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OCTOBER 28, 2024
With the need to tackle global challenges such as climate change, biodiversity loss, waste, and pollution, circularity is becoming increasingly important for businesses and organisations around the world. France has set the standard when it comes to l egislation shaping the use of refurbished devices , and Lenovo is also rolling out circular solutions such as Certified Refurbished in other countries around Europe.
Renew Economy
OCTOBER 28, 2024
Neoen formally opens first stage of what will be Australia's biggest battery, soaking up rooftop solar and helping ease the last coal generators out of the grid. The post First stage of Australia’s biggest battery project switched on, well ahead of schedule appeared first on RenewEconomy.
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3BL Media
OCTOBER 28, 2024
PSEG ENERGIZE! What if the real heroes of our planet aren’t wearing capes, but lab coats and student IDs? You don’t need a magical hammer or web-slinging powers to protect the Earth. Sometimes being a hero can mean working to protect the environment and build a better future for everyone. We’re investing in the next generation of these real-life Earth heroes by supporting students from New Jersey and funding university programs dedicated to working toward a cleaner energy future.
Renew Economy
OCTOBER 28, 2024
Queensland has more than 120 gigawatts of wind, solar and storage projects in the pipeline. Will the newly elected LNP abandon them all? The post Graph of the Day: The massive wind and solar project pipeline the LNP may abandon appeared first on RenewEconomy.
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.
3BL Media
OCTOBER 28, 2024
Originally published on Illumina News Center The Human Genome Project described the first (almost) complete reference genome, but it didn’t say much about human variation. For that, scientists had to conduct massive population genomics (pop gen) studies, sequencing millions of people to better understand the genetic distinctions, in specific populations, that confer good health or disease.
Renew Economy
OCTOBER 28, 2024
Australia’s first commercial concentrated solar thermal heat plant will be built at the Mars Petcare facility in Wodonga, joining the recently installed "thermal battery." The post Australia’s first commercial solar thermal heat plant to slash gas use at Mars factory appeared first on RenewEconomy.
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Renew Economy
OCTOBER 28, 2024
Rooftop PV pushed grid demand and coal output to new record lows, as NSW prepares to join other states in introducing a household solar switch off mechanism. The post Rooftop PV pushes grid demand and coal output to new lows as NSW gets ready for solar switch-off appeared first on RenewEconomy.
3BL Media
OCTOBER 28, 2024
Operating a warehouse or distribution center can be daunting due to the numerous hazards and regulations involved. Environmental requirements may include stormwater permitting, Tier II reporting, chemical management, and waste management. Safety and health concerns range from material handling and storage to chemical exposure, noise, heat, powered industrial truck traffic, fire suppression, machine guarding, and electrical hazards.
Renew Economy
OCTOBER 28, 2024
AER to investigate cause of extended blackouts in Broken Hill and why the grid was not more resilient. Will it shed light on whether the regulatory and grid management processes are fit for purpose? The post Energy regulator joins probe into reasons for lengthy blackouts in storm-hit Broken Hill appeared first on RenewEconomy.
ESG Today
OCTOBER 28, 2024
The Taskforce on Nature-related Financial Disclosures (TNFD) announced that more than 500 companies and financial institutions have committed to begin nature-related corporate reporting, based on the TNFD recommendations. The announcement, made at the COP16 Biodiversity Conference, marks a significant increase in committed TNFD-aligned reporting entities from 320 companies earlier this year, advancing efforts to establish standardized reporting on nature-related governance, strategy, risk manage
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
Stanford Social Innovation
OCTOBER 28, 2024
By Radha Rajkotia , Elizabeth Brown & Allison J. Anderson It’s old news, by now, that there is little investment in programs that help small and medium enterprises (SMEs) grow in low- and middle-income countries. Almost 10 years ago, an article in this magazine called for more SME funding, revealing that only 1 percent of overseas development aid goes toward supporting them.
Renew Economy
OCTOBER 28, 2024
Australian gravity storage company wants to use mine shafts in one of the country's biggest mining regions to deploy its technology as vast new wind and solar resources are opened up. The post Gravity storage technology mooted for Mount Isa mine shafts to back up vast wind and solar projects appeared first on RenewEconomy.
Envirotec Magazine
OCTOBER 28, 2024
Image credit: Cal F / Shutterstock.com. The Climate Change Committee (CCC) has recommended that the UK commit to cutting its greenhouse gas emissions by 81% from 1990 levels by 2035. Presented in a letter , the advice was offered to assist determination of the country’s 2035 Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) in the forthcoming period, following a request for advice to this effect from Secretary of State for Energy Ed Milliband.
Renew Economy
OCTOBER 28, 2024
Australian silicon anode technology that promises to reduce battery storage costs and enable longer EV driving ranges awarded Arena funding. The post Arena backs homegrown battery tech that promises to cut storage costs, boost EV range appeared first on RenewEconomy.
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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.
3BL Media
OCTOBER 28, 2024
My name is Amalia Adler-Waxman and I’m SVP Head of Sustainability at Teva. Here are the key trends I’m watching in this area. 1. Voluntary reporting becomes mandatory For years sustainability has been all about transparency. Reporting is the cornerstone of disclosing why, what and how companies advance their long-term goals. But consistency remains a challenge for Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) reporting.
Renew Economy
OCTOBER 28, 2024
Windrose, a newly emerging maker of electric heavy trucks, has just completed a road trip from Melbourne to Sydney and has its eyes on the Australian market. Advisor Jason Roycht explains why it might not just be Chinese EVs on our roads. The post The Driven Podcast: The Chinese electric trucks are coming appeared first on RenewEconomy.
3BL Media
OCTOBER 28, 2024
CHARLOTTE, N.C., October 28, 2024 /3BL/ - The STEM Careers Coalition – an alliance of industries and non-profit organizations partnering with Discovery Education to create equitable access to free STEM content and career connections – today announced it has surpassed the goal of reaching 10 million students by the end of 2025 ahead of schedule. Since 2019, the STEM Careers Coalition has reached over 10.7 million students, including 2.97 million in the 2023-2024 school year alone, 65% of which ar
Environmental News Bits
OCTOBER 28, 2024
by Ian Thacker, The University of Texas at San Antonio Climate change is among the more difficult but important topics to teach to young people. It involves complicated science and data, and it can be really depressing, given the bleak picture it paints of Earth’s future.
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
3BL Media
OCTOBER 28, 2024
Originally published by Project Syndicate Artificial intelligence has captured the imagination of corporate leaders eager to implement new tech solutions in their industries. But AI could also be applied to broader and more complex problems, especially in education. This vision is on its way to becoming a reality, with the technology already helping to enhance student learning, create new pathways to rewarding careers, and align today’s education with tomorrow’s jobs.
Renew Economy
OCTOBER 28, 2024
Devrim Celal from green energy retailer Octopus explains why the energy transition will not succeed unless the proper incentives are given to use electricity at the right times. The post SwitchedOn Podcast: Why the energy transition needs consumers to love electricity appeared first on RenewEconomy.
3BL Media
OCTOBER 28, 2024
CLEVELAND, October 28, 2024 /3BL/ - KeyBank’s Key4Women will present “The Ownership Mindset: How to Bounce Back From Anything” a free, one-hour virtual event on Tuesday, November 5 th at 1:00 p.m. EST / 11 a.m. MT / 10:00 a.m. PST. Key4Women’s National Director and Head of Community Bank, Rachael Sampson, will host a conversation with Kerry Siggins, CEO and Board of Director of StoneAge, Inc., discussing how to transform the approach to leadership no matter the role had in an organization.
Science Daily / Earth & Environment
OCTOBER 28, 2024
A new study used the 2023 heat wave in Texas and Louisiana as a test case for establishing processes that tease out whether particular weather events are climate change related.
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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
3BL Media
OCTOBER 28, 2024
Originally published by SupplyChainBrain John Rogula , managing director and leader of the enterprise risk management offering of Baker Tilly , provides a sneak peek at a new supply chain risk-assessment tool from the U.S. Department of Commerce.
McKinsey Sustainabilty
OCTOBER 28, 2024
As more companies consider private credit as a financing option, the opportunities for investors are expanding. This episode of Deal Volume describes this asset class and its potential.
3BL Media
OCTOBER 28, 2024
In his latest blog, Sunil Shewakramani, CEO of Busana Group, shares insights on why he prioritizes collaboration, data, and sustainability and reflects on the company's nearly 50-year journey in the textile manufacturing industry. Shewakramani emphasizes how Busana's investment in sustainability initiatives has resulted in significant improvements in efficiency, employee well-being, and environmental outcomes.
Science Daily / Earth & Environment
OCTOBER 28, 2024
Once abundant, the massive, colorful clam is now locally extinct in many regions, with a critical drop in population due to overfishing and climate change.
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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.
3BL Media
OCTOBER 28, 2024
Originally published by WBCSD When Greg first embarked on his mission to integrate ESG principles into Griffith Foods’ supply chain, he was faced with several challenges that required strategic thinking and perseverance. One of the primary issues was balancing supply and demand in the unpredictable agricultural sector – where weather conditions, pest infestations and market fluctuations play a key role.
Science Daily / Earth & Environment
OCTOBER 28, 2024
A new study reveals that invasive plants are reshaping soil microbial communities across the U.S., making them more uniform and altering how ecosystems function.
3BL Media
OCTOBER 28, 2024
Addition of two models for power options of 20kW and 30kW at 500V increases range of applications to enhance high power systems innovation Boosts testing capability on the discharge and charge of batteries at successive constant power levels with power priority added SANTA ROSA, Calif., October 28, 2024 /3BL/ - Keysight Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: KEYS), has expanded its regenerative power system series with two new models, supporting power options of 20kW and 30kW at 500V.
Impact Alpha
OCTOBER 28, 2024
Greetings Agents of Impact! SOCAP24 opens today in San Francisco, including three sessions in the “ImpactAlpha track.” Amy Cortese opens the climate discussion, The post The Brief: Systemic risks of concentrated ownership in food appeared first on ImpactAlpha.
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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.
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