Bowing to investors, Microsoft will make its devices easier to fix
In a first-of-its-kind agreement, the company has committed to increasing access to spare parts and repair documents.
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How can Australia become a renewable energy superpower?
A flexible electricity grid based on energy storage and thermal balancing plants will enable Australia to capitalise on its unparalleled renewable energy resources to become a renewable energy superpower, finds a new report from global technology company Wärtsilä. The report — Front-loading Net Zero — combines advanced power system modelling and insights on the cost-optimal
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Partnership supports next generation of sustainability leaders
Enel Green Power Australia (EGPA) has partnered with Monash University to support the launch of its innovative and award-winning Green Steps program. A global leader in clean energy, EGPA is at the forefront of integrating innovative technologies into renewable energy plants. Green Steps offers transformative and practical sustainability training and consultancy projects for ambitious emerging
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Sustainability Certifications: Understanding All Your Options
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‘It’s not enough to rely on sustainable business “heroes”, we need every company to act’
Throughout the pandemic, citizens around the world have been faced with hard choices; we have had to rethink the way that we live and work to protect ourselves from the virus. Yet these choices, and their impact on our lives, are only the most visceral symptoms of a crisis that has also thrown increasingly urgent, global challenges into sharp relief.Image: Channels: Ethics and
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SDG 9 Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure: How businesses can transform their industry to be more sustainable
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How treasurers can lead their company’s impact investing
When you think about who makes the greatest social and environmental impact with corporate dollars, you probably think of the head of ESG or the chief investment officer, not the treasurer. Today’s corporate treasurers, however, are redefining their role beyond risk mitigation, and they’ve become a surprising source of impact within their organizations, moving millions of dollars of cash and
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GreenFin 21 and the 5 cornerstones of sustainable finance
GreenFin 21 and the 5 cornerstones of sustainable finance Heather Clancy Thu, 04/22/2021 - 02:11 Midway through our inaugural GreenFin event last week, during a break devoted to three-minute bursts of randomly selected networking conversations, I found myself paired with a university student attending the conference as part of his studies. The question he put to me during his
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Confronting one-dimensional equity efforts within the investor community
In the aftermath of the George Floyd murder, hundreds of U.S. companies produced statements decrying racism and promoting equity and inclusion. But how many made concrete steps toward their goals? And for those that did, how can they show investors the commitments paid off? Life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness are the ideals America needs to aspire toward, Marvin Owens, chief engagement officer at
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INFOGRAPHIC: The SME: Sizeable Sustainable Outcomes from Small and Medium Businesses
Don't overlook SMEs, small and medium enterprises, which use business decisions to shape the direction of environmental sustainability and human rights. These leaders and entrepreneurs are embedded in the communities they serve and help form the foundation of our society. If we do not take care to protect SMEs through just policies and legislation, the negative effects trickle down
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