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A near 100 per cent renewable grid is readily achievable and affordable

Renew Economy

Three years of daily simulations show that very close to 100% renewable electricity is feasible for Australia’s main grid at reasonable cost, using just several hours of battery storage. The post A near 100 per cent renewable grid is readily achievable and affordable appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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World Environment Center Secures Additional $2.5 Million To Build Capacity of Women-Owned Businesses for Sustainable Economic Growth

3BL Media

August 22, 2024 /3BL/ - The World Environment Center (WEC) has received an additional $2.5 million in funding from the U.S. Department of State to expand its work building the capacity of women entrepreneurs throughout Central America on green projects. By leading two initiatives focused on economic development and climate change mitigation, WEC and its partners will work to address gender-specific barriers to sustainable growth.

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Renewable records season arrives early as solar pushes sunshine state to new highs

Renew Economy

The unseasonably warm weather is causing renewable energy records to tumble early, driven by surge in solar output in Australia's most coal dependent state. The post Renewable records season arrives early as solar pushes sunshine state to new highs appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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CNH Committed to the Education of Future Agricultural Generations

3BL Media

CNH and its brand, CASE IH , have joined forces with the National University of Córdoba (UNC) to promote the training of new professionals. With the aim of linking the local machinery and agricultural technology industry with students and professionals of agricultural sciences and related careers, CNH and its Case IH brand announced together with the National University of Córdoba (UNC) the formalization of an academic collaboration agreement.

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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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Australian flow battery pioneer put into administration after failing to find backers

Renew Economy

Australian flow battery pioneer Redflow placed in administration after failing to find backers for its first megawatt-hour scale storage. The post Australian flow battery pioneer put into administration after failing to find backers appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Safeguarding Employees: Covia’s Health and Safety Initiatives

3BL Media

Covia is diligent in protecting the health of its employees through robust Occupational Health and Industrial Hygiene programs, many of which rely on established external frameworks. For example, Covia rigorously follows the Hierarchy of Controls developed by the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) to safeguard occupational health at all of its locations.

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El World Environment Center Recibe 2.5 Millones De Dólares Adicionales Destinados a Apoyar Emprendimientos Liderados Por Mujeres Para Un Crecimiento Económico Sostenible.

3BL Media

English Version August 22, 2024 /3BL/ - El World Environment Center (WEC) ha recibido financiamiento adicional de 2.5 millones de dólares del Departamento de Estado de EE.UU. para ampliar su apoyo a emprendimientos liderados por mujeres en Centroamérica. A través de esta extensión se implementará una nueva competencia online “Desafío a la Innovación Climática o Climate Innovation Challenge (CIC)”, que buscará apoyar proyectos verdes y sostenibles centrados en el desarrollo económico y la mitigac

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Bill passes to force big Australian companies to report on climate impacts and risks

Renew Economy

Australia's largest companies and financial institutions must provide greater detail on how climate change is affecting strategy and key business decision under amendments to the Corporations Act. The post Bill passes to force big Australian companies to report on climate impacts and risks appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Mike Barcik on Energy Efficiency in Georgia

3BL Media

Taking action on climate isn’t just about solar panels and EVs – some of the most impactful ways to reduce your carbon footprint include less visible actions, like improving the energy efficiency of your home. If you’re looking to get inspired to make efficient upgrades to your home, Mike Barcik of Southface Institute is here to help. In this interview in the Georgia Climate Digest video series, Eriqah Vincent of Drawdown Georgia speaks with Mike about his thoughts on climate and environmentalis

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Future Made in Australia: A plan to super-charge renewables, or a stalking horse for gas expansion?

Renew Economy

Federal Labor has allowed a policy based on leveraging our comparative advantage in clean energy to be hijacked by claims we need more gas. We don't. The post Future Made in Australia: A plan to super-charge renewables, or a stalking horse for gas expansion? 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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DP World Advances Sustainable Port Operations in the Dominican Republic With Electrification Initiative

3BL Media

SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic, August 22, 2024 /3BL/ - DP World , a global leader in logistics and supply chain solutions, is embarking upon a multi-phase initiative to improve sustainability at the Port of Caucedo in the Dominican Republic. The first phase of the project involves the acquisition of 12 electric internal transfer vehicles (ITVs), which will enable DP World to transition its fleet of diesel-powered ITVs to fully electric models.

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Second turbine blade failure hits world’s largest offshore wind farm, in fresh blow to GE Vernova

Renew Economy

The incident is the second to hit the massive 3.2GW Dogger Bank project in the UK and the third involving GE Vernova's 13MW Haliade-X turbines. The post Second turbine blade failure hits world’s largest offshore wind farm, in fresh blow to GE Vernova appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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HARMAN and Celonis Partner To Enhance Process Intelligence With AI-Powered Insights for Enterprises

3BL Media

Originally published on HARMAN Newsroom STAMFORD, CT., August 22, 2024 /3BL/ – HARMAN, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. focused on connected technologies for automotive, consumer, and enterprise markets, along with its Digital Transformation Solutions business unit, recently announced an AI-driven partnership with Celonis, the global leader in Process Mining and Process Intelligence, to make enterprise processes smarter, more efficient and more effective.

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Gigawatt-scale Victoria wind farm, big battery joins queue for federal green tick

Renew Economy

Plans to build a massive wind farm of up to 1.3GW in Victoria's north have joined the queue for federal environmental approval. The post Gigawatt-scale Victoria wind farm, big battery joins queue for federal green tick 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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Gore Fabrics: Pioneering Sustainability in Performance Apparel

3BL Media

Since our inception in 1958, W. L. Gore & Associates (Gore) has been an emblem of innovation and collaboration in the global materials science arena. With a footprint spanning five continents and a diverse product portfolio, we consistently push the boundaries of possibility. Central to our ethos is our commitment to responsible performance, epitomized by Gore’s Fabrics business.

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Households may lose an hour of solar power as network tests rooftop PV switch-off

Renew Economy

Testing, testing. South Australian households were given little warning as SAPN conducted tests of its rooftop solar curtailment mechanism on Thursday. The post Households may lose an hour of solar power as network tests rooftop PV switch-off appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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BIER Member Spotlight: Nick Enfield

3BL Media

Name: Nick Enfield | Senior Manager Global Environmental Sustainability Company: Suntory Global Spirits Connect with Nick on LinkedIn Welcome to our series aimed at spotlighting the individual leaders within BIER member companies and stakeholder organizations. Learn how these practitioners and their companies are addressing pressing challenges around water, energy, agriculture, climate change, and what inspires each of them to advance environmental sustainability in the beverage sector and colle

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Net Zero Economy Authority offers lifeline for coal and gas workers as plants close

Renew Economy

Workers at coal and gas-fired power plants that are set for closure will be offered a raft of support including paid retraining and redeployment under new laws. The post Net Zero Economy Authority offers lifeline for coal and gas workers as plants close appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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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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Henkel Named as One of Best-in-State Employers by Forbes

3BL Media

Henkel has been named to the Forbes 2024 Best-In-State Employers list for the state of Connecticut. This is recognition is awarded based on the results of an independent survey of over 160,000 U.S. employees that considers aspects of an employee’s experience including working conditions, salary, potential for growth, and diversity. “We are honored to be recognized by Forbes and Statista as a Best-In-State Employer in Connecticut,” said Philipp Schaffer, Head of Henkel Consumer Brands, North Amer

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Energy Insiders Podcast: The search for equity

Renew Economy

NAB's Andrew Smith on the challenges of raising equity for Australia's renewable energy transition. Plus: News of the week. The post Energy Insiders Podcast: The search for equity appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Essity 2023 Annual and Sustainability Report: Reducing Our Environmental Impact

3BL Media

Originally published on Essity.com Reducing Our Environmental Impact The climate crisis is one of the defining issues of our time. Its global effects are far-reaching and impact both life on the planet and Essity’s business. As one of the world’s leading hygiene and health companies, we are scaling up our efforts to reduce environmental impact throughout our value chain.

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Reimagining insurance with a comprehensive approach to gen AI

McKinsey Sustainabilty

Insurance companies are at an inflection point with their generative AI use cases. Three McKinsey partners discuss the value of combining generative AI with other technologies.

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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 History of Biogas

3BL Media

While biogas has only come into the modern public periphery in the last few decades, it has actually been utilized throughout history. Evidence of the use of biogas goes back to as early as the 10th century BC, where its combustion was used to heat the bathwater of the ancient Assyrians. Not much was known about the origins of the biogas until about 2,500 years later, when the scientist Jan Baptist Van Helmont recorded that decaying organic matter produced flammable gases.

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Australia Senate Passes New Mandatory Climate Disclosure Law

ESG Today

A bill introducing mandatory climate reporting for large and medium-sized companies passed the Australian Senate today, marking a major step towards the establishment of a new climate risk disclosure framework in the country. In a statement following the vote in the Senate, Australia Treasurer Jim Chalmers said: “These critical reforms provide investors and companies the clarity and certainty they need to support the net zero transformation and further strengthen Australia’s reputation as an att

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Discovery Education Unveils New, Free Environmental Focused Learning Resources

3BL Media

CHARLOTTE, N.C., August 22, 2024 /3BL/ - Discovery Education today announced a new curated collection of free dynamic digital resources that encourages students to follow their curiosity and explore the natural world. These resources are made available to all students, teachers, and caregivers in the United States at no cost through the Environmental Education Initiative.

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New gels could protect buildings during wildfires

Science Daily / Earth & Environment

Researchers have developed a sprayable gel that creates a shield to protect buildings from wildfire damage. It lasts longer and is more effective than existing commercial options.

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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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Total Worker Health®: A Comprehensive Guide to Understanding Worker Well-being

3BL Media

In today’s rapidly evolving workplace, employee well-being has become a top priority for many organizations. Whether you’ve heard the term " Total Worker Health ®" (TWH) before or it’s entirely new to you, understanding what it means and how it can benefit your organization is crucial. What is Total Worker Health®? It is an innovative approach developed by the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health ( NIOSH ) in the United States.

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RWE AG - RWE and Borussia Dortmund to install largest PV system on a stadium roof in Germany

Global Renewable News

Highlights RWE and Borussia Dortmund agree long-term sustainability partnership PV system to be coupled with battery storageRWE and Borussia Dortmund have agreed a six-year partn.

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Webinar: Translate Emissions Data Into Decarbonization Strategies With BMS, Bayer, and Lythouse

3BL Media

Effective decarbonization strategies rely on accurate and consistent data collection across Scopes 1, 2 and 3 to identify key focus areas, and close collaboration across supply chains to enhance supplier decarbonization. These are by no means small tasks for sustainability leaders and technology is beginning to become a vital tool for measuring emissions, analyzing 'heavy hitters' and setting strategies for decarbonization.

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Archaeologists discover the sunken temple of Aphrodite brimming with glittering jewels

Good.is: Planet

This expedition illuminated new details about the ancient Egyptian city Thonis-Heracleion which got submerged underwater due to earthquakes.

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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.