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The 5 most common questions from carbon buyers

GreenBiz

Here are the top questions on the minds of corporate carbon credit purchasers -- and some answers.

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Giant Queensland zinc mine plans behind the meter wind farm to slash crippling gas power costs

Renew Economy

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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California proposes $1.7 billion for climate disclosure law

GreenBiz

Companies will be required to report their emissions and climate-related risks to their business.

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Big batteries given more freedom on the grid to store solar for evening demand peaks

Renew Economy

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.

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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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California proposes $22 million for climate disclosure law

GreenBiz

Companies will be required to report their emissions and climate-related risks to their business.

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Is Australia’s brown coal hydrogen export project destined to fail?

Renew Economy

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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Green hydrogen heavy transport project gets new funding boost in Tasmania

Renew Economy

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.

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Priority With Clarity: Meet Ashwini Siddhi

3BL Media

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

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How to fast-track renewables without weakening environmental approvals

Renew Economy

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.

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Kimberly-Clark Professional™ Announces Greenovation Awards for Sustainability Leadership and Waste Reduction

3BL Media

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.

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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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Origin battery application says Eraring closure now scheduled for 2028, but company says it is an error

Renew Economy

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.

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Bold Style of New Quadtrac Flagship Wins International Design Award

3BL Media

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.

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Westwind seeks green tick for wind farm and big battery outside remote mining town

Renew Economy

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.

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Arrow Electronics Partners With Resideo Technologies To Help Habitat for Humanity Build Pioneering Smart Home Community

3BL Media

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.

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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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Plug Power signs up to massive 3GW green ammonia project in Top End

Renew Economy

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.

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O-I Glass Completes Full Allocation for Second Round of Green Bond Offerings

3BL Media

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

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More than 40% of Gen Z & Millennials Would Change Jobs Over Climate Concerns, Deloitte Survey Finds

ESG Today

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.

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How Clorox’s Costa Rica Plant Embraces Inclusion With Sign Language Education

3BL Media

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.

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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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How this 1960s Sydney home became carbon negative and now displaces other people’s fossil fuels

Renew Economy

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.

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Fueling the Appetite To Feed the World

3BL Media

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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Mizuho Pledges to Provide $13 Billion Financing to Develop Hydrogen Supply Chain

ESG Today

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

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Employee Q&A: Sustainability, Asphalt, and Meeting Our 2030 Goals

3BL Media

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.

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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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Wind farms can offset their emissions within two years

Science Daily / Earth & Environment

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.

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Tapestry Named One of America’s 50 Most Community-Minded Companies by Points of Light

3BL Media

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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Microsoft to Require Key Suppliers to Use 100% Carbon-Free Electricity as Supply Chain Emissions Jump

ESG Today

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.

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CSAA Insurance Group Strengthens Purchasing Strategy To Support Communities and the Environment

3BL Media

May 16, 2024 /3BL/ - Refocusing its strategy to increase purchasing from diverse and sustainable suppliers, CSAA Insurance Group, a AAA insurer, has launched a redesigned supplier program that adds sustainability goals while strengthening supplier diversity targets. The expanded Diverse & Sustainable Supplier Program grows CSAA’s existing supplier diversity practices to increase the company’s engagement with businesses owned by people of color, veterans, women, members of the LGBTQ+ communit

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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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Otters, especially females, use tools to survive a changing world

Science Daily / Earth & Environment

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.

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Pink Lipsticks and Green Thumbs: Mary Kay Inc. Celebrates 60 Years of Sustainable Beauty With Special Tree Planting Event in Lewisville

3BL Media

DALLAS, May 16, 2024 /3BL/ - Mary Kay Inc., a corporate leader in global sustainability, is strengthening its roots in Lewisville. On May 10, the company partnered with the Arbor Day Foundation and Keep Lewisville Beautiful to host a tree planting event at Railroad Park to celebrate Mother Nature and Mother’s Day. “Through partnerships with organizations like the Arbor Day Foundation, Mary Kay is making positive environmental impact in ecosystems where we operate around the world,” said Ryan Rog

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'Forever chemicals' found to rain down on all five Great Lakes

Science Daily / Earth & Environment

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.

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DP World Expands North American Footprint with New Freight Forwarding Offices in Texas

3BL Media

CHARLOTTE, N.C., May 16, 2024 /3BL/ - DP World , a global leader in supply chain solutions, announces a strategic expansion of its North American freight forwarding network with two new offices in Texas. The new locations in Dallas and Houston mark a significant step in enhancing regional connectivity and affirming DP World’s dedication to delivering comprehensive supply chain solutions across the Americas.

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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.