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Early campaign moves suggest energy will be a key policy battleground in the Queensland election – and that Labor and the Coalition will divide the state down party lines over climate and renewables. The post Coal extension and public power retailer set battle lines for Queensland’s energy election appeared first on RenewEconomy.
AVONDALE, Pa., October 1, 2024 /3BL/ - Stroud Water Research Center, a nonprofit founded in 1967 dedicated to advancing knowledge and stewardship of freshwater systems through global research, education, and watershed restoration, today announced a $141,000 sustainability grant from Green Mountain Energy Sun Club for a new 55-kilowatt rooftop solar array system.
Aspiring renewables and storage company to be chaired by former WA premier says it "shocked and surprised" to miss out on a lucrative state capacity contract, but intends to have another go with federal scheme. The post Battery hopeful licks its wounds after missing out on capacity credits as grid shortfall erased appeared first on RenewEconomy.
LITTLE ROCK, Ark., October 1, 2024 /3BL/ - This summer, Entergy Arkansas provided nearly $380,000 through our “Beat the Heat” efforts, helping our low-income customers and communities stay cool and pay their bills throughout the summer. Through Entergy Arkansas’ “Beat the Heat” program, customers received bill payment assistance, fans, energy efficiency kits, home weatherization and invaluable support from local community partners.
Speaker: Nikhil Joshi, Founder & President of Snic Solutions
Is your manufacturing operation reaching its efficiency potential? A Manufacturing Execution System (MES) could be the game-changer, helping you reduce waste, cut costs, and lower your carbon footprint. Join Nikhil Joshi, Founder & President of Snic Solutions, in this value-packed webinar as he breaks down how MES can drive operational excellence and sustainability.
Germany can achieve annual savings of up to €4.3 billion ($A6.4 billion) by establishing offshore hydrogen production on two energy islands, a report says. The post Offshore hydrogen “energy islands” could save Germany €4 billion per year – report appeared first on RenewEconomy.
Originally published in Jazz Pharmaceuticals' 2023 Corporate Sustainability and Social Impact Report Management Approach The founders of Jazz created a company based on culture, a strong sense of purpose for delivering life-changing medicines and the ambition to create a great place to work. More than two decades later, Jazz remains a purpose-led, people-centric and performance-driven company.
A wind and battery project is going straight into the EPBC process for federal approval. The post Do not pass go: South-west NSW wind project sent to get federal green tick appeared first on RenewEconomy.
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A wind and battery project is going straight into the EPBC process for federal approval. The post Do not pass go: South-west NSW wind project sent to get federal green tick appeared first on RenewEconomy.
In the rapidly evolving world of artificial intelligence (AI), diversity is not just a value—it's an imperative. International Women in AI Day , celebrated on October 1, shines a spotlight on the contributions and challenges faced by women in this expanding field. This day aims to recognize and amplify the voices of women in AI while encouraging women to pursue more opportunities in the area.
A new report warns current investment policy towards China is blocking access to a "green capital tsunami" vital to Australia's plans for solar and battery manufacturing. The post Australia can ride the waves of China’s “green capital tsunami” – but a change in attitude is needed appeared first on RenewEconomy.
WILDLIGHT, Fla., October 1, 2024 /3BL/ - Rayonier today announced the launch of ForestryCareers.com, a new website designed to educate students and career seekers about the diverse and rewarding opportunities available in the forestry industry. ForestryCareers.com provides a wealth of educational resources specifically tailored to the forestry sector.
A research team systematically analyzed 40 empirical studies, the majority of which had found that outdoor air pollution is associated with differences in children's brains. These differences include volumes of white matter, which is associated with cognitive function, connections throughout the brain and even early markers for Alzheimer's.
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
¡MÁXIMO ERG members share their stories and experiences ERGs Unplugged is our internal diversity, equity, and inclusion (DE&I) podcast, where we take a deeper dive into the power of our Employee Resource Groups (ERGs). In our fifth episode, ¡MÁXIMO (our Hispanic/Latinx ERG) members Luz Castillo, Jesse Rodriguez, and Gisella Lamkin share their experiences and discuss how the group has influenced them both personally and professionally.
Discerning whether a nuclear reactor is being used to also create material for nuclear weapons is difficult, but capturing and analyzing antimatter particles has shown promise for monitoring what specific nuclear reactor operations are occurring, even from hundreds of miles away. Researchers have developed a detector that exploits Cherenkov radiation, sensing antineutrinos and characterizing their energy profiles from miles away as a way of monitoring activity at nuclear reactors.
RESTON, Va., October 1, 2024 /3BL/ - Leidos (NYSE:LDOS), a Fortune® 500 innovation company, was recently awarded the National Healthcare Safety Network (NHSN) Development, Maintenance, Support, and Modernization contract by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's (CDC's) National Center for Emerging and Zoonotic Infectious Diseases. Leidos will leverage its data management and mission software expertise to continue delivering a secure NHSN platform, including the necessary support appli
A new study documents how Southern Californians are chronically being exposed to toxic airborne chemicals called plasticizers, including one that's been banned from children's items and beauty products.
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.
Originally published in International Paper's 2023 Sustainability Report Working with community stakeholders The future of forests and the future of local communities are closely intertwined. Forests don’t just play a critical role in the local socio-economic fabric; they also directly impact the quality of life of people living nearby. Bearing this in mind, we have made it a priority to engage in meaningful partnerships with community stakeholders.
Microsoft announced the launch of a new pilot project with Irish state-owned energy company ESB testing the use of green hydrogen as part of the tech giant’s portfolio of clean energy solutions aimed at decarbonizing its growing data center footprint. Under the new agreement, Microsoft’s data centre power control and administration building in Dublin will be powered by zero emissions green hydrogen power, supplying up to 250 kW of energy to Microsoft’s Dublin campus over an eight-week period.
Changing the world is hard work, and talking about it can be even harder. Platinum empowers companies to turn complex sustainability initiatives into clear, engaging narratives that drive business impact. Targeted distribution, advanced analytics and expert support combine to elevate sustainability storytelling and drive measurable impact. NORTHAMPTON, Mass., October 1, 2024 /3BL/ - 3BL, a leader in sustainability and impact communications, today announced the launch of Platinum , a premier solu
California Governor Gavin Newsom announced that he has signed a new bill into law obligating large companies that do business in the state to disclose their value chain emissions and report on climate-related financial risks, and retaining an initially proposed start date for reporting to begin, despite previously expressing concerns about companies’ abilities to meet the deadline.
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
The United Family of Albertsons Companies and its vendor partners have once again raised $500,000 for 25 non-profit organizations through its annual Jacky Pierce Charity Classic (JPCC) golf tournament, which took place on August 25 and 26. Since its inception in the early nineties, the JPCC golf tournament has raised more than $6,500,000 for non-profit organizations across Texas and New Mexico.
Offshore wind power offers a vital solution for the U.S. electric grid by delivering clean, reliable energy to densely populated coastal regions, while also bolstering the economy and protecting our air and water from harmful pollution and emissions. With nearly 80% of Americans living within 200 miles of the coast, offshore wind is uniquely positioned to meet the rising demand for electricity in these high-consumption areas.
The Quest for Health Equity (Q4HE) team led a summer internship program by partnering with business leaders across Quest Diagnostics to provide hands-on work experience for students from the American Heart Association’s (AHA) Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) and Hispanic Serving Institutions (HSI) Scholars programs. These programs provided participants with professional experience and research development opportunities to support their growth as future leaders in STEM and heal
A new survey of climate experts reveals that a majority believes the Earth to be headed for a rise in global temperatures far higher than the 2015 Paris Agreement targets of 1.5 to well-below 2 degrees Celsius. It also shows that two-thirds of respondents believe we may succeed in achieving net zero CO2 emissions during the second half of this century.
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
English version click here El Climate Innovation Challenge (CIC), es un concurso abierto para toda la región centroamericana que entrega fondos no reembolsables a 10 organizaciones con soluciones innovadoras de apoyo a MiPyMEs lideradas por mujeres y que se orienten a ampliar sus negocios sostenibles con la incorporación de proyectos de mitigación de gases de efecto invernadero y/o adaptación al cambio climático.
Originally published on Illumina News Center The Next-Generation Sequencing Core in the Washington, DC, Public Health Laboratory (PHL) has a critical job: pathogen surveillance for the nation’s capital. A team of scientists is trying to understand the molecular underpinnings that drive foodborne illnesses, COVID-19, respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), and other diseases threatening more than one million combined residents and commuters in the District of Columbia (which also welcomed a record 25.
Clean power solutions provider GeoPura announced that it has raised £22 million (USD$29.3 million) in its inaugural debt financing round, with the new capital aimed at helping facilitate the manufacturing and deployment of over 3,600 hydrogen power units (HPUs) by 2033, the company said. The financing marks the first major asset-backed debt funding announcement by a green hydrogen company in the UK, according to GeoPura.
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.
October 1, 2024 /3BL/ - ICON announced today the winners of the second (and final) phase of Initiative 99 , the global architecture competition to reimagine affordable housing that can be built for $99,000 or less. In addition to the total prize purse of $1M for both Phase 1 and Phase 2, ICON, the Initiative 99 jury and Mobile Loaves & Fishes (MLF) have selected two award-winning designs in the Professional category for ICON to 3D print within MLF’s Community First!
By: Renee Morin, Chief Sustainability Officer, eBay As disclosure regulations proliferate and investor expectations evolve, companies are realizing that ESG reporting is not just about compliance – it’s an opportunity to leverage sustainability as a competitive advantage. With increasing scrutiny on business transparency, companies are using ESG strategies to enhance their reputation and attract socially conscious investors.
AMSTERDAM, HONG KONG, and OAKLAND, Calif., October 1, 2024 /3BL/ - Cascale, the global nonprofit alliance formerly known as the Sustainable Apparel Coalition, today launched its new podcast, " Source of Good ," featuring an exclusive interview with Rick Ridgeway—outdoor adventurer, writer, and Cascale co-founder. After dropping the podcast trailer in September, the organization will release its first season of 10 episodes bi-weekly through February 2025.
As many as 249 lives could have been saved in London during the 2018 record-setting hot summer had the city widely adopted cool roofs, estimates a new study.
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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