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More than 15GW of wind, solar and batteries and 2GW of long duration storage pile in to landmark NSW tenders

Renew Economy

Tenders for long duration energy storage and a spot in the South West Renewable Energy Zone have left NSW spoiled for choice on the best projects to replace its aging coal plants. The post More than 15GW of wind, solar and batteries and 2GW of long duration storage pile in to landmark NSW tenders appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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IMAGINE a World Where Girls Decide

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“ In the past, we would be amazed at the decision of a married girl who is considering delaying her first birth, because it would seem foolish for her to do so. Today, we see that it is very well-founded for her to do so. Suppose it is a girl who studies at school – she will need time to assimilate her studies. ” – Female community member, exposed to intervention, Djeda Globally, around 13 million girls under the age of 20 give birth annually.

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Bowen signs deal to help the ACT electrify everything, share lessons with rest of Australia

Renew Economy

Federal and ACT governments ink deal to collaborate on range of pilot projects and "practical actions" to bolster the territory's nation-leading electrification and energy efficiency efforts. The post Bowen signs deal to help the ACT electrify everything, share lessons with rest of Australia appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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RENEWables #61: The Power of Sustainability Meets the Magic of Heartfelt Connections at Hallmark

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Join us on this episode of RENEWables, as we embark on an exciting journey with Kristin Edie, the VP of Enterprise Sustainability at Hallmark. It's a conversation that goes far beyond greeting cards, delving into Hallmark's profound commitment to sustainability and its remarkable achievements. Hallmark has launched a 4-point sustainability plan focused on product and content, renewable energy, sustainable forestry, and transportation.

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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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Next-Gen and Siemens partner to make battery materials in Australia

Renew Economy

Australian start-up partners with German technology giant on a plan to build the first battery materials manufacturing plant outside of China. The post Next-Gen and Siemens partner to make battery materials in Australia appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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LyondellBasell Tackles End-of-Life Challenges in Durable Goods by Investing in a New Recycling Center in Germany

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FRANKFURT, Germany, September 11, 2024 /3BL/ - LyondellBasell (LYB) is investing in a new closed-loop preparation center in Lich, Germany. This sophisticated recycling center is transforming plastic waste into high-quality feedstock for high-performance materials, supporting the circular economy and contributing to industry sustainability goals. This new recycling center brings the collective expertise of a service provider, a university supporting the process and analytics used and the dedicate

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Keeping Things ‘Sheep-Shape’ With Four-Legged Mowing Machines

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We can’t say they’re baaaaaaaack. because they just arrived for the first time. What we can say is this. “Ewe” might not believe what you’re seeing this summer in a drive past Enbridge’s Sarnia Solar Project , one of the largest solar energy facilities in Canada. With help from local sheep farmers Brenten and Meika Pelleboer, we’ve embarked on a novel approach to vegetation management on an 85-acre section of the Sarnia Solar property.

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Fortescue breaks ground on Gladstone PEM50 green hydrogen facility

Renew Economy

Fortescue has started construction on its $150 million PEM50 green hydrogen project in Gladstone, Queensland. The post Fortescue breaks ground on Gladstone PEM50 green hydrogen facility appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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How Dow Enhances Employee Total Rewards for Caregivers

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By Lisa Bryant At Dow, we have a long-standing commitment to investing in the health and safety of our employees. We all have tremendous responsibilities, at work and at home. Managing professional life, family life, and caregiving affects me and thousands of members of Team Dow every day. The challenges confronting working caregivers have reached unprecedented levels.

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Contested NSW solar and battery project cleared for construction near ACT border

Renew Economy

NSW Independent Planning Commission gives the all-clear to the Wallaroo solar and battery project, with strict conditions. The post Contested NSW solar and battery project cleared for construction near ACT border appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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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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‘Twisters’ Brings Nature and Science to the Big Screen

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Twisters , from Universal Pictures, Warner Bros., and Amblin, is a current-day chapter of the 1996 blockbuster. The filmmakers were committed to incorporating the latest climate and tornado science into this modern-day story. The cast and crew were joined by real-life tornado experts throughout production to bring accurate science to the film. This included Kevin Kelleher, former director of the National Severe Storms Laboratory in Norman, Oklahoma, who served as a technical consultant on Twiste

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Neoen inks PPA to sell half the output of its biggest solar farm in NSW

Renew Economy

Japan-owned retailer signs PPA with Neoen for part of the output from its under construction 440MW Culcairn solar farm in NSW. The post Neoen inks PPA to sell half the output of its biggest solar farm in NSW appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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25th Rolling Kitchen of Compassion Donated to The Salvation Army by FedEx

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The sun beat down on the large tent in the bustling parking lot as the crowd gathered in its shade. Parked next to the tent, a brand new canteen truck shimmered in the sunlight. A bright red ribbon held the vehicle captive. It was no ordinary truck. It was a lifeline, a symbol of hope and resilience. On August 14th, in St. Marys, Georgia FedEx made its 25th donation of a mobile canteen to The Salvation Army.

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Energy Insiders Podcast: Rent-seeking and net zero

Renew Economy

Matt Kean on being a private citizen, duelling with Barnaby, rent-seeking on Eraring and pathways to net zero. The post Energy Insiders Podcast: Rent-seeking and net zero appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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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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Sustainable Investments, a Growing Trend

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Sofidel According to the Global Sustainable Investment Alliance (GSIA), in 2023 sustainable investments in major financial markets will reach a 44% share of all assets under management in the U.S., Canada, Japan, Australia, and Europe, totaling $44 billion invested in green assets. The European fund market is the second largest in the world after the United States, with nearly €12 trillion of assets under management distributed in 30,000 funds, and according to data collected from MSCI – an inte

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Statkraft - Statkraft AS - Successful placement of SEK green bonds

Global Renewable News

Statkraft has today (Sept 11) issued SEK 500 million 14-year senior unsecured green bonds with a coupon of 3.21% under its EMTN (Euro Medium Term Note) programme.The settlement date is set to Se.

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The DNA of Success: Marcez Mitchell’s Philosophy of Leadership

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Authenticity is critical to leadership. That means trying to be yourself — this involves some self-disclosure, admitting what you don’t know and being willing to ask questions. -Robert S. Kaplan, Emeritus Professor of Leadership at the Harvard Business School North American Container’s (NAC) specialty products may not be the first thing people think of when IP comes to mind, but it is a team that is quickly making a strong impact with customers.

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Morlais Tidal Energy - More Megawatts for Morlais in latest government renewables announcement

Global Renewable News

Anglesey tidal energy project, Morlais, has seen an additional 10MW awarded to one of its turbine developers in the latest UK Government renewable energy auction, AR6.The Contract for Difference (.

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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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Essity’s Targets To Reach Net-Zero Emissions Validated by Science Based Targets Initiative

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Originally published on Essity Newsroom Hygiene and health company Essity’s targets to reach net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050 have been validated by Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). The validation applies to all near- and long-term targets in Scope 1, 2, and 3. The roadmap has been developed as part of the U.N. Global Compact’s “Business Ambition for 1.5°C”.

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Bechtel - Hecate Energy Selects Bechtel to Deliver Sunfish Solar 2 FacilityBechtel to design and deliver inaugural renewable energy project in Michigan

Global Renewable News

Hecate Energy has selected Bechtel to lead the design and construction of Sunfish Solar 2, the first project in its 1-gigawatt development in Calhoun County, Michigan. The Sunfish development will be.

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Webster Bank Finance Labs Proud to Partner With Local Nonprofits

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As students head #BacktoSchool, we’re proud to help prepare them for success through our network of Webster Finance Lab partnerships with nonprofits throughout our footprint. We applaud our partners -- @YPIE, @EagleAcademyFoundation, @WBGC (Wakeman Boys&Girls Club), @YWCAGreaterHartford and @TheHIspanicCoalitionofGreaterWaterbury for their efforts to provide financial empowerment opportunities for students in the communities we serve.

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U.S. Department of Energy - DOE Announces $1.25 Million Investment in Offshore Wind Transmission for the Atlantic CoastConsortium of Technical Experts will Support States to Advance Potential Transmission Solutions and Accelerate Wind Deployment

Global Renewable News

Today (Sept 11), the U.S. Department of Energy's Grid Deployment Office (GDO) opened an initial funding opportunity of up to $1.25 million that will advance offshore wind (OSW) deployment along th.

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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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Guest Post: Connecting Opportunities With Financial Drivers – Why Businesses Must Embed Sustainability Within Corporate Decision-Making Now More Than Ever

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Previously published on ESG Today ESG leaders and CSOs are facing challenges today like never before. Externally, the increasing political polarization of sustainability is forcing leaders to find a delicate balancing act between demonstrating a commitment to ESG and explaining why that commitment genuinely matters and the financial rewards it will bring.

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Southern California Edison - Southern California Edison and Ford Team Up to Reward Electric Vehicle Customers for Supporting the Grid

Global Renewable News

Ford Motor Company electric vehicle owners and lessees in Southern California Edison's (SCE) service area now have the option to be compensated for assisting the electric grid during peak.

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Truist Foundation Announces $250,000 Disaster Relief, Recovery Grant in Advance of Hurricane Francine Hitting U.S. Gulf Coast

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CHARLOTTE, N.C., September 11, 2024 /3BL/ – In response to Hurricane Francine’s projected landfall along the U.S. Gulf Coast this afternoon, Truist Foundation today announced it will donate $250,000 to support relief and recovery efforts in communities impacted by the storm. The funds will be distributed to the American Red Cross and the Center for Disaster Philanthropy’s Atlantic Hurricane Season Recovery Fund.

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Power Capital Renewable Energy - Irish solar energy company PCRE secures high volume of MWs in the RESS auctions

Global Renewable News

Independent power producer, Power Capital Renewable Energy (PCRE) has secured the highest volume of MWs awarded in the solar category of Ireland's RESS 4 auction this week.Following previo.

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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.

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Policies That Enable Employee-Powered Change: Join Our Upcoming Webinar

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September 11, 2024 /3BL/ - Imagine a workplace where every employee feels empowered to drive positive change in their community. Many companies achieve this by establishing policies that create opportunities for impact. These policies align a company’s culture and core values with daily operations, setting clear expectations and creating an environment where employees feel supported.

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Hawaiian Electric - Hawaiian Electric prepares to transition first group of rooftop solar customers to new Smart Renewable Energy programProgram is result of multi-year regulatory effort guided by broad stakeholder input

Global Renewable News

Hawaiian Electric is in the process of notifying customers nearing the end of their seven-year enrollment period in certain company legacy rooftop solar export programs that they will soon be transiti.

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Legendary Coach Dawn Staley Helps Give Sickle Cell Patients a Voice With My Special Aflac Duck®

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Originally published on Aflac Newsroom When your view of the world is through the lens of a disease that can often cause pain and require more frequent doctor visits, finding comfort is imperative. That is a reality for the approximately 100,000 Americans impacted by sickle cell disease, 1 including more than 4,000 in South Carolina alone. 2 That’s why, in July, three-time women's national championship-winning University of South Carolina Head Basketball Coach and Olympic legendary Coach Dawn St

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AVANGRID, Inc. - Avangrid Begins Installing Modules at Camino SolarWith a capacity of 44 MWac (57 MWdc), Camino will generate the same amount of energy used by about 14,000 homes

Global Renewable News

Avangrid, Inc. (NYSE: AGR), a leading sustainable energy company and member of the Iberdrola Group, has begun installing the first of about 105,000 solar modules at its Camino Solar project in Califor.

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Supercharge Your ESG Content This Libra Season

Throughout Climate Week, a feeling of urgency on tackling the climate crisis was palpable. Yet, questions continue to linger about corporate progress. Are we truly moving the needle or are we stuck in a cycle of empty statements and a flood of reports and guidelines? In the latest edition of Navigating ESG Comms Through the Cosmos - Libra Edition , we use Climate Week outcomes to explore how brands can communicate progress credibly.