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What happens when climate policy collides with real-world constraints?

GreenBiz

As incentives and mandates collide with real-world conditions, there are sure to be pinch points the clean energy sector must navigate.

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Should the ocean have the same rights as people?

Corporate Knights

Lisbon sits at the mouth of the Tagus River where it flows into the Atlantic. This confluence of waters welcomed thousands of people in June, who gathered in the Portuguese capital’s Altice Arena for the second United Nations Ocean Conference. “Sadly, we have taken the ocean for granted, and today we face what I would call an Ocean Emergency,” UN Secretary-General António Guterres said at the opening of the conference, which aimed to mobilize science-based solutions to the crisis.

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5 questions investors should ask about LNG projects

GreenBiz

Energy companies, with the backing of the U.S. government, are proposing to increase North American natural gas production and invest in the infrastructure to export liquified natural gas. Is this the right course?

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Cannon-Brookes to chair Sun Cable, lead world’s biggest solar and battery project

Renew Economy

The company behind the world’s biggest solar and battery storage project has named tech billionaire Mike Cannon-Brookes as its new chair. The post Cannon-Brookes to chair Sun Cable, lead world’s biggest solar and battery project 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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Q3 startup roundup: Mushroom-powered proteins and a new wave of fertilizers

GreenBiz

A quarterly round up of what's big news in the food and agriculture startup world.

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How AMD Is Advancing Energy Efficiency for IT Users

3BL Media

On Energy Efficiency Day 2022, AMD shares how the company is helping its customers and end-users reduce their energy use and GHG emissions. SOURCE: AMD. DESCRIPTION: Originally published in AMD 2021-22 Corporate Responsibility Report. At AMD, we strive to create products that improve people’s lives and help our customers and end-users reduce their own energy use and GHG emissions.

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Applied Materials and the Applied Materials Foundation Are Paving the Way to More Promising Futures

3BL Media

by Julie Lata. SOURCE: Applied Materials. DESCRIPTION: At Applied Materials, we believe that education inspires young minds, opens new doors and paves the way to more promising futures. Putting this philosophy into action, the company and the Applied Materials Foundation invest in efforts globally that are aimed at helping students fulfill their academic potential, regardless of their socioeconomic status, race, gender or zip code.

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WA wind turbine collapse linked to a crack in the steel tower

Renew Economy

Iberdrola reveals early findings of investigation into a wind turbine collapse that caused the temporary shut down of the 89MW Walkaway wind farm. The post WA wind turbine collapse linked to a crack in the steel tower appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Kohler Co. Wins 2022 EPA WaterSense® Sustained Excellence Award

3BL Media

The award marks Kohler’s 13th year of recognition for innovating water-efficient plumbing products, promoting water conservation. SOURCE: Kohler Co. DESCRIPTION: KOHLER, Wis., October 6, 2022 /3BL Media/ - The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has recognized Kohler Co. with a 2022 WaterSense Sustained Excellence Award for its continual efforts to innovate water-efficient plumbing products, promote water conservation, and aid in the protection of this natural resource.

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Six big solar farms and 600MWh of big batteries awarded in Victoria renewables auction

Renew Economy

Six large-scale solar farms, four of them with big batteries, have been named as the winners in the Victorian government's second renewable energy auction. The post Six big solar farms and 600MWh of big batteries awarded in Victoria renewables auction appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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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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KeyBank, Indiana Black Expo Honor Black Business Training Small Business Award Winner

3BL Media

SOURCE: KeyBank. DESCRIPTION: The Indiana Black Expo (IBE) has dedicated more than 50 years to helping business owners build management training, procurement opportunities and networking to enhance capacity and growth. Earlier this year, the KeyBank Foundation invested $300,000 in IBE to assist with the organization’s Black Business Training Institute.

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An EV charging station every 12km? Fossil fuel subsidies could pay for that

Renew Economy

A new report asks what we could get for the $11.6 billion Australia spent on fossil fuel subsidies last year. The low emissions options are endless. The post An EV charging station every 12km? Fossil fuel subsidies could pay for that appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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CEO Rallies Support for Strategy to Address Climate Challenges

3BL Media

SOURCE: Cummins Inc. DESCRIPTION: Cummins Inc.’s new Chief Executive Officer urged employees to be advocates for the company’s environmental sustainability strategy, maintaining it is integral to the global power leader’s mission and future success. Speaking at a recent virtual town hall meeting to some 2,000 Cummins employees, President and Chief Executive Officer Jennifer Rumsey said PLANET 2050, the company’s environmental sustainability strategy, is crucial to achieving Cummins’ mission of p

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Is the world on track to move past coal, oil and gas production?

Renew Economy

Scientists, economists and activists met in September to discuss a challenge central to solving climate change: how can the world rid itself of fossil fuels? Here's what it found. The post Is the world on track to move past coal, oil and gas production? appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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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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Tractor Supply Company Foundation Awards Conexión Américas $100,000 Grant

3BL Media

Rural Lifestyle Retailer Partners with Nonprofit for Latino Workforce Opportunities and Cultural Celebrations. SOURCE: Tractor Supply. DESCRIPTION: BRENTWOOD, Tenn., Oct. 6, 2022 /3BL Media/ – Tractor Supply Company (NASDAQ: TSCO ), the largest rural lifestyle retailer in the United States, and its foundation announced today a grant to Conexión Américas , a nonprofit that works to connect Latino families with information, local resources, support networks and opportunities for advancement in the

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Zinc-air batteries get dramatic boost from low-cost metal breakthrough

Renew Economy

The large-scale energy storage promise of ultra-high energy density zinc-air batteries is looking up, after a breakthrough from researchers in China. The post Zinc-air batteries get dramatic boost from low-cost metal breakthrough appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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3M's Energy Efficiency Efforts Recognized by the U.S. Department of Energy and NASA

3BL Media

SOURCE: 3M. DESCRIPTION: The first Wednesday in October is Energy Efficiency Day – this year it’s Oct. 5 – an annual effort started in 2016 by a group of efficiency advocacy groups to raise awareness of the benefits of saving energy. 3M has long been a leader in addressing the challenges and opportunities presented by energy conservation and the company has recently been recognized for those ongoing efforts.

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Cannon-Brookes and AGL spar over board candidates ahead of AGM

Renew Economy

"Yet another poor decision," says Grok Ventures as AGL advises shareholders to vote against Kerry Scott and two other Grok board candidates at upcoming AGM. The post Cannon-Brookes and AGL spar over board candidates ahead of AGM 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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Mushroom-powered proteins and a new wave of fertilizers

GreenBiz

A quarterly round up of what's big news in the food and agriculture startup world.

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Fortescue forges ahead on massive hydrogen electrolyser for “world first” green ammonia plant

Renew Economy

FFI is moving to final stages of planning and finance for the conversion of Incitec Pivot's Brisbane commercial-scale ammonia plant to run on renewable hydrogen. The post Fortescue forges ahead on massive hydrogen electrolyser for “world first” green ammonia plant appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Why the rush to mine lithium could dry up the High Andes

GreenBiz

A mining boom in mountainous Argentina, Chile and Bolivia, home to half the world’s lithium reserves, could drain vital ecosystems and deprive Indigenous communities of water.

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Investor group slams ESB as too slow on transmission access reform

Renew Economy

Clean Energy Investor Group says Energy Security Board's slow progress on electricity network transmission access reform is choking investment in renewables. The post Investor group slams ESB as too slow on transmission access reform 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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Spotlight on Henkel's ERGs

3BL Media

SOURCE: Henkel. DESCRIPTION: Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) are an important part of company culture. They help build community and engage different perspectives with the goal of encouraging positive change within and outside of the company. In our Spotlight on ERG series, learn about our 17 ERGs across Henkel North America with over 1,000 employees participating and helping us build an inclusive environment and spirit of belonging.

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Energy Insiders Podcast: Cost and scale of renewables

Renew Economy

IRENA's Michael Taylor on wind and solar costs and grid integration. Plus: AGL and the price of energy. The post Energy Insiders Podcast: Cost and scale of renewables appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Cisco SD-WAN customers on track for 402% 5-year ROI: Read why

Cisco CSR

Not the usual cast of characters. Investing in network infrastructure is not just about the bottom line and capital expenses anymore. Every department leader now believes they have a strategic stake in the network’s potential to enable their strategies. Why? Because they’ve seen other organizations not only reducing costs, but also driving new revenues, speeding times to market, and setting up new stores in a fraction of the time it once took.

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The future of automotive computing: Cloud and edge

McKinsey Sustainabilty

The rise of 5G and edge computing will create new opportunities along the automotive supply chain. How can semiconductor companies and other stakeholders capture it?

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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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With security, is a good offense good enough?

Cisco CSR

The saying that “a good offense is the best defense” is true for sport and certainly for cybersecurity. But offensive positions cannot be static — keeping an offense strong requires agility, and an important part of the equation is recognizing what the challenges are so you can stay ahead of them. Cisco Customer Experience (CX) spends a lot of time thinking about how we address the trends that keep CISOs up at night.

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Corporate Climate Reporting Lacking Transparency on Financial Impact: EY

ESG Today

Global professional services firm EY announced the publication of its annual Global Climate Risk Barometer report, analyzing the state of corporate climate disclosures. The study found a significant increase in TCFD-aligned reporting by companies over the past year, but a continuing shortfall of transparency into the financial impact of climate-related risks, and a disconnect between climate reporting and action on decarbonization.

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Five learnings from CTOs and tech leaders on their cloud strategies

McKinsey Sustainabilty

Recent interviews with tech executives and cloud-program leaders at 50 companies shows a gap between cloud aspirations and cloud adoption—and unclear strategy to close it.

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Louisiana Divesting $794 Million from BlackRock to “Protect” Funds from ESG Investing

ESG Today

Louisiana will liquidate its investments with BlackRock, totaling $794 million, in order to “protect” the state’s Treasury funds “from ESG,” according to a letter to the investment manager released by State Treasurer John Schroder. According to a statement from the Treasury, the divestment comes in response to reports that “BlackRock has urged companies to embrace “net zero” ESG (Environmental, Social and Governance) investment strategies,” which would harm the state’s fossil fuel industry.

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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.