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Traditional owners win landmark court battle against Santos Barossa gas project

Renew Economy

Santos loses approval to drill for gas in the Timor Sea after the Federal Court found it had failed to adequately consult with traditional owners. The post Traditional owners win landmark court battle against Santos Barossa gas project appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Could you explain ESG investment to your neighbor?

GreenBiz

How can the average retail investor best make sense of ESG products?

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Australia’s once in a generation lithium opportunity

Renew Economy

Australia is at the start of a globally significant investment boom. Its top 5 pure-play lithium firms have a collective market value of more than $A50 billion. The post Australia’s once in a generation lithium opportunity appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Collateral damage: The environmental cost of the Ukraine War

GreenBiz

From forests ignited by shelling to wrecked factories spewing pollution to precarious nuclear plants, the long-term impacts could be profound.

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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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Korea Zinc plans 3GW renewable hub in huge Queensland green hydrogen play

Renew Economy

Korean consortium agrees to develop a green energy export corridor connecting North Queensland and north-east Asia, with plans to export 1 million tonnes a year of green ammonia. The post Korea Zinc plans 3GW renewable hub in huge Queensland green hydrogen play appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Galvanize: Financially supporting women entrepreneurs from 9 to 5

GreenBiz

As a venture capital firm focused on investing in climate change solutions, Galvanize prioritizes diversification within its portfolios and its executive leadership.

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Bowen says “Australia is back” on climate, but it’s also still lagging well behind

Renew Economy

As Labor's energy minister assures that "Australia is back" on climate action, a major new report details just how far behind we are on meeting key benchmarks. The post Bowen says “Australia is back” on climate, but it’s also still lagging well behind appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Reflecting on 2022 Stockholm World Water Week: Anything new?

GreenBiz

Key themes of Stockholm World Water Week 2022 included healthy watersheds, digital water tech and investing in innovation.

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Gransolar takes bigger bite of solar EPC market with two new projects

Renew Economy

Spain's Gransolar signs EPC contracts to build two solar plants for Lighthouse bp, including one of the largest PV projects built to date in Australia. The post Gransolar takes bigger bite of solar EPC market with two new projects appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Cleaning Innovations Company Demonstrates How Cost-Savings and Sustainability Go Hand-in-Hand

3BL Media

SOURCE: Tersano. DESCRIPTION: Tersano is a Canadian-based, privately held company that manufactures sustainable cleaning technologies. Through their innovative products and solution, they make cleaning safer for people and the planet, while helping businesses significantly reduce costs, time, and labor every step of the way. Tersano manufactures devices that convert ordinary tap water into an all-in-one cleaner, sanitizer, and deodorizer on-site and on demand.

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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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Danish-based alliance seeks seven fold boost to offshore wind to 380GW by 2030

Renew Economy

Danish-based initiative seeking to drive a seven fold increase in installed global offshore wind capacity to 380GW - from 57GW - by 2030. The post Danish-based alliance seeks seven fold boost to offshore wind to 380GW by 2030 appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Wells Fargo Donates $300,000 in Support of Disaster Relief in Puerto Rico

3BL Media

Funding to help address urgent needs following Hurricane Fiona. SOURCE: Wells Fargo. DESCRIPTION: SAN FRANCISCO, September 21, 2022 /3BL Media/ - Wells Fargo is donating $300,000 from the Wells Fargo Foundation to support three organizations providing urgent relief in Puerto Rico following Hurricane Fiona. The funding to the Hispanic Federation, SBP, and World Central Kitchen will focus on necessities like meals and supplies as well as resources for rebuilding efforts.

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Hybrid Cloud Networking Made Easy

Cisco CSR

Hybrid cloud and the use of multiple public clouds is the new normal. Cisco has been pursuing a strategy to make it easier for organizations to manage this complexity. We are offering solutions to make it easier to adapt to a multicloud world by unifying the experience across IT teams and providing more choice. We conducted a customer survey with analyst firm 451 Research of over 2,500 cloud, DevOps and NetOps leaders in organizations worldwide and learned: 92% are using two or more public cloud

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David Rawlinson II Named Among Savoy Magazine’s 2022 Most Influential Black Executives in Corporate America

3BL Media

Qurate Retail, Inc. President and CEO recognized for outstanding corporate leadership and community impact. SOURCE: Qurate Retail Group. DESCRIPTION: David Rawlinson II, President and CEO of Qurate Retail, Inc., has been named to Savoy Magazine’s “ 2022 Most Influential Black Executives in Corporate America ,” the definitive listing of African American executives, influencers and achievers impacting the U.S. business community.

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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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Exploring Default Docker Networking Part 2

Cisco CSR

Well, hello everyone. I’m back to continue my exploration of default Docker networking. If you haven’t already read (or it has been a while since you read) Exploring Default Docker Networking Part 1 I would recommend checking it out. In that post, I explain what “Default Docker Networking” means, then put on my headlamp and climbing gear as I go deep down into the layer 1 (physical) and layer 2 (data link) aspects of container networking and how Linux networking concepts

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Aura Air Equips Thousands of Classrooms With Air Quality Management Systems

3BL Media

Students across the U.S. return to cleaner classroom air, including large school districts in Washington State, Mississippi, Connecticut, Maryland, Florida, New York, and Massachusetts. SOURCE: Aura Air. DESCRIPTION: As students return to the classroom for the new school year, hundreds of schools and school bus operators are installing Aura Air’s advanced air quality management systems to keep them safe and healthy.

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McKinsey to Invest $100 Million in Energy Sector Decarbonization Practice

ESG Today

Launches Decarbonization Hubs for Global Energy and Materials Sectors. Global management consulting firm McKinsey & Company announced the launch of the Global Decarbonization Hub and the Sustainable Materials Hub, aimed at helping clients transform and unlock opportunities related to decarbonizing the energy and materials sectors. The energy-focused Global Decarbonization Hub will be based in McKinsey’s office in Houston, Texas, home to 40% of all publicly traded oil and gas companies.

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FedEx Business Spotlight: LipRevolt

3BL Media

SOURCE: FedEx Corporation. DESCRIPTION: LipRevolt is a cosmetic brand that caters to individuals who identify as women or gender nonconforming, especially women of color. LipRevolt seeks to promote social activism and the belief that you can inspire change and look amazing while doing it. To show their commitment to racial equality, LGBTQ rights, and women’s empowerment, LipRevolt donates 10% of sales to nonprofit organizations supporting these issues.

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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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Ramping Up Renewables Can’t Provide Enough Heat Energy in Winter

Gail Tverberg

We usually don’t think about the wonderful service fossil fuels provide in terms of being a store of heat energy for winter, the time when there is a greater need for heat energy. Figure 1 shows dramatically how, in the US, the residential usage of heating fuels spikes during the winter months. Figure 1. US residential use of energy, based on EIA data.

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NJ Employers Pledge To Support Green Workforce To Mirror State’s Leadership in Clean Energy Transition

3BL Media

SOURCE: Ceres. DESCRIPTION: September 21, 2022 /3BL Media/ - Several major businesses with operations in New Jersey today pledged to invest in building a diverse and well-paid workforce as they advance their work as sustainability and climate leaders. Announced during a Climate Week NYC 2022 event on Wednesday where Gov. Phil Murphy also unveiled the Green Jobs for a Sustainable Future Report, the Corporate Green Workforce Development Pledge is designed to maximize well-paying green jobs in the

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5 Sustainable Startups From Israel on the Rise

Impakter

Impakter. 5 Sustainable Startups From Israel on the Rise. In our attempt to map some of the most compelling sustainable startups from each region or country, we now have a look at sustainable startups from Israel. Specifically, we will focus on those that have hit the news in the last couple of months. Either because of their capital raise or their achievements.

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The Four Major Dimensions of Recovery

3BL Media

SOURCE: Alkermes. DESCRIPTION: September is National Recovery Month. Together we can reduce stigma, increase awareness of substance use disorder and celebrate the journey of recovery. Educating ourselves about the components of recovery is a first step. Learn more: [link]. Tweet me: For #NationalRecoveryMonth @Alkermes shares the four major dimensions of recovery.

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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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Extreme Hunger Rises by 123% in Worst-Affected Climate Hotspots

Impakter

Impakter. Extreme Hunger Rises by 123% in Worst-Affected Climate Hotspots. In Pakistan, an area the size of New Zealand is now underwater due to melting glaciers and unprecedented monsoons. Somalia has not had a successful rainy season since late 2020 – an unprecedented two-year dry spell not witnessed for more than 40 years. “Our climate isn’t just changing, it has changed,” write the authors of […].

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From the Fifth Third Bancorp 2021 ESG Report: Inclusion & Diversity

3BL Media

SOURCE: Fifth Third Bancorp. DESCRIPTION: Fifth Third believes that inclusion and diversity are essential to living our core values; serving our customers; delivering financial performance; and being recognized as a leader in building an engaging workplace, a strong supplier base and vibrant communities. Advancing Inclusion and Diversity Begins with Our Employees.

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Demand on the rise for electric vehicle charging at multifamily properties

Utiliity Dive

EV adoption will accelerate next year thanks to new tax credits and expanding options from automakers.

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kate spade new york's Senior Director of Social Impact, Taryn Bird, to Speak at SB'22 San Diego

3BL Media

SOURCE: Tapestry, Inc. DESCRIPTION: kate spade new york’s Senior Director of Social Impact, Taryn Bird, will be speaking at SB’22 in San Diego next month. Sustainable Brands ’22 is a global event for regenerative brands and leaders, where participants are immersed in a fun, safe space to learn, define and demonstrate the path to good growth, unlocking the power of sustainable and regenerative 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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Norway’s $1.2 Trillion Oil Fund Asks all Portfolio Companies to Set Net Zero Goals

ESG Today

Norges Bank Investment Management (NBIM), the investment manager for Norway’s €1.2 trillion oil fund, announced the launch of a new climate action plan, and a target to reach net zero emissions for all companies in the fund by 2050. NBIM was established to manage revenues from Norway’s oil and gas resources. The fund has grown to one of the world’s largest, owning nearly 1.5% of all shares in the world’s listed companies, with holdings in over 9,000 companies in 70 countries.

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T-Mobile Prepares for Hurricane Fiona

3BL Media

SOURCE: T-Mobile. DESCRIPTION: Hurricane Fiona strengthened to a Category 3 hurricane as it moved away from Puerto Rico, although localized flash and urban flooding is still possible. Recovery efforts are underway. In the USVI, retail stores are open regular hours and there is no impact to our network. Network Update. T-Mobile’s network continues to hold up well in Puerto Rico, with many sites operational.

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Fitch Launches ESG Ratings for Labelled Bonds Covering ESG Performance, Impact & Outcomes

ESG Today

Fitch Group’s sustainability-focused analytics business Sustainable Fitch announced today the launch of ESG Ratings, Data & Analysis, a new ESG ratings product for investors providing sustainability scores and analysis at the entity, framework and instrument level. The announcement follows the launch last year of Sustainable Fitch , along with its initial ESG ratings products targeting fixed income investment products.

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Presidential Awards for Excellence in Science, Mathematics and Engineering Mentoring Applications Are Now Open

3BL Media

The PAESMEM Awards honor those individuals and organizations who have made significant contributions to mentoring the future STEM workforce. SOURCE: Presidential Awards for Excellence in Science, Mathematics and Engineering Mentoring (PAESMEM). DESCRIPTION: WASHINGTON, September 21, 2022 /3BL Media/ - Nominations and applications are now open for this year’s Presidential Awards for Excellence in Science, Mathematics and Engineering Mentoring (PAESMEM).

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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.