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More money, more solutions: We must rethink finance to power the circular economy revolution

GreenBiz

To fully capture the circular economy opportunity and trigger catalytic unlocks for the entire market, finance must break out of silos and think innovatively.

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“Off the charts:” Solar is about to leave nuclear and everything else in the shade

Renew Economy

Solar is on track to become the biggest source of electricity on the planet by the mid-2030s. The Economist says to bet against that is to bet against capitalism. The post “Off the charts:” Solar is about to leave nuclear and everything else in the shade appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Google reports 13% emissions increase fueled by AI

GreenBiz

The company is struggling to add carbon-free energy fast enough, CSO Kate Brandt told GreenBiz.

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“The world is changing:” Labor targets solar and battery industries in $22 billion green deal

Renew Economy

Labor says the world is changing, and its $22 billion Future Made in Australia deal is essential to protect its future in a low carbon world. The post “The world is changing:” Labor targets solar and battery industries in $22 billion green deal 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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Building climate resiliency through corporate philanthropy

GreenBiz

Sponsored: Is your corporate sustainable philanthropy maximized for effectiveness? The right strategic approach can boost impact while building a resilient future.

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The UK’s last coal fired power plant takes final delivery of old fossils

Renew Economy

The last coal-fired power station in the UK is entering its final days and has received its last load of coal ahead of its planned closure on September 30. The post The UK’s last coal fired power plant takes final delivery of old fossils appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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EU surpasses 50 pct renewable power share for first time in first half of 2024, Germany at 65 pct

Renew Economy

Electricity industry association Eurelectric has released figures showing that 50 per cent of public electricity generation in the EU came from renewables for the first time in the first half of 2024. The association said Europe was decarbonising at an unprecedented pace, with 74 per cent of power coming from “renewable and low-carbon energy sources,” which includes […] The post EU surpasses 50 pct renewable power share for first time in first half of 2024, Germany at 65 pct ap

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Saint-Gobain Video Series: Journey to 2030: The Circular Economy

3BL Media

To achieve carbon neutrality by 2050, Saint-Gobain North America must reach key milestones by 2030. Introducing a new series highlighting the lessons we are learning on our journey to be the leader in light and sustainable construction. On this episode of our series, we look at creating a circular economy in manufacturing. Dennis Wilson shows us why reverse supply chains are the future of manufacturing.

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Rooftop PV will soon eliminate demand in world’s biggest isolated grid. It needs a bigger battery

Renew Economy

W.A. may seek longer duration battery storage as it manages unexpectedly strong growth in rooftop solar, and the impending closure of its coal generators. The post Rooftop PV will soon eliminate demand in world’s biggest isolated grid. It needs a bigger battery appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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How Sundance Commons is training the next generation of young, racialized farmers

Corporate Knights

A year after Cheyenne Sundance started her own urban farm in north Toronto, she began offering a paid farm-school program to pass on what she had learned. She quickly noticed that most of the people who attended were racialized youth from underprivileged backgrounds who struggled to afford the program. “The majority of them sent me emails to say, ‘Can I pay you maybe 50 bucks this week and 50 bucks that week because I can’t afford it, but there’s no other place I can learn these skills,’” Sund

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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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NSW gives top priority to new transmission links and pumped hydro plans for old coal facilities

Renew Economy

NSW seeks to fast track transmission lines and pumped hydro projects proposed for coal sites targeted by the Coalition for large scale nuclear. The post NSW gives top priority to new transmission links and pumped hydro plans for old coal facilities appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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How Aflac's Duck Was Created

3BL Media

Originally published on Yahoo! Finance In early 2000 when insurance company Aflac (AFL) was attempting to increase its brand recognition, which at the time was hovering around 11%, longtime CEO Dan Amos decided to take a risk. He took a bet on an advertising campaign that featured two men on a park bench talking about insurance, featuring a duck quacking, “Aflac.

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Rio Tinto leans into solar PV for end-of-life mines

Renew Economy

Rio Tinto has finished an off-grid solar farm in Canada and signed off on two in the NT, as it looks to support end-of-mine-life energy needs. The post Rio Tinto leans into solar PV for end-of-life mines appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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AccountAbility Welcomes KSA and IESBA in New York

3BL Media

NEW YORK and LONDON, July 2, 2024 /3BL/ - AccountAbility was honored to host Chairman Myung-Soo Kang and the Korean Standards Association (KSA ) at the University Club of New York on Friday, June 21, 2024, to continue our partnership towards advancing sustainability reporting and disclosure. AccountAbility CEO, Mr. Sunny Misser, and KSA Chairman, Mr.

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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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Origin takes a stake in “fast growing” industrial decarbonisation business

Renew Economy

Origin Energy branches into "fast-growing" industrial decarbonisation segment with stake in New South Wales based start-up. The post Origin takes a stake in “fast growing” industrial decarbonisation business appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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African-American Theatre, Artistry and Music That ‘Stirs Your Soul’

3BL Media

From comedies and dramas to musicals and contemporary works, The Ensemble Theatre is lifting the curtain on culture and letting creativity take center stage. “The arts teach more than the basics,” says Eileen Morris, artistic director at Houston-based Ensemble Theatre. “Our young performers learn theatre, dance, music and writing, but there are other basic skills you’re learning that you will use for the rest of your life.

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From “carbon-based economies” to renewable energy hubs, regions face their future

Renew Economy

The energy transition is changing the face of historic coal mining and farming regions and community leaders are calling for better consultation on renewables. The post From “carbon-based economies” to renewable energy hubs, regions face their future appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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CNH's UK Plant Supports "The Big Help Out" With School Visit

3BL Media

A New Holland special edition T7.300 tractor made a colourful impression with pupils, parents and teachers when it rolled into St Anne Line Catholic Junior School in Basildon, England. New Holland , a brand of CNH , produced the tractor, adorned in psychedelic livery, to celebrate 60 years of manufacturing at the Basildon plant. The plant opened in 1964 when swinging London was at its peak.

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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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European Bank for Reconstruction and Development - EBRD finances the largest battery energy storage system in Central Asia

Global Renewable News

By Anton UsovNew solar power plant and a battery energy storage system to be built in Uzbekistan EBRD financing of US$ 229.4 million supports major renewable energy project in U.

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Southern Company Collaborating With Singularity on Grid Carbon Reporting

3BL Media

Southern Company Southern Company is a leader in the development and deployment of technologies that deliver on our commitment to clean, safe, reliable and affordable energy to customers. As our generation fleet grows to meet evolving customer energy needs, we remain committed to our goal to achieve net-zero greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 2050. Our growing portfolio of low- and zero-carbon resources will play an integral role in meeting this goal, along with other emerging clean technology so

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CorPower - CorPower Ocean completing C4 inspection and upgrades

Global Renewable News

Highlights CorPower Ocean's first commercial scale wave energy device, C4, nears completion of planned on-land inspection and upgrades, following first cycle of successful ocean commissionin.

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How To Keep the Conversation Going After Reporting Season

3BL Media

As Cancer season unfolds, a significant topic is making its presence felt: impact reports. Cancer season coincides with the critical reporting period when brands share their annual impact. In our Navigating Impact Comms Through the Cosmos - Cancer Edition , we explore how Cancer ushers in a different approach to reporting season , allowing brands to make the most impact with audiences that are already invested in their brand. 3BL’s 2024 Consumer Insights and Sustainability Benchmark provides act

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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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Nova Scotia - Supporting Climate Change Action in African Nova Scotian Communities

Global Renewable News

African Nova Scotian communities across the province will become more prepared to respond to climate change through a new program to be delivered by the ENRICH Project.ENRICH - the Environmental N.

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Webinar: Preparing for an Unannounced Audit – How To Ensure Your Site Is Audit Ready Everyday

3BL Media

Complimentary Webinar Preparing for an Unannounced Audit – How to Ensure Your Site is Audit Ready Everyday July 9, 2024 | 12:00 PM ET/9:00 AM PT REGISTER In this webinar, SCS Gloabl Services hopes to take the stress out of unannounced audits by providing your team with insight into the process and a deeper understanding of the certification requirements.

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Duke Energy - Summer of Savings: Duke Energy offers ways to lower your energy use

Global Renewable News

Warmer-than-average temperatures could hit South Carolina this summer, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration seasonal temperature outlook. But before summer temperatures s.

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AEG Europe Announces Most Sustainable Festival Season to Date

3BL Media

Set in the heart of London, American Express Presents BST Hyde Park has become a staple in the summer festival calendar, featuring legendary global performers in the capital’s celebrated Royal Park. AEG Europe , the world leader in live sport and entertainment and operator of the iconic festival, has announced their upcoming series will be the company’s most sustainable festival yet, with several new initiatives set to minimize environmental impacts.

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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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CPS Energy - CPS Energy Shines Light on Residential Solar Resources

Global Renewable News

By Dominique RamosMaking the decision to invest in solar energy for your home is an important one. At CPS Energy, we are committed to providing our customers with all the information and support t.

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DP World Appoints Joel Werner as Chief Operating Officer in Canada

3BL Media

VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA, July 1, 2024 /3BL/ - DP World , a global leader in supply chain solutions, announces the appointment of Joel Werner as Chief Operating Officer for its operations in Canada. Werner, a 19-year veteran of DP World, steps into his role following his successful tenure as General Manager of DP World’s terminal at the Port of Vancouver.

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American Petroleum Institute - API Strengthens Offshore Wind Safety with New Standard

Global Renewable News

The American Petroleum Institute (API) today (July 2) released the first edition of API Recommended Practice 75W (API RP 75W), Safety and Environmental Management System for Offshore Wind Operations a.

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Wesco is a Great Place to Work

3BL Media

PITTSBURGH, PA, July 2, 2024 /3BL/ – Wesco International (NYSE:WCC), a leading provider of business-to-business distribution, logistics services and supply chain solutions, has certified as a Great Place to Work® in the U.S. “We’re particularly proud of this award, because the recognition comes directly from our employees,” says Chris Wolf, Chief Human Resources Officer at Wesco.

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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.