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“Beyond poles and wires:” Transgrid signs contract with big batteries to boost capacity on constrained grid

Renew Economy

Transgrid signs contract with local big batteries to boost network capacity without the need for new poles and wires. The post “Beyond poles and wires:” Transgrid signs contract with big batteries to boost capacity on constrained grid appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Employee Profile: Honoring Senior Airman Linette Bumford, U.S. Air Force (Ret.)

3BL Media

From her distinguished military career to her leadership at CACI, Linette Bumford elevates every mission she undertakes. Her dedication echoes the words from the Airman’s Creed: 'I will never falter, and I will not fail.' In 1996, Bumford joined the U.S. Air Force as an airman in Logistics and Supply Chain Management. Her duties encompassed a broad range of responsibilities, including comprehensive management of supply chain processes, accounting, inventory control, and the seamless coordination

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Woodside handed government funds for carbon capture projects, but activists say we should use less gas

Renew Economy

Australian oil and gas giant lands government money for CCUS projects, to the horror of analysts who say it would be cheaper, cleaner and smarter to phase out gas appliances. The post Woodside handed government funds for carbon capture projects, but activists say we should use less gas appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Family Promise of WNY Receives $300,000 Grant From the KeyBank Foundation – the Largest Gift in the Organization’s History

3BL Media

Family Promise of WNY , an emergency family homeless shelter, has received a KeyBank Foundation Grant for $300,000 over the next three years. The grant, the largest gift in the organization’s history, is targeted for capacity building as Family Promise of WNY is in the initial stages of building a second emergency family shelter site in Buffalo. Projected to open in 2027, the new shelter site will more than double their ability to serve the Erie County family homeless population.

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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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Australia’s climate rating slips because of plans to increase coal and gas production

Renew Economy

Australia’s plans to open new gas fields and recent approval for three massive coal mine expansions has seen it slip two places in this year’s global Climate Change Performance Index. The post Australia’s climate rating slips because of plans to increase coal and gas production appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Investing in a Different Kind of Paradise: Catalyzing Hawaii’s Sustainable Food System

3BL Media

by Keoni Lee, Hawaii Investment Ready (HIR) Founded in 2013 as the first social enterprise accelerator in Hawaii and the first Native-led accelerator in the U.S., HIR has been at the forefront of place-based and culturally-grounded investment strategies in Hawaii. Since then, HIR has evolved into a field-building impact intermediary with a mission to accelerate Hawai’i’s economic transformation.

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CNH Releases Its Ninth Edition of a Sustainable Year

3BL Media

In its ninth installment, CNH’s A Sustainable Year series returns to demonstrate our commitment to a sustainable future. This digital magazine features innovation, product and other developments from last year. Read about their journey to meeting their goals and key priorities. The magazine spotlights world-class equipment, technology and services company, CNH’s progress and positive impact – from evolving products including the launch of the CASE electric compact wheel loader in Lecce, Italy, t

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Origin adds more storage to Eraring battery, making it biggest in Australia and one of world’s largest

Renew Economy

Origin announces expansion of Eraring battery, ensuring that the site of the country's biggest coal generator will host the biggest battery. The post Origin adds more storage to Eraring battery, making it biggest in Australia and one of world’s largest appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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American Workforce Burnout Reaches Tipping Point

3BL Media

Originally published on Aflac Newsroom COLUMBUS, Ga., November 20, 2024 /3BL/ -- American employers and employees are facing a conundrum: heightened levels of workplace stress and burnout. This concern is exacerbated by ongoing rising costs of health care, financial vulnerability and looming worry about the future of their families, according to the 14th annual Aflac WorkForces Report 1 released by Aflac Incorporated, a leading provider of supplemental health insurance and products in the U.S.

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Horizon starts flow battery pilot to test viability in extreme conditions and remote grids

Renew Economy

Horizon Power has officially started the 12-month pilot of a long duration vanadium flow battery to prove whether or not the technology will stand up to the hot, arid conditions. The post Horizon starts flow battery pilot to test viability in extreme conditions and remote grids 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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Albertsons Companies Celebrates 102 Top Women in Grocery and Four GenNext Award Winners

3BL Media

Albertsons Companies celebrated the 102 associates who were named Top Women in Grocery (TWIG) and four associates named as GenNext Award Winners at the Progressive Grocer’s Grocery Impact 2024 event. The TWIG Awards honor women in the grocery industry who demonstrate absolute dedication to their business and determination to make it even better. The GenNext Awards recognize associates under 40 working in the grocery industry who are already having a significant impact on their colleagues, compan

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Victoria dials back plans for offshore wind port, in fresh bid for federal green tick

Renew Economy

Plans to develop critical offshore wind port infrastructure in Victoria’s Western Port Bay are being pared back in a fresh bid to win a green tick from the federal government. The post Victoria dials back plans for offshore wind port, in fresh bid for federal green tick appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Merck Foundation Announces $17 Million U.S. Initiative To Expand Access to High-Quality Cardiac Care

3BL Media

RAHWAY, N.J., November 20, 2024 /3BL/ - The Merck Foundation (Foundation) has announced a new initiative to help advance equitable access to high-quality, culturally responsive care for people with heart conditions in underserved U.S. communities—the Collaborative for Equity in Cardiac Care (Collaborative). The Foundation is committing $17 million over five years (2025-2030) to support the Collaborative, which aims to: Transform the delivery of primary care by promoting person-centered approache

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European energy giant announces shift from solar to onshore wind and storage

Renew Economy

One of Europe's biggest energy companies is shift its attention away from large scale solar projects to onshore wind and hydroelectricity and battery storage. The post European energy giant announces shift from solar to onshore wind and storage 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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Henkel and Celanese Collaborate To Offer Adhesives Made From Captured CO2 Emissions

3BL Media

Bridgewater, N.J., November 20, 2024 /3BL/ Henkel Corporation, a global leader for adhesives, sealants and functional coatings, and Celanese Corporation, a global chemical and specialty materials company, have announced a partnership to enhance circularity in emulsion production by utilizing carbon capture-based materials. Earlier this year, Celanese launched a carbon capture and utilization (CCU) project at its Clear Lake, Texas site as part of its Fairway Methanol joint venture with Mitsui &am

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Vestas suspends work on a gigawatt of projects as Golden Plains fatal accident investigated

Renew Economy

Vestas pauses construction on Australia's biggest wind farm and another major project as investigations continue into a fatal accident at Golden Plains. The post Vestas suspends work on a gigawatt of projects as Golden Plains fatal accident investigated appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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How We Do Business: Bath & Body Works’ U.S.-Based Supply Chain

3BL Media

We are known by many for our expertly crafted fragrances and our best-in-class retail store presence, but a full understanding of our business begins with a closer look at our unique supply chain. Powered by agility and innovation, our predominantly U.S.-based, vertically integrated supply chain enables us to deliver high-quality, on trend luxuries at affordable prices.

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Solar Insiders Podcast: Four million and counting – the race to make the PV puzzle pieces fit

Renew Economy

UNSW's Baran Yildiz on how Australia's millions of rooftop solar systems and other consumer energy assets are being integrated into the grid. Plus, a Tesla Powerwall to go with your Bunnings sausage? And other news of the week. The post Solar Insiders Podcast: Four million and counting – the race to make the PV puzzle pieces fit 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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How Northwestern Mutual Is Supporting Women & Allies

3BL Media

Originally published by InHerSight Northwestern Mutual  has been helping people and businesses achieve financial security for 165 years. Rated most highly for Equal Opportunities for Women and Men, Maternity and Adoptive Leave, and Flexible Work Hours, they receive top-notch reviews like this one from a very satisfied rater: “Northwestern Mutual offers fantastic growth opportunities and leadership really listens to its employees.

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Webinar: EV fleets & the charging challenge

Renew Economy

In this webinar brought to you by GridBeyond, we look at some of the hurdles and the solutions to ensuring electric fleets are all charged up and ready to go. The post Webinar: EV fleets & the charging challenge appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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National Grid Appoints Steve Smith as Chief Strategy and Regulation Officer

3BL Media

BROOKLYN, N.Y. and WALTHAM, Mass., November 20, 2024 /3BL/ - National Grid today announced that Steve Smith has been appointed as the company’s Chief Strategy and Regulation Officer. As National Grid works to progress the energy transition at speed, Steve will lead the company’s work on future strategy and regulation across the US and UK. Steve will sit on National Grid’s executive committee and report to John Pettigrew, Group CEO.

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Climate change and air pollution could risk 30 million lives annually by 2100

Science Daily / Earth & Environment

Mortality attributable to air pollution and extreme temperatures is a major concern, and it is expected to heighten in the future. An international research team found that, under the most probable projection, annual mortality rates linked to air pollution and extreme temperatures could reach 30 million by the end of the century. The research, based on advanced numerical simulations, suggests a concerning trend: pollution-related deaths are expected to increase five-fold, while temperature-relat

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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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Southern Company Again Earns 2025 Military Friendly® Employer Designation

3BL Media

Southern Company Southern Company announced that it has earned the 2025 Military Friendly® Employer designation. According to Military Friendly®, Southern Company is one of 12 organizations to rate as a Military Friendly® Employer in at least 18 of the 22 years of its existence. Methodology, criteria, and weightings were determined by VIQTORY with input from the Military Friendly® Advisory Council of independent leaders in the military recruitment community.

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Vicinity Energy - Vicinity Energy Delivers eSteam, First Carbon-Free Thermal Energy Solution in U.S.

Global Renewable News

Vicinity Energy, a decarbonization leader with the nation's largest portfolio of district energy systems, announced the launch of eSteam , the first carbon-free thermal energy solution in the Un.

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An Actionable Roadmap To Streamline Your Sustainability Strategy Webinar Series

3BL Media

Nasdaq Nasdaq ESG Solutions’ CSRD readiness series is tailored to help you navigate the complexities of preparing for the CSRD with Nasdaq's ESG Solutions ecosystem as your partner. No matter where your organization is on its journey to sustainability reporting, you will walk away with actionable insights that will streamline your strategy and workflow.

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Vicinity Energy - Vicinity Energy Delivers eSteam , First Carbon-Free Thermal Energy Solution in U.S.

Global Renewable News

Vicinity Energy, a decarbonization leader with the nation's largest portfolio of district energy systems, announced the launch of eSteam , the first carbon-free thermal energy solution in the Un.

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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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Leaders Share Their Long-Term Business Strategies on AI at CECP's CEO Investor Forum

3BL Media

NEW YORK, November 20, 2024 /3BL/ - CECP’s CEO Investor Forum, the premier platform that brings CEOs and investors together to discuss Integrated Long-Term Plans, hosted eight CEOs and CFOs from the world’s largest companies on AI. They presented to investors representing trillions of dollars in assets under management on November 19 in New York and virtually.

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Tennessee Valley Authority - TVA Enters 10-year Power Purchase Agreement with Argo and Brookfield's Smoky Mountain Hydro Facilities

Global Renewable News

Highlights 10-year PPA to deliver power from Argo and Brookfield's Smoky Mountain Hydro Facilities located in east Tennessee and western North Carolina The hydro facilities will provid.

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2024 Principal® Charity Classic Sustainability Report Showcases Significant Progress

3BL Media

DES MOINES, Iowa, November 19, 2024 /3BL/ - The Principal ® Charity Classic released its 2024 Sustainability Report , showcasing its continued commitment to integrating sustainability into every facet of the tournament. This year’s report highlights significant progress in environmental stewardship, community engagement, and the expansion of strategic partnerships to support sustainable practices across Central Iowa.

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Vision RNG - Vision RNG Announces Renewable Natural Gas Agreement at Waste Connections Landfill in Nebraska

Global Renewable News

Vision RNG LLC has signed a 20-year renewable natural gas (RNG) agreement with L.P. Gill, Inc., a subsidiary of Waste Connections, Inc. The Jackson, Nebraska project will initially convert 1,200 cub.

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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.