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The Brief: These VCs are looking to disrupt fashion with sustainability and authenticity

Impact Alpha

Greetings Agents of Impact! In today’s Brief: Featured: Sustainable Fashion To disrupt the $3 trillion fashion industry, VCs back tech for sustainability and. The post The Brief: These VCs are looking to disrupt fashion with sustainability and authenticity appeared first on ImpactAlpha.

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The massive new projects propelling South Australia towards 100 per cent net renewables

Renew Economy

A raft of big new projects will propel South Australia to its target of 100 per cent net renewables by 2027, showing the world that it can be done with wind, solar and storage. The post The massive new projects propelling South Australia towards 100 per cent net renewables appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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CSRD Drives Integration of ESG Into Business Operations

3BL Media

There has been a lot of discussion and inquiries surrounding CSRD and how will it impact business and operations. Let us walk through some of the basics and outline immediate implications and possible anticipations for companies with business in the EU. The main takeaway is that the context and conditions of doing business in Europe are in transition towards a sustainable economy.

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Can weeds hold the key to turning farms into carbon storage powerhouses?

Corporate Knights

Simon Kitol’s 25-acre farm in western Kenya teems with maize, tomatoes, and beans, but also an invasive menace: Prosopis juliflora, better known as the mathenge plant. Its long roots steal water from his crops, and the shrub takes up valuable room for growing food. Kitol’s livestock also dine on the mathenge pods, which are loaded with sugar, causing even more problems.

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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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A look at the technology trends that matter most

McKinsey Sustainabilty

McKinsey’s latest analysis of 15 core technology trends points to a new “influencer” role for generative AI as well as growing interest in robotics and digital trust.

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Spanish energy giant starts building new solar and big battery hybrid project in Queensland

Renew Economy

Spanish energy giant starts construction on its biggest solar project in Australia, to be paired with a big battery to help dodge negative prices. The post Spanish energy giant starts building new solar and big battery hybrid project in Queensland appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Unilever’s Sustainability Shift: A Maturing of the Movement, and a Call to Action for All Organizations

Green Project Management

I have always viewed Unilever as a foundational North Star organization in terms of example setting in sustainability. Recently, they made headlines for revising some of its ambitious environmental commitments. For some, this move signaled retreat in the face of mounting anti-ESG pressures, leading to a chorus of criticism. But I see it differently.

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Travel could be the best defense against aging

Science Daily / Earth & Environment

Forget about retinol night creams, researchers believe travel could be the best way to defy premature aging. An interdisciplinary study has applied the theory of entropy to tourism, finding that travel could have positive health benefits, including slowing down the signs of aging.

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First of 444 Tesla megapacks installed at Melbourne’s giant battery project

Renew Economy

Installation of the first of 444 Tesla Megapack battery systems is underway at one of the biggest grid-scale batteries in Australia. The post First of 444 Tesla megapacks installed at Melbourne’s giant battery project appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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GRI Mining Sector Standard Published in More Languages

3BL Media

In line with the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI's) commitment to provide the global common language for sustainability reporting, seven translations of GRI 14: Mining Sector 2024 have been published. In addition to English, the Mining Standard can be freely downloaded in Simplified Chinese, French, German, Indonesian, Japanese, Portuguese and Spanish.

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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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Diversifying global supply chains: Opportunities in Southeast Asia

McKinsey Sustainabilty

Southeast Asia is emerging as a global manufacturing hub, presenting opportunities for logistics companies. Here’s a look at global trade flows in the region.

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Fungus-controlled robots tap into the unique power of nature

Science Daily / Earth & Environment

In creating a pair of new robots, researchers cultivated an unlikely component, one found on the forest floor: fungal mycelia. By harnessing mycelia's innate electrical signals, the researchers discovered a new way of controlling 'biohybrid' robots that can potentially react to their environment better than their purely synthetic counterparts.

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Wind and solar dominated South Australia overtakes Tasmania as Australia’s most renewable state

Renew Economy

South Australia has overtaken Tasmania as the country's most renewable state, and achieved this with wind and solar rather than hydro. The post Wind and solar dominated South Australia overtakes Tasmania as Australia’s most renewable state appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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With Real-World Problem Solving Skills and Emerging Tech, Middle Schoolers Prepare for the Future

3BL Media

Verizon This spring at Vista Academy in the East New York neighborhood of Brooklyn, NY, middle school students tackled a complicated problem: Thinking like scientists and engineers, they were asked to solve the issue of underwater pollution in the Pacific Ocean. Working together first in pairs and then as a group, students programmed robots to forage for plastics and other garbage — a step towards solving a complex, here-and-now issue.

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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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New language emerging in America has left researchers scratching their heads

Good.is: Planet

'She got married with him.' If you aren't familiar with this dialogue, then you are most probably not a local of Miami.

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The collapse of bat populations led to more than a thousand infant deaths

Science Daily / Earth & Environment

A new study shows that when communities experienced the near death of entire insect-eating bat populations, farmers increased their use of pesticides. This in turn increased the infant mortality rate.

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Six new big battery projects emerge as winners of first capacity tender

Renew Economy

Six new big battery projects named as winners of the federal government's first auction under the Capacity Investment Scheme. The post Six new big battery projects emerge as winners of first capacity tender appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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35th Albertsons Boise Open Presented by Chevron Raises Over $3 Million for Charity Setting Korn Ferry Tour Record

3BL Media

Originally posted by Albertsons Boise Open. In front of 800 tournament sponsors, local media partners and special guests at the Hershey Company Pro-Am Dinner, Albertsons and Chevron executives announced over $3 million was raised for charity from this year’s Albertsons Boise Open presented by Chevron. The donation brings the 35-year charity total to $39 million, a record on the Korn Ferry Tour.

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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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Asia: The epicenter of global trade shifts

McKinsey Sustainabilty

Four trends in geopolitics and global trade patterns suggest a leading role for Asia as globalization enters its next phase.

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The risk of global water scarcity is greater when accounting for the origin of rain

Science Daily / Earth & Environment

Securing the world's water supply is one of the greatest challenges of our time. Researchers are now presenting an alternative method for quantifying the global risk of water scarcity. Results indicate higher risks to water supply than previously expected if accounting for the environmental conditions and governability where rain is produced.

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“Turning point:” Share of coal in Australia’s main grid falls below 50 pct for first time

Renew Economy

The share of coal power falls below 50 per cent average for whole week, for the first time in what industry observers are hailing as a "turning point." The post “Turning point:” Share of coal in Australia’s main grid falls below 50 pct for first time appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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International Paper Strengthens Commitment to Nature With $15.3 Million Investment in Conservation Partnerships

3BL Media

MEMPHIS, Tenn., September 5, 2024 /3BL/ - International Paper (IP) reaffirms its dedication to conserving forest ecosystems, nature and biodiversity with a $15.3 million investment to renew strategic alliances with key conservation partners, including the American Forest Foundation ( AFF ), National Fish and Wildlife Foundation ( NFWF ), The Nature Conservancy ( TNC ) and World Wildlife Fund ( WWF ).

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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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Smart money? Retail investors, intrinsic investors, and the Magnificent Seven

McKinsey Sustainabilty

Retail investors are investing more of their capital in companies that have the highest market capitalizations. Intrinsic investors are taking a different approach.

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'Forever chemicals' influence the development and function of the brain

Science Daily / Earth & Environment

Some per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are poorly degradable and are also known as 'forever chemicals'. They adversely affect health and can lead to liver damage, obesity, hormonal disorders, and cancer. A research team has investigated the effects of PFAS on the brain. Using a combination of modern molecular biology methods and the zebrafish model, the researchers revealed the mechanism of action and identified the genes involved.

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Latest battery storage tender swamped by offers and six times over subscribed

Renew Economy

First CIS auction for battery storage in Western Australia more than six times over-subscribed. The post Latest battery storage tender swamped by offers and six times over subscribed appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Enhancing Workplace Safety: Covia's Commitment to Dust Control

3BL Media

Covia continues to prioritize reducing the risk of exposure to respirable silica dust and related diseases, such as silicosis. Through a hands-on approach, Covia worked with plants to apply collective expertise and best practices for the protection of its employees, neighbors, and the environment. This included: Working more closely with sites experiencing elevated silica exposure levels to develop advanced dust control measures; Establishing routine meetings with safety and health leaders to di

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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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When NASA astronaut realized a heartbreaking 'lie' after seeing Earth from space

Good.is: Planet

Ron Garan explained what the Earth looked like from space and his understanding has our mind-blown.

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New filtration material could remove long-lasting chemicals from water

Science Daily / Earth & Environment

A new filtration material might provide a nature-based solution to water contamination by PFAS chemicals. The material, based on natural silk and cellulose, can remove a wide variety of these 'forever' chemicals as well as heavy metals, and its antimicrobial properties can help keep the filters from fouling.

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World-first 20MW offshore wind turbine installed in China

Renew Economy

Mingyang Smart Energy completes installation of a 20MW offshore wind turbine, the world's largest. The post World-first 20MW offshore wind turbine installed in China appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Meet the Cleveland Retailer in the Business of ‘Everything Involved in Fashion’

3BL Media

Originally published on U.S. Bank company blog Dru Christine Fabrics & Design is a one-stop shop for all things fashion in downtown Cleveland. Owned and operated by Andrea “Dru” Thompson, the shop is not only a broad variety clothing store, but also serves as a studio for adults and kids sewing classes, wig making, fashion design, and creative workshops.

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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.