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Reduce food waste with processing and packaging solutions

GreenBiz

Sponsored: Food loss and waste has a measurable impact on greenhouse gas emissions; the food and beverage industry has a role to play in reducing both loss and waste.

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The majority of energy workers are now employed in clean energy jobs

Corporate Knights

Clean energy companies employ more than half of the 65 million workers in the global energy sector, according to an International Energy Agency (IEA) report that urges a just transition to support the “energy work force of tomorrow”. The IEA’s first-ever World Energy Employment report says the success of the clean energy transition, made urgent by the energy crisis triggered by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, rests on the shoulders of those workers.

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Circular Fashion Starts at the Beginning: An Eyewear Case Study

GreenBiz

From our clothes and eyeglasses to the water bottles and handbags we carry, the choices we make about how we present ourselves to the world says a lot about who we are and what we value.

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No need for nuclear power to reach Australia’s climate goals: Finkel

Renew Economy

Former chief scientist and current federal government advisor on low emissions technology says there is no need to include nuclear power in Australia's future energy. The post No need for nuclear power to reach Australia’s climate goals: Finkel 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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What is ‘shareholder engagement’ and does it matter?

GreenBiz

How to understand what an impact report really means.

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Wind energy hits record peak of 146 per cent of state demand in South Australia

Renew Economy

Wind output sets a new record peak of 146 per cent of state demand in South Australia. The post Wind energy hits record peak of 146 per cent of state demand in South Australia appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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NSW waves through critical transmission works and Waratah Super Battery

Renew Economy

Three key power projects get the green light from the NSW government, including parts of the giant interstate Project EnergyConnect and the Waratah Super Battery. The post NSW waves through critical transmission works and Waratah Super Battery appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Land Betterment Corporation Hires Senior Executive, Jessica Medeiros Garrison, as President of the Land Betterment Exchange

3BL Media

Jessica is a seasoned business executive and attorney focused on the high value strategic direction of the innovative Land Betterment Exchange Carbon Offset Blockchain platform. SOURCE: Land Betterment Corporation. DESCRIPTION: FISHERS, Ind., September 14, 2022 /3BL Media/ - Land Betterment Corporation (“Land Betterment” or the “Company”), an environmental solutions company fostering positive impact through upcycling former coal mining and industrial sites to create sustainable community develop

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Labor gets to work restoring credibility of Climate Change Authority, but concerns remain

Renew Economy

Labor's makes good on promise to bolster the ranks of the Climate Change Authority, adding three new "well credentialed" members to the key advisory body. The post Labor gets to work restoring credibility of Climate Change Authority, but concerns remain appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Diageo launches climate solutions fund for African smallholder farms

GreenBiz

Startups aiming to deploy technologies that can enhance farmers’ resilience to water, climate and biodiversity impacts can apply for funding.

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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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Neoen unveils massive new plans for a giga-scale big battery in WA coal hub

Renew Economy

Neoen unveils proposal to build an up to 1000MW/4000MWh battery facility near the WA town of Collie, where the coal plant is scheduled to retire in 2027. The post Neoen unveils massive new plans for a giga-scale big battery in WA coal hub appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Better Get to Livin’ CO2-free, thanks to startup Twelve

GreenBiz

Startup Twelve is turning water and carbon dioxide into critical chemicals once dependent upon fossil fuels.

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Global wind turbine orders head for a record year, led by China and EU

Renew Economy

Wood Mackenzie says global wind turbine orders are on track to hit a new record high by the end of the year, after the highest half-year ever recorded. The post Global wind turbine orders head for a record year, led by China and EU appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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H&M to Remove Sustainability Labels from Products Following Investigation by Regulator

ESG Today

Fashion retailer H&M and sporting goods chain Decathlon have made commitments to the Netherlands Authority for Consumers and Markets (ACM) to remove sustainability-related labels from their products and websites, and to improve the use of sustainability claims in the future, following an investigation by the Dutch regulator. In a statement by ACM about the commitments, the regulator said that H&M and Decathlon have also agreed to provide donations of €400,000 and €500,000, respectively,

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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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Norway energy tech expert buys up Melbourne grid consulting company

Renew Economy

Independent energy expert DNV enters into definitive agreement to acquire Melbourne-based grid consulting company Clean Technology Partners. The post Norway energy tech expert buys up Melbourne grid consulting company appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Visibility & Resiliency: Letting Your Factory Work For You

Cisco CSR

I am consistently asked by our customers: How can manufacturers contain customer satisfaction without excessive overstock? How can manufacturers better predict the output of manufacturing? What is the impact of manpower, materials, and methods on OEE? Could there be a link between IT-OT infrastructure and manufacturing visibility and resiliency? Manufacturers are meeting these challenges by adopting a digital first model and many plan on accelerating their technology transformation to power real

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Chemistry Holds the Keys to a Clean Energy Future

3BL Media

SOURCE: The Chemours Company. DESCRIPTION: Every one of us has a morning routine. You wake up and turn on the lights. Maybe you cook breakfast or turn on the coffeemaker for a quick pick-me-up before work. Perhaps you hop in the car and drive your kids to school or commute to the office for the workday. But what if I told you that chemistry may soon change your morning rituals?

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Application Resource Management 101: What it is and how to get started

Cisco CSR

This is the second blog in a three-part series on application resource management. Also see “ How IT can become a better business partner through application resource management ” and join us next week for “What to look for in an application resource management solution.”. Today’s digital economy runs on applications that are fueled by resources from a diverse set of environments, distributed technologies, architectures, platforms, and tools.

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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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The Connected Traveler: Exploring Digital Travel Tech Trends

3BL Media

SOURCE: T-Mobile. DESCRIPTION: Let’s face it: A vacation isn’t a vacation anymore without a mobile phone. Just ask Jason – who recently dropped his in the pool while traveling abroad. Our smartphones are a lifeline when traveling, and we may not even realize how dependent we’ve become on them. Despite some initial “rebooting” challenges, world travel is once again in full swing – with a lot of pandemic-era digital enhancements.

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ISE Cold Security Resilience

Cisco CSR

We hear and over again that security resilience is the ability to protect the integrity of every aspect of your business in order to withstand unpredictable threats or changes – and then emerge stronger. You may wonder how this is any different from plain old ‘resilience’, and you’ll find the answers in The 5 dimensions of security resilience.

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Qualcomm Wireless Reach and Hapinoy Celebrate the Expansion of Mobile MicroBusiness Hubs for Women Microentrepreneurs in the Philippines

3BL Media

SOURCE: Qualcomm. DESCRIPTION: MANILA, Philippines, September 14, 2022 /3BL Media/ – Qualcomm Incorporated, through its Qualcomm® Wireless Reach™ initiative, and Hapinoy celebrated the success of their joint Mobile MicroBusiness Hubs Program, coinciding with Hapinoy’s 15th Year Anniversary. During its 15 years, Hapinoy established itself as the “katuwang” (partner in ups and downs) of sari-sari stores throughout the Philippines with its holistic approach of community-building, training, and mark

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Transforming your Infrastructure with Cisco SD-WAN Innovations

Cisco CSR

Contributing author: Annie Li, Product Marketing Specialist Intern. Experience can be defined as, “having been affected by direct observation or participation.” It’s no secret that the business world is becoming intensely user-focused and experience-driven. If we look at most technological advancements of recent times, they all have one thread in common – creating and delivering greater unified experiences.

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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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Why Pollinators Thrive in Working Forests

3BL Media

SOURCE: Rayonier. DESCRIPTION: Pollinators like bees and butterflies are attracted to working forests, where cleared or newly-planted areas have plenty of pollen to browse. Our beekeeper video and all images in this story were captured in Rayonier forests. Did you know pollinators like bees and butterflies thrive in industrial working forests? In fact, beekeepers utilize Rayonier lands to nourish and grow their hives in this excellent habitat for pollinators.

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Clean Hydrogen Market Size to Expand Around USD 5.95 Billion by 2030

Alternative Energy Mag

The global clean hydrogen market size is predicted to expand around USD 5.95 billion by 2030 with a growing CAGR of 17.36% from 2022 to 2030, according to new report study by Precedence Research.

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Reducing Our Footprint at Eaton

3BL Media

SOURCE: Eaton. DESCRIPTION: At our sites around the globe, we are focused on reducing energy consumption and greening our energy supply. At the same time, we have defined targets to reduce waste and water use. One of our critical sustainability goals is to mitigate climate change while improving the efficiency of our operations. We have identified several innovative ways to promote resource use reduction that not only limit emissions and our consumption of resources, but also lower our cost of p

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Against the odds: How life sciences companies excel in large transformations

McKinsey Sustainabilty

Life sciences companies pursuing a step change in performance have obtained mixed results. Adhering to five principles can greatly improve the odds of a large transformation program succeeding.

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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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New Global Study Explores How Manufacturers are Addressing ESG Initiatives

3BL Media

SOURCE: Rockwell Automation. DESCRIPTION: A recent global survey of 321 manufacturers underscores that smart manufacturing technologies play a critical role in driving ESG and sustainability success. According to MESA International , “Smart manufacturing is the intelligent, real-time orchestration and optimization of business, physical, and digital processes within factories and across the entire value chain.

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Energy Impact Partners Raises €390 Million for European Climate Tech Fund

ESG Today

Sustainability-focused venture capital fund Energy Impact Partners (EIP) announced the launch of its European Fund, its first outside North America, aimed at investing in climate tech companies accelerating the net zero transition. Matthias Dill, CEO and Co-Managing Partner, EIP Europe, said: “The energy transition is the most promising investment opportunity of our generation with a global estimated USD $9 trillion to be spent annually.

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Oral-B Partners To Make Oral Care More Inclusive

3BL Media

Oral-B Europe is partnering with the International Association of Disability and Oral Health to make oral care more inclusive and accessible for People with Disabilities. SOURCE: P&G. DESCRIPTION: One in 3 people living with a disability in Europe suffer from gum disease due to struggles with their oral care routine. That’s why our Oral-B Europe team is leading an effort to make oral care more accessible and positive for all, through a unique partnership called “Positive Practices.”.

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Ron Rubin Winery Earns B Corp Certification

Environment + Energy Leader

Ron Rubin Winery in Sonoma's Russian River Valley becomes the latest winery to join the growing B Corp Certified movement. The post Ron Rubin Winery Earns B Corp Certification 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.