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AEMO locks in renewables and storage to replace coal, as Australia urged to go faster

Renew Economy

AEMO planning blueprint confirms that renewables and storage the cheapest and smartest way to replace coal, and nuclear would be too slow and costly. But is the rapid transition quick enough? The post AEMO locks in renewables and storage to replace coal, as Australia urged to go faster appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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'Mission 2025': Corporations, mayors call for more ambitious national climate plans

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The next round of climate plans due under the Paris Agreement can galvanize the green economy, business leaders and mayors argue.

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Don’t stop now: Forrest’s Squadron urges speedy green switch as ISP signals end of baseload

Renew Economy

Squadron Energy says AEMO's plan for the national grid reinforces the need to roll out new solar and wind capacity "at speed" – and the huge risks if we don't. The post Don’t stop now: Forrest’s Squadron urges speedy green switch as ISP signals end of baseload appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Feeding Tomorrow: Collaborating for a Sustainable Food Supply

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BY PEDRO GONÇALVES FOR TETRA PAK Originally published by Fast Company For seven decades, Tetra Pak has led innovation in the food and beverage industry. Our commitment to solving challenges drives us to develop comprehensive solutions using cutting-edge technology. No other food and beverage company is better equipped to help in this transition. Implementing resource-efficient equipment and sustainable food packaging through a legacy of expertise uniquely positions Tetra Pak, and our customers,

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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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New Greens senator, former head of Greenpeace Australia, wants more climate ambition

Renew Economy

Australia must heed Pacific calls for a more ambitious climate strategy as the region faces an existential threat, a former environmental lawyer turned Greens senator says. The post New Greens senator, former head of Greenpeace Australia, wants more climate ambition appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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ESG can make or break a merger: Here’s what dealmakers are looking for

GreenBiz

Miscalculating climate risk — or being unprepared for legal changes — can reduce M&A prices.

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Sweetch Energy and Rockwell Automation Optimize Unique Zero-Carbon Electricity Generation Technology

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French renewables startup Sweetch Energy will rely on extensive domain expertise and global presence from Rockwell Automation (NYSE:ROK) to help scale its osmotic power generation technology. Osmotic energy is naturally generated by the difference in salinity between freshwater and seawater. The INOD® (Ionic Nano Osmotic Diffusion) technology developed by Sweetch Energy is the first technology of its kind to be marketed on an industrial scale.

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Doping 3D perovskites could be way to add durability, efficiency

Renew Economy

Researchers say they have a possible solution for perovskite solar cell instability that could jettison the technology from lab to market: a new way of designing the cell itself. The post Doping 3D perovskites could be way to add durability, efficiency appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Covia's Cleburne, Texas Plant: Dedicated to Safety & ESG

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When a plant goes above and beyond to build a safe work environment, take on an initiative that contributes to our ESG goals, or revitalize its working conditions – we love to highlight their incredible work and the great team that made it happen! Read on to learn more about the key contributions from our Cleburne, Texas, plant. Covia’s Cleburne Plant, established in 2018, is in North Texas, approximately 15 miles west of downtown Cleburne.

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Federal decision on contested Hunter Valley wind farm with state approval delayed again

Renew Economy

A 335 MW wind farm cleared for development by NSW is now waiting on federal environmental approval, after a decision on the project was delayed for a second time. The post Federal decision on contested Hunter Valley wind farm with state approval delayed again 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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A Visionary Award for a Visionary Director at Bacardi

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To be a visionary, you need to be bold and fearless. That captures the essence of Colin Asare-Appiah, Trade Director of Culture and Lifestyle at Bacardi, who is the 2024 recipient of the Tales Visionary Award by the Tales of the Cocktail Foundation (TOTCF). The honor is part of the 18th annual Spirited Awards® which recognizes beverage professionals, products, and establishments across every facet of the spirits and cocktail community on a global scale.

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Macquarie partner Green Wind unveils biggest wind project in the west

Renew Economy

The 600 MW wind farm is the first of four large projects planned in partnership with a newly formed Macquarie offshoot. The post Macquarie partner Green Wind unveils biggest wind project in the west appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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New Holland Presents Alternative Fuel Solutions and Machine of the Year

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New Holland , a brand of CNH , devoted a key area of its stand at the 29th edition of Agrishow to its alternative fuel tractor developments and Machine of the Year Brazil, the Guardian SP310F sprayer. The T4 Electric Power – the industry's first 100% electric utility tractor concept with automated functions – and the T6.180 Methane Power – the world's first tractor powered by biomethane generated from the decomposition of organic waste and animal manure took pride of place alongside the Guardian

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The flagship 2024 World Hydropower Outlook out now - Global hydropower fleet grows to 1,412GW in 2023 but five-year rolling average shows downward trend

Global Renewable News

HighlightsA growth rate of just over 26GW per year from now to 2030 is needed to meet net zero targets Hydropower is the largest single source of renewable energy, with pumped storage hyd.

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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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Viatris Named to TIME’s World’s Most Sustainable Companies 2024 List

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PITTSBURGH, June 25, 2024 /3BL/ - Viatris Inc. (NASDAQ: VTRS), a global healthcare company, today announced that it has been named to the inaugural edition of TIME's World's Most Sustainable Companies 2024. This recognition is presented by TIME and Statista Inc., the world-leading statistics portal and industry ranking provider. The World's Most Sustainable Companies 2024 list recognizes leading companies in corporate social responsibility from over 30 countries.

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International Energy Agency - Energy, finance and climate leaders address need to boost investment in clean energy at high-level dialogue in London

Global Renewable News

At COP29-IEA roundtable, participants from across public and private sector exchange views on getting capital to projects that need it, especially in emerging and developing economies.

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Innovating for a Healthier, Sustainable Future

3BL Media

Abbott At Abbott, we've embedded sustainability across our business – which is helping us to deliver solid progress toward the goals we set in our 2030 Sustainability Plan. From our priority of innovating for greater access in health, to protecting a healthy environment, to building the diverse, innovative workforce of tomorrow, our 2023 Global Sustainability Report highlights progress toward our goal of improving the lives of 3 billion people each year by the end of the decade.

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Nordex Group - Nordex Electrolyzers develops the first prototype of a 500-kW pressurized alkaline electrolyzer

Global Renewable News

Highlights It is the biggest electrolyzer designed, manufactured, and assembled entirely in Spain The presentation of the prototype coincided with the inauguration of our testing.

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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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PODCAST: Rethinking EHS Around the World With Angelique Dickson

3BL Media

This episode features an interview with Angelique (Angie) Dickson, the President of the Inogen Alliance and Senior Vice President of Antea Group USA. She brings over two decades of global management and consulting experience focused on sustainability in a global climate. In this episode, Angie explores the current EHS landscape and the ways we are rethinking the future of EHS.

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VSB Group - One of the largest projects of its kind in Europe: VSB Finland begins implementation of 450 MW hybrid project

Global Renewable News

In the bag: another flagship project for Europe's energy transition is being realised under the umbrella of VSB Group. VSB Finland's Puutionsaari project in the North Ostrobothnia region has o.

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Mastercard Named One of the World's Most Sustainable Companies 2024 by TIME

3BL Media

Mastercard We’re thrilled that Mastercard has been named one of the World's Most Sustainable Companies 2024 by TIME! This award is granted based on a comprehensive research study conducted by Statista and recognizes companies that are preserving the planet for future generations. Here at Mastercard, we know that we all need a healthy planet to succeed.

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SLB and Ormat - SLB and Ormat team up to deliver integrated geothermal projects

Global Renewable News

We recently entered a strategic collaboration with Ormat Technologies, Inc., a leading renewable energy company, to develop and deliver integrated geothermal projects.The collaboration aims.

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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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Employee Q&A: Building a Circular Business in Europe

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Our people making a difference is a series featured throughout Owens Corning’s 2023 Sustainability Report. With over 25 years’ experience in environmental management, circularity, decarbonization, and policy, Petra Inghelbrecht brings a wealth of insight to Owens Corning. She has unique insights into sustainability on a global level — the large brands driving trends, the push for increased legislation in the region, and the spread from Europe into other regions around the world.

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Pivot Energy - Pivot Energy Releases 2023 ESG Report, Outlining Huge Strides It MadeReport highlights how it reduced emissions, impacted communities, and its future ESG goals

Global Renewable News

Pivot Energy (Pivot), one of the nation's leading solar energy providers, today (June 25) released its 2023 Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Report, highlighting the company's u.

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A Collaborative Initiative for Safer and More Efficient Data Centers

3BL Media

According to McKinsey , in the US alone the data center market is expected to reach 35 gigawatts by 2030, which is a 48% increase over the 17 gigawatts the market had in 2022. The US accounts for approximately 40% of the global data center market, and similar growth is expected across the global market. To meet demand, existing data center providers are building new data centers with new data center companies entering the market each year.

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Vattenfall - Restoring peatland: From carbon leak to biodiverse carbon sink

Global Renewable News

By Daniel DicksonRestoration is now well underway, bringing back a richness of biodiversity and halting a source of leaking carbon, protecting the remaining carbon stored in the peat deposits,

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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 Baker Tilly Foundation Helps Build Bridges Through Education

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Each year, through Baker Tilly Wishes, the Baker Tilly Foundation provides grants of $10,000 to not-for-profits nominated by our team members. Learn why Nuestro Mundo’s mission resonates with Experienced Consulting Manager Nathan Olson. Fostering connections and language skills Nathan Olson passionately believes in the power of building bridges between cultures.

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Atlantic Shores Offshore Wind, LLC - Atlantic Shores Offshore Wind Selects Riggs Distler for Cardiff Substation ExpansionNew Jersey-based company will design, engineer and install major electric infrastructure upgrades to enable the delivery of clean energy to 700,000 homes

Global Renewable News

Atlantic Shores Offshore Wind (Atlantic Shores) announced that Riggs Distler & Company, Inc. (Riggs Distler) has been selected to lead the Cardiff substation expansion program for Atlantic S.

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Major Champion Collin Morikawa Joins With Las Vegas Sands To Engage With Its Resorts and Empower Thriving Communities

3BL Media

LAS VEGAS, June 25, 2024 /3BL/ - Las Vegas Sands (NYSE: LVS ) today announced that six-time PGA TOUR winner Collin Morikawa is the company’s newest champion ambassador, a multi-year engagement that will incorporate the world-class athlete into the company’s integrated resort programs and advance the mutual goal of building strong and resilient communities with priorities on youth development and community revitalization in areas of need.

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X1 Wind - NextFloat+ Project secures 13m cornerstone grant' from Innovation Fund to accelerate floating wind

Global Renewable News

Highlights NextFloat+ project receives multi-million grant from the Innovation Fund - one of world's largest public funding programmes supporting innovative low-carbon technologies Funding.

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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.