GreenBiz
FEBRUARY 23, 2022
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.
Renew Economy
FEBRUARY 23, 2022
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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Corporate Knights
FEBRUARY 22, 2022
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.
3BL Media
FEBRUARY 22, 2022
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.
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
FEBRUARY 22, 2022
We’re almost halfway through our timeline for the Sustainable Development Goals. Focusing on reporting, supply chains, SMEs and accountability are crucial.
Renew Economy
FEBRUARY 20, 2022
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.
ESG Impact Zone brings together the best content for ESG professionals from the widest variety of industry thought leaders.
3BL Media
FEBRUARY 25, 2022
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?
GreenBiz
FEBRUARY 22, 2022
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.
Renew Economy
FEBRUARY 23, 2022
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.
Energy Central
FEBRUARY 25, 2022
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.
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
FEBRUARY 23, 2022
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.
GreenBiz
FEBRUARY 21, 2022
Natural capital: We're at the early stages of corporate biodiversity commitments, but new projects are pushing forward despite challenges.
Renew Economy
FEBRUARY 24, 2022
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.
Environment + Energy Leader
FEBRUARY 24, 2022
As ESG concerns prevail across industries, Jefferies takes a look specifically at what is seen as important across technology fields. The post Technology Industry Playing a Bigger Role in ESG Advances appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader.
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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
FEBRUARY 23, 2022
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.
GreenBiz
FEBRUARY 21, 2022
Operations might be an unlikely place to start your sustainability career, but it can have the most impact.
Renew Economy
FEBRUARY 22, 2022
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.
Stacey Higginbotham
FEBRUARY 21, 2022
Lately, it’s hard to go a week without a new satellite announcement aimed at the IoT. There are already plenty of companies using satellite connectivity to connect to LoRaWAN gateways on the ground, or to satellites themselves to send data directly from a device to the web. And with OQ Technology there’s a company trying to use satellites as a means to expand existing cellular NB-IoT networks to corners of the Earth where cell towers are scarce.
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
FEBRUARY 24, 2022
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.
GreenBiz
FEBRUARY 25, 2022
Instead of producing more things, we must maximize the use of existing ones.
Renew Economy
FEBRUARY 23, 2022
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.
Environment + Energy Leader
FEBRUARY 25, 2022
A group of industry leaders has been formed to participate in pilot programs to increase the use of hydrogen across the country as a way to increase decarbonization. The post Hydrogen Consortium Aims to Decarbonize Heavy Transport, Increase Renewable Energy appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader.
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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
FEBRUARY 24, 2022
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.
GreenBiz
FEBRUARY 25, 2022
Plus more highlights from the main stage of GreenBiz 22, with Wells Fargo, Microsoft and Goodyear.
Renew Economy
FEBRUARY 22, 2022
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.
Stacey Higginbotham
FEBRUARY 23, 2022
Recently we’ve seen a range of legislation, both passed and proposed, creating rules to protect personal data captured by connected devices. These revolve around ways for consumers to delete such data, what companies can or can’t do with the data, and protecting private health information. We’ve also seen a walk-back from the Internal Revenue Service requiring that U.S. citizens provide biometric data, in the form of facial recognition, to access their federal tax information.
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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
FEBRUARY 22, 2022
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.
Utiliity Dive
FEBRUARY 23, 2022
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.
Renew Economy
FEBRUARY 23, 2022
Three solar farms in NSW will supply energy to 25 Sydney local governments in landmark PPA that will see 19 of the participating councils reach 100% renewables. The post 25 Sydney councils ink massive renewables PPA with three NSW solar farms appeared first on RenewEconomy.
Stacey Higginbotham
FEBRUARY 20, 2022
On our most recent IoT podcast, Eddie called in with an industrial IoT, or IIoT, question. He’s wondering if the new Matter protocol that will make many smart homes devices from different ecosystems work together is coming to the IIoT? The short answer is no, or at least not any time soon if ever. The longer answer explains why. For starters, Matter only supports two wireless radio protocols for now: Thread and Wi-Fi.
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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.
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