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AI could be the recipe for faster, less-destructive minerals mining

GreenBiz

AI could help find new sources for lithium, cobalt, copper and nickel more quickly and, theoretically, with less environmental degradation than previous methods.

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Italian billionaires buy into renewable developer behind Australia’s biggest wind farm

Renew Economy

Italy's Agnelli family extends its interests beyond Fiat, Ferrari and Juventus to become a major backer of the developers behind Australia's biggest wind and battery project. The post Italian billionaires buy into renewable developer behind Australia’s biggest wind farm appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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The debate over ESG and retirement plans continues

GreenBiz

The political banter over whether environmental, social and governance factors are at odds with pecuniary considerations isn't likely to fade anytime soon.

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Ben & Jerry’s + Greyston Bakery: How Brands Can Leverage Lived Experiences Responsibly

3BL Media

Register now and be sure you don’t miss the next Impact Relations Institute Impact Council on Wed, Aug 9 at 12pm ET / 9am PT. We’ll be joined by two titans of the social impact space: Joseph Kenner, President & CEO of Greyston Bakery , and Sean Greenwood, Director of PR & Communications at Ben & Jerry's. The Impact Relations Institute , in partnership with 3BL Media , will host a conversation on how brands can leverage or incorporate lived experiences into their brand story, responsi

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Manufacturing Sustainability Surge: Your Guide to Data-Driven Energy Optimization & Decarbonization

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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How the IRA’s investments are advancing ag

GreenBiz

Sponsored: EDF’s Victoria Mills interviews Chris Adamo of Danone North America to discuss the IRA's unprecedented investment in agriculture.

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Renewables could pass coal as leading global power source next year

Renew Economy

Renewable electricity generation could outpace coal as world’s largest source of power in 2024, according to a new report from the International Energy Agency. The post Renewables could pass coal as leading global power source next year appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Energy oligopoly turns screws on customers after Liddell exit and renewable pause

Renew Economy

Mainstream media reckons electricity prices went up last quarter because the cost of generation rose. Bollocks. The energy oligopoly simply exercised its market power. The post Energy oligopoly turns screws on customers after Liddell exit and renewable pause appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Toronto-Area Youth Get a Glimpse of the City, Corporate Culture, CSR and Their Future

3BL Media

Teachers, event facilitators and guests smiled broadly when they heard a student say, “I want to do this forever, for many, many years into my future – like for my actual career!” Molly, a junior public school student within the Toronto District School Board (TDSB) in grade five made the claim excitedly in a 25 th -floor conference room crowded with about 60 students from grades four to 10.

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NSW to speed up planning approvals for wind and solar as it seeks to cover coal exits

Renew Economy

"We need to try and speed up that process as much as possible." NSW state energy minister responds to industry concerns about planning bottlenecks for new wind and solar projects. The post NSW to speed up planning approvals for wind and solar as it seeks to cover coal exits appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Explore Rewarding Careers in Corporate Forestry

3BL Media

Originally published on Rayonier.com A forestry major offers a wide range of high-demand job opportunities in a field that plays an important role in carbon sequestration, protecting threatened and endangered species, and improving air and water quality. Ask a dozen forestry students how they discovered their field, and at least half will tell you they never heard of forestry until college.

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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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New solar panel recycling process recovers 99 pct of silver from cells

Renew Economy

UNSW researchers have developed a new way of recovering important metals from end-of-life solar panels – including silver. The post New solar panel recycling process recovers 99 pct of silver from cells appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Tower of Strength: The Home Depot Celebrates the Legacy of Faye Wilson

3BL Media

Originally published on Built from Scratch The Home Depot and our associates remember and honor Faye Wilson, an industry trailblazer who was instrumental in our company’s expansion, a champion of The Home Depot’s culture, and our first female board director. She passed away Monday, July 10. “Wilson is a reserved, unassuming woman who doesn’t look like a powerhouse, but she speaks with great passion,” said Home Depot founders Arthur Blank and Bernie Marcus in their book, "Built from Scratch".

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Energy ministers try to soothe fears over state intervention in clean power

Renew Economy

Australia's longest and shortest-serving energy ministers have moved to soothe investor fears about governments taking control of clean power assets. The post Energy ministers try to soothe fears over state intervention in clean power appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Embracing Energy Efficiency in Open RAN Architecture

3BL Media

Originally published by Ericsson Energy efficiency has risen to the top of everyone’s agenda in recent times, and it is an area in which Ericsson has been leading the way for many years - that vast experience is now being leveraged in Open RAN to address every aspect of the energy challenge. By Frank Li , Strategic product manager in Cloud RAN Product line, responsible for vDU evolution and Massimiliano Fratini , Strategic Manager for Network Services The technological innovations featured in Er

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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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Viking Link: World’s longest undersea power cable connects UK and Denmark

Renew Economy

A 764km HVDC submarine cable linking the electricity grids of Great Britain and Denmark has been completed – the world's longest of its kind, for now. The post Viking Link: World’s longest undersea power cable connects UK and Denmark appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Alkermes Celebrates Pride Month

3BL Media

Each June, Pride celebrations around the world recognize the history, contributions and importance of the LGBTQ+ community while creating space to advocate for a future defined by complete equality and inclusion. Our Pride@Work Employee Resource Group (ERG) provides a dedicated space for supporting Alkermes LGBTQ+ community members and allies. Started in 2020 and now 200+ employees strong, Pride@Work works to create a safe and welcoming environment where all our employees can be their true selve

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Masdar - UAE flagship renewable energy company Masdar launches first US$750 million 10-year Green Bond

Global Renewable News

Highlights Net proceeds will be used to invest exclusively in new clean energy projects in connection with the company's Green Finance Framework The debut green bond was 5.6x overs.

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Speaking of Sustainability: Derek Bian, EHS Leader, Asia Pacific

3BL Media

Originally published in Owens Corning's 2022 Sustainability Report Although he has only been with Owens Corning for about one year, Derek Bian has already taken a very active role in our fight against climate change. Derek has been involved in the installation of solar panels at two facilities in China, Yuhang and Changzhou, as well as spearheading waste glass recycling projects in Yuhang and Kimchon, South Korea.

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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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Bioenergy DevCo - Bioenergy DevCo Receives Top Project of the Year Award from Environment + Energy Leader

Global Renewable News

Bioenergy Devco a leading provider in the design, engineering, construction, financing, and operation of advanced anaerobic digester systems, is thrilled to announce that Bioenergy Devco Mar.

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How the Forest Positive Coalition and Soft Commodities Forum Are Aligning on Landscapes Metrics

3BL Media

This article was originally published by the Soft Commodities Forum, hosted by the World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD). At the Soft Commodities Forum (SCF), we believe that achieving meaningful landscape-level transformation and acquiring the financing to get there require collaboration across food and agriculture value chains for standardized metrics.

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Ballard Power Systems Inc. - Ballard Publishes its Environmental, Social, and Governance Report for 2022

Global Renewable News

Ballard Power Systems (NASDAQ: BLDP) (TSX: BLDP) today (July 19) announced the publication of its fourth annual Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Report. Built around Ballard's purpose o.

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Healthy Spaces Podcast Season 3, Episode 3: Tomatoes in the Desert

3BL Media

Did you know that high-tech greenhouses are making it possible to grow tomatoes in the desert? And that innovative solutions adopted by food transporters are helping to reduce food loss and pollution in cities? Climate technology helps play a role in making food systems more sustainable and resilient. In this episode of Healthy Spaces, host Dominique Silva talks with business leaders who are reimagining the way we grow and move food in ways that enhance access to healthy food while reducing envi

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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.

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SRP - SRP and Valley Municipalities Join Forces to Invest in Forest Restoration to Help Prevent Devastating WildfiresBioenergy investment supports forest restoration and forest product businesses in northern Arizona

Global Renewable News

As more of Arizona's forests face catastrophic wildfires that endanger the critical watersheds that serve the Valley, the municipalities of Gilbert, Mesa, Phoenix, Scottsdale and Tempe have joined.

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Values Beyond the Cup: With BLK and Bold, Aramark Refreshments Expands Minority-Owned Business Commitment

3BL Media

PHILADELPHIA, July 19, 2023 /3BL/ - Aramark and BLK & Bold , the first Black-owned nationally distributed coffee brand in the U.S., have reached a multi-year agreement that will make the company’s lineup of hot and cold coffee products available to Aramark Refreshments clients this year. In keeping with BLK & Bold’s mission to positively impact communities through the daily morning routine of drinking coffee or tea, Aramark is further building its portfolio of diverse suppliers in the re

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Eastland Group - Eastland Generation announces capital raise to fuel development pipeline

Global Renewable News

Highlights Eastland Generation seeking a growth partner to help fund a strong pipeline of renewable generation opportunities. Alongside its existing key suppliers, Ormat Technologies and Ngāt.

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Schneider Electric Partners With Intel and Applied Materials To Help Decarbonize the Semiconductor Value Chain With New Catalyze Program

3BL Media

Originially published on PR Newswire Schneider Electric , the leader in the digital transformation of energy management and automation, today launched Catalyze, a new partnership program aimed at accelerating access to renewable energy across the global semiconductor value chain. Unveiled during SEMICON West 2023, Catalyze is a first-of-its kind program of collaboration among key semiconductor and technology industry leaders to address the supply chain emissions within their industry.

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The Silver Lining to Corporate DEI Challenges

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.

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Western Resource Advocates - WRA Report: Xcel Energy Can Meet 2030 Gas System Decarbonization Goals with Accelerated Adoption of Electric Appliances, Energy Efficiency Measures

Global Renewable News

The rapid adoption of efficient electric appliances like heat pumps and building energy efficiency measures is the most cost-effective way for Xcel Energy to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from its g.

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Providing Safe Spaces Empowerment LGBTQ Youth

3BL Media

In the heart of Houston, where diversity thrives, the Montrose Center stands as a beacon of hope and support for the LGBTQ community. Established in 1978 under the name Montrose Counseling Center, the facility’s service and program offerings have expanded far beyond counselling and therapy over the years. “The center was first created to provide a safe space for our LGBTQ community through culturally competent mental health services,” says Alex Torres, Volunteer Manager at the Montrose Center.

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SRP - SRP Coolidge Expansion Project Approved by the Arizona Corporation Commission

Global Renewable News

The Arizona Corporation Commission (ACC) today approved an amended Certificate of Environmental Compatibility (CEC) for the Coolidge Expansion Project, a flexible, fast-ramping natural gas plant that.

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Logitech Among Industry Leaders Driving Increased IoT Product Security and Privacy

3BL Media

LAUSANNE, Switzerland and SAN JOSE, Calif., July 19, 2023 /3BL/ - Yesterday Logitech International (SIX: LOGN) (Nasdaq: LOGI) was invited and honored to participate in the US National Label for Consumer IoT Security launch at the White House in Washington DC. The event, sponsored by the National Security Council, was led by chairwoman of the FCC, Jessica Rosenworcel, and included members of both organizations, as well as other leading tech companies focused on and making strides in product secur

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Supercharge Your ESG Content This Libra Season

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.