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Prime farmland goes up for sale, with option to reap the harvest from 13 wind turbines

Renew Economy

A Victorian farm hosting 13 wind turbines from the Mortlake South wind farm is up for sale – and the turbines are a key selling point. The post Prime farmland goes up for sale, with option to reap the harvest from 13 wind turbines appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Synopsys Releases 2023 ESG Report: Our Commitment to a Smart Future

3BL Media

Synopsys released its annual Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Report highlighting environmental, social, and governance performance. Our Smart Future ESG strategy provides a focus and structure for how we manage our own operational impact and influence others around us to create a better world. We’re focused on reducing our own environmental footprint, and leveraging our expertise, resources, and problem-solving skills to inspire positive change throughout our ecosystem.

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Victoria’s biggest solar farm cleared for construction in “heart of the Latrobe Valley,” huge battery included

Renew Economy

A massive solar farm proposed for Victorian coal country has been given the green light by the state planning department, with provisions for an equally massive four-hour battery. The post Victoria’s biggest solar farm cleared for construction in “heart of the Latrobe Valley,” huge battery included appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Cascale and BGMEA Announce Collaboration for Supply Chain Transformation

3BL Media

AMSTERDAM, HONG KONG, and Oakland, Calif., September 10, 2024 /3BL/ - Today, Cascale, the global nonprofit alliance formerly known as the Sustainable Apparel Coalition, and the Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at advancing sustainability and promoting environmental and socially responsible practices within the apparel sector.

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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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“We’re going to have to innovate the s**t out of this:” Forum urges fresh thinking on climate

Renew Economy

Leading thinkers call for Australia to stop relying on selling emissions-laden resources for prosperity and turn the focus to renewables, hydrogen and science-backed action. The post “We’re going to have to innovate the s**t out of this:” Forum urges fresh thinking on climate appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Power Source: Regions and a Community Partner Create Job Opportunities in Memphis

3BL Media

By Kim Borges Regions Bank supports workforce development programs that help people get ready to succeed in well-paying jobs. One of those programs is conducted by Peer Power Foundation in Memphis, Tennessee, a tutoring and mentoring nonprofit Regions supports financially and through the volunteerism of Regions Private Wealth Management leader Lance Cowles.

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Southern Company Issues 2023 Sustainability Summary

3BL Media

Southern Company today issued its 2023 Sustainability Summary report. "Southern Company’s primary responsibility is to provide our customers with clean, safe, reliable and affordable energy. Balancing these priorities to help ensure the long-term sustainability of our businesses for the benefit of customers and communities is complex," said Chris Womack, chairman of the board, president and CEO of Southern Company.

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Australians don’t know how far the energy transition has come – and that’s a problem

Renew Economy

A new poll has revealed the average Australian has little understanding of how far the transition to renewables has already come. RE-Alliance says that needs to change. The post Australians don’t know how far the energy transition has come – and that’s a problem appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Albertsons Companies Foundation Launches the Million Hour Volunteer Rally To Support Local Nonprofits and Neighbors in Need

3BL Media

Albertsons Companies, Inc., in collaboration with the Albertsons Companies Foundation, today announced the Million Hour Volunteer Rally to help neighbors in need. Customers, associates and partners are invited to join the company’s Nourishing Neighbors charitable program on the mission to end hunger by collectively contributing one million volunteer hours to various nonprofit organizations across the country.

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European Energy extends its reach in Australia with purchase of two shovel-ready solar farms

Renew Economy

European Energy Australia is buying up two solar projects from Swede OX2, as the ex-Shell assets continue to move through the market. The post European Energy extends its reach in Australia with purchase of two shovel-ready solar farms 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 a Safer Future: Covia’s Commitment to Safety

3BL Media

Today, September 10, 2024, all Covia locations are participating in a company-wide Safety Day. The 2024 theme is Emergency Preparedness to ensure that Covia team members are exceptionally prepared to respond to any emergency. Sites will participate in emergency response simulations, annual safety performance reviews and discussions on policy and procedure changes.

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Battery Breakthrough: Arena seeks feedback on design of $523m funding scheme

Renew Economy

Arena seeks feedback on how best to proceed with federal Labor's $523 million bid to supercharge Australia’s battery manufacturing sector. The post Battery Breakthrough: Arena seeks feedback on design of $523m funding scheme appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Sappi To Showcase Its Many Exceptional High-Quality Products at This Year’s Labelexpo Americas

3BL Media

Sappi, a leading manufacturer of speciality papers, will be introducing its extensive portfolio at the upcoming Labelexpo Americas in Chicago between 10 and 12 September 2024. Visitors to the Sappi stand (457) – with its ‘Renewable, reliable, ready’ theme – will experience highlights such as the Sol BCK release liner, designed for a significantly reduced carbon footprint and enhanced recyclability and LusterCote SG a premium face stock designed for high-end pressure sensitive label applications.

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Methane emissions are at new highs. It could put us on a dangerous climate path

Renew Economy

Fourth global methane budget shows emissions of this potent greenhouse gas are still rising rapidly. This is bad news, but not an impossible problem. The post Methane emissions are at new highs. It could put us on a dangerous climate path 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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The Power of Mechanization: New Holland Tractors in Fruit Production in Chile

3BL Media

In Freire, a commune in the Province of Cautín, southern Chile, Julián Seco López, a commercial engineer, chooses New Holland's blue machines for his family fruit project focused on the production of European hazelnuts. New Holland , a CNH brand, offers a broad portfolio of products ideal for various applications. With a seasonal production that exceeds 300 thousand tons and an average that, as of this year, begins to exceed two thousand kg per hectare, Julián's fruit project focuses on achievin

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Methane emissions are rising faster than ever

Science Daily / Earth & Environment

Methane concentrations in Earth's atmosphere increased at record speed over the past five years. At least two-thirds of annual methane emissions now come from human activities, including fossil fuel use, agriculture, and landfills and other waste.

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Acclaimed Higher Education Leader Dr. Daniel Greenstein Joins Baker Tilly’s Higher Education Advisory Practice

3BL Media

HARRISBURG, Penn., September 10, 2024 /3BL/ - Leading advisory, tax and assurance firm Baker Tilly announces the addition of Daniel Greenstein to its higher education advisory practice, effective Nov. 1. A respected national leader with a distinguished career in higher education, Greenstein brings his vision and expertise to Baker Tilly at a pivotal moment in U.S. higher education, reinforcing the firm’s ability to help institutions meet today’s complex challenges.

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Society of Petroleum Enginners - SPE Workshop: Heating Up Geothermal Innovation and Development in Canada

Global Renewable News

Thinking outside the box when it comes to geothermal energy in Canada involves exploring innovative approaches to harness the Earth's heat for sustainable direct heat and power generation.Trad.

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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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Kohler Interns Volunteer Across Kohler, Wisconsin

3BL Media

To celebrate National Intern Day, our rockstar interns and co-ops traded in their laptops for work gloves! More than 70 volunteers from Kohler, WI, rolled up their sleeves to help local organizations including Terry Andrae State Park, RCS Empowers, Inc. , Project Angel Hugs, Nourish Farms, Inc. , and the Sheboygan Historical Museum. They also celebrated the day with a putting challenge at Blackwolf Run golf course, networking lunch, and a panel discussion with Kohler associates who started as in

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Northwest Territories Power Corporation - Return to Service of Taltson Hydro Unit Faces Further Delay

Global Renewable News

Taltson Hydro has been out of service since May 2023 when a significant overhaul of the 60-year-old hydro unit began. The overhaul was originally intended to be completed in November 2023, but a s.

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Building Accessibility Into Our Mixed Reality Products

3BL Media

Takeaways We recently partnered with people with disabilities and disability advocates to integrate accessibility into our mixed reality technology. We believe the best products are built by working with the communities we serve. We recently invited people with disabilities and accessibility advocates to co-design solutions with our product teams to enhance the accessibility of mixed reality technology.

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Marine Energy Wales - Tidal stream technology continues to lead in Wales as UK Government publishes AR6 Results

Global Renewable News

An additional 10MW of tidal stream capacity has been contracted in Wales as part of Allocation Round 6 (AR6) of the UK Government's Contracts for Difference renewable auction.Welsh project Hyd.

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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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Gaming for a Cause: Humble Bundle Partners With Action Against Hunger

3BL Media

Globally, 733 million people go to bed hungry every night. Eliminating hunger is more vital than ever before, but it’s only possible if we work together. Action Against Hunger is proud to join forces with Humble Bundle , a digital storefront for video games, books, and software, to ensure every life is well-nourished. Humble selected Action Against Hunger as its featured charity partner, marking ten years of collaboration and support.

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Utah Forge - Utah FORGE Concludes Successful Extended Circulation Test

Global Renewable News

In April 2024, the production and injection wells were successfully stimulated by perforating the steel casing in the wells and pumping water into them under pressure. This process created the.

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New Video Series Exploring Innovation Around the World Now Available From Boeing and Discovery Education

3BL Media

CHARLOTTE, N.C., September 10, 2024 /3BL/ - Discovery Education and Boeing are partnering to present a new virtual experience – Passport to Innovation – introducing students to Boeing employees creating the latest generation of innovative aerospace products. This five-part virtual video topic series (VTS) is part of FUTURE U , an award-winning program that provides standards-aligned, hands-on, experiential learning resources that ignite excitement and inspire students to become tomorrow's innova

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Energy Vision - As Methane Emissions Rise, Energy Vision/Argonne National Lab Assessment Shows Rapid Growth in Renewable Natural Gas That Could Significantly Cut Them

Global Renewable News

The sustainable energy NGO Energy Vision today (Sept 10) released its annual assessment of the US renewable natural gas (RNG) industry, conducted in collaboration with the US Department of Energy&#.

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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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The GORE-TEX Brand: The Iconic Ingredient Brand’s Journey to Responsible Performance (Part 2)

3BL Media

Enabling circular economy is one key element to solve the challenges of the apparel & footwear industry. In the second part of the HeroInside podcast, Gore Fabrics Global Business Leader Achim Loeffler talks about the role of the GORE-TEX Brand as a leading ingredient brand to transition towards Responsible Performance i.e. elevating the commitment to sustainability to the same high level as the commitment to performance.

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Envision Energy - Envision Energy Partners with Government of Spain and Industry Leaders to Develop Integrated Green Hydrogen Net Zero Industrial Park

Global Renewable News

Highlights Landmark partnership with Spanish Government to accelerate Spain's leadership in electrolyzer, green hydrogen and net zero innovation across Europe. Envision partners the Spanis.

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Stepping Up for a Cause with HARMAN Partner Charity Miles

3BL Media

Originally published on HARMAN Newsroom At HARMAN, we have long been committed to giving back to the communities in which we live and operate in meaningful ways. For National Nonprofit Day and every day, we’re proud to recognize the impact of our global cause initiative HARMAN Inspired’s partnership with Charity Miles , a free health and fitness app that enables users to turn every mile they walk, run, bike, or otherwise move into charitable donations.

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Arevon - Arevon Forges Path as a Leading Independent Power Producer with Substantial Expansion of its Renewable Energy Portfolio

Global Renewable News

The company now operates more than 4,000 megawatts of renewable energy capacity and is continuing its growth with 2,000 megawatts of new clean energy projects under construction, creating thousands of.

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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.