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Unleashing Potential: The Vision for Native Economic Development

3BL Media

MARCH 4, 2025

As a pioneering force in advancing Indigenous economic sovereignty , the Wisconsin Indigenous Housing and Economic Development Corporation (WIHEDC) stands where sustainable development and cultural resilience meet.

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Solar developer unveils plan for “world’s deepest” undersea cable to link Australia and NZ grids

Renew Economy

MARCH 5, 2025

Founders of a New Zealand solar developer announce ambitious plan to link Australia and New Zealand grid with a sub-sea cable. The post Solar developer unveils plan for “world’s deepest” undersea cable to link Australia and NZ grids appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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German developer takes solar grazing seriously with Deepwater project

Renew Economy

MARCH 3, 2025

German developer proposes a solar-battery near the tiny town of Deepwater, just inside the northern edge of the New England REZ. The post German developer takes solar grazing seriously with Deepwater project appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Zen seals deal to develop four new big battery and solar projects across three states

Renew Economy

MARCH 23, 2025

Zen Energy will co-develop around 695 MW of multi-hour big batteries and 100 MW of solar across three Australian states with Taiwan partner. The post Zen seals deal to develop four new big battery and solar projects across three states appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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How Will Virgo Season Impact Your ESG Communication?

In this edition, we delve into: How businesses have responded to environmental disasters over the past few months and why you can expect a continued focus on the climate crisis How companies are aligning their initiatives to the United Nation’s Sustainable Development Goals and sharing progress Data from the 3BL platform on how companies are communicating (..)

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Tesla Megapacks arrive as former coal site transforms into big Queensland battery

Renew Economy

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

The 250 MW, two-hour (500 MWh) Swanbank Battery is being developed by Queensland […] The post Tesla Megapacks arrive as former coal site transforms into big Queensland battery appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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PSEG Supports the Workforce Development Program at the Stevens Center for Sustainability

3BL Media

FEBRUARY 24, 2025

million from our PSEG Foundation to fuel their Workforce Development Program, the Stevens Center for Sustainability and critical pre-college and undergraduate initiatives. Our mighty partnership has spanned over two decades providing more than $4.8 million in grants, including a recent $1.45 link] View original content here

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Ashanti Hamilton Joins Veolia North America As Workforce Development Manager for Milwaukee

3BL Media

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

As Workforce Development Manager, Hamilton will reinforce Veolias commitment to grow the local water workforce, increase the pool of diverse talent, and address workforce challenges in the water sector. Veolia has demonstrated a commitment to investing in Milwaukee and building innovative workforce development strategies.

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KeyBank Community Development Lending and Investment Provides $41 Million of Financing for New Affordable Housing in Pittsburgh

3BL Media

FEBRUARY 18, 2025

CLEVELAND, February 18, 2025 /3BL/ KeyBank Community Development Lending and Investment (CDLI) provided a $27 million construction loan and arranged a $14.4 Seaver Rickert from KeyBank Community Development Lending and Investment and Leslie Meyers from Keys Commercial Mortgage Group arranged the financing.

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Tetra Pak Endorses the Paris Dairy Declaration on Sustainability at COP29

3BL Media

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

The Declaration brings to light the tangible commitments undertaken by dairy operators worldwide towards the various UN Sustainable Development Goals, and sends a clear message to governments, decision-makers and the public on the dynamism of the dairy sector.

Climate Change

Climate Change Development

Alberta's conservative party invites climate disinformation into policy debate

Corporate Knights

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

On the other hand, Alberta did release its Emissions Reduction and Energy Development Plan (ERED) in April 2023, aiming for a carbon-neutral economy by 2050. But the inclusion in a formal policy document represents a new development.

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Dutch renewable investors lose money on sale of Australian solar and hybrid assets

Renew Economy

FEBRUARY 22, 2025

The Dutch-based renewable energy investor Photon Energy says it has made a loss on the sale of its Australian based solar portfolio, which includes a small solar-battery hybrid project development.

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SCS Global Services Joins ECO Platform As Newest Member Offering Life Cycle Assessment for the European Market

3BL Media

MARCH 18, 2025

March 18, 2025 /3BL/ - SCS Global Services (SCS), an international leader in third-party environmental and sustainability certification, has joined ECO Platform , a global non-profit organization focused on promoting and contributing to sustainable development of a low-carbon economy and resource efficiency in the construction sector.

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IWBI Announces Inaugural Social Sustainability Summit in New York

3BL Media

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

We invite the real estate community to join us as we explore ways to create positive social impact throughout the real estate investment and development process, generating shared value for all stakeholders.” More information on WELL can be found here.

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Baker Tilly Case Study: Supporting Strategic Growth for a Property and Casualty Insurer

3BL Media

MARCH 11, 2025

Key elements of the collaboration included: Change management and transformation : Developed and deployed a change management methodology, including leadership training and employee engagement strategies. Baker Tilly developed a tailored digital transformation change management methodology that aligned with the organizations agile framework.

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Schneider's Sustainability Program Heads Full Speed Toward Its End-Year Targets With Strong Local Impact

3BL Media

OCTOBER 30, 2024

Schneider also crossed a key threshold in its efforts to foster learning, upskilling, and development for all generations having now trained over 763,000 people in energy management. Despite these great results, our work is far from over.

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Bacardi Launches Hospitality Accelerator Program To Elevate Bermuda’s Hospitality Professionals

3BL Media

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

In collaboration with the Bermuda Governments Department of Workforce Development, Bacardi is introducing this next-level program tailored for bartenders already working in the industry, further reinforcing career development and industry growth.

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Understanding VOC Emissions: Importance of Reduction and Cummins’ Progress

3BL Media

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

Additionally, roadmaps are being developed for facilities with high VOC emissions which will lay out a path to reach our target. In 2023, new long-lasting paint filters were developed, reducing filter waste by approximately 30% and cutting costs.

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Waste Manufacturing Development

Huge eight-hour battery project, one of biggest in Australia, locks in supplier

Renew Economy

MARCH 12, 2025

One of the biggest batteries under development in Australia and one of the first eight-hour batteries to be underwritten by NSW government has locked in a supplier. The post Huge eight-hour battery project, one of biggest in Australia, locks in supplier appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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“Packet of poo tickets” wind project wins majority support from New England locals

Renew Economy

FEBRUARY 24, 2025

Wind project lambasted by local MP Barnaby Joyce and his partner has won majority support with its redesigned project, the developers say. The post “Packet of poo tickets” wind project wins majority support from New England locals appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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African MBA programs are reclaiming sustainability in business education

Corporate Knights

NOVEMBER 8, 2024

African business students are no longer simply inheriting frameworks from Western institutions; they are now developing the tools to shape them,” says Chiba. But now, African business schools are developing programs that move beyond colonial influences toward a more inclusive and relevant future.

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COP29 Ends with Target to Triple Climate Finance to $300 Billion per Year

ESG Today

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

Following two weeks of intensive negotiations, the COP29 climate conference in Baku, Azerbaijan ended with an agreement to triple climate change-related finance flows to developing nations to $300 billion annually over the next decade, and with significant progress towards the development of international carbon markets.

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Clarion Partners Completes Over 100 Industrial Certifications Under the USGBC's LEED Volume Program

3BL Media

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

November 5, 2024 /3BL/ - Clarion Partners, LLC, a leading real estate investment manager and one of the largest owners and developers of logistics properties in the U.S., In 2021, Clarion developed a LEED Volume prototype in partnership with sustainability consultants Argento/Graham for the certification of new development projects.

Logistics

Logistics Development

A History of the Women Who Nurtured the Roots of CDFIs

3BL Media

DECEMBER 30, 2024

Further, just this past year, CDFIs received roughly $16 billion in federal grants for the development of clean energy, decarbonization of transportation and the built environment and pathways to a clean energy economy by and for disadvantaged communities. And the women are still strong in support.

Impact Investing

Impact Investing Decarbonize Development

Eaton Announces Breakthrough, AI-powered Innovation to Help Utilities Strengthen Wildfire Prevention Efforts

3BL Media

MARCH 24, 2025

Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) research and development arm, the U.S. We believe Eaton research, development and commercialization of high impedance fault detection technology offers immense opportunity to fortify the grid by quickly and reliably delivering the data needed to improve wildfire detection and mitigation at the grid edge.

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Peter Dutton vows to scrap offshore wind zone, “rip up contracts” and sink $10 billion project

Renew Economy

DECEMBER 4, 2024

Peter Dutton vows to scrap the NSW Hunter region offshore wind development zone and the $10 billion project that would be built there. The post Peter Dutton vows to scrap offshore wind zone, “rip up contracts” and sink $10 billion project appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Bowen pushes ahead with 1.2 GW project in offshore wind zone Dutton has promised to scrap

Renew Economy

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

Development of Southern Ocean offshore wind zone that Peter Dutton promises to rescind moves ahead with federal Labor's blessing, while spooked developers hit pause in the Illawarra. The post Bowen pushes ahead with 1.2 GW project in offshore wind zone Dutton has promised to scrap appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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AEG Receives 2025 Handshake Early Talent Award

3BL Media

MARCH 12, 2025

With Gen Z making up 27% of todays workforce and projected to reach 30% by 2030, this award highlights AEGs commitment to fostering early career opportunities and professional development. The annual Handshake Early Talent Award celebrates the best employers for individuals starting their careers. Nearly 1 million companies across the U.S.

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Leidos Selected to Deliver New Thor Meteorological and Oceanographic Data Information and Services for UK Ministry of Defence

3BL Media

MARCH 4, 2025

Leidos is delighted to be working with the Ministry of Defence on developing this new service, enhancing our substantial contribution to Defence Intelligence. "By By leveraging our credentials in geospatial and mission software development from across the U.K., Australia and the U.S.,

Digitalization

Digitalization Development

SCS Standards Releases Revised SCS-108 Carbon Neutral Standard for Public Review

3BL Media

JANUARY 7, 2025

About SCS Standards SCS Standards is an organization committed to the development of standards that advance the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. Standards are developed in alignment with best practices and guidelines provided by internationally recognized bodies to ensure a robust, transparent, and collaborative approach.

Carbon Offsets

Carbon Offsets Development

Neoen enjoys surge in battery storage earnings as it waves goodbye to public listing

Renew Economy

MARCH 5, 2025

The most successful developer of wind, solar and battery projects in Australia reports a surge in storage revenues and earnings before de-listing. The post Neoen enjoys surge in battery storage earnings as it waves goodbye to public listing appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Development

Tackling Energy Poverty: The Necessary Rise of Minigrids

3BL Media

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

billion people are unable to access reliable energy, mostly in developing countries. But despite their promise, the adoption of minigrids in developing countries has been stunted. Attracting private sector finance with development partner funding and government investments.

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A Community Centered Approach to Closing Credit Access Gaps: Native CDFIs

3BL Media

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

by Casey Lozar, Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis' Center for Indian Country Development Imagine financial institutions across Indian Country focusing on goals rooted in social impact investing. These institutions exist, yet many people remain unfamiliar with them.

Banking

Banking Impact Investing Development

Discovery Education Offers Free Guide to Improving Career Readiness

3BL Media

MARCH 11, 2025

School leaders play a crucial role in developing students career readiness by building strategic partnerships, securing funding, and ensuring program sustainability, said Brian Shaw, Discovery Educations Chief Executive Officer.

Academics

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Gamified, Tech-Driven Lesson Plans Help Students Connect Theory With Real-World Application

3BL Media

DECEMBER 12, 2024

Educators can also find VR and AR apps and professional development resources. Educators can access free lessons, professional development, and immersive learning experiences to help bring new ways of learning into the classroom by visiting Verizon Innovative Learning HQ.

Digitalization

Digitalization Development

Key Highlights From the US Sustainable Investing Trends Report

3BL Media

FEBRUARY 3, 2025

Trends in Sustainable Investing: The evolution of policies and regulations (69%) and the development of market standards (51%) continue to be leading trends, along with a focus on AI and data analytics (65%). Sustainable Development Priorities : Addressing climate change and the clean energy transition are a clear priority for respondents.

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Bowen declares new offshore wind capable of hosting 20 GW, despite being shrunk and push out to sea

Renew Economy

DECEMBER 11, 2024

A week after Peter Dutton pledges to scrap offshore wind zones and "rip up contracts," federal Labor declares new development zone capable of hosting 20 of capacity. The post Bowen declares new offshore wind capable of hosting 20 GW, despite being shrunk and push out to sea appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Bowen says four projects still competing for spot in Australia’s sixth offshore wind zone

Renew Economy

MARCH 20, 2025

Amid speculation that developer interest is waning, federal energy minister confirms he has four projects vying for a spot in Australia's sixth offshore zone. The post Bowen says four projects still competing for spot in Australia’s sixth offshore wind zone appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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$20 Million Investment From KeyBank Bolsters New Affordable Housing Initiative in Cleveland

3BL Media

MARCH 19, 2025

Cleveland Housing Investment Fund (CHIF), made possible by a transformative $18 million grant commitment from the City of Cleveland (the City) and a $20 million investment from KeyBank , aims to raise up to $100 million from mission-aligned partners to finance much-needed capital for affordable housing developments across the city.

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Championing Adaptability: Meet Abbee Day

3BL Media

MARCH 21, 2025

I joined GoDaddy over 13 years ago as a Quality Analyst, now known as a Quality Engineer/SDET (Software Development Engineer in test). I was assigned to the Internal Tools team, which develops the applications used by GoDaddy Care to support customers. What real-life problems does your team solve? Automation testing is ideal here.

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Too many cooks spoil the battery broth: Delays and added costs for landmark storage project

Renew Economy

MARCH 18, 2025

Neoen, Australia's most successful battery storage developer, has encountered delays and added costs as it seeks to bring its latest big project online. The post Too many cooks spoil the battery broth: Delays and added costs for landmark storage project appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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How DP World Is Setting New Standards for Sustainable Logistics Across Emerging Markets

3BL Media

JANUARY 9, 2025

Armed with an ambitious sustainability strategy and a recent Sustainable Development Impact Disclosure (SDID) , we are setting new benchmarks for sustainable logistics across regions like South America, Central America, and the Caribbean. Download a copy of our Sustainable Development Impact Disclosure. Why does this matter?

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KeyBank Provides $36.4 Million of Financing for New Affordable Housing in Toledo, Ohio

3BL Media

JANUARY 21, 2025

CLEVELAND, January 21, 2025 /3BL/ - KeyBank Community Development Lending and Investment (CDLI) provided a $15.5 Moreover, the development will encompass modern amenities, enabling residents to comfortably age in place. million construction loan, a $3.18 million permanent loan and $17.7

Banking

Banking Development

Powering Up the Next Generation of Earth Heroes

3BL Media

OCTOBER 28, 2024

These include the Workforce Development Program, the Stevens Center on Sustainability (SCS) and critical pre-college and undergraduate initiatives. The Workforce Development Program includes scholarships, mentorships and environmental justice research opportunities. In our latest epic move, we granted them $1.45

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Unleashing Potential: The Vision for Native Economic Development

Solar developer unveils plan for “world’s deepest” undersea cable to link Australia and NZ grids

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German developer takes solar grazing seriously with Deepwater project

Zen seals deal to develop four new big battery and solar projects across three states

How Will Virgo Season Impact Your ESG Communication?

Tesla Megapacks arrive as former coal site transforms into big Queensland battery

PSEG Supports the Workforce Development Program at the Stevens Center for Sustainability

Ashanti Hamilton Joins Veolia North America As Workforce Development Manager for Milwaukee

KeyBank Community Development Lending and Investment Provides $41 Million of Financing for New Affordable Housing in Pittsburgh

Tetra Pak Endorses the Paris Dairy Declaration on Sustainability at COP29

Alberta's conservative party invites climate disinformation into policy debate

Dutch renewable investors lose money on sale of Australian solar and hybrid assets

SCS Global Services Joins ECO Platform As Newest Member Offering Life Cycle Assessment for the European Market

IWBI Announces Inaugural Social Sustainability Summit in New York

Baker Tilly Case Study: Supporting Strategic Growth for a Property and Casualty Insurer

Schneider's Sustainability Program Heads Full Speed Toward Its End-Year Targets With Strong Local Impact

Bacardi Launches Hospitality Accelerator Program To Elevate Bermuda’s Hospitality Professionals

Understanding VOC Emissions: Importance of Reduction and Cummins’ Progress

Huge eight-hour battery project, one of biggest in Australia, locks in supplier

“Packet of poo tickets” wind project wins majority support from New England locals

African MBA programs are reclaiming sustainability in business education

COP29 Ends with Target to Triple Climate Finance to $300 Billion per Year

Clarion Partners Completes Over 100 Industrial Certifications Under the USGBC's LEED Volume Program

A History of the Women Who Nurtured the Roots of CDFIs

Eaton Announces Breakthrough, AI-powered Innovation to Help Utilities Strengthen Wildfire Prevention Efforts

Peter Dutton vows to scrap offshore wind zone, “rip up contracts” and sink $10 billion project

Bowen pushes ahead with 1.2 GW project in offshore wind zone Dutton has promised to scrap

AEG Receives 2025 Handshake Early Talent Award

Leidos Selected to Deliver New Thor Meteorological and Oceanographic Data Information and Services for UK Ministry of Defence

SCS Standards Releases Revised SCS-108 Carbon Neutral Standard for Public Review

Neoen enjoys surge in battery storage earnings as it waves goodbye to public listing

Tackling Energy Poverty: The Necessary Rise of Minigrids

A Community Centered Approach to Closing Credit Access Gaps: Native CDFIs

Discovery Education Offers Free Guide to Improving Career Readiness

Gamified, Tech-Driven Lesson Plans Help Students Connect Theory With Real-World Application

Key Highlights From the US Sustainable Investing Trends Report

Bowen declares new offshore wind capable of hosting 20 GW, despite being shrunk and push out to sea

Bowen says four projects still competing for spot in Australia’s sixth offshore wind zone

$20 Million Investment From KeyBank Bolsters New Affordable Housing Initiative in Cleveland

Championing Adaptability: Meet Abbee Day

Too many cooks spoil the battery broth: Delays and added costs for landmark storage project

How DP World Is Setting New Standards for Sustainable Logistics Across Emerging Markets

KeyBank Provides $36.4 Million of Financing for New Affordable Housing in Toledo, Ohio

Powering Up the Next Generation of Earth Heroes

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