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Cutting the red tape around carbon markets

GreenBiz

Sponsored: While the technology to help scale carbon markets with integrity is here, we need our ecosystem to think differently and at pace to unlock its potential.

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Big Battery to the rescue as rooftop PV pushes biggest isolated grid to record demand lows

Renew Economy

WA's first big battery comes to the rescue as rooftop solar provides record 76 pct of state generation and sends grid demand below crucial threshold. The post Big Battery to the rescue as rooftop PV pushes biggest isolated grid to record demand lows appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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CSRD 101: A Definitive Guide to New EU Sustainability Regulations

GreenBiz

Are you ready to transform your business into a sustainable powerhouse? The CSRD is more than just a reporting obligation — it intends to transform the business sector into a more sustainable, resilient economy. The framework is designed to help companies manage physical and transition risks that may endanger assets; attract capital; align their climate strategies to global net-zero objectives; and develop products and services resilient enough to succeed in even the most dynamic of markets.

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Fire erupts in Tesla Megapack module at Bouldercombe battery, sparks new energy war

Renew Economy

Fire breaks out in Tesla Megapack module at new Bouldercombe battery in Queensland, prompting Chris Bowen to slap down Matt Canavan who led the predictable conservative backlash. The post Fire erupts in Tesla Megapack module at Bouldercombe battery, sparks new energy war 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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Carbon credits for forest preservation projects are mostly ‘illusory’, UC Berkeley study says

GreenBiz

New research into Verra’s REDD+ methodology found cherry-picking and over-crediting.

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Case Study: How Brazil’s Largest Coffee Cooperative Developed a World-Class Sustainability Program

3BL Media

A Case Study of Cooxupé by SCS Global Services Executive Summary Cooxupé, the world’s largest coffee cooperative, with over 18,000 members — more than 97% of whom are small producers who make their living from family farming — is Brazil’s largest exporter of coffee in the global market, with 6.8 million bags of coffee beans produced in 2022 alone. As global markets continue to push for more sustainable farming practices including worker safety, equity, and diversity, Cooxupé has risen to the cha

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Kickoff for a Cause

3BL Media

Originally published on Aflac Newsroom To kick off National Childhood Cancer Awareness and National Sickle Cell Awareness Month on Sept. 1, NFL Hall of Fame receiver Calvin "Megatron" Johnson, along with Aflac U.S. President Virgil Miller, visited with children, families and health care providers at the Aflac Cancer and Blood Disorders Center of Children's Healthcare of Atlanta.

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Rich, white Americans the most likely to oppose wind farms, says study

Renew Economy

Opposing clean energy is a privilege: Nimbyism among wealthy, white communities is extending the consequences of fossil fuels for others. The post Rich, white Americans the most likely to oppose wind farms, says study appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Identity Theft Resource Center Releases Report on Identity Crime Victimization in Black Communities Ahead of Cybersecurity Awareness Month 2023

3BL Media

SAN DIEGO, September 26, 2023 /3BL/ - Today, the Identity Theft Resource Center® (ITRC), a nationally recognized nonprofit organization established to support victims of identity crime, in partnership with the Chicago-based Black Researchers Collective (BRC), released its Identity in Practice Report , which seeks to understand and examine identity crime victimization across Black communities in the United States.

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Germany energy giant begins testing kite power in Ireland

Renew Economy

German renewable energy giant RWE has begun testing an innovative wind power technology which uses massive kites to generate power. The post Germany energy giant begins testing kite power in Ireland 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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Three Innovations Fueling Electric Vehicle (EV) Adoption

3BL Media

Scaling e-mobility technologies more efficiently is critical to accelerating widespread adoption of electric vehicles (EV) and reducing carbon emissions worldwide. Fortunately, because of hardware and software innovations, the future of EVs and securing a healthier planet is closer than ever. Keysight recently sponsored an executive briefing paper by MIT Technology Review Insights about how innovation will fuel e-mobility adoption.

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Construction begins at new solar farm in regional Victoria after sod turning

Renew Economy

Enel Green Power says it has begun construction of the 93 MW Girgarre Solar Farm located west of Shepparton in the north of Victoria. The post Construction begins at new solar farm in regional Victoria after sod turning appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Setting the Gold Standard for Corporate Citizenship With the Civic 50

3BL Media

Welcome to the forefront of corporate citizenship, where the Civic 50, an initiative by Points of Light, stands as a beacon for businesses. For the past 11 years, Points of Light has recognized the 50 most community-minded companies through a rigorous annual survey. Only a few companies, including Citi and Hasbro, have been honored every year. For honorees, it's not just a badge of recognition but a strategic advantage, offering insights into where they stand relative to competitors and how to e

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Backer of Australia’s biggest green hydrogen projects get major funding boost

Renew Economy

New funds from Singapore wealth fund and the biggest green hydrogen investor will be used to fund work on InterContinental Energy's three main projects, including two in Australia. The post Backer of Australia’s biggest green hydrogen projects get major funding boost appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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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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Otis Colleagues in Malaysia Host Kids Safety Ambassador Program

3BL Media

Otis colleagues in Malaysia recently hosted a Kids Safety Ambassador Program in partnership with its customer, Angsana Johor Bahru Mall, and local government authorities. The exciting program taught local children escalator and elevator safety tips through fun animations, quizzes and coloring contests. One of the highlights of the event was incorporating the Otis “Little Engineers” STEM volunteer program, which gave the children an opportunity to build miniature elevator models alongside Otis vo

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Australian battery materials company Novonix receives $3.5m from Canada

Renew Economy

Leading Australian battery materials and technology company Novonix has received up to $3.5 million from the Canadian government to fund research and development. The post Australian battery materials company Novonix receives $3.5m from Canada appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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El Niño Pushes Hard on the Doors of Hunger in Peru

3BL Media

“Action Against Hunger is supporting the construction and generation of common cooking pots as a community tool not only in the face of the response we have experienced but also in preparation for the emergency that El Niño Global may generate,” mentioned the director of the NGO in Peru, America Arias. Read more on La Prensa Latina.

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SwitchedOn Podcast: Australia could save $8 billion every year by changing more light globes

Renew Economy

Efficient lighting is one of the easiest, ready-to-implement technologies that can help transition to a low carbon economy. The post SwitchedOn Podcast: Australia could save $8 billion every year by changing more light globes appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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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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Texas Capital Partnership With Harmony House

3BL Media

Texas Capital is proud to partner with Harmony House in their mission to empower homeless individuals on their journey to permanent housing and independence. Hear more from Meg Pohodich, CEO of Harmony House, here. About Texas Capital Texas Capital is a full-service financial services firm that delivers customized solutions to businesses, entrepreneurs and individual customers.

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Upward Engagement: A Critical Competence When Things Get Stuck

Green Project Management

Navigating the labyrinth structures of the corporate world can often be a daunting task. Hierarchical systems, while necessary, can sometimes restrict swift and efficient problem-solving. To conquer these challenges, a specific skill set is required, one of the most important being ‘managing up.’ This post will delve into this vital competency and provide a guide […] The post Upward Engagement: A Critical Competence When Things Get Stuck appeared first on Driving Sustainable Ch

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Adapting EHS Training for Engaging Learning in the Digital Age

3BL Media

Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) training is a necessary part of many workplaces. However, rapidly evolving technology and emerging changing workplace models are disrupting traditional EHS training methods, and these methods no longer meet the needs of all modern learners. On top of that, adult learners’ attention spans are dropping. In fact, the average adult has a shorter attention span than a goldfish.

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European Bank for Reconstruction and Development - EBRD pledges new resources for green investment in Tajikistan

Global Renewable News

By Anton UsovTajikistan is vulnerable to the effects of climate change EBRD and GCF launch US$ 50 million Green Economy Financing Facility Tajikistan II New GEFF to promote ener.

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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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Albertsons Boise Open Presented by Chevron Donates More Than $3 Million to Charity Setting Korn Ferry Tour Record

3BL Media

In front of 800 tournament sponsors, local media partners and special guests, Albertsons and Chevron executives announced a record-breaking charity donation of more than $3 million during the Hershey Company Pro-Am Dinner at the Boise Centre. The donation is the largest by any event in the 34-year history of the Korn Ferry Tour and takes the 34-year charity donation total for the Albertsons Boise Open presented by Chevron to nearly $36 million.

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Energy Development Corp. - EDC planning to drill new geothermal wells

Global Renewable News

GEOTHERMAL company Energy Development Corp. (EDC), a subsidiary of listed renewable energy (RE) firm First Gen Corp., said Monday that it was planning to spend about $1 billion (approximately P56.8 bi.

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Mental Health Stigma Persists in Security Clearance Process, Leidos Study Reveals

3BL Media

Leidos (NYSE: LDOS), a FORTUNE® 500 science and technology leader, recently announced a new study on mental health stigma within the Intelligence Community (IC) and implications for the security clearance investigation process. The research shows that despite positive changes in how the government considers mental health in the application review process, stigma, misinformation and misunderstanding persist.

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Energy Development Corp. - EDC planning to drill new geothermal wells

Global Renewable News

GEOTHERMAL company Energy Development Corp. (EDC), a subsidiary of listed renewable energy (RE) firm First Gen Corp., said Monday that it was planning to spend about $1 billion (approximately P56.8 bi.

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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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Covia 2022 ESG Report: Advancing Waste Management Practices

3BL Media

At Covia, we promote waste management practices aimed at reducing the volume of waste we generate, as well as encouraging the responsible handling of such waste. We are committed to complying with local, regional, and national laws and regulations regarding waste management, recycling, and proper waste disposal. Our typical mining and processing sites have a mineral waste disposal plan that is reviewed annually and updated as needed.

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European Bank for Reconstruction and Development - EBRD lends 110 million to promote energy efficient residential housing in the Czech Republic

Global Renewable News

By Nigina MirbabaevaHighlights EBRD lends 110 million to residential-for-rent property owner and operator Heimstaden Bostad Investment to finance large scale energy efficiency renovati.

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T-Mobile Solutions Enable Healthcare’s First 5G Hybrid Network

3BL Media

The healthcare industry demands the highest levels of security around patient data sharing. Connectivity barriers have made it a challenge for clinicians to easily access and analyze patient data securely on any device from any location. Healthcare's first 5G hybrid network is designed to change that. In a recent conversation with Heather Nelson, MHA, CHCIO, Senior Vice President and Chief Information Officer for Boston Children's Hospital, we delved into challenges faced by the hospital’s infor

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Swedish Energy Agency - Sweden can contribute to New York's transition

Global Renewable News

Property owners in New York need to reduce emissions from their buildings. Sweden can help with this, as Swedish companies have long experience and new innovations that can contribute to New York.

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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.