Renew Economy
AUGUST 28, 2024
A new big battery was approved after just nine weeks, marking the first renewables project to be fully processed under the state's new fast-tracked approvals pathway. The post Victoria’s biggest battery becomes first project through new renewables fast track appeared first on RenewEconomy.
3BL Media
AUGUST 28, 2024
Originally published by Trellis The restaurants even compromised on traditional brand colors for the three-month pilot being conducted in Petaluma, California. Coffee chains Dunkin’ Donuts, Peet’s and Starbucks, fast food brands Burger King, Habit Burger Grill and KFC, and more than a dozen local restaurants are among 30 businesses collaborating in a citywide test in Petaluma, California, to see what consumers think of reusable beverage cups.
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Renew Economy
AUGUST 28, 2024
AEMO says the electricity outlook has improved since 2023, but further delays to projects or dampeners on investment mean "reliability will deteriorate.” The post New solar, wind and battery boosts reliability outlook, but AEMO says no room for more delay appeared first on RenewEconomy.
3BL Media
AUGUST 28, 2024
Nasdaq Tune in virtually to the Nasdaq Annual New York Climate Week Conference 2024, where we bring together professionals working in sustainability across both the corporate and investor communities for a groundbreaking event. Immerse yourself in stimulating discussions and insights spanning a wide array of topics including leadership in a sustainable future, navigating regulatory and voluntary reporting, and AI’s impacts in sustainability and capital.
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
AUGUST 28, 2024
New Zealand Green Investment Finance commits $NZ78 million to support the development of five projects being developed by Far North Solar Farm. The post New Zealand green bank backs five solar farms with a total capacity of more than 1GW appeared first on RenewEconomy.
3BL Media
AUGUST 28, 2024
Sustainability matters, ensuring the long-term health and well-being of our planet, economy and society. Perhaps surprisingly, there are also other benefits to embracing sustainable initiatives. According to a Capgemini report , 77% of companies say their sustainability initiatives actually increase customer loyalty, for example, and other perks can include lower costs and economic growth.
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3BL Media
AUGUST 28, 2024
Sands China’s long-standing commitment to advancing local businesses is most notably headlined by the annual Sands Shopping Carnival, which offers a free platform for Macao businesses, including small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and Sands retailers, to showcase their goods and services to the community. The fifth annual Sands Shopping Carnival held July 18-21 at The Venetian® Macao’s Cotai Expo was another resounding success, drawing 120,000 visitors – the highest number since the event
Renew Economy
AUGUST 28, 2024
New research shows we can greatly reduce embodied carbon, but it will require radical changes in how we design, construct, use and reuse buildings. The post How low can we go? To cut the carbon that goes into buildings we need radical change appeared first on RenewEconomy.
3BL Media
AUGUST 28, 2024
As a NASCAR driver, I've seen my fair share of challenges out on the track. When the caution flag starts waving and pit strategy gets complicated, you can't just throw in the towel. You've got to keep pushing forward, trusting your team and your preparation. That kind of resilience and determination is exactly what small business owners need to weather any storm.
Renew Economy
AUGUST 28, 2024
Another major green hydrogen project has been canned by its developers, this time a massive wind and solar backed proposal in WA. The post “Opportunity has been lost:” 12 GW wind and solar project canned in latest blow to green hydrogen appeared first on RenewEconomy.
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
3BL Media
AUGUST 28, 2024
Congratulations to Louis Vega on his recent induction to INvolve - The Inclusion People ’s Hall of Fame for his ongoing work to champion LGBTQ+ inclusion within the workplace and around the world. Louis serves as Executive Advisor to GLAD, our Employee Resource Group for LGBTQ+ employees and allies. He is also an active member of councils within our company that advance a shared sense of belonging and equity across Team Dow.
Renew Economy
AUGUST 28, 2024
Queensland government has flagged a more than 20 per cent rise in costs for the $5 billion CopperString - one of Australia's biggest energy grid expansions. The post Cost of CopperString transmission line blows out by 20 per cent appeared first on RenewEconomy.
3BL Media
AUGUST 28, 2024
Owens Corning, owner of Paroc AB, celebrated breaking ground on its new sustainability investment at the Paroc Hällekis plant in Sweden. The plant is converting from coke-fired furnaces to electric melting which is estimated to reduce the plant’s scope 1 and 2 emissions by about 80 percent. The project plan is scheduled for a start-up of the electric melting furnace in 2027.
Good.is: Planet
AUGUST 28, 2024
When the woman learned about the newborn's expected fate, she spared no effort in ensuring he found a real home.
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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.
3BL Media
AUGUST 28, 2024
Whirlpool Corp., recognized for its leadership in fostering an inclusive workplace, has earned a spot on the 2024 Seramount Inclusion Index. The Inclusion Index helps organizations understand trends and opportunities to drive internal change towards becoming more inclusive workplaces. About Whirlpool Corporation Whirlpool Corporation (NYSE: WHR) is a leading kitchen and laundry appliance company, in constant pursuit of improving life at home and inspiring generations with our brands.
McKinsey Sustainabilty
AUGUST 28, 2024
Labor markets in the world’s eight largest economies have tightened significantly since 2010, although the character and level of constraint varies among them. Here we offer a detailed portrait of each country’s labor market to illustrate the contrasts and similarities between them.
3BL Media
AUGUST 28, 2024
Throughout the last year, we have continued to pursue and secure new Aluminium Stewardship Initiative (ASI) certifications as we strive to uphold high standards for responsible sourcing--but what does the full scope of our work with ASI look like, and how is it intersecting with our other sustainability efforts? Click the link in ASI's post here to learn from Jennifer Bogs , Director of Global Sustainability at Crown, about the breadth of our ongoing partnership with ASI and its comprehensive im
Science Daily / Earth & Environment
AUGUST 28, 2024
The system combines an activated carbon filter with a special, patented catalyst that traps harmful chemicals and breaks them down into harmless components on the filter material.
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
3BL Media
AUGUST 28, 2024
AllianceBernstein is proud to host the Emerging Markets Investors Alliance (EMIA) 8th Annual ESG Engagement Conference, at our London office on September 16. Join investors and experts for insightful panels and discussion. Professional Investors only: [link] AllianceBernstein AllianceBernstein (AB) is a leading global investment management firm that offers diversified investment services to institutional investors, individuals, and private wealth clients in major world markets.
Science Daily / Earth & Environment
AUGUST 28, 2024
New research has found limits to how quickly we can scale up technology to store gigatons of carbon dioxide under the Earth's surface.
3BL Media
AUGUST 28, 2024
Originally published on Aflac Newsroom Personal health and fitness have always been important to Nigel Graham — volunteer firefighter, Northern Ireland native, Spartan ® race veteran and key member of the Aflac flock in Columbia, South Carolina. Since moving to the U.S. and working for Aflac in 2016, Nigel has made it a point to schedule annual wellness checkups.
Science Daily / Earth & Environment
AUGUST 28, 2024
Roadway-related incidents are a leading cause of flood fatalities nationwide, but limited flood-reporting tools make it difficult to evaluate road conditions in real time.
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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
3BL Media
AUGUST 28, 2024
Authored by Christine M. Smith , David Erdman , Gideon Gradman Higher education institutions nationwide are grappling with unprecedented challenges, including financial pressures caused largely by declining enrollment rates. Ensuring institutional sustainability on all fronts requires an intentional strategy to ensure resources are ample and appropriately aligned.
Science Daily / Earth & Environment
AUGUST 28, 2024
Researchers have used state-of-the-art imaging technology to shed light on the hearing sensitivity of Australian Little Penguins and the danger of marine noise pollution. The study details how Little Penguins, also known as fairy penguins, perceive sound both in air and under water.
3BL Media
AUGUST 28, 2024
The Forward Fund is a ten-million-dollar community development investment by Johnsonville LLC, Kohler Co., Masters Gallery Foods Inc., Sargento Foods Inc., and Sheboygan County. It's mission is to provide funding to address short- and long-term workforce development barriers and is initially being used to drive the construction of entry-level homes.
Science Daily / Earth & Environment
AUGUST 28, 2024
When it comes to purchasing and using electric vehicles (EVs), housing- and income-related factors significantly shape perceptions and preferences among potential buyers, finds a new study. This research is among the first to examine both EV adoption and charging infrastructure through an equity lens coupled with state-of-the-art original survey data.
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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.
3BL Media
AUGUST 28, 2024
Sofidel Corporate culture has long been regarded as the set of organizational procedures and knowledge of the organization. Today it is much more than that: it is the set of values, actions, principles, goals, and rules that characterize the business. It serves to define its identity and is indispensable for engaging employees and succeeding in achieving the organization’s goals.
Science Daily / Earth & Environment
AUGUST 28, 2024
An internationally collaborative study delves into how fluctuating rainfall impacts the development of sea turtle hatchlings, revealing that it has a more profound effect than changes in air temperature. Regional weather influences incubation and hatchling development and the impact of rainfall varies between species. For loggerhead turtles, heavier rainfall results in hatchlings with smaller carapaces (shell) but greater weight, while green turtle hatchlings grow smaller carapaces without a cha
3BL Media
AUGUST 28, 2024
AI is transforming industries at an unprecedented pace, and the demand for efficient and sustainable data centers, often called "AI factories," has never been greater. With growing concerns about AI's energy consumption , pursuing every available energy-saving technology to accelerate sustainable computing is essential. By bringing digital twins to the design and operation of data centers, Cadence can deliver AI's benefits to society while reducing the power consumption and environmental impact
Good.is: Planet
AUGUST 28, 2024
All explanations including ocean waves, volcanoes, and fractured sediments have been ruled out, leaving the mystery behind seismic tremors every 26 seconds unsolved.
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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.
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