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Last coal power station in UK prepares to close

Renew Economy

The last coal-fired power station in the UK will close within days, nearly 143 years after the world’s first coal-fired power station began operating in nearby London. The post Last coal power station in UK prepares to close appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Gen Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month

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Written by Emma Brownstein | Corporate Communication Intern Gen Blog | Community From September 15 to October 15, we celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month, a time to honor the significant contributions of Hispanic and Latino Americans to the history and culture of the United States. Hispanic Heritage Month began as a week-long commemoration in 1968. By 1988, the celebration was extended to 30 days.

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Dutton’s baseload nuclear plan shows he does not understand energy systems, Bowen says

Renew Economy

Dutton accused of not understanding the energy system by federal energy minister Chris Bowen, while former state energy minister Matt Kean also says nuclear not a suitable companion to renewables. The post Dutton’s baseload nuclear plan shows he does not understand energy systems, Bowen says appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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How International Paper Works With Forest Landowners for Conservation Impact

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Originally published in International Paper's 2023 Sustainability Report Engaging with suppliers and partners As we move toward our target of conserving and restoring 1 million acres of ecologically significant forestland by 2030, we are working with strategic partners to safeguard the long-term resilience of our forests and the communities they sustain.

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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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Not enough demand: Big batteries may be told to stand by on empty to avoid rooftop solar switch-off

Renew Economy

In move to address plunging grid demand in the middle of the day, market operator may force big batteries to discharge and stand by on empty as alternative to switching off rooftop solar. The post Not enough demand: Big batteries may be told to stand by on empty to avoid rooftop solar switch-off appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Doig River First Nation and Enbridge Answer the Question: What’s in a Name?

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The steady, rhythmic beating of drums echoed far and wide Tuesday as about 75 people gathered within the Doig River First Nation community center. The Doig River Drummers, a group deeply respected for their role as cultural guardians, ushered in a historic occasion—the naming of one of Enbridge’s proposed compressor stations on its BC natural gas system to “Wǫchiigii.

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Labeling Sustainable U.S. Soy Around the World

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Package labels share important details about what’s inside, where it came from and how it was made. They answer critical questions as people decide what to buy. One frequent question revolves around the sustainability of a given product. More and more people around the world expect sustainable products, prompting businesses to require supply chain sustainability.

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Queensland backs iron flow battery technology for Australia’s first grid scale manufacturing facility

Renew Economy

Brisbane-based iron flow battery manufacturer Energy Storage Industries has secured investment worth $65 million to build Australia’s first manufacturing plant for grid-scale batteries. The post Queensland backs iron flow battery technology for Australia’s first grid scale manufacturing facility appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Action Against Hunger Announces New Tool to Decarbonize Emergency Response Efforts Across the Nonprofit Sector

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September 23, 2024 /3BL/ - Action Against Hunger today announced the new Renewable Energies for Assisting Communities Tool (REact) at a NY Climate Week event. REact is a free web tool that makes it easy for any nonprofit manager to assess their program’s energy needs and design renewable solutions. REact is the first tool of its kind and was developed by Action Against Hunger with input from 40 NGOs and UN agencies.

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New Senate committee to focus on transparency and accountability of energy regulators and operator

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New Senate committee to focus on roles and transparency of energy market regulators and grid operator, with AEMO's ISP expected to be a major focus. The post New Senate committee to focus on transparency and accountability of energy regulators and operator 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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Schneider Electric Champions Energy Transition at Climate Week NYC

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Schneider Electric Emphasizes the importance of a holistic approach to sustainability, and of cross-industry collaboration Company executives on the ground to discuss sustainable business practices and new initiatives on decarbonization underscoring commitment to sustainability Research from Sustainability Research Institute unveils the importance of integrating sustainable practices in building design and material selection NEW YORK, September 23, 2024 /3BL/ - Schneider Electric , the leader in

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Net Zero Economy Authority will protect transition and workers from Australia’s carbon wars

Renew Economy

Not even a PM as pugilistic as Tony Abbott could dispense with a legislated Clean Energy Finance Corporation. The newly established NZEA will have the same protection and show investors the country is serious. The post Net Zero Economy Authority will protect transition and workers from Australia’s carbon wars appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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A Father’s Legacy: Inspiring a Mission of Hope and Connection with Cisco

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By Eunjung Son · Partner Account Manager · Korea In 2001, I started my Cisco journey as an associate systems engineer, training with top engineers from around the world. I had to move from South Korea to San Jose for this job. As I was about to leave home, I received devastating news that my father had terminal cancer. Though it was difficult, I still went to San Jose.

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SwitchedOn Podcast: Air tight homes can reduce energy costs up to 20%

Renew Economy

Senior CSIRO scientist Michael Ambrose recently completed Australia’s most comprehensive study on the ‘leakiness’ of recently built homes. Here's what he found. The post SwitchedOn Podcast: Air tight homes can reduce energy costs up to 20% 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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Introducing Fem.AI: Reshaping the Tech/AI Workforce for a More Equitable Future

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The Cadence Giving Foundation was founded in 2022 to support critical needs in communities around the world with a focus on access to STEM education, DEI in STEM, and climate and sustainability. We are excited to unveil an exciting initiative our team and our partners have been working tirelessly on to create opportunities for women in tech and artificial intelligence (AI), driving a future workforce that is inclusive, innovative, and career-ready.

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Australian “indoor PV” and graphite-boosted EV battery technologies win research grants

Renew Economy

Graphite boosted EV batteries and perovskite solar that can work indoors receive funding in the latest Advance Queensland funding round. The post Australian “indoor PV” and graphite-boosted EV battery technologies win research grants appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Keysight Joins the Joint Cyber Defense Collaborative To Enhance Cybersecurity for Critical Sectors

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Now a Joint Cyber Defense Collaborative participant focused on fostering collaboration and information sharing to unify public and private sector’s cybersecurity efforts Provides threat intelligence and security testing capabilities to enable the initiative's mission to drive down cyber risk to the nation at scale SANTA ROSA, Calif., September 23, 2024 /3BL/ - Keysight Technologies, Inc.

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Cerulean Ventures closes $10 million early-stage fund for decarbonization

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Cerulean Ventures, a climate tech venture capital firm in Santa Barbara, Calif,, closed a $10 million pre-seed fund to work with founders in four startups focused on carbon removal, global renewable energy credits, sustainable supply chains and a global blockchain to protect endangered natural resources. The post Cerulean Ventures closes $10 million early-stage fund for decarbonization appeared first on ImpactAlpha.

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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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Focus on Hispanic Community Fuels Success of Colorado Barbershop

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Originally published on U.S. Bank company blog Durango Barber Salon is a Hispanic-owned business that has been serving Colorado Springs, Colorado, for over 20 years. The owners, Luz and Juan Andrade, followed their banker -- Business Access Advisor Chio Scott -- to U.S. Bank in the hopes of growing their business and expanding their services to the local Hispanic community.

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ENGIE - ENGIE reaches more than 1.8 GW of Battery Energy Storage Systems installed capacity in the U.S., of which 1 GW added since January 2024

Global Renewable News

ENGIE announces it has reached more than 1.8 GW of Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) capacity in operation across the United States, confirming its rapid growth in Battery Ene.

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Wesco 2024 Sustainability Report: Health & Safety

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Read the 2024 Wesco Sustainability Report here Health and Safety Dedication to Safety Excellence We work hard to keep each other safe. It is the first tenet in our core value of commitment to our people. In our commitment to health and safety, we strive for zero incidents and continuously work towards reducing associated risks. This dedication is reflected in our comprehensive approach to improvement, encompassing dedicated programs, employee best practice sharing, and extensive training initiat

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U.S. Department of Energy - Energy Ready Program Launches to Accelerate Local Clean Energy DeploymentNewly integrated program supported by DOE will help local governments expand distributed solar and wind energy, as well as electric vehicle charging

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The International City/County Management Association (ICMA) and Interstate Renewable Energy Council (IREC) today (Sept 23) launched Energy Ready, a new integrated effort funded b.

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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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G&A Institute’s Research Shows 2023 Sustainability Reporting at Record Levels As U.S. Public Companies Prepare for Mandated Disclosure

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NEW YORK, September 19, 2024 /3BL/ - Governance & Accountability Institute, Inc. (G&A), a leading corporate sustainability consulting and research firm, today announced the findings of its 2024 Sustainability Reporting in Focus research on trends in the 2023 publication year for companies in the S&P 500® Index and the Russell 1000® Index.

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Office of Energy Efficiency & Renewable Energy - U.S. Department of Energy Kicks Off Nationwide Battery Workforce Challenge ProgramRegional Workforce Training Hubs Will Pilot First in Michigan

Global Renewable News

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) today (Sept 23) announced its new Battery Workforce Challenge Program, a comprehensive workforce development program designed to build and t.

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New Capstone Resources From Genentech and Discovery Education Empower High School Students To Explore Biotechnology

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CHARLOTTE, N.C., September 23, 2024 /3BL/ - Futurelab+ – an educational initiative from Discovery Education and Genentech, a member of the Roche Group – presents new, free capstone project resources for students in grades 9-12 that can be used to apply knowledge of biotechnology to real world scenarios. Futurelab+ strives to increase the number and diversity of students receiving a quality biotech education through digital resources and industry and community connections.

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Ignis Energy - Ignis Energy and GeoAlaska continue to explore Mt Augustine's geothermal potential

Global Renewable News

Ignis Energy and GeoAlaska are dedicated to uncovering promising geothermal reservoirs. Their ongoing efforts aim to harness the energy beneath the surface using traditional geothermal methods.

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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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Complimentary Webinar: How To Modernize Your Environmental Monitoring Programs

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Complimentary Webinar How to Modernize your Environmental Monitoring Programs October 3rd, 2024 | 12:00PM ET/9:00AM PT REGISTER In this webinar, we will explore the importance of developing a risk-based environmental monitoring program that focuses on verifying the effectiveness of your sanitation and being able to make key decisions for improvement.

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Project InnerSpace - Project InnerSpace Launches Geothermal Rock Anthem in Collaboration with Climate-Focused Creatives

Global Renewable News

Project InnerSpace, in collaboration with musician and songwriter Mike Roberts, singer Will Hammond, Jr., directors Ed Ng and Keoni Mars, and a team of supporting creatives today (Sept 23).

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Empowering Scientific Education and Research Through the AMD University Program

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The AMD University Program (AUP) empowers academics with AMD technologies to enhance teaching, enrich learning, and advance state-of-the-art research. Through strategic collaborations with academic institutions, the program creates a vibrant, global ecosystem with students, researchers, and educators at its core. Academic communities around the world benefit from a wide range of resources from AMD experts, including software development tools, hardware products, training, and technical support.

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AVANGRID, Inc. - Avangrid CEO Pedro Azagra Statement on Climate Week NYC

Global Renewable News

Pedro Azagra, CEO of Avangrid, Inc. (NYSE: AGR), a leading sustainable energy company and member of the Iberdrola Group, today (Sept 22) issued the following statement at the start of Climate Week N.

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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.