Thu.Dec 07, 2023

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Food decarbonization comes of age at COP28

GreenBiz

Governments, funders and businesses are rolling up their sleeves at the climate summit to transform food systems.

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Air storage pioneer inks first of its kind deal to keep lights on in Australia’s Silver City

Renew Economy

Hydrostor signs "first of its kind" deal for its compressed air storage technology to be used as an emergency backstop to keep the lights on in Broken Hill. The post Air storage pioneer inks first of its kind deal to keep lights on in Australia’s Silver City appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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The most valuable guides to building decarbonization in 2024

GreenBiz

For the new year, here’s a selection of the best free resources available on how to decarbonize buildings.

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World’s biggest CSP plant, with tallest solar power tower, inaugurated in Dubai

Renew Economy

COP28 host inaugurates world's largest concentrated solar power project, featuring the world’s tallest solar tower, at the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Solar Park. The post World’s biggest CSP plant, with tallest solar power tower, inaugurated in Dubai 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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Why JPMorgan, H&M and others will pay $57.1 million to spread crushed rock on farmland

GreenBiz

The Frontier buyers’ group wants to remove 154,000 tons of carbon dioxide from the atmosphere by 2028 through a new deal with startup Lithos Carbon.

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“Fantastic validation:” Vast solar thermal plans win backing of global energy giant

Renew Economy

Vast's concentrated solar plans have attracted another big-name backer, with EDF Australia pledging €10 million towards "multiple" CSP projects. The post “Fantastic validation:” Vast solar thermal plans win backing of global energy giant appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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German energy giant RWE seeks social license for 1GW wind project in western Victoria

Renew Economy

RWE is proposing to install 145 turbines on around 14,000 hectares of farmland at Campbells Bridge in the Northern Grampians and Yarriambiack shires. The post German energy giant RWE seeks social license for 1GW wind project in western Victoria appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Building decarbonization guides to accelerate action in 2024

GreenBiz

For the new year, here’s a selection of the best free resources available on how to decarbonize buildings.

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Genex bags another big customer to complete trifecta for unique Kidston wind, solar and storage hub

Renew Economy

Genex lands 15-year contract for Kidston wind, paving the way for the completion of a unique trifecta of wind, solar and pumped hydro storage at the Queensland hub. The post Genex bags another big customer to complete trifecta for unique Kidston wind, solar and storage hub appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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ek? Solutions Expands Sustainable Accommodations With ek? Outpost on Airbnb

3BL Media

FISHERS, Ind., December 7, 2023 /3BL/ - Land Betterment Corporation's ekō Solutions, a leader in sustainable shipping container up-cycling, announces the addition of five luxury rental units to its Airbnb community in Athens, Alabama. Located at the Poplar Point Lakeside Campground, these 1 bedroom/1-bathroom ekō Outpost units offer a unique glamping experience, repurposing shipping containers homes from the 2021 Kentucky tornado relief efforts.

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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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Australia mends Pacific ties with climate fund millions, but keeps coal alive

Renew Economy

Albanese government contributes a foundational $100m to the Pacific Resilience Facility and rejoins Green Climate Fund with a $50m offering. The post Australia mends Pacific ties with climate fund millions, but keeps coal alive appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Why 'Authenticity' Has Been My Word of the Year Since 1983

3BL Media

Originally published by Carol Cone on Sustainable Brands Merriam-Webster 's 2023 Word of the Year is “ authentic ” — reflecting a global shift toward sincerity, genuineness and credibility. It’s a word I’ve put at the forefront of my ethos and work since 1983, and for good reason. Since then, I’ve helped hundreds of organizations identify and embed a purpose — or reason for being beyond profits.

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Reece Whitby named minister “to spearhead” W.A.’s clean energy transition

Renew Economy

Former journalist Reece Whitby named new energy minister in Western Australia, adding to his climate change and environment portfolios. The post Reece Whitby named minister “to spearhead” W.A.’s clean energy transition appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Canada can’t hit its net-zero goals without phasing out gas-guzzling vehicles

Corporate Knights

At this urgent juncture in climate talks, we need to spend more time talking about cars, trucks and buses. Fossil-fuel-powered vehicles, to be specific, which are the second-largest source of greenhouse gas emissions (GHGs) in Canada, and the largest in the United States. Between 1990 and 2021, GHGs from the transport sector in Canada soared 27%. And yet, Canadian delegates at COP28 in Dubai this week have arrived without final regulations for transitioning cars and other light-duty vehicles fro

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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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Leading University in Vigo, Spain Collaborates With Qualcomm To Offer Its Students 5G Training & Certification

3BL Media

Qualcomm products mentioned within this press release are offered by Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. and/or its subsidiaries. SPAIN, December 7, 2023 /3BL/ - Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. announces its collaboration with the Escola de Enxeñaría de Telecomunicación de la Universidade de Vigo to provide 5G training courses. Students will have access to the courses and will have the opportunity to receive certification for their training through the Qualcomm Academy program.

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Energy Insiders Podcast: Victoria’s SEC and its first big battery play

Renew Economy

Vic SEC boss Chris Miller on the state-owned corporation’s first big battery play, and what’s next. Plus: All the news of the week. The post Energy Insiders Podcast: Victoria’s SEC and its first big battery play appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Mastercard: Empowering Small Businesses Across Europe To Thrive

3BL Media

The Mastercard Center for Inclusive Growth Across Europe, small businesses are a powerhouse of entrepreneurial spirit and resilience, weathering the many challenges of recent years. Despite difficult economic and political conditions with inflation and rising interest rates, and the outsized impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on small businesses, many remain optimistic about their role in our growing digital economy.

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Unlocking the potential of generative AI: Three key questions for government agencies

McKinsey Sustainabilty

Government organizations may seek to jump on the gen AI bandwagon, but the technology’s complexities could sideline their efforts. Our framework addresses some critical implementation questions.

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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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SkysTheLimit.org Recognized Among Top Organizations on Charity Navigator

3BL Media

December 7, 2023 /3BL/ - SkysTheLimit.org , a leading innovative digital platform committed to fostering the growth of historically excluded entrepreneurs, announces its inclusion among the top organizations featured on Charity Navigator's Feedback Excellence best charities page. This groundbreaking initiative highlights charities that have successfully incorporated feedback from their beneficiaries, offering donors deeper insights into the real impact of their contributions.

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What is fast fashion?

McKinsey Sustainabilty

Fast fashion retailers have sped up their production processes, getting new styles to customers at a record pace—and creating significant environmental and social challenges.

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Reflecting on COP28 UAE and the Importance of Accelerating Climate Action

3BL Media

By Dan Lambe We are living in the climate era. It’s one of the key messages I’ve been particularly struck by this week during COP28 UAE. It’s the idea that this period in time is defined by the climate crisis and our approach to addressing it will not go unnoticed. One day, our children will reflect on our decisions, our policies and our practices and they’ll analyze how we combatted these unprecedented challenges.

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Digital diagnostics: A path forward for IVD

McKinsey Sustainabilty

In vitro diagnostics players are being tested as their offerings are increasingly commoditized. Digital diagnostics offers a path to growth.

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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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New Holland T7 Methane Power LNG Tractor Earns Special Mention in TIME’s Best Invention List 2023

3BL Media

Brand of CNH Industrial New Holland Agriculture’s T7 Methane Power LNG tractor won a Special Mention in the world famous TIME’s Best Invention List in the 2023 edition New Holland T7 Methane Power LNG Tractor: The 200 Best Inventions of 2023 | TIME. Every year for over two decades, TIME editors have highlighted the most impactful new products and ideas, recognizing products, software and services that are solving compelling problems in creative ways.

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U.S. Department of Energy - DOE Announces Successful Completion of the Community Clean Energy Coalition Prize

Global Renewable News

Today (Dec 7), Dr. Susan Hamm, director of Integrated Strategies for DOE's Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE) announced that all ten coalitions participating in the Community.

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Gen Is Honored To Be Named One of Newsweek’s Most Responsible Companies

3BL Media

Originally posted on X and LinkedIn Gen is honored to again be named one of Newsweek's Most Responsible Companies! Thanks to our team for making this happen. We’ll continue to raise the bar in corporate responsibility and sustainability. See Newsweek's Most Responsible Company's list here.

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Crunch time in the North American LNG industry: How to meet demand

McKinsey Sustainabilty

New EPC contracting strategies could help to reduce escalating costs for planned US greenfield projects and avoid a potential LNG supply-demand gap for the world.

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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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Kendrick Lamar and ‘Move Afrika: Rwanda’ Light Up Kigali With Sold Out Show, Launching the First Pan-African Touring Circuit Headlined by International Artists

3BL Media

KENDRICK LAMAR, ZUCHU, BRUCE MELODIE AND MORE CHANGE THE GAME FOR LIVE ENTERTAINMENT IN RWANDA First ‘Move Afrika’ Event Employed More Than 1,000 Rwandans to Drive Economic Investment in Rwandan Production and Entertainment Houses, Women-Owned Businesses and Young Entrepreneurs Press Kit: Click here for photo and video assets KIGALI, Rwanda, December 7, 2023 /3BL/ - The first ever Move Afrika event, held tonight in Kigali, was unlike any live show Rwanda has seen before.

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SEC Chair Warns Lack of Climate Rule Exposes Thousands of U.S. Companies to EU Climate Reporting Requirements

ESG Today

The successful establishment of climate reporting rules in the U.S. could potentially help companies facing more onerous climate-related disclosure requirements in other jurisdictions, according to comments by Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chair Gary Gensler at a Council on Foreign Relations event. Alternatively, the lack of a U.S. rule would be much more likely to result in many companies forced to comply with foreign reporting rules such as those in the EU’s Corporate Sustainable Re

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Antea Group Sponsors 2024 AWS Global Water Stewardship Forum Through Inogen Alliance

3BL Media

ST. PAUL, Minn., December 7, 2023 /3BL/ - Antea Group is proud to announce that through Inogen Alliance, we will be a sponsor of the ninth annual Global Water Stewardship Forum with the Alliance for Water Stewardship (AWS) for the second year in a row. The forum will take place June 5-6, 2024 in Edinburgh, Scotland. As part of the Inogen Alliance and their water working group led by Beatrice Bizzaro, we will be attending with our Associates Anew Global Consulting, Antea Brasil, Chola MS Risk Ser

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The Brief: AI for climate, sustainable forestry investing, Congruent’s climate tech fund, Zestmoney’s shutdown, crypto and ESG

Impact Alpha

Greetings, Agents of Impact! Featured: The Transition AI’s killer app: Guiding humanity through the climate challenge. The power of artificial intelligence (as well. The post The Brief: AI for climate, sustainable forestry investing, Congruent’s climate tech fund, Zestmoney’s shutdown, crypto and ESG appeared first on ImpactAlpha.

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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.