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Two-thirds of new-build homes don’t have solar: Report calls for policy to plug holes in rooftop rollout

Renew Economy

Australia could double its rooftop solar by 2030, but to do so will require new homes to be built with solar, solar on social housing, and businesses to start installing. The post Two-thirds of new-build homes don’t have solar: Report calls for policy to plug holes in rooftop rollout appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Why this investor advocate quit filing oil and gas shareholder proposals

Corporate Knights

Did you ever pass a construction site where you saw several big guys leaning on their shovels watching a little guy dig a hole? That’s been our experience filing shareholder proposals with Canadian oil and gas companies while large investors sit on the sidelines. Let’s name the elephant in the room: Bay Street and Calgary are on a collision course on net-zero.

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Peter Dutton is about to talk nuclear at CEDA. Will he be fact checked by Chris Uhlmann?

Renew Economy

Peter Dutton is due to explain his nuclear power policy at a CEDA event next week. Will he finally be fact-checked? The post Peter Dutton is about to talk nuclear at CEDA. Will he be fact checked by Chris Uhlmann? appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Living Future Tapped for EPA Grant To Expand Materials Program

3BL Media

September 18, 2024 /3BL/ - The International Living Future Institute (Living Future) is honored to have been selected to support the Inflation Reduction Act’s efforts to decarbonize the built environment. As announced by the U.S. EPA in July, Living Future was one of the 38 grant recipients selected to receive part of the federal government’s $160 million investment to “report and reduce climate pollution from the manufacturing of construction materials and products.

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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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China solar giant Trina seeks approval for biggest battery project in Australia

Renew Economy

Chinese solar giant Trina seeks planning approval for what would be the biggest battery project in Australia, as W.A. becomes centre stage for lithium-ion storage projects. The post China solar giant Trina seeks approval for biggest battery project in Australia appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Investing in an Era of Extreme Weather

3BL Media

by Marian Macindoe, Robert Klaber and Lori Keith, Parnassus Investments Weather events and the impacts from natural disasters pose risks to individuals, businesses and financial markets. Strong company management teams anticipate such events as potential business risks and have established robust plans to address them and mitigate their impacts. There will be both leaders and laggards in how companies withstand, respond to and adapt to a changing and more volatile climate.

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Leidos Announces 2024 Supplier Innovation & Technology Award Winners

3BL Media

Each year, Leidos celebrates the power of partnership at the Leidos Supplier Innovation & Technology Symposium. The annual event includes an awards section to honor suppliers for their excellence in technology, collaboration, partnership, and innovation. “The supplier awards are a way to acknowledge the critical role our partners play in mission success,” said Stephanie Foster, chief supply chain officer at Leidos.

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Australia desperately needs a strong federal environmental protection agency. Its chances aren’t looking good

Renew Economy

We know what needs to be done. But our government is showing worrying signs of letting industry and developers control their environmental agenda. The post Australia desperately needs a strong federal environmental protection agency. Its chances aren’t looking good appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Empowering Teen Mothers World Wide

3BL Media

How do adolescent mothers triple their confidence to seek health services in less than 18 months? With programs that girls themselves design, that focus on her needs, and getting the support from the health system. To address the sexual and reproductive health (SRH) needs of pregnant adolescents and first-time mothers in crisis-hit countries, the Adolescent Mothers Against All Odds (AMAL) initiative was designed to promote access to SRH information and services while also creating conversations

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“Extraordinary find:” Offshore wind seabed survey solves century old maritime mystery

Renew Economy

Seafloor surveys for a floating offshore wind farm in the North Sea off the coast of Scotland have helped solve a 107 year-old maritime mystery. The post “Extraordinary find:” Offshore wind seabed survey solves century old maritime mystery 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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Southwire Signs Contract for Solar System at North Campus Plant

3BL Media

Southwire is pleased to announce that it has signed an agreement with Statewide Renewable, a solar project developer, to install a solar array at its North Campus Plant. The company has a long-standing commitment to environmental stewardship and corporate sustainability, and in support of that commitment, is investing in renewable energy as it looks to the future.

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“Too afraid of China:” Meyer Burger chief quits and lambasts EU for failing to defend solar industry

Renew Economy

Departing chief of Swiss solar manufacturer reaffirms his belief that Europe can compete against China on PV production, despite company's ongoing struggle to survive. The post “Too afraid of China:” Meyer Burger chief quits and lambasts EU for failing to defend solar industry appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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The Clock is Ticking for Businesses to Meet Sustainability Targets

3BL Media

The coming of September means the start of the school season in the U.S. and also the end of peak summer vacation time. Business activity picks up and many corporations start to think about business plans and budgets for the coming year because 2025 will be here before we know it! Along with setting goals for sales and profits, many companies will be reviewing their sustainability strategies and measuring the progress they’ve made toward hitting 2030 targets tied to the Paris Agreement on limiti

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Charts of the day: Global generation fuel trends

Renew Economy

Charts that show electricity production, by country and fuel. The post Charts of the day: Global generation fuel trends 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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Behind the Scenes: Hidden Heroes Supporting Entergy’s Storm Restoration Efforts

3BL Media

Three days after Hurricane Francine made landfall, Felton Coleman, manager of Entergy’s Louisiana Distribution Operations Center, stood in a Baton Rouge facility that few know about but that plays a crucial role in restoring power after storms. With hands on the table, Coleman listened intently as his team discussed the latest steps being taken to help restore power to customers across Louisiana.

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Zero-emission transit - Mississauga launches innovative hydrogen-powered bus initiative

Global Renewable News

The City of Mississauga is set to become Ontario's first municipality to pilot hydrogen fuel cell electric buses within its transit fleet. MiWay, Mississauga's transit agency, is launching a.

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Oakland Jewelry Designer Navigates Bigger Deals and Opens New Pop-Up Shop With Help From Verizon

3BL Media

Verizon Dorian Webb opened her first pop-up shop in Napa, California, in July 2024. Dorian Webb had been successfully running her eponymous luxury jewelry line, Dorian Webb , for years. But after landing a collaboration with a major jewelry retailer, she wanted more support. That’s where Verizon Small Business Digital Ready , with its free resources, came in.

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RWE and AM Green Ammonia - RWE and AM Green Ammonia sign Memorandum of Understanding to supply up to 250,000 tonnes annually of RFNBO-compliant ammonia from India

Global Renewable News

Highlights RWE has secured the ammonia for its global supply portfolio for delivery from 2027 The green ammonia produced at AM Green Ammonia's sites in India meets EU standards for Renewab.

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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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QVC Supports Feeding America® Through Fourth Living for Giving Shopping Event

3BL Media

September 18, 2024 /3BL/ - QVC ® and the Housewares Charity Foundation , the philanthropic arm of the home and housewares industry, have again joined forces to present Living for Giving, a cross-platform shopping event to support Feeding America ®. The fourth Living for Giving event, which is now live on QVC.com, provides customers a meaningful opportunity to give back.

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European Investment Bank - InvestEU: EIB signs €166 million green loan with BNZ to deploy renewable energy plants in Spain, Italy and Portugal

Global Renewable News

Highlights The loan will support the roll-out of 17 new photovoltaic plants with an installed capacity above 700 MW, consolidating the EIB´s position as the Climate Bank. The new plants will.

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Discovery Education and LIV Golf Launch Multi-Year Partnership Reaching Half a Million Students Worldwide With STEM and Life Skills

3BL Media

CHARLOTTE, N.C., and CARROLLTON, Texas, September 18, 2024 /3BL/ - Discovery Education and LIV Golf today announced a new multi-year partnership, LIV to Learn , that will positively impact half a million students worldwide. This innovative collaboration offers students and educators digital resources that explore STEM, life skills, and career opportunities, while also addressing topics of teamwork and sustainability.

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SolarPower Europe - The new EU Energy Commissioner-DesignateSolarPower Europe Statement

Global Renewable News

Today (Sept 17) the EU Commission President, Ursula von der Leyen, presented her proposed College of Commissioners for the next EU cycle. The College of Commissioners is composed of nominated.

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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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American Airlines Implements Comprehensive Strategy To Combat Wildlife Smuggling and Raise Awareness

3BL Media

Originally published in American Airlines' 2023 Sustainability Report Expanding Our Commitment to Prevent Illegal Trafficking of Wildlife In 2022, American became the first U.S. airline to join the Transport Taskforce of United for Wildlife, and, in 2023, we continued to implement our commitments outlined in the Buckingham Palace Declaration. This organization, established by the Royal Foundation of the Prince and Princess of Wales, is working to protect elephants, rhinos, monkeys, birds, insect

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Verogy - Verogy Announces Completion of REIT Rooftop Solar Systems at New England Tradeport in Windsor, CTNew England Tradeport solar projects to advance clean energy while fighting climate change

Global Renewable News

Verogy, a West Hartford, CT-based solar energy developer dedicated to delivering industry-leading renewable energy solutions and services, today announced the completion of two rooftop solar energy pr.

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Reflections on Our Annual Meeting: A Community Coming Together

3BL Media

In this latest blog written by Lee Green, Senior Director of Marketing and Communications at Cascale, he shares reflections from the just concluded Cascale Annual Meeting 2024 and highlights themes and key takeaways from the discussions that took place throughout the event. From the importance of addressing global challenges with localized strategies to prioritizing worker rights and the sense of community, Lee reiterates the palpable energy felt throughout the event from a diverse group of pass

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Statkraft - Statkraft and Wihuri sign a long-term power purchase agreement

Global Renewable News

Statkraft and Wihuri have signed a 10-year Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) in Finland. The agreement ensures that from 2027 on, the industrial company purchases renewable energy from Finnish sources.

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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.

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The Home Depot Achieves Milestone in Eliminating Harmful Packaging Materials

3BL Media

Originally published on Built From Scratch As innovation around sustainable packaging evolves and recycling infrastructure expands, The Home Depot is working to meet our customers’ expectations for quality packaging that’s also good for the environment. By eliminating certain harmful materials and reducing the overall amount of packaging we use, we’re able to help reduce landfill waste and lower packaging-related greenhouse gas emissions.

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Frost and Sullivan - Electrified Fleet Adoption Surges Despite Slowing EV Demand in Passenger Market

Global Renewable News

80% of Global Commercial Fleet Leaders Surveyed Set Goal for 25% EVs by 2030, Latest Frost & Sullivan Insights RevealConducted by Frost & Sullivan and commissioned by WEX (NYSE: WEX), a new report.

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Wells Fargo Awards $1.2 Million to Rebuilding Together to Rehab Aging Homes

3BL Media

MIAMI, September 18, 2024 /3BL/ - The Wells Fargo Foundation is donating more than $1.2 million in grants to Rebuilding Together , a leading national nonprofit dedicated to repairing homes and revitalizing communities. This year, as part of the Wells Fargo Builds program, employees are also volunteering to provide repairs and accessibility modifications to 75 homes in 46 communities nationwide for older adults, veterans, and other neighbors in need.

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California Energy Commission - California Energy Commission Adopts 2025 Energy Code

Global Renewable News

The California Energy Commission (CEC) adopted the 2025 Building Energy Efficiency Standards (Energy Code) for newly constructed, renovated buildings, and certain other existing buildings on Septemb.

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Supercharge Your ESG Content This Libra Season

Throughout Climate Week, a feeling of urgency on tackling the climate crisis was palpable. Yet, questions continue to linger about corporate progress. Are we truly moving the needle or are we stuck in a cycle of empty statements and a flood of reports and guidelines? In the latest edition of Navigating ESG Comms Through the Cosmos - Libra Edition , we use Climate Week outcomes to explore how brands can communicate progress credibly.