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ESG themes to watch in 2023

Financial Times: Moral Money

Our guide to the year ahead in sustainable business

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12 women cultivating sustainable food systems in 2023

GreenBiz

It's the annual list of badass women in food. Here's a dozen women to inspire your 2023.

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France says oui to putting solar panels on parking lots

Corporate Knights

With war raging in Ukraine and European imports of Russian natural gas down by 80% to 90%, the continent is bracing for a long, cold winter. Wholesale gas and electricity prices soared as much as 15-fold since early 2021, and Europe is now fearing even higher energy costs – and possibly a recession. To head off disaster, Europe bought up as much liquefied natural gas as it could from the U.S., Qatar and other countries, at an exorbitant price, of course.

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The Home Depot Shares the Benefits of Recycling Live Christmas Trees

3BL Media

The Home Depot Shares the Benefits of Recycling Live Christmas Trees. Wed, 01/04/2023 - 10:45. Type of Content. Article. Layout. Standard Format. Body. Originally published on Built From Scratch. Nearly 350 million Christmas trees currently grow on U.S. farms, according to the National Christmas Tree Association. Throughout the trees’ typical lifespan of eight to 12 years, it absorbs carbon dioxide, emits fresh oxygen, stabilizes soil, protects water supplies, and provides refuge for wildlife.

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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

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The future of retail is now, at NRF

Cisco CSR

The future of retail is here. As both a Cisco leader and as a consumer, I am excited to see it on display at the upcoming “Big Show” of the National Retail Federation (NRF) in New York City later this month. Simple, personalized experiences make shopping easier and more efficient for consumers. Imagine a customer in the market for some sneakers. They might search for the perfect pair in a store’s app.

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The year ahead in ESG: Pledges, politics and biodiversity

GreenBiz

Is 2023 the year the pens writing pledges get put down and the finance sector gets to work in investing towards a net-zero future?

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Arrow Electronics Supports Toy and Food Drives Worldwide This Holiday Season

3BL Media

SOURCE: Arrow Electronics. DESCRIPTION: CENTENNIAL, Colo., January 3, 2022 /3BL Media/ - This holiday season, Arrow Electronics employees contributed to organizations providing children with seasonal gifts, as well as serving essential goods to families in need. From its headquarters, Arrow employees conducted a toy drive for A Precious Child. The metro-Denver nonprofit distributes donated new toys, gift cards and other high need items to underserved children and families through its own Resourc

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The metaverse: Driving value in the mobility sector

McKinsey Sustainabilty

Although a fully immersive, interconnected metaverse remains years away, mobility stakeholders can already capture real business value from the technologies designed to enable it.

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There isn’t enough recycled plastic for companies to meet commitments. What now?

GreenBiz

Recycling and using recycled content alone won’t solve the waste crisis. We must design the idea of waste out of the system.

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Why Zero Trust Helps Unlock Security Resilience

Cisco CSR

Speaking to many CISOs, it’s clear that many security executives view zero trust as a journey that can be difficult to start, and one that even makes identifying successful outcomes a challenge. Simultaneously, the topic of security resilience has risen up the C-level agenda and is now another focus for security teams. So, are these complementary?

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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

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Reflecting on COP27's Loss and Damage Fund Agreement

3BL Media

by Andy Cartland. SOURCE: Acre. DESCRIPTION: Talk of progression and urgent solutions reverberated throughout the COP27 crowd, during the long-drawn-out summit, as leaders made a desperate bid to clinch climate deals. Delegates from 190 countries gathered for the global climate conference in Egypt to discuss the required action to effect climate change adaptation, climate finance and decarbonisation.

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Companies Double Use of Environmental, DEI Metrics in Exec Incentive Comp in 2022: WTW Survey

ESG Today

Large public companies significantly ramped the integration of ESG metrics in executive incentive compensation plans over the past year, according to a new report released by global advisory, broking and solutions company WTW, with more than three quarters of companies utilizing at least one ESG metric in 2022, and use of environmental and DEI metrics roughly doubling over the prior year.

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Is nuclear fusion the next big trend in renewable energy?

GreenBiz

A breakthrough in nuclear fusion changed the game for future clean energy generation. But are nuclear-powered neighborhoods in our immediate future?

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Digital transformations: The five talent factors that matter most

McKinsey Sustainabilty

Setting up a winning digital and advanced-analytics organization is hard. Decisions about talent and technology will often determine the transformation’s success.

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Are Your Impact Comms Resonating With Stakeholders?

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.

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How Climate Change Might Impact Cold Weather Events

3BL Media

How Climate Change Might Impact Cold Weather Events. Wed, 01/04/2023 - 13:00. Subheader. By: John A. Lanier. Type of Content. Blog. Upload up your best audio files and captions for your FMR. Ecocentricity, 1.4.23.mp3. (6.54 MB). Layout. Standard Format. Body. There is some healthy scientific debate about whether extreme cold weather events like what we just experienced are made more likely by global warming.

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Micro-forestry: How Nature Can Be Used To Fight Urban Pollution

Impakter

Impakter. Micro-forestry: How Nature Can Be Used To Fight Urban Pollution. As urban areas continue to sprawl, the need for nature preservation is at an unprecedented level of urgency. While such preservation certainly includes human retreat from nature, ideas are also emerging around inviting nature into urban environments. These creative takes on environmentalism posit that urban and natural environments are not mutually exclusive.

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Greenwashing terms to avoid at any cost

GreenBiz

Want to be true in advertising, earn trust and avoid lawsuits? Steer clear of this lingo (and use other terms with care).

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What’s new with Cisco-F5 Cloud Networking Innovations

Cisco CSR

Building effective network infrastructure integration and automation is important to the goals of our Cisco-F5 joint customers, because of the variety of elements it effects. In this upcoming webinar session we’ll share how ACI customers can directly and efficiently enable L4-L7 capabilities into their ACI fabric through continued innovative collaboration between F5 and Cisco.

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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

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Equity, Workplace Well-Being, ESG: Trends To Watch in 2023

3BL Media

Equity, Workplace Well-Being, ESG: Trends To Watch in 2023. Mon, 01/09/2023 - 10:00. Subheader. In a new year marked by uncertainty, healthy buildings are poised to help fuel company performance and so much more. Type of Content. Article. Layout. Standard Format. Body. Originally Published by IWBI. Economic uncertainty. Persistent inflation. Market volatility.

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A baker’s dozen of shareable studies that make the case for ESG

Impact Alpha

ESG has become a hot button. But research over the past year showed that environmental, social and governance investments are popular with businesses, The post A baker’s dozen of shareable studies that make the case for ESG appeared first on ImpactAlpha.

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Transport industry leaders share 2023 predictions for decarbonization

GreenBiz

In the race to net zero, what’s in store for transportation and mobility this year?

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What Have Cats Got to do With Climate Change? An Interview with Dr. John Goodrich

Impakter

Impakter. What Have Cats Got to do With Climate Change? An Interview with Dr. John Goodrich. Humanity’s rapid globalisation and excessive existence over the past 50 years has triggered an uncontrolled warming of the planet, locking the “interlinked emergencies” of climate change and biodiversity loss on fast-forward. As UN Chief, Antonio Guterres, said in his opening speech at the UN Biodiversity Conference (COP 15) held earlier this month in Canada, “We […].

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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.

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Maximizing Data to Fill Jobs and Upskill Workers

3BL Media

Maximizing Data to Fill Jobs and Upskill Workers. Tue, 01/10/2023 - 10:00. Type of Content. Multimedia with summary. Layout. Standard Format. Body. In a recent U.S. Chamber Foundation conversation about talent development, IBM’s VP of Global Education and Workforce Development Lydia Logan discusses how the IBM SkillsBuild career readiness program is an important component of IBM’s commitment to skill 30 million people worldwide by 2030, especially those traditionally underrepresented in the STEM

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Green Energy Jobs Rapidly Expanding

Environment + Energy Leader

According to International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) and the ILO's Renewable Energy and Jobs Annual Review 2022, the number of renewable energy jobs increased by around 700,000 globally between 2020 and 2021. The post Green Energy Jobs Rapidly Expanding appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader.

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Which of these 40 sustainability certifications is right for you?

GreenBiz

A guide to fellowships, school, classes and skills-based volunteering that can rocket-fuel your career.

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India Approves Green Hydrogen Strategy, Expected to Spur $97 Billion Investments by 2030

ESG Today

The government of India announced the approval by cabinet of the National Green Hydrogen Mission, its strategy to establish India as a major green hydrogen production hub, with plans to reach 5 million tonnes of production and spur nearly $100 billion of investment by 2030. According to a statement by the government announcing the approval, the strategy is expected to help India become energy independent, and decarbonize major sectors of the economy, including industrial, mobility and energy.

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What Regulations Will Impact Sustainability Comms in 2024?

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

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Advocating for Equal Treatment for the LGBTQ+ Community

3BL Media

SOURCE: American Airlines. DESCRIPTION: Targeting of transgender youth — and the LGBTQ+ community in general — is gaining traction in several states. That is why American continues to advocate for the Equality Act and opposes efforts to exclude the LGBTQ+ community from full civil rights protections. We are among the more than 200 major companies that have signed the Business Statement on Anti-LGBTQ Legislation sponsored by the HRC and Freedom for All Americans.

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Rare Earth Metals Market Expected Growth of 10.1% by 2033

Environment + Energy Leader

The market for rare earth metals is fueled by a number of growth factors, including: Rising sales of electric automobiles. Increased application in a variety of industries. The utilization of renewable energy sources is rising. The post Rare Earth Metals Market Expected Growth of 10.1% by 2033 appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader.

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Detoxifying chemistry for a circular future

GreenBiz

We cannot expect to transition to a sustainable circular economy by continuing to rely on toxic chemistry.

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Mizuho Launches Framework to Assess Credibility of Client Climate Transition Strategies

ESG Today

Tokyo-based banking and financial services company Mizuho announced a series of initiatives aimed at supporting its climate and sustainable finance goals, including the establishment of a new financing framework to help assess the credibility and transparency of clients’ transition plans, and new interim financed emissions reduction targets for the Oil & Gas and Thermal coal mining sectors.

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What Questions Are Brands Asking About Their ESG Initiatives Ahead of 2024?

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.