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Can closed loop battery recycling and geothermal lithium help solve the supply crunch?

GreenBiz

Five- to tenfold growth is expected in the global lithium battery market over the next decade as people shift to electric vehicles, but already lithium supplies are tight.

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Gas exporters sucking gas out of domestic market in middle of crisis, data shows

Renew Economy

Australia's LNG exporters are contributing to an ongoing energy crisis, by diverting gas away from the domestic market, AER data confirms. The post Gas exporters sucking gas out of domestic market in middle of crisis, data shows appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Corporations must change climate obstructionist industry associations from within

Corporate Knights

Dylan Tanner is the executive director and founder of InfluenceMap. The window to take action on climate change is closing. The global scientific community now has the official backing of hundreds of government and business leaders who agree that we must transition to a net-zero-carbon economy, and yet getting strong climate regulations in place has proven a challenge.

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Labor to introduce legislation for climate targets and EV tax cuts in first week of parliament

Renew Economy

Labor will seek to legislate its 2030 target, EV tax cuts and a revival of the Climate Change Authority during the first week of the new parliament. The post Labor to introduce legislation for climate targets and EV tax cuts in first week of parliament appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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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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NYU Stern’s Tensie Whelan on ESG, sustainability and the talent pipeline

GreenBiz

The founding director of the NYU Stern Center for Sustainable Business on the interplay between ESG and corporate sustainability, and how that intersection is rippling across the school’s programs.

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Europe saw Morrison’s Australia as “handbrake” on global climate action, Albanese says

Renew Economy

Anthony Albanese says Scott Morrison's recalcitrance on climate change almost scuttled a major trade deal with the European Union. The post Europe saw Morrison’s Australia as “handbrake” on global climate action, Albanese says appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Australian thermal storage start-up nears production at Newcastle plant

Renew Economy

MGA Thermal says it hopes to be producing 1MWh a day of stackable thermal storage blocks by year’s end at its new commercial facility in Newcastle. The post Australian thermal storage start-up nears production at Newcastle plant appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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How circularity transformation is impacting supply chain innovation

GreenBiz

Clean. Green. Lean: WEAR and no TEAR How circularity transformation is impacting supply chain innovation What goes up must come down To arrest the growing effect on nature and curtail the rise in temperatures, countries across the globe are devising measures to rejuvenate Mother Earth. The aim is to reverse the temperature by 1.5-2.0 deg Celsius. The journey towards net zero to control carbon emissions has already begun.

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NSW backs three solar and battery recycling plants in new state funding round

Renew Economy

Five New South Wales solar and battery recycling initiatives receive combined total of $7.4m in state government funding. The post NSW backs three solar and battery recycling plants in new state funding round appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Qualcomm's Commitment to Employee Engagement and Wellbeing

3BL Media

SOURCE: Qualcomm. DESCRIPTION: Our employees are committed to inventing solutions to complex problems and making the world a better place. We believe that supporting their holistic wellbeing, inclusive of physical, mental, social and financial wellbeing, helps them live their best life both at home and work. Through our social wellbeing programs, our employees can pursue their interests and hobbies, connect to volunteering and giving opportunities, enjoy unique recreational experiences with fami

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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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Tesla big battery fined for failing to deliver promised capacity when coal plant tripped

Renew Economy

Hornsdale big battery fined over response to market when country's biggest coal unit failed, and AGL wind farms fined over settings in lead up to South Australia blackout. The post Tesla big battery fined for failing to deliver promised capacity when coal plant tripped appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Nielsen at SXSW 2022: The Native Representation TV Needs

3BL Media

SOURCE: Nielsen. DESCRIPTION: While moves have been made to increase representation and open narratives for Native Americans in media, the entertainment industry still has a ways to go. Creators of indigenous backgrounds are breaking through with stories told and inspired from their diverse perspectives with the aim to influence audiences of all backgrounds.

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New generation and storage pipeline reaches 150GW as AEMO prepares its plan

Renew Economy

AEMO revealed new generation and project proposals now total more than 150GW, as it prepares to release latest 20-blueprint of how to connect it all to the grid. The post New generation and storage pipeline reaches 150GW as AEMO prepares its plan appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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No Warrior Left Behind: Regions Bank Joins Smoky Mountain Service Dogs To Help the Wounded Stand

3BL Media

Sponsorship will help provide a canine companion for a disabled veteran. SOURCE: Regions Bank. DESCRIPTION: “Thank you for your service.”. That refrain can be heard time and again on patriotic holidays – like Memorial Day, Independence Day, and Veterans Day – spoken to brave men and women who have served or are still serving in our nation’s military.

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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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Behind Panasonic’s commitment to sustainable change across the globe

GreenBiz

Sponsored: Panasonic, a global technology leader, is contributing to a more sustainable future by looking across its own business operations and value chain as well as expanding contributions to reduce CO2 emissions of society.

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Revitalized Downtowns, Greenspace Projects and Community Centers: T-Mobile Presents 25 Hometown Grants To Help Small Towns Thrive

3BL Media

The Un-carrier gives more than $1 Million to the next round of winners as part of its mission to support community development projects. SOURCE: T-Mobile. DESCRIPTION: BELLEVUE, Wash., June 28, 2022 /3BL Media/ - In April 2021, T-Mobile (NASDAQ: TMUS) announced T-Mobile Hometown Grants, a $25 million, five-year initiative to support the people and organizations that help small towns across America thrive and grow.

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How Labor might transform Abbott’s climate policy and actually cut industrial emissions

Renew Economy

Labor will rely on Abbott-era climate policy to deliver the bulk of emissions cuts to hit its 2030 target. It must avoid making the same policy mistakes. The post How Labor might transform Abbott’s climate policy and actually cut industrial emissions appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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3M: Showing Pride in June and Year Round

3BL Media

SOURCE: 3M. DESCRIPTION: Pride month is recognized each year in June to commemorate the Stonewall Uprising that occurred June 28, 1969. This event marked a turning point in the LGBTQ rights movement. Today, LGBTQ+ women, along with Black women and women with disabilities, are still more likely to face microaggressions in the workplace. Those microaggressions include being interrupted or spoken over more often than others, comments on your emotional state, or hearing insults about your culture –

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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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G7 says no compromise on climate goals despite global energy crisis

Renew Economy

G7 western economies reaffirm commitment to climate goals while tackling ongoing energy crisis. But climate activists are not happy. The post G7 says no compromise on climate goals despite global energy crisis appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Truist Announces $120 Million Commitment to Strengthening Small Businesses

3BL Media

Truist's partnerships aim to improve access to capital and technical assistance for small business owners with a focus on Black, Latinx and historically underserved communities. SOURCE: Truist. DESCRIPTION: CHARLOTTE, N.C., June 28, 2022 /3BL Media/ - Truist Financial Corporation (NYSE: TFC), together with Truist Foundation and Truist Charitable Fund, today announced a $120 million commitment to strengthen and support small businesses, focusing on Black, Latinx and women-owned businesses.

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Great Solar Business Podcast: Marketing and PR for PV companies

Renew Economy

Olivia Smith from PositiveGood discusses where and how PR fits into your marketing toolkit. The post Great Solar Business Podcast: Marketing and PR for PV companies appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Entergy Grant To Help Transport and House Patients Receiving Cancer Treatment

3BL Media

SOURCE: Entergy Corporation. DESCRIPTION: Entergy has long worked to make sure the communities it serves are healthy and safe. The company recently provided a $50,000 contribution to the American Cancer Society’s Patrick F. Taylor Hope Lodge Foundation that will go toward helping transport and house patients receiving cancer treatment. . Each year, according to the American Cancer Society, approximately 200,000 patients battling cancer must travel 40-plus miles to receive treatment.

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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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Unilever to help replace single-use miniatures at Holiday Inn-owner hotels

GreenBiz

Guests at IHG Hotels & Resorts sites will have access to full-size Dove products as part of a new partnership.

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Ceres Power Holdings - Ceres and Shell announce electrolyser agreement for green hydrogen

Global Renewable News

Ceres Power a global leader in fuel cell and.

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Meet the psychological needs of your people—all your people

McKinsey Sustainabilty

Too many employers pay too little heed to the needs of the lower earners in their company. Here’s why—and how—they should shift gears.

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What Everyone Can Learn From Leaders of Color

Stanford Social Innovation

By Darren Isom , Cora Daniels & Britt Savage. Hector Ramon Salazar vividly remembers the moment that brought him to his leadership role at Reading Partners, the national literacy nonprofit. It was the Saturday after Thanksgiving, and he was standing at the intersection of 35th and Foothill in East Oakland, where, despite encroaching gentrification, the faces are still Black and brown and resources are still needed.

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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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Puerto Ricans have built the largest renewable peaker plant in the world. Let's use it.

Utiliity Dive

It’s not too late for the Puerto Rico Electric Power Authority to see the obvious economic and societal value of virtual power plants to mitigate blackouts, the author says.

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How the operating model can unlock the full power of customer experience

McKinsey Sustainabilty

By embedding customer experience within the organization and its operating model, companies can provide superior customer experience and realize tangible business impact.

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Deployment Options Expand with New Cisco DNA Center Virtual Appliance

Cisco CSR

Virtualization technology has changed the world of IT and enabled cloud computing. It has also been embraced by Cisco customers due to its flexibility and cost benefits. That demand is behind our recent announcement at Cisco Live of the Cisco DNA Center Virtual Appliance, which gives customers new deployment options for our network controller, whether deployed within the company data center or in public and private clouds.

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The six secrets of profitable airlines

McKinsey Sustainabilty

What airlines can learn from the small group of carriers that yield consistently strong results.

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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.