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In startup Verdox, carbon capture meets electrification

GreenBiz

Norsk Hydro, Breakthrough Energy Ventures, Lowercarbon Capital are among investors committing $100 million for Verdox, a carbon capture company born at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.

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Major Queensland coal port to investigate pivot to green hydrogen exports

Renew Economy

One of the world's largest metallurgical coal ports, the Dalrymple Bay Terminal in Queensland, to prepare plans for pivot to green hydrogen. The post Major Queensland coal port to investigate pivot to green hydrogen exports appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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RBC shareholder resolution confronts greenwashing loopholes in ‘sustainable debt’

Corporate Knights

A shareholder advocacy group is challenging the Royal Bank of Canada’s (RBC) use of a fast-growing new financing tool called sustainability-linked debt, in which companies promise to pay financial penalties if they don’t meet social and environmental performance targets. The new product line, which includes both bonds and loans, has seen explosive growth in the last year, with total offerings 150% higher in the first nine months of 2021 compared with all of 2020.

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World Environment Center Elects 2022 Board Officers

3BL Media

SOURCE: World Environment Center. DESCRIPTION: February 22, 2022 /3BL Media/ - The World Environment Center (WEC) Board of Directors has elected new Officers to lead the organization in 2022. The Board thanks its outgoing Chair, Scott Tew, VP Sustainability and Managing Director CEES, Trane Technologies, for his many years of dedicated service to WEC as Chair, Vice Chair, and Board Member.

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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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21 solutions to make our economy more circular

GreenBiz

Instead of producing more things, we must maximize the use of existing ones.

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“Makes no sense:” Push for new gas pipelines could create $A675bn of stranded assets

Renew Economy

A US$500 billion global rush to build new gas pipelines - including Australia's "gas fired recovery" - undermines efforts to achieve zero net goals. The post “Makes no sense:” Push for new gas pipelines could create $A675bn of stranded assets appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Vision 2030 & Diversity and Inclusion at International Paper

3BL Media

SOURCE: International Paper Company. SUMMARY: MEMPHIS, Tenn. – Sit down with International Paper’s Blanch Kibble, manager, Diversity and Inclusion, to learn how the company’s Vision 2030 goals are making IP’s commitment to diversity and inclusion a global one. DESCRIPTION: Interviewer: What does Diversity and Inclusion look like at International Paper?

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UN Global Compact CEO: These 4 actions will help business achieve the SDGs

GreenBiz

We’re almost halfway through our timeline for the Sustainable Development Goals. Focusing on reporting, supply chains, SMEs and accountability are crucial.

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Cannon-Brookes’ unstoppable billions pierce the bubble of fossil fuel denial

Renew Economy

Bid by Cannon-Brookes and Brookfield for AGL is an assault on the citadel itself, from the inside out, and we should all be cheering from the sidelines. The post Cannon-Brookes’ unstoppable billions pierce the bubble of fossil fuel denial appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Harness the Power of Observability to Deliver Exceptional Digital Experiences

Cisco CSR

Digital experiences dominate our professional and personal lives. There were nearly 1,500 digital data interactions per connected user per day in 2020, and that number is expected to more than triple to nearly 5,000 per day by 2025. 1 Applications have become a way of life in our increasingly digitally connected world. . On the personal front, we rely on apps to manage our finances, get us from A to B through online rideshares, ease our mental wellbeing through meditation and motivational apps

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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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A Collaborative Partnership: Whole Planet and Kasperick Foundations Visit Friendship Bridge in Guatemala

3BL Media

by Stephanie Manciagli, Regional Director for the Americas & Caribbean. SOURCE: Whole Foods Market Foundations. DESCRIPTION: Whole Planet Foundation is a Whole Foods Market non-profit dedicated to alleviating global poverty through microcredit. Just before the end-of-year holidays and the rapid spread of the Omicron variant in December 2021, Whole Planet Foundation visited Friendship Bridge in Guatemala to celebrate the launch of our second project.

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Why Hertz is betting its future on electrification

GreenBiz

Hertz is looking sharp once again, with a new CEO and several strategic moves to electrify its rental-car fleet and prepare for a zero-emissions future.

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UK backs Australian invented hydrogen storage tech to cut use of fossil fuels

Renew Economy

UK government to fund demonstration of a hydrogen energy storage technology originally invented at UNSW. The post UK backs Australian invented hydrogen storage tech to cut use of fossil fuels appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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StateRAMP Leading the Way on Cyber Best Practices

Cisco CSR

A s cyber threats against state and local governments increase, the need for a united front is more critical than ever. StateRAMP, modeled on the Federal government’s FedRAMP program, is leading the way. By promoting best practices through education, advocacy, and policy development, StateRAMP is helping drive a standardized approach to cybersecurity, resulting in more strategic and effective cyber postures for state and local governments.

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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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Alliance Data, Spring Health Host Mental Health Webinar during Black History Month

3BL Media

SOURCE: Alliance Data. DESCRIPTION: Black History Month is a time dedicated to sharing, celebrating and understanding the achievements, culture and impact of the African American community. As part of its commitment to a healthy associate base and its broader diversity, equity and inclusion efforts, Alliance Data recently partnered with Spring Health for a webinar to discuss mental health in the African American community.

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Episode 305: Waste not this trash, rethinking systems

GreenBiz

Plus more highlights from the main stage of GreenBiz 22, with Wells Fargo, Microsoft and Goodyear.

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Greens pledge jobs guarantee for coal workers in $19bn transition plan

Renew Economy

Greens to pitch a ten-year job guarantee for coal workers and funding support for new clean energy ventures under $19B industry transition plan. The post Greens pledge jobs guarantee for coal workers in $19bn transition plan appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Molten Salt Reactor to Be Built at the Idaho Lab

Energy Central

Molten Salt Reactor to Be Built at the Idaho Lab Czech Gov’t to Release Tender for a PWR at Dukovany NuScale Inks MOU with Wisconsin Coop Oklo Inks $4.5M Deal with Argonne lab Blue Wave AI Labs and Constellation Invest in AI Software Ghana / Site For First Commercial Nuclear Reactor Will Be Chosen Soon Kenya Seeks Public Views on 4000MWe Nuclear Power Project Molten.

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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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Home Depot Operations Supervisor Khareem Talks Heritage, Work Style and Leadership

3BL Media

SOURCE: The Home Depot. DESCRIPTION: When Khareem Mitchell started with The Home Depot in 2018, he quickly discovered that he joined an organization where his personal principles seamlessly aligned with the company’s values. For Khareem, his Afro-Hispanic roots play a big role in how he conducts his life – both inside and outside of work. Khareem’s heritage influences many aspects of his life, from the languages he speaks to the family traditions he practices.

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The sustainability talent you’re looking for, it’s in your operations department

GreenBiz

Operations might be an unlikely place to start your sustainability career, but it can have the most impact.

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Cannon-Brookes says AGL bid may be “unicorn” for cheaper, faster energy transition

Renew Economy

Mike Cannon-Brookes says the bid for AGL is designed to create a faster, cheaper and less risky transition to green energy, and could be a model for future transactions. The post Cannon-Brookes says AGL bid may be “unicorn” for cheaper, faster energy transition appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Cisco DNA Center reinvents wireless heat-maps with 3D

Cisco CSR

We have all heard the idiom that a picture is worth a thousand words, but I think we can also say that when it comes to the amount of data we collect a picture is often worth pages and pages of data. We are also watching the emergence of VR (Virtual Reality) being integrated into more and more applications across our lives from video games, to medical treatment and various aspects of managing technology.

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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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Continuing Support for Those Affected by COVID-19

3BL Media

SOURCE: Qualcomm. DESCRIPTION: Our employees are passionate about many causes and embrace opportunities to make a difference. To support employee volunteerism during the COVID-19 pandemic, we created an online portal for them to find virtual volunteer opportunities more easily. We also hosted virtual volunteer activities for employees and their families, such as making inspirational cards for older adults who would benefit from friendly connections during this deeply isolating time.

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Biodiversity meets the bottom line

GreenBiz

Natural capital: We're at the early stages of corporate biodiversity commitments, but new projects are pushing forward despite challenges.

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Energy Insiders Podcast: Mike Cannon-Brookes and closing coal

Renew Economy

Tech billionaire Mike Cannon-Brookes explains why buying AGL will be fastest, cheapest, smartest and safest way to transition from coal to renewables. The post Energy Insiders Podcast: Mike Cannon-Brookes and closing coal appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Duke may offer some EV customers 'all you can charge' for just $19.99/month (restrictions apply)

Utiliity Dive

Duke Energy wants to offer North Carolina residential customers a flat-fee EV charging subscription, in exchange for control over when the charger is used.

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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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Whole Planet Foundation Managing Seven New Projects in the Americas & Caribbean Since 2021

3BL Media

by Stephanie Manciagli, Regional Director. SOURCE: Whole Foods Market Foundations. DESCRIPTION: In the first days of 2022, Whole Planet Foundation approved its 1st new project of the year, after having closed 2021 with 21 new projects. Despite operational challenges and a continued cash flow crunch this past year, due to the pandemic, Whole Planet Foundation remained committed to creating new opportunities for entry-level borrowers to access business credit.

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Confronting the reality of inequitable access to recycling

GreenBiz

Will investing in research, infrastructure and training improve the system?

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Pitt re-issues government millions to Beetaloo gas projects after court slap down

Renew Economy

The Morrison government makes a second attempt to give $20 million to gas company for drilling in Beetaloo, after federal court voided first attempt. The post Pitt re-issues government millions to Beetaloo gas projects after court slap down appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Digitally transform through workflow and process automation

Cisco CSR

In the years following the Great Recession, many financial institutions were bogged down with compressed margins, slow revenue growth, high overhead, and costly legacy systems. It all helped contribute to the rise of Fintechs, and Fintechs have been disrupting almost every conceivable area in Financial Services ever since. To remain competitive, financial institutions began their Digital Transformation journey to make workflow and processes automation improvements.

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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.