3BL Media
NOVEMBER 4, 2024
Key takeaways Capital Good Fund’s Georgia BRIGHT program offers solar panel and battery storage leases to help lower-income Georgia residents save on electric bills by utilizing the “direct pay” feature of the Inflation Reduction Act. It’s piloting a Pennsylvania BRIGHT program, too. By the end of 2029, Georgia BRIGHT plans to bring benefits of solar energy to more than 16,000 households.
Renew Economy
NOVEMBER 4, 2024
Independent MPs are pushing for no further delay on Labor's 2035 climate target, saying voters deserve more than silence from the major parties vying for power. The post “Silence not an option:” Teals push major parties to come clean on 2035 climate targets appeared first on RenewEconomy.
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3BL Media
NOVEMBER 4, 2024
Entergy’s Environmental Initiative Fund is supporting the launch of a Jackson, Mississippi program that addresses two issues at the core of our business – environmental stewardship and workforce development. The company has awarded $150,000 to Refill Jackson Initiative for their Refill Jackson Green Corps program, a new workforce training AmeriCorps program for young adults.
Renew Economy
NOVEMBER 4, 2024
AEMO details protocols that may see big batteries instructed to discharge and stand by on empty as an alternative to switching off rooftop solar systems. The post AEMO warns big batteries to expect breakfast call to protect the grid from rooftop solar juggernaut appeared first on RenewEconomy.
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.
3BL Media
NOVEMBER 4, 2024
DÜSSELDORF, Germany, November 4, 2024 /3BL/ - In line with its ambitions for sustainability within its agenda for purposeful growth, Henkel has defined a net-zero roadmap, substantially extending its targets for emissions reduction along the value chain. To achieve net-zero, the company has set the following targets: reduce absolute scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 42 percent by 2030 (base year 2021) reduce absolute scope 3 GHG emissions by 30 percent by 2030 (base year 2021) redu
Renew Economy
NOVEMBER 4, 2024
Andrew Forrest's Fortescue Group has dropped plans to buy a massive sheep station in outback Western Australia and use it as a renewable energy hub. The post Fortescue blames “policy ambiguity” as it pulls pin on renewables plan for Australia’s biggest sheep station appeared first on RenewEconomy.
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Green Project Management
NOVEMBER 4, 2024
The Rise of For-Purpose Organizations: A Reality Check for Businesses We’ve all heard it before: “Business as usual” doesn’t cut it anymore. Consumers today demand more than profit-focused companies—they want businesses with values that align with their own. Enter the For-Purpose Organization: businesses that aren’t just profit-driven, but purpose-driven.
Renew Economy
NOVEMBER 4, 2024
Coalition Senator takes aim at Australian solar innovators looking to tap into the Solar Sunshot program, accusing them of being "shell companies for rent seekers." The post “Shell companies for rent seekers:” Coalition attacks solar innovators, including Turnbull-backed SunDrive appeared first on RenewEconomy.
3BL Media
NOVEMBER 4, 2024
SLB is pleased to announce that Ann Robertson-Tait, president of SLB’s GeothermEx™ geothermal consulting services, has received the prestigious Geothermal Pioneer Award from Geothermal Rising , the world’s largest geothermal association. About the award The Geothermal Pioneer Award recognizes individuals who have made outstanding contributions to the geothermal industry.
Renew Economy
NOVEMBER 4, 2024
Bizarre proposal to use 3D printed concrete spheres in a sub-sea pumped storage project wins backing from US and German governments. The post US and Germany back plan for 3D printed, subsea pumped hydro storage pilot 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
ESG Today
NOVEMBER 4, 2024
Beauty company Coty announced today a series of new sustainability goals, targeting areas including sustainable packaging and water use, including a goal to reduce water withdrawal by 25% by 2030, on a 2019 basis. The new goals were announced alongside the release of Coty’s 2024 sustainability report. According to Coty, the new water reduction goal follows an initial water stress review conducted by the company across its manufacturing sites, with the company’s new report noting that four of its
Renew Economy
NOVEMBER 4, 2024
Turbine number 50 installed at what will be one of the biggest wind farms in Queensland, at least for a time. The post Forrest-backed wind farm hits half-way mark as turbine number 50 goes up appeared first on RenewEconomy.
ESG Today
NOVEMBER 4, 2024
Insurance and investment group Allianz’s trade credit insurance unit Allianz Trade announced the launch of Surety Green2Green, a new solution aimed at enabling clients to engage in low-carbon technologies and renewables projects through issuance of surety bonds and guarantees securing project completion. Surety bonds support companies’ contractual obligations with customers and suppliers, protecting business partners against loss arising from late or incomplete performance of obligations.
Renew Economy
NOVEMBER 4, 2024
WaveX says its wave energy device cuts out inventive technologies to be cheaper than a remote diesel generator. The post New wave energy hopeful lands government grant, says it’s cracked the cost barrier 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.
ESG Today
NOVEMBER 4, 2024
Luggage and travel gear company Samsonite announced today a new series of sustainability goals, including a new target to reduce Scope 3 emissions from purchased goods and services 52% by 2030 by significantly increasing the use of recycled materials in its products. According to Samsonite’s most recent sustainability report, nearly all of the company’s greenhouse gas footprint is made up of Scope 3, or value chain, emissions, with purchased goods and services, including raw materials used for i
Science Daily / Earth & Environment
NOVEMBER 4, 2024
The Amazon region is a global hotspot of biodiversity and plays a key role in the climate system because of its ability to store large amounts of carbon and its influence on the global water cycle. The rain forest is threatened, however, by climate change as well as by intensified deforestation activities. An international team has now investigated how a change in Atlantic circulation would impact the Amazon Rain Forest.
ESG Today
NOVEMBER 4, 2024
UK-based investment management, wealth planning and private investment office services provider LGT Wealth Management announced the appointment of Phoebe Stone as its first Chief Sustainability Officer (UK). Stone joined LGT in 2014 as a Portfolio Manager, and founded the firm’s sustainable investing division in 2018, and has been running the sustainable investing client proposition, dedicated sustainable investment team, ESG integration and stewardship proposition.
3BL Media
NOVEMBER 4, 2024
Coach’s SVP of Global Marketing and Sustainability, Joon Silverstein, was invited by TED Conferences to speak on the innovative work Coachtopia is doing to reimagine waste and its role in shaping human progress. The TED Talk explored how changing our understanding of waste can lead to a more circular future in fashion. Using Coachtopia’s new Alter/Ego collection, she discussed the challenges and discoveries on the road to circularity and how these lessons are shaping our ongoing work at Coach.
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
Cisco CSR
NOVEMBER 4, 2024
Celebrate the winners of Cisco's 7th Global Partner Innovation Challenge: Partnering for Purpose, showcasing impactful solutions in climate change, digital inclusion, and more. Discover their innovations and our shared commitment to a brighter future.
Renew Economy
NOVEMBER 4, 2024
Thirty-seven Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander leaders have been selected to attend a week-long intensive renewable energy training course. The post Power makers: First Nations leaders take intensive renewable energy training course appeared first on RenewEconomy.
Chris Hall
NOVEMBER 4, 2024
Release of high-level principles created a buzz around biodiversity credits at COP16, as market seeks to balance integrity with growth. The next year will be crucial for the uptake of biodiversity credits, with principles to underpin integrity seen as critical to building trust and driving finance for nature conservation. Last week at COP16 in Colombia, the International Advisory Panel on Biodiversity Credits (IAPB) launched its framework for high-integrity biodiversity credit markets, laying th
We Mean Business Coalition
NOVEMBER 4, 2024
As we approach a pivotal U.S. election, We Mean Business Coalition reaffirms our dedication to advocating for responsible business practices that advance both environmental sustainability and long-term economic resilience. Regardless of the election outcome, we remain aligned with the principles of the Paris Agreement, working alongside federal, state, and local partners to achieve climate goals based on science, transparency, and accountability.
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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
Science Daily / Earth & Environment
NOVEMBER 4, 2024
Scientists and environmental activists have consistently called for drastic reductions in meat production as a way to reduce emissions and, in doing so, combat climate change. However, a new analysis concludes that a smaller reduction, borne by wealthier nations, could remove 125 billion tons of carbon dioxide -- exceeding the total number of global fossil fuel emissions over the past three years -- from the atmosphere.
McKinsey Sustainabilty
NOVEMBER 4, 2024
Showing vulnerability can build connections and trust. One place to start: create a ‘to be’ list rather than a ‘to do’ list.
3BL Media
NOVEMBER 4, 2024
Transitioning from military to civilian life brings its challenges, but tapping into the wisdom of those who've been there can make all the difference. As we celebrate Veterans Day, four T-Mobile employees share what they’ve learned since landing their first civilian jobs, and what veterans can do right now to prepare for that first interview Moving from military to civilian jobs isn't just a career change — it's entering a whole new world.
Science Daily / Earth & Environment
NOVEMBER 4, 2024
The unique properties of baseball's famed 'magic' mud, which MLB equipment managers applied to every ball in the World Series, have never been scientifically quantified -- until now. Researchers now reveal what makes the magic mud so special.
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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
NOVEMBER 4, 2024
The Chemours Washington Works Nature Trail is among the most loved natural treasures in the greater Parkersburg, West Virginia area. In fact, a local publication described it as a “ hiking hidden gem.” Open to the public, the site’s nature trail offers diverse wildlife habitats and serves as an outdoor educational site for the surrounding communities.
McKinsey Sustainabilty
NOVEMBER 4, 2024
Products from private brands are appealing to consumers in new ways. Retailers can follow this well-tested recipe to improve their private-brand offerings and gain market share.
3BL Media
NOVEMBER 4, 2024
Stephan Pierre & Flavia Venturoli We’re committed to continuing our work, building on our legacy, and setting new benchmarks for what our ERGs and Dow can achieve. This year is the milestone 25th anniversary of Dow’s Global African Affinity Network (GAAN), our Employee Resource Group (ERG) for colleagues of African heritage and allies. It’s a time to reflect on the journey that has brought us to this moment.
Impact Alpha
NOVEMBER 4, 2024
Greetings Agents of Impact! In today’s Brief: Featured: Overheard at SOCAP24 Progress and possibilities for climate action and inclusive prosperity. Fear, uncertainty and. The post The Brief: Progress and possibilities at SOCAP24 appeared first on ImpactAlpha.
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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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