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Election Watch: Dutton’s nuke and gas plan relies on the death of Australian industry, and its smelters

Renew Economy

Dutton claims Labor wants to cut aluminium and heavy industry - but he hasn't checked his party's own modelling. We have. The post Election Watch: Dutton’s nuke and gas plan relies on the death of Australian industry, and its smelters appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Risk Identification and Management in EHS Due Diligence: A Business Imperative 

3BL Media

When evaluating a business acquisition, the environmental, health, and safety (EHS) risks associated with the deal can often be underestimated. A well-structured EHS due diligence process helps identify and manage these risks, ensuring informed decision-making and long-term business stability. Why EHS Risk Identification Matters EHS risks can impact everything from regulatory compliance to financial liabilities and corporate reputation.

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How cheap is Peter Dutton’s gas? And how does it compare to “reckless renewables”?

Renew Economy

Peter Dutton says he will lower the cost of gas. But will that translate into lower electricity prices? The answer is: No. The post How cheap is Peter Duttons gas? And how does it compare to “reckless renewables”? appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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PSEG Supports STEM Education With Students 2 Science

3BL Media

Were proud to expand our partnership with Students 2 Science to provide over 450,000 New Jersey students with hands-on experiences and career guidance to shape their futures in STEM. Students 2 Science is on a mission to level the education gap by bringing high-quality STEM education to students in need. As part of our longstanding relationship, our PSEG Foundation has awarded them with a $250,000 grant to support an expansion of their STEM programs Improving Student and Aptitude for Careers in

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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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“Missing middle:” Local networks say they can host wind and solar at fraction of cost of new transmission

Renew Economy

Distributed networks say they can host vast amounts of wind, solar and storage capacity at a fraction of the cost of new transmission, and plan their own ISP to prove it. The post “Missing middle:” Local networks say they can host wind and solar at fraction of cost of new transmission appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Ethanol Is Case IH’s Bet for the Future of Agricultural Machinery

3BL Media

Seeking to revolutionize and decarbonize the agricultural machinery market, CNH brand, Case IH , presents its ethanol-powered machinery project. "Case IH has been investing for years in alternative propellants, and we have seen that ethanol is the best solution, especially for Brazil, and for several factors: it is a fuel produced by our customers and widely used in the country, and that does not require new investments in infrastructure and logistics by producers", explains Christian Gonzalez,

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Duke Energy Florida Highlights Program Rewarding Customers for Reducing Strain on Electric System During Periods of High Demand

3BL Media

Customers can earn up to $141 in annual bill credits for enrolling select appliances in the EnergyWise Home program Additional benefits include helping maintain steady rates for all customers and preserving Floridas natural resources ST. PETERSBURG, Fla., March 27, 2025 /3BL/ - With the summer months and sweltering temperatures quickly approaching, Duke Energy Florida is highlighting EnergyWise Home, a voluntary program that rewards customers with up to $141 in annual bill credits for enrolling

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Fossil fuel activist investor claims another win as it steers energy giants away from renewables

Renew Economy

Activist shareholder forces another global energy giant to return money to investors and double down on fossil fuels rather than expand their push into renewable. The post Fossil fuel activist investor claims another win as it steers energy giants away from renewables appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Baker Hughes Awarded First Technology Agreement With Petrobras To Develop Definitive Solution for Pipeline Corrosion

3BL Media

Next-generation flexible pipes to offer 30-year service life in high CO2 environment HOUSTON and LONDON, March 27, 2025 /3BL/ - Baker Hughes, an energy technology company, announced a joint technology development program with Petrobras to provide a definitive solution for stress corrosion cracking due to CO 2 (SCC-CO2) in flexible pipe systems. The pre-commercial agreement encompasses development and testing, as well as a purchase option of the resulting next-generation flexible pipes, which wil

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Opposition misses key opportunity to deliver cost-of-living relief

Renew Economy

The Coalitions policy won't bring new gas to market quickly enough to make a near-term impact on energy prices. Options to decrease demand are a much better bet. The post Opposition misses key opportunity to deliver cost-of-living relief 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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“Do It Scared”: Ryn Scull’s Sweet Small Business Side Hustle

3BL Media

Originally published on GoDaddy Resource Library By Fara Howard , Chief Marketing Officer at GoDaddy Throughout my time at GoDaddy, Ive had the privilege of meeting many extraordinary women entrepreneurs. Ive heard stories of hardship and triumph alike, all of which Im proud to celebrate during this Womens History Month. And with GoDaddy data showing that over half of microbusiness are now women-owned, theres a whole lot to celebrate.

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Victoria green-lights major solar farm and battery in contested “hidden Hollywood” location

Renew Economy

A solar farm and big battery proposed for development north of Geelong has been fast-tracked for state approval after being named as a winner in the federal Capacity Investment Scheme. The post Victoria green-lights major solar farm and battery in contested “hidden Hollywood” location appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Arbor Day Carbon Receives ‘Commitment to Quality’ Award From ACR

3BL Media

LINCOLN, Neb. March 27, 2025 /3BL/ - Arbor Day Carbon , a subsidiary of the Arbor Day Foundation, has been honored with ACR s 2025 Commitment to Quality Award in recognition of its work in the voluntary carbon market. We believe the voluntary carbon market can have potentially planet-shaping impact, and fostering trust in the market is crucial to its success.

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EU Council Approves Delay to CSRD and CSDDD Sustainability Reporting Regulations

ESG Today

EU member states in the European Council announced that they have approved the European Commissions stop-the-clock directive, delaying the implementation of key sustainability reporting and due diligence regulations, including the CSRD and CSDDD. The directive forms the first major step in the Commissions Omnibus I package, aimed at significantly reducing the sustainability reporting and regulatory burden on companies, and particularly on SMEs.

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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 Case Study: Optimizing Procurement and Managed Services for a Public Contractor

3BL Media

Client background The not-for-profit organization is a $2.5 billion public-sector contractor delivering research and development services across federal, state and local governments. It supports a range of U.S. agencies, including those in defense, homeland security, cybersecurity, aviation and healthcare. The business challenge As part of the initial development contract, Baker Tilly built a custom application used by more than 10,000 employees to streamline the end-to-end procurement process f

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Energy Insiders Podcast: A cheaper way to host wind and solar

Renew Economy

Ausgrids Marc England explains why local networks are preparing their own ISP, and discussed batteries and tariffs. Plus: News of the week. The post Energy Insiders Podcast: A cheaper way to host wind and solar appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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17 Northwestern Mutual Advisors Honored on Latest Barron’s List

3BL Media

Originally published by Northwestern Mutual on March 11, 2025 MILWAUKEE, March 27, 2025 /3BL/ - Northwestern Mutual announced that 17 of its advisors were recognized on Barron's prestigious list of the nation's top 1,200 financial advisors. "I am so proud of these advisors, and their extraordinary efforts on behalf of the clients they proudly serve," said John Roberts, Northwestern Mutual's chief field officer.

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Shifting from Aid to Entrepreneurship: A Better Response to Forced Displacement

James Militzer

What if the global development sector has been approaching forced displacement from the wrong angle? Instead of seeing forcibly displaced people as passive recipients of aid, what if we recognized them as individuals with agency, ambition and entrepreneurial drive? And what if we acknowledged that while displacement presents immense challenges, it also sparks resilience, ingenuity and economic potential?

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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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Saint-Gobain Video Series: Success in the Making: Joel Wood

3BL Media

Furthering his education was always a priority for Binder Wash Water Operator, Joel Wood, at CertainTeed Insulation in Chowchilla, California. The support and financial assistance he received to finish his degree helped Joel maximize his potential! Saint-Gobain is an industry leader with thousands of talented team members who are dedicated to one unified purpose: Making the World a Better Home.

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PRI Finds Increased Commitment to Responsible Investment

Chris Hall

Interest in private markets swells as divergence between asset owners and managers continues. An assessment of investors approaches to responsible investment (RI) has revealed that asset owners and managers are increasingly focused on driving sustainability outcomes via their investment decision-making. The UN-convened Principles for Responsible Investment (PRI) has published the findings of thethird edition of its annual survey of its signatories, noting that the majority (65%) said they are

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Mastercard Center for Inclusive Growth: 2025 Global Inclusive Growth Summit

3BL Media

Mastercard Center for Inclusive Growth Get first access! On Thursday, April 24, 2025, we start sharing content from our annual Global Inclusive Growth Summit. This annual event, hosted by the Mastercard Center for Inclusive Growth, will explore how we can build strong growth and economic opportunity for all. This year, well explore the transformative potential of technology, including AI, how to build jobs and productivity, the potential of small business to support communities in the U.S. and a

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Initiative hopes to deliver industry transition to sustainable polymers

Envirotec Magazine

A new initiative that seeks to reduce the environmental impact of millions of household and industrial chemicals was announced on 26 March, bringing together experts from some of the worlds biggest companies including Unilever and the worlds biggest chemicals company BASF as well as leading academics, trade associations, research institutes and policymakers.

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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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Trane Launches "Cool Air, Hot Takes" Podcast for HVAC Professionals

3BL Media

DAVIDSON, N.C., March 27, 2025 /3BL/ - Trane by Trane Technologies (NYSE: TT), a global climate innovator, has launched "Cool Air, Hot Takes," a new podcast designed to equip Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) professionals with the knowledge and insights they need to thrive in a rapidly evolving industry. Produced by Trane, the podcast explores the latest trends, innovations, and challenges shaping the future of building climate control.

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A genetic tree as a movie: Moving beyond the still portrait of ancestry

Science Daily / Earth & Environment

Researchers have created a way to see your family tree as a movie rather than a still portrait by tracing where your ancestors moved across the globe over time. The statistical method can also be used to model disease spread and studying how animals move through geographic regions.

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Nature takes a back seat in the 2025–26 federal Budget

Sustainability Matters

Despite Australias natural world facing the impacts of climate change and a possibleextinction crisis, less than one cent out of every dollar in the Australian federal Budget 202526 is allocated to protecting nature, the Australian Conservation Foundation said. With rampant habitat destruction and the accelerating impacts of climate change, numerous ecosystems are on the brink and peoples livelihoods are at risk, yet investment in nature protection and climate action remains a tiny fraction of C

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Human urine, a valuable resource as fertilizer for sustainable urban agriculture, study concludes

Science Daily / Earth & Environment

The reuse of human urine would allow for the production of sustainable fertilizers for urban agriculture, with significant environmental benefits, a new study concludes. The research evaluates the environmental impact of nitrogen recovery from the yellow waters of buildings. In addition to promoting sustainable agriculture, it would reduce carbon dioxide emissions and water consumption.

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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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Minesto AB - Minesto's unique ocean energy technology at the centre of global branding campaign together with SKF

Global Renewable News

Minesto, leading developer of ocean energy.

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Melting ice, more rain drive Southern Ocean cooling

Science Daily / Earth & Environment

Researchers found increased meltwater and rain explain 60% of a decades-long mismatch between predicted and observed temperatures in the ocean around Antarctica.

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Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland - Ireland's energy transition could be worth up to €19 billion to the Irish economy per year

Global Renewable News

Fulfilling Ireland's energy transition could result in up to 19 billion of capital expenditure per year by 2030. The report, carried out by SEAI and launched today at the SEAI Energy Sho.

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Breaking the standstill: How social mobility can boost Europe’s economy

McKinsey Sustainabilty

Europe is a leader in social mobility, but progress has stalled. Businesses that act can gain significant performance benefits while helping close the skills gap and boost productivity.

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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.