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Sustainable packaging helps drive superior product experience

GreenBiz

Procter & Gamble’s Responsible Beauty approach focuses on delivering superior consumer experience and value with sustainable packaging playing a key role.

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Is David Littleproud prepared to switch off rooftop solar to jam nuclear into the grid?

Renew Economy

The Coalition says it wants nuclear and more rooftop solar. It can't have both, so will it be reaching into the home to switch off your rooftop PV? The post Is David Littleproud prepared to switch off rooftop solar to jam nuclear into the grid? appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Construction giant CRH’s reuse strategy is winning customers such as Google

GreenBiz

40 percent of the company’s revenue comes from climate-resilient infrastructure or concrete and asphalt with reduced emissions.

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Australia’s biggest solar and battery hybrid project planned at site of abandoned “dud” coal mine

Renew Economy

Massive solar and battery facility to be built at site of abandoned coal project once described as the "dud deal of the century." The post Australia’s biggest solar and battery hybrid project planned at site of abandoned “dud” coal mine appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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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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Climate policy survives the EU election – for now

Corporate Knights

For the past few months, there have been countless media articles breathlessly anticipating a far-right breakthrough in last week’s European parliamentary elections and pondering the demise of Western democracy and global climate policy. Would Europe survive an influx of nationalists or collapse into 27 squabbling nations? Would the EU’s global leadership in climate action be replaced with signs saying “‘Diesel ist super!’”?

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Rooftop solar and big batteries ease reliability concerns ahead of mass coal exit

Renew Economy

Rapid uptake of rooftop solar and construction of some the country's biggest batteries has helped relieve reliability concerns for the market operator in Western Australia. The post Rooftop solar and big batteries ease reliability concerns ahead of mass coal exit appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Andrew Forest says Coalition’s nuclear push will decimate Australian economy

Renew Economy

Andrew Forrest says abandoning renewables for nuclear would risk border tariffs and decimate Australia's export economy. The post Andrew Forest says Coalition’s nuclear push will decimate Australian economy appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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This week in climate policy: 4 stories you should follow

GreenBiz

The EU makes a show of dominance as it battles China for global EV production leadership; Climate policy has created billions of clean energy investments so far in 2024.

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“New wave” of offshore wind primes industry for decade of records

Renew Economy

After more than 10GW of new installations in 2023, the Gloabal Wind Energy Council is expecting big things from the sector over the coming decade. The post “New wave” of offshore wind primes industry for decade of records appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Plugging In: Carnival Corporation Celebrates Shore Power Launch at PortMiami After Exceeding Industry-Leading Milestone

3BL Media

Carnival Cruise Line to lead the charge as first PortMiami shore power connection World’s largest cruise company continues to outpace its fleetwide 2030 shore power target MIAMI, June 17, 2024 /3BL/ - Shore power has arrived for ships docked at PortMiami, and today, Carnival Conquest represented Carnival Corporation & plc (NYSE/LSE: CCL; NYSE: CUK), the world's largest cruise company, at a celebratory event announcing it will be the first cruise ship to plug into landside electrical power at

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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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Big batteries are solving a solar problem in California. Can they do the same for Australia?

Renew Economy

California is demonstrating that big batteries can offer a clear solution to duck-shaped solar problems. It even has enough storage to start pushing gas out of the grid at night. The post Big batteries are solving a solar problem in California. Can they do the same for Australia? appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Introducing Season 4 of the Healthy Spaces Podcast

3BL Media

Welcome to Season 4 of the Healthy Spaces podcast, where we explore how climate technology and innovation are transforming the spaces where we live, work, learn, and play. This season, Dominique Silva, Marketing Leader at Trane Technologies, will be joined by our new co-hosts, Scott Tew, VP of Sustainability, and Oakley Roberts, VP of Innovation. Building a net-zero future begins with crucial conversations with the innovators who are leading the way, one healthy space at a time.

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Sunshine state to transform solar heavy towns into bespoke local renewable energy zones

Renew Economy

A “nation-leading” plan to transform Queensland’s regional grid into a series of bespoke local renewable energy zones will kick off in Caloundra with the installation of up to 8.4MW of community battery storage. The post Sunshine state to transform solar heavy towns into bespoke local renewable energy zones appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Celebrating Teachers Across the Country

3BL Media

From Miami to Chicago, New York to San Jose, Tapestry is proud to celebrate teachers across the country with the help of Coach ! To recognize and reward the educators who inspire us every day, Coach teamed up again with Soles4Souls to surprise 1,500 teachers with shopping experiences last month as part of Teacher Appreciation Week. They created pop-up shops across four cities in the US, and over 160 Coach store team members volunteered to help the teachers ‘shop’ and style various Coach product

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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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Battle of the biggest reignites with reports Siemens plans 21MW offshore wind turbine

Renew Economy

Siemens Energy is reportedly planning to produce a 21MW wind turbine in a bid to compete with its Chinese rivals. The post Battle of the biggest reignites with reports Siemens plans 21MW offshore wind turbine appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Employee Q&A: Reducing Our Footprint in India

3BL Media

Our people making a difference is a series featured throughout Owens Corning’s 2023 Sustainability Report. In the six years he has served the General Manager for our operations in India, Dhananjay Tapasvi has seen a great deal of change within our businesses. He has developed a keen understanding of our businesses and their potential impacts and the steps needed to mitigate those impacts.

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The GreenBiz 30 Under 30: Meet the rising stars of sustainability

GreenBiz

They are driving change at some of the world’s largest organizations.

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New Women Who Master Film Inspires Girls To Reach Beyond the Stars

3BL Media

Logitech Blog Did you know in 2023 only 29% of the STEM workforce were women*? Logitech is on a mission to close the gender gap in tech with our #WomenWhoMaster global movement. In a new Logitech film produced by BBC StoryWorks, we illustrate how to help close the gender gap in STEM by encouraging girls to explore the many opportunities and possibilities ahead of them, so they can expand and pursue their dreams.

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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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Arena triples bet on “clean steam” storage hopeful, in bid to green up Australian industry

Renew Economy

Australian Renewable Energy Agency tips more money into steam-dispatch technology that it says can help decarbonise hard-to-abate industries. The post Arena triples bet on “clean steam” storage hopeful, in bid to green up Australian industry appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Entergy Mississippi Commits $425K in Bill Assistance

3BL Media

JACKSON, Miss., June 17, 2024 /3BL/ - Entergy Mississippi has committed $425,654 to provide bill assistance and income-based programs to older adults and customers with disabilities. The power company announced the contribution at a recent Mississippi Braves game. The bill assistance, which includes contributions from employees, customers and shareholders, is distributed through Entergy’s The Power to Care program, with the help of The Salvation Army.

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Solar Insiders Podcast: How millions of batteries can deliver billions in savings

Renew Economy

Clean Energy Council's Con Hristodoulidis on the huge, universal value of home battery storage – and why education will be crucial to unlocking it. Plus: Rooftop solar has a big month, with a small twist. The post Solar Insiders Podcast: How millions of batteries can deliver billions in savings appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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The Seafood Industry Must Recognize That Healthy Seas Require Safeguarding Human Rights

3BL Media

The following is an opinion piece written by Ryan Bigelow, project director, Conservation Alliance for Seafood Solutions. Whether enforcing robust labor standards with suppliers, investing in sustainable sourcing, or seeking ethical alternatives, companies can future-proof their operations while catalyzing reforms that echo across global supply chains.

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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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SwitchedOn Podcast: How electricity can be free

Renew Economy

Jetcharge cofounder Tim Washington on how bidirectional electric vehicle charging will change the energy game for consumers – and maybe even make electricity free. The post SwitchedOn Podcast: How electricity can be free appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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When 'Women Shine', Communities Prosper

3BL Media

In January, acclaimed photographer and passionate member of CARE’s Global Advisory Council, Nigel Barker visited Sierra Leone with CARE and met Mabinty Thullah, a 35-year-old mother of three, businesswoman, farmer, and teacher in Sierra Leone. Mabinty is one of 5,000 people reached by CARE’s Women Shine economic empowerment project over the last two years, developed with support from Tiffany & Co.

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Six imperatives for credit unions to secure their future

McKinsey Sustainabilty

Credit union members are aging, and young people tend to see these institutions less favorably than their elders do. Here are six strategies for bringing in younger members to weather the years ahead.

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Southwire Named to Newsweek’s America’s Greatest Workplaces 2024 for Mental Wellbeing

3BL Media

Southwire is proud to announce its recognition as one of America’s Greatest Workplaces for Mental Wellbeing 2024 by Newsweek and Plant-A Insights Group. The designation is awarded to companies that promote behaviors and policies protecting mental wellbeing in the workplace through programs and initiative. The recognition is awarded based on survey results from more than 250,000 young professionals with more than 1.5 million company reviews.

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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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Wear it, then recycle: Designers make dissolvable textiles from gelatin

Science Daily / Earth & Environment

Researchers hope their DIY machine will help designers around the world experiment with making their own, sustainable fashion and other textiles from a range of natural ingredients -- maybe even the chitin in crab shells or agar-agar from algae.

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Supporting Women’s and Families’ Financial Health: 2024 Women United Power of the Purse Presented by KeyBank and Key4Women

3BL Media

On June 6 th , the Connecticut Convention Center was abuzz for the United Way Women United’s 13th Annual Power of the Purse Luncheon and Silent Auction presented by KeyBank and Key4Women. Nearly one thousand women in business and allies filled the room with energy and a real commitment to support Women United's mission to help families on their path to financial empowerment.

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Toyota and Pepco - Toyota and Pepco Team Up to Research Vehicle-to-Grid Technology in Maryland

Global Renewable News

Toyota Motor North America (Toyota) and local energy utility Pepco are working together on vehicle-to-grid (V2G) research for battery electric vehicles (BEVs) using a Toyota bZ4X. This collaborative.

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Electric Vehicle Sales Headed for Record Year but Growth Slowdown Puts Climate Targets at Risk, According to BloombergNEF Report

3BL Media

Originally published on about.bnef.com • BloombergNEF’s Long-Term Electric Vehicle Outlook shows that as technology for electrification continues to improve, and battery prices fall, adoption moves from being policy-driven to being driven by consumer demand across all markets • Passenger EV sales are expected to exceed 30 million in 2027 in BNEF’s base case scenario and grow to 73 million per year in 2040 • Strong and carefully structured policy support is still needed, however, on all vehicle s

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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.