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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Is it time to scrap COP?
Corporate Knights
DECEMBER 7, 2022
COP27 delivered a big win wrapped in epic failure. . After November’s climate summit talks ran into overtime, with water and air conditioning in Sharm el-Sheikh growing scarce, negotiators landed a victory: wealthy nations agreed to set up a loss and damage fund to help the world’s most vulnerable recover and rebuild from the worst climate disasters. .
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 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.
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
3BL Media
DECEMBER 6, 2022
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?
What's up with the global plastics treaty?
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DECEMBER 9, 2022
An update from WWF's Erin Simon and OPLN's Dave Ford, who attended INC-1 in Uruguay.
CSIRO says Australia can – and must – build its own silicon and solar cell supply chain
Renew Economy
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.
Preparing for 2023 and what lies in store for Endpoint Security
Cisco CSR
DECEMBER 9, 2022
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.
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
GreenBiz
DECEMBER 5, 2022
The bourbon company is investing in trees and other crop species to ensure the whiskey sector's viability for decades to come.
Squadron plans nearly a dozen big batteries in push for “firm” renewables
Renew Economy
DECEMBER 8, 2022
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.
Explorations in the spam folder–Holiday Edition
Cisco CSR
DECEMBER 8, 2022
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.
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
GreenBiz
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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.
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.
Cisco SD-WAN: The Crossroads of Enterprise and IoT
Cisco CSR
DECEMBER 7, 2022
The Internet of Things (IoT) has revolutionized the way businesses operate by enhancing processes through real-time data relays that empower your remote and on-prem operations. The range of IoT’s capabilities is endless and regardless of the industry, there is a good chance that IoT devices are integral to your business. The intricacy that comes with an IoT network is no joke – luckily, Cisco SD-WAN comes ready to simplify many of the complexities associated with IoT device management.
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
3BL Media
DECEMBER 8, 2022
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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DECEMBER 8, 2022
A sustainability communication expert's view on how companies can best approach ESG issues.
Long term fix to fossil fuel crisis is faster switch to renewables, not price caps
Renew Economy
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.
Part 2: Campus & Branch Network Deployment Flexibility? We got you covered
Cisco CSR
DECEMBER 7, 2022
Part 2 of the 2-part series – Campus and Branch Network Management Platforms. In my last blog, Campus & Branch Network Deployment Flexibility, Part 1 , I highlighted digital transformation trends and some of the driving forces behind the IT landscape shift we are seeing today, such as: Network complexity. The growing number of devices and users.
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
The DICK'S Sporting Goods Foundation Celebrated Sports Matter Day in Houston by Donating Sports Equipment to 10,000 Local Youth
3BL Media
DECEMBER 6, 2022
World Series Champion & MVP Jeremy Peña and Basketball Hall of Famer Sheryl Swoopes partnered with The DICK'S Sporting Goods Foundation to give back to youth athletes from under-resourced Houston communities. SOURCE: DICK'S Sporting Goods. DESCRIPTION: HOUSTON, December 6, 2022 /3BL Media/ -- The DICK'S Sporting Goods Foundation's Sports Matter Giving Truck made its third tour stop in 2022 in Houston on Saturday, Dec. 3, gifting 10,000 youth athletes with sports equipment and hosting mo
Finding your 'sustainability and…'
GreenBiz
DECEMBER 6, 2022
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.
Energy ministers agree to fast-track big batteries and long duration storage
Renew Economy
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.
99% of Public Companies Expect to Invest in ESG Reporting Tech & Tools in Next 12 Months: Deloitte Survey
ESG Today
DECEMBER 7, 2022
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.
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.
AEG's ASCSC Foundation, National Association of Black Female Executives in Music & Entertainment and Women Helping Women in Entertainment Host Ninth Annual Women in Entertainment Luncheon
3BL Media
DECEMBER 5, 2022
Annual Event Facilitates Conversations that Address Issues Facing Women Working in Film, Television, Music, Sports and Fashion Industries. SOURCE: AEG. DESCRIPTION: On Friday, December 2, AEG's ASCSC Foundation held its ninth annual Women in Entertainment Luncheon in Carson, CA, where more than 260 women from the film, television, music, sports and fashion industries gathered for a day of empowerment and discussion.
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We asked the badass women in food what was their greatest accomplishment and what lessons they learned in 2022.
Bowen to present new capacity mechanism that may look like storage target
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DECEMBER 6, 2022
Federal energy minister Chris Bowen to present new capacity mechanism that will look more like a storage target or NSW energy roadmap than a prop for coal plants. The post Bowen to present new capacity mechanism that may look like storage target appeared first on RenewEconomy.
The future is now: Unlocking the promise of AI in industrials
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DECEMBER 6, 2022
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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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