GreenBiz

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

InfluenceMap calls out a gap between corporations’ climate pledges and lobbying.

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Renew Economy

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

Dozens of ‘small modular reactor’ designs are being promoted, but precious few will reach construction stage and likelihood of SMRs being built in large numbers is negligible. The post Small modular nuclear reactors: a history of failure appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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NOVEMBER 27, 2023

Global greenhouse gas emissions could peak this year, but what needs to happen to ensure an era of rapid decarbonization swiftly follows?

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Corporate Knights

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

Are Canada’s financial institutions and large private companies aligned with climate action? Canadians want them to be. In fact, the majority of Canadians want strong policies from the government to ensure that financial institutions invest more sustainably. The government has started to take action, but more is needed. Last week, in the fall economic statement, the federal government promised action on sustainable finance.

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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

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

Radio Flyer evaluates environmental criteria in the development phase for every new product or redesign.

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Renew Economy

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

The Australian government has mastered the contradictory dance of committing to net zero while also approving new coal, oil and gas projects. It has to stop. The post Why we need a fossil fuel non proliferation treaty appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Renew Economy

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

Synergy announces contractor to install and connect the 288 battery modules that will make up what will be - at least for a time - the biggest battery on the main W.A. grid. The post Synergy awards construction contract for biggest battery on WA grid appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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NOVEMBER 27, 2023

Safeway celebrated the grand opening of a new location at 17230 West Peoria, Surprise Ariz. on Wednesday, Nov. 8. The community was invited to attend the celebration, and as part of the event, the Safeway Foundation awarded $112,000 in grants to local schools and nonprofit organizations. In addition, Mayor Skip Hall along with community leaders spoke at the event.

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Renew Economy

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

SuperPower Institute says Australia has little idea of the extent of its fossil fuel emissions and wants to create a state-of-the-art data network. The post Australia in the dark on its own fossil fuel emissions, says Superpower Institute appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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NOVEMBER 27, 2023

National Grid has completed renovations at the former Niagara Falls Power Transfer Station, an historic landmark that now includes a pedestrian walkway and interactive, educational information about the building, which links to the earliest days of pioneering electricity engineering technology. In the 1890s, Nikola Tesla and George Westinghouse worked together to build the world’s first hydro-electric power plant, in Niagara Falls.

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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

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

Broken Hill battery, testing grid forming inverters at the edge of Australia's sprawling grid, is about to begin its commissioning process. The post Broken Hill battery makes first appearance in “most challenging” part of grid appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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3BL Media

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

The Summit host, Out Leadership, releases its Return on Equality™ ESG Report, which highlights LGBTQ+ representation in the workplace Influenced by market forces and increasingly pulled by regulatory bodies, organizations of all kinds are leaning into more comprehensive Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) and sustainability reporting. Nearly all large global companies disclose ESG efforts, and 86 percent of the companies reviewed in this study used multiple ESG-related standards and frame

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Renew Economy

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

"Community led:" Seven regional councils team with CopperString founder to add new north Queensland transmission link, gigawatts of solar and battery storage. The post Regions lead plan for huge new transmission link and 4.2 GW of solar and storage appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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3BL Media

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

FISHERS, Ind., November 27, 2023 /3BL/ - Land Betterment Corporation, a Certified B Corp and environmental solutions company fostering positive impact through up-cycling former coal mining and industrial sites to create sustainable community development and job creation is pleased to share Think Realty’s Podcast #293 featuring Kirk Taylor. Think Realty’s Founder, Eddie Wilson, recently met with Kirk Taylor to discuss how Land Betterment is expanding the way we look at alternative real estate inv

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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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Renew Economy

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

Graphite Energy breaks ground on a $29 million renewable energy and storage precinct in New South Wales, designed to power sustainable agriculture. The post Works begin on energy precinct combining agrivoltaics, battery storage and hydrogen appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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3BL Media

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

Originally published in Quest Diagnostics Corporate Responsibility Report 2022 2022 highlights: Contributed ~$15 million in corporate giving and Q4HE grants Provided ~750,000 donated or discounted test requisitions, at a cost of over $13 million Matched ~$300,000 in employee donations to hundreds of nonprofits Employees volunteered 20,000+ hours Quest’s Corporate Giving Program captures the passion and commitment of our workforce to make meaningful contributions to the communities where we live

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Renew Economy

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

New Zealand's first utility scale solar farm swings into production, while environmentalists succeed in blocking an even bigger project on the south island on the grounds of biodiversity. The post New Zealand’s first utility-scale solar farm begins generating power appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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NOVEMBER 27, 2023

There’s something transformative about being with people who share a commitment to driving positive change in our world. Comcast had an opportunity to help create space for this community at our 2023 Project UP Summit. Held recently at our headquarters in Philadelphia, the Summit convened hundreds of leaders from nonprofit organizations across the country for programming and discussions focused on deepening the impact of our collective efforts to advance digital equity as a pathway to economic m

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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

Renew Economy

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

Mike Cannon-Brookes' Grok Ventures changes cap with a new logo (of a cap), and new focus on climate technologies and "lighthouse" investments that can make a difference. The post Grok changes cap as it seeks “lighthouse” investments on climate and clean energy appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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NOVEMBER 27, 2023

Ahead of the UN Climate Change Conference COP28 in Dubai, UAE, SAP Insights has released the results of its Wave 3 sustainability study. The research reveals key insights for businesses scaling their environmental efforts and builds on survey findings from 2021 and 2022. While Wave 1 served to benchmark companies on their sustainability journey, Wave 2 identified a maturing approach to embedding sustainability across business processes.

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Renew Economy

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

Home energy efficiency assessor, Lucinda Flynn, explains why your reverse cycle air conditioner feels blowy, how to increase the energy rating on your home, and tips for retrofitting on a budget. The post SwitchedOn Podcast: How a health check for your home can help upgrade its energy efficiency appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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3BL Media

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

Originally published by ACHR News Christina Spalding Title: Americas Marketing Manager Automotive Refrigerants and Specialties Company: Chemours Educational Experience: B.S. in Chemical Engineering, University of South Carolina Industry Work Experience: I began my working career as an engineer and then operations leader before transitioning into refrigerant sales.

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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.

Renew Economy

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

Community batteries are everyone’s favourite whipping boy at the moment, but a trial at Narrabri shows that its the parameters that need to change, not the technology. The post Why we need to fight for the “community” in community batteries appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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3BL Media

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

“As goes California, so goes the nation” is a popular refrain, and the domain of environmental policymaking is no exception. From air pollution control to tailpipe emissions standards for cars , the state of California, which is on track to become the fourth-largest economy worldwide, has consistently led America in environmental matters, with many of its innovative policies being adopted at the federal level.

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Renew Economy

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

Investment manager owned by Australian super funds says it will spend $20 billion in the UK by 2027 on renewables and renewable infrastructure. The post Australian investment manager to spend $20 billion on UK clean energy projects appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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3BL Media

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

Originally published by Walgreens Boots Alliance Clinical trial recruitment has historically been centered in larger urban areas near established medical institutions, leaving out the nearly 61 million Americans that live in rural locations where healthcare access is limited. Walgreens is proud to be an industry leader in increasing access to clinical research across the country, and is committed to reaching vulnerable and marginalized populations that are often excluded from clinical research b

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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

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

Premier of Nevis the Honourable Mark Brantley has hailed the passing of a Resolution on developing geothermal energy on Nevis in the National Assembly of St. Kitts and Nevis, as an historic national d.

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3BL Media

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

GENEVA, Switzerland, November 27, 2023 /3BL/ - Alibaba Group Holding Limited (NYSE: BABA and HKEX: 9988 (HKD Counter) and 89988 (RMB Counter), “Alibaba” or “Alibaba Group”) has joined a group of over 200 of the world’s leading sustainable businesses as the newest member of the World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD). The initial focus of the collaboration between WBCSD and Alibaba will be on Climate Action, particularly in finding innovative ways to leverage Alibaba’s platform

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Global Renewable News

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

The International Marine Contractors Association (IMCA) has today (Nov 27) published the industry's first standard contract for transport and installation (T&I) works in offshore wind projects.

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3BL Media

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

Idaho Falls, Idaho , November 27, 2023 /3BL/ — The Salvation Army of Idaho Falls has received a grant of $20,000 from KeyBank in support of the 2023 Love Beyond Christmas- the Idaho Falls Kettle Kick-Off. The funds will help jumpstart the annual campaign which takes place during the holiday season. The iconic red kettles will be at a variety of locations throughout the Idaho Falls area with the iconic bell ringing requesting support from the community.

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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.