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“Flexible exports” vital to the value of rooftop PV, and could help avoid the big solar button

Renew Economy

Flexible rooftop solar exports have been implemented in South Australia with great success. But a new report finds the slow or non-existent rollout in other states is coming at a huge cost. The post “Flexible exports” vital to the value of rooftop PV, and could help avoid the big solar button appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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New report reveals fast fashion's reliance on fracked gas in Texas

Corporate Knights

The supply chains of over 100 fashion brands are linked to oil and gas fracking in the Permian Basin in Texas, due to their sourcing of fossil-fuel derived synthetic fibers, according to a new report from climate group Stand.earth. The report found 107 fashion companies using textile materials that rely on petrochemicals. Of these, 57 have explicit policies to phase out or reduce virgin polyester, which Stand.earth said was necessary to reduce the sectors carbon footprint.

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“Faster and cheaper:” NSW strikes deal for first renewables zone that focuses on existing network

Renew Economy

NSW signs deal paving way for a new renewables zone, in the heart of the state's coal region, to be created without the need for new transmission lines, a first for Australia. The post “Faster and cheaper:” NSW strikes deal for first renewables zone that focuses on existing network appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Quest Diagnostics Advances Environmental Stewardship With Renewable Energy Initiatives, Waste Reduction, and ISO 14001 Certifications in 2023

3BL Media

Originally published in Quest Diagnostics' 2023 Corporate Responsibility Report Minimizing our environmental impact Our work to minimize our environmental impact starts within our walls. We have taken and continue to take steps to lower our carbon footprint by improving the energy efficiency of operations in our facilities as well as our logistics and transportation footprint.

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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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Neoen lands $1.4 billion debt deal for old and new projects, including Australia’s biggest battery

Renew Economy

Neoen lands another $1.4 billion in debt finance for a handful of existing wind and solar projects, and two new projects, including the country's biggest battery. The post Neoen lands $1.4 billion debt deal for old and new projects, including Australia’s biggest battery appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Building Resilient Clean Energy Supply Chains: The Role of Infrastructure and Investment

3BL Media

The global race to net-zero emissions has put supply chains under a sustainability microscope. Clean energy technologies like solar panels, wind turbines, electric vehicles (EV), and batteries are the building blocks of a decarbonized future, but producing and deploying these technologies at scale can bring with them significant supply chain headaches.

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Working With Our Clients To Reduce Their Environmental Impact

3BL Media

Veolia North America Sustainability Report 2024 Over the past few years, firms of all sizes are making public commitments, pledging to achieve ambitious goals for reducing their impact on the environment. Theyre taking measures such as cutting back on greenhouse gas emissions, keeping their waste streams out of landfills or adopting water recycling technologies.

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Solar swing state: From nearly too much grid demand to warnings of not enough in less than a day

Renew Economy

In less than 24 hours Victoria went from having record demand to warnings of having too little. No wonder the likes of Tesla are warning that its grid is no place for nuclear. The post Solar swing state: From nearly too much grid demand to warnings of not enough in less than a day appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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KeyBank Foundation Invests $300,000 in Workforce Training Program at ABC, Inc. Rochester

3BL Media

The KeyBank Foundation is investing $300,000 in a new workforce training program at Action for a Better Community (ABC), Inc. in Rochester. The Energy Conservation Training Program prepares workers for careers in home weatherization, home repair/maintenance and installation of energy conservation measures. This innovative program not only provides workers with opportunities and knowledge in a growing field, it also supports homeowners by making homeownership sustainable, energy-efficient, and mo

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Zen inks deal with pumped hydro and hyrogen hopeful to help large energy users kick fossil habit

Renew Economy

Zen Energy signs memorandum of understanding to develop a smart software based "24/7 Sustainable Energy Strategy" for large consumers in Queensland. The post Zen inks deal with pumped hydro and hyrogen hopeful to help large energy users kick fossil habit 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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Accelerate the Journey to Sustainable Healthcare

3BL Media

Written by Justin Carron, Director of Buildings and Campuses, Eaton Theres never been a better time to decarbonize healthcare. The energy transition and electrification are surging forward while advancements in digitalization can help the most intensive applications use energy more intelligently. And thanks to the Inflation Reduction Act, the return on investment for clean energy projects is better than ever.

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Zen inks deal with pumped hydro and hydrogen hopeful to help large energy users kick fossil habit

Renew Economy

Zen Energy signs memorandum of understanding to develop a smart software based "24/7 Sustainable Energy Strategy" for large consumers in Queensland. The post Zen inks deal with pumped hydro and hydrogen hopeful to help large energy users kick fossil habit appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Can Regenerative Agriculture Deliver Sustainability Outcomes?

3BL Media

Originally published by TriplePundit Recently, regenerative agriculture has seen a surge in interest as a promising approach to enhance sustainability and climate resilience within the agri-food system. Yet, as enthusiasm grows, so do questions about whether these practices can deliver on the ambitious environmental outcomes they aim to achieve. Modern farming has led to significant loss of carbon stored in soil and ecosystem degradation.

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“A weapon for deep sea wind power:” Goldwind rolls first 22MW offshore turbine

Renew Economy

Goldwind says its first 22 ME offshore wind turbine will be a "weapon" on costs, helping reduce them up up to 10 per cent. The post “A weapon for deep sea wind power:” Goldwind rolls first 22MW offshore turbine 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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Global Ambition To Triple Renewable Energy Capacity

3BL Media

It is well-known that climate transition and 2050 target depends on the adoption of a collective and coordinated, multi-faceted approach by the global community. While, arguably, the burden to finance the transition is on the developed countries, the burden to reduce the emissions is increasingly shifting to EMDEs that account for the majority share in emissions.

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UK-based Cubico closes deal with banks for 500MW wind project, its first in Australia

Renew Economy

One of world's largest privately owned renewable energy developers reaches financial close on 500 MW Queensland wind project, its first in Australia. The post UK-based Cubico closes deal with banks for 500MW wind project, its first in Australia appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Challenging Conversations About Money: Talking With Aging Parents

3BL Media

Originally published on U.S. Bank company blog Discussing money with aging parents can be a challenge for many families. In fact, according to a recent U.S. Bank survey , almost half of Americans (45%) have no idea what their parents financial situation is and, if they know anything, are more likely to know about their financial liabilities than their savings.

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Renew Economy is changing our reader comments platform

Renew Economy

From December 19, 2024, Renew Economy will be changing its article comment platform. And for good reason. The post Renew Economy is changing our reader comments platform 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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Giving Thanks for Giving Back: The Subaru Share the Love® Event

3BL Media

The holiday season is about connecting with friends and family, and expressing gratitude for the things that are most important to us. At the National Park Foundation (NPF), were grateful to partner with Subaru of America our largest corporate donor and participate in the annual Subaru Share the Love Event. Over the past 13 years, the event has donated more than $18 million to the National Park Foundation!

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Training solar panels to dance with the wind

Science Daily / Earth & Environment

Researchers propose a unique numerical decision-making framework for solar panel protection against extreme weather conditions. The framework combines advanced wind simulations with machine learning to optimize individual solar panel angles under strong winds. Unlike previous methods, this new method treats panels as independent decision-makers and identifies creative, data-driven solutions to reduce stress, significantly outperforming current safeguards.

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Scrooge You, Scammers! 5 Ways To Stay Safe and Secure This Holiday Season

3BL Media

The holiday season is all about joy, giving and spending time with loved ones. But its also a prime time for scammers looking to capitalize on peoples generosity and holiday spirit. Yikes, right? According to the AARP , 80% of U.S. consumers faced at least one holiday-related scam in 2023, including mail and package theft, vacation rental scams, phishing emails and texts and charity fraud.

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Wildfire surges in East, Southeast US fueled by new trees and shrubs

Science Daily / Earth & Environment

The eastern U.S. has more trees and shrubs than three decades ago. This growth, driven by processes such as tree and understory infilling in unmanaged forests, is helping fuel wildfires, contributing to changing fire regimes in the eastern half of the country, according to a new study.

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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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Market manipulation suspected as prices soar in “dunkelflaute” and fossil generators sit idle

Renew Economy

German energy regulator says it will investigate market manipulation as power prices spike in middle of wind drought with fossil fuel generators sitting idle. The post Market manipulation suspected as prices soar in “dunkelflaute” and fossil generators sit idle appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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DNV - DNV Advises Elyse Energy in Securing 120 Million Investment for Sustainable Fuels and Low-Carbon feedstock Projects

Global Renewable News

DNV has successfully conducted a comprehensive technical due diligence (TDD) to support Elyse Energy, an independent French company specializing in the production of low-carbon molecules, in securing.

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The Driven Podcast: EV conversions, and the new models for 2025

Renew Economy

We review the past year, look to the interesting arrivals in 2025, contemplate the Tesla conundrum, and talk to EV conversion specialist Nick Cummins from ElectroGusto. The post The Driven Podcast: EV conversions, and the new models for 2025 appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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European Bank for Reconstruction and Development - Further EBRD support for Serbia's green transition

Global Renewable News

Highlights EBRD reinforces its commitment to environmental sustainability in Serbia with aloan supporting transformative waste management infrastructure across the country Investment seeks t.

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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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Crusoe Raises $600 Million to Build Out Clean Energy-Powered AI Infrastructure Platform

ESG Today

AI infrastructure provider Crusoe announced that it has raised $600 million in a Series D funding round, with proceeds from the financing aimed at its vertically integrated, purpose-built AI cloud platform, powered by clean energy. The financing values Crusoe at $2.8 billion. The financing comes as AI-driven growth is driving a rapid increase in demand for data centers, and for energy infrastructure to power them.

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European Bank for Reconstruction and Development - EBRD continues supporting energy-saving investments in North Macedonia

Global Renewable News

Highlights Komercijalna Banka becomes a partner under Green Finance Facility in North Macedonia Komercijalna Banka to on-lend 4 million to SMEs for green energy projects The Green Finance fa.

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The most important part of the technology puzzle: People

McKinsey Sustainabilty

Eli Lilly and Companys chief information and digital officer explains how a medicine company rewires itself to embrace technologystarting with the CEO.

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ABB Inc. - ABB partners with World Green Building Council to Drive Sustainable, Energy-Efficient Buildings Across Europe

Global Renewable News

Highlights Gaining expert insights and aligning solutions with key European sustainability policies Supporting the decarbonization of Europe's built environment through advanced elec.

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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.