How climate change is disrupting the global supply chain
GreenBiz
APRIL 18, 2022
Extreme weather, from floods to wildfires, is increasingly hammering ports, highways and factories worldwide.
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Australia’s biggest wind and solar hybrid plant begins production
Renew Economy
APRIL 21, 2022
Australia's largest wind and solar hybrid facility begins production in South Australia, near the home of the state's last coal generator. The post Australia’s biggest wind and solar hybrid plant begins production appeared first on RenewEconomy.
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Canada ranks dead last among G7 on climate progress: Earth Index
Corporate Knights
APRIL 19, 2022
Canada must make up for lost ground if it’s going to meet its target of reducing greenhouse gas emissions by up to 45% from 2005 levels by 2030. Among the 10 most developed G20 countries assessed by Corporate Knights’ Earth Index analysis , “Canada was the worst performing country of the whole group in 2019,” said Ralph Torrie, Corporate Knights’ director of research.
NERC CIP Standards For Threat Visibility & Detection for Critical Infrastructure
3BL Media
APRIL 18, 2022
Vulnerability of Critical Electricity Infrastructure. SOURCE: Keysight Technologies. DESCRIPTION: By Gail Ow, Sr. Industrial Solutions Manager. Grid modernization has created an explosion of network-connected equipment, exposing utilities to a wide range of potential threats from nation states, criminals, disgruntled employees, and accidental misconfiguration (which happens far more often than you might think).
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.
Carbontech innovation is going ‘bonkers’
GreenBiz
APRIL 20, 2022
As more money flows toward carbon removal startups, let’s celebrate those turning captured CO2 into a revenue stream.
“Climate greatest threat to Australia’s security”: ex-defence chief says
Renew Economy
APRIL 20, 2022
National security experts call on Australians to use looming federal election to back candidates backing action on climate change. The post “Climate greatest threat to Australia’s security”: ex-defence chief says appeared first on RenewEconomy.
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First in Flight: American Airlines Is Leading the Airline Industry on a Science-Based Journey to Net-Zero Emissions
3BL Media
APRIL 22, 2022
SOURCE: American Airlines. DESCRIPTION: FORT WORTH, Texas, April 22, 2022 /3BL Media/ - Last summer, American Airlines made a public commitment to develop a science-based, intermediate target for reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions — the first airline in North America to do so. Today, the airline is proud to share that the Science-Based Targets initiative (SBTi), a coalition that defines and promotes best practices in emissions reduction targets, has approved American’s 2035 target as consis
EVs require mined minerals. What if Indigenous people say no to more mining?
GreenBiz
APRIL 19, 2022
Governments and industry need to ramp up their partnership game to bring new minerals to market in time to be part of a net-zero solution.
South Australia grid reaches record high of 136.6 pct renewables
Renew Economy
APRIL 18, 2022
South Australia sets a new benchmark of 136.6 per cent renewables - as a share of local demand - early on Easter Sunday. The post South Australia grid reaches record high of 136.6 pct renewables appeared first on RenewEconomy.
Office of Fossil Energy and Carbon Management - U.S. Department of Energy Invests $14 Million to Scale Up Direct Air Capture and Storage Technology, Coupled to Low-Carbon Energy Resources
Global Renewable News
APRIL 18, 2022
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) today.
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
Kohler Co. Applies Sustainable Practices in Manufacturing, Product Innovation and Waste Reduction
3BL Media
APRIL 22, 2022
SOURCE: Kohler Co. DESCRIPTION: KOHLER, Wis., April 22, 2022 /3BL Media/ - Kohler Co. takes a holistic approach in its efforts to uphold and apply sustainable practices in all aspects of life from the manufacturing of products to directly impacting lives. This Earth Day, the global company celebrates its associates, communities and sustainability initiatives that continue Kohler’s longstanding belief that being a responsible steward of the environment and a leader in business can go hand-in-hand
Sustainable investing expert Alison Taylor on ESG misconceptions and why ethics are part of the equation
GreenBiz
APRIL 18, 2022
The BSR advisor, NYU professor and executive director at Ethical Systems discusses what concerning orthodoxies she’s seeing begin to ossify, and what leadership in ESG investing should really be doing right now.
Australia will miss its weak 2030 emissions reduction targets, new data shows
Renew Economy
APRIL 21, 2022
Australia set to fall short of its weak Paris Agreement target for emissions, thanks to the lack of meaningful federal policy. The post Australia will miss its weak 2030 emissions reduction targets, new data shows appeared first on RenewEconomy.
Delivering the climate technologies needed for net zero
McKinsey Sustainabilty
APRIL 18, 2022
Developing and deploying climate technologies is critical for the world’s net-zero agenda. Growth could await businesses willing to innovate quickly and to collaborate across value chains.
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.
Arrow Electronics Launches Green Programs in India
3BL Media
APRIL 22, 2022
600 employees to participate in green projects for improving local community environment. SOURCE: Arrow Electronics. DESCRIPTION: BANGALORE, India, April 22, 2022 /3BL Media/ - Arrow Electronics has launched a series of green initiatives in India that encompass a lake rejuvenation project and a tree plantation drive in Delhi, Bangalore and Pune. The restoration and beautification work of the Gollahalli N Lake in Bangalore will see the removal of industrial waste and sewage, as well as increased
On the road to wireless charging
GreenBiz
APRIL 19, 2022
Electreon, WiTricity and others envision a network of strategic corridors with wireless, in-road charging that could gradually power vehicles along a route, rather than all at once at the destination.
Consumers would enjoy lower electricity costs with a faster exit from coal
Renew Economy
APRIL 21, 2022
Consumers would enjoy lower prices with a faster switch to renewables, but in W.A. the state Labor government is not listening. The post Consumers would enjoy lower electricity costs with a faster exit from coal appeared first on RenewEconomy.
5G: Enabling Change For Manufacturers
Cisco CSR
APRIL 21, 2022
In today’s world of manufacturing, there is a new convergence happening. A greater number of available technologies are meeting the dynamics of changing workforces, fragile supply chains, and the ever-present market demand for better and cheaper products and services. However, manufacturers still face a unique challenge: how to maximize investments in various technologies to achieve the most impactful ROI or as we like to refer to them, “enablers of change”.
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
Mastercard CEO Michael Miebach: How the Private Sector can Help Bring Innovation and Expertise
3BL Media
APRIL 22, 2022
SOURCE: The Mastercard Center for Inclusive Growth. DESCRIPTION: Mastercard CEO Michael Miebach discusses how the private sector can help bring the innovation and expertise needed to support financial health and prosperity at The World Bank 2022 Spring Meetings. Watch the panel discussion: [link]. The Mastercard Center for Inclusive Growth focuses on promoting equitable and sustainable economic growth and financial inclusion around the world.
The ‘Pivot’ to SME sustainability
GreenBiz
APRIL 20, 2022
How tech and stories can drive sustainable business practices among small and midsize enterprises.
IPA’s laughably hysterical and completely wrong net zero “analysis”
Renew Economy
APRIL 21, 2022
The far right are at it again. Not content with energy minister’s Angus Taylor mysterious and quickly debunked “analysis” of Labor’s energy policy released earlier this week, the Institute of Public Affairs has followed it up with a doomsday document looking at the impact of net zero targets. The short summary of its “analysis” is […].
Chemicals and capital markets: Growing sustainably
McKinsey Sustainabilty
APRIL 22, 2022
Green chemicals—those with a low-carbon product portfolio or a higher exposure to end markets supporting sustainability—are being rewarded by capital markets and safeguarding future cash flow.
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
New Online Course Supports Future Teachers' Skills With Mobile Device Usage in the Classroom
3BL Media
APRIL 21, 2022
SOURCE: Qualcomm. DESCRIPTION: Qualcomm® Wireless Reach’s™ support of an innovative approach to showing future teachers how to incorporate mobile devices in their classrooms is helping extend the classroom online, enriching and enhancing the educational experience. Over the past 10 years, K-12 school leaders have been increasing efforts toward digital transformation, leveraging mobile devices such as tablets, laptops and Chromebooks to support student learning and outcomes in the classroom.
Why savvy sustainable bonds are integrating a gender lens
GreenBiz
APRIL 20, 2022
A number of private companies are already incorporating gender into their sustainability-linked bonds, as part of their broader ESG commitment.
Victoria reaches record wind and solar share of 83.8 per cent
Renew Economy
APRIL 18, 2022
Victoria sets new benchmark of 83.8 per cent instantaneous wind and solar share on Easter Sunday. The post Victoria reaches record wind and solar share of 83.8 per cent appeared first on RenewEconomy.
Insteon is down and may not be coming back
Stacey Higginbotham
APRIL 16, 2022
Is your Insteon smart home system down? I’m getting reports from dozens of Insteon users that as of Friday their smart home hubs have stopped working. So far, none of them have heard from the company, and Insteon’s Twitter account hasn’t been updated since June 2021. I reached out to Rob Lilleness, the president and chairman of Smartlabs, the company that owns Insteon and have not yet heard back.
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.
Ericsson's Commitment to Their People
3BL Media
APRIL 20, 2022
SOURCE: Ericsson. DESCRIPTION: Originally published in Ericsson's 2021 Sustainability and Corporate responsibility Report. Ericsson is committed to placing its workforce at the center of everything the Company does. Ericsson strives to create a people experience that enables employees to realize their full potential and, in doing so, creates long term value for the business.
In lobbyists vs. sustainability, the lobbyists are winning
GreenBiz
APRIL 18, 2022
The insane thing about this lobbying — aside from the disregard it shows for, well, human civilization — is that companies need climate legislation to hit their targets.
Coalition spending on fossil fuel subsidies tops $1.3 billion in first week of campaign
Renew Economy
APRIL 18, 2022
Just a week into the federal election campaign and the Morrison-led Coalition has already spent nearly $1.3 billion on fossil fuel subsidies. The post Coalition spending on fossil fuel subsidies tops $1.3 billion in first week of campaign appeared first on RenewEconomy.
How to Make Coherent Optics Small and Pluggable: Cisco Optics Podcast Episode 23 notes
Cisco CSR
APRIL 22, 2022
Episode 23 of the Cisco Optics Podcast is now posted! See below for episode notes. Podcast episodes are now being added to the Cisco Optics playlist on YouTube ! Cisco Optics Podcast Episode 23. Cisco Optics Podcast Episode 23. How to Make Coherent Optics Small and Pluggable, with Tom Williams. Part 4 of 5. Coherent optics have been the go-to solution for high-end optical transport systems for years.
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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