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Unilever threatens to quit trade associations that block climate policy

GreenBiz

The company says it will cut ties with groups that obstruct progress on Paris Agreement net-zero goals.

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Clean Energy Council launches national ad campaign against “nuclear distraction”

Renew Economy

CEC launches national advertising campaign against nuclear push as former chief scientist Alan Finkel says pausing renewables for nuclear will set back climate action for two decades. The post Clean Energy Council launches national ad campaign against “nuclear distraction” appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Why Bain is going beyond net zero

GreenBiz

One of the world’s largest consulting firms is the first company to set a Carbon Integrity Platinum Claim for reductions of current and ongoing greenhouse gas emissions.

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Australia has massive battery opportunity, and it needs to think big and go hard to seize it

Renew Economy

We’re a quarter of the way through the 21st century and Australia has yet to materialise the investment strategy to capitalise on its unique competitive advantage. The post Australia has massive battery opportunity, and it needs to think big and go hard to seize it appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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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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Making Gender Visible: An Investment Path to Systemic Inclusion

3BL Media

by Geeta Aiyer, CFA, founder & President of Boston Common Asset Management Until now, gender has not received adequate priority and has been largely confined to a single data point under workplace diversity efforts. While workplace-focused efforts that call for advancements like enhanced disclosure and board diversity are vital to supporting the infrastructure necessary to evolve toward gender equality in corporate environments, lasting change will require more comprehensive gender prioritiz

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Fortescue wind and battery plan hits turbulence over impact on regional airfield

Renew Economy

A regional airstrip is standing in the way of Fortescue plans to build a wind farm and battery in Western Australia's Wheatbelt region. The post Fortescue wind and battery plan hits turbulence over impact on regional airfield appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Zero Petroleum eyes renewables rich South Australia for green fuels plant

Renew Economy

Zero hopes to build a commercial-scale production plant combining its technology with green hydrogen, renewable power, and carbon capture. The post Zero Petroleum eyes renewables rich South Australia for green fuels plant appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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The Home Depot Expands Pro Ecosystem With Four New Distribution Centers Designed To Bring Convenience and Reliability to Pro Customers

3BL Media

Originally published on Built From Scratch ATLANTA, March 21, 2024 /3BL/ – The Home Depot is opening four new distribution centers, expanding its pro ecosystem to Detroit, southern Los Angeles, San Antonio and Toronto in 2024. The new facilities are a key component of The Home Depot’s strategy to better serve pro customers – whether they’re the pro customers that The Home Depot has traditionally served through the store, or pros working on larger, more complex projects.

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Beetaloo gas a “massive sinkhole” for taxpayers, investors

Renew Economy

A vast source NT gas up for development could waste billions of taxpayer and investor dollars by being unable to compete with a "glut" of foreign LNG. The post Beetaloo gas a “massive sinkhole” for taxpayers, investors appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Ceres Supports Bipartisan FOREST Act To Build More Responsible Agricultural Supply Chains in the U.S. and Around the World

3BL Media

March 21, 2024 /3BL/ - On International Day of Forests, Ceres today announced its support for the FOREST Act, bipartisan federal legislation that would leverage U.S. trade policy to protect global biodiversity and the climate by restricting the importation of foreign products from land that has been illegally deforested overseas. “Illegal deforestation puts the global economy and climate at risk,” said Zach Friedman, director of federal policy at Ceres.

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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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Dairy farm installs huge solar and battery system to milk cows off-peak

Renew Economy

A dairy farm in regional Victoria has installed a solar and battery storage system to milk its cows more cheaply in the early mornings and evenings. The post Dairy farm installs huge solar and battery system to milk cows off-peak appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Ethisphere Names FedEx as One of the 2024 World’s Most Ethical Companies® for the Second Time

3BL Media

MEMPHIS, Tenn., March 21, 2024 /3BL/ - FedEx Corp. (NYSE: FDX), one of the world’s largest express transportation companies, has received the 2024 World’s Most Ethical Companies ® recognition by Ethisphere, a global leader in defining and advancing the standards of ethical business practices. FedEx is being recognized for the second consecutive year and is the only honoree in the Transportation/Trucking/Railroad industry.

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VicGrid proposes transmission route to link offshore wind farms to Latrobe Valley grid

Renew Economy

VicGrid is calling for feedback on "broad study area" for transmission line and onshore grid connection hub for the Gippsland offshore wind zone. The post VicGrid proposes transmission route to link offshore wind farms to Latrobe Valley grid appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Griffith Foods Celebrates National Nutrition Month®

3BL Media

Happy National Nutrition Month®! As part of our commitment to nutrition and building nutritional expertise, we are excited to leverage National Nutrition Month®, an initiative sponsored by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics , to kick off our third annual Nutrition Awareness Month at Griffith Foods. This year's theme, "Beyond the Table", explores the comprehensive journey of nutrition from farm to fork—covering aspects of food production, distribution, and the process of selecting food at gro

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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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Community benefits from renewables can be locked in through local content requirements

Renew Economy

Regulating can ensure Australian businesses, communities, First Nations people and workers can reap more of the accelerating energy transition. The post Community benefits from renewables can be locked in through local content requirements appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Rayonier 2022 Sustainability Report: Safety

3BL Media

Originally published on Rayonier.com Our Senior Leadership Team and Board reinforce the importance of maintaining a strong safety culture. Our guiding principle is that all of our employees and contractors should return home safely each day. We believe that nearly all accidents are preventable, and we encourage our employees and contractors to challenge unsafe behavior with a zero-tolerance mindset.

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Bowen seeks $14 million to help AEMO fight cyber crime on grid

Renew Economy

Federal energy minister calls for rule change to bring cyber security into the remit of the Australian Energy Market Operator, as a core part of its role keeping of keeping the lights on. The post Bowen seeks $14 million to help AEMO fight cyber crime on grid appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Stories of Belonging at Bacardi Through a Woman’s Lens

3BL Media

As a family-owned business, Bacardi is always thinking about the legacy we will leave for future generations and about reshaping the future of the spirits industry, giving everyone an opportunity to belong and thrive. Creating an environment where people feel appreciated for who they are, what they do, and who they can become is at the core of the Belonging at Bacardi initiative which guides the company’s diversity and inclusion efforts.

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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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What is artificial general intelligence (AGI)?

McKinsey Sustainabilty

Artificial general intelligence (AGI) is a theoretical AI system with capabilities that rival those of a human. Many researchers believe we are still decades, if not centuries, away from achieving AGI.

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BIER Celebrates World Water Day 2024

3BL Media

The importance of water cannot be underestimated. In the beverage sector, water is paramount. Beverage companies not only rely on water as an essential ingredient in each of their products, but also as a primary source for many of their production processes. On a global scale, water can be a tool for peace when communities and countries cooperate over this precious shared resource.

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Say hello to biodegradable microplastics

Science Daily / Earth & Environment

Finding viable alternatives to traditional petroleum-based plastics and microplastics has never been more important. New research shows that their plant-based polymers biodegrade -- even at the microplastic level -- in under seven months.

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Chemours and Partners Selected for $60M in U.S. Department of Energy Grants To Support Continued Advancement of Global Hydrogen Economy

3BL Media

Chemours, a global chemistry company, announced that the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), under the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, selected two of its applications for grants totaling $60 million. These grants will be used by Chemours and its partners for the advancement of technology to support next-generation membranes for proton exchange membrane (PEM) water electrolysis to advance a domestic hydrogen economy supply chain and establish a new Recovery and Recycling Consortium dedicated to enab

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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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Novel proteins: Consumer appetite for sustainably made ingredients

McKinsey Sustainabilty

Novel ingredients could shape the future of food—but are consumers willing to try (and pay for) them? Our survey on US consumer sentiment offers insights for formulators, brands, and retailers.

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Bridging the Gap: Collaboration Between EHS and ESG for Sustainable Success

3BL Media

In the modern corporate landscape, the realms of Environmental, Health, Safety, and Sustainability (EHS&S) are intricately interconnected, yet often operate in silos within organizations. The gap between these areas can make addressing pressing challenges difficult, from regulatory compliance to reaching sustainability goals. However, fostering collaboration and synergy between EHS and ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) teams can unlock transformative potential, driving not only com

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Ukraine - Ukrhydroenergo and EIB will cooperate in technical re-equipment of three Ukrainian HPPs

Global Renewable News

The Ukrhydroenergo and the European Investment Bank signed a Memorandum of understanding on cooperation on hydropower projects in Ukraine on March 19.The MoU was signed by EIB Vice-Presi.

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DP World’s Commitment to Diversity and Empowerment Shines at Brazil’s Port of Santos

3BL Media

The Port of Santos, Latin America's largest port, has become a hub for female workforce development, with DP World Brazil leading the charge. At this cutting-edge multipurpose port complex, women are not only encouraged but empowered to ascend to leadership roles, making DP World a pioneer in gender diversity within the port's community. Over the past decade, DP World's presence in Brazil has significantly shifted the gender dynamics within the company.

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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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Permian Energy Development Lab - Permian Energy Development Lab and Teverra Announce Advanced Energy Partnership

Global Renewable News

The Permian Energy Development Laboratory (PEDL) has formed a new partnership with Teverra, a technology-focused energy company working on geothermal energy, carbon storage, energy storage and cle.

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Schneider Electric Announces Edwards Has Joined the Catalyze Program

3BL Media

Edwards becomes a corporate sponsor for the Catalyze Program Edwards participation expands Catalyze program to Tier One and Tier Two suppliers within semiconductor value chain LOUISVILLE, Ky., March 21, 2024 /3BL/ - Schneider Electric, the leader in the digital transformation of energy management and automation, today announced that Edwards has joined the Catalyze program not only as a Tier One supplier to the program’s founding corporate sponsors but also an additional corporate sponsor to the

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Ocean Energy Europe - Ocean Energy Europe welcomes industry titan SKF as a Lead Partner

Global Renewable News

SKF, leading global supplier of solutions for rotating equipment is stepping up their support of the ocean energy industry body by taking up a seat on the Board of Directors as Lead Partner. Michael.

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On International Day of Forests, IP Shows How Landowners Use Controlled Burns To Promote Healthy Forests That Withstand Wildfires, Help Wildlife

3BL Media

On International Day of Forests, International Paper (IP) and longtime partner the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF) celebrate landowners across the U.S. South that manage non-industrial private forests with controlled burns that help create thriving habitats, safer communities and more resilient forests. The Forestland Stewards Partnership, a longtime collaboration between IP and NFWF, provides grants to on-the-ground partners to help landowners improve forest management practices an

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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.