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Business action on energy efficiency could save $2 trillion a year, new research claims

GreenBiz

A World Economic Forum and PwC report sets out a host of energy efficiency actions it claims are 'doable today, at attractive returns with no need for new technology.

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Big boon for US solar supply chain as Microsoft places 12GW module order

Renew Economy

Microsoft places huge solar order with QCells designed to drive large-scale production of US-made PV modules. The post Big boon for US solar supply chain as Microsoft places 12GW module order appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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3 technologies helping the aluminum industry decarbonize

GreenBiz

Aluminum production emits about 3 percent of the world’s direct industrial CO2 emissions.

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As Earth records hottest year, Coalition digs in against climate action and renewables

Renew Economy

As the world takes in the horrifying data on the world's hottest year on record, the federal opposition is gearing up to fight 2035 emissions targets and rally against renewables. The post As Earth records hottest year, Coalition digs in against climate action and renewables 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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The pay gap between Canada’s CEOs and workers is widening fast

Corporate Knights

In 1998, the best-paid CEOs earned roughly 104 times what average workers did. In 2009, as the world lurched out of an economic recession, it was 155 times. In 2022, it was pushing 250. That stark comparison is just one way to measure the growing gap between the incomes of corporate leaders and those of the people on whom they depend to generate revenue.

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Wind power turbine fleet output grows 25 pct in Germany over five years

Renew Economy

The share of wind power in total electricity generation is also increasing as new capacity is added and existing projects are re-powered. The post Wind power turbine fleet output grows 25 pct in Germany over five years appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Sub-zero heat pump challenge delivers new tech – and a fresh blow to gas

Renew Economy

Pushed along by the US government, companies are designing heat pumps that can work through a northern winter and not resort to gas backup. The post Sub-zero heat pump challenge delivers new tech – and a fresh blow to gas appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Georgia-Pacific Leads Discussion on Mass Timber’s Environmental and Economic Impact in Georgia

3BL Media

ATLANTA, January 9, 2024 /3BL/ - Georgia-Pacific, along with partners The Georgia Forestry Foundation and Jamestown LP , recently met with state and local leadership to discuss how prioritizing and utilizing sustainable structural building materials such as mass timber not only has a positive effect on our environment, but Georgia’s economy. The event was held at 619 Ponce , Atlanta’s first Georgia-grown and locally manufactured mass timber building, located at Ponce City Market.

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ClearVue lands first home market order to supply solar facade for new building

Renew Economy

ClearVue marks its commercial launch in Australia with its first order to supply a solar window facade for a new building in Melbourne. The post ClearVue lands first home market order to supply solar facade for new building appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Balancing Value: From Friedman’s Metrics to Purpose-Driven Impact

Green Project Management

I am often asked about the most significant challenge GPM faces when explaining the value of sustainable project management. This question frequently comes from CFOs who have yet to embrace the benefits of sustainable practices beyond mere compliance with regulatory or stakeholder demands. In this post, I aim at a favorite antagonist from a bygone […] The post Balancing Value: From Friedman’s Metrics to Purpose-Driven Impact appeared first on Insights into Sustainability and Project

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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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Inverter “burst into flames:” Fire injures worker at South Australia solar farm

Renew Economy

Investigations are underway after an inverter station at the Mannum 2 solar farm caught fire, resulting in a subcontractor being treated for burns. The post Inverter “burst into flames:” Fire injures worker at South Australia solar farm appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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SolarPower Europe - The role of innovation in shaping a sustainable solar industry

Global Renewable News

On the 7th of November, during the second edition of Sustainable Solar Europe, our Junior Project Officer, Hanna Dittmar, moderated an insightful panel discussion on the role of European innov.

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New Holland Construction “Takes the Field” With the Brazil Ladies Cup

3BL Media

New Holland Construction , a brand of CNH , "takes the field" with the Brazil Ladies Cup. The tournament took place in December in Santo André (SP), Brazil, with the final in São Paulo (SP), Brazil. The third edition of the competition – where six major Brazilian football teams and two international teams participated – strengthened the presence of women's football in the country.

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LONGi energises the Adelaide International as the exclusive global solar energy partner of the ATP Tour: Serving a sustainable future”

Renew Economy

Today marks the commencement of the Adelaide International, where LONGi, a global leader in clean energy solutions, proudly takes centre stage as the official Solar and Hydrogen Partner of the ATP Tour. The post LONGi energises the Adelaide International as the exclusive global solar energy partner of the ATP Tour: Serving a sustainable future” 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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STEAM Careers in Jurassic World and Beyond

3BL Media

As a global media and technology company, we were thrilled to bring together nearly 300 first-generation-college-bound students to Universal Orlando Resort for a second Jurassic World STEAM Symposium. This immersive, educational, and fun-filled weekend showcased careers in Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Mathematics (STEAM), as seen throughout the Jurassic World franchise.

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Acidity of Antarctic waters could double by century's end, threatening biodiversity

Science Daily / Earth & Environment

Without drastically reducing global emissions, the Antarctic Ocean could become too acidic for hundreds of species living there, many already endangered by rising temperatures and sea ice loss.

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Albertsons Companies Hosts 2nd Annual Competition for Emerging Specialty and Natural Food, Beverage and Pet Products

3BL Media

Albertsons Companies launched its 2 nd Annual Albertsons Cos. Innovation Launchpad competition. After a successful event last year, the grocer is once again in search of emerging brands representing food, beverage and pet products. Independent specialty and natural food brands between $2 million and $8 million in net retail sales are encouraged to apply for the opportunity to compete live at the Natural Products Expo West in California on March 12.

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Increasing number of local authorities require over 10% Biodiversity Net Gain

Envirotec Magazine

In advance of the statutory requirement for biodiversity net gain (BNG) for new developments from January 2024, new research appears to reveal a gradual increase in the number requesting in excess of the 10% biodiversity net gain. Law firm Carter Jonas conducted the research, analysing the emergence of BNG policies and guidance within local planning authorities (LPAs) in a series of research from spring 2022.

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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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“We Aren’t Waiting To Inherit the World” Part 1

3BL Media

COP is a pivotal moment for United Nations members, politicians, and business leaders to gauge progress in tackling climate change and chart a course for action. At COP 28 this past December, a new group came to the forefront. Youth from around the world finally secured a seat at the decision-making table and were embraced more prominently than ever before.

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Enel - Enel finalizes agreement to sell a geothermal and solar portfolio in the United States to ORMAT

Global Renewable News

Highlights The portfolio of approximately 150 MW comprises operational geothermal and solar facilities The deal is expected to generate a positive effect on the Enel Group´s consolidated net.

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Sands China Launches Next Stage of Development of the Londoner Macao

3BL Media

Las Vegas Sands As 2023 came to a close, Sands China has embarked on the next phase of its commitment to investing in Macao’s development as a top global travel destination and supporting Sands’ focus on ongoing property reinvestments to ensure its premier integrated resorts remain enticing and attractive to local, regional and international guests.

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8 Rivers Capital, LLC - 8 Rivers Announces Cormorant Clean Energy Project, the First Commercial Deployment of 8RH2 Ultra-Low Carbon Hydrogen Technology

Global Renewable News

8 Rivers Capital, LLC, a world-leading decarbonization technology developer, announced today (Jan 9) it is developing the Cormorant Clean Energy Project, an ultra-low-carbon ammonia production facilit.

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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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Reimagining Supply Chains in a Disrupted World: A Shift to Sustainability, Resilience, and Efficiency

3BL Media

Although the ongoing spate of global disturbances – e.g., pandemics, geopolitical tensions, climate emergencies, etc. – have highlighted the vulnerability of supply chains, they’ve also paved the way for opportunity, writes Brian Enright, CEO and Chief Transformation Officer for DP World Americas in a recent article published in Forbes. Supply chain and procurement leaders now have the C-suite’s attention, Enright says, and that comes with a mandate for real change.

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Iberdrola - Iberdrola to install Spain's first hybrid hydroelectric and solar plant

Global Renewable News

Iberdrola has obtained environmental approval for Spain's first hybrid photovoltaic and hydroelectric plant with the publication of the Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) in the Official State G.

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Opinion: Workforce Development Is a Perfect Opportunity for Congress To Come Together This Year

3BL Media

Originally published by Workingnation.com By Justina Nixon-Santil If there is a bright spot of bipartisan hope for Congressional action, it’s in support of the American workforce. In early December, the U.S. House of Representatives – a body once paralyzed for weeks by fierce partisanship – introduced two pieces of bipartisan legislation which would free up more federal funds and remove red tape for more Americans to obtain in-demand skills needed to enter the workforce and advance in their care

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Energy Sector Management Assistance Program - ESMAP Publishes Report Unveiling the Socioeconomic Benefits of Geothermal Energy

Global Renewable News

This report highlights the socioeconomic contributions of the geothermal sector, including the potential opportunities and benefits that can be enhanced at national and local levels throughout geother.

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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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Florida Teachers Moved to Tears by Forestry-Focused Tour

3BL Media

Originally published on Rayonier.com There is an air reminiscent of the first day of school when 40 strangers sit down in the classroom together for the first time at the Hampton Inn in downtown Fernandina Beach. Instead of doing the teaching, today these school teachers, homeschoolers and one school principal are here to be the students. They have come from all over the state of Florida to learn about the forestry industry.

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HydroWing - HydroWing opens new base in Wales to deliver its groundbreaking tidal energy project

Global Renewable News

HydroWing has kicked off the New Year by opening a new office in Wales, to support the development of their innovative tidal stream energy project at Morlais on Anglesey.The company has been award.

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Investing in the Music City

3BL Media

Music City. Nashvegas. Smashville. No matter what you call the bustling city of Nashville, its draw is unmistakable. Nashville is home to more than 1.3 million people. And according to a local Fox 17 report in July, more than 100 people are making the move to this city each day, making it the 10th highest in growth among 56 metros with a population of at least 1 million people.

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Saskatchewan Polytechnic - Prairie Clean Energy and Sask Polytech launch prairie biomass initiatives

Global Renewable News

Earlier this year Saskatchewan-based business, Prairie Clean Energy received a $1.1 million grant from the Mining Innovation Commercialization Accelerator (MICA) Network for their innovative greenhous.

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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.