GreenBiz
DECEMBER 6, 2023
New regulations, investor demands and environmental realities are forcing finance teams to brush up on best practices for sustainable finance and ESG reporting.
Renew Economy
DECEMBER 6, 2023
Rooftop solar output leaps by nearly a gigawatt to help establish new output records for renewables and reshape the grid. The post Stunning leap in rooftop solar PV smashes renewable records across the grid appeared first on RenewEconomy.
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GreenBiz
DECEMBER 6, 2023
Companies that prioritize sustainability education at all levels increase their potential to achieve climate and social goals.
Corporate Knights
DECEMBER 6, 2023
Home of the Haisla First Nation, the town of Kitimat sits at the end of a 90-kilometre fjord in a remote corner of northern British Columbia. It is a focal point for Canadian ambitions to join the ranks of major exporters of liquefied natural gas (LNG) to energy-hungry Asian markets. On one stretch of the Douglas Channel shoreline is the site of LNG Canada, a partnership of international corporations including Shell PLC and PetroChina.
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.
Renew Economy
DECEMBER 6, 2023
Applications for connections to the grid from new renewable and storage projects have more than doubled in the past year, and its taking less time. The post “Major influx:” Batteries lead charge as renewables and storage grid applications double appeared first on RenewEconomy.
3BL Media
DECEMBER 6, 2023
by Shareholder Advocacy Team, Trillium Asset Management We at Trillium believe that diversity, inclusive of gender and race, is an essential component of sound governance and essential to a well-functioning organization. As a financial firm, we seek to achieve diversity at all levels and seek to invest in companies that are doing the same. There should be no doubt that diverse Boards, C-Suites and workforces supported by an inclusive work environment lead to better business outcomes.
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3BL Media
DECEMBER 6, 2023
Research shows that investing in women’s education and leadership development positively impacts communities at every level. To realize this leadership potential, however, some women need a little boost. Minerva BC is dedicated to helping to close the leadership gender gap by advancing the leadership of self-identified women and girls. For over two decades, the non-profit based in Vancouver, BC has helped women across the province reach their goals through education, mentorship, and leadership t
Renew Economy
DECEMBER 6, 2023
Statkraft strikes partnership with Dutch company Aquabattery to develop a pilot test of its innovative saltwater-based flow battery designed to improve long-term storage. The post Energy giant Statkraft to trial “revolutionary” flow battery made with saltwater appeared first on RenewEconomy.
3BL Media
DECEMBER 6, 2023
December 6, 2023 /3BL/ - Ceres applauds U.S. Sens. Bill Cassidy (R – LA) and Sheldon Whitehouse (D – RI) for each introducing legislation that would create a Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) — otherwise known as a foreign polluter fee — in the U.S. Together, the bills showcase a bipartisan opportunity to lower global climate pollution by leveraging American leadership in clean manufacturing, while also advancing U.S. economic, geopolitical, and national security interests.
Renew Economy
DECEMBER 6, 2023
Australia's government isn’t so gauche as to deny climate change out loud at a COP meeting. But it does support fossil fuel expansion completely at odds with the science. The post The new face of old-fashioned climate change denial appeared first on RenewEconomy.
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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.
3BL Media
DECEMBER 6, 2023
CLEVELAND, December 06, 2023 /3BL/ – KeyBank Community Development Lending and Investment (CDLI) provided a $12.5 million construction loan for the development of The Three Sisters, an affordable multifamily housing property in Las Cruces, New Mexico. The Three Sisters apartments will consist of eight two and three-story residential buildings with a total of 70 units for families and individuals earning no more than 30%, 50%, and 60% of the Area Median Income (AMI).
Renew Economy
DECEMBER 6, 2023
Politicians and conservative media commentators drumming up anti-renewables sentiment in the guise of protecting biodiversity and koala habitat is blatant hypocrisy. The post Anti-renewables hypocrisy will not save koalas appeared first on RenewEconomy.
3BL Media
DECEMBER 6, 2023
Low staffing levels in the natural environment sector is threatening climate crisis targets, according to a new study. The survey, conducted by trade union Prospect, which supports and represents scientists, engineers, tech experts and other specialist roles, has unveiled new findings which revealed members’ concerns about working in nature and environmental roles.
Renew Economy
DECEMBER 6, 2023
A solar farm in Queensland's Western Downs region will power more than a dozen retail, office and industrial sites as part of a new six-year deal. The post Zen Energy inks deal to power supermarkets and offices with Queensland solar appeared first on RenewEconomy.
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
3BL Media
DECEMBER 6, 2023
On Tuesday, Nov. 28, Virgin Atlantic operated the world’s first transatlantic flight on 100% sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) by a commercial airline. The Boeing 787, using Rolls-Royce Trent 1000 engines, was fueled by a blend that included BioForm® synthesized aromatic kerosene (SAK) made by Virent, a subsidiary of Marathon Petroleum Corp. BioForm SAK is a critical ingredient that enabled the flight to be powered without any petroleum-based fuel.
Global Renewable News
DECEMBER 6, 2023
In a significant step towards clean, resilient power, Wellhead, W Power, and Energy Vault have announced the commencement of the Stanton Battery Energy Storage System (SBES) in Stanton, California.
3BL Media
DECEMBER 6, 2023
Originally published in Dow's 2022 INtersections Progress Report We are championing a more inclusive society in the communities where we live and work and are committed to addressing systemic discrimination and inequities in our society. View the table above DOW COMMITS TO RACIAL EQUITY ASSESSMENT In 2022, Dow announced the commissioning of a racial equity assessment (REA) that is being conducted by Covington & Burling LLP, a law firm with experience working with other leading companies on c
Global Renewable News
DECEMBER 6, 2023
U.S. Secretary of Energy Jennifer M. Granholm signed the Energy Transition MOUs today (Dec 6) with Chairman of the Hopi Tribe, Timothy Nuvangyaoma, and President of the Navajo Nation, Buu Nygren.
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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
3BL Media
DECEMBER 6, 2023
By Candace Higginbotham Giving Tuesday began as an idea to rally people together to do good for others on the Tuesday after Thanksgiving – following the big “shopping holidays” of Black Friday, Small Business Saturday and Cyber Monday. And it’s clearly taken hold. 2022 was a record year for Giving Tuesday contributions globally, with $3.1 billion in giving last year – a 15% increase.
Science Daily / Earth & Environment
DECEMBER 6, 2023
New research has shown that fire-ice -- frozen methane which is trapped as a solid under our oceans -- is vulnerable to melting due to climate change and could be released into the sea.
3BL Media
DECEMBER 6, 2023
Originally published on Dec 05, 2023 on Investors.Sysco.com HOUSTON, December 6, 2023 /3BL/ - Sysco Corporation (NYSE:SYY), the leading global foodservice distribution company, announced today that its colleagues volunteered nearly 17,000 hours during its first ever global Purpose month in November 2023. This global event was a demonstration of the company’s purpose of Connecting the World to Share Food and Care for One Another.
ESG Today
DECEMBER 6, 2023
Microsoft and carbon removal startup Mombak announced a one of the largest-ever nature-based carbon removal offtake agreements globally, with Mombak providing the tech giant with up to 1.5 million carbon removal credits from its reforestation projects in the Brazilian Amazon. Founded in 2021, Brazil-based Mombak is focused on large-scale carbon removal projects, starting with native, biodiverse reforestation of the Amazon rainforest.
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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.
3BL Media
DECEMBER 6, 2023
CINCINNATI, December 6, 2023 /3BL/ - Fifth Third Bancorp (Nasdaq: FITB) published its inaugural Community Impact Report. The report is a supplement to Fifth Third’s 2022 Sustainability Report and provides additional detail and context around how the Company is living out its purpose to improve lives and the well-being of its communities. The report shares the transformative impact and tremendous community engagement that has been garnered in the community it serves.
Global Renewable News
DECEMBER 6, 2023
Ormat Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: ORA), a leading renewable energy company, announced today (Dec 6) at the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP28) the signing of a groundbreaking 25-year Power.
3BL Media
DECEMBER 6, 2023
Inogen Alliance is once again an official sponsor of the upcoming ninth-annual Global Water Stewardship Forum with the Alliance for Water Stewardship (AWS). The forum runs from 4-5 June 2024 in Edinburgh, Scotland. As an Alliance we are representing our global presence at this event with eight Associate co-sponsors including Anew Global Consulting, Antea Group USA, Antea Brasil, Chola MS Risk Services Limited (CMSRS) in India, HPC France, HPC Italy, Peter J.
Global Renewable News
DECEMBER 6, 2023
The Saudi Fund for Development (SFD) Chief Executive Officer, H.E. Sultan Al-Marshad, signed a new development loan agreement with the Minister of Finance of the Republic of Tajikistan, H.E. Kahhorzod.
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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.
3BL Media
DECEMBER 6, 2023
Pennsylvania-based Kupper Engineering is helping companies convert waste and related byproducts into renewable natural gas (RNG.) Made from biogas emitted from organic waste, RNG is processed to pipe-line quality standards and used as a substitute for fossil fuels. As part of its solutions portfolio, Kupper, a provider of engineering, controls, and procurement services, has relied on Rockwell Automation (NYSE:ROK) for more than a decade.
Global Renewable News
DECEMBER 6, 2023
The ocean is a largely untapped energy resource with renewable energy present in every wave, tide, and current. Innovators around the world are working hard every day to develop new tech.
3BL Media
DECEMBER 6, 2023
Southern Company ATLANTA, December 6, 2023 /3BL/ - U.S. Army Garrison Eisenhower and Georgia Power, a Southern Company subsidiary, have partnered on a strategic objective to accelerate the access, adoption and usage of electric vehicle (EV) charging throughout the installation. The utility privatization (UP) contract entered into by Georgia Power with Fort Eisenhower will see the company own, maintain and manage the EV infrastructure and charging program at the installation.
Global Renewable News
DECEMBER 6, 2023
As part of the agreement, 14 Massachusetts municipal utilities will purchase 69 gigawatt hours per year of clean hydropower from local New England facilities beginning in January 2024First.
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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.
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