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Kimberly-Clark pledges to stop cutting down 'natural forests' for tissues, diapers

GreenBiz

New strategy centers on Canada and Alaska, which have 25 percent of the world’s remaining primary forests.

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AGL plans huge solar recycling plant at retired coal site that Dutton wants for nuclear

Renew Economy

AGL signs MoU to explore feasibility of recycling up to half a million solar panels a year at a new facility at its Hunter Energy Hub in New South Wales. The post AGL plans huge solar recycling plant at retired coal site that Dutton wants for nuclear appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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How the food industry is working to protect freshwater ecosystems

GreenBiz

Food powerhouses are crafting strategies to tackle the intertwined challenges of water and nature.

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“Stick to the facts, stick to the plan:” Energy minister urges industry to ignore nuclear “fantasy”

Renew Economy

Victorian energy minister says the state will be 95 pct renewable by the time Dutton delivers his "fantasy" nuclear projects. The post “Stick to the facts, stick to the plan:” Energy minister urges industry to ignore nuclear “fantasy” 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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Here's the secret to cooling India’s buildings

Corporate Knights

B y the middle of April, Mumbai had recorded its highest temperature of the last 15 years, approaching 40°C. Officials from the India Meteorological Department attributed the length of the unrelenting heat wave, ironically, to what is commonly seen as a marker of urban “development”: a boom in (heat-trapping) high-rises. Today, India has 461 million people living in urban centres.

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Bowen says massive capacity scheme for renewables may came at no cost to taxpayers

Renew Economy

Bowen says the massive auctions for large scale wind and solar under the Capacity Investment Scheme may come at no cost to taxpayers because of the number of projects competing for a contract. The post Bowen says massive capacity scheme for renewables may came at no cost to taxpayers appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Peter Dutton says nuclear power plants “burn energy.” No they don’t

Renew Economy

Peter Dutton says nuclear power plants burn energy. Er, no they don't. Is this why the Coalition nuclear policy makes no sense? The post Peter Dutton says nuclear power plants “burn energy.” No they don’t appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Truist Foundation Grants Aim To Catalyze Innovation and Scale Successful Solutions

3BL Media

Truist Foundation announced philanthropic funding for 11 nonprofit organizations working to pilot emerging solutions or scale existing successful initiatives into new regions. This comes at a time where there is a gap in the ability for many nonprofits to secure meaningful funding for growing and scaling their work. According to a report from UHY Advisors, well over half of the 116 nonprofits surveyed stated that their organization had created new programs or services in the past year, while nea

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“Catastrophic missile:” Report blames coal power plant explosion on safety breaches

Renew Economy

A coal-fired power plant explosion described as a "catastrophic missile event" and one of the state's greatest scandals could have been avoided, a report has found. The post “Catastrophic missile:” Report blames coal power plant explosion on safety breaches appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Junior Achievement Accelerates Outreach to Indigenous Students in New Mexico

3BL Media

Junior Achievement of New Mexico is celebrating a 230% expansion of its program to bring financial and career readiness curriculum to more Indigenous students. A $98,000 grant from Marathon Petroleum Corporation allowed the nonprofit to expand to more schools where Indigenous students represent at least 30% of the enrollment. The nonprofit’s Indigenous Student Outreach Program served 1,491 students in 2023-24, up from 648 the year before.

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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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Wärtsilä unveils world-first 100 pct hydrogen-ready power plant

Renew Economy

Finish technology group Wärtsilä has unveiled what it says the world’s first large-scale 100% hydrogen-ready engine power plant. The post Wärtsilä unveils world-first 100 pct hydrogen-ready power plant appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Schneider Electric Expands Global Private Equity & Financial Services Practice With Comprehensive Consultancy + Data Management Solution

3BL Media

Global consultancy and digital solutions for all stages of the user life-cycle: sourcing, data management, analytics and reporting. Advising 30+ private equity firms globally and more than 400 portfolio companies representing +$100B assets under management. LOUISVILLE, Ky., June 24, 2024 /3BL/ - Schneider Electric , a global leader in sustainability, today announced that it has expanded the capabilities of its global private equity and financial services consultancy within its Sustainability Bus

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Google and CSIRO team up to solve solar duck dilemma with tougher, smarter inverters

Renew Economy

CSIRO and Google's moonshot factory say inverter prototypes have the potential to stabilise electricity grids and put more solar, wind and hydro power into networks. The post Google and CSIRO team up to solve solar duck dilemma with tougher, smarter inverters appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Rescuing Diversity From the DEI Backlash

3BL Media

By Sarah Murray Originally published by The Financial Times on FT.com At IBM, the holistic approach extends beyond company walls to deepening the talent well from which it can draw. For example, its SkillsBuild free education programme focuses on communities that have traditionally been under-represented in the tech sector. And in 2016, IBM began removing the four-year degree requirement from many of its job postings.

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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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Global Wind Energy Council - Global Wind Industry and Japanese Government Chart Course for Accelerated Offshore Wind Growth in Roundtable Convened by Global Wind Energy Council and Ocean Energy Pathway

Global Renewable News

As momentum builds in Japan's offshore wind energy sector, government leaders, industry figures, and civil society groups came together for a roundtable on accelerating sector progress, jointly co.

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Albertsons Companies' Southern Division Celebrates Juneteenth

3BL Media

Albertsons Companies' Southern division team at Tom Thumb in DeSoto, Texas hosted an amazing Juneteenth community celebration! The team partnered with local, Black-owned businesses, brands, musicians, performers and more to showcase the diversity and richness of our culture. It was a joy to see our shoppers and associates enjoy grilling inspiration and special tastes of brisket, pulled pork and other delicacies from Ron Bates of Twisted BBQ, live music from Steven Brown Jazz, performances from t

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U.S. Department of Energy - Arizona State University Joins Clean Energy Education & Empowerment Initiative as University Partner

Global Renewable News

Today (June 24) , the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE)-led Clean Energy Education & Empowerment (C3E) initiative announced that Arizona State University (ASU) is joining the C3E I.

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The Home Depot Foundation Invests $9 Million To Provide Housing for More Than 3,400 Veterans Battling Homelessness

3BL Media

Originally published on Built From Scratch The Home Depot Foundation is investing $9 million to provide housing solutions for over 3,400 veterans battling homelessness. This funding will support the construction of more than 300 new housing units and the repair of nearly 200 additional units, bringing much-needed stability and comfort to veterans across the nation.

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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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Minesto AB - Minesto tidal energy kites featured on BBC News

Global Renewable News

Swedish technology developer Minesto continues to attract global recognition for their unique tidal energy kites, generating electricity from tidal streams and ocean currents. The underwater kite.

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Home Run for Weather Safety: Weather Day at Nationals Park

3BL Media

Originally published by Pepco Pepco recently sponsored more than 100 students from Hendley Elementary School to attend Weather Day at Nationals Park. The event presented by NBC-4 and Telemundo-44 meteorologists teaches kids about the weather and safety! With summer storm season here, Pepco reminds kids “to be prepared and not scared”! The Weather Day event at Nationals Park helped to explain how kids can prepare safely and fun for severe weather.

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Minesto AB - Project update Vestmanna: Service and inspection of Dragon 12 – demonstration site attracting international study visits

Global Renewable News

Project Update Vestmanna: Four months of grid-connected operation with the utility-scale Dragon 12 is now followed by service and inspection. Ongoing operations continue to attract visits from interna.

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Getting Started With the New European Regulation to Mitigate Deforestation

3BL Media

Forests are rapidly disappearing around the world, with deforestation and forest degradation currently posing the biggest threats to the world’s woodlands. In a bid to halt this devastating situation, the EU is in the process of implementing the EU Regulation on Deforestation-free (EUDR) products. The Burning Platform Around 10% of the world’s forests – an area larger than the European Union – have been lost over the past 30 years due to deforestation and another approximately 10% of forests glo

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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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Drax - BECCS at Drax can accelerate the UK's decarbonisation by delivering carbon removals

Global Renewable News

By Richard Gwilliam, UK BECCS Programme DirectorDecarbonising our economy is critical to fighting climate change and meeting net zero by 2050.In the UK, we have made strong progress in creat.

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FedEx and EIT Climate-KIC Propel Sustainable Mobility Initiatives in European Cities

3BL Media

Originally published in FedEx's 2023 FedEx Cares Report New ideas for smart and sustainable mobility In 2022, FedEx supported the EIT Climate-KIC Sustainable Cities Climate Impact Challenge to launch climate-friendly transportation projects in European cities. In 2023, four cities began implementing sustainable mobility solutions aiming to transform urban living and work.

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Dubai Electricity and Water Authority - DEWA's projects promote emiratisation of the energy sector, creating pioneering job opportunities

Global Renewable News

Dubai seeks to consolidate its role as a major and pivotal contributor in shaping the future of the global economy and trade. This is achieved by enhancing strategies and plans and m.

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Goodness in Action: How Hershey Is Working Toward a More Resilient and Sustainable Future

3BL Media

Hershey By Leigh Horner, Chief Sustainability Officer Key Takeaways: ESG (environmental, social, and governance) initiatives matter to our stakeholders because they are business imperatives Building a more resilient cocoa supply chain remains Hershey’s top sustainability priority Hershey is refreshing its sustainability strategy in 2024 as we plan how to drive our business forward and create the next phase of impact across our material issues ESG means different things to different people.

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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.

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Fingrid - Finland's emission reductions enable clean electric fuels

Global Renewable News

The emission intensity of Finland's power generation has fallen below the upper limit set for green hydrogen and other renewable electric fuels in the regulation, according to Fingrid's esti.

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Helping Neurodivergent Customers Gain More Financial Confidence

3BL Media

By Mel Campbell For most people, making a deposit at an ATM or using a debit card to purchase something is almost second nature. But that isn’t the case for everyone. Particularly for those individuals who are neurodivergent and/or on the autism spectrum, sometimes the most seemingly simple of activities, including those associated with banking, can create challenges and anxiety.

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Arcadis - Arcadis completes charger installation for bp pulse's first high-speed EV Gigahub™ in the US

Global Renewable News

Arcadis, a leading global design and consultancy organization for natural and built assets, today announced the completion of bp's (NYSE: BP) latest high-speed EV charging site at the company'.

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Shedding Some Light on Fox Squirrel Solar in Ohio

3BL Media

Time for some fun as we harness the Ohio sun. Enbridge, project partner EDF Renewables in North America and guests are celebrating today in Madison County, Ohio , with a ribbon cutting ceremony for the recently completed first phase of Fox Squirrel Solar. It’s one of the largest utility-scale solar developments east of the Mississippi—1.4 million panels and 159 inverters; and peak construction that required 650 workers safely installing 10,000 panels a day.

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Supercharge Your ESG Content This Libra Season

Throughout Climate Week, a feeling of urgency on tackling the climate crisis was palpable. Yet, questions continue to linger about corporate progress. Are we truly moving the needle or are we stuck in a cycle of empty statements and a flood of reports and guidelines? In the latest edition of Navigating ESG Comms Through the Cosmos - Libra Edition , we use Climate Week outcomes to explore how brands can communicate progress credibly.