GreenBiz

OCTOBER 18, 2023

The growth of ‘nature markets’ doesn’t guarantee better outcomes for biodiversity or conservation. How can we make sure their evolution doesn’t make things worse?

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OCTOBER 18, 2023

Herman Barkema, a professor at the University of Calgary’s veterinary medicine school, has wrestled with some of the most notorious animal diseases in a four-decade career, from mastitis, an udder infection, to spongiform encephalopathy, more commonly known as mad cow disease. Since the 1940s, diseases like these have been kept in check thanks to drugs like penicillin and streptomycin that drove death rates among both animals and humans – especially children under five – way down.

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GreenBiz

OCTOBER 18, 2023

Despite a “landmark” agreement, automakers and the repair industry are still fighting over who controls car data.

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OCTOBER 18, 2023

Battery storage has become Tesla's highest margin business, and has more than doubled in size over the past year. The post Battery storage is now Tesla’s most profitable product, but the solar business is tanking appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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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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GreenBiz

OCTOBER 18, 2023

PwC reveals a slowdown in venture capital and private equity climate tech investment, but the sector keeps outperforming the wider market.

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Renew Economy

OCTOBER 18, 2023

CSIRO says a "curtain" of falling ceramic particles may deliver the extreme heat needed to deliver the low cost "solar battery" long promised by CST technologies. The post CSIRO says “curtain of ceramic particles” could finally unleash solar thermal technology appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Renew Economy

OCTOBER 18, 2023

The Clean Energy Finance Corporation committed a record amount of finance to renewables and grid projects in 2022-23, but says the task ahead is huge. The post Bigger and faster: CEFC says more than $120 billion needed to decarbonise the grid appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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3BL Media

OCTOBER 18, 2023

In recognition of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, 115 Southern California Division team members came together to support healthy futures, raising $155,591 in funds for the 2023 Susan G. Komen More than Pink Walk in Orange County, CA. One of our associates was honored at the event as the #1 fundraiser in Orange County for raising an incredible $125,000.

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Renew Economy

OCTOBER 18, 2023

Record levels of solar are taking pressure off the grid and pushing down prices, but regulator says there is a "pressing need" for new investment in large scale wind and solar. The post Record rooftop solar output slashes wholesale electricity prices appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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OCTOBER 18, 2023

What if there was a global capital market that accelerated universal access to safe water and sanitation? ​This is the third instalment in a series of episodes sponsored by Acre. If you’re not yet familiar with Paul Ellis and The Sustainable Finance Podcast , it boasts a series of interviews with sustainable finance experts from top companies and global organizations like Schroders, FTSE Russel, The London Stock Exchange Group, Gitterman Wealth Management, and many more.

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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.

Renew Economy

OCTOBER 18, 2023

To have any chance of hitting our overall emission reduction targets, we must speed up the rollout of renewables. There's an obvious solution to this problem. The post RET is still the best: Why it’s time to renew Australia’s renewable energy policy appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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3BL Media

OCTOBER 18, 2023

We broke new ground when we first began publicly reporting our sustainability performance in the mid-1990s. Twenty-eight years later, our Report on Sustainability and its companion publication, the Climate Report, continue the practice of disclosing our progress in more than a dozen areas of environmental, social and governance (ESG) performance. Read more on our ESG progress in our reports here.

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Renew Economy

OCTOBER 18, 2023

Newly published UNSW research is the first to quantify climate change’s impact on solar resource reliability in Australia over the next century. The post Climate change will affect solar power and grid stability across Australia – here’s how appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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3BL Media

OCTOBER 18, 2023

Meati Foods is the producer of a meat alternative based on nutrient-rich mushroom root. Using novel food processing techniques, Meati Foods can create this protein-rich product with a fraction of the land and water required to grow animal protein, while emitting substantially less greenhouse gas. To fast-track commercial production of mushroom root – known as mycelium – consistently and efficiently, Meati Foods collaborated with Cybertrol Engineering , a provider of plantwide automation systems

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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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Renew Economy

OCTOBER 18, 2023

The argument of wind and solar diversity for the big new transmission link from Victoria to NSW doesn't hold water. The post The diversity argument for this new transmission link doesn’t stack up appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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3BL Media

OCTOBER 18, 2023

PARIS, October 18, 2023 /3BL/ - The Consumer Goods Forum (CGF) is very pleased to welcome Cédric Dever as Director of the Plastic Waste Coalition of Action (PWCOA). As the CGF’s newest director, Cédric will support 42 CEOs from the manufacturing and retail sectors working to eliminate plastic waste in the environment, whether land or sea. “Cédric is a strategic leader in sustainability, specializing in circular economy initiatives and innovative sustainable plastic solutions,” said Wai-Chan Chan

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Renew Economy

OCTOBER 18, 2023

Australia is going through a major debate right now about the closure timings of the country’s big coal fired power stations. Harnessing consumer and distributed energy resources - solar, batteries and EVs - are part of the solution. The post Webinar: Now is the time for a smarter grid appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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OCTOBER 18, 2023

BROOKLYN, N.Y., October 18, 2023 /3BL/ - Common Impact , a nonprofit that fosters purposeful partnerships between prominent companies nationwide and leading nonprofits to propel social good, today announces its upcoming semi-annual skills-based volunteer event, Skills for Cities. The one-day virtual event on October 25 will support and empower nonprofit organizations that address social determinants of health to foster healthy and equitable communities and eliminate disparities.

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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

Stanford Social Innovation

OCTOBER 18, 2023

By Irene Mwendwa , Bonnita Nyamwire & Sally Roever Roughly six months into the COVID-19 pandemic, a number of international media outlets reported on a silver linings story in Uganda. A Kampala woman who had lost her logistics job during the shutdown founded a new, all-women ride-hailing app called Diva Taxi, hiring dozens of Ugandan women, many who were also laid off or furloughed, providing these workers an economic lifeline and women riders a safer option for travel.

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3BL Media

OCTOBER 18, 2023

ATLANTA, October 18, 2023 /3BL/ - The Board of Directors of Southern Company announced the election of Shantella (Shan) E. Cooper as an independent director, effective Oct. 16, 2023. Board committee assignments have not yet been determined. "Southern Company is a solutions-focused business, something Shan has specialized in throughout her diverse, 30-year career," said Southern Company executive chairman Thomas A.

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ESG Today

OCTOBER 18, 2023

Proposals would postpone sector-specific and non-EU company sustainability reporting rules The European Commission announced plans to delay key aspects of its Corporate Sustainable Reporting Directive (CSRD), including the adoption of requirements for companies to provide sector-specific sustainability disclosures and for sustainability reporting from companies outside of the EU.

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3BL Media

OCTOBER 18, 2023

Lenovo is proud to be named an EPEAT® Climate+™ Champion with more than 400 products registered on day one of Climate+ eligibility. Managed by the Global Electronics Council (GEC), EPEAT is the premier global ecolabel for electronics and technology products. On October 3rd, GEC announced the listing of the first EPEAT Climate+ designated products. This new designation, Climate+, highlights products on the market that have been thoughtfully produced with climate in mind and empower organizations

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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.

Global Renewable News

OCTOBER 18, 2023

The Forestry Commission has presented government with the first comprehensive review of the biomass heating sector in PEI. As a first step to implementing the PEI Forestry Commission's recomm.

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OCTOBER 18, 2023

Gen Blog | Community Young people in the LGBTQ+ community face significant threats online. Research shows that almost twice as many LGBTQ+ students reported being cyberbullied compared to heterosexual students, which can have negative consequences such as emotional distress, mental health issues, and suicidal thoughts and attempts. At the same time, the internet can also be a positive environment for LGBTQ+ young people.

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Global Renewable News

OCTOBER 18, 2023

Aker Carbon Capture has been awarded a feasibility study to implement carbon capture at a waste-to-energy facility in France. The planned capture capacity will be approximately 200,000 tonne.

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3BL Media

OCTOBER 18, 2023

TOLEDO, Ohio, October 18, 2023 /3BL/ - Owens Corning (NYSE: OC) has been named to the annual 100 Best Corporate Citizens ranking by 3BL. This ranking recognizes outstanding environmental, social and governance (ESG) transparency and performance among the 1,000 largest U.S. public companies. For the sixth consecutive year, Owens Corning placed in the top 10 of the 100 Best Corporate Citizens list.

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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.

Global Renewable News

OCTOBER 18, 2023

Highlights Funding Accelerates Deployment of Novel Drilling and Subsurface Technologies That Increase Speed and Lower Cost of Constructing Geothermal HVAC Systems To Decarbonize Urban Building.

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3BL Media

OCTOBER 18, 2023

Many students who started high school at the onset of the COVID pandemic, and were forced into remote learning, are now in college. One Texas student says thanks to T-Mobile’s Project 10Million, and the free connectivity its hotspot provided, she was able to reach her fullest potential despite the unexpected challenges of virtual education. “I just finished the first few days of college and it’s so exciting to know I’ve really begun this journey,” says Coral Almazan, proudly wearing the beanie g

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Global Renewable News

OCTOBER 18, 2023

By Courtney Hausler | Contact media relationsThe National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) has added a new capability to the REopt® web tool to help commercial building owners and energy ma.

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3BL Media

OCTOBER 18, 2023

AI has inspired millions of people around the world with ideas about what it can make possible. But this technological game changer has also provoked a lot of questions around how it will impact the world of work. Change is happening, and fast. Research from IBM’s Institute for Business Value (IBV) finds that executives estimate about 40% of their workforce will need to reskill over the next three years due to AI and automation.

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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.