how Linux networking concepts

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Australian wave power technology passes key EU test, wins further funding

Renew Economy

Carnegie Clean Energy welcomes "huge endorsement" of CETO technology as it moves to phase two of competitive EU commercialisation program. The post Australian wave power technology passes key EU test, wins further funding 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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Announcing the 2022 Impact Studio Conference: An Audio Event for CSR Professionals

3BL Media

SOURCE: Submittable. DESCRIPTION: When you have questions about how to build your corporate social responsibility (CSR) program, you want clear, tactical answers from people with real-world experience. . That’s exactly what the Impact Studio Conference brings you, cutting through the usual noise and zeroing in on what really matters across the CSR landscape. .

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5 ways Matter will disappoint users at launch

Stacey Higginbotham

This story was first published on Sept. 16, 2022 in my weekly newsletter. . After participating in a panel on Matter at Silicon Labs’ Works With event on Tuesday and conversing with attendees throughout the event, I think the initial response to Matter is going to be tepid at best and downright aggravated at worst. One person I spoke with, who declined to be named for this article, said they had the feeling that, given the delays and the constant influx of new members to the Connectivity S

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AXA IM Launches €500 Million Nature-Based Solutions Strategy

ESG Today

AXA Group’s alternative investments business AXA the IM Alts announced today the launch of a new Natural Capital strategy, expanding its platform of nature-based solutions aimed at addressing climate change and preserve biodiversity. The strategy is being rolled out with €500 million in commitments from AXA Group investors. The launch forms part of a commitment last year by AXA group to invest €1.5 billion to support sustainable forest management.

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More than a quarry: How Australia can grab share of $100 trillion in new global landscape

Renew Economy

Around $100 trillion will be spent on the global energy transition. Australia is well placed with many of the critical minerals, but it must be more than a quarry. The post More than a quarry: How Australia can grab share of $100 trillion in new global landscape 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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Advancing Environmental Sustainability at AMD

3BL Media

In recognition of Climate Week NYC 2022, AMD shares how the company is helping to advance climate action. SOURCE: AMD. DESCRIPTION: By: Justin Murrill, Director, Corporate Responsibility at AMD. According to the World Economic Forum’s 2022 Global Risks Report, “climate action failure” is the number one long-term threat to the world, and it is the risk that has potentially the most severe impacts over the next decade. 1 This is not only a future challenge – the related issues are already manifest

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Securing Europe’s competitiveness: Addressing its technology gap

McKinsey Sustainabilty

Even amid war in Europe and the energy and cost of living crisis that has resulted, the region needs to pay attention to its slow-motion corporate and technology crisis.

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The 4 Lenses of Resilience and What They Mean for Security

Cisco CSR

We’ve been talking a lot about security resilience recently, and for good reason. It’s clear the only way businesses can operate in today’s hybrid world is by taking bold steps to increase visibility, awareness, and integration across their systems. All while maintaining a singular goal of becoming more resilient in the face of evolving threats. But that doesn’t just mean expanding the scope of your security stack.

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FFI signs $80m research deal in US – “now the best place for green hydrogen investment”

Renew Economy

"Twiggy" Forrest’s Fortescue Future Industries to back National Renewable Energy Laboratory green industry research projects to tune of $80 million for up to 10 years. The post FFI signs $80m research deal in US – “now the best place for green hydrogen investment” 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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Salesforce Launches Carbon Credit Marketplace

ESG Today

Net Zero Marketplace brings together carbon credit project providers, buyers, & third-party raters. CRM solutions provider Salesforce announced today the launch of Net Zero Marketplace, a new carbon market aimed at connecting buyers with environmentally-focused entrepreneurs, and making carbon credit purchases simple and transparent. Demand for carbon offset projects that counteract the release of greenhouse gases, and related credits, is expected to increase significantly over the next seve

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Software bill of materials: Managing software cybersecurity risks

McKinsey Sustainabilty

As software-related vulnerabilities continue to grow, companies must manage their software cyber risks to innovate faster and create safer, more secure digital products.

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Hybrid Cloud Networking Made Easy

Cisco CSR

Hybrid cloud and the use of multiple public clouds is the new normal. Cisco has been pursuing a strategy to make it easier for organizations to manage this complexity. We are offering solutions to make it easier to adapt to a multicloud world by unifying the experience across IT teams and providing more choice. We conducted a customer survey with analyst firm 451 Research of over 2,500 cloud, DevOps and NetOps leaders in organizations worldwide and learned: 92% are using two or more public cloud

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Pressure mounts on Albanese to cut the cord on coal and gas handouts

Renew Economy

Labor Party under pressure to reclaim nearly $2bn in subsidies earmarked for gas development projects under the Morrison government and redirect the funds into renewables. The post Pressure mounts on Albanese to cut the cord on coal and gas handouts 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.