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“I’m not interested in the fanatics:” Dutton responds to science academy’s report on nuclear SMRs

Renew Economy

Dutton dismissed report on nuclear SMR by the highly respected Australian Academy of Technological Sciences and Engineering, saying he is not interested in the views of "fanatics." The post “I’m not interested in the fanatics:” Dutton responds to science academy’s report on nuclear SMRs appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Investing in Sustainable Project Management: A Strategic Imperative for Project Owners

Green Project Management

As the initial fervor around ESG fades amidst political backlash and economic challenges, the true integration of sustainability into corporate operations is gaining momentum. For project owners, this transition offers a crucial opportunity to lead sustainable project management, ensuring investments not only comply with current environmental standards but also lay the foundation for long-term resilience […] The post Investing in Sustainable Project Management: A Strategic Imperative for P

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China installs more than 100GW of solar in first half of 2024

Renew Economy

Government data shows China has already installed more than 100GW of new solar capacity this year, bringing the total to more than 700GW. The post China installs more than 100GW of solar in first half of 2024 appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Bath & Body Works Recognized by Newsweek As America’s #1 Perfume and Cosmetics Retailer for Second Consecutive Year

3BL Media

Today Bath & Body Works announces its inclusion on Newsweek’s list of America’s Best Retailers. The brand was ranked #1 in the perfume and cosmetics category for the second consecutive year, which further reinforces its position as a global leader in the industry.

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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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Origin to double size of Eraring battery to soak up solar next to country’s biggest coal generator

Renew Economy

Origin to double size of Eraring battery, adding a more than four-hour second stage to help soak up solar at the site of Australia's largest coal generator. The post Origin to double size of Eraring battery to soak up solar next to country’s biggest coal generator appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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The Climate Games: World Records We Don't Want To Break

3BL Media

On the eve of the Games, WWF’s powerful new campaign warns that temperature and extreme weather records aren't the ones we want to break.

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Black & Veatch Elevates Sustainability as Strategic Cornerstone of Company’s Purpose, Vision

3BL Media

With sustainability evolving from a corporate responsibility to a critical business imperative for Black & Veatch, Deepa Poduval’s recent promotion to become the engineering and construction company’s global sustainability leader is a natural synergy.

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Bowen backs NT renewables drive with $250 million for batteries, solar and grid upgrades

Renew Economy

Federal Labor tips $250 million into upgrading and expanding the electricity grid in the Northern Territory, as it races to get to 50 per cent renewables. The post Bowen backs NT renewables drive with $250 million for batteries, solar and grid upgrades appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Game On: Real Madrid Summer Tour Returns to U.S.

3BL Media

Real Madrid will visit the U.S. for a summer tour that will combine action on the pitch with action on nutrition education.

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Repowering old wind farms could treble capacity, using a lot less turbines

Renew Economy

Experts say around 1700MW of aging wind generation in Australia could be repowered to deliver 6GW, using just a third of the turbines. But there are issues to address. The post Repowering old wind farms could treble capacity, using a lot less turbines 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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Fresh Produce Direct From Farms Could Be Coming Soon to Your Door, via Farmers Post

3BL Media

Farmers Post, an initiative led by World Wildlife Fund in partnership with the U.S. Postal Service, is making strides toward the goal of connecting farms to consumers with same-day or next-day deliveries of fresh fruits and vegetables.

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Farmers demand more control, higher payments for wind and solar projects

Renew Economy

Farmers want to force renewable energy developers to maintain the agricultural productivity of farming land, and to pay more for hosting. The post Farmers demand more control, higher payments for wind and solar projects appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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KFC Marks World Refugee Day With Expanded Commitments To Help Refugees in Our Communities Thrive

3BL Media

Over the past year, KFC has focused on how we can stand Refugees through our social purpose efforts around the world. Twelve months later, we’ve learned a lot!

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Fortescue opens first solar farm as it gathers wind assets to help real zero and green hydrogen plans

Renew Economy

Fortescue starts production from its first solar farm as it insists its "real zero" target by 2030 remains on track, despite the timeline shifting on its green hydrogen plans. The post Fortescue opens first solar farm as it gathers wind assets to help real zero and green hydrogen plans appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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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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Albertsons Companies Earns Top Score on 2024 Disability Equality Index

3BL Media

Albertsons Companies, Inc. has received a top score of 100 on the Disability Equality Index®, making the company one of the 2024 Best Places to Work for People with Disabilities.

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Why agents are the next frontier of generative AI

McKinsey Sustainabilty

By moving from information to action—think virtual coworkers able to complete complex workflows—the technology promises a new wave of productivity and innovation.

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Employee Q&A: Sourcing Renewable Energy in Asia Pacific

3BL Media

Cheria has been with Owens Corning since 2020, and already her in-depth understanding of energy sourcing has made her a valuable asset as we seek to achieve our energy goals.

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Inside the engine room: Debunking the myths of scaling a new business

McKinsey Sustainabilty

Demystifying the narrative around five fundamental elements will help start-ups and scale-ups grow efficiently and continuously.

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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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Combatting NFP Cybercrime With a Proactive Cybersecurity Strategy

3BL Media

Baker Tilly hosted their annual not-for-profit governance and fiscal workshop this past June, with one of their most attended sessions focused on cybersecurity and related fraud risks.

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Solar Insiders Podcast: Controlling household PV and batteries

Renew Economy

Amid the big push to orchestrate consumer energy resources, we talk to Andrew Blaver about the successes and dud notes of Western Australia's Project Symphony. The post Solar Insiders Podcast: Controlling household PV and batteries appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Cascale White Paper To Detail How the Higg BRM Supports CSRD Reporting Obligations

3BL Media

In a challenging legislative landscape with ever-increasing reporting obligations, companies need reliable tools that support and guide them in their compliance journey.

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Trees reveal climate surprise -- bark removes methane from the atmosphere

Science Daily / Earth & Environment

Tree bark surfaces play an important role in removing methane gas from the atmosphere.

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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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ScottsMiracle-Gro: Gardening Boosts Physical and Mental Health

3BL Media

Gardening can be a wonderful activity. You are able to put in a bit of effort to take care of your plants, and you’re rewarded with fresh veggies and herbs.

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Logistics start-up funding: The investor pullback continues

McKinsey Sustainabilty

In the post-COVID-19 era, investors pinch their pennies.

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Bob Mitchell Talks Supply Chain on the Five Lifes to Fifty Podcast

3BL Media

Bob Mitchell, CEO of GEC, and hosts Jim Fava, Neil D’Souza, and Shelley Metcalfe discussed the importance of leverage in international supply chains, GEC’s role in driving both product and corporate-level ESG evolution, the future of voluntary standards, and more.

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How Saharan dust regulates hurricane rainfall

Science Daily / Earth & Environment

New research underscores the close relationship between dust plumes transported from the Sahara Desert in Africa, and rainfall from tropical cyclones along the U.S. Gulf Coast and Florida.

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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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Eastman Global Supply Chain Wins BNSF Product Stewardship Award

3BL Media

For the second year in a row, Eastman has received the BNSF Product Stewardship Award for exceptional commitment to the safe transportation of hazardous materials by rail.

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Researchers record images and data of a shark experiencing a boat strike

Science Daily / Earth & Environment

Researchers have captured what they believe is the first ever video of a shark or any large marine animal being struck by a boat.

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Everything You Should Know About Federal Methane Measurement Guidelines for MCWs

3BL Media

The Federal Government released guidelines on measuring methane emissions from marginal conventional wells on June 14, 2024. This is everything you should know about these guidelines.

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Whale shark tracked for record-breaking four years

Science Daily / Earth & Environment

Researchers have been tracking a 26-foot endangered whale shark -- named 'Rio Lady' -- with a satellite transmitter for more than four years -- a record for whale sharks and one of the longest tracking endeavors for any species of shark.

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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.