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Cattle among the trackers and all-electric cherries: The shift to solar and fossil fuel free farming

Renew Economy

Farmers are going all electric and grazing cattle under solar arrays. It's an antidote to claims that renewables and agriculture cannot exist. The post Cattle among the trackers and all-electric cherries: The shift to solar and fossil fuel free farming appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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What corporate finance teams should know about SBTi’s new financial sector guidance

GreenBiz

Updates for banks and other institutions setting science-based targets for emissions reductions take effect Nov. 30.

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Snowy 2.0 boring machine Florence now stuck for a month in hard rock

Renew Economy

Snowy 2.0's trouble-laden tunnel boring machine still stuck in hard rock a month after coming to latest halt, as contractors try to blast their way through with high pressure water jets. The post Snowy 2.0 boring machine Florence now stuck for a month in hard rock appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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When Flimsy ESG Strategies Fail: A Dialogue on Building Sustainability Practices

Green Project Management

This is a different sort of post. I want to extend my gratitude to my new friend, M.Z., for allowing me to share our conversation. M.Z. reached out to me on WhatsApp this week, seeking guidance. Since I don’t offer free consulting, I asked if it would be okay to anonymize him and share our […] The post When Flimsy ESG Strategies Fail: A Dialogue on Building Sustainability Practices appeared first on Insights into Sustainability and Project Management.

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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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Construction begins on new big battery next to one of Australia’s oldest wind farms

Renew Economy

New battery project next to one of Australia's oldest wind farms will be the first storage investment by the now Chinese owned company. The post Construction begins on new big battery next to one of Australia’s oldest wind farms appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Climeworks unveils upgraded carbon capture tech

GreenBiz

Direct air capture just got cheaper.

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Southern Company Announces Official Partnership With U.S. UNDERRATED Golf Tour

3BL Media

Southern Company ATLANTA, June 12, 2024 /3BL/ - Southern Company has signed on as an official partner of the UNDERRATED Golf Tour, a purpose-driven business endeavor with the overarching commitment to provide equity, access and opportunity to student-athletes from every community by balancing participation in the sport to truly reflect our society. As part of Southern Company's commitment to promoting inclusion within the communities it serves, this new partnership will enable the organization t

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Huge solar and battery project proposed next to rebuilt Callide coal fired power station

Renew Economy

Huge solar and battery project proposed next to Callide coal generator, part of which will shut down in a few years. The post Huge solar and battery project proposed next to rebuilt Callide coal fired power station appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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IMPACT Supports, Advances and Strengthens Cintas’ LGBTQ+ Employee-Partners

3BL Media

Cintas embraces and supports its LGBTQ+ employee-partners in part through IMPACT, a Partner Business Resource Group (PBRG) that is focused on fostering engagement and collaboration between LGBTQ+ employee-partners and allies to help amplify their voices. IMPACT, an acronym for Influencing Motivated Partners & Connecting Talent, was established in 2022 and has been building a foundation for the PBRG's continued success and growth.

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Conservatives and incumbents have predicted the end of wind and solar for decades. They are still wrong

Renew Economy

Conservatives and fossil fuel incumbents are still arguing the lights will go out with renewables. And they are still wrong. Here's why solar, batteries and electrification are taking over. The post Conservatives and incumbents have predicted the end of wind and solar for decades. They are still wrong 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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Otis Publishes 2023 ESG Report

3BL Media

FARMINGTON, Conn., June 12, 2024 /3BL/ - Otis Worldwide Corporation (NYSE: OTIS) published its 2023 ESG Report , describing its Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) strategy and outlining progress on its 13 ESG goals. The Otis ESG strategy focuses on the key areas of Health & Safety, Environment & Impact, People & Communities, and Governance & Accountability.

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RWE’s gigawatt scale wind project in Queensland awaits EPBC decision

Renew Economy

New gigawatt scale wind project planned for cattle grazing land in central Queensland awaits EPBC decision. The post RWE’s gigawatt scale wind project in Queensland awaits EPBC decision appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Enbridge Celebrates 75 Years With Vision for Sustainable Energy Future and Strategic Expansion Into U.S. Natural Gas

3BL Media

Originally published in Enbridge's 2023 Sustainability Report It’s been 75 years since our incorporation as Interprovincial Pipeline and the beginnings of Enbridge’s critical role in delivering energy to people across North America. As we celebrate this milestone, we look to the future with a new vision: to provide energy in a more planet-friendly way, everywhere people need it.

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Virtual Transmission: We need more battery storage to lift capacity of existing grid

Renew Economy

Big batteries - acting as virtual transmission - can boost capacity of existing grids, compensate for project delays and to reduce impacts on regional communities. The post Virtual Transmission: We need more battery storage to lift capacity of existing grid 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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Data-Driven Decision-Making With Connected Financial and Carbon Information

3BL Media

Feature by Stephan Mueller What if enterprise decisions considered both profit and planet, empowering every level of a company to make better product, pricing, financial, and investment choices? It’s not only possible, it is an achievable reality according to new research conducted by SAP and Technical University of Munich. Carbon management can add emission quantities to existing financial accounting and connect emissions and finance at the transactional level — transforming carbon accounting p

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Owner of Australia’s “super battery” says coal closure delays setting back shift to renewables

Renew Economy

Owner of Waratah "super battery" says uncertainty around coal closures is a major hurdle for investors in Australia's transition to renewables. The post Owner of Australia’s “super battery” says coal closure delays setting back shift to renewables appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Women in Science? At Merck, Absolutely

3BL Media

Women scientists have historically been underrepresented in the field of process research and development — the space between drug discovery and manufacturing. However, over the past seven years, the percentage of women on Merck’s small molecule process research & development (SM PR&D) team has nearly doubled and continues to grow. “This progress is important because it reflects our mindset that diversity and inclusion fuel creativity and innovation.

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CSRHub and Telemet Orion Partnership Enhancement

CSR Hub

Telemet and CSRHub are excited to announce an enhancement to our partnership, delivering even greater value from financial and ESG data to our clients. Telemet can provide CSRHub clients with comprehensive, exportable databases for financial statements, ratios, and historical price and dividend data. CSRHub can provide Telemet clients with over 10 years of historical ESG ratings and rankings.

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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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Employee Led Black Business Resource Council Welcome Students From New City College Hackney

3BL Media

Last week saw our employee led Black Business Resource Council welcome students from New City College Hackney for the final session of the 2024 ‘Amplify Me’ program which was once again facilitated by the Local Village Network (LVN) team. For this final session, the students visited our London office, took part in a speed networking game with some new mentors to put into practice the skills learnt over the program, and they were also presented with a certificate of recognition upon completion of

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Tech services and generative AI: Plotting the necessary reinvention

McKinsey Sustainabilty

The rapid emergence of generative AI has the potential to disrupt a dynamic the sector has relied on for decades, but it also offers an opportunity to tap a lucrative new market.

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World War II Veterans Visit Normandy and Reflect on D-Day 80 Years Later

3BL Media

The arrival in Normandy started with a heroes’ welcome by school children and World War II re-enactors in Houlgate followed by a visit to Le Memorial de Caen, a museum and war memorial commemorating World War II and the Battle of Normandy. A visit to historic Omaha Beach provided time for the veterans to walk in the heroic path of those who stormed the beaches 80 years ago and lay a wreath to honor those who didn’t survive the beach landing.

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Exposure to heat and cold in early life may affect development of white matter in the brain

Science Daily / Earth & Environment

Brain scans of more than 2,000 preadolescents suggests that early life exposure to heat and cold may have lasting effects on the microstructure of white matter in the brain, especially when living in poorer neighborhoods. The study highlights the vulnerability of fetuses and children to extreme temperatures.

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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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Creating an Equitable Workplace When “DEI” Isn’t an Option

3BL Media

Originally published by Attuned.ai In today's shifting landscape, the dialogue on Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) is rapidly evolving. With high turnover for chief diversity officers and employers reevaluating DEI programs, it's time for a fresh approach to workplace equity. Baker Tilly's Chief Diversity Officer Shane Lloyd shared insights in a recent webinar with Attuned on how to create an equitable workplace.

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Humans are the elephant in the room where conservation is debated

Science Daily / Earth & Environment

Studies working to map conservation historically have left humans out of the equation. This study proposes ways to build in the outsized footprint created by people in wild places.

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Open House in Bessemer: The NEW Affordable Housing That’s Creating a Brighter Future

3BL Media

BESSEMER, Ala., June 12, 2024 /3BL/ - The Bessemer Redevelopment Corporation and the Regions Foundation on Wednesday joined community partners to celebrate the completion of three modern homes that represent a series of new investments in Bessemer’s Northside neighborhood. The prefabricated homes along the 2600-block of 6 th Avenue North are part of the Northside Community Housing Development Initiative.

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Just thinking about a location activates mental maps in the brain

Science Daily / Earth & Environment

Researchers found that mental representations known as cognitive maps, located in the hippocampus and entorhinal cortex, are activated when the brain performs mental simulations of a navigational route.

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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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CSRHub and Telemet Orion Partnership Enhancement

3BL Media

As seen previously on the CSRHub Blog. Telemet and CSRHub are excited to announce an enhancement to our partnership, delivering even greater value from financial and ESG data to our clients. Telemet can provide CSRHub clients with comprehensive, exportable databases for financial statements, ratios, and historical price and dividend data. CSRHub can provide Telemet clients with over 10 years of historical ESG ratings and rankings.

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Colorado Energy Office - New laws signed by Governor Polis and supported by the legislature will bolster Colorado's comprehensive plans to address climate change

Global Renewable News

A cross-agency effort will slash greenhouse gas emissions, improve air quality, increase strategic growth and transit accessibility, and make the state more climate-resilientGovernor Polis.

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10 Years Later: Returning to Harlem Lacrosse

3BL Media

Originally published on DICK'S Sporting Goods Sideline Report A lot can change in a decade. When The DICK’S Sporting Goods Foundation first visited Harlem Lacrosse in 2014, Dyjae Pearson and Jordany Baltazar were just teenagers looking for guidance in a life surrounded by chaos. They found that structure in Harlem Lacrosse and their coach, Joel Censer.

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Green Marine (UK) Ltd - Ocean Kinetics and Green Marine (UK) form JV Partnership to decommission OpenHydro tidal turbine in Scotland

Global Renewable News

Scottish firms Ocean Kinetics and Green Marine (UK) have formed a Joint Venture Partnership to decommission OpenHydro's tidal energy platform in the Orkney Islands.Work is rapidly advancing t.

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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.