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Does the SEC climate rule really matter? Investors will still demand disclosure

GreenBiz

Attacks against ESG reporting have done little to dampen investors’ demand for consistent and comparable sustainability information.

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“Baseload getting more difficult:” Origin doubles profits, still coy on Eraring and green energy transition

Renew Economy

Australia's biggest energy retailer doubles underlying earnings to $1.995 billion, taking advantage of higher bills and lower fuel costs, but remains coy about the future of the Eraring and pace of green energy transition. The post “Baseload getting more difficult:” Origin doubles profits, still coy on Eraring and green energy transition appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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HSBC, Google team up to deploy $1 billion in climate tech financing

GreenBiz

These two powerhouses are joining forces to accelerate the decarbonization of global companies.

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Funding locked in for “world first” solar thermal powered green methanol plant

Renew Economy

The developers of a solar thermal powered methanol production facility that will supply green fuel for shipping and aviation have bedded down $A40 million in funding. The post Funding locked in for “world first” solar thermal powered green methanol plant appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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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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Is rush to build affordable housing putting homes in the line of fire (and floods)?

Corporate Knights

As governments at all levels race to cut through a tangle of planning regulations in order to speed the development of affordable ­– or at least more affordable ­­– housing, a potentially thorny question from a different crisis looms over this one. In our rush to build new supply, will governments, lenders and developers ensure that the new housing is capable of withstanding climate-related catastrophes, or are they content to take the path of least resilience?

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Floating solar plans upsized in push to squeeze them between giant offshore wind turbines

Renew Economy

Group of 16 EU organisations partner to scale up floating offshore solar technology to 150MW so it can be more easily installed within existing and new offshore wind farms. The post Floating solar plans upsized in push to squeeze them between giant offshore wind turbines appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Fossil fuel lobbyists have deep pockets and access to politicians, but a ban could be in the pipeline

Renew Economy

The European Parliament is examining what lessons can be learned from restrictions on tobacco lobbyists to protect the environment from continued use of fossil fuels. The post Fossil fuel lobbyists have deep pockets and access to politicians, but a ban could be in the pipeline appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Taco Bell Foundation Brings Back Social Impact Challenge To Fuel Young People’s Big Ideas

3BL Media

Originally published by Taco Bell Powered by the Taco Bell Foundation and in partnership with Ashoka, the world’s largest network of social entrepreneurs, Ambition Accelerator is back for a second year and expanding to India. Ambition Accelerator is a social impact program that offers young people the chance to access up to $25,000 in funding, mentorship and feedback on their initiatives, and the opportunity to network with other young innovators.

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Wind and solar records tumbled as storms ripped through Victoria’s grid

Renew Economy

Wind and solar set a number of output records in Victoria and across the main grid amid the grid chaos on Tuesday. The post Wind and solar records tumbled as storms ripped through Victoria’s grid appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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PotlatchDeltic Supports Childcare for Team Members at St. Maries

3BL Media

Our St. Maries, Idaho lumber and plywood complex is situated in a picturesque rural community nestled in a beautiful timbered valley along the St. Joe River. The population of about 2,800 people is driven by the timber industry, complemented by some mining operations and a solid base of farming. PotlatchDeltic is by far the largest employer in the town, with about 364 Team Members working at the complex.

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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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“Just get it done:” Survey finds public support for tax on fossil exports

Renew Economy

New survey finds strong public support for The Superpower Institute's proposal to bring back a carbon tax. The post “Just get it done:” Survey finds public support for tax on fossil exports appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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AEG Partners With LA LGBT Center To Foster Career Awareness and Preparation Among LGBTQ+ Youth

3BL Media

Young adults who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, or queer (LGBTQ+) often experience unique challenges around career preparation, including apprehension when exploring and selecting a major in school, applying for internships, drafting a resume or stepping into the job market. Although many youth make a smooth transition into adulthood and the workforce, some encounter challenges in finding or maintaining employment.

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Giant wind farm that prompted Joyce’s “poo tickets” comment finalises response to submissions

Renew Economy

The Winterbourne wind farm in New South Wales - one of the projects at the centre of attacks by Barnaby Joyce - has announced it is finalising a submissions report. The post Giant wind farm that prompted Joyce’s “poo tickets” comment finalises response to submissions appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Helping Cats Find Homes in Bucks County

3BL Media

Linda Lamberson, Delmarva Power Senior Business Analyst, received Exelon’s Powering Communities Employee Volunteer Award, the organization’s highest achievement for volunteerism and community involvement, for her work with CATS Bridge to Rescue. Alongside Linda’s recognition, CATS Bridge to Rescue also received a $5,000 grant to invest in its rescue missions.

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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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Nearly Half of Companies Still Using Spreadsheets to Manage ESG Data: KPMG Survey

ESG Today

Most large companies are gearing up their ESG data and reporting capabilities, with the vast majority planning to increase investments on sustainability-related software and workforce capabilities over the next few years, yet while most feel confident that they are ahead of the curve in these areas, nearly half report that they are still using spreadsheets to manage their ESG data, according to the results of a new survey released by professional services firm KPMG US.

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Webinar: The State of Corporate Volunteering

3BL Media

Wednesday February 28, 2024 at 11:00 AM MT / 1:00 PM ET Duration: 1 hour Corporate volunteering has had a major resurgence, but our latest data shows that providing your people with opportunities to volunteer on their own isn’t enough — they need support. Benevity Impact Labs’ new report, The State of Corporate Volunteering , reveals what top-performing companies are doing differently to increase program engagement and impact.

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Oulu Energy - Oulu Energy plans a 100 MW hydrogen plant in Oulu, Finland

Global Renewable News

Oulu Energy Ltd is planning to build a 100 megawatts (MW) hydrogen production plant in Oulu, northern Finland. When completed, the plant would be a big step towards clean energy production and thus a.

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Eastman Partners With Mechanical Recycler Dentis Group/Nord Pal Plast To Unlock New Feedstock for Its Planned Facility in France

3BL Media

Eastman KINGSPORT, Tenn., February 14, 2024 /3BL/ - Eastman (NYSE: EMN) today announced a long-term agreement with Nord Pal Plast SA part of Dentis Group, a leading Italian multinational company specializing in the recovery and mechanical recycling of PET packaging waste. Through their mechanical recycling sites in France (Nord Pal Plast SA), Spain (PET COMPAÑÍA PARA SU RECICLADO) and Italy (Dentis Recycling Italy Srl), Dentis will provide 30,000 metric tonnes per year of rejected PET post-consu

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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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Clean Energy Fuels Corp. - Clean Energy's Renewable Natural Gas Facility at Marshall Ridge Dairy in Iowa Begins Production

Global Renewable News

Clean Energy Fuels Corp. (Nasdaq: CLNE) today (Feb 14) announced the completion of its latest renewable natural gas (RNG) facility in Marshall County, Iowa. The Marshall Ridge Dairy project is expecte.

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Paramount’s Content for Change Delivers Impactful Initiatives in Las Vegas

3BL Media

Paramount Global (NASDAQ: PARA; PARAA), alongside its brands, industry affiliates, and community partners, orchestrated a series of impactful events in Las Vegas leading up to this past Sunday's game to shine a light on important societal issues. Through its Content for Change (CFC) initiative, Paramount Global seeks to harness the power of content to combat bias and harmful stereotypes, transforming how the world sees people.

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Enersys - EnerSys Selects Greenville, South Carolina to Advance its Lithium Battery Production in the United States

Global Renewable News

EnerSys (NYSE: ENS), the global leader in stored energy solutions for industrial applications, has announced that it has selected Greenville, South Carolina to develop a lithium-ion cell gigafactory t.

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Illumina Named One of America’s Most JUST Companies and Included in the 2024 S&P Global Sustainability Yearbook

3BL Media

For the fifth year in a row, Illumina has been named one of America’s Most JUST Companies by JUST Capital and CNBC. Illumina ranked #29, out of the top 100, and second in the pharmaceutical and biotech industry. Over 1,000 of the largest publicly-traded U.S. companies were evaluated on key issues across the categories of employees, communities, the environment, customers, and shareholders.

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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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GridMarket, LLC - GridMarket Announces Latest Clean Energy Project in Portfolio Energy Upgrade Initiative for Performance Food Group

Global Renewable News

GridMarket, LLC is pleased to announce its latest clean energy project with Performance Food Group, Inc. (PFG) (NYSE: PFGC). The solar and battery storage project is part of a larger portfolio partn.

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Breaking Stigmas About STEM

3BL Media

Originally published by EducationWeek on edweek.org Creating opportunities to inspire creativity among different groups of students at an early age can help sustain interest in STEM at higher levels with the potential to influence career paths. At Henkel, a manufacturer of consumer and industrial brands, such as Dial® soap and all® laundry detergent, we see this challenge as an opportunity to bring to life our company purpose: pioneers at heart for the good of generations.

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Maryland - Nine Maryland Businesses Selected for Offshore Wind Program

Global Renewable News

A nonprofit business network focused on offshore wind has selected nine Maryland companies in a new Maryland Offshore Wind Market Entry Coaching program.According to Oceantic Network, the nine win.

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Guided by Wonder: A Reflection on the Stewardship of Creation

3BL Media

by Chris Meyer, Stewardship Investing Advocacy and Research Manager for Praxis Mutual Funds and Everence Financial Over the winter, Chris took a moment to reflect on his passion for Creation care – on behalf of Praxis Funds and his own family. By day, Chris leads the corporate engagement program for Praxis, seeking positive, mutually beneficial change for the planet, people, and companies we all rely on.

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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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Fluence - MW Storage and Fluence partner to deliver their largest joint project in Germany after successful collaboration in Finland and Switzerland

Global Renewable News

Highlights The project, one of the largest in continental Europe, will increase flexibility in the power system and support lower electricity prices for end-users. The energy storage sy.

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New Data Suggests Microbusinesses Face Different Top Challenges Than Small Businesses

3BL Media

As originally published by GoDaddy’s Venture Forward Research Initiative The Big Fact: Microbusiness owners struggle or experience more challenges marketing their business online and knowing what to do at each phase of the business compared to small business owners, according to GoDaddy’s Venture Forward research initiative. By contrast, small business owners experience bigger challenges finding workers with necessary skills, tackling rising costs on wages and materials, and networking with othe

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Adani Green Energy Limited - Adani Green Begins Generation From The World's Largest Renewable Energy ParkOperationalizes the first 551 MW solar capacity at Khavda, starts supply to national grid

Global Renewable News

Highlights AGEL plans to develop 30 GW of clean energy at Khavda to generate ~81 billion units of electricity annually This will power 16.1 million homes and avoid 58 million tonnes of CO2.

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Discovery Education and Partners Offer Educators and Students Nationwide New Resources Supporting Engineers Week 2024 Activities

3BL Media

CHARLOTTE, N.C., February 14, 2024 /3BL/ - Discovery Education and its content partners offer educators and students nationwide a new collection of engaging digital learning resources supporting Engineers Week activities. Established in 1951, Engineers Week immerses students in the future of engineering and helps create pathways for students seeking engineering careers.

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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.