Renew Economy
APRIL 10, 2024
Wind and solar, coupled with batteries and pumped hydro deliver the lowest cost transition. Nuclear would be slower and vastly more expensive, modelling shows. The post Coalition nuclear plan would force consumers to wait 20 years longer for 30% higher electricity bills appeared first on RenewEconomy.
Corporate Knights
APRIL 10, 2024
Tom Rose felt like he was in a blockbuster movie when, on August 23, 2022, a cavalcade of black Suburban SUVs pulled into his town of Stephenville, Newfoundland, and disgorged the chancellor and vice-chancellor of Germany, the prime minister of Canada and a mass of other dignitaries. Standing in the receiving line, the 52-year-old mayor and former strawberry farmer took in a moment that he now believes may go down as one of the most significant in Newfoundland history.
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Renew Economy
APRIL 10, 2024
Construction is underway on first stage of one of Australia's biggest batteries, designed to support a major data centre and help usher coal off the grid. The post Quinbrook starts construction of 2GWh Supernode battery, backed by Origin offtake deal appeared first on RenewEconomy.
3BL Media
APRIL 10, 2024
by Elan Emanuel, WaterEquity (which emerged out of Water.org and was cofounded by actor Matt Damon and Gary White) Access to safe water and sanitation is a fundamental human right under binding international law. Yet today, a global water crisis still persists. 2.2 billion people—or 1 in 4—still lack access to safe water and 3.5 billion people—or 2 in 5—lack access to safely managed sanitation.
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
Renew Economy
APRIL 10, 2024
Garnaut-led Zen Energy plans 1GW, 8 GWh pumped hydro project in old coal pit west of Sydney to soak up rooftop solar. The post Zen plans giant 1GW pumped hydro project at former coal pit to address solar duck appeared first on RenewEconomy.
3BL Media
APRIL 10, 2024
CLEVELAND, April 10, 2024 /3BL/ - KeyBank (NYSE: KEY) has earned its 11th consecutive "Outstanding" rating from the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) on its most recent Community Reinvestment Act (CRA) exam. KeyBank has maintained a rating of "Outstanding" from the OCC for 11 consecutive review periods since the Act's passage in 1977. "KeyBank’s purpose is to help our clients and communities thrive.
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3BL Media
APRIL 10, 2024
April 10, 2024 /3BL/ - Ceres welcomes the recommendations issued today by the West-Wide Governance Pathways Initiative in pursuit of a regional wholesale electricity market, a key milestone toward improving grid reliability, affordability, and clean energy deployment while maximizing benefits for large energy customers across western states. “Businesses across the West support a regional organized electricity wholesale market for its many benefits — including a more reliable and efficient electr
Renew Economy
APRIL 10, 2024
There is plenty already being said about Albanese's Future Made in Australia Act. We round-up some of the reactions to the PM's speech in Queensland. The post “Ambitious and visionary:” Praise and some skepticism greets green manufacturing Act appeared first on RenewEconomy.
3BL Media
APRIL 10, 2024
NEW YORK, April 10, 2024 /3BL/ - The International WELL Building Institute (IWBI) is pleased to announce new organizations that have joined its membership program, many through the Works with WELL network. The most recent additions to the network span industries including manufacturing, urban planning and air quality technology, and signify a continued prioritization of health and well-being of people across buildings, organizations and communities.
Renew Economy
APRIL 10, 2024
Prime minister to unveil plans for a Future Made in Australia Act, proposing taxpayer-funded incentives to advance the manufacturing and clean energy industries. The post Future made in Australia: Albanese’s plan for green manufacturing appeared first on RenewEconomy.
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
3BL Media
APRIL 10, 2024
Expedia Group’s Continued Commitment to Advancing Sustainability Across the Travel Industry At Expedia Group, we believe travel is a force for good. According to UN Tourism , international tourism is on track to recover to close to 90% of pre-pandemic levels. It is now more important than ever to reaffirm our commitment to supporting climate action.
Renew Economy
APRIL 10, 2024
Neoen, Tesla and Iberdrola want a change to a rule they say stop batteries acting like batteries, and will prevent them from offering critical grid services. The post Tesla and Neoen say big batteries are hamstrung by new rules, and that’s bad for grid security appeared first on RenewEconomy.
3BL Media
APRIL 10, 2024
BETHESDA, Md., April 10, 2024 /3BL/ - WHC (Wildlife Habitat Council) offers a new white paper available for download today, Enhancing Habitats for Reptiles and Amphibians | Corporate Conservation Efforts to Protect Herptiles. The white paper is sponsored by Ontario Power Generation (OPG) and is available for free on our website. Reptiles and amphibians have a rich global diversity.
Renew Economy
APRIL 10, 2024
PM's Made in Australia plan could crowd-in private climate capital from the massive super pool and the Big 4 banks. The post PM’s Made in Australia plan could compel Big 4 banks to unlock $400 billion in sustainable finance appeared first on RenewEconomy.
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.
3BL Media
APRIL 10, 2024
Brands are exploring key questions: What sustainability factors do consumers prioritize? In what ways can brands leverage sector-wide collaboration for sustainability? And, what innovations can we expect in the future? We invite you to join us for Network Effect: Mondelez on May 2nd from 9 to 11:00 a.m. as we hear from brands including The Food Institute, Griffith Foods, Kantar, Barilla and others to discuss innovative and collaborative solutions to the biggest challenges facing people and the p
Renew Economy
APRIL 10, 2024
Pacific Energy lands new $350 million debt facility as it seeks to accelerate rollout of remote and off-grid renewable energy systems. The post Pacific Energy boosts debt facility to fund roll out of remote and off-grid renewable systems appeared first on RenewEconomy.
3BL Media
APRIL 10, 2024
Authored by Mallory Thomas and Brianna Hardy At the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) Great Audit Minds (GAM) conference, Baker Tilly risk advisory partner Mallory Thomas discusses the business impacts of climate-related risk and reporting requirements for environmental, social and governance (ESG) and sustainability. ESG and sustainability-related pressures ESG and sustainability-related regulations ramp up the pressures many organizations face today.
Renew Economy
APRIL 10, 2024
Construction is underway on first stage of one of Australia's biggest batteries, designed to support a major data centre and help usher coal off the grid. The post Construction starts on Sunshine’s state’s biggest battery after landing first offtake deal with Origin appeared first on RenewEconomy.
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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.
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APRIL 10, 2024
Originally published on Aflac Newsroom Click here or watch Grant's Story above. Grant Gossling was a vibrant child with a “cheeser” smile that he shared with everyone who was in his orbit. But in a moment, the smile turned to tears — an immediate signal that something was wrong. Grant was rushed to the hospital, where doctors discovered his cancer and immediately referred him to the Aflac Cancer and Blood Disorders Center for treatment.
Renew Economy
APRIL 10, 2024
We talk to some of the country’s best battery brains and innovative thinkers on how the market for battery storage can and should evolve. The post Webinar: How to make money out of battery storage appeared first on RenewEconomy.
3BL Media
APRIL 10, 2024
MIAMI, April 10, 2024 /3BL/ - Carnival Corporation & plc (NYSE/LSE: CCL; NYSE: CUK), the world’s largest cruise company, today released its 14 th annual sustainability report detailing meaningful progress in its six sustainability focus areas, including toward its highest-priority goals supporting climate action to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and promoting a circular economy model to reduce waste.
Stanford Social Innovation
APRIL 10, 2024
By Deb Nelson & Tina Beck Philanthropy’s constructive critics, financial activists, and virtually all nonprofits have long argued for a dramatic increase in unrestricted grantmaking. Yet grants untethered from funder restrictions and requirements remain relatively rare. As a result, funding is usually earmarked for things like new or specific programs rather than covering essential costs related to retaining talent, upgrading technology, pursuing innovation, or engaging with communities to d
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
3BL Media
APRIL 10, 2024
Originally published on NRG Energy Insights By NRG Editorial Voices Culture in Focus is a series illuminating NRG’s unique workplace culture via our greatest asset: our people. The shared attitudes, values, and behaviors that permeate our everyday work environment are a source of tremendous pride, and they underscore how we meaningfully serve our more than 7.5 million customers across North America.
McKinsey Sustainabilty
APRIL 10, 2024
Christopher Ailman, chief investment officer of the California State Teachers’ Retirement Fund, explains how performance can be enhanced by culture, diversification, and limiting CIO turnover.
3BL Media
APRIL 10, 2024
CAMDEN, N.J., April 10, 2024 /3BL/ - Subaru of America, Inc. today announced that the 2023 Subaru Share the Love® Event surpassed its goal , reaching a total of $288 million in donations over the past sixteen years of the event. Last year, the initiative raised $31.6 million overall for charities nationwide, with Subaru and its retailers donating over $24 million to local organizations through the hometown charity portion of the campaign.
ESG Today
APRIL 10, 2024
Hydrogen mobility startup HysetCo announced that it has raised nearly €200 million (USD$217 million) in a new financing round led by hydrogen-focused investor Hy24, with proceeds from the financing to be used to the company’s solutions aimed at decarbonizing urban transport. Founded in 2015, France-based HysetCo offers solutions to support hydrogen mobility, including the development of hydrogen refueling stations, an integrated hydrogen vehicle rental offer, and fleet management.
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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
3BL Media
APRIL 10, 2024
Nasdaq Nasdaq ESG Solutions analyzed the transcripts of constituents in the Russell 3000 and MSCI USA ESG Leaders to track the evolution of how companies address non-financial, material ESG topics. Findings can be utilized to guide corporate disclosure, discussion, and strategy as it relates to managing ESG risk and realizing opportunities. The latest ESG Trends Report highlights how the ESG conversation dips in Q2 2023, but rallies in Q3 2023.
ESG Today
APRIL 10, 2024
Public companies globally are increasingly disclosing on their greenhouse gas emissions footprints, with around 60% now reporting direct Scope 1 and 2 emissions, and more than 40% on at least some Scope 3, or value chain, emissions, according to a new report by investment data and research provider MSCI, which also found that U.S. companies are falling far behind their global counterparts on climate reporting.
3BL Media
APRIL 10, 2024
Originally published in the Maximus 2023 Sustainability Report At Maximus, we strive to create an environment that not only values and appreciates each employee but also actively fosters their growth and potential. Our recruitment strategy is sharply focused on attracting top talent with specialized skills that align with and propel our business strategies and mission forward.
ESG Today
APRIL 10, 2024
The Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), one of the key organizations focused on aligning corporate environmental sustainability action with the global goals of limiting climate change, announced plans to extend the use of environmental attribute certificates, such as emissions reduction credits, to tackle Scope 3 value chain emissions, in its standard for corporate net zero target setting.
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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.
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