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Australia’s richest person says solar panels are an eyesore: Here’s why that matters

Renew Economy

AFR's choice of business heroes - mostly those who have fought quick action on net zero - underlines the tough road ahead for the green energy transition. The post Australia’s richest person says solar panels are an eyesore: Here’s why that matters appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Timeline 2024: 28 sustainability policies, guidelines, and targets to track

GreenBiz

The business of sustainability continues to evolve rapidly. Here are the most important changes to expect in the coming year.

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Batteries are getting bigger and longer, and helping wind and solar push coal out the door

Renew Economy

Wholesale electricity prices declined across the grid in 2023, and batteries are having a growing influence over the market as their numbers and length of storage grows. The post Batteries are getting bigger and longer, and helping wind and solar push coal out the door appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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UK imposes new carbon tax on imports: what you need to know

GreenBiz

The United Kingdom announced plans to impose a carbon tax on certain goods exported into the country.

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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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Bacardi Launches MARTINI ‘Aperitivo Through the Ages’ on Google Arts & Culture

3BL Media

Italian icon MARTINI has announced ‘Aperitivo Through the Ages,’ a unique collaboration with Google Arts & Culture that aims to bring the brand’s rich 160-year heritage to life through a virtual showcase of historical artefacts. In partnership with Museimpresa, the Association of Italian Corporate Archives and Museums, viewers from around the world now have virtual access to view items from the special MARTINI Museum collection that illustrate unique brand antiquities and the history of Ital

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NSW doubles size of Australia’s first renewable energy zone, appoints operator

Renew Economy

NSW confirms the first renewable energy zone will be doubled in size to ensure enough wind, solar and storage can be delivered to replace coal. The post NSW doubles size of Australia’s first renewable energy zone, appoints operator appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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“Prudent and efficient:” Regulator gives green light to make Marinus Link a reality

Renew Economy

Plans to build a new sub-sea transmission link between Tasmania and the mainland all but locked in after a revenue proposal for early works given green light by the regulator. The post “Prudent and efficient:” Regulator gives green light to make Marinus Link a reality appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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IWBI and GRESB Announce Partnership To Accelerate Social Sustainability

3BL Media

NEW YORK, December 19, 2023 /3BL/ - The International WELL Building Institute (IWBI), the global authority for driving market transformation toward healthy buildings, organizations and communities, and GRESB, the global ESG benchmark for real estate and infrastructure, announced today a strategic partnership to accelerate social sustainability by improving reporting and disclosure capabilities across key social factors, including health, equity and well-being.

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Energy Insiders Podcast: AEMO’s blueprint for wind, solar and storage

Renew Economy

AEMO’s head of system design Merryn York on the draft 2024 Integrated System Plan. Plus: The big NSW tender, and battery storage everywhere. And a few tips for 2024. The post Energy Insiders Podcast: AEMO’s blueprint for wind, solar and storage appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Giving Back to Those Who Serve During the Holiday Season

3BL Media

Aramark volunteers are active in their local communities throughout the year, but the yearning to give back amplifies during the holiday season. With more than 70 Aramark Building Community and line of business volunteer projects happening from November to December, we’re highlighting some of the service projects that supported those that serve during the holidays.

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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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Drucker Institute Best-Managed Companies of 2023 Includes CSRHub Metrics

CSR Hub

Each year the Drucker Institute ranks America’s Top 250 Best Run Companies, with special coverage from The Wall Street Journal. CSRHub is proud to say that, for a seventh consecutive year, our ESG data is included in Drucker’s ratings’ methodology.

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Diversity and Inclusivity: Key Drivers of Product Innovation at Mary Kay

3BL Media

Empowering, embracing and celebrating women is what Mary Kay does best. We know at the heart of every woman is a unique balance and blend that makes her truly shine, and the same is true for her skin. For more than 60 years, we have focused on improving and perfecting our product technology and innovation to ensure each unique skin tone is beautifully represented and color matched in our product offerings.

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Akaysha presses go on two hour big battery next to Brisbane sewage works

Renew Economy

Akaysha Energy gives green light to its third big battery project in Australia, a two hour battery next to a sewage plant in outer Brisbane, and reveals plans for another 1600 MWh battery. The post Akaysha presses go on two hour big battery next to Brisbane sewage works appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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CNH Brands Dominate at Farm Machine 2024 Awards

3BL Media

CNH is proud to have taken home the most medals at the Farm Machine 2024 awards. The awards, formerly known as Machine of the Year, celebrate the best Ag inventions of the season. They were announced at the Agritechnica show in Hanover, Germany – the world’s largest agricultural industry event. “ I want to thank our team for representing CNH and our brands so well.

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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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Overcoming Obstacles in Renewable Energy Projects: A Project Manager’s Perspective with Agrivoltaic

Green Project Management

Guest post by Tom Capillon, MEng, Guilhem Perez, MEng, Valérie M. Saintot, PhD In the 21st century, we face interconnected global challenges such as population growth, urbanization, resource depletion, and climate change, urgently calling for sustainable energy solutions. Innovation is key in navigating these complexities, yet opinions vary on the right approach.

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Mobile Health Workers Save Lives of Migrants Crossing Darién Gap

3BL Media

December 19, 2023 /3BL/ - It's called the world's most perilous migrant route for a reason: The Darién Gap, which lies between Colombia and Panama, has made headlines for its brutal conditions, and many people who travel through it die during the journey. Risks include hunger, dehydration, injuries, illnesses, robberies, and rape. Migrants are facing unthinkable threats, yet more and more are making the trek every year.

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U.S. Bureau of Land Management - BLM welcomes input on proposed Sapphire Project in CaliforniaProject would add up to 117 megawatts of clean energy to the state grid

Global Renewable News

The Bureau of Land Management is seeking public comment on new solar energy work in eastern Riverside County. If approved, the Sapphire Project could generate and store up to 117 megawatts of photovol.

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The Wall Street Journal Names Trane Technologies One of the Best-Managed Companies of 2023

3BL Media

SWORDS, Ireland, December 19, 2023 /3BL/ - Trane Technologies (NYSE:TT), a global climate innovator, has been selected to The Wall Street Journal’s list of the Best-Managed Companies for the third consecutive year. The ranking, developed by the Drucker Institute, measures corporate effectiveness, based upon five principles: customer satisfaction, employee engagement and development, innovation, social responsibility and financial strength.

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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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NSW wants to put a battery on an old landfill site to replace shuttered gas plant

Renew Economy

NSW government entities are proving keen on sharing land with renewables projects. The post NSW wants to put a battery on an old landfill site to replace shuttered gas plant appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Insights From COP28: Harnessing the Power of Business for Climate Action

3BL Media

SAP touches 87% of global commerce. This vast reach means our solutions organize much of the world’s supply chain, transportation, financial data, and more. It also means we have the potential to do so in ways that advance a low carbon, circular, and socially responsible economy. Reflecting on the 2023 United Nations Climate Change Conference ( COP28 ), the scale of SAP’s transformative potential – helping companies record, report, and act on net-zero targets and beyond – has never been clearer.

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The impact of generative AI on Black communities

McKinsey Sustainabilty

Generative AI has the potential to widen the racial economic gap in the United States by $43 billion each year. But deployed thoughtfully, it could actually remove barriers to Black economic mobility.

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Northern Trust Women’s Leadership Development Forum

3BL Media

Originally published in Northern Trust's 2022 Sustainability Report The Women’s Leadership Development Forum is focused on the development of women at the middle management levels. This program addresses Northern Trust’s corporate need to grow and develop strategic thinkers and leaders. In India, the program is run in two cohorts of high-potential female talent each year.

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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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Global Economics Intelligence executive summary, November 2023

McKinsey Sustainabilty

Elevated interest rates weigh on consumer confidence; central banks hold rates, except in Brazil (down) and Russia (up); inflation subsiding for now and is negative in China; growth subdued in Europe.

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Fifth Third Earns Highest Marks in Human Rights Campaign’s 2023 Corporate Equality Index

3BL Media

CINCINNATI, December 19, 2023 /3BL/ – Fifth Third Bancorp received a score of 100 on the Human Rights Campaign Foundation’s 2023-2024 Corporate Equality Index (CEI), the nation’s foremost benchmarking survey and report measuring corporate policies and practices related to LGBTQ+ workplace equality. Fifth Third joins the ranks of 545 U.S. companies that earned a 100 score and designated a 2023 “Equality 100: Leader in LGBTQ+ Workplace Inclusion” award recipient.

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Amazon, Holcim to Test Mercedes-Benz Hydrogen Powered Fuel Cell Trucks

ESG Today

Global truck manufacturer Daimler Truck has announced that it is building a first customer-trial fleet of Mercedes-Benz GenH2 Trucks powered by hydrogen fuel cells. Amazon, Air Products, INEOS, Holcim and Wiedmann & Winz will take part in first customer trials to gain initial experience in CO2-free long-distance transport with the fuel-cell trucks.

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Service and Support: Regions Bank and the Regions Foundation Announce Tornado Response Plan

3BL Media

By Jeremy King CLARKSVILLE, Tenn., December 19, 2023 /3BL/ - Regions Bank and the Regions Foundation on Wednesday announced a tornado response plan aimed at supporting communities that were impacted by a series of tornadoes Saturday, Dec. 9. The plan is built around two key elements: Funding from the Regions Foundation to support community-based recovery efforts Disaster-recovery financial services from Regions Bank to help people and businesses in Middle Tennessee and Southern Kentucky Regions

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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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European Investment Bank - Replenishment of Green Hydrogen Fund: EIB and Germany accelerate global ramp-up of clean hydrogen

Global Renewable News

The European Investment Bank (EIB) and Germany will boost the global hydrogen economy by expanding the Green Hydrogen Fund, which was established in 2021. Today (Dec 19), the EIB confirmed an addition.

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Innovation at Work: The Evolution of Covia’s Industrial Products

3BL Media

Covia has been an innovator in the industrial and energy markets for over 80 years – providing a wide array of high-quality minerals and mineral solutions. Our years of experience, technical expertise, and product range provide us with the unique opportunity to support our customers and create value through product development and innovation. One of our Covia Values is to “Deliver on Promise.

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Voith - Voith equips 2 GW hydropower plant in Angola

Global Renewable News

Highlights Voith to supply all electrical and mechanical equipment for the Caculo Cabaça hydropower plant in Angola. Milestone for African country on the west coast of the continent en route.

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Shared Resilience: A Crisis Preparedness Toolkit for Organizations

3BL Media

NEW YORK, December 19, 2023 /3BL/ - COVID-19 was a rogue crisis, which highlighted the importance of crises preparedness, according to a new report “ Shared Resilience ” led by Chief Executives for Corporate Purpose® (CECP), with support from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. The report looks at how the pandemic has influenced corporate change management and focuses on the mindset and behavior changes that corporate leaders and their teams can adopt to develop stronger, collective resilie

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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.