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Renewables supply nearly half of German power demand in first half 2022

Renew Economy

New data shows renewable energy supplied roughly half of Germany’s electricity demand for the first half of 2022, boosted by more wind and solar. The post Renewables supply nearly half of German power demand in first half 2022 appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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A way forward toward reducing local opposition to renewables

GreenBiz

One key to success is early engagement by renewable developers with communities and nearby residents.

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“We’re not there yet:” Bowen says capacity design needs flexibility and emissions goal

Renew Economy

Chris Bowen says capacity market not finalised, and needs to allow for flexibility and emissions. And, unlike his predecessor, he promises to visit wind and solar farms. The post “We’re not there yet:” Bowen says capacity design needs flexibility and emissions goal appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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How to negotiate a lower-risk power purchase agreement

GreenBiz

Sponsored: Follow these tips before and even during negotiations.

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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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Price cap avoided for now: Did someone have a quiet word, or did solar save the day?

Renew Economy

The spot price in Queensland did not surge towards the price cap as expected. Did someone have a quiet word, or did technology save the day? The post Price cap avoided for now: Did someone have a quiet word, or did solar save the day? appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Working beyond a job description for climate action

GreenBiz

Kevin Houldsworth of Pinterest speaks about stepping outside his sales role to embolden employees and bring climate to every corner of the company.

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ARENA shortlists 3GW of “advanced” big batteries essential for 100pct renewable grid

Renew Economy

ARENA swamped by applications for $100 million big battery grant round, shortlists 12 projects looking to provide "advanced" inverters essential for renewable grid. The post ARENA shortlists 3GW of “advanced” big batteries essential for 100pct renewable grid appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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The Walt Disney Company Announces the Disney Storytellers Fund at Howard University To Support the Next Generation of Black Storytellers

3BL Media

Disney will work with Howard University on a multi-year program to help advance opportunities in media and entertainment for underrepresented students. SOURCE: The Walt Disney Company. DESCRIPTION: BURBANK, Calif., July 5, 2022 /3BL Media/ - At ESSENCE Festival of Culture™, The Walt Disney Company announced the creation of the Disney Storytellers Fund at Howard University, which will create opportunities for historically underrepresented students to have future careers as storytellers and innova

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Once in a lifetime green industry opportunity needs once in a lifetime policy

Renew Economy

For a long time, Australian governments have dreamed of making stuff again. Australia now has the opportunity for new industry and to flourish in a net zero world. The post Once in a lifetime green industry opportunity needs once in a lifetime policy appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Ericsson Makes Progress Towards Digital Inclusion

3BL Media

SOURCE: Ericsson. DESCRIPTION: Originally published in Ericsson's 2021 Sustainability and Corporate Responsibility Report. With around 2.9 billion people still being offline, the digital divide continues to be a key challenge to global economic development 1). High costs, lack of digital literacy or lack of access to connectivity are some of the reasons for this.

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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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Solar Insiders Podcast: Will angry consumers quit the grid?

Renew Economy

Household solar and battery storage plays a key role in AEMO’s future plans, but angry consumers might choose to go their own way. The post Solar Insiders Podcast: Will angry consumers quit the grid? appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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GoDaddy 2021 Sustainability Report: Data Privacy and Security

3BL Media

SOURCE: GoDaddy. DESCRIPTION: We believe that making your own way online shouldn’t come at the cost of privacy or security. As an internet company, data protection, security and privacy are at the core of everything we do. We work tirelessly to provide continuous privacy and to develop security improvements that benefit our customers. We work to take proactive measures to be transparent with users, protect their data and keep up with an evolving regulatory landscape.

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“Stunning collapse in confidence:” Consumers lose trust in energy markets

Renew Economy

Consumer confidence in energy markets has collapsed in the last month, with warnings that many will choose to "go their own way". The post “Stunning collapse in confidence:” Consumers lose trust in energy markets appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Mondel?z 2021 Snacking Made Right Report: Mindful Snacking

3BL Media

SOURCE: Mondel?z International. DESCRIPTION: We want to help everyone to snack mindfully, so they can savor each bite, enjoy each moment, and experience more satisfaction from our snacks. Helping People Snack Mindfully. Mindful snacking is about eating with intention and attention, focusing on the present moment, and savoring how the food tastes so you really enjoy it.

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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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Energy Insiders Podcast: Federal climate and energy minister Chris Bowen

Renew Economy

Chris Bowen discusses the energy crisis and the speed of the energy transition, capacity market design, emissions targets, EVs, and actually going to see wind and solar farms. The post Energy Insiders Podcast: Federal climate and energy minister Chris Bowen appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Franklin Templeton's Global Head of Sustainability Anne Simpson Recognized As NACD Directorship 100™ Honoree

3BL Media

The 16th Annual NACD Directorship 100™ List Recognizes the Most Influential Corporate Directors and Governance Experts. SOURCE: Franklin Templeton. DESCRIPTION: July 5, 2022 /3BL Media/ - The National Association of Corporate Directors (NACD) announced the 2022 NACD Directorship 100™ — the most influential peer-nominated leaders in the boardroom and corporate governance community.

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Iowa is looking at a hefty hike in green jobs

GreenBiz

The Hawkeye State is a leader in clean energy electricity production

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At Business and in Life, This CEO Is Winning by Design

3BL Media

By: Bonsu Thompson. SOURCE: Verizon. DESCRIPTION: How a fashion entrepreneur in Florida keeps her business moving forward with the help of Verizon Small Business Digital Ready. Like many entrepreneurs, Martu Freeman-Parker had to figure out a niche for her apparel consulting company before it truly took off. After a few years of tinkering with her mission, she had developed fashion industry bootcamps where her designer clients learned how to navigate manufacturing and product development oversea

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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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Clean energy investors say grid congestion issues pushing developers offshore

Renew Economy

Clean Energy Investor Group calls on market regulators to accelerate market reforms, saying investors may look to other countries. The post Clean energy investors say grid congestion issues pushing developers offshore appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Applied Materials Highlights Progress Toward Its 10-Year Sustainability Roadmap

3BL Media

Applied’s latest Sustainability Report outlines the company’s efforts to reduce its carbon footprint and increase transparency in environmental reporting. SOURCE: Applied Materials. DESCRIPTION: SANTA CLARA, Calif., July 5, 2022 /3BL Media/ -- Applied Materials, Inc. has published its latest Sustainability Report , detailing its environmental, social and governance (ESG) programs and results from the past year.

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Genex refinances solar farms to help it cash in on high spot market prices

Renew Economy

Genex Power announces refinancing move to better profit from its solar generation assets, including the consistently high performing Kidston project. The post Genex refinances solar farms to help it cash in on high spot market prices appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Encouraging Employees To Be Personally Philanthropic

3BL Media

SOURCE: Benevity. DESCRIPTION: Every great story has a hook and yours can be found in the data. Corporate granting has a profound effect on both communities and business outcomes. The most powerful way to help your community and business stakeholders understand these impacts is through storytelling. And the most powerful place to start that story? Your measurable results.

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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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Unlocking the potential of public-sector IT projects

McKinsey Sustainabilty

Public-sector IT projects can leverage four drivers of performance improvement to maximize value.

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FedEx Grant to Rewilding Europe Sponsors Nature Restoration in Scotland

3BL Media

Three-year grant enables non-profits to further physical rewilding efforts while exploring the potential of rewilded land for both nature recovery and carbon capture. SOURCE: FedEx Corporation. SUMMARY: FedEx Express, a subsidiary of FedEx Corp. (NYSE: FDX) and the world's largest express transportation company, announces a three-year grant to environmental non-profit, Rewilding Europe, in support of its ninth rewilding landscape in the Affric Highlands, Scotland.

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The McKinsey Crossword: Inflation | No. 83

McKinsey Sustainabilty

Sharpen your problem-solving skills the McKinsey way, with our weekly crossword. Each puzzle is created with the McKinsey audience in mind, and includes a subtle (and sometimes not-so-subtle) business theme for you to find. Answers that are directionally correct may not cut it if you’re looking for a quick win.

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An Open Letter to All Who Seek Safety

3BL Media

By Joseph Harrison. SOURCE: Cisco Systems Inc. DESCRIPTION: I think about you every day. I do not know what it feels like to be forced from my home. I won’t pretend to know; I will probably never fully understand. I’ve never contemplated what I would take with me. I can’t imagine the anguish of losing a child. The best I can do right now is recognize my inability to empathize.

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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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The promise and challenge of multi-client fulfillment for e-commerce

McKinsey Sustainabilty

A multi-client fulfillment model could help third-party logistics providers gain competitive advantage, but it also poses challenges—here’s how they can be overcome.

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FairSupply and IBAT Collaborate To Link Supply Chains With Biodiversity Loss

3BL Media

How to address the risk of biodiversity loss in your operations and your supply chain. SOURCE: IBAT Alliance. DESCRIPTION: July 6, 2022 /3BL Media/ - The IBAT Alliance have announced a groundbreaking new collaboration with FairSupply, where data from the Species Threat Abatement and Restoration Metric (STAR) have been used in a world-first for extinction risk footprinting across supply chains.

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Business mobility payments: On the road to change

McKinsey Sustainabilty

Five major trends are affecting business mobility payments. Adapting to a changing technological environment and customer needs can help companies win in this emerging ecosystem.

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CNH Industrial Wins Sustainability Category at 2022 Manufacturing Leadership Awards

3BL Media

SOURCE: CNH Industrial. DESCRIPTION: CNH Industrial (NYSE: CNHI / MI: CNHI) received a 2022 Manufacturing Leadership Award for outstanding achievement in the Sustainability Leadership category, which honors manufacturers that are shaping the future of the sector through digital transformation. This is the third consecutive year that the Company has earned recognition from the Manufacturing Leadership Council, which is a division of the National Association of Manufacturers.

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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.