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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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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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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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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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Manufacturing Sustainability Surge: Your Guide to Data-Driven Energy Optimization & Decarbonization

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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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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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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Five milestones to forming a great climate strategy

GreenBiz

Sponsored: Coho has identified five key milestones to help organizations get started on choosing low-carbon solutions.

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Team Dow Sends Message of Inclusion in a Container

3BL Media

SOURCE: DOW. SUMMARY: “In March 2022, alongside the Human Rights Campaign and a coalition of 58 other companies, Dow placed a full-page ad in the digital and print editions of the Dallas Morning News opposing Texas Governor Greg Abbott’s directive aimed at transgender youth and calling on policymakers to abandon efforts like this to discriminate against LGBTQ+ people, especially trans youth.” - Neal Sheorey.

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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.

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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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From Building a Career in CSR to Launching Social Impact Programs, Conference Addresses Paths for Change

3BL Media

SOURCE: Submittable. DESCRIPTION: The world in which we live continues to evolve and put more importance on social responsibility. Finding where you can make an impact, either through your organization, through volunteering, or through running a sustainable and effective Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) program. . On Oct 12, 2022, join thought leaders in the CSR and philanthropic space for an impactful, engaging, and insightful virtual conference. .

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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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United Rentals, USC Athletics Partner on Sustainability Focused Sponsorship

3BL Media

By CE Staff. SOURCE: United Rentals, Inc. DESCRIPTION: United Rentals Inc. recently announced a multi-year, sustainability-focused partnership as a sponsor of University of Southern California Athletics. The agreement includes United Rentals being the participating sponsor for USC’s Zero Waste Football Game and the Zero Waste Men’s Basketball Game. As part of the sponsorship, United Rentals will have a strong presence during both football and basketball seasons.

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The Silver Lining to Corporate DEI Challenges

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.

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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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CNH Industrial Connects Rural Communities With Fresh Produce for International Day of Awareness of Food Loss and Waste

3BL Media

SOURCE: CNH Industrial. DESCRIPTION: Access to nutritious food is critical for thriving communities. To recognize International Day of Awareness of Food Loss and Waste on September 29, CNH Industrial agricultural brands Case IH and New Holland in the USA have started a program aiming to end food insecurity in the country’s rural communities. It will introduce Case IH and New Holland dealers, and, in turn, the loyal farmers to whom they supply the brands’ equipment, to a new, efficient way to don

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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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Comcast NBCUniversal Donates $2 Million in Cash and In-Kind to Support Hurricane Ian Relief Efforts

3BL Media

SOURCE: Comcast Corporation. DESCRIPTION: PHILADELPHIA, October 6, 2022 /3BL Media/ - Comcast NBCUniversal along with the Universal Orlando Foundation announced recently it will donate $2 million to support relief and recovery efforts in Florida following the catastrophic flooding and devastating effects of Hurricane Ian. The commitment includes $1 million in cash and in-kind contributions to the Florida Disaster Fund with the remainder distributed among the Comcast NBCUniversal Employee Assista

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Supercharge Your ESG Content This Libra Season

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.