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“Net zero is a con:” Forrest outlines how Fortescue mines will eliminate fossil fuels by end of decade

Renew Economy

Andrew Forrest unveils detailed plans to eliminate gas and diesel at his giant iron ore operations by 2030. "When will companies stop burning fossil fuels," he said. The post “Net zero is a con:” Forrest outlines how Fortescue mines will eliminate fossil fuels by end of decade appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Canada’s new anti-greenwashing rules are not as bad as oil and gas industry says

Corporate Knights

Earlier this month, the Canadian Association of Petroleum Producers publicly criticized the federal government’s new greenwashing rules, saying they “effectively silence” climate discussion, impeding companies from speaking to Canadians about their projects’ green credentials. This was the most recent of a series of public criticisms by lobby groups and pundits of the new rules, which require companies to have evidence to substantiate their green claims.

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Alinta, Parkwind snag first offshore wind licence in Southern Ocean zone that could power smelter

Renew Economy

Alinta and Parkwind awarded first feasibility licence in Southern Ocean offshore wind zone for 1.2 GW project that could help power the local smelter. The post Alinta, Parkwind snag first offshore wind licence in Southern Ocean zone that could power smelter appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Thermo King® Unveils Cutting-Edge Electric Refrigeration Solutions at IAA Transportation Show

3BL Media

SWORDS, Ireland, September 26, 2024 /3BL/ - Thermo King® by Trane Technologies (NYSE:TT), a global climate innovator, unveiled a new lineup of electric refrigeration solutions designed to accelerate the industry’s shift towards electrification. The company introduced these new products at this year’s IAA Transportation show in Hanover, Germany, demonstrating its leadership in electric, hybrid and sustainable cold-chain technology, while also addressing the traditional transport needs of its cust

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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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Energy storage jobs will soon overtake those in coal and gas

Renew Economy

The electricity workforce will need to double in five years to achieve Australia’s 2030 renewable energy target. Jobs in energy storage alone will overtake domestic coal and gas jobs. The post Energy storage jobs will soon overtake those in coal and gas appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Which Climate Strategies Can Drive Down Heat Most Effectively in the Next Decade?

3BL Media

NEW YORK, September 25, 2024 /3BL/ - The Global Heat Reduction Initiative (GHR) is bringing advanced climate accounting metrics to the table to help companies and other decision makers identify mitigation strategies that can most rapidly and responsibly reduce excess trapped heat in the atmosphere. This was the message Executive Director Kiff Gallagher delivered on stage at the “Climate X Data” Knowledge Series event on Wednesday during Climate Week in New York, hosted at the global business law

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Amid Haiti Turmoil, Direct Relief and Partners Test New Pathways for Insulin Donations

3BL Media

Every couple of weeks, a child arrives in a diabetic coma at Haiti’s Hôpital Sacré Coeur. Some are experiencing the initial onset of Type 1 diabetes, while others have run out of the injectable insulin their bodies need to keep them alive. “Their family cannot afford to buy their insulin, and very often we have witnessed them come to the hospital in a coma,” said Dr.

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Plibersek delays federal decision on disputed billion-dollar wind project in Tasmania

Renew Economy

A decision on a dispute billion-dollar wind project off north-west Tasmania has been delayed again, for the third time amid ongoing legal battles. The post Plibersek delays federal decision on disputed billion-dollar wind project in Tasmania appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Tracey Campbell Talks Business of Sustainability, Value Creation With Bloomberg TV

3BL Media

Appearing on Bloomberg TV's "The Close," Tracey Campbell spoke with hosts Alix Steel and Vonnie Quinn about the LYB strategy to create solutions for a better tomorrow and the importance of value creation. As EVP of sustainability and corporate affairs, Campbell outlined the importance of focusing on the company's core assets and businesses to fund incremental circular and low carbon solutions to address the demand gap for these products.

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Falling solar and battery costs drive record renewable investment, but pace still short of COP28 target

Renew Economy

Rapidly falling costs of solar and batteries have underpinned record investment in renewables, but the pace of investment is still short of the COP28 target of tripling global capacity by 2030. The post Falling solar and battery costs drive record renewable investment, but pace still short of COP28 target 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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Announcing R-TRADE, a Workforce Development Program for Refrigeration Technicians

3BL Media

Originally published by the North American Sustainable Refrigeration Council. In September 2024, we launched R-TRADE (Refrigeration Technician Recruitment, Advancement, Development, and Education), a nationwide workforce development program that aims to combat the critical refrigeration technician shortage. The generous support of R-TRADE’s founding partners—Walmart, Amazon, Costco, Kroger, and Albertsons—made funding available for the program.

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“Not business-as-usual:” Network mulls sun tax and “solar soaks” to cope with EVs and electric homes

Renew Economy

Leading electricity network is looking at a sun tax and "solar soak" tariffs as it prepares for a surge in the uptake of EVs, electrification of homes and roller-coaster demand. The post “Not business-as-usual:” Network mulls sun tax and “solar soaks” to cope with EVs and electric homes appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Qualcomm, Aramco and RDIA Plan Design in Saudi Arabia Startup Program

3BL Media

RIYADH, Saudi Arabia, September 25, 2024 /3BL/ - Qualcomm, through its subsidiary Qualcomm Technologies, Inc., Aramco, and Saudi Arabia’s Research, Development and Innovation Authority (RDIA) are planning to launch Design in Saudi Arabia (DISA). DISA is envisaged to be an incubator program for Saudi Arabia that aims to support startups that are adopting AI, Internet of Things (IoT), and wireless technologies for industrial use cases.

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Inyanga Marine Energy Group - HydroWing successfully completes hydrodynamic blade testing for tidal energy

Global Renewable News

Inyanga Marine Energy Group has successfully completed hydrodynamic testing of the revolutionary Passive Pitch Unit for its patented HydroWing technology. HydroWing was recently awarded the largest ti.

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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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Antea Group Bolsters PFAS Management Expertise With Key New Hires Jason Lagowski and Nasim Pica

3BL Media

September 25, 2024 /3BL/ - Antea Group USA is delighted to announce the addition of two distinguished professionals to our team: Jason Lagowski, CPG and Nasim Pica, Ph.D. Their arrival significantly enhances our capabilities in managing and mitigating PFAS (per- and poly-fluoroalkyl substances) contamination, further cementing our status as an industry leader in emerging contaminant consulting.

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New York Power Authority - Western New York Power Proceeds Allocation Board to Recommend Economic Development Funding

Global Renewable News

The Western New York Power Proceeds Allocation Board will meet on Tuesday, October 1, at 3 p.m. at the visitors center of the New York Power Authority (NYPA) Niagara Power Project at 5777 Lewiston Roa.

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Alzheimer’s Association Houston Launches Sustainability Initiative, Thanks to Green Mountain Energy Sun Club

3BL Media

HOUSTON, September 25, 2024 /3BL/ - Alzheimer’s Association Houston & Southeast Texas Chapter is reducing its environmental footprint and saving money with a new rooftop solar array, funded by Green Mountain Energy Sun Club. The $178,000 Sun Club grant is launching the nonprofit organization’s new sustainability initiative that aims to improve environmental stewardship.

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Iowa Energy Fund - Iowa Energy Fund Launched to Accelerate Clean Energy Investment Across Iowa

Global Renewable News

The Iowa Energy Fund (IEF), a non-profit organization created to help fund building efficiency and renewable energy projects across Iowa, launched this week as part of U.S. Green Bank 50 (GB 50).

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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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Pizza Hut Vietnam’s Pizza Boxes Are Carrying Out the Mission of Sustainable Forest Development

3BL Media

Yum! Brands Kudos to Jardine Restaurant Group of Vietnam (JRGVN) for launching their eco-friendly hexagonal pizza box design, using sustainably sourced packaging made from FSC-certified paper. One pizza box at a time, they're helping to protect the forests. Read their post below: Each of our pizza boxes also carries out the mission of sustainable forest development.

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U.S. Department of Energy - U.S. Department of the Treasury, IRS, and Department of Energy Announce Next Steps for 2024 Program Year of Inflation Reduction Act Program for Solar and Wind Energy in Low-Income Communities

Global Renewable News

2024 program year has received over 50,000 applications to date; 2023 program year resulted in $3.5 billion in clean energy investments from more than 49,000 solar facilities in low-income communiti.

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The Power of Giving

3BL Media

Originally published on NRG Insights By Gin Kinney With the conclusion of our 17 th annual week of volunteerism, positiveNRG Impact Week, I’ve been reflecting on the importance of giving back and community. Both can profoundly shape our lives and leave a lasting impact. Giving back, at its core, is about dedicating time, resources, skills, or financial support to help others.

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Oregon Department of Energy - Oregon Department of Energy Grant Program Supports Renewable and Resilient Energy Development in Communities Across the State

Global Renewable News

The Oregon Department of Energy has selected 34 recipients to receive nearly $18 million in Community Renewable Energy Grant Program funds. The program supports planning and construction of rene.

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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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Leading on Embodied Carbon

3BL Media

This article is co-authored by Paul Camuti, Executive Vice President and Chief Technology and Sustainability Officer, Trane Technologies and Kinnar Ghiya, Vice President, Procurement, Trane Technologies. According to the World Business Council on Sustainable Development (WBCSD), in order to limit global warming to 1.5C or less in line with the Paris Agreement, it is essential to decarbonize our economy by 2050.

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Canadian Renewable Energy Association - Statement: CanREA welcomes new Manitoba Affordable Energy Plan Manitoba announces new energy plan calling for 600 MW of new wind energy with Indigenous majority partnerships

Global Renewable News

The Canadian Renewable Energy Association (CanREA) celebrates the prospect of important new opportunities for wind generation in Manitoba, as announced today (Sept 20) by Premier Wab Kinew, Finance Mi.

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Embracing Circularity: International Paper’s Sustainable Resource Strategy

3BL Media

Originally published in International Paper's 2023 Sustainability Report Our approach: Circularity at International Paper Circularity is a key strategy for International Paper. It means that we prioritize the use of resources that are renewable, sustainably managed, recycled and reused through design, production and recovery across our value chain. For International Paper, circularity begins in the forest, where we encourage sustainable forest management and continual improvement in growing, har

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National Grid Renewables - National Grid Renewables Hosts "Unbridled Potential" Community Event to Celebrate Largest Solar Project in the State of Kentucky160 MW Unbridled Solar Project located in Henderson and Webster Counties

Global Renewable News

Last week, National Grid Renewables hosted an event to celebrate construction of its Unbridled Solar Project (Unbridled) located in Henderson and Webster Counties, Kentucky. At 160 megawat.

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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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Mary Kay’s Enduring Commitment to Enriching Women’s Lives and Positive Social Impact

3BL Media

Originally published in Mary Kay's 2024 Sustainability Report Mary Kay’s mission of enriching women’s lives as well as its approach to sustainability and corporate social responsibility exemplify what positive impact means for women and their families, local and global communities, and the next generation of STEM women leaders. “I’ve often said that we are doing something far more important than just selling cosmetics; we are changing lives.

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International Renewable Energy Agency - Utilities Announce Joint Intent to Invest more than US$116bn Annually in Grids and Renewables

Global Renewable News

Highlights Utilities for Net Zero Alliance members signal deepening commitment to power system transformation towards 2030 targets, at New York Climate Week Partners publish supply chain rec.

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T-Mobile Enhances Project 10Million Program and Announces New Partnership With Boys & Girls Clubs To Boost Digital Access for Even More Students

3BL Media

BELLEVUE, Wash., September 25, 2024 /3BL/ - Since 2020, T-Mobile (NASDAQ: TMUS)’s $10.7 billion Project 10Million (P10M) initiative has delivered reliable and affordable internet service to more than 6 million young learners across the U.S., but even with that progress the need for connectivity has only continued to rise. Technology use in education has seen a massive 226% surge over the past five years that spans classroom and homework.

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U.S. Department of Energy - DOE Announces Pilot Project to Calculate the Emissions Intensity of Certain Industrial Products

Global Renewable News

The U.S. Department of Energy announced today (Sept 25) a pilot project to measure the greenhouse gas (GHG) intensity of certain industrial products. Global demand is ri.

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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.