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Women strongly opposed to nuclear power, just one in three men willing to live near one

Renew Economy

Survey finds just 26 pct of women think nuclear power would be good for Australia. That compares to 51 pct of men, but only one in three males willing to live near one. The post Women strongly opposed to nuclear power, just one in three men willing to live near one appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Case IH Tractor Provides Boost to Next Generation of New Zealand Farmers at Salvos’ Southland Training Farm

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CNH brand, Case IH , has donated tractors to young training farmers in Southland, New Zealand. This is helping make a big difference in the lives of young people with a passion for agriculture who may not have the resources to fund the training required to get a foothold in the industry. Jeff Farm is a 2,433ha property near Gore, owned and run by the Salvation Army since the early 1950s.

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“Concrete proof:” SunDrive marks major milestone on path to bring low-cost solar cells to market

Renew Economy

Australian solar innovator SunDrive has passed a major milestone on the road to commercialising its homegrown copper-based PV technology. The post “Concrete proof:” SunDrive marks major milestone on path to bring low-cost solar cells to market appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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TCS Invites Students To Compete for “goIT Global Innovator of the Year” Title

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NEW YORK, December 3, 2024 /3BL/ - Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) (BSE: 532540, NSE: TCS) has announced that its annual goIT Global Innovator of the Year (IOTY) competition is open for entries. From now through December 31, 2024, TCS is encouraging students aged 6 to 17 to submit their world-changing ideas for addressing global challenges that are aligned with the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

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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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Australia storage start up says it is ready to produce lower cost sodium batteries from 2025

Renew Economy

Queensland company PowerCap is set to produce sodium batteries from 2025. The post Australia storage start up says it is ready to produce lower cost sodium batteries from 2025 appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Collecting Air Emissions Data for Compliance and Carbon Reduction

3BL Media

Collecting accurate air emissions data is crucial for regulatory compliance (such as air emission permits) and for identifying opportunities to reduce carbon emissions in industrial operations. Whether for air emission permits or carbon reduction strategies, the process involves understanding and quantifying emissions from different sources in your facility and in the case of carbon reduction, taking steps to reduce those emissions over time.

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SLB Capturi Completes Construction of the World’s First Industrial-Scale Carbon Capture Plant at a Cement Facility

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OSLO, Norway, December 3, 2024 /3BL/ - SLB Capturi has reached a significant milestone of mechanical completion of the carbon capture plant at Heidelberg Materials’ cement facility in Brevik, Norway. With the full-scale carbon capture plant now complete, including the carbon capture system, compression system, heat integration system, intermediate storage, and loadout facilities, the plant is now ready for testing and commissioning.

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Australia could build a $3 billion industry making hydrogen electrolysers, CSIRO says

Renew Economy

New report by CSIRO suggest electrolyser manufacturing by Australian companies could be worth $2.9 billion a year - by 2050. The post Australia could build a $3 billion industry making hydrogen electrolysers, CSIRO says appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Charitable Giving and Volunteerism at Leidos

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Originally published in Leidos Sustainability Report Strengthening our communities through volunteerism is part of our Leidos vision statement and our employees have a long history of deep engagement in our communities. We allocate charitable resources — including budget, time and talent — to a variety of organizations and causes that best align with our priorities as a company.

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Fortescue pauses Science-Based Target validation as rules around emission counts are reviewed

Renew Economy

Fortescue suspends its validation work under the Science-Based Target Initiative while the tricky question of scope 3 emissions - created by the use of its products by its customers - is resolved. The post Fortescue pauses Science-Based Target validation as rules around emission counts are reviewed appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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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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Quest Diagnostics Fortifies Patient Data Privacy and Cybersecurity With Robust Safeguards and Ongoing Threat Mitigation Strategies

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Originally published in Quest Diagnostics' 2023 Corporate Responsibility Report Safeguarding our patients’ data Quest safeguards the privacy and security of our patients’ health information through policies, procedures, and by developing solutions to tackle emerging data security threats. DATA PRIVACY We have a mature and effective privacy program that includes detailed privacy policies and procedures, training, auditing, and ongoing privacy awareness reminders.

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Two workers rescued from burning Siemens Gamesa wind turbine by helicopter

Renew Economy

Two workers have reportedly been rescued by helicopter from a wind turbine in Brazil after a fire broke out in the generator of the Siemens Gamesa wind turbine. The post Two workers rescued from burning Siemens Gamesa wind turbine by helicopter appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Resilience, Agility, and Sustainability: The New Pillars of Future-Proof Supply Chains

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Global supply chains are no longer just the "back-end" of businesses—they're now the front line in a world of constant disruptions. From the COVID-19 pandemic to geopolitical conflicts and extreme weather events, supply chains have been tested like never before. If these challenges weren’t enough, companies are also grappling with a surge in consumer demand for ethical practices and environmental stewardship.

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Japanese oil giant announces $200 million green hydrogen investment in Queensland

Renew Economy

Japan’s largest oil company has announced a $200 million investment into Queensland’s green hydrogen ambitions, committing to build a demonstration plant near Brisbane. The post Japanese oil giant announces $200 million green hydrogen investment in Queensland appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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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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Sugar, Spice and Everything Nice: Introducing the 2024 Aflac Holiday Duck

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Originally published on Aflac Newsroom For Ellen Hansen of Madison, Mississippi, the holiday season isn’t complete until she’s added the year’s Aflac Holiday Duck to her collection. Her tradition started with the first Aflac Holiday Duck in 2001 and now, 23 years later, her ducks are on permanent display in her office — though for this holiday season, they’ve made their home around Hansen’s tree.

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Inyanga Marine Energy Group - Inyanga Marine Energy Group to spearhead renewable energy development in Canada

Global Renewable News

Inyanga Marine Energy Group has announced that it has set up a new office in Canada to help drive the development of offshore renewable energy in the country. The new company is called Inyanga Maritim.

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Georgia-Pacific Expands EarthKraft™ Recyclable Mailer Portfolio

3BL Media

ATLANTA, December 3, 2024 /3BL/ - Georgia-Pacific, LLC today announced it has expanded its EarthKraft™ line of curbside recyclable mailers, introducing larger sizes and gusseted versions of its unpadded mailer. The recyclable unpadded mailer, introduced in late 2023, is now available in four standard sizes and also customizable to customers’ needs for shipping a wide range of items.

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SLB - SLB Capturi Completes Construction of the World's First Industrial-Scale Carbon Capture Plant at a Cement Facility

Global Renewable News

SLB Capturi has reached a significant milestone of mechanical completion of the carbon capture plant at Heidelberg Materials' cement facility in Brevik, Norway.With the full-scale carbon cap.

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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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How Alessandra Hammond Makes Our Supply Chain More Sustainable

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At Trane Technologies, our purpose is to boldly challenge what’s possible for a sustainable world. We believe every job can be a sustainability job, and every role an opportunity for impact. Alessandra Hammond connects to our purpose through her work as the global business operations lead for Integrated Supply Chain. She and her team help make our sustainability commitments into actionable plans with measurable impact.

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Eos Energy Enterprises - Eos Energy Closes $303.5 Million Loan Guaranteed by the U.S. Department of Energy to Support Project AMAZE and American Made Manufacturing Expansion

Global Renewable News

Highlights Loan supports next phase of Company's growth, expected to bring annual production capacity to 8 GWh, meeting long duration battery energy storage systems' growing demand F.

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The People Who Make Power Generation Look Easy

3BL Media

By Jen McGivney | illumination Contributor When someone flips a light switch, chances are that they don’t consider the thousands of people who work around the clock to connect them with the power for that light. They just know that once the switch flips, the light goes on. To Emily Jones, one of the engineers whose work is responsible for that illumination, that’s just the way it should be.

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Matrix Renewables - Matrix Renewables Secures Commitments from Microsoft and MUFG-led Lender Consortium for 210MWac Solar Project in Bell County, Texas

Global Renewable News

Matrix Renewables, the TPG Rise-backed global renewable energy platform, today (Dec 3) announced that it has secured financing for the 210MWac Stillhouse Solar project. Acadia Infrastructure sourcedďż˝.

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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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Northwestern Mutual Awards 50 Scholarships to Childhood Cancer Survivors and Siblings To Help Fund Higher Education

3BL Media

Originally published by Northwestern Mutual MILWAUKEE, December 3, 2024 /3BL/ - Northwestern Mutual , through its Foundation , today announced its continued support of those affected by childhood cancer with a $500,000 donation toward higher education for childhood cancer survivors and childhood cancer siblings. As part of the company's 2025 Childhood Cancer Scholarship Program, 25 childhood cancer survivors and 25 childhood cancer siblings will be awarded a $5,000 scholarship, with the option t

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EnerVenue - EnerVenue Provides RWE with Long-Duration Energy Storage Vessels for Pilot Project

Global Renewable News

EnerVenue, a company pioneering the commercial deployment of high-efficiency metal-hydrogen batteries capable of more than 30,000 cycles, today (Dec 3) announced that RWE, a leading global energy comp.

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Growing Our Commitment to Carbon Removal With the U.S. Department of Energy

3BL Media

Meta is pledging to contract at least $35 million for carbon removal projects in the coming year as part of our goal to achieve net zero emissions across our value chain in 2030. This is a direct response to the Carbon Dioxide Removal Purchasing Challenge presented by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), which calls for companies to help catalyze carbon removal at gigaton scales in the coming decades.

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Connecticut Green Bank - Connecticut Green Bank Seeks Proposals to Construct Solar Projects at Affordable Multifamily Housing Sites

Global Renewable News

The Green Bank recently released a Request for Proposals (RFP) seeking qualified contractors or entities to provide engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) services for solar photovoltaic (PV.

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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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Mayor Daniella Levine Cava and Wells Fargo To Launch the Strive305 Hub To Empower Local Businesses

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MIAMI, December 3, 2024 /3BL/ - In a continued effort to strengthen the small business community, Mayor Daniella Levine Cava joined Miami-Dade County’s Office of Innovation and Economic Development and Wells Fargo leaders to officially launch the Strive305 HUB , an all-in-one resource platform designed to help small business owners connect with essential resources, community partners, and growth opportunities.

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Jacobs - Jacobs to Support Renewable Energy Project in the PhilippinesSolar and battery project will help the country's need for more sustainable energy sources

Global Renewable News

Jacobs (NYSE: J) was selected by Terra Solar Philippines Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of SP New Energy Corporation (SPNEC), to deliver engineering services, technical advice and construct.

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A Year of Giving: Our Partnership With Good360

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For over three decades, Bath & Body Works has been dedicated to making a positive difference in the communities where it does business. When everyone has access to resources that make them feel safe, healthy and secure, living a happy, fulfilling life becomes much easier. The brand's ongoing partnership with the global nonprofit Good360 strengthens this initiative, creating an even greater impact.

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Entergy Corporation - Entergy New Orleans drives change

Global Renewable News

Electric vehicles (EVs) are revolutionizing transportation by reducing emissions, improving fuel efficiency, and lowering operational costs. Even when powered by electricity from fossil fuel-dominated.

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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.