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Logistics gets on a sustainable track

GreenBiz

Moving target: A truckload of technologies, partnerships and global agreements comprise new solutions for the space.

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Taylor tries to delay coal closures, demands five years notice before shut downs

Renew Economy

Angus Taylor moves to delay the exit of coal fired power stations, seeking new rules that mandate five years notice before plant closures. The post Taylor tries to delay coal closures, demands five years notice before shut downs appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Opening Doors for Military Members

3BL Media

By Gena Pirtle. SOURCE: Cisco Systems Inc. DESCRIPTION: The following is based on an excerpt from the? 2021 Cisco Purpose Report , published on December 13, 2021. After nearly five years in the U.S. Army, Averi Hall was concerned about the transition back to civilian life. “I’ve known a lot of veterans who struggle with their career when they get out,” she says.

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Revolutionary changes in transportation could slow global warming if done right

Corporate Knights

Around the world, revolutionary changes are under way in transportation. More electric vehicles are on the road, people are taking advantage of sharing mobility services such as Uber and Lyft, and the rise in telework during the COVID-19 pandemic has shifted the way people think about commuting. Transportation is a growing source of the global greenhouse gas emissions that are driving climate change, accounting for 23% of energy-related carbon dioxide emissions worldwide in 2019 and 29% of al

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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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Anaerobic digestion: Turning America’s food waste into RNG

GreenBiz

Sponsored: Anaerobic digestion is an eco-friendly waste management solution, producing renewable energy and healthy soils. How can this technology grow in the United States?

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“Dangerous radicals:” UN takes aim at Australia over fossil fuels and climate lies

Renew Economy

IPCC says Australia victim of one of the most successful fossil fuel lobbying efforts, as UN chief slams leaders for lying about climate action. The post “Dangerous radicals:” UN takes aim at Australia over fossil fuels and climate lies appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Intersight Workload Optimizer: How to get smarter with AppDynamics

Cisco CSR

Going Under the Hood with AppD and IWO. As noted in my previous blog, How Targets Work , the core focus of Intersight Workload Optimizer (IWO) is to ensure that workloads get the resources they need, when they need them, while simultaneously optimizing for cost and utilization – what we call Application Resource Management (ARM). However, for an application to truly perform well, it needs more than just the right physical resources at the right time; it also needs to be written and architected w

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Solutions to the climate crisis will come from the multitudes

GreenBiz

Climate change is not just a systemic problem, it’s also a leadership crisis.

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Australia’s oldest university goes 100 pct renewable in supply deal with Snowy

Renew Economy

Australia's oldest university becomes the latest to make the switch to 100 per cent renewables, striking a supply deal with Snowy Hydro. The post Australia’s oldest university goes 100 pct renewable in supply deal with Snowy appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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iHeartRadio Joins Global Citizen for “Stand Up for Ukraine” to Aid Millions of Displaced Ukrainian Refugee

3BL Media

iHeartRadio stations across the country to share PSAs encouraging listener support and will amplify participating artists. SOURCE: Global Citizen. DESCRIPTION: NEW YORK, April 8, 2022 /3BL Media/ - iHeartMedia is joining forces with Global Citizen and “Stand Up for Ukraine” -- a campaign that seeks to mobilize billions of dollars to support humanitarian efforts in Ukraine and in neighboring countries -- to drive opportunities for iHeartRadio listeners to take action and contribute to the global

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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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Transforming Customer Experience with Cisco AI Chatbots

Cisco CSR

Chatbots are a rising support model. With the advent of artificial intelligence and machine learning, chatbots can often provide resolutions to issues faster and more accurately than human support agents. According to Business Insider , 40% of internet users worldwide prefer interacting with chatbots instead of human agents virtually. By 2024, Insider Intelligence predicts that spending on chatbots worldwide for consumer retail alone will reach $142 billion—compared to $2.8 billion in 2019. ?

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What we should be considering for circular building design

GreenBiz

Starting with circularity in mind requires close collaboration between product manufacturers, specifiers and the owners and developers of buildings.

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Renewables could create $36 billion of green industries in key coal hubs

Renew Economy

Renewable Energy Industrial Precincts in traditional coal hubs could unlock billions in new investment and tens of thousands of jobs. The post Renewables could create $36 billion of green industries in key coal hubs appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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7 Ways to Build Wellness Into Your Work Day

3BL Media

Working from home doesn’t have to mean sitting more and moving less. SOURCE: HP Inc. DESCRIPTION: By Deborah Lynn Blumberg. After pivoting to working from home in March 2020, environmental scientist Jill Trescott of Randolph, Minnesota, was thrilled with the extra time she gained from dropping her commute. But soon, she found herself missing the steps she took from the parking lot to her desk, coffee breaks, and walks to team meetings.

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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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Supercharging indoor IoT management – Cisco DNA Spaces IoT Services Policy Engine

Cisco CSR

IoT Management at scale. Cisco DNA Spaces IoT Services provides tools to manage a myriad of IoT devices easily. However, the management of these IoT devices was still a manual operation. Each IoT device had to be individually onboarded and configured. If there was an error, it needed to be manually reconfigured. This becomes cumbersome as the number of managed devices increases.

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What’s brewing? AB InBev’s zero-emissions fleet recipe

GreenBiz

How the world’s biggest beer maker plans to build a sustainable future for the next 100 years.

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NSW boosts size of first wind and solar tender after early coal exit

Renew Economy

NSW boosts size of first wind and solar tender in response to early closure of Eraring coal generator. The post NSW boosts size of first wind and solar tender after early coal exit appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Aid in Action

3BL Media

SOURCE: FedEx Corporation. DESCRIPTION: FedEx has a long history of collaborating with non-profit organizations to deliver much-needed aid around the world. Right now, FedEx Corp. is dedicated to providing humanitarian relief to those affected by the ongoing crisis in Ukraine. In March, FedEx, has been proud to work with nonprofit organizations including Heart to Heart International, World Central Kitchen, Water Mission, and Direct Relief to provide aid to those affected by the conflict.

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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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The Wait is Over for Secure Firewall 3100 Series

Cisco CSR

“I so look forward to the next firewall hardware upgrade cycle!”. – No One Ever. Always Give More. If I learned one thing from my firewall customers over the many years, it would be that they like to upgrade their hardware appliances as much as an average consumer likes to shop for a new car. No amount of flashy vendor marketing materials with the obligatory “industry-first” promises peppered all over can make up for this unglamorous exercise.

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From seed to store: Creating a sustainable food system

GreenBiz

Sponsored: Exploring a food company’s journey to increased sustainability by 2030.

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Gas-led recovery is a “dog”, world must stop burning fossil fuels, Turnbull says

Renew Economy

Malcolm Turnbull says the Coalition's gas led recovery is a "dog", and says the world must stop burning fossil fuels and put gas "out of business.". The post Gas-led recovery is a “dog”, world must stop burning fossil fuels, Turnbull says appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Owners of Small and Midsized Businesses Turn to Employee Benefits to Attract and Retain Top Talent

3BL Media

Principal® survey finds businesses also plan to increase benefits for key employees. SOURCE: Principal Financial Group. DESCRIPTION: Des Moines, Iowa, April 6, 2022 /3BL Media/ – In response to the ever-changing environment small and midsized businesses (SMBs) operate in today, Principal Financial Group ® recently conducted a “check-in” with business owners.

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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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Enabling Security Resilience in the Face of Unpredictable Change

Cisco CSR

Security has never been more top of mind. Perhaps it’s exacerbated by what’s going on in Ukraine and the challenges it presents to the world, including the real fears over cyberwarfare. Of course, threats becoming advanced, the move to the cloud, and hybrid work remain among our customers’ biggest challenges. Who knew that when we all left the office more than two years ago, we would be gone to for so long—let alone hybrid work and its permanence becoming part of our work-life reality?

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A central theme of the latest IPCC report: Electrification

GreenBiz

For industry, transportation and buildings, the move from fossil fuel-powered machines to all-electric machines represents the largest potential to decarbonize from a demand perspective.

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NSW unveils “first of its kind” access standards for new renewable energy zones

Renew Economy

NSW seeks feedback on draft REZ access standards to guide how billions in new investment in wind, solar and storage will replace ageing coal. The post NSW unveils “first of its kind” access standards for new renewable energy zones appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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KeyBank Named #2 Affordable Housing Lender in U.S.

3BL Media

SOURCE: KeyBank. DESCRIPTION: KeyBank has been named the #2 affordable housing lender for 2021 in Affordable Housing Finance magazine's annual rankings. Making investments in housing for urban and rural communities across the country remains a priority for KeyBank. The pandemic and the resulting economic downturn have underscored the nation’s affordability crisis and the need for safe and affordable housing across communities.

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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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Making the Access Networking Choice

Cisco CSR

Part 1 of the Wi-Fi 6E and Network Access Series : Making the Access Networking Choice. When it comes time to upgrade your network, we know that there are plenty of options in the industry. But after you review those options, you’re going to realize that Cisco is the best choice when it comes to Access Networking. The global pandemic of the last two years has shifted the way that most people operate their business.

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Why are climate-committed banks living in a fuel’s paradise?

GreenBiz

Will all the naming and shaming possibly tame the worst impulses of the world’s biggest banks and the investor class that owns them?

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Australia needs a government that actually wants wind, solar and electric cars

Renew Economy

Having someone in power that actually wants the green energy transition, rather than propping up coal and gas, will be a major step forward. The post Australia needs a government that actually wants wind, solar and electric cars appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Rockwell Automation Blog: How Manufacturers Can Prepare for a Zero Carbon Future

3BL Media

SOURCE: Rockwell Automation. DESCRIPTION: KARLSRUHE, Germany, April 5, 2022 /3BL Media/ - In a new blog from Rockwell Automation (NYSE: ROK), Steffen Zendler, Rockwell’s heavy industry strategy & marketing manager, EMEA, outlines how digital transformation can help manufacturers achieve both sustainability and business goals. “As we look towards the future of manufacturing, there is one area where all stakeholders are united: the critical importance of decarbonizing our industry,” Zendler wr

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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.