Renew Economy
JULY 15, 2024
AEMO boss says nuclear too slow to replace coal, and confirms that "notion of baseload" will not compete with grid powered by cheaper renewables. The post Nuclear too slow to replace coal, and baseload “simply can’t compete” with wind and solar, AEMO boss says appeared first on RenewEconomy.
3BL Media
JULY 15, 2024
Originally published on Booster Insights by priya A recent study by the IEA found that spending on clean energy technology like renewable diesel is quickly rising compared to spending on fossil fuels. This shift is driven by the growing concern over the cost and safety of fossil fuels, particularly in light of the global energy crisis. The rise of renewable diesel, a sustainable and environmentally friendly alternative, is a direct response to these concerns.
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Renew Economy
JULY 15, 2024
The first stage of what will be the biggest battery project in Australia has been energised little more than a year after it was first announced. The post First stage of Australia’s biggest battery project energised to start flattening solar duck appeared first on RenewEconomy.
3BL Media
JULY 15, 2024
Acquisition of Circulus will add capacity of 50,000 metric tons of recycled materials annually to advance progress towards Dow's 2030 Transform the Waste goal MIDLAND, Mich., July 15, 2024 /3BL/ - Dow (NYSE: DOW) announced it has signed an agreement to acquire Circulus, a leading recycler of plastic waste into post-consumer resin (PCR). This transaction includes two facilities, one in Ardmore, Oklahoma, and another in Arab, Alabama, with a total capacity of 50,000 metric tons per year.
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
JULY 15, 2024
Former NSW energy minister says deniers have not gone away, and the renewables industry needs to step up to counter the anti-wind and solar propaganda. The post “The silence has been deafening:” Matt Kean urges industry to take on renewable naysayers appeared first on RenewEconomy.
Corporate Knights
JULY 15, 2024
Farmers around the world all need to deal with weeds. The most widely used chemical product they use to kill those unwanted plants is glyphosate , often sold under commercial names like Roundup. In 2015, the World Health Organization declared glyphosate a “Probable Human Carcinogen.” This link to cancer was reinforced in January 2024 when a jury in the United States concluded Roundup caused non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma and ordered chemical company Bayer — which purchased Roundup producer Monsanto
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3BL Media
JULY 15, 2024
To succeed at sustainability, bold initiatives must be well-planned and supremely executed. With a focus on helping customers measure performance, embed sustainability in their IT environments, and choose the right solutions to turn ambitions into actions, Lenovo’s Sustainability Solutions portfolio has been recognized by the 2024 SEAL Business Sustainability Awards – an environmental program that honors organizations that demonstrate strong leadership, innovation, and commitment to sustainable
Renew Economy
JULY 15, 2024
Plans to develop a 400MW wind farm and big battery in Queensland's Maranoa region joins queue for federal environmental assessment. The post Wind farm and big battery planned for coal seam gas hub seeks federal green tick appeared first on RenewEconomy.
3BL Media
JULY 15, 2024
FORT WORTH, Texas, July 15, 2024 /3BL/ - American Airlines released its 2023 Sustainability Report, documenting its work to advance the company's strategy to address climate change and accelerate the broader solutions needed to decarbonize aviation, and sharing progress on other issues important to the company and its stakeholders — including safety, human capital and customer experience.
Renew Economy
JULY 15, 2024
Sun Cable can now start the groundwork leading up to a final decision on the project, which will initially supply Australian customers. The post Sun Cable gets environmental tick for solar and transmission part of “world’s biggest” project appeared first on RenewEconomy.
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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.
3BL Media
JULY 15, 2024
"Whether it's blue sky system maintenance or emergency storm response, our lineworkers safely and efficiently respond to ensure the integrity of the Delmarva Power electrical system," Neil Baker , director of electrical operations. On July 10th, National Lineworker Appreciation Day, we celebrate the men and women who help keep our customers’ lights on, homes cool, and businesses running smoothly.
Renew Economy
JULY 15, 2024
Clean Energy Council head says bad faith actors pushing nuclear are using a weakened media and praying on anxious communities to "tear things down." The post “Battering ram of bad faith actors:” CEC says nuclear push causing confusion, delays and higher costs appeared first on RenewEconomy.
3BL Media
JULY 15, 2024
Originally published on 3M News Center 3M recently participated in a White House-sponsored event with an aim to help advance educational excellence, equity, and economic opportunity for Black Americans. The event, part of the Power Up Series, was hosted by Malcolm X College in Chicago along with co-collaborator Discovery Education. The Power Up Series consists of a collection of national, local, and virtual engagements in the Black community that will serve as critical touchpoints as well as hig
Renew Economy
JULY 15, 2024
Offshore wind industry could be entering a “just for the heroes” era, where only the most robust projects in the most attractive geographies will survive. Australia's hopes could be at risk. The post “Just for the heroes:” Can Australia survive the offshore wind inflection point? appeared first on RenewEconomy.
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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
3BL Media
JULY 15, 2024
By Dana Obrist In 1983, four friends, William “Bill” H. Nelson Jr., his partner, Terry Tebedo, William Waybourn and Craig Spaulding opened Crossroads Market in Dallas, Texas, selling magazines, books, antiques, and jewelry. As part of a passion project for their community, they began accepting canned good donations for people living with AIDS, and in doing so – according to Resource Center’s website – started a vital community service.
Renew Economy
JULY 15, 2024
Federal Labor will fast-track a national certification scheme to guarantee the provenance of green hydrogen – and renewable electrons – produced in Australia. The post Guarantee of origin scheme for green hydrogen, renewable electricity put on fast track appeared first on RenewEconomy.
3BL Media
JULY 15, 2024
LITTLE ROCK, Ark., July 15, 2024 /3BL/ - As hot summer temperatures return throughout the state, Entergy Arkansas is taking action to help customers save money and manage their utility bills. Entergy Arkansas is committed to helping our customers manage their usage and bills through a toolkit of savings offerings and programs. For our customers in the Little Rock area, we will be hosting an in-person event on July 18, in partnership with local community advocate organization The Watershed.
Renew Economy
JULY 15, 2024
The big four banks have made significant strides to curb lending for fossil fuel projects but a report says they still have not met their own climate targets. The post Big banks go cool on coal and gas but fall well short on climate funding: report appeared first on RenewEconomy.
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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
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JULY 15, 2024
CHARLOTTE, N.C., July 15, 2024 /3BL/ - America250 – the official nonpartisan entity charged by Congress with planning the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence – recently announced the inaugural cohort of "America’s Field Trip" awardees. 75 students in grades 3-12 from all over the United States were selected. The list of inaugural awardees and their submissions can be found here at america250.org/fieldtrip/awardees.
Impact Alpha
JULY 15, 2024
The House Judiciary Committee has delivered a clear message to the free market: shut up about climate change or pay the price. The. The post How oil barons and right-wing billionaires are manipulating the free market to extend fossil fuels appeared first on ImpactAlpha.
3BL Media
JULY 15, 2024
LONDON, July 15, 2024 /3BL/ - Pentair plc (NYSE: PNR), a leader in helping the world sustainably move, improve and enjoy water, life’s most essential resource, and Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP) are excited to announce a new collaboration to sustainably deliver great-tasting, high-quality drinking water while reducing the need for single-use plastic water bottles for the millions of travelers that visit and fly through the MSP international hub each year.
Global Renewable News
JULY 15, 2024
The publication of the EGEC Market Report provides an in-depth assessment of the geothermal market during the year 2023.The European Geothermal Energy Council (EGEC) is pleased to announce the rel.
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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.
3BL Media
JULY 15, 2024
Cascale, formerly the Sustainable Apparel Coalition, and Worldly, the planet’s most comprehensive sustainability data and insights platform, have published a deep dive paper analyzing the European Union’s (EU) Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CS3D). This comprehensive analysis provides a detailed overview of the directive’s implications for businesses, especially within the textile, apparel, footwear, and wider consumer goods sectors.
Global Renewable News
JULY 15, 2024
In this Thought Leadership piece written by Anna Emmison, Partner, Knight Frank Valuation & Advisory, ESG Lead, following the World Green Building Council (WorldGBC) Leadership Summit, 2024, Kni.
3BL Media
JULY 15, 2024
How can artificial intelligence (AI) tools be used in a manner that promotes people-first places? This is the question IWBI posed as applications of AI and generative AI became more prevalent across the built environment, from architectural design, to building information modeling and asset valuation. While IWBI began its exploration of responsible use of AI within its own organization, we soon recognized that, as a standards body focused on people-first policies and protocols, we had a role to
Global Renewable News
JULY 15, 2024
By Daniel DicksonPeople around the world want their governments to take action to address climate change. But while overall support is high, it does not always translate into the same level of.
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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.
3BL Media
JULY 15, 2024
KANSAS CITY, Mo., July 15, 2024 /3BL/ - Comcast Corporation and the U.S. Conference of Mayors (USCM) announced the winners of the Talent for Tomorrow: Digital Equity Challenge grant awards program at USCM’s 92 nd Annual Meeting in Kansas City. Each city has demonstrated leadership and a commitment to expand digital training programs to help close the skills gap.
Global Renewable News
JULY 15, 2024
OCI Solar Power, a pioneer in utility-scale solar project development in Texas, is excited to announce its rebranding to OCI Energy. This change marks a significant milestone in the company's evol.
3BL Media
JULY 15, 2024
Sofidel Le Crédit Lyonnais (LCL) has decided to celebrate Sofidel’s commitment to sustainability by awarding it the “Maillot Jaune des Entrepreneurs” (“Yellow Jersey for Entrepreneurs”) at the Tour de France 2024. For the past four years, during the Tour, LCL has symbolically awarded a “Yellow Jersey for Entrepreneurs” to those clients and professionals who have distinguished themselves through social responsibility policies , innovation and economic dynamism.
Global Renewable News
JULY 15, 2024
The 25 MW / 55 MWh utility-scale battery energy storage system (BESS) located in Razlog Municipality, Southwestern Bulgaria commenced commercial operations. This significant milestone marks the.
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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.
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