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Andrew Forrest plans one of Australia’s biggest solar farms in push for “real zero” at iron ore mines

Renew Economy

Mining billionaire Andrew Forrest unveils plans for one of the country's biggest solar farms to help propel his company's plans to achieve "real zero" emissions by 2030. The post Andrew Forrest plans one of Australia’s biggest solar farms in push for “real zero” at iron ore mines appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Ethanol Is Case IH’s Bet for the Future of Agricultural Machinery

3BL Media

Seeking to revolutionize and decarbonize the agricultural machinery market, CNH brand, Case IH , presents its ethanol-powered machinery project. "Case IH has been investing for years in alternative propellants, and we have seen that ethanol is the best solution, especially for Brazil, and for several factors: it is a fuel produced by our customers and widely used in the country, and that does not require new investments in infrastructure and logistics by producers", explains Christian Gonzalez,

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Coach Gives Secondhand Denim a Second Life With Bank & Vogue

3BL Media

Originally published on TriplePundit.com Using secondhand materials has the potential to significantly reduce the greenhouse gas emissions of the fashion industry. The secondhand goods broker Bank & Vogue is demonstrating that's possible by working with big brands to create products out of upcycled fabrics, like Coach's new repurposed denim bag.

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Election Factcheck: Angus Taylor’s mysteriously cheap nukes

Renew Economy

The Coalition is stumbling into this election offering false information around the costs of their energy plan. The post Election Factcheck: Angus Taylor’s mysteriously cheap nukes appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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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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5,700-year storm archive shows rise in tropical storms and hurricanes in the Caribbean

Science Daily / Earth & Environment

A storm, even once it has passed, can leave traces in the ocean that last for thousands of years. These consist of sediment layers composed of coarse particles, which are different from the finer sediments associated with good weather. In the Caribbean, an international research team has now examined such sediments using a 30 m long core from a 'blue hole' offshore Belize.

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Cleantech Startup C1 Raises $22 Million to Replace Fossil Fuels in Shipping, Aviation and Chemicals

ESG Today

Berlin-based cleantech startup C1 Green Chemicals announced that it has raised 20 million (USD$21.7 million), with proceeds from the financing aimed at commercializing its green methanol technology and help move emissions-intensive sectors away from fossil feedstocks. Founded in 2022, C1 develops new, climate-friendly chemical processes, exclusively on the basis of renewable raw materials and energy, designed with the help of quantum chemical simulations, and implemented in proprietary productio

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Water Mission Responds to Hurricane Helene With Support From FedEx

3BL Media

On September 26, 2024, Hurricane Helene tore through the southeastern United States, leaving destruction in its wake. The Category 4 storm claimed more than 215 lives, making it one of the deadliest storms in the U.S. this century, and left more than 2 million people grappling with power outages and drinking water shortages. North Carolina was hit the hardest, as the hurricane set the record for the worst flooding in the states history.

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Exxon abandons Gippsland basin CCS project, but doesn’t say why

Renew Economy

Exxon Mobil has killed its Gippsland carbon capture and storage project running since 2022, but won't explain why. The post Exxon abandons Gippsland basin CCS project, but doesn’t say why appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Do-it-yourself box filter clears the air of indoor pollutants

Science Daily / Earth & Environment

When wildfires threaten communities, human health can be impacted as smoke distributes on the breeze, infiltrating various structures. To help people protect themselves and their families, researchers have developed a low-cost, durable, do-it-yourself air filtration system that works as well as more expensive HEPA filters to clear indoor air pollutants such as smoke -- or possibly limit the impact of airborne disease spread.

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Merging and Acquisitions as a Strategic Tool for Nonprofit Growth

Stanford Social Innovation

By George Tsiatis In 2023, Resolution Project and Enactus began exploring the prospect of merging our organizations. The goal was to scale our impact without rebuilding existing infrastructure: Resolution Project had developed a proven fellowship model supporting young social entrepreneurs, while Enactus had built a powerful international network and comprehensive education programs.

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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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JLL Acquires Clean Energy-Focused Investment Bank Javelin Capital

ESG Today

Real estate and investment management-focused services provider JLL announced today the acquisition of renewable energy-focused investment banking firm Javelin Capital, in a move described by the company as aimed at expanding its U.S. energy & infrastructure capital markets capabilities, and driven by rapid growth in the clean energy sector. Founded in 2017, New York and Chicago-based Javelin is a boutique investment banking firm focused on companies in the renewable energy, energy storage a

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Why Water Stewardship Is an Important Element in Sustainable Business Strategies

3BL Media

This article is authored by Scott Tew, Vice President, Sustainability and Managing Director, Center for Energy Efficiency and Sustainability, Trane Technologies. I recently read in a World Economic Forum report that while 80% of publicly-listed companies have a climate goal, only 5% have a nature goal. Nature-based impacts include things like land, trees and water.

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A cleaner future for tires: Scientists pioneer chemical process to repurpose rubber waste

Science Daily / Earth & Environment

Every year, millions of tires end up in landfills, creating an environmental crisis with far-reaching consequences. In the United States alone, over 274 million tires were scrapped in 2021, with nearly a fifth of them being discarded into landfills. A study has now pioneered a technique for breaking down this rubber waste and transforming it into valuable precursors for epoxy resins.

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A Louder Voice 

Chris Hall

Industry-led solutions rather than forced consolidation will give UK pensions greater climate clout, says Trustee Sustainability Working Group Chair Bobby Riddaway. Last year, the British government floated the idea of consolidating the countrys defined contribution (DC) pension fund market. Rachel Reeves used her first annual address as Chancellor of the Exchequer to explain how this could help ease administrative overheads for smaller schemes.

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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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Nasdaq-backed Carbon Credit Platform Puro.earth Passes 1 Million Tonne Carbon Removal Milestone

ESG Today

Carbon-crediting platform Puro.earth announced that it has achieved the issuance of more than 1 million CO2 removal certificates representing more than 1 million tonnes of verified carbon removal following a significant acceleration in the market over the past several months. Founded in 2018, and acquired by Nasdaq in 2021 , Puro.earth provides a platform bringing together suppliers of carbon net-negative technologies and companies looking to reduce or counter their carbon footprints.

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What’s really driving high power bills (hint, it’s not renewables) and how can we reduce them?

Renew Economy

New research cuts through the noise to find what is really driving up electricity costs over the longer term, and how governments and consumers can turn the trend around. The post What’s really driving high power bills (hint, it’s not renewables) and how can we reduce them? appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Evolving Together: The Next Chapter in Our Partner Journey

Cisco CSR

Cisco is transforming its business model to focus on subscription-based revenue, aligning partner programs with this evolution. Enhanced incentives will reward partners for driving customer outcomes, ensuring growth and profitability.

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Innovation Paves the Road to Lower Emissions

Chris Hall

The rise of solid-state batteries highlights the key role of better, cheaper products in the energy transition, according to Brett Olsher, Co-founder of GVP Climate. Solid-state batteries have long been regarded as a game-changer for electric mobility, promising longer range, faster charging times, and improved safety. The technology can allow automakers to manufacture lower-cost electric vehicles (EVs) and deliver a superior experience to consumers without subsidies, tax incentives, or the need

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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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Iberdrola Issues Green Bond Linked to its Share Price

ESG Today

Global energy and electricity provider Iberdrola announced that it has raised 400 million in a new green bond offering, with the bonds linked to the companys share price, enabling investors to benefit from the performance of its shares. The new 5-year bonds are indexed to Iberdrolas share price through the incorporation of a call option, with investors able to exercise in the three months prior to maturity.

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Bacardi Annual Black-Owned Vendor Market in Bermuda Generates Record Sales, Supporting Economic Growth for Local Entrepreneurs

3BL Media

HAMILTON, Bermuda, March 21, 2025 /3BL/ - Family-owned Bacardi proudly celebrates the success of the 3rd Annual Bacardi Black-Owned Vendor Market in Bermuda, an initiative dedicated to support and empower Black entrepreneurs on the island. Held at the Bacardi global headquarters in Bermuda on February 28, this years event set a new benchmark, tripling last years sales and generating nearly $30,000 for local Black-owned businesses.

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A quiet shift: The grid is being redefined by household consumers who no longer need it full time

Renew Economy

The grid isnt failing its being redefined by people using rooftop solar, batteries and EVs. Networks, policymakers, and planners need to pay attention. The post A quiet shift: The grid is being redefined by household consumers who no longer need it full time appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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How chromosomes shape up for cell division

Science Daily / Earth & Environment

For successful cell division, chromosomal DNA needs to be packed into compact rod-shaped structures. Defects in this process can lead to cell death or diseases like cancer. A new study has shown how chromosomes change shape during cell division. Certain protein complexes help fold DNA into overlapping loops that repel each other, which then stack to create a rod-like structure.

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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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SBTi Limits Carbon Credit Use in Latest Guidance

Chris Hall

The standard setter emphasises internal decarbonisation, action-based targets as part of revamped net zero standard for corporates. The Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) has avoided endorsing the use of carbon credits to offset Scope 3 emissions in the second version of its Corporate Net Zero Standard (CNZS) , following backlash last year. The SBTi previously faced both internal and external scrutiny over its proposed extend use of carbon credits to tackle companies Scope 3 emissions in it

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ARENA boosts funding support for industrial decarbonisation

Sustainability Matters

The Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) has opened a second round of its Powering the Regions Fund: Industrial Transformation Stream (ITS) program , with $70 million in funding available to support industry to decarbonise. Following the $150 million first round, the second round is open until 15 July 2025 and is expanding its focus to support innovation and advancement in commercial deployment.

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Duke Energy Florida Highlights Program Rewarding Customers for Reducing Strain on Electric System During Periods of High Demand

3BL Media

Customers can earn up to $141 in annual bill credits for enrolling select appliances in the EnergyWise Home program Additional benefits include helping maintain steady rates for all customers and preserving Floridas natural resources ST. PETERSBURG, Fla., March 27, 2025 /3BL/ - With the summer months and sweltering temperatures quickly approaching, Duke Energy Florida is highlighting EnergyWise Home, a voluntary program that rewards customers with up to $141 in annual bill credits for enrolling

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First China-made Tesla Megapack batteries on their way to big Australian storage project

Renew Economy

The first Chinese-made Tesla Megapack batteries are on their way to Australia, as the US brand maintains its dominance over battery storage market. The post First China-made Tesla Megapack batteries on their way to big Australian storage project appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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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.

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Initiative hopes to deliver industry transition to sustainable polymers

Envirotec Magazine

A new initiative that seeks to reduce the environmental impact of millions of household and industrial chemicals was announced on 26 March, bringing together experts from some of the worlds biggest companies including Unilever and the worlds biggest chemicals company BASF as well as leading academics, trade associations, research institutes and policymakers.

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EU Corporate Reporting: Making Things Harder Not Easier

We Mean Business Coalition

This article first appeared in Forbes. The European Commission promised regulatory simplification. It wanted, it said, to make life easier for business. Its recent omnibus proposal published on EU sustainable finance reporting and due diligence has, at least in the short term, had the opposite effect. For the moment, confusion reigns as experts try to understand the details of the plan and how it will land after going through the EU regulatory process.

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Balancing energy and water in data centres

Sustainability Matters

As we recently marked World Water Day themed Glacier Preservation it servedas a timely reminder that we all have a role to play in tackling climate change and water stress. But water stress extends far beyond our glaciers. Growing populations, pollutionand climate change are amplifying global water challenges, and their impact is increasingly evident in industries not typically associated with natural resources.

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Baker Hughes Awarded First Technology Agreement With Petrobras To Develop Definitive Solution for Pipeline Corrosion

3BL Media

Next-generation flexible pipes to offer 30-year service life in high CO2 environment HOUSTON and LONDON, March 27, 2025 /3BL/ - Baker Hughes, an energy technology company, announced a joint technology development program with Petrobras to provide a definitive solution for stress corrosion cracking due to CO 2 (SCC-CO2) in flexible pipe systems. The pre-commercial agreement encompasses development and testing, as well as a purchase option of the resulting next-generation flexible pipes, which wil

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The Silver Lining to Corporate DEI Challenges

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.