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Bowen says asking Australia to go nuclear is like asking the Swiss to take up surfing

Renew Economy

Bowen says suggesting Australia take up nuclear is like suggesting to the Swiss they should take up surfing. The post Bowen says asking Australia to go nuclear is like asking the Swiss to take up surfing appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Sustainable Supply Chain Initiative Welcomes New Members Lindt & Sprüngli and Lipton Teas and Infusions

3BL Media

July 16, 2024 /3BL/ - The Consumer Goods Forum (CGF) Sustainable Supply Chain Initiative (SSCI) has been pleased to welcome two new members, Lipton Teas and Infusions and Lindt & Sprüngli , bringing the Coalition’s membership to 25 CGF members committed to building trust in the consumer goods industry by offering clear guidance on which third-party social compliance auditing, certification, and monitoring programmes are credible, trustworthy and meet industry expectations for sustainability.

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South Australia’s biggest battery set for construction following “milestone” approval

Renew Economy

Construction of what will be South Australia's biggest battery will get underway towards the end of 2024 after the huge project got the all clear from the state government. The post South Australia’s biggest battery set for construction following “milestone” approval appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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The Next Frontier in Education: How Generative AI and XR Will Evolve the World of Learning in the Next Decade

3BL Media

Written by Elliott Levine Envisioning the future of education, and the art of learning overall, is nothing new. Over 120 years ago, French artist Jean-Marc Côté suggested how learning may look in the year 2000. While many looked at his image and chuckled — the idea that books may be somehow processed and electronically uploaded directly to the minds of young people — the concept would be re-introduced in the 1999 science fiction movie "The Matrix.

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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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Bowen hints at even larger auctions after huge response to Australia’s biggest wind and solar tender

Renew Economy

Chris Bowen hints at increasing the size of some of the auctions for wind and solar capacity because of the huge response to the initial tenders. The post Bowen hints at even larger auctions after huge response to Australia’s biggest wind and solar tender appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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CNH Brand New Holland Delivers 10 Pink Tractors in Honor of Women in Forestry

3BL Media

New Holland , a brand of CNH , has honored the work of women in forestry in Brazil by delivering 10 pink tractors. The idea came from Empreiteira Costa Pinto, the company that bought the New Holland TL5.90 tractors, and the Ottoboni dealership in Mato Grosso do Sul. The tractors were delivered to the contractor's headquarters where employees hired to work in the forestry sector were waiting to catch a first glimpse of them.

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Here for Good: Merck’s Steadfast Commitment to Health Equity

3BL Media

For Priya Agrawal, health equity has been a lifelong concern and a guiding principle in the work she’s done across industries. As a young girl growing up in central London, Agrawal saw firsthand how inequities even within her own extended family could drastically impact health outcomes. “I watched my father’s side of the family — who lived in London — live with diabetes, but I watched my mother’s side of the family — who lived in North India — die of diabetes,” Agrawal said.

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Ørsted pilots quieter, lower impact offshore wind turbine installation method

Renew Economy

Ørsted claims its new installation technology reduces the associated underwater noise by 99%, just marginally above the ambient noise of the sea. The post Ørsted pilots quieter, lower impact offshore wind turbine installation method appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Partnering for a Cleaner Port of Long Beach

3BL Media

The Port of Long Beach, California, is supporting an effort to reduce debris in the port with devices that collect trash from the surface of the water. Marathon Pipe Line installed two electric trash skimmers that continuously draw in water and trap debris. The skimmers are collecting roughly 500 pounds of trash every two weeks, and the port has agreed to handle disposal.

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Blackouts, bankruptcy and “bugger off Bowen” posters: Ted O’Brien’s dystopian and error riddled energy vision

Renew Economy

Ted O'Brien tells 1,000 attendees at clean energy summit they are all wrong, and paints his vision for a nuclear future. At least he turned up. The post Blackouts, bankruptcy and “bugger off Bowen” posters: Ted O’Brien’s dystopian and error riddled energy vision 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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Henkel Named as a 2024 Best Place To Work for Disability Inclusion by Disability:IN and the American Association of People With Disabilities

3BL Media

STAMFORD, Conn., July 16, 2024 /3BL/ - Henkel, a leading manufacturer of well-known consumer and industrial brands such as Dial® soap, Schwarzkopf® hair care, all® laundry detergent, and Loctite®, Technomelt®, and Bonderite® adhesives, sealants, and functional coatings, has been recognized as a top-scoring business on the Disability Equality Index®, a joint initiative of Disability:IN and The American Association of People with Disabilities (AAPD), with a score of 90.

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RES, Origin offshore wind project wins feasibility licence in Gippsland zone

Renew Economy

A seventh offshore wind project has been awarded a feasibility licence in Victoria's Gippsland development zone. The post RES, Origin offshore wind project wins feasibility licence in Gippsland zone appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Every Day, Migrants Face Deadly Threats in Central America.

3BL Media

Migration throughout Central America has soared in the last five years. The most recent data shows that over 25 million migrants made the journey to North America as of 2020. Men, women, and children flee violence from drug cartels and gangs; worsening economic inequalities; gender-based violence; government instability; and natural disasters. They leave with all that they can carry — and the hope of starting a new life elsewhere.

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Coal plant owner did not value safety before Callide explosion, report finds

Renew Economy

Safety had not been valued by the state-owned operator of a Queensland power plant before a catastrophic explosion, a report finds. The post Coal plant owner did not value safety before Callide explosion, report finds 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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The Importance of Transformational Logistics for Defense Operations

3BL Media

On June 6, 1944, D-Day, a vast and intricate logistics operation was executed, marking the beginning of the end of World War II. The Normandy campaign required the coordination and mobilization of an unprecedented invasion fleet comprising 4,300 vessels. These ships transported 130,000 troops and 20,000 vehicles across the English Channel, successfully breaching the Atlantic Wall and paving the way for Allied victory.

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Sign up, save money: Councils and business given tools to negotiate contracts in renewable zones

Renew Economy

EnergyCo launches education program on how councils and businesses can negotiate different types of PPAs with wind and solar projects. The post Sign up, save money: Councils and business given tools to negotiate contracts in renewable zones appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Q&A With International Paper’s CSO on the Journey So Far and Vision 2030

3BL Media

Originally published in International Paper's 2023 Sustainability Report Celebrating a decade with our company, Sophie Beckham is vice president and chief sustainability officer at International Paper, where she works across the enterprise to advance sustainability strategy development and the company’s Vision 2030 goal implementation. She serves on several senior leadership councils within IP, including the Global Diversity and Inclusion Council.

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Mingyang debuts two-headed wind turbine on floating offshore platform

Renew Economy

Chinese wind turbine manufacturer completes construction of twin-rotor floating wind turbine platform dubbed OceanX, with a total capacity of 16.6GW. The post Mingyang debuts two-headed wind turbine on floating offshore platform appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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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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Introducing BIER’s 2024 Water Circularity Playbook: A Guide to Implementing Circular Water Solutions

3BL Media

ST. PAUL, Minn., July 16, 2024 /3BL/ - The Beverage Industry Environmental Roundtable (BIER) is proud to announce the release of the BIER Water Circularity Playbook, a comprehensive guide designed to help organizations prioritize water risks and implement effective circular water solutions. This essential resource aims to provide businesses with the tools and knowledge necessary to enhance water efficiency, sustainability, and stewardship.

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McKinsey technology trends outlook 2024

McKinsey Sustainabilty

Which technology trends matter most for companies in 2024? New analysis by the McKinsey Technology Council highlights the adoption, development, and industry effects of advanced technologies.

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Medtronic Recognized for Disability Inclusion in U.S., U.K.

3BL Media

July 16, 2024 /3BL/ - For the seventh consecutive year in the U.S., and for the first time in the U.K., Medtronic is recognized as a “Best Place to Work for Disability Inclusion” by Disability:IN and the American Association of People with Disabilities (AAPD). This honor is the result of Medtronic earning a top score of 100 on the 2024 Disability Equality Index® , which is the world’s most comprehensive benchmarking tool for measuring disability workplace inclusion.

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Canada - Breaking ground on the world's largest wastewater-to-energy project - Government of Canada expanding Markham District Energy's affordable, low-carbon energy network

Global Renewable News

On July 16, the Honourable Chrystia Freeland, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, visited Markham District Energy the city's public energy utility and Canada's fastest growing energ.

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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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Complimentary Webinar: Demonstrate Leadership in Water Stewardship Through Certification

3BL Media

Join SCS Global Services for a complimentary webinar: Demonstrate Leadership in Water Stewardship Through Certification July 17, 2024 | 10:00 AM PT/1:00 PM EDT REGISTER TODAY Climate resilience and water accessibility are foundational components of an organization’s sustainability journey and can be appropriately demonstrated with SCS Global Services’ new Water Stewardship and Resiliency Certification.

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Scientists recreate a Pink Floyd song by extracting it from listeners' brainwaves and it sounds eerie

Good.is: Planet

The research could prove to be a wonderful thing for people who have difficulty in speech, like those suffering from a stroke or muscle paralysis.

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Making a Difference on and off the Field With ESPN

3BL Media

Countries around the world are anticipating the start of the Paris Olympics, a celebration of the unifying power of sports. For many, an introduction to sports begins at a young age. From participating in a sport to watching games with family, sports plays a pivotal role in shaping youth, teaching invaluable life skills such as teamwork, leadership, and resilience and encouraging healthy lifestyles through active play.

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AVANGRID, Inc. - Avangrid Produces First Energy from True North Solar Project in Texas, Construction Continues On Schedule

Global Renewable News

Avangrid, Inc. (NYSE: AGR), a leading sustainable energy company and member of the Iberdrola Group, announced that it has begun to produce power from the True North solar project in Falls County, Texa.

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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.

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Georgia-Pacific's Big Island Facility Earns Its First EPA ENERGY STAR® Certification for Energy Efficiency

3BL Media

BEDFORD COUNTY, Va., July 16, 2024 /3BL/ – Georgia-Pacific's Big Island containerboard facility in Virginia earned its first EPA ENERGY STAR® Certification for energy efficiency this year. The facility joins two other Georgia-Pacific facilities – Brewton containerboard in Brewton, Alabama, and Leaf River Cellulose in New Augusta, Mississippi in earning this prestigious recognition for environmental stewardship.

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Eco Wave Power Global - Eco Wave Power Named Finalist in the EDF Pulse AwardsEDF's Annual Competition Highlights Companies Offering Effective Innovations to Reach Carbon Neutrality Faster

Global Renewable News

Eco Wave Power Global AB (publ) (NASDAQ Capital Market: WAVE), a leading, publicly-traded onshore wave energy developer, is pleased to announce that it has been selected as a finalist for the 20.

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Collective Action To Establish Baseline Data Center Health and Safety Competency Training

3BL Media

The data center sector is witnessing unprecedented growth. Valued at $301.8 billion in 2023, the data center market is expected to grow at a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 10.1% until 2030, reaching a staggering $622.4 billion by then. Additionally, the global colocation market, where companies rent space and resources in data centers, is projected to reach a value of $131.8 billion by 2030, a significant increase from $57.2 billion in 2022.

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UK Marine Energy Council - Additional budget support required to unlock the UK's tidal power sector

Global Renewable News

The National Grid ESO has published its Future Energy Scenarios, calling for decisive action in the next two years to deliver a fair, affordable, sustainable, and secure net zero energy system by.

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Supercharge Your ESG Content This Libra Season

Throughout Climate Week, a feeling of urgency on tackling the climate crisis was palpable. Yet, questions continue to linger about corporate progress. Are we truly moving the needle or are we stuck in a cycle of empty statements and a flood of reports and guidelines? In the latest edition of Navigating ESG Comms Through the Cosmos - Libra Edition , we use Climate Week outcomes to explore how brands can communicate progress credibly.