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The Lifelong Learning Fallacy—Why We’re Never Done Learning

Green Project Management

The Illusion of Knowing Enough We live in a world where we often believe that what we know is enough. We graduate, earn certifications, gain experience, and at some point, we feel like we’ve made it. The idea that we’ve completed the process of learning is comforting, like an insurance policy against the unknown. But […] The post The Lifelong Learning Fallacy—Why We’re Never Done Learning appeared first on The GPM Blog.

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Australians are installing batteries at a record rate, as rooftop solar heads for major new milestone

Renew Economy

Latest data from the Clean Energy Council finds Australia hurtling towards a major new milestone for rooftop solar capacity and adding batteries to the mix at a record rate. The post Australians are installing batteries at a record rate, as rooftop solar heads for major new milestone appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Chattahoochee Riverkeeper Shares Local Vigilance With Preferred Partner Georgia-Pacific

3BL Media

Friday morning tour with the Chattahoochee Riverkeeper to learn about their efforts to help ensure good stewardship of this important watershed. Georgia-Pacific LLC has a preferred partnership with the Riverkeeper, supporting programming such as their Virtual Floating Classroom. Our tour included a short run up the mouth of Peachtree Creek, which runs through my neighborhood in Atlanta.

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Fortescue strikes $4 billion deal for electric trucks and dozers to eliminate fossil fuels at giant mines

Renew Economy

Fortescue announces $4 billion deal for hundreds of electric trucks, dozers and excavators to eliminate fossil fuels at its mines. Even Rio Tinto is excited and vowing to be a "fast follower." The post Fortescue strikes $4 billion deal for electric trucks and dozers to eliminate fossil fuels at giant mines appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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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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Pizza Hut Aims To Support Your Job Search With the Launch of ‘ResZAmes’: A Pizza Box That Doubles as a Resume

3BL Media

Pizza Hut Skip the email inbox, Pizza Hut will deliver FREE resume-printed pizza boxes in NYC to capture employer attention during peak ‘September Surge’ hiring season 1 PLANO, Texas, September 24, 2024 /3BL/ - Pizza Hut is launching ‘ResZAmes’, a new offering aimed to help professionals stand out in today’s competitive job market by delivering their resumes to prospective employers in a way that is sure to turn heads — via Pizza Hut’s iconic pizza boxes. 75% of resumes sent are never read*, but

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“Shocking, shameful, abhorrent:” Coal mine approvals slammed for reckless disregard of climate

Renew Economy

Federal Labor green lights three major thermal coal mine expansions, in a move that lays bare the blatant disregard of climate change in Australia's environmental laws. The post “Shocking, shameful, abhorrent:” Coal mine approvals slammed for reckless disregard of climate appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Powercor wins bid to plug in bigger wind, solar and battery projects

Renew Economy

Victorian electricity distribution company wins transmission licence, an achievement it says will create more competition and faster connections for new wind and solar in the state. The post Powercor wins bid to plug in bigger wind, solar and battery projects appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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CNH: Innovation and Growth in Argentinian Agriculture

3BL Media

With more than 180 years of experience in the industry, World-class equipment, technology and services company, CNH is a recognized leader in agricultural machinery. The plant in Ferreyra, Córdoba, which opened in 2013, meets the highest manufacturing standards, producing world-class machinery for customers across Argentina. It has a production capacity of approximately 2,000 combines, 800 headers, and 4,000 tractors per year.

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Regulator to probe why South Australia price spiked despite much unused capacity

Renew Economy

Prices spike towards market cap in South Australia this week, despite significant amounts of unused capacity. What will the regulator discover? The post Regulator to probe why South Australia price spiked despite much unused capacity appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Albertsons Companies Launches Highly Rated Bee Lightly™ Wines, Redefining Wine Packaging

3BL Media

September 24, 2024 /3BL/ - Albertsons Companies, Inc. today announced the launch of Bee Lightly , the newest addition to the company’s Own Brands wine portfolio, distinguished by its unique flat bottle design crafted from 100% recycled polyethylene terephthalate (PET). This innovative approach to wine packaging marks a first in the U.S. market, underscoring a commitment to recycled packaging solutions without compromising on the quality and flavor of wine that customers expect.

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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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Microwave tech cuts perovskite cell cook time from 30 mins to just 30s

Renew Economy

New research shows that heating perovskite layers in a microwave instead of an oven is faster, almost as efficient, and makes them more recyclable. The post Microwave tech cuts perovskite cell cook time from 30 mins to just 30s appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Implement Your Carbon Management Strategy With SAP Sustainability Solutions

3BL Media

A company with a sustainability strategy that lacks a sustainability management system is akin to a rowing boat attempting to travel upriver without a paddle. Without the right data, tools, and a structured approach to environmental, social, and economic decision-making, the company risks being carried downstream. There are two major drivers behind the need for companies to implement a robust sustainability management system.

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Researchers discover simple secret to extend battery lifespans by 50 pct

Renew Economy

Researchers in the United States have discovered a simple method of extending the lifespan of lithium-ion batteries by as much as 50 per cent. The post Researchers discover simple secret to extend battery lifespans by 50 pct appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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My Refugee Journey: Returning Home Again

3BL Media

This piece was originally published in FairPlanet. Read the piece in FairPlanet here. As a young boy, I never dreamed of pursuing a career in medicine. Instead, I imagined a life following in my father’s footsteps as a cattle herder in Mangol Apuk in what is now South Sudan. Then the Second Sudanese Civil War (1983-2005) turned my dreams upside down and forced my family to flee our home.

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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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NSW grants licence to consortium picked to deliver first renewable energy zone

Renew Economy

Consortium of companies picked to build the transmission system for the Central-West Orana renewable energy zone has been awarded an operator's licence. The post NSW grants licence to consortium picked to deliver first renewable energy zone appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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American Airlines Strengthens Commitment to Safety With 211 Million Passengers Transported in 2023 and Over 510,000 Hours of Safety Training

3BL Media

Originally published in American Airlines' 2023 Sustainability Report In 2023, American Airlines proudly transported approximately 211 million passengers to more than 350 destinations around the world. On each journey and throughout our operations, we make safety the foundation of everything we do for our customers and team members. Operating every flight safely and protecting our people is everyone’s responsibility at American, and we aim to foster a culture where all team members feel empowere

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The McKinsey Crossword: Cutting Edge | No. 199

McKinsey Sustainabilty

Sharpen your problem-solving skills the McKinsey way, with our weekly crossword. Each puzzle is created with the McKinsey audience in mind, and includes a subtle (and sometimes not-so-subtle) business theme for you to find. Answers that are directionally correct may not cut it if you’re looking for a quick win.

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Automotive News Honor: HARMAN’s Marygracesoleil Ericson is Recognized as a Rising Star

3BL Media

Originally published on HARMAN Newsroom STAMFORD Ct., September 24, 2024 /3BL/ – Marygracesoleil Ericson has been named a 2024 Automotive News Rising Star. Marygracesoleil and her co-honorees are featured in a special section in the September 23rd issue of Automotive News. The Rising Stars program honors U.S.-based auto executives, under the age of 45, on the manufacturing, supply, and mobility side of the auto industry who have the talent and dedication necessary to become industry leaders of t

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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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Extinct volcanoes a 'rich' source of rare earth elements

Science Daily / Earth & Environment

A mysterious type of iron-rich magma entombed within extinct volcanoes is likely abundant with rare earth elements and could offer a new way to source these in-demand metals, according to new research. Rare earth elements are found in smartphones, flat screen TVs, magnets, and even trains and missiles. They are also vital to the development of electric vehicles and renewable energy technologies such as wind turbines.

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It’s Time for Bold Climate Leadership From Corporations

3BL Media

By Dan Lambe “It’s Time.” The theme for this year’s Climate Week NYC signals the urgent need for a shift in our approach to climate change. In many ways, the fight against the climate crisis has been routinely dominated by conversation. Important conversation, of course. Talks that have changed minds and hearts and brought more people into the fold.

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Advancing inclusive care pathways for people with disabilities

McKinsey Sustainabilty

Across disease types, patients with disabilities experience inequities all along the care pathway—with consequently worse outcomes. Inclusive pathway designs and targeted interventions could help.

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Carnival Corporation’s Costa Cruises Expands Food Donation Program

3BL Media

MIAMI, September 24, 2024 /3BL/ - According to the United Nations’ Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), an estimated 40% of the global food supply is lost or wasted. In support of global efforts to tackle this important issue, Carnival Corporation & plc (NYSE/LSE: CCL; NYSE: CUK), the world’s largest cruise company, remains committed to shrinking its “food print” – an important element in the company's long-standing commitment to sustainable operations from ship to shore.

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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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The next era of private credit

McKinsey Sustainabilty

A new private credit ecosystem is emerging across asset managers, banks, and insurers. Here’s what it means for the industry.

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Northern Trust and The Talent Tap Host Future Talent Programme

3BL Media

In support of Northern Trust’s initiatives to support social mobility and socioeconomic diversity in the workplace our EMEA DE&I and Talent Acquisition teams partnered with The Talent Tap and hosted a vibrant, uplifting, and bespoke student experience as part of their Future Talent Programme at our London office earlier this month. Talent Tap focuses on breaking down the barriers of geography and socioeconomics to create opportunities for the advancement amongst Year 12 students across the U

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Hong Kong Proposes IFRS-aligned Sustainability Reporting Standards

ESG Today

The Hong Kong Institute of Certified Public Accountants (HKICPA) announced the publication of new exposure drafts with proposed sustainability-related and climate-related reporting standards for companies, fully aligned with the standards issued by the IFRS Foundation’s International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB). The HKICPA proposal aims to have the standards effective from August 2025.

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New Program Could Put an End to Global Environmental Destruction for Food Production

3BL Media

September 24, 2024 /3BL/ - Codex Planetarius and the 1% solution, kicked off today by World Wildlife Fund’s Markets Institute, aims to rewrite the future of food production by supporting the growing demand for globally traded food while minimizing the negative environmental consequences. When fully developed and launched, Codex Planetarius will: Provide a baseline for environmental performance in global production and trade of food and soft commodities.

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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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Researchers acquire and analyze data through AI network that predicts maize yield

Science Daily / Earth & Environment

Artificial intelligence (AI) is the buzz phrase of 2024. Though far from that cultural spotlight, scientists from agricultural, biological and technological backgrounds are also turning to AI as they collaborate to find ways for these algorithms and models to analyze datasets to better understand and predict a world impacted by climate change. Scientists have now demonstrated the capability of a recurrent neural network -- a model that teaches computers to process data using long short-term memo

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Principal Financial Group 2023 Sustainability Report: Cybersecurity & Data Privacy

3BL Media

Originally published in Principal Financial Group 2023 Sustainability Report Cybersecurity and data privacy Protecting the confidentiality of the personal data entrusted to us by our customers, employees, and business partners is of utmost importance to us. That’s why we take proactive approaches to keep our systems secure, continually assess for emerging risks, and ensure employees are sufficiently trained on handling sensitive information.

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A ‘Pull’ Approach to Scaling Proven Nonprofits (Blog)

Stanford Social Innovation

By John Simon Starting with the need instead of the solution can lead to stronger impact.

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Climate Solutions for Congregations

3BL Media

Georgia’s communities of faith have the power to change the world. They can play a vital role in ensuring that all people live in a world with a healthy environment, a stable climate, and resilient communities. One of the simplest ways for congregations in Georgia to take action toward creating this world is to advance climate solutions within their own communities of faith.

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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.