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14 training resources for regenerating the land through agriculture

GreenBiz

Enable your organization to support holistic, regenerative practices and empower your suppliers to do the same.

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Fortescue lays out huge wind, solar and storage plans to take fossil fuels out of Pilbara

Renew Economy

Fortescue outlines its path to "real zero" at its Pilbara mines with plans for multiple gigawatts of solar, wind and battery storage, plus an electrified fleet of trucks and trains. The post Fortescue lays out huge wind, solar and storage plans to take fossil fuels out of Pilbara appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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The global freshwater crisis threatens to erode $58 trillion in economic value

GreenBiz

Here's why it's a 'downward spiral', according to a new WWF report.

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Rio Tinto seeks to repurpose old mine sites in 600MW renewables push

Renew Economy

Rio Tinto wants to install 600MW of renewables to replace the gas it uses to extract iron ore – including old mine sites earmarked to host solar farms. The post Rio Tinto seeks to repurpose old mine sites in 600MW renewables push 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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How to make food more sustainable at your next conference: An 8-step guide

GreenBiz

Here are our 8 steps to set up a sustainable menu at your next conference or corporate event.

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Keeping Eraring open longer of little value to Origin, says independent expert

Renew Economy

Independent expert looking at Origin Energy takeover says there is likely little value for the utility in keeping Eraring open beyond 2025, and any extension would be limited. The post Keeping Eraring open longer of little value to Origin, says independent expert appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Sharpe seeks to smooth road to renewable zones with $128m community “downpayment”

Renew Economy

NSW make $128m commitment to "community projects and employment opportunities" in the Central-West Orana Renewable Energy Zone, to smooth the exit from coal. The post Sharpe seeks to smooth road to renewable zones with $128m community “downpayment” appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Empire Diversified Energy Inc. - Empire Diversified Energy Included in ARCH2's DOE Funding for Hydrogen Projects

Global Renewable News

Empire Diversified Energy, Inc. (OTC Markets Pink, Ticker Symbol: MPIR) announced its Anaerobic Digester project in Follansbee, Brooke County, West Virginia will receive funding via Empire's incl.

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Wind farm gets green light for planning change, bigger turbines

Renew Economy

Woolsthorpe wind farm gets approval for reduced total number of turbines – but at a much bigger size. The post Wind farm gets green light for planning change, bigger turbines appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Appalachian Regional Clean Hydrogen Hub - Appalachian Regional Clean Hydrogen Hub Selected for the Department of Energy's Hydrogen Hub Funding

Global Renewable News

The Appalachian Regional Clean Hydrogen Hub (ARCH2) has been selected by the U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE) Office of Clean Energy Demonstrations (OCED) as a recipient of the regional clean hyd.

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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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Energy Insiders Podcast: Australia’s methane problem

Renew Economy

Methane expert Peter Rayner on Australia’s potent climate problem, and a solution. Plus: Origin’s black hole, Genex deals and big battery bids. The post Energy Insiders Podcast: Australia’s methane problem appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Brampton - Brampton's Centre for Community Energy Transformation named one of Canada's 2024 Clean50 Top Projects

Global Renewable News

The Centre for Community Energy Transformation (CCET), a not-for-profit organization advocating for energy investments, securing funding opportunities and serving as a hub for energy excellence, has b.

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Genex lands 10-year supply contract for huge Kidston wind project

Renew Economy

Genex lands off take agreement for proposed Kidston wind project that will form part of the clean energy hub incorporating wind, solar and pumped hydro storage. The post Genex lands 10-year supply contract for huge Kidston wind project appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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World Green Building Council - Climate-resilient buildings are the way forward for finance, architects, and engineers

Global Renewable News

The key actions for the construction sector to anticipate, prepare for, re-organise and respond to hazardous events, trends and disturbances related to climate. A guest article from Timo Marquez, Sust.

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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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Toyota and Telstra pivot into hydrogen fuel cell generators for off grid sites

Renew Economy

Toyota Australia announces $3m tilt at stationary hydrogen fuel cell power generator assembly and distribution, in a deal with France-based EODev. The post Toyota and Telstra pivot into hydrogen fuel cell generators for off grid sites appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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European Investment Bank - EIB backs 6.6 billion energy, business, transport and health investment around the world

Global Renewable News

Highlights EIB Board of Directors approves 2.1 billion for climate action and clean energy Another 2.2 billion for sustainable transport, 1.9 billion for business investment.

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We must not let big emitters greenwash their emissions with renewables free kick

Renew Economy

We can't afford to give free kicks to heavy emitters, especially when Australia needs all the help it can get to reach 82% renewables by 2030. The post We must not let big emitters greenwash their emissions with renewables free kick appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy - EGLE announces grant funding available for farms and rural businesses to increase energy efficiency and renewable energy adoption

Global Renewable News

The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) announces $250,000 in available grant funding through the Agriculture and Rural Businesses Energy Incentive Program. The g.

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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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ESMA Warns on “Misleading” Use of ESG-related Terms by Funds

Chris Hall

Research by the European regulator shows that ESG-related named fund s attract more inflows , raising concerns about potential greenwashing. Growing use of ESG-related language in fund names and documentation to attract higher inflows is increasing greenwashing risks, according to new research by the European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA).

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National Grid - National Grid Awarded $50 Million Federal Infrastructure Grant to Integrate More Clean Energy on the Grid

Global Renewable News

Funds will be used towards $140 Million project cost to implement innovative new technology to provide better grid control, allowing for greater distributed energy resource flexibility National G.

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Smart City competition? one of the best ways possible to showcase successful public private partnerships

Energy Central

The pace of change in our world is so rapid that just acknowledging the evolutionary advances can be challenging. But one trend that should not be overlooked is the growth occurring in urban areas of America. There’s a significant shift in where people choose to live and urban officials are struggling fiercely to incorporate the growth. According to Forbes research, 55% of the.

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D3Energy - D3Energy Makes Waves with Ohio's First Floating Solar Array

Global Renewable News

D3Energy, the leading floating solar developer, proudly announces its partnership with Del-Co Water to launch Ohio's first floating solar project. This innovative project exemplifies an exci.

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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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Agricultural Insurance + Energy Access: An Innovative Pilot Program Reveals the Value of Bundled Services — And the Need for Cross-Sector Partnerships

James Militzer

Sustainable Development Goal 7 (SDG7) calls for “affordable, reliable, sustainable and modern energy for all” by 2030. But this goal will not be achieved by thinking about energy alone. A holistic approach is necessary, leveraging partnerships and cross-sector innovation to create sustainable energy solutions for last-mile consumers, with a focus on improving their climate resilience.

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Ideal Energy Inc. - Ideal Energy Designs Groundbreaking 'Agrivoltaics' Solar Array alongside Iowa State University Scientists

Global Renewable News

In a pioneering initiative, Iowa State University (ISU) is embarking on a research project to explore the combination of crops and solar power. The Alliant Solar Farm at Iowa State University is a gro.

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Cobalt-free battery for cleaner, greener power

Science Daily / Earth & Environment

High-capacity and reliable rechargeable batteries are a critical component of many devices and even modes of transport. They play a key role in the shift to a greener world. A wide variety of elements are used in their production, including cobalt, the production of which contributes to some environmental, economic, and social issues. A team now presents a viable alternative to cobalt which in some ways can outperform state-of-the-art battery chemistry.

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Altus Power - Altus Power and Brightcore Energy Announce Completion of Multiple Solar Projects Across New JerseyClean electric power to benefit local residents through New Jersey's Community Solar program

Global Renewable News

Altus Power, Inc., (NYSE: AMPS), the leading commercial-scale provider of clean electric power, and Brightcore Energy, a leader in developing and implementing renewable energy solutions for the commer.

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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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DHL Signs Deal for 668 Million Liters of Sustainable Aviation Fuel

ESG Today

Logistics giant DHL Express announced today a new long-term agreement with clean energy and renewable fuels provider World Energy for the purchase of roughly 668 million litres of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) via sustainable aviation fuel certificates (SAFc). The seven-year deal, running through 2030, marks one of the largest-ever SAFc agreements in the aviation industry to date.

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Lightsource BP - Lightsource bp and Conway Corp unveil 135-megawatt pollinator friendly solar farm providing affordable energy for Conway, Arkansas

Global Renewable News

Highlights Delivers enough clean electricity to power 21,000 homes Includes 5-acre pollinator garden providing critical habitat for monarch butterflies Brings $125 million private capita.

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A Leading Expert in Supply Chain Management Says The Supreme Court’s Decision Could Pose New Challenges for Black and Women-Led Suppliers

Just Capital

(Luis Alvarez/Getty Images) America’s multi-billion dollar supplier ecosystem has slowly been getting more diverse over the past several years, with more top companies allocating million and billion-dollar contracts to suppliers from underrepresented backgrounds. But the Supreme Court’s recent decision on affirmative action could put that in jeopardy, according to Reggie Williams , chief consultant at Procurement Resources, who’s been in the business for over four decades, having worked with com

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Offshore Renewable Energy (ORE) Catapult - Technology collaboration secures new £4.7m investment in high value design for next-generation composite offshore wind turbines

Global Renewable News

The Joule Challenge, the UK Government-funded collaborative programme aimed at helping develop a manufacturing capability for the large components integral to the offshore wind turbines of the future,

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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.