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It is now cheaper to run a fully electric home and EV in NZ than to use fossil fuels

Renew Economy

New Zealand is one of the first countries in the world to reach an electrification tipping point, as high petrol and high gas costs make electric homes and EVs more affordable than fossil fuelled alternatives. The post It is now cheaper to run a fully electric home and EV in NZ than to use fossil fuels appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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3 key strategies for transforming the beef industry

GreenBiz

A growing array of techniques and technologies aims to reduce the supersized environmental footprint of commercial beef production.

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Rooftop solar ducks would eat nuclear’s lunch. So will Coalition slow PV or pay to store it?

Renew Economy

In a grid reshaped by wind and solar, and rooftop PV in particular, there is a lot of space for fast and flexible "firming" capacity, but not for baseload technologies like nuclear. The post Rooftop solar ducks would eat nuclear’s lunch. So will Coalition slow PV or pay to store it? appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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It was a 'monumental' year for renewables in Europe

Corporate Knights

Europe’s electricity grid is getting much cleaner – fast. Power sector emissions were down a whopping 19% in 2023 compared to 2022, according to a recent report by Ember, an independent energy think tank. “The EU’s power sector is in the middle of a monumental shift,” says Sarah Brown, Ember’s Europe program director. She explains that fossil fuels are playing a smaller role than ever as a system with wind and solar as its backbone comes into view.

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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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New bifacial solar technology generates more power at much reduced cost

Renew Economy

Researchers claim new bifacial solar technology offers greater efficiency than traditional solar at significantly less cost than existing solar panels. The post New bifacial solar technology generates more power at much reduced cost appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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This week in climate policy

GreenBiz

In the week ahead, a Senate hearing about PFAS hazardous chemical designations, a House hearing on the DOE’s 2025 budget request, and more.

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Unilever takes tougher stance on supply-chain emissions

GreenBiz

Company calls for “absolute” reductions across ingredients, agriculture and ice-cream refrigerators.

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Consumers to get “marginal” bill relief despite rooftop PV driving big falls in wholesale power prices

Renew Economy

As renewables drive down wholesale electricity prices, questions are raised over why consumers will get only marginal bill relief in the coming year. The post Consumers to get “marginal” bill relief despite rooftop PV driving big falls in wholesale power prices appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Driven to Success: Former Taxi Operator Builds Sales Career Through Listening, Learning

3BL Media

Growing up in Zimbabwe, Happiness Ngwenya couldn’t have foreseen how his conventional path through school and higher education would lead to an unconventional journey of career choices. His tenacious and entrepreneurial mindset ultimately helped him find and excel in a dream job at Viatris drawing on his diverse background to lead and inspire those around him.

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Massive First Nations solar-hydro project aims to be first to export green ammonia

Renew Economy

A massive green hydrogen project based around existing hydro and new giga-scale solar has won federal government funding from Arena. The post Massive First Nations solar-hydro project aims to be first to export green ammonia 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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Black & Veatch Studies Extraction of Natural Hydrogen in Australia

3BL Media

MELBOURNE, Australia, March 18, 2024 /3BL/ - Black & Veatch , a global leader in critical infrastructure solutions, will study the exploration and extraction of natural hydrogen and helium in Australia. The development study is an engineering services agreement between Australian-owned natural hydrogen company H2EX Limited, a world leader in exploring naturally occurring hydrogen, and Black & Veatch.

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Ampcontrol signs deal to power industrial sites entirely with NSW wind and solar

Renew Economy

Engineering firm signs deal with renewable energy retailer Flow Power that will see its NSW sites powered by locally sourced wind and solar. The post Ampcontrol signs deal to power industrial sites entirely with NSW wind and solar appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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WEC Europe Elects New Managing Director & Supervisory Board Officers

3BL Media

March 18, 2024 /3BL/ - On March 12, 2024, the World Environment Center (WEC) Europe Supervisory Board, elected Margaret O’Gorman as Managing Director of the organization. As President & CEO of the global WEC entity, O’Gorman will now also lead WEC EU to both implement its strategy to deliver thought leadership and capacity building to companies of all sizes and support the ongoing combination with WHC (Wildlife Habitat Council.

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SwitchedOn Podcast: Nations communities and the big switch to renewables

Renew Economy

Indigenous communities in the Northern Territory are overcoming pre-paid electricity metres, regular disconnections, power outages and reliance on diesel. The post SwitchedOn Podcast: Nations communities and the big switch to renewables 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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Our People: Patty Furuseth Named North Dakota Outstanding Safety Professional

3BL Media

Marathon Petroleum Personal Safety Professional Patty Furuseth received the Outstanding Safety Professional Award from the North Dakota Safety Council in February. She was recognized for her hard work and dedication to making the Bakken oil field region a safer place to work. Furuseth has worked to increase collaboration between the oil industry, regulatory agencies and contractors in North Dakota.

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Supply Partners Group Distribution Agreement with Sungrow

Renew Economy

Sungrow and Supply Partners Group have entered into a distribution agreement. The post Supply Partners Group Distribution Agreement with Sungrow appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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A Biobank for the Americas and a Genomics Lab Power Precision Health for All

3BL Media

Originally published on Illumina News Center In the early days of the pandemic, personal and professional aspects of Carlos D. Bustamante’s life were converging. His daughter had just fallen ill with a post-infectious condition at a time when he was partnering with a team at Stanford University to study why some children recover better from strep infections than others.

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Singapore’s Metis kicks off Australia renewable plans with first big solar project

Renew Economy

Singapore energy company presses go on first Australian solar project, and is developing plans for a billion dollar renewable hub. The post Singapore’s Metis kicks off Australia renewable plans with first big solar project 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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Geena Davis Institute Awarded Research Grant by Nielsen Foundation

3BL Media

Originally published on Geena Davis Institute on Gender in Media The Geena Davis Institute on Gender in Media announced today that it is the recipient of a $75,000 grant from the Nielsen Foundation to support ongoing research and advocacy initiatives surrounding representation in entertainment and media. Founded by Academy Award Winning Actor Geena Davis , The Geena Davis Institute has worked to mitigate unconscious bias while creating equality, fostering inclusion and reducing negative stereoty

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The human side of generative AI: Creating a path to productivity

McKinsey Sustainabilty

The number of employees who use generative AI is expected to soar, freeing many to focus on higher-level cognitive work. Can organizations use this moment to make jobs more people centric?

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Cisco's Sustainability 101: What Are Ecolabels?

3BL Media

Do you feel a bit lost when people refer to certain environmental sustainability topics and aren’t sure where to start when it comes to learning more? Sustainability 101 is a blog series that you can turn to for information about different environmental terms that may come up at work, during discussions with friends, and even at your annual holiday gathering.

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Better together: Process and task mining, a powerful AI combo

McKinsey Sustainabilty

Two AI-enabled approaches are changing the way companies identify operational improvement opportunities. Individually powerful, together they can be transformative.

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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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T-Mobile Un-Carrier All-Star Spotlight: Ronke Ekwensi

3BL Media

Ronke Ekwensi T-Mobile’s Vice President and Chief Data Officer With over 25 years of experience, Ronke Ekwensi is a true champion when it comes to driving business outcomes through data strategy. She says her career journey is far from being a straight line, acquiring expertise across several fields before joining the Un-carrier nearly four years ago as VP and Chief Data Officer.

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Fortum Corporation - Fortum's Sustainability 2023 report published

Global Renewable News

Fortum's Sustainability 2023 report has been published. Fortum's reporting entity for 2023 comprises the CEO's Business Review, the Financials (incl. Financial Statements and Operating and.

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Celebrating Women’s Month: From Empowerment to Action

3BL Media

Gen Blog | Community By Erin Gallegos Corporate Responsibility Manager Imagine a world where gender equality isn't just a distant dream but a reality — a world where biases, stereotypes and discrimination are relics of the past. A world where diversity is valued and celebrated, every voice is heard and every achievement is recognized. We strive for this vision as we celebrated International Women's Day and celebrate Women's History Month.

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Radia - Radia to Provide Low-Cost Clean Energy with the World's Biggest Wind Turbines Enabled by the World's Largest Aircraft

Global Renewable News

For the world to meet its growing need for low-cost clean energy at industrial scale and achieve its decarbonization targets, land-based onshore wind energy must be a significant, increasingly large.

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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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Bloomberg Survey Reveals ESG Data Coverage and Management As Top Challenges for Firms in Europe

3BL Media

Originally published on bloomberg.com As the volume of ESG data continues to rise, firms are grappling with the best way to manage this information, according to a new Bloomberg survey of approximately 200 financial market participants based in Europe. The survey , taken by respondents from London, Stockholm, Geneva, Amsterdam, Frankfurt, Paris, and Milan throughout 2023, posed questions about ESG data prioritization, challenges, and data management practices.

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Australian Renewable Energy Agency - ARENA backs First Nations hydrogen ambitions

Global Renewable News

On behalf of the Australian Government, the Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) has today (March 19) announced a $1,666,701 grant to Aboriginal Clean Energy Partnership Pty Ltd (ACEP) to suppor.

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Empowering Underserved Students: A 5 Strong Scholarship Foundation Collaboration With Common Impact and Unum Group

3BL Media

Access to higher education can sometimes feel like a distant dream for underserved high school students, but Andrew H. Ragland , CEO and Founder of 5 Strong Scholarship Foundation, is changing that narrative. We met Andrew through a collaborative skills-based volunteering initiative with Unum Group , a leading workplace benefits and services provider.

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European Investment Bank - Kosovo: EIB accelerates green transition with €33 million for new solar power plant

Global Renewable News

Highlights The EIB is providing 33 million for the construction of one of Kosovo's largest solar photovoltaic plants. In line with the EU Global Gateway initiative, the project will.

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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.