GreenBiz

MAY 1, 2024

Get ready: Building materials made from fungus, AI-powered thrift shops, vacuum shares and more.

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MAY 1, 2024

The hype surrounding SMRs is way overblown. Here are five facts that the nuclear industry and its boosters don’t want the public to know. The post Five things the “nuclear bros” don’t want you to know about small modular reactors appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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MAY 1, 2024

Deal with Brookfield will add 10.5 gigawatts of wind and solar in the U.S. and Europe between 2026 and 2030.

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Renew Economy

MAY 1, 2024

It's hard to find anyone in the energy industry pleased with news the NSW government may pay to keep the country's biggest coal generator open for another four or five years. The post Even rival coal generators don’t want long term extension to Eraring coal plant appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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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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GreenBiz

MAY 1, 2024

Utilities must comply with the EPA’s new emissions rules and invest in carbon capture and storage.

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MAY 1, 2024

WA government awards a $160 million for works at on the giant Collie battery, which will be one of biggest in the country. The post Contract awarded for works on new 2,000 MWh battery in coal centre appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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MAY 1, 2024

The Coalition says its warning of blackouts and brownouts if Australia transitions to renewables is based on "engineering and economics." Seriously? The post “Blackouts and brownouts:” The ideology behind Coalition’s dystopian take on renewables appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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MAY 1, 2024

The number of companies with science-based emissions reduction goals grew 500 percent since 2018, but corporate finance supporting those goals is only increasing 5 percent annually.

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MAY 1, 2024

Queensland households will score a $1000 energy bill discount under a $2.5bn state spend the government says will by covered by coal royalties. The post Queensland announces $1,000 rebate on household energy bills, paid for by coal royalties appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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3BL Media

MAY 1, 2024

PITTSBURGH and LONDON, May 1, 2024 /3BL/ - Viatris Inc. (NASDAQ: VTRS), a global healthcare company, recently launched Unmind as part of its global wellbeing program, Elevate. Unmind is a leading provider of workplace mental health solutions designed by psychologists to help individuals understand and be proactive with their mental health and lead healthier, happier lives.

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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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Renew Economy

MAY 1, 2024

Victoria's energy minister says reports the state will delay its first offshore wind auction are "just wrong," with developers "chomping at the bit to go to that next stage." The post “On track and on time:” D’Ambrosio insists Victoria’s first offshore wind auction will not be delayed appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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3BL Media

MAY 1, 2024

JAMAICA, May 1, 2024 /3BL/ - Direct Relief this week announced a US$3 million grant to Jamaica as part of its ongoing commitment to bolstering resilience in the Caribbean region. This contribution, which will support the installation of a large solar energy system at a central primary pharmaceutical distribution facility, comes as part of the organization’s renewal of its ongoing partnership with the island nation, aimed at strengthening healthcare systems and infrastructure in the face of natur

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Renew Economy

MAY 1, 2024

Extending Eraring has not been adequately justified. Meanwhile, the cost could be significant and so could the extra damage to the environment. The post Eraring extension could be a cost of living and pollution disaster – and not just from emissions appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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3BL Media

MAY 1, 2024

PHILADELPHIA, April 22, 2024 /3BL/ - Today, News is Out and Word In Black , together announced the 16 fellows selected for The Digital Equity Local Voices Lab, a new initiative powered by Comcast NBCUniversal to place journalists at 16 Black and LGBTQ+ serving news publications across the country. During the year-long fellowship, the group will receive the training and resources needed to tell stories within marginalized communities through media and technology and celebrate the work being done

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Renew Economy

MAY 1, 2024

The Coalition says its warning of blackouts and brownouts if Australia transitions to renewables is based on "engineering and economics." Seriously? The post “Blackouts and brownouts:” The Coalition’s dystopian and misguided take on a renewable grid appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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3BL Media

MAY 1, 2024

May 1, 2024 /3BL/ - In celebration of Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month, Bath & Body Works is spotlighting senior perfumer Linda Song and Bath & Body Works designers Michiyo Nelson and Kenneth Chiem and offering an exclusive candle collection they brought to life. This special collection is available at Bath & Body Works stores and online and features these unique new fragrances: “Ginger & Hinoki”— notes of ginger, Hinoki wood and orange zest “Bamboo &

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Science Daily / Earth & Environment

MAY 1, 2024

With recent studies having established the presence of nano and microplastic particles in the respiratory systems of both human and bird populations, new research has modeled what happens when people breathe in different kinds of plastic particles and where they end up.

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3BL Media

MAY 1, 2024

BRIDGEWATER, N.J., May 1, 2024 /3BL/ - TECHNOMELT® SUPRA 100 LE and TECHNOMELT® SUPRA 106M LE formulas designed with biobased alternatives reduce the adhesives’ cradle-to-gate carbon footprint by 25% 1 compared to the legacy products. This reduced footprint is enabled by a proprietary formulation of Kraton’s SYLVALITE™ 2200 biobased tackifiers developed with RE volution ™ rosin ester technology and Dow’s AFFINITY™ GA polyolefin elastomers.

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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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ESG Today

MAY 1, 2024

More than 4 out of 5 professionals involved in corporate reporting say that collecting accurate data to comply with the EU’s Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) will be a challenge, yet most companies plan to align their reporting with the new regulation, even if they don’t need to, according to a new survey released by business data and reporting solutions provider Workiva.

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3BL Media

MAY 1, 2024

Otis Worldwide Corporation recently awarded scholarships to 160 outstanding female students at top Chinese universities in collaboration with the China Soong Ching Ling Foundation (CSCLF), a non-governmental organization with a 40-year history of supporting women and youth. Each scholarship recipient demonstrated exceptional academic performance in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) fields, and a passion for community impact.

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Impact Alpha

MAY 1, 2024

Editor’s note: This article is part of a partnership between ImpactAlpha and Mission Investors Exchange (MIE) to present new ideas and perspectives in. The post Investment manager diversity matters when investing for health equity appeared first on ImpactAlpha.

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3BL Media

MAY 1, 2024

The seventh annual Global Recycling Day took place on March 18th. First held in 2018, the day was created to help recognise and celebrate the importance that recycling plays in preserving our precious primary resources and securing the future of our planet. It’s a campaign that resonates deeply with our commitment to sustainability here at Lenovo, helping to encourage people to reuse, recycle and reduce waste.

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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

Science Daily / Earth & Environment

MAY 1, 2024

A new computer model uses a better artificial intelligence process to measure snow and water availability more accurately across vast distances in the West, information that could someday be used to better predict water availability for farmers and others. The researchers predict water availability from areas in the West where snow amounts aren't being physically measured.

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3BL Media

MAY 1, 2024

Authored by Laurie Horvath A key responsibility of the board of directors is fiduciary oversight, including overseeing financial performance, accounting functions and the engagement and retention of independent auditors. Like other board responsibilities, these obligations are often delegated to a committee. Traditionally, a board appoints a finance committee to oversee financial results, cash management, performance against budget and financial risk assessment.

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Caux Round Table

MAY 1, 2024

Here’s the April issue of Pegasus. In this edition, we include three articles. The first, by yours truly, is about equity. What is it? What’s its history? Do people who speak of it actually know what they’re talking about? Secondly, we include a piece by Michael Hartoonian on the causes, propositions and policy recommendations for atrophying societies.

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3BL Media

MAY 1, 2024

By Candace Higginbotham | April 24, 2024 VILLA RICA, Ga., April 24, 2024 /3BL/ – Regions Bank on Wednesday announced Kascia Polk, manager of Regions’ Villa Rica, Georgia, branch, has been awarded the 2024 Lee Ann Petty Heart of Service Award, Regions’ highest honor for community involvement. Regions Chairman, President and CEO John Turner presented the award to Polk at the annual Chairman’s Club celebration, which honors the bank’s top performers.

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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.

ESG Today

MAY 1, 2024

Goldman Sachs Asset Management’s alternative investment platform Goldman Sachs Alternatives announced an agreement to acquire UK environmental risk reduction specialist Adler & Allan from private investment advisory firm Sun European Partners. Founded in 1926, Harrogate-based Adler & Allan provides environmental risk reduction services, supporting organizations in managing, improving, maintaining, and upgrading their critical infrastructure across the entire asset lifecycle across its 3

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3BL Media

MAY 1, 2024

Cintas supports and embraces its Asian Pacific Islander (API) employee-partners and communities in part through LEAD, a Partner Business Resources Group (PBRG) that is firmly rooted in creating a supportive environment for Asian Pacific Islander partners. LEAD, which is an acronym for Leading & Empowering API Development, helps its members to thrive, fosters collaboration with universities and professional organizations to recruit more API employee-partners and provides resources and educati

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Science Daily / Earth & Environment

MAY 1, 2024

Researchers have discovered the missing piece of the puzzle behind a rare opening in the sea ice around Antarctica, which was nearly twice the size of Wales and occurred during the winters of 2016 and 2017. A study reveals a key process that had eluded scientists as to how the opening, called a polynya, was able to form and persist for several weeks.

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3BL Media

MAY 1, 2024

CDP has announced major transformations to their reporting system that will impact reporters in the 2024 reporting season. What were formally separate questionnaires for climate, water, and forests are now going to be added into one integrated reporting framework with plastics added on as a new topic. Additionally, disclosing organizations will need to navigate a brand-new online platform, track to a changed deadline, and understand and navigate a revamped scoring and reporting guidance system.

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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.