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How the world’s biggest isolated grid is dealing with the growing “potential” of 100 pct wind and solar

Renew Economy

The world's biggest isolated grid - in Western Australia - is experiencing growing number of periods of "potential" 100 per cent renewables. How is it handling it? The post How the world’s biggest isolated grid is dealing with the growing “potential” of 100 pct wind and solar appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Amazon Web Services Partners With the Arbor Day Foundation To Help Support Chesapeake Bay Watershed

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LINCOLN, Neb., October 16, 2024 /3BL/ - Today, Amazon Web Services (AWS) hosted a community tree planting and distribution event in Bristow, Virginia in partnership with the Arbor Day Foundation and its local planting partner, Keep Prince William Beautiful (KPWB). The event included the planting of 100 trees throughout Bristoe Station Battlefield Heritage Park, a historic site located within a designated Chesapeake Bay Resource Protection Area.

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Queensland opposition’s coal keeper plan could cost taxpayers $420 million a year

Renew Economy

Report finds keeping troubled Callide B coal plant open beyond 2028 could cost taxpayers up to $420 million a year. The post Queensland opposition’s coal keeper plan could cost taxpayers $420 million a year appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Baker Tilly Case Study: Lake County’s Journey to Optimized Oracle Cloud Implementation

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Authored by Jeffrey Haynes , Daniel A. Hedden , Ben Pennick Lake County, Indiana sits on the southern shore of Lake Michigan and is home to about half a million residents. The community has a strong industrial presence, producing 25% of the nation’s steel and housing BP’s largest refinery. Lake County went live on Oracle Cloud in 2022 and immediately struggled with the new software leading to process breakdowns and audit failures.

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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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Origin Energy snaps up pioneering Solar Quotes business as it exits rooftop PV installation

Renew Economy

Pioneering and highly regarded instant quote comparison service for rooftop solar, which started life out of a walk-in robe, has been snapped up by Big Three gentailer Origin Energy. The post Origin Energy snaps up pioneering Solar Quotes business as it exits rooftop PV installation appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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American Airlines Invests $1.1 Billion in Team Member Training and Development, Empowering Employees With New Skills and Career Growth Opportunities

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Originally published in American Airlines' 2023 Sustainability Report Training and development are vital to giving our team members the tools and resources they need to do their best. Our company training programs provide opportunities for career growth as well as professional and personal development. Our annual performance review process for eligible team members reinforces our focus on equipping them with the skills they need to succeed while also aligning their goals with the company's objec

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Investors Urge States To Quickly Develop Plans To Meet U.S. Methane Reduction Standards for the Oil and Gas Sector

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October 16, 2024 /3BL/ - Today, a group of 35 investors representing more than $2 trillion in assets under management or advice sent letters calling on states with significant oil and gas production—Colorado, Louisiana, New Mexico, Pennsylvania, Texas, Utah, and Wyoming—to develop, implement, and enforce plans that meet or exceed federal methane standards to substantially reduce methane emissions stemming from the U.S. oil and gas sector.

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Giant wind farm behind Barnaby “poo tickets” outburst changes layout, trims turbine numbers

Renew Economy

Wind farm targeted by National Party MP Barnaby Joyce and his wife has removed two turbines and relocated another 21, and offers what is described as the largest community enhancement fund in the country. The post Giant wind farm behind Barnaby “poo tickets” outburst changes layout, trims turbine numbers appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Bacardi Donates $100,000 to Hurricane Relief

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Global spirits leader provides donation to the American Red Cross, along with in-kind donations, following Hurricane Milton and Helene HAMILTON, Bermuda, October 16, 2024 /3BL/ - Following the devastating impact of Hurricanes Milton and Helene across the Southeast, Bacardi Limited commits to donating $100,000 to the American Red Cross for disaster relief and recovery efforts.

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Solar Insiders Podcast: Look ma, no gas!

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Clint Hare on Australia's most sustainable housing development, which has been building all-electric, super energy efficient homes on Victoria's Bass Coast for the past decade – with huge success. The post Solar Insiders Podcast: Look ma, no gas! appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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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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Clorox Celebrates Infection Preventionists That Protect With Purpose

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Infection preventionists play a vital role in safeguarding people from healthcare-associated infections. Their dedication to protecting patients, hospital staff and visitors against infections in healthcare environments inspired the launch of Clorox Professional’s “Protecting With Purpose” marketing campaign Highlighting our commitment to public health, the campaign showcases these professionals and what motivates them to protect with purpose.

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Solar bonus tariff triggers big debate about madness of energy markets. But it’s energy efficiency that counts

Renew Economy

It’s not surprising that consumers would like to install PV, batteries, efficient appliances and smart management, as well as upgrading their homes’ thermal efficiency, to defend against the madness of energy markets. The post Solar bonus tariff triggers big debate about madness of energy markets. But it’s energy efficiency that counts appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Los Angeles Times 2024 DEIA Magazine Recognizes AEG’s Vice President of DEI, Jennifer Pi’ilani Requiro, as an Innovative Thought Leader

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AEG’s Vice President of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, Jennifer Pi’ilani Requiro was recognized as an influential DEIA executive in the Los Angeles Times annual DEIA Magazine which highlights thought leaders from across large and small corporations in the Southland. The annual issue highlights Los Angeles’ most influential and innovative DEIA thought leaders who are driving change, holding companies accountable and helping employees feel more valued.

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Global Farmer Insights 2024

McKinsey Sustainabilty

Farmers are increasingly prioritizing productivity. A shift toward operations-focused solutions underscores a broader trend in agriculture, where efficiency and sustainability are becoming paramount.

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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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BioStar Speaks at Sustainable Brands ’24 San Diego

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We are excited to announce that BioStar’s COO, David Smart will be speaking at the Sustainable Brands Conference in San Diego this week, diving into a topic that is critical for our future: " Case Studies on Cutting-Edge Features of Forward-Looking Resilient Communities." This panel will explore some of the most innovative and effective solutions in building resilient communities, focusing on real-world examples from industry leaders like Babcock Ranch, BioStar Renewables, and Epic Cleantec.

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Vision RNG - Vision RNG secures $207 million in financing from HASI to construct two LFG-to-RNG projects in Ohio

Global Renewable News

Vision RNG (VRNG), a leader in renewable natural gas (RNG) production, has closed on an aggregate $207 million in project financing with HASI, a leading investor in climate solutions. This landmark.

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Quest Diagnostics’ Q4HE Initiative Advances Health Equity in Underserved Communities With Strategic Coalition Building and Targeted Funding in 2023

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Originally published in Quest Diagnostics' 2023 Corporate Responsibility Report QUEST FOR HEALTH EQUITY We launched Q4HE in 2020, as the COVID-19 pandemic exposed inequities in the healthcare system that had long existed. Q4HE focuses on improving access to testing and diagnostic services for under-resourced communities. Our approach to health equity Communities often know where the gaps in their healthcare services exist but lack the financial support or access to care to fill them.

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CorPower - CorPower Ocean secures EUR 32m Series B1 funding to commercialise wave energy

Global Renewable News

Highlights Investment round led by NordicNinja VC, SEB Greentech and EIT InnoEnergy in consortium with Santander Alternative Investments, Iberis Capital and Cisco Investments. Funding to suppo.

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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 Global Song of Unity, Empowerment, and Hope: Traditional Medicinals Partners with Playing for Change and WomenServe

3BL Media

Music has the power to unite, heal, and inspire change. Traditional Medicinals is proud to present a powerful global rendition of Bob Marley’s iconic anthem, "No Woman, No Cry," in collaboration with Playing for Change and the nonprofit WomenServe. This global performance highlights the strength of community, hope, and empowerment—values that Traditional Medicinals works toward every day.

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Inyanga Marine Energy Group - Inyanga Marine Energy Group takes over the first grid-connected tidal turbine in France

Global Renewable News

It has been announced that Inyanga Marine Energy Group is taking over the D10 tidal turbine in France. The D10 tidal turbine was the first grid-connected tidal turbine in France, initially deployed in.

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Fifth Third Breaks Ground on Englewood Financial Center on the South Side of Chicago

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CINCINNATI, October 16, 2024 /3BL/ - Fifth Third broke ground yesterday on a new financial center in the West Englewood neighborhood on the storied South Side of Chicago, one of five centers the Bank is opening in a low- and moderate-income (LMI) or high minority (HMT) population census tract this year. With the next gen branch, Fifth Third will help increase financial access to residents while contributing to the revitalization of the Western Avenue corridor.

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Mitsubishi Power, Ltd. - Mitsubishi Power Completes Construction of 50MW Woody Biomass-fired Power Plant in Hyuga, Miyazaki Prefecture

Global Renewable News

Highlights Supporting the Local Community with Power Generation Technologies to Reduce the Environmental Impact MHI coordinated the EPC contract, and built and supplied the main equipment, whi.

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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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AMD Named to the 100 Best Corporate Citizens of 2024

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October 16, 2024 /3BL/ - AMD has been recognized by 3BL as one of the 100 Best Corporate Citizens of 2024. This ranking acknowledges the company's commitment to environmental, social and governance (ESG) transparency and performance among the 1,000 largest public companies in the United States. This year, AMD placed #67 in the overall ranking, recognizing the company's ongoing efforts to address ESG-related issues across its operations, supply chain and products.

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European Bank for Reconstruction and Development - EBRD promotes new standards for green buildings in Mongolia

Global Renewable News

Shunkhlai Plaza will become a benchmark for green office buildings in Mongolia MNT 90 billion EBRD loan to Shunkhlai Holding Funds to help construct green headquarters of Mongolia's.

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2024 SAIC Corporate Responsibility Report: Corporate Governance

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2024 SAIC Corporate Responsibility Report Core to our SAIC culture are our strong corporate values — integrity, innovation and inclusion. These beliefs drive how we operate every day for our shareholders, employees, customers and other stakeholders. We demand integrity, accountability, transparency and the highest ethical standards from the Board of Directors and every individual employee.

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European Investment Bank - France: EIB, EIF and Groupe BPCE strengthen partnership to support financing of innovation and energy transition for French small businesses and mid-caps

Global Renewable News

The EIB Group - comprising the European Investment Bank (EIB) and the European Investment Fund (EIF) - and Groupe BPCE recently signed two financing initiatives totalling over 1 billion to back innov.

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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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ScottsMiracle-Gro 2024 Corporate Responsibility Report: R&D Field Trials of Miracle-Gro Organic Raised Bed & Garden Soil

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Originally published in ScottsMiracle-Gro's 2024 Corporate Responsibility Report R&D FIELD TRIALS OF MIRACLE-GRO ORGANIC RAISED BED & GARDEN SOIL In preparation for the launch of our next generation organic products in 2024, including the new Miracle-Gro Organic Raised Bed & Garden Soil, the Gardens R&D team led one of the largest biology trials in company history.

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Trina Storage - Trina Storage powers Eku Energy in Completing its First Battery Storage Project in the UK

Global Renewable News

Recently, Trina Storage, a global leader in energy storage solutions, announced the successful grid connection and commissioning of the Maldon 40MWh Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) in collaborat.

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Griffith Foods Cares Europe

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At Griffith Foods, we believe in the power of community and collective efforts to create positive change. In FY23, the European and African Griffith Cares team organized the “One Day Griffith Cares Challenge,” engaging our entire workforce in supporting vital community initiatives. This standout event in Europe was a 24-hour challenge where participants bicycled and walked, raising donations for each kilometer covered.

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EDP Renewables North America - EDPR NA Distributed Generation Announces Completion of Morgan East and West Community Solar Projects Near Syracuse, New York

Global Renewable News

EDPR NA Distributed Generation LLC (EDPR NA DG), the distributed generation (DG) business unit of EDP Renewables North America LLC (EDPR NA), is pleased to announce the completion of the Morgan East a.

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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.