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We need to get the cost of wind energy down in Australia – Chinese turbines are the likely answer

Renew Economy

Australia can access all the cheap wind turbines, solar panels, batteries and EVs we want from a willing seller. Let’s not waste the opportunity. The post We need to get the cost of wind energy down in Australia – Chinese turbines are the likely answer appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Inspiring Change: The Impact of Covia’s Volunteer Efforts

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Giving back is an integral part of Covia’s day to day activities. From giving back to our communities to help move people forward and upward, helping neighborhoods rebuild after a disaster, or expanding access to education, we are passionate about working with our local partners. Recent Highlights include: Team Member Spotlight: Charlynn Hinson (Emmett, Idaho Plant) Charlynn recently dedicated her time to volunteering at the Ronald McDonald House (RMH) in Boise.

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Australian coal mine emissions accounting trick could be hiding more than 10 million tonnes a year

Renew Economy

New study assesses the impact of an emissions reporting rule change that enables open cut mines to select how they would like to report their methane pollution. The post Australian coal mine emissions accounting trick could be hiding more than 10 million tonnes a year appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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CNH Brands Case IH and STEYR Win EIMA 2025 Tractor of the Year Awards

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Tractors from CNH’s iconic agriculture brands Case IH and STEYR have been honored with 2025 EIMA Tractor of the Year awards. This contest is a prestigious fixture for exhibitors at the International Exhibition of Agricultural and Gardening Machinery (EIMA) held in Bologna, Italy. The jury is formed of a panel of farm machinery journalists from across Europe.

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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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Graph of the Day: Australia’s biggest battery projects by connection and storage capacity

Renew Economy

Australia's big battery projects are getting very big, with none of the operating batteries making the list of the top 10 by size. The post Graph of the Day: Australia’s biggest battery projects by connection and storage capacity appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Carrier Honored With World Environment Center’s 2024 Gold Medal Award for Corporate Sustainability

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WASHINGTON, November 14, 2024 /3BL/ - Carrier Global Corporation (NYSE: CARR), global leader in intelligent climate and energy solutions, was awarded the World Environment Center’s (WEC) 40th Annual Gold Medal for International Corporate Achievement in Sustainable Development. Past award winners of the global competition include Microsoft, Walmart, IBM and Starbucks.

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Paris 2024 Games Sports Equipment and Other Assets Get a Second Life

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International Olympic Committee news Almost all of the 1.2 million pieces of the sports equipment used during the Olympic and Paralympic Games Paris 2024 are being given a second life. In addition, other assets – from uniforms and furniture to technological equipment – will have a second life. This means that 90 per cent of the six million pieces of sports equipment and other assets will be reused.

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WestWind goes big again, with plans for 1.5GW wind farm and 2,400 MWh battery in NSW

Renew Economy

The originator of the largest onshore wind farm currently underway in Australia has unveiled new plans to build a 1.5 GW project with a massive, four-hour battery in NSW. The post WestWind goes big again, with plans for 1.5GW wind farm and 2,400 MWh battery in NSW appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Southern Company Strengthens Communities With 150,000 Volunteer Hours in 2023

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Originally published in Southern Company's 2023 Sustainability Summary Our mission to provide clean, safe, reliable and affordable energy is about more than our bottom line. We are committed to supporting and improving our communities and environment at the local level and beyond, while conducting business with honesty, integrity and fairness. We are involved in the development of our communities, the education of our young people, supporting causes our customers feel strongly about and taking c

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Carbon capture won’t work for iron makers and steel makers, new report says

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New report says steel makers counting on carbon capture to slash emissions are at risk of creating stranded assets. The post Carbon capture won’t work for iron makers and steel makers, new report says appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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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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KPMG at COP29 Agenda

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BAKU, Azerbaijan, November 13, 2024 /3BL/ - KPMG International invites you to be a part of a diverse range of sessions at COP29, which aim to facilitate meaningful exchanges on climate and sustainability issues. The agenda focuses on bridging the gap between innovative visions and tangible actions, with a special emphasis on the energy transition, corporate decarbonization, climate finance, food and agriculture, and adaptation and resilience.

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Energy Insiders Podcast: Why batteries on wheels will be the next big thing

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V2G technology, turning EVs into batteries on wheels, will be big – for drivers, households and the grid. Jon Sibley from enX explains why. Plus: News of the week. The post Energy Insiders Podcast: Why batteries on wheels will be the next big thing appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Celebrating a New Partnership and Cummins’ Commitment to Reforestation

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Cummins Cummins Inc. is proud to announce a new partnership with the Arbor Day Foundation , which will support the planting of 315,000 seedlings in the Mississippi River Valley Region and other local community planting opportunities in Cummins locations across North America. The Arbor Day Foundation is a global nonprofit inspiring people to plant, nurture, and celebrate trees.

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European Geothermal Energy Council - New Geotherm FORA Report on Major Technological Trends

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To answer the challenges set in the EU Climate & Energy framework 2030 of an exponential growth of the share of renewable energy including geothermal for the next ten years, a geothermal strategy at E.

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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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Albertsons Companies Partners With Uber Eats To Accept SNAP EBT Payments

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In an effort to expand access to more nutritious food for millions of Americans, Albertsons Companies has partnered with Uber Eats to now accept SNAP EBT payments. Customers can use their SNAP benefits to order groceries from regional grocery banners Albertsons , Safeway , Jewel-Osco and VONS stores through the Uber Eats app. "Albertsons Companies is a long-standing community partner committed to helping solve food insecurity, and by working with Uber Eats, we are able to make nutritious foods a

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Bloom Energy - Bloom Energy Announces Gigawatt Fuel Cell Procurement Agreement with AEP to Power AI Data Centers

Global Renewable News

Highlights Deployment at scale will help meet data center customers' sharply increasing AI loads Bloom's clean and reliable fuel cell solution will be co-located at customer sites.

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TCS goIT Challenges at TCS-Sponsored Marathons Encourage Students To Develop Apps Focused on Gender Equality in Sports

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The 2024 goIT Student Challenges at the TCS Toronto Waterfront Marathon and the TCS New York City Marathon encouraged students to design concepts for apps that address gender equality and universal availability of sports opportunities. On the Friday before each marathon, teams of K-12 students presented their digital innovations and business plans, demonstrating how their ideas would create new pathways for all student athletes.

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Ukrhydroenergo - ReBuild Ukraine: Ukrhydroenergo expands cooperation to restore hydropower capacity

Global Renewable News

November 13-14, Warsaw. At the international exhibition and conference ReBuild Ukraine Construction & Energy, Ukrhydroenergo representatives, led by CEO Ihor Syrota and Supervisory Board members O.

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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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Future-Proofing Responsible Materials Management

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When you think of responsible resource management, stewardship may not be the first word to come to mind. However, when a business takes thoughtful steps towards waste reduction and disposal, those actions have a huge impact both for the company and the planet. Treating resources with mindfulness and care gives your business the opportunity to have influence for considerate use of our environment and considerate use of our resources.

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Project InnerSpace - Project InnerSpace Launches GeoMap India, Revealing Substantial Prospects for Geothermal Power, Heating, and Cooling Development Across the Country

Global Renewable News

Project InnerSpace has launched GeoMap India, highlighting the enormous potential for untapped geothermal energy to become a crucial part of India's clean energy mix as it seeks to spur economic g.

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Bacardi Invests in Future of Premium Scotch Whisky With Multi-Million Pound Distillery and Warehousing Improvement Projects

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HAMILTON, Bermuda, November 14, 2024 /3BL/ - As the trend for premium Single Malt and Blended Scotch whisky continues to gain momentum, family-owned Bacardi is investing in the future of the category with the completion of several improvement projects at its production sites across Scotland. Most recently, the company added three new state-of-the-art aging warehouses at its 200-acre blending and maturation centre, Poniel in southeast Glasgow.

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AWS Ocean Energy - AWS Waveswing trials exceed expectations

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AWS Ocean Energy confirmed highly encouraging results from the current phase of sea trials of its wave energy device at the European Marine Energy Centre (EMEC) in Orkney.In a key highlight of.

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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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Arrow Electronics Teams With Customers and Suppliers To Bring Smart Technology to Affordable Housing Market

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CENTENNIAL, Colo., November 14, 2024 /3BL/ - With support from a broad coalition of employees, customers, suppliers and the community, Arrow is helping Habitat for Humanity build a one-of-a-kind, affordable smart home development in Aurora, Colo. The Mountain View Community Homes are designed to serve as a new model of affordable homebuilding, one that not only provides homeowners with more sustainable homes, but greater long-term stability.

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First Student - First Student and Galesburg CUSD #205 Deploy 23 New Electric School Buses

Global Renewable News

More than 1,100 Galesburg CUSD #205 students are now riding new electric buses (ESBs) to and from school. Today, First Student and the district celebrated the successful deployment of 23 ESBs, delive.

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Seramount Names Victoria’s Secret & Co. a 2024 Top 80 Company for Executive Women

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Victoria’s Secret & Co. was recently named to Seramount’s 2024 Top 80 Companies for Executive Women list. Seramount continues to explore ways organizations can move more women into top executive roles by highlighting the successes at these trailblazing companies. This is the most definitive list of top workplaces for women advancing through the corporate ranks.

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Eaton - Eaton and Treehouse Form Strategic Collaboration to Accelerate Mass Adoption of EV Charging and Electrification in U.S. Homes

Global Renewable News

Highlights Establishing Eaton as preferred supplier for Treehouse installations powered by AI software and Eaton home energy management solutions Enabling residential electrification insta.

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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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Another Huge Milestone: Georgia-Pacific Produces 2 Billion Recyclable Padded and Unpadded Mailers

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ATLANTA, November 14, 2024 /3BL/ - In little more than a year after producing its 1 billionth padded and unpadded mailers , Georgia-Pacific has produced its 2 billionth EarthKraft™ recyclable mailer. The mailers' success can be attributed to our employees who manufacture them and listening to our partners and their consumers' desire for sustainable products.

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Ameresco, Inc. - Ameresco Collaborates with UCI Health to Power the Nation's First All-Electric, Zero-Emission Hospital CampusSolar PV Arrays to Power All-Electric Medical Campus, Setting a Benchmark for Sustainability in the Healthcare Industry

Global Renewable News

Ameresco, Inc., (NYSE: AMRC), a leading cleantech integrator specializing in energy efficiency and renewable energy, today (Nov 14) announced its collaboration with the University of California, Irv.

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Mastercard: Meet the Climatologist Mitigating Extreme-Weather Risk All Over the Map

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Mastercard For days after Hurricane Helene ripped through Asheville, North Carolina, Montana Eck had to carry buckets of water from a tank outside to flush his toilet. Weeks later, he still couldn’t drink the water from his tap. “There are people who lost their homes living in tents, and it snowed three days ago,” Eck says of the aftermath. “It’s not normal to be impacted by a hurricane, then, two weeks later, be facing snow and temperatures below 32 degrees.

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Connecticut Wind Collaborative - Connecticut Wind Collaborative Launches Groundbreaking Study to Strengthen and Expand Offshore Wind Supply Chain in New England and Beyond

Global Renewable News

The Connecticut Wind Collaborative (CWC) is thrilled to announce the launch of the Connecticut Offshore Wind Industry Study. This gold-standard initiative aims to build upon the Connecticut Offshore W.

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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.