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Australia’s biggest solar farm reaches peak output, now to host 6,000 sheep

Renew Economy

New England solar farm reaches full output and now plays host to 2,000 sheep, a number that will treble in coming months, making it the biggest mob of sheep doing solar grazing in Australia. The post Australia’s biggest solar farm reaches peak output, now to host 6,000 sheep appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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5 big questions driving sustainability in 2024

GreenBiz

Fossil fuels, electric vehicles and critical elections will top the list of sustainability concerns.

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Petro-states and fossil fuel lobby steer climate deal towards global catastrophe

Renew Economy

The world's petrol states and the fossil fuel lobby are steering the world towards climate catastrophe. And Australia's Coalition is cheering on from the sidelines. The post Petro-states and fossil fuel lobby steer climate deal towards global catastrophe appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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3 ways sustainability jobs have changed in 15 years

GreenBiz

The sustainability profession has been growing. We’re staying abreast of how, how much and what's next.

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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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Solar costs are now nearly 30 per cent lower than cheapest fossil fuel option, EY says

Renew Economy

EY says solar PV remains cheapest source of new-build electricity, with a global weighted average levelised cost of electricity 29% lower than the cheapest fossil fuel alternative. The post Solar costs are now nearly 30 per cent lower than cheapest fossil fuel option, EY says appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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We could cut half the planet's emissions with energy efficiency. So why aren't we?

Corporate Knights

This weekend, 118 countries at the COP28 climate summit pledged to triple the world’s renewable power capacity and double the pace of energy efficiency improvements by 2030. The deal echoed a recent report by the International Energy Agency , or IEA, which named those targets as essential to limiting global warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius (2.7 degrees Fahrenheit).

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NSW approves big solar farm and battery near New England town of Armidale

Renew Economy

The NSW Independent Planning Commission says it has provided conditional approval on a large solar and battery project near Armidale, in the heart of the New England renewable energy zone, and despite objections from some members of the local community. The Oxley solar farm will comprise a 215 MW solar facility, along with a 50 […] The post NSW approves big solar farm and battery near New England town of Armidale appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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A Response to the Barrage of Frustration Aimed at COP28

Green Project Management

I just read an interesting article by the Guardian’s author George Monbiot titled: “Cop28 is a farce rigged to fail, but there are other ways we can try to save the planet.” In his piece, George Monbiot critiques the 28th UN Climate Change Conference (COP28), suggesting that the structure of such summits is inherently flawed. […] The post A Response to the Barrage of Frustration Aimed at COP28 appeared first on Driving Sustainable Change.

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Tasmania approves first solar farm and giant battery as rooftop PV hits record high

Renew Economy

The first big solar farm in Tasmania obtains council approval, just as rooftop PV output hits a record high in the island state. The post Tasmania approves first solar farm and giant battery as rooftop PV hits record high appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Patient Advocacy and Community Engagement at Alkermes

3BL Media

Originally published in Alkermes September 2023 Corporate Responsibility Report We have developed and now manufacture and commercialize proprietary medicines for the treatment of alcohol dependence, opioid dependence, schizophrenia and bipolar I disorder - disease areas with vulnerable patient populations who are often treated in public health and criminal justice settings where systemic inequities are pervasive.

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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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Greenleaf wins approval 166MW wind farm and battery project in Queensland

Renew Economy

Greenleaf Renewables wins federal government approval for one of three wind projects it is seeking to build in Queensland. The post Greenleaf wins approval 166MW wind farm and battery project in Queensland appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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AccountAbility Joins With Global Commons Alliance and UN Climate Champions Team to Launch Navigator Addressing Nature and Climate Action

3BL Media

NEW YORK and LONDON, December 11, 2023 /3BL/ – AccountAbility, a global ESG Consulting and Standards firm with a three-decade history in guiding leaders to build better companies, announces a joint initiative with the Global Commons Alliance Accountability Accelerator (GCAAA) and the High-Level Champions to unveil the Nature and Climate Action Resource Navigator.

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EVs and heat pumps can make 10% of German electricity demand flexible by 2035

Renew Economy

Electric cars, heat pumps and home storage systems will be able to deliver around 100 terawatt hours of flexible electricity in Germany. The post EVs and heat pumps can make 10% of German electricity demand flexible by 2035 appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Trane Technologies Named to S&P Dow Jones Sustainability World and North American Indices

3BL Media

SWORDS, Ireland, December 11, 2023 /3BL/ - Trane Technologies (NYSE:TT), a global climate innovator, has been named to the S&P Dow Jones Sustainability World Index for the third consecutive year and the North America Index for the thirteenth consecutive year. The company performed in the 98th percentile in the Building Products industry in the S&P Global Corporate Sustainability Assessment (CSA score as of Nov. 27, 2023), with a perfect score of 100 in the Resource Efficiency and Circula

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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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SolarPower Europe - Empowering Change: Sustainable Solar Europe 2023

Global Renewable News

On the 7th of December, in the heart of Brussels, over 250 industry professionals, policymakers, and renewable energy experts gathered for the second edition of Sustainable Solar Europe, a Solar P.

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People + Planet Leadership: Climate Change Demands Healthier and More Sustainable Buildings

3BL Media

Fortifying buildings for health has become a major priority as the building sector is confronted by a range of vulnerabilities from indoor air quality to extreme heat “There is no planetary health and no human health separately. Both of them go hand-in-hand. We know the balance between them, and we understand that outcomes that are delivered by one benefit the other and vice versa.

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What are the responsibilities of a CIO versus a CTO?

McKinsey Sustainabilty

Broadly speaking, a chief information officer focuses on internal technology, while a chief technology officer focuses on emerging technologies and product strategy.

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COP28 Draft Agreement Falls Fatally Short of the Clarity and Ambition the Climate and Economy Demand: A Phase Out of Fossil Fuels

3BL Media

December 11, 2023 /3BL/ - The latest COP28 draft agreement published today falls fatally short of what the climate and economy demand: a phase out of unabated fossil fuels. Ceres CEO and President Mindy Lubber, said: “While we appreciate the goal to preserve an orderly process for reducing the use of fossil fuels, climate change is not “orderly” and the scale of weather, water, fire, and other impacts on nature, people, and our economies have been catastrophic over the past few years.

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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 economic state of Latinos in America: Advancing financial growth

McKinsey Sustainabilty

Financial-services revenues from Latinos may grow by up to $93 billion by 2030. To get more of that market, institutions would need to tailor their offerings.

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Baker Tilly’s Healthy Outcomes Podcast: Empowering Healthcare Leaders With Data-Driven Decision Making

3BL Media

On this episode of Baker Tilly’s Healthy Outcomes podcast, Baker Tilly Partner and healthcare provider practice leader Mark Ross interviews Baker Tilly’s Heather Herc , director, and Brad Gummig, senior manager. Together, they discuss the importance of data in healthcare and how healthcare leaders can utilize it to drive data-driven decision making.

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ENGIE - CEVA Logistics, ENGIE, SANEF kick off proof of concept for low-carbon, long-distance road transport in Europe

Global Renewable News

Highlights The proof-of-concept project covers 900 kilometers between Avignon and Lille in France, with four highway segments between five relay stations. Over a two-year period, it will tes.

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Mondel?z 2022 Snacking Made Right Report: Social Sustainability & Human Rights

3BL Media

Mondelēz 2022 Snacking Made Right Report We strive to make sure that the rights of people in our value chain are respected and promoted and that the communities where we matter most are resilient. To this end, we run pragmatic human rights due diligence across the value chain and focus on key areas where we believe we can make a greater impact, including tackling human rights risks in our sourcing of key commodities.

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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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Dominion Energy - Dominion Energy Begins Restoration Work at Lake Murray Dam

Global Renewable News

As part of a multi-year restoration project along the Lake Murray dam, Dominion Energy will begin work to extend operations of critical infrastructure used to generate power for customers and supply w.

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Motorola Solutions Achieves Record-Breaking Impact Through Fifth Annual Global Months of Service

3BL Media

CHICAGO, December 11, 2023 /3BL/ - For five remarkable years, Motorola Solutions employees have come together in the spirit of giving back to communities where they live and work – with a competitive twist – during Global Months of Service (GMOS), led by the Motorola Solutions Foundation. Each September and October, employees in all regions and organizations complete in-person and virtual volunteer activities.

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Indiana Michigan Power - I&M To Lower Reservoir Level at Elkhart Hydroelectric Plant to Winter Operating Level

Global Renewable News

Indiana Michigan Power (I&M) is preparing for the upcoming winter season at its Elkhart Hydroelectric Generating Station. To prevent ice buildup, I&M will lower the reservoir level at the facility. .

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EPA Issues Final Rule for Oil and Natural Gas Operations for New, Reconstructed, and Modified Sources and Emissions

3BL Media

SAINT PAUL, Minn., December 11, 2023 /3BL/ - On December 2, 2023, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced a final rule aimed at reducing methane emissions from oil and natural gas operations. Methane is considered a “super pollutant” and is a major contributor to current warming from human activities. This rule aims to make sharp cuts to methane emissions, resulting in near-immediate climate benefits.

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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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Australian Renewable Energy Agency - Tourism to go electric in Queensland's tropical north

Global Renewable News

Electric buses are set to roll out in Far North Queensland in a new project backed by the Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) an Australian first in the private tour and charter sector.On b.

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T-Mobile Responds to Devastating Tennessee Tornadoes

3BL Media

Update: December 10, 2023 T-Mobile’s Community Support team will be visiting the following locations on Monday, December 11, to offer Wi-Fi and critical supplies including blankets, device charging, portable battery packs and charging cables: Mosaic Church, 1020 Garrettsburg Rd, Clarksville, TN 37042 from 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. CT T-Mobile Store, 2644 Wilma Rudolph Blvd., Clarksville, TN 37040 from 2:00 - 6:00 p.m.

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Entergy Corporation - Entergy partnering with customers to provide backup generation solution

Global Renewable News

In today's always-connected world, a resilient, reliable grid requires a comprehensive approach. That is why Entergy Louisiana has partnered with local businesses to provide a reliable and afforda.

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Quality in Action: Recognizing Quality Month 2023 with HARMAN

3BL Media

Originally published on HARMAN Newsroom Every November during World Quality Month, HARMAN employees come together to reaffirm our commitment to customer satisfaction and focus on the quality of our products, services, and business operations. Our Quality Month theme this year was “Quality in Action: Stand Up Together,” a reflection on the impact of quality across all areas of our organization, and its importance for all team members to keep in mind, no matter their area of expertise.

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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.