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Newly announced EPA tailpipe emissions rules: What you need to know

GreenBiz

A tightening of emissions standards is expected to create an EV boom in the next 10 years.

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South Australia’s world-leading renewable transition is attracting flood of new industry

Renew Economy

South Australia expected to double grid demand as new industry floods to the state, lured by low cost clean energy and its accelerated 100 pct renewables target. The post South Australia’s world-leading renewable transition is attracting flood of new industry appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Why Renewcell failed

GreenBiz

H&M and Levi’s wanted the company’s revolutionary reused cotton product — but the industry couldn’t handle it.

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Germany kickstarts plans to dismantle gas distribution network

Renew Economy

Germany issues green paper for the decommissioning of the country’s gas distribution network to smooth transition to climate-neutral heating. The post Germany kickstarts plans to dismantle gas distribution network appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Precision in Motion: Why Process Optimization Is the Future of Manufacturing

Speaker: Jason Chester, Director, Product Management

In today’s manufacturing landscape, staying competitive means moving beyond reactive quality checks and toward real-time, data-driven process control. But what does true manufacturing process optimization look like—and why is it more urgent now than ever? Join Jason Chester in this new, thought-provoking session on how modern manufacturers are rethinking quality operations from the ground up.

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Walmart replaces plastic e-commerce envelopes with recyclable paper

GreenBiz

The switch eliminated more than 2,000 tons of plastic during the retailer’s last fiscal year.

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Woodside preparing “new climate bomb” on gas peninsula

Renew Economy

Gas giant Woodside has been accused of preparing to detonate a "new climate bomb" that would dwarf national efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. The post Woodside preparing “new climate bomb” on gas peninsula appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Batteries to turn Kalgoorlie into massive micro-grid after storms tear down network, and gas fails

Renew Economy

A "non-network" solution - likely big batteries - has been chosen over new transmission lines, and will turn Kalgoorlie into a massive micro grid to avoid blackouts. The post Batteries to turn Kalgoorlie into massive micro-grid after storms tear down network, and gas fails appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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The nuclear option

Corporate Knights

W ith the nuclear calamities of Three Mile Island and Chernobyl fresh in the public mind, the 1980s saw a number of socially responsible investment funds pledge to keep nuclear energy out of their portfolios. The trend quickly spread, and soon the exclusion of companies that were involved in nuclear became the bedrock of socially conscious investment funds.

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Electrification: AGL offers platform to help customers cost EVs, solar, heat pumps, batteries and cooktops

Renew Economy

AGL launches website that allows consumers to cost solar, batteries, EVs and heat pumps. The post Electrification: AGL offers platform to help customers cost EVs, solar, heat pumps, batteries and cooktops appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Design Thinking Plastics Part 1

3BL Media

EPISODE SUMMARY What does design thinking plastics for a future of sustainability mean? In Design Thinking Plastics Part 1, Tony Chambers, Founder of TC & Friends and former editor-in-chief of Wallpaper, delves into how design thinking reimagines the role of plastics in our lives, helps drive solutions for its end of life and its future in a circular world.

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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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Quinbrook’s $8 billion plans for Australia solar supply chain put on fast-track

Renew Economy

The $8bn plans of one the nation’s biggest renewable energy investors to build a polysilicon manufacturing facility in Queensland have been declared a prescribed project. The post Quinbrook’s $8 billion plans for Australia solar supply chain put on fast-track appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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China’s Clean-Truck Surprise Defies the EV Slowdown Narrative

3BL Media

Originally published on about.bnef.com For all the headlines about automakers dialing back their plans for electric vehicles, there have been some pockets of surprisingly positive news on EV adoption the last few months. On the passenger vehicle side, BNEF estimates that EVs reached 20% of global vehicle sales in the final quarter of last year. China and Europe are way out ahead, but it was a record quarter in other markets, as well.

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AEMO issues another gas shortage warning, but analysts question why

Renew Economy

Complete with the "perennial forecast of shortfalls," AEMO's latest Gas Statement of Opportunities has analysts scratching their heads on why the market operator sees gas power demand soaring in 2040. The post AEMO issues another gas shortage warning, but analysts question why appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Earth Hour 2024: WWF Give an Hour for Earth

3BL Media

March 20, 2024 /3BL/ - On March 23rd at 8:30 pm local time, WWF’s Earth Hour will return to unite millions worldwide in support and celebration of our planet. In an increasingly divided world struggling with the impacts of climate change and biodiversity loss, Earth Hour provides much-needed positivity, inspiration, and hope. Since 2007, Earth Hour has been known for its iconic “lights out” moment, with landmarks and homes worldwide switching off their lights.

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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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Australia’s biggest “remote grid” solar farm officially opened in Mount Isa

Renew Economy

The 88 MW Dugald River solar farm, described as the largest solar facility on a remote grid in Australia, has been officially opened by APA Group. The post Australia’s biggest “remote grid” solar farm officially opened in Mount Isa appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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3M Launches Its 2023 DEI Report

3BL Media

Originally published on 3M News Center At 3M, we believe a diverse and inclusive workforce fuels innovation, drives growth, and enriches the communities and markets we serve. And we hold ourselves accountable to meaningful impact within and outside the walls of 3M through our diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) commitments. To learn about the progress we made in 2023, view the DEI report.

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Robbins Island wind project heads back to court, as EPA digs in over “sensitive dunes”

Renew Economy

The fate of a $1 billion-plus, 900MW wind farm remains in limbo, with Tasmania's Environment Protection Authority confirming it will appeal the huge project's approval. The post Robbins Island wind project heads back to court, as EPA digs in over “sensitive dunes” appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Firefighter Academy Gives Students a Head Start

3BL Media

Some North Dakota teenagers are getting first-hand experience with the skills they would need to become professional firefighters. The city of Dickinson’s fire department conducts a certification course for high school students, qualifying them for college credit and positioning them to apply for jobs in firefighting. A grant from Marathon Petroleum’s Dickinson renewable diesel facility is helping the fire department provide equipment for students who enroll in the course.

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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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Boards of directors: The final cybersecurity defense for industrials

McKinsey Sustainabilty

With digitization, computing, and advanced technologies, the “attack surface” is now the sum of systems and capabilities that can be exploited by cyberattackers.

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The TNFD Framework: A Crucial Catalyst for Corporate Biodiversity Action

3BL Media

As the world grapples with existential threats like climate change and biodiversity loss, the spotlight is increasingly turning toward the role of corporations in shaping our sustainable future. In this context, last year's New York Climate Week was a monumental occasion. One of its standout events was the public webinar hosted by the Taskforce on Nature-related Financial Disclosures (TNFD).

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Global Economics Intelligence executive summary, February 2024

McKinsey Sustainabilty

Global economic uncertainty elevated but consumers upbeat; China faces deflation, real estate problems, and FDI decline; EU growth stagnant; high US interest rates affecting households and companies.

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7 Tips for Choosing a Lab and Testing Your Wastewater

3BL Media

PFAS, or per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, are all over the news. Many of us already realize they pose a health risk to humans and the environment. Manufacturers of PFAS play a huge role in slowing the release of these substances into the environment. In fact, some facilities are required by law to test for PFAS in their wastewater. While the requirements to test for PFAS in wastewater can vary depending on the jurisdiction and the specific regulations in place, many manufacturers of PFAS, mu

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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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Texas Pulls $8.5 Billion From BlackRock Over ESG Investing

ESG Today

The Texas State Board of Education announced on Tuesday the termination of an investment with BlackRock, pulling $8.5 billion in funds from the investment giant, with a statement by the Board’s Chairman Aaron Kinsey citing BlackRock’s “dominant and persistent leadership in the ESG movement.” BlackRock, as the largest global investment management company, and a leading voice in the investment community on climate and energy transition-related investment themes, has found itself at the center of a

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My Quest Story - Eddy Hurst

3BL Media

Life is good. We’ve all heard this saying used to describe past and current sentiments. It is often said to gauge our emotional, professional, personal, and even financial goals. When I decided to leave the retail management sector to use transferable skillsets, I never expected how rewarding it would be. No longer am I working 80 hours a week to execute on every holiday sales event, prepping for inventories for 6 weeks in a 130k-square-foot big box, or worrying about daily sales, shrink, etc.

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In Search of Durable Change (Blog)

Stanford Social Innovation

By Mona Mourshed Measuring how long impact lasts can be difficult, but nonprofits and donors should make the effort.

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Meeting the New SEC Emissions Policies: We Already Have All the Technology We Need

3BL Media

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) announced new rules requiring many large U.S.-listed public companies to disclose climate-related risks that have a material impact on their financials, operations, or business strategy. Specifically, companies registered with the SEC now must disclose their Scope 1 and 2 emissions, as in those resulting from both their direct emissions and purchases of electricity and fuel.

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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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Modernizing the biopharma commercial model to maximize patient value

McKinsey Sustainabilty

Biopharma leaders are adjusting their commercial focus and transforming their enabling capabilities and operating models to benefit their patients, companies, and the healthcare ecosystem.

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Eco-Action Scales Climate Solutions on Atlanta's West Side

3BL Media

What do composting, plant-based diets, and home energy efficiency projects have in common? They are all climate solutions that can be harnessed to reduce emissions while improving the quality of life for historically disinvested communities in Georgia. Environmental Community Action (ECO-Action) is putting all of these solutions to work in Georgia communities using funding from a 2024-2025 Drawdown Georgia Climate Solutions & Equity Grant.

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Microsoft Signs 15-Year “Environmental Justice PPA” from New US Solar Farm with EDP, Volt Energy

ESG Today

EDP Renewables North America (EDPR NA) and minority-owned renewable energy developer Volt Energy Utility announced a new partnership today to launch the development of Hickory Solar Park, a new solar project based near Jerseyville, Illinois. The companies also announced that Microsoft will purchase electricity and renewable energy credits (RECs) for 15 years from the new project.

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National Grid Announces the Upstate Upgrade; Multi-Year Initiative Will Improve Grid Resilience, Deliver Significant Benefits for Customers, Local Economies

3BL Media

Portfolio of 70+ transmission upgrade projects across Upstate NY will generate thousands of jobs and more than a billion dollars in regional economic growth over next 6 years, while delivering a smarter, stronger, cleaner energy grid for generations to come National Grid plans to invest more than $4 billion to transform its energy delivery system and propel economic growth across Upstate New York.

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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