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3 ways sustainability jobs have changed in 15 years

GreenBiz

The sustainability profession has been growing. We’re staying abreast of how, how much and what's next.

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German nuclear plant to be replaced by Europe’s biggest battery

Renew Economy

Shuttered German nuclear plant could be replaced by Europe's biggest battery under proposal from site owners. The post German nuclear plant to be replaced by Europe’s biggest battery appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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DP World, Canary Media Explore Electric Vehicle Supply Chain Dynamics

3BL Media

CHARLOTTE, N.C., December 13, 2023 /3BL/ - Growing demand for electric vehicles is reshaping manufacturing supply chains, according to a new report by DP World and Canary Media’s Canary Creative. “ Navigating the Opportunities and Challenges of an Electric Vehicle-Centric Manufacturing Supply Chain ” offers an analysis of the rapidly evolving landscape of the automotive industry as it transitions towards electric vehicles (EVs).

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We could cut half the planet's emissions with energy efficiency. So why aren't we?

Corporate Knights

This weekend, 118 countries at the COP28 climate summit pledged to triple the world’s renewable power capacity and double the pace of energy efficiency improvements by 2030. The deal echoed a recent report by the International Energy Agency , or IEA, which named those targets as essential to limiting global warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius (2.7 degrees Fahrenheit).

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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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This Swiss shoulder bag maker shares the secrets of 30 years of circularity

GreenBiz

Graphic designers from Zurich grew one the longest-lasting circular economy brands. Now Freitag is pursuing “intelligent design for a circular future.

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Ted O’Brien’s nuclear love-in at COP28 gets a brutal reality check

Renew Economy

Release of the World Nuclear Industry Status Report provides a sobering reality check for an industry on life-support and a contrast to Ted O'Brien's silliness at COP28 climate conference. The post Ted O’Brien’s nuclear love-in at COP28 gets a brutal reality check appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Solar jobs are leading the clean energy surge, but a worker shortage looms

Corporate Knights

While the COVID-19 pandemic caused some long-lasting pain for many sectors of the economy, it failed to slow down green job growth. The clean energy sector added 4.7 million jobs since 2019, according to the second annual World Energy Employment report by the International Energy Agency (IEA), published in November. That puts the total number of jobs in clean energy at 35 million in 2022, compared to just 32 million in oil, gas and coal.

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The year in food: These trends will help define 2024

GreenBiz

These three topics were top of mind in 2023 for sustainable food professionals — and will move the field forward in the year ahead.

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Lightsource bp sells five Australian solar farms to Chinese buyer

Renew Economy

Lightsource bp sells its entire Australian portfolio of solar farms that are operating or under construction, as it seeks to unlock funds for the next tranche of its 7.5 GW portfolio. The post Lightsource bp sells five Australian solar farms to Chinese buyer appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Unlocking Success: Tips for Entrepreneurs in Peak Seasons [Video]

3BL Media

Watch the video here ! Transcription provided below. Natalie (Host): Hey entrepreneurs, my name is Natalie Engler and I'm a communications manager with GoDaddy. On our mission to help entrepreneurs around the world thrive, GoDaddy is pleased to share from the experts how you can prepare your business for busier times of the year like the holiday season.

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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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A Response to the Barrage of Frustration Aimed at COP28

Green Project Management

I just read an interesting article by the Guardian’s author George Monbiot titled: “Cop28 is a farce rigged to fail, but there are other ways we can try to save the planet.” In his piece, George Monbiot critiques the 28th UN Climate Change Conference (COP28), suggesting that the structure of such summits is inherently flawed. […] The post A Response to the Barrage of Frustration Aimed at COP28 appeared first on Driving Sustainable Change.

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The power of clean energy tax credits: A 10-year, $1 trillion opportunity

GreenBiz

Under the Inflation Reduction Act, sustainability professionals can tap into tax credits to boost sustainability budgets.

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Battery storage meets more than 20 per cent of early evening peak demand in Australia

Renew Economy

Battery storage is making its present felt in the evening peaks, reaching more than 20 pct of peak demand in South Australia. The post Battery storage meets more than 20 per cent of early evening peak demand in Australia appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Fifth Third Awards $53,000 Grant to RODI Italian

3BL Media

LOVELAND, OHIO, December 11, 2023 /3BL/ - For two weeks in November, Fifth Third employees across greater Cincinnati and the Bank’s footprint showed their love for local small businesses by entering them in a sweepstakes to win a $53,000 grant. The Bank is pleased to announce one of the winners is RODI Italian. “I am so proud of how our local employees showed up big for small businesses this holiday season,” said Tim Elsbrock, Fifth Third regional president in Cincinnati.

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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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Starting your board journey: Six steps to guide director hopefuls

McKinsey Sustainabilty

Serving on a corporate board can open new career vistas while rounding out your skills and experience. But how do you join one? Here are six steps to becoming a board member.

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5 big questions driving sustainability in 2024

GreenBiz

Fossil fuels, electric vehicles and critical elections will top the list of sustainability concerns.

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AEMO’s jaw dropping prediction for coal power – all but gone from the grid in a decade

Renew Economy

AEMO's new planning blueprint says coal will exit five years early, households will play key role with rooftop PV, EVs and electric homes, but rollout of large scale wind and solar needs to quicken. The post AEMO’s jaw dropping prediction for coal power – all but gone from the grid in a decade appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Who Won the Fossil Fuel War at COP28?

Richard Matthews

We did not get an agreement to phaseout fossil fuels at COP28, but we did get a deal that calls for a phasedown this decade. It was a hard-fought battle that saw two competing perspectives go head-to-head. On one side there was a large and powerful fossil fuel contingent that rejected phasing out hydrocarbons and […] The post Who Won the Fossil Fuel War at COP28?

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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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What early-stage investing reveals about biotech innovation

McKinsey Sustainabilty

Public funding for biotech remains tenuous, but in 2022 and 2023 venture capitalists have continued to pour money into innovative platforms that could revolutionize the sector.

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2024 will be a huge year for the carbon capture, usage and removal sector

GreenBiz

Scientists agree carbon removal technology is necessary to mitigate the climate crisis — but it needs more investment.

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Petro-states and fossil fuel lobby steer climate deal towards global catastrophe

Renew Economy

The world's petrol states and the fossil fuel lobby are steering the world towards climate catastrophe. And Australia's Coalition is cheering on from the sidelines. The post Petro-states and fossil fuel lobby steer climate deal towards global catastrophe appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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How a drought led to the rise of skateboarding in 1970s California

Science Daily / Earth & Environment

Why did professional skateboarding arise in southern California in the 1970s? Was it a coincidence, or was it a perfect storm of multiple factors? It's fairly well-known that a drought in southern California in the mid-1970s led to a ban on filling backyard swimming pools, and these empty pools became playgrounds for freestyle skateboarders in the greater Los Angeles area.

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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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Southeast Asia quarterly economic review: Pockets of growth emerge

McKinsey Sustainabilty

In the third quarter 2023, the economies of most countries in Southeast Asia showed pockets of growth and resilience, despite the cumulative effects of monetary tightening and slower global demand.

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In 2023, we placed too much emphasis on EVs

GreenBiz

The transport industry must focus more on decarbonizing manufacturing and supply chain emissions.

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Australia’s biggest solar farm reaches peak output, now to host 6,000 sheep

Renew Economy

New England solar farm reaches full output and now plays host to 2,000 sheep, a number that will treble in coming months, making it the biggest mob of sheep doing solar grazing in Australia. The post Australia’s biggest solar farm reaches peak output, now to host 6,000 sheep appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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BlackRock Predicts Low Carbon Transition “Mega Force” will Drive Major Investment Opportunities in 2024

ESG Today

Investment giant BlackRock announced today the release of its 2024 Private Markets Outlook, identifying the low-carbon transition as one of a few key “mega forces” that it expects to drive “major investment opportunities” over the next year, and calling out specific infrastructure-related areas including clean energy and electrification. In its report, BlackRock highlights the “massive reallocation of capital” expected to be driven by the need to rewire energy systems in order to transition to a

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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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Reimagine, reuse, recycle: How to reach sustainable packaging targets in retail

McKinsey Sustainabilty

Retailers face costly packaging supply constraints, making it harder to contend with consumer and regulatory pressure to be more sustainable. Four actions can help.

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Saving endangered species: New AI method counts manatee clusters in real time

Science Daily / Earth & Environment

Accurately counting manatee aggregations within a region is crucial yet challenging. Harnessing the power of AI, researchers are using a deep learning-based crowd counting approach to automatically count the number of manatees in a designated region, using images captured from CCTV cameras, which are readily available, as input. The pioneering study not only addresses the technical challenges of counting in complex outdoor environments but also offers potential ways to aid endangered species.

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Australia could be at 99 pct renewables by 2032, if green exports take off as hoped

Renew Economy

The green export scenario - the basis of the hope that Australian can be a renewable superpower - suggests the grid could reach 99 per cent renewables within a decade. The post Australia could be at 99 pct renewables by 2032, if green exports take off as hoped appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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The Brief: Today’s Call: Hidden impact in muni bonds, shuttering Jeffrey Ubben, women’s livelihood bond, Omidyar Network exits India, decarbonizing your banking

Impact Alpha

Greetings, Agents of Impact! ? Hop on today’s Call: How to spot overlooked impact and risk in municipal bonds. Join Activest’s Homero Radway, The post The Brief: Today’s Call: Hidden impact in muni bonds, shuttering Jeffrey Ubben, women’s livelihood bond, Omidyar Network exits India, decarbonizing your banking appeared first on ImpactAlpha.

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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.