Renew Economy
OCTOBER 7, 2024
A machine that can extract nearly 100% of materials from end-of-life solar modules powers up as rock bottom Chinese solar prices collapse the export market for second-hand Australian panels. The post Solar recycling machine powers up as key export market closes to used Australian panels appeared first on RenewEconomy.
Corporate Knights
OCTOBER 7, 2024
Cryptocurrencies have been condemned over their environmental record at a time when traditional investments have been rapidly moving towards greener environmental, social and governance (ESG) values. So how long will it be until crypto earns its green credentials? Green investments are assets like bonds that pay for projects with positive environmental and social outcomes.
This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.
Renew Economy
OCTOBER 7, 2024
The first battery containers have been installed in what will likely be the country's first 2 gigawatt hour (GWh) battery project being built in the Western Australian coal town of Collie. The post First units installed at Australia’s first 2 GWh big battery project appeared first on RenewEconomy.
3BL Media
OCTOBER 7, 2024
This year marks the 30 th anniversary of the Praxis Impact Bond Fund, which gives faith-based and other investors access to a broadly diversified core bond portfolio with a focus on green, social and other types of impact bonds. Over the years, the fund’s appeal has broadened from faith-based investors to include sustainability and social-impact focused investors.
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 7, 2024
New records over the long weekend underline the fundamental change happening in Australia's energy mix, and the key role of rooftop solar in driving these. The post Rooftop PV takes biggest bite yet out of coal as fossil fuels and grid demand hit new lows appeared first on RenewEconomy.
3BL Media
OCTOBER 7, 2024
Across all Viatris locations, we are committed to protecting contractors and visitors. They are covered by site-specific EHS policies and procedures, and we track the safety performance of our contractors through established guidelines, pre-screening and training. And in 2023, we further enhanced our program across several of our sites. We are building a new, state-of-the-art injectable manufacturing facility in the southern India district of Krishnagiri.
ESG Impact Zone brings together the best content for ESG professionals from the widest variety of industry thought leaders.
3BL Media
OCTOBER 7, 2024
October 7, 2024 /3BL/ - In response to the severe impacts of Hurricane Helene, Direct Relief is providing $350,000 in emergency grant funding to support 14 health organizations across North Carolina and Florida. Each organization will receive $25,000 to help ensure that essential healthcare services remain accessible to the communities hardest hit by the storm.
Renew Economy
OCTOBER 7, 2024
The inaugural Global Nature Positive Summit is a big deal – and it comes at a crucial time: biodiversity loss and ecosystem collapse is one of the biggest threats the world faces. The post Australia is hosting a world-first “nature positive” summit. What is it, and why does it matter? appeared first on RenewEconomy.
3BL Media
OCTOBER 7, 2024
CINCINNATI, October 7, 2024 /3BL/ - The Fifth Third Foundation is proud to support the American Red Cross and local nonprofit organizations across the southeastern U.S. as they provide care, comfort and support to local communities affected by Hurricane Helene. A longtime supporter of the American Red Cross Disaster Responder Program , Fifth Third has contributed $350,000 to Red Cross Disaster Relief, including $100,000 specifically designated to provide aid in the Carolinas.
Renew Economy
OCTOBER 7, 2024
First round of a second climate tech fund has closed with some big-name investors and the CEFC leading the charge into the net zero economy. The post Climate tech fund raises another $100m for electrification, grid and circular economy appeared first on RenewEconomy.
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 7, 2024
October 7, 2024 /3BL/ - Daily, PFAS or per- and poly- fluoroalkyl substances are in the news or are the subject of regulatory or technical developments. The United States Environmental Protection Agency (US EPA) has been active since the beginning of the year furthering initiatives outlined in their PFAS Road Map. States have quickly upped the pace of regulations and have progressed their own PFAS programs.
Renew Economy
OCTOBER 7, 2024
Victoria is seeking federal environmental approval for a transmission project that will be crucial to the state's target of 2GW of installed offshore wind capacity by 2032. The post VicGrid seeks green tick for transmission line to connect Australia’s first offshore wind farms appeared first on RenewEconomy.
3BL Media
OCTOBER 7, 2024
NBCUniversal Local’s award-winning My New Favorite multiplatform podcast franchise returned to spotlight Paralympians for the first time. My New Favorite Paralympian debuted new audio and video episodes on Aug. 14 and Aug. 21 ahead of the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games. An extension of the five-episode My New Favorite Olympian series launched in June, My New Favorite Paralympian is led by 12-time Olympic medalist swimmer Natalie Coughlin and Zena Keita , an NBC Sports Bay Area reporter, host and an
Renew Economy
OCTOBER 7, 2024
Australia will tip $9 million into the Regional Pacific Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) Hub in an effort to further support its neighbours' response to climate change. The post Australia commits $9 million to help Pacific neighbours meet climate targets appeared first on RenewEconomy.
Advertisement
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 7, 2024
We foster employee connections, engagement, inclusiveness and business impact through our seven Employee Resource Groups and Communities of Interest. In FY24, ERG membership grew by 14.4%, with 12.3% of the workforce belonging to at least one ERG. Our goal is to have 20% of SAIC’s workforce as a member of at least one ERG by the end of FY26. Our ERGS Accessibility Supports and encourages open conversations about visible and non-visible disabilities, including mental health and neurodiversity.
Science Daily / Earth & Environment
OCTOBER 7, 2024
Vegetation cover across the Antarctic Peninsula has increased more than tenfold over the last four decades, new research shows.
3BL Media
OCTOBER 7, 2024
HOUSTON, October 7, 2024 /3BL/ - Green Mountain Energy Sun Club is helping a beautiful greenspace in Southwest Houston become even greener. Thanks to a $93,000 grant to fund four new electric utility terrain vehicles and all-electric maintenance equipment, Willow Waterhole Greenspace Conservancy is now emissions-free. By electrifying its maintenance equipment—including three electric golf carts and one Polaris electric utility vehicle—Willow Waterhole Greenspace Conservancy is leading the way as
ESG Today
OCTOBER 7, 2024
The Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA), announced the launch of a new Professional Diploma in Sustainability, a course and certification designed for finance professionals at all levels who are looking to gain a deeper understanding of sustainability in the business world. The new course comes as demand for sustainability-related skills is increasing globally as companies and countries globally begin to take action on implementing their climate and sustainability-related commi
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 7, 2024
Michelle Link At Maximus, we move people forward – including ourselves. We focus on evolving and strengthening our culture to better engage our employees and foster a workplace where every employee can thrive. This culture evolution allows us to celebrate our strengths and develop our areas of opportunity. I’m thrilled to share our 2023 Employee Engagement and Company Culture report , which highlights significant achievements from last year and sets the stage for continuous growth and innovation
Stanford Social Innovation
OCTOBER 7, 2024
By Justin Labeille & Jeannie Annan Realistically there will always be a gap between need and funding in the humanitarian sector. How can we do more for the hundreds of millions of people who need aid? We need to maximize impact for every dollar spent.
3BL Media
OCTOBER 7, 2024
Complimentary Webinar Navigating the EU Deforestation Regulation’s Due Diligence Requirements October 23, 2024 | 11:00 AM ET/8:00 AM PT REGISTER HERE For global companies exporting goods into the EU, the landmark Regulation on Deforestation-Free Products (EUDR) will kick into high gear on December 30, 2024 when non-SME operators and traders will be required to comply with the regulation by submitting due diligence reports through the EU Information System, which becomes available for report uplo
McKinsey Sustainabilty
OCTOBER 7, 2024
The top job can be hard. But as the former Novartis CEO explains, leaders can take pleasure in competing—while honing the personal qualities needed to succeed in the role and rally an organization.
Advertisement
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 7, 2024
When first responders are called to a building, and come face to face with a locked door, they need to get past it—fast. Beyond that locked door wait people in distress. A child trapped, unable to reach the doorknob. An unresponsive adult with a medical emergency. An employee working alone who is injured and incapacitated on the job. “All of these scenarios are ones we deal with on a daily basis,” explains Gary Wagner, assistant fire chief for the city of Westbrook, Maine, located seven miles in
Science Daily / Earth & Environment
OCTOBER 7, 2024
Some environmental phenols are known to have cardiac toxicities. Now, a new study is revealing their adverse impact on the heart's electrical properties.
3BL Media
OCTOBER 7, 2024
Whether for financial, legal, ethical, religious, or humanitarian reasons, it’s critical for companies today to keep their employees safe. This is true across all industries, but it’s especially important in sectors like manufacturing, where people operate large and potentially dangerous machinery. Imagine you're a global health and safety manager for a multinational automotive supplier.
ESG Today
OCTOBER 7, 2024
The European Commission announced that it is proposing a one-year delay to the implementation of the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR), a new law aimed at ensuring that products imported to or exported from EU markets no longer contribute to deforestation and forest degradation globally, which is currently set to apply to from the end of this year, beginning with large companies.
Advertisement
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.
3BL Media
OCTOBER 7, 2024
5 youth-led initiatives driving equitable transition and skills training selected from Asia Pacific. PARIS, October 7, 2024 /3BL/ - The Schneider Electric Foundation has announced the five winners of its global "Youth Innovation for a Sustainable Future" Call for Projects, launched in celebration of the Foundation's 25th anniversary. The winning initiatives, selected from over hundreds of applications across 2 continents, are spearheading innovative solutions for a more sustainable world through
Science Daily / Earth & Environment
OCTOBER 7, 2024
Benthic diatoms are the most important and biodiverse primary producers in streams and comprise the basis for the food webs, fueling animals such as insects and stream fishes including trout.
3BL Media
OCTOBER 7, 2024
Las Vegas Sands In early June, 16 hospitality students from the University of North Texas, College of Merchandising, Hospitality and Tourism visited Las Vegas for an intensive study tour to learn about the hospitality industry. The UNT Las Vegas Study Tour was underwritten by the Sands Cares global community engagement program as part of the company’s focus on workforce development in the hospitality industry.
ESG Today
OCTOBER 7, 2024
The UK government announced on Friday that it will make up to £21.7 billion available over the next 25 years for the development of two new “carbon capture clusters” capable of removing and storing more than 8.5 million tonnes of industrial carbon emissions per year. In addition to supporting new carbon capture and CCUS enabled hydrogen projects, the new funding announcement is expected to attract £8 billion in private investment into the local communities hosting the projects and directly creat
Advertisement
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.
Expert insights. Personalized for you.
364 
Let's personalize your content