Renew Economy

OCTOBER 25, 2024

Ten days after Broken Hill was isolated when storms below down transmission lines - and a day after Renew Economy asked what's going on - the local big battery will finally start doing what it is supposed to do. The post Agreement finally reached to switch on Broken Hill battery, nearly 10 days after storm blows down power lines appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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3BL Media

OCTOBER 25, 2024

New Holland , a brand of CNH , showcased some of its outstanding equipment at the 136th edition of the Rural Expo in Argentina Equipment for the agricultural and livestock segment was exhibited, along with the most innovative digital agriculture solutions. "Being in the city, Expo Rural represents a unique opportunity for the little ones to learn about the production processes and take their first steps in the world of the countryside," said Juliano Mendonca, marketing manager of New Holland.

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Chris Hall

OCTOBER 25, 2024

Ujala Qadir, Director of Strategic Programmes at the Climate Bonds Initiative, explains why the organisation has expanded its green bond taxonomy to cover climate resilience. As the impacts of climate change increasingly affect businesses worldwide, adaptation needs are mounting each year – but investments clearly labelled as incorporating adaptation and resilience remain limited.

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3BL Media

OCTOBER 25, 2024

Originally published in Southern Company's 2023 Sustainability Summary Providing clean, safe, reliable and affordable energy to customers is fundamental to Southern Company’s mission. Our growing portfolio of zero-carbon resources plays an integral role in helping us meet these objectives. Our greenhouse gas reduction goals are to achieve 50% reduction from 2007 levels by 2030 and to reach net zero by 2050, consistent with the commitments of the Paris Agreement.

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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.

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Science Daily / Earth & Environment

OCTOBER 25, 2024

As a megadrought stresses the water supply throughout the Southwest, revolutionary research is answering this problem with a groundbreaking technology that pulls large amounts of water from the air in low humidities.

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3BL Media

OCTOBER 25, 2024

Originally published by CIO The importance of creating opportunity Despite reported skills gaps, there is no shortage of talented, smart, and eager candidates to fill IT roles. Many just need the chance to gain the right training to build relevant skills for the industry. IBM’s SkillsBuild creates this opportunity by being accessible — it’s free and digital — and through partnerships such as HHF, which encourages its members to gain IT certifications through the platform.

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3BL Media

OCTOBER 25, 2024

Albertsons Companies’ Mid-Atlantic Division celebrated Italian Heritage Month with a special Festa Italiana event at ACME in Havertown, PA was an absolute blast! From Chef Scott Brown’s mouthwatering cooking demos to the delicious tastings of De Cecco Pasta, Mutti Tomatoes, Rosina Foods, San Pellegrino, and Talenti Gelato, every moment was filled with Italian flavor and fun.

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Science Daily / Earth & Environment

OCTOBER 25, 2024

Invasive silver carp have been spreading throughout the Mississippi River Basin since their introduction a half-century ago. Yet, try as they might, the fish have not advanced beyond a particular stretch of the Illinois River north of Kankakee. Research shows the fish are likely avoiding contaminants from the Chicago Area Waterway, which flows south before petering out around Kankakee.

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3BL Media

OCTOBER 25, 2024

Abbott You remember epidemiologists, don’t you? Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, epidemiologists provided their expertise, whether it was to learn about the latest viral variant or advice on whether to go to the gym. As we navigate a post-pandemic world, that guidance is still vital. What should the world be doing to stay prepared for the next outbreak or pandemic threat?

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Energy Central

OCTOBER 25, 2024

By Ahmad Faruqui[1] The answer to that question is an unqualified yes. Why is that? Because electric rates are at an all-time high in California. For one of the two large investor-owned utilities in the state which serves 5.5 million electric customers in northern California, the least expensive rate, which is charged during the off-peak period, has.

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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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3BL Media

OCTOBER 25, 2024

PotlatchDeltic’s Board of Directors sets high standards for the Company’s employees, officers, and Directors. Implicit in this philosophy is the importance of sound corporate governance for shareholders, the Board of Directors, management, employees, and public trust. The Board of Directors oversees and provides policy guidance on corporate performance, the integrity of financial controls, and the effectiveness of legal compliance programs.

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Science Daily / Earth & Environment

OCTOBER 25, 2024

Drawing on evidence involving about 25 million population worldwide, an international research team demonstrates that long-term exposure to ambient PM2.5 significantly increases the risk of asthma, affecting both children and adults. The researchers find that approximately 30 percent of new asthma cases worldwide were linked to fine particulate matter (PM2.5) exposure, highlighting the dramatic threat air pollution poses to public health.

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3BL Media

OCTOBER 25, 2024

Media Contact: Katie Leasor kleasor@cecp.co NEW YORK, October 25, 2024 - Chief Executives for Corporate Purpose (CECP) invites media, companies, and institutional investors to attend the CEO Investor Forum —a free in-person event and live-streamed —focused on responsible long term artificial intelligence (AI) business strategy. What: Chief Executives for Corporate Purpose’s (CECP) 12 th CEO Investor Forum focused on AI will be held November 18-19, 2024.

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Science Daily / Earth & Environment

OCTOBER 25, 2024

Researchers have created a graphene-enhanced, 3D-printable concrete that improves strength and reduces carbon emissions by 31%, advancing sustainable construction.

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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

OCTOBER 25, 2024

The Wild Robot is a shining example of Comcast NBCUniversal’s dedication to sustainability across filmmaking through the GreenerLight Program. This past weekend, The Wild Robot from DreamWorks Animation became the No. 1 film globally at the box office, and marks the 25th time a DreamWorks Animation title has taken the top spot on opening weekend at the domestic box office.

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McKinsey Sustainabilty

OCTOBER 25, 2024

Since Tufan Erginbilgiç took the helm of the iconic brand, its share price has surged. Profits have more than doubled. How he did it is a case study in the art of corporate transformation.

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3BL Media

OCTOBER 25, 2024

Five-year agreement builds on significant company investments in improving the well-being of cocoa farming communities HERSHEY, Pa., October 25, 2024 /3BL/ - Hershey announced a five-year agreement with nine cocoa-producing cooperatives in Côte d'Ivoire. The move is part of its "Cocoa For Good" strategy, a 10-year, $500 million investment launched in 2018 by the company to address the complex challenges facing cocoa farmers.

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ESG Today

OCTOBER 25, 2024

Microsoft announced a new agreement for the removal of up to 350,000 tonnes of CO2 from the atmosphere over ten years with marine carbon dioxide removal (mCDR) provider Ebb Carbon. Founded in 2021 by former Tesla, SolarCity, and Google X executives, Ebb Carbon provides a solution aimed at enhancing the natural ability of the ocean to store CO2, while improving ocean health by reducing ocean acidification.

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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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3BL Media

OCTOBER 25, 2024

Principal Financial Group ® continues its commitment to sustainable finance with the release of its third Principal Sustainable Financing Report. This report highlights the allocation of proceeds from the company’s $600 million sustainability bond, issued in August 2021. The bond underscores ongoing efforts to support environmentally and socially responsible investments while promoting transparency of sustainability efforts at Principal.

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Energy Central

OCTOBER 25, 2024

The conversation around energy is at a crucial inflection point, driven by a potent mix of geopolitics, technological innovation, and public awareness of climate issues. As we face challenges ranging from escalating conflict in the Middle East to the pressures of climate change, the energy transition—our collective move from fossil fuel reliance to clean, sustainable power—has.

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3BL Media

OCTOBER 25, 2024

BELLEVUE, Wash., Oct. 25, 2024 /3BL/ — T-Mobile announced the expansion of its 5G service across 11 rural California county fairgrounds, along with the introduction of open Wi-Fi access in the fairgrounds’ administration buildings. This initiative is designed to support public safety agencies, as well as federal, state, and local officials, by providing reliable connectivity for incident command posts and central emergency hubs during natural disasters, ensuring seamless communication for emerge

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Science Daily / Earth & Environment

OCTOBER 25, 2024

A new commentary found that power plants' use of these devices saved up to 9,100 lives and up to $100 billion in health costs in 2023. These estimates reveal the substantial health benefits that could be at stake if the next presidential administration implements policies that aim to weaken the Clean Air Act and limit the regulatory authority of the EPA.

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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

3BL Media

OCTOBER 25, 2024

PSEG Energize! Dreary gray skies, misty rain showers, mud-caked boots and August’s suffocating summer heat wasn’t enough to stop our volunteers from choosing to spend their Friday morning at America’s-Grow-a-Row fields collecting 51,600 servings (12,900lbs) of fresh and healthy produce for families in need. The conditions were less than ideal but the scene was filled with laughter, wholesome conversations and friendly banter as employees filled harvest buckets with everything from plump purple e

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Science Daily / Earth & Environment

OCTOBER 25, 2024

A new scientific study reveals the complex relationship between the impacts of climate change and the adaptive responses of coastal fishers in the southern coasts of Japan.

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3BL Media

OCTOBER 25, 2024

Cisco’s ability to advance ambitious environmental sustainability goals comes from leadership and our next generation environmental sustainability strategy: the “ Plan for Possible ” — a strategy that defines our key priorities to connect a regenerative future. Importantly, making progress toward these goals requires data and technology — specifically, our Sustainability Data Foundation (SDF).

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Science Daily / Earth & Environment

OCTOBER 25, 2024

A major international study involving 56,968 adults, aged 18 to 99, has found that levels of nature connectedness and nature exposure are associated with several socioeconomic and demographic factors. Higher scores were significantly associated with being female, being older, having greater financial security, living in a rural location, being in a committed relationship, having a higher level of education, and being in a racial majority in that country.

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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

OCTOBER 25, 2024

KeyBank ’s Key4Women Central New York Chapter held its annual breakfast forum on Wednesday October 9 th at Bellevue Country Club in Syracuse. Theresa Slater, President and CEO of Empire Interpreting Service , was the keynote speaker. Empire is a language service provider serving domestic and international clients. It provides services both on site and in virtual settings for customers in need of Sign Language and/or Spoken Language services.

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Chris Hall

OCTOBER 25, 2024

Investors also seek enhanced disclosure around capital allocation after latest benchmark highlights decrease in short-term target-setting. High-emitting companies have been urged to set ambitious short-term decarbonisation targets which support their long-term net zero goals, following a dip in the number doing so. The latest round of company assessments against investor-led engagement initiative Climate Action 100+’s (CA100+) Net Zero Company Benchmark noted that fewer short-term decarbonis

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3BL Media

OCTOBER 25, 2024

This week’s ESG Talk episode features Michael Littenberg and Marc Rotter of Ropes & Gray, one of the world's premier law firms with over 1,500 attorneys worldwide. The duo joins Andie Wood to discuss the complexities of the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) and explore its far-reaching implications for businesses in Europe and beyond.

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Science Daily / Earth & Environment

OCTOBER 25, 2024

Subtle temperature differences at the ocean surface allow more carbon dioxide (CO2) to be absorbed, new research shows.

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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.