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3 steps to secure buy-in for your sustainability strategy

GreenBiz

Gaining support from a range of stakeholders is necessary to deliver on sustainability goals and achieve scalable change.

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Massive 1500 MW wind project gets planning approval, first in NSW in nearly three years

Renew Economy

A 1500 MW wind project, to be built with an 800 MW battery, has won planning approval in NSW, the first wind project to do so since early 2021. The post Massive 1500 MW wind project gets planning approval, first in NSW in nearly three years appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Central banks, financial supervisors are failing to integrate environmental risk, WWF warns

GreenBiz

A recent analysis finds obvious environmental and social risks remain unaccounted for in many countries' central banking and supervision regulation.

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Decarbonizing Port Operations for the Modern Era

3BL Media

Nearly all – 90% – of global trade is seaborne, according to the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), underscoring the significant environmental impact of ports and shipping. With shipping contributing nearly 3% of global greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and maritime trade volumes expected to triple by 2050, the industry is at a tipping point, writes Morten Johansen, COO for DP World Americas in a recent article published in Forbes.

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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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Neoen begins construction of its second biggest solar farm after NSW tender win

Renew Economy

Neoen flags construction of its second biggest solar project after awarding EPC contract and emerging as winner of NSW generation tender. The post Neoen begins construction of its second biggest solar farm after NSW tender win appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Employee Profile: Spotlighting Command Sgt. Maj. William F. Thetford, U.S. Army (Ret.)

3BL Media

Command Sgt. Maj. William F. Thetford, U.S. Army (Ret.) passionately strives to be the driving force behind mission success in all that he does. As a high-school student in 1980, Thetford recalls feeling helpless while watching the news after Iranian militants overran the U.S. Embassy in Tehran, and the subsequent hostage rescue mission failed. “I knew then that if our country ever had to conduct another mission of that significance, I wanted to be a part of that effort,” he said.

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With State-of-the-Art Technology, CNH Bets on Technical Education

3BL Media

CNH announced its partnership with the Catholic University of Cordoba (UCC) to help educate Argentina’s next generation of farmers. In Argentina, Technical Education Day was celebrated on November 15 in commemoration of the creation of the National Council of Technical Education (CONET) in 1959. The National Institute of Technological Education (INET) governs the teaching of different technological and scientific specialties in numerous schools in the country.

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U.S. Department of Energy - U.S. Department of Energy Top Clean Energy Accomplishments in 2023

Global Renewable News

DOE Concludes 2023 by Celebrating Billions in Historic Clean Energy Investments, Successful Energy Cost Saving Programs, and Workforce Training Initiatives that will Boost our Clean Energy Economy .

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Lighting Up the Holidays for D.C. Families

3BL Media

Pepco | The Source Pepco has sponsored ZooLights for the last 15 years, where more than 500,000 environmentally friendly lights transform the Smithsonian’s National Zoo into a spectacular Winter Wonderland. This year, Pepco partnered with Building Bridges Across the River and Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Washington to bring local families to the zoo to kick-off the holiday season.

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How technology and economics can help save endangered species

Science Daily / Earth & Environment

A lot has changed in the world since the Endangered Species Act (ESA) was enacted 50 years ago in December 1973. Experts are now discuss how the ESA has evolved and what its future might hold.

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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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Walgreens Boots Alliance Wins Diversity & Inclusion Category of the 2023 World Sustainability Awards

3BL Media

Walgreens Boots Alliance is thrilled to be the winner of the Diversity & Inclusion category at this year's World Sustainability Awards. Learn why WBA was selected at [link] Walgreens Boots Alliance's global diversity, equity and inclusion strategy With more than 325,000 employees in nine countries, our workplace encompasses a range of backgrounds, cultures, experiences, perspectives and insights.

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How airline CIOs can turn IT from a cost center to a profit center

McKinsey Sustainabilty

Airlines could generate significant EBITDA value by rethinking the role of IT and transforming the function from a cost center to one that drives operational and commercial performance.

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Fifth Third’s 2022 Sustainability Report Earns Four MarCom Awards

3BL Media

CINCINNATI, December 21, 2023 /3BL/ – Fifth Third Bancorp (Nasdaq: FITB) today announced its 2022 Sustainability Report, published in June 2023, has earned four 2023 MarCom Awards. The 2022 Report won platinum awards, the highest honor possible, in three categories: Annual Reports (Corporate Social Responsibility), Annual Reports (Overall Design) and Annual Reports (Interior Design).

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How digital healthcare in Turkey could improve efficiency and outcomes

McKinsey Sustainabilty

Building on its existing digital health foundation, Türkiye could encourage growth of a thriving digital health sector, improving health system efficiency and care outcomes for millions of patients.

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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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Behind the Apron: Dawayne Gates Is Driving the Volunteer Spirit

3BL Media

Originally published on Built From Scratch From painting a local veteran’s house his favorite shade of purple, to supporting a foster care system, Dawayne Gates, store manager in Houma, Louisiana knows how to encourage fellow associates to get in the Team Depot spirit. Known far and wide as the guy with the 40-foot yellow school bus, Dawayne often drives around and shuttles volunteers to various community projects and activities.

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Pacific Northwest National Laboratory - Hydrogen Safety Resources Take Center Stage

Global Renewable News

For over two decades, PNNL has shepherded hydrogen energy toward safe use at scaleAt the turn of the millennium, interest in the prospect of plentiful and clean hydrogen energy.

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The Mission Driven Business Podcast Episode 67: Empowering Inclusive Entrepreneurship with Ebony Janelle

3BL Media

Originally published on Brian Thompson Financial Listen to the podcast, here! Brian chats with inclusive entrepreneurship expert Ebony Janelle. As an Empower by GoDaddy manager, Ebony drives GoDaddy’s corporate program that helps underserved entrepreneurs thrive. She manages the day-to-day operations that provide education, networking, and mentorship to small business owners from underfunded communities.

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Pertamina Geothermal Energy - Continuing to be Committed to Environmental Management and Community Empowerment, Pertamina Geothermal Energy Wins the 13th Gold PROPER Award

Global Renewable News

PT Pertamina Geothermal Energy Tbk (PGE) (IDX: PGEO) continues to prove its excellence in managing environmental and social aspects in business operations.This excellence is reflected in the award.

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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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Northern Trust Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Strategy Commits to Advancing Inclusive Culture

3BL Media

Originally published in Northern Trust's 2022 Sustainability Report We are committed to advancing an inclusive culture in which all individuals are valued, respected, supported and can fully participate in and contribute to our success. Our focus on DEI is rooted in our core values of service, expertise and integrity. Employees from diverse backgrounds with unique leadership styles and skill sets allow us to provide superior service to clients.

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The Conversation - Carbon pricing alone is not enough — other measures are needed to meet Paris Agreement targets

Global Renewable News

As the world grapples with the dramatic effects of record temperatures in recent months, the United Nations has issued a dire warning about the potential for average global temperature increases to hi.

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How Regions Is Helping Strengthen Communities From the Ground Up

3BL Media

By Jennifer Elmore The Bottom Line Affordable housing is crucial. But in many places, it’s getting harder to find. So, the timing couldn’t be better for Regions Bank’s Affordable Housing group to work with developers on opportunities like this. What’s New: It’s called Tobias Place – a development where hundreds of individuals and families will soon find their home.

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Avista Corporation - Avista posts updated Corporate Responsibility report

Global Renewable News

The latest environmental, social and governance (ESG) information can be found at avistacorp.com.Today (Dec 21), Avista (NYSE: AVA) published its latest Corporate Responsibility report and other.

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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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Accelerating Access to Energy in Africa With Solar Microgrids: A Study

3BL Media

Schneider Electric The International Energy Agency (IEA) estimates in its latest report that 80% of the global population without access to energy, is based out of Africa, with around 600 million people affected, especially in the Sub-Saharan region. However, preliminary data suggests that the number of people without energy access in Africa may flatten in 2023 after increasing for three years, and there must be steady and consistent efforts to scale up energy accessibility in the years to come.

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Low Carbon Communities program - Nova Scotia Communities Lead Clean Energy Projects

Global Renewable News

Nova Scotia communities are cutting greenhouse gas emissions with funding for clean energy projects under the Low Carbon Communities program.The program is supporting 31 projects in 2023-24.

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Entergy Brightens Customers’ Spirits This Holiday Through Its Annual “Operation Secret Santa”

3BL Media

Entergy recently spread some holiday cheer through our annual initiative called "Operation Secret Santa." Lucky first-in-line customers at our Canal Street Customer Care Center got their bills paid through Santa and The Power to Care , which is part of our low-income bill assistance program. The tradition of "Operation Secret Santa" began in 2014 when Entergy New Orleans noticed customers waiting outside in the cold to pay their bills before the holidays.

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On.Energy - On.Energy Closes $40 Million of Construction and Permanent Financing to Build Palo Verde Battery Storage Portfolio in Texas

Global Renewable News

On.Energy, a proven end-to-end integrator of battery energy storage and Independent Power Producer (IPP), today (Dec 20) announced it has closed both construction facility totaling more than $40 milli.

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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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VIDEO: 2023 Subaru Share the Love® Event Hometown

3BL Media

Watch video: 2023 Subaru Share the Love® Event Hometown Throughout the year, Subaru retailers are dedicated to supporting the communities they live and work in. And during the Subaru Share the Love Event, our retailers help every new leased or purchased vehicle go the extra mile by supporting charities across the country, including over 2,100 hometown charities.

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Apex Clean Energy - Apex Announces Strategic Asset Sale to ERG

Global Renewable News

Apex Clean Energy today (Dec 21) announced an agreement with ERG, a leading European renewable energy producer, for the partial sale of a portfolio of operating clean energy assets in the United State.

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Keysight Named to Dow Jones Sustainability Index for Fifth Year in a Row

3BL Media

CSR framework continues to demonstrate commitment to creating long-term value for business stakeholders while positively impacting the global community DJSI inclusion among more than 10 CSR-related awards and recognitions this year SANTA ROSA, Calif., December 21, 2023 /3BL/ - Keysight Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: KEYS) announced it has been named to the Dow Jones Sustainability Index (DJSI) North America for the fifth consecutive year.

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WavEC Offshore Renewables - Door wide open' for Portugal to become global offshore wind leader, Lisbon conference hears

Global Renewable News

The door is wide open for Portugal to become a global leader in offshore wind, a Lisbon conference has heard.Speaking at the Lisbon conference Paving the Way for Large Scale Offshore Wind Deployme.

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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.