Renew Economy
AUGUST 27, 2024
Rooftop solar sends operational demand on Australia's main grid to a new winter low, as coal, wind and solar all forced to dramatically curtail output. The post Rooftop PV sends grid demand to new winter low, as big wind and solar hit by record curtailment appeared first on RenewEconomy.
3BL Media
AUGUST 27, 2024
PepsiCo Foods North America (PFNA) is spearheading transformative change in the agricultural industry through its innovative Planting Pathways initiative. By forging partnerships with two industry-leading nonprofits, Farm Foundation and Practical Farmers of Iowa, PFNA is piloting programs that aim to drive sustainable and systemic change across the agricultural supply chain.
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Renew Economy
AUGUST 27, 2024
Australia is headed for a future where solar is on every rooftop. The electricity market must be redesigned to see this as a resource to slash consumer bills – and not a risk. The post Solar saturation: Seven changes to the electricity market needed to put consumers first appeared first on RenewEconomy.
3BL Media
AUGUST 27, 2024
Key points: The new children’s museum in El Paso, Texas, focuses on interactive experiences that incorporate science, technology, engineering, art and math. La Nube includes four floors of hands-on exhibits that explore fundamental principles of subjects such as meteorology, veterinary science, 3D printing and robotics. The museum resulted from a public-private collaboration, including a foundational investment from Marathon Petroleum to support project funding and future programs.
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.
Renew Economy
AUGUST 27, 2024
Trinasolar has successfully begun commercial operations at a new agri-voltaic solar project in Japan that combines solar modules with a yam crop that thrives in the shade. The post Solar giant inaugurates landmark agrivoltaic project combining modules with a yam crop in Japan appeared first on RenewEconomy.
3BL Media
AUGUST 27, 2024
New Holland , a brand of CNH , and Bluewhite , a leading autonomous technology company enabling AI-driven autonomous farming, has announced a multi-phase partnership. The companies will collaborate on distribution, manufacturing and integration of Bluewhite’s autonomous solutions for New Holland tractors in North America. This partnership will enable New Holland tractors to operate fully autonomously in orchards, vineyards and other specialty crop operations.
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3BL Media
AUGUST 27, 2024
Albertsons Companies’ Southwest Division hosted a special community event to celebrate the grand reopening of one of its Albertsons stores in Las Vegas. The event provided a delightful opportunity for Albertsons associates and customers to come together in festivity, while also contributing positively to the local community. Through the Albertsons Companies Foundation, more than $110,000 in grants was donated to nonprofit organizations that make a difference in our neighbors' lives.
Renew Economy
AUGUST 27, 2024
The miner has pulled its 1.7GW H2Tas project from the federal environment approvals process after two years in the queue. The post Woodside pulls plans for Bell Bay hydrogen project in latest blow to Tasmania hub appeared first on RenewEconomy.
3BL Media
AUGUST 27, 2024
FARMINGTON, Conn., August 27, 2024 /3BL/ - Otis Worldwide Corporation (NYSE: OTIS), the world’s leading company for elevator and escalator manufacturing, installation and service, is proud to announce that Florence Caperaa, Director Talent, Engagement and Inclusion, and Joanne Tetsill, VP, Embedded Software & Systems, have been named 2024 Women on the Rise award recipients by Paradigm for Parity.
Renew Economy
AUGUST 27, 2024
It seems less and less likely an energy only market is the right design for a heavily renewables grid. The post Australia’s energy only market is setting up a lose-lose situation for new wind and solar appeared first on RenewEconomy.
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
3BL Media
AUGUST 27, 2024
Amanda DeVoe-Bice is no stranger to heavy-duty vehicles. She spent her childhood on a farm in Iowa, learning how to drive a tractor before a car. She would navigate rows of corn and soybeans to pick out large rocks before the crops grew too high. “My time on the farm grounded in me many things that contribute to who I am today,” Amanda says. Amanda has moved from driving a tractor to transforming a fleet of 80,000 vehicles today.
Renew Economy
AUGUST 27, 2024
Snowy Hydro confirms that its new "fast-start, on demand" Hunter Power Plant will begin operations, not on hydrogen, not on gas, but on costly and polluting diesel fuel. The post Snowy confirms controversial and costly NSW gas plant will start operations fuelled by diesel appeared first on RenewEconomy.
3BL Media
AUGUST 27, 2024
August 27, 2024 /3BL/ - Action Against Hunger is sounding the alarm around a growing nutritional emergency after the latest Survey Monitoring and Assessment of Malnutrition (SMART) revealed the prevalence of child malnutrition in Mali far exceeds critical thresholds set by the World Health Organization (WHO). In camps for people displaced by the conflict in Gao, in the north-east of the country, 30.1% of children aged 6-59 months are suffering from moderate acute malnutrition, twice the rate con
Renew Economy
AUGUST 27, 2024
The NSW side of the line will now start, although the amount Transgrid has raised is $100m less than the ceiling approved by the regulator. The post Transgrid locks in $700 million to start works on NSW side of VNI West network upgrade appeared first on RenewEconomy.
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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.
3BL Media
AUGUST 27, 2024
In this four-part series, learn how our diversity, equity & inclusion (DEI) volunteer community impacts culture, career, company and community. Be sure to check out parts one and two of the series, Empowering Inclusion Through Culture and Empowering Inclusion Through Career , if you missed them. Motorola Solutions’ DEI initiatives are closely aligned with our business objectives, enhancing our ability to serve customers more effectively while building both the business and cultural acumen of
Renew Economy
AUGUST 27, 2024
Australia's largest gas infrastructure business says it plans to spend most of its capex on bespoke renewables in the Pilbara over the next two years. The post Gas giant says bundled renewables in Pilbara will unlock billions in growth appeared first on RenewEconomy.
3BL Media
AUGUST 27, 2024
From entry-level phlebotomist to Manager, Field Operations 18 years at Quest Southwest Region - Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Q: What did you initially want out of your career? Blair: When I first started with Quest, I was looking for a stable job that I enjoyed doing. I worked in the restaurant industry and childcare prior to taking a role with Quest and while I loved those jobs, they weren't something I saw myself doing long-term as a career.
Renew Economy
AUGUST 27, 2024
Fortescue Metals CEO says he sees "endless opportunities" for green metals industry in Australia, as green hydrogen takes a back seat in the company's ambitions. The post Fortescue doubles down on green iron, says green hydrogen market “stuck in limbo” appeared first on RenewEconomy.
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
3BL Media
AUGUST 27, 2024
Originally published in Hershey's 2023 ESG Report Hershey believes passionately in supporting youth development to ensure that young people have the skills they need to succeed in all aspects of life. We were proud to deepen our support for youth development programs through two social impact campaigns. Together with our nonprofit partners, we found new ways to create authentic and meaningful collaborations that allowed the talent and unique contributions of young people to shine through.
Good.is: Planet
AUGUST 27, 2024
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3BL Media
AUGUST 27, 2024
At Henkel, water plays an important role along our value chain and we believe that conservation and stewardship is a key sustainability initiative. We use water as a part of our production processes and as an ingredient in our products, and naturally, many of our products require water during the use phase. For this reason, reducing water usage and maintaining water quality during the production and use of our products is important for us.
McKinsey Sustainabilty
AUGUST 27, 2024
The world is falling behind in achieving the Sustainable Development Goals on time. AI has the potential to devise and scale solutions to address societal and environmental issues—experts tell us how.
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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
3BL Media
AUGUST 27, 2024
Providers of public utilities and services who secure high-quality drinking water or provide access to reliable energy sources have a direct link to the communities they serve. However, for many of these organizations, delivering these vital resources is more than just a business operation—it's a commitment to ensuring the well-being of communities and preserving the surrounding environment.
McKinsey Sustainabilty
AUGUST 27, 2024
Aidan Gomez, CEO and cofounder of Cohere, discusses its business-only focus, its platform’s ability to securely deploy in any environment, and the challenges companies face in adopting AI.
3BL Media
AUGUST 27, 2024
Sometimes, you need an extra set of hands to get work done. But, what if you can’t add to your headcount? For numerous reasons, our clients find they can’t always hire the environmental, health, safety, and sustainability (EHS&S) professional they might need. Antea Group offers an easy EHS Staffing Solution for situations like this. This temporary staffing solution, also known as Resources-as-a-Service (RaaS), was introduced in 2020.
Science Daily / Earth & Environment
AUGUST 27, 2024
Micro- and nanoplastics are in our food, water and the air we breathe. They are showing up in our bodies, too. Now, researchers have developed a low-cost, portable tool to accurately measure plastic released from everyday sources like disposable cups and water bottles.
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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.
3BL Media
AUGUST 27, 2024
Originally published on August 5, 2024 on LinkedIn Sysco is proud to be a long-standing partner of the American Red Cross , donating nearly $2 million dollars since 2001 to aid their efforts. As disasters continue to increase in frequency and severity, individuals and families are depending on the Red Cross’s essential services even more. We recently donated another $10,000 to help aid their efforts following Hurricane Beryl in Houston.
Science Daily / Earth & Environment
AUGUST 27, 2024
New research shows a strong correlation between pesticide use and declining sightings of wild bees, with pesticide use causing appearances of some species to drop as much as 56%. The loss of wild bees could disrupt ecosystems, affecting plant survival and the wildlife dependent on those plants, while also posing a significant risk to agricultural productivity.
3BL Media
AUGUST 27, 2024
Every day, we make small decisions to lead more sustainable lives. These choices reflect a growing awareness of the impact humans have on the planet. Yet when it comes to banking, many overlook the influence our choice of financial institution can have on the environment and in our communities. Where we choose to save and invest our money can align with—or work against—our personal values.
Science Daily / Earth & Environment
AUGUST 27, 2024
A new project has found that people living in neighborhoods where the number of trees and shrubs was more than doubled showed lower levels of a blood marker of inflammation than those living outside the planted areas. General inflammation is an important risk indicator for heart disease and other chronic diseases.
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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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