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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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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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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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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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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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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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Kimberly-Clark’s Lisa Morden Featured in Special Report on the Green Transition

3BL Media

Lisa Morden, Vice President of Safety, Sustainability and Occupational Health, was recently featured in the annual Pillars of the Green Transition: COP28 Edition report. The article from Investment Reports, in collaboration with Newsweek, provides insights from more than 100 industry leaders and policymakers on the key pillars of the green transition: finance, green energy, transportation, circularity and the built environment.

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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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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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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 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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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 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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Big solar farm in NSW approved after widening gaps in solar rows to allow more sheep

Renew Economy

Another big solar farm gets planning approval in NSW, despite some strong objections, after agreeing to widen the gap between rows of modules to allow more sheep on the property. The post Big solar farm in NSW approved after widening gaps in solar rows to allow more sheep appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Dominica Geothermal Development Company - Government of Dominica Signs Agreement for Development of Geothermal Power Plant

Global Renewable News

The Government of Dominica and the Dominica Electricity Services (DOMLEC) have signed an agreement with Ormat Technologies Inc., a US company and its subsidiaries for the development of a 10 MW ge.

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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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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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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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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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How innovative companies leverage tech to outperform

McKinsey Sustainabilty

Organizations with innovation cultures realize more value from strategic technology investments than their peers do, our latest digital survey finds.

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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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Investing in Gender Equity Is Smart Investing

3BL Media

by Joe Keefe, President of Impax Asset Management In 2014, in partnership with Sallie Krawcheck and Ellevate, we adopted a more systematic investment approach that we believed would better isolate the contribution that what we call the ‘gender factor’ can make to company performance. We hoped to make an apples-to-apples comparison between gender diverse companies and the broader market, and to prove that companies with greater gender equity outperform less enlightened competitors and the overall

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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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Farmers says climate change is biggest threat, renewables the best solution

Renew Economy

Seven out of 10 farmers interviewed had already invested in emissions reduction efforts, by installing solar panels and batteries, electrifying farm equipment or planting trees. The post Farmers says climate change is biggest threat, renewables the best solution appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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2023: The year in charts

McKinsey Sustainabilty

View some of our favorite data visualizations from the year to see how data helps translate complex information into compelling stories.

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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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Companies Can Do More To Help Everyday People Reduce Emissions

3BL Media

Originally published on TriplePundit This year, the build-up to the United Nations annual Conference of the Parties (COP28) has been given greater urgency by the first Global Stocktake report. Published earlier this fall, the report sends the clear message that time is rapidly running out to limit global heating. Without drastic cuts in emissions of around 50 percent by 2030, we will lose touch with a pathway to a 1.5-degree world, where the worst impacts of global heating can still be managed.

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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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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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Human-centered AI: The power of putting people first

McKinsey Sustainabilty

A people-focused approach to AI can transform jobs for the better—and improve performance, too.

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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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Employee Profile: Honoring Veteran and CACI Leader Maj. Gen. Gary Patton, U.S. Army (Ret.)

3BL Media

Maj. Gen. Gary Patton, U.S. Army (Ret.) did not plan on making a career in the U.S. Army, but after more than three decades of service, he wouldn’t have it any other way. Patton graduated from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point in 1979 with the intention of serving a few years and seeking a career elsewhere. However, after serving as an Infantry Officer for five years he fell in love with being a soldier and the Army.

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3 ways to restore confidence in carbon markets in 2024

GreenBiz

Heading into 2024, signals are emerging that carbon markets can still be effective ways to reduce greenhouse gas 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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2023: The year in innovation

McKinsey Sustainabilty

Explore some of our most visually engaging, “only McKinsey” insights of 2023—brought to life with innovative, interactive forms of storytelling.

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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.