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5B begins work on solar and battery project to get Tiwi Islands to 50 pct renewables

Renew Economy

Construction has begun on a 1.1MW solar farm and 3MWh battery storage project that aims to take the Tiwi Islands to 50 per cent renewables. The post 5B begins work on solar and battery project to get Tiwi Islands to 50 pct renewables appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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What Solugen’s new factory means for the future of green chemicals

GreenBiz

Houston-based Solugen just announced plans for its second sustainable molecule factory. Here’s why you should be paying attention.

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Want to fight climate change? Triple global renewables target to 11TW by 2030

Renew Economy

Governments shouldn't coast using fat wind and solar pipelines when they could achieve so much more, says a new report. The post Want to fight climate change? Triple global renewables target to 11TW by 2030 appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Hero: Volvo ditches diesel and revs up electric car sales

Corporate Knights

In August, Ford Motor Co. CEO Jim Farley took his son on a three-day road trip from Silicon Valley to Las Vegas in Ford’s electric F-150 Lightning pickup truck. En route, Farley hobnobbed with Ford dealers and EV drivers and experienced the agony of slow-charging at congested charging centres. “Listening,” he explained, “is how we learn.” Though just 3.5% of Ford’s revenue came from manufacturing electric vehicles in 2022, it poured more than US$2.1 billion into EV production last year and says

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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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In September we went past 1.5°C, in November we tipped over 2°C. What’s going on?

Renew Economy

The sudden spike in warming in 2023 comes from a combination of factors. It's not a sign of total climate failure – but the emissions gap with current policies is still hellish. The post In September we went past 1.5°C, in November we tipped over 2°C. What’s going on? appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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The Critical Role of Procurement in Obtaining ESG Data

GreenBiz

Date/Time: December 12, 2023 (2-3PM ET / 11AM-12PM PT) With new regulations and investment decisions requiring more and better ESG data, Supplier.io has responded with new data and solutions. Procurement teams have a critical role to play in the environmental and social impact of companies today. To play this role, procurement teams need to provide meaningful and transparent supply chain data.

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Local Business L&M Hair Company Wins KeyBank’s Key4Women, 2023 Women-Owned Business Pitch Contest in Partnership With Micro Enterprise Services of Oregon (MESO), and the Portland Thorns FC

3BL Media

PORTLAND, Ore., November 20, 2023 /3BL/ – KeyBank’s Key4Women program, Micro Enterprise Services of Oregon (MESO) , and the Portland Thorns FC announced that local business, L&M Hair Company, is the winner of a business pitch contest for women-owned businesses (WOBs) located in Oregon and SW Washington. The event was held November 16 th at Providence Park in Portland.

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The eye-watering payments being made to big batteries to squash huge solar duck

Renew Economy

Neoen's huge Collie battery could be paid more than $100 million a year to help squash solar duck curve in world's biggest isolated grid, but state-owned battery will get paid much less. The post The eye-watering payments being made to big batteries to squash huge solar duck appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Zero: Oil industry’s plan for climate action? More fossil fuels

Corporate Knights

While more auto companies are rallying to flood the world market with electric vehicles, the petroleum industry is taking the off-ramp. Not only have global oil producers generally failed to invest substantially in renewable-energy technologies; now they’re reneging on their green commitments. When you look at the oil industry’s efforts to decarbonize, the results are lacklustre.

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Investors scrap pioneering green hydrogen plant in Germany because of costs

Renew Economy

One of Europe’s first projects to produce green hydrogen on a large scale in northern Germany has been scrapped due to high construction costs. The post Investors scrap pioneering green hydrogen plant in Germany because of costs 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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TENWEST Streetfest and Startup Tucson Creates a Place for Entrepreneurs To Learn and Grow

3BL Media

As originally published by GoDaddy’s Venture Forward Research Initiative GoDaddy’s Sr. Director of Venture Forward, Alexandra Rosen, kicked off Innovation Day at TENWEST this year with a presentation on the power of entrepreneurship, including the growth, journey and impact of the local microbusiness owner in Tucson and surrounding Arizona. Her presentation “The Macro Impact of Microbusinesses: How Digital Entrepreneurs Power Our Local Economies” covered these businesses’ vast importance and how

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Fortescue presses go on more than $1.1 billion of green hydrogen and iron projects

Renew Economy

Andrew Forrest's Fortescue Metals Group has announced three of the first green hydrogen deals to reach a final investment decision in the United States and Australia. The post Fortescue presses go on more than $1.1 billion of green hydrogen and iron projects appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Trane Technologies Delivers All-Electric, Zero Direct Emission Thermo King® Solutions in Every Segment of the Cold Chain in EMEA

3BL Media

SWORDS, Ireland, November 21, 2023 /3BL/ - Trane Technologies (NYSE: TT), a global climate innovator, today announced at Solutrans 2023 that it has fulfilled its August 2021 commitment to deliver fully electric, zero direct emission Thermo King® refrigeration solutions for every segment of the cold chain in the Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) region by 2023.

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Huge fire levies could “really hurt” wind, solar and battery projects, investors warn

Renew Economy

CEIG warns proposed property fire levies could add millions of dollars a year in extra running costs to big solar, wind and battery projects in state with 95 per cent renewables target. The post Huge fire levies could “really hurt” wind, solar and battery projects, investors warn 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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IWBI Awards the WELL Health-Safety Rating to 20-Plus Expo City Dubai Buildings in Recognition of the City’s People-Centric Sustainability Approach

3BL Media

DUBAI and NEW YORK, November 21, 2023 /3BL/ - The International WELL Building Institute (IWBI) has awarded Expo City Dubai the WELL Health-Safety Rating for 23 of its buildings, a testament to the city’s commitment to supporting human well-being and prioritising sustainability. The city’s iconic Terra – The Sustainability Pavilion and Alif – The Mobility Pavilion are among those to have received the rating.

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NSW seeks to thread a path for renewable “backbone” through Hunter Valley

Renew Economy

NSW threads a path in and around Hunter Valley mines and wineries as it seeks to build a major new "backbone" for transporting wind and solar into major demand areas. The post NSW seeks to thread a path for renewable “backbone” through Hunter Valley appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Albertsons Companies’ Jewel-Osco Division Packed More Than 52,000 Thanksgiving Meals at Annual Holiday Food Packing Event

3BL Media

Nearly 100 @jewelosco associates came together as one team at the Northern Illinois Food Bank for our annual Jewel-Osco Holiday Food Packing event! The Jewel-Osco team had a fantastic day packing boxes and backpacks for affiliated food pantries and schools. A total of 53,000 pounds of food were packed, which will result in more than 52,000 #Thanksgiving meals for our neighbors in need.

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SwitchedOn Podcast: Why batteries need an end of life plan

Renew Economy

Gavin Collis from the CSIRO discusses the future of Australia's battery recycling industry. The post SwitchedOn Podcast: Why batteries need an end of life plan 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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LyondellBasell To Build Industrial-Scale Advanced Recycling Plant in Germany

3BL Media

HOUSTON, November 20, 2023 /3BL/ - LyondellBasell (LYB) today announced it has made the final investment decision to build the company's first industrial-scale catalytic advanced recycling demonstration plant at its Wesseling, Germany, site. Using LyondellBasell's proprietary MoReTec technology, this plant will be the first commercial scale, single-train advanced recycling plant to convert post-consumer plastic waste into feedstock for production of new plastic materials that can be ran at net z

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Global economics intelligence executive summary, October 2023

McKinsey Sustainabilty

The global outlook is unchanged despite weaker readings in trade, consumer confidence, and business activity. Still-elevated inflation and interest rates are acting as headwinds to economic growth.

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Novelis' Commitment to Product Sustainability

3BL Media

Originally published in Scaling Circularity: Novelis 2023 Sustainability Report At Novelis, we are committed to supplying our customers with high-quality, responsibly sourced, and lowest-carbon products possible. Aluminum’s durability, formability, and corrosion resistance make it ideal for numerous applications, including beverage packaging, automobiles, planes, buildings and so much more.

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Digital logistics: Technology race gathers momentum

McKinsey Sustainabilty

A survey of more than 250 global shippers and logistics providers reveals that technology investments are set to increase, with numerous companies already piloting advanced use cases.

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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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KFC Thailand Joins Forces With the Equal Education Fund (EEF) in Support of Out-of-School Children

3BL Media

November 20, 2023 /3BL/ - KFC Thailand announces its pledge to join forces with the EEF (Equal Education Fund) in its mission to spotlight the learning and earning potential of out-of-school Thai Youth. Since inception, KFC’s founder Colonel Sanders believed that each person possesses limitless potential. It was his lifelong ambition to invest in the potential of others, especially the youth.

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The Rise of Embedded Finance in Africa: Three Fintech Innovators Highlight its Potential to Boost Financial Inclusion and Business Growth on the Continent

James Militzer

In Egypt, as in many African countries, there has been ongoing movement in recent years towards financial inclusion, digitisation and the fintech sector. The latest report from the Central Bank of Egypt indicates that these efforts are gaining momentum, as total ownership of transactional accounts has reached 64.8%. And the volume of electronic transactions in the Egyptian market increased to over EGP 6.4 trillion (US $207 billion) in 2022 , up from EGP 4.2 trillion ($136 billion) in 2020.

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Transactional Carbon Accounting: Financial-Grade Precision Across the Value Chain

3BL Media

As businesses and organizations tackle the reduction of their carbon footprint to achieve net-zero emissions, they are scrutinizing the accuracy and availability of their carbon emissions data, especially for scope 3 emissions. Current carbon accounting processes use a significant amount of estimations and averages due to the lack of consistent calculations and effective data sharing across the value chain.

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Ameresco, Inc. - Ameresco Announces Battery Energy Storage System Contract with Silicon Valley PowerAmeresco-owned asset installation of a 50-megawatt battery energy storage system to boost Silicon Valley Power's system reliability

Global Renewable News

Ameresco, Inc., (NYSE: AMRC), a leading cleantech integrator specializing in energy efficiency and renewable energy, has announced that it will construct a battery energy storage system (BESS) of up t.

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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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Doing Good by Giving Back: Honoring National Philanthropy Day

3BL Media

Originally published on HARMAN Newsroom As a global company committed to developing solutions that improve people’s daily experiences, HARMAN has always believed in pursuing ideas, technologies and partnerships that have a profound impact on people, communities and the broader society. Through our global cause initiative, HARMAN Inspired, we invest in empowering the next generation and help them realize their potential through music, education, and community service.

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Partnership for Electric Pathways - Partnership for Electric Pathways (PEP) Launches, Urging EPA to Finalize eRIN Regulations

Global Renewable News

Coalition's 20+ members push for electricity generated from captured methane to qualify as renewable fuel under the Renewable Fuel Standard program.A coalition of over 20 organiz.

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High School Internship Program Helps Students Grow Careers in Banking

3BL Media

Originally published on U.S. Bank company blog For Jorge Estudillo-Castillo, thinking about a future career in banking started while attending Cristo Rey Jesuit High School Twin Cities and interning at a U.S. Bank branch in Minneapolis. “I like being challenged and being a little hard on myself to accomplish more so I can go above and beyond,” said Estudillo-Castillo, who is now a college student studying finance and a U.S.

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Energy Development Corporation - EDC awarded with two Philippine geothermal exploration licenses

Global Renewable News

The Department of Energy has awarded EDC exploration licenses for the Buguias-Tinoc Geothermal Power Project and the Mt. Sembrano Geothermal Power Project, which can generate 100 MW and 20 MW, respect.

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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.