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Germany achieves stunning increase in solar installations and output

Renew Economy

The expansion of solar photovoltaic systems in Germany continues to grow as more companies and private households opt for solar energy. The post Germany achieves stunning increase in solar installations and output appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Paramount Veterans Network Receives 2024 DAV Patriot Employer Special Recognition Award

3BL Media

The Paramount Veterans Network receives the 2024 DAV (Disabled American Veterans) Patriot Employer Special Recognition award for Excellence in Community Support. This national-level honor shows our unique commitment to honoring the sacrifices of our nation’s heroes.

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Development plans lodged for NEM’s biggest battery project and neighbouring solar farm

Renew Economy

Development application lodged for what will be the biggest battery on Australia's main grid, along with a massive solar farm. The post Development plans lodged for NEM’s biggest battery project and neighbouring solar farm appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Key Secured Credit Card® Builds Financial Futures for More Than 30,900 Program Graduates

3BL Media

Today, KeyBank (NYSE: KEY) announced that the Spring 2024 graduating class of the Key Secured Credit Card® program comprises more than 2,800 clients who have worked hard to improve their credit scores and establish financial stability.

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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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An average 100 million native animals killed or injured each year from land clearing, mostly for beef farms

Renew Economy

New report shows an average of 100 million native animals are displaced, injured or killed from land clearing in Queensland and NSW every year, including more than one thousand koalas, mostly for beef farming. The post An average 100 million native animals killed or injured each year from land clearing, mostly for beef farms appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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All You Need to Know About Impact and Legacy at Paris 2024: For the People, for the Community and for the Environment

3BL Media

Paris 2024 is setting new benchmarks for the positive impact and legacy the Games can create for the local people and community and their environment.

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The Best of the Best: The Right Amount Construction

3BL Media

In April, Hiring Our Heroes announced 5 grant recipients for the Small Business Award for Veterans & Military Spouses, an initiative that provides a one-time $10,000 grant for selected military-connected entrepreneurs , thanks to the generosity of the FedEx Founder’s Fund.

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AI won’t use as much electricity as we are told, and it’s not a reason to slow transition to renewables

Renew Economy

Back in 1999, Forbes magazine ran a piece headlined, Dig more coal -- the PCs are coming. The naysayers are at it again. The post AI won’t use as much electricity as we are told, and it’s not a reason to slow transition to renewables appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Global CIO Chronicles a ‘Blockbuster’ Career Journey With Lenovo, From New Jersey to Seattle

3BL Media

From New Jersey to California, to China, and now Seattle (with plenty of round-trips in between!). From individual contributor to global CIO, any way I look at it, my career at Lenovo has been an incredible ride.

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New tender seeks 400 megawatts of new wind as W.A. seeks to fast track renewables with new scheme

Renew Economy

Tender launched for 400 MW of new wind capacity, as W.A. flags higher payments for new generation and storage as it seeks to accelerate switch away from coal. The post New tender seeks 400 megawatts of new wind as W.A. seeks to fast track renewables with new scheme 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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Five Star Subaru of Grapevine Receives Subaru Love Promise Retailer of the Year Award

3BL Media

Subaru of America, Inc. (SOA) today announced Five Star Subaru of Grapevine in Grapevine, Texas as the Subaru Love Promise Retailer of the Year Award for 2024, recognizing the retailer’s ongoing dedication to supporting their local community.

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Coalition’s wind turbine ban lives on, as VicGrid takes first steps to map new renewable zones

Renew Economy

A map identifying which parts of Victoria are best suited for future renewables projects shows wind farm “no go zones” introduced more than a decade ago are still in place. The post Coalition’s wind turbine ban lives on, as VicGrid takes first steps to map new renewable zones appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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How Hershey Is Working To Raise Cocoa Farmers’ Income

3BL Media

At Hershey, we want our cocoa to come from communities where farmers and their children have a bright future. That is why we’re working to help cocoa-farming communities and improve the quality of life for farmers and their families.

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A tale of two energy bills: Is the market really that broken?

Renew Economy

Who's at fault for high energy bills? The customer, the utility or the system? The post A tale of two energy bills: Is the market really that broken? 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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Baker Tilly Helps the Hearts for Sight Foundation Make Nature More Accessible

3BL Media

Each year, through Baker Tilly Wishes, the Baker Tilly Foundation provides 15 grants of $10,000 to not-for-profits – each nominated by our team members.

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How efficient growth can fuel enduring value creation in software

McKinsey Sustainabilty

A renewed emphasis on efficient growth could allow software companies to unleash $500 billion in incremental shareholder value.

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IBM, Community Colleges To Offer Cybersecurity & Data Analytics Certificates

3BL Media

IBM has announced a new collaboration with several community college systems to offer cybersecurity and data analytics training to prepare students for an array of hi-tech jobs.

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Liquid biopsy: Charting innovation in early cancer screening

McKinsey Sustainabilty

What can diagnostics players do to foster widespread adoption of liquid biopsy for early cancer screening?

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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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Franklin Templeton Office Furniture Finds Second Life at Community Organizations

3BL Media

With the recently completed upgrades of offices in San Mateo, CA, Rancho Cordova, CA and Stamford, CT, 100% of the company’s no-longer-needed office furniture was diverted from the landfill.

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NASA data shows July 22, 2024 was Earth's hottest day on record

Science Daily / Earth & Environment

July 22, 2024, was the hottest day on record, according to a NASA analysis of global daily temperature data. July 21 and 23 of this year also exceeded the previous daily record, set in July 2023. These record-breaking temperatures are part of a long-term warming trend driven by human activities, primarily the emission of greenhouse gases.

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Duke Energy Leadership Shares Wisdom on National Intern Day

3BL Media

As our summer interns prepare for the upcoming fall semester or their next career opportunities, a few of our senior leaders shared words of wisdom on adversity, triumphs and the importance of embracing the dynamic and fluid nature of the professional journey.

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Countries need to co-operate on migration as climate crisis worsens

Science Daily / Earth & Environment

Humanity must rethink migration as the climate crisis drives rapid global changes, researchers say.

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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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Inogen Alliance Announces New Shareholder and Board Member With Tonkin + Taylor

3BL Media

The Inogen Alliance Board of Directors is pleased to announce the addition of a new shareholder, Tonkin + Taylor, New Zealand and new board member, Richard Hancy, Executive Leader, Tonkin + Taylor.

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The AI-Powered Nonprofits Coding a Greener Future

Stanford Social Innovation

By Kevin Barenblat & Naomi Morenzoni In 1970, Songs of the Humpback Whale was released. The album was one of the first sound recordings of the humpback whales’ song and became an anthem for the environmental movement. It was credited with producing the Marine Mammal Protection Act of 1972 that helped some whale species escape extinction. At the time, scientists didn’t know what the melodic sounds of whales meant or what whales were saying to each other.

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A Generational Entrepreneurial Journey: Meet Kim Nguyen

3BL Media

My career path is non-traditional. My family consists of first-generation immigrant small business owners. We don’t have any relatives who have had careers outside of our family businesses. I am the first person in my family to go to college in the United States.

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Local food production saves costs and carbon

Science Daily / Earth & Environment

Emphasizing local food production over imported substitutes can lead to significant cost and carbon savings, according to data from the Inuvialuit Settlement Region in the Canadian Arctic. The research shows potential annual savings of more than 3.1 million Canadian dollars and roughly half the carbon emissions when locally harvested food is used instead of imported food.

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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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How I Got Here: Jennifer Green

3BL Media

If we were to interview your teachers, what would they say about you? My second grade teacher told my mother that I reminded her of Hillary Clinton. This was around the time that the former first lady and secretary of state was challenging stereotypes by forging her own path.

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Winter breeding offers lifeline for monarch butterflies in Northern California

Science Daily / Earth & Environment

Monarch butterflies in Northern California are adapting to a changing climate by embracing an unexpected strategy: breeding in the winter. The shift could be key to the survival of the iconic insect, according to a new study.

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Revolutionizing the Future of Plastic in Normandy, France | Eastman

3BL Media

Eastman is investing to create the world’s largest molecular recycling plant in Port-Jérôme-sur-Seine in Normandy, France.

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Bold moves needed for California agriculture to adapt to climate change

Science Daily / Earth & Environment

California needs urgent and bold measures to adapt its $59 billion agriculture sector to climate change as the amount of water available for crops declines, according to a new report. The report provides a roadmap for more water capture, storage, and distribution systems that are in harmony with climate projections and ecosystems. It further considers how runoff and groundwater can be used repeatedly as it flows generally from mountainsides to coastal lands.

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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.