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South Australia may underwrite gas generators in new plan to back up 100 pct net renewables target

Renew Economy

South Australia flags new mechanism to underwrite gas generators to ensure it has enough back up for its net 100 per cent renewables target, putting it at odds with federal plan that excludes fossil fuels. The post South Australia may underwrite gas generators in new plan to back up 100 pct net renewables target appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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New Benchmarking Report Finds Carbon Emissions From the U.S. Power Sector Saw an Accelerated Downward Trend in 2023

3BL Media

November 19, 2024 /3BL/ - Due to a decline in coal use, the U.S. power sector saw an 8% reduction in carbon emissions in 2023, according to a new analysis of air emissions for the country's top 100 power producers released today. While this decrease is a significant improvement over the marginal reduction of less than 1% in carbon emissions in 2022, 2023 emissions were only 2% lower than 2020 levels due to a surge in natural gas generation.

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“Quiet revolution:” Wind and solar slash electricity emissions by 40 pct in just 10 years

Renew Economy

Renewables growth from 2015-2025 is on track to cut Australia’s electricity sector emissions by nearly 40% in a decade, equivalent to emissions from all the nation’s cars, commercial vehicles and planes. The post “Quiet revolution:” Wind and solar slash electricity emissions by 40 pct in just 10 years appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Covia Joins WHC’s Innovative Birdhouse Challenge To Build a Better Future for Wildlife

3BL Media

Covia is committed to protecting biodiversity by preserving intact forests, reclaiming land with over 50% native species, managing avian and migratory bird habitats, protecting endangered species and their habitats, and combating invasive species while restoring pollinator habitats where feasible. An important part of our efforts is working with organizations such as the Wildlife Habitat Council (WHC).

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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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Victoria solar farm and battery project gets federal approval in just 20 days

Renew Economy

The federal government has pushed through EPBC approval for a Victoria solar and big battery project in Victoria in just 20 days. The post Victoria solar farm and battery project gets federal approval in just 20 days appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Southwire Achieves Energy Savings From Geothermal HVAC System

3BL Media

Southwire’s Cofer Technology Center, a hub for Research & Development (R&D) initiatives, installed an innovative heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) system using geothermal heat pump technology. Since becoming fully operational in November of 2023, the system has enabled significant energy and cost savings for the Cofer Technology Center, resulting in an approximately 40 % decrease in electricity consumption for the whole building.

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AT&T, Arbor Day Foundation Distribute 250 Trees During Community Giveaway

3BL Media

DALLAS, November 19, 2024 /3BL/ - The Arbor Day Foundation and its longstanding collaborator AT&T recently distributed 250 free trees during its community E-Waste Drive to support bridging the digital divide. Hosted at AT&T’s Dallas headquarters, the event also featured music, food and family-friendly activities. Trees were given to the first 250 attendees who brought “e-waste” to the event.

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Victoria’s SEC to build state’s first government owned solar and battery project

Renew Economy

Victoria's SEC emerges as buyer of Victoria solar and battery project that was named a winner of its VRET tender but never got built. The post Victoria’s SEC to build state’s first government owned solar and battery project appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Improving hurricane modeling with physics-informed machine learning

Science Daily / Earth & Environment

Researchers employ machine learning to more accurately model the boundary layer wind field of tropical cyclones. Conventional approaches to storm forecasting involve large numerical simulations run on supercomputers incorporating mountains of observational data, and they still often result in inaccurate or incomplete predictions. In contrast, the author's machine learning algorithm is equipped with atmospheric physics equations that can produce more accurate results faster and with less data.

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EU Council Passes Legislation to Regulate ESG Ratings Providers

ESG Today

EU member states in the European Council announced today that they have adopted new rules to regulate ESG ratings providers, aimed at improving the reliability and comparability of ESG ratings and boosting investor confidence in sustainable financial products. The adoption of the new rules by the EU Council marks the last major legislative step in the process to regulate ESG ratings providers, following an agreement with the European Parliament on the new legislation reached early this year, and

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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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$14 million boost for sustainable concrete research

Sustainability Matters

The SmartCrete Cooperative Research Centre has committed $3.2 million in funding to six industry-led research projects aligned to its mission of transitioning concrete for a sustainable Australia. The six projects, co-funded by industry, research and SmartCrete CRC, will explore novel approaches to sustainable design, use and management of concrete.

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Sliding seeds can provide insight into devastating landslides and rock avalanches

Science Daily / Earth & Environment

Researchers study how Champatis roll and bounce down inclines. The authors released a heap of the seeds down an inclined plane while a camera recorded their descent to analyze their speed and the dynamics of their movement. The grains start to spread out slowly, then decrease quickly as they move downstream, akin to rock avalanches. This research may provide valuable insights into geological flows, including hyperspreading of rock avalanches, and could contribute to resolving challenges in this

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Iberdrola raises $750m in green bond to drive Australia renewables and green hydrogen

Renew Economy

Spanish energy giant says it received "strong interest" in green bonds issued to help underwrite the expansion of its renewables portfolio in Australia. The post Iberdrola raises $750m in green bond to drive Australia renewables and green hydrogen appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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BlackRock, Samsara Buy Sustainable Aviation Fuel to Compensate for Business Travel Emissions

ESG Today

Climate solutions platform Watershed announced that it has facilitated the purchase of sustainable aviation fuel certificates (SAFc) on behalf of customers including BlackRock, Ripple, Samsara, and Block. These certificates will be utilized by the companies to supply sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) to Alaska Airlines passenger flights. In return, the companies will receive carbon offset credits for the emissions generated by employees’ business travel.

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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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Shared solar trailblazer wins federal funding to scale up manufacturing on home soil

Renew Economy

Melbourne-based shared solar pioneer secures $3.8m to drive local manufacturing of its SolShare technology, which helps unlock solar for apartment residents. The post Shared solar trailblazer wins federal funding to scale up manufacturing on home soil appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Bioeconomy in Colombia: The race to save Colombia's vital shellfish

Science Daily / Earth & Environment

Along Colombia's Pacific coast, a small shellfish called piangua has been a crucial part of local communities for generations. This humble mollusk is a vital source of income and nutrition for many coastal residents. As a regional resource that can be sustainably utilized, it represents a bioeconomy opportunity and is an example for other regions. But now, scientists are raising the alarm about its future.

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Victoria’s Secret & Co. Is Revolutionizing the Cotton Supply Chain and Supporting the Economic Success of Women Farmers in the US

3BL Media

Originally published in VS&Co's 2024 Women's Impact Report VS&Co has embarked on a first-of-its-kind initiative to purchase cotton directly from four Alabama family farms – three women-owned, and one Black-owned. This marks a significant departure from traditional supply chain models in the fashion industry, which typically relies on intermediaries to ship, process, and sell in bulk.

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Guest Post – COP29: Now is the Time to Focus on a Common Goal

ESG Today

By: Daisy Shen, Head of Climate Change and Sustainability at KPMG in China As I arrived in Baku this week, I was pleasantly surprised to see so many delegates from across the world and from across different industries, civic groups and governments. In recent months, the increased politicization of the climate debate has sparked much talk about the relevance of summits like COP29.

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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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Despite High Levels of Confidence, Women Entrepreneurs Still Face Systemic Barriers

3BL Media

ATLANTA, November 19, 2024 /3BL/ - Women entrepreneurs are deeply confident in their own abilities and prospects, according to new research from CARE’s Women’s Entrepreneurship team. They are strategically expanding their client bases, building supplier networks, and making critical business decisions. In fact, 96% of women entrepreneurs surveyed described being confident in their ability to manage and run their operations, while 87% expressed ambitions to grow their businesses.

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Vultures and artificial intelligence(s) as death detectors: High-tech approach for wildlife research and conservation

Science Daily / Earth & Environment

In order to use remote locations to record and assess the behavior of wildlife and environmental conditions, the GAIA Initiative developed an artificial intelligence (AI) algorithm that reliably and automatically classifies behaviors of white-backed vultures using animal tag data. As scavengers, vultures always look for the next carcass. With the help of tagged animals and a second AI algorithm, the scientists can now automatically locate carcasses across vast landscapes.

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Action Against Hunger Wins Two Silver Anthem Awards

3BL Media

Action Against Hunger, a global leader in the fight to end hunger, is honored to accept two Silver Anthem Awards, which highlight the purpose and mission-driven work of people, companies and organizations worldwide. Selected from more than 2,300 entries and more than 34 countries, Action Against Hunger was recognized for the REact: Renewable Energies for Assisting Communities Tool and for our Severe Acute Malnutrition Relapse Research.

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Secrets of horse genetics for conservation, breeding

Science Daily / Earth & Environment

Researchers are helping uncover new information about the Y chromosome in horses, which will help owners identify optimal lineages for breeding and help conservationists preserve breed diversity.

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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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Albertsons Companies’ Director of Finance Named NextUp’s 2024 Bobbie O’Hare Impact Award Winner

3BL Media

Brenda Valley, Director of Finance at Albertsons Companies has been named NextUp’s 2024 Bobbie O'Hare Impact Award Winner! This prestigious award recognizes Valley's exceptional leadership and her unwavering dedication to developing an inclusive community both within Albertsons Cos. and beyond. Valley has been an invaluable member of the Albertsons Cos. team for over a decade.

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High exposure to everyday chemicals during pregnancy linked to asthma risk in children

Science Daily / Earth & Environment

A new study sheds light on a potential link between exposure to certain everyday chemicals during pregnancy and the development of asthma in children. The study analyzed data from over 3,500 mother-child pairs as part of the Japan Environment and Children's Study (JECS), a large-scale nationwide research project.

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Mutually Beneficial Partnerships Drive Georgia-Pacific's Social Stewardship Initiatives: The Green Bay Metro Fire Department

3BL Media

GREEN BAY, Wis., November 19, 2024 /3BL/ - Georgia-Pacific creates stronger communities by supporting first responders in the communities where our employees live and work. From providing funding for essential equipment for fire and police departments, to capital investments, to volunteer efforts, we work to keep our facilities and the communities in which we operate safe.

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Tracking Australian Ministers and Australian pledges at COP29

John Englart

Chris Bowen at COP29 Photo: Scott HamiltonThis is a subpage of Australia at COP29 Climate Diary and will be updated throughout the conference. Australia will be represented at the ministerial level at COP29 by Climate and Energy Minister Chris Bowen. This year a key focus of the UN Climate Conference is Climate Finance, and development of The New Collective Quantified Goal (NCQG).

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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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Gilead Helps Pen a Children’s Book for Families Facing Breast Cancer

3BL Media

Lauren Huffmaster received a late-stage metastatic breast cancer (mBC) diagnosis in 2015 and soon discovered there wasn’t a lot information to help explain to her young children what she was going through. “My children were two, four and six at the time,” recalls Lauren. “Cancer not only affected me but everyone around me. I questioned how I would raise them with this disease and how would I talk to them about it.

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88% of Business Leaders Planning to Increase Sustainability IT Investments over Next Year: IBM Survey

ESG Today

Nearly nine out of ten business executives plan to increase investments in technology to advance their companies’ sustainability efforts over the next year, as most view sustainability-related IT investments as a growth opportunity, and a significant majority believe that AI will have a positive impact on their progress towards their sustainability goals, yet only half currently express confidence in their current data capabilities to track sustainability progress, according to a new survey rele

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Boehringer’s Focus on Health Equity Drives Significant Upgrade in Access to Medicine Index Ranking

3BL Media

November 19, 2024 /3BL/ - Boehringer Ingelheim, a leading research-driven biopharmaceutical company, has been lifted to 8th place in the 2024 Access to Medicine Index (ATMI), up from 13th in 2022. This improvement reflects the company’s strategic shift of prioritizing Health Equity as its primary contribution to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UN SDGs).

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New method of generating eco-friendly energy

Science Daily / Earth & Environment

Researchers have developed a new method of growing organic crystals that can be used for energy-harvesting applications.

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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.