GreenBiz

APRIL 1, 2022

The software and hardware maker’s carbon removal goals are among the most ambitious in the corporate world. Here are some of its early lessons.

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Renew Economy

MARCH 29, 2022

The Morrison government will cut spending on climate action, with clean energy and electric vehicles neglected. Fossil fuel subsidies get a boost. The post Climate spending cut as Frydenberg delivers empty budget for clean energy and EVs appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Corporate Knights

MARCH 29, 2022

This report was created to share best practices and recommendations for companies seeking to implement their social purpose. Every company can begin this journey by stating their purpose, followed by a self assessment guided by the contents of this report. This social purpose rating is focused on implementation and it can be leveraged or replicated to help accelerate progress toward a sustainable future.

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3BL Media

MARCH 30, 2022

By Michael Björn. SOURCE: Ericsson. DESCRIPTION: In Sweden, all Covid-19 restrictions were lifted on February 9, prompting a rush to night clubs, restaurants, and sports events. The news is full of people describing the joy of finally being able to meet in person. But will we really go back to life as it was before the pandemic? Michael Björn considers the case of a post pandemic, post-mobile society.

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Speaker: Andrew Skoog, Founder of MachinistX & President of Hexis Representatives

Manufacturing is evolving, and the right technology can empower—not replace—your workforce. Smart automation and AI-driven software are revolutionizing decision-making, optimizing processes, and improving efficiency. But how do you implement these tools with confidence and ensure they complement human expertise rather than override it? Join industry expert Andrew Skoog as he explores how manufacturers can leverage automation to enhance operations, streamline workflows, and make smarter, data-dri

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GreenBiz

MARCH 31, 2022

Why are we using energy to both heat and cool buildings at the same time?

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Renew Economy

MARCH 28, 2022

Australian fossil fuel subsidies will top $11.6 billion this financial year, pushed higher by the Morrison government's 'gas led recovery'. The post “Perverse:” Australian fossil fuel subsidies will top $22,000 a minute this year appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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3BL Media

MARCH 30, 2022

SOURCE: Whole Foods Market Foundations. DESCRIPTION: Throughout Women’s History Month, Whole Planet Foundation and sponsors are helping to alleviate global poverty, celebrate the achievements of women entrepreneurs and collectively raise $50,000 to support them with microcredit. Thanks to sponsors like Ripple Foods , online proceeds benefit microcredit clients around the globe.

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GreenBiz

MARCH 29, 2022

The Impact League is the race’s sustainability contest. SailGP is also investing in many sustainability changes both on and off the water.

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Renew Economy

MARCH 28, 2022

The senate delivers a pre-election blow to Angus Taylor, cancelling out controversial ARENA regulations for a second time. The post Senate again blocks Angus Taylor’s bid to redirect ARENA funds to CCS projects appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Corporate Knights

MARCH 30, 2022

A global pandemic. Climate-change-fuelled extreme weather. And now a devastating war that is disrupting energy markets and sending prices soaring. These colliding realities are forcing us all to reconsider what the future might look like. Within this context, the federal government has just released its first Emissions Reduction Plan. This plan charts a new course toward achieving Canada’s 2030 climate change target and will shape how we produce and use energy.

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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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3BL Media

MARCH 30, 2022

Experts are praising the SEC's newly proposed climate risk disclosure rule, which would require businesses to bake climate risk into their overall risk management plans. SOURCE: WSP. DESCRIPTION: The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission's newly proposed climate risk disclosure rule sets a clear course for business sustainability efforts and provides quantifiable climate impact data to investors.

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GreenBiz

MARCH 30, 2022

A just transition to more sustainable vehicles could level the playing field and make the cost of fuel-efficient diesel engines less onerous for small operators.

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Renew Economy

MARCH 31, 2022

Years of Coalition public service staff cuts have led to a $100m consultant and labour hire bill for ARENA, paid for using its renewable energy grant funds. The post Renewables agency forced to spend $100m on consultant and labour hire after staff cuts appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Corporate Knights

MARCH 29, 2022

Amidst the upheaval of a global pandemic, a mounting climate emergency and rising inequality, a chorus of stakeholders has been calling on business to help society address these challenges. Among those calls, a recurring question is being debated: what is the purpose of business? In response, pioneering companies are defining why they exist, beyond serving shareholders.

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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

APRIL 1, 2022

SOURCE: Fifth Third Bancorp. DESCRIPTION: CINCINNATI, April 1, 2022 /3BL Media/ – Fifth Third Bank, National Association (Nasdaq: FITB) was recently recognized by Ethisphere, a global leader in defining and advancing the standard of ethical business practices, as one of the 2022 World’s Most Ethical Companies. This announcement marks the third time Fifth Third has been recognized by Ethisphere in the “banks” category.

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GreenBiz

APRIL 1, 2022

What will it take for the secondhand goods market to grow to $77 billion in 2025?

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Renew Economy

MARCH 29, 2022

Angus Taylor's attempt to quell public concern about rising fuel prices and global oil shortages are misleading. The post FactCheck: Energy minister Angus Taylor misleads on oil reserves in Australia appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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McKinsey Sustainabilty

APRIL 1, 2022

The metaverse has the potential to radically transform the digital—and global—economy, but many questions remain.

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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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3BL Media

APRIL 1, 2022

By Sue-Lynn Hinson. 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. Founded in 2006, nonprofit charity: water has shown an incredible commitment to ensure that more people have access to enough clean water.

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GreenBiz

MARCH 29, 2022

Hydrogen fuel cell EVs could be the better choice for medium-to-large and long-range vehicles.

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Renew Economy

MARCH 26, 2022

The NSW government outlines the boundaries of a new renewable energy zone as it accelerates work to shift from coal to renewables and storage. The post NSW maps out new renewable energy zone as shift from coal accelerates appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Cisco CSR

MARCH 29, 2022

Cisco’s rich history of innovations in networking is grounded on a commitment to Continuous Learning throughout our engineering teams. Continuous Learning is central to our belief that the development of employees at all levels of expertise promotes creativity and engagement which in turn creates best-in-class networking solutions. Cisco is unique among our technology peers in that we own the entire breadth and depth of the network.

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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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3BL Media

MARCH 31, 2022

SOURCE: KeyBank. DESCRIPTION: The KeyBank Foundation has announced it has granted Kent State University $200,000 to continue its Key Connections program offered by the university to support student success initiatives for underserved students, including first-generation students and students from limited income backgrounds. Kent State University said the grant will be used to provide funding to support professional development, including internships and conference participation, research support

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GreenBiz

MARCH 29, 2022

The Natural State is building on its industry legacy by going more green

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Renew Economy

MARCH 31, 2022

Undeterred by senate slap down, Angus Taylor has made yet another, last gasp attempt to change the investment remit of ARENA. The post Taylor has third, last-gasp crack at regulations to redirect renewable energy funding appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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MARCH 29, 2022

Contributing author: Piyush Raj, Product Manager, Cisco SD-WAN. We are living in a hybrid cloud world in which users are accessing applications from anywhere. The cloud migration question has evolved from whether ‘applications should move to the cloud’ to ‘when applications should move to the cloud’. Every IT organization today is looking to meet the demands of agility, scalability, and faster time to market all while lowering costs by moving towards the cloud.

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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

MARCH 29, 2022

New edition of The GRI Perspective explores tax as a sustainability topic. SOURCE: GRI. DESCRIPTION: March 29, 2022 /3BL Media/ - What does taxation say about how much companies contribute in the communities and societies where they operate? And why is momentum towards full tax transparency gathering pace, in markets around the world? The GRI Perspective: We need to talk about tax addresses these key questions, charting the convergence behind one reporting standard – GRI 207: Tax.

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GreenBiz

APRIL 1, 2022

Plus, are you thinking about how a return to the office will affect your ESG strategy? You should.

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Renew Economy

MARCH 27, 2022

Germany says renewables, green hydrogen and energy efficiency key to cutting imports of Russian coal, gas and oil. "We don’t have to let ourselves be blackmailed.". The post Germany can go without Russian gas by 2024, thanks to renewables, hydrogen, efficiency appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Cisco CSR

MARCH 30, 2022

This blog is authored by Amandeep Singh , Technical Marketing Engineer – Technical Leader at Cisco. We have some exciting news: the popular Application-First Security lab with AWS has been updated, and it is better than ever! It has now been redesigned to follow the Cisco Validated Design “Securing Cloud-Native Applications – AWS Design Guide”.

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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.