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DECEMBER 18, 2023

Sponsored: The tech industry is far from the biggest polluter, but it’ll be a key leader in solving the most pressing issue of our time: saving our planet.

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DECEMBER 18, 2023

Two huge lithium-ion batteries, and the Broken Hill compressed air storage project, win storage tender in result that may lead to rethink of what long duration storage technologies will look like. The post World’s biggest eight-hour lithium battery wins NSW long duration storage tender appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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DECEMBER 18, 2023

The RE:SUEDE project attempts to give old sneakers new life as agricultural compost.

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Renew Economy

DECEMBER 18, 2023

NSW lands another $4.2 billion in wind, solar and storage projects, including big wins for Andrew Forrest and Neoen, and three ground-breaking long duration storage projects. The post NSW secures another $4.2 billion of wind, solar and storage to help shift from coal appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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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.

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Corporate Knights

DECEMBER 18, 2023

There’s an old joke about a chemist, a physicist and an economist trapped on an island with just one unopened can of food. The chemist suggests putting the can in the fire until it explodes, while the physicist suggests dropping it from a tree. “Those would waste food,” says the economist, “so here’s the solution: let’s assume we have a can opener.” The joke is a good reminder of the limitations of the climate-scenario exercise about to be conducted by Canada’s financial regulator, the Office of

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Renew Economy

DECEMBER 18, 2023

The race to harness Western Australia's huge renewables potential has a new contender, following Frontier Energy's acquisition of Waroona Energy. The post Frontier beefs up solar and green hydrogen plans, as it joins renewables race in wild West appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Renew Economy

DECEMBER 18, 2023

Lord Howe has a solar farm and battery storage that is performing beyond expectations, and incorporating a growing fleet of EVs. The post From dirty diesel to nearly 70pct solar powered, Lord Howe goes electric appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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3BL Media

DECEMBER 18, 2023

CINCINNATI, December 18, 2023 /3BL/ – Fifth Third Bank recently collected 9,720 pounds of electronic waste materials at two employee-focused e-waste collection events. Designed to help employees responsibly dispose of and recycle products, the Bank hosted events at its Fifth Third Corporate Service Center in Grand Rapids, Michigan, and the Fifth Third Madisonville Operations Center in Cincinnati, Ohio in October.

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Renew Economy

DECEMBER 18, 2023

Germany has generated more than half of the electricity it used this year with renewable energy for the first time, new data shows. The post Renewables cover more than half of Germany’s electricity demand for first time in 2023 appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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3BL Media

DECEMBER 18, 2023

A project to strengthen career preparation for North Dakota youth has received a $1.5 million boost from Marathon Petroleum Corporation. The funding will support completion of a regional career and technical education center intended to serve as a resource for 10 high schools in the west-central region of the state. The facility will offer college dual-credit opportunities and instruction in high-demand occupational fields, including construction, agriculture, health care and welding.

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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.

Renew Economy

DECEMBER 18, 2023

AGL's 500MW/1,000MWh Liddell battery – Australia's biggest battery with grid-forming inverter capabilities – will begin construction in the new year. The post AGL to begin construction of Australia’s biggest “grid forming” battery in 2024 appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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3BL Media

DECEMBER 18, 2023

Originally published in Dow's 2022 INtersections Progress Report Two key initiatives were launched in 2022 to reduce unplanned events, in particular, Process Safety Containment Events (PSCEs). Both provided global guidance with the flexibility to tailor at the site and plant level. PSCE REDUCTION EFFORT In April 2022, Operations and EH&S leadership implemented a new PSCE Reduction Effort.

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Renew Economy

DECEMBER 18, 2023

EnergyAustralia fires up country's newest peaking gas generator for first time. It won't likely be needed often, but at least it is connected to a pipeline. The post Newest peaking gas plant fires up for first time: At least it’s connected to a pipeline appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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3BL Media

DECEMBER 18, 2023

Diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) are not just words but values that are exemplified through our One Cadence—One Team culture and the importance of sustaining it as we learn from diverse perspectives. “Alone we can do so little; together we can do so much.“ – Helen Keller “None of us, including me, ever do great things. But we can all do small things with great love, and together we can do something wonderful.“ – Mother Teresa Cadence Women Conference Global I was honored to participate in

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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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Renew Economy

DECEMBER 18, 2023

Up to 100,000 people — most of whom derive their professional status and income from climate-related politics, advocacy and business — flew into Dubai for COP28. The result was an unmitigated disaster. The post COP28 a “tragedy for the planet” as Stockholm Syndrome took hold appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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3BL Media

DECEMBER 18, 2023

Schneider Electric Way back in 1982, I started my career when I became a trainee electrician at the age of 16. The talk at the time was all about acid rain and the ozone layer. The terms “global warming” and “climate change” were only just starting to appear on the public radar. The first-ever COP climate change conference ( Berlin, 1995 ) was still several years away.

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Renew Economy

DECEMBER 18, 2023

A business-critical data centre specialist and a global renewable energy provider are teaming up with tech giant Google to build new generation capacity in Australia's main electricity grid. The post Google inks solar farm deal in NSW Riverina to help big data go green appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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3BL Media

DECEMBER 18, 2023

December 18, 2023 /3BL/ - Qurate Retail Group , which comprises six leading retail brands – QVC®, HSN®, Ballard Designs®, Frontgate®, Garnet Hill® and Grandin Road® – has been recognized on Newsweek’s list of America’s Most Responsible Companies 2024. The world leader in video commerce (“vCommerce”) ranked second out of 25 in the retail industry and earned a spot among the top 125 companies overall.

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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

Renew Economy

DECEMBER 18, 2023

AVL's electrolyte factory will supply the key element its subsidiary VSUN needs to build vanadium flow batteries. The post AVL finishes electrolyte factory, no word on when first vanadium flow batteries will be made appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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3BL Media

DECEMBER 18, 2023

Second recyclable thermoplastic blade built by LM Wind Power in Castellón, with a component made from recycled Elium® resin - a groundbreaking progress in the wind industry’s pursuit of circularity Owens Corning supplied high performance glass fiber specifically designed to be compatible with Elium® resin– glass fiber represents on average 70% of the blade’s weight and is therefore key in the blade’s recyclability This second recyclable blade features a new Carbon-Elium® resin spar cap technolog

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Global Renewable News

DECEMBER 18, 2023

The East Bay Municipal Utility District (EBMUD) has partnered with InPipe Energy, a California-based clean energy company, to generate electricity from the flow of water in its water system. This inve.

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3BL Media

DECEMBER 18, 2023

BOULDER, Colo., December 18, 2023 /3BL/ - New AI-powered technologies related to agriculture issues ranging from contaminated soil and crop management to food waste were selected as winners of the sixth annual Call for Code contest. The Grand Prize-winning teams will each receive $50,000 USD, as well as solution implementation support from the Call for Code ecosystem, including founding partner IBM and Arrow Electronics.

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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.

Global Renewable News

DECEMBER 18, 2023

Reykjavík Energy (Orkuveita Reykjavíkur; OR) and the Nordic Investment Bank (NIB) have agreed on a green loan financing of energy and utility projects in the amount of USD 100 million, correspon.

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3BL Media

DECEMBER 18, 2023

High-performance computing (HPC) is increasingly important for scientific research. The more processing power researchers can deploy, the more discoveries they can potentially make. Universities around the world are investing in HPC, and one of the leading research institutions utilizing this technology is the KTH Royal Institute of Technology (KTH) in Sweden.

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Global Renewable News

DECEMBER 18, 2023

The aim is to facilitate exploration and research of the geothermal resource and to analyse the potential of the sites for developing the first projects for electricity generation or thermal uses.

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3BL Media

DECEMBER 18, 2023

Originally published in Alkermes September 2023 Corporate Responsibility Report Ethics and Compliance Integrity is a core Alkermes value and the foundation of the way we do business. Alkermes is dedicated to upholding legal, regulatory and ethical standards in the markets in which we operate and to maintaining a strong culture of compliance. Our focus on compliance applies to all aspects of our business, beginning with preclinical research and continuing through clinical trials, manufacturing an

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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.

Renew Economy

DECEMBER 18, 2023

Federal energy minister secures Darren Miller for a third term heading up Arena, to guide the agency through "a period of substantial growth." The post “Certainty and continuity:” Bowen locks in Arena chief for another three years appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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3BL Media

DECEMBER 18, 2023

Originally published on Nielsen News Center At Nielsen, we know that data has the potential to transform the world. For over 100 years, we have innovated to bring powerful data to help our clients understand and reach their audiences and drive outcomes. In addition to serving our media and advertising clients, we know that Nielsen data can be an important tool to drive greater representation and inclusion in the media industry, such as our Diverse Intelligence Series.

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Science Daily / Earth & Environment

DECEMBER 18, 2023

The Earth is a wonderful blue and green dot covered with oceans and life, while Venus is a yellowish sterile sphere that is not only inhospitable but also sterile. However, the difference between the two bears to only a few degrees in temperature. A team of astronomers has achieved a world's first by managing to simulate the entirety of the runaway greenhouse process which can transform the climate of a planet from idyllic and perfect for life, to a place more than harsh and hostile.

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3BL Media

DECEMBER 18, 2023

Originally published on U.S. Bank company blog The U.S. Bank eMentor program, which is designed to help students plan for college, careers and adulthood through financial education and literacy assistance, recently wrapped its fall sessions, which featured more than 500 employee mentors paired with mentees. The program offers high school- and college-aged students – many of them from diverse, underserved or low- to moderate-income communities – access to U.S.

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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.