Microsoft, P&G, Unilever and Walmart among 239 companies to miss net-zero deadline
GreenBiz
MARCH 13, 2024
A sweeping status update by the Science Based Targets initiative downgrades some big corporate names.
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This is the future: How my EV earned $100 in two hours supporting the grid in heatwave
Renew Economy
MARCH 13, 2024
In the midst of a Sydney heatwave, my Nissan Leaf earned $100 in just two hours supporting the grid. This is the future. The post This is the future: How my EV earned $100 in two hours supporting the grid in heatwave appeared first on RenewEconomy.
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How companies can align 401(k) plans with climate ambitions
GreenBiz
MARCH 13, 2024
Retirement funds are a lifeline for fossil fuel expansion. Here are ways to change that formula through company-sponsored plans.
Solar and wind farm blockers to be weeded out in rule change to fast-track renewable projects
Renew Economy
MARCH 13, 2024
Victoria premier says planning delays have meant that instead of spinning turbines, "we’re too often left spinning our wheels.” The post Solar and wind farm blockers to be weeded out in rule change to fast-track renewable projects appeared first on RenewEconomy.
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.
Unlocking Opportunities: Exploring Tax Credit Investment and the Vast Potential of the IRA
GreenBiz
MARCH 13, 2024
In this hour-long webcast, you’ll learn about a central mechanism for allocating these incentives is through tax credits and much more.
Nextracker in landmark deal with Bluescope for Australian made solar trackers
Renew Economy
MARCH 13, 2024
Nextracker announces landmark deal with Australia's Bluescope to use locally made steel and manufacturing facilities for Australian-based solar projects. The post Nextracker in landmark deal with Bluescope for Australian made solar trackers appeared first on RenewEconomy.
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New England transmission route revised, but not everyone is happy
Renew Economy
MARCH 13, 2024
EnergyCo unveils change in the proposed route of the main transmission line linking the huge New England renewable energy zone, but not everyone is happy. The post New England transmission route revised, but not everyone is happy appeared first on RenewEconomy.
Chemours Supports 35th Annual Salem County, New Jersey Science Fair
3BL Media
MARCH 13, 2024
March 6 th marked an exciting time in Salem County, New Jersey where our Chambers Works manufacturing site is centrally located. Nearly 200 fifth through twelfth graders from eleven different schools participated in the 35 th annual Salem County Science Fair which Chambers Works has sponsored for more than three decades. The Science Fair, hosted at Salem Community College (SCC), allows students to apply what they have learned in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) education in hope
Rinehart-backed lithium and rare earths projects rake in more than $1 billion in federal funding
Renew Economy
MARCH 13, 2024
Two projects backed by Australia's richest woman will get federal funding of more than $1 billion to supercharge battery supply chain. The post Rinehart-backed lithium and rare earths projects rake in more than $1 billion in federal funding appeared first on RenewEconomy.
Unlocking Opportunity for Female Entrepreneurs Through Non-Traditional Financing
3BL Media
MARCH 13, 2024
by Stella Tai of Praxis Mutual Funds and Kersy Azocar of Greenline Access Capital There are a number of ways capital providers can meet the needs of female entrepreneurs when it comes to financing. First, capital providers need to be cognizant of the fact that there is a gender barrier that prevents many women business owners from accessing traditional financing.
Are Your Impact Comms Resonating With Stakeholders?
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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.
Australia’s biggest solar farm inks “significant” power purchase deal
Renew Economy
MARCH 13, 2024
The NSW solar farm that shares equal billing as the biggest operating PV project in Australia seals a deal to supply a commercial and industrial electricity retailer. The post Australia’s biggest solar farm inks “significant” power purchase deal appeared first on RenewEconomy.
International Women’s Day: Meet MPC Engineering Director Jeannette Jones
3BL Media
MARCH 13, 2024
How she got started in engineering Jeannette earned a bachelor’s degree in chemical and petroleum refining with a minor in environmental science from the Colorado School of Mines. She has nearly 30 years of engineering experience. “I was the first in my family to attend college,” she shared. “My dad had an eighth-grade education, and my mom had a high school education, but they both knew the value of a college degree and strongly encouraged me to go to school and pursue a great career,” she cont
PVH sets sights on record year as it opens Australian facility and announces another project win in QLD region
Renew Economy
MARCH 13, 2024
PVH today announced it will supply the 100MW Bundaberg solar farm project, which will hold the record as the country’s highest wind speed design tracker ever built. The post PVH sets sights on record year as it opens Australian facility and announces another project win in QLD region appeared first on RenewEconomy.
HARMAN Creates New Pathways for Women in Science
3BL Media
MARCH 13, 2024
HARMAN is helping to create new pathways for women in science through its collaborative efforts with partners such as the 1,000 Dreams Fund. HARMAN aims to eliminate barriers and ignite inspiration among the next generation of female leaders pursuing careers in STEAM fields (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics). Together with 1,000 Dreams Fund, HARMAN is providing mentorship, support, and resources to help women and girls overcome challenges and pursue their passions in scien
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
Planned Obsolescence: An Unsustainable Business Model
Green Project Management
MARCH 13, 2024
Let’s start by defining some terms. Planned Obsolescence involves designing products to quickly break or become obsolete in the short to mid-term, with the general goal of encouraging sales of new products and upgrades. This business model thrives on consumer dissatisfaction and the constant need for newer, shinier products. However, this approach is ultimately unsustainable […] The post Planned Obsolescence: An Unsustainable Business Model appeared first on Insights into Sustainabil
National Zero Emission Freight Corridor Strategy Will Advance Fleet Electrification Across the U.S. Economy
3BL Media
MARCH 13, 2024
March 13, 2024 /3BL/ - Ceres applauds the U.S. Department of Energy, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, and the U.S. Department of Transportation for their all-of-government coordinated strategy to expand the deployment of infrastructure to support clean freight by 2040 in four phases, unveiled as the National Zero Emission Freight Corridor Strategy.
Drought, soil desiccation cracking, and carbon dioxide emissions: an overlooked feedback loop exacerbating climate change
Science Daily / Earth & Environment
MARCH 13, 2024
Soil stores 80 percent of carbon on earth, yet with increasing cycles of drought, that crucial reservoir is cracking and breaking down, releasing even more greenhouse gases creating an amplified feedback loop that could accelerate climate change.
The Maximus Foundation Supports Connecting Individuals With Nonprofits in Need of Volunteers
3BL Media
MARCH 13, 2024
Volunteer Hampton Roads is a nonprofit organization dedicated to fostering a culture of volunteerism and community engagement in the Hampton Roads region of Virginia. The organization serves as a bridge between volunteers and local nonprofit organizations, identifying and coordinating volunteer initiatives that address pressing community needs. Through their platform, volunteers can easily find opportunities that align with their skills, interests, and availability, making it accessible for peop
What Regulations Will Impact Sustainability Comms in 2024?
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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
Implementing generative AI with speed and safety
McKinsey Sustainabilty
MARCH 13, 2024
Generative AI poses both risks and opportunities. Here’s a road map to mitigate the former while moving to capture the latter from day one.
Matriarchs of Whisky: Stephanie MacLeod of Dewar’s
3BL Media
MARCH 13, 2024
Originally published by Augustman In 2023, Dewar’s swept the blended scotch categories in the International Whisky Competition, along with McLeod’s triumph as Master Blender of the Year. It is testament to her mastery in her role. When we asked her what her secret was, she replied with that trademark humility. “A spirit of experimentation has always been core to the brand since it was founded.
Dalhousie University - Powering up: First-in-Canada battery innovation centre to provide critically needed facility for research and industrial development
Global Renewable News
MARCH 13, 2024
By Andrew RileyDr. Chongyin Yang, Dalhousie's Tesla Canada Chair, in Dalhousie's current battery testing lab. (Nick Pearce photos)Canadian battery science is about to g.
Winter Sports Beyond Borders: Decentralising Winter Sports To Create a Global, Sustainable Legacy
3BL Media
MARCH 13, 2024
International Olympic Committee news Hurtling down an ice track at 149.9km/h, watched by thousands of spectators – millions on television – I made my Olympic debut at Nagano 1998. A nervous 16-year-old, the youngest male luger ever to qualify for the Olympics, I was also the only Indian at the XVIII Olympic Winter Games. I went on to represent India at six consecutive Games until PyeongChang 2018, often the lone athlete flying our tricolour.
What Questions Are Brands Asking About Their ESG Initiatives Ahead of 2024?
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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.
Nel ASA - Nel ASA: Receives additional USD 75 million in support for Michigan facility
Global Renewable News
MARCH 13, 2024
Nel ASA (Nel) (OSE: NEL) - The US Department of Energy (DOE) and the state of Michigan have awarded a collective USD 75 million in cash incentives and grants for Nel's next electrolyser produc.
How Fashion Brands Can Leverage Higg BRM for Decision-Making, Compliance
3BL Media
MARCH 13, 2024
Cascale (formerly the Sustainable Apparel Coalition) recently launched the latest version of the Higg Brand and Retail Module (BRM), a part of the Higg Index suite of tools. The update reflects the organization's commitment to continuously evolving, updating, and refining the Higg Index to meet the needs of members, users, and the industry. In our latest blog post, Maravillas Rodriguez Zarco, senior director Higg Index Strategy & Operations, shares insights on the recent updates to the tool.
Vanguard Renewables - Vanguard Renewables Celebrates a Decade of Clean Energy Innovation
Global Renewable News
MARCH 13, 2024
Vanguard Renewables®, a farm-based provider of organic material solutions for the food and beverage industry, is celebrating a decade in clean energy innovation and organic materials solutions. The C.
This Company Is Making Freight Transportation Cleaner
3BL Media
MARCH 13, 2024
Originally published by Forbes Suspensys, one of Randoncorp’s companies, developed the Hybrid R Line, an exclusive electric traction system that uses an auxiliary system of intelligent algorithms to recover energy generated during braking and descents, enabling the trailer to help the truck to climb uphill more effectively and safely. Depending on the application, the road conditions and the type of cargo transported, the new system generates fuel savings that can reach up to 25%, also providing
The Silver Lining to Corporate DEI Challenges
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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.
Tadek Ocean - Tadek Ocean Engineering delivers innovative mooring and cable solution for pioneering Renewables for Subsea Power (RSP) project
Global Renewable News
MARCH 13, 2024
Tadek Ocean Engineering had designed an innovative mooring and cable solution for the pioneering Renewables for Subsea Power (RSP) project, combining wave energy with subsea storage to power subse.
Kohler’s Hidden Gem: Employee Malcolm Smith’s Artistic Legacy Enhances Huntsville Plant
3BL Media
MARCH 13, 2024
An artist in our midst. When Malcolm Smith joined our Huntsville, AL, team back in 1997, he brought an unexpected talent that goes far beyond the tubs and showers he helps build. “I can’t remember a time when I wasn’t drawing something somewhere,” explained the self-taught Malcolm. “When I started at Kohler, I was doing portraits of people. Word got around the plant, and I was asked if I could do a mural.
Haffner Energy and Hexas - Haffner Energy and Hexas build an integrated offer for the production of renewable energy from biomass
Global Renewable News
MARCH 13, 2024
Haffner Energy, a French family-owned company that designs, manufactures, supplies, and operates solutions to produce renewable energy from biomass residues, and Hexas Biomass Inc. (Hexas), a US compa.
New FedEx HBCU Student Ambassador Program Cohort Unveiled in a “Super” Way
3BL Media
MARCH 13, 2024
FedEx announced the third cohort of the FedEx HBCU-Student Ambassador Program in a very super way - with help from HBCU student and famous alum. FedEx is the Official Delivery Service of the NFL. The coveted Vince Lombardi Trophy arrived ahead of Super Bowl LVIII in Las Vegas and was delivered during the NFL Super Bowl Experience presented by Toyota.
Supercharge Your ESG Content This Libra Season
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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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