Renew Economy
OCTOBER 3, 2024
IEEFA's recent research on the cost of building nuclear is detailed and extensively referenced, with the methods laid out transparently. Dismissing it as "cherry-picked" and "nonsense" is not good enough. The post If Peter Dutton has a better understanding of the cost of building nuclear, then let’s see it appeared first on RenewEconomy.
3BL Media
OCTOBER 3, 2024
Stakeholder scrutiny of corporate ESG practices is on the rise. Investors are increasingly expecting Environment, Social and Governance (ESG) commitments from companies, while regulatory bodies enforce stricter disclosure requirements. Informed consumers expect ethically produced goods , and employees prefer to work for companies with strong ESG values.
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Renew Economy
OCTOBER 3, 2024
The largest operating wind farm in Australia has marked a significant milestone with the first export of renewable energy to the national electricity market. The post Australia’s largest operating wind farm sends first power to Sunshine State grid appeared first on RenewEconomy.
Corporate Knights
OCTOBER 3, 2024
European supermarkets are helping customers eat less meat and more plants in a bid to improve dietary health and reduce emissions. The new initiative, known as protein splits , aims to expand supermarket sales of plant proteins and shrink sales of animal ones. In Europe, a combination of shoppers wanting to eat less animal protein due to rising health, animal welfare and environmental concerns — plus supermarkets’ own worries about reducing their emissions and, in one country, government backing
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
OCTOBER 3, 2024
Snowy Hydro seeks to play down use of diesel at its controversial Hunter Valley power project, which is still waiting for a connection to the gas network. The post Snowy plays down diesel allowance for Kurri Kurri, but gas pipeline problems persist appeared first on RenewEconomy.
3BL Media
OCTOBER 3, 2024
In 2024, Wesco launched its support of United Way of Calgary and Area digital equity and inclusion approach to community outcomes. This new and innovative approach to community outcomes leans into digital hardware and the lifelong skills required to use it for underserved community members. In 2023, United Way of Calgary and Area hosted TechConnect at Platform Calgary, an incubator for the tech industry.
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3BL Media
OCTOBER 3, 2024
Mastercard Center for Inclusive Growth Predictions of the artificial intelligence boom from just two years ago were prone to extremes: On one hand, there were rose-color-tinged tales of AI solving every problem, and on the other, dystopian visions of a world ruled by robots. Both seem to have crashed into reality. At the third annual Impact Data Summit hosted by the Mastercard Center for Inclusive Growth at the company’s Tech Hub in Manhattan, “pragmatic optimism” and “idealistic realism” were t
Renew Economy
OCTOBER 3, 2024
David Crisafulli reminds voters that an LNP government in Queensland does not mean Peter Dutton can bank on the state's support for building nuclear power plants. The post “Differences of opinion:” Queensland state LNP insists it will not sign up to Dutton’s nuclear plan appeared first on RenewEconomy.
3BL Media
OCTOBER 3, 2024
Case IH , a brand of CNH , showcased its products to some of the most important companies in the agro-industrial and livestock sector in Uruguay. The brand attended the 119th Expo Rural Prado, the International Livestock Exhibition and Agro-industrial and Commercial Exhibition organized by the Rural Association of Uruguay (ARU) in Montevideo. The event was a great chance to discuss developments in technology and efforts to increase sustainability in farming.
Renew Economy
OCTOBER 3, 2024
Australian university researchers have won a patent for using food acids to create a major component of battery technology. The post Australian researchers turn wine into a battery storage breakthrough 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
OCTOBER 3, 2024
As previously seen on the CSRHub blog. We considered many names for our site—in fact we spent our first year and a half under a different name—EkoHub. We liked “Eko” — coming from the Greek word Oikos, related to economy, ecology, and “home” or social concerns. From the beginning, we believed the word “Hub” reflected our desire to be at the center of the sustainability area, providing knowledge, harmony, and consensus among the hundreds of experts judging the ESG performance of companies.
Renew Economy
OCTOBER 3, 2024
Renewable records fall for the third time in five days, and likely more to follow as coal fired generators learn how to switch off and then back on again. The post Renewable penetration record falls for third time this week on Australia’s main grid appeared first on RenewEconomy.
3BL Media
OCTOBER 3, 2024
United Supermarkets, a division of Albertsons Companies, and Mrs Baird’s have kicked off the beginning of the Teachers on the Rise program for the twelfth year, an effort by the two companies to recognize local teachers nominated for their work by their students. Every month during the school year, three teachers across Texas are recognized — one from an elementary school, one from a middle school/junior high, and one from a high school.
Renew Economy
OCTOBER 3, 2024
Aula Energy has jumped on board the plans to build a more than 600 megawatt wind farm in south-western New South Wales. The post Macquarie’s Aula jumps on board plans to build massive wind farm in New South Wales appeared first on RenewEconomy.
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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
OCTOBER 3, 2024
The Royal Mint’s new Precious Metals Recovery facility uses the PlantPAx® DCS (distributed control system) from Rockwell Automation (NYSE: ROK) to manage and control the gold extraction process. After two years of design and manufacture, the plant is now operational and provides a strong foundation for further expansion of this technology to support the world’s challenges with electronic waste, which is simply discarded electrical or electronic devices.
CSR Hub
OCTOBER 3, 2024
We considered many names for our site—in fact we spent our first year and a half under a different name—EkoHub. We liked “Eko” — coming from the Greek word Oikos, related to economy, ecology, and “home” or social concerns. From the beginning, we believed the word “Hub” reflected our desire to be at the center of the sustainability area, providing knowledge, harmony, and consensus among the hundreds of experts judging the ESG performance of companies.
3BL Media
OCTOBER 3, 2024
Originally published on GoDaddy Resource Library Located in the heart of Cleveland, Ohio, Carter’s BBQ stands as a symbol of American grit and the enduring spirit of small businesses. Featured in GoDaddy’s Made in America documentary series, the journey of Darren W. Carter and his wife Theresa Carter, the founders of Carter’s BBQ, embodies the values of inclusivity and opportunity that GoDaddy champions through its mission.
Science Daily / Earth & Environment
OCTOBER 3, 2024
Liquefied natural gas leaves a greenhouse gas footprint that is 33% worse than coal, when processing and shipping are taken into account, according to a new study.
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
OCTOBER 3, 2024
Working closely with local leaders and nonprofits to provide ongoing essential support to those impacted by Hurricane Helene Tops $20.5 million in disaster readiness and recovery investments during past five years CHARLOTTE, N.C., October 3, 2024 /3BL/ - In response to the devastating impacts of Hurricane Helene, Duke Energy Foundation announces a $1 million commitment to nonprofits providing vital assistance to affected communities across the Southeast.
McKinsey Sustainabilty
OCTOBER 3, 2024
A new McKinsey analysis quantifies the impact that digital and AI can have on consumer goods businesses and where consumer-packaged-goods executives should focus their efforts.
3BL Media
OCTOBER 3, 2024
At DP World, environmental stewardship is a core pillar of our sustainability strategy, and our commitment to mangrove restoration is a clear example of this dedication. While the UNESCO International Day for the Conservation of the Mangrove Ecosystem on July 26 serves as a reminder of their importance, at DP World, we celebrate mangroves and their vital role year-round.
Science Daily / Earth & Environment
OCTOBER 3, 2024
Comamonadacae is a family of bacteria often found growing on plastics in water. New study finds a bacterium in this family can break down the plastic for food. Researchers also identified the enzyme the bacterium use to degrade plastic. The discovery opens new possibilities for developing bacteria-based engineering solutions to help clean up difficult-to-remove plastic 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
3BL Media
OCTOBER 3, 2024
AMSTERDAM, HONG KONG, and OAKLAND, Calif., October 3, 2024 /3BL/ - In its first year, Cascale’s Manufacturer Climate Action Program (MCAP) has expanded to engage over 60 manufacturers in the fight against climate change, the organization announced today. MCAP is a pivotal initiative that unites manufacturers worldwide to combat climate change across the consumer goods industry, driving sustainable change through science-aligned targets (SATs).
Good.is: Planet
OCTOBER 3, 2024
“Girls play basketball too and it's not any more important for boys than girls,” she wrote.
3BL Media
OCTOBER 3, 2024
PLANO, Texas, October 3, 2024 /3BL/ - PepsiCo Foods North America ® (PFNA) today announced the 30 th anniversary of its partnership with Feed the Children ® in the fight against childhood hunger and the 3.2 million households facing food insecurity across the U.S. The anniversary highlights the transformative impact of their collective efforts on providing long-term, sustainable solutions in the fight against hunger nationwide.
Financial Times: Moral Money
OCTOBER 3, 2024
Helping investors navigate the complexities behind decarbonising hard-to-abate industries will be essential, given the need to attract more capital
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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
OCTOBER 3, 2024
By Kevin Delaney This year is on track to be the hottest on record. Wildfires, floods, and droughts are mounting. And climate-driven refugee crises span continents. That’s why Climate Week NYC 2024 — with its theme of “It’s Time” — was so critical. Hosted by the international non-profit Climate Group, in conjunction with the U.N. General Assembly and New York City, it brought together a far-ranging mix of government, industry, academia, and activists.
Science Daily / Earth & Environment
OCTOBER 3, 2024
The extinction of hundreds of bird species caused by humans over the last 130,000 years has led to substantial reductions in avian functional diversity -- a measure of the range of different roles and functions that birds undertake within the environment -- and resulted in the loss of approximately 3 billion years of unique evolutionary history, according to a new study.
3BL Media
OCTOBER 3, 2024
Originally published on U.S. Bank company blog Inside his home in Kansas City, Elijah Rush thinks a lot about the future he wants for his wife, two children and baby on the way. In fact, the home he purchased in 2023 represents one of the biggest steps forward in building wealth and providing his loved ones with a place to call home, he said. “When I think about building wealth, it’s about my children and thinking about their future,” said Rush, who started thinking about his financial journey a
Science Daily / Earth & Environment
OCTOBER 3, 2024
Government subsidies for business practices and processes should be approached with caution, even when they seem to be environmentally friendly, writes a group of scientists and economists. They argue that subsidies can alter market pressures, leading to unintended consequences that not only perpetuate harmful subsidies over time but also diminish the overall effectiveness of those intended to promote environmental sustainability.
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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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