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Giant solar project in limbo as Forrest misses another deadline on key green hydrogen project

Renew Economy

Fortescue misses third deadline for FID on Gibson Island hydrogen project, meaning Genex must look for other customers for its Bulli Creek solar farm. The post Giant solar project in limbo as Forrest misses another deadline on key green hydrogen project appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Here's how major car companies rank on 'clean' supply chains

Corporate Knights

Ford and Mercedes-Benz lead the automotive world in working to clean up their supply chains, according to a new report with rankings endorsed by a labor and environmental civil society coalition. But the car industry is far from achieving a “truly clean car” and progress is “lackluster,” the scorecard notes. Car companies are increasingly embracing electric vehicles as a new market opportunity exposed by worsening climate and biodiversity crises.

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Wind farm proposed near coal plant embroiled in CCS controversy

Renew Economy

Plans unveiled to build 300MW wind farm next to coal plant in south-west Queensland. The post Wind farm proposed near coal plant embroiled in CCS controversy appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Businesses and the Path to Carbon Neutrality: Leading Beyond Regulation

Green Project Management

The urgency of environmental regeneration cannot be overstated, and the role of businesses in achieving carbon neutrality has never been more critical. The journey toward sustainability and reduced carbon footprints is not just a regulatory requirement but a global imperative. This article delves into why businesses should proactively lead in sustainability, outlines key actions they […] The post Businesses and the Path to Carbon Neutrality: Leading Beyond Regulation appeared first on Insi

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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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Australia’s most successful renewable and storage developer seeks buyer in biggest asset sale

Renew Economy

Neoen Australia, the country's most successful renewable and storage developer, reportedly seeking sell down of Australian assets. The post Australia’s most successful renewable and storage developer seeks buyer in biggest asset sale appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Bridging the Gap for Students of Color Through Funding and Mentorship

3BL Media

The opportunity gap for students of color is a nationwide problem in the United States, but it is particularly prevalent in Minnesota. Systemic change and funding are needed to reverse the problem, and that’s where the Page Education Foundation comes in. “Graduation rates tend to be lower among students of color,” says Amanda Moua, executive director of Page Education Foundation.

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My Quest Story – Pauline Chaves

3BL Media

I started working for Quest Diagnostics in 2020, the first year of the COVID-19 pandemic. I started as a weekend and holiday driver. I enjoyed working my route. I know it sounds crazy, but after my weekend shift, I couldn’t wait to go back to work. Every time I enter a clinic I say, “Hello, it’s Quest,” with a big smile, because to me I am on a mission to pick up specimens from the clinics and hospitals to then take them to Quest labs for fast results.

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Marginal loss factor rules undermining urgent renewables growth, investors warn

Renew Economy

Australia's biggest group of clean energy investors calls for urgent review after release of final calculations on wind and solar generator ratings. The post Marginal loss factor rules undermining urgent renewables growth, investors warn appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Spring Into Giving: Powered by the Aflac Nation

3BL Media

Originally published in Aflac’s Do Good Newsletter. Click here to subscribe. Learning to Fly Kordell was diagnosed with sickle cell disease at birth and, following his diagnosis, his family began coming to the Aflac Cancer and Blood Disorders Center for his treatment, care plan and for support during multiple pain crises. Throughout the years, he and his care team have worked to help him manage his condition well enough that he is back to chasing his passions, including aviation.

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SwitchedOn Podcast: Australia has a heat pump problem

Renew Economy

Why Australia is at risk of being flooded by cheap, inefficient, 'faux' hot water heat pumps. The post SwitchedOn Podcast: Australia has a heat pump problem appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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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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Celebrating Three Years of Partnership With Wine To Water on World Water Day

3BL Media

The first time someone hears about Wine To Water, they may be curious about the name. Is it a biblical reference? Does it have to do with drinking wine? Or is someone actually trying to reverse wine fermentation into its most basic elements? Wine To Water’s name has proven to pique the interest of stakeholders around the world as it continues to gain traction in three years of partnership with Lenovo.

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The 3 forces impacting the energy transition

Corporate Knights

The world is inching ever closer to 2050, the target date set in Paris in 2015 for countries to reduce their emissions to net-zero. While some still believe that this goal is attainable, cutting carbon may be more gradual than many might expect. That’s especially true today as three new forces – inflation, deglobalization and changes in clean tech investments – are impacting the energy transition in new ways.

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Women of Excellence Unplugged – Sharing Maximus ERG Member Stories and Perspectives

3BL Media

ERGs Unplugged is our new diversity, equity, and inclusion (DE&I) podcast, where we take a deeper dive into the power of our Employee Resource Groups (ERGs). In our first episode, we celebrated Women's History Month with three members of the Women’s Excellence (WE) ERG — Rebecca Chirolla, Janecia Lewis, and Shannon Stick. The mission of the WE ERG is to support gender equity through empowering and inspiring women and our allies in all aspects of life.

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GeoEnergy Northern Ireland - Geothermal drilling at Stormont gets the “green” light

Global Renewable News

Conor Lydon, lead GeoEnergy NI contractor from specialist consulting and engineering firm Tetra Tech, discusses the next phase of the GeoEnergy NI project. The GeoEnergy NI project has reached.

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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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AEG’s LA Galaxy and Dignity Health Sports Deliver Nearly a Million Miles to Electric Vehicle Drivers Through Chargers Operated by Volta

3BL Media

Since December 2019, AEG’s LA Galaxy and Dignity Health Sports Park have delivered more than 954,000 miles to electric vehicle (EV) drivers that have used Volta’s EV charging stations at the stadium. Volta Charging, LLC (“Volta”), which was acquired by Equilon Enterprises LLC dba Shell Oil Products US (“Shell”) in 2023, operates 12 charging stations at Dignity Health Sports Park, which offer guests convenient recharging as they enjoy events at the venue.

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Japan - TANAKA to Install 500 kW Fuel Cell System to Promote the Use of Hydrogen Energy at Production Plants

Global Renewable News

TANAKA Holdings Co., Ltd. (Head office: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo; Group CEO: Koichiro Tanaka) announces that TANAKA Precious Metals will install a stationary pure hydrogen fuel cell system with a maximum gen.

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Empire State Realty Trust Receives Well Health-Safety Leadership Award; Becomes Among the First Commercial Office and Multifamily Portfolios in the U.S. To Achieve the Well Equity Rating Through Well at Scale

3BL Media

NEW YORK, April 1, 2024 /3BL/ - International WELL Building Institute (IWBI) – the global authority on healthy buildings, organizations and communities – and Empire State Realty Trust, Inc. (NYSE: ESRT) announced today that the New York-based real estate company is among the first commercial office and multifamily portfolios in the U.S. to achieve the WELL Equity Rating through the IWBI’s WELL at scale pathway.

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Indiana Michigan Power - Preparation Activities Underway at the Elkhart Hydroelectric Plant

Global Renewable News

Construction activities are underway at the Elkhart Hydroelectric Plant on the St. Joseph River. I&M is performing maintenance work this spring and must complete the work in order to raise the w.

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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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KFC U.K. & Ireland Team Up for the #GreatBritishSpringClean: Joining Community and Local Leaders in a Nationwide Litter-Picking Effort

3BL Media

Originally published by KFC UK & Ireland on LinkedIn Recently, KFC team members, community groups and local government representatives joined forces to tackle the UK’s litter problem, as part of Keep Britain Tidy 's annual #GreatBritishSpringClean It was great to work alongside so many local litter pickin’ heroes including Merseyside Youth Association, and local councillors Barbara Murray, Daniel Barrington and Laura Robertson-Collins, to help create cleaner, litter free communities across t

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European Geothermal Energy Council - EGEC Releases its Annual Report 2023

Global Renewable News

The EGEC Annual Report 2023 provides a comprehensive overview of the organisation's activities for the year and highlights the significant achievements in the European geothermal sector.Publis.

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Northwestern Mutual’s All-Time-High Dividend, Revenue and Surplus Underscore Company’s Exceptional Business Results and Financial Strength in 2023

3BL Media

Originally published by Northwestern Mutual on Feb. 21, 2024 Company reports historic growth in its field force of financial advisors, its highest-ever dividend, strong investment performance, exceptional financial strength, and rapid expansion of its wealth business – all positioning Northwestern Mutual for continued long-term success MILWAUKEE, April 1, 2024 /3BL/ - In a year marked by inflation, market volatility, geopolitical conflict and other uncertainties, Northwestern Mutual thrived and

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Verdagy - Shell and Verdagy to Collaborate on Renewable Hydrogen Projects

Global Renewable News

Verdagy, a renewable hydrogen electrolysis company with over a decade of technology and product development experience, announced today that Shell provided technical endorsement of Verdagy's eDyna.

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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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The PNC Community Benefits Plan, Two Years Later and $56 Billion Worth of Impact

3BL Media

In the second year of transformational investments, PNC continues to improve outcomes for communities nationwide. To learn more about how we’re making a difference in the communities we serve, view the PDF of the full Community Benefit Plan progress report under Documents Highlights: Deploys $21.05 billion in home lending, small business, community financing and an additional $126 million in charitable giving to support communities nationwide in 2023 Marks notable milestone with completion of $1

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Orbital Marine Power - First milestone passed as Orbital prepares for first dip into US waters

Global Renewable News

Orbital Marine Power Ltd, the renewable energy company focused on the deployment of its pioneering floating tidal turbine, has been confirmed as the technology partner for Orcas Power & Light Cooper.

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The Home Depot Foundation Kicks Off National Volunteer Month With Nationwide Service Projects

3BL Media

Originally published on Built From Scratch For more than 30 years, Team Depot, The Home Depot’s associate volunteer force, has been making a difference in local communities thanks to dedicated Home Depot associates who give their time off to serve others and address the needs of their individual cities. In honor of National Volunteer Month, Team Depot is giving back to local communities throughout April by partnering with national and local nonprofits across the country to complete service proje

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Marine Renewables Canada - Marine Renewables Canada and the National Hydropower Association Strengthen Ties

Global Renewable News

With a shared vision of harnessing the potential of marine energy to achieve net zero goals globally, the National Hydropower Association (NHA) in the United States and Marine Renewables Canada (MRC).

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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.

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Last-Minute Tax Season Tips for Making the Most of Your Tax Return

3BL Media

Tax season isn’t just a time to gather all your necessary paperwork together in time for the filing deadline. It’s also a chance to review your financial wellness and make plans for the year ahead. If you're expecting a tax refund, Chad Wolfe , our favorite money coach and student loan specialist at the My Secure Advantage financial coaching program, has offered some awesome tips to help you make the most of it.

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Drax - Drax announces carbon removals deal with Karbon-XThe agreement represents another major step toward delivering BECCS in the United States

Global Renewable News

Carbon removals and renewable energy company Drax Group today (March 28) announced a new carbon removals deal with Karbon-X, a leading environmental company. The agreement is the latest indicator of g.

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Upcoming Impact Council: Leveraging Leadership Capital for Social Transformation

3BL Media

Register now for our next Impact Council session on Thurs, April 18, at 12pm ET / 9am PT where we will welcome Archie L. Jones, Jr., author, Harvard Business School Professor, and founder & CEO of NxGen COACH Network. Archie, the author of The Treasure You Seek and host of the Training Camp for Leaders podcast, brings extensive experience in coaching individuals to maximize their leadership potential.

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Vattenfall - Vattenfall's Annual and Sustainability Report 2023: Continued work for fossil freedom

Global Renewable News

Vattenfall's Annual and Sustainability Report for 2023 contains a special focus on offshore wind and new nuclear power - necessary factors for the energy transition as well as Vattenfall's con.

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Supercharge Your ESG Content This Libra Season

Throughout Climate Week, a feeling of urgency on tackling the climate crisis was palpable. Yet, questions continue to linger about corporate progress. Are we truly moving the needle or are we stuck in a cycle of empty statements and a flood of reports and guidelines? In the latest edition of Navigating ESG Comms Through the Cosmos - Libra Edition , we use Climate Week outcomes to explore how brands can communicate progress credibly.