GreenBiz

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

The Clean Energy Procurement Academy will fund training for supply chain partners in Asia Pacific countries where renewable power is tougher to source.

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Renew Economy

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

Another big battery begins construction in W.A. as the world's biggest standalone grid deals with the combined challenges of low midday demand and evening peaks. The post Another battery project underway to manage low loads and rooftop PV in W.A.’s main grid appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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NOVEMBER 1, 2023

Sponsored: Conducting a waste audit doesn’t come without its challenges; but the opportunities are just as high.

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Renew Economy

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

New scientific study finds that if humanity wants a 50-50 chance of limiting global warming to 1.5°C, we can only emit another 250 gigatonnes of CO2. The post Carbon budget for 1.5°C will run out in six years at current emissions levels: new research appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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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.

Manufacturing

3BL Media

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

Mondelēz 2022 Snacking Made Right Report A more sustainable supply of key raw materials such as cocoa, wheat, dairy, and palm oil is critical to the continued growth and success of our business, to the resilience and prosperity of the communities producing these raw materials, and to the protection of the landscapes the ingredients are grown in. More sustainable production of our key ingredients also contributes to our carbon footprint reduction goals while protecting biodiversity.

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Renew Economy

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

Transitioning residential gas appliances to electric at end-of-life from 2025 is crucial for Victoria to meet emissions reduction targets and protect consumers. The post Ending the sale of gas appliances would address Victoria’s fossil dilemma and unlock savings appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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NOVEMBER 1, 2023

Updated: Brookfield jacks up offer for Origin Energy by $1.2 billion, and reinforces promise to fast-track Australia's transition to renewables, but may be frustrated by fund that ranks poorly on climate. The post Brookfield jacks up bid for Origin by $1.2 billion with promise to fast-track renewables appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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3BL Media

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

Originally published in Quest Diagnostics Corporate Responsibility Report 2022 2022 highlights Quest employees completed over 1 million hours of training, an average of over 24 hours per full-time employee Nearly 1,000 employees received tuition reimbursement totaling $3.3 million Over 1,100 leaders have participated in a formal leadership development program, either offered through Quest or an external partner Our employee engagement survey score of 75 surpasses the healthcare industry average

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Renew Economy

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

Regulator kicks the gas can down the road as it decides to not make any changes to the price mechanisms for gas networks facing oblivion in the switch to electric. The post “The future doesn’t involve you,” and other things the AER won’t tell dying gas networks appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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NOVEMBER 1, 2023

Originally published by Walgreens Boots Alliance By Sarah Cason Saludos! My name is Amanda Miranda, and I'm the employee relations senior director in human resources at Walgreens, based in Deerfield, Illinois. I was born and raised in Puerto Rico and came to the U.S. when I was 19 years old to attend University of Nevada, Las Vegas. Go, Rebels! When I got the call to interview with the Walgreens team nine years ago, I was so excited for this opportunity.

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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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Renew Economy

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

A Tiwi traditional owner has won an injunction to prevent Santos from commencing construction work for a pipeline for its controversial Barossa offshore gas project. The post Traditional owner wins injunction against Santos’ giant Barossa gas project appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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3BL Media

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

Looking for sustainable packaging when shopping is an important step for reducing your environmental footprint. For many people, this means seeking packaging that is recyclable. While that's an important element of sustainable packaging, it's only one part. You can make a bigger impact and support the well-being of the earth, as well as the people and communities involved in producing products, by understanding a product's full lifecycle.

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Renew Economy

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

Critical minerals, battery manufacturing, renewable hydrogen, and green metals have been flagged as net zero industry priorities by the federal treasurer. The post Net zero policy to draw on national strengths, not copy US IRA, says Chalmers appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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3BL Media

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

Download STAMFORD, Conn., November 1, 2023 /3BL/ - United Rentals, Inc. (NYSE: URI), the world’s largest equipment rental company, outlined ways companies can create more efficient and sustainable worksites using hybrid power solutions. Battery energy storage systems (BESS) are leading the transformation in portable power by storing energy from an energy source such as a power grid or generator.

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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 1, 2023

ASX-listed battery materials upstart finalises a $US100 million US government grant, just weeks after securing funds from the Canadian government. The post Australian battery materials company wins $100m US government grant appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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3BL Media

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

ESG has rapidly emerged as a critical framework for evaluating the sustainable practices and ethical responsibilities of businesses. This approach considers a company's impact on the environment, its relationships within society, and the effectiveness of its corporate governance. Driven by a heightened interest in responsible investing, ESG has become a significant factor in evaluating the long-term prospects of organizations around the world.

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Renew Economy

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

LONGI and Solar Training Centre ink a landmark MOU, marking a significant leap forward in bolstering the Australian solar installer market. The post LONGi and Solar Training Centre collaborate to uplift the Australian Solar Industry appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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3BL Media

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

Originally published by Thomson Reuters By Natalie Runyon Director / ESG content & Advisory Services / Thomson Reuters Institute In June 2023, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled on the use of race in college admissions, significantly limiting how colleges consider race as a factor in the admissions process, (often referred to as affirmative action.) The ruling was considered a win in the movement against diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI); and now, the same claimant who spurred the litigation a

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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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Renew Economy

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

Katherine McConnell explains how one company has financed and installed over 100,000 household solar installations, and now provides a one-stop-shop for electrification. The post SwitchedOn Podcast: Bright energy future appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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3BL Media

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

PHILADELPHIA, November 1, 2023 /3BL/ - Aramark Collegiate Hospitality is proud to announce a new culinary partnership with Audubon Nature Institute’s Gulf United for Lasting Fisheries (G.U.L.F.) sustainable seafood program. In early 2023, members of Aramark’s Collegiate Hospitality South Region and New Orleans-based Audubon Nature Institute began a culinary partnership pilot program with a goal of understanding sustainable sourcing practices from the Gulf of Mexico.

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Financial Times: Moral Money

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

World’s largest asset manager publishes report as critics attack ESG factors in investing

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3BL Media

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

When Mashfiq Ahmed, a science teacher in Brooklyn, New York, started a virtual Minecraft club during the pandemic, he hoped it would be a fun and safe way for remote students to engage in social-emotional learning. The club was a hit. Since then, Ahmed’s students have fully embraced gaming in the classroom, so much so that this summer, their Esports team won the New York City Battle of the Boroughs, a Minecraft Education competition that challenges students to envision a more sustainable and inc

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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

Chris Hall

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

Difficulties in definition continue to thwart efforts to demonstrate the financial benefits of sustainable investments. Sustainable fund flows attracted US$37 billion of net new money in Q4 2022, with global sustainable fund assets reaching a total of US$2.5 trillion by end of the year, according to data and research provider Morningstar. This suggests steady growth in the teeth of last year’s energy price crisis.

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3BL Media

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

Abbott HeartMates will create a supportive and empowering community for people impacted by heart conditions, leveraging Abbott's leadership in cardiovascular care Professional football player and heart health advocate Damar Hamlin joins Abbott to kick off the HeartMates program Heart disease impacts over 100 million Americans, nearly half of U.S. adults 1 Abbott will host a media conference call on Tuesday, Oct. 31, at 5 p.m.

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ESG Today

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

TD Bank Group announced today an agreement by its investment bank TD Securities to purchase 27,500 metric tons of Direct Air Capture (DAC) Carbon Dioxide Removal (CDR) credits over four years from energy giant Occidental’s (Oxy) carbon capture platform 1PointFive. The transaction marks one of the largest purchases of DAC CDR credits by a financial institution, according to TD.

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3BL Media

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

SITGES, Spain and BARCELONA, Spain, November 1, 2023 /3BL/ - The second edition of The Consumer Goods Forum’s (CGF) Supply Chain Conference (SCC) officially closed with a networking dinner at Finca Villadellops, a vineyard on the coast of the Catalan region of Spain. A dynamic group of around forty supply chain and product data experts and leaders from around the world gathered at the Hotel Sunway Playa for a day of insightful presentations, best practice sharing and interactive discussions.

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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.

Science Daily / Earth & Environment

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

Liquefied stabilized soil (LSS) is made with construction waste and used for filling and backfilling long, confined spaces where traditional compaction is difficult. Using LSS helps speed up construction processes while reducing costs, wastage, and environmental impact. Now, researchers have developed a superior, high-flowability LSS from construction sludge with better mechanical properties and fluidity than conventional LSS, which could make the construction industry more sustainable.

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3BL Media

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

Originally published on HARMAN Newsroom NORTHRIDGE, Calif., November 1, 2023 /3BL/ — HARMAN Professional Solutions, the global leader in audio, video, lighting and control technologies, today officially opened its new Pécs, Hungary, manufacturing plant to accommodate growth in production for its Martin brand that provides lighting fixtures for the entertainment and architectural lighting industries, and certain loudspeaker products.

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Science Daily / Earth & Environment

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

A new analysis of the bones and muscles in ancient fish gives new clues about how the shoulder evolved in animals -- including us.

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NOVEMBER 1, 2023

Latin America has become a major force in the global tech industry, but only one-third of science, technology, engineering, or math (STEM) careers are occupied by girls and women in the region [1]. As the STEM industry continues to experience rapid growth around the world, women are often left behind. The representation and empowerment of women in STEM is essential to the longevity of the entire industry.

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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.