GreenBiz
MARCH 16, 2022
If it’s easy to tell whether milk is fat-free by just looking at the nutrition label, it may be time to make it easier to tell if sustainability-focused funds are what they say they are.
Renew Economy
MARCH 17, 2022
SunDrive, an Australian solar start-up backed by tech billionaire Mike Cannon-Brookes, claims new solar cell efficiency record. The post “Huge moment:” Australia’s Sundrive claims new solar cell efficiency milestone appeared first on RenewEconomy.
This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.
Corporate Knights
MARCH 14, 2022
After bombs started to rain down on Ukrainian cities in late February, the European Union – which gets 40% of its gas from Russia – quickly laid out a plan to cut its Russian fuel consumption by two-thirds within a year. The move came shortly after the Paris-based International Energy Agency (IEA) issued these 10 steps the EU can take to end its reliance on Russian gas. . 1.
3BL Media
MARCH 16, 2022
by Charu Adesnik. SOURCE: Cisco Systems Inc. DESCRIPTION: The Transformational Tech series highlights Cisco’s nonprofit grant recipients that use technology to help transform the lives of individuals and communities. Opportunity International’s (Opportunity) mission for over five decades has been to reach those living in poverty and offer them access to otherwise unavailable financial opportunities, like loans, savings accounts, and capacity-building services.
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.
GreenBiz
MARCH 15, 2022
Fermata Energy aims to accelerate the adoption of electric vehicles and renewable energy by turning stationary EVs into a source of power for the grid … and cash for their owners.
Renew Economy
MARCH 16, 2022
Queensland announces connection deal for country's biggest wind farm, and another $190 million to support new Wambo wind project. The post Queensland backs connection to country’s biggest wind project, and new Wambo facility appeared first on RenewEconomy.
ESG Impact Zone brings together the best content for ESG professionals from the widest variety of industry thought leaders.
3BL Media
MARCH 17, 2022
SOURCE: Black & Veatch. DESCRIPTION: As water utilities plan for a more sustainable, lower emissions future, the scope of the term “optimization” is expanding. Most treatment facility owners and operators have optimized their operations or systems in some way or another in the past, but the push for greater efficiency within sustainability initiatives is driving a more comprehensive approach to water treatment plant optimization.
GreenBiz
MARCH 14, 2022
The bold action needed to transition to a clean energy economy, improve air quality and restore our lands and waters should be informed by the experience of those most impacted.
Renew Economy
MARCH 15, 2022
University of Wollongong spin-off says electrolyser technology breakthrough will deliver renewable hydrogen for less cost than fossil fuels within years. The post Australian electrolyser breakthrough promises world’s cheapest green hydrogen appeared first on RenewEconomy.
Environment + Energy Leader
MARCH 16, 2022
NatureWorks will automate their new, greenfield plant in Thailand, converting sugar cane to the polylactic acid (PLA) biopolymer called Ingeo. The post Thai Plant Will Convert Sugar Cane to Sustainable Plastics appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader.
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
3BL Media
MARCH 18, 2022
SOURCE: Arrow Electronics. DESCRIPTION: DENVER, Colo., March 18, 2022 /3BL Media/ - Arrow Electronics is providing opportunities for its women employees to grow their leadership skills and industry networks through its sponsorship of Women in Electronics. The nonprofit provides professional training and development, mentorship, networking, and resources that advance gender parity in the electronics industry.
GreenBiz
MARCH 15, 2022
Paying attention to gender race and ethnicity in climate investments is critical, lest we risk investing in products that don’t meet the needs of the people they’re trying to serve, and in founder teams that don’t fully understand the problems they’re working to solve.
Renew Economy
MARCH 14, 2022
South Australia - already leading the world in uptake of wind and solar - could be first gigawatt scale grid to operate without synchronous generation. The post South Australia may be first big grid in world to go without synchronous generation appeared first on RenewEconomy.
Envirotec Magazine
MARCH 18, 2022
There are still major differences in the amount of waste generated across the world, and how it is disposed, a finding confirmed by a 2022 Global Waste Index compiled by waste management technology firm Sensoneo to mark Global Recycling Day (18 March). The firm says the index provides a comprehensive analysis of 38 member states of the OECD according to the environmental impact of their waste management.
Advertisement
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.
3BL Media
MARCH 17, 2022
SOURCE: Rockwell Automation. DESCRIPTION: MILWAUKEE, March 17, 2022 /3BL Media/ - Rockwell Automation (NYSE: ROK) will donate $500,000 to five nonprofit organizations leading humanitarian relief efforts for Ukraine refugees with each receiving $100,000. These include United Way Worldwide , Red Cross , Global Giving , Save the Children , and Polish Humanitarian Action. .
GreenBiz
MARCH 16, 2022
The SEC’s forthcoming climate risk disclosure rule will not be the final effort to use information to shape the private sector’s response to climate change.
Renew Economy
MARCH 17, 2022
A prototype of a world-first 100 per cent recyclable wind turbine blade has been produced at a manufacturing facility in Spain, marking a big step towards "closing the loop" for wind power. The post GE produces world-first prototype of fully recyclable wind turbine blade appeared first on RenewEconomy.
McKinsey Sustainabilty
MARCH 15, 2022
As pharma companies apply advanced analytics to generate new types of evidence, how do they decide which use cases to target and how to scale them up across the business?
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
3BL Media
MARCH 17, 2022
WBTV highlights the continued need for sustainable housing solutions months after tornados devastated communities of western Kentucky. SOURCE: Land Betterment Corporation. DESCRIPTION: Donations to the ek? Villages of Hope Fund can be found here. FISHERS, Ind., March 17, 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 co
GreenBiz
MARCH 17, 2022
Covering all 4,000 miles of the state's canals with solar panels would save more than 65 billion gallons of water annually by reducing evaporation, one study showed.
Renew Economy
MARCH 16, 2022
The idea that Germany would be a major hydrogen export prospect for Australia seemed laughable a few years ago. But the business case has dramatically improved. The post Shipping sunshine: Germany emerges as big customer for Australia’s bottled solar appeared first on RenewEconomy.
McKinsey Sustainabilty
MARCH 14, 2022
Container freight rates will remain elevated throughout most of 2022 while the containerized logistics disruption persists. This article presents future scenarios that could help shippers in planning and offers levers to navigate through the disruption to emerge stronger.
Advertisement
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
3BL Media
MARCH 17, 2022
By Andrew Woosnam. SOURCE: VMware. DESCRIPTION: Droughts. Heat waves. Rising sea levels. Melting glaciers. Extinction of entire animal species. These global catastrophes are already underway and will only get worse…unless we make some drastic and immediate changes to the ways we live and work. The most recent assessment by the United Nations Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) warns that the world must cut its carbon emissions in half by the end of this decade if we are to avoid the
GreenBiz
MARCH 16, 2022
It’s time for the venture capital community to bone up on environmental, social and governance issues.
Renew Economy
MARCH 15, 2022
Australian voters continue to rank climate change as a top election concern, with new polling showing they want stronger policies. The post Younger generations demand stronger climate action, despite federal court setback appeared first on RenewEconomy.
Stacey Higginbotham
MARCH 18, 2022
Georgia-Pacific chooses MachineQ’s LoRaWAN network to connect public bathrooms: Georgia-Pacific, which makes paper towel dispensers, soap dispensers and other hygiene products, has signed a deal with Comcast’s MachineQ network to connect its KOLO Smart Monitoring System. This system automates restroom device monitoring and management, and is designed for airports, shopping centers, stadiums, schools, or other large buildings with public restrooms.
Advertisement
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.
3BL Media
MARCH 16, 2022
SOURCE: Whole Foods Market Foundations. DESCRIPTION: During Women’s History Month, Whole Planet Foundation and sponsors like Honey Mama's are helping to alleviate global poverty, celebrate the achievements of women entrepreneurs and collectively raise $50,000 to support them with microcredit. Online participants can help fund a microcredit client like Microserfin’s Ines in Panama with the chance to generate income through her own hard work and talent!
GreenBiz
MARCH 17, 2022
Indoor farming, food waste, regenerative agriculture and alternative proteins caught the attention of investors this quarter.
Renew Economy
MARCH 16, 2022
New research shows Australia can help slash emissions across the Asia Pacific by focusing on massive wind and solar projects and zero emissions exports. The post Australian zero carbon exports could slash emissions across Asia and Pacific appeared first on RenewEconomy.
Stacey Higginbotham
MARCH 12, 2022
On our most recent Internet of Things Podcast, Chris called in with a great question about used smart home gear. Having gone through more connected devices than most people, Stacey and I have dealt with responsibly recycling, or repurposing, our used smart home products. So we have five suggestions to consider when eliminating smart home e-waste. Before sharing them, it’s worth emphasizing a key point.
Advertisement
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.
Expert insights. Personalized for you.
514 
Let's personalize your content