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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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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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Trane Technologies in Belgium and Ireland Certified by Great Place to Work®

3BL Media

SOURCE: Trane Technologies. DESCRIPTION: SWORDS, Ireland, September 14, 2022 /3BL Media/ - Trane Technologies (NYSE:TT), a global climate innovator, is proud share it has been Certified™ by Great Place to Work® in both Belgium and Ireland. The certification is in addition to the company’s recertification earlier this year. The accolade recognizes employers who create an outstanding employee experience and is based entirely on feedback from current Trane Technologies employees.

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Climate Talks - Episode 02: Water Stewards

3BL Media

SOURCE: Meta. DESCRIPTION: Water is one of our most precious resources. If we’re going to make sure there is enough water for future generations to live, we need a revolution in the way we think about and use water. We’ll hear from Todd Reeve, CEO of the Bonneville Environmental Foundation, on the work he’s doing to restore and protect local watersheds, as well as the steps he takes in his own life to be a water steward.

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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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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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Teachers Transform Their Teaching - and Careers - Through Tech

3BL Media

By: Julie Russell. SOURCE: Verizon. DESCRIPTION: Three educators reveal how the impact of Verizon Innovative Learning extends beyond the classroom. Philip Kern has worn many hats as an educator: he’s been a tutor, teacher, reading specialist and reading interventionist. It was his role as a Verizon Innovative Learning Schools coach at Wade Park School in Cleveland, Ohio, however, that led Kern to pursue a career in administration; he is applying to become an assistant principal next year.

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Bioenergy with Carbon Capture Industry Expected to Grow in the Coming Years

Environment + Energy Leader

The global bioenergy with carbon capture and storage market is projected to grow at a significant rate throughout 2023-2027, according to a new report by Research and Markets. The post Bioenergy with Carbon Capture Industry Expected to Grow in the Coming Years appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader.

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Cultural and Ecological Stewardship Along the Des Plains Trail

3BL Media

Forest Preserve Foundation focuses on restoring the land, developing Native American education in greater Chicago. SOURCE: Enbridge. DESCRIPTION: Within Schiller Woods, in the Forest Preserves of Cook County , rests the Serpent Twin Mound (Pokto ?into), a contemporary earthwork by Indigenous artist and architect Santiago X. It’s believed to be the first effigy mound built by Native Americans in North America in the past 500 years.

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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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How Taos Ski Valley Earned CarbonNeutral Status

Environment + Energy Leader

Taos Ski Valley has announced that is has become a certified CarbonNeutral company by Climate Impact Partners. The post How Taos Ski Valley Earned CarbonNeutral Status appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader.

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Did You Know a Person's Biology and Environment Can Increase Their Predisposition to Addiction?

3BL Media

SOURCE: Alkermes. DESCRIPTION: Alcohol use disorder is a chronic brain condition marked by compulsive drinking and loss of control with alcohol use. Anyone can develop AUD, however, certain factors like biology and environment may contribute to a person's predisposition. Regardless of severity, recovery is possible. Learn more about the science of addiction: [link].

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Wärtsilä Models Show Path to Net-Zero in Southeast Asia

Environment + Energy Leader

Renewables, plus flexible grid capacity, are keys to helping the region reach emissions reductions goals, according to the study. The post Wärtsilä Models Show Path to Net-Zero in Southeast Asia appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader.

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Antea Group Ranked 14th in Environment Analyst's Top 100 Environmental & Sustainability Consultancy Firms 2022 Report

3BL Media

SOURCE: Antea Group. DESCRIPTION: ST. PAUL, Minn., September 14, 2022 /3BL Media/ - Antea Group is honored to announce that we have been ranked #14 in Environment Analyst’s Top 100 Environmental & Sustainability Consultancy Firms for 2022.?. The rankings, researched and curated by global sustainability membership and intelligence community Environment Analyst , identify the largest environmental and sustainability consultancies in the world, based on figures reflecting the 2020/21 financial

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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.