Green Project Management

OCTOBER 21, 2024

I was fortunate enough to witness firsthand the moment when the Earth Charter was officially introduced to the world. I attended the original Earth Charter Summit via the OG of streaming apps, Real Player (remember that?), and to say it was life-changing would be an understatement. Being in that room, surrounded by passionate individuals from […] The post Rediscovering the Earth Charter: A Timeless Blueprint for a Sustainable Future appeared first on The GPM Blog.

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Renew Economy

OCTOBER 21, 2024

Singapore grid gives conditional approval to import electricity as part of SunCable's massive Australia-Asia PowerLink project in major step forward to $30 billion project. The post SunCable: Singapore gives nod to imports from world’s biggest solar and battery project appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Corporate Knights

OCTOBER 21, 2024

Canada’s federal government is preparing to announce climate targets for 2035 as it faces both demands for more ambitious emission-reduction policies and major backlash against the measures it has already announced. Under the 2021 Net-Zero Emissions Accountability Act, Ottawa must publish targets for 2035 by December 1, and Environment Minister Steven Guilbeault has confirmed the government will release the proposed targets on schedule.

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Renew Economy

OCTOBER 21, 2024

Solar power will grow four-fold by 2030, overtaking nuclear, hydro and gas, and then coal by 2033. By 2050, it will produce more than all these technologies combined. The post Solar will leap four-fold by 2030, ending the rule of King coal and overtaking all other grid supplies appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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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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Envirotec Magazine

OCTOBER 21, 2024

Professor Kumar. The California Air Resources Board (CARB) has recognised Professor Prashant Kumar with the prestigious Haagen-Smit Clean Air Award – an honour widely considered to be the “Nobel Prize” in air quality achievement. Professor Kumar, Founding Director of the University of Surrey’s Global Centre for Clean Air Research (GCARE) , has been recognised for his contribution to international education.

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Renew Economy

OCTOBER 21, 2024

Australia continues to set records in solar power, but it has dropped out of the top 10 countries in new installations as the rest of the world surges ahead. The post Australia drops out of world’s top ten countries for new solar installs for first time in three decades appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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OCTOBER 21, 2024

Australia is being urged to follow other countries and encourage smarter air con systems that can deliver savings to homes and the overall grid. The post Australia needs smarter air con systems to save money for homes and the grid appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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3BL Media

OCTOBER 21, 2024

While we power homes and businesses, we’re just as committed to fueling our employees’ passion for volunteerism. In 2023, Delmarva Power employees dedicated more than 17,200 hours to support regional organizations. A select group of outstanding volunteers is honored with the Exelon Powering Communities Award, recognizing their commitment to helping others.

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Renew Economy

OCTOBER 21, 2024

Nuclear proponents are simply delaying the move towards clean and cheap energy as Australia's environment runs out of time, a climate leader says. The post “Delay-mongers:” Climate boss Kean lashes nuclear supporters appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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3BL Media

OCTOBER 21, 2024

Abbott This year’s hurricane season has brought some significant, unexpected impacts — including previously unseen devastation to the mountain regions of North Carolina, Georgia and Tennessee by Hurricane Helene, and back-to-back major hurricanes hitting the west coast of Florida with Helene and now Hurricane Milton. To help affected families and communities, Abbott and Abbott Fund are working with our longstanding disaster relief partner organizations, including Feeding America, Direct Relief,

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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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Renew Economy

OCTOBER 21, 2024

Australia's next storage tender - the country's biggest - will have key design changes, but still will not include VPPs or demand response. The post Australia’s biggest battery storage tender poised for take-off as authorities wrestle with hybrid issue appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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3BL Media

OCTOBER 21, 2024

We take great pride in presenting SAIC’s fifth annual corporate responsibility report, which underscores the mission-based culture that serves our customers and employees so well. This report highlights our success in integrating SAIC’s values of innovation, integrity and inclusion into every facet of our operations. These pillars form the bedrock of our identity and shape our actions as a leader in the defense and civilian sectors as we seek to help our government customers to solve the world’s

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Renew Economy

OCTOBER 21, 2024

Power is expected to be restored - for the second time - to outback towns in western NSW after a back-up system brought in to temporarily fix a major outage failed. The post Remote towns suffer another blackout as back-up generators trip, smaller units stolen appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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3BL Media

OCTOBER 21, 2024

Each year, through Baker Tilly Wishes, the Baker Tilly Foundation provides 15 grants of $10,000 to not-for-profits nominated by our team members. This program makes a powerful difference for these impactful organizations. Finding light: A summer camp for grieving children In 2000, a girl named Erin Metcalf passed away at the age of 15 from liver cancer.

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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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Renew Economy

OCTOBER 21, 2024

Fortescue Metals places order for what will be the biggest battery in Western Australia's Pilbara mining region, with five hours of storage capacity. The post Fortescue presses go on “challenging” five-hour battery project, biggest yet in the Pilbara appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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3BL Media

OCTOBER 21, 2024

PHILADELPHIA, October 21, 2024 /3BL/ - CertainTeed, a leading North American manufacturer of sustainable building materials, and Renovate Robotics, the leading startup developing autonomous roofing robots, are partnering to use robotics to innovate roofing installation. Saint-Gobain, the parent company of CertainTeed, has also completed an equity investment in Renovate Robotics through NOVA by Saint-Gobain, its corporate venturing arm.

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Renew Economy

OCTOBER 21, 2024

A new solar and battery project has escaped Victoria's VCAT process, but will still have to negotiate its way through federal approvals. green tick queue. The post New solar and battery project in central Victoria gets state planning approval, joins EPBC queue appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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3BL Media

OCTOBER 21, 2024

EMERYVILLE, Calif., October 21, 2024 /3BL/ - SCS Standards, an ANSI-accredited standard development organization, is pleased to announce the publication of the latest version of SCS-110, Certification Standard for Zero Waste. The Standard was first introduced in 2022 as a series of three zero waste standards for facilities, events and projects that are now consolidated into one.

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Renew Economy

OCTOBER 21, 2024

Australia's next storage tender - the country's biggest - will have key design changes, but still will not include VPPs or demand response. The post New guidelines issued for Australia’s biggest storage tender as authorities wrestle with hybrid issue appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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3BL Media

OCTOBER 21, 2024

Originally published on Nielsen Insights Hispanics aren’t just watching the game, they’re changing it. This report provides deeper insights into how Hispanic fans engage with sports media and are shaping the future of U.S. sports culture. Download the report The Hispanic community: A growing influence in U.S. sports The Hispanic community consists of about 65 million people—almost one-fifth of the U.S. population.

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Renew Economy

OCTOBER 21, 2024

Australian energy storage developer Enervest signs up Swiss giant Energy Vault to its plans to build a big battery with one gigawatt-hour of energy storage capacity in north-western New South Wales. The post “Small company doing big things:” Gigawatt-hour battery plan signs up Swiss giant, Energy Vault appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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3BL Media

OCTOBER 21, 2024

Financial advisors help develop a plan for someone to ensure they are financially secure as they age. This is done with a diverse portfolio of investments to ensure a stable and reliable source of income over time. The energy grid also requires a diverse portfolio of energy sources to improve network reliability and resilience over time, and renewable energy sources provide that sustainability.

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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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McKinsey Sustainabilty

OCTOBER 21, 2024

The OECD sees the global economy improving. Central banks’ strategies are diverging, with some cutting rates and others raising them. China announces a major stimulus, and the US Federal Reserve cuts rates.

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3BL Media

OCTOBER 21, 2024

Drawdown Georgia and Georgia Interfaith Power & Light recently hosted a live webinar illustrating ways that Georgia's congregations are taking action and advancing climate solutions within their own communities of faith. From installing rooftop solar and improving energy efficiency to installing EV chargers to creating composting and recycling programs, there are so many ways for congregations to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and help solve for climate.

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Science Daily / Earth & Environment

OCTOBER 21, 2024

Plants the world over are absorbing about 31% more carbon dioxide than previously thought, according to a new assessment. The research is expected to improve Earth system simulations that scientists use to predict the future climate, and spotlights the importance of natural carbon sequestration for greenhouse gas mitigation.

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3BL Media

OCTOBER 21, 2024

This live event will be hosted by Georgia Clinicians for Climate Action, the Drawdown Georgia Business Compact, and Georgia Tech’s Ray C. Anderson Center for Sustainable Business. Join healthcare industry leaders, hospital administrators, and clinicians at the Georgia Healthcare Sustainability Forum to address the role of healthcare in reducing carbon emissions and improving sustainability.

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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

Envirotec Magazine

OCTOBER 21, 2024

Researchers at Durham University, in collaboration with international partners, have developed a revolutionary robotic system that allows for continuous, long-term observation of honeybee colonies. The research, published in the journal Science Robotics , seemingly marks a significant advancement in the field of digitised behavioural research. The system, developed as part of the EU-funded ‘RoboRoyale’ project , enables 24/7 monitoring of queen bees and their interactions with worker bees.

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3BL Media

OCTOBER 21, 2024

Originally published on GoDaddy TEMPE, Ariz., October 21, 2024 /3BL/ -- With the number of small businesses on the rise, entrepreneurs represent an important voting block as November 5 approaches. According to the U.S. Department of the Treasury 1 , the U.S. registered more than 430,000 small business applications monthly in 2024 - 50% more than in 2019 - so addressing small business owners' concerns could help candidates differentiate themselves with Election Day less than one month away.

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Science Daily / Earth & Environment

OCTOBER 21, 2024

Scientists paint a compelling picture of what happened the day the S2 meteorite crashed into Earth 3.26 billion years ago.

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Envirotec Magazine

OCTOBER 21, 2024

Lee Todd is Head of Advisory Services, ABB Electrification Services. Efforts to ensure the continuity of today’s mission-critical industrial operations are blunted by the burden of aging and increasingly complex electrical systems. ABB’s Lee Todd explains how forward-looking approaches to equipment maintenance can reward organizations with optimized business continuity and greater sustainability as well as reduced costs.

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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.