The week ahead in climate policy
GreenBiz
MARCH 11, 2024
A Senate hearing on community economic development; a briefing on tax credits for rural towns; DOE funding for coal communities, and a California assembly hearing on electricity regulations.
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Amsterdam is the latest city to throw its weight behind Plant Based Treaty
Corporate Knights
MARCH 11, 2024
Known for its intricate canals, gabled houses and progressive social policies, Amsterdam has been sharpening its knives when it comes to its food. An increasingly assertive push to get its residents to shift to a plant-based diet has made the Dutch capital the latest big city – and first capital in the European Union – to back the citizen-led Plant Based Treaty.
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Inside Amazon’s push to switch from plastic to paper mailers
GreenBiz
MARCH 11, 2024
Amazon has cut more than 37,150 metric tons of plastic packaging since 2015, but still uses twice that amount annually.
Renewables provide 52 pct of German power in 2023, as wind overtakes coal
Renew Economy
MARCH 11, 2024
Renewables accounted for a record 51.8 pct share of electricity consumption in Germany in 2023, as wind output overtook coal for first time. The post Renewables provide 52 pct of German power in 2023, as wind overtakes coal appeared first on RenewEconomy.
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.
How to build voter support for sustainability in a polarizing political year
GreenBiz
MARCH 11, 2024
Engaging the electorate on sustainability issues requires authenticity and clear messaging.
Gas, rooftop solar, nukes: Dutton to take “most expensive” nuclear power plan to next election
Renew Economy
MARCH 11, 2024
Federal opposition leader says the Coalition is preparing to reveal "potential host sites" for six nuclear power plants around the country. The post Gas, rooftop solar, nukes: Dutton to take “most expensive” nuclear power plan to next election appeared first on RenewEconomy.
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CSIRO notches up record breaking efficiency levels for printed flexible solar cells
Renew Economy
MARCH 11, 2024
International team led by CSIRO has achieved record-breaking efficiency for roll-to-roll printed flexible solar cells. The post CSIRO notches up record breaking efficiency levels for printed flexible solar cells appeared first on RenewEconomy.
Celebrating Black History, Today and Every Day
3BL Media
MARCH 11, 2024
Gen Blog | People & Impact By Syreeta McAuley Conversational Designer and Jeremeiah Whiteside Senior Internal Auditor Though one month is dedicated to Black History, the incredible efforts and contributions of Black individuals have made impacts far, wide and through periods of time. History has the power to reach everyone. Honoring Black History isn’t just about the past, though.
Billions of ‘climate-smart’ USDA funding goes to climate-negative farming: report
GreenBiz
MARCH 11, 2024
Subsidies from USDA’s largest conservation fund are misused, according to the Environmental Working Group.
Hear From Two Students Named a 3M Scholar in Partnership With UNCF
3BL Media
MARCH 11, 2024
Originally published on 3M News Center. Josiah Christopher’s interest in discovering how things work started when he was young and went beyond building blocks and Legos to taking apart household appliances. “It was a passion I had, and my parents encouraged me to dive deeper into it. So, I got involved in a lot of engineering camps, competitions, car building, robotics and everything I could,” Josiah said.
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
Huge wind turbine blades take the train on 2,000km journey across the US
Renew Economy
MARCH 11, 2024
Vestas claims record setting shipment as its longest wind turbine blades are transported across the US via railway. The post Huge wind turbine blades take the train on 2,000km journey across the US appeared first on RenewEconomy.
A Pennsylvania Teacher’s Inspiring Climb to Principal
3BL Media
MARCH 11, 2024
Verizon When Dawn Martesi started college, she hadn’t yet considered becoming a teacher. Education was important to her and her family — Martesi’s mother was always adamant that her daughter get a good education — but it wasn’t until she started working at a daycare during college that she found her calling. “I remember the daycare director,” Martesi says.
Cold turkeys: The demise of nuclear power in Australia’s AUKUS partner countries
Renew Economy
MARCH 11, 2024
Peter Dutton wants to pick your pockets to build nuclear reactors in Australia, and says they can be delivered in a decade. Based on the experience of the UK and US, that's not true. The post Cold turkeys: The demise of nuclear power in Australia’s AUKUS partner countries appeared first on RenewEconomy.
AEG’s Dignity Health Sports Park Partners With YMCA To Host 3rd Annual Girls Empowerment Day in Celebration of International Women’s Day
3BL Media
MARCH 11, 2024
In celebration of International Women’s Day, AEG’s Dignity Health Sports Park in Carson, CA, hosted 3,000 young girls at the YMCA’s 3 rd Annual Girls Empowerment Day, which was presented in partnership with Los Angeles Unified School District, Los Angeles Unified School District Region East and LA28 Olympic and Paralympic Games. Event sponsors will include AEG’s LA Kings and LA Galaxy, the LA Clippers, LA Sparks and LA Dodgers.
Are Your Impact Comms Resonating With Stakeholders?
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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.
Not enough droughts and hefty network charges: The big barriers to grid storage
Renew Economy
MARCH 11, 2024
Two new studies identify major potholes for storage along the road towards a 100 per cent renewable energy grid. The post Not enough droughts and hefty network charges: The big barriers to grid storage appeared first on RenewEconomy.
Baker Tilly’s BuzzHouse Podcast: Multifamily housing Q4 2023 market update
3BL Media
MARCH 11, 2024
Baker Tilly's podcast series specifically for professionals in the multifamily housing industry On this episode of BuzzHouse, hosts Don Bernards and Garrick Gibson discuss the latest trends and insights from the multifamily housing industry’s fourth quarter of 2023. Plus, Don and Garrick provide a construction pricing update, offer key takeaways around the multifamily real estate sector at large and more.
Fires, floods and “macroeconomic shocks:” Climate risk report warns of vast impacts
Renew Economy
MARCH 11, 2024
Australia's first climate risk assessment is grim reading and outlines the threats people could face if the nation fails to prepare well for what's ahead. The post Fires, floods and “macroeconomic shocks:” Climate risk report warns of vast impacts appeared first on RenewEconomy.
Global and Local Perspectives on Advancing Human Rights Due Diligence
3BL Media
MARCH 11, 2024
In this podcast episode, tune into a live conversation between Maria Isabel Cubides Sanchez, Senior Manager of Sustainability at The Consumer Goods Forum (CGF), and Tomoya Obokata, UN Special Rapporteur on Contemporary Forms of Slavery, speaking together at the CGF’s Global Summit held 6th-8th June in Kyoto, Japan. Maria and Tomoya speak about current global trends related to forced labour and modern slavery, the advancement of human rights due diligence both by businesses as a voluntary commitm
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
Oil refinery and petrol pump owner signs its largest renewable contract
Renew Economy
MARCH 11, 2024
Viva Energy signs its biggest renewable energy contract yet with an wind farm in operation near its Geelong refinery. The post Oil refinery and petrol pump owner signs its largest renewable contract appeared first on RenewEconomy.
Corporate Customers Recognize Entergy for Outstanding Customer Experience
3BL Media
MARCH 11, 2024
The Edison Electric Institute has named Entergy an Outstanding National Key Accounts Customer Engagement 2023 Award winner. Hundreds of the nation’s leading chain and multi-site businesses, including 7-Eleven, Amazon, Intel, Starbucks, The Home Depot and Walmart, cast votes to recognize electric utilities that are delivering exceptional service to their corporate customers.
Bringing innovation to a not-for-profit setting
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American Red Cross chief innovation officer Sajit Joseph discusses the opportunity in bringing innovation, AI, and digital transformation to the work of disaster response and blood banking.
Recommitting to Digital Inclusion in Philadelphia and Beyond
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MARCH 11, 2024
The power of community-centered solutions to create a more digitally inclusive world was on full display at the Net Inclusion 2024 conference in Philadelphia last month. Hosted by the National Digital Inclusion Alliance ( NDIA ), this year’s event was the largest to date – bringing together more than 1,300 leaders who share our vision of helping more people gain access to the Internet, technology, and skills needed to thrive in a digital economy.
What Regulations Will Impact Sustainability Comms in 2024?
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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
U.S. Bureau of Land Management - BLM approves Alta Wind Battery Energy Storage project in California
Global Renewable News
MARCH 11, 2024
The Bureau of Land Management today (Feb 29) approved the Alta Wind Battery Energy Storage System right-of-way in Kern County. The project is designed to deliver 150 megawatts of electricity to the.
FedEx Earns No. 17 Spot on the Fortune World’s Most Admired Companies List
3BL Media
MARCH 11, 2024
FedEx Corp. is once again ranked among the most admired companies in the world, according to a survey published in Fortune magazine. The annual “World’s Most Admired Companies” report released today lists FedEx as the No. 17 ranked company overall. This marks the 24 th consecutive year FedEx has been ranked in the top 20 companies on the prestigious list by Fortune.
Minesto AB - Minesto selected for Swedish Energy Agency and Business Sweden's BAPSEA programme in Southeast Asia
Global Renewable News
MARCH 11, 2024
Minesto, leading ocean energy developer, has been awarded a place in the acceleration programme BAPSEA (Business Acceleration Programme Southeast Asia), strengthening Minesto's business capabiliti.
Learn How the Green Ledger Best Practice Supports Sustainability Goals
3BL Media
MARCH 11, 2024
Originally published by Forbes According to the UN Climate Finance Framework , private sector finance is the largest source of financial flows for climate action, particularly mitigation. But you can’t mitigate what you can’t measure. To help companies manage sustainability business data from the bottom-up with actual data on a transactional level, SAP developed an accounting system for emissions data that is as auditable, transparent, and reliable as a system for measuring financial data.
What Questions Are Brands Asking About Their ESG Initiatives Ahead of 2024?
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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.
British Hydropower Association - Chancellor fails to ride the hydro wave to help cut carbon emissions and household bills
Global Renewable News
MARCH 11, 2024
Government misses key opportunity to back a sustainable and reliable renewable energy source, as major new report shows hydropower helped slash £1.1billion off consumerThe Chancellor has missed a.
Abbott Extends Innovative Health Partnership With Real Madrid and the Real Madrid Foundation
3BL Media
MARCH 11, 2024
Abbott First established in 2021, Abbott will continue as Global Health Sciences and Nutrition Partner of the Real Madrid Football Club and Global Partner of the Real Madrid Foundation through the club's 2026-2027 season Partnership aims to reduce childhood malnutrition and promote healthy habits for future generations Abbott has provided over 25,000 hours of nutrition education and screened over 3,000 children for malnutrition since the start of the partnership ABBOTT PARK, Ill. and MADRID, Mar
Ocean Energy Europe - MARINERG-i shapes the future of offshore renewable energy testing facilities in Europe
Global Renewable News
MARCH 11, 2024
With a network of world-class testing facilities spread across Europe, MARINERG-i is setting out to become the leading Distributed Research Infrastructure (DRI) in the Offshore Renewable Energy (ORE).
GoDaddy’s Love & Business Series: Malik Books
3BL Media
MARCH 11, 2024
As originally published by GoDaddy on Instagram. There’s love in the air and GoDaddy is celebrating couples who brave the adventure of running a business together. GoDaddy chatted with Malik and April Muhammad, who together have built Malik Books , an African American bookstore that specializes in books full of cultural diversity. It’s no easy feat to build a business together while also running a family and nurturing a relationship.
The Silver Lining to Corporate DEI Challenges
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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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