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Australia boasts $830bn pipeline of wind, solar, hydrogen and storage projects

Renew Economy

Australia boasts enormous pipeline of wind, solar PV, hydrogen and storage projects, according to new analysis. The post Australia boasts $830bn pipeline of wind, solar, hydrogen and storage projects appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Driverless cars won’t be good for the environment if they lead to more auto use

GreenBiz

Major car companies, from Mercedes-Benz to BMW to Honda, are testing self-driving cars. But potential environmental impacts have taken a back seat.

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First poles erected in $2.4bn transmission link to create “renewables superpower”

Renew Economy

First towers installed on what will be the longest high voltage transmission line, unlocking billions of dollars of new renewables and storage projects. The post First poles erected in $2.4bn transmission link to create “renewables superpower” appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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America, charge your batteries!

GreenBiz

On highways and in parking lots, the race is on to provide the coming influx of American electric vehicle drivers an accessible, reliable and superfast place to charge up.

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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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Three years on, Morrison’s electricity underwriting scheme still has nothing to show

Renew Economy

In 2019, Angus Taylor shortlisted a dozen power projects to improve grid reliability and cut electricity costs – three years later, not one has been built. The post Three years on, Morrison’s electricity underwriting scheme still has nothing to show appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Lifting the lid on early-stage carbon removal

GreenBiz

Sponsored: Corporations must supercharge funding into high-potential early-stage carbon removal. Here are some projects to start with.

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Insider sizes up fashion's fair labor problems

GreenBiz

Former Fair Wear Foundation partnership lead Christian Smith talks post-COVID priorities in global apparel, shaping change via an NGO and his advice to those dreaming of a job in sustainability.

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Tesla says new gas generators “no longer rational”, batteries are smarter and cheaper

Renew Economy

Tesla says building new gas plants is not rational, because batteries are faster, smarter and cheaper, and can deliver long duration storage. The post Tesla says new gas generators “no longer rational”, batteries are smarter and cheaper appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Will legacy issues capture the chemical industry’s future?

GreenBiz

Chemical industry executives face draconian choices if their strategy is to perpetuate the status quo.

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NSW flooded with $100bn in renewable and storage projects for Hunter renewable zone

Renew Economy

NSW receives $100 billion worth of project proposals seeking role in Hunter-Central Coast Renewable Energy Zone, including offshore wind and 35 big batteries. The post NSW flooded with $100bn in renewable and storage projects for Hunter renewable zone 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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OLAY Announces Second $1 Million Commitment to Closing the Gender Gap in STEM

3BL Media

SOURCE: P&G. DESCRIPTION: Women are behind some of the most groundbreaking discoveries in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM), from everyday items like coffee filters to life-saving inventions like vaccines. 1 However, while women fill almost 50 percent of the workforce, they only make up 27 percent of the people in STEM fields. 2 This number represents the “STEM gap,” as more than half of girls count themselves out of STEM careers by the time they reach college due to lack o

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Neoen says Australia’s biggest solar farm “on track” despite module supply issues

Renew Economy

Neoen says Australia's biggest solar project "on track", despite module supply issues, as battery revenues nearly double in last quarter. The post Neoen says Australia’s biggest solar farm “on track” despite module supply issues appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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How Ben & Jerry's Uses Ice Cream as a Convener for Social Change

3BL Media

SOURCE: Carol Cone ON PURPOSE. DESCRIPTION: In July 2020, the St. Louis Board of Aldermen unanimously voted to close down its workhouse jail and reinvest its operating funds into community programs. The victory was shared by members of the community, politicians, a coalition of activists, and Ben & Jerry’s. While most associate Ben & Jerry’s first with its variety of ice cream flavors, the company’s purpose is to be an advocate for progressive social change in the world.

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Gravity storage company Energy Vault suffers lacklustre start to trading on NYSE

Renew Economy

Energy Vault, which has designed an innovative gravity and kinetic energy-based energy storage system, begins trading on the New York Stock Exchange. The post Gravity storage company Energy Vault suffers lacklustre start to trading on NYSE 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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Clean Energy Buyers Association partners with GreenBiz Group on VERGE 22

GreenBiz

News release: More than 400 clean energy leaders to convene at VERGE 22.

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Holmes à Court: Climate independents offer chance to “fix Australia”

Renew Economy

Holmes Ă  Court says Climate 200 funding body helping climate independents overcome an electoral system rigged for the major parties. The post Holmes Ă  Court: Climate independents offer chance to “fix Australia” appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Wells Fargo Donates $20 Million to Strengthen Small Businesses in Los Angeles

3BL Media

The bank’s Open for Business Fund grant to LISC LA will offer mix of loans and grants to spark long-term growth. SOURCE: Wells Fargo. DESCRIPTION: LOS ANGELES, February 15, 2022 /3BL Media/ - Wells Fargo today announced a $20 million donation to help Los Angeles small business owners own more of their businesses’ assets, including property and equipment.

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Fortescue backs “hydrogen superpower” plan that models end of coal within decade

Renew Economy

Fortescue says hydrogen superpower scenario is most likely in Australia, resulting in complete exit of coal within a decade. The coal companies don't agree. The post Fortescue backs “hydrogen superpower” plan that models end of coal within decade 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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An Introduction to ATMP Manufacturing

3BL Media

SOURCE: CRB. DESCRIPTION: The facts, the challenges, and the way forward. A cure for the previously incurable. That’s the big promise of Advanced Therapy Medicinal Products (ATMPs), and it’s attracting big numbers. In 2020 alone, the global ATMP industry raised $19.9B in annual financing, a 200% increase over 2019. This investment is funding more than 1,200 clinical trials of personalized cell and gene therapies worldwide as of early 2021, many of them focused on the life-threatening cancers,

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FFI and Woodside shortlisted for massive NZ green hydrogen project

Renew Economy

Fortescue Future Industries and Woodside make shortlist of potential partners for massive green hydrogen facility planned for New Zealand South Island. The post FFI and Woodside shortlisted for massive NZ green hydrogen project appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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CNH Industrial Supports the Halal Children's Home in Nigeria

3BL Media

SOURCE: CNH Industrial. DESCRIPTION: CNH Industrial , though it’s Case IH and New Holland Agriculture brands recently made a donation to the Halal Children’s Home , an NGO for orphans and vulnerable children in Abuja, Nigeria. The orphanage works with orphans and abused and abandoned children to rehabilitate them by providing them with a home, a school and an education.

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Solar Insiders Podcast: Solar switch off now in force in W.A.

Renew Economy

The solar switch off mechanism is now in force in W.A, and the coal lobby is fighting back at the idea that the end is nigh. The post Solar Insiders Podcast: Solar switch off now in force in W.A. appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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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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CBRE Climbs to #11 on Barron's List of Most Sustainable U.S. Companies

3BL Media

SOURCE: CBRE Group, Inc. DESCRIPTION: DALLAS, February 15, 2022 /3BL Media/ - CBRE Group, Inc. (NYSE:CBRE) rose to #11 on the Barron’s 2022 list of the 100 Most Sustainable Companies in the U.S., out of the 1,000 largest publicly traded companies by market value. The independent analysis by Barron’s evaluated company performance across the spectrum of Environmental, Social & Governance (ESG) metrics.

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NFL Teams Up with Cisco to Secure Super Bowl LVI

Cisco CSR

Much like in sports, preparedness is often the name of the game when it comes to security. That’s why, leading up to this past weekend, the NFL teamed up with Cisco to make sure its Super Bowl LVI network infrastructure was as secure and resilient as possible. Since it’s a live event, 100 percent uptime is imperative for the Super Bowl, ensuring fans don’t miss a moment of the action.

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From Patents to Patients: Meet the Women Making a Difference at Illumina

3BL Media

On National Inventors Day, two employees talk about getting “hooked” on sequencing and the importance of being wrong (sometimes). SOURCE: Illumina. DESCRIPTION: As a global leader in DNA sequencing and array-based technologies, Illumina is continuously striving to improve human health by unlocking the power of the genome. That means focusing on innovation—constant innovation.

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Personal Care Brands Partner to Fight Plastic Pollution

Environment + Energy Leader

One hundred personal care brands based in more than 15 countries are partnering in an effort to remove 4127 tons of plastic waste every year. The post Personal Care Brands Partner to Fight Plastic Pollution appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader.

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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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LA Kings Team Up With Shoes That Fit to Distribute 100 Pairs of adidas Sneakers to Elementary School Students in Compton, Calif.

3BL Media

SOURCE: AEG. DESCRIPTION: AEG’s LA Kings recently teamed up with Shoes That Fit , an organization that outfits children in need with new shoes, to distribute 100 pairs of adidas sneakers to students at Longfellow Elementary in Compton, Calif. on Feb. 10. The event was in conjunction with the LA Kings G.O.A.L.S. program with Blue Shield of California, which equips children in Los Angeles with the practical skills and tools they need to lead healthy lives by championing Green solutions, Open outlo

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Digital Dyeing Technology Produces No Wastewater, Reduces Energy in Textile Production

Environment + Energy Leader

Fabric company JSRTEX Group in Taiwan is adding sustainable textile dyeing technology to reduce wastewater and energy use in its production. The post Digital Dyeing Technology Produces No Wastewater, Reduces Energy in Textile Production appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader.

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Kala Gibson Named to Executive Leadership Council's Class of 2022

3BL Media

SOURCE: Fifth Third Bancorp. DESCRIPTION: The Executive Leadership Council (ELC) recently selected its Class of 2022 and Fifth Third Bank is excited to announce Kala Gibson, head of business banking and chief enterprise corporate responsibility officer, has been named a member of this prestigious group. The ELC is a membership organization committed to increasing the number of Black executives in C-Suite and CEO roles and on corporate boards of Fortune 1000, Global 500 and equivalent companies.

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Creating value, finding focus: Global Insurance Report 2022

McKinsey Sustainabilty

The insurance industry struggles to create economic profit. But amid COVID-19’s enduring changes, opportunities await.

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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.