Why H&M is turning away from polyester recycled from bottles
GreenBiz
MARCH 26, 2024
The fashion industry has found a circular solution to its textile recycling problem.
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Queensland unveils renewable zone roadmap to connect 22GW of wind, solar and transition from coal
Renew Economy
MARCH 26, 2024
Queensland unveils roadmap to create 12 renewable energy zones to support 22 GW of new wind and solar and its 80 pct renewables target. The post Queensland unveils renewable zone roadmap to connect 22GW of wind, solar and transition from coal appeared first on RenewEconomy.
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Lego invests $2.4 million in direct-air capture carbon removal
GreenBiz
MARCH 26, 2024
Toymaker signs 9-year deal with Climeworks of Switzerland.
Biggest solar and battery project in NSW waved through by Plibersek
Renew Economy
MARCH 26, 2024
Federal government waves through plans for what could be biggest solar farm in NSW, and biggest battery in the country. The post Biggest solar and battery project in NSW waved through by Plibersek appeared first on RenewEconomy.
Manufacturing Sustainability Surge: Your Guide to Data-Driven Energy Optimization & Decarbonization
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.
Chemical Reports H1 2024
GreenBiz
MARCH 26, 2024
S&P Global Commodity Insights takes a deep dive into the many macro- and micro-level factors that are likely to impact the global chemicals markets in the first half of 2024. While the challenges of overcapacity and low demand still linger for some chemicals, market participants are keeping a close eye on developments in China, where the property sector has been struggling and exports of many chemicals have soared in recent years.
Solar output records tumble across the US from east coast to west coast
Renew Economy
MARCH 26, 2024
Solar output records fall across the US, as California extends its run of reaching 100 pct renewables. The post Solar output records tumble across the US from east coast to west coast appeared first on RenewEconomy.
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“No excuses:” Australia urged to exit coal, double rooftop solar by 2030 in accelerated push to net zero
Renew Economy
MARCH 26, 2024
Major new report maps out a path for Australia to deliver a 75% emissions cut below 2005 levels by 2030, and net zero by 2035. The post “No excuses:” Australia urged to exit coal, double rooftop solar by 2030 in accelerated push to net zero appeared first on RenewEconomy.
Despite claims to the contrary, industrial carbon pricing is working well
Corporate Knights
MARCH 26, 2024
As of November, homeowners who heat their abodes with oil have been exempt from the federal fuel charge, or carbon tax. This reversal of one of the crown jewels of the federal government’s climate policies added fuel to the heated public debate over the carbon tax. This policy flip-flop, mixed with poor government communication and sustained attacks by politicians that prey on affordability concerns, isn’t advancing Canada’s economic or environmental objectives.
“It makes climate change worse:” Carbon credit projects claiming to regrow forests are failing
Renew Economy
MARCH 26, 2024
New research from three Australian universities shows forest regrowth projects show little improvement, many going backwards. The post “It makes climate change worse:” Carbon credit projects claiming to regrow forests are failing appeared first on RenewEconomy.
National Winner Announced for Inaugural NEXTILE: Soy in Textiles Design Challenge
3BL Media
MARCH 26, 2024
ST. LOUIS, Mo., March 26, 2024 /3BL/ - Today U.S. Soy announced the national innovative winner of the NEXTILE: The Soy in Textiles Design Challenge. In its inaugural year, the NEXTILE Design Challenge invited design students across the country to leverage their creative and problem-solving skills to produce the next sustainable innovation in textile design.
Are Your Impact Comms Resonating With Stakeholders?
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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.
Mandatory climate reporting regime pushed out to 2025
Renew Economy
MARCH 26, 2024
Corporations will be covered by a climate reporting regime under new laws but not yet, as Treasurer Jim Chalmers bends to pressure from the big end of town. The post Mandatory climate reporting regime pushed out to 2025 appeared first on RenewEconomy.
Bath & Body Works Encourages Associates To Be Bold at Women’s History Month Conference
3BL Media
MARCH 26, 2024
This month, more than 600 associates attended Bath & Body Works’ second annual Women’s History Month Conference at the brand’s headquarters in Columbus, Ohio. The theme of this inspirational day was “Building a Bolder Tomorrow.” Associates heard from leaders across the business including CEO Gina Boswell, Chief Marketing Officer Jamie Sohosky, VP of Human Resources Katie Giancola, GVP of Communications and Brand Strategy Karla Davis and other business leaders as they reflected on the importa
VNI West sidesteps town, weaves around farmland in latest changes to contested transmission line
Renew Economy
MARCH 26, 2024
Transgrid releases amended route for the New South Wales side of the controversial VNI West transmission project. The post VNI West sidesteps town, weaves around farmland in latest changes to contested transmission line appeared first on RenewEconomy.
CNH’s CSR Excellence at IIT Madras Summit 2024
3BL Media
MARCH 26, 2024
CNH was recognized for its corporate social responsibility (CSR) work at the IIT Madras CSR Summit and Awards on February 17, 2024. The event, titled 'Building India 2047 - Tech for a Better Tomorrow,' brought together leaders from over 60 companies to talk about the role technology can play in creating a better future. Kavita Sah, India CSR lead accepted the award on behalf of CNH.
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
Planning officials reject green hydrogen hub because it’s not green enough
Renew Economy
MARCH 26, 2024
Green hydrogen hub rejected because the energy supply was not green enough to justify land use change. The post Planning officials reject green hydrogen hub because it’s not green enough appeared first on RenewEconomy.
Kimberly-Clark Selected as One of America’s Most Innovative Companies for 2024
3BL Media
MARCH 26, 2024
Kimberly-Clark’s legacy of innovation creates breakthrough solutions that support our consumers’ essential needs. Thank you, Fortune for selecting us for the 2024 America’s Most Innovative Companies list. Fortune evaluated companies on three key areas: product innovation, process innovation and innovation culture. Fortune ranked the 200 U.S. companies with the highest scores.
If Eraring closes in 2025, NSW will be significantly more dependent on Queensland
Renew Economy
MARCH 26, 2024
In my opinion there will not be enough new renewable supply built in NSW to fully replace Eraring by the end of 2025. The lights may stay on, but at a price. The post If Eraring closes in 2025, NSW will be significantly more dependent on Queensland appeared first on RenewEconomy.
She Is Not Skipping a Beat, and Patients Are Noticing
3BL Media
MARCH 26, 2024
At Quest for 2 years, Marissa McGhee , Patient Services Representative (PSR 1) in Stamford, Connecticut, has grown to have a bit of a local following amongst some patients. Recently, one of those patients shared their experience with Marissa, saying that she “exhibited customer first” during a life insurance paramedical exam. “Marissa is a warm and familiar voice to many patients.
What Regulations Will Impact Sustainability Comms in 2024?
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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
Office of Energy Efficiency & Renewable Energy - U.S. Department of Energy Announces First Round of Community Energy Innovation Prize Winners for the Clean Energy Ecosystem and Manufacturing Ecosystem Tracks23 Teams Will Move Forward in the American-Made Challenge Focused on Community-Based Innovation
Global Renewable News
MARCH 26, 2024
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) today (March 26) announced 23 teams have won the CONCEPT Phase of the American-Made Community Energy Innovation Prize in the Clean Energy Ec.
Building Dreams: Northeast BC High School Students Get a Head Start in Career Pursuits
3BL Media
MARCH 26, 2024
Like all students, Michael Templeton and Taggart Bougerolle are excited to head home to Chetwynd for their spring break. But these Grade 12 students are especially pumped as they’ll return from Dawson Creek proudly knowing they’ve built a house! Yes, Templeton and Bougerolle helped construct a house as part of their carpentry program at Northern Lights College.
Vision RNG - Vision RNG Enters Into Agreement for Three Landfill Gas to Renewable Natural Gas Facilities
Global Renewable News
MARCH 26, 2024
Vision RNG, LLC (VRNG) is pleased to announce it has signed definitive agreements to develop, build, own and operate three Landfill Gas (LFG) to Renewable Natural Gas (RNG) facilities at three private.
Viatris’ Indore Site Receives International Sustainability Rating System (ISRS) Certification
3BL Media
MARCH 26, 2024
Viatris’ Indore manufacturing site has received certification for International Sustainability Rating System (ISRS), 9th Edition – Process Safety, from DNV, a global service provider for managing risk and supporting safe and responsible business performance. The independent endorsement places the India facility alongside the highest rated facilities in the global pharmaceutical industry who have adopted this certification system.
What Questions Are Brands Asking About Their ESG Initiatives Ahead of 2024?
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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.
Geothermal Technologies Office - Did You Hear? GTO Announces Five Finalists in the Geothermal Geophone PrizeFive Teams Will Receive $250,000 in Cash and $100,000 in Vouchers as Part of the Geothermal Geophone Prize
Global Renewable News
MARCH 26, 2024
GTO has selected five finalists in the second phase of the Geothermal Geophone Prize. Each finalist will receive $250,000 in cash and $100,000 in national laboratory vouchers.
100 Years of Olympic Winter Games: Legacies of the Past Olympic Winter Games
3BL Media
MARCH 26, 2024
International Olympic Committee News Next week marks 100 years since the first Olympic Winter Games took place in Chamonix , France. Ahead of the 100th anniversary, we look into the legacies of the various Olympic Winter Games editions since. The Olympic Winter Games have created lasting benefits for winter sport, and transformative legacies for their hosts since the first Games in 1924.
Common Energy - Collins Aerospace and Luminace Partner with Common Energy to Support Community Solar Projects Across Portland Portfolio of projects will generate millions of kilowatt hours of clean electricity
Global Renewable News
MARCH 26, 2024
Collins Aerospace, an RTX (NYSE: RTX) business, and Common Energy, a leading community solar provider, today (March 26) announced a partnership to support a portfolio of four new community solar proje.
Winn Awards Help Physicians Solve Healthcare Disparities
3BL Media
MARCH 26, 2024
Dr. Thomas Odeny grew up in rural Kenya during the height of the HIV epidemic in sub-Saharan Africa. After graduating from medical school at the University of Nairobi, he decided to begin his career in HIV care as a way to give back to his community. “My home district had the highest prevalence of HIV in Kenya at the time,” says Thomas. “I had one brother living with HIV and one who died from it, so I felt this is where I was needed.
The Silver Lining to Corporate DEI Challenges
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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.
British International Investment - BII and Idemitsu partner with Skye Renewables to accelerate decarbonisation in South-East Asia
Global Renewable News
MARCH 26, 2024
Highlights A joint investment from BII and Idemitsu will support the renewable energy platform's target to build over 300 MW of greenfield solar power capacity for commercial and industrial.
Mastercard: Models of Impact - Investment, Philanthropy and Market-based Solutions
3BL Media
MARCH 26, 2024
The Global Inclusive Growth Summit returns on April 18, 2024. As we look forward to coming back together in person and virtually, we offer these highlights from the 2023 event, hosted by Mastercard and the Aspen Institute. The Global Inclusive Growth Summit 2023 brought together private sector, social impact and government leaders to share ways to make economies more equitable.
Kitemill - Airborne Wind Energy developer Kitemill prepares for 24hour operation and multi-device demonstrations
Global Renewable News
MARCH 26, 2024
Norwegian Airborne Wind Energy developer Kitemill is preparing its technology for 24-hour continuous flights followed by multi-device demonstrations, marking a significant breakthrough for the industr.
“Communications for Good” Provides Maximus Foundation Grantees With Professional Support
3BL Media
MARCH 26, 2024
Maximus’ Corporate Communications team is finding ways to embody the company’s values of compassion and collaboration through its Communications for Good project in partnership with the Maximus Foundation. “This initiative aligns with the Foundation’s goals to build transformational partnerships by providing our nonprofit partners support beyond the grant,” said Arvenita Washington Cherry, Ph.D., Maximus Foundation President and Chairperson and Vice-President of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.
Supercharge Your ESG Content This Libra Season
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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.
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