Renew Economy
NOVEMBER 12, 2024
Chinese company completes world’s second-largest solar facility, a 3 GW PV farm built on an old cold mine, and starts first generation from the world's first gigawatt scale floating solar project. The post China floats its first gigawatt scale offshore solar park, and completes 3GW PV project at old coal mine appeared first on RenewEconomy.
McKinsey Sustainabilty
NOVEMBER 12, 2024
Business leaders must go beyond mitigating geopolitical risks to seizing the opportunities presented by the new world order. Here’s how.
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Renew Economy
NOVEMBER 12, 2024
Falling costs and rapidly increasing scale means that big batteries are doing the heavy lifting at crucial points for the grid, particularly around the solar duck curve. The post Batteries come of age, and are now doing the heavy lifting around the solar duck appeared first on RenewEconomy.
ESG Today
NOVEMBER 12, 2024
California-based General Galactic, which is developing methods to generate fossil-free energy, announced that it has raised $8 million in seed funding, bringing total investment in the company to $10 million. Founded in 2023 by former SpaceX and Varda Space Industries engineers Halen Mattison and Luke Neise, General Galactic is developing a modular hardware platform that captures CO2 and converts it into 100% renewable, synthetic hydrocarbon fuel, that is directly compatible with existing energy
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.
Renew Economy
NOVEMBER 12, 2024
UK PM lays down the gauntlet on climate action to Australia and the rest of the developed world, committing to an interim emissions reduction target of at least 81% on 1990 levels by 2035. The post UK sets “shining example” for 2035 targets as COP29 gathers pace. Will Australia match its ambition? appeared first on RenewEconomy.
McKinsey Sustainabilty
NOVEMBER 12, 2024
Governments often face more constraints in meeting their objectives than most private sector companies do. Adopting practices that enhance organizational health can help.
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ESG Today
NOVEMBER 12, 2024
Climate research provider and environmental disclosure platform CDP and the European Financial Reporting Advisory Group (EFRAG) announced today that they have achieved a high degree of commonality and interoperability between CDP’s disclosure platform and the EU’s recently adopted European Sustainability Reporting Standards (ESRS). The organizations added that they will continue to work together to further align the CDP system and ESRS standards, in order to help reduce the reporting burden for
Renew Economy
NOVEMBER 12, 2024
Scientists including Australia's CSIRO warn that there is a 50% chance the world's "carbon budget" will be exceeded in six years. The post Stubborn fossil fuel emissions threaten to blow global carbon budget appeared first on RenewEconomy.
3BL Media
NOVEMBER 12, 2024
An estimated 600 million – almost 1 in 10 people in the world – get sick after eating contaminated food, according to the World Health Organization. To address this concern, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), which has authority to regulate the way foods are grown, harvested and processed, created a regulatory framework around food safety.
Renew Economy
NOVEMBER 12, 2024
The new NSW benefit sharing guidelines have thrown up a potential problem for renewable and storage projects: Did they just cap developer contributions to community funds? The post Renewable energy developers raise questions about apparent cap on community funds in NSW appeared first on RenewEconomy.
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
3BL Media
NOVEMBER 12, 2024
We recently hosted an electrifying Careers in Energy Week Expo. Over 200 middle and high school students from New Castle County, including those from Academia Antonia Alonso Charter School, Odessa High School, Appoquinimink High School, Freire Charter Wilmington, Smyrna Middle School, Middletown High School, and William Penn High School, gathered to explore the diverse career opportunities at Delmarva Power.
Science Daily / Earth & Environment
NOVEMBER 12, 2024
Global carbon emissions from fossil fuels have reached a record high in 2024, according to new research.
3BL Media
NOVEMBER 12, 2024
ATLANTA, November 12, 2024 /3BL/ - Habitat for Humanity International announced today that Whirlpool Foundation has renewed its support for the BuildBetter with Whirlpool program. Over the next two years, the Foundation will allocate $2.5M to help the global housing nonprofit construct stronger, more energy-efficient homes that are responsive to changing climate conditions and increasing climate hazards.
Science Daily / Earth & Environment
NOVEMBER 12, 2024
For people who are pregnant or nursing, more use of personal care products is associated with higher detectable levels of synthetic chemicals known to have adverse health effects, a new study found. The study found that using personal care products like nail polish, makeup and hair dye while pregnant or lactating is associated with significantly higher levels of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, known as PFAS, in blood plasma and breast milk.
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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.
3BL Media
NOVEMBER 12, 2024
Every October, in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, AEG’s German ice hockey champions, Eisbären Berlin, trade their usual team colors for a bold and meaningful hue: pink—as part of their annual “Pink in the Rink” campaign. The initiative has become a staple of the club’s charity efforts, blending the passion of sports with a powerful cause—raising awareness and funds in the fight against cancer.
Science Daily / Earth & Environment
NOVEMBER 12, 2024
Roughly 90 million years ago, climatic conditions in Antarctica were suitable for resin-producing trees. Researchers have now made the southernmost discovery of amber in the world.
3BL Media
NOVEMBER 12, 2024
PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances) are found everywhere in our environment. Some of them are a pressing environmental and public health concern, impacting drinking water supplies, ecosystems and communities globally. Whether in water , soil, waste or solids, these compounds pose significant challenges, from widespread contamination to complex treatment requirements and disposal considerations — all in the context of evolving regulations.
Science Daily / Earth & Environment
NOVEMBER 12, 2024
A new study finds that limiting global warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius is still possible, but some countries require support to meet their climate responsibilities. An 'additional carbon accountability' indicator is introduced, revealing that the EU and 17 other countries must exceed their own current targets to achieve this global goal.
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
3BL Media
NOVEMBER 12, 2024
Eastman “We had to find a solution for all of our cardboard,” said Marsha Edwards, senior environmental engineer at Eastman. “With our previous recycling partner closed, finding a baler became a top priority to keep cardboard out of the landfill and stay true to our sustainability commitments.” Edwards searched everywhere for a Kingsport, Tennessee, partner that could take Eastman’s cardboard and bale it for recycling.
McKinsey Sustainabilty
NOVEMBER 12, 2024
Today’s rapidly developing risk landscape demands a new, more nimble approach for insurance companies to assess and respond to risks, a function inherently in their DNA.
3BL Media
NOVEMBER 12, 2024
Originally published by Environment+Energy Leader Everything U.S. companies know about sustainability reporting is about to change. For years, U.S. company sustainability reports have been voluntary disclosures that provided varying details into an organization’s corporate responsibility initiatives and their impact on society. However, under the European Union (EU) Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD), companies doing business in Europe will need to develop robust reporting proce
Science Daily / Earth & Environment
NOVEMBER 12, 2024
A recent study correlates higher levels of pollutant particulate matter to higher occurrences of head and neck aerodigestive cancer.
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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
3BL Media
NOVEMBER 12, 2024
KeyBank and the Edna Martin Christian Center (EMCC) joined forces to pack 10,000 meals for those in need. This initiative aimed not only to address the pressing issue of hunger in the greater Indianapolis area but also to highlight the importance of volunteerism within the community. The meal-packing event was part of the larger Million Meals Movement , a notable non-profit organization committed to fighting hunger throughout Indiana.
Impact Alpha
NOVEMBER 12, 2024
As nonprofit hospitals shift from volume-based to value-based care, a powerful opportunity emerges to invest in the social determinants of health. Research indicates. The post How hospitals are partnering with CDFIs to invest in the social determinants of health appeared first on ImpactAlpha.
3BL Media
NOVEMBER 12, 2024
ATLANTA, November 12, 2024 /3BL/ - In July 2024, weeks before the start of school for millions of children and young adults across the country, nine Georgia-Pacific mechanics from six facilities , including the Rome Lumber mill in Georgia and the Sweetwater Complex in Texas, went back to the classroom at partner Yancey Bros. Co.’s headquarters in Austell, Georgia.
Science Daily / Earth & Environment
NOVEMBER 12, 2024
A recent study on Cryptomeria japonica plots shows that trees dissipate wind energy by switching between two swaying behaviors at specific wind speeds, offering insights that may help in improved forest management to minimize damage caused by storms.
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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.
3BL Media
NOVEMBER 12, 2024
Andrew Martin, executive vice president, Cascale participated in the inaugural global apparel factory summit hosted by Avery Dennison, a Cascale member at the forefront of sustainability and innovation. Avery Dennison is a global materials science and digital identification solutions company that provides a wide range of branding and information solutions that optimize labor and supply chain efficiency, reduce waste, advance sustainability, circularity and transparency, and better connect brands
ESG Today
NOVEMBER 12, 2024
Recently elected Prime Minister Keir Starmer unveiled a new climate target today, committing to cut UK greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 81% by 2035, on a 1990 basis. The new target, announced at the COP29 climate conference in Baku, Azerbaijan, raises the UK’s climate ambition from the 78% target set under Prime Minister Boris Johnson in 2021. The new decarbonization goal will form the UK’s new Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) under the Paris Agreement.
3BL Media
NOVEMBER 12, 2024
International Olympic Committee news The President of France Emmanuel Macron was presented with the Olympic Order on Wednesday 28 August by International Olympic Committee (IOC) President Thomas Bach, at an official ceremony held at the Elysée Palace in Paris. In recognition of his unstinting support for the success of the Olympic Games Paris 2024 and his attachment to the Olympic ideal dear to Pierre de Coubertin, President Emmanuel Macron was presented with the Olympic Order in gold.
ESG Today
NOVEMBER 12, 2024
A Dutch appeals court issued a ruling in Shell’s favor, reversing a landmark 2021 ruling holding the company responsible for greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions resulting from its customers’ use of its products, and ordering the company to dramatically reduce emissions by the end of the decade. In a statement following the ruling, Friends of the Earth Netherlands (Milieudefensie), who launched the case against Shell in 2019, said that it was “shocked by today’s judgment,” adding: “It is a setback f
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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.
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