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JANUARY 17, 2024

MIT Sloan School of Management working paper challenges the idea that sustainable investing detracts from work on climate policy.

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JANUARY 17, 2024

With plans locked in for a battery that could be the largest of its kind in the world, Ark Energy is seeking approval for a 500MW solar farm to go with it. The post Ark progresses plan for solar farm next to world’s largest eight-hour battery appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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The deal will fund 12 gigawatts from Qcells over the next eight years.

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JANUARY 17, 2024

New data shows Germany's market for home and commercial battery storage systems grew by over 150 per cent in 2023 – and that's with "market barriers." The post Home battery boom: Solar batteries double to more than one million in Germany 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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3BL Media

JANUARY 17, 2024

ROCHESTER, N.Y., January 17, 2024 /3BL/ - Paychex, Inc. , a leading provider of integrated human capital management software solutions for human resources, employee benefits, insurance services, and payroll, was named a winner in the 2024 BIG Innovation Awards , presented by the Business Intelligence Group. The award was received in recognition of the latest enhancements to the digital employee onboarding software within Paychex Flex ® , the company’s cloud-based SaaS solution.

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Renew Economy

JANUARY 17, 2024

Clean Energy Regulator data shows Queensland reached one million rooftop solar installations in 2023, beating out every other state in the country. The post Sunshine State milestone as Queenslanders install one million solar rooftops appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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JANUARY 17, 2024

Carnegie Clean Energy has deployed a demonstration of its wave powered barge concept in waters offshore from the company's WA headquarters. The post Carnegie deploys wave powered barge concept in WA waters appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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3BL Media

JANUARY 17, 2024

Ghana to join Rwanda as a host nation for Move Afrika 2024, a long-term, large-scale effort to pioneer a first-of-its-kind international music touring circuit across the African continent Move Afrika seeks to drive economic investment in the Ghanaian entertainment industry, Ghanaian-owned businesses and young entrepreneurs In partnership with the Government of Ghana and Rwanda Development Board DAVOS, Switzerland, January 17, 2024 /3BL/ - International advocacy organization Global Citizen , crea

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Renew Economy

JANUARY 17, 2024

Aussie startup reports "buzz of potential" for innovators at this year's meeting as quest to find sustainable ways of doing business gets urgent. The post Immediate climate threat on corporate agenda at Davos appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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3BL Media

JANUARY 17, 2024

Some might not be aware of the considerable work unfolding so the energy transition can happen safely and seamlessly. Important tools like carbon capture and storage (CCS), or adding hydrogen to the energy mix, can’t just happen with the collective snap of our fingers, unfortunately. In reality, developing a low-carbon economy requires collaboration and a commitment to research and development—exactly like two significant initiatives just announced in British Columbia.

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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.

Global Renewable News

JANUARY 17, 2024

Carbon capture could be even climate friendlier - thanks to a study from the University of Surrey. Using artificial intelligence (AI), scientists adjusted a system based on a real coal-fir.

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3BL Media

JANUARY 17, 2024

January 17, 2024 /3BL/ - As the final countdown begins, Environment+Energy Leader urgently reminds companies worldwide that the deadline for submitting their sustainable and energy efficient products or projects to the twelfth annual 2024 E+E Leader Awards program is almost upon us. This Friday, January 19, 2024, at precisely 12M EST marks the final moment for submissions.

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Global Renewable News

JANUARY 17, 2024

Highlights Qualitas Energy has secured a 55% stake in the project rights for a wind project in Eastern Germany from European Energy Both companies have entered a collaborative development part.

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3BL Media

JANUARY 17, 2024

On Martin Luther King Jr. Day and every day, we celebrate the power of all we can accomplish when we come together for a common purpose. In recognition of MLK Day, our Chemours Black Employee Network hosted a day of programming and service for our team members to participate in at the Chemours Discovery Hub. The event featured a keynote from Dr. Aaron Bass, CEO of EastSide Charter School – a Chemours ChemFEST program partner – spoken word poetry from local poet Sharon Wilson, remarks from Debora

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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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Science Daily / Earth & Environment

JANUARY 17, 2024

Southern Africa contains the vast majority of the world's remaining populations of both black and white rhinoceroses (80% and 92%, respectively). The region's climate is changing rapidly as a result global warming. Traditional conservation efforts aimed at protecting rhinos have focused on poaching, but until now, there has been no analysis of the impact that climate change may have on the animals.

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3BL Media

JANUARY 17, 2024

Kimberly-Clark Malaysia was recognized by the American Chamber of Commerce in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia at the MY Cares Awards Ceremony for our excellence in corporate social responsibility. Efforts that were recognized include our progress on sustainable innovation, green manufacturing, care at the workplace and social impact programs such as the Kotex® She Can Project, Huggies® Diaper Bank Pilot and FSC Forest Week.

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Science Daily / Earth & Environment

JANUARY 17, 2024

Fake plants are moving into the 21st century! Researchers developed literal 'power plants' -- tiny, leaf-shaped generators that create electricity from a blowing breeze or falling raindrops. The team tested the energy harvesters by incorporating them into artificial plants.

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3BL Media

JANUARY 17, 2024

SWORDS, Ireland, January 17, 2024 /3BL/ - Trane Technologies (NYSE:TT), a global climate innovator, has been named to Corporate Knights’ 2024 Global 100 , recognized as the leader in the Building Products industry and ranking 23 rd overall. Emphasizing the impact of a company’s core products and services, the Global 100 is one of the world’s most valued and transparent sustainability ratings.

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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

Global Renewable News

JANUARY 17, 2024

We are starting 2024 with incredible news from Sorik Marapi! PT Sorik Marapi Geothermal Power (PT SMGP), a subsidiary of KS Orka Renewables Pte. Ltd., has successfully achieved the Commercial Operatio.

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JANUARY 17, 2024

Originally published on Aflac Newsroom Has this ever happened to you? When people know you work for a certain company, sometimes they’ll tell you how much it means to them — or to someone they know — and how it changes lives. It happened to Ashley Dusenbury, senior manager, Corporate Communications at Aflac, in November. As she shared information about Corporate Communications with new hires at a new employee orientation, she noticed someone who was especially attentive during the corporate soci

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Global Renewable News

JANUARY 17, 2024

Minesto, leading ocean energy developer, has successfully executed the Launch & Recovery method (LARS) for the first megawatt tidal kite Dragon 12 (1.2 MW, 25 tons). The operations developed for the D.

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3BL Media

JANUARY 17, 2024

IBM India IBM’s skilling initiatives will pave the way for a dynamic tech landscape in Gujarat. IBM SkillsBuild will equip Gujarat’s workforce with essential skills in AI including generative AI, hybrid cloud and other emerging technologies. BENGALURU, India, January 17, 2024 /3BL/ - IBM (NYSE: IBM ) and the Commissionerate of Technical Education (CTE Gujarat) of the Government of Gujarat, today entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to bolster technical and professional education in G

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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

JANUARY 17, 2024

EXERGY INTERNATIONAL signed a contract yesterday (Jan 15) with EMIRLER ENERJI ELEKTRIK URETIM A.S. for the supply of an 8 MWe geothermal binary plant, the Emirler 1 JES Unite 2, located in Saraykoy, i.

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JANUARY 17, 2024

STAMFORD, Conn., January 17, 2023 /3BL/ - Webster Bank announced the launch of its first Special Purpose Credit Program (SPCP) aimed at expanding homeownership opportunities for low-to-moderate income (LMI) first-time homebuyers, and those who are seeking to refinance, in historically underserved areas. The program, called “You’re Home,” provides an alternative to traditional loan program and terms, offering up to 97% financing for the purchase of properties located in defined, underserved marke

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Global Renewable News

JANUARY 17, 2024

Vattenfall and Renewi, a leading waste-to-product company, have initiated a new partnership. Vattenfall will purchase more than 7.5 million m3 of green gas annually from Renewi. The green gas made.

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3BL Media

JANUARY 17, 2024

Sofidel The paper manufacturing Group, alongside Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), is embarking on the pathway to reducing greenhouse gas emissions to as close to zero as possible along the entire value chain. PORCARI (LU) /3BL/ - Sofidel , one of the leading manufacturers of paper for hygienic and domestic use worldwide, best known for its Regina brand, is intensifying its ecological transition policies and – after the achievements of the WWF Climate Savers program and the endorsement of

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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

JANUARY 17, 2024

Envision Energy signed a three-year renewable energy supply agreement with AstraZeneca, Lonza, Novartis, Novo Nordisk and Roche, to offer around 200 gigawatt-hours (GWh) of green power annually from 2.

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3BL Media

JANUARY 17, 2024

Las Vegas Sands A culture of service is central to Sands’ regions around the world, and volunteerism is a core tenet of the Sands Cares community engagement program. As such, the company prioritized contribution of 150,000 Team Member volunteer hours to address the critical needs of its communities as one of three 2021-2025 targets for its corporate responsibility program.

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Global Renewable News

JANUARY 17, 2024

HIGHLIGHTS SOLAR CAPACITY ADDITIONS IN NOVEMBER SET A NEW MONTHLY RECORD RENEWABLES ARE 99.1% OF NEW CAPACITY FOR THE MONTH AND 63.3% FOR THE YEAR-TO-DATE SOLAR WILL SOON SURPASS THE IN.

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3BL Media

JANUARY 17, 2024

CINCINNATI, January 17, 2024 /3BL/ - Cintas Corporation (Nasdaq: CTAS) was awarded the NETS Road Safety Achievement Award for Overall Road Safety. The award was presented at NETS’ annual Strength IN Numbers® Fleet Safety Benchmark Conference in Indianapolis, Indiana. The NETS Road Safety Achievement Award recognizes a member company for advancing the road safety of its employees, their families and the communities where employees live and work.

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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.