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AGL and AEMO search for answers on Loy Yang outage, but “woke” energy not to blame

Renew Economy

It will likely take some time to fully understand the events after an intense storm tore down at least six transmission towers in Victoria. But one thing is for sure - it was not the fault of "woke" renewables. The post AGL and AEMO search for answers on Loy Yang outage, but “woke” energy not to blame appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Delta, Prologis and PepsiCo: The art of winning corporate buy-in for sustainability

GreenBiz

Preaching the benefits for customers is the best way to get support for environmental initiatives, they say.

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Another solar and battery project approved in Victoria

Renew Economy

British solar and storage developer Elgin Energy says it has secured development approval for another solar and battery project in Australia, this time in Victoria. The post Another solar and battery project approved in Victoria appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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There's a big climate cost to failing to recognize Indigenous sovereignty

Corporate Knights

In December, a federal judge found that Enel Green Power, an Italian energy corporation operating an 84-turbine wind farm on the Osage Reservation for nearly a decade, had trespassed on Native land. The ruling was a clear victory for the Osage Nation and the company estimated that complying with the order to tear down the turbines would cost nearly $260 million.

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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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Massive Victoria blackout underlines need to accelerate transition to firmed renewables

Renew Economy

Victoria blackouts a copy book demonstration that reliance on massive, centralised end-of-life coal-fired power plants is a fool’s errand and a fundamental strategic weakness. The post Massive Victoria blackout underlines need to accelerate transition to firmed renewables appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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The domino effect of transport sector decarbonization

GreenBiz

Cross-industry collaboration and innovation can put global decarbonization on the fast track.

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Employee Profile: Spotlighting Tech Professional and Community Servant Shermane Pressley

3BL Media

Shermane Pressley is committed to creating and maintaining a supportive environment where employees of all backgrounds can thrive. As he makes tremendous strides in his career, he bears in mind the power he holds to promote diversity and advance equity at CACI and beyond. Pressley’s professional journey began in 2004 when he enlisted in the U.S. Army and was introduced to the world of information technology as he conducted duties within the Fort Belvoir Technical Control team.

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“Price the damage:” Garnaut and Sims reboot calls for carbon “fee” for big polluters

Renew Economy

Ross Garnaut and former competition tsar Rod Sims say basic economics means you must price the damage that fossil fuels impose on everyone. The post “Price the damage:” Garnaut and Sims reboot calls for carbon “fee” for big polluters appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Chemours and the Georgia 4-H Foundation Partner To Provide Environmental Education and Leadership Programs to Georgia Youth

3BL Media

Chemours, a global company committed to making its chemistry as responsible as it is essential, and the Georgia 4-H Foundation, a unit of the University of Georgia College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences Cooperative Extension Service and the premier youth leadership organization in the state of Georgia, have announced a partnership to provide environmental education and leadership learning to youth.

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What’s Missing in Your Sustainability Reporting: Focus Areas for 2024

GreenBiz

GHG emissions reporting has dominated the sustainability disclosure landscape in recent years. However, that’s starting to change. As regulators and investors recognize the holistic nature of the climate crisis and its impacts on business strategy, they’re honing in on additional interrelated ESG issues. Yet despite increasing pressure, critical areas of sustainability reporting remain largely overlooked.

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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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Georgia-Pacific Recycles Cardboard Boxes and Creates EcoSmart Paper Cups

3BL Media

We’re always looking for ways to create more value for our customers while using fewer resources. That’s what we love about Georgia-Pacific LLC ’s line of Dixie® EcoSmart® paper cups. Created by repurposing used cardboard shipping boxes, these disposable paper cups are made of 100% recycled fiber — giving a second life to existing resources! About Georgia-Pacific Based in Atlanta, Georgia-Pacific and its subsidiaries are among the world’s leading manufacturers and marketers of bath tissue, paper

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Study the consumer job-to-be-done to spark product innovation

GreenBiz

Sponsored: To influence more sustainable behaviors, get to the root of consumers’ experience, emotions and environment.

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“Control room went black:” Callide explosion blamed on battery charger failure

Renew Economy

CEO Darren Bisine says system collapse that led to the explosion was not predictable, but the AER is still pressing for fines. The post “Control room went black:” Callide explosion blamed on battery charger failure appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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AccountAbility E-Licensing Platform Is a Step Towards “Next Generation” Sustainability Assurance & Resources

3BL Media

NEW YORK and LONDON, February 13, 2024 /3BL/ - AccountAbility, a trusted global ESG Consulting and Standards Firm for 30 years, will announce a series of initiatives to enhance the quality of global sustainability assurance. With these enhancements, AccountAbility licensed assurance providers will receive market-leading solutions to deliver the world's most innovative, user-friendly, and trusted sustainability assurance standard – the AA1000 Assurance Standard v3 (AA1000AS v3).

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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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Solar, battery recycling, hydrogen tech snag latest CRC grants

Renew Economy

Recycling was a big theme for round 15 of these grants, which are for research ideas that can be commercialised. The post Solar, battery recycling, hydrogen tech snag latest CRC grants appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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United Rentals Launches New Estimated Emissions Dashboard

3BL Media

In the new Estimated Emissions dashboard in Total Control ® , the United Rentals worksite management system, companies can quickly and easily identify the equipment types and jobsites that produce the most carbon dioxide and make informed, data-based decisions on how best to improve the sustainability of their operations. The new dashboard adds to an existing feature in Total Control that allows users to run estimated emissions reports on individual pieces of equipment.

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Energy Insiders Podcast: The battery domino effect

Renew Economy

Daan Walter from RMI on the phenomenal growth of battery storage. Plus: Victoria blackouts, Eraring, and the rabble against renewables. The post Energy Insiders Podcast: The battery domino effect appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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CNH Showcases Latest Sustainable Innovations at AGROmashEXPO

3BL Media

CNH brand New Holland , together with its partner AGROTEC Magyarország Kft recently participated in the biggest agricultural trade exhibition in Hungary, AGROmashEXPO. The event took place at the Budapest Congress and Exhibition Center from January 24 to 27, 2024. The brand displayed its latest innovation including the brand new CR11 Combine Harvester.

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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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A century of reforestation helped keep the eastern US cool

Science Daily / Earth & Environment

Widespread 20th-century reforestation in the eastern United States helped counter rising temperatures due to climate change, according to new research. The authors highlight the potential of forests as regional climate adaptation tools, which are needed along with a decrease in carbon emissions.

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Celebrating International Day of Women and Girls in Science at Henkel

3BL Media

In the United States women represent 50.4% of the population, yet in the STEM field only 35% of jobs are filled by women. Every year, the number of women and girls in STEM is increasing, with a 31% increase from 2011 to 2021. We are proud to be an organization that not only uplifts and supports women in STEM but is led by an impressive group of female scientists who pave the way for future generations.

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What programmatic acquirers do differently

McKinsey Sustainabilty

Our latest findings bolster the case for programmatic M&A. But beyond doing more deals, what gives programmatic acquirers an edge—and how does their dealmaking translate to value creation?

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Team Dow Volunteers at the Core of a Healthy Mangrove Forest in Thailand

3BL Media

Through their volunteer efforts in Thailand, Team Dow is helping support the Company’s sustainability targets to protect the climate, transform plastic waste and close the recycling loop. For more than a decade, Dow Thailand volunteers have worked to protect the defenders of the coastline – mangrove trees. Just as the seedlings they’ve planted have taken root and grown, so has the impact of the team’s protection and restoration efforts.

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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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France - French Utility Giant Uses Thordon SXL Segmented Shaft Seals in Europe's Largest Tidal Power Plant

Global Renewable News

A major French utility is planning to retrofit more of its facilities with Thordon's SXL polymer radial shaft seals, following successful trials and subsequent installation of the tech.

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Qualcomm’s 2023 Corporate Responsibility Report: Driving Innovation, Societal Advancement, and Sustainability

3BL Media

Qualcomm Incorporated released its annual Corporate Responsibility Report today, reporting on the Company’s environmental, social and governance (ESG) performance in 2023. Qualcomm has a long history of transparency to stakeholders around its ESG performance. The report features successes achieved this past year, including progress made on companywide ESG targets, including goals around environmental sustainability, and power efficiency of our Snapdragon products.

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Puget Sound Energy - Puget Sound Energy and Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation renew clean energy contract

Global Renewable News

The contract extends a strong relationship through Sept. 2029Puget Sound Energy (PSE) and the Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation have extended a power sales agreement to continue thei.

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The Conference Board Announces Building a Sustainable Future: The Global Energy Transition (May 16 and 17, 2024 in NYC)

3BL Media

The global shift to renewable energy presents significant opportunities for businesses. Research by The Conference Board reveals nearly 60% of C-suite executives around the globe say it will be good for their companies, and approximately 70% of both businesses and consumers factor environmental sustainability into their spending decisions. This transition will impact various aspects of your company, including business strategy, operations, finance, technology, workforce, investor relations, comm

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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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GreenFire Energy Inc. - GreenFire Energy Inc. Retains a Representative for Geothermal Projects in the Philippines

Global Renewable News

GreenFire Energy Inc. (GreenFire) today (Feb 13) announced that it has entered an agreement with Alberto (Bert) R. Dalusung III to act as a representative of GreenFire Energy in the Philippines. Bert.

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amfori Applies for SSCI Benchmarking

3BL Media

PARIS, February 13, 2024 /3BL/ - The Consumer Goods Forum’s (CGF) Sustainable Supply Chain Initiative (SSCI) has received a benchmarking application from amfori Business Social Compliance Initiative (BSCI). The application marks amfori’s first step in earning SSCI Recognition as meeting industry expectations for third-party social compliance programmes under both the SSCI’s Processing and Manufacturing scope as well as the Primary Production scope.

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National Grid - National Grid Energy Efficiency Incentives Support Albany Medical Center Through Reduced Energy Use, Financial Incentives

Global Renewable News

No where is reliable energy more critical than a healthcare facility. National Grid has been working with healthcare institutions statewide to support the most efficient ways to provide that care. In.

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Walgreens Partners With Colleges of Pharmacy To Advance the Pharmacy Profession

3BL Media

Originally published by Walgreens Boots Alliance DEERFIELD, Ill., February 13, 2024 /3BL/ - As a trusted, convenient local healthcare destination that millions of Americans rely on every day, Walgreens is expanding its long-standing relationships with colleges of pharmacy through the formation of the Walgreens Deans Advisory Council to enhance the pharmacy profession and better support pharmacists as they provide valuable care to their local communities.

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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.