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Feeling stuck in your sustainability job? Here are 8 steps to reclaim your job satisfaction

GreenBiz

Whether you’re feeling uninspired by your organization’s progress, or are just ready for new growth opportunities, here’s how to handle feeling stuck in your current role.

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Sorting fact from renewable fiction: Handy resources for debunking solar and wind myths 

Renew Economy

Do solar farms cause cancer? Will wind turbines send me deaf? A handy list of articles to help you sort fact from renewables fiction. The post Sorting fact from renewable fiction: Handy resources for debunking solar and wind myths appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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How this Danish industrial city attracted startups with two wheels

Corporate Knights

Just 20 years ago, the Danish city of Odense was an industrial hub. Back then, Maersk, one of the world’s largest shipping companies, operated a shipyard on the city’s harbour front that manufactured some of the largest container ships in the world and employed almost 3,000 workers. The presence of heavy industry was felt throughout Odense for decades.

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Achieving Organizational Sustainability Goals Through Strategic Alignment in Project Portfolio Management

Green Project Management

We were working with a client recently and discussed the issues of prioritisation and alignment of projects to the organisation’s sustainability goals. Whilst they have published and publicly committed to a number of sustainability goals, there was no clear link between those goals and what was actually happening in the organisation. When I asked them […] The post Achieving Organizational Sustainability Goals Through Strategic Alignment in Project Portfolio Management appeared first on Ins

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How to Modernize Manufacturing Without Losing Control

Speaker: Andrew Skoog, Founder of MachinistX & President of Hexis Representatives

Manufacturing is evolving, and the right technology can empower—not replace—your workforce. Smart automation and AI-driven software are revolutionizing decision-making, optimizing processes, and improving efficiency. But how do you implement these tools with confidence and ensure they complement human expertise rather than override it? Join industry expert Andrew Skoog as he explores how manufacturers can leverage automation to enhance operations, streamline workflows, and make smarter, data-dri

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How Starbucks doubled the number of its 'Greener Stores'

GreenBiz

The coffee chain's new building standards are now a publicly available training course.

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“Unimaginable challenges:” World-first integrated wind, solar and battery hybrid finally at full capacity

Renew Economy

Unique wind, solar and battery project in north Queensland finally overcomes connection challenges to reach full capacity five years after it was built. The post “Unimaginable challenges:” World-first integrated wind, solar and battery hybrid finally at full capacity appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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US Coal Plants Face New Rule: Capture CO2 or Shutter

3BL Media

Originally published on about.bnef.com The US Environmental Protection Agency’s final rule on carbon pollution from power plants may not be the boon for carbon capture that it seems. While existing coal plants will have to install the technology in order to keep running, all gas peakers are exempt, and rules for existing gas plants are on hold. This should push the US power system towards cheap renewables and gas peakers, and force coal plants to retire.

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Bipartisan bill aims to spur a $14 billion domestic circular economy

GreenBiz

Republicans and Democrats are crossing the aisle to prioritize a domestic textile manufacturing sector.

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“We haven’t been consulted:” Coal town on transition to renewables is not interested in nuclear

Renew Economy

One coal town transitioning to renewables says it has not been consulted about Coalition's nuclear plans, and is not interested. The post “We haven’t been consulted:” Coal town on transition to renewables is not interested in nuclear appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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This Canadian city is finding rare earth minerals needed for the green transition through recycling

Corporate Knights

Inside a sprawling warehouse in Kingston, Ontario, a forklift beeps past huge cardboard boxes full of discarded electric vehicle motors, stripped down copper wires and the rusty brown innards of old MRI machines. All await the same fate: being crunched into a powder so their critical minerals can be extracted. As countries scramble to secure supplies of the raw materials they need to manufacture wind turbines, batteries and other technologies key to preventing runaway climate change, this facili

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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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Responding to Growing Demand, Duke Energy, Amazon, Google, Microsoft and Nucor Execute Agreements To Accelerate Clean Energy Options

3BL Media

Allows for tailored customer solutions to meet large-scale energy needs Enables innovative multi-industry risk-sharing for new carbon-free energy generation Supports Duke Energy’s and large customers’ commitment to clean energy CHARLOTTE, N.C., June 6, 2024 /3BL/ - Duke Energy (NYSE: DUK), Amazon, Google, Microsoft and Nucor announced agreements to explore new and innovative approaches to support carbon-free energy generation and help utilities serve the future energy needs of large businesses i

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How rethinking carbon markets can forge a path to the green transition

GreenBiz

Carbon markets, already a crucial tool in our climate toolbox, can catalyze the global shift to a green economy.

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Australia’s land-use emissions data revisions are an engine of climate delay

Renew Economy

An Australian state government once "solved" the problems of late trains by changing the definition of late. The same thinking applies to climate change. The post Australia’s land-use emissions data revisions are an engine of climate delay appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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CSRHub Integrates a Signal from ESG Analytics

CSR Hub

ESG Analytics is an alternative data provider owned and operated by ExtractAlpha, a Hong Kong-based data company. ESG Analytics creates and tracks non-traditional sources to measure how companies, countries and investment funds are implementing ESG (environmental, social and governance) practices. Its dataset was created for investment uses out of its founders’ frustration with what they perceived to be the slow analysis, low quality, and inherent biases of other ESG rating systems.

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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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AEG Hosts 80 Interns at L.A. LIVE for Entertainment Industry College Outreach Program, HBCU in LA Summit Week

3BL Media

On May 31, 2024, AEG hosted 80 interns from historically black colleges and universities (HBCU) at L.A. LIVE as part of the Entertainment Industry College Outreach Program (EICOP), HBCU in LA Summit Week, which highlights the critical role HBCUs play as centers for diversity in building a creative talent pipeline for today’s global workforce. The day-long session at L.A.

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Shell’s climate transition plan wins shareholder blessing: Why it matters

GreenBiz

Shareholders prioritize short-term profits over net-zero future with approval of Shell’s downgraded transition plan.

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Octopus adds 1GW wind farm to its massive renewable and storage plans in NSW

Renew Economy

Barnaby Joyce has a new company to boycott, with Octopus Australia unveiling plans to build a massive 1GW wind farm in south-west New South Wales. The post Octopus adds 1GW wind farm to its massive renewable and storage plans in NSW appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Basic income can double global GDP while reducing carbon emissions

Science Daily / Earth & Environment

Giving a regular cash payment to the entire world population has the potential to increase global gross domestic product (GDP) by 130%, according to a new analysis. Researchers suggest that charging carbon emitters with an emission tax could help fund such basic income program while reducing environmental degradation.

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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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O-I Glass Transforms Processing of Recycled Glass With Innovative Mobile System

3BL Media

Transformative mobile equipment brings glass recycling solutions to untapped markets Movable on a truck bed, the modular system enables full-service, closed-loop recycling programs A single system can process up to 6,000 MT in a year PERRYSBURG, Ohio, June 6, 2024 /3BL/ - O-I Glass, Inc. (“O-I Glass” or “O-I”) has completed the development and testing of a transformative, low-cost mobile glass processing machine that is easily transported and deployed to clean and crush recycled glass to be used

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The week in climate policy: 4 updates you need to know

GreenBiz

Virginia is done playing by California’s rules on vehicle emissions standards; Jared Kushner is backing solar power.

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Queensland blows through wind drought to top the charts for May – shines on solar, too

Renew Economy

Latest monthly data on top performing wind and solar generators shows impact of May "wind drought" – but also backs theory that the wind is always blowing somewhere. The post Queensland blows through wind drought to top the charts for May – shines on solar, too appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Navigating the generative AI disruption in software

McKinsey Sustainabilty

The technology could accelerate growth, but presents new challenges, including shifts in value pools, user segments, and competitive dynamics that could spur a realignment of product categories.

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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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CNH and Its Brands Support World Environment Day

3BL Media

CNH sustainably advances the noble work of farmers and builders everywhere. On World Environment Day - held on Wednesday June 5 - the UN’s themes were land degradation, desertification and drought. All three issues impact us all and are of fundamental importance to CNH customers’ livelihoods. Under the banner of the UN’s #GenerationRestoration promotion for World Environment Day the equipment, technology and services company showcased just some of the ways it is working with partners to make a d

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Circular textile ‘phoenix’ Renewcell is bought out of bankruptcy

GreenBiz

Private equity firm Altor, which is renaming the company Circulose, recently raised 3 billion euros to invest in green businesses.

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Commercial and industrial rooftop solar could fill Eraring gap, and turn buildings into batteries

Renew Economy

Report finds 28GW of new rooftop solar capacity could be installed on commercial and industrial roof spaces across Australia, offering significant power reductions to businesses and huge potential benefits to the grid. The post Commercial and industrial rooftop solar could fill Eraring gap, and turn buildings into batteries appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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The state of AI in early 2024: Gen AI adoption spikes and starts to generate value

McKinsey Sustainabilty

As generative AI adoption accelerates, survey respondents report measurable benefits and increased mitigation of the risk of inaccuracy. A small group of high performers lead the way.

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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 Technologies Unveils State-of-the-Art Customer Innovation Center for Sustainable Heating and Cooling Solutions

3BL Media

Oberhausen, Germany, June 7, 2024 /3BL/ - Trane Technologies, a global climate innovator, held the grand opening of its new Innovation Center in Oberhausen, Germany. Spanning an impressive 14,000 square meters, the center showcases the diverse range of efficient and sustainable Trane® heating and cooling solutions for industrial and commercial buildings.

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Failure is an option: We already know the outcome of global plastic waste negotiations

GreenBiz

Delegates at the final U.N. meeting in November will likely fail to produce a binding international treaty that will reverse the growing trend of plastic pollution.

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“High rewards, no regrets:” Council gas bans could save new-build home owners $600 a year on energy

Renew Economy

New study models the economic and environmental benefits of making it mandatory for new-build homes and businesses to be all-electric – and finds no down-sides. The post “High rewards, no regrets:” Council gas bans could save new-build home owners $600 a year on energy appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Scaling national e-health: Best practices from around the world

McKinsey Sustainabilty

We examined best practices from around the world to identify proven ways to implement e-health successfully. These insights could help other countries unlock their own e-health potential.

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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.