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Scaling small technologies can hasten our climate action

GreenBiz

What if we started to think about addressing the crisis not by looking for the silver bullet, but for many scaleable innovations that can move the needle, fast.

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Victoria launches push for new solar panel recycling options

Renew Economy

Victoria’s Labor government launches call for innovators to develop news ways of recycling solar panels with $10 million Solar Waste Challenge. The post Victoria launches push for new solar panel recycling options appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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3 tips for how cities can be more entrepreneurial

GreenBiz

Some cities leaned into creative, progressive mobility programs during the global pandemic as city public transit ridership, the backbone of urban mobility, evaporated overnight.

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“Another fail” as Australian energy consumers overcharged by $10 billion

Renew Economy

New report reveals flawed regulations have delivered billions of dollars in "supernormal" profits to poles and wires companies, at the expense of consumers. The post “Another fail” as Australian energy consumers overcharged by $10 billion appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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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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Taskforce values nature-based markets at $7 trillion

GreenBiz

New Taskforce on Nature Markets study argues the emerging sector could be equivalent in size to the world's third largest economy.

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Our clean energy future has arrived - if we want it

Corporate Knights

The astounding aspect of green energy technology is the fact that it all exists today, most of it has been around for decades. No new inventions are required to go green. But implementing alternative technologies on a large scale and truly decarbonizing our atmosphere to prevent further climate change will take more than scientific expertise and technical skill.

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NSW hits go on Australia’s biggest shift from coal to renewables

Renew Economy

The biggest renewable energy transition plan ever undertaken in Australia gets underway in NSW with launch of Electricity Infrastructure Roadmap and first REZ tender. The post NSW hits go on Australia’s biggest shift from coal to renewables appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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The Sustainable Tractor: CNH Industrial's Chief Information Officer Featured in Report by MIT Technology Review Insights

3BL Media

SOURCE: CNH Industrial. DESCRIPTION: Marc Kermisch, CNH Industrial’s Chief Information Officer, has given his insight on AI, open data and the sustainable tractor in a global survey of 600 CIOs and technology leaders conducted by MIT Technology Review Insights. The report, entitled ‘CIO vision 2025: Bridging the gap between BI and AI’, outlines a purpose to shed light on the challenges companies face when implementing AI into their businesses and explore how they might unleash its potential in a

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Queensland seeks local manufacturers to build state’s renewable energy “supergrid”

Renew Economy

Queensland sounds out local market for supply of wind turbines, solar panels, batteries and pumped hydro equipment for state's $62bn shift to renewables. The post Queensland seeks local manufacturers to build state’s renewable energy “supergrid” appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Lenoir City Schools Achieve Energy Savings of 29% After Comprehensive Energy Upgrades Through Trane Collaboration - Even Through Record Heat Wave

3BL Media

Three year assessment results show the city has achieved nearly $1.6 million in energy savings annually, 42% higher than expected. SOURCE: Trane Technologies. DESCRIPTION: DAVIDSON, N.C., Oct. 5, 2022 /3BL Media/ – Trane ® - by Trane Technologies (NYSE: TT), a global climate innovator - is pleased to share that the Lenoir City School System in Lenoir City, Tennessee, has achieved a total energy savings of nearly $1.6 million in the three years following a comprehensive energy and infrastructure

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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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California utility claims biggest flow battery deal in the world

Renew Economy

A massive 200MW/2GWh long-duration iron flow battery energy storage system will be installed in the US city of Sacramento. The post California utility claims biggest flow battery deal in the world appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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We Attended Grace Hopper: Here's What Happened Next

3BL Media

SOURCE: Qualcomm. DESCRIPTION: You’re ready to take your shot with the biggest high-tech players. You pack your finest business casual, drop an apple (you won’t eat) in your bag, and hop on a flight. Three airport tacos, one hotel check-in, and two shuttles later, and there you are, at the Grace Hopper Celebration (GHC) in Orlando, Florida. If you’re one of many women making this tech-wonder-land pilgrimage, you may be excited-meets-anxious about what to expect and what happens if you sign on th

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How to ensure the world’s largest pumped-hydro project isn’t a disaster for the environment

Renew Economy

The long duration energy storage offered by pumped hydro is vital to Australia's renewables transition. So how can we limit its environmental damage? The post How to ensure the world’s largest pumped-hydro project isn’t a disaster for the environment appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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NRG Energy 2021 Sustainability Report: Safety and Well-Being

3BL Media

NRG Energy: Our journey to a greener tomorrow. SOURCE: NRG Energy. DESCRIPTION: Safety and Well-Being. The safety and well being of our employees are of paramount importance. The workplace of the future. Beyond the physical distancing and safety protocols implemented during the global pandemic, it has become increasingly clear that other aspects of the workplace need to evolve as well.

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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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Australia’s climate bill is the beginning of the journey, not the end

Renew Economy

Australia's climate bill was an important first step, but it must be followed by many more concrete actions, including a solid plan to reach the targets. The post Australia’s climate bill is the beginning of the journey, not the end appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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KeyBank Supports Teammates and Clients Impacted by Hurricane Ian

3BL Media

SOURCE: KeyBank. DESCRIPTION: Hurricane Ian has devastated parts of the western coast of Florida and created dangerous flooding conditions throughout the Southeastern United States. As with any major natural disaster, KeyBank is taking steps to make sure our teammates and clients have the support they need. KeyBank has commercial and private bank offices in Florida, including areas that were impacted by the storm.

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Telstra underwrites Australia’s biggest wind farm in PPA with Ark Energy

Renew Economy

Telstra inks PPA with Ark Energy to meet around 25% of its energy needs with wind power from the massive McIntyre project being developed in Queensland. The post Telstra underwrites Australia’s biggest wind farm in PPA with Ark Energy appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Edison International 2021 Sustainability Report: Strategic Focus Areas

3BL Media

SOURCE: Edison International. DESCRIPTION: Clean Energy. Edison International is a national leader in clean energy, with SCE focused on delivering 100% carbon-free power to customers by 2045 and Edison Energy 1 supporting organizations globally in meeting their climate change goals through renewable energy contracts and electrification strategies. As SCE prepares to deliver increasing levels of renewable and carbon-free power over the next two decades, improving energy storage is a primary focus

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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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Kaban wind farm powers up, connects to Queensland’s renewable “SuperGrid”

Renew Economy

Neoen Australia's Kaban wind farm has powered up, a milestone for the first new project in Queensland's first designated Renewable Energy Zone. The post Kaban wind farm powers up, connects to Queensland’s renewable “SuperGrid” appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Combine Mobile Fueling and Telematics To Curb Fuel Fraud

3BL Media

SOURCE: Booster Fuels. DESCRIPTION: For seasoned fleet managers, fuel fraud and slippage are nothing new. But the classic techniques for mitigating loss — including implementing fuel limits, tracking purchases manually, and highlighting consequences — are time consuming and inefficient. In a recent article for Automotive Fleet Magazine , Joe Molesky, VP of Operations at Booster ®, explains how telematics and mobile fueling can be combined for a new approach to curbing fuel fraud.

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Supergrids sound great for renewables, but they must be fair and sustainable too

Renew Economy

How can we ensure a fair and sustainable transmission transition? Here are 12 recommendations to the federal government's Rewiring the Nation policy. The post Supergrids sound great for renewables, but they must be fair and sustainable too appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Preserving the Universality of the Olympic Games

3BL Media

Olympic Solidarity and NOC Services Annual Report 2021 published. SOURCE: International Olympic Committee. DESCRIPTION: The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has released the Olympic Solidarity and NOC Services Annual Report 2021 , highlighting how much solidarity is at the heart of the Olympic Movement and the actions of the 206 National Olympic Committees (NOCs).

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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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Great Solar Business Podcast: Smart hot water diverters

Renew Economy

Scott Young from Catch Power explains why hot water diverters have come of age and how they can save consumers hundreds of dollars. The post Great Solar Business Podcast: Smart hot water diverters appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Fair Trade USA™ Surpasses $1 Billion in Impact to Communities Worldwide

3BL Media

More than 1,500 industry partners ethically source their products with Fair Trade Certified™. SOURCE: Fair Trade USA. DESCRIPTION: OAKLAND, Calif., October 4, 2022 /3BL Media/ - This Fair Trade Month, Fair Trade USA™ celebrates the momentous milestone of exceeding $1B in financial impact to farmers, workers, fishers, and communities around the globe.

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Matter is now official!

Stacey Higginbotham

The Connectivity Standards Alliance has certified and released the first version of the Matter smart home interoperability protocol Tuesday and I couldn’t be happier. This means that member companies can now put their devices through the certification protocol and get a badge showing that their products are Matter compliant. The Matter logo on a smart bulb.

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The Conexiones Program Helps Latino Students Navigate the Digital World

3BL Media

A digital literacy program created by The League of United Latin American Citizens continues to grow with T‑Mobile’s help, and this Hispanic Heritage Month students say it’s an opportunity to stay ahead of today’s fast‑paced connected technology. SOURCE: T-Mobile. DESCRIPTION: A program focused on digital literacy and safety for students in Hispanic communities has expanded across the country as it enters its third year.

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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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Path analytics for Microsoft 365 now available with Cisco SD-WAN Cloud OnRamp for SaaS

Cisco CSR

Microsoft 365 is the most widely used SaaS application as per the latest report from Okta. As enterprises increase their use of Microsoft 365 suite of applications, their attention turns to providing the best application experience for their users, be it for Microsoft Teams, OneDrive, SharePoint, or Outlook. Any drop in application experience results in loss of productivity for their users and costs companies billions of dollars.

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Public Voting Now Open for the 3M Young Scientist Challenge Improving Lives Award

3BL Media

3M and Discovery Education to Recognize Scientific Innovation with Strongest Potential to Positively Impact the World. SOURCE: Discovery Education. DESCRIPTION: ST. PAUL, Minn. and CHARLOTTE, N.C., October 4, 2022 /3BL Media/ – 3M and Discovery Education today announced public voting is now open for the Improving Lives Award , a special recognition awarded as a part of the annual 2022 3M Young Scientist Challenge (#YoungScientist).

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Nestlé Commits Over $1 Billion to Sustainable Coffee Farming Plan

ESG Today

Global food and beverage company Nestlé announced today the launch of the Nescafé Plan 2030, outlining the company’s ubiquitous coffee brand’s plan to improve the sustainability of coffee farming, and helping farmers transition to regenerative agriculture practices. Nestlé said that the brand will invest over 1 billion Swiss Francs (USD$1 billion) in the new plan by 2030.

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Inogen Alliance Welcomes Two New Board Members

3BL Media

SOURCE: Inogen Alliance. DESCRIPTION: Inogen Alliance is pleased to announce the appointment of two new members to our Board of Directors; Rene Sloof from Antea Group Netherlands (replacing Menno Smits) and Nicolas Pycke of Antea Group France (replacing Pascal Voyeau). The Board of 11 Directors are also the shareholders in the Alliance: four Directors for the Asia Pacific Region, four from Europe, Middle East, and Africa, one from South America, and two from North America.

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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