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Canada’s plan to phase out animal testing suffers a setback

Corporate Knights

In 2023, Canada's Liberal government passed landmark legislation to phase out chemical toxicity experiments on animals. Bill S5, as it was called, seemed like a big step in the right direction for scientific progress and animal welfare. However, according to some political leaders, scientists and animal advocates, one crucial step has been missed: funding the research centre capable of putting those laws into action.

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The mega battery projects jockeying for position in renewable zones that might be too small

Renew Economy

The scale of project proposals - particularly in battery storage - is dwarfing those already on the grid. But is there enough room in the allocated renewable zones? The post The mega battery projects jockeying for position in renewable zones that might be too small appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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During COP29, Action Against Hunger Fights for Climate Resilience

3BL Media

The climate crisis grows more dire by the day. On our current path, it’s estimated that by 2041: Climate change will cut all crop yields in half , impacting crops like rice, wheat, potatoes, corn, and more. 3.9 billion people will face deathly heat waves, 400 million people will be unable to work 700 million more people will be exposed to drought risk 10 million more people will die every year, including from natural disasters like drought Over 525 million people could face climate-induced hunge

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One of world’s largest shipping tanker operators signs up for wind-assisted propulsion systems

Renew Economy

Shipping giant has placed an order for 20 wind-assisted propulsion systems to be installed on five of its medium range tankers in an effort to reduce CO2 emissions. The post One of world’s largest shipping tanker operators signs up for wind-assisted propulsion systems appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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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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NBCUniversal Productions Earn Awards for Sustainability On-Screen and Behind the Scenes at the 2024 EMA Awards

3BL Media

NBCUniversal joined the 34 th Annual EMA Awards, an annual celebration of sustainable production and environmental messaging in media, hosted by the Environmental Media Association. This year, NBCUniversal took home three awards for on-screen storylines: Universal Pictures’ Twisters for Feature Film Universal Television’s Hacks for the Paul Junger Witt Comedy Award Bravo’s Top Chef for Reality Series Another NBCUniversal nominee recognized for environmental messaging included E!

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Cheaper, more reliable, more efficient: It’s time to consider a bottom-up clean energy transition

Renew Economy

Decentralised energy means small is cheaper, more efficient, more reliable and far more resilient. But incumbent utilities don’t want to change their ways, and regulators appear unwilling to change the rules. The post Cheaper, more reliable, more efficient: It’s time to consider a bottom-up clean energy transition appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Whitehaven seeks to power one of Australia’s dirtiest coal mines with solar and battery storage

Renew Economy

One of Australia's dirtiest thermal coal mines, recently approved for a major expansion, is now seeking permission to build solar and battery storage to help power its operations. The post Whitehaven seeks to power one of Australia’s dirtiest coal mines with solar and battery storage appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Bath & Body Works Wins ESG Report of the Year

3BL Media

November 13, 2024 /3BL/ - Bath & Body Works was recognized by the ESG & Sustainability Awards with the ESG Report of the Year award for its second annual Environmental, Social and Governance report. The ESG & Sustainability Awards celebrate outstanding ESG performance and showcase top performers in line with the UN’s 17 Sustainable Development Goals.

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Big batteries win reprieve on reliability measure and Coalition “landmine” that would make grid less secure

Renew Economy

Big batteries win important concession against a Coalition era "landmine" that could have made the grid less secure, rather than more reliable. The post Big batteries win reprieve on reliability measure and Coalition “landmine” that would make grid less secure appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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First Photorealistic AI Avatar for People Living With Alzheimer’s and Dementia Launched by Lenovo and Innovations in Dementia

3BL Media

Alzheimer’s Intelligence project demonstrates how smarter AI can empower people and give different communities a voice around future innovation November 13, 2024 /3BL/ - At Lenovo Tech World , Lenovo ™ in collaboration with Innovations in Dementia , launched Alzheimer’s Intelligence, a photorealistic 3D avatar with custom AI based on the lived experiences of people with dementia and Alzheimer’s.

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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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NSW signs off on contested HumeLink transmission link, with “strict conditions”

Renew Economy

Transgrid’s massive HumeLink transmission line has been cleared for development by the NSW government, leaving just federal approval in the way of it going ahead. The post NSW signs off on contested HumeLink transmission link, with “strict conditions” appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Urel Martinez, Chief Revenue Officer for AEG's LA Galaxy Recognized by Hispanic Executive Magazine on 2024 List of Latinos in Sports

3BL Media

Sports have long served as a catalyst for inspiration, unity, and community empowerment. The influence of Latino leaders in this arena is more significant than ever, reshaping the landscape and redefining what it means to lead in sports. This year, AEG’s Urel Martinez, Chief Revenue Officer of LA Galaxy, was recognized in Hispanic Executive's prestigious 2024 Latinos in Sports annual series.

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The Driven Podcast: Are Australian buses ready to go electric?

Renew Economy

One of the world’s biggest makers of electric buses has plans for Australia. We talk to Kent Chang of Yutong. Plus: The shift to V2G and Tesla’s sales slump. The post The Driven Podcast: Are Australian buses ready to go electric? appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Cascale, Worldly Publish Analysis on California’s Climate Laws

3BL Media

AMSTERDAM, HONG KONG, and OAKLAND, Calif., November 13, 2024 /3BL/ - Cascale (formerly the Sustainable Apparel Coalition), the global nonprofit alliance for the consumer goods industry, and Worldly, the planet’s most comprehensive sustainability data insights platform, have published an analysis of California’s new climate laws, which are set to reshape corporate environmental reporting in the United States.

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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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U.S. Department of Energy - U.S. Department of Energy Releases New Report on Pathways to Commercial Liftoff for Sustainable Aviation FuelNew Report Identifies Key Strategies to Increase Production and Position the United States to Lead the Global SAF Economy by 2030

Global Renewable News

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) today (Nov 13) announced the release of its latest Pathways to Commercial Liftoff report, which underscores the near-term potential for sustai.

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2024 Global Governance Pulse Report

3BL Media

Nasdaq Review the results from a survey that gathered data from over 870 board members, executives, and governance professionals across organizations and industries globally. The diverse respondents offer a comprehensive view of corporate governance trends and practices and anticipated 2025 board priorities. The goal of this report is to provide data and insights on corporate governance matters to help boards assess and improve their quality of governance and overall effectiveness across five ke

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Masdar - Masdar and KESH Sign Agreement to Explore Renewable Energy Joint Venture in Albania

Global Renewable News

Highlights Agreement witnessed by the Prime Minister of Albania, HE Edi Rama Joint venture term sheet to explore the deployment of GW-scale renewable energy projects in Albania for the supply.

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Tech Neutrality Is the Growth Path Into the Next Era of Smarter, Cleaner Power

3BL Media

Cummins The industries Cummins Inc. powers play a critical role in impacting climate change. We have the opportunity and responsibility to leverage our expertise to develop sustainable solutions that enable our customers’ success, positively impact our communities and protect our planet for future generations. The greatest opportunity Cummins has to meet our environmental goals is by continuing to execute Destination Zero , our commitment to sustainability and helping our customers navigate the

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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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First Student - First Student, Westville School District Celebrate Upcoming Deployment of 15 Electric School Buses

Global Renewable News

First Student, the trusted school transportation provider to millions of families and industry leader in school bus electrification, today (Nov 13) joined the Westville School District for a ribbon-cu.

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Achieving Greater Together at Northern Trust

3BL Media

Originally published in Northern Trust 2023 Sustainability Report Our Employee Volunteering Program In 2023, Northern Trust employees set a record for volunteering. Year-round volunteering returned to pre-pandemic levels with our employees donating 106,000 hours of service. During the month of October alone, Northern Trust’s global month of service known as Achieving Greater Together, employees volunteered nearly 53,000 hours, supporting more than 1,700 organizations.

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PureSky Energy - PureSky Energy Achieves a Strong First-Year GRESB Score

Global Renewable News

PureSky Energy, a leading sustainable energy solutions provider and independent power producer, is proud to announce a score of 84 in its first-year submission to the Global Real Estate Sust.

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Whole Cities Invests $639,000 to Advance Community Health

3BL Media

AUSTIN, Texas, November 13, 2024 /3BL/ - Whole Cities, a Whole Foods Market Foundation project working to broaden access to fresh, healthy food and nutrition education, announced today that it will award 71 Community First Grants to nonprofit organizations in the United States and British Columbia. This year’s grantees will receive an average of $9,000 each for a total investment of over $639,000.

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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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Masdar - Masdar Signs Agreement to Develop 1GW Mingbulak Wind Farm in Uzbekistan

Global Renewable News

Highlights Joint Study Agreement with Ministry of Energy of Uzbekistan signed on sidelines of COP29 in Baku New 1GW wind farm in Mingbulak will create 1,000 jobs and deliver clean energy to.

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2024 Is Shaping Up to Be the Smallest Black Friday Ever: GoDaddy Study

3BL Media

Originally published on GoDaddy TEMPE, Ariz., November 13, 2024 /3BL/ -- Consumers are in a giving mood this year, not just toward their friends and families, but also to small businesses. According to a new GoDaddy survey, 71%* of U.S. shoppers are willing to pay more to support small businesses during Black Friday and this year's holiday season, with an eye-popping 53%* of them willing to spend up to 10 percent more to do so.

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Standard Solar - Standard Solar Expands California Presence with Acquisition of 25 MW Solar Project from Balanced Rock Power

Global Renewable News

Standard Solar, a leading developer and owner of commercial and community solar assets, has acquired the 25 megawatt (MWdc) Windhub Solar B solar project from Balanced Rock Power (BRP), a developer.

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Disruption As the New Norm: Leading the Charge in an Uncertain Fashion Industry

3BL Media

In this latest blog Cascale CEO, Colin Browne breaks down the five essential shifts that will shape fashion's future, drawing from the latest insights in McKinsey & BoF's State of Fashion 2025 report. With economic uncertainty rising and traditional strategies falling short, Browne outlines his plans to lead Cascale as we redefine the landscape and disrupt the status quo.

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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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Gazelle Wind Power Limited - Gazelle Wind Power Raises 11.4M

Global Renewable News

Gazelle Wind Power (Gazelle), the developer of a next-generation floating offshore wind platform technology, has secured a 11.4 million funding round led by Indico Capital Partners, a premier invest.

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Climate Vault Solutions Opens RFP Round for Innovative Carbon Dioxide Removal Projects With New Benefits, Streamlined Application Process

3BL Media

SEATTLE, November 13, 2024 /3BL/ - Climate Vault Solutions today announced the launch of the Request for Proposals (RFP) for innovative carbon dioxide removal (CDR) projects. The RFP program is designed to drive the next wave of CDR technologies that will catalyze global carbon removal solutions. In a significant shift from prior rounds run by the Climate Vault, Inc. 501(c)(3), this RFP will accept rolling submissions on a new streamlined platform and feature program enhancements that will cut t

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Pacific Gas and Electric Company - Itron and PG&E Collaborate to Enable Real-Time Control of Electric Vehicle Charging with Grid Edge IntelligenceInnovative EV Connect Program Makes EV Charging More Accessible and Affordable for Customers

Global Renewable News

Itron, Inc. (NASDAQ: ITRI) and Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) are collaborating to make electric vehicle (EV) charging more accessible and affordable for PG&E's customers.As part of e.

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How Your Phone Can Help You Dial Up Your Gratitude Game

3BL Media

Ever noticed the power of a genuine “thanks”? Gratitude is all about recognizing that something good has come into your life thanks to someone else. It’s that feeling of positive acknowledgment that often arrives through kindness or support we didn’t necessarily earn. And in today’s hyper-connected world, where tech is always at our fingertips, here’s a twist: Could our devices help us unlock more genuine gratitude?

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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.