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The massive new projects propelling South Australia towards 100 per cent net renewables

Renew Economy

A raft of big new projects will propel South Australia to its target of 100 per cent net renewables by 2027, showing the world that it can be done with wind, solar and storage. The post The massive new projects propelling South Australia towards 100 per cent net renewables appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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With Real-World Problem Solving Skills and Emerging Tech, Middle Schoolers Prepare for the Future

3BL Media

Verizon This spring at Vista Academy in the East New York neighborhood of Brooklyn, NY, middle school students tackled a complicated problem: Thinking like scientists and engineers, they were asked to solve the issue of underwater pollution in the Pacific Ocean. Working together first in pairs and then as a group, students programmed robots to forage for plastics and other garbage — a step towards solving a complex, here-and-now issue.

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Wind turbine feeds directly into electrolysers in hydrogen first, paving way for off-grid production

Renew Economy

A European hydrogen test project has successfully linked a wind turbine with two electrolysers, which could make it possible to generate off-grid green hydrogen at sea and drive down production costs. The post Wind turbine feeds directly into electrolysers in hydrogen first, paving way for off-grid production appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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35th Albertsons Boise Open Presented by Chevron Raises Over $3 Million for Charity Setting Korn Ferry Tour Record

3BL Media

Originally posted by Albertsons Boise Open. In front of 800 tournament sponsors, local media partners and special guests at the Hershey Company Pro-Am Dinner, Albertsons and Chevron executives announced over $3 million was raised for charity from this year’s Albertsons Boise Open presented by Chevron. The donation brings the 35-year charity total to $39 million, a record on the Korn Ferry Tour.

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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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Trial that calmed network fears about impact of rooftop PV expanded to bring in big retailers

Renew Economy

An award-winning dynamic network pricing trial that started with around 200 participants will expand to 1,000 households via three new virtual power plant partners. The post Trial that calmed network fears about impact of rooftop PV expanded to bring in big retailers appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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International Paper Strengthens Commitment to Nature With $15.3 Million Investment in Conservation Partnerships

3BL Media

MEMPHIS, Tenn., September 5, 2024 /3BL/ - International Paper (IP) reaffirms its dedication to conserving forest ecosystems, nature and biodiversity with a $15.3 million investment to renew strategic alliances with key conservation partners, including the American Forest Foundation ( AFF ), National Fish and Wildlife Foundation ( NFWF ), The Nature Conservancy ( TNC ) and World Wildlife Fund ( WWF ).

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Enhancing Workplace Safety: Covia's Commitment to Dust Control

3BL Media

Covia continues to prioritize reducing the risk of exposure to respirable silica dust and related diseases, such as silicosis. Through a hands-on approach, Covia worked with plants to apply collective expertise and best practices for the protection of its employees, neighbors, and the environment. This included: Working more closely with sites experiencing elevated silica exposure levels to develop advanced dust control measures; Establishing routine meetings with safety and health leaders to di

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Endangered sea snake could kill plans for massive $30 billion offshore gas field

Renew Economy

A sea snake added to the federal government's endangered species list could scupper Woodside's $30 billion-plus Browse Basin gas plans. The post Endangered sea snake could kill plans for massive $30 billion offshore gas field appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Meet the Cleveland Retailer in the Business of ‘Everything Involved in Fashion’

3BL Media

Originally published on U.S. Bank company blog Dru Christine Fabrics & Design is a one-stop shop for all things fashion in downtown Cleveland. Owned and operated by Andrea “Dru” Thompson, the shop is not only a broad variety clothing store, but also serves as a studio for adults and kids sewing classes, wig making, fashion design, and creative workshops.

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Energy Insiders Podcast: The rapidly changing climate

Renew Economy

Climate expert Lesley Hughes on the recent weather extremes and the impact on biodiversity, and people. Plus: News of the week including the first big CIS tender. The post Energy Insiders Podcast: The rapidly changing climate 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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Monitoring the Health of Our World's Oceans

3BL Media

What happens when you combine the power of genomics with the dedication of citizen scientists at scale? You create powerful datasets to understand and improve the health of our world’s oceans. That’s exactly what Xavier Pochon from the Cawthron Institute and the Citizens of The Sea project aims to do – outfitting seafaring vessels across the South-West Pacific region with environmental DNA (eNDA) sample collection kits and pairing it with the sequencing expertise of Sequench laboratory in New Ze

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A look at the technology trends that matter most

McKinsey Sustainabilty

McKinsey’s latest analysis of 15 core technology trends points to a new “influencer” role for generative AI as well as growing interest in robotics and digital trust.

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Fueling Education for the Next Generation

3BL Media

The Henkel Scholarship Program was established to assist the children of employees in North America who plan to continue their education in college or vocational school programs. Henkel believes education is the key to unlocking opportunity and supporting those efforts is part of delivering on our purpose of being pioneers at heart for the good of generations.

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Unilever’s Sustainability Shift: A Maturing of the Movement, and a Call to Action for All Organizations

Green Project Management

I have always viewed Unilever as a foundational North Star organization in terms of example setting in sustainability. Recently, they made headlines for revising some of its ambitious environmental commitments. For some, this move signaled retreat in the face of mounting anti-ESG pressures, leading to a chorus of criticism. But I see it differently.

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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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One Cadence: From Idaho to Silicon Valley With Pride

3BL Media

Recently, I traveled from my hometown and remote work location in southeast Idaho to participate with fellow Cadence employees in the Silicon Valley Pride Parade. Although I have attended a handful of large-scale Pride events in Seattle, Denver, Boston, and Salt Lake City over the years, I have never marched in one—and I have never attended a Pride with professional colleagues.

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Travel could be the best defense against aging

Science Daily / Earth & Environment

Forget about retinol night creams, researchers believe travel could be the best way to defy premature aging. An interdisciplinary study has applied the theory of entropy to tourism, finding that travel could have positive health benefits, including slowing down the signs of aging.

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Franklin Templeton Receives Top Score in 2024 Disability Equality Index (DEI)

3BL Media

SAN MATEO, Calif., September 5, 2024 - Franklin Templeton is pleased to announce its receipt of a top score of 100 in the 2024 Disability Equality Index® (DEI), which serves as a comprehensive benchmarking tool that helps companies build a roadmap of measurable, tangible actions they can take to foster disability inclusion. This marks the sixth consecutive year that Franklin Templeton has received the “Best Place to Work for Disability Inclusion” distinction.

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The collapse of bat populations led to more than a thousand infant deaths

Science Daily / Earth & Environment

A new study shows that when communities experienced the near death of entire insect-eating bat populations, farmers increased their use of pesticides. This in turn increased the infant mortality rate.

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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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Gardening for Good at Kohler

3BL Media

In response to local food insufficiency, our Sheridan, Arkansas, team came together to plant a community garden, complete with a watering system and chock full of fruit and veggies galore. Thanks to garden supply donations from area businesses, the team was able build ten 4’ x 8’ raised beds planted with tomatoes, squash, zucchini, watermelon, and a variety of peppers.

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New language emerging in America has left researchers scratching their heads

Good.is: Planet

'She got married with him.' If you aren't familiar with this dialogue, then you are most probably not a local of Miami.

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Understanding the Crucial Role of Climate Scenario Analysis in Business Strategy

3BL Media

As the frequency and severity of extreme weather events rise, regulatory bodies and investors are placing greater emphasis on climate-related disclosures, making it essential for companies to integrate climate considerations into their strategic planning. Businesses must proactively assess their vulnerability and resilience to such disruptions. To help your business prepare for this reality, we've put together a primer on what climate scenario analysis entails, why it's indispensable for busines

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Pregnant women exposed to PFAS may be at risk for obesity, heart disease later in life

Science Daily / Earth & Environment

Women with higher levels of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) during pregnancy may experience long-term weight gain and heart problems later in life, according to new research.

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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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A $524 Billion Opportunity

3BL Media

Nearly three billion people have never used the internet, most of whom are women and girls. This, in turn, leaves them shut out from the social and economic benefits of connectivity. In this session, hosted by the Concordia and CARE , speakers from GSMA, Mastercard Center for Inclusive Growth , and CARE, share insights into how the private sector and partnerships can play a critical role in advancing progress to improving digital access for marginalized communities.

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Cleantech Startup Reonic Raises $14 Million for Solutions to Accelerate Clean Energy Deployment

ESG Today

Cleantech software startup Reonic announced today that it has raised €13 million (USD$14.4 million) in a Series A financing round, with proceeds aimed at supporting its offerings to help installers deploy sustainable energy solutions across Europe. Founded in 2021 by Tristan Menzinger, Lars-Manuel Schneider, and Udo Sill, Germany-based Reonic provides solutions aimed at helping SME installers address the increasingly complex renewable energy market.

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From Kansas to Brazil: Salvation Army Responds to Disasters With FedEx Canteens

3BL Media

Summary 2024 2nd Quarter With support from FedEx through their Charitable Giving Program, The Salvation Army's co-branded FedEx canteens deployed to 41 events in the 2nd Quarter of 2024. Additionally, FedEx canteens in multiple locations are used to support nine recurring feeding programs in their communities. These events range from weekly community outreach for those experiencing homelessness to daily feeding programs and supporting summer camps.

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The Brief: These VCs are looking to disrupt fashion with sustainability and authenticity

Impact Alpha

Greetings Agents of Impact! In today’s Brief: Featured: Sustainable Fashion To disrupt the $3 trillion fashion industry, VCs back tech for sustainability and. The post The Brief: These VCs are looking to disrupt fashion with sustainability and authenticity appeared first on ImpactAlpha.

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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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Northwestern Mutual Commemorates Children and Families Affected by Childhood Cancer With Inaugural Proclamation for Childhood Cancer Awareness Month

3BL Media

Originally published September 4 th Receiving a cancer diagnosis is unimaginable, but a reality for more than 1,000 children a day worldwide. To shine a light on the stories of resilience, breakthroughs in research, and survivorship, Northwestern Mutual , a leading financial services company, was joined by Mayor Cavalier Johnson, to declare Sept. 4 as “goldeNMoments Day” in Milwaukee.

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Charting a path to the data- and AI-driven enterprise of 2030

McKinsey Sustainabilty

Generative AI has increased the focus on data, putting pressure on companies to make substantive shifts to build a truly data-based organization.

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Orange Grove Solar: Delivering Clean Energy in Texas

3BL Media

AT&T is dialing up more renewable energy—this time, from an Enbridge solar project in Texas. The Dallas-based multinational telecom company is growing its procurement of renewable energy as part of its energy management strategy. Enbridge announced our plans to build and operate the Orange Grove Solar project near Corpus Christi, TX. Upon completion in late 2025, Orange Grove will provide 130 megawatts (MW) of power to the local grid.

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TPG Acquires Industrial Emissions Reduction Tech Company Miratech to Address Growing Data Center Opportunity

ESG Today

TPG Rise Climate, the climate investing strategy of TPG’s global impact investing platform, TPG Rise, announced today the acquisition of industrial aftermarket emissions reduction solutions provider Miratech, citing opportunities to address the emissions challenge created by growing power demand from increasing data center usage. Marc Mezvinsky, Partner at TPG and a senior member of the firm’s climate investing team, said: “MIRATECH’s commitment to reducing emissions by providing cost-effective,

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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.