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Rooftop solar makes record high contribution to grid on same day home battery push announced

Renew Economy

Another spring day in Australia, another renewable energy record – this time, a new all-time high for the maximum contribution of rooftop solar to the mix of electricity in NSW. The post Rooftop solar makes record high contribution to grid on same day home battery push announced appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Chemours Achieves Better Climate Challenge Emissions Reduction Goal

3BL Media

Today, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) recognized Chemours for achieving its emissions reduction goal as a partner in the Better Climate Challenge. Chemours has reduced scope 1 and scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 58% through decarbonization efforts across its U.S. manufacturing sites and offices. “We are immensely proud to have exceeded the GHG emission goal set under the Better Climate Challenge and to have been recognized by the U.S.

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Snowy seeks approval to burn six times more diesel than planned at Kurri Kurri gas generator

Renew Economy

Snowy Hydro is seeking approval to run the Hunter Power Project entirely on diesel fuel in 2025, in a move that will send the hybrid gas plant's year-one emissions soaring by up to 80%. The post Snowy seeks approval to burn six times more diesel than planned at Kurri Kurri gas generator appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Redefining How Buildings Use Energy

3BL Media

by Sarah Adams, Vert Asset Management Over the past several decades, the energy system has steadily evolved to include more renewable energy sources. The energy supply is mostly fossil fuels and renewables. The fossil fuels are coal, methane, natural gas, and oil. Renewables are solar, wind, hydro, and biofuels. The biggest users of energy are transport, industry and buildings.

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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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Australia must start valuing storage duration to solve winter demand peaks and renewable droughts

Renew Economy

Australia needs more longer duration energy storage to fix a forecast winter demand peak when renewable supply can be low. The post Australia must start valuing storage duration to solve winter demand peaks and renewable droughts appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Schneider Electric Launches Zeigo™ Activate Lite, an Enhanced Version of Its Complimentary Subscription Plan for Comprehensive Emissions Management

3BL Media

Easy, self-guided software assists organizations in measuring and acting on emissions through a freemium subscription model Software redefines approach to managing emissions for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), while enabling large enterprises to engage the value chain and drive Scope 3 impact LOUISVILLE, Ky., September 16, 2024 /3BL/ - Schneider Electric , the global leader in digital transformation of energy management and automation, is proud to announce the latest enhancements to Z

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Exclusive Preview: Climate Week NYC for Impact Communicators

3BL Media

Is it too much to create an advent calendar for Climate Week NYC ? We don’t think so - our anticipation for the largest annual climate gathering of its kind is that high. In just two weeks, Climate Week NYC will feature over 600 events and activities across the City of New York – in person, hybrid and online. Join the hype on Wednesday, September 18th: the Impact Communications Institute is hosting an exclusive preview on where and how you can make the most of Climate Week NYC as an Impact Commu

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Molten silicon storage hopeful 1414 Degrees secures nearly $5m in financing

Renew Economy

Australian thermal energy storage developer secures new investment from New York-based asset management firm The Lind Partners. The post Molten silicon storage hopeful 1414 Degrees secures nearly $5m in financing appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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40 Stars Across NBCUniversal’s Portfolio Join Forces in the Latest “The More You Know” Campaign, Marking 35 Years of This Award-Winning Platform

3BL Media

NEW YORK, September 16, 2024 /3BL/ - NBCUniversal’s acclaimed PSA campaign, The More You Know , unveiled fresh content today, celebrating 35 years of spotlighting timely and relevant issues for consumers. This year’s campaign features talent from across NBCU’s portfolio, including NBC, Peacock, NBCUniversal News Group, and Universal Pictures, addressing the topics of mentorship, mental health, kindness, staying active, caregiving and voting.

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CEFC invests $70m to help electrify and decarbonise maritime ports

Renew Economy

CEFC announces “landmark” investment to help decarbonise maritime ports in South Australia, focusing on the electrification of vehicles and equipment. The post CEFC invests $70m to help electrify and decarbonise maritime ports 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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SAIC 2024 Corporate Responsibility Report: Attracting, Developing and Nurturing Our People

3BL Media

In 2023, we created our social communities of interest to connect employees across the enterprise that offer corporate support and informal training opportunities. They are: Coaching: Learning from each other on how to improve, sharing lessons learned, best practices and SAIC resources. Family: Knowledge-sharing related to balancing work and caregiving for family members, and SAIC’s benefits and resources that help with family care.

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What gas shortage? Fossil lobby warns of blackouts, but Australia has 6x more gas than it needs

Renew Economy

Australia is producing 6x more gas than the regulator's predicted shortfall, says the Australia Institute in response to the latest scare campaign from the fossil fuel lobby. The post What gas shortage? Fossil lobby warns of blackouts, but Australia has 6x more gas than it needs appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Cintas Once Again Hosts the NFFF 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb at TQL Stadium

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CINCINNATI, September 16, 2024 /3BL/ - Cintas Corporation (Nasdaq: CTAS) once again hosted the 2024 National Fallen Firefighter Foundation (NFFF) 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb at TQL Stadium on September 7 at 8 a.m. This event honors and remembers the FDNY firefighters who selflessly gave their lives on September 11, 2001. Cintas is a proud partner of the NFFF and its mission, raising funds through the 9/11 Memorial Stair Climbs to provide direct support to families of fallen firefighters and progra

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Genex lines up new partner for biggest solar farm as coal giant steps in to fill Fortescue’s hydrogen void

Renew Economy

Genex signs up Queensland coal giant Stanwell for what will be Australia's biggest solar farm after a previous deal with Andrew Forrest's Fortescue was terminated. The post Genex lines up new partner for biggest solar farm as coal giant steps in to fill Fortescue’s hydrogen void 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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Fifth Third Expands Free Digital Financial Education Programs for Students

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CINCINNATI, September 16, 2024 /3BL/ - As students head back to school this fall to learn reading, writing and arithmetic, Fifth Third is expanding access to its award-winning Fifth Third Bank Finance Academy ® financial literacy educational program. Originally launched for high school students, Fifth Third Bank Finance Academy ® is now available to junior high students with an updated and expanded curriculum this year.

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Direct from Michael Dell: Leadership lessons and the future of AI

McKinsey Sustainabilty

The CEO of Dell Technologies weighs in on what’s next for AI, how companies can successfully transform in the face of constant disruption, and how his leadership style has changed over 40 years.

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Creating Resources for our Customers: Meet Paul Allen

3BL Media

Originally published on GoDaddy Resource Library Tell us a little bit about yourself and what you do here at GoDaddy. I didn't start my career in IT until I was 22 (I'm 35 now). I gained interest in tech whilst on tour with the United Nations in Cyprus, where I completed IT courses during my downtime. When I arrived back in the United Kingdom, I started night college, studying for my Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) and working full time in a retail shop as well as having IT internship i

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An unconstrained future: How generative AI could reshape B2B sales

McKinsey Sustainabilty

With emerging technologies beginning to open a world of possibilities, B2B sales is on the brink of a transformative evolution.

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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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American Invests in the Future of Aviation Maintenance With New Jobs, Additional Work

3BL Media

The airline is creating nearly 500 new aviation maintenance jobs, including more than 385 licensed aviation maintenance technician (AMT) positions. Additional lines of heavy check maintenance work are being added to Charlotte, Pittsburgh and Tulsa maintenance bases. FORT WORTH, Texas, September 16, 2024 /3BL/ - American Airlines announced nearly 500 new aviation maintenance jobs and additional lines of heavy maintenance work at the carrier’s maintenance bases in Charlotte, North Carolina; Pittsb

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Sustainability at the Core of Project Management

Green Project Management

Sustainable Project Management is Gaining Ground Sustainable project management is finally gaining momentum, and it’s no surprise—it’s been 15 years in the making. Over the past decade and a half, we’ve been pushing for this critical next step in the evolution of project management. Now, organizations that want to stay ahead realize it’s no longer […] The post Sustainability at the Core of Project Management appeared first on The GPM Blog.

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Safety in Design: The Next Frontier in Design Processes

3BL Media

Safety in Design (aka Design for Safety, Safe Design, Prevention through Design, etc), the process of integrating safety principles into every phase of the design process to mitigate risks and ensure the protection of people, equipment, and the environment, is rapidly gaining recognition as the next frontier in professional safety circles. However, with a limited number of industry professionals possessing tangible experience with Safety in Design, and even fewer having experience integrating th

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Understanding what neurodivergent employees need to succeed

McKinsey Sustainabilty

Neurodivergent people make up a substantial percentage of the global population. How can companies best put their distinctive capabilities to work?

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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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Bath & Body Works Spotlights Perfumer Adriana Medina and Designer Carolina Martinez Rodulfo for Hispanic Heritage Month

3BL Media

In celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month, Bath & Body Works is spotlighting perfumer Adriana Medina and Bath & Body Works designer Carolina Martinez Rodulfo and offering an exclusive candle collection they created together. Inspired by her homeland, Medina channeled Colombia’s essence into fragrances that capture the country’s vibrant culture and bring to life some of her fondest memories.

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New $400 Million Japan Low Carbon Hydrogen Development Fund Backed by Toyota, SMBC, TotalEnergies, Others

ESG Today

A group of Japan-based financial and industrial companies, and France-based energy giant TotalEnergies announced the launch of the Japan Hydrogen Fund, dedicated to developing a low-carbon hydrogen value chain. The new fund is launching with $400 million in commitments at its first close, with initial investors including Toyota Motor Corporation, Iwatani Corporation, Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation, MUFG Bank, Tokyo Century Corporation, Japan Green Investment Corp. for Carbon Neutrality, and

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Marathon Petroleum Transport Driver Ricky Choate Named National Driver All-Star

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Key Points Ricky Choate, a transport driver for Marathon Petroleum, was named a 2024 National Driver All-Star by the National Private Truck Council (NPTC) for demonstrating high performance standards. Choate has been with Marathon Petroleum for 14 years and is recognized as a million-mile driver with no preventable accidents. Choate credits his success to following the Smith® System and Marathon Petroleum’s safety training and policies.

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Apple Reduces Carbon Footprint of New iPhone by 30%

ESG Today

Apple released its Product Environmental Report for its new iPhone 16 lineup, highlighting some of the key sustainability attributes of its new products, and the progress the company is making towards its climate and sustainable materials goals in the manufacturing and use of its products. The report indicated that Apple has achieved lifecycle greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions reductions of 30% for its new iPhone Pro 128 GB and iPhone Pro Max 16 256 GB models, against a business as usual scenario w

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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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Principal Financial Group 2023 Sustainability Report: Supplier Diversity

3BL Media

Originally published in Principal Financial Group 2023 Sustainability Report Supplier diversity Working with diverse suppliers, vendors, and business partners helps improve our competitive edge in the global marketplace and contributes to our strategic objectives. Our approach In all bidding opportunities we strive to consider businesses owned, controlled, and operated by diverse individuals, including women, people of color, veterans, members of the LGBTQ+ community, and individuals with differ

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Arsenic exposure linked to faster onset of diabetes in south Texas population

Science Daily / Earth & Environment

Multiyear study finds that high levels of toxic metals in urine are linked to high blood sugar.

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Elevating Procurement’s Role in Risk Management and Sustainability

3BL Media

Feature by Gordon Donovan The 2024 Economist Impact report highlights the strategic importance of procurement in managing risk and driving sustainability. As previously reported , procurement is gaining prominence in the C-suite, and it can play a critical role in driving resilience, including with environmental, social, and governance (ESG) objectives.

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Contrail avoidance is less likely to damage climate by mistake than previously thought, study finds

Science Daily / Earth & Environment

A new study allays fears that rerouting flights to avoid forming climate-warming contrails could result in inadvertently making climate warming worse.

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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.