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Federal Labor has great energy policy achievements, but they can’t sell them

Renew Economy

Labor has a whole list of great energy policy achievements, but it doesn't appear capable of selling them. We look at what they have done, and what they should do. The post Federal Labor has great energy policy achievements, but they can’t sell them appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Collaborating for Sustainable Procurement: Insights From DP World

3BL Media

In a recent interview with Procurement Magazine , DP World’s Morten Johansen and Sarah Mourino had the opportunity to discuss how stakeholder engagement—with suppliers, customers, employees, and community members—is essential to building a more sustainable future for global trade. Stakeholders bring diverse perspectives that help identify potential risks and opportunities within the supply chain.

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Gold giant to biggest off grid solar farm yet as it combines renewables to slash remote mine diesel costs

Renew Economy

Australian off-grid power specialist to deliver its biggest solar farm yet, as part of plans to power a remote Western Australia gold mine with more than 70% renewables. The post Gold giant to biggest off grid solar farm yet as it combines renewables to slash remote mine diesel costs appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Activist investors convince fast food chains to adopt climate targets

Corporate Knights

The food we eat is responsible for as much as a third of global greenhouse gas emissions. Most of that comes from beef — including millions of burgers served up by fast food chains across the world. To date, fast food companies have made little progress in curbing their climate pollution, but pressure to hold these corporations accountable is mounting, and it's coming from their own shareholders.

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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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Wind and solar developers warn of market crash as Tasmania chases windfalls gains for old hydro assets

Renew Economy

Wind and solar industry warns the market for renewable energy certificates could crash if Tasmania succeeds in its push for changes that could deliver windfall gains to its old hydro assets. The post Wind and solar developers warn of market crash as Tasmania chases windfalls gains for old hydro assets appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Shredding is unappreciated microplastics source

Envirotec Magazine

Line for washing shredded PET plastic at a recycling facility. Australian researchers have identified a new, or previously overlooked, culprit in the release of microplastics into the environment: The shredding process used to recycle plastics. The group say they have also developed a preventative measure to reduce its impact on the environment. Professor Faisal Hai , Director of The University of Wollongong’s Strategic Water Infrastructure Lab, and Dr Michael Staplevan, who recently compl

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Massive global growth of renewables to 2030 predicted by IEA report

Envirotec Magazine

Renewables are on course to meet almost half of global electricity demand by the end of this decade, according to a new IEA report, with solar as the leading approach. Due to supportive policies and favourable economics, the world’s renewable power capacity is expected to surge over the rest of this decade, with global additions on course to roughly equal the current power capacity of China, the European Union, India and the United States combined, according to a new IEA report on 9 October.

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Massive renewables hub gets all clear from locals, but long distance activists complain about the view

Renew Economy

Massive wind and battery project attracts nearly 100 hundred objections, but none from locals and most from people who don't live anywhere near the project. The post Massive renewables hub gets all clear from locals, but long distance activists complain about the view appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Celebrating Culture & Community During Hispanic Heritage Month

3BL Media

Originally published on HARMAN Newsroom Fostering an inclusive workplace culture where everyone can embrace every aspect of their identities is of the upmost importance to all of us at HARMAN. After all, people thrive the most when they feel they can be who they are while also belonging to a shared vision. We encourage everyone at HARMAN to feel empowered and emboldened to bring their innovative ideas to the table and fulfill their potential.

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New venture promises to slash power costs using solar, battery storage and “radical transparency”

Renew Economy

A new company offering solar and battery storage "as a service" for commercial and industrial customers has launched under the leadership of former SwitchDin CEO Andrew Mears. The post New venture promises to slash power costs using solar, battery storage and “radical transparency” 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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Driving Data Center Safety: Insights From the 2024 EHSxTech Event

3BL Media

In early October, over 20 EHS professionals, representing 12 different technology companies in the data center space, came together for EHSxTech, hosted at Salesforce in Chicago. This marked the second event focused on data centers. Over the past year, the industry has seen not only significant growth but also a heightened emphasis on Environment, Health, and Safety (EHS).

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NSW sets new long duration storage target as it readies for grid after coal

Renew Economy

NSW won't reduce the 8-hour definition for long duration energy storage and is setting both a new target and regulations to make this field more attractive to developers. The post NSW sets new long duration storage target as it readies for grid after coal appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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American Airlines Intensifies Fight Against Human Trafficking With Expanded Training, Key Partnerships, and Global Recognition

3BL Media

Originally published in American Airlines' 2023 Sustainability Report Combating human trafficking American has long been committed to combating human trafficking, modern slavery and child exploitation. We conduct mandatory human trafficking awareness training for our frontline, customer-facing team members — including flight attendants, pilots and airport customer service representatives.

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Australian solar PERC pioneer wins technology innovation gong

Renew Economy

Solar panel technology that keeps lights on around the world and batteries made from waste have been recognised at an awards gala. The post Australian solar PERC pioneer wins technology innovation gong 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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Fifth Third Foundation Supports Communities Impacted by Hurricane Milton

3BL Media

CINCINNATI, October 17, 2024 /3BL/ - As Florida begins to rebuild from Hurricane Milton’s impact, the Fifth Third Foundation is proud to announce a $250,000 commitment to local nonprofit organizations as they provide care, comfort and support to local communities. “It’s not just our responsibility as a good corporate citizen to respond in times of crisis, but it’s also our responsibility as a good neighbor,” said Kala Gibson, chief corporate responsibility officer for Fifth Third.

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Energy Insiders Podcast: The trouble with markets

Renew Economy

Ric Brazzale from Green Energy Markets discusses what’s happening in key markets for renewables, emissions, efficiency and electrification. Plus, news of the week. The post Energy Insiders Podcast: The trouble with markets appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Years of War in Congo Have Created a Dire Mental Health Crisis. But Little Support Is Available

3BL Media

Originally published by Sam Mednick and Ruth Alonga on AP News. The number of people who received psychosocial support in camps around the main city of Goma increased more than 200% between January and June compared to the same period last year — from 6,600 to more than 20,000 — according to aid group Action Against Hunger. The number of people reporting suicidal thoughts has jumped from about five a month at the beginning of the year to more than 120, it said.

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Global carbon dioxide emissions from forest fires increase by 60 percent

Science Daily / Earth & Environment

A major new study reveals that carbon dioxide emissions from forest fires have surged by 60 percent globally since 2001, and almost tripled in some of the most climate-sensitive northern boreal forests.

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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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Baker Tilly’s BuzzHouse Podcast: Post-COVID LIHTC Challenges and Solutions

3BL Media

In this episode of BuzzHouse, hosts Donald Bernards and Garrick Gibson dive into the complexities of the low-income housing tax credit (LIHTC) market, welcoming Lindsay Soyka and Jason Gershwin from R4 Capital. The group discusses the current state of LIHTC deals in a post-COVID-19 world, such as rising construction and insurance costs, creative financing solutions to help developers navigate the turbulent market and the current level of investor demand for affordable housing projects.

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Forever Chemicals found in bottled and tap water from around the world

Science Daily / Earth & Environment

Scientists have discovered toxic 'Forever Chemicals' present in samples of drinking water from around the world.

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Maximus Earns Work Wellbeing Award From Indeed

3BL Media

Maximus was recently named to Indeed’s 2024 Work Wellbeing 100 list. The list highlights the top 100 public companies with highly rated wellness programs. Indeed and the University of Oxford Wellbeing Research Centre partnered to survey around one million employees to gather insights to compile this year’s list. “Maximus’ Benefits team continually looks for enhancements and improvements for our employees,” said Michelle Link, Chief Human Resources Officer.

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Major change to what residents can recycle in Greater Manchester

Envirotec Magazine

Residents in Bury, Bolton, Manchester, Oldham, Rochdale, Salford, Stockport, Tameside and Trafford will now be able to recycle a wider range of plastic items in their household mixed recycling bin, says Greater Manchester Combined Authority, following changes to its recycling facilities and to the recent contract extension with SUEZ Recycling and Recovery UK.

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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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Cascale Participates in “To the Finish Line” Event in Vietnam

3BL Media

Cascale team member Dhawall Mane director, verification, training and insights, recently participated in a virtual To the Finish Line (TFL) event organized by Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) in Vietnam. TFL is a program designed to support continued environmental performance in Vietnam’s apparel supply chain through the effective use of Cascale’s Higg Facility Environmental Module (Higg FEM) tool, which is exclusively available on Worldly.

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Harnessing vibrations: Engineered material generates electricity from unexpected source

Science Daily / Earth & Environment

Imagine tires that charge a vehicle as it drives, streetlights powered by the rumble of traffic, or skyscrapers that generate electricity as the buildings naturally sway and shudder. These energy innovations could be possible thanks to researchers developing environmentally friendly materials that produce electricity when compressed or exposed to vibrations.

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SLR Acquires Wardell Armstrong

3BL Media

October 17, 2024 /3BL/ - This strategic acquisition represents excellent cultural and values alignment, reinforcing the commitment both businesses have to helping our clients address critical environmental and sustainability issues. It forms a combined team of almost 1,800 colleagues across Europe, and over 4,000 globally, from the two companies who are known for their strong relationships with blue-chip clients and a shared focus on Making Sustainability Happen.

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Scientists discover fastest degrading bioplastic in seawater

Science Daily / Earth & Environment

Scientists found that cellulose diacetate foam (CDA) is the fastest degrading bioplastic in an ocean environment. This new foam material is demonstrated to be a viable replacement for Styrofoam products and single-use plastics, like food packaging trays, as it achieves all the benefits of plastic but doesn't contribute to plastic pollution. This biodegradable bioplastic foam was evaluated in a flow-through seawater tank.

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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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U.S. Bank and PGA Pro Collin Morikawa Expand Access for Youth Golfers

3BL Media

Originally published on U.S. Bank company blog Golf is a tough game to master. It can also be hard for youth golfers to afford. Through U.S. Bank’s partnership with PGA Tour pro, Collin Morikawa and nonprofit Youth on Course , more than 1,600 kids nationwide are finding it easier to get out on the course this year. Through the Birdie Challenge , U.S.

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Visible light energy yields two-for-one deal when added to CO2 recycling process

Science Daily / Earth & Environment

By combining visible light and electrochemistry, researchers have enhanced the conversion of carbon dioxide into valuable products and stumbled upon a surprising discovery. The team found that visible light significantly improved an important chemical attribute called selectivity, opening new avenues not only for CO2 conversion but also for many other chemical reactions used in catalysis research and chemical manufacturing.

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Dory Larsen of the Southern Alliance for Clean Energy Talks EVs

3BL Media

Electric vehicles are growing rapidly as a climate solution in Georgia. How do we ensure that the benefits of EVs are available to all Georgians? What is the truth behind some of the misconceptions about electric vehicles? And when you are ready to upgrade to an EV, where can you find answers to common questions about the differences between EVs and gas cars?

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Concerning levels of PFAS in fish miles away from large contamination source

Science Daily / Earth & Environment

Fish can accumulate high levels of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), even far from sources of contamination, according to a new study. The research highlights the need for expanded monitoring in watersheds affected by large PFAS sources, such as military bases across the country that have been contaminated by the use of PFAS-containing foams for fire-training and firefighting activities.

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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.