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Ikea is guiding its customers toward sustainable consumption. Here’s how

GreenBiz

The giant furniture retailer is using its procurement clout and in-store promotions to nudge millions of customers toward lower-emissions products.

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Gillard to chair new multi-billion dollar energy fund targeting wind, solar and batteries

Renew Economy

Julia Gillard to chair new energy transition fund aiming to build 15 GW of solar, wind and battery storage in Australia. The post Gillard to chair new multi-billion dollar energy fund targeting wind, solar and batteries appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Tailwinds build for sustainable aviation fuel

GreenBiz

As the aviation industry lobbies for sustainable jet fuel, new tax breaks could help lower the carbon footprint of business travel.

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Wind farm developer launches private transmission and massive battery plans in western Victoria

Renew Economy

A wind farm developer is proposing a 100km transmission line and huge 1GW battery in Victoria's central west to connect up to 4GW of renewables. The post Wind farm developer launches private transmission and massive battery plans in western Victoria 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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FedEx Supports UNCF and HBCU Students

3BL Media

Our unwavering commitment to Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) began more than 20 years ago. It is a long-standing relationship that we are proud of as it continues to evolve over the years. FedEx is proud to offer direct support to the United Negro College Fund (UNCF). Each year the organization holds the UNCF Empower Me Tour (EMT) – a free, in-person or virtual event- established to inspire and motivate high school students, college students, and recent graduates toward acad

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RES snaps up “iconic” renewable contracts after offshore wind win

Renew Economy

UK-based renewables giant to take over management of Australia's first wind, solar and battery park, and two other wind farms. The post RES snaps up “iconic” renewable contracts after offshore wind win appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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To drive rooftop solar, home battery and EV uptake, the policy pen can be mightier than big budget spends

Renew Economy

Most policy changes needed to unlock the full potential of consumer energy can be done with the sweep of a pen – and at minimal cost to the budget bottom line. The post To drive rooftop solar, home battery and EV uptake, the policy pen can be mightier than big budget spends appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Climate policy outlook: 2019 global aviation-related emissions were unreported.

GreenBiz

This week’s most important climate policy stories.

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AGL jumps after earnings boost from coal power and new big battery

Renew Economy

AGL announces a major uplift in forecast profits, driven by its coal-dominated generation and also some battery storage. The post AGL jumps after earnings boost from coal power and new big battery appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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From Honest to Just: How Coca-Cola’s Fumble With Honest Tea Turned Into an Unexpected Gift

3BL Media

by Seth Goldman, co-founder of Eat The Change and Just Ice Tea Two years ago this month I was informed by senior leaders from The Coca-Cola Company (KO) that Honest Tea, the brand I launched out of my house in 1998, would be discontinued. Despite the brand’s success as the world’s first organic and Fair Trade certified bottled tea brand, supply chain disruptions during the pandemic made Honest Tea a victim of Coke’s “Fewer, Bigger Bets” strategy.

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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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Fortescue’s green shovels break ground at first US hydrogen project, but Twiggy has policy blues

Renew Economy

At the launch of Fortescue's first US hydrogen project, Forrest criticises plans to limit access to tax credits to renewables-only "green" fuel production. The post Fortescue’s green shovels break ground at first US hydrogen project, but Twiggy has policy blues appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Entrepreneurs Build Confidence with GoDaddy Mindset Guide

3BL Media

TEMPE, Ariz., May 6, 2024 /3BL/ – For individuals seeking to start a business, imposter syndrome and other confidence-sapping pitfalls can be important contributors to success or failure, according to findings in The Ultimate Guide to the Entrepreneurial Mindset , an informational resource published today by GoDaddy. The findings in the guide follow a recent survey of 1,000 aspiring business owners who have yet to launch a successful venture.

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Mandatory climate reporting is building momentum—are you prepared?

Corporate Knights

In the face of mounting environmental and social challenges, regulators around the world are introducing climate-related reporting requirements at an ever-increasing pace. In the latest landmark ruling, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission last month approved its highly anticipated rules mandating material climate risk disclosures by public companies.

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In Alberta, These Watershed Protectors’ Passion Runs Deep

3BL Media

From its starting point in the Columbia Icefield, the glacial waters of the North Saskatchewan River travel 1,300 kilometers through mountain and valley, town and country. On its easterly journey from Alberta to Manitoba, where it eventually empties into Lake Winnipeg, the river spans a drainage area of 122,800 square kilometers. As the water rolls on, various activities on the landscape add pressure to the river and its watershed.

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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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Brookfield inks renewables deal with Microsoft “eight times larger” than any other corporate PPA

Renew Economy

Global funds giant signs "first of its kind" deal to deliver 10.5 gigawatts of renewable energy capacity over four years to help power Microsoft's global operations. The post Brookfield inks renewables deal with Microsoft “eight times larger” than any other corporate PPA appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Southwire Recognized as a US Best Managed Company for the Fifth Year in a Row

3BL Media

Southwire is proud to announce it has been selected as a 2024 US Best Managed Company for the fifth year in a row. The company has also been recognized as a Gold Standard Winner, which honors organizations that have been recognized for four or more years. Now in its fifth year, the award, sponsored by Deloitte* Private and The Wall Street Journal, recognizes the achievements of U.S. private companies and the successes of their management teams.

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Microsoft Signs Largest-Ever 3.3 Million Tonne Carbon Removal Deal with Stockholm Exergi

ESG Today

Microsoft and Swedish energy company Stockholm Exergi announced today a 10-year offtake agreement with Stockholm Exergi providing Microsoft with more than 3.3 million tonnes of carbon removal certificates from its planned bio-energy with carbon capture and storage (BECCS) at Värtan, Stockholm. The agreement marks the largest-ever permanent carbon removal deal to date, according to the companies.

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Fifth Third Gives Northeast Ohio Families a College Savings Head Start

3BL Media

CLEVELAND, May 6, 2024 /3BL/ - Fifth Third recognizes the burden that the cost of education can put on parents – whether it is a college program, vocational or trade school – and has once again provided a savings boost for future education. Parents in Northeast Ohio who had babies born on “Fifth Third Day” (5/3 on the calendar) received a gift of $1,053 to be put toward a 529 savings account.

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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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International Renewable Energy Agency - Galvanising Investments in Africa Through the APRA Forum in Nairobi

Global Renewable News

Under the auspices of the Accelerated Partnership for Renewables in Africa (APRA), Kenya and the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA), in coordination with other APRA members and partners, wi.

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Expedia Group Releases Its 2023 Global Impact Report Demonstrating Actions and Progress Aligned With Its Open World™ Social Impact and Sustainability Strategy

3BL Media

SEATTLE, May 6, 2024 /3BL/ - Expedia Group today released its 2023 Global Impact Report highlighting actions taken and progress made in pursuit of the company's environmental, social and governance targets and commitments. Formally launched in 2022, Expedia Group's Open World™ social impact and sustainability framework has since come to life through programs and partnerships focused on driving impact, with the mission of powering more responsible and sustainable travel for everyone, everywhere.

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Ilmatar Energy - Ilmatar achieves 1GW milestone in solar energy permit applications in Sweden

Global Renewable News

Following a thorough consultation process, Nordic energy company Ilmatar announces the submission of an environmental permit application for the Tönnersjö solar farm, spanning 450 hectares in the Co.

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Quest Diagnostics To Acquire PathAI Diagnostics To Accelerate AI and Digital Pathology Adoption in Cancer Diagnosis; Forms Licensing Agreements With PathAI

3BL Media

SECAUCUS, N.J. and BOSTON, May 6, 2024 /3BL/ - Quest Diagnostics (NYSE: DGX), a leader in diagnostic information services, and PathAI, a global provider of artificial intelligence-powered technology for pathology, announced a multi-faceted collaboration designed to accelerate the adoption of digital and AI pathology innovations to improve quality, speed and efficiency in diagnosing cancer and other diseases.

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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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WindEurope - EU Elections 2024: WindEurope's five asks for the next five years

Global Renewable News

Wind energy is 20% of the electricity consumed in Europe. The EU want it to be 35% by 2030. And over half by 2050.Wind is cheap. And the more we have of it, the less energy we need to import.W.

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Bloomberg Publishes 2023 Impact Report Highlighting Its Work To Reach Its Net-Zero Emissions Reduction Target and To Accelerate Climate Action

3BL Media

Bloomberg published its 2023 Impact Report , which outlines how the company continues to address climate change through its operations, philanthropy and collaborations with partners and industry peers. The report also details how Bloomberg integrates sustainable business practices into its operations and decision-making and how it helps to drive progress in the communities where employees and clients live and work.

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European Commission - European Hydrogen Bank auction provides €720 million for renewable hydrogen production in Europe

Global Renewable News

Today (April 30), the Commission is awarding nearly 720 million to seven renewable hydrogen projects in Europe, selected through the first competitive bidding process under the European Hydrogen Bank.

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Helping Real Estate Diverse Developers Create Affordable Housing

3BL Media

A diversity of real estate developers is essential for strengthening the housing development ecosystem as a whole and expanding the supply of homes that are affordable. The Growing Diverse Housing Developers (GDHD) program - funded by the Wells Fargo Foundation - provides diverse real estate developers with training, networks, grant capital, and resources needed to grow the capacity of their development firms and expand their affordable housing production.

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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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International Energy Agency - Surging investment in manufacturing of clean energy technologies is supporting economic growth

Global Renewable News

Global manufacturing capacity for solar PV today (May 6) already meets what is needed this decade on a net zero pathway, and capacity for batteries is close, new report findsBooming investment.

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Districts, Schools, and Educators Nationwide Honored As the Inaugural Winners of the Discovery Education Awards

3BL Media

CHARLOTTE, N.C., May 6, 2024 /3BL/ - Global edtech leader Discovery Education today announced the recipients of the inaugural Discovery Education Awards. The Discovery Education Awards honor districts, schools, and educators who accelerate achievement among students by tapping into their natural curiosity and desire to learn. For the first time this May, the Discovery Education Awards recognized U.S. districts, schools, and educators who have impacted student learning by adapting and personalizi

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Baseload Power Corporation - Baseload Power Japan appoints new Representative Director

Global Renewable News

Baseload Power Japan welcomes Petter Sund as new Representative Director.Baseload Power Japan is pleased to announce that Petter Sund has been named Representative Director for the company. Pe.

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The Nature of Capital: At Green-Leaning Companies, Sustainability Officers Stay the Course

3BL Media

Originally published on USA Today DAVID ALLEN PepsiCo Foods North America Doritos are delicious. Quaker Oats are nutritious. And Funyuns are. well, fun. But can snacks be sustainable? To prove they can be, PepsiCo in 2021 launched PepsiCo Positive, or pep+, a strategic initiative to put sustainability at the center of its global operations. Leading the charge at PepsiCo Foods North America — the $26 billion snack and convenient food business that includes Frito-Lay North America and Quaker Foods

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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.