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“Simply astounding:” Australian coal mine methane emissions may be twice offical data

Renew Economy

Australia's coal mine methane emissions are being vastly underreported and are damaging the nation's credibility on climate change, economist Professor Rod Sims has warned. The post “Simply astounding:” Australian coal mine methane emissions may be twice offical data appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Why climate disclosure policy is critical to corporate sustainability

GreenBiz

There are 3 primary reasons why disclosure rules can help accelerate climate policy progress.

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Staggering rise of clean energy in China a wake-up call to Australia – including on nuclear

Renew Economy

China is undergoing a monumental power shift that is positioning it to end new coal power before 2030. This has massive implications for global and Australian decarbonisation. The post Staggering rise of clean energy in China a wake-up call to Australia – including on nuclear appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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KeyBank Survey Shows That Americans Are Adjusting Financial Strategies in Pursuit of Homeownership

3BL Media

Homeownership is a major life milestone that marks a significant step toward long-term financial stability. However, those in the market for a home today are navigating a complex landscape, with inflation, competition in the market, down payment size and more influencing their purchasing decision. KeyBank’s 2024 Financial Mobility Survey 1 notes that inflation is an extreme concern on the path to homeownership, with 40% of those in the market or who have recently purchased a home stating that in

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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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NSW leans to lengthy extension to Australia’s largest coal generator in blow to renewable transition

Renew Economy

A lengthy delay to the Eraring closure would be a bonus to Origin shareholders, but will have deep implications for the clean energy transition, and the political debate that surrounds it. The post NSW leans to lengthy extension to Australia’s largest coal generator in blow to renewable transition appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Protecting forests through better forest management

GreenBiz

Understanding sustainable forestry practices can lead to more responsibly made products.

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Climate policy outlook: Ottawa plastics talks wrap up

GreenBiz

This week’s most important climate policy stories.

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Architect of ACT’s transition to 100 pct net renewables to head Victoria’s State Electricity Commission

Renew Economy

Victorian government appoints a beacon of renewable energy policy and investment to chair its reboot of the State Electricity Commission, announces four new board members. The post Architect of ACT’s transition to 100 pct net renewables to head Victoria’s State Electricity Commission appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Inspiring Young Minds: HRH the Princess Royal Helps Illumina Celebrate DNA Day

3BL Media

Originally published on Illumina News Center On April 25, Illumina opened its doors in Granta Park, Cambridge, to celebrate DNA Day. This annual event marks a significant milestone in the history of science: the successful completion of the Human Genome Project in 2003 and the groundbreaking discovery of DNA’s double helix structure by James Watson and Francis Crick, along with Rosalind Franklin, in 1953.

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No threat to farm land: Claims that Australia does not have room for solar and wind are not true

Renew Economy

Australia needs 1,200 square kilometres for wind and solar. The area devoted to agriculture is about 3,500 times larger. The post No threat to farm land: Claims that Australia does not have room for solar and wind are not true 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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AllianceBernstein Celebrates Earth Day

3BL Media

On Earth Day 2024, AB’s Chief Responsibility Officer Erin Bigley and Director of Environmental Research & Engagement Sara Rosner highlight our PRISM platform, Climate Transition Alignment Framework, Biodiversity Risk Matrix, and our continued collaboration with Columbia Climate School National Center for Disaster Preparedness and the Natural Hazards Index Tool.

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Zero: Indonesian leaders are dealing with climate change in Jakarta by moving out

Corporate Knights

Before she began studying sustainability management at Columbia University in New York, Sharah Saputra grew up in Jakarta, the capital of Indonesia. Her family home stands just steps from the muddy Angke River, which used to flood every January. But in 2022, Saputra noted in an article for the Columbia Climate School, “the floods came almost every month.

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California Companies Call for Full Funding for Historic Climate Disclosure Laws

3BL Media

April 29, 2024 /3BL/ - Leading businesses today called on California lawmakers and Gov. Gavin Newsom to fully fund the implementation of the state’s landmark corporate climate disclosure legislation. Passed in 2023 with significant company and investor support, SB 253 and SB 261 – collectively referred to as the Climate Accountability Package – are historic risk management and corporate transparency measures.

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Hero: Meet the ‘sponge city’ guru who is climate-proofing China

Corporate Knights

F rom the hanging gardens of Babylon to the fountains of Versailles, landscape architecture was always an elite activity, creating ornamental gardens for palaces and princes. In the 1850s, New York’s Central Park popularized the idea that green spaces could benefit ordinary folks, too. Now we’re finally realizing that creative landscaping can also be a vital tool for designing better parks, neighbourhoods and cities, using natural elements such as plants, forests, ponds and wetlands to create gr

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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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Duke Energy Florida’s Tree Care Practices Prevent Outages, Earn 18th Consecutive Year of National Recognition

3BL Media

Recognition cites quality tree care, including proper pruning and training in accordance with industry standards Program promotes safe, reliable electric service and abundant, healthy trees Since 2017, the company has given away more than 13,000 trees to help customers conserve energy and maximize environmental benefits through strategic tree planting ST.

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The Driven Podcast: EVs will town your caravan, or your boat, all around Australia

Renew Economy

Sarah White and Shane Parker have towed their caravan with both a Tesla Model 3 (around Australia), and their BYD Atto 3. They even shared the news with Scotty from Marketing. The post The Driven Podcast: EVs will town your caravan, or your boat, all around Australia appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Dozens of Trees Take Root at Galveston Bay Refinery

3BL Media

Employee volunteers from Marathon Petroleum’s Galveston Bay refinery planted dozens of new trees at its Texas City facility. In partnership with Trees for Houston and students from a local high school, nearly 100 volunteers planted 83 trees in the refinery’s greenbelt. Eight different species of trees, all native to the area, were planted during the one-day event in March.

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The Driven Podcast: EVs will tow your caravan, or your boat, all around Australia

Renew Economy

Sarah White and Shane Parker have towed their caravan with both a Tesla Model 3 (around Australia), and their BYD Atto 3. They even shared the news with Scotty from Marketing. The post The Driven Podcast: EVs will tow your caravan, or your boat, all around Australia appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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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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Forbes Recognizes Cintas as One of the Best Employers for Diversity 2024

3BL Media

CINCINNATI, April 29, 2024 /3BL/ - Cintas Corporation (Nasdaq: CTAS) has been recognized on the Forbes list of the Best Employers for Diversity 2024 for its efforts in creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. This prestigious award is presented by Forbes and Statista Inc., the world-leading statistics portal and industry ranking provider. “Diversity is a crucial part of our culture and success here at Cintas,” said Todd Schneider, Cintas President and CEO.

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RheEnergise - RheEnergise to work with Sibelco to deploy its High-Density Hydro® long duration storage demonstrator scheme at the Cornwood site near Plymouth, Devon

Global Renewable News

RheEnergise, the UK company that is developing a new and advanced form of long-duration hydro-energy storage system, is to build its first-of-a-kind demonstrator of the system at Sibelco's min.

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Boosting Sustainability With As-a-Service Device and Infrastructure Solutions

3BL Media

Widespread change over the past few years has transformed the business landscape. A surge in hybrid and remote working, with 20% of organisations looking to implement additional measures to enable more hybrid or homeworking in the next six to 12 months alone[1], coupled with a growing focus on sustainability, has driven companies to rethink their tech habits.

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ABB and Vulcan Energy - ABB signs MoU with Vulcan Energy Resources to support carbon-neutral lithium production for battery manufacturing

Global Renewable News

Highlights Agreement allows the two companies to work together in the early stages of design, engineering, execution and operations Common objective to establish Phase One of Vulcan Energy&#.

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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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Earth Month at Leidos: Focusing Our Sustainability Lens on the Environment

3BL Media

In an effort to overcome the climate crisis, organizations across the U.S. are taking a multifaceted approach to environmental sustainability and building a clean energy economy. The current federal administration has published the following goals : By 2030, reduce U.S. greenhouse gas emissions 50-52% below 2005 levels. By 2035, reach 100% carbon pollution-free electricity.

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State of California - California's Investment Boom: New Round of State Funding to Generate $15.5 Billion in New Investments, 2,100 New Jobs

Global Renewable News

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW: From building a sustainable lithium production campus to constructing California's first steel mill in over 50 years, the state is investing $120 million in innovative busin.

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Vogtle Unit 4 Enters Commercial Operation

3BL Media

Southern Company Georgia Power declared today that Plant Vogtle Unit 4 has entered commercial operation and is now serving customers and the State of Georgia. The new unit, which can produce enough electricity to power an estimated 500,000 homes and businesses, will provide reliable, emissions-free energy to customers for at least 60 to 80 years. Vogtle Unit 3 entered commercial operation on July 31, 2023.

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Earths Energy - EE1's geothermal energy strategy aligned with renewed Government clean energy initiatives

Global Renewable News

Earths Energy (ASX:EE1) (Earths Energy, EE1 or the Company) is pleased to note recent significant government initiatives and policy updates that align with the Company's strategic vision for growt.

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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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Baker Hughes Foundation Contributes $152,000 in Support of Earth Day, Climate Education

3BL Media

HOUSTON, April 29, 2024 /3BL/ - The Baker Hughes Foundation announced a $152,000 grant to EARTHDAY.ORG in support of climate and environmental literacy as well as the global Earth Day movement. EARTHDAY.ORG’s mission is to diversify the environmental movement and mobilize it as the most effective vehicle to build a healthy, sustainable environment, address climate change and protect the Earth for future generations.

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Water Power Technologies Office - How Do Fish Survive Hydropower Dams?

Global Renewable News

Hydropower plays an essential role in supporting the reliability of America's electrical grid. Not only is hydropower widely available and relatively inexpensive, but it's also one of few rene.

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Qualcomm’s 2023 Corporate Responsibility Report: Resource Management - Waste

3BL Media

Originally published in Qualcomm's 2023 Corporate Responsibility Report Through our Environmental Program Management Standard, we focus on identifying activities, services and processes that generate waste and strive to reduce the impact of our waste disposal practices on the environment. Our operations generate various types of waste, including general solid waste, hazardous and regulated waste and e-waste, including network infrastructure equipment.

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Alberta - Helping communities save money, lower energy costs

Global Renewable News

Arenas, community centres and other facilities consume large amounts of energy. These facilities can be costly to operate and upgrades are often expensive to implement. With inflation and energy costs.

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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.