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New wind output record breaks drought that posed most challenging week for renewable model

Renew Economy

Australia's wind "drought" broken in spectacular style by a new record output. But modelling shows scaled up renewables would still have met most demand. The post New wind output record breaks drought that posed most challenging week for renewable model appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Health and climate top consumers’ concerns about the food system, report finds

GreenBiz

Consumers rank malnutrition, pesticides, obesity and diet-related health issues, and plastic waste from packaging as the most concerning aspects of the food system, according to an EAT-GlobeScan survey.

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NSW formally opens its biggest energy storage tender amid questions over duration

Renew Economy

NSW formally opens its biggest tender for battery storage, and for access rights to the coveted south-west renewable energy zone. The post NSW formally opens its biggest energy storage tender amid questions over duration appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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UNESCO Publishes Motorola and Lenovo Foundation’s White Paper on Digital Inclusion of Indigenous Languages

3BL Media

With support from Lenovo Foundation , Motorola jointly collaborated with UNESCO to publish a white paper detailing Motorola’s Indigenous Languages Digitization process with the aim to strengthen global focus on digital inclusion. Published in April 2024, the “Hello Indigenous” white paper has the cooperation of UNESCO through the “Indigenous Languages on Mobile” partnership.

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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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Home energy upgrade plan finally kicks off, with $60m of low cost loans for solar, batteries and electrification

Renew Economy

Days after getting the hurry along in Senate Estimates, federal Labor's Home Energy Upgrades Fund is a go, with a first allocation to discounted green loans through Plenti. The post Home energy upgrade plan finally kicks off, with $60m of low cost loans for solar, batteries and electrification appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Qualcomm’s 2023 Corporate Responsibility Report: Environmental Management in the Supply Chain

3BL Media

Originally published in Qualcomm's 2023 Corporate Responsibility Report Each of our primary semiconductor manufacturing suppliers is required to have an ISO 14001-certified environmental management system, and in 2023, all such suppliers reported meeting this requirement. We work with these suppliers at multiple stages of design and manufacturing to monitor their conformance to applicable environmental laws and help adherence to various environmental initiatives.

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Have China’s emissions peaked as oil demand ‘ground to a halt’?

Corporate Knights

China saw its carbon dioxide emissions from fossil fuels and cement fall 3% in March, 2024 after a 14-month run of increases, adding weight to projections that the country’s emissions may have peaked in 2023. The analysis for Carbon Brief by Lauri Myllyvirta, senior fellow at the Asia Society Policy Institute and lead analyst at the Centre for Research on Energy and Clean Air, cites “official figures and commercial data” to call an end to the emissions increase that began when China reopened i

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Entergy Tribal Scholarship Empowers American Indian Students Through Higher Education

3BL Media

During a special event held at the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival, Entergy partnered with the American Indian College Fund, or AICF, to award a grant in support of higher education for Native American students. For the ninth consecutive year, our collaboration with the AICF has been instrumental in empowering Native American students, enabling them to pursue rewarding career paths and emerge as influential leaders within their communities.

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DOCOMO Launches Japan's First Demonstration Experiment of Self-powered Hydropower Base Station

Global Renewable News

NTT DOCOMO, INC. announced today (May 30) that it launched Japan's first demonstration experiment(1) of a self-powered hydropower cellular base station on May 30. The experiment, which involves D.

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Tapestry Named Among the Time100 Most Influential Companies List

3BL Media

Tapestry, Inc. is honored to announce its inclusion on the fourth-annual TIME100 Most Influential Companies list for 2024. The recognition celebrates companies that hold sway over their industry and across others through innovation, ambition, success, and more. For Tapestry, it underscores our commitment to moving at the speed of the consumer and building a better-made future for all.

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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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Energy Insiders Podcast: Asean super grid, and a question over storage

Renew Economy

DNV's Peerapat Vithayasrichare discusses the Asean super grid idea. Plus: Is it time to rethink long term storage needs? The post Energy Insiders Podcast: Asean super grid, and a question over storage appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Path to Workforce Re-Entry Creates a ‘Win-Win-Win’

3BL Media

Re-entering the workforce after an extended absence can often be difficult. The longer you’re out, the more challenging it can be to get back in. “It was just after COVID and I was applying for jobs in the petroleum quality field, where I had come from,” says Darcey Kateryniuk, a senior analyst in Enbridge’s Liquids Pipelines group, who re-entered the workforce after spending 10 years raising three children.

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Webinar: Net zero after the energy crisis

Renew Economy

We examine the key trends that commentators agree will be at the forefront of discussions about developments in the energy sector in 2024 and beyond. The post Webinar: Net zero after the energy crisis appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Champion Unveils Weighted Hoodie Prototype To Champion Mental Health

3BL Media

Originally published on HBISustains.com “For me, the creation of the Weighted Hoodie prototype represents another step in our pursuit of crafting products with purpose that catalyze real impact.” – Vanessa LeFebvre, president – Global Activewear, Champion Launching in stores and online in September 2024, the brand now adds wearable weighted products and adaptive apparel to their portfolio with their newest innovative prototype, the Champion Weighted Hoodie – designed to champion mental health.

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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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Water Power Technologies Office - Water Power Technologies Office Selects Teams for 2025 Hydropower and Marine Energy Collegiate Competitions

Global Renewable News

The U.S. Department of Energy's Water Power Technologies Office (WPTO) today announced the 36 teams selected to participate in the 2025 Hydropower Collegiate Competition (HC.

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Employee Q&A: Sustaining Local Communities Through Volunteerism

3BL Media

Our people making a difference is a series featured throughout Owens Corning’s 2023 Sustainability Report. Since high school, Gisela Martinez has been actively volunteering in her community. She joined Owens Corning as an intern in 2017, and she brought her passion for service to her role almost immediately when Mexico City, Mexico, was struck by an earthquake.

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People are altering decomposition rates in waterways

Science Daily / Earth & Environment

Humans may be accelerating the rate at which organic matter decomposes in rivers and streams on a global scale, according to a new study. That could pose a threat to biodiversity in waterways around the world and increase the amount of carbon in Earth's atmosphere, potentially exacerbating climate change. The study is the first to combine a global experiment and predictive modeling to illustrate how human impacts to waterways may contribute to the global climate crisis.

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Keysight Joins Forces With STEM Education Allies To Fuel Student Inspiration: Part One

3BL Media

Keysight employees collaborate with STEM education partners to inspire young students. Laura McCarter, Software Engineering Manager at Keysight, shares her passion for engineering in hopes of encouraging careers in STEM. Tune in to this Discovery Education STEM Careers Coalition video featuring her story here.

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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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NTT DOCOMO, INC. - DOCOMO Launches Japan's First Demonstration Experiment of Self-powered Hydropower Base Station

Global Renewable News

NTT DOCOMO, INC. announced today (May 30) that it launched Japan's first demonstration experiment(1) of a self-powered hydropower cellular base station on May 30. The experiment, which involves D.

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Celebrating AAPI Month: Advancing Leadership Through Innovation

3BL Media

Southern Company We’re celebrating Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month and the groundbreaking innovations and transformative leadership of the AAPI community. Watch State & Local Affairs Policy Manager, Yvonne Murray; National Carbon Capture Center Project Manager, Charles R. Daniel; Energy End Use R&D Manager, Pradeep Vitta; and Data Analytics Manager, Joyce Solomon , talk about their experiences across the Southern Company system.

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Oberon Fuels - Oberon Fuels Appoints First General Counsel to Scale Renewable Fuels

Global Renewable News

Today (May 30), renewable fuels producer Oberon Fuels announced the appointment of Eric Stein as the company's first ever in-house general counsel. In the newly created role of General Counsel, SV.

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July 1, 2024, Deadline: Training Employees on California’s Workplace Violence Prevention Plan

3BL Media

With just one month to go, the July 1st, 2024, deadline for companies operating in California to create and implement a Workplace Violence Prevention Plan (WVPP) is quickly approaching. Senate Bill No. 553 ( CA Labor Code § 6401.9 ) requires every company in the state to establish, implement, and maintain a WVPP by that date. To learn more about the bill and to download a free WVPP template, check out our original blog on this topic.

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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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Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland - Expression of Interest for the Biomethane Capital Grant scheme

Global Renewable News

HIGHLIGHTS DAFM along with SEAI invite interested parties to submit their Expression of Interest (EOI) for the Biomethane Capital Grant scheme. Once the Expression of Interest form is completed.

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Southwire and Levidian Join Forces To Explore Decarbonization of Cable Production

3BL Media

Southwire has joined forces with British climate tech leader Levidian to bring their innovative decarbonization technology to North America for the first time. The collaboration will see the installation of Levidian’s LOOP technology at Southwire where it will capture carbon from methane to produce a hydrogen-rich blend gas. The teams will also be working on useful applications for the hydrogen and graphene, which can be used as a high-quality additive to increase the performance of materials as

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Vast Energy - Vast Receives Planning Consent for CSP-powered Solar Methanol Project in Port Augusta

Global Renewable News

Vast (Vast Renewables Limited) (Nasdaq: VSTE), a renewable energy company specialising in concentrated solar thermal power (CSP) energy systems that generate zero-carbon, utility-scale electricity and.

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Aflac Voices — Jeri Hawthorne: Cultivating Mental Wellness at Work

3BL Media

Originally published on Aflac Newsroom Early in my career, I was leading a global HR function and traveling all over the world to help open facilities in various countries. It was a very intense job — when I wasn’t on a plane, I was commuting almost three hours a day — but it was work for which I felt proud and enjoyed. The company presented an opportunity to participate in a leadership training program that emphasized the importance of work-life balance across professional life, family life, co

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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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Oceantic Network - Oceantic Network Announces Winners of Rising Star Student Scholarship

Global Renewable News

Oceantic Network today (May 29) announced three winners of its 2024 Rising Star Student Scholarship, which supports college-bound high school seniors who have demonstrated impeccable academic achievem.

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Baker Tilly’s Healthy Outcomes Podcast: The State of IT in Healthcare Systems

3BL Media

On this episode of Healthy Outcomes, host Mark Ross interviews Ed Ricks , a director in Baker Tilly’s Healthcare Solutions Practice. Ed is a former Healthcare System CIO and COO. Together, they discussed several topics related to the overall healthcare environment with a significant lean towards IT related matters. Specific topics of discussion include: The impact of recent ransomware and information security breaches related to healthcare provider organizations.

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Oceantic Network - New Report Charts West Coast Offshore Wind Market Path to Success

Global Renewable News

By Luke JeanfreauOceantic Network's Suppliers' Guide to Success lays out key considerations for building a robust floating wind sector on the West Coast, enabling a healthy supply chain, a.

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Economic Exercise: Regions Teaches Financial Fitness for a Better-Feeling Future

3BL Media

By Nestor Mato | April 25, 2024 Interactive and engaging. Regions Bank Shared the Good this April by helping students across the Gulf Coast. Regions Next Step ® is the bank’s free financial wellness program, and during Financial Literacy Month, Regions associates used the Next Step Reality Check series to give students an interactive and engaging way to learn about building and balancing a budget.

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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.