GreenBiz

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

Sponsored: While the technology to help scale carbon markets with integrity is here, we need our ecosystem to think differently and at pace to unlock its potential.

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SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

WA's first big battery comes to the rescue as rooftop solar provides record 76 pct of state generation and sends grid demand below crucial threshold. The post Big Battery to the rescue as rooftop PV pushes biggest isolated grid to record demand lows appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Corporate Knights

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

What happened to plant-based meats? Remember when they were supposed to save the planet? Pea-based Beyond Meat and soy-based Impossible Foods were meant to offer all the meaty mouth magic of their animal-based counterparts, while doing much less harm to the planet, the animals and our arteries. And they did, for a bit. But then something changed. No longer are media, investors or flexitarians rallying behind the novel products quite so fervently.

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3BL Media

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

A Case Study of Cooxupé by SCS Global Services Executive Summary Cooxupé, the world’s largest coffee cooperative, with over 18,000 members — more than 97% of whom are small producers who make their living from family farming — is Brazil’s largest exporter of coffee in the global market, with 6.8 million bags of coffee beans produced in 2022 alone. As global markets continue to push for more sustainable farming practices including worker safety, equity, and diversity, Cooxupé has risen to the cha

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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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GreenBiz

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

The portfolio will bring renewable electricity to low- and moderate-income communities in Illinois, Maryland and New Jersey.

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Renew Economy

SEPTEMBER 23, 2023

Updated: Rooftop solar meets all of South Australia's demand at one stage on Saturday, as more records fall across the grid, including batteries, low coal and minimum demand. The post Rooftop solar meets all of South Australia demand in major new milestone appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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3BL Media

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

Originally published on Aflac Newsroom To kick off National Childhood Cancer Awareness and National Sickle Cell Awareness Month on Sept. 1, NFL Hall of Fame receiver Calvin "Megatron" Johnson, along with Aflac U.S. President Virgil Miller, visited with children, families and health care providers at the Aflac Cancer and Blood Disorders Center of Children's Healthcare of Atlanta.

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GreenBiz

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

Shipping has long been a high-carbon industry, but Cargill and BAR Technologies believe wind power can change that.

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Renew Economy

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

Fire breaks out in Tesla Megapack module at new Bouldercombe battery in Queensland, prompting Chris Bowen to slap down Matt Canavan who led the predictable conservative backlash. The post Fire erupts in Tesla Megapack module at Bouldercombe battery, sparks new energy war appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Corporate Knights

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

Earlier this year, fast fashion retailer Zara released its first womenswear collection made of recycled poly-cotton textile waste. The collection is available for sale in 11 countries, helping clothing made of blended textile waste reach the mass market. The collection came about after Zara’s parent company Inditex invested in textile recycler Circ.

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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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3BL Media

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

WASHINGTON, September 29, 2023 /3BL/ - International Paper (IP) and Reading Is Fundamental (RIF) hosted a reading celebration event at Seaton Elementary School in Washington, DC, on September 27, 2023. For more than five years, RIF and IP have partnered to provide 520,000 books to more than 150,000 children across the country to inspire excitement and joy around reading while addressing the alarming literacy crisis in the U.S. through RIF’s flagship Books for Ownership program.

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GreenBiz

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

A new federal work program is hoping to train 20,000 young Americans the technical skills needed in a climate tech marketplace.

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Renew Economy

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

La Trobe University has announced plans to install what it claims to be the largest "urban solar farm" in Victoria, a 2.9MW ground-mounted PV array and 2.5MW battery. The post “Largest” urban solar farm and battery planned to power university campus appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Corporate Knights

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

When she took to the floor to give her State of the Union speech on 13 September, European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen largely stood by the script. Describing her vision of an economically buoyant and sustainable Europe in the era of climate change, she called on the EU to accelerate the development of the clean-tech sector, “from wind to steel, from batteries to electric vehicles”.

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SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

SAN DIEGO, September 26, 2023 /3BL/ - Today, the Identity Theft Resource Center® (ITRC), a nationally recognized nonprofit organization established to support victims of identity crime, in partnership with the Chicago-based Black Researchers Collective (BRC), released its Identity in Practice Report , which seeks to understand and examine identity crime victimization across Black communities in the United States.

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GreenBiz

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

There are millions of unfilled positions open across the United States. By overlooking individuals with criminal records, businesses are ignoring a big pool of potential candidates.

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Renew Economy

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

New IEA report warns there is no slow route to net zero emissions. Rather, the world needs to add 11,000GW of new renewables by 2030 and electrify everything. The post “Electricity is the new oil:” IEA lays out new net zero roadmap for 2030 appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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CSR Hub

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

Most investors who use ESG data seem to do so because they want to satisfy a regulatory or marketing requirement. They aren’t basing their buy/sell decisions on ESG-driven signals. We recently started working with a new source of ESG ratings— InvestVerte. This group targets investors who want to use ESG data to improve their investment returns.

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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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3BL Media

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

HOUSTON, September 29, 2023 /3BL/ - The Baker Hughes Foundation announced a $100,000 grant to the University of Houston Energy Transition Institute to support environmental justice research and workforce development programs. The UH Energy Transition Institute (ETI) is focused on the creation and use of reliable, affordable, environmentally responsible energy for all through a just and equity-driven pathway.

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GreenBiz

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

As private and public sector leaders met at Climate Week NYC to talk about the climate crisis, three ways sustainability professionals can take immediate action emerged.

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Renew Economy

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

Generation licence sought for the first battery in a planned major renewable and storage hub in South Australia. The post New 300MWh battery in South Australia applies for generation licence appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Envirotec Magazine

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

There are increasing concerns that civil servants in the Department for Energy Security & Net Zero (DESNZ) are attempting to undermine the Prime Minister’s attempts to reset the UK’s net zero policies, says trade body the Energy and Utilities Alliance (EUA). In a briefing issued to the heating industry only hours after the PM’s net zero speech officials outlined their continuing approach to “encouraging” households to fit heat pumps, retaining unrealistic targets for heat pump installations

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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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3BL Media

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

Originally published on U.S. Bank company blog When Serena Cuevas wanted to open her own dance studio after more than a decade of performing and leading classes, her U.S. Bank banker Adolfo Hernandez told her she didn’t qualify for a traditional line of credit. But that wasn’t the end of their conversation. Hernandez referred Cuevas to Accessity, which provided her with an $8,000 loan to cover rent and marketing expenses, as well as hire a new staff member and maintain 11 other youth and adult i

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GreenBiz

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

The Zero Emission Maritime Buyers Alliance is looking to decrease emissions from ocean shipping by 90 percent.

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Renew Economy

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

Whyalla, the South Australian steel town once said to be destined for wipe-out, stands at the forefront of a global renewable energy race. The post Wind, solar and green hydrogen to save Whyalla from Coalition’s promised wipe-out appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Financial Times: Moral Money

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

Scientific Beta findings contradict view that sustainable strategies can steer investors towards ‘winners’

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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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SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

September 29, 2023 /3BL/ - The Inogen Alliance Global Water Working Group is hosting a webinar on the topic of Flood Risk and Climate Resilience relating to ESG on 19 October. Please Register Here! This webinar will focus on the topics risk assessment models for flood and climate change as it relates to ESG with the shift from voluntary to mandatory climate reporting.

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GreenBiz

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

New research into Verra’s REDD+ methodology found cherry-picking and over-crediting.

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Renew Economy

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

Stranded solar farms on the main grid in Northern Territory face new hurdle after limit placed on transmission line linking them to Darwin. The post Stranded solar farms in Top End dealt further blow by new line constraint appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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McKinsey Sustainabilty

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

Middle managers can drive the success of organizations, but first they need the skills to succeed. Targeted training can help.

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