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How to make sustainability more creative — and creative more sustainable

GreenBiz

Adam Lerman, global creative director of sustainability at Accenture Song, reflects on navigating career transitions, driving change at a global consultancy firm and what great sustainable messaging looks like.

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Macquarie’s Eku gets to work on two more big batteries

Renew Economy

Macquarie-owned energy storage developer has a global big battery development pipeline that has ballooned to 1.2GWh in under a year. The post Macquarie’s Eku gets to work on two more big batteries appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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ESG 2023

GreenBiz

Did you know that more than 60% of the 500 largest U.S. public companies are voluntarily reporting on Scope 3 emissions? In ESG 2023, Insightia research highlights how issuers are being held accountable for emissions reporting on a global scale, with regulators, standard setters and investors alike calling for mandatory Scope 3 reporting. The report’s top findings include: Emissions-intensive sectors face sustained pressure to enhance their net-zero commitments, with climate change shareholder p

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The key to combatting greenwashing? An empowered marketing team

Corporate Knights

As more regulators take steps to rein in the Wild West of green marketing , forward-thinking companies are re-evaluating the way they communicate green initiatives to external audiences. For many, “greenblushing ” – or the act of playing it safe by not making environmental claims at all – is no longer an option. Today, green products are in high demand.

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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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“It doesn’t make sense:” One of world’s biggest offshore wind projects grinds to halt over costs

Renew Economy

One of the world's biggest offshore wind projects has been halted because of a big jump in costs, raising questions about the UK's renewable plans. The post “It doesn’t make sense:” One of world’s biggest offshore wind projects grinds to halt over costs appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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What it takes to get clarity on soil carbon

GreenBiz

Food companies have jumped all the way into soil carbon sequestration but there is still the question of measurement.

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Building systems and how to change them

GreenBiz

The beauty of systems thinking and the wisdom it provides about sustainability and buildings.

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Works complete to connect South Australia’s biggest wind farm to grid

Renew Economy

Works to connect South Australia's largest wind farm to the state's grid – and take it a major step closer to “net” 100 per cent renewables – have been completed. The post Works complete to connect South Australia’s biggest wind farm to grid appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Sofidel Sustainability Expert Joins Virtual Event To Discuss Sustainable Sourcing

3BL Media

HORSHAM, Pa., July 20, 2023 /3BL/ - Mohamed Abaas, environmental sustainability specialist from Sofidel , will discuss the importance of sustainable sourcing during StoreBrands’ Industry Forums: Sustainability virtual event taking place on July 26. “Sustainability is no longer a leisure that we should seek, but a crucial need, and it all starts with materials sourcing,” Abaas said.

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Rooftop solar, battery, dozens of EV chargers: Network launches depot “of future”

Renew Economy

Western Power launches massive, modern energy depot south of Perth to house 850 staff and 500 vehicles. The post Rooftop solar, battery, dozens of EV chargers: Network launches depot “of future” 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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WEC Holds Executive Roundtable on Working With the UN Sustainable Development Goals

3BL Media

Read the summary here The World Environment Center, in collaboration with Ricoh, convened a virtual one-day Executive Roundtable. WEC members along with other global companies discussed effective policies and practices in SDGs, and shared best practices on how companies can incorporate them into their sustainability initiatives. 25 participants from business and academia/NGOs in ten industries and eight countries shared their advances on working with the SDGs, i.e. how they collaborate with peer

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Heating with hydrogen: Clean alternative or gas industry pipe dream?

Renew Economy

The gas industry has fought hard for hydrogen as an option to replace gas as a fuel in homes. But how clean is it — and does it make sense as a solution? The post Heating with hydrogen: Clean alternative or gas industry pipe dream? appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Work for Humankind: Lenovo Brings Its Global Service Project to North America in Partnership With Conservation Group BirdLife International

3BL Media

RALEIGH, N.C., July 20, 2023 /3BL/ - Lenovo announced the North American edition of Work For Humankind, a bold initiative that uses technology for volunteers to make a positive, long-lasting difference while working from remote, tech-enabled locations. The Work for Humankind Research Report found that nearly 90% of U.S. respondents find giving back to the community vital when “Working from Anywhere.

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One of world’s biggest offshore wind project grinds to a halt over costs

Renew Economy

One of the world's biggest offshore wind projects has been halted because of a big jump in costs, raising questions about the UK's renewable plans. The post One of world’s biggest offshore wind project grinds to a halt over costs 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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Sky’s the Limit Celebrates Andrea Primas: Empowering Girls and Women To Maximize Their Potential

3BL Media

July 20, 2023 /3BL/ - SkysTheLimit.org , the leading community-driven platform for entrepreneurs and mentors, is proud to celebratex Andrea Primas, Founder of ConqHer, Inc. Andrea's dedication to empowering girls and women and helping them become the best versions of themselves has made a significant impact on countless lives. As the visionary behind ConqHer, Inc., a 501c(3) nonprofit organization, Andrea has established a community that provides education and experiences to girls and women aged

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Fortescue Future buys up “fast moving” US green hydrogen project

Renew Economy

Fortescue Future Industries has spent $US24 million to buy the company behind a proposed green hydrogen project in Arizona in the US. The post Fortescue Future buys up “fast moving” US green hydrogen project appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Q4HE Collaborates With Western University of Health Sciences To Support Biopsies Save Lives

3BL Media

Quest Diagnostics, through the Quest for Health Equity (Q4HE) initiative, has teamed up with Western University of Health Sciences (WesternU) to offer no-cost diagnostic testing services to support Biopsies Save Lives. This multidisciplinary program will offer no-cost testing to patients in Southern California who are low-income, uninsured, and underinsured and who have rare erosive and blistering diseases, to enable more timely diagnosis of these conditions.

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Fortune Hydro - Fortune Hydro to sign New York State hydro plants

Global Renewable News

Fortune Hydro AG has signed an agreement to acquire and modernize 5 Hydro Power plants in New York State. That is 8 MW, which produces electricity for approx. 20,000 households, which are now modern.

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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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LyondellBasell 2022 Sustainability Report: Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

3BL Media

INTERVIEW WITH OUR EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT, PEOPLE AND CULTURE TRISHA CONLEY Q: What’s your vision of ‘thriving societies’? How will the People and Culture organization help to achieve it? A: As employees, we spend a lot of our time at work, so it is important to have a place that is safe, free from discrimination and where people feel like they can bring their whole selves to work.

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KS Orka - KS Orka completes capacity testing of Sokoria Unit 2, Indonesia

Global Renewable News

Sokoria Geothermal Indonesia, a subsidiary of KS Orka Renewables, completed URC Test of Unit 2 Starting the 3rd Quarter of 2023 with a big accomplishment and key milestone: Sokoria Geothermal Indonesi.

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O-I Glass Waste Sustainability Roadmap Drives Company Toward Zero Waste

3BL Media

O-I Glass is committed to reducing the natural resources used and the waste generated in producing sustainable glass packaging. Glass is made from four basic ingredients: sand, limestone, soda ash, and recycled glass or “cullet.” In 2021, O-I formalized its Waste Sustainability Roadmap to help prevent avoidable waste, increase recycling, and enhance systems to accurately report and identify waste streams.

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Water Power Technologies Office - Eighteen Small Businesses Receive Funding for Hydropower and Marine Energy Research and Development

Global Renewable News

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) recently announced more than $3.5 million for 18 hydropower and marine energy projects as part of the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business T.

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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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From the 2022 Fifth Third Sustainability Report: $100 Billion Environmental & Social Target

3BL Media

In Fifth Third Bancorp’s recently published 2022 Sustainability Report , the Company reported an update on its 10-year, $100 billion environmental and social finance target through 2030. The new target, announced after Fifth Third achieved its $8 billion renewable energy goal, continues the Company’s commitment to accelerating the transition to and support for more sustainable and inclusive growth.

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Ocean Energy Europe - CorPower Ocean resumes C4 deployment program

Global Renewable News

CorPower Ocean has resumed its deployment program for its first commercial scale C4 Wave Energy Converter, following a period where the Aguçadoura wave energy site in northern Portugal has been out o.

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New Report Details Cummins’ Strategy for Creating a Great Workplace

3BL Media

Cummins Cummins Inc. has released its new 2023 Human Capital Management Report detailing the company’s approach to talent management and the critical role employees play in the global power technology leader’s overall success and sustainability. President and CEO Jennifer Rumsey says in the report that Cummins is an exciting place to work as the company strives to be a leader on climate action.

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GreenFire Energy Inc. - GreenFire Energy Inc. and PT Medco Power Indonesia Enter Into an MOU

Global Renewable News

GreenFire Energy Inc. and PT Medco Power Indonesia have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to cooperate on future geothermal projects to achieve the Indonesian Government's Net Zero Emissi.

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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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Paris 2024 Gets France Moving

3BL Media

International Olympic Committee news The Olympic Games may be a year away, but the commitment to “get France moving more”, that Paris 2024 made before it was awarded the Games, is already bringing benefits for people in the country. World Health Organization (WHO) figures show that globally, one in four adults do not meet recommended levels of physical activity.

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Argonne National Laboratory - Argonne and National Renewable Energy Laboratory study shows the potential of pumped storage hydropower in Alaska

Global Renewable News

Alaska's massive size and diverse landscape have created unique energy needs and challenges. Alaska is not connected to large interstate energy grids like most other states.Scientists at t.

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Chemours CEO Mark Newman Recognized As Delaware Business Times CEO of the Year

3BL Media

WILMINGTON, Del., July 20, 2023 /3BL/ - T he Chemours Company (“Chemours”) (NYSE: CC), a global chemistry company with leading market positions in Titanium Technologies, Thermal & Specialized Solutions, and Advanced Performance Materials, is pleased to announce that its President and CEO, Mark Newman, has been recognized by the Delaware Business Times as its CEO of the Year award winner in the Large For-Profit category.

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Exergy - Exergy and Geothermal Engineering Ltd. (GEL) Sign Contract for UK's First Deep Geothermal Power Plant

Global Renewable News

Highlights Located in Cornwall, at the United Downs site, the power plant will start producing 3 MWe by late 2024 to deliver renewable baseload power to help meet local net-zero targets.

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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.