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Labor has sprung a surprise move to create a committee to look into nuclear power. It will be chaired by an MP whose electorate is one of those targeted by the Coalition for a large reactor. The post Labor springs surprise nuclear power committee to call Coalition bluff on energy policy appeared first on RenewEconomy.
First H.E.L.P. , a nonprofit dedicated to destigmatizing mental health issues for first responders, has unveiled the Heroes Memorial Park Monument. This monument, which resides in Rockwall, Texas, is the first in the U.S. to honor first responders and military veterans who have died by suicide, highlighting that their impact and service will never be forgotten.
Far from being a poster child for nuclear power, the UK is a case in point for both the problems with technology and its decline in some major economies. The post Coalition claims of a nuclear power renaissance in UK further expose its shameless policy con appeared first on RenewEconomy.
Children’s Hospital Los Angeles (CHLA) presented its 2024 Courage to Care Award to AEG at the hospital’s gala hosted at L.A. LIVE in Los Angeles, CA on October 5, 2024. The biennial gala pays tribute to its brave patients and remarkable physicians, researchers and caregivers who create hope and build healthier futures for children. The Courage to Care Award is presented to individuals who have demonstrated extraordinary commitment to children, pediatric-related causes and humanitarian efforts at
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.
New report says renewable deployments have accelerated but still not at the pace to meet emissions goals. Australia, however, is hailed a "global pioneer" on wind and solar. The post Global shift to renewables has quickened, but still not fast enough to meet crucial climate goals appeared first on RenewEconomy.
In this Q&A, Ross Pamphilon and Mark Duffy of Impax Asset Management explore the nuances of the asset class of Impact Bonds and how rigor and expertise can help investors navigate an expanding opportunity set. Executive Summary We believe it is worth taking a nuanced view of impact bonds, considering both non-labelled and labelled green, social and sustainability bonds.
Plans for what is shaping up to be the biggest wind project in Australia's main grid will be released next week, with up to 250 turbines in state-owned softwood plantations in the central west of NSW. The post Plans to be unveiled for 250 turbine wind project – the biggest in main grid – in state pine plantation appeared first on RenewEconomy.
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Plans for what is shaping up to be the biggest wind project in Australia's main grid will be released next week, with up to 250 turbines in state-owned softwood plantations in the central west of NSW. The post Plans to be unveiled for 250 turbine wind project – the biggest in main grid – in state pine plantation appeared first on RenewEconomy.
Published by Las Vegas Sands on September 19, 2024 Marina Bay Sands held its 10 th Sands for Singapore Charity Festival Aug. 23-25 and raised more than $3.5 million for local nonprofit organizations, bringing the total amount generated by the festival to nearly $30 million since its inception in 2013. The cornerstone of the resort’s community engagement program and one of its signature annual events, the charity festival featured multiple days of activities, live entertainment and events, all to
Energy Consumers Australia CEO Brendan French on why cost-reflective electricity tariffs should not be mandatory – and should not make energy bills more complicated. The post SwitchedOn Podcast: How time-of-use tariffs could become a recipe for bill shock appeared first on RenewEconomy.
Originally published on September 25th, 2024, on LinkedIn This morning, we celebrated the opening of the Sysco Toronto Legacy Space through Sysco Ontario ’s 5-year partnership with The Gord Downie & Chanie Wenjack Fund. This Legacy Space features a beautiful, hand-painted mural from Hannah Sage LaForme of the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation, and a library nook featuring books and resources on meaningful reconciliation and education.
Regulation and education are being touted as solutions to the imbalance between investment consultants and pension trustees exposed by climate risks. UK pension fund trustees have a lot of responsibility on their shoulders, with multiple tasks required to ensure members’ benefits are paid in full when they are due. Their day-to-day work includes accounting for and mitigating all material risks that could impact the pension scheme’s financial returns in the longer-term.
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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
WASHINGTON, October 9, 2024 /3BL/ - There has been a catastrophic 73% decline in the average size of monitored wildlife populations* in just 50 years (1970-2020) , according to World Wildlife Fund‘s (WWF) Living Planet Report 2024. The report warns that parts of our planet are approaching dangerous tipping points driven by the combination of nature loss and climate change which pose grave threats to humanity.
Nasdaq Watch keynotes and sessions Our panels feature impactful discussions with industry experts and peers on topics including leadership in a sustainable future, navigating regulatory and voluntary reporting, and AI’s impacts in sustainability and capital. Welcome Remarks Oliver Albers, Executive Vice President of Investment Intelligence, Nasdaq Introduction and Kick Off Nina Eisenman (MC), Head of Corporate ESG Strategy and Reporting, Nasdaq Keynote From UNGC: The State of the Climate Transit
By Ruth Gao For many families, owning a home is not only a source of pride but also the foundation of financial stability and opportunity that can be passed down through generations. Unfortunately, discriminatory systems and predatory actors often prevent heirs from maintaining and building upon these hard-fought gains. This loss can devastate families and disproportionately holds Black and Brown families back from financial growth over generations.
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.
BOULDER, Colo., October 9, 2024 /3BL/ - Leave No Trace, an internationally renowned nonprofit organization dedicated to protecting the outdoors, honored Subaru of America, Inc. with its 2024 Corporate Excellence Award for the company’s work as a leader in corporate responsibility. Subaru representatives were presented with the Corporate Excellence Award during the Leave No Trace Global Summit , held in Boulder, Colorado.
A team of international researchers has developed a natural fabric that urban residents could wear to counter rising temperatures in cities worldwide, caused by buildings, asphalt, and concrete.
ROME, N.Y., October 9, 2024 /3BL/ - National Grid emergency response teams were among the first on the scene in the Mohawk Valley after tornadoes ripped down trees, tore off roofs, toppled church steeples and claimed the life of one person. In furtherance of our commitment to our customers and the communities where we live and work, and after consultation with local stakeholders to identify ongoing needs in the community, National Grid has donated $125,000 to support regional organizations and m
Archaeological surveys suggest that coastal and underwater cave sites in southern Sicily contain important new clues about the path and fate of early human migrants to the island.
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
More than 1,000 employees and contractors currently supporting Hurricane Helene restoration efforts will begin to deploy to support peer utilities in Florida following anticipated power outages caused by Hurricane Milton. Approximately half of those still working in the areas devastated by Helene will remain in support of Helene restoration while the other half of the workforce will move into Florida in anticipation of Milton’s landfall.
Institutional Shareholder Services’ (ISS) announced today the acquisition by its governance, compensation, sustainability, and cyber risk business ISS-Corporate of SustainaBase, a Florida-based provider of carbon accounting and data management software solutions for corporate sustainability reporting. Launched in 2020, SustainaBase makes software that tracks company greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and data.
ANTWERP, Belgium and EMERYVILLE, Calif., October 9, 2024 /3BL/ - SCS Global Services, an international leader in third-party sustainability certification, and iTraceiT, a leading provider of traceability solutions for the diamond and jewelry sector, are collaborating on development of the first hybrid sustainability and traceability certificate for diamonds and jewelry.
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
Originally published on 3M News Center The Minnesota Chamber of Commerce’s inaugural “Coolest Thing Made in Minnesota” contest fielded more than 100,000 votes over five weeks before landing on the coolest product of all: 3M Scotch® Magic™ Tape. The announcement came Oct. 8 that the beloved tape stuck it out against 63 other Minnesota products, including Red Wing Shoe Company’s Beckman Boot, Hormel Foods’ SPAM Classic, and the Arctic Cat ZR 858.
Toxic trace elements such as lead, mercury, arsenic, and cadmium naturally occur in small quantities in coastal seas. However, human activities, such as industry and agriculture, contribute significantly larger amounts. A new study has examined how climate change already affects the distribution and accumulation of these elements and how it could impact them in the future.
Originally published on Life at HARMAN Internships can be a mix of excitement and apprehension. Often, interns find themselves buried in administrative tasks with limited learning opportunities. At HARMAN, we're dedicated to changing this narrative. We see internships as a vital gateway for emerging talent and a key part of our success. The HARMAN Internship Experience At HARMAN, internships are designed to offer more than just routine work.
New York-based Maven Clinic is among the growing number of women’s health ventures helping to plug gaps in care and information since the. The post Maven raises $125 million to expand digital health services for women and families appeared first on ImpactAlpha.
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.
BELLEVUE, Wash., October 9, 2024 /3BL/ - T-Mobile (NASDAQ: TMUS) has activated its emergency operations and preparedness plan as Hurricane Milton approaches Florida, mobilizing its emergency teams to help keep customers, communities, first responders and others connected. In summary: T-Mobile’s network has been hardened to withstand anticipated extreme weather conditions along Milton’s projected path and the company’s experienced emergency response teams are preparing portable generators and hea
Boston-based Lithios, which is developing technology for sustainable lithium extraction, announced that it has secured a total of $10 million in seed financing. The company said it would use the new funding to scale the production of their Advanced Lithium Extraction (ALE) technology, which allows for tapping into a more environmentally sustainable, lower cost supply of lithium, an element that is currently in very high demand for batteries powering electric vehicles and other devices.
Originally published on Insights by Black & Veatch Impacts from severe climate events are affecting utilities in all the regions of our country. While the geographical impacts vary from fire to snow, hurricanes and tornadoes, the threats remain the same in the form of outages, damaged infrastructure and widespread disruption. For this reason, large investments are required, but a one-size-fits-all approach to resiliency doesn’t work due to the regional diversity of threats.
In just a month, global envoys will gather for COP29, the annual climate gathering meant to advance the goals of the 2015 Paris. The post Climate negotiators head to Baku to craft a financial architecture for the net-zero future appeared first on ImpactAlpha.
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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