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Giant Canberra battery gets approval to help wean national capital off fossil gas

Renew Economy

A giant battery project that will help get the national capital get off gas and reach its net zero target has won development approval. The post Giant Canberra battery gets approval to help wean national capital off fossil gas appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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AA1000AS Found To Add Value to ESG Reporting

CSR Hub

CSRHub found that using the AA1000 Assurance Standard (AA1000AS) to assure an ESG report had a positive effect on a company’s ESG rating. Data from more than 7,000 entities showed that issuing a sustainability report had a positive effect on an entity’s consensus ESG ratings and that this effect was increased by assuring the report.

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Learnings from the Texas grid, and why it’s been able to add so much solar and battery storage

Renew Economy

Texas has around the same population as Australia and double the grid consumption. And it's been able to add renewables and storage at a rate Australia would envy. The post Learnings from the Texas grid, and why it’s been able to add so much solar and battery storage appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Making Drilling More Efficient for New Carbon Capture, Usage, and Storage Facilities

3BL Media

With help from Rockwell Automation (NYSE: ROK), Italian drilling-rig specialist Drillmec is using data-driven and precision automation for maximum efficiency and minimum emissions.

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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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Forget nuclear: 5B says plunging price of PV means giga-scale solar farms the future for old coal plants

Renew Economy

Australian solar innovator says the plunging price of PV technology puts its home grown technology front and centre in Australia's transition to renewables. The post Forget nuclear: 5B says plunging price of PV means giga-scale solar farms the future for old coal plants appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Ashoka and Lenovo Empower Nigerian Social Innovator To Transform Maternal and Child Healthcare

3BL Media

Global technology leader Lenovo and social innovation non-profit Ashoka announced the selection of Dr. Abiodun Adereni as the first Fellow fully supported by their partnership.

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International WELL Building Institute Announces Citi Global Headquarters As the World’s Largest Building To Achieve WELL Certification Platinum

3BL Media

The International WELL Building Institute (IWBI) and Citi announced today that the global bank’s headquarters in New York City achieved a health leadership milestone by earning WELL Certification at the Platinum level.

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Bill shock: Energy retailers have a nasty surprise with smart meters and time of use tariffs

Renew Economy

There is bill shock for many in the rollout of smart meters. Regulators are about to crack down, but it will be too late for many and the damage to trust in the green energy transition is already done. The post Bill shock: Energy retailers have a nasty surprise with smart meters and time of use tariffs appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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A Trailblazer for LGBTQ+ Acceptance

3BL Media

Meet Branko Mitkovic, Gen’s first openly gay team member in Belgrade. His approach to being authentic and open in everyday conversations is transforming workplace culture and breaking barriers in Serbia. Read how his courage is fostering inclusivity and understanding.

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Bizarre and naive: Productivity Commission fails to grasp Australia’s big green industry opportunity

Renew Economy

The latest intervention from our economic umpire misses the crucial point that green energy statecraft is critical to derisk investment, and catalyse the inflow of domestic and foreign capital. The post Bizarre and naive: Productivity Commission fails to grasp Australia’s big green industry opportunity 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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KFC Celebrates Pride Worldwide with Announcement of New Global Partnership with Out & Equal

3BL Media

From London to Bangkok, Pride 2024 at KFC has been all about celebrating and showing up for our LGBTQ+ colleagues and community! We're talking parades, parties and a new global partnership!

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Solar doesn’t need a toxic “friendship” with nuclear power

Renew Economy

Solar would not happily co-exist in a toxic ‘frenemy” relationship’ with nuclear. Instead, we urgently need a great Aussie marriage of home solar with home batteries. The post Solar doesn’t need a toxic “friendship” with nuclear power appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Preble Street Receives $300,000 From KeyBank Foundation

3BL Media

Preble Street, which has offices in Bangor, Lewiston, and Portland, ME. has received a three-year, $300,000 grant commitment from KeyBank Foundation to support Preble Street’s Site-Based Housing First (SBHF) programs.

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Delays flagged for South Australia’s biggest wind project as damages claims prop up Neoen earnings

Renew Economy

Neoen says first stage of South Australia's biggest wind project delayed, as $118 million in liquidated damages from other project delays support first half results. The post Delays flagged for South Australia’s biggest wind project as damages claims prop up Neoen earnings 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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Pepco Holdings Hosts ‘Utility of the Future’ Engineer Fair, Showcasing Innovation in Wilmington

3BL Media

Focusing on the theme "Utility of the Future," the FUEL Engineer Fair at the Chase Center in Wilmington, DE, provided our engineers with opportunities to network, learn, and showcase their innovative projects.

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Singapore offshore wind services outfit plans to spend $US1bn in Australian market

Renew Economy

Cyan Renewables plans to spend at least $US1 billion in Australia's offshore wind industry after buying out a local Australian marine services provider. The post Singapore offshore wind services outfit plans to spend $US1bn in Australian market appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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GRI Opens Call for Experts To Join Pollution Standards Working Group

3BL Media

In a significant step towards advancing sustainable development, GRI has initiated the recruitment process for a specialized working group. This group will be responsible for developing new reporting standards focused on pollution, including air, water, and soil pollution.

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Energy Insiders Podcast: The extraordinary solar and battery boom in the Texas oil state

Renew Economy

Doug Lewin, from the Energy Capital podcast in Texas, explains how a massive storm triggered unprecedented investment in solar and storage in the oil state. Plus: News of the week. The post Energy Insiders Podcast: The extraordinary solar and battery boom in the Texas oil state appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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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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AEG’s Sustainability Business Resource Group, People for the Planet @ AEG, Hosts Series of Employee Educational Activities during Plastic Free July

3BL Media

In recognition of Plastic Free July, AEG's employee-led business resource group, People for the Planet @ AEG, organized a series of activities throughout the month aimed at educating employees about how to reduce plastic consumption in their personal lives.

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A recipe for zero-emissions fuel: Soda cans, seawater, and caffeine

Science Daily / Earth & Environment

Engineers discovered that when the aluminum in soda cans is purified and mixed with seawater, the solution produces hydrogen -- which can power an engine or fuel cell without generating carbon emissions. The reaction can be sped up by adding caffeine.

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Taco Bell: Golden Bell 2024

3BL Media

A few months ago, we celebrated the top 200+, Best of the Best Restaurant General Managers and Area Coaches from around the world with a celebratory trip to Hawaii — we call it Golden Bell.

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Think you know what consumers want? Think again.

McKinsey Sustainabilty

Despite lingering concerns about inflation and the high cost of living, consumers across all ages and product categories still want to spend—thoughtfully.

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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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Diversity Drives Small Business Growth in the Rust Belt | Made in America, Season 5, Ep 1

3BL Media

Introducing the premiere of Made in America: Ohio, a YouTube docuseries produced by GoDaddy to shine a spotlight on enterprising entrepreneurs in vibrant American cities. Produced in partnership with GoDaddy’s global social impact program, Empower by GoDaddy.

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A retail dynasty chief, a pioneer in statins, and a renowned crossword editor

McKinsey Sustainabilty

Our July obituaries also include a CEO and media mogul, an early transgender-rights activist, a Pritzker Prize–winning architect, and an astronaut whose work inspired the establishment of Earth Day.

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Building a Sustainable Future: The Crucial Role of Women in EHS

3BL Media

The EHS industry has traditionally been viewed as a male-dominated domain. However, women have always played a vital role in ensuring the well-being of workers and protecting the environment.

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Gigantic ocean discovered 400 miles beneath Earth’s surface challenges what we know about the planet's water

Good.is: Planet

The ocean was discovered 430 miles deep into the Earth's mantle, which was usually thought to be a hot rocky layer devoid of water.

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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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Vets on Set: Behind the Scenes of ‘The Aviators’ Short Film

3BL Media

Something extraordinary happened on the bustling set of "The Aviators," a short film by Xfinity and directed by Oscar-winner Kathryn Bigelow. Amidst the cameras, crew, and equipment sat four men in their 70s, swapping stories of a bygone era.

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Global Economics Intelligence executive summary, June 2024

McKinsey Sustainabilty

The ECB cuts rates by 25 basis points as other central banks hold; economic survey respondents remain cautious amid global uncertainty and expect more cuts; and the EU adds tariffs on China EVs.

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FedEx and Junior Achievement Foster Global Entrepreneurship: Empowering the Next Generation Through Competitions and Seminars

3BL Media

For over 40 years, FedEx and Junior Achievement (JA) have been nurturing the entrepreneurial spirit in the next generation of global small business owners. FedEx sponsors regional entrepreneurship competitions in all six JA regions.

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Amazon, Air Products Launch Initial Trials of New Mercedes-Benz Hydrogen Powered Fuel Cell Trucks

ESG Today

Global truck manufacturer Daimler Truck announced today the launch of the initial customer trials of its hydrogen fuel cell-powered Mercedes-Benz GenH2 Trucks by five customers including Air Products, Amazon, Holcim, INEOS and Wiedmann & Winz. The launch of the new trucks follows a commitment set by Daimler Truck in 2020 to significantly invest in hydrogen technology, forming part of the company’s objective to offer only CO2-neutral driving vehicles in its core markets by 2039.

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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.