Scaling small technologies can hasten our climate action
GreenBiz
OCTOBER 4, 2022
What if we started to think about addressing the crisis not by looking for the silver bullet, but for many scaleable innovations that can move the needle, fast.
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Lake Eyre Basin threatened by 831 oil and gas wells – is this really what Australians want?
Renew Economy
OCTOBER 3, 2022
State and national governments are promoting massive gas development to kickstart Australia’s economy. But is it worth the environmental cost? The post Lake Eyre Basin threatened by 831 oil and gas wells – is this really what Australians want? appeared first on RenewEconomy.
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Corporations promise to go deforestation-free – again
Corporate Knights
OCTOBER 5, 2022
On a rainy morning at Climate Week NYC in September, dark clouds crack with thunder over Manhattan’s traffic-jammed streets. At the Colgate-Palmolive headquarters on Park Avenue, demonstrators have gathered outside as the CEO of the candy bar giant, Mars Inc., Grant Reid, kicks off the latest report tracking corporate progress on a nagging climate problem: rampant deforestation. .
How AMD Is Advancing Energy Efficiency for IT Users
3BL Media
OCTOBER 6, 2022
On Energy Efficiency Day 2022, AMD shares how the company is helping its customers and end-users reduce their energy use and GHG emissions. SOURCE: AMD. DESCRIPTION: Originally published in AMD 2021-22 Corporate Responsibility Report. At AMD, we strive to create products that improve people’s lives and help our customers and end-users reduce their own energy use and GHG emissions.
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.
Victoria launches push for new solar panel recycling options
Renew Economy
OCTOBER 4, 2022
Victoria’s Labor government launches call for innovators to develop news ways of recycling solar panels with $10 million Solar Waste Challenge. The post Victoria launches push for new solar panel recycling options appeared first on RenewEconomy.
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Applied Materials and the Applied Materials Foundation Are Paving the Way to More Promising Futures
3BL Media
OCTOBER 6, 2022
by Julie Lata. SOURCE: Applied Materials. DESCRIPTION: At Applied Materials, we believe that education inspires young minds, opens new doors and paves the way to more promising futures. Putting this philosophy into action, the company and the Applied Materials Foundation invest in efforts globally that are aimed at helping students fulfill their academic potential, regardless of their socioeconomic status, race, gender or zip code.
Google launches startup accelerator for the circular economy
GreenBiz
OCTOBER 3, 2022
The tech giant plans to support at least 10 tech startups and NGOs solving circularity challenges.
Australia Post targets 100 pct renewables by 2025 with mix of certificates and electrons
Renew Economy
OCTOBER 5, 2022
Australia Post pledges to source 100% renewable electricity by 2025 using mix of on-site solar generation, renewable electricity certificates and PPAs. The post Australia Post targets 100 pct renewables by 2025 with mix of certificates and electrons appeared first on RenewEconomy.
The fight against money laundering: Machine learning is a game changer
McKinsey Sustainabilty
OCTOBER 7, 2022
To realize the full benefits of machine learning and advanced analytics in anti–money laundering, institutions need AML experts, strong data science talent, and reliable data sources in the fight against this type of financial crime.
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
Fifth Third Foundation Donates $500,000 for Hurricane Relief in Florida; Bank Deploys eBus to Support Local Communities
3BL Media
OCTOBER 5, 2022
SOURCE: Fifth Third Bancorp. DESCRIPTION: CINCINNATI, October 5, 2022 /3BL Media/ - The Fifth Third Foundation has contributed $500,000 to support relief efforts for those impacted by Hurricane Ian, which made landfall in Florida on Sept. 28. Tim Spence, president and CEO of Fifth Third Bancorp, said the $500,000 donation to five local organizations aims at bringing relief to the people impacted and the thousands who continue to grapple in the aftermath of the tragedy.
How SBTi could unlock billions of corporate dollars to protect forests
GreenBiz
OCTOBER 1, 2022
There is continued confusion over guidance on the role protecting forests should play on a company’s road to net zero.
Stunning week of early coal closures opens path to 100 pct renewables
Renew Economy
OCTOBER 2, 2022
An extraordinary week has confirmed nearly all Australia's coal generators will be gone in little more than a decade. Here are the five big highlights. The post Stunning week of early coal closures opens path to 100 pct renewables appeared first on RenewEconomy.
Cisco SD-WAN customers on track for 402% 5-year ROI: Read why
Cisco CSR
OCTOBER 6, 2022
Not the usual cast of characters. Investing in network infrastructure is not just about the bottom line and capital expenses anymore. Every department leader now believes they have a strategic stake in the network’s potential to enable their strategies. Why? Because they’ve seen other organizations not only reducing costs, but also driving new revenues, speeding times to market, and setting up new stores in a fraction of the time it once took.
Are Your Impact Comms Resonating With Stakeholders?
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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.
Kohler Co. Wins 2022 EPA WaterSense® Sustained Excellence Award
3BL Media
OCTOBER 6, 2022
The award marks Kohler’s 13th year of recognition for innovating water-efficient plumbing products, promoting water conservation. SOURCE: Kohler Co. DESCRIPTION: KOHLER, Wis., October 6, 2022 /3BL Media/ - The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has recognized Kohler Co. with a 2022 WaterSense Sustained Excellence Award for its continual efforts to innovate water-efficient plumbing products, promote water conservation, and aid in the protection of this natural resource.
Balancing the sustainable management and biodiversity of our ocean
GreenBiz
OCTOBER 5, 2022
Sponsored: Sustainable, well managed fisheries have a big role to play in protecting biodiversity and feeding a global growing population.
“Another fail” as Australian energy consumers overcharged by $10 billion
Renew Economy
OCTOBER 4, 2022
New report reveals flawed regulations have delivered billions of dollars in "supernormal" profits to poles and wires companies, at the expense of consumers. The post “Another fail” as Australian energy consumers overcharged by $10 billion appeared first on RenewEconomy.
The future of automotive computing: Cloud and edge
McKinsey Sustainabilty
OCTOBER 6, 2022
The rise of 5G and edge computing will create new opportunities along the automotive supply chain. How can semiconductor companies and other stakeholders capture it?
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
KeyBank, Indiana Black Expo Honor Black Business Training Small Business Award Winner
3BL Media
OCTOBER 6, 2022
SOURCE: KeyBank. DESCRIPTION: The Indiana Black Expo (IBE) has dedicated more than 50 years to helping business owners build management training, procurement opportunities and networking to enhance capacity and growth. Earlier this year, the KeyBank Foundation invested $300,000 in IBE to assist with the organization’s Black Business Training Institute.
EDF’s Fleet Electrification Solution Center offers a useful roadmap
GreenBiz
OCTOBER 4, 2022
Company fleets now have an additional resource toward electrifying class 3-8 vehicles.
Coalition nuclear power bill “dead on arrival,” but somehow the debate lives on
Renew Economy
OCTOBER 5, 2022
Australia's atomic culture warriors are now focused on promoting ‘advanced’ nuclear power and small modular reactors. A new report debunks – yet again – the propaganda. The post Coalition nuclear power bill “dead on arrival,” but somehow the debate lives on appeared first on RenewEconomy.
With security, is a good offense good enough?
Cisco CSR
OCTOBER 6, 2022
The saying that “a good offense is the best defense” is true for sport and certainly for cybersecurity. But offensive positions cannot be static — keeping an offense strong requires agility, and an important part of the equation is recognizing what the challenges are so you can stay ahead of them. Cisco Customer Experience (CX) spends a lot of time thinking about how we address the trends that keep CISOs up at night.
What Regulations Will Impact Sustainability Comms in 2024?
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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
Arrow Electronics Hosts Cycling Challenge To Raise Funds for Martin House Children's Hospice
3BL Media
OCTOBER 5, 2022
SOURCE: Arrow Electronics. DESCRIPTION: October 5, 2022 /3BL Media/ - For the second year in a row, Arrow Electronics employees in the United Kingdom raised funds for Martin House Children’s Hospice. A team of 28 completed the Great Yorkshire Cycle, a challenging 150 miles with a 4,000-foot vertical climb, along the county’s breath-taking scenery. “I’m really proud of our team who have gone out of their way to support this great charity over the last 12 months,” said Nick Bannister, vice preside
Ryan Panchadsaram: Follow these steps to 'save the world'
GreenBiz
OCTOBER 5, 2022
The core of the 'Speed and Scale' climate plan for business leaders: Be aggressive.
Offshore wind power plans for Portland Smelter get a federal boost
Renew Economy
OCTOBER 5, 2022
Alinta Energy's plan to plug a 1GW offshore wind farm into Victoria's Portland Aluminium Smelter win ARENA funding to kick off early development activities. The post Offshore wind power plans for Portland Smelter get a federal boost appeared first on RenewEconomy.
Why Don’t You Go Dox Yourself?
Cisco CSR
OCTOBER 7, 2022
Whether or not you’ve heard the term “doxxing” before, you’re probably familiar with the problem it names: collecting personal information about someone online to track down and reveal their real-life identity. The motivations for doxxing are many, and mostly malicious: for some doxxers, the goal in tracking someone is identity theft. For others, it’s part of a pattern of stalking or online harassment to intimidate, silence or punish their victim – and overwhelmingly, victims are youth and youn
What Questions Are Brands Asking About Their ESG Initiatives Ahead of 2024?
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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.
CEO Rallies Support for Strategy to Address Climate Challenges
3BL Media
OCTOBER 6, 2022
SOURCE: Cummins Inc. DESCRIPTION: Cummins Inc.’s new Chief Executive Officer urged employees to be advocates for the company’s environmental sustainability strategy, maintaining it is integral to the global power leader’s mission and future success. Speaking at a recent virtual town hall meeting to some 2,000 Cummins employees, President and Chief Executive Officer Jennifer Rumsey said PLANET 2050, the company’s environmental sustainability strategy, is crucial to achieving Cummins’ mission of p
As a Jewish new year begins, reflections on my career and faith
GreenBiz
OCTOBER 3, 2022
In the time between Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur, it is important to reflect.
NSW hits go on Australia’s biggest shift from coal to renewables
Renew Economy
OCTOBER 4, 2022
The biggest renewable energy transition plan ever undertaken in Australia gets underway in NSW with launch of Electricity Infrastructure Roadmap and first REZ tender. The post NSW hits go on Australia’s biggest shift from coal to renewables appeared first on RenewEconomy.
CML 2.4 Now Supports Horizontal Scale With Clustering
Cisco CSR
OCTOBER 4, 2022
When will CML 2 support clustering? This was the question we heard most when we released Cisco Modeling Labs (CML) 2.0 — and it was a great one, at that. So, we listened. CML 2.4 now offers a clustering feature for CML-Enterprise and CML-Higher Education licenses, which supports the scaling of a CML 2 deployment horizontally. But what does that mean?
The Silver Lining to Corporate DEI Challenges
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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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