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Iconic P&G brand’s circular packaging is powered by Eastman Renew

GreenBiz

Sponsored: The right partnership — and material — can make all the difference in the pursuit of circular goals. Herbal Essences and Eastman are a prime example.

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Chinese companies seek global carbon market for green hydrogen projects

Renew Economy

A project that supplied green hydrogen for buses at the Winter Olympics could be the first to sell carbon credits through the Clean Development Mechanism. The post Chinese companies seek global carbon market for green hydrogen projects appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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GM, PepsiCo, Lenovo demonstrate resilience of green bond market

GreenBiz

Automaker GM sells $2.25 billion in notes to fund electric vehicle transition, Lenovo makes its first offering and food and beverage company PepsiCo raises another $1.25 billion.

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AGL and Fortescue eye 2GW of green hydrogen at Hunter coal generator sites

Renew Economy

AGL and Fortescue upgrade green hydrogen plans for the Hunter Valley, turning coal stations into clean energy hubs, and bring in new partners. The post AGL and Fortescue eye 2GW of green hydrogen at Hunter coal generator sites 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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Leadership lessons for a career in sustainability

GreenBiz

To have a long and impactful career in sustainability, flexibility, conviction, openness and planning are key.

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Magpies warble, spring stirs, as wind and solar deliver one quarter of grid demand

Renew Economy

Variable renewable energy - wind, rooftop PV and large scale solar - are delivering one quarter of Australia's demand on an annualised basis. The post Magpies warble, spring stirs, as wind and solar deliver one quarter of grid demand appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Gravity storage start-up says it has “multi gigawatt hour” plans for Australian zinc refiner

Renew Economy

Gravity storage start-up Energy Vault flags "multi-gigawatt hour" storage solution for Queensland zinc refinery. The post Gravity storage start-up says it has “multi gigawatt hour” plans for Australian zinc refiner appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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T. Rowe Price Leaders Named Most Influential Marylanders by The Daily Record

3BL Media

SOURCE: T. Rowe Price. DESCRIPTION: BALTIMORE, August 8, 2022 /3BL Media/ - Rob Sharps, CEO and president of T. Rowe Price Group, and John Brothers, president of the T. Rowe Price Foundation, have been named to The Daily Record’s list of Most Influential Marylanders for 2022. According to The Daily Record, the Influential Marylanders award recognizes those who have made significant impacts on the community and throughout the state.

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Coal failures cripple EnergyAustralia, but future hope lies in storage projects

Renew Economy

EnergyAustralia posts big loss and receives $1 billion cash injection from parent after coal problems cripple results, but hope lies in battery and pumped hydro plans. The post Coal failures cripple EnergyAustralia, but future hope lies in storage projects appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Deckers Brands Partners with Magoo's Shoes to Outfit Children from The United Boys & Girls Club of Santa Barbara County

3BL Media

SOURCE: Deckers Brands. DESCRIPTION: If these smiles are any evidence, there is nothing more exciting than a new pair of shoes. The Deckers Brand Showcase, along with team members from our Ventura, Camarillo and New York retail stores, teamed up with Magoo’s Shoes to outfit 200 underserved children from The United Boys & Girls Club of Santa Barbara County.

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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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Graph of the Day: Australia’s best performing wind farms in July

Renew Economy

Small but perfectly positioned: The Kiata wind farm again tops the rankings of wind farm performance in July. The post Graph of the Day: Australia’s best performing wind farms in July appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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NortonLifeLock Relaunches The Smart Talk

3BL Media

The family-focused online safety tool is updated with a focus on inclusivity, accessibility, user experience, and content. SOURCE: NortonLifeLock. DESCRIPTION: Norton and National PTA have launched an updated version of The Smart Talk ! Since 2015, the organizations have collaborated on this free, interactive online resource that lets families set healthy tech limits together.

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What’s the purpose of ‘purpose’?

GreenBiz

When is a purpose statement purposeful, and when is it just another well-intentioned but ultimately empty slogan?

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WSP USA to Support NYC Clean Energy Transmission Project

3BL Media

High-voltage transmission line bringing hydropower-generated electricity from Canada to New York City is the largest underground project of its kind ever attempted in North America. SOURCE: WSP. DESCRIPTION: NEW YORK, August 3, 2022 /3BL Media/ — WSP USA, a leading engineering and environmental professional services consultancy, will provide owner’s engineer and environmental compliance services for the U.S. portion of the Champlain Hudson Power Express transmission line project, the largest und

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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 the aluminum industry is forging a path toward decarbonization

GreenBiz

A VERGE Electrify 22 panel focused on the push toward clean aluminum as demand for the metal increases.

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Hydrogen 101: What it must do, what it might do, and what it probably won’t do

Renew Economy

A lot of hope is invested in hydrogen. There are things it must do, some it probably will be able to do, but others it likely won't because electricity is more efficient. The post Hydrogen 101: What it must do, what it might do, and what it probably won’t do appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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FedEx and the Black Enterprise Entrepreneurs Summit

3BL Media

FedEx and the Black Enterprise Entrepreneurs Summit. Thu, 01/12/2023 - 13:30. Type of Content. Article. Layout. Standard Format. Body. Black Enterprise Entrepreneurs Summit. FedEx supports the Black Enterprise Entrepreneurs Summit one of the nation’s largest gatherings of African American business owners in the U.S. Supplier Diversity. For more than two decades, FedEx has proactively sourced products and services from small, minority- and women- owned Businesses across our supply chain.

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Maps, mops and Matter: Why Amazon wants iRobot

Stacey Higginbotham

When Amazon said it would pay $1.7 billion to acquire iRobot , the maker of the Roomba vacuum and other home robots, I was dismayed. Sure, I’m leery of bringing more Amazon products into my home, given the company’s willingness to share private data with law enforcement, but for me the biggest disappointment is that if the deal goes through, iRobot’s planned smart home OS, RobotOS, would be controlled by Amazon.

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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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Illumina Interns Donate Over 500 Hours to Complete Fifteen Social Impact Projects

3BL Media

SOURCE: Illumina. DESCRIPTION: Each summer, our Illumina interns put our culture of giving back into action by completing a social impact project. The application of skills-based volunteering is just another way we aim to embed Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) into every facet of Illumina and support the organizations that champion our values of building a healthier, more sustainable, and more equitable future for all. 97 interns donated over 500+ hours to complete fifteen high-impact proje

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Project aims to eliminate PFAS from wastewater

Envirotec Magazine

Engineers at the University of Illinois, Chicago have been awarded just over $1 million from the US Department of Energy’s National Alliance for Water Innovation to build a system that selectively removes and destroys poly- and perfluorinated substances, commonly called PFAS , from industrial and municipal wastewater. PFAS are man-made chemicals found in many common materials, and the grant will support the team’s work for three years.

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NRG Energy 2021 Sustainability Report: A Business Structure for Sustainability Success

3BL Media

NRG Energy: Our journey to a greener tomorrow. SOURCE: NRG Energy. DESCRIPTION: Environmental, social, and governance (ESG). We are proud that our Board of Directors is among the most diverse of Fortune 500 energy companies. The differences in experience and expertise allow the Board to hear various perspectives from its members, leading to better outcomes and a more thoughtful decision-making process.

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$9.8 Billion Offshore Wind Project Approved by Virginia Officials

Environment + Energy Leader

The 2.6-gigawatt Coastal Virginia Offshore Wind (CVOW) project has received approval from the Virginia State Corporation Commission for the project to be constructed 27 miles off the coast of Virginia Beach. The post $9.8 Billion Offshore Wind Project Approved by Virginia Officials appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader.

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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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Boston Scientific Recognized by Seramount's Best Companies for Multicultural Women

3BL Media

SOURCE: Boston Scientific. DESCRIPTION: Diverse perspectives are essential to innovation. We’re proud to be recognized as one of Seramount, part of EAB's Best Companies for Multicultural Women for our commitment to recruiting, retaining and advancing multicultural women. About Boston Scientific. Boston Scientific is a worldwide developer, manufacturer and marketer of medical devices whose products are used in a broad range of interventional medical specialties.

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Quintis Increases Sustainable Sandalwood Supply

Environment + Energy Leader

Quintis Sandalwood is establishing new sandalwood plantations on previously harvested land and is set to increase Australia’s long-term endangered Indian sandalwood supply. The post Quintis Increases Sustainable Sandalwood Supply appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader.

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Quest Diagnostics Named a "Best Place to Work for Disability Inclusion" for Fifth Consecutive Year

3BL Media

SOURCE: Quest Diagnostics. DESCRIPTION: SECAUCUS, N.J., August 8, 2022 /3BL Media/ - Quest Diagnostics (NYSE: DGX), the world's leading provider of diagnostic information services, announced it has been named to the 2022 Disability Equality Index® (DEI) Best Places to Work for Disability Inclusion by Disability: IN and the American Association of People with Disabilities (AAPD).

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CBRE, FM Global Take Advantage of Sustainable, Resiliency Financing Options

Environment + Energy Leader

CBRE increases its revolving credit facility and FM global is offering a tool to protect its policyholders from natural events. The post CBRE, FM Global Take Advantage of Sustainable, Resiliency Financing Options appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader.

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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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Stewards of Life Out Here: Creating a Sustainable Planet

3BL Media

2021 Sustainability Report. SOURCE: Tractor Supply. DESCRIPTION: Creating a Sustainable Planet. Tractor Supply believes a sustainable planet begins with a healthy environment, properly managed resources and vibrant communities. Our journey began with a focus on understanding our impact on one of the most pressing issues of our lifetime—climate change.

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Cisco Wireless 3D Analyzer: High Level View on Latest Innovations

Cisco CSR

Wireless connections are ubiquitous and have become a part of our daily lives no differently than electricity. Planning, maintaining, and troubleshooting WiFi networks, optimized for today’s radio coverage and capacity requirements, may not be a simple task for an otherwise seasoned wireless network engineer. . While wireless technologies are ubiquitous, they interact steadily with the physical environment.?

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Can You Dig It? Only if You Call 811 Before Starting

3BL Media

For National 811 Day, PSE&G reminds the public to make the free call and help prevent utility emergencies. SOURCE: Public Service Enterprise Group (PSEG). DESCRIPTION: NEWARK, N.J., August 8, 2022 /3BL Media/ - For National 811 Day, Aug. 11 (8/11), PSE&G reminds customers it is the law to dial 811 before starting an improvement project that involves digging.

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Senate Passes Inflation Reduction Act, Energy Incentives

Environment + Energy Leader

The bill, which includes billions in incentives for energy programs, now heads to the House. The post Senate Passes Inflation Reduction Act, Energy Incentives appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader.

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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.