Renew Economy
OCTOBER 14, 2024
Plans to build more than a gigawatt of solar on sugar cane farming land in north Queensland have been cleared for construction by the local council. The post Solar proposal gets green light to build “de facto renewable energy precinct” in north Queensland appeared first on RenewEconomy.
3BL Media
OCTOBER 14, 2024
October 14, 2024 /3BL/ - AEG, the world’s leading sports and entertainment company, and Bank of Montreal sponsored the inaugural LA Sports & Entertainment Supplier Diversity Summit hosted by the Office of Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass on October 10, 2024. The event, which was held at the Los Angeles Convention Center, provided diverse business owners in Los Angeles with the support and resources they need to tap into several major sporting events that will take place in Los Angeles over the n
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Renew Economy
OCTOBER 14, 2024
Sweden's OX2 follows up its 2023 purchase of a large solar portfolio in Australia with the acquisition of a gigawatt scale wind and battery project. The post Sweden’s OX2 makes first move into wind power in Australia with purchase of gigawatt scale project appeared first on RenewEconomy.
3BL Media
OCTOBER 14, 2024
LINCOLN, Neb., October 14, 2024 /3BL/ - The Arbor Day Foundation subawards $8 million in grants to support community forestry on Indigenous lands. The 16 subawardees are all federally recognized Tribes, Tribal organizations, or an organization working in a Tribal community. In total, 26 Tribes will be directly impacted through these projects. The grant opportunity was established in partnership with the USDA Forest Service, utilizing Inflation Reduction Act funds.
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
OCTOBER 14, 2024
Inquiry told the emerging green hydrogen sector is "frustrated" by delays to the introduction of a mechanism to track and verify emissions associated with hydrogen, renewable electricity and other resources. The post Green hydrogen guarantee of origin scheme urgently needed, inquiry told appeared first on RenewEconomy.
Envirotec Magazine
OCTOBER 14, 2024
The Responsible Electronics and Circular Technologies Centre (REACT) was announced on 7 October, one of five new centres to share in £25m from a new UKRI programme intended to support the innovation necessary for net zero. Described as the UK’s first sustainable electronics centre, REACT aims to address both the environmental and economic challenges of achieving net zero in the electronics arena, while promoting the adoption of green technologies.
ESG Impact Zone brings together the best content for ESG professionals from the widest variety of industry thought leaders.
3BL Media
OCTOBER 14, 2024
Verizon NEW YORK, October 14, 2024 /3BL/ - The Verizon Foundation is stepping up to support communities devastated by Hurricane Helene and Hurricane Milton with a total of $2 million in donations to aid relief and recovery efforts. The contributions will provide essential support and rebuilding efforts to those who have been devastated by the storms.
Envirotec Magazine
OCTOBER 14, 2024
The common wood sorrel (Oxalis acetosella) migrates westwards at a speed of around 5 kilometres per year and northwards at around 0.1 kilometres per year, says the research (image credit: Petr Harant). Surprising westward shifts in the distribution of plants are explainable, according to new research , by nitrogen pollution, and to a lesser extent climate change.
3BL Media
OCTOBER 14, 2024
Exploring the vastness of space has always been a captivating endeavor, and for a group of dedicated students at TEACH-NW , it's a dream coming true. These young minds are preparing to establish a live connection with the International Space Station (ISS) , an effort that showcases the power of STEM education to unlock new horizons. In this exciting initiative, students are building a custom radio antenna to communicate directly with astronauts aboard the ISS.
McKinsey Sustainabilty
OCTOBER 14, 2024
When it comes to supply chain resilience, have companies taken their eyes off the ball?
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
OCTOBER 14, 2024
We’re innovating for impact by delivering electrified solutions for every segment of the cold chain. Project At-a-Glance: The opportunity: Help longtime Thermo King® customer Refrigerated Trailer Rentals Holland (RTR) continue to offer their clients the most efficient and sustainable solutions available in refrigerated transport. The solution: In partnership with RTR and two of their clients, deploy the first Advancer-e TM unit into their fleet and begin trials of the AxlePower smart-energy gene
McKinsey Sustainabilty
OCTOBER 14, 2024
Industry players are standing up “win rooms” to mobilize frontline sales and subsequently modernize their operating models to capture the full benefits of generative AI.
3BL Media
OCTOBER 14, 2024
Originally published on LinkedIn At Sysco, we proudly partner with diversity-owned suppliers to bring top-quality products to market. We're thrilled to spotlight Arkansas River Rice Mill, the only Black-owned rice mill in the U.S., located in Pine Bluff, Arkansas. Owned by the passionate duo PJ Haynie and Billy Bridgforth, this state-of-the-art facility excels in quality and customer service.
Science Daily / Earth & Environment
OCTOBER 14, 2024
From brighter TV screens to better medical diagnostics and more efficient solar panels, new research has discovered how to make more molecules stick to the surface of tiny nanocrystals, in a breakthrough that could lead to improvements in everyday technology.
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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
OCTOBER 14, 2024
Originally published on 3M News Center The pursuit of becoming a scientist often starts with seeing something, wondering how it works and why. Science thrives when it’s rooted in deep curiosity and a desire to solve a problem—characteristics exemplified by the finalists for the 2024 3M Young Scientists Challenge. Designed to help nurture the next generation of scientists, 3M and Discovery Education have hosted the Challenge since 2008.
Science Daily / Earth & Environment
OCTOBER 14, 2024
A joint research group has demonstrated that the majority of immigration to the Japanese Archipelago in the Yayoi and Kofun periods (between 3000 BCE and 538 CE) came from the Korean Peninsula. The researchers analyzed the complete genome of a 'Yayoi' individual and found that, among the non-Japanese populations, the results bore the most similarity to Korean populations.
3BL Media
OCTOBER 14, 2024
October 14, 2024 /3BL/ - Transportation is the largest source of greenhouse gas emissions in Georgia. It’s a big problem, but it represents an even bigger opportunity to reduce emissions by choosing sustainable transportation options instead of gas-powered cars and trucks. Choosing to walk, bike, or take mass transit to get where you’re going can have a big impact when enough of us make small changes in how we get around.
ESG Today
OCTOBER 14, 2024
Digital media-focused sustainability platform Scope 3 announced that it has raised $25 million, with proceeds aimed at enabling the company to expand its focus to help tackle the climate impact of the AI industry. Founded in 2021, Scope3 has focused on decarbonizing media and advertising, providing solutions for participants in the advertising ecosystem to visualize, measure, and reduce their carbon emissions.
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
OCTOBER 14, 2024
Originally published on GoDaddy Resource Library The big fact A four-year degree isn’t required for successful entrepreneurship. GoDaddy Venture Forward data shows that microbusiness owners with a college degree and those without contribute similar amounts of income to their household. Digging deeper A significant portion of microbusiness owners without a college degree make a six-figure income, regardless of gender.
Science Daily / Earth & Environment
OCTOBER 14, 2024
A new study has shown that selective breeding can lead to a modest rise in coral heat tolerance. The study documents the world s first effort to selectively breed adult corals for enhanced heat tolerance, i.e. the ability of adult corals to survive intense marine heatwaves. The breeding effort was a success, showing that it is possible to improve the heat tolerance of adult coral offspring, even in a single generation.
3BL Media
OCTOBER 14, 2024
Stuart Weitzman, part of Tapestry's house of brands, is committed to driving change on pressing global social issues. For 30 years, the brand has been celebrating the strength of women, seeking to inspire their confidence and empower them to be bold. And now, there’s never been a more important time to stand strong as a woman. In September, Stuart Weitzman launched the brand's Fall 2024 campaign and announced five new global ambassadors: Aly Raisman , Christy Turlington , Issa Rae , Lucy Liu and
ESG Today
OCTOBER 14, 2024
Investment management firm Fidelity International announced today the launch of Fidelity Funds 2 – Blue Transition Bond Fund, a new fund aimed at supporting the transition towards improved ocean and freshwater health while achieving capital growth over the long term. The launch marks the first blue transition fixed income fund globally, according to Fidelity, and comes as ocean and freshwater-related UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), such as “Life Below Water” “Clean Water” and Sani
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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
OCTOBER 14, 2024
How can an R&D data center meet its sustainability goals while keeping pace with increasing chip design complexity? Europe’s largest semiconductor company, STMicroelectronics, wanted to boost chip design speed while keeping costs down and meeting sustainability goals at the same time – and AMD technology provided the solution. STMicroelectronics designs and manufactures semiconductors; each of its factories has at least two data centers, and the business infrastructure relies on another and
Science Daily / Earth & Environment
OCTOBER 14, 2024
Some people believe that talking to your plants makes them thrive. While there's limited scientific support for sound improving plant health, there's a growing amount of evidence about the benefits of mechanical stimulation, like touch, wind or rain. Researchers examined the impact of watering practices on tomato plants. They found that the size of the water droplets affected plant growth and resistance to pests and pathogens.
ESG Today
OCTOBER 14, 2024
Global financial services group Macquarie announced today plans for £20 billion in infrastructure-focused investments in the UK, encompassing energy transition-focused areas such as EV charging and renewable energy, in addition to digital infrastructure and other areas. Among the key infrastructure investments highlighted by the firm as part of its announcement was a plan to roll out a network of fast-charging electric vehicle infrastructure across the UK through Macquarie’s portfolio company Ro
McKinsey Sustainabilty
OCTOBER 14, 2024
Private investment in insurance is rising as deal volumes and value for the global private equity industry contract. For the bet to pay off, we suggest three ways of generating operational value.
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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.
Financial Times: Moral Money
OCTOBER 14, 2024
Industry adopts low-carbon goals it once shunned as natural disaster losses exceed $100bn a year
Impact Alpha
OCTOBER 14, 2024
Author’s note: As an undergraduate studying economics and entrepreneurship, I was surprised to discover that very few people were leveraging the power of. The post Stuck in the mud: When impact gets complicated appeared first on ImpactAlpha.
McKinsey Sustainabilty
OCTOBER 14, 2024
It’s easy to fall in love with gen AI—but recent research suggests that realizing its value is harder than the hype. Rewired offers a playbook that can help.
Global Renewable News
OCTOBER 14, 2024
Ormat Technologies Inc. (NYSE: ORA), a leading renewable energy company, today announced it has successfully secured multiple land parcels in Nevada's Annual Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Auct.
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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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