5 startups fighting 'forever chemicals'
GreenBiz
NOVEMBER 14, 2023
It's generations too late to keep toxic PFAS out of the environment. A clutch of startups is developing methods for eliminating these ‘forever chemicals’.
GreenBiz
NOVEMBER 14, 2023
It's generations too late to keep toxic PFAS out of the environment. A clutch of startups is developing methods for eliminating these ‘forever chemicals’.
Renew Economy
NOVEMBER 14, 2023
Northern Territory unveils another "mega-scale" renewable project featuring wind, solar, hydrogen and battery storage with South Korea industrial giant. The post New “mega scale” green hub planned for Northern Territory by Korea giant appeared first on RenewEconomy.
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GreenBiz
NOVEMBER 14, 2023
Critics fear a clean energy standard that includes nuclear power would threaten solar and wind.
Renew Economy
NOVEMBER 14, 2023
AEMO warns of long hot summer as it seeks more resources in the case of fires, storms and heat that could cause failures in generation and transmission. But it has a lot more big batteries. The post AEMO prepares for extreme El Nino summer, but at least it has more battery storage appeared first on RenewEconomy.
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.
3BL Media
NOVEMBER 14, 2023
Founded in 2005, the foundation is a private, non-profit organization established by Whole Foods Market and dedicated to poverty alleviation. The nonprofit's mission is to empower the world’s poorest people with microcredit and the chance to expand a home-based business and lift themselves and families out poverty. To date, Whole Planet Foundation has disbursed $107 million through microlending partners worldwide, funding 7 million microloans and 35 million income-generating opportunities.
Renew Economy
NOVEMBER 14, 2023
China has joined the growing list of countries committing to methane action plans, leaving Australia well behind in the global race to tackle these super-polluting emissions. The post Australia at back of the pack on methane as China announces action plan appeared first on RenewEconomy.
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Renew Economy
NOVEMBER 14, 2023
Origin Energy could move quicker on the renewable transition than Brookfield, but its management has shown no interest in doing so. The post Origin: Can the gentailer commit to 100% green when the Brookfield bid fails? appeared first on RenewEconomy.
Corporate Knights
NOVEMBER 14, 2023
The world’s governments are facing increased pressure to reach agreement on phasing out the production and consumption of fossil fuels. And countries like Canada, whose plan for fossil fuel production runs counter to its stated climate goals, will increasingly be under fire on the international stage. In advance of this year’s COP28 climate summit, the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) says that a steady phase-out of coal, oil and natural gas production is critical to put the world
Renew Economy
NOVEMBER 14, 2023
Wind industry in shock over new NSW planning guidelines, which could kill new projects - even in renewable energy zones. Talks are being sought with the state Labor government. The post “Farcical:” Wind industry in shock as NSW guidelines say no to new wind projects appeared first on RenewEconomy.
3BL Media
NOVEMBER 14, 2023
The project provides a sustainable solution to enhance the value of glass, the perfect material to support a low-waste circular economy in an area with a historic wine production that is profitable for the region’s GDP itself – as one billion of Sicily’s GDP comes from the production of Sicilian wines. The industry of wine production is constantly expanding and evolving: in Sicily alone, in 2002, more than 7000 winemakers and 500 bottlers operate each year within a supply chain that produces mor
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
Renew Economy
NOVEMBER 14, 2023
Households in Victoria could soon be required to pay up front for a new connection to the gas network to defray cost of stranded assets for other users. The post New blow to fossil gas as regulator shifts death spiral risk to new connections appeared first on RenewEconomy.
3BL Media
NOVEMBER 14, 2023
New Holland Agriculture , a brand of CNH Industrial , celebrates International Day of Rural Women by recognizing three hardworking women in the company. Their stories prove that gender is no barrier to a successful career in Australia’s agriculture sector, where women currently make up 34% of the industry. Amy Reid recently joined On-Trac Ag at Bathurst as a machinery mechanic apprentice, decades after originally turning away from a career in the trade.
Renew Economy
NOVEMBER 14, 2023
German government agrees to backstop energy giant Siemens to tune of €7.5 billion to help the company overcome ongoing turmoil in its wind division. The post Siemens snags massive government bailout amid deepening wind turbine woes appeared first on RenewEconomy.
3BL Media
NOVEMBER 14, 2023
November 15, 2023 /3BL/ - The California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS), the largest public pension fund in the U.S. and longtime Ceres Investor Network member, announced a bold investment of $100 billion in climate solutions by 2030 to support its overall goal of achieving a net zero emissions portfolio by 2050. CalPERS set out this investment goal in the context of its comprehensive Sustainable Investments 2030 Strategy.
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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.
Renew Economy
NOVEMBER 14, 2023
Brookfield's bid for Origin is good for Australia. But Australia's biggest super fund is signalling that fundamental value is less important than just stopping the bid. The post The super fund giant and advisory firm blocking Australia’s renewable energy transition appeared first on RenewEconomy.
3BL Media
NOVEMBER 14, 2023
DUBLIN, November 14, 2023 /3BL/ - More than half (51%) of U.S. adults are optimistic new applications of artificial intelligence (AI) will lead to major advancements and breakthroughs in healthcare in the year ahead, according to a new survey from Medtronic, a global healthcare technology leader, and Morning Consult. Some of the highest levels of optimism for AI in healthcare are around diagnoses and improving healthcare access.
Renew Economy
NOVEMBER 14, 2023
A move to enshrine the revived State Electricity Commission in the Victorian constitution is doomed to fail, with upper house crossbenchers queuing up to kill it. The post SEC bill faces tough opposition in Victorian parliament appeared first on RenewEconomy.
3BL Media
NOVEMBER 14, 2023
By The Black & Veatch Insights Group The escalating frequency and strength of hurricanes, wildfires, floods, droughts and environmental impacts offer tangible evidence that climate change is making severe weather events increasingly unpredictable and more costly. It begs the question: With the ever-present effects of climate change influencing the world, how are electric utilities dealing with the risks?
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
McKinsey Sustainabilty
NOVEMBER 14, 2023
Real estate can use generative AI to turn the industry’s data into treasure in seven steps.
3BL Media
NOVEMBER 14, 2023
By Kristy Lilas , Vice President of Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging at GoDaddy Diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging (DEIB) are principles meant to ensure we all – regardless of who we are or what we’ve experienced – have an equal opportunity to thrive and succeed. DEIB isn’t just about one group, one company, or one issue—it’s about all of us.
McKinsey Sustainabilty
NOVEMBER 14, 2023
One of the world’s tech scholars talks geeks, two-pizza teams, the 90 percent syndrome and a whole lot more.
3BL Media
NOVEMBER 14, 2023
Originally published in Dow's 2022 Progress Report We seek to connect our science and innovation to advance sustainable solutions in the communities where we operate and do business. Investments support Dow’s sustainability goals and include funding for collaborations that address circularity, climate protection and resiliency. One of the ways we do this is through Dow’s Business Impact Fund, which aims to create shared value – unlocking business opportunities to make a social impact.
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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
McKinsey Sustainabilty
NOVEMBER 14, 2023
A recent digital and cyber self-assessment of organizations in Australia and New Zealand revealed a mix of strengths and areas for improvement needed to address ever-evolving digital-related risks.
3BL Media
NOVEMBER 14, 2023
Over the first two years of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Women’s Centre of Calgary lost 69% of its volunteers. Many in this group needed to prioritize caregiving in their household, and the number of available volunteers dropped from 800 to 250. The not-for-profit based in Calgary, AB relies on volunteers to support more than 7,000 women in need every year.
McKinsey Sustainabilty
NOVEMBER 14, 2023
Henrik Henriksson, CEO of H2 Green Steel, talks about the challenges and successes in founding a green business start-up and out-executing peers in a competitive environment.
3BL Media
NOVEMBER 14, 2023
BELLEVUE, Wash., November 14, 2023 /3BL/ - T-Mobile (NASDAQ: TMUS) today announced a donation totaling $50,000 to five Virginia nonprofit organizations that are making a difference in their communities. The organizations — Blue Ridge Area Food Bank , Children’s Hospital Foundation of Richmond at VCU , H.E.R. – Help and Emergency Response , The Fatherhood Foundation of Virginia, and the United Service Organization (USO) — each received a $10,000 donation.
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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
NOVEMBER 14, 2023
Professional services and information solutions provider Wolters Kluwer announced today the integration of ESG reporting functionality from its corporate performance management solutions unit CCH Tagetik into its Enablon ESG Excellence solution, aimed at enabling companies to meet sustainability disclosure requirements across standards including CSRD, GRI and SASB.
3BL Media
NOVEMBER 14, 2023
Gen Blog | Community By: Erin Gallegos, Corporate Responsibility Manager Technology abuse is an increasingly common part of domestic violence. Many abusers use technology like stalkerware to track their partners’ device activity, location and movements, email and online messages, and browsing histories. Intimate partner violence often involves financial abuse, in which abusers steal their partner’s identity, improperly access online accounts or ruin their credit scores.
ESG Today
NOVEMBER 14, 2023
Consumers globally are willing to pay more for products with a lower environmental impact, as they express increasing concern over climate change and environmental sustainability, yet many still find sustainable consumption too expensive, and focus on different aspects of product sustainability than the companies producing the products, according to a new study released by global management consultancy Bain & Company.
3BL Media
NOVEMBER 14, 2023
We are celebrating our latest milestone. We have now ingested more than 900 sources of ESG data. Our 15 years of work have produced a database of 600 million pieces of ESG data on more than 50,000 entities. This data set supports our mission to use consensus ratings of company ESG performance as a lever to improve corporate sustainability. Our reach now extends to 156 countries.
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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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