Wed.Jun 26, 2024

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Preserving biodiversity to safeguard the planet and human prosperity

GreenBiz

Sponsored: In restoring the world’s declining biodiversity—an overlooked crisis—business, especially agriculture, must lead by example and nurture nature the same way it has nurtured us.

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Dutton compares wind turbines to 5G towers as he declares “huge support” for renewables

Renew Economy

Peter Dutton reportedly compares wind turbines to 5G towers as Coalition insists it is really a "huge" supporter of renewables, despite Nationals plan to bring them to a stop. The post Dutton compares wind turbines to 5G towers as he declares “huge support” for renewables appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Investors and activists demand an end to funding for lobby groups that oppose climate legislation

GreenBiz

They’re asking why companies with net-zero goals support the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, which often opposes federal climate legislation.

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Australia will not come close to net zero by 2050 under Coalition’s nuclear plan

Renew Economy

Under the Coalition’s plan for nuclear power, emissions from the electricity sector in 2050 would be nearly 19 times higher than under Labor’s plan The post Australia will not come close to net zero by 2050 under Coalition’s nuclear plan 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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Why Lime uses big electric trucks to haul its small electric scooters

GreenBiz

The company cut emissions by 16% with modular scooters and switching its operational fleet to electric trucks.

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These 50 Canadian corporations are betting big on green

Corporate Knights

In early May, the federal government announced that Canada had “bent the curve” on climate pollution. New figures showed that carbon emissions in 2022 fell to “significantly lower” than pre-pandemic levels in 2019, giving hope that Canada can meet its net-zero commitments. “The hard work of Canadians is paying off,” Environment Minister Steven Guilbeault said.

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The Monorail Revolution: Transforming Urban Mobility in the Dominican Republic

3BL Media

In a bold stride towards reshaping urban transportation, DP World has successfully coordinated the delivery of four monorail cars from the United Kingdom to the Dominican Republic, showcasing our commitment to driving efficiency in global logistics. These monorail cars are part of a transformative public transportation project designed to alleviate urban congestion in Santiago, one of the Caribbean's bustling urban hubs.

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Renewable and battery developers hope new connection rules will eliminate delays and cost blowouts

Renew Economy

New rules on the connection process for wind, solar and battery projects - the subject of numerous delays, cost blowouts and contractor failures, have finally been unveiled. The post Renewable and battery developers hope new connection rules will eliminate delays and cost blowouts appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Schneider Electric Named the World’s Most Sustainable Company by Time Magazine and Statista

3BL Media

RUEIL-MALMAISON, France, June 26, 2024 /3BL/ - Schneider Electric , the leader in the digital transformation of energy management and automation, has topped the " World's Most Sustainable Companies for 2024 " list by Time magazine and Statista. This recognition reflects Schneider Electric's ambitious goals to reduce its own emissions, but also the company’s commitment to helping its customers to become more energy efficient and reduce their emissions.

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Fuel-free spinning machine to help ease more solar into Top End grid

Renew Economy

Ageing gas fired power station to have one of its units converted into a syncon to help accommodate more solar on the Top End grid. The post Fuel-free spinning machine to help ease more solar into Top End grid 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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Montreal's transit corporation drives into top spot of Canada's best corporate citizens for 2024

Corporate Knights

Montreal’s transit corporation delivers precisely the kind of meat-and-potatoes service that most legacy transit agencies offer: it manages a 68-station subway network, the construction of which dates back to Quebec’s 1960s nation-building era and operates some 2,000 buses that haul Montrealers over more than 200 routes. Like busy transit operations everywhere, Société de transport de Montréal (STM) is axiomatically good for the climate and the local economy.

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Rinehart gas project expansion approved by Plibersek, sparks koala death fears

Renew Economy

Environmentalists to protest approval of expansion of Gina Rinehart coal seam gas field in same region that a solar farm was rejected just weeks ago. The post Rinehart gas project expansion approved by Plibersek, sparks koala death fears appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Who are Canada's top international corporate citizens of 2024?

Corporate Knights

Who are this year’s top international corporate citizens in Canada? They are selected from companies that are not listed or headquartered in Canada and have the highest scores on the Corporate Knights sustainability rating methodology employed for the 2024 Global 100 most sustainable corporations in the world. Rank Name Score Country 1 Schneider Electric SE 72.9% France 2 Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson 67.2% Sweden 3 Umicore SA 58.9% Belgium 4 SAP SE 58.4% Germany 5 Novo Nordisk A/S 57.1% Denma

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First power sent to grid from Italian giant’s newest solar farm in Victoria

Renew Economy

New solar farm in northern Victoria has sent its first bursts of power to the grid, although it may not be fully operational until 2025. The post First power sent to grid from Italian giant’s newest solar farm in Victoria 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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America’s Dairy Cows Could Soon Have a Less Toxic Effect on the Climate

3BL Media

Originally published by Fast Company In May, the Food and Drug Administration said Bovaer met safety and efficacy requirements for use in dairy cows. The feed additive, distributed by Indiana-based Elanco Animal Health, has been shown to cut a dairy cow’s methane emissions by an average of 30%. It works by suppressing the gut enzyme that produces the gas, and has no adverse health effects for the cows—or for the humans who consume their milk, according to numerous studies.

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Australia’s first renewable energy zone gets planning approval

Renew Economy

Planning approval given for the Central-West Orana renewable energy zone, the first in Australia to achieve this step. The post Australia’s first renewable energy zone gets planning approval appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Marathon Petroleum Earns Perfect Score on Human Rights Campaign Foundation’s Corporate Equality Index for Fourth Year

3BL Media

MPC scored 100% on the Human Rights Campaign (HRC) Foundation’s Corporate Equality Index (CEI) for the fourth year. The CEI is the nation’s foremost benchmarking survey and report measuring corporate policies and practices related to LGBTQ+ inclusion. For 2023-2024, MPC met all CEI criteria, earning the company a perfect score and the Equality 100 Award: Leader in LGBTQ+ Workplace Inclusion.

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Electrification and geothermal heating: Arena backs new ways to cut industrial emissions

Renew Economy

Producers of pet food, barramundi and wine will receive federal funding to study ways to save power and cut pollution, spurring others to fish for change. The post Electrification and geothermal heating: Arena backs new ways to cut industrial emissions appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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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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Culture, History and Conservation Collide in New Orleans: Looking Back at WHC Conservation Conference 2024

3BL Media

For more than 30 years, WHC (Wildlife Habitat Council) has been convening professionals working at the intersection of business and biodiversity. As the only international non-profit enabling private sector action for nature, WHC recognizes the importance of partnership and collaboration to facilitate effective conservation efforts worldwide. The annual WHC Conservation Conference provides the opportunity for corporate professionals and partners working in the nature space to make valuable conne

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Water Power Technologies Office - Water Power Technologies Office Seeks Test Facilities to Join New Hydropower Testing Network

Global Renewable News

The U.S. Department of Energy's Water Power Technologies Office (WPTO) today (June 26) launched the first phase of the Hydropower Testing Network (HyTN), which aims to connec.

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Message From Our Chair and CEO

3BL Media

Our colleagues are shaping a more sustainable future in collaboration with our customers, value chain partners, communities and many stakeholders. Together, we are building a stronger company with competitive advantages and a more resilient world. When asked what sets Dow apart, I often start with our exceptional team’s ambition to be the world’s most innovative, customer-centric, inclusive and sustainable materials science company.

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Bioenergy DevCo - Bioenergy DevCo Named 2024 Energy Company of the YearThe company has been recognized by the Sustainability Delivery Awards for its pioneering anaerobic digestion bioenergy center in Jessup, MD

Global Renewable News

Bioenergy Devco, a global leader in the design, engineering, construction, financing, and operation of advanced anaerobic digester systems, has been named the winner of the Sustainability Deliver.

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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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MetLife’s Latest Sustainability Report Demonstrates How It Lives Its Purpose

3BL Media

MetLife published its annual Sustainability Report on how the company is living its purpose – Always with you, building a more confident future – through the strength of its people, products, services, and investments. At MetLife, sustainability means managing business responsibly and sustaining people throughout their lives. To help drive progress toward a sustainable future, MetLife has aligned its sustainability strategy with a subset of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals that a

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ANDRITZ - ANDRITZ to equip the new Silvan hydropower plant in Türkiye

Global Renewable News

The Turkish water authority Devlet Su Isleri (DSI) has selected international technology group ANDRITZ to supply the electro-mechanical equipment for the new 160 MW Silvan hydropower plant in Türkiye.

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Growing, Step by Step

3BL Media

By Kim Borges “I’ve always loved being around kids. Even when I was small, I always wanted to play school, to play teacher.” Angelica “Angie” Granados knew at a young age she wanted to work with children. But knowing all the ins and outs of entrepreneurship? Well, those are lessons the Stepping Stones Child Care & Learning Center, LLC owner continues to learn to this day.

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U.S. Department of Agriculture - USDA Publishes Request for Information on the Production of Biofuel Feedstocks Using Climate-Smart Practices

Global Renewable News

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is seeking information from the public on procedures for quantifying, reporting, and verifying the effect of climate-smart farming practices o.

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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.

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More Than Just Money

3BL Media

“There is no specific role for a man, there is no specific role for a woman, and there is no role for children. We all divide the work and we do it willingly. We help each other. It has created cooperation. I am empowered because, after the training, I can now express myself. I speak freely and my husband and children listen to me. I can even go to [savings group] meetings and chair the meetings.

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Seabased - Seabased and the BIDC sign MOU for Wave Power Park to Fuel Green Hydrogen in Barbados

Global Renewable News

The Barbados Investment and Development Corporation (BIDC) and Seabased Group have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to build a wave power park as part of Barbados' effort to advance gree.

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Yes, Chef! 4 Lessons From “The Bear” on Running a Successful EHS Program

3BL Media

“It would be weird to work in a restaurant and not completely lose your mind.” - Sydney Adamu, Season 1 of The Bear Our team at Antea Group is very excited about the return of The Bear for its third season on FX and Hulu, launching June 27th. The show portrays a chaotic kitchen environment and the staff members who keep it running, led by protagonist Carmen “Carmy” Berzatto.

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Bosch Solar Energy - Bosch installs a geothermal parks in Braga

Global Renewable News

Highlights The geothermal system installed at Bosch Car Multimedia Portugal, S.A. in Braga significantly contributes to the carbon footprint neutrality of this industrial complex; Foss.

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Supercharge Your ESG Content This Libra Season

Throughout Climate Week, a feeling of urgency on tackling the climate crisis was palpable. Yet, questions continue to linger about corporate progress. Are we truly moving the needle or are we stuck in a cycle of empty statements and a flood of reports and guidelines? In the latest edition of Navigating ESG Comms Through the Cosmos - Libra Edition , we use Climate Week outcomes to explore how brands can communicate progress credibly.