Cue the qubits: Where quantum computing intersects ESG
GreenBiz
FEBRUARY 9, 2022
From an ESG standpoint, quantum computing technology has the potential to affect pretty much all of the 17 United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.
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Divesting works: Study finds ditching fossil stocks lowers corporate footprints
Corporate Knights
FEBRUARY 9, 2022
For the leaders of the divestment movement, which encourages institutional investors to sell off their shares in fossil fuel companies, winning isn’t everything. Eroding public support for the sector has been considered valuable work in itself. But after a decade of determined lobbying, the divest side is suddenly doing a lot of winning. Just before the launch of COP26, the UN climate conference in November, the DivestInvest network calculated that endowments, portfolios and pension funds worth
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Australia’s bushfire threat already beyond worst-case scenarios, thanks to climate change
Renew Economy
FEBRUARY 9, 2022
As a cooler summer provides Australia a reprieve from the extremes of recent hot summers, experts say bushfire threat still exceeds 'worst case' scenarios. The post Australia’s bushfire threat already beyond worst-case scenarios, thanks to climate change appeared first on RenewEconomy.
The Risk of Inaction (ROI)
Green Project Management
FEBRUARY 5, 2022
Investopedia explains Return on investment (ROI) as a performance measure used to evaluate the efficiency or profitability of an investment or compare the efficiency of a number of different investments. ROI tries to directly measure the amount of return on a particular investment, relative to the investment’s cost. This post is not about that. I […].
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
What does it mean to raise the bar on sustainable business?
GreenBiz
FEBRUARY 7, 2022
Assessing a company’s sustainability performance is no small task. A modest proposal on how to change that.
EU ‘green’ label for gas and nuclear sparks sustainable investing crisis
Corporate Knights
FEBRUARY 8, 2022
When I led Canada’s Social Investment Organization (SIO) in the early 2000s, one of our most important debates concerned the question of whether the organization should develop an industry-wide label for socially responsible investment, as sustainable investing was called back then. I’m reminded of this debate amid the current turmoil over a green investment label in Europe, a situation caused largely by the unwillingness of the sustainable investment sector to create its own industry standard.
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P&G Female Scientists Share Passion for STEM
3BL Media
FEBRUARY 11, 2022
SOURCE: P&G. DESCRIPTION: According to the United Nations, women around the world have made notable progress toward increasing their participation in STEM careers. However, they remain underrepresented in those fields. To inspire interest and engagement in STEM, the organization has designated every February 11 since 2015 as the International Day of Women and Girls in Science.
This startup is automating supply chain links to fight e-waste
GreenBiz
FEBRUARY 8, 2022
Apkudo announced a $14.4 million growth funding round on Feb. 8, 2022, that should help further the growth and development of its connected device platform.
Investment trip: Why psychedelic stocks could take off in 2022
Corporate Knights
FEBRUARY 7, 2022
There are a few things to know about investing in the trending market for psychedelics. First, it’s not just one drug, or strain of drug, like the cannabis market. The field includes dozens of hallucinogenic substances, most of which are still illegal. Second, investors aren’t banking on widespread acid-tripping for recreational use; they’re hoping for a revolution in mental health treatment.
Australia’s only large-scale CCS project operated at half-capacity in first full year
Renew Economy
FEBRUARY 8, 2022
Chevron copped a $40 million offset bill due to failures of the Gorgon CCS to meet emissions storage targets in its first year of operation. The post Australia’s only large-scale CCS project operated at half-capacity in first full year appeared first on RenewEconomy.
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
What Would Wonder Woman Do?
3BL Media
FEBRUARY 9, 2022
SOURCE: Kimberly-Clark Corporation. DESCRIPTION: Lori Shaffer, the vice president of Kimberly-Clark’s global nonwovens business and a mother of three young children, is a mechanical engineer who has devoted her career to driving sustainability through materials science and delivering better care for people at every stage of their lives through the essential products that the company makes.
Chemical recycling is getting more attention than ever, but its benefits are unproven
GreenBiz
FEBRUARY 11, 2022
Chemical recycling could create an incentive to keep generating plastic waste.
The Future of Work Part 4: Reimagine IoT and Smart Buildings
Cisco CSR
FEBRUARY 10, 2022
Part 4 of the 6-part Future of Work Networking Series : Reimagine IoT and Smart Buildings. The Internet of Things (IoT) and Operational Technologies (OT) in Smart Buildings are essential to make hybrid work safer and better for people and better for the planet. The importance of environmental sustainability continues to increase as a growing percentage of consumers rate how “green” organizations are as a factor in whether they want to work for them or buy products from them.
Morrison boosts “Making Positive Energy” pre-election ad splurge to almost $31 million
Renew Economy
FEBRUARY 10, 2022
Morrison government more than doubles its spending on pre-election advertising to convince voters it cares about the climate and clean energy. The post Morrison boosts “Making Positive Energy” pre-election ad splurge to almost $31 million appeared first on RenewEconomy.
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.
Black History Month Employee Spotlight: Joyce Christanio Is Leading the Charge for Change With the Nexttech Diversity Program
3BL Media
FEBRUARY 11, 2022
SOURCE: T-Mobile. SUMMARY: A standout from T?Mobile’s Procurement & Supply team is helping drive the company’s hugely successful NextTech Diversity Program as it enters its second year with expanded training courses and larger class sizes. In recognition of Black History Month, here she tells us about what drives her and her hopes for the future of the program.
Why just transition is the opposite of net zero
GreenBiz
FEBRUARY 7, 2022
Just transition is anything but vague. Complex, yes. Controversial, maybe. But certainly not vague.
Collaboration for the Future?
Cisco CSR
FEBRUARY 7, 2022
As the world enters its third year of the COVID-19 pandemic, I want to take a moment and reflect on the lessons learned these past two years. Just like any life-changing event, the pandemic brought us loss and pain. It spotlighted the inequities—the imperfections—that exist in our society. But, at the same time, it pushed the human mind to adapt, adopt, and define the new normal.
Independent regional journalism, brought to you by fossil fuels
Renew Economy
FEBRUARY 9, 2022
A regional journalism summit this week made no specific references to climate change and was sponsored by AGL Energy and gas pipeline company APA. The post Independent regional journalism, brought to you by fossil fuels appeared first on RenewEconomy.
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
Scotiabank and Evolugen Announce 15-Year Renewable Energy Power Purchase Agreement
3BL Media
FEBRUARY 11, 2022
Long-term Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) for solar energy in Alberta to add new renewable power to the Canadian electricity grid and advance Scotiabank's commitment to the use of 100% non-emitting energy. SOURCE: Scotiabank. DESCRIPTION: TORONTO, February 11 2022 /3BL Media/ - Scotiabank and Evolugen, the Canadian operating business of Brookfield Renewable (NYSE: BEP) (NYSE: BEPC) (TSX: BEP.UN) (TSX: BEPC), today announced the signing of a 15-year renewable energy PPA for solar energy in Al
Community solar’s star is on the rise
GreenBiz
FEBRUARY 10, 2022
The community solar market had a record year in 2020, accounting for 37 percent of annual non-residential solar capacity — up from just 13 percent in 2016.
What DevSecOps Means for Your CI/CD Pipeline
Cisco CSR
FEBRUARY 7, 2022
The CI/CD (Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment) pipeline is a major ingredient of the DevOps recipe. As a DevSecOps practitioner, you need to consider the security implications for this pipeline. In this article, we will examine key items to think about when it comes to DevSecOps and CI/CD. The type of CI/CD pipeline you choose—whether it’s managed, open source, or a bespoke solution that you build in-house—will impact whether certain security features are available to you out of the bo
“Stop pretending:” Governments urged to come clean on early coal closures
Renew Economy
FEBRUARY 10, 2022
With more coal plants set to close early, the clean energy sector has called on governments to accept the reality of the end of coal. The post “Stop pretending:” Governments urged to come clean on early coal closures appeared first on RenewEconomy.
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.
Essity Launches Green Hydrogen Pilot for CO2-free Tissue Production
3BL Media
FEBRUARY 10, 2022
SOURCE: Essity. DESCRIPTION: STOCKHOLM, February 10, 2022 /3BL Media/ - Hygiene and health company Essity is launching a pilot project to run a paper machine CO2-free with green hydrogen in the company’s production facility in Mainz-Kostheim, Germany. For this purpose, natural gas is successively replaced by green hydrogen on the site’s largest paper machine during ongoing production.
Are CEOs walking their talk on climate change?
GreenBiz
FEBRUARY 7, 2022
Almost 63 percent of executives think their company is leading on climate-change. But only one-fifth of companies are actually steps on sustainability.
The Push to Monetize 5G is On
Cisco CSR
FEBRUARY 7, 2022
Communication Service Providers (CSPs) see the huge opportunity 5G offers, but they’re finding it difficult to harness because it doesn’t necessarily fit into the traditional way of thinking. Prices for premium phone plans aren’t increasing significantly because up to this point consumers haven’t been willing to pay much more for 5G than they’re already paying for 4G LTE services.
No business case for large scale solar PV without long term storage, says AGL
Renew Economy
FEBRUARY 10, 2022
AGL's plans for nearly 3GW of new renewable and storage capacity includes no solar. The post No business case for large scale solar PV without long term storage, says AGL appeared first on RenewEconomy.
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
A Conversation With The Home Depot's Chief Diversity Officer, Derek Bottoms
3BL Media
FEBRUARY 8, 2022
SOURCE: The Home Depot. DESCRIPTION: Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) within organizations leads to increased innovation, higher performance and a competitive business advantage, according to studies by the Harvard Business Review and McKinsey & Company. At The Home Depot, diversity efforts ensure the needs of diverse associates and customers align with the foundation of the company culture: core values.
How to finance Scope 3 emissions reductions on farms
GreenBiz
FEBRUARY 10, 2022
A new report from Field to Market outlines how to open up funding for farmers switching to sustainable agriculture techniques.
Limits to Green Energy Are Becoming Much Clearer
Gail Tverberg
FEBRUARY 9, 2022
We have been told that intermittent electricity from wind and solar, perhaps along with hydroelectricity, can be the basis of a green economy. Things are increasingly not working out as planned, however. Natural gas or coal used for balancing the intermittent output of renewables is increasingly high-priced or not available. It is becoming clear that modelers who encouraged the view that a smooth transition to wind, solar, and hydroelectric is possible have missed some important points.
Solution found to make PERC solar cells from 100% recycled PV silicon
Renew Economy
FEBRUARY 8, 2022
Fraunhofer in Germany unveils new process that recycles tens of thousands of tonnes of silicon from discarded modules. The post Solution found to make PERC solar cells from 100% recycled PV silicon appeared first on RenewEconomy.
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.
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