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Prototype wind turbine sets new world record for power output

Renew Economy

A new world record for the most power a single wind turbine has produced over a 24-hour period has been set by wind giant Siemens Gamesa. The post Prototype wind turbine sets new world record for power output appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Will more countries ban fossil fuel ads?

Corporate Knights

Back in the 1960s, Canadians loved Esso’s ad campaign “Put a tiger in your tank” so much they attached colourful “tiger tails” to their gas tank covers. The plush orange-and-black pennant flapped proudly behind Granddad’s Pontiac as it belched exhaust fumes and promoted his favourite hydrocarbon. . But oil-industry marketing may soon be as endangered as tigers in the wild.

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For eyewear, circular fashion starts at the source

GreenBiz

Sponsored: Consumer demand for sustainable fashion, including eyewear, continues to grow, and what makes fashion green has everything to do with what it’s made from.

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The biggest carbon losers

Corporate Knights

This year, Corporate Knights set out to identify global companies that have decarbonized faster than their peers while simultaneously increasing revenue. Our researchers evaluated the greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of more than 6,500 publicly traded companies. We eventually whittled the list down to?20 corporations from eight sectors that cut the most carbon over the last decade.?

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How to Modernize Manufacturing Without Losing Control

Speaker: Andrew Skoog, Founder of MachinistX & President of Hexis Representatives

Manufacturing is evolving, and the right technology can empower—not replace—your workforce. Smart automation and AI-driven software are revolutionizing decision-making, optimizing processes, and improving efficiency. But how do you implement these tools with confidence and ensure they complement human expertise rather than override it? Join industry expert Andrew Skoog as he explores how manufacturers can leverage automation to enhance operations, streamline workflows, and make smarter, data-dri

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Apple hires auto manufacturing veteran and Deutsche Bank brings on a CSO

GreenBiz

On the public service side, the White House is bringing on even more sustainability experts.

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How one company cut more carbon than any other on the planet

Corporate Knights

Like its spot on the Monopoly board, the electricity company has not typically been considered anything special: a property of mediocre value, often state-owned, that serves a necessary but not particularly creative role in the function of modern society. . No longer. In an era of increased electrification and decarbonization, electric utilities are playing a decisive role in shaping the clean economy of tomorrow.

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$9.6 trillion in corporate risk over nature loss? What investors should know

GreenBiz

Which industries are most at risk, why it’s hard to measure nature and what is the new meaning of “good business sense.

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Amid power price hike mayhem, Bowen invokes the c-word

Renew Economy

Energy boss predictions of a further 35% power price hike have sparked a media frenzy that will test federal energy minister Chris Bowen. Can he stick to the message? The post Amid power price hike mayhem, Bowen invokes the c-word appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Nescafé unveils $1 billion regenerative coffee farming plan

GreenBiz

World's largest coffee brand aims to source half of its coffee using regenerative agricultural methods by 2030 in support of Nestlé's net zero ambitions

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Chart of the Day: Australia’s best performing solar farms

Renew Economy

Queensland shines in the latest rankings of Australia's best performing big solar projects, taking out the top three spots for September. The post Chart of the Day: Australia’s best performing solar farms appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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The Key to Sustainable Energy Optimization: A Data-Driven Approach for Manufacturing

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. 📊 Join us for a practical webinar hosted by Kevin Kai Wong of Emergent Ene

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KeyBank Partners With Cuyahoga County to Launch Key Cares Loan? Home Repair Lending Program

3BL Media

Program provides eligible owners of owner-occupied, single-family homes in Cuyahoga County with loans for home repair and drives investment for low- to moderate-income (LMI) individuals, families, and communities. SOURCE: KeyBank. DESCRIPTION: CLEVELAND, October 11, 2022 /3BL Media/ - KeyBank is partnering with Cuyahoga County to launch a new program that provides home repair assistance to eligible homeowners in Cuyahoga County.

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Griffith warns against “drinking the Kool-Aid” on renewable hydrogen

Renew Economy

In what many see as a veiled attack on the billion-dollar plans of Andrew Forrest, Saul Griffith says green hydrogen is too costly, to volatile and not viable for green steel. The post Griffith warns against “drinking the Kool-Aid” on renewable hydrogen appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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How Cisco Data Scientists Helped CommonLit Innovate Teacher Feedback for Better Learning

3BL Media

By Kyle Thornton. SOURCE: Cisco Systems Inc. SUMMARY: The Transformational Tech series highlights Cisco’s nonprofit grant recipients that use technology to help transform the lives of individuals and communities. DESCRIPTION: Student reading and math comprehension is in decline. The U.S. “ Nations Scorecard ,” based on long term scores, recorded by the National Association of Education Progress (NAEP) and analysis by the National Bureau of Economic Research (NEBR) , shows the largest average sco

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A big shock for the electricity market – but is it a crisis?

Renew Economy

Australia's energy "crisis" is playing out almost entirely according to the system's design. It's a salient reminder that we need a complete market re-think. The post A big shock for the electricity market – but is it a crisis? appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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How to Drive Cost Savings, Efficiency Gains, and Sustainability Wins with MES

Speaker: Nikhil Joshi, Founder & President of Snic Solutions

Is your manufacturing operation reaching its efficiency potential? A Manufacturing Execution System (MES) could be the game-changer, helping you reduce waste, cut costs, and lower your carbon footprint. Join Nikhil Joshi, Founder & President of Snic Solutions, in this value-packed webinar as he breaks down how MES can drive operational excellence and sustainability.

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The Importance of Diversity and Inclusion in Physical Security

3BL Media

FBI’s Jennifer Moore, PNC panelists share how and why their organizations value diversity of thought. SOURCE: PNC Financial Services Group. DESCRIPTION: PNC’s efforts in diversity and inclusion comprises of and extends across its entire employee base. Its physical security team is a microcosm of the bank’s demonstrated success in that endeavor. Every quarter PNC’s Enterprise Technology and Security (ET&S) team hosts a discussion on important topics and trends that drive the security space in

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Beach Energy flags interest in offshore wind, but banks on “sensible” CCS

Renew Economy

Australian major Beach Energy says it is assessing green energy options like offshore wind and hydrogen, while boosting gas production and banking on CCS. The post Beach Energy flags interest in offshore wind, but banks on “sensible” CCS appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Accelerating ESG Impact With Fair Trade Certified

3BL Media

SOURCE: Fair Trade USA. DESCRIPTION: by Leilani Latimer, Chief Commercial & Marketing Officer, Fair Trade Certified. October is Fair Trade Month, when we and many organizations raise awareness about the importance of fair trade. This year we have a lot to celebrate — having surpassed the milestone of delivering $1 billion in financial impact to farmers, fishers and workers across the globe over our 24 years.

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WA mine switches to solar in race to produce battery-grade lithium

Renew Economy

The Earl Grey Lithium Project – one of largest undeveloped deposits in Australia – is set to add 12MW of solar to deliver about 25% of its energy needs. The post WA mine switches to solar in race to produce battery-grade lithium 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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UC San Diego Students Cross Borders and Explore New Fields in STEM

3BL Media

A US-Mexico college exchange program benefits young researchers. SOURCE: Illumina. DESCRIPTION: Growing up in Tijuana, Mexico, Olivia Graeve was interested in pursuing the sciences but didn’t quite know how to make a career of it. To her knowledge, no cross-border student exchange programs for scientific research were available to her. She was able to attend college and graduate school in the US and eventually joined the University of California San Diego as a professor in the Department of Mech

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How safe is undersea energy infrastructure? Nord Stream leaks highlight dangers

Renew Economy

The Nord Stream gas pipe breaches highlight the vulnerability of undersea pipelines and infrastructure in general, of which Australia has a significant network. The post How safe is undersea energy infrastructure? Nord Stream leaks highlight dangers appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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3M Supporting Skilled Trades Scholarships

3BL Media

SOURCE: 3M. DESCRIPTION: At 3M, we know the value of skilled trades. That’s why we are working with the National Coalition of Certification Centers (NC3) to inspire future technical workers. In April, at an event styled after the NCAA’s National Signing Day, 50 students were each awarded a $1,000 scholarship to support their education in skilled trades.

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The scaling imperative for industry 4.0

McKinsey Sustainabilty

Global Lighthouse Network organizations continue to light the way in the Fourth Industrial Revolution. To keep up, companies must now scale technologies across sites and value chains.

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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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GoDaddy Highlights Baltimore's Social Impact Entrepreneurs in Latest 'Made in America' Season

3BL Media

The YouTube docuseries' fourth season features Mayor Brandon Scott and leaders from companies and entities including WhitePaws RunMitts, Impact Hub Baltimore and Harp Vision. SOURCE: GoDaddy. DESCRIPTION: By Sameer Rao. Domain registration giant GoDaddy highlighted its various relationships with Baltimore-based small business, social impact entities and entrepreneurs in its latest season of “ Made in America ,” its docuseries highlighting minority-owned small business owners across the coun

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Data Transparency and its Impact on Customer Trust

Cisco CSR

How do organizations earn and build trust when it comes to the personal data that customers share with them? Customers certainly expect these organizations to comply with all privacy laws that are now in place in more than 130 countries. Customers also expect them not to sell personal data without consent and to try to avoid data breaches that could expose personal data.

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Trust Can't Wait: How To Prepare for Unfinished ESG Reporting Requirements

3BL Media

SOURCE: Workiva. DESCRIPTION: By Andromeda Wood , Vice President of Regulatory Strategy, Workiva. “Get ready,” “start now,” “it’s time to prepare.” When it comes to ESG reporting, organizations are constantly being told to act as quickly as possible. Putting this advice into practice, however, is considerably less straightforward. Upcoming standards such as the ISSB and the ESRS (the European Sustainability Reporting Standards, which are being structured in line with the new CSRD regulation) are

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Why a hybrid cloud approach brings benefits to enterprises

Cisco CSR

Our world has changed over the past three years. We’ve seen enterprises reap the rewards in allowing people to work more flexibly. Hybrid work has been embraced, while the way companies communicate with, and offer services to their customers is evolving fast. The result is that hybrid cloud has become the new normal and is the go-to IT infrastructure for every business.

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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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Bacardi Is Certified as a Great Place to Work® in Bermuda

3BL Media

SOURCE: Bacardi Limited. DESCRIPTION: HAMILTON, Bermuda, October 11, 2022 /3BL Media/ - Family-owned Bacardi Limited is celebrating being certified as a Great Place to Work® at its global headquarters in Bermuda in its first year of participation. Bacardi is no stranger to the certification, having received recognition from Great Place to Work Certified™ on multiple occasions at nearly 40 sites across the globe, including operations centers and offices in the United Kingdom , United States , Ind

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PwC Survey: More Than Half of Boards Lack a Strong Understanding of ESG Strategy or Risks

ESG Today

Most corporate boards lack a strong grasp of the ESG risks facing their companies or an understanding of company ESG strategy, according to PwC’s latest annual Corporate Directors Survey, and while ESG is working its way into key risk management practices, board discussions rarely include key topics such as human rights and climate change. For the survey, PwC surveyed 704 board directors from companies across more than 12 industries. 72% of those surveyed represented companies with annual revenu

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Giving Back Is What We're About

3BL Media

SOURCE: DICK'S Sporting Goods. DESCRIPTION: Last month, our Atlanta Distribution Center teammates collected over 2,500 nonperishable food items for families in need and processed 6,500 pounds of food for the Atlanta Community Food Bank in support of Hunger Action Month. It’s no secret that giving back is what we’re all about. Which is why when our Black Leadership Network Teammate Resource Group led a company-wide Hunger Action Month activation in support of Feeding America, our Atlanta distribu

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ESG Needs a Shared Language

Stanford Social Innovation

By Mark Horoszowski. ESG investing has been all over the headlines lately, and not in a good way. As discussions about ESG become more and more polarized—while progressive politicians push for aggressive regulations, billionaires like Elon Musk call it a “scam” and nonprofits accuse businesses of greenwashing—leaving consumers increasingly confused.

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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.