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Australia’s largest solar farm inks major new deals to power aged care and beer

Renew Economy

Australia’s largest operational solar farm will soon help power residential aged care and the production of iconic beer brands, as part of two new energy offtake deals. The post Australia’s largest solar farm inks major new deals to power aged care and beer appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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AEG Supports Diverse Suppliers Through Vendor Stewardship Program

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As part of its supplier diversity program, AEG, a global leader in sports and live entertainment, is helping minority-owned businesses obtain vendor certification through its Vendor Stewardship Program. The initiative is part of AEG's broader commitment to creating a more diverse supply chain and aims to help minority-owned businesses gain the critical exposure they need to expand their client base.

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Five things we learned this week from Ted’s Talk and people who actually know stuff

Renew Economy

Clean energy industry gets its first Ted Talk and rather wishes it hadn't.Plus: Chris Bowen's power play, regulators pan nuclear, Forrest drops hydrogen hype, and some awards. The post Five things we learned this week from Ted’s Talk and people who actually know stuff appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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By backing fossil fuels, insurance companies are underwriting climate disasters like Toronto's floods

Corporate Knights

Earlier this week, Toronto residents experienced massive flooding that submerged cars, damaged basements and left the city with a taste of climate chaos. Even Drake wasn’t spared – his Toronto mansion was hit by the floods. Extreme weather events, such as Tuesday’s record-breaking rainfall, are becoming increasingly common, and the science is clear on why.

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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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Combined output of wind and solar hits record high on main grid

Renew Economy

The combined output of large scale wind and solar in Australia's main grid hit a new high this week, beating a record set more than a year ago. The post Combined output of wind and solar hits record high on main grid appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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CNH Brands Shine at NAMPO 2024

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Brands of CNH took center stage at NAMPO Harvest Day at Bothaville, South Africa, recently. Setting a new attendance record with 86,474 visitors over four days, NAMPO once again proved to be the pinnacle of agricultural exhibitions in the Southern Hemisphere. Case IH: Making Farmers Feel at Home With Technology It was with great pride that Case IH introduced the theme “Feel at Home with Technology” at NAMPO 2024, emphasizing the integration of connected technology for farmers.

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Employee Q&A: Biodiversity Around Our Asan, South Korea Plant

3BL Media

Our people making a difference is a series featured throughout Owens Corning’s 2023 Sustainability Report. With approximately 30 years’ experience at Owens Corning, SD Kim has an in-depth understanding of our operations in general and our Asan, South Korea, Roofing plant in particular. His expertise has been instrumental as we have sought to increase our positive impacts throughout the region, including our work to protect biodiversity around the plant.

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Renewables cover nearly 60 pct of Germany’s electricity consumption in first half 2024

Renew Economy

Renewable energy covered 57 per cent of Germany's electricity consumption in first half of 2024, a nearly 10 per cent jump, year-on-year. The post Renewables cover nearly 60 pct of Germany’s electricity consumption in first half 2024 appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Entergy Empowers STEM Professors for Students’ Future Success

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Entergy recently welcomed six new faculty members from partner universities to its Entergy Faculty Extern Program across our service area in Arkansas, Louisiana and Mississippi. The program offers STEM educators – in the fields of science, technology, engineering and mathematics – collaborative opportunities, facility tours, job shadowing and hands-on experiences to enhance their understanding of energy careers and better prepare their students.

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Batteries, heat pumps, EV chargers: Consumer energy resources top agenda at ministers’ meeting

Renew Economy

Cheaper power for households through improved access to rooftop solar, battery storage and efficient electric appliances topped the agenda for energy and climate ministers in Melbourne on Friday. The post Batteries, heat pumps, EV chargers: Consumer energy resources top agenda at ministers’ meeting 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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Cascale Global Community Demonstrates Collaboration at Recent Regional Member Events

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Recently, members of Cascale’s global community gathered for regional events across Southern Europe, DACH (Germany, Austria, and Switzerland), Hong Kong, and Shanghai. These events highlight the power of collaboration and the value of membership in fostering innovation and sustainability in the industry. Southern Europe Regional Member Event: Barcelona, Spain May 28, Desigual HQ The Southern Europe Regional Member Event, held at Desigual HQ in Barcelona, saw the participation of ten Cascale memb

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“Could detach soon:” Turbine blade failure shuts down pioneering US offshore wind farm

Renew Economy

Investigations underway after a blade on a massive Haliade-X wind turbine crumpled, leaving debris in the water and washing up on Nantucket beaches. The post “Could detach soon:” Turbine blade failure shuts down pioneering US offshore wind farm appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Enbridge, First Nations and Métis Partners To Advance 200-Megawatt Wind Energy Project in Saskatchewan

3BL Media

REGINA, Saskatchewan, July 18, 2024 /3BL/ - Enbridge Inc. (Enbridge or the Company) (TSX: ENB) (NYSE: ENB) and Six Nations Energy Development LP (Six Nations) – a newly-created consortium of Cowessess First Nation, George Gordon First Nation, Kahkewistahaw First Nation, Métis Nation-Saskatchewan, Pasqua First Nation and White Bear First Nations – announced plans to advance development of a new wind energy project southeast of Weyburn, Saskatchewan.

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ARENA lobs $2m at hyper-accurate solar yield software

Renew Economy

The digital twin software can calculate how billions of rays of light – including light reflected off the ground – will affect solar panel output. The post ARENA lobs $2m at hyper-accurate solar yield software 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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Living the Summer of Sport at DICK'S Sporting Goods

3BL Media

Originally published on DICK'S Sporting Goods Sideline Report DICK’S Sporting Goods believes sports change lives. Our teammates (employees) not only support athletes, we are athletes. That’s why more than 2,100 teammates companywide are currently participating in DICK’S first-ever Summer of Sport challenge. Summer of Sport was created by the company’s teammate wellness program, Team Wellness, and Executive Vice President, Chief People & Purpose Officer Julie Lodge-Jarrett, after hearing abou

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Forrest’s ambitious green hydrogen target is on hold – but Australia should keep powering ahead

Renew Economy

Fortescue announcement reinforces fact that one company can’t do it alone – Australia needs a coordinated approach to future green industries – including renewable hydrogen. The post Forrest’s ambitious green hydrogen target is on hold – but Australia should keep powering ahead appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Saint-Gobain Video Series: empowHERed: Brittany Hein, Faribault, MN

3BL Media

Across North America, women at Saint-Gobain take the lead in Making The World A Better Home. They are manufacturers, innovators, scientists, engineers, and executives, all playing a vital role in shaping our industry. Brittany Hein started her career with SageGlass as a process tech, and eight years later she's an associate software engineer, all while getting her degree!

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Renewables crucial for green steel, but policy must call time on coal-fired furnaces

Renew Economy

Investor view effective climate policies as crucial for "green steel", which most say can not be produced by burning fossil fuels. The post Renewables crucial for green steel, but policy must call time on coal-fired furnaces appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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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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Essity 2023 Annual and Sustainability Report: Improving Well-Being of People and Societies

3BL Media

Originally published on Essity.com Improving Well-being of People and Societies Hygiene and health are essential in improving well-being and are important enablers of a healthy and dignified life. It is a simple fact, but one full of complex challenges, taboos, and stigmas. Our commitment goes beyond our customers and consumers, as we purposefully contribute to healthier and more inclusive societies.

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Energy Insiders Podcast: Ted, Chris, nuclear and long term storage

Renew Economy

What we learned from Ted O'Brien, Chris Bowen and everyone else at the CEC summit. Plus: Hydrostor's Jon Norman on why advance compressed air storage is beating pumped hydro, and why even nuclear needs lots of storage. The post Energy Insiders Podcast: Ted, Chris, nuclear and long term storage appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Covia’s Approach to TCFD Scenario Analysis

3BL Media

Covia’s Task Force on Climate-Related Financial Disclosures (TCFD) scenario analysis represents a thorough examination of potential future states, exploring the financial implications of various climate-related risks and opportunities on our operations, value chain, and strategic planning. By aligning the analysis with TCFD’s recommendations, Covia is better able to understand and respond to climate-related risks and opportunities.

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U.S. Department of Energy - DOE Announces Intent to Fund Solar and Battery Storage for Community Healthcare Facilities and Multi-Family Housing Serving Low-and-Moderate-Income Communities in Puerto Rico

Global Renewable News

Today (July 18), the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced its intent to issue a $325 million funding opportunity for the new Programa de Comunidades Resilientes, funded by D.

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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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Paris 1924: Celebrating a Century of Change

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International Olympic Committee news Held 24 years after Paris hosted the Games of the II Olympiad in 1900 – part of the International Universal Exhibition – the 1924 Games marked the last edition under the presidency of Pierre de Coubertin , the founder of the modern Olympic Games. Marking the end of an era, the event initiated many Olympic traditions and innovations that still stand today.

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RWE AG - German and state governments grant funding for large hydrogen projects by RWE

Global Renewable News

Highlights Electrolyser plant in Lingen and hydrogen storage facility in Epe to be funded with a total of 619 million euros Rostock electrolysis project with RWE participation to receive 19.

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Nielsen’s Michelle Gelman Honored as a Tech Trailblazer for the 2024 Top Women in Media and Ad Tech Awards

3BL Media

Originally published on Nielsen News Center Michelle Gelman, SVP, Product at Nielsen, was tapped to receive the Tech Trailblazers Award for the 2024 Top Women in Media and Ad Tech program. The awards, organized by AdExchanger and AdMonsters, recognize, celebrate, inspire and bring together the women who are making an impact in the greater digital media and advertising technology community.

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National Grid - Summertime Energy Efficiency Tips to Help You Beat the Heat and Stay Safe This Summer

Global Renewable News

As temperatures rise, staying cool means being comfortable and healthy. National Grid is offering summertime energy efficiency tips and payment options to help our customers stay safe and save money.

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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.

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Whirlpool Corporation: More than 200,000 Appliances Donated to Habitat for Humanity in the 25 Year Relationship Have a Lasting Impact on Homeowners

3BL Media

With a shared vision of improving lives through homeownership and improving communities, Whirlpool Corporation and Habitat for Humanity have had a relationship spanning 25 years and exceeding $140 million in funding. The work in that time has had, and continues to have, a positive impact on communities and nearly 1,000,000 individuals. Additionally, through innovative programs and efficient products, they are helping homeowners save money sustainably.

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Iberdrola - Carbon2Nature and Iberdrola's subsidiary in Brazil sign alliance to reduce carbon footprint

Global Renewable News

Highlights The purpose is to reduce the global carbon footprint, enhance biodiversity and promote a sustainable economy with nature-based solutions. The joint venture will be 51% owned by Ca.

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Camden City School District Honors 25 Remarkable Graduates

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Originally published on TAPinto Camden Each Honoree Overcame Obstacles to Win New Laptop, Receive $1,500 Scholarship The definition of remarkable came to life during the Camden City School District’s eighth annual remarkable graduates ceremony on Rutgers-Camden's campus on Thursday, June 20. Each honoree received a certificate, a laptop and a $1500 scholarship, according to Erica McLeod, a corporate social responsibility manager for Subaru, the company that donated those items.

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Natural Resources Canada - Government of Canada Launches Strengthened Heat Pump Program with PEI

Global Renewable News

Making the switch from home heating oil to a heat pump will save Canadians thousands of dollars each year on their energy bills. By driving down both energy bills and harmful pollution, the benefits o.

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Supercharge Your ESG Content This Libra Season

Throughout Climate Week, a feeling of urgency on tackling the climate crisis was palpable. Yet, questions continue to linger about corporate progress. Are we truly moving the needle or are we stuck in a cycle of empty statements and a flood of reports and guidelines? In the latest edition of Navigating ESG Comms Through the Cosmos - Libra Edition , we use Climate Week outcomes to explore how brands can communicate progress credibly.