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Takeaways from IKEA’s electrification of last-mile deliveries

GreenBiz

Making EVs appealing for corporations starts with laying out details such as evaluating efficient routes, use cases and what a company needs from a charging infrastructure standpoint.

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ACT to quit gas by 2045, shift to all-electric homes and business

Renew Economy

ACT joins Victoria with a commitment to phase out the use of gas in homes and businesses by 2045, and shift to electrification backed by solar and storage. The post ACT to quit gas by 2045, shift to all-electric homes and business appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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How climate tech startups can survive and thrive in the downturn

GreenBiz

A bubble-bursting means climate tech entrepreneurs will need to adjust their game plan. They’ll need to adapt, conserve cash, negotiate flat or down fundraising rounds, adjust to rising costs of capital and look at forms of financing outside of venture capital.

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Despite what auto industry says, consumers aren’t to blame for poor EV sales

Corporate Knights

Nate Wallace is a clean transportation program manger at Environmental Defence. . In the 1960s, a scientist named Ruth Reck working at General Motors found in her research that emissions from car tailpipes were causing global heating and would result in dire consequences for the planet. Reck presented her findings on climate change to three top executives at GM’s corporate headquarters, two of whom would later become CEO. .

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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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3 things that can make or break your EV transition

GreenBiz

Sponsored: As companies move toward electric fleets, paying attention to details that might not be on the radar today can ensure success.

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Ministers to put environment back into energy market rules in landmark move for renewables

Renew Economy

Energy ministers are poised to put environment back into the national electricity market objective, removing a massive roadblock that has stymied the switch to renewables. The post Ministers to put environment back into energy market rules in landmark move for renewables appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Massive new Victoria wind farm and battery awaits assessment after environmental checks

Renew Economy

Plans for a huge wind farm and big battery in Victoria’s south west have resurfaced, as developers await development approval following environmental effects statement. The post Massive new Victoria wind farm and battery awaits assessment after environmental checks appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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The State of Electrify Everything with Saul Griffith

GreenBiz

Every year matters when it comes to electrification and decarbonization. Where are we today, what progress have we made in the last year, and what do we need to focus on in the year to come? Electrification BAMF Saul Griffith explains.

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ESG Is Having Growing Pains. Here's What Comes Next.

3BL Media

SOURCE: VMware. DESCRIPTION: By Nicola Acutt. You’ve probably read some less-than-flattering headlines about environmental, social, and governance (ESG) initiatives in recent months. ESG has been called everything from a “scam” and a “loser” to another example of “woke capitalism.” One thing is for sure: the heat of the spotlight has landed on ESG.

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Electrified Supercut

GreenBiz

Many all-electric technologies are already here today, and they are beautiful.

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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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Climate target will soon be law, the task now is to go hard to catch up with science

Renew Economy

Passage of the climate bill is important but largely symbolic. Now it's time to go in hard and make sure it matches the science. The post Climate target will soon be law, the task now is to go hard to catch up with science appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Vendor Selection Checklist: 7 Features to Look For in an ESG Solution

GreenBiz

How to Choose an ESG Platform That’s Right For You As more ESG software solutions enter the market, it can be difficult for teams to know which way to turn. Each platform and vendor offers an array of features and capabilities, making it challenging to compare and contrast solutions. To help you find the best solution for you, we’ve designed a checklist you can use to compare providers, prioritize what you need, and then evaluate if a vendor checks your most important boxes.

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Australian property manager goes 100% renewable with major wind and solar PPA

Renew Economy

PPA signs Charter Hall up to a seven-year contract to buy 151GWh of renewable energy a year from Engie – enough to power roughly 26,000 homes. The post Australian property manager goes 100% renewable with major wind and solar PPA appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Electrification for Peace with Senator Heinrich

GreenBiz

Electrification is inherently a more local energy resource. The Chair of the Electrification Coalition of the U.S. Senate talks about the national security imperative for electrifying everything.

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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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Paychex Recognized by Nasdaq in Times Square for 2022 Worlds Most Ethical Companies Listing

3BL Media

SOURCE: Paychex, Inc. DESCRIPTION: Thank you to the team at Nasdaq for recognizing Paychex and our 2022 Worlds Most Ethical Companies recognition this week in the center of NYC’s Times Square! About Paychex : Paychex, Inc. (Nasdaq: PAYX) is a leading provider of integrated human capital management software solutions for human resources, payroll, benefits, and insurance services.

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Stepping Up Corporate Procurements with Jigar Shah and Madison Freeman

GreenBiz

Corporations have a major role to play in spurring forward new, clean materials. This conversation will challenge you organization to do more to reach deep decarbonization. You think you have it covered, but you're all failing.

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KeyBank Announces $300,000 Grant to Africatown Community Land Trust

3BL Media

Funds will support expansion of small business development program focused on Black entrepreneurs. SOURCE: KeyBank. DESCRIPTION: Africatown Community Land Trust (ACLT) has announced a $300,000 donation from KeyBank to expand its small business development program that helps entrepreneurs incubate and grow their companies. Currently ACLT is revitalizing one of Seattle's historic landmarks, FireStation 6, by converting it into the William Grose Center for Cultural Innovation (WGC), a hub for entre

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Finding your match in the carbon economy

GreenBiz

The Department of Energy’s new carbon matchmaking tool helps identify the carbon capture, storage and end-product supply chain.

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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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Here's How HP Recycles Its Ink Cartridges - And Works on Climate Pledges

3BL Media

By Kai Ryssdal and Andie Corban. SOURCE: HP Inc. DESCRIPTION: The reconciliation package moving through Congress includes $369 billion to fight climate change, and Senate Democrats’ summary of the deal says it would put the United States on a path to cut around 40% of greenhouse gas emissions by 2030. Much of corporate America has made climate pledges over the past few years as well.

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Green and growth — can we have both?

GreenBiz

There is no reason theoretically that we can’t achieve “absolute decoupling,” while sustaining economic growth.

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The Home Depot Foundation Commits Up to $300,000 To Support Flood Relief in Kentucky and Surrounding States

3BL Media

More than $4.5 Million Committed to Disaster Response in 2022. SOURCE: The Home Depot. DESCRIPTION: ATLANTA, August 3, 2022 /3BL Media/ – The Home Depot Foundation is committing up to $300,000 to support immediate disaster relief efforts in the communities impacted by the devastating flooding in the Appalachia and Midwest regions. This new disaster response grant takes the Foundation’s 2022 disaster commitment to more than $4.5 million.

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The Grid We Need to Electrify Everything with Jesse Jenkins

GreenBiz

Electrifying everything will require substantial updates to the electrical grid to ensure electricity is clean, accessible, and affordable. Jesse Jenkins know what it will take to get there.

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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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Too slow, too coal: ESB capacity market proposal slammed by nearly everyone

Renew Economy

"Makes little sense:" Even the coal generators are unhappy with ESB capacity market proposal. The post Too slow, too coal: ESB capacity market proposal slammed by nearly everyone appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Electrify, Equitably

GreenBiz

All-electric buildings are safer, healthier, cleaner and cheaper. But the upfront costs to transform buildings can be costly, and not all communities have equal access to new technologies. In this conversation, the leaders of PG&E and Blocpower discuss the innovative partnerships and programs helping ensure better access to an all-electric future, and how utilities are preparing to transition existing gas infrastructure to ensure vulnerable communities aren't stuck with the bill.

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Energy Insiders Podcast: Why this should be Australia’s last energy crisis

Renew Economy

A change in governance and a rapid shift to renewables should ensure this is the last energy crisis for Australia, says Simon Corbell, the head of the Clean Energy Investment Group. The post Energy Insiders Podcast: Why this should be Australia’s last energy crisis appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Plugging into Industrial Decarbonization

GreenBiz

Industry is responsible for some of the most stubborn emissions on earth. Many materials don’t yet have clean, competitive alternatives — and that will have to change quickly if we are to meet our climate goals. Industry expert Rebecca Dell dives into the role of electrification in reaching deep decarbonization for heavy industry, and what needs to happen to get where we're going.

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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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Mastercard Supports The National Urban League to Preserve U.S. Civil Rights

3BL Media

By Timothy Murphy, Mastercard’s Chief Administrative Officer and Board Chair of the National Urban League. SOURCE: Mastercard. DESCRIPTION: The National Urban League ’s 2022 conference, which took place in our nation’s capital last week as the first in-person since the pandemic started, was energizing, impactful and insightful. I was joined by my extraordinary colleagues from Mastercard, NUL leaders and staff, policymakers and business and community leaders, all of whom came together to engage i

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Plugging into Industrial Decarbonization

GreenBiz

Industry is responsible for some of the most stubborn emissions on earth. Many materials don’t yet have clean, competitive alternatives — and that will have to change quickly if we are to meet our climate goals. Industry expert Rebecca Dell dives into the role of electrification in reaching deep decarbonization for heavy industry, and what needs to happen to get where we're going.

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Quest for Health Equity Supports Kansas City Charity Working to Support Homeless Youth

3BL Media

SOURCE: Quest Diagnostics. DESCRIPTION: Serve the World Charities, Inc. (STW), which recently received a grant from Quest Diagnostics Incorporated, hosted its first annual “Friendraiser” event. STW held the event to raise awareness and funding to support their mission to empower families in South Kansas City to find affordable, dignified, and permanent housing, while helping to distribute food and providing safe and fun community events for all.

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Buildings: High Voltage Transmission

GreenBiz

GreenBiz's buildings analyst explains why buildings are the lynchpin of our climate future.

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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.