The 5 most common questions from carbon buyers
GreenBiz
MAY 16, 2024
Here are the top questions on the minds of corporate carbon credit purchasers -- and some answers.
GreenBiz
MAY 16, 2024
Here are the top questions on the minds of corporate carbon credit purchasers -- and some answers.
Renew Economy
MAY 16, 2024
One of the world's biggest zinc mines says gas power is too expensive and too volatile, and is adding wind power to its solar farm to cut costs and stabilise prices. The post Giant Queensland zinc mine plans behind the meter wind farm to slash crippling gas power costs appeared first on RenewEconomy.
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GreenBiz
MAY 16, 2024
Companies will be required to report their emissions and climate-related risks to their business.
Renew Economy
MAY 16, 2024
New reforms will streamline the connection and market operations of Australia's rapidly growing fleet of big battery projects. The post Big batteries given more freedom on the grid to store solar for evening demand peaks appeared first on RenewEconomy.
Speaker: Andrew Skoog, Founder of MachinistX & President of Hexis Representatives
Manufacturing is evolving, and the right technology can empower—not replace—your workforce. Smart automation and AI-driven software are revolutionizing decision-making, optimizing processes, and improving efficiency. But how do you implement these tools with confidence and ensure they complement human expertise rather than override it? Join industry expert Andrew Skoog as he explores how manufacturers can leverage automation to enhance operations, streamline workflows, and make smarter, data-dri
GreenBiz
MAY 16, 2024
Companies will be required to report their emissions and climate-related risks to their business.
Renew Economy
MAY 16, 2024
Will the controversial HESC project overcome the significant hurdles facing hydrogen exports? The facts aren’t painting an optimistic picture. The post Is Australia’s brown coal hydrogen export project destined to fail? appeared first on RenewEconomy.
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Renew Economy
MAY 16, 2024
Tasmania government commits another $8m to the green hydrogen refuelling project being developed in the state by Countrywide Hydrogen. The post Green hydrogen heavy transport project gets new funding boost in Tasmania appeared first on RenewEconomy.
3BL Media
MAY 16, 2024
SAO PAULO, May 16, 2024 /3BL/ - Qualcomm Incorporated, through its Qualcomm® Wireless Reach™ initiative, and Instituto Crescer announced today the opening of mobile virtual reality laboratories and an expansion of phase 2 of the ASCON Program – Student Always Connected, in four schools in Goiânia (GO). The program aims to close the digital divide by reshaping the way students learn and educators teach.
Renew Economy
MAY 16, 2024
There are genuine environmental impacts to consider in the race to renewables. The Federal Budget provides some potential for positive change. The post How to fast-track renewables without weakening environmental approvals appeared first on RenewEconomy.
3BL Media
MAY 16, 2024
Originally published on GoDaddy Resource Library Tell us a little bit about yourself and your current role. My name is Ashwini Siddhi, and I am based out of India. I hold a degree in Electronics Engineering, but my passion and expertise lie in the realm of cybersecurity. With years of hands-on experience in the industry, I've honed my skills in various specialized areas such as Security Architecture, Supply Chain Security Strategy, Privacy By-Design, Zero Trust Architecture (ZTA), Ransomware Rec
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
Renew Economy
MAY 16, 2024
Origin application for the biggest battery in Queensland says Eraring closure now scheduled for 2028, but company says it is an error. The post Origin battery application says Eraring closure now scheduled for 2028, but company says it is an error appeared first on RenewEconomy.
3BL Media
MAY 16, 2024
ROSWELL, Ga., May 16, 2024 /3BL/ - Kimberly-Clark Professional ™ announced the 2024 Greenovation Awards to recognize 56 companies for demonstrating sustainability leadership and reducing environmental impact by participating in a landfill diversion program. The award-winning companies diverted a total of 419,689 pounds of used personal protective equipment (PPE) from landfills in 2023 through The RightCycle™ Program.
Renew Economy
MAY 16, 2024
Westwind is looking to build a 216MW wind farm and big battery on a sprawling sheep station out the 'back of Bourke' in New South Wales. The post Westwind seeks green tick for wind farm and big battery outside remote mining town appeared first on RenewEconomy.
3BL Media
MAY 16, 2024
The bold new look of the next-generation Axial-Flow combine from Case IH , a brand of CNH , caught the eye of judges taking a Red Dot Design Award for product design. Judged annually, the Red Dot Design Award is one of the world’s largest design competitions, and its label has become established internationally as one of the most sought-after marks of quality for good design.
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.
Renew Economy
MAY 16, 2024
US-based electrolyser outfit extends reach into Australia with contract to collaborate on a gigawatt-scale green hydrogen and ammonia facility. The post Plug Power signs up to massive 3GW green ammonia project in Top End appeared first on RenewEconomy.
3BL Media
MAY 16, 2024
CENTENNIAL, Colo., May 16, 2024 /3BL/ - Arrow Electronics is collaborating with Resideo Technologies to bring the benefits of smart home technology to a community being built by Habitat for Humanity of Metro Denver. Located in Aurora, Colo., the new Mountain View Community Homes will provide residents more secure, convenient and comfortable homes, while also helping to reduce energy and the cost of living.
ESG Today
MAY 16, 2024
Climate change and environmental sustainability concerns are increasingly driving workplace and consumer behaviors for Gen Zs and millennials, according to a new survey released by global professional services firm Deloitte, with more than 40% in each group reporting that they have left jobs, or plan to in the future, over climate concerns, and nearly two-thirds saying that they would pay more to purchase environmentally sustainable products.
3BL Media
MAY 16, 2024
KPMG published the Net Zero Readiness Index in 2021, 1 a few weeks before the COP26 UN climate change conference in Glasgow. The event resulted in 153 countries putting forward new emissions targets for 2030 and more than 90 percent of world economic output and global emissions being covered by net zero agreements. Attempts to phase out the use of coal, the single biggest contributor to climate change, failed with weaker language to ‘phase down’ its use in the final agreement.
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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.
Renew Economy
MAY 16, 2024
Motivated by a determination to do the right thing by the planet, Kenrick's house now generates clean energy for the grid, and makes money for his family. The post How this 1960s Sydney home became carbon negative and now displaces other people’s fossil fuels appeared first on RenewEconomy.
3BL Media
MAY 16, 2024
O-I completes full allocation of $690 Million due 2031, issued by Owens-Brockway Glass Container, Inc. O-I completes full allocation of €600 Million due in 2028, issued by O-I European Group B.V. Allocations mark another significant step forward in company climate-change strategy PERRYSBURG, Ohio, May 16, 2024 /3BL/ - O-I Glass, Inc. (“O-I Glass”, “O-I” or the “Company”) announced that the Company has completed full allocation of the proceeds from its second round of Green Bond offerings to adva
ESG Today
MAY 16, 2024
Tokyo-based banking and financial services company Mizuho Financial Group announced today a new goal to provide JPY 2 trillion (USD$13 billion) in financing for the production and supply of hydrogen and related technologies by 2030. According to the company, the new goal reflects a growth in funding needs for the hydrogen sector, a key component for decarbonization in several emissions-intensive sectors, to address the growing urgency to set up supply chains for hydrogen and related technologies
3BL Media
MAY 16, 2024
In our manufacturing plant in San José, Costa Rica, a quiet shift in best practices is taking place — one that speaks to the power of inclusion in the workplace. At the center of this transformation are Jorge Hernãndez, a packaging plant auxiliary with a hearing disability, and his coworkers and management team committed to ensuring his full participation.
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
Science Daily / Earth & Environment
MAY 16, 2024
After spinning for under two years, a wind farm can offset the carbon emissions generated across its entire 30-year lifespan, when compared to thermal power plants.
3BL Media
MAY 16, 2024
With nearly 80,000 submissions from students in 47 countries, TCS’ 2023-2024 goIT Global Innovator of the Year competition closed with finalists hailing from Canada and Mexico. Casey S., age 13, from Toronto, Ontario, took first place and had the thrill of receiving her winning title news from astronaut Nicole Stott, goIT Global Innovator of the Year competition ambassador.
Science Daily / Earth & Environment
MAY 16, 2024
Sea otters are one of the few animals that use tools to access their food, and a new study has found that individual sea otters that use tools -- most of whom are female -- are able to eat larger prey and reduce tooth damage when their preferred prey becomes depleted.
3BL Media
MAY 16, 2024
In Nebraska, one out of every three jobs is agriculture-based. Focused on developing leaders and innovators for the future , the state association of the national Future Farmers of America (FFA) promotes agricultural education by offering skills training and education in local FFA chapters across Nebraska. Currently, more than 12,000 high school students are members of the FFA in Nebraska.
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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
ESG Today
MAY 16, 2024
Microsoft announced a new policy for some of its key suppliers to use 100% carbon-free electricity, as part of a series of actions being put in place by the company to get back on track towards its goal to reduce emissions across the value chain. The new policy was reported with the release of Microsoft’s 2024 Environmental Sustainability Report, assessing the company’s progress on its key sustainability goals.
3BL Media
MAY 16, 2024
Our people making a difference is a series featured throughout Owens Corning’s 2023 Sustainability Report. With a background in polymer chemistry, Ozma Lane could have pursued a career in academia. Luckily for us, though, she brought her talents to Owens Corning nearly six years ago, first developing improvements to our shingle materials and more recently as part of our Asphalt team.
Science Daily / Earth & Environment
MAY 16, 2024
Perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances, also known as PFAS or 'forever chemicals,' have become persistent pollutants in the air, water and soil. Because they are so stable, they can be transported throughout the water cycle, making their way into drinking water sources and precipitation. Precipitation introduces similar amounts of PFAS into each of the Great Lakes; however, the lakes eliminate the chemicals at different rates.
3BL Media
MAY 16, 2024
Tapestry, a global house of brand consisting of Coach, kate spade new york and Stuart Weitzman, for the second year in a row, has been recognized as one of America’s 50 most community-minded companies by Points of Light. For the first year, Tapestry has also been named as the Sector Lead for the Consumer Discretionary industry. Tapestry is committed to driving change on pressing global social issues through strategic investment.
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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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