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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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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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. .

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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

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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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GreenBiz

DECEMBER 8, 2022

A revised energy forecast from the IEA shows the 'largest ever upward revision.

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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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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?

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GreenBiz

DECEMBER 9, 2022

An update from WWF's Erin Simon and OPLN's Dave Ford, who attended INC-1 in Uruguay.

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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.

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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.

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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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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.

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ESG Today

DECEMBER 9, 2022

Wines and spirits producer Pernod Ricard announced today plans to invest approximately $250 million carbon neutral distillery for its Jefferson’s Bourbon brand, in Marion County, Kentucky. The announcement is the latest in a series of environmental sustainability-focused moves by Pernod Ricard, including recently announced plans to invest €50 million to transform its Middleton Distillery in Ireland into a carbon neutral operation over the next four years, a goal to achieve carbon neutral d

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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.

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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.

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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.

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.

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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.

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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.

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Cisco CSR

DECEMBER 6, 2022

Hybrid work has made collaboration apps the critical link between remote workers and office meetings. Cisco DNA Center has new AIOps innovations for both Webex and Microsoft Teams that can proactively optimize the user experience for these applications. . The unprecedented shift to hybrid work has made collaboration tools like Cisco Webex and Microsoft Teams critical productivity enablers for office operations.

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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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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.

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McKinsey Sustainabilty

DECEMBER 6, 2022

African banks can increase their productivity to enhance competitiveness, build resilience, and deliver new value to customers—even in the face of a tightening global business environment.

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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.

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Cisco CSR

DECEMBER 6, 2022

Improving asset visibility and vulnerability detection on federal operational technology (OT) networks is no longer a “nice to have” — it’s a must have. The Cybersecurity & Infrastructure Security Agency’s (CISA) Binding Operational Directive (BOD) 23-01 created compulsory baseline requirements for Federal Civilian Executive Branch (FCEB) agencies to identify assets and vulnerabilities on their networks and provide updates to CISA.

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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

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

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Stacey Higginbotham

DECEMBER 6, 2022

This article was first published Friday Dec. 2, 2022 in my weekly newsletter. This week we learned that Anker, the company behind the Eufy brand of connected devices, actively lied about serious security flaws in its smart home cameras. In the meantime, I spent the last few days immersed in discussions about privacy and cybersecurity. So I figured it’s probably a good time to explain what I do to protect my home network and how I think about the risks of using various connected devices i

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Renew Economy

DECEMBER 6, 2022

We have done the math on the profits multinational fossil fuel corporations will book in calendar year 2022 on export revenues. The cost to Australia is serious. The post Fossil fuel majors are reaping obscene profits: A simple levy could protect Australians from hyperinflation appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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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.

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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.

Impact Alpha

DECEMBER 7, 2022

ImpactAlpha, Dec. 7 – The “creative economy” of fashion, food, film, video games and other art and culture industries has emerged as a. The post Upstart Co-Lab’s pipeline of creative economy deals is now an investable impact strategy appeared first on ImpactAlpha.

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Stacey Higginbotham

DECEMBER 5, 2022

This article was first published Friday Dec. 2, 2022 in my weekly newsletter. Depending on your smart home platform, you may already be familiar with, or even using, device information to automatically make something happen in your home. Apple’s HomeKit platform, for example, allows for this, and I use this feature in my own home. Amazon offers limited but growing support for device triggers, while Google is just getting around to adding this feature through its new Household Routines.

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Renew Economy

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.

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DECEMBER 6, 2022

Blog Summary : transforming every place in the network with more sustainable innovation. History making : Internet2 has served as the national network backbone connecting 37 regional and state education networks in the U.S. and interconnecting with 70 national research and education networks representing 100+ countries. Pioneering innovation : Internet2’s nationwide IP network routinely moves seven petabytes of data daily, accelerating research in humanity’s understanding of physics, the cosmos,

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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.