Renew Economy

JULY 10, 2024

The already giant Supernode battery project in the north of Brisbane is to treble in size after the developer Quinbrook Infrastructure Partners extended its off-take deal with Australia’s biggest utility, Origin Energy. The first stage of the battery – sized at 250 MW and 520 MWh – is already under construction after the two companies […] The post Giant Brisbane battery trebles in size after Origin extends deal for life beyond baseload appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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GreenBiz

JULY 10, 2024

Clothes are complicated to make, difficult to recycle and have low resale value — and that’s holding back the industry’s green credentials.

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Renew Economy

JULY 10, 2024

New report analyses deep origins of the fossil fuel industry's fight against climate action and renewables, and the key players in Australia. The post Fossil fuel industry’s anti-climate and anti-renewables playbook goes back 57 years – they are still hard at it appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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3BL Media

JULY 10, 2024

DENTON, Texas, July 10, 2024 /3BL/ - The Carton Council, Elof Hansson and Upcycling Group have partnered to open a new facility in the second half of 2025 that will transform post-consumer food and beverage cartons into durable, sustainable building materials, creating another domestic market for recycled cartons. The initiative combines the environmental and economic benefits of carton recycling with market demands to create more sustainable building products.

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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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Renew Economy

JULY 10, 2024

NT government says the batteries, funded through Arena, will have a significant impact on local network constraints and expand rooftop solar capacity. The post Top End to add 16 community batteries to its small, solar-heavy grid appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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3BL Media

JULY 10, 2024

CINCINNATI, July 10, 2024 /3BL/ - Fifth Third today announced the second cohort of its Empowering Community Leaders career development growth program, aimed at fostering the next generation of nonprofit leaders in the communities the Bank serves. “When nonprofit organizations have the resources they need to succeed, the benefits become exponential,” said Chief Corporate Responsibility Officer Kala Gibson.

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GreenBiz

JULY 10, 2024

The toymaker’s partners will need to share reduction targets starting in 2026.

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Renew Economy

JULY 10, 2024

An energy crisis helped Denmark to launch the global wind industry. Can the climate crisis do the same for offshore wind in Australia? A crucial ingredient is missing. The post Offshore wind’s biggest hurdle in Australia? It just might be the election cycle appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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GreenBiz

JULY 10, 2024

The company’s emissions are up 34.5 percent since 2019.

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Renew Economy

JULY 10, 2024

New project claims to have offtake deals and a partnership with GE Vernova, but is yet to secure land or test its first technology module. The post Lyon Group boss returns with a new grand plan – for 20GW of outback hydrogen plan appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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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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GreenBiz

JULY 10, 2024

Sponsored: Syngenta boosts transparency through a new framework to rate how its products impact agricultural sustainability.

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Renew Economy

JULY 10, 2024

Fortescue withdrawal deals blow to Middle Arm precinct, which now risks leaning heavily towards fossil fuels. The post Fortescue pulls green hydrogen and ammonia plan from NT’s Middle Arm precinct appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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3BL Media

JULY 10, 2024

PORTLAND, Ore., July 10, 2024 /3BL/ - The Global Electronics Council (GEC) is proud to announce the winners of the 2024 EPEAT Purchaser Awards, whose collective environmental impact reduction included cutting greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 565,000 metric tons of CO 2 equivalents. This equates to taking 121,000 average U.S. passenger cars off the road for a year, accompanied by reductions in energy use, hazardous waste, water consumption, and more.

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Renew Economy

JULY 10, 2024

There is considerable pressure to quickly approve the HumeLink transmission project. But can the AER be confident it is worthwhile, and the best option? The post Is HumeLink worthwhile? The $5 billion dilemma facing the energy regulator appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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3BL Media

JULY 10, 2024

July 10, 2024 /3BL/ - Climate change is driving broader stakeholder scrutiny of financial reporting, with regulators, investors and the public focusing on how companies report on climate-related matters — such as net-zero commitments. And they are demanding clarity about climate. That’s why KPMG has launched its Clear on climate reporting hub to provide insights and guidance to help organisations and their stakeholders understand how to be clear on climate in corporate reporting.

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Renew Economy

JULY 10, 2024

Huon Hoogesteger from Smart Commercial Solar talks about almost everything but solar, as batteries and other bespoke energy solutions step into the light. Plus, Renewables in Agriculture. The post Solar Insiders Podcast: New dawn for household batteries appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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3BL Media

JULY 10, 2024

Our people making a difference is a series featured throughout Owens Corning’s 2023 Sustainability Report. Although Patrick Haller’s academic background is in chemical engineering, his passion for the environment has led him to pursue a somewhat different career path. He has worked in research and development, strategy, and marketing, and now he brings all of this knowledge to Owens Corning, where he focuses on market-facing sustainability for our Insulation business.

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McKinsey Sustainabilty

JULY 10, 2024

Alistair Brownlee, a two-time Olympic gold medalist, shares his strategies for staying resilient amid pushback, removing barriers to creating habits, and leading with conviction.

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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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3BL Media

JULY 10, 2024

Originally published on GoDaddy Resource Library By: Mark McCaffrey , GoDaddy CFO In May, I enjoyed sitting down with Jennifer Carson, the inspiring owner of Sonoma Cake Creations and Sonoma Sauces. Jennifer has turned her passion into not one but two flourishing businesses. Her story is one of resilience, family, creativity, and dedication. I’m excited to share highlights from our discussion.

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McKinsey Sustainabilty

JULY 10, 2024

In a conversation with the board director and former diplomat, two McKinsey experts offer advice on how boards can guide their organizations through volatile times.

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3BL Media

JULY 10, 2024

At MPC, we use proactive measures designed to protect plant and animal species in areas where we operate. Our Operational Excellence Management System (OEMS) provides us with a framework to account for the potential effects of our activities on ecosystems and determine the best way to mitigate those effects. This is particularly important at our subsidiary, Marathon Pipe Line, which manages large amounts of land along our pipeline rights-of-way.

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ESG Today

JULY 10, 2024

Amazon announced today that it has achieved its goal to power its global operations with 100% renewable energy, hitting the milestone in 2023, 7 years ahead of its initial target. Amazon first announced its clean energy goal in 2019, pledging to match all of the electricity consumed across its global operations, including data centers, corporate buildings, stores and fulfillment centers, with 100% renewable energy by 2030.

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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 10, 2024

Living in a world with a variety of cultures gives us the opportunity to experience different people, and perspectives. Travel serves as a gateway to the world, allowing us to connect with others, share our experiences, and broaden our horizons. The benefits of travel, however, are not equally accessible to all. The barriers to travel remain high for many, including those from underrepresented groups, but we know these audiences are traveling despite facing potential harm or judgment from others

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Global Renewable News

JULY 10, 2024

Energy Development Corp. (EDC) is set to complete three more geothermal power projects this year after inaugurating the 28.9 megawatts (MW) Palayan binary geothermal power plant (PBGPP) here last Frid.

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3BL Media

JULY 10, 2024

PM Update: July 9, 2024 Community Support Update Our Community Support team will be at cooling centers and shelters in Houston and Rosenberg this afternoon. The team will be providing power, Wi-Fi, device charging and charging supplies to anyone who needs it. Here’s where you can find them: Houston: Tue, July 9 from 1 pm to 6 pm CT City of Houston Cooling Center Southwest Multi Service Center 6400 High Star Dr., Houston, TX Rosenberg: Tue, July 9 from 2:30 to 6 pm CT American Red Cross Shelter F

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Global Renewable News

JULY 10, 2024

With weather forecasters predicting high temperatures across the Carolinas this week, Duke Energy has tips to help you take control of your energy use while keeping you and your family cool.Summer.

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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 10, 2024

At Comcast, embracing Diversity, Equity and Inclusion and fostering a culture of belonging is at the heart of our company culture. Since Ralph J. Roberts founded Comcast 60 years ago, creating a workplace where everyone is welcomed and supported has been part of our success and remains core to who we are today. From our dedicated teammates to the innovations we develop and the stories we tell, the products, content, and experiences we provide bring people together to connect them to moments that

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Global Renewable News

JULY 10, 2024

The World Green Building Council (WorldGBC) is pleased to announce the election of seven high calibre professionals to its Board of Directors. Two of these individuals are Michael Brooks, CEO of.

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3BL Media

JULY 10, 2024

Southern company has engaged Sightline Climate, a leading climate technology market data and insights platform, to help accelerate the deployment of climate technology. As the energy ecosystem rapidly evolves, the ability to understand and interpret diverse market forces is critically important to stay ahead of the curve and enable the clean energy transition.

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Global Renewable News

JULY 10, 2024

By Jelena Pajic EBRD signs 2.35 million grant agreement with Ministry of Mining and Energy to provide technical assistance to the Administration for the Financing and Promotion of En.

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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.