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MARCH 27, 2024

Corporate cash deposits are a huge source of carbon emissions, and sustainability leaders need to engage their bankers.

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MARCH 27, 2024

The owners of the largest gas plant in South Australia have been hit with a heavy fine for the role it played in a major blackout in early 2017, when it sat idle and failed to comply with market rules. The post Gas plant owner hit with big fine for sitting idle in major blackout first blamed on renewables appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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MARCH 27, 2024

Historic amount signals what companies might expect from another four years of Biden.

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MARCH 27, 2024

AGL signs MoU with Cannon-Brookes backed PV innovator SunDrive to explore "first of its kind" solar manufacturing at site of the shuttered Liddell plant. The post Australia’s biggest coal generator teams up with SunDrive to make solar at Liddell 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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GreenBiz

MARCH 27, 2024

Venture capital is no longer the sole route to fuel your startup's growth, given today’s economic uncertainty and evolving financing landscape.

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MARCH 27, 2024

Adding a price on mortality caused by carbon emissions might help change consumption patterns for items such as red meat and 4WDs. Smoking laws provide a template. The post If we properly priced death caused by carbon emissions, we might get to net zero a lot quicker appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Renew Economy

MARCH 27, 2024

New analysis says the potential taxpayer cost of keeping Eraring open for another few years would be "unconscionable", and not needed. The post “Unconscionable:” Eraring delay could cost $150m a year, adding to massive Origin windfall, report says appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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MARCH 27, 2024

TORONTO, March 27, 2024 /3BL/ - With generous support from FedEx , the Pembina Institute has launched the Grid Readiness Project to help accelerate the transition from gas- and diesel-powered fleets to zero-emission road freight. The Grid Readiness Project is a unique collaboration between the Pembina Institute and RMI. At the end of the project’s research and analysis phase, Pembina will release a comprehensive charging infrastructure Action Plan for the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area (GTHA)

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Renew Economy

MARCH 27, 2024

Federal Labor puts its money on Australian made solar, pledging $1bn to kickstart the supply chain in regions like the NSW Hunter. The post Solar Sunshot: Albanese pledges $1bn to take Australia from “pit to panel” appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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3BL Media

MARCH 27, 2024

Congratulations to Lorna Billinge, SVP Operations & Global Supply Chain, Alexandra Mendel, VP Merchandising, Planning & Programming (QVC UK) and Chiho Sakumi, Director, Technology (QVC Japan) who have been named to the 2024 Women to Watch in Hospitality, Travel, Leisure and Retail Index produced by WiHTL and Diversity in Retail in partnership with The MBS Group.

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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

MARCH 27, 2024

Without exception, the CIS should encourage projects that do good community engagement, with good environmental plans and good local content outcomes. The post Capacity Investment Scheme needs to set high bar for communities hosting renewables appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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MARCH 27, 2024

Authored by: John Runte Artificial intelligence (AI) is becoming more and more prevalent in higher education – not only in academics – but across all departments, from the business office to enrollment management and beyond. Now is the time to consider AI and predictive analytics as a strategic pathway to improving student and institutional success.

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Renew Economy

MARCH 27, 2024

Tasmanian utility begins hunt for new CEO, following the news that current chief will step down from the role in October. The post Hydro Tasmania on the hunt for a new CEO amid political and renewable turmoil appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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3BL Media

MARCH 27, 2024

At NVIDIA GTC this week , the keynote address made it clear that data centers are set to grow in numbers and in terms of power consumption in order to provide AI capabilities to the world. Organizations that seek to modernize trillions of dollars’ worth of installed IT equipment used to provide AI services over the next several years will need a facility to store and power their equipment Accelerated computing will usher in a new era of greater efficiency through intelligence while requiring a s

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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

MARCH 27, 2024

Alice Springs may be able to run on 100 pct renewables for an average five hours a day. Even the fossil fuel generator owners are on board. The post Solar ducks and big batteries: How Alice Springs grid could run five hours a day with no fossil fuels appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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MARCH 27, 2024

KOHLER, Wis., March 27, 2024 /3BL/ - Kohler Co. has been selected by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Clean Energy Demonstrations to begin award negotiations for up to $51.2million to demonstrate commercial-scale decarbonization solutions to help move energy-intensive industries toward net-zero. Selected as one of 33 projects in the U.S., the funding will be matched by Kohler investment to support the Electric Boiler & Microgrid project at its manufacturing site in Casa Grande,

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Renew Economy

MARCH 27, 2024

Can Alice Springs switch off fossil fuels in the middle of the day? Lyndon Frearson from Ekistica on the options and lessons for the NEM. Plus: Eraring and NVES. The post Energy Insiders Podcast: Managing solar ducks in the middle of Australia appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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MARCH 27, 2024

Originally published by Northwestern Mutual on Feb. 8, 2024 MILWAUKEE, March 27, 2024 /3BL/ - Northwestern Mutual announced that 11 of its exceptional advisors have been recognized on the prestigious Forbes Top Women Wealth Advisors Best-in-State list for 2024. This accomplishment highlights their outstanding expertise, dedication, and commitment to providing exceptional guidance and financial security to their clients.

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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

Science Daily / Earth & Environment

MARCH 27, 2024

Researchers have developed an organic photovoltaic film that is both waterproof and flexible, allowing a solar cell to be put onto clothes and still function correctly after being rained on or even washed.

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3BL Media

MARCH 27, 2024

Family-owned Bacardi continues to expand Shake Your Future, its free training program designed to help unemployed and underrepresented young adults build careers in the mixology world. In India, Shake Your Future launched an all-female cohort as a way to shift perspectives and perceptions of women in the bar industry within the country. Hear firsthand how this opportunity in India empowered them in gaining the necessary skills for a life-long career in the bartending industry.

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Science Daily / Earth & Environment

MARCH 27, 2024

Engineers designed an 'architected' reef that can mimic the wave-buffering effects of natural reefs while providing pockets for marine life. The sustainable and cost-saving structure could dissipate more than 95 percent of incoming wave energy using a small fraction of the material normally needed.

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3BL Media

MARCH 27, 2024

CBRE /3BL/ - Global real estate advisor, CBRE has today announced that Sustainability leader, David Maguire, has been appointed Head of Occupier Sustainability & ESG, Continental Europe. In this new role, David will be responsible for leading CBRE's Sustainability services offering for its occupier clients across Continental Europe. He will focus on expanding the suite of services the company delivers, in order to address the rapidly developing Sustainability and ESG needs of corporate real

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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.

Science Daily / Earth & Environment

MARCH 27, 2024

Scientists created a highly accurate reference genome for one of the most important modern crops and found a rare example of how genes confer disease resistance in plants. Exploring sugarcane's genetic code could help researchers develop more resilient and productive crops, with implications for both sugar production and biofuels.

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3BL Media

MARCH 27, 2024

Presented by Frito-Lay, Quaker, and the PepsiCo Foundation, Super Bowl LVIII's Largest Philanthropic Event Supports GENYOUth's Mission to Help Tackle Youth Hunger Nutrition Grant Opportunity Opens for U.S. Schools NEW YORK, March 27, 2024 /3BL/ - GENYOUth , the national nonprofit organization founded by America's dairy farmers and the NFL to help ensure students are well-nourished and active to be their best selves, announced today that the collective impact of the 2024 Taste of the NFL philanth

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Alaistair Marsh

MARCH 27, 2024

The world’s biggest banks are quietly hanging on to carbon-intensive clients because of what they see as unrealistic demands from regulators and civil society — and the threat to their fees.

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3BL Media

MARCH 27, 2024

Listen to the Madam Policy Podcast episode here Policy veteran and Baker Hughes’ super-smart Chief Sustainability Officer, Allyson Anderson Book, joins Madam Policy for an all-new episode. Allyson chats with hosts Dee Martin and Brittany Pemberton about her strategy for ESG reporting and harmonization, as well as her leadership role in diversifying the perspectives at the decision-making table.

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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.

Global Renewable News

MARCH 27, 2024

Cosmo Tech announces it has been selected by CNR, France's leading producer of 100% renewable electricity, for a five-year partnership to enhance its asset management efficiency, supporting i.

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3BL Media

MARCH 27, 2024

NEW YORK, March 27, 2024 /3BL/ - Governance & Accountability Institute, Inc. (G&A), a leader in corporate sustainability consulting and research, is pleased to announce its 2024 Pathfinder Webinar Series. Registration is now open for the first segment of the series to be held on Wednesday, April 24. Click here to register. Participants will dive into an ocean of knowledge, with the G&A team and guest experts helping to demystify the shifting tides of sustainability reporting and regu

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Global Renewable News

MARCH 27, 2024

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) and MSI STEM R&D Consortium today (March 27) announced $5 million in funding for two minority-serving universities to support the development of.

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3BL Media

MARCH 27, 2024

Originally published on Built From Scratch To further extend its mission of training the next generation of skilled tradespeople, The Home Depot Foundation is granting $1 million to its veteran-led disaster response partner Team Rubicon to build a new trades training program. Through the “TRades Academy,” Team Rubicon will provide its students with on-the-job training in carpentry, electrical, plumbing and HVAC as they rebuild homes in communities impacted by natural disasters.

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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.