A green wave of climate activism is cresting — companies must be 'all in'
GreenBiz
NOVEMBER 21, 2022
Companies ignore young people’s concern over climate change at their peril, as evidenced by the U.S. midterm elections.
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Wind farms deliver another big bonus to consumers under ACT’s 100 pct renewables deal
Renew Economy
NOVEMBER 21, 2022
ACT reaps benefit of locking in prices for its net 100 per cent renewable supply, receiving bonus payment of $32 million in last quarter as prices surge in rest of country. The post Wind farms deliver another big bonus to consumers under ACT’s 100 pct renewables deal appeared first on RenewEconomy.
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NextEra's trifecta of renewable energy rises in the wheat fields of Oregon
GreenBiz
NOVEMBER 21, 2022
A utility-scale wind-solar-battery plant points the way toward energy transformation.
Photon chooses NSW for its first ever solar and battery project
Renew Economy
NOVEMBER 21, 2022
Photon Energy will embark on its first big solar and battery build after buying up the 9.8MW/10MWh Boggabri project in New South Wales. The post Photon chooses NSW for its first ever solar and battery project appeared first on RenewEconomy.
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
The GreenFin Interview: Inside the world's largest pure-play renewables portfolio
GreenBiz
NOVEMBER 21, 2022
Brookfield Renewable CSO Kelly Goddard on battery storage, hydrogen, capture capture and other technologies critical for the energy transition.
Arrow Electronics' Distribution Center in Venlo Drives Efficiency, Sustainability, and Employee Well-Being
3BL Media
NOVEMBER 21, 2022
SOURCE: Arrow Electronics. DESCRIPTION: VENLO, The Netherlands, November 21, 2022 / 3BL Media/ — Arrow Electronics designed its state-of-the-art Primary Distribution Center in Venlo (The Netherlands) to drive efficiency, sustainability, and employee well-being. Seated along the Dutch-German border, near the convergence of a network of seaports, airports and ground transportation, the Venlo district is one of Europe’s most important logistics hubs.
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Kimberly-Clark Named to Seramount's Inclusion Index for Third Consecutive Year
3BL Media
NOVEMBER 21, 2022
SOURCE: Kimberly-Clark Corporation. DESCRIPTION: Kimberly-Clark announced today that it was named to Seramount’s annual Inclusion Index for the third consecutive year. The index recognizes companies that are leading the way in creating diverse and inclusive work environments. “We believe that a diverse and inclusive workplace is essential to our business and key to our ability to deliver Kimberly-Clark’s purpose of Better Care for a Better World,” said Mike Hsu, Chairman and CEO at Kimberly-Clar
Longi sets new silicon solar cell efficiency world record of 26.8 pct
Renew Economy
NOVEMBER 21, 2022
PV giant Longi becomes the first ever Chinese solar company to set a world record for silicon solar cell efficiency. The post Longi sets new silicon solar cell efficiency world record of 26.8 pct appeared first on RenewEconomy.
Entergy Texas President and CEO Receives Award for Championing Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
3BL Media
NOVEMBER 21, 2022
National Diversity Council recognizes Eliecer "Eli" Viamontes as CEO of the Year. SOURCE: Entergy Corporation. DESCRIPTION: THE WOODLANDS, Texas, November 21, 2022 /3BL Media/ – President and CEO of Entergy Texas Eliecer “Eli” Viamontes received the 2022 CEO of the Year award presented by the National Diversity Council. The CEO of the Year award recognizes an individual who has demonstrated exceptional leadership in their organization while championing diversity, equity, and inclusion.
UNSW solar researcher wins prestigious PM’s prize for science
Renew Economy
NOVEMBER 21, 2022
Another major award goes solar team at University of New South Wales, this time for work led by Brett Hallam to make industrial panels more reliable and cheaper. The post UNSW solar researcher wins prestigious PM’s prize for science appeared first on RenewEconomy.
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
Del Monte Foods and Alliance for a Healthier Generation Nourish the Well-Being of Youth and Communities This Holiday Season
3BL Media
NOVEMBER 21, 2022
Through Signature Partnership, Del Monte Foods and Healthier Generation Launch Holiday Recipe Site to Promote Nutrition and Connections. SOURCE: Del Monte Foods, Inc. DESCRIPTION: WALNUT CREEK, Calif., November 21, 2022/3BL Media/ -- This holiday season, Del Monte Foods, Inc. and Alliance for a Healthier Generation (Healthier Generation) are advancing their joint initiative “Nourishing Families by Nourishing Schools” to support the well-being of youth and communities across the U.S by launching
Heroes & Zeros: A small English soccer team is showing the World Cup how to do sustainability right
Corporate Knights
NOVEMBER 21, 2022
Heroes: Forest Green Rovers. Even as environmentalists slam soccer’s World Cup for fudging its green credentials, one obscure English team is winning applause far and wide for its eco-friendly practices. On the very day that Dale Vince took over as owner of the Forest Green Rovers in 2010, he moved to ban the sale of beef burgers at the team’s stadium in Nailsworth, a village in the Cotswolds, the rolling hills of central-southwestern England.
Origin warns coal closures may need to be delayed if renewables not built fast enough
Renew Economy
NOVEMBER 21, 2022
Origin says renewables aren't being built fast enough and coal plant closures might need to be delayed, and get compensation for the costs of staying open. The post Origin warns coal closures may need to be delayed if renewables not built fast enough appeared first on RenewEconomy.
Engaging Employees at the Intersection of Purpose and Philanthropy
3BL Media
NOVEMBER 21, 2022
SOURCE: Carol Cone ON PURPOSE. DESCRIPTION: By: Carol Cone. Can companies with mature purpose-centered businesses leverage corporate foundations and philanthropy as part of that purpose-oriented mentality? If so, how does that philanthropic element translate to recruitment, retention, employee satisfaction and productivity? The short answer is yes. The longer answer is layered.
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.
Circular engineering: Renewable energy transition is only half the climate story
Renew Economy
NOVEMBER 21, 2022
We need a radical shift in how we design, manufacture and use materials. And that includes solar panels. The post Circular engineering: Renewable energy transition is only half the climate story appeared first on RenewEconomy.
Where ESG and Sustainability Dovetail
Green Project Management
NOVEMBER 21, 2022
GPM has been working with global organizations for 13 years to help them achieve and implement sustainability goals and practices. In the past few years, we have seen Environment, Social, and Governance, or ESG, enter the lexicon and transform the narrative around an organization’s risk profile and relationship with the environment. Make no mistake, ESG […].
Nature crisis and extinctions: Why Australia needs to stand up at the “Other COP”
Renew Economy
NOVEMBER 21, 2022
Australia continues to have one of the highest rates of species decline among OECD countries. It needs to stand up and be counted at the Nature COP in Montreal. The post Nature crisis and extinctions: Why Australia needs to stand up at the “Other COP” appeared first on RenewEconomy.
Schneider Electric and Microplásticos Work Together To Decarbonize Supply Chain
3BL Media
NOVEMBER 21, 2022
SOURCE: Schneider Electric. DESCRIPTION: Microplásticos announces goal of being Net-Zero in Scope 1 and 2 by 2030. Collaboration will support Schneider Electric’s Zero Carbon Project to decarbonize supply chain. RUEIL-MALMAISON, France, November 21, 2022 /3BL Media/ - Schneider Electric and long-time supplier Microplásticos today announced joint efforts to accelerate decarbonization efforts.
Are Your Impact Comms Resonating With Stakeholders?
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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.
Even in the metaverse, women remain locked out of leadership roles
McKinsey Sustainabilty
NOVEMBER 21, 2022
Five early indicators on women in the metaverse reveal gender inequality—especially in the leadership creating and setting metaverse standards.
Building a Home in the Heart of Outdoor Learning
3BL Media
NOVEMBER 21, 2022
In Minnesota, Waubun-Ogema-White Earth (WOWE) Schools is expanding its outdoor classroom facilities for students and families. SOURCE: Enbridge. DESCRIPTION: What’s better than plotting graphs in a classroom? Plotting graphs in nature—and it’s even better when you’re observing the growth and changes of your own personal tree for a school year. At Waubun-Ogema-White Earth Schools (WOWE Schools), located in northwestern Minnesota, the organization’s School Forest programming offers outdoor learnin
What matters: How to scale advanced analytics in corporate functions
McKinsey Sustainabilty
NOVEMBER 21, 2022
Organizations are starting to embrace advanced analytics as a core pillar of innovation within their general and administrative functions.
US Commits to Zero-Emissions Heavy Trucks
Environment + Energy Leader
NOVEMBER 21, 2022
Officials have signed on to sell only zero-emission heavy vehicles by 2040. The post US Commits to Zero-Emissions Heavy Trucks appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader.
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
TCS Dallas Welcomes Rep. Van Duyne and Area Guidance Counselors to Prepare Students for the Workforce of Tomorrow
3BL Media
NOVEMBER 21, 2022
SOURCE: Tata Consultancy Services (TCS). DESCRIPTION: On August 24 th Tata Consultancy Services welcomed Congresswoman Beth Van Duyne and 25 local high school guidance counselors to the TCS Dallas, Texas location. As part of her Summer Workforce Solutions Initiative, Congresswoman Van Duyne forged connections between local employers and educators who are preparing the next generation for the economy of the future.
Schneider Electric commits €500 million for climate and industrial tech
Impact Alpha
NOVEMBER 21, 2022
ImpactAlpha, November 21 — French electrical equipment maker Schneider Electric launched SE Ventures, its corporate venture capital arm, with an initial €500 million. The post Schneider Electric commits €500 million for climate and industrial tech appeared first on ImpactAlpha.
Code Consultation Offers Opportunity To Shape the Future of Sustainability Solutions
3BL Media
NOVEMBER 21, 2022
ISEAL is updating its Code of Good Practice to drive more effective solutions to sustainability challenges. SOURCE: ISEAL. DESCRIPTION: November 21, 2022 /3BL Media/ - From fighting poverty to tackling climate change and nature loss, sustainability standards and similar systems are playing an increasingly important role in addressing the world’s most pressing sustainability challenges – so it’s essential that they deliver effective solutions.
Second-life EV batteries can bolster the energy storage market — if major challenges can be overcome
Utiliity Dive
NOVEMBER 21, 2022
With 80% of a battery’s capacity left at the end of its useful life in a vehicle and current constraints on supply chains for new batteries, repurposing electric vehicle batteries seems like a no-brainer.
What Regulations Will Impact Sustainability Comms in 2024?
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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
Part-Time Cashier to Store Manager: Wilbert Slowman Talks Navajo Heritage, Family and Career
3BL Media
NOVEMBER 21, 2022
SOURCE: The Home Depot. DESCRIPTION: Wilbert Slowman was born in Shiprock, New Mexico, a Navajo reservation named after a landmark rock formation that rises 1,583 feet above the earth. Wilbert and his family are proud to be Diné, which is how the Navajo people refer to themselves. “I am of the Red House people and born for the Salt Water people,” says Wilbert.
Identify investment opportunities amid ERCOT congestion
Utiliity Dive
NOVEMBER 21, 2022
With ERCOT’s frequent congestion in West Texas, getting the precise area (or line) when trading, managing or assessing congestion is crucial.
Illinois Electric Cooperative Selects Ericsson, XtremeLTE To Connect Underserved Rural Communities
3BL Media
NOVEMBER 21, 2022
SOURCE: Ericsson. SUMMARY: The initiative is part of the FCC’s Connect America Fund Phase II program to expand access to broadband services in rural America. The new partnership allows Illinois Electric Cooperative to utilize cutting edge 4G Massive MIMO to deliver superior performance. Through XtremeLTE, Ericsson is helping both unserved and underserved broadband market providers modernize their networks to connect businesses and communities, including the ability to upgrade to 5G RAN equipment
Sonos eyes hardware subscriptions to broaden customer base
Stacey Higginbotham
NOVEMBER 21, 2022
By Janko Roettgers . Sonos is giving hardware subscriptions another look, at least if a new job listing is any indication. Based on the details of that listing, the company appears to be on the cusp of expanding its Flex subscription program, which lets people rent Sonos speakers for a fixed monthly fee. Expanding the program could not only help broaden the company’s customer base, but help continue to grow it even as consumers cut back on spending due to inflation.
What Questions Are Brands Asking About Their ESG Initiatives Ahead of 2024?
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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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