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Renewables to be “the new baseload” by 2030, says McKinsey

Renew Economy

Solar and wind power are on track to become the new baseload electricity supply for global energy markets as early as 2030, McKinsey says. The post Renewables to be “the new baseload” by 2030, says McKinsey appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Should deep-sea minerals be part of battery supply chains?

GreenBiz

Deep-sea minerals are not currently commercially available, and whether they have a role in future supply chains is the subject of heated debate.

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Ratings agency says Morrison climate policies “obscure, unclear and confusing”

Renew Economy

Ratings agency says batteries will replace gas within a decade, but Morrison's "obscure" energy policies could slow energy transition. The post Ratings agency says Morrison climate policies “obscure, unclear and confusing” appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Leading Companies Deliver Economic Case for Historic Clean Energy Investments as Congress Returns

3BL Media

Companies call for swift passage of a federal economic package centered on clean energy and advanced manufacturing investments to reduce costs for consumers and strengthen U.S. energy security, innovation, and competitiveness. SOURCE: Ceres. DESCRIPTION: As Congress returns from its spring recess, dozens of major companies with operations across sectors in the U.S. are urging lawmakers to swiftly pass a federal economic package centered on ambitious clean energy and advanced manufacturing invest

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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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NSW solar farm reaches full production three months after first power

Renew Economy

Owner of Hillston solar farm says it has reached full operation less than three months after first energisation. The post NSW solar farm reaches full production three months after first power appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Sustainable Procurement Trends Since the Launch of ISO 20400: Fifth Anniversary Reflections

3BL Media

SOURCE: EcoVadis. DESCRIPTION: April 22, 2022, marks the fifth anniversary of the ISO 20400 standard, which provides guidelines for integrating sustainability into your organization’s procurement processes. The anniversary falls on Earth Day and, in line with this year’s theme of “ Invest In Our Planet ”, now is the time to invest in your sustainable procurement program to scale positive impact.

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Klein Tools and The Home Depot Support the Future of Trades Training on National Signing Day

3BL Media

SOURCE: The Home Depot. DESCRIPTION: Klein Tools creates almost every type of tool used across the maintenance, construction and industrial trade professions. But for students about to embark on a trades training career path, Klein is crafting a celebration. For National Signing Day 2022, Klein Tools is partnering with The Home Depot and The Home Builders Institute (HBI) to celebrate and support high school, college-level and post-secondary students entering the skilled trades industry.

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Huge Lincoln Gap wind farm now full operational, but not the battery

Renew Economy

Huge Lincoln Gap wind farm in South Australia reaches full commercial operation, although the battery connection still to be finalised. The post Huge Lincoln Gap wind farm now full operational, but not the battery appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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How to make electric mobility work for all

GreenBiz

Transportation needs are universal. Access to clean transportation should be, too.

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“Lazy, toxic scare campaign:” Labor attacks Coalition over new climate war

Renew Economy

Canavan triggers chaos within Coalition after declaring 'net zero dead', while Labor hits back at 'lazy and toxic' climate scare campaign. The post “Lazy, toxic scare campaign:” Labor attacks Coalition over new climate war 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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How I can protect the last great frontier

GreenBiz

A young sustainability professional goes to the end of the world for inspiration.

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If Chevron, Exxon and Shell can’t get carbon capture right at Gorgon, who can?

Renew Economy

The world's biggest CCS project hasn’t worked as planned and taxpayers will be left with the liability. The post If Chevron, Exxon and Shell can’t get carbon capture right at Gorgon, who can? appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Electrification meets refrigerated trucks

GreenBiz

Cold chain transport via trains, trucks, planes, ships and containers is electrifying.

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Quinbrook lands multi-billion-dollar finance for massive solar and battery project

Renew Economy

Australia's Quinbrook lands financing deal for massive solar and battery project in Nevada, the first of many similar projects it plans. The post Quinbrook lands multi-billion-dollar finance for massive solar and battery project appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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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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ESG in wartime: What is it good for?

GreenBiz

The Ukraine conflict poses a stress test for ESG.

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Teals and Greens are the only political groups focused on the main issue

Renew Economy

Neither major political party can be bothered with vehicle emissions standards, let alone a policy that might change consumer behaviour. Utterly hopeless. The post Teals and Greens are the only political groups focused on the main issue appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Bloomberg and MSCI Launch Global, Euro and US Corporate Paris-Aligned Indices

3BL Media

SOURCE: Bloomberg. DESCRIPTION: Originally posted on bloomberg.com. April 26, 2022 /3BL Media/ - Bloomberg and MSCI announced today the launch of the first indices in their joint Climate Benchmark offering with the Bloomberg MSCI Global, Euro and US Corporate Paris-Aligned Indices. These indices will serve as a benchmark for investors to assess the performance of corporate bond holdings that seek to meet or exceed the minimum standards of the EU Paris-Aligned Benchmark (PAB) label.

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Global warming is projected to exceed 1.8°C, according to McKinsey report

Envirotec Magazine

The energy transition continues to gain steam, with oil demand projected to peak in this decade, perhaps as soon as 2025, according to new research by global consultancy firm McKinsey & Company. This year’s Global Energy Perspective launches at a time when global energy markets are facing an unprecedented array of uncertainties, including the conflict in Ukraine.

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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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Yum China to Further Upgrade Employee Benefits, Adding One Million Yuan Medical Insurance Coverage for Restaurant General Managers

3BL Media

SOURCE: Yum China. DESCRIPTION: SHANGHAI, March 31, 2022 /3BL Media/ - Yum China Holdings, Inc. (the "Company" or "Yum China", NYSE: YUMC and HKEX: 9987) announced at its 2021 Restaurant General Managers (“RGMs”) Convention, held virtually, that it will offer enhanced medical insurance coverage of up to RMB 1 million to each of its approximately 10,000 RGMs.

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Improvise, Adapt, Overcome: Building Security Resilience in a World of Uncertainty

Cisco CSR

For my very first interview for the Security Stories podcast , I met a wonderful person called Mick Jenkins, MBE. Mick is sadly no longer with us, but his story will stay with me forever. One of Mick’s philosophies was centred around the importance of cyber resilience. “Improvise, adapt, overcome” are the words he used. This philosophy helped him when he got lost in the wilderness at age 14.

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A Solid Choice for Customers - and for a Sustainable Future

3BL Media

SOURCE: CNH Industrial. DESCRIPTION: Remanufactured parts are a great option for owners of CNH Industrial equipment. CNH Industrial “Reman” parts are remanufactured and tested to original performance specifications by using state-of-the-art techniques, strict guidelines, advanced manufacturing systems, and unequaled quality control. CNH Industrial Reman has even lessened its environmental impact by reducing use of raw materials by about 4,200 tons per year for product remanufactured in North

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Big Data Explosion

Cisco CSR

The future of financial services will be shaped by the ability of financial institutions to extract and deliver more customer value from data. The convergence of mobile, cloud, and IoT technologies continues to create new opportunities for institutions to deliver personalized and contextual financial services. Those opportunities will rely on data and analytics for real-time decision making.

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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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American Airlines Cadet Academy Introduces New Student Loan Options With American Airlines Federal Credit Union

3BL Media

SOURCE: American Airlines. SUMMARY: Since launching in 2018, nearly 600 cadets have joined the American Airlines Cadet Academy, a first-of-its-kind flight training program. Of those, 60 have already graduated the program and are now professional aviators. An additional financial option from American Airlines Credit Union helps further remove the financial burden for incoming and current cadets.

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Skinny design: Smaller is better

McKinsey Sustainabilty

Designing packaging and products with supply chain and in-stock issues in mind can increase revenues and profits, all while meaningfully improving sustainability. Three steps can point the way.

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Turning Carbon Dioxide Into Sustainable Fuel: United and Oxy Low Carbon Ventures Announce Collaboration With Biotech Firm to Create New Fuel Sources

3BL Media

SOURCE: United Airlines Inc. SUMMARY: Houston-based Cemvita Factory’s synthetic biology process has the potential to create a new way to produce sustainable fuel for aviation. United has invested in more SAF production than any other airline. DESCRIPTION: CHICAGO and HOUSTON, April 26, 2022 /3BL Media/ - United Airlines Ventures (UAV) and Oxy Low Carbon Ventures (OLCV) announced a collaboration with Houston-based biotech firm Cemvita Factory to commercialize the production of sustainable aviatio

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Study finds ethical and illicit sources of poison frogs in the U.S. pet trade

Environmental News Bits

by Lisa Sheppard, Prairie Research Institute With their vibrant colors and small size, poison frogs are popular among amphibian pet owners in the U.S. Most poison frogs come from legitimate frog breeding operations here and abroad, but some are still snatched from the wild illegally in their native countries, according to Devin Edmonds, doctoral student … Continue reading Study finds ethical and illicit sources of poison frogs in the U.S. pet trade.

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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.

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Fifth Third Bank Honors Earth Day 2022

3BL Media

SOURCE: Fifth Third Bancorp. DESCRIPTION: In honor of Earth Day on April 22, Fifth Third provided an update on its five operational environmental sustainability goals. The Bank continues to work to reduce its impacts on the environment and achieve its goals. To date, Fifth Third exceeded four of the five goals, and will continue to set more aggressive targets.

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A Multi-Billionaire Triggers a Teachable Moment for Capitalism’s Proper Purpose

Caux Round Table

Here in the U.S., entrepreneur and multi-billionaire Elon Musk proposed to buy Twitter and give it new management with a new purpose and so different business objectives from those pursued by its current owners. His new purpose for the company is to respect freedoms of thought and speech on the part of users of its technology. His business plan is controversial.

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Truist Encourages Financial Confidence During Financial Literacy Month

3BL Media

SOURCE: Truist. DESCRIPTION: It’s Financial Literacy Month, and there’s no better time to think about your journey toward financial confidence. Learn more about how your credit score impacts your overall financial health on our most recent episode of Money and Mindset with Bright and Brian. Listen to the podcast here. . About Truist. Truist Financial Corporation is a purpose-driven financial services company committed to inspiring and building better lives and communities.

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The 25 happiest U.S. city park systems, ranked by scientists

Environmental News Bits

Read the full story from the University of Vermont. Feeling unhappy? Go find a city park—the bigger the better—and try taking a walk outdoors. That’s the upshot of a major new study that measures the happiness effects of city parks in the 25 largest U.S. cities, from New York City and Los Angeles to Washington, … Continue reading The 25 happiest U.S. city park systems, ranked by scientists.

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How Will Virgo Season Impact Your ESG Communication?

3BL’s in-house experts merge the celestial wisdom of astrology with current environmental, social, governance (ESG) communication trends to offer a unique perspective and practical advice on sharing your company’s commitments effectively. 3BL’s new “Navigating ESG Comms through the Cosmos” series begins with Virgo season! In this edition, we delve into: How businesses have responded to environmental disasters over the past few months and why you can expect a continued focus on the climate crisis