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Australia’s biggest smelter to launch massive wind and solar tender, says nuclear too costly

Renew Economy

The biggest single energy consumer in Australia, the Tomago smelter, is about to launch a massive tender for wind and solar. It says nuclear is too expensive. The post Australia’s biggest smelter to launch massive wind and solar tender, says nuclear too costly appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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How U.S. tax law is driving higher transport emissions

GreenBiz

The tax code incentivizes the purchase of private jets and large SUVs, which is at odds with U.S. climate priorities.

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Hybrid solar battery systems replace diesel at four remote gold mines

Renew Economy

est Australian gold producer Westgold has replaced six diesel power stations with four hybrid solar, battery and gas systems to slash emissions and save money. The post Hybrid solar battery systems replace diesel at four remote gold mines appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Develop your sustainability business strategy

GreenBiz

Outcome-based benchmarks and clear action plans will put your organization’s sustainability strategy on the path to success.

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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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Woodside serves “nothing burger” on climate and clean energy as shares show decade long decline

Renew Economy

Woodside this week cited market uncertainty over the climate science as a reason to delay its green investments. The post Woodside serves “nothing burger” on climate and clean energy as shares show decade long decline appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Fifth Third’s Carla Cobb Recognized As Top 10 Supplier Diversity Leader for Commitment to Growing Small Businesses and Making Community Impact

3BL Media

CINCINNATI, March 12, 2024 /3BL/ - Carla Cobb, Fifth Third’s director of supplier diversity has been named one of Procurement magazine’s Top 10 Supplier Diversity Leaders influencing and shaping the procurement and supply chain industry. The list comprises supplier diversity leaders focused on increasing the presence of diverse businesses through a commitment of growth, collaboration, and development.

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Celebrating Mary Kay Scientist for Her Florence Wall Women in Cosmetic Chemistry Award

3BL Media

Meet Dawn Burke-Colvin! Dawn is a Senior Principal Scientist on our R&D team and the inventor behind more than 50 patents, with an emphasis on skin care formulations. Dawn was recently awarded the Florence Wall Women in Cosmetic Chemistry Award by the Society of Cosmetic Chemists. The award recognizes a woman for significant accomplishments to the cosmetic industry through her technical contributions, leadership skills and business excellence.

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Australian super funds go cold on two bigger “climate wreckers”, report says

Renew Economy

Research released by Market Forces finds the biggest super funds were going cold on the two companies considered major "climate wreckers". The post Australian super funds go cold on two bigger “climate wreckers”, report says appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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“She Leads The World” This International Women's Day

3BL Media

ATLANTA, March 12, 2024 /3BL/ - Today, in advance of International Women’s Day (March 8), leading humanitarian organization CARE launched a new campaign – She Leads the World – in partnership with Nigel Barker. CARE is dedicated to saving lives, defeating poverty, and achieving social justice by empowering women and girls, who have the power to uplift entire communities.

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Big batteries and small solar star in 2023, but big wind commitments plunge

Renew Economy

Updated: New report paints picture of a “very positive” year for big batteries and small solar, but an alarming fall in large scale renewable projects. The post Big batteries and small solar star in 2023, but big wind commitments plunge 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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The American Heart Association Recognizes Kenyon Webber as a 2024 “Women in STEM” Honoree

3BL Media

Kenyon Webber, a senior lead nuclear engineer at Entergy, was recently recognized as one of six 2024 "Women in STEM" honorees by the American Heart Association. This award is a recognition of her outstanding commitment and impact in the field of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics, or STEM, in New Orleans. Entergy was the signature sponsor for The Go Red for Women luncheon which brought together hundreds of women to empower them and raise awareness about making heart-healthy choices

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Big batteries, small solar the heroes of 2023, as investment in big wind and solar sags

Renew Economy

Clean Energy Australia 2024 report paints a picture of a “very positive” year for renewables, including record-breaking figures for investment in utility scale storage. The post Big batteries, small solar the heroes of 2023, as investment in big wind and solar sags appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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CNH Brand Supports Argentinian Town in Urban Improvement

3BL Media

New Holland Construction , a brand of CNH , together with its official distributors, supports all its customers in the Latin America region. Recently, the Argentinian town, Trelew, acquired a B90C Italia backhoe loader to further improve the city. Abercar, New Holland's official distributor in the area, oversaw the operation and after-sales service of the equipment.

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Network company wins most of funding in latest community battery grants

Renew Economy

The first round of Victoria's beefed up neighbourhood battery program will fund 25 new installations. The post Network company wins most of funding in latest community battery grants 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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A Choice for Women Who ‘WANTT’ a Non-Traditional Career

3BL Media

While catching up over coffee, friends Laura Stauffer, a petroleum engineer, and Margot Heyne-Bell, a retired electrician, wondered what they could do to encourage women in Oklahoma to pursue construction trades. Both had heard stories of women working minimum-wage jobs, struggling to support their families. They also knew the state has low rates of women working in construction.

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Energy Insiders Podcast: Australia’s biggest smelters flick switch to wind and solar

Renew Economy

Rio Tinto’s Vik Selvaraja on why Australia’s biggest smelters - and biggest single energy consumers - are choosing wind and solar. Plus: Coalition’s nuclear nonsense. The post Energy Insiders Podcast: Australia’s biggest smelters flick switch to wind and solar appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Eastman and Food City Unveil New Plastics Recycling Bin in Kingsport

3BL Media

Eastman KINGSPORT, Tenn., March 12, 2024 /3BL/ - Eastman, a global specialty materials company, and Food City, a leading regional grocery retailer, unveiled the first (Eastman Road Food City) of three plastic recycling collection bins that will be located at the retailer’s stores in Kingsport, Tennessee. The partnership program – Shop, Recycle, Repeat, announced last November – will enable customers to drop off their plastic waste in the area since curbside pickup is no longer available.

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Where is customer care in 2024?

McKinsey Sustainabilty

Gen Z consumers are picking up the phone, boomers are using digital chat, and AI technologies are reshaping the contact center. For customer care leaders, 2024 could be a transformative year.

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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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What Companies Should Know About the SEC Climate Disclosure Rule

3BL Media

Nasdaq After nearly two years and over 24,000 comments from a multitude of stakeholders, the SEC released its long-awaited ruling, The Enhancement and Standardization of Climate-Related Disclosures for Investors. The rules require public companies to include additional climate-related disclosures in their annual reports and audited financial statements, with the stated goal of providing investors with more complete and reliable information about the impacts of climate-related risks on a registra

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New study quantifies health impacts from oil and gas flaring in U.S.

Science Daily / Earth & Environment

A new study finds that pollution from oil and gas venting and flaring results in $7.4 billion in health damages, more than 700 premature deaths, and 73,000 asthma exacerbations among children annually. Researchers also conclude that emissions are underreported and controlling emissions is not only profitable for operators, but also can significantly improve public health in surrounding communities.

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Sustainable Fashion Design and Innovation Leap Forward With Lenovo Internship

3BL Media

As part of the Stella McCartney x Central St Martin’s (CSM) partnership with Lenovo , four CSM students embarked on a 2-month internship at Lenovo HQ in Raleigh, North Carolina, following creating winning design concepts that celebrated the future of sustainable fashion and design. During their time at Lenovo HQ, these design students and graduates had the hands-on opportunity to learn how Lenovo uses several areas of the design process including, brainstorming, ideation, concept development, ma

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Pacific Northwest National Laboratory - How Much Dam Water is Needed for Fish and Energy?Insights into water flow and fish passage through dams in the Pacific Northwest point to new options for meeting energy and environmental needs

Global Renewable News

Article by Alexandra Freibott, PNNLHydropower dams provide reliable renewable energy, but they also have a direct impact on the environment, especially fish. Adjusting the amou.

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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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Duke Energy Supports First Responders in South Carolina With $500,000 in Grant Opportunities for Emergency Preparedness

3BL Media

Grants will pay for training, life-saving equipment and new technology to aid in disaster planning and recovery operations Application now open for nonprofits, governmental agencies GREENVILLE, S.C., March 12, 2024 /3BL/ - The Duke Energy Foundation is launching the third year of its $500,000 microgrant program to invest in emergency preparedness organizations across South Carolina to increase their resiliency to major weather events through advanced preparation, planning, equipment and training

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Scientists propose new theory that explains sand ripples on Mars and on Earth

Science Daily / Earth & Environment

Sand ripples are symmetrical. Yet wind -- which causes them -- is very much not. Furthermore, sand ripples can be found on Mars and on Earth. They would be even more fascinating if the same effect found on Mars could be found here on Earth as well. What if one unified theory could explain their formation on both planets?

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Paychex Named One of the World’s Most Ethical Companies® by Ethisphere for 16th Time

3BL Media

ROCHESTER, N.Y., March 12, 2024 /3BL/ - Paychex, Inc. , a leading provider of integrated human capital management software solutions for human resources, employee benefits, insurance services, and payroll, has been named among one of the 2024 World’s Most Ethical Companies ® on Ethisphere’s annual list. This marks the 16 th time Paychex has been recognized since the program began in 2007.

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Cargill - Cargill Power Canola Program Helps Farmers Take Advantage of Growing Bioenergy Market Opportunities for Canadian Canola

Global Renewable News

Canadian canola growers will soon be able to benefit from new and expanding market opportunities for renewable fuel feedstocks linked to bioenergy with the new Cargill Power Canola program. Enrollment.

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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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Atlantic City Electric and the Arbor Day Foundation Provide Free Trees for Energy-Efficient Living

3BL Media

MAYS LANDING, N.J., March 12, 2024 /3BL/ - Atlantic City Electric customers can now request a free tree to plant at their home as part of the company’s partnership with the Arbor Day Foundation’s Energy-Saving Trees program. Residential customers can reserve a complimentary tree on a first-come, first-served basis and reap the energy-saving benefits that trees provide.

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University of Edinburgh - Offshore renewables innovation programme set to continue

Global Renewable News

A programme that brings academia and industry together to co-design solutions for offshore renewable energy (ORE) has been renewed for another five years.IDCORE, out of the University of Edinburgh.

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Whirlpool Corporation Employees Helped Build Homes and Change Lives in 2023

3BL Media

Around the globe, more than 200 Whirlpool Corporation employees rolled up their sleeves in 2023 to help build homes and change lives. As we enter our 25th year of work with Habitat for Humanity International , we will continue to focus on our vision of ensuring everyone can have a place to live that is comfortable and nurturing. About Whirlpool Corporation Whirlpool Corporation (NYSE: WHR) is committed to being the best global kitchen and laundry company, in constant pursuit of improving life at

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Quaise Energy - Quaise Energy Raises $21 Million to Accelerate Terawatt-Scale Deep Geothermal Energy

Global Renewable News

Quaise Energy, the company unlocking terawatt-scale geothermal, announced today (March 12) the closing of a $21 Million Series A1 financing round led by Prelude Ventures and Safar Partners. Mitsubishi.

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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.