Tue.Aug 27, 2024

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Rooftop PV sends grid demand to new winter low, as big wind and solar hit by record curtailment

Renew Economy

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.

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Agriculture of America Podcast Interviews PepsiCo’s VP of Sustainable and Regenerative Agriculture, Margaret Henry

3BL Media

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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Solar giant inaugurates landmark agrivoltaic project combining modules with a yam crop in Japan

Renew Economy

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.

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Dreaming Big: New Children’s Museum Opens in El Paso

3BL Media

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.

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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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Solar saturation: Seven changes to the electricity market needed to put consumers first

Renew Economy

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.

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New Holland and Bluewhite To Bolster Autonomous Capabilities With Strategic Partnership

3BL Media

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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Albertsons Companies Donates Over $110,000 to Nonprofits in Grand Reopening of Las Vegas Albertsons Store

3BL Media

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.

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Woodside pulls plans for Bell Bay hydrogen project in latest blow to Tasmania hub

Renew Economy

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.

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Women on the Rise: Otis Colleagues Recognized by Paradigm for Parity®

3BL Media

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.

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Australia’s energy only market is setting up a lose-lose situation for new wind and solar

Renew Economy

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.

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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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Meet the Woman Driving Sustainable Change for PepsiCo’s Fleet

3BL Media

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.

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Transgrid locks in $700 million to start works on NSW side of VNI West network upgrade

Renew Economy

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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Action Against Hunger Sounds the Alarm on Emergency for Children in Mali

3BL Media

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

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Snowy confirms controversial and costly NSW gas plant will start operations fuelled by diesel

Renew Economy

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.

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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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Empowering Inclusion Through Our Company

3BL Media

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

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Gas giant says bundled renewables in Pilbara will unlock billions in growth

Renew Economy

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.

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Harnessing Renewable Energy Responsibly: The Role of Environmental Impact Assessments

3BL Media

The shift towards renewable energy sources, such as solar and wind power, is a critical component of global efforts to combat climate change and reduce reliance on fossil fuels. However, as with any large-scale development, these projects can have significant environmental and social impacts that must be carefully evaluated and managed. This is where Environmental Impact Assessments come into play.

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Fortescue doubles down on green iron, says green hydrogen market “stuck in limbo”

Renew Economy

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.

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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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Quest Career Progression: Blair Rule

3BL Media

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.

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Study shows reduced inflammation in residents after adding trees to their neighborhoods

Science Daily / Earth & Environment

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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Hershey Empowers the Next Generation With Youth Development Initiatives and Creative Collaborations

3BL Media

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.

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How Asia is harnessing AI for social good

McKinsey Sustainabilty

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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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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4 Ways That Henkel North America Preserves and Prioritizes Water Quality

3BL Media

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.

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Bonneville Power Administration - Grande Ronde Model Watershed plants seeds for waterway renewal

Global Renewable News

The Grande Ronde watershed, a tributary to the Snake River, at one time supported robust populations of Snake River spring Chinook salmon, summer steelhead, and a host of native fishery and wildlife r.

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How To Develop Sustainable Community Engagement Strategies

3BL Media

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.

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Sunly - Sunly, a renewable energy producer, raises 300 million to strengthen energy security and supercharge renewable projects across the Baltics and Poland

Global Renewable News

Sunly, a leading renewable energy producer, has raised 300 million in debt financing to accelerate the construction of 1.3 GW of solar, wind, storage, and hybrid parks across the Baltics and Poland.

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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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A Day in the Life: Working in a RaaS Assignment With Atir Chak

3BL Media

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.

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Duke Energy - Duke Energy offers tips to save energy and money as temperatures soar in Ohio and Kentucky

Global Renewable News

With temperatures soaring across the Midwest this week, Duke Energy has tips to help you take control of your energy use while keeping you and your family cool.High temperatures can lead to higher.

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Sysco Donated $10,000 to American Red Cross Following Hurricane Beryl

3BL Media

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.

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Exelon Corporation - Exelon Foundation Launches Free STEM Academy for High School BoysExelon and The Exelon Foundation have created an Academy focused on energy, sustainability and climate change

Global Renewable News

Exelon (Nasdaq: EXC) and The Exelon Foundation kicked off the inaugural Boys to STEM Academy on July 28 to encourage and support young men in grades 10 and 11 looking to explore STEM-related fields. T.

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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.