The US is finally getting serious about nature-based solutions
GreenBiz
DECEMBER 5, 2022
A new Biden administration framework acknowledges that harnessing nature-based solutions to fight the climate crisis has become table stakes.
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Adults are back in the room, with policy that paves the way for cheaper electricity
Renew Economy
DECEMBER 8, 2022
Storage mechanism paves way for grid decarbonisation at the speed and scale required as we leave behind our unreliable, ultra-expensive thermal power fleet. The post Adults are back in the room, with policy that paves the way for cheaper electricity appeared first on RenewEconomy.
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Seven ways to include nature in our economic choices
Corporate Knights
DECEMBER 6, 2022
From nature’s perspective, human civilization has been a disaster. It has caused the loss of 83% of all wild mammals and 50% of plants. Between 1970 and 2016 alone, humans wiped out 68% of the world’s mammals, birds, fish and reptiles. The world’s governments support this destructive activity with subsidies worth between US $1.8 trillion and $6 trillion a year ($5 billion to $16 billion a day).
Land Betterment Impact Minute #43: One World One People With Dr. Byron E. Price
3BL Media
DECEMBER 6, 2022
Dr. Byron E. Price President of African Views Organization USA talks about moving Africa closer to its 2026 goals. SOURCE: Land Betterment Corporation. DESCRIPTION: FISHERS, Ind., December 6, 2022 /3BL Media/ - Land Betterment Corporation (“Land Betterment” or the “Company”), an environmental solutions company fostering positive impact through upcycling former coal mining and industrial sites to create sustainable community development and job creation, today released Episode #43 of its Impact M
How to Modernize Manufacturing Without Losing Control
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
The clean energy transition is happening faster than forecasters thought
GreenBiz
DECEMBER 8, 2022
A revised energy forecast from the IEA shows the 'largest ever upward revision.
First massive floating offshore wind tender gets underway in California
Renew Economy
DECEMBER 6, 2022
A mammoth offshore wind auction is underway in the US which will spur at least 4.6GW of floating turbine projects off California's coast. The post First massive floating offshore wind tender gets underway in California appeared first on RenewEconomy.
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Qualcomm Inventor Dr. Xiaoxia Zhang on How Your Phone Finds the Time To Talk to Cell Towers in 5G
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SOURCE: Qualcomm. DESCRIPTION: Welcome to Qualcomm Invents. In this series, we’re talking with some of Qualcomm’s most prolific inventors about their work, the impact of their inventions, and their inspiration. Do you call friends and family on your smartphone? Scroll through social media when you’re in the checkout line at the grocery store? Watch YouTube while riding the train to work?
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CSIRO says Australia can – and must – build its own silicon and solar cell supply chain
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DECEMBER 8, 2022
Major new report says domestic production of silicon is the first step to breaking Australia's dependence on overseas markets and meeting its huge solar power goals. The post CSIRO says Australia can – and must – build its own silicon and solar cell supply chain appeared first on RenewEconomy.
Canada is sleeping on the energy transition
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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
together we advance_human rights
3BL Media
DECEMBER 9, 2022
In recognition of the United Nations Human Rights Day 2022, AMD shares how the company is collaborating with RBA members on ethical recruitment training for suppliers. SOURCE: AMD. DESCRIPTION: At AMD, we believe we can have the most impact on addressing the systemic causes of forced and bonded labor by working with multi-stakeholder initiatives and leveraging relationships with our manufacturing suppliers.
Maker's Mark's case for business conservation of nature
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The bourbon company is investing in trees and other crop species to ensure the whiskey sector's viability for decades to come.
Sydney Uni hails low cost, long life sodium-sulphur battery with “super-high capacity”
Renew Economy
DECEMBER 6, 2022
Sydney Uni researchers claim their new battery offers four times the energy capacity of lithium-ion batteries and is far cheaper to produce. The post Sydney Uni hails low cost, long life sodium-sulphur battery with “super-high capacity” appeared first on RenewEconomy.
Will small modular reactors seed a nuclear renaissance?
Corporate Knights
DECEMBER 8, 2022
It’s been more than a decade since Atomic Energy of Canada Ltd. (AECL) pulled the plug on its advanced CANDU reactor – a newly designed mega-reactor that industry said would usher in a “nuclear renaissance.”. Now Canada is seeing yet another promised resurgence for the nuclear industry. And this time, it comes in a size small. On December 1, Ontario Premier Doug Ford participated in a groundbreaking at Darlington nuclear facility, where provincially owned Ontario Power Generation (OPG) plans to
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.
MetLife, New York Jets and New York Giants Team Up for Online Auctions To Support Students in Tri-State Area
3BL Media
DECEMBER 8, 2022
Fans to bid on one-of-a-kind experiences and authentic merchandise to benefit Year Up New York | New Jersey and the New York City Police Foundation’s Far Rockaway Giants and Harlem Giants. SOURCE: MetLife, Inc. DESCRIPTION: NEW YORK, December 7, 2022 /3BL Media/ - MetLife, along with the New York Giants and New York Jets, has kicked off online auctions to support programs that help students better prepare for their futures.
How Microsoft is integrating environmental justice into business development
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The tech giant's close collaboration with Emerald Cities Collaborative has informed renewable energy projects with equity as a central concern.
Long term fix to fossil fuel crisis is faster switch to renewables, not price caps
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DECEMBER 5, 2022
Putting in motion already-proposed plans combined with targeted green energy policies is the route out of the current crisis. The post Long term fix to fossil fuel crisis is faster switch to renewables, not price caps appeared first on RenewEconomy.
Preparing for 2023 and what lies in store for Endpoint Security
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A new year is almost upon us and as we look back on our accomplishments in 2022, we also look forward to helping our customers become more security resilient and be better prepared for 2023. As part of this forward-looking process, and with the help of Gartner Peer Insights, we surveyed 100 Security and IT professionals to understand their level of security maturity and obtain their perspective on the future.
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
Lenovo Tech World 2022: Shaholly Ayers on Inclusive Design
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SOURCE: Lenovo. DESCRIPTION: The next generation is the most tech aware ever, and they seek more than digital innovation in their devices. Technology is becoming a reflection of individual personality and, as a result, it needs to deliver a more emotional connection, moving beyond form and function to demonstrate a positive impact on those who use it and on the world.
What should we call this thing we do?
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Energy ministers agree to fast-track big batteries and long duration storage
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DECEMBER 7, 2022
State ministers support Bowen proposal for Capacity Investment Scheme and auctions and underwriting for "new renewable dispatchable" capacity. The post Energy ministers agree to fast-track big batteries and long duration storage appeared first on RenewEconomy.
Explorations in the spam folder–Holiday Edition
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Watch ThreatWise TV: Explorations in the spam folder. The spam folder: that dark and disregarded corner of every email account, full of too-good-to-be-true offers, unexpected shipments, and supposedly free giveaways. You’re right to ignore this folder; few good things come from exploring it. But every once in a while one of these misleading, and sometimes malicious, emails manages to evade the filters that normally siphon them off, landing them in your inbox instead.
How to Drive Cost Savings, Efficiency Gains, and Sustainability Wins with MES
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At COP15, Investors To Announce a New Initiative To Tackle Nature Loss
3BL Media
DECEMBER 7, 2022
SOURCE: Ceres. DESCRIPTION: MONTREAL, December 7, 2022 /3BL Media/ - A group of institutional investors will announce a new global engagement initiative to tackle nature and biodiversity loss. The initiative— Nature Action 100 — aims to mobilize investors to drive urgent action on the nature-related risks and dependencies in the companies they own. Companies depend upon functioning natural ecosystems, which play a crucial role in sustaining operations and supply chains.
Finding your 'sustainability and…'
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Job seekers need more than just a degree in sustainability to be attractive to companies. It's important to pair your degree with another skill or interest.
Squadron plans nearly a dozen big batteries in push for “firm” renewables
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Andrew Forrest's Squadron Energy has nearly a dozen big battery project proposals as the market focuses on "firmed" renewable power supplies. The post Squadron plans nearly a dozen big batteries in push for “firm” renewables appeared first on RenewEconomy.
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Bath & Body Works Announces New Chief Diversity Officer
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DECEMBER 7, 2022
Kelie Charles joins as principal diversity, equity, and inclusion leader and strategist. SOURCE: Bath & Body Works. DESCRIPTION: COLUMBUS, Ohio, December 7, 2022 /3BL Media/ - Bath & Body Works announces Kelie Charles has joined the company as VP, Chief Diversity Officer. Charles will be the principal diversity, equity and inclusion leader and strategist for the company, working closely with associates and senior leadership to continue to evolve and refine the company’s journey to becomi
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Bowen to present new capacity mechanism that may look like storage target
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DECEMBER 6, 2022
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99% of Public Companies Expect to Invest in ESG Reporting Tech & Tools in Next 12 Months: Deloitte Survey
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Executives at large U.S. companies are rapidly increasing sustainability reporting efforts, with nearly all actively investing in ESG data and reporting technology and assigning new ESG-focused roles internally, to meet rising stakeholder demand and approaching regulatory requirements, according to a new survey released by global professional services firm Deloitte.
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