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Wind and solar are delivering an energy transition at record speed

Renew Economy

As Dutton renews call for renewables to be stopped and coal closures suspended until nuclear is built, wind and solar are delivering the fastest transition the world has seen. The post Wind and solar are delivering an energy transition at record speed appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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DOE awards $4 million to build local energy incubators

GreenBiz

Here are the innovation hubs that were awarded grants from the US DOE to support clean energy startups in their regions.

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Is Ted O’Brien a fit for purpose shadow energy minister?

Renew Economy

In pursuit of blind, dogged virtue signalling to their base, the Coalition is prepared to sacrifice what remains of the Liberal Party in favour of a declining rural constituency. The post Is Ted O’Brien a fit for purpose shadow energy minister? appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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EPA named 9 new ‘forever chemicals’ it wants out of supply chains

GreenBiz

Manufacturing and chemical industries are responding to the new business-as-usual.

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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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We can go “toe-to-toe” on IRA: Albanese hints at an Australian Green Deal

Renew Economy

Prime minister Anthony Albanese says his government will go “toe-to-toe” – if not “dollar-for-dollar” – on policies to establish Australia as a booming net-zero economy. The post We can go “toe-to-toe” on IRA: Albanese hints at an Australian Green Deal appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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DOE awards $4 million to build regional energy incubators

GreenBiz

Here are the innovation hubs that were awarded grants from the U.S. DOE to support clean energy startups in their regions.

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‘The pace of growth is breaking us’: Utilities, corporations grapple with grid decarbonization

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With growth in electricity demand ahead, companies seek new ways to buy and get credit for zero-carbon energy.

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Perth battery hopeful debuts commercial-scale, five-hour vanadium flow battery

Renew Economy

Perth-based energy storage hopeful commissions battery storage system capable of charging and discharging at 50kW of power for up to five hours. The post Perth battery hopeful debuts commercial-scale, five-hour vanadium flow battery appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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CSRHub Enhances Platform with IAF CertSearch's Accredited Certification Data

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CSRHub recently verified which public companies held valid accredited certifications from IAF CertSearch. IAF CertSearch enables us to verify which ESG certifications these companies held so we could see the impact accredited certifications had on a public company's ESG rating. This significant enhancement to our database represents a commitment to offering comprehensive and reliable sustainability data.

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Hard to abate: Businesses risk their future by skimping on emission cuts

Renew Economy

Cost savings, not saving the planet, are the priority in corporate decarbonisation plans, survey finds, and Australian businesses are lagging their peers. The post Hard to abate: Businesses risk their future by skimping on emission cuts 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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CNH Expands Agricultural Solutions to El Salvador With CEMCOL

3BL Media

New Holland , a brand of CNH , has expanded its network to El Salvador with CEMCOL, its official distributor in Honduras. On January 17th, they inaugurated the doors of their premises, located in San Salvador. "Starting today, El Salvador will add a wide range of high-quality agricultural machinery and, in addition, a clear focus on sustainability in production.

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U.S. Department of Energy - U.S. Department of Energy Announces Winners of 2023 Geothermal Collegiate Competition

Global Renewable News

Today (Feb 15), the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced the winners of the 2023 Geothermal Collegiate Competition, an annual challenge that offers college students experience in.

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CSRHub Enhances Platform With IAF CertSearch's Accredited Certification Data

3BL Media

CSRHub recently verified which public companies held valid accredited certifications from IAF CertSearch. IAF CertSearch enables us to verify which ESG certifications these companies held so we could see the impact accredited certifications had on a public company's ESG rating. This significant enhancement to our database represents a commitment to offering comprehensive and reliable sustainability data.

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Ocean Energy Europe - Mercator Ocean International and Ocean Energy Europe collaborate on Copernicus Marine Service

Global Renewable News

Discover the partnership between Mercator Ocean International and Ocean Energy Europe (OEE), renewing their commitment to leverage Copernicus Marine Service data for advancing ocean energy. Uncover th.

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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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Homes of the Future: Getting More Comfortable With Artificial Intelligence

3BL Media

As a self-labeled “intrapreneur,” I’m always looking to bring new opportunities and technologies into our enterprise. At Trane Technologies, our priorities for new innovative strategies are always twofold: to better meet our customers’ needs and to support our bold sustainability commitments. Most of us have experience with climate control. Our heating and air conditioning systems monitor the indoor air temperature, and then heat or cool the home to meet our preferred, scheduled temperature.

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Eaton - Eaton Earns Leadership Level Ranking From CDP for Climate Disclosure Making Company a Top Performer Among Industry Peers

Global Renewable News

Intelligent power management company Eaton today (Feb 15) announced it has earned a Leadership Level designation from CDP, the world's leading environmental disclosure platform, for the fifth cons.

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FSSC 24000 Achieves SSCI Recognition

3BL Media

PARIS, February 15, 2024 /3BL/ - The Consumer Goods Forum’s (CGF) Sustainable Supply Chain Initiative (SSCI) is pleased to announce that Foundation FSSC has successfully completed the SSCI Benchmarking process and achieved SSCI Recognition for their FSSC 24000 Scheme. The FSSC 24000 Scheme for Social Sustainability Management System Certification, was successfully benchmarked against the SSCI Benchmarking Requirements for Processing and Manufacturing.

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Enefit Green - Enefit Green production data - January 2024

Global Renewable News

Enefit Green produced 189.5 GWh of electricity in January, which is 35.4% more than in the same period last year. The production result was mainly driven by new - both completed and under construction.

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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 Inclusion Empowers the Next Generation of STEM Professionals

3BL Media

Every year on December 3, the world recognizes International Day of Persons with Disabilities, reinforcing the importance of securing and advancing the rights of people with disabilities, so they can participate fully in society without any barriers. Grounded in its vision of providing smarter technology for all, Lenovo remains committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive talent pipeline, so everyone, regardless of ability, has the opportunity to pursue a career in STEM and contribute to the d

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World Green Building Council - EU 2040 climate target assessment: WorldGBC's reaction

Global Renewable News

Last week, the European Commission recommended that the EU commit to reducing its net greenhouse gas emissions by 90% by 2040.The 2040 climate target forms an important stepping stone betwee.

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Tetra Pak Sustainability Report FY22: Social Sustainability

3BL Media

Respecting human rights across our value chain Global value chains depend on people, and people depend on global value chains for their income, livelihoods, and wellbeing. Businesses may exacerbate the vulnerability of these people through their operations and value chain or enhance their resilience and create better outcomes by proactively respecting human rights.

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Volvo Penta and Aiab Energy - Volvo Penta and Aiab Energy to expand collaboration into BESS solution

Global Renewable News

Seasoned power generation company and a long-time customer of Volvo Penta, Aiab Energy is diversifying its portfolio into the field of battery energy storage systems (BESS). In this exciting collabora.

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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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Martin Exterior Linear Pro Architectural Lighting: Next-Gen Precision Meets Brilliant Simplicity

3BL Media

Originally published on HARMAN Pro Newsroom By Robert Svensson , Architectural Lighting and Exterior Linear Pro and Martin When you’re designing a product, there’s always a vision in mind – features that will captivate your audience and unique qualities that set your creation apart from the rest. The Exterior Linear Pro family surpasses expectations for both and reinforces Martin’s mission to deliver next-generation hardware and software solutions and industry-leading experiences for designers a

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Plus Power - Plus Power Secures Nearly $100 Million Tax Equity Financing for Merchant Battery Storage Project in ERCOT

Global Renewable News

Highlights Greenprint Capital Management invests in Plus Power's 200 MW / 400 MWh Ebony Energy Storage Project Ebony is one of three new Plus Power battery energy storage projects to pro.

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Unlocking Success for Your ARPA Funded Projects: Baker Tilly's Approach to Strategic Grant Monitoring and Construction Management

3BL Media

Authored by Heath Whitaker, Baker Tilly American Rescue Plan Act overview Signed into law on March 11, 2021, the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) allocated $350 billion in pandemic-relief aid to states, territories, tribes and local governments. The main goal of the ARPA is two-fold; to invest in long term capital projects to enhance a community and increase financial stability for state and local government coming out of COVID-19 to refill reserves and cover temporary operating shortfalls.

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Enphase Energy, Inc. - Enphase Energy Applauds Dutch Senate's Decision to Extend Solar Net Metering

Global Renewable News

Enphase Energy, Inc. (NASDAQ: ENPH), a global energy technology company and the world's leading supplier of microinverter-based solar and battery systems, applauded the Dutch Senate's decision.

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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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Tap Into the Power of Skills-Based Mentor Volunteerism

3BL Media

February 15, 2024 /3BL/ - Sky’s the Limit – a community of 75,000+ members actively offering and receiving practical, skills-based business mentoring and support – launches the first in a series of eBooks, Mentor Dynamics: The Transformative Power of Volunteer Business Mentoring Programs. The series aims to help purpose-driven leaders discover new ways to build meaningful skills-based volunteer programs, engage their workforces, and create transformational impact.

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Government of Manitoba - Manitoba Government will Create 270 Critical Mineral Jobs with Extraction Project and Solar Glass Manufacturing Facility

Global Renewable News

The Manitoba government is moving forward with a silica sand extraction project in Hollow Water First Nation and a solar glass manufacturing facility in Selkirk, which will create good jobs and advanc.

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A Sustainable Solution, Right There in Black and White

3BL Media

Originally published by Walgreens Boots Alliance By Mike Huffman In its quest for supporting a healthy planet , Walgreens committed to four goals for its branded products, by 2030: reduce plastic packaging by 30%, make all packaging recyclable, increase recycled content in packaging and eliminate problematic single-use packaging. Significant steps have been taken toward making all packaging recyclable, and part of the progress has come in an unexpected place—nail polish remover bottle caps.

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New York Power Authority - New Electric Vehicle Fast Chargers Available in Richmondville in Schoharie County

Global Renewable News

Highlights Second Federally Funded NEVI EVolve NY Site; Fifth Location Hosted by Mirabito Convenience Stores Four New Chargers Help Expand New York's EVolve NY Network to Prepare Sta.

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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.