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Sustainable building groups combine to accelerate change

GreenBiz

The green building movement has evolved from local, LEED-centric, grassroots efforts to more regional, broader coalitions of professionals.

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China’s quiet energy revolution: The switch from nuclear to renewable energy

Renew Economy

China has wound back its ambitious nuclear targets and turned instead to the deployment of solar and wind energy at unprecedented rates. The post China’s quiet energy revolution: The switch from nuclear to renewable energy appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Do these 4 things to set yourself up for success in your first 90 days as CSO

GreenBiz

When stepping into the role of chief sustainability officer, those first 3 months can be crucial and daunting. Here’s what to do to lay the groundwork for future success.

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Bowen says Coalition’s nuclear push would put grid reliability at risk due to delays in coal plant closures

Renew Economy

Bowen says Coalition nuclear plan will put grid reliability at risk because it will stop renewables and storage and force ageing and unreliable coal power plants to stay open. The post Bowen says Coalition’s nuclear push would put grid reliability at risk due to delays in coal plant closures 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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Northwestern Mutual Sustainability and Social Impact: Delivering Financial Security and Expanding Financial Access

3BL Media

Originally published in Northwestern Mutual 2023 Sustainability and Social Impact Report Driven by our mission to improve lives through financial security, we’ve helped millions of Americans reduce financial vulnerability and plan and manage for a lifetime of financial needs and goals. We know that financial security is often hindered in underserved communities, which is why we’re taking bold steps to increase financial knowledge, improve access to capital for small businesses and advance the ab

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Final turbine installed at biggest wind project in NSW

Renew Economy

Final turbine installed at what will be - at least for the time being - the biggest wind project in NSW. The post Final turbine installed at biggest wind project in NSW appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Energy Insiders Podcast: Chris Bowen explains the green energy plan

Renew Economy

Energy minister Chris Bowen discusses the capacity investment scheme, the Eraring closure, social licence, planning approvals, long duration storage, and why the Coalition’s nuclear plan does not stack up. The post Energy Insiders Podcast: Chris Bowen explains the green energy plan appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Forbes Ranks Subaru as a Best Brand for Social Impact for the Second Year in a Row

3BL Media

CAMDEN, N.J., APRIL 25, 2024 /3BL/ - Subaru of America, Inc. today announced it was once again named one of the top companies for social impact, building on its reputation of being More Than a Car Company ®. For the second consecutive year, Subaru was ranked number two overall on Forbes’ Best Brands for Social Impact 2024 list and remained the top brand in the automotive category.

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Wind farm handbook to help developers avoid brolgas, bats and other project-sinking biodiversity risks

Renew Economy

Renewables industry welcomes government funding to fill "critical knowledge gaps" on environmental and wildlife impacts of wind farm development, while also helping to get projects built. The post Wind farm handbook to help developers avoid brolgas, bats and other project-sinking biodiversity risks appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Cummins Introduces Cummins READY Strategy To Help Prepare for the Workforce of the Future

3BL Media

WHAT: Cummins is set to unveil its global community education strategy, Cummins READY, during an upcoming launch event and panel discussion. With a commitment to fostering inclusive, equitable, and cutting-edge STEM education for all members of our communities, Cummins is poised to lead the charge towards a brighter future. Through Cummins READY, the company aims to empower at least one million learners and workers by 2030, propelling them onto a trajectory of educational and career success.

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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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Yancoal proposes solar and 12-hour pumped hydro storage for Hunter mine site

Renew Economy

Australia's largest listed coal miner is proposing to transform an open-cut mine site into a renewable energy hub with solar and pumped hydro. The post Yancoal proposes solar and 12-hour pumped hydro storage for Hunter mine site appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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CNH Stands Out at Expoactiva Nacional

3BL Media

CNH brand Case IH recently attended the 27 th edition of Expoactiva Nacional , which took place in Uruguay in late March. It is widely considered to be the most important agro-industrial and technological fair in the country, located in the heart of the area with the highest corn production in Uruguay. At the event, the new Patriot 3250 and the Air Drill Precision Disk 500 were introduced.

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BHP makes $60 billion power play for global electrification

Renew Economy

BHP is making a $60 billion bet on "future-facing commodities" with a bid for rival Anglo American to combine their strengths in energy transition materials. The post BHP makes $60 billion power play for global electrification appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Duke Energy’s Annual Impact Report Shares Progress Toward a Cleaner Tomorrow That Includes Affordability and Reliability

3BL Media

Carbon emissions from electric generation are down 48% from 2005 levels Since 2022, helped customers access nearly $377 million in financial support CHARLOTTE, N.C., April 25, 2024 /3BL/ - Duke Energy (NYSE: DUK) released its 2023 Impact Report , its 18th annual accounting of its progress toward its sustainable business goals. This year’s report includes highlights from its 2050 clean energy transition strategy, which strives to deliver industry-leading reliability, competitive rates for custome

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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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Man dies in met-mast accident at site of massive Queensland wind project

Renew Economy

A wind farm worker has been killed in a fall that is understood to involve the collapse of a meteorological mast installed at the site. The post Man dies in met-mast accident at site of massive Queensland wind project appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Celebrating Earth Month: Southern Company NFWF Partnership

3BL Media

Earth Day and every day, we are committed to being good stewards of our community. With more than 20 years of partnership with the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation , we aim to not just serve, but enhance the places we call home. Discover how our collaboration is enriching lives and safeguarding wildlife: [link] View original content here.

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Construction begins on New Zealand’s biggest solar farm, another gets green light

Renew Economy

Two solar farms take important steps forward on the Land of the Long white Cloud, including consent for a new 40.8MW project. The post Construction begins on New Zealand’s biggest solar farm, another gets green light appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Aflac U.S. President Virgil Miller Encourages You To Walk Your Own Process – Don Yaeger Podcast

3BL Media

Listen to the Don Yaeger Podcast with Virgil Miller here Imagine being a kid playing baseball in a little league All-Star Game, and all the fans are cheering. But there’s one fan in particular who you really want to make proud—your father. The game is on the line, and it’s your turn to come up to bat. It’s the stuff that dreams are made of. And you strike out.

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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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How do birds flock? Researchers do the math to reveal previously unknown aerodynamic phenomenon

Science Daily / Earth & Environment

How do birds fly in a coordinated and seemingly effortless fashion? Part of the answer lies in precise, and previously unknown, aerodynamic interactions, reports a team of mathematicians. Its breakthrough broadens our understanding of wildlife, including fish, who move in schools, and could have applications in transportation and energy.

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How I Got Here: Missy Schaaphok

3BL Media

In the #HowIGotHere series, you’ll read about the career paths of some of the world-renowned leaders at Yum! Brands. Learn more about Missy Schaaphok, Director of Global Nutrition & Sustainability at Taco Bell in this installment. EDUCATION Del Mar High School San Jose, California, United States (1997 - 2001) San Diego State University Bachelor of Food Science & Nutrition and Didactic Program in Dietetics (DPD) San Diego, California, United States(2003-2005) University of Delaware Master

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Climate change could become the main driver of biodiversity decline by mid-century

Science Daily / Earth & Environment

Global biodiversity has declined between 2% and 11% during the 20th century due to land-use change alone, according to a large multi-model study. Projections show climate change could become the main driver of biodiversity decline by the mid-21st century.

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2024 Halo Awards Announce Corporation and Nonprofit of the Year

3BL Media

April 25, 2024 /3BL/ - Engage for Good, the leading company empowering corporate and nonprofit professionals to create mutually beneficial social impact partnerships, announces their most coveted Halo Awards: Google.org is the Corporation of the Year, and charity: water is the Nonprofit of the Year. To win this award, both organizations have shown years of commitment to pursuing innovative new partnership models that align the resources of nonprofits and corporations to create an impact on the c

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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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Addressing the broken child care system with impact investments

Impact Alpha

This article is part of a partnership between ImpactAlpha and Mission Investors Exchange (MIE) to present new ideas and perspectives in impact investing. The post Addressing the broken child care system with impact investments appeared first on ImpactAlpha.

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New Power Plant Pollution Standards Will Bolster U.S. Momentum in Clean Energy

3BL Media

April 25, 2024 /3BL/ - Ceres celebrates the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s newly released power plant standards as a key policy that will ensure the nation is powered by abundant, reliable, affordable low-carbon energy. “By reducing climate pollution from new and existing fossil power plants, the EPA’s final standards will position the U.S. power sector to deliver cleaner energy at a time when electricity usage is rising across the economy,” said Dan Bakal, senior program manager for cli

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The longer spilled oil lingers in freshwater, the more persistent compounds it produces

Science Daily / Earth & Environment

Oil is an important natural resource for many industries, but it can lead to serious environmental damage when accidentally spilled. While large oil spills are highly publicized, every year there are many smaller-scale spills into lakes, rivers and oceans. The longer that oil remains in freshwater, the more chemical changes it undergoes, creating products that can persist in the environment.

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IBM and Burning Glass Institute Report: Green Jobs Go Digital for the Future of Work

3BL Media

As the green economy evolves, digital skills are becoming increasingly essential in green roles. IBM and The Burning Glass Institute unveiled new insights on how green and digital jobs increasingly overlap, creating demand for workers with digital skills in the green economy and for those who deploy core green skills across various sectors. As technology continues to play a significant role in the green sector, workers must continue to develop their digital skills to remain competitive and contr

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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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Key to efficient and stable organic solar cells

Science Daily / Earth & Environment

A team of researchers has made a significant breakthrough in the field of organic photovoltaics.

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Taco Bell Expands Recycling Program With TerraCycle

3BL Media

Originally published by QSR Magazine Taco Bell is announcing the expansion of their popular recycling program with TerraCycle to also collect and recycle any brand of sauce dipping cups, souffle cups/lids & coffee creamer pods. To make it official, the program has been renamed the Taco Bell Sauce Container US Recycling Program.

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BlackRock, Temasek Raise $1.4 Billion for Decarbonization-Focused Growth Fund

ESG Today

BlackRock and Temasek’s decarbonization-focused fund Decarbonization Partners announced today that it has raised $1.4 billion at the final close of its inaugural fund, Decarbonization Partners Fund I, well ahead of the firm’s $1 billion fundraising target. Decarbonization Partners was launched by BlackRock and Temasek in 2022, establishing a late-stage venture capital and growth private equity partnership to invest in companies providing technologies and solutions that help accelerate the transi

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Albertsons Reduces Food Waste by Thinking About What Happens at Home: 'That’s Where the Power of the Opportunity Is'

3BL Media

Originally published by The Cool Down. "Everybody has to eat. … Food's sort of the great equalizer." Suzanne Long, Chief Sustainability and Transformation Officer at Albertsons, is taking that idea and running with it: Her goal is to bring sustainability to life by making it visible and tangible. And what better place to do that than from the grocery store?

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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.