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More than 6,000 sheep now call Australia’s largest solar farm home

Renew Economy

The owners of Australia's largest solar project say the site now plays host to a record 6,000 plus sheep. The post More than 6,000 sheep now call Australia’s largest solar farm home appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Here's how we can maximize the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to end plastic pollution

GreenBiz

As the U.N. plastic treaty talks begin their crucial next-to-last round, how can we ensure the opportunity to end plastic pollution progresses in a way that is ambitious, effective and fair?

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Buildings as batteries: How basic demand response could shift 12GW of peak demand, save billions

Renew Economy

New study finds that if one-third of commercial buildings shifted consumption from late afternoon to middle of day it would free peak capacity in the energy market of almost 12GW. The post Buildings as batteries: How basic demand response could shift 12GW of peak demand, save billions appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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3 ways AI could change your sustainability recruitment in 2024 and beyond

GreenBiz

As artificial intelligence tools proliferate, we need to understand their potential — and limitations.

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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.

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Alinta lands powerful new partner for offshore wind project – and identifies a site near smelter

Renew Economy

New Japanese renewables outfit signs on to plan to power Portland Aluminium Smelter with a 1GW-plus offshore wind farm in the Southern Ocean. The post Alinta lands powerful new partner for offshore wind project – and identifies a site near smelter appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Elanco's ‘Parvo is Poop’ Campaign Unleashes Awareness and Action on National Parvo Awareness Day

3BL Media

GREENFIELD, Ind. April 23, 2024 /3BL/ - Elanco Animal Health Incorporated (NYSE: ELAN) today unleashed a multi-faceted educational campaign – declaring today as the first-ever National Parvo Awareness Day, aimed at bringing awareness to this devastating and often-fatal puppy disease. As part of this effort, Elanco is releasing Parvo is Poop – an eye-catching campaign highlighting the way the virus spreads, the symptoms and the breakthrough solution to treat canine parvovirus (parvo).

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Meet the Woman Making Ikea More Sustainable

GreenBiz

April 23, 2024: 10AM to 10:40AM ET

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NSW to open bids for access to first two renewable zones, in race to plug in new wind, solar and batteries

Renew Economy

Applications open for a spot on the grid in the Central West Orana REZ, while bids to open soon in second zone in south-west. The post NSW to open bids for access to first two renewable zones, in race to plug in new wind, solar and batteries appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Lessons on how (and how not) to build a bike-friendly city

Corporate Knights

The car has long reigned supreme in North American cities. As car ownership took off in the 1950s, urban planners and engineers designed streets and roads around automobile travel, allowing suburbs and sprawl to proliferate along highways. Many parts of Europe avoided this car-centric approach. The Netherlands, which was quite car-friendly in the 1960s, rethought its roads after more than 400 children died in car accidents in 1971 and widespread protests called on the government to “Stop de Ki

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Denmark plans massive 10GW offshore wind tender to insure against “Putin’s black gas”

Renew Economy

Denmark announces plans for the largest offshore wind tender in the country’s history, seeking anywhere from 6GW to 10GW across six new sites. The post Denmark plans massive 10GW offshore wind tender to insure against “Putin’s black gas” 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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Italian Ambassador Pays Homage to CNH’s Sustainable Innovation

3BL Media

CNH recently welcomed the UK's Italian Ambassador, Inigo Lambertini, along with the Director of the London Office ITA - Italian Trade Agency , Mr. Giovanni Sacchi and the Italian diplomatic delegation at the company’s plant in Basildon, Essex, a center of excellence for alternative fuel technology. Institutional stakeholders were welcomed by Andrea Paulis, CNH Group Treasurer & Head of EMEA Institutional Relations, Sean Lennon, Vice President New Holland Agriculture Europe and Mike Simpson,

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Australian shared solar pioneer scores big from Biden billions

Renew Economy

Melbourne-based Allume Energy shares in US government’s $7bn Solar for All program, as part of Florida coalition awarded $US156 million to put solar on apartments. The post Australian shared solar pioneer scores big from Biden billions appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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MAC Celebrates Earth Month With VIVA GLAM Grantee Plastics for Change

3BL Media

This Earth Month, M·A·C Cosmetics was proud to visit VIVA GLAM grantee Plastics for Change in Mangalore, India to learn about their recycling efforts and give back to the local community. The trip was to drive awareness around the organization and the expansion of VIVA GLAM’s charitable mission as part of its 30 th anniversary, which now includes supporting organizations working towards environmental equality.

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Nine projects in “hard to abate” sectors share $330m of federal funds to slash emissions

Renew Economy

Companies across cement, alumina, mining, metals and food processing sectors share in $330 million in federal funding to help clean up their acts. The post Nine projects in “hard to abate” sectors share $330m of federal funds to slash emissions appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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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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The National Diversity Council and Tri-State Diversity Council To Host 2024 National Asian American Native Hawaiian & Pacific Islander Leadership Summit

3BL Media

NEW YORK, April 23, 2024 /3BL/ - The National Diversity Council (NDC) and Tri-State Diversity Council (TSDC) will host its annual National Asian American Native Hawaiian & Pacific Islander (AANHPI) Leadership Summit on Tuesday, March 28, 2024 from 10:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. ET at New York Life Insurance, 51 Madison Avenue, New York, NY 10010. The 2024 Women in Leadership Symposium theme, “Advancing AANHPI Leadership: Value, Virtue & Visibility,” will bring together AANHPI leaders who will help

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Inside Allbirds’ Mission to Make a Shoe With No Carbon Footprint

GreenBiz

Date/Time: May 14, 2024 (1:00 PM ET/ 10AM PT)

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Black & Veatch Earns Highest Implementation Partnership with Leading Enterprise Asset Management System Provider, Trimble – Cityworks

3BL Media

OVERLAND PARK, Kan., April 23, 2024 /3BL/ — Global engineering, construction and consulting company Black & Veatch has earned platinum partnership status with Cityworks, a Trimble company. As part of the enhanced partnership with Cityworks, Black & Veatch maintains its expertise with the platform to support clients as they build resilient, safe and sustainable communities using an enterprise asset management system (EAMS) with Esri GIS technology as the core asset repository.

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World's chocolate supply threatened by devastating virus

Science Daily / Earth & Environment

A rapidly spreading virus threatens the health of the cacao tree and the dried seeds from which chocolate is made, jeopardizing the global supply of the world's most popular treat. Researchers have developed a new strategy: using mathematical data to determine how far apart farmers can plant vaccinated trees to prevent mealybugs from jumping from one tree to another and spreading the virus.

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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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Albertsons Companies’ Vons Store Partners With Local Southern California Artist for Earth Month Mural

3BL Media

For Albertsons Companies, Earth Month is every month. That's why we tapped local artist Eric Junker to combine his passion and unique style with our Recipe for Change™ initiative. We’re working together to make a positive impact in the communities we serve and the planet we all share. See original post on Instagram and read more about Albertsons Companies and our Recipe for Change on our website.

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Royal Roads University - Cascade Institute at Royal Roads receives major funding to power up geothermal energy in Canada

Global Renewable News

Donations totaling over $3 million from three vital philanthropic funders - Grantham Foundation for the Protection of the Environment, Founders Pledge's Climate Change Fund and Rethink Charity Fou.

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Tide’s Loads of Hope Celebrates National Laundry Day With Donation to Ronald McDonald House Charities® (RMHC) Canada

3BL Media

TORONTO, April 23, 2024 /3BL/ - To celebrate national laundry day, Tide, Canada’s #1 trusted laundry detergent brand*, has announced a two-year commitment to RMHC Canada. As part of the brand’s Ambition 2030 goals to expand its Loads of Hope program tenfold, Tide will be donating $400,000.00 over the next two years to RMHC Canada to help provide families the comforts of home by enhancing, supporting, and/or expanding laundry programs at Ronald McDonald House and Family Room locations across the

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GreenFire Energy Inc. - GreenFire Energy Inc. and Stoic Transitional Resources Inc. Forge Strategic Partnership for Geothermal Energy Solutions

Global Renewable News

GreenFire Energy Inc. and Stoic Transitional Resources Inc. are proud to announce a collaboration to pioneer innovative geothermal energy solutions. Through a cross-license agreement that includes pat.

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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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How I Got Here: Burge Diemer

3BL Media

In the #HowIGotHere series, you’ll read about the career paths of some of the world-renowned leaders at Yum! Brands. Learn more about Burge Diemer, Vice President, Brand Marketing at The Habit Burger Grill in this installment. EDUCATION Yukselis Lisesi Ankara, Turkey (1992 – 1995) METU University Bachelor of Arts, Foreign Language Education Ankara, Turkey (1995 – 1999) University of California San Diego Pre-Master of Business Administration/Marketing Program San Diego, California, United States

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Kentucky Power - New energy efficiency programs underway for Kentucky Power customers

Global Renewable News

New energy efficiency programs are under development for Kentucky Power customers to help lower electric usage and bills. As part of the approval process, Kentucky Power will file its Demand-Side Mana.

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Beyond Benign and Dow Expand Collaboration To Advance Green Chemistry Education

3BL Media

MIDLAND, Mich., April 23, 2024 /3BL/ - Dow (NYSE: DOW), a global leader in materials science, and Beyond Benign , a nonprofit organization focused on making green chemistry an integral part of education, announce an expanded multi-year collaboration. Building upon a foundation of cooperation , both organizations aim to advance chemistry education by empowering educators with the tools and resources to incorporate green chemistry into higher education curricula.

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National Grid - Earth Day and Every Day National Grid Employee Volunteers Invest In a Greener Future

Global Renewable News

National Grid employee volunteers have joined with partner organizations to improve neighborhood green spaces in the lead up to Earth Day, Monday, April 22. The events include a range of hands-on acti.

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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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Skill Building: Research Office Offering Memorial Community Free Access to IBM Digital Program

3BL Media

Originally published by the Memorial University Gazette As technology advances and industries evolve, skill building is integral to any student or professional’s toolkit. It can sometimes feel daunting to keep up. You might wonder: am I communicating effectively? What is ChatGPT? Should I be using it at work or school? Thanks to a partnership with IBM Canada, the Memorial community now can access a free, digital training program, IBM SkillsBuild.

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Oak Ridge National Laboratory - Unconventional technology enhances composites important to automotive, aerospace and renewable energy industries

Global Renewable News

This graphic shows an unconventional approach to making widely used composite materials stronger and tougher. Thermoplastic fibers are deposited like cobwebs on top of rigid fibers to chemically.

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Leverage Uncrewed Aerial Vehicles for Engineering, Construction, Operations and Maintenance

3BL Media

Originally published on Black & Veatch Insights Three Reasons Energy Utilities Should Consider Using UAVs Virtually every industry is utilizing Uncrewed Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) and reality capture technology. First responders, environmental scientists and even farmers use UAVs and thermal imaging to streamline their operations. In the power sector, forward-thinking engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) firms are using UAVs and reality capture technology to optimize design, permittin

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EPC Energy Inc - EPC Energy Inc Delivers Advanced 80MWh Battery Energy Storage System

Global Renewable News

EPC Energy, a premier systems integrator, renewable energy engineering, procurement, and construction firm; has successfully delivered a state-of-the-art 20MW/80MWh solar plus battery energy storage s.

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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.