Renew Economy
MARCH 31, 2022
Years of Coalition public service staff cuts have led to a $100m consultant and labour hire bill for ARENA, paid for using its renewable energy grant funds. The post Renewables agency forced to spend $100m on consultant and labour hire after staff cuts appeared first on RenewEconomy.
GreenBiz
MARCH 31, 2022
Russia and Ukraine are both large grain producers. The conflict could have ramifications for the food supply chain and the sustainable achievements made over the past few years.
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Renew Economy
MARCH 31, 2022
Undeterred by senate slap down, Angus Taylor has made yet another, last gasp attempt to change the investment remit of ARENA. The post Taylor has third, last-gasp crack at regulations to redirect renewable energy funding appeared first on RenewEconomy.
GreenBiz
MARCH 31, 2022
Why are we using energy to both heat and cool buildings at the same time?
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.
Renew Economy
MARCH 31, 2022
Ross Garnaut's Sunshot Energy proposes 800MWh battery as part of new green hydrogen and industrial hub in heart of Collie coal region. The post Garnaut’s Sunshot eyes 800MWh battery and new green hydrogen hub in WA coal centre appeared first on RenewEconomy.
GreenBiz
MARCH 31, 2022
They recommend that food companies create an internal system to measure the impacts of all environmental and sustainability activities against each other.
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3BL Media
MARCH 31, 2022
SOURCE: KeyBank. DESCRIPTION: The KeyBank Foundation has announced it has granted Kent State University $200,000 to continue its Key Connections program offered by the university to support student success initiatives for underserved students, including first-generation students and students from limited income backgrounds. Kent State University said the grant will be used to provide funding to support professional development, including internships and conference participation, research support
Renew Economy
MARCH 31, 2022
A massive new green hydrogen export facility proposed for Queensland is closer to fruition, progressing to the next stage of federal environmental approvals. The post Massive 3,000MW Queensland green hydrogen plant a step closer to reality appeared first on RenewEconomy.
GreenBiz
MARCH 31, 2022
A new McKinsey report vastly underestimates the growth of solar and wind deployment, while overestimating the cost.
Renew Economy
MARCH 31, 2022
AGL starts the decommissioning of the Liddell power station, closing the first of four units at the coal-fired plant, ahead of its full closure next year. The post AGL marks the beginning of the end for Liddell, closing first unit appeared first on RenewEconomy.
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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.
3BL Media
MARCH 31, 2022
SOURCE: AEG. DESCRIPTION: Julian Araujo, a soccer player for AEG’s LA Galaxy, received the Mayor’s Community Athlete of the Year Award from the LA Sports Council at the The 17th Annual LA Sports Awards, which celebrates the best in sports in greater Los Angeles. Araujo received the award for his outstanding work in the community. “Julian has shown us that his generous heart is matched only by his determination to make a difference for people who are struggling,” said Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garce
Renew Economy
MARCH 31, 2022
Qantas CEO says electric powered long-haul aircraft still “several decades” from becoming a reality, as the airline focuses on sustainable fuels and carbon offsets. The post Qantas says long-haul electric flight still “several decades away” appeared first on RenewEconomy.
GreenBiz
MARCH 31, 2022
Meanwhile, Arup and Skanska raise the bar on embodied carbon.
Renew Economy
MARCH 31, 2022
The construction of new wind, solar and storage projects reached new highs in 2021, but a slow down in new investment decisions could dent momentum. The post Australia had record renewables year in 2021, but there are clouds on horizon appeared first on RenewEconomy.
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
3BL Media
MARCH 31, 2022
Meet the finalists of the TOM FORD Plastic Innovation Prize, a science-based competition to remake ocean-polluting thin-film plastic bags from eco-friendly alternative materials. SOURCE: HP Inc. DESCRIPTION: By Sarah Murry . Apart from the three-quarters of Earth that’s covered with water, the most ubiquitous material on our planet just might be plastic — and without intervention, the amount of plastic trash that flows into the oceans every year is expected to nearly triple to 29 million metric
Renew Economy
MARCH 31, 2022
The 2.2GW Star of the South project has started work on mapping the route for a 75km long underground cable to deliver power into the Victorian grid. The post Australia’s first offshore wind project starts mapping underground cable route appeared first on RenewEconomy.
3BL Media
MARCH 31, 2022
The Phoenix metro area is a nationwide hub for high-performance companies and individuals. CNH Industrial’s new facility there will accelerate its Raven business’s developments in AI, autonomy, machine learning and data science. SOURCE: CNH Industrial. DESCRIPTION: CNH Industrial announced recently that it has opened a new engineering center in Scottsdale, Arizona.
Renew Economy
MARCH 31, 2022
Infinite Blue Energy reveals plans to produce up to 4 tonnes a day of zero-emissions renewable hydrogen in the WA wheatbelt town of Northam. The post WA green hydrogen player buys solar farm to power new electrolyser plans appeared first on RenewEconomy.
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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
3BL Media
MARCH 31, 2022
The GFSI Conference returns in person for three days of dialogue and networking in Barcelona. SOURCE: The Consumer Goods Forum. DESCRIPTION: BARCELONA, Spain, March 31, 2022 /3BL Media/ - The first in-person GFSI Conference in two years closed this afternoon following three days of discussion around the theme of Delivering Impact for Safe Sustainable Food.
Renew Economy
MARCH 31, 2022
Study finds pumped hydro energy storage project would generate hundreds of jobs and tip tens of millions of dollars into dwindling NSW coal economies. The post Pumped hydro project promises money and jobs for NSW coal communities appeared first on RenewEconomy.
3BL Media
MARCH 31, 2022
SOURCE: Hormel Foods Corporation. DESCRIPTION: AUSTIN, Minn., March 31, 2022 /3BL Media/ Hormel Foods Corporation, (NYSE: HRL), a global branded food company, announces it has been named One of America’s Most Trustworthy Companies by Newsweek. “For 130 years, Hormel Foods has been a trusted leader in the food industry, and we are honored to be recognized as one of the most trustworthy companies in America,” said Jim Snee, chairman of the board, president and chief executive officer of Hormel Foo
Renew Economy
MARCH 31, 2022
Four big retail chains owned by Wesfarmers sign deal with CleanCo to take renewable energy supply from the country's biggest wind and solar farms. The post Major chains sign deal to buy energy from Australia’s biggest wind and solar farms appeared first on RenewEconomy.
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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.
3BL Media
MARCH 31, 2022
A New Era in Life Science is Here | April 1, 2022. SOURCE: Bayer. DESCRIPTION: What do you get when you combine the best ideas coming out of biology, chemistry and data science? A powerful tool with the potential to change lives for the better. From curing incurable diseases, providing people with preventive tools to live healthier, better and longer lives, to producing enough food for our growing population without starving the planet, we are on the brink of unlocking a world of enormous potent
Renew Economy
MARCH 31, 2022
Taylor calls for carbon market players to defend government's troubled carbon offset scheme, but refuses to help drive the market by imposing stronger emissions caps. The post Taylor calls on carbon market players to defend offsets scheme labelled a “fraud” appeared first on RenewEconomy.
3BL Media
MARCH 31, 2022
These alums of our in-house startup accelerator have all marked a major milestone as women entrepreneurs. Here, they reflect on their success and share advice for other women founders. SOURCE: Morgan Stanley. DESCRIPTION: According to recently published research, startups with all-female founding teams raised just 2.2 percent of all venture capital in the first eight months of 2021, a lower share than any of the previous five calendar years, while teams with male and female founders raised 11.7
Renew Economy
MARCH 31, 2022
Only days after setting a record of 25.47% for efficiency of its p-type HJT cells, Longi has announced a new record of 25.40% for its indium-free HJT cells. The post Longi achieves new world record for indium-free HJT cell efficiency appeared first on RenewEconomy.
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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.
3BL Media
MARCH 31, 2022
SOURCE: Acre. DESCRIPTION: What do we talk about in Episode 2: Future of the CSO? ?. With the role of the CSO ever-evolving, Acre has the duty of uncovering the skills, knowledge and insights from our network of current leaders in the industry to share with the next generation of change-makers. Over the last 3 months, Acre has teamed up with Mike Barry, previous CSO of Marks and Spencer, to interview the brightest and the best in the industry.
Environment + Energy Leader
MARCH 31, 2022
The Internet of Things (IoT) is a top IT priority for global organizations for the next 12 months. But while the vast majority (92%) agree that they need to invest in IoT technologies in order to remain competitive, IT complexity and proven ROI are creating challenges. Delays and budget cuts due to the global pandemic have also had a more. The post Organizations Need to Invest in IoT Technologies to Remain Competitive, Study Shows appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader.
3BL Media
MARCH 31, 2022
SOURCE: Whole Foods Market Foundations. DESCRIPTION: Since 2020, Schmidt’s Personal Care has donated $25,000 to Whole Planet Foundation to fund 174 microloans and create 921 opportunities for low-income entrepreneurs – mostly women. We welcome Schmidt’s again this year to the $25,000 Poverty is Unnecessary Fund and look forward to continuing our work together towards our collective mission of empowering people to change their own lives.
Cisco CSR
MARCH 31, 2022
How Cisco Secure helps customers navigate uncertain times. Security resilience is the ability to protect the integrity of every aspect of your business in order to withstand unpredictable threats or changes – and then emerge stronger. This has always been a requirement in cybersecurity, but recent events have made it more critical than ever. By now we all know that avoiding cyberattacks one hundred percent of the time is unrealistic.
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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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