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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

3BL Media

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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CNH Brands Shine at NAMPO 2024

3BL Media

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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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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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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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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Viatris 2023 Sustainability Report: Our Strategy and Model for Sustainable Access to Medicine

3BL Media

Viatris is a global healthcare company focused on bringing high-quality medicines to patients through a hybrid approach that bridges the traditional divide between generics and brands, combining the best of both, to more holistically address healthcare needs globally. The diversity of our portfolio, global footprint and our mission to empower people worldwide to live healthier at every stage of life are our foundational strengths.

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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

3BL Media

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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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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Cascale Global Community Demonstrates Collaboration at Recent Regional Member Events

3BL Media

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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Three Key Changes to TSCA This Year

3BL Media

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) through the Toxic Substance Control Act (TSCA) have made significant changes to legislation to collect chemical related data imported/exported and used within US based industry processes. These changes further control substances and protect the environment and human health from related exposures of hazardous substances used in products and processes.

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Toward the long term: CFO perspectives on the future of finance

McKinsey Sustainabilty

In a new survey, CFOs report a growing focus on longer-term planning and high expectations for technology, including generative AI.

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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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74% of Public Companies Plan to Invest in Sustainability Reporting Technology and Tools Over Next Year: Deloitte Survey

ESG Today

Approximately three quarters of public companies report that they are likely to invest in new technology or tools to help improve their ESG disclosure capabilities over the next year, as nearly all companies are preparing to meet increased reporting requirements, yet data quality remains the top ESG challenge, according to a new survey released by global professional services company Deloitte.

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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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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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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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Paris 1924: Celebrating a Century of Change

3BL Media

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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Improving productivity in low-volume, high-complexity manufacturing

McKinsey Sustainabilty

As demand soars, companies in commercial aerospace and other industrial sectors need new ramp-up strategies for low-volume, high-complexity products.

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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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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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Your therapist wants you to go outside

Science Daily / Earth & Environment

A meta-analysis of existing research shows exposure to nature, even as little as 10 minutes, could benefit those with diagnosed mental illness.

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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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Rural belts around cities can reduce urban summer temperatures by up to 0.5°C

Science Daily / Earth & Environment

The key to cooling 'urban heat islands' may lie in the countryside, according to a new study.

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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.