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3 missing ingredients for scaling regenerative agriculture

GreenBiz

Better messagers for technical advice, better standards and more diversification will help farmers move into more regenerative practices.

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Labor tips $45m into Australian pursuit of “ultra low cost” solar

Renew Economy

Albanese government commits $45 million to the push to cheaper and more efficient solar technologies, led by Australian Centre for Advanced Photovoltaics. The post Labor tips $45m into Australian pursuit of “ultra low cost” solar appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Why renewable energy infrastructure needs to be built for a circular economy

GreenBiz

Designing the energy transition right can tackle not only climate change but mitigate biodiversity loss and address global inequalities.

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Sun Cable clears new hurdle for world’s biggest solar and battery project

Renew Economy

Massive solar and battery project backed by Australia's two richest men gets a ringing endorsement of its economic merits from Infrastructure Australia. The post Sun Cable clears new hurdle for world’s biggest solar and battery project appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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How to Modernize Manufacturing Without Losing Control

Speaker: Andrew Skoog, Founder of MachinistX & President of Hexis Representatives

Manufacturing is evolving, and the right technology can empower—not replace—your workforce. Smart automation and AI-driven software are revolutionizing decision-making, optimizing processes, and improving efficiency. But how do you implement these tools with confidence and ensure they complement human expertise rather than override it? Join industry expert Andrew Skoog as he explores how manufacturers can leverage automation to enhance operations, streamline workflows, and make smarter, data-dri

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A taste of Microsoft’s all-electric kitchen

GreenBiz

Microsoft has created a working test kitchen for many of the all-electric technologies that will be used in its extensive campus modernization. The all-electric cafeteria opened in March.

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Flicker fest: Production halted at Australia’s biggest wind and solar farm after voltage issues

Renew Economy

Production from Australia's biggest wind and solar hybrid project halted after it was identified as cause of "flickering" on South Australia grid. The post Flicker fest: Production halted at Australia’s biggest wind and solar farm after voltage issues appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Biggest battery unveiled in Queensland as part of post Callide battery blitz

Renew Economy

CS Energy to build 400MWh big battery near Brisbane as part of the state's "battery blitz" following the explosion at the Callide coal plant. The post Biggest battery unveiled in Queensland as part of post Callide battery blitz appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Getting Decarb Done: A Guide for Business

GreenBiz

Companies face increasing pressure to dramatically reduce, report and account for how their operations impact society and the environment. Consumers and shareholders demand meaningful reduction of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and resource consumption, while receiving the same high-quality, reliable service that turns a profit.

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BlueFloat adds fourth offshore wind project to growing Australian portfolio

Renew Economy

BlueFloat and Energy Estate unveil a fourth Australian offshore wind project, hailing the "change of narrative" since the election of a new federal government. The post BlueFloat adds fourth offshore wind project to growing Australian portfolio appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Black Is Excellence Honors Unsung Local Hometown Heroes

3BL Media

Cincinnati Office of Human Relations, Fifth Third Bank Collaborate with Community Advocate to Celebrate Achievements of Local African Americans. SOURCE: Fifth Third Bancorp. DESCRIPTION: CINCINNATI, June 23, 2022 /3BL Media/ – In recognition of Juneteenth, the City of Cincinnati’s Office of Human Relations is collaborating with resident and community advocate Kai Stoudemire-Williams on the third annual citywide marketing campaign, Black is Excellence.

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The Key to Sustainable Energy Optimization: A Data-Driven Approach for Manufacturing

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. 📊 Join us for a practical webinar hosted by Kevin Kai Wong of Emergent Ene

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AEMO puts generators on notice as it restores full electricity market trading

Renew Economy

AEMO restores full electricity market trading on Friday afternoon, with generators still on notice for potential gaming behaviour. The post AEMO puts generators on notice as it restores full electricity market trading appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Essity's Journey to Net Zero: Zero Production Waste

3BL Media

SOURCE: Essity. DESCRIPTION: Zero production waste. Essity works actively to turn production waste into a valuable resource with the target to reach zero production waste by 2030. Our production process generates waste in the form of ash, sludge, organic waste and plastic, particularly when recycled fiber is used as input goods. Our production sites work to reduce and find alternative solutions for waste.

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New market to trade network access could help solve congestion issues, CEC says

Renew Economy

Clean Energy Council says allowing new wind and solar farms to "trade" network access could solve network congestion challenges. The post New market to trade network access could help solve congestion issues, CEC says appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Survey Results: ESG Practitioners Underprepared for Changing Global Regulations and Challenging Reporting Requirements

3BL Media

Blog by Julie Iskow, Workiva President and COO. SOURCE: Workiva. DESCRIPTION: Blog by Julie Iskow , Workiva President and COO. As ESG reporting requirements continue to evolve, businesses are faced with increasing complexity to report their ESG performance in a transparent and cohesive story to their varied stakeholders. Regulators, investors, customers, and other stakeholders have identified what’s essential now, but this is only part of what will be essential for tomorrow’s reporting.

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How to Drive Cost Savings, Efficiency Gains, and Sustainability Wins with MES

Speaker: Nikhil Joshi, Founder & President of Snic Solutions

Is your manufacturing operation reaching its efficiency potential? A Manufacturing Execution System (MES) could be the game-changer, helping you reduce waste, cut costs, and lower your carbon footprint. Join Nikhil Joshi, Founder & President of Snic Solutions, in this value-packed webinar as he breaks down how MES can drive operational excellence and sustainability.

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The clean energy revolution isn’t just a techno-fix – it’s about capturing hearts and minds

Renew Economy

Community microgrids could be key to rebuilding more resilient towns after the devastation of bushfires, while boosting the social acceptance of renewables. The post The clean energy revolution isn’t just a techno-fix – it’s about capturing hearts and minds appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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New Report Highlights MetLife's Integrated Strategy To Build a More Sustainable Future

3BL Media

SOURCE: MetLife, Inc. DESCRIPTION: MetLife’s annual Sustainability Report , released today, showcases how the company continues to integrate sustainability across its operations, including through its 2030 climate and 2030 diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) commitments. In the report, MetLife also provides information on its commitment to achieve net zero greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions across the company’s global operations and general account investment portfolio by 2050 or sooner.[1] The ne

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Site secured for Tasmanian green hydrogen facility, aiming to fuel hydrogen bus trial

Renew Economy

ASX-listed ReNu Energy says it has secured a site for a green hydrogen production facility, just outside of Hobart. The post Site secured for Tasmanian green hydrogen facility, aiming to fuel hydrogen bus trial appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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It’s time to include fungi in global conservation goals

GreenBiz

There's more than just flora and fauna in the natural world and we need to start protecting those as well.

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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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Why using a capacity mechanism to prop up coal and gas generators is a really bad idea

Renew Economy

Paying generators for available capacity could lock in higher emissions, deter new entrants and add substantially to already high household power bills. The post Why using a capacity mechanism to prop up coal and gas generators is a really bad idea appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Sustainable and inclusive growth: A weekly briefing

McKinsey Sustainabilty

A new era is possible—one that sees growth and societal benefits as complementary goals that reinforce each other. Our weekly digest of McKinsey insights explores the topic.

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Survey: Over 70% of Execs Lack Confidence in Their Own ESG Data Reported to Stakeholders

ESG Today

More than 70% of executives surveyed across multiple industries and regions reported that they lack confidence in their organizations’ own ESG reporting, and nearly two thirds feel unprepared to meet ESG goals and disclosure requirements, according to a new study released by business data and reporting solutions provider Workiva. For the report, “ESG Reporting Global Insights 2022,” Workiva commissioned a survey of 1,300 senior decision makers at businesses with over 250 employees, across a broa

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Meet Rapidly Scaling Cloud Data Center Requirements with SONiC

Cisco CSR

Much like our blue furry anthropomorphic hedgehog friend who can run supersonic speeds, our networks today need to be fast and agile. Enter SONiC (Software for Open Networking in the Cloud). In the last few years SONiC has gained strong momentum in the community, and has been battle tested within some of the world’s largest and most demanding cloud networks.

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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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Brookfield Raises $15 Billion for Largest-Ever Net Zero Transition Fund

ESG Today

Global alternative asset investor Brookfield Asset Management announced today that is has raised $15 billion at the final close of its inaugural net zero-focused impact fund, the Brookfield Global Transition Fund. Driven by strong demand, the fund significantly exceeded its $12.5 billion hard cap, set last year , making it the largest private equity fund raised to date dedicated to facilitating the global transition to a net-zero carbon economy.

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5 top tips to protect yourself from cybercrime by Ty the Cyber Guy

Cisco CSR

This blog comes to us from Tyrone Harmon – aka “Ty the Cyber Guy” – an influential voice in cybersecurity, with an active presence on social media with his video series #CybersecuriTEA. Ty is a Cybersecurity Specialist at Cisco and the fantastic host for Cisco Networking Academy’s #BeCyberSmart virtual event on June 30, 2022. Ty will be joined by Josh McCloud , National Security Manager at Cisco, and Semyon Ovsyannikov , an education and technology expert with Cisco Networking Academy.

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Looking Ahead to the Future of the Consumer Goods Industry

3BL Media

Insights from the conclusion of The Consumer Goods Forum’s 2022 Global Summit. SOURCE: The Consumer Goods Forum. DESCRIPTION: DUBLIN, June 23, 2022 /3BL Media/ - The 2022 Global Summit, the flagship event of The Consumer Goods Forum, closed this afternoon following a three-day programme around the future of the consumer goods industry and its role in a changing world.

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Cisco at DistribuTECH 2022

Cisco CSR

Last month Cisco joined over 14,000 attendees in Dallas for DistribuTECH, the leading annual energy transmission and distribution event for North America. It was wonderful to be back at a live event and connectwith all the colleagues and customers. . Utilities worldwide work with Cisco to modernize and digitize their business to deliver power and services globally.

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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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The Accelerating Transition to Renewable Energy in Asia

3BL Media

EnviroSolutions & Consulting (ESC). SOURCE: Inogen Alliance. DESCRIPTION: Many years from now, people will look back on the 2020s as a pivotal decade in human history. A global transformation is currently taking place in the way that our homes, transport systems, businesses, and industries are powered – a decade of renewable energy transition. Although the development of renewable energy infrastructure is nothing new, the last few years have seen a massive acceleration in the transition away

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House bills would require demand response-enabled water heaters, strengthen weatherization program

Utiliity Dive

There are some privacy concerns regarding the demand response requirements, but water heater manufacturers are on board with the proposal.

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Procter & Gamble Accelerates Action To Widen the Screen by Building a Pipeline of Diverse Talent, Reaching Underrepresented Audiences and Driving Inclusive Growth in the Media Industry

3BL Media

SOURCE: P&G. SUMMARY: Widen The Screen creates 300+ Opportunities for Black Creators and 300+ Minutes of Original Content. Now in its fourth year, P&G, Flavor Unit and Tribeca Studios announce Queen Collective 2022. P&G Scales Efforts to Widen The Screen for all Underrepresented Creators and Communities. P&G’s Widen The Screen Returns to Tribeca Festival to Elevate Black Creators and Drive Creative Transformation.

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Proposed climate rule signals new era for real estate

McKinsey Sustainabilty

The SEC’s draft regulation would require all public companies to disclose emissions and risks related to their real estate. Here’s why the real-estate industry should move preemptively.

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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.