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South Australia to enshrine 100 pct net renewable target in law as BHP looks to double smelting capacity

Renew Economy

South Australia to lock its 2027 target of 100 per cent net renewables into law as BHP looks to double its copper smelting and refining operations in the state. The post South Australia to enshrine 100 pct net renewable target in law as BHP looks to double smelting capacity appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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CACI Receives DoD Nunn-Perry Award for Advancing Army Acquisition Goals through its Protégé Mayvin

3BL Media

RESTON, Va., August 29, 2024 /3BL/ - The Department of Defense (DoD) has selected CACI International Inc ( NYSE: CACI ) to receive its sixth Nunn-Perry Award for excellence in the DoD Mentor Protégé Program. This prestigious honor recognizes CACI’s collaboration with Mayvin, a woman-owned small business management consulting firm that provides a wide range of professional and technical services.

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Households will produce more energy than they consume by 2040, and AEMO is paying attention

Renew Economy

Rooftop solar, home batteries and other consumer energy resources have been listed alongside large-scale renewables and storage as critical to reliable supply – but work needs to be done to coordinate them. The post Households will produce more energy than they consume by 2040, and AEMO is paying attention appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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CACI Receives DoD Nunn-Perry Award for Enabling Advanced Agile Software Development through its Protégé EXPANSIA

3BL Media

RESTON, Va., August 29, 2024 /3BL/ - The Department of Defense (DoD) has selected CACI International Inc ( NYSE: CACI ) to receive its seventh prestigious Nunn-Perry Award for excellence in the DoD Mentor Protégé Program. This honor recognized CACI’s collaboration with its partner, EXPANSIA, a service-disabled, veteran-owned small business that rapidly delivers government and commercial technologies, including Agile software development, secure cloud infrastructures, and digital materiel managem

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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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Here come the batteries: Six new big battery projects in line for capacity payments in W.A. grid

Renew Economy

Six big battery projects are in line to receive capacity payments from the market operator in a significant reshaping of W.A.s grid as it transitions away from coal. The post Here come the batteries: Six new big battery projects in line for capacity payments in W.A. grid appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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CNH Brand STEYR and TU Wien Unveil FCTRAC Biogenic Hydrogen–Powered Tractor Project

3BL Media

An innovative hydrogen fuel cell-powered concept tractor has made its debut thanks to a collaboration by STEYR , a brand of CNH , and TU Wien. Based on a standard STEYR 4140 Expert continuously variable transmission (CVT) tractor, the development was a collaborative effort between CNH’s St. Valentin-based engineering team in Austria and their project partners, who worked together to design, create and test the tractor and its hydrogen fuel cell power unit.

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American Airlines CR Smith Museum Inspires the Next Generation of Aviators

3BL Media

On National Aviation Day, American Airlines honors the incredible achievements of the aviation industry and reflects on the boundless potential it holds for the future. In a field where innovation and exploration are fundamental processes, American is committed to building a diverse pipeline of future aviation professionals. Empowering the next generation is crucial to the continued progress and advancement of modern flight.

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Heat is on Queensland LNP to show its hand on climate and renewables

Renew Economy

As the state swelters through a winter heatwave, Queenslanders need to know if the LNP is serious about fighting climate change and cutting power bills. The post Heat is on Queensland LNP to show its hand on climate and renewables appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Albertsons Companies’ Seattle Division Partners With Seattle Seahawks To Donate More Than 38,000 Snacks

3BL Media

At the Seattle Seahawks recent Football Fest, Albertsons Companies' Seattle Division partnered with the team, KING 5 news and Northwest Harvest to host a food drive to provide the snacks that kids love best for summer meal sites around the Northwest. More than 38,000 snacks were donated, and our Albertsons Companies' Owns Brands team led the way by donating enough kid-approved foods to fill an eCommerce truck.

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Energy Insiders Podcast: Should networks be more than poles and wires?

Renew Economy

ENA chief executive Dominique van den Berg on the hotly contested role that networks can play in distributed resources. Plus, news of the week. The post Energy Insiders Podcast: Should networks be more than poles and wires? 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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Pine-Sol: Delivering More Value With Less Impact

3BL Media

Clorox’s environmental, social and governance goals are integrated into our IGNITE strategy because we believe they create value for our company, brands, people and communities. We’ve focused on areas where we can make the biggest impact, and much of our progress is realized through the work of our purpose-driven brands. Following the debut of Pine-Sol’s new, more concentrated line of multisurface cleaners earlier this year, we spoke with Katie Leber, our Pine-Sol brand manager, about how the br

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The gen AI skills revolution: Rethinking your talent strategy

McKinsey Sustainabilty

Developing the software talent companies need to grow means thinking in terms of skills rather than roles to navigate this period of uncertainty around talent.

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T-Mobile Is Lighting Up Small-Town Spirit

3BL Media

A few years ago, T-Mobile made a commitment to the people of rural America: they would not be left behind in the 5G era. Small communities would be covered by 5G to enhance their connectivity needs at home, on the farm, on the move, and at school. This was – and is – part of our long-term dedication to the prosperity of rural communities. We’ve built nearly 500,000 square miles of new 5G coverage across rural America and doubled our retail presence with 600 stores that provide vital in-person se

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Chief of staff: Anatomy of the role in eight charts

McKinsey Sustainabilty

Helping top leaders fulfill their missions can accelerate advancement and open new career opportunities.

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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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Saint-Gobain Video Series: Journey to 2030 – How Do We Optimize Weight?

3BL Media

To achieve carbon neutrality by 2050, Saint-Gobain North America must reach key milestones by 2030. In our latest episode of Journey to 2030, we discuss how reducing the weight of a product can have a major impact on reducing carbon emissions without sacrificing quality -- that's what it means to have light and sustainable construction! Watch the Saint-Gobain video series Journey to 2030 here About Saint-Gobain Worldwide leader in light and sustainable construction, Saint-Gobain designs, manufac

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Scientists discover how starfish get 'legless'

Science Daily / Earth & Environment

Researchers have made a groundbreaking discovery about how sea stars (commonly known as starfish) manage to survive predatory attacks by shedding their own limbs. The team has identified a neurohormone responsible for triggering this remarkable feat of self-preservation.

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Team Kohler Races to a Gold Medal Victory at the 2024 Dragon Boat Races

3BL Media

Three cheers for Team Kohler, who raced to a gold medal victory at the 2024 Dragon Boat Races! Members of our Asian Resources of Kohler business resource group led two teams of nearly 50 associates to race against local organizations at this year’s Milwaukee Dragon Boat Festival. Team Kohler 1 emerged victorious in their division, securing first place with a record-breaking finish time.

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Study reveals crucial role of mixing Atlantic and Arctic waters in global ocean circulation

Science Daily / Earth & Environment

A new study sheds light on the vital role that the mixing of Atlantic and Arctic waters plays in sustaining the Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation (AMOC), which is crucial for regulating Earth's climate.

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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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Equipping AMD Learning Labs to Support Tomorrow’s Rising STEM Stars

3BL Media

Education holds immense power in shaping the leaders and innovators of tomorrow, and we are passionate about preparing students for the demands of the 21st century workforce. This is why we partner with schools, educators, and local nonprofit organizations to outfit AMD Learning Labs with AMD processor-based equipment, helping empower teachers and inspire students to pursue STEM education.

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An entrepreneurial philanthropist, a biotech pioneer, and an acclaimed wine producer

McKinsey Sustainabilty

Our August obituaries also include a media CEO, a neonatal ICU creator, and a corporate cofounder who helped change the face of word processing.

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Quest Diagnostics Empowers Employees With Enhanced Education Assistance and Career Growth Programs, Achieving Record Engagement in 2023

3BL Media

Originally published in Quest Diagnostics' 2023 Corporate Responsibility Report Our employees don’t just hold jobs—they build careers. In 2023, we continued to focus on the hire-to-retire journey for our workforce. Learning and development programs, education assistance, and opportunities to improve our organizational culture make Quest a place to grow and advance.

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New process vaporizes plastic bags and bottles, yielding gases to make new, recycled plastics

Science Daily / Earth & Environment

Chemists have developed a catalytic process that turns the largest component of today's plastic waste stream, polyolefin plastic bags and bottles, into gases -- propylene and isobutylene -- that are the building blocks of polypropylene and other types of plastics. The process uses inexpensive solid catalysts that can be scaled to industrial production, making this a potentially viable means of creating a circular economy for these throw-away plastics.

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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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Foundation Forward: The Latest Truist Foundation News | Q3 2024

3BL Media

This quarterly newsletter showcases how Truist Foundation supports Truist Financial Corporation’s purpose to inspire and build better lives and communities through strategic investments in a wide variety of nonprofit organizations centered around two focus areas: building career pathways to economic mobility and strengthening small businesses to ensure all communities have an equal opportunity to thrive.

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Climate change increases foodborne illness risk from raw produce

Science Daily / Earth & Environment

Salmonella enterica causes disease in 1.2 million people in the U.S. every year. A new study found that Salmonella contamination is enhanced by high humidity and plant disease.

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How This Dedicated Team Is Protecting Our Planet

3BL Media

Trudging up an isolated dirt path at Conestee Nature Preserve in Greenville, S.C., a vast meadow comes into view. It’s a uniquely special place, surrounded by hundreds of acres of natural habitats. Piedmont Natural Gas volunteers gathered here on a sticky summer morning – not to hike, bike or escape into nature – but to plant milkweed, a critical food source for important pollinators like bees and butterflies.

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Scientist's method could give months' warning of major earthquakes

Science Daily / Earth & Environment

The public could have days or months of warning about a major earthquake through identification of prior low-level tectonic unrest over large areas, according to research by scientists who analyzed two major quakes in Alaska and California.

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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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ScottsMiracle-Gro: Stay Connected With Nature Through Fall Gardening

3BL Media

Gardening has many positive physical and mental benefits , so don’t miss out on the opportunity to keep them going during the fall season. Whether you’re planting hearty vegetables like kale or vibrant mums, there are many varieties that can thrive–and help you thrive–in the cooler autumn air. According to Miracle-Gro , you can achieve faster results in the season by opting for young plants as opposed to seeds.

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Number of fish species at risk of extinction fivefold higher than previous estimates, according to a new prediction

Science Daily / Earth & Environment

Researchers predict that 12.7% of marine teleost fish species are at risk of extinction, up fivefold from the International Union for Conservation of Nature's prior estimate of 2.5%. Their report includes nearly 5,000 species that did not receive an IUCN conservation status due to insufficient data.

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Growing Interest in Grading Hydrogen

3BL Media

Cummins by Tom Quimby, On-highway Journalist Knowing the fuel used for hydrogen fuel cells and hydrogen internal combustion engines (H2-ICE) is just as important as knowing the powertrains themselves. Fuel can impact not only performance but also a fleet’s green profile. Several terms are used to identify hydrogen and for various reasons. Different agencies, industries and entities involved in the use and production of hydrogen have begun categorizing it either by carbon intensity or with colors

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New model to enhance extreme rainfall prediction

Science Daily / Earth & Environment

Scientists have developed new guidance and tools that could significantly improve the prediction of life-threatening flash flooding.

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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.