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Stanwell begins work on huge 1200MWh mega battery as it starts transformation of major coal hub

Renew Economy

Huge 1,200 MWh Stanwell battery starts construction at site of coal generator due for closure, while work at half way mark at Tarong where another battery is being built at site of an ageing coal plant. The post Stanwell begins work on huge 1200MWh mega battery as it starts transformation of major coal hub appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Wind and solar energy surge past fossil fuels for first time in Europe

Corporate Knights

Solar and wind energy in the European Union generated more electricity than fossil fuels in the first six months of 2024, prompting analysts to declare “a historic shift” in the region’s energy mix as renewables capacity continues to grow. “The first half of the year shows fossil generation’s narrowing role in the power sector, and gains for renewables that are beyond temporary variations in conditions,” said Chris Rosslowe, senior data analyst at Ember, a think tank that assessed EU energy d

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Plans unveiled for five gigawatt wind project, the biggest on Australia’s main grid

Renew Economy

Plans unveiled for massive 5 gigawatt wind project in north Queensland, which would be easily the biggest on Australia's main grid. The post Plans unveiled for five gigawatt wind project, the biggest on Australia’s main grid appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Lenovo Powers AI Avatars To Explore the Role of Technology in Mental Health

3BL Media

Groundbreaking social experiment uses AI powered by Lenovo to raise awareness of Gen Zs’ loneliness and anxiety exacerbated by big differences in their real and online lives. New Lenovo research finds 60% of Gen Z respondents wish they could have difficult conversations with family in real life. Almost half (48%) say talking to a trained professional would give them the confidence to talk more openly with the people they love in the real world.

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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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Heavy-lift cargo drones are now being used at offshore wind farm in world first

Renew Economy

Using large cargo drones to transport equipment to offshore wind turbines is taking just a fraction of the time of conventional methods, and reducing costs and emissions. The post Heavy-lift cargo drones are now being used at offshore wind farm in world first appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Own Your Financial Future | Let’s Make Financial Success a New Family Tradition

3BL Media

Originally published by rollingout on July 11th As you begin your journey toward a family of your own, you may be thinking about how to set new family traditions that build financial confidence and prosperity. From starting a business to owning a home and watching your kid graduate (maybe even crossing the stage at Howard University or Florida A&M), these goals and traditions can be within reach.

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Ceres Welcomes New Ceres Board Co-Chairs and President’s Council Members

3BL Media

August 12, 2024 /3BL/ - The Boston-based sustainability nonprofit advocacy organization Ceres has announced new co-chairs of its Board of Directors and members to its President’s Council. In February, the Ceres Board of Directors unanimously approved Inherent Group CEO Tony Davis and Janet Ranganathan, Managing Director and Executive Vice President of Strategy, Learning, and Results at the World Resources Institute (WRI), as its new Board co-chairs.

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Rapid greening of the Pilbara could unlock $250 billion in green iron annual exports

Renew Economy

Miners need to think bigger and cooperate to tackle the heroic task of how much energy they're going to need. The post Rapid greening of the Pilbara could unlock $250 billion in green iron annual exports appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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FedEx Advances Inclusion: Promoting Acceptance and Embracing Diversity for a More Inclusive Society

3BL Media

Originally published in FedEx's 2023 FedEx Cares Report Accelerating Latino progress FedEx Hispanic Action Network (HAN) members participated in the United States Hispanic Leadership Institute (USHLI) Conference, themed “Accelerating Latino Progress.” They engaged in 20+ workshops on topics like mental health, culture, and education, fostering connections and learning.

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Can neighbourhood batteries really deliver benefits to all consumers?

Renew Economy

Two new reports shine a light on the conditions necessary to unlock the full potential of neighbourhood batteries for consumers. The post Can neighbourhood batteries really deliver benefits to all consumers? 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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Intern Reflection: Q&A With Matthew Sweeney

3BL Media

We are committed to fostering the next generation of leaders in the utility industry. Our summer internship program offers students the opportunity to gain hands-on experience, develop professional skills, and build meaningful connections within the company. Through engaging projects and mentorship, our interns are equipped to make significant contributions and grow both personally and professionally.

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China’s Goldwind files EIS for massive wind and battery project featuring biggest turbines to date

Renew Economy

Goldwind and local partner to file EIS for massive wind and battery project that will feature turbine bigger than any installed in Australia to date. The post China’s Goldwind files EIS for massive wind and battery project featuring biggest turbines to date appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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What Do Georgians Think About Composting? New Research From UGA

3BL Media

Are Georgians interested in composting more at home, or participating in municipal or private composting programs? New research conducted by the University of Georgia seeks to understand current attitudes toward composting and how we can inspire more Georgia families to give it a try in their own backyards. What Is Composting? As you likely know, composting is one of the climate solutions Drawdown Georgia has identified for our state.

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Drax is UK’s largest single source of CO2 emissions

Envirotec Magazine

New analysis from energy think tank Ember shows that the wood-burning Drax power station is the UK’s largest source of CO2 emissions at 12.1 million tonnes in 2022. This is significantly greater than any other single UK power station, including coal and gas. The plant is by far the largest single CO2 emitter in the UK power sector, accounting for over double the amount of CO2 emissions of the second largest emitter, RWE’s Pembroke Gas Power Station, with 5.3 million tonnes CO2 emissions.

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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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3M’s Thinsulate and Scotchgard Helped Protect Racers in “World’s Highest Marathon” on Mt. Everest

3BL Media

Originally published on 3M News Center Running a marathon is an impressive feat on any terrain, but the challenge of taking on 26.2 miles (42.6 kilometers) is even greater when set against the backdrop of the world’s tallest mountain – Mt. Everest. The Everest Marathon , held every year since 2005 on May 29 and considered the world’s highest marathon, celebrates the historic ascent of Mt.

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Microsoft Unveils New Multi-Framework ESG Reporting Solution

ESG Today

Microsoft announced Project ESG Reporting, and new tool aimed at enabling companies to create, review and approve ESG reports across multiple standards and frameworks. According to Microsoft, the new solution, currently in preview, was designed to help organizations solve the challenge of reporting against a variety of voluntary and regulatory reporting frameworks.

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Nasdaq 2023 Sustainability Report: Supporting the Investment Community

3BL Media

Nasdaq ESG Indexes The OMX Stockholm 30 ESG Responsible Index (OMXS30ESG), introduced worldwide in June 2018, was the first ESG version of an established exchange benchmark. It was followed by the listing of ESG index futures contracts in November 2018. The OMXS30ESG is an ESG responsible version of the OMX Stockholm 30 Index, which is the leading share index on Nasdaq Stockholm.

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First Gen - EDC obtains 3 awards, cited for sustainability leadership

Global Renewable News

Energy Development Corp. (EDC), a unit of First Gen Corp., earned three recognitions at the prestigious Asia Responsible Enterprise Awards (AREA) 2024 held at the Hilton Saigon, Ho Chi Minh City.

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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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Changing Customers’ Lives: Meet Kayla McKenna

3BL Media

Originally published on GoDaddy Resource Library Tell us a little bit about yourself and your career journey, here at GoDaddy. My name is Kayla. I met my husband in high school and we have been together for fourteen years! We have three kids that aren’t so little anymore: Dylan (21), Kayden (18) and Eliana (14). When we aren’t traveling for my daughter’s competitive cheer team, we love to entertain at our house and enjoy our pool to cool off from the Arizona heat.

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TotalEnergies - Renewables: TotalEnergies Acquires a Portfolio of Hydropower Projects in Africa to Deploy its Multi-Energy Strategy

Global Renewable News

TotalEnergies has signed an agreement with Scatec, a Norwegian renewable energy company, to acquire 100% of its subsidiary SN Power, which holds interests in renewable hydropower projects in Africa, t.

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Going for the E-S-Gold: Home of the Paris Agreement Hosts the Olympics

3BL Media

With global attention focused on Paris for the 2024 Summer Olympics (officially the Games of the XXXIII Olympiad), the event organizers have used the opportunity to highlight efforts to make the games more sustainable. While there have been some setbacks, particularly regarding pollution in the Seine River and a reversal on using air conditioners in the Olympic Village, the Paris Olympics have won overall high marks for being environmentally friendly.

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GenCell Energy - CFE the Largest Utility in North America Expands Deployment of GenCell's Long-duration Substation Backup Solution

Global Renewable News

GenCell® Energy, a leading provider of hydrogen-to-power solutions, announced today (Aug 12) that Comisión Federal de Electricidad (CFE), Mexico's state-owned utility and the largest uti.

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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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New Series ‘Culture Capital’ Highlights Diverse Entrepreneurs on Black Experience on Xfinity

3BL Media

PHILADELPHIA, August 12, 2024 /3BL/ - Comcast NBCUniversal LIFT Labs and Comcast RISE announced the premiere of Culture Capital , a three-part docuseries showcasing nine game-changing and diverse entrepreneurs who are laying the foundation for future founders, available now on Comcast’s Black Experience on Xfinity channel, Peacock, and Xumo Play. Launched in 2021, Black Experience on Xfinity features the ultimate in Black storytelling from Black programming partners and film studios and has rele

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U.S. Department of Energy - New DOE Report Identifies Solutions To Five Major Gaps in U.S. Hydropower Supply Chain

Global Renewable News

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) today released a report that makes actionable recommendations to address five gaps in the domestic hydropower supply chain. Hydropower makes up about 27% of renew.

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Mastercard’s Commitment to Inclusive Growth & Sustainable Development | ESG Decoded Podcast #145

3BL Media

Originally published by ESG Decoded Podcast on YouTube Join host Amanda Hsieh as she welcomes Shamina Singh, Founder and President of the Center for Inclusive Growth at Mastercard. Continue reading here. About Mastercard Mastercard is a global technology company in the payments industry. Our mission is to connect and power an inclusive, digital economy that benefits everyone, everywhere by making transactions safe, simple, smart and accessible.

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Oregon Department of Energy - Oregon Department of Energy Announces Additional $4 Million for Energy Efficient Heat Pumps in Rental Homes

Global Renewable News

The Oregon Department of Energy will once again begin accepting incentive reservations through the agency's Oregon Rental Home Heat Pump Program on Tuesday, July 23, 2024. Under this.

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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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Cummins Jamestown Engine Plant Celebrates 50 Years of Innovation and Excellence

3BL Media

Cummins JAMESTOWN, N.Y., August 12, 2024 /3BL/ - Cummins Inc. (NYSE: CMI), a global power technology leader, is proud to announce the 50th anniversary of its Jamestown Engine Plant (JEP). This milestone marks half a century of cutting-edge engineering, dedicated workforce and commitment to community and sustainability. Since its establishment in 1974, JEP has been at the forefront of engine manufacturing, recently celebrating the production of its 2.5 millionth engine, and continually sets indus

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Eversource Energy - Eversource and Torrington Partner on Energy Efficiency ProjectsComprehensive upgrades saving community more than 420,000 kilowatt-hours of power annually while lowering carbon footprint

Global Renewable News

Following major energy efficiency upgrades to five community buildings and street lighting, the City of Torrington is now saving about 427,000 kilowatt-hours of power annually - an equivalent of reduc.

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How the Paris Olympics Highlighted Critical EHS Issues

3BL Media

The 2024 Paris Olympics have been hot. As personal bests are challenged, records beaten, and underdogs take the top spot on the podium, the temperatures are likewise soaring to staggering heights. While the heat has not, thus far, shattered any records, it has brought attention to two EHS issues at the center of this year’s Olympics: Indoor air quality and water safety.

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American Electric Power - Appalachian Power encourages eligible customers to apply for assistance with their energy costs

Global Renewable News

Appalachian Power wants customers to be aware of federal funds available to assist with energy costs.The Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) and the Low Income Energy Assistance Pro.

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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.