Renew Economy
JULY 17, 2024
Farmers will have to take on expensive responsibilities in the event of an emergency if the Coalition's nuclear policy comes to fruition, the government says. The post Nuclear power plan puts thousands of farms in “radiation alert zone” appeared first on RenewEconomy.
Corporate Knights
JULY 17, 2024
More than 200 kilometers off Norway’s coast in the North Sea sits the world’s first offshore carbon-capture-and-storage project. Built in 1996, the Sleipner project strips carbon dioxide from natural gas — largely made up of methane — to make it marketable. But instead of releasing the CO2 into the atmosphere, the greenhouse gas is buried. The effort stores around 1 million metric tons of CO2 per year — and is praised by many as a pioneering success in global attempts to cut greenhouse gas emiss
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Renew Economy
JULY 17, 2024
A total of 10 projects are moving to the next stage of development in Australia's first offshore wind zone after another batch were granted feasibility licences. The post Offshore wind: Gippsland zone fills out as more licences awarded for massive projects appeared first on RenewEconomy.
3BL Media
JULY 17, 2024
Manure management is a critical aspect of sustainable agriculture, particularly for smaller dairy farms where resources and space are limited. Methane, a greenhouse gas that is a leading cause of climate change, is released when manure is stored in open lagoons and land applied on the farm’s fields. According to the Environmental Defense Fund (EDF), “Livestock - primarily beef and dairy cows – account for the vast majority of agriculture methane emissions,” which is why organizations like the ED
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
JULY 17, 2024
The bidding activities of some of Australia's biggest utilities was so blatant, even the regulator took notice. Can they really be trusted on consumer energy resources? There's a problem here. The post Energy retailers cash in and send customer bills soaring as coal plants fail again appeared first on RenewEconomy.
Green Project Management
JULY 17, 2024
One of our clients recently declared a bold ambition: achieving Net Zero Carbon Emissions by 2050. When we asked for their plan, they replied, “That’s why you guys are here.” Amid escalating climate change, achieving net zero carbon emissions has become a crucial goal for many organizations. The race is on, with numerous companies publicly […] The post Achieving Net Zero Carbon Emissions Through Project Portfolio Management and Project Selection appeared first on Insights into Sustainabili
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3BL Media
JULY 17, 2024
TULSA, Okla., July 17, 2024 /3BL/ - Students in Tulsa Tech’s aviation maintenance technology program now have more than 3,000 new industry mentors thanks to a new partnership announced today with American Airlines. Students now have direct access to the airline’s Tulsa-based aviation maintenance technicians (AMTs) through ongoing engagement opportunities at the carrier’s maintenance base and on campus.
Renew Economy
JULY 17, 2024
RMIT engineers invent a new device that could offer a cheaper and more efficient method of seabed testing used to design offshore wind farms. The post Australian researchers zero in on cheaper seabed testing for offshore wind appeared first on RenewEconomy.
3BL Media
JULY 17, 2024
Wednesday, July 31, 2024|12:00 PM - 1:00 PM ET|Virtual In today's dynamic business environment, organizations face mounting pressure to excel in ESG and sustainability initiatives. Paired with an ever-evolving regulatory landscape, the need to manage risk, collect auditable data, and elevate operational efficiency is paramount. Join our webinar to learn how sustainability, legal, and finance personas at mature companies are leveraging ESG reporting software to mitigate compliance risks, boost te
Renew Economy
JULY 17, 2024
Andrew Forrest dials down his ambitious green hydrogen targets for 2030 - but still intends to reach "real zero" for his iron ore operations by that date. The post Andrew Forrest concedes he won’t meet green hydrogen targets, but still focused on “real zero” 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
JULY 17, 2024
Originally published on Forbes SAP is playing a key role in the business coalition to end plastic waste, and its software has been helping customers to manage material flows, including plastics, for decades. “With SAP customers generating almost 90% of the world’s global business, we understand first-hand the challenges of today’s complex and fragmented web of regulations,” said Jamieson.
Renew Economy
JULY 17, 2024
Leading e-waste processor will add solar recycling to its repertoire after getting financial backing to reboot a panel processing facility in NSW. The post Solar recycling: eWaste outfit gets $5m equity boost to reboot panel processing plant appeared first on RenewEconomy.
3BL Media
JULY 17, 2024
PNC | Insights A PNC-led effort to help bridge gaps in financial education and to equip local community residents with budgeting resources is coming to nine new markets by year end. Aimed at boosting the money management skills of individuals, first-time homebuyers and small business owners, the PNC Center for Financial Education (CFE) plans to fully launch its free financial well-being curriculum to communities in Atlanta, Birmingham, Cleveland, Harrisburg, Indianapolis, Oakland, Phoenix, Phila
Renew Economy
JULY 17, 2024
Smart energy company GridBeyond launches frequency control ancillary services auto-rebidder designed to meet the needs of Australia's increasingly renewable market. The post GridBeyond launches new demand flexibility tech to smooth Australia’s “spikey loads” 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
JULY 17, 2024
MAYS LANDING, N.J. and NEWARK, Del., July 17, 2024 /3BL/ - Pepco Holdings, which includes Atlantic City Electric and Delmarva Power, has named Phil Vavala as its new vice president of Governmental and External Affairs, and region president for Atlantic City Electric and Delmarva Power. Vavala, who previously served as the vice president of gas and electric operations for Pepco Holdings, has led innovative and strategic approaches to strengthening the local energy grid and delivering safe and rel
Renew Economy
JULY 17, 2024
CEFC's Grace Tam on how green finance can turbo charge household electrification – and why access to service providers and information is just as important. The post SwitchedOn Podcast: Households need information, not just discounted ‘green finance’ appeared first on RenewEconomy.
3BL Media
JULY 17, 2024
Originally published on Rayonier.com Phillip Smith thought Rayonier would be a quick stop in his career before finding a job closer to his home state of Mississippi. Almost three decades later, he couldn’t be more proud to continue to call himself a Rayonier employee. He started as a Timber Sales Forester in the Florida Region straight out of college.
McKinsey Sustainabilty
JULY 17, 2024
Frontline retail workers in the United States are still planning to leave the industry in droves. New data reveals how retailers can improve the frontline experience and retain employees.
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
JULY 17, 2024
Dr. Anna van Poucke, Global Head of Healthcare, KPMG International, and Healthcare Senior Partner, KPMG in the Netherlands, and Avery Johnstone, Associate, Global Decarbonization Hub and Global Chair of Leaders 2050, KPMG International, discuss the impact of climate on women’s health in jurisdictions globally, and unpack the challenges and opportunities of gender just climate action as we chart the course for a more inclusive transition.
Science Daily / Earth & Environment
JULY 17, 2024
An environmental engineering team has discovered that specific bacterial species can cleave the strong fluorine-to-carbon bond certain kinds of 'forever chemical' water pollutants, offering promise for low-cost treatments of contaminated drinking water.
3BL Media
JULY 17, 2024
Today in the US, millions of women do not have access to quality maternity care during and after pregnancy, which can lead to health risks and complications for mom and baby. The Quest Diagnostics Foundation, as part of the Quest for Health Equity (Q4HE) initiative, is working together with March of Dimes to address this and help create a healthier world, one life at a time.
Global Renewable News
JULY 17, 2024
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced the winners in the first round of the American-Made Upskill Prize for the Solar Manufacturing Workforce (Upskill Prize). The two sel.
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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
JULY 17, 2024
A first of its kind for Regency Centers, a MicroHabitat Urban Farm activation and installation was recently unveiled at Mellody Farm in Vernon Hills, IL. This marks a unique company milestone as we set new industry standards while paving the way for a dynamic and impactful future. The 30-pot farm will operate from June to October and is projected to yield 300 pounds of fresh vegetables, herbs, and edible flowers.
Global Renewable News
JULY 17, 2024
Companies Will Work To Boost Clean Energy Options for Farmers, Small Business Owners, and Electric Co-Ops With U.S. Department of Energy Competitiveness Improvement Project Fundi.
3BL Media
JULY 17, 2024
Originally published on U.S. Bank company blog For many individuals and families, homeownership is the key to building household wealth that can be passed down to future generations. That’s why creating equitable access to homeownership programs is a cornerstone of the U.S. Bank Foundation* Opportunity Fund **, which aims to increase wealth-building opportunities for low- to moderate-income (LMI) communities, including communities of color.
Science Daily / Earth & Environment
JULY 17, 2024
Polyphenols are generally toxic to microorganisms. In peatlands, scientists thought microorganisms avoided this toxicity by degrading polyphenols using an oxygen-dependent enzyme, and thus that low-oxygen conditions inhibit microbes' carbon cycling. However, a new study found that Arctic peatland microorganisms used alternative enzymes, with and without oxygen, to break down polyphenols.
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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
JULY 17, 2024
By Nestor Mato MIAMI, July 17, 2024 /3BL/ - Small-business owners in South Florida have an incredible opportunity to grow their companies by applying for a tuition-free business development program Regions Bank is bringing to Miami for the first time in the program’s history. Qualified businesses that apply and are accepted into the program do not have to be Regions Bank customers.
Global Renewable News
JULY 17, 2024
After successfully passing a selection process led by a panel of experts, Global Bioenergies joins the Groupement des Industries Françaises Aéronautiques et Spatiales (GIFAS), and in particular th.
3BL Media
JULY 17, 2024
Elanco recently announced the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has completed its comprehensive, multi-year review of Bovaer® (3-NOP), a first-in-class methane-reducing feed ingredient, and determined the product meets safety and efficacy requirements for use in lactating dairy cattle. Bovaer® (3-NOP) is a feed ingredient that suppresses an enzyme in the cow’s rumen that forms methane.
Global Renewable News
JULY 17, 2024
As countries around the world work to transform their energy sectors and move towards a sustainable future, the Government of Canada is creating opportunities to harness regional resources, grow local.
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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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