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Corporations buy into sustainable fuel certificates to address air travel emissions

GreenBiz

More companies are purchasing certificates to offset their Scope 3 emissions, a tactic that critics see as a potential new landscape for greenwashing.

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“Gas shortage? Yeah, nah.” A Fact Check on Labor’s fossil gas future strategy

Renew Economy

Federal resources minister Madeleine King says “evidence and data” underpin the Albanese government's Future Gas Strategy. Experts in gas markets and climate disagree. The post “Gas shortage? Yeah, nah.” A Fact Check on Labor’s fossil gas future strategy appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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28 courses to boost your ESG, sustainable finance skills

GreenBiz

Whether you want to learn how to make more sustainable investment choices or improve your company’s ESG performance, these 28 courses can help.

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Big batteries smash records in biggest oil and gas state in US

Renew Economy

Battery storage smashes output records in biggest oil and gas state in US, while milestones continue to tumble in California. The post Big batteries smash records in biggest oil and gas state in US appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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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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Ontario pension funds are starting to understand there’s no retirement security on a dead planet

Corporate Knights

As the dust settles on a slew of annual results from Canada’s largest pension funds, there are positive signs that some public pension managers are slowly getting their act together on climate, spurred along by pressure from their members. Three Ontario pension funds in particular stand out for improving their climate strategies in 2023: the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP) and the Ontario Municipal Employees Retirement System (OMERS) both released climate plans.

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W.A. to spend big on new transmission to connect more wind and solar

Renew Economy

W.A. allocates $324 million to transmission infrastructure for the state's main electricity grid to connect more renewable energy. The post W.A. to spend big on new transmission to connect more wind and solar appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Victoria and Tasmania get allocations as details released for Australia’s biggest renewable tender

Renew Economy

Victoria and Tasmania gets allocations in big renewable tender, NSW is capped, and projects will have to manage own negative price risk. The post Victoria and Tasmania get allocations as details released for Australia’s biggest renewable tender appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Gilead’s FOCUS Program Helps Zero In on Early HIV Detection

3BL Media

A 22-year-old college student who didn’t feel well was treated at an urgent care facility in Baton Rouge, Louisiana and expected to recover soon. But when his symptoms worsened, he returned to the emergency department and was given a more thorough check-up and routine screening exams – including an HIV test – based on the facility’s screening eligibility criteria.

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Gravity storage pioneer to build two batteries next to Australia’s biggest solar farm

Renew Economy

Gravity storage pioneer Energy Vault chosen to build two big batteries next to Australia's biggest solar farm. The post Gravity storage pioneer to build two batteries next to Australia’s biggest solar farm appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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New Study by Stagwell’s The Harris Poll Reveals New Yorkers Favor Molecular Recycling As Solution to Waste Crisis

3BL Media

Eastman KINGSPORT, Tenn., May 9, 2024 /3BL/ - A recent survey conducted by Stagwell’s The Harris Poll shows that while the waste crisis is a top-tier environmental concern for New Yorkers, they don’t see a plastic ban as a viable solution. Molecular recycling is an innovative recycling method that allows consumers to keep their essential plastic products, and 78% of New Yorkers say it is a positive solution to the plastic waste crisis.

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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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Concrete slab awaits 444 Tesla Megapacks at Melbourne’s giant battery project

Renew Economy

Concrete is poured and ready for delivery of 444 Tesla Megapack modules to make up one of the biggest grid-scale batteries in Australia. The post Concrete slab awaits 444 Tesla Megapacks at Melbourne’s giant battery project appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Saint-Gobain Video Series: Journey to 2030 – What's Ahead

3BL Media

To achieve carbon neutrality by 2050, Saint-Gobain North America must reach key milestones by 2030. Introducing a new series highlighting the lessons we are learning on our journey to be the leader in light and sustainable construction. Watch the Saint-Gobain video series Journey to 2030 here About Saint-Gobain Worldwide leader in light and sustainable construction, Saint-Gobain designs, manufactures and distributes materials and services for the construction and industrial markets.

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We need to talk about gas emissions, and the climate methane bomb

Renew Economy

Politicians seeking to lock gas into Australia's future to 2050 need to understand that leaked gas emissions are likely 100 times worse than carbon dioxide emissions. The post We need to talk about gas emissions, and the climate methane bomb appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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GoDaddy 2023 Sustainability Report: A Message From Our Chief Executive Officer

3BL Media

Originally published in GoDaddy's 2023 Sustainability Report By Aman Bhutan i Chief Executive Officer, GoDaddy A Message From Our Chief Executive Officer Our mission to “Empower entrepreneurs everywhere, making opportunity more inclusive for all” is the driving force that brings us together. Most of GoDaddy’s customers are microbusiness owners with fewer than 10 employees.

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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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Australian home battery maker out of administration and “here to stay” under new owners

Renew Economy

Brisbane-based Redback Technologies is back in the battery and smart inverter business under the control of new owners, Australia Ebon Group. The post Australian home battery maker out of administration and “here to stay” under new owners appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Offering Support to Under-Resourced Infants, Toddlers, and Their Families Experiencing Housing Instability in Washington, DC

3BL Media

Bright Beginnings provides support to infants, toddlers, and their families who experience barriers to opportunity in Washington, D.C. With a deep understanding of the importance of early childhood development in laying the foundation for a child's future success, the organization provides high-quality early childhood education, comprehensive family services, and a nurturing environment to break the cycle of housing instability and intergenerational poverty.

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Energy Insiders Podcast: Hydrogen hopeful’s big funding win

Renew Economy

Hysata's Paul Barrett on the electrolyser tech's record fund raising. Plus: Labor's gas strategy, NSW's sky high prices, and Origin hollers a Marshall. The post Energy Insiders Podcast: Hydrogen hopeful’s big funding win appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Kohler and Mira Showers Are Championing Independence With Inclusive Design

3BL Media

Recently we recognized World Glaucoma Week - a week dedicated to raising awareness of this debilitating eye condition and uniting for a Glaucoma-free world. While there are treatments to help prevent blindness, there are also aids and adaptations that help sufferers retain their independence. The Select Flex has been designed with inclusive principles to support people with visual impairment, which our Senior Industrial Designer Dave Pixton talks about above.

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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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Duke Energy - Duke Energy advances energy transition and positions company for long-term success, CEO tells shareholders at annual meeting

Global Renewable News

Highlights Company moving from planning to execution phase of energy transition Reliability and affordability remain cornerstones of successIn 2023, Duke Energy (NYSE: DUK) execu.

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WHC 2024 Conservation Conference To Convene in New Orleans June 4–5

3BL Media

BETHESDA, Md., May 9, 2024 /3BL/ – WHC (Wildlife Habitat Council) is hosting its 2024 Conservation Conference June 4-5 in New Orleans, La. As the only international NGO focused exclusively on enabling private sector action for nature, WHC has convened professionals working at the intersection of business and nature since 1990. The WHC Conservation Conference provides opportunities for learning, networking and celebration for sustainability and conservation professionals.

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JUST Capital’s Top 5 Companies for Parents in 2024

Just Capital

(Getty Images/ Johner Images) The business case to support parents is overwhelming. Policies supporting parents are critical to recruiting new – and retaining existing – workers , especially in a tight labor market , not to mention boosted worker productivity. A recent report from Moms First and BCG suggests that companies that strategically allocate resources to childcare benefits are seeing a return on investment of 90% to 425%.

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Pizza Hut Global’s Shannon Garcia Discusses Mentorship, Leadership, and How To Make Restaurants Better on the Extra Serving Podcast

3BL Media

Originally posted on LinkedIn Pizza Hut Global Chief Operating and Digital & Technology Officer Shannon Garcia recently sat down with Nation's Restaurant News at the Women's Foodservice Forum (WFF) ’s annual conference to talk about digital transformation and purpose-driven leadership. Hear from Shannon on her goals for Pizza Hut and her passion for building digital solutions for restaurant team members and customers alike on the Extra Serving podcast by NRN.

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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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Indiana Michigan Power - Update: Elkhart Hydroelectric Maintenance Project, May 9, 2024

Global Renewable News

This morning (May 9) Indiana Michigan Power (I&M) began the process of raising the water level to its normal spring and summer operating level at the Elkhart Hydroelectric Plant. Contract crews finish.

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Bloomberg Lowers Emissions by 21%, SBTi Validates Long-Term Goals

3BL Media

Originally published on Smart Energy Decisions Bloomberg, a financial data provider, received validation from the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) for the company’s long-term science-based net-zero target to reach net-zero GHG emissions across its value chain by 2040. Click here to continue reading on Smart Energy Decisions. For more on Bloomberg's progress toward its environmental targets, view Bloomberg's 2023 Impact Report.

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Philadelphia Energy Authority - Solar Power Project Brings Philadelphia's Municipal Electricity to 30 Percent Renewable

Global Renewable News

Today (April 30), Mayor Cherelle L. Parker, City officials and the Philadelphia Energy Authority gathered at City Hall to celebrate the completion of the Adams Solar Project. The 70- megawatt solar fa.

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Join Our Webinar: Planning Impactful Fall Employee Volunteer Activities

3BL Media

Does it feel like there’s never enough time to plan, resources to invest or the right amount of meaningful volunteer opportunities available? Well, you’re not alone. Planning a company-wide volunteer initiative that engages employees is no easy feat. We invite you to join Points of Light for our next webinar “ Planning Impactful Fall Employee Engagement Activities ” on May 17 at 1:00 PM ET for an interactive learning session featuring industry experts, including one of our Global Network leaders

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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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Lambton College - Lambton College and C2R2 Partners receive Hydrogen Digital Innovator Award for energy-focused micro-credentials

Global Renewable News

Recognizing the pivotal role of digital innovation in advancing the hydrogen industry, Lambton College, in collaboration with Mohawk College, Southern Alberta Institute of Technology (SAIT), Holland C.

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Atlantic City Electric’s Grant Program Focused on Environmental Sustainability Now Open

3BL Media

MAYS LANDING, N.J., May 9, 2024 /3BL/ - Atlantic City Electric is powering local communities in ways that go beyond reliable energy service though environmental stewardship and resiliency grants for South Jersey municipalities. The company’s Sustainable Communities Grant Program, which is facilitated by Sustainable Jersey, has provided $310,000 in grants to fund sustainability projects across South Jersey since 2020.

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Climeworks - Climeworks switches on world's largest direct air capture plant

Global Renewable News

Key take-aways Climeworks starts operations of its to-date largest direct air capture and storage (DAC+S) plant, Mammoth, in Iceland. It is the second commercial DAC+S facility of Clime.

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Asia Pacific Needs to Scale Low-Carbon Technologies Rapidly to Reduce Carbon Emissions: Black & Veatch

3BL Media

Bangkok, Thailand, May 9, 2024 /3BL/ – Asia Pacific must rapidly identify and adopt the next generation of low-carbon and scalable infrastructure to accelerate its decarbonization progress, says Black & Veatch , a global leader in critical infrastructure solutions. The next stage of renewable energy and alternative fuel development to achieve lower carbon emissions is complex.

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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.