GreenBiz

DECEMBER 12, 2023

The transport industry must focus more on decarbonizing manufacturing and supply chain emissions.

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DECEMBER 12, 2023

Seven out of 10 farmers interviewed had already invested in emissions reduction efforts, by installing solar panels and batteries, electrifying farm equipment or planting trees. The post Farmers says climate change is biggest threat, renewables the best solution appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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3BL Media

DECEMBER 12, 2023

Lisa Morden, Vice President of Safety, Sustainability and Occupational Health, was recently featured in the annual Pillars of the Green Transition: COP28 Edition report. The article from Investment Reports, in collaboration with Newsweek, provides insights from more than 100 industry leaders and policymakers on the key pillars of the green transition: finance, green energy, transportation, circularity and the built environment.

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Renew Economy

DECEMBER 12, 2023

Battery storage is gaining a growing share of the peak demand market, edging out traditional gas generators, as market rule maker lifts market price cap to ensure more is built. The post Battery storage grabs growing share of peak supply in world’s most renewable grid 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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Corporate Knights

DECEMBER 12, 2023

While the COVID-19 pandemic caused some long-lasting pain for many sectors of the economy, it failed to slow down green job growth. The clean energy sector added 4.7 million jobs since 2019, according to the second annual World Energy Employment report by the International Energy Agency (IEA), published in November. That puts the total number of jobs in clean energy at 35 million in 2022, compared to just 32 million in oil, gas and coal.

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Renew Economy

DECEMBER 12, 2023

The Connorville solar project, hosted on one of Tasmania's most famous farms, has been designed with sheep grazing as a key requirement. The post Tasmania’s first solar farm to host 2000 sheep as agrisolar takes off appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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DECEMBER 12, 2023

Study finds impact of wind farms on nearby property values finds is restricted to “homes located within 1 mile of a commercial wind turbine”, and only soon after announcement. The post Landmark study finds negative impact of wind farms on real estate values is temporary at worst appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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3BL Media

DECEMBER 12, 2023

Originally published on LinkedIn Gen has earned recognition as a sustainability leader on this year’s Dow Jones Sustainability North America Index by S&P Global. This is a testament to the work we put in, our commitments that drive us and our focus on a sustainable digital economy. Let’s keep making an impact.

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Renew Economy

DECEMBER 12, 2023

2023 has been the year of battery storage, with record construction starts, but wind and solar approvals have hit an eight year low, putting the renewable energy target at risk. The post The year of big battery storage, but wind and solar approvals at eight year low in 2023 appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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3BL Media

DECEMBER 12, 2023

Albertsons Companies' Northern California Division recently hosted its second annual Community Service Day in effort to give back to the neighborhoods we serve. Associates in our Pleasanton division office came together to volunteer at four local non-profits in the Bay Area including Alameda County Community Food Bank , Oakland Brighter Christmas of Tracy, Sacred Heart Community Service and San Jose Tri-Valley Haven.

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Renew Economy

DECEMBER 12, 2023

Latest COP28 text squibs on phase out of fossil fuels, mentioning only "unabated" coal but falling short on gas and oil as the petrol-states hold court. The post Cop28 squibs on fossil fuel phase out, but calls on quick transition appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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3BL Media

DECEMBER 12, 2023

Investment to boost pioneering space technologies has been announced by the UK Space Agency, with the first wave of recipients unveiled. The space experts will collaborate with global organisations to advance space capabilities through new tech innovation, thanks to the International Bilateral Fund (IBF). It will become the agency’s first fund wholly dedicated to international relationship building to advance the UK’s space goals.

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Renew Economy

DECEMBER 12, 2023

Australian Renewable Energy Agency to invest $1.64 million in EnergyLab to help the climate and cleantech accelerator support the next generation of renewable startups. The post EnergyLab lands more funds to support next generation of renewable startups appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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3BL Media

DECEMBER 12, 2023

RALEIGH, N.C., December 12, 2023 /3BL/ - Building off of the introduction of Queen Latifah as its ambassador last year, Evolve Small – Lenovo’s initiative to champion and promote small businesses across North America – is now putting small businesses on big stages, with big talent to match. Lenovo’s Evolve Small initiative offers select small businesses the chance to promote their brands on billboards and social media platforms across the country featuring AI-customized ads with Queen Latifah he

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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

DECEMBER 12, 2023

The Pano AI cameras are already being used for bushfire monitoring and renewables is a new market it wants to expand into. The post Contentious Delburn wind project pilots AI bushfire detection technology appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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3BL Media

DECEMBER 12, 2023

Each year in early December, M·A·C Cosmetics corporate employees step away from their computers, and M·A·C Artists put down their makeup brushes, to give back to nonprofit organizations in honour of World AIDS Day (December 1 st ). This year was the 15 th year of the brand’s annual World AIDS Day Global Volunteer Initiative, where M·A·C employees around the world dedicate their time to volunteer with local VIVA GLAM grantee organizations.

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Renew Economy

DECEMBER 12, 2023

Mistakes and even a change of material supplier can create tiny flaws which could cause problems years down the track, according to a new study from UNSW into new solar cell technologies. The post UNSW says hidden weaknesses in new solar cell technologies risk slump in efficiency appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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3BL Media

DECEMBER 12, 2023

Originally published in Dow's 2022 INtersections Progress Report We strive to provide Team Dow with flexible, inclusive benefits, policies and programs that drive engagement and cultivate a positive employee experience. Providing Flexibility Through Design Your Day (DYD) DYD encourages employees and leaders to collaborate on workplace plans that enable employees and workgroups to maximize their productivity and balance personal needs, while continuing to collaborate with colleagues and meet thei

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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

DECEMBER 12, 2023

H2 Power Co. LLC, an emerging leader in hydrogen solutions, proudly sponsors the Hydrogen Grand Challenge at the University of Michigan. This competition accelerates the adoption of hydrogen as a clea.

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3BL Media

DECEMBER 12, 2023

MEMPHIS, Tenn., December 12, 2023 /3BL/ - International Paper is pleased to announce the appointment of Santiago Arbelaez as the Chairman of the Paper and Packaging Board (P+PB) Board of Directors. This leadership appointment was made by USDA Secretary Tom Vilsack and marks a pivotal moment for the organization. As the Chairman, Arbelaez will collaborate closely with the P+PB leadership team and the eight-member Board of Directors responsible for funding the Paper & Packaging – How Life Unfo

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Global Renewable News

DECEMBER 12, 2023

Wind energy projects can impact local economies through job creation, tax revenue, local landowner income, and changes to home sale prices. The U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE) Lawrence Berkele.

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3BL Media

DECEMBER 12, 2023

December 12, 2023 /3BL/ - On the heels of COP28—a global convening of world leaders working to address the climate crisis—commercial fleet operators are urging the Environmental Protection Agency to finalize stringent greenhouse gas emissions standards for heavy-duty vehicles as soon as possible. In a letter sent to the EPA on Monday, members of the Corporate Electric Vehicle Alliance —a coalition of now 33 major U.S. companies representing more than $1.1 trillion in annual revenue and that own,

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Science Daily / Earth & Environment

DECEMBER 12, 2023

Why did professional skateboarding arise in southern California in the 1970s? Was it a coincidence, or was it a perfect storm of multiple factors? It's fairly well-known that a drought in southern California in the mid-1970s led to a ban on filling backyard swimming pools, and these empty pools became playgrounds for freestyle skateboarders in the greater Los Angeles area.

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3BL Media

DECEMBER 12, 2023

CNH ’s pioneering agricultural mechanisation academy in Somalia has successfully produced its first group of graduates. The achievement is a significant step forward for the country’s agriculture, following decades of setbacks and severely challenging circumstances. Forty young men and women celebrated their graduation on 8 October 2023 at a gala event held in Mogadishu, the Somalian capital.

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ESG Today

DECEMBER 12, 2023

Investment giant BlackRock announced today the release of its 2024 Private Markets Outlook, identifying the low-carbon transition as one of a few key “mega forces” that it expects to drive “major investment opportunities” over the next year, and calling out specific infrastructure-related areas including clean energy and electrification. In its report, BlackRock highlights the “massive reallocation of capital” expected to be driven by the need to rewire energy systems in order to transition to a

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3BL Media

DECEMBER 12, 2023

Originally published on Principal.com DES MOINES, Iowa, December 12, 2023 /3BL/ -- Principal Asset Management SM , the global investments business for Principal Financial Group ® , announced today it has been named a Best Place to Work in Money Management among the largest employers by Pensions & Investments. This is the 12th consecutive year Principal has been recognized as a best place to work, earning the recognition every year since the inception of the program.

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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.

Science Daily / Earth & Environment

DECEMBER 12, 2023

A 20-year experiment in the Sierra Nevada confirms that different forest management techniques -- prescribed burning, restoration thinning or a combination of both -- are effective at reducing the risk of catastrophic wildfire in California. These treatments also improve forest health, making trees more resilient to stressors like drought and bark beetles, and they do not negatively impact plant or wildlife biodiversity within individual tree stands, the research found.

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3BL Media

DECEMBER 12, 2023

With creeks and rivers spread out like veins throughout the province, British Columbians are treated each year to one of nature’s most spectacular migrations—the salmon run! Starting in late September or early October, millions of Pacific salmon make their way upstream to return home, release their spawn, and ultimately complete their lifecycle—a poetic end to ensure the survival and continuity of their species.

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Global Renewable News

DECEMBER 12, 2023

RES, a British business and the world's largest independent renewable energy company, is powering up its partnership with ScottishPower Renewables, part of the Iberdrola group, after winning a sig.

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3BL Media

DECEMBER 12, 2023

December 12, 2023 /3BL/ - All of us at WEC, the Gold Medal Jury, and friends share our heartfelt gratitude to the outgoing WEC Gold Medal Jury Members, Dick Bartelse, Leslie Carothers, and Alice Korngold who have completed their terms. We are grateful to them for their many years of dedication and service as Gold Medal Jury Members. The Gold Medal Award, and its jury members, are pivotal to the World Environment Center’s mission.

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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.