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Plunging cost of big batteries: Latest gigawatt scale project may set new price benchmark

Renew Economy

The bit mover in the CSIRO's GenCost report was the plunging cost of battery storage. One major battery project may already be doing much better. The post Plunging cost of big batteries: Latest gigawatt scale project may set new price benchmark appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Mastercard: Supporting Startups That Are Moving More Sustainable Grocery Picks Up the Food Chain

3BL Media

Mastercard Trawling the supermarket aisles for dinner, most peoples eyes gravitate to the price tag and preparation time. An oven-ready beef lasagna might look like a more attractive option than a vegetable stir-fry that requires chopping, sauting and cleaning up. However, by prioritizing cost and convenience, shoppers often ignore one factor the carbon footprint that dinner leaves behind.

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“It makes my blood boil:” Bowen fumes as Dutton leads new attack on CSIRO integrity

Renew Economy

The Coalition responded to the latest CSIRO GenCost report by attacking the authors. Chris Bowen was not impressed. The post “It makes my blood boil:” Bowen fumes as Dutton leads new attack on CSIRO integrity appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Letter From Lenovo’s Chief Legal & Corporate Responsibility Officer: Driving ESG With Innovation, Diversity, and Accountability

3BL Media

Originally published in Lenovo's 2023/24 ESG Report As Senior Vice President and Chief Legal & Corporate Responsibility Officer, it is a pleasure to share our 18th annual Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Report for FY 2023/24. I write this letter with the knowledge that our world is at a critical juncture across all elements of ESG. This past year was measured as the hottest year on Earth in recorded history, economic uncertainty and division remains for many around the world, and

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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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VicGrid opens expressions of interest to build grid connections for offshore wind farms

Renew Economy

Just days after Peter Dutton pledged to scrap offshore wind zones and "rip up contracts," Victoria is forging ahead with plans to connect the nation's first projects. The post VicGrid opens expressions of interest to build grid connections for offshore wind farms appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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New Guidance to Help Investors and Corporate Directors Engage Effectively on Climate Governance

3BL Media

December 9, 2024 /3BL/ - The updated 2024 Ceres Guidance for Investor Engagements with Directors on Climate Risk Governance is a resource for investors to guide engagements with U.S. corporate directors to better understand board oversight of the financially material risks and opportunities associated with climate change. U.S. financial markets are navigating the complex task of responsible decarbonization.

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Comcast NBCUniversal Celebrates Native American Heritage Month 2024

3BL Media

Comcast NBCUniversal is committed to honoring the rich and vibrant history of Native American communities. This Native American Heritage Month, they are celebrating the dynamic cultures, aspiring stories and ongoing contributions that Native Americans make to society. Xfinity Programming To honor Native American Heritage Month, Xfinity presents a thoughtfully curated collection showcasing Indigenous talent on both sides of the lens.

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Brookfield-backed 450MW wind and big battery project gain first approvals under LNP government

Renew Economy

An up to 450 megawatt wind farm and big battery being co-developed by Greenleaf Renewables and Brookfield are the first projects to gain approval since new LNP state government won power. The post Brookfield-backed 450MW wind and big battery project gain first approvals under LNP government appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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“Hunger Followed Us”: A Mother’s Long Trek to Safety in South Sudan

3BL Media

Violence has uprooted thousands of people in the Abyei Region, which lies on the border between Sudan and South Sudan. Many of them, like South Sudanese Adut Monywiir, were forced to flee with what little they could carry. Adut ran for her life in April 2022 due to this ongoing conflict. The Abyei Region, which is just over 3,800 square miles, has been claimed by both Sudan and South Sudan, who dispute the regions status.

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Hydro Tas chooses renewables veteran and its first female CEO to lead through “period of change”

Renew Economy

Hydro Tasmania's months-long hunt for a new CEO ends with the announcement that former Pacific Hydro chief and Clean Energy Council chair Rachel Watson will take up the role in April of next year. The post Hydro Tas chooses renewables veteran and its first female CEO to lead through “period of change” 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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Franklin Templeton Recognized in Pensions & Investments’ Best Places to Work in Money Management in 2024

3BL Media

SAN MATEO, Calif., December 9, 2024 /3BL/ - Franklin Templeton and three of its specialist investment managers were recognized in the 2024 Best Places to Work in Money Management awards announced by Pensions & Investments. Franklin Templeton was included in the Super Employers category for those with 1,000+ employees, while Brandywine Global, Clarion Partners and ClearBridge Investments were included in the Large Employers category for those with 100 to 499 employees.

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Buried Treasure: There is no Green Energy Transition without mining

Renew Economy

As the world seeks to lock in the green energy transition, market demand for critical minerals will increase exponentially in the coming decades. The post Buried Treasure:There is no Green Energy Transition without mining appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Principal® Recognized in Pensions & Investments’ Best Place to Work in Money Management for 13th Consecutive Year

3BL Media

DES MOINES, Iowa, December 9, 2024 /3BL/-- Principal Asset Management , the investment management unit of Principal Financial Group , announced today Pensions & Investments named the firm 2024 Best Place to Work in Money Management. This is the 13 th consecutive year Principal has been recognized as a best place to work in the largest employers category, earning the recognition every year since the programs inception.

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Investing in the future of tech: Lessons from winning companies

McKinsey Sustainabilty

Survey results suggest that while the overall outlook for tech investments is strong, only a select few companies are investing in the foundations and people that can support future success.

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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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Cintas Corporation Releases Fiscal Year 2024 Community Impact Report

3BL Media

CINCINNATI, December 9, 2024 /3BL/ - Cintas Corporation (Nasdaq: CTAS) published its Fiscal Year 2024 Community Impact Report, which includes information and data about the companys philanthropic initiatives that it supported during the last fiscal year through Cintas Cares. The FY24 Community Impact Report covers the companys fiscal year from June 1, 2023, to May 31, 2024.

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Cisco Modeling Labs Free: Get Free Hands-on Practice in Network Simulation

Cisco CSR

Cisco Modeling Labs Free is now available, making our premier network virtualization platform easier and more accessible than ever.

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Cascale Joins the Industry We Want To Discuss Collaborative Approaches To Increase Climate Adaptation Efforts in the Garment Sector

3BL Media

Cascale team member Hanna Griesbeck Garcia, manager of stakeholder engagement and project manager of TIWW, recently moderated The Industry We Want (TIWW) Deep Dive webinar that focused on unpacking challenges related to stagnating greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in the garment industry. The discussion centered around climate vulnerabilities impacting workers and supply chains, including extreme flooding and rising temperatures, and the importance of increasing climate adaptation efforts across th

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CBRE Commits to Cut Managed Properties Emissions by More than Half by 2030

ESG Today

Commercial property manager and developer CBRE announced the launch of new interim climate goals, with new 2030 targets to reduce Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 50%, and to cut emissions per square foot from properties and facilities managed for clients by far the largest source of CBREs carbon footprint by 55%. The new targets were announced as part of the release of the companys Climate Transition Strategy, outlining CBREs approach to achieving its 2040 goal to reach net zero greenhouse gas (GHG

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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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Cisco: Publicly Available Life Cycle Assessments Document Our Products’ Environmental Impact

3BL Media

We are excited to announce that Cisco is now publishing life cycle assessments (LCAs) for some of our hardware products. LCAs estimate a products environmental impact associated with its production, transport, use, and end-of-life. An LCA takes multiple environmental impact categories into account, including greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, water consumption, resource depletion and others, and evaluates all stages of a products life cycle using an inventory of relevant environmental inputs.

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bp, JERA to Invest Up to $6 Billion to Launch New Offshore Wind JV

ESG Today

Energy giant bp, and Japans largest power generation company, JERA,announced today the launch of JERA Nex bp, a new equally-owned joint venture combining each companys offshore wind assets. With a total potential net generating capacity of 13 GW, the new venture will be one of the largest offshore wind developers, owners and operators globally. As part of the new venture, the companies have committed to provide up to $5.8 billion in capital funding for JERA Nex bp by the end of 2030. bp CEO Murr

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From Learning to Earning: How Multistakeholder Partnerships Are Shaping the Future Workforce

3BL Media

An astute young person once said that while youth make up 25% of the population, they represent 100% of the future. This insight resonates when considering the challenges businesses face in developing the necessary skills for a sustainable, digitally transformed future. Empowering young people is crucial, not only for their own growth but for addressing critical challenges, such as climate resilience, and preparing them to lead in a rapidly evolving world.

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Redefining success: A new playbook for African fintech leaders

McKinsey Sustainabilty

As African fintechs evolve, businesses and investors are shifting their focus from a growth-at-all-costs approach to investing in sustainable paths to success.

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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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TCS’ Flagship STEM Education Program goIT™ Celebrates 15 Years, Empowering Over 300K Students With Digital Skills

3BL Media

Since its inception in 2009, Go Innovate Together has reached over 300,000 students in 48 countries, helping them develop skills to thrive in the global digital economy To celebrate these milestones, Tata Consultancy Services has announced new, next-generation technology learning initiatives, especially for marginalized communities MUMBAI and NEW YORK, December 9, 2024 /3BL/ - Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) (BSE: 532540, NSE: TCS), a global leader in IT services, consulting, and business soluti

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Existing EV batteries may last up to 40% longer than expected

Science Daily / Earth & Environment

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How I Found My Way To Impact Investing & Why I Hope More Women Will Join Me

3BL Media

by Jenn Pryce, CEO of Calvert Impact Calvert Impact is a nonprofit financial institution creating innovative investment programs that drive social and environmental impact. Our platform, reach, and impact have grown significantly over the past decade. In addition to growing our flagship product the Community Investment Note to over $625 million assets under management, in the last five years weve brought multiple new products and partnerships to market, including the Cut Carbon Note, Access Smal

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SAE Renewables - SAE brings full power to MeyGen tidal stream site

Global Renewable News

SAE is pleased to announce that, following the successful deployment of turbine 4, the world leading MeyGen tidal stream site now has all four turbines fully operational. This means that the site is n.

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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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CFOs Are Now Key Players in Sustainability Strategies

3BL Media

The Chief Sustainability Officer (CSO) role has become an accepted part of the C-suite in recent years as regular sustainability reporting is now a best practice for the largest U.S. publicly-traded companies. According to executive search firm Spencer Stuart, in 2023 more than half of the Fortune 500 had a CSO and/or chief inclusion and diversity officer (57% and 59%, respectively).

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Office of Energy Efficiency & Renewable Energy - U.S. Department of Energy Invests More Than $18 Million in Marine Energy and Offshore Wind Research at Universities

Global Renewable News

Twenty-seven R&D projects will address challenges facing marine and ocean renewable energy industries and spur innovation and development.The U.S. Department of Energy.

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Supporting Renewable Energy With Innovative Solutions

3BL Media

Every day we are using our materials science to create a better, more sustainable future and I couldnt be prouder. Growing up, I wasnt sure what kind of career I wanted, but I did know I wanted to make a positive impact on peoples lives and on the world. Eventually I followed in my grandfathers footsteps, joining Dow, and every day I go to work for a company that is addressing some of the worlds greatest challenges, including climate change.

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Eco Wave Power Global - Wave Energy Milestone: First Grid-Connected Array in the Middle East

Global Renewable News

The Wave Energy Project of Eco Wave Powerand EDF Renewables IL Formally Opened by: Israel's Minister of Energy and Infrastructure, Eli Cohen, Minister of Environmental Protection Idi.

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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.