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Level of potential renewables, including curtailed wind and solar, hits new record as two big batteries flex their muscles for the first time and set new charging and discharging peaks. The post Potential renewables hits record 102.5 pct of grid demand in sign of the future appeared first on RenewEconomy.
Covia has placed increased focus on improving the quality and reliability of the safety data it tracks at the site level by implementing advanced reporting and measurement capabilities. Safety and health performance is tracked in multiple ways, including using a scorecard featuring standard injury statistics and carefully documenting leading indicators.
Goldwind says it is maintaining a stable population of eagles at its Cattle Hill wind farm after adding a 17th detection camera to the project, on a taller tower. The post Wind farm owner says “blind spot” fixed to protect eagles from turbine blade strike appeared first on RenewEconomy.
World-class equipment, technology and services company, CNH is working with Oxfam to support two social projects in Africa: • The Sumud Project in Tunisia is focused on micro, small, and medium sized farms. • The Social Factory Initiative in South Africa is dedicated to creating a new model for plastic recycling and social inclusion. Both projects are aligned with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.
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A steel giant will work with a space tech entrepreneur on technology to produce iron from Aussie ores without adding to greenhouse gas emissions. The post BlueScope venture fund taps “wild idea” for production of green iron appeared first on RenewEconomy.
Originally published in FedEx's 2023 FedEx Cares Report Our opportunity $96b Greater Memphis GDP is $96b and growing faster than much of the U.S. 1 50k Memphis aims to add 50k new quality jobs by 2030 2 5th Memphis’ poverty rate of 21.4% is 5th highest in the nation among cities with 500k+ population 3 Our strategy Our work is focused on helping more Memphians have an equal chance to participate in our city’s education system and workforce to achieve financial stability.
Australian-based renewables giant fears for its future after a company it accuses of having a poor environmental reputation launches a bid for its parent. The post Australian-based renewables and storage major fights unwelcome bid from “serial polluter” appeared first on RenewEconomy.
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Australian-based renewables giant fears for its future after a company it accuses of having a poor environmental reputation launches a bid for its parent. The post Australian-based renewables and storage major fights unwelcome bid from “serial polluter” appeared first on RenewEconomy.
CINCINNATI, September 17, 2024 /3BL/ - A new bipartisan task force is tackling one of America’s most pressing problems – the national housing crisis – and is seeking to elevate the most innovative solutions from across the country to produce and preserve housing across all income levels in every part of the country. This work will be led in part by Fifth Third Community Development Corporation President Susan E.
Queensland government awards three major funding packages to state-based companies for works on the huge Borumba Pumped Hydro Project. The post Queensland tips $190m into works for massive pumped hydro project appeared first on RenewEconomy.
Shared Table newsletter Odds are high that as you read this your pet is snuggled next to you – with more than 65% of Americans owning a pet and 97% of those pet owners considering them as family. As our bonds with our companion animals deepen, so does our expectation of care – and key to this are veterinarians. In this Shared Table newsletter, we explore the path of two veterinarians – what got them into the profession to the very real, complex challenges they are facing today.
Singapore-backed solar and battery project in Queensland approved by federal government after highlighting "conservoltaics", improving the land and water quality. The post Going greener: Big PV and battery project gets federal tick after pushing “conservoltaic” benefits appeared first on RenewEconomy.
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
September 17, 2024 /3BL/ - Albertsons Companies, Inc., along with the Albertsons Companies Foundation, announces the recipients of this year’s Nourishing Neighbors Innovation Spark Grants. Three innovative nonprofit organizations will receive $9 million in multiyear grants to support new programs designed to create long-term solutions and empower individuals and families to achieve lasting food security.
Electric vehicles (EVs) use four times more copper than conventional vehicles. The Resolution Copper Project has enough copper to manufacture almost 220 million EVs, or about half the global supply, by 2040. At 1.3 miles underground, getting to that copper safely and sustainably is the top priority for the Resolution Copper Project. This project is a joint venture between mining giants Rio Tinto and BHP.
Van Gogh's brushstrokes in 'The Starry Night' create an illusion of sky movement so convincing it led researchers to wonder how closely it aligns with the physics of real skies. Marine sciences and fluid dynamics specialists analyzed the painting to uncover what they call the hidden turbulence in the artwork. They used brushstrokes to examine the shape, energy, and scaling of atmospheric characteristics of the otherwise invisible atmosphere and used the relative brightness of the varying paint c
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.
Tennessee’s Empower Me Center helps people with disabilities ‘live their best lives’ Six-year-old Gabryelle listened to the story with growing sadness. Her friend was recounting a magical weekend spent playing in a treehouse built by his grandfather. But Gabby—wheelchair bound due to cerebral palsy—would never get to enjoy a sanctuary among the leaves.
Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions are greenhouse gases that are released across an organization’s entire value chain. Scope 3 emissions are the most complex, as they are released before and after a product is delivered or consumed.
Over 300 partners participated in our 2024 Bring Your Child to Work Day hosted by our employee-led Working Families Business Resource Council. It was truly an event filled with joy, excitement, and tons of laughter. It was a great initiative that allowed partners to share their work environment and experiences with their families. Here’s what was arranged for everyone on the day.
Numat’s solutions enabled by metal-organic frameworks operate at the nanoscale to neutralize chemical hazards. Interest is growing in their application in chemical defense equipment.
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
Originally published on Illumina News Center Karina Katalina Moreno has taken a circuitous route to her American dream. She grew up in Monterrey, Mexico, about 140 miles (225 km) south of Laredo, Texas, and got her degree in biotech engineering at Tecnológico de Monterrey. Following a brief stop in Barcelona, Spain, she earned her master of science degree at the University of Edinburgh.
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SWORDS, Ireland, September 17, 2024 /3BL/ - Trane Technologies (NYSE:TT), a global climate innovator, was recently recognized for workplace excellence, uplifting culture and its commitment to sustainability by TIME, PEOPLE and Fortune. The company was named to TIME’s World’s Best Companies list for the second consecutive year, made its first appearance on PEOPLE’s Companies That Care list and achieved its highest ranking to date on Fortune’s list of the Best Workplaces in Manufacturing and Produ
A group of more than 530 financial institutions representing over $29 trillion in assets under management announced the release of the 2024 Global Investor Statement to Governments on the Climate Crisis, calling on governments globally to set policies aimed at unlocking private capital flows to enable the net zero transition, including mandatory climate-related reporting and the implementation of transition strategies to decarbonize high-emitting sectors.
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
Going to Climate Week NYC this year or just curious what all the hype is about? Want to know how you can attend remotely? Ask your questions about the event - the largest of its kind - to the organizers themselves at our exclusive Climate Week NYC preview, happening this Wed, Sept 18 at 9am PT // 12pm ET on Zoom. Register for free here and click here to share your comments and questions with the Climate Week NYC team ahead of the session.
A new study reveals the surprisingly convergent evolution in the inner ear of mammals. An international research team showed that a group of highly divergent mammals known as Afrotheria and distantly related, but ecologically very similar mammals independently evolved similar inner ear shapes.
EMERYVILLE, Calif., September 17, 2024 /3BL/ - Today, the Global Heat Reduction Initiative (GHR) formally launches two innovative programs to accelerate the fight against climate change. Both aim to measurably draw down excess heat trapped in the atmosphere caused by powerful short-lived climate pollutants (SLCPs) like methane, black carbon, and hydrofluorocarbons, as well as longer-lived emissions like carbon dioxide.
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As heat and drought are becoming more prevalent throughout the country, many are considering alternatives to traditional turfgrass. One promising option is clover , which offers natural resilience and requires less maintenance compared to conventional turfgrasses. Let’s explore the benefits One standout feature of clover is its ability to naturally self-fertilize.
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Originally published in Crown Holding's 2023 Corporate Responsibility Report This year, we again hold ourselves accountable to the commitments we have made to stakeholders to move Crown’s Twenty by 30™ program forward. Now, more than two years into that journey, we need to speak to those commitments and to the progress we have made to this point. You will see in this report that we are open about where we have progressed and where there is still work to be done.
Over half of companies globally report that the use of AI has a major impact on key areas of their decarbonization efforts, such as emissions measurement and reporting, according to a new survey released by Boston Consulting Group (BCG), and AI usage was also found to be a significant driver of companies’ ability to derive substantial sustainability-related financial benefits, the report found.
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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