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The green skills gap is widening

GreenBiz

4.7 million more people were employed in clean energy in 2022 than in 2019, according to the IEA. But that's not enough.

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Northvolt hails sodium-ion battery breakthrough for storage and electric vehicles

Renew Economy

Northvolt hails breakthrough in sodium ion batteries, providing big advances for battery storage and ultimately for electric vehicles. The post Northvolt hails sodium-ion battery breakthrough for storage and electric vehicles appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Why we need to wean agriculture off fossil fuels 

Corporate Knights

When it comes to the ecological harms of industrial farming, pesticides and nitrous-oxide-spewing fertilizer s are often top concerns for environmentalists.   But agriculture’s overall use of fossil fuels is also an enormous problem, according to a recent analysis by the Global Alliance for the Future of Food. The report estimates that agriculture’s supply chain is responsible for at least 15% of the world’s fossil fuel use and for driving the equivalent annual carbon emissions of the European

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Liddell to host giant battery after AGL and Akaysha win Australia’s biggest capacity tender

Renew Economy

BlackRock's Akaysha to build Australia's biggest four hour battery, and AGL to install a huge battery at Liddell after winning tender to fill gap from Eraring closure. The post Liddell to host giant battery after AGL and Akaysha win Australia’s biggest capacity tender 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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Preserving Privacy and Security in a Generative AI World

3BL Media

Welcome to AI on the Edge , our new OnQ series that delivers the latest on-device artificial intelligence insights and trends. Hear from our most active subject matter experts on the dynamic, ever-expanding subject of AI. Learn more about on-device generative AI by exploring our AI on the Edge posts. If there's a related topic you’d like us to cover, simply send us a note.

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New 130MW solar farm energised in northern Victoria

Renew Economy

The 130MW Glenrowan solar farm has been energised in northern Victoria and will soon begin generating enough electricity to power 45,000 homes. The post New 130MW solar farm energised in northern Victoria appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Network super profits cost consumers up to $400 a year, and slow the shift to renewables

Renew Economy

Report finds excessive supernormal profits are becoming the norm for Australia's regulated networks, harming power affordability and diverting billions from the energy transition. The post Network super profits cost consumers up to $400 a year, and slow the shift to renewables appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Transactional Carbon Accounting: A Next-Generation Approach to Reporting and Acting on Carbon Data Through Your Supply Chain

3BL Media

Solving the world’s sustainability challenges has never been more critical to our planet and those who inhabit it. It is the core issue for business today, as entire industries transform, and companies of all sizes are forced to reinvent themselves for a new, net-zero world. As part of this transformation, businesses can make a significant impact when they begin to treat carbon like money, accounting for emissions with the same precision as finances.

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Another super fund joins green energy wave by sinking $1 billion into Quinbrook projects

Renew Economy

Rest Super to invest $1 billion into Quinbrook projects. More than half of its members are young and are driving the fund's shift into green investments. The post Another super fund joins green energy wave by sinking $1 billion into Quinbrook projects appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Viatris Partners With Comfort Cases to Support Youth in U.S. Foster Care

3BL Media

PITTSBURGH, November 21, 2023 /3BL/ - Viatris (NASDAQ: VTRS), a global healthcare company, today announced that it has packed 1,000 backpacks in partnership with Comfort Cases, a nonprofit organization that provides comfort and personal care items for children entering the foster care system. This is the second consecutive year Viatris has partnered with Comfort Cases.

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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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Akaysha says four-hour batteries will be “new normal” after first gigawatt scale facility

Renew Economy

Akaysha Energy says four hour batteries will be the "new normal" in Australian storage projects thanks to design of capacity investment scheme. The post Akaysha says four-hour batteries will be “new normal” after first gigawatt scale facility appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Environmental Protection & Sustainability at Alkermes

3BL Media

Originally published in Alkermes September 2023 Corporate Responsibility Report We strive to conduct our business activities in a manner that minimizes the environmental impacts of our operations and promotes effective stewardship of environmental resources. We are committed to complying with applicable laws, rules and regulations and operating with the highest standards of conduct.

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Low motorway bridges defeat Bluescope’s plans to make wind towers at Port Kembla

Renew Economy

The steelmaker says plans to make wind turbines at Port Kembla scrapped because bridges are too small - but it still hopes to provide steel to other makers. The post Low motorway bridges defeat Bluescope’s plans to make wind towers at Port Kembla appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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(Mountain) Lions, Jaguars, and Bears…Oh My!

3BL Media

On World Animal Day, we are honored to recognize organizations such as the Oakland Zoo for their commitment to the well-being of all animals. FedEx and the Oakland Zoo have collaborated on multiple projects for over ten years. From transporting animals through in-kind shipping to providing support for the Zoo to Community (ZTC) program, FedEx is proud to support the Oakland Zoo’s conservation and education efforts.

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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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Denmark’s CIP unveils 480MWh battery as part of big storage push in Australia

Renew Economy

Danish energy giant CIP unveils its first big battery - the biggest in South Australia - as it launches a major storage investment push in Australia. The post Denmark’s CIP unveils 480MWh battery as part of big storage push in Australia appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Mayor of Beaverton Makes Proclamation for International Paper

3BL Media

The Mayor of Beaverton, Oregon, declared November 14, 2023 as International Paper Day, in recognition of the company’s many contributions to the community. Proclamations are ceremonial documents, signed by the Mayor and issued to businesses for special honors, on the recommendation of the Mayor. For 125 years, International Paper has been the catalyst in the global economy as the world’s leading producer of renewable packaging, pulp and other fiber-based products essential to everyday life.

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Twenty-five billion reasons for ministers to support urgent consumer energy reform

Renew Economy

Australians have invested $25 billion in solar and batteries, with plenty more to come. We need policy and regulations to complement the investment. The post Twenty-five billion reasons for ministers to support urgent consumer energy reform appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Cummins Supported Initiative Develops Tool To Address Domestic Violence

3BL Media

Cummins Cummins Inc.’s initiative to power gender equity around the world has partnered with Global Rights for Women, other corporations and a multi-national law firm to develop a tool for users to view laws, rights, policies, and penalties around the world related to domestic violence. The tool is now available to non-governmental organizations, victims of domestic violence, victims’ support services and others.

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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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Joint statement on UNFCCC work programme on just transition pathways

We Mean Business Coalition

Organizations working with business, financial institutions and employer organizations on just transition share expectations for the new UNFCCC work programme on just transition pathways.  Download the joint statement (pdf) To Parties attending UNFCCC COP28,     We welcome the establishment at COP27 of a new UNFCCC work programme on just transition for discussion of pathways to achieve the goals of the Paris Agreement, as well as the decision to convene annual high-level ministerial roundtable

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Lenovo’s Infrastructure Solutions Group Earns Its ISO 27001:2022 Information Security Management System (ISMS) Certification, Ensuring Enhanced, Globally Recognized Security Practices

3BL Media

In the digital age, protecting data and critical business systems is not only paramount, but a non-negotiable for many organizations. Lenovo’s Infrastructure Solutions Group (ISG) most recent milestone of earning its ISO 27001:2022 Information Security Management System (ISMS) certification for the Isolated Computing Environment (ICE) Lab in Morrisville, North Carolina, where ThinkSystem, ThinkEdge, ThinkAgile and CSP ecosystem firmware and software are securely stored, built, and signed undersc

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The McKinsey Crossword: 5G | No. 155

McKinsey Sustainabilty

Sharpen your problem-solving skills the McKinsey way, with our weekly crossword. Each puzzle is created with the McKinsey audience in mind, and includes a subtle (and sometimes not-so-subtle) business theme for you to find. Answers that are directionally correct may not cut it if you’re looking for a quick win.

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How We Can Fight Hunger Even As the Planet Warms

3BL Media

Climate change is driving hunger—and people are dying as a result. In Kenya, 33 people have already died due to severe flooding and heavy rainfall. More than 121,000 are displaced. Most were not equipped to endure these climate shocks, especially after prolonged drought left 4 million Kenyans with next to nothing. In the midst of a warming world, natural disasters are exacerbating hunger and poverty.

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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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Sophisticated swarming: Bacteria support each other across generations

Science Daily / Earth & Environment

When bacteria build communities, they cooperate and share nutrients across generations. Researchers have been able to demonstrate this for the first time using a newly developed method. This innovative technique enables the tracking of gene expression during the development of bacterial communities over space and time.

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Believing in Better: Kohler Cultivates Strong Communities

3BL Media

Originally published in Kohler's 2022 Believing in Better Impact Report PARTNERSHIPS Kohler’s stewardship team oversees the assessment of community needs at the locations around the world where we have sizable operations. We work directly with key community partners and humanitarian organizations to mobilize volunteers and provide corporate grants to fund local projects.

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Deep-sea mining and warming trigger stress in a midwater jellies

Science Daily / Earth & Environment

The deep sea is home to one of the largest animal communities on earth which is increasingly exposed to environmental pressures. However, our knowledge of its inhabitants and their response to human-induced stressors is still limited. A new study now provides first insights into the stress response of a pelagic deep-sea jellyfish to ocean warming and sediment plumes caused by deep-sea mining.

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CARE, Mastercard Strive Women, Will Be Part of the New Women in the Sustainable Economy (WISE) Initiative

3BL Media

The Mastercard Center for Inclusive Growth Exciting news! Our new program with CARE , Mastercard Strive Women, will be part of the new Women in the Sustainable Economy (WISE) initiative, led by The White House. With a goal to reach 6 million entrepreneurs in Pakistan, Peru and Vietnam through campaigns, Strive Women will directly support over 300,000 entrepreneurs—the majority being women—to boost their economic potential.

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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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Renewable natural gas: A Swiss army knife for US decarbonization?

McKinsey Sustainabilty

Renewable natural gas plays a role in reducing emissions—scaling it is one potential near-term action on the journey to decarbonization.

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CNH Takes Sustainable Initiative: The Ivory Coast’s ‘Beach Care Project’

3BL Media

CASE Construction , a brand of CNH Industrial , recently completed the Beach Care Project in Ivory Coast using the King of Construction, the 570T, along with raising awareness on plastic waste among the local community. After the previous stages in the Mediterranean coastal areas of Italy, France and Spain, and at Thorney Bay Beach on Canvey Island, England, the initiative has reached the Ivory Coast, more precisely Assouinde Beach and Assinie Beach.

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Curators and cavers: How a tip from a citizen scientist led to deep discoveries in Utah's caves

Science Daily / Earth & Environment

Scientists and colleagues from Utah's caving community have published the first research from their collaborative fieldwork effort deep in Utah's caves. The journal's feature article reveals why caves make such compelling research archives; what was uncovered in Boomerang Cave in northern Utah; why skeletal remains provide new access to hard-to-get data from the recent past; and offers a new zoological baseline for mammalian changes in an alpine community.

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Gilead Sciences: Breaking Barriers to Breast Cancer Care in Rural Areas

3BL Media

Claudia Hardy says she’s found her life’s mission. As director of Community Health Access and Relations for the O’Neal Comprehensive Cancer Center at the University of Alabama at Birmingham – the only National Cancer Institute-Designated Cancer Center in the state – she brings cancer resources and preventive care to communities in Alabama’s Black Belt like the one she grew up in.

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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.