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Anaerobic digestion: Turning America’s food waste into RNG

GreenBiz

Sponsored: Anaerobic digestion is an eco-friendly waste management solution, producing renewable energy and healthy soils. How can this technology grow in the United States?

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“Dangerous radicals:” UN takes aim at Australia over fossil fuels and climate lies

Renew Economy

IPCC says Australia victim of one of the most successful fossil fuel lobbying efforts, as UN chief slams leaders for lying about climate action. The post “Dangerous radicals:” UN takes aim at Australia over fossil fuels and climate lies appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Logistics gets on a sustainable track

GreenBiz

Moving target: A truckload of technologies, partnerships and global agreements comprise new solutions for the space.

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Gas-led recovery is a “dog”, world must stop burning fossil fuels, Turnbull says

Renew Economy

Malcolm Turnbull says the Coalition's gas led recovery is a "dog", and says the world must stop burning fossil fuels and put gas "out of business.". The post Gas-led recovery is a “dog”, world must stop burning fossil fuels, Turnbull says appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Manufacturing Sustainability Surge: Your Guide to Data-Driven Energy Optimization & Decarbonization

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.

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Why are climate-committed banks living in a fuel’s paradise?

GreenBiz

Will all the naming and shaming possibly tame the worst impulses of the world’s biggest banks and the investor class that owns them?

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Making Impact: Mentorship for Black Youth Brings Rewards for Both Mentors and Mentees

3BL Media

SOURCE: Las Vegas Sands. DESCRIPTION: Kenneth Cottrell and Antonio Fargas became youth mentors for 100 Black Men Las Vegas for very different reasons, but they agree on many of the rewards mentorship for Black youth brings for both mentors and mentees. Cottrell learned about 100 Black Men as a teenager, benefitting from being a mentee of the 100 Black Men Atlanta chapter and the leadership development opportunities he gained.

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Tasmania’s first solar project to fuel green hydrogen plant to replace diesel use

Renew Economy

Line Hydrogen to build green hydrogen production facility in Tasmania, getting power from the state's first solar farm. The post Tasmania’s first solar project to fuel green hydrogen plant to replace diesel use appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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This is what ‘responsible’ climate lobbying looks like

GreenBiz

The new Global Standard on Responsible Climate Lobbying offers detailed suggestions for how companies can ensure their lobbying aligns with the Paris Agreement.

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America's Charities Named '2022 Best Nonprofit to Work For' for Second Consecutive Year

3BL Media

SOURCE: America's Charities. DESCRIPTION: WASHINGTON, April 4, 2022 /3BL Media/ - America’s Charities , the nonprofit that inspires employees and organizations to support each other and the causes they care about, today announced it was selected as a 2022 Best Nonprofit To Work For by the impartial research organization Best Companies Group (BCG). This is the second consecutive year that BCG has recognized America’s Charities as one of the 50 best employers in the industry, scoring well above i

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Gippsland to get priority assessment for first offshore wind projects

Renew Economy

Australia's first offshore wind project a step closer with the federal government declaring the Bass Strait-Gippsland region as the first priority region. The post Gippsland to get priority assessment for first offshore wind projects 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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Arrow Electronics Sponsors FIRST® Robotics Regional Competition

3BL Media

SOURCE: Arrow Electronics. DESCRIPTION: DENVER, April 4, 2022 /3BL Media/ - March Madness isn’t just about basketball. Those looking for big upsets, epic match-ups and unforgettable performances found that and more at the FIRST Robotics Colorado Regional Competition, held March 25-26 at the University of Denver. Sponsored by Arrow Electronics, the event challenges high school students to build industrial-size robots and maneuver them through a series of challenges against other teams.

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“Now or never:” IPCC says immediate and deep cuts needed for liveable future

Renew Economy

IPCC uses dramatic language to insists that world must make "immediate and deep" emissions cuts, to try and ensure a liveable planet. The post “Now or never:” IPCC says immediate and deep cuts needed for liveable future appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Moderna Launches New Charitable Foundation

3BL Media

Initial grants of approximately $5 million awarded to local and global nonprofits that support groups and causes disproportionately affected by COVID-19. SOURCE: Moderna. DESCRIPTION: CAMBRIDGE, Mass., April 4, 2022 /3BL Media/ - Moderna, Inc. (Nasdaq: MRNA), a biotechnology company pioneering messenger RNA (mRNA) therapeutics and vaccines, today announced the launch of the Moderna Charitable Foundation to promote public health, access to quality healthcare and educational opportunities, particu

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New data shows big jump in toxic coal plant pollution, even as output falls

Renew Economy

Analysis shows big increase in amount of toxic air pollutants emitted by Australia’s ageing fleet of coal-fired power plants, even while generation output of some has decreased. The post New data shows big jump in toxic coal plant pollution, even as output falls appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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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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How do you redesign your supply chain in a chaotic world?

GreenBiz

What keeps our fraying world connected? At the moment, our supply chain is a good bet.

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Wind and solar make deep cuts in emissions possible, but fossil fuels must go: IPCC

Renew Economy

Wind, solar and battery storage will play centre-stage to cut emissions in half by 2030, the IPCC says, while more expensive CCS will have only a bit part. The post Wind and solar make deep cuts in emissions possible, but fossil fuels must go: IPCC appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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We Need to Stop Talking About the Years Our Kids Lost in School.

3BL Media

By: Gahmya Drummond-Bey. SOURCE: Verizon. DESCRIPTION: One pandemic-era educator shares what she sees from her side of the screen: When we talk about the learning losses from the pandemic, we need to consider the gains, too. Yesterday, my 5-year-old students received a self-love challenge in the form of QR codes that were strategically placed throughout their activity books.

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It’s astounding Australia has no policy framework to drive urgent clean energy transition

Renew Economy

It is astounding that there is no nationally agreed policy-making framework to guide Australia through a once in a century technological transition. The post It’s astounding Australia has no policy framework to drive urgent clean energy transition appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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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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Ørsted Completes Onshore Wind Farm Haystack Wind in Nebraska

3BL Media

The 298 MW wind farm is Ørsted’s first onshore project using 5 MW Siemens Gamesa wind turbines and brings the company's US onshore wind and solar capacity in operation above 3 GW. SOURCE: Ørsted. DESCRIPTION: BOSTON, April 4, 2022 /3BL Media/ - Located in Wayne County, Nebraska, Haystack Wind utilises existing interconnection infrastructure in Southwest Power Pool (SPP) North from Ørsted's 230 MW onshore wind farm Plum Creek Wind, which is placed close by.

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Japanese renewable investor lands financing deal for small Victoria solar farm

Renew Economy

Japanese based renewable energy developer reaches financial close for a small solar farm in Victoria after landing a deal with a local superannuation fund. The post Japanese renewable investor lands financing deal for small Victoria solar farm appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Fifth Third Affirms Commitment to Financial Education During Financial Capabilities Month

3BL Media

SOURCE: Fifth Third Bancorp. DESCRIPTION: Fifth Third Bank continues to be deeply committed to financial education. As we celebrate Financial Literacy Month in April, we’re proud to report that over 2.8 million people have been educated though our various programs in the past 18 years. Fifth Third’s L.I.F.E. (lives Improved through Financial Empowerment) programs are designed to financially empower people at every age and every stage in life, with in-person and virtual modules.

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The Driven Podcast: Malcolm Turnbull on EVs, Morrison lies, and end of fossil fuels

Renew Economy

Malcolm Turnbull on his family's shift to electric, Morrison's lies on EVs, and the pressing need to stop burning fossil fuels. The post The Driven Podcast: Malcolm Turnbull on EVs, Morrison lies, and end of fossil fuels appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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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.

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Essity Green Response Report Shows Substantial Change in Consumer Behaviour Towards Environment

3BL Media

SOURCE: Essity. DESCRIPTION: The COVID-19 pandemic forced a sudden and disruptive change in the everyday behaviours and attitudes of communities throughout the world. The importance of hygiene and health quickly ascended to the top of the priority list for millions as lockdowns and restrictions were introduced to slow the spread of the virus. Consequently, worldwide travel grounded to a halt and nature was given a potential lifeline opportunity to thrive.

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TinyML needs a big use case. Or any use case.

Stacey Higginbotham

What if you threw a party but half the guests of honor never showed? That was the situation at the tinyML Summit that took place in San Francisco earlier this week. Together, chip vendors, startups trying to shrink machine learning (ML) algorithms, and dozens of academics put on an amazing event that demonstrated several breakthroughs when it comes to making machine learning fit on the world’s smallest microcontrollers.

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The Home Depot Foundation Teams Up With Girl Scouts of the USA for Local Construction Workshops Around the U.S.

3BL Media

SOURCE: The Home Depot. DESCRIPTION: There are more than 300,000 open jobs requiring skilled plumbers, carpenters, electricians and HVAC specialists nationwide, but according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, only 11% of construction workers are women. To help fill this skilled labor gap and diversify the workforce, The Home Depot Foundation created the Path to Pro training program in 2018.

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Cisco C9136 First Access Point with Wi-Fi 6 Release 2 Certification

Cisco CSR

Co-Author Anuj Dharap, Software Engineer. Wi-Fi 6 Release 1 brought a host of technologies (DL/UL OFDMA, DL HE MU-MIMO, 1024-QAM, HE TX Beamforming, and Target Wake Time) which enabled greater throughputs, lower latency, and greater reliability and spectral efficiency in the existing 2.4/5 GHz networks. With Wi-Fi 6E , Wi-Fi entered a new era – expanding the use of Wi-Fi 6 into the clean 6 GHz band – opening 1200 MHz of spectrum unbridled by legacy devices and constraints.

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The Silver Lining to Corporate DEI Challenges

In our latest edition of Navigating ESG Comms Through the Cosmos - Scorpio Edition, 3BL embraces the perspective of one of the zodiac's most misunderstood signs: Scorpio. While this sign often has a darker view of the world, they do not shy away from shining a light on controversial topics. This month we take a deep dive into corporate pullback of DEI and how companies can utilize astrological advice to reinvent its social impact communication.

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The Decision Of A Lifetime: How Margaret Opened Doors Across QSR & Broke Glass Ceilings

3BL Media

As one of Taco Bell’s first 100 franchisees, Margaret Jones paved the way for women to thrive as leaders of the multi-billion-dollar brand. SOURCE: Yum! Brands. DESCRIPTION: Imagine this: at 15 years old, you’re about to start high school with your childhood friends, in a town you spent your whole life in. As you’re about to begin, your mom decides to uproot your family and move 140 miles away from Albuquerque, New Mexico to the small town of Gallup – population 14,000.

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Peco Offers $1.5M in Incentives for Customers to Advance Electrification of Their Fleets

Environment + Energy Leader

Peco is offering $1.5 million in infrastructure incentives for customers looking to advance electrification of their fleets. The post Peco Offers $1.5M in Incentives for Customers to Advance Electrification of Their Fleets appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader.

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Working With Water: Identifying Risk, Enhancing Resilience

3BL Media

By Kimberly Grubert, Project Consultant, WSP. SOURCE: WSP. DESCRIPTION: Resilience is a journey, not a destination. As the climate has changed, so have the approaches needed to understand and proactively address associated risks and opportunities. In a changing climate, utilities, governments and corporations across all sectors are realizing that looking to the past is no longer sufficient to plan for the future.

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NHTSA Announces New Fuel Economy Standards

Environment + Energy Leader

The US Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has announced new fuel economy standards for fleets. The new standards will make vehicle miles per gallon more efficient and reduce transportation emissions. The post NHTSA Announces New Fuel Economy Standards appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader.

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Supercharge Your ESG Content This Libra Season

Throughout Climate Week, a feeling of urgency on tackling the climate crisis was palpable. Yet, questions continue to linger about corporate progress. Are we truly moving the needle or are we stuck in a cycle of empty statements and a flood of reports and guidelines? In the latest edition of Navigating ESG Comms Through the Cosmos - Libra Edition , we use Climate Week outcomes to explore how brands can communicate progress credibly.