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Sen. Markey: This 'activating fluid' will ignite the clean economy

GreenBiz

The Massachusetts senator, with Ceres CEO Mindy Lubber, talked up 'explosive' opportunities to create jobs, narrow equity gaps and slash emissions.

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Construction begins on four hour Kwinana battery to soak up rooftop solar

Renew Economy

Construction starts on new four hour (800MWh) battery at Kwinana, just weeks after first stage enters production. The post Construction begins on four hour Kwinana battery to soak up rooftop solar appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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AstraZeneca to invest $400M to plant 200 million trees

GreenBiz

The global pharmaceuticals giant expands a global reforestation program to support its 2045 net-zero and nature goals.

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Australia reaches record 36.8 pct renewables in 22/23, lowest coal this century

Renew Economy

The share of coal in Australia's main grid has fallen to its lowest level this century, with renewables jumping to 36.8 per cent in the last financial year. The post Australia reaches record 36.8 pct renewables in 22/23, lowest coal this century appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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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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What is Edge Effect Abundance and why are Projects Critical to their Proliferation?

Green Project Management

What is Edge Effect Abundance and how are projects related? During my recent camping trip in Michigan, I had the opportunity to experience the beauty of nature firsthand. However, I couldn’t ignore the hazardous air quality caused by the Canadian forest fires. This reminded me of the pressing need to transition to regenerative practices to […] The post What is Edge Effect Abundance and why are Projects Critical to their Proliferation?

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Australian scientists design cheaper carbon fibre recycling to cut wind turbine waste

Renew Economy

The University of Sydney technique leans heavily into what will work commercially at scale. The post Australian scientists design cheaper carbon fibre recycling to cut wind turbine waste appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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European offshore wind venture makes 3 bids for Victoria offshore wind tender

Renew Economy

Ocean Winds, a joint venture of two European energy giants, is putting forward three offshore wind projects for Australia's first offshore wind zone. The post European offshore wind venture makes 3 bids for Victoria offshore wind tender appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Food Safety 3 Part Webinar Series: Presented by Land Betterment’s Board of Director Jennifer Crandall Founder of Safe Food En Route

3BL Media

Jennifer Crandall Founder of Safe Food En Route and Land Betterment Board of Director, is the presenter of the 3 part webinar series hosted by Perry Johnson Registrars Food Safety, Inc. In this series, Jennifer will discuss why food safety culture matters, a little about World Food Safety Day related to food safety standards, what makes up a food safety culture and 5 ways GFSI helps build a food safety culture.

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Sun Cable sheds dozens of staff, founders step aside, as new owners prepare to take control

Renew Economy

Sun Cable founders step down from executive roles and dozens of staff cut after a strategic review by new owners Grok and Quinbrook. The post Sun Cable sheds dozens of staff, founders step aside, as new owners prepare to take control appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Duke Energy Empowers Greater Cincinnati’s Workforce With $265,000 in Foundation Grants

3BL Media

Grants support workforce education and training programs $1.2 million distributed to local organizations for workforce development in last 5 years CINCINNATI, July 3, 2023 /3BL/ - The Duke Energy Foundation has awarded 11 grants totaling $265,000 to organizations in southwest Ohio and Northern Kentucky focused on workforce development and job training programs.

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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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The earth might hold huge stores of natural hydrogen – and prospectors are already scouring South Australia for it

Renew Economy

Does natural hydrogen have the potential to replace all fossil fuels? And why are we only just finding out about it? Here’s what we know. The post The earth might hold huge stores of natural hydrogen – and prospectors are already scouring South Australia for it appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Comcast NBCUniversal Makes Donation to Roybal Film and Television Production Magnet

3BL Media

On May 31, Comcast NBCUniversal donated 90 iPads to the Roybal Film and Television Production Magnet, a specialized secondary school curriculum whose mission is to build a more inclusive pipeline of historically underrepresented, college, and career ready students interested in the film and television industries, within the Edward R. Roybal Learning Center in Los Angeles, CA.

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WA to fast-track wind, solar and green hydrogen and manufacturing approvals

Renew Economy

WA creates new agencies to help fast-track dozens of massive wind, solar, hydrogen and green industry projects. The post WA to fast-track wind, solar and green hydrogen and manufacturing approvals appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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From the Fifth Third Bancorp 2022 Sustainability Report: A Message From Leadership

3BL Media

Fifth Third published its 2022 Sustainability Report on June 30. In it, President & CEO Tim Spence and Chief Corporate Responsibility Officer Kala Gibson shared a message regarding the Company’s commitment to sustainability. “Last year was one filled with opportunities, accomplishments, challenges and growth—all of which continued in a very real way in 2023 as a crisis in our industry unfolded.

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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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Three things to know: Climate change's impact on extreme-weather events

Science Daily / Earth & Environment

Researchers found that the effects of climate change on the intensity, frequency, and duration of extreme weather events, like wildfires, could lead to massive increases in all three.

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Forecasting the Fury: Safeguarding Businesses From Hurricanes and Wildland Fires

3BL Media

July 3, 2023 /3BL/ - Join us for an informative webinar that explores the crucial role of forecasting in safeguarding businesses against the devastating impacts of hurricanes and wildland fires. Gain valuable insights from experts in the field as they delve into the cutting-edge techniques and technologies used to predict these natural disasters. Discover how accurate forecasting can empower businesses to implement proactive measures, minimize disruptions, and ensure the safety of employees, cus

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Western Governors' Association - Report from WGA Chairman Shows How West Can Lead on Geothermal Energy

Global Renewable News

Governor Jared Polis of Colorado launched The Heat Beneath Our Feet (HBOF) as his 2023 WGA Chair Initiative. The initiative will examine opportunities for and barriers to the increased deploym.

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New HPC Cluster Enables Lenovo & Al Hathboor Bikal.ai To Drive Citizen Safety & Health From Sustainable Data Center

3BL Media

HPC and AI as a service available to public and private organizations of any size as part of new agreement UAE to become home to one of the regions first sustainable data centers powered by Lenovo Neptune™ Liquid Cooling Servers HPC Cluster at SRTI to drive transformational change in citizen welfare and security DUBAI, United Arab Emirates, July 3, 2023 /3BL Media/ - Lenovo signed a new agreement with Al Hathboor Bikal.ai, to provide public and private sector customers with cutting-edge high per

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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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Ocean Energy Europe - Joint letter on the final adoption of the Renewable Energy Directive

Global Renewable News

The revised Renewable Energy Directive will be central to the delivery of our energy security and climate objectives as set out in REPowerEU, Europe's energy response to the Ukraine war.While.

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KFC China Expands CSR Initiatives To Support Underprivileged Children, Promote Social Inclusion, and Reduce Environmental Impacts and Food Waste

3BL Media

SHANGHAI, July 3, 2023 /3BL/ - Yum China Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: YUMC and HKEX: 9987, "Yum China" or the "Company") announced that KFC China has hosted its latest Public Welfare Awareness Event in Hangzhou. At the event, KFC China announced the expansion of several corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives that cover a wide range of areas, including supporting the disadvantaged, preserving the environment and reducing food waste.

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Western Governors' Association - Report from WGA Chairman Shows How West Can Lead on Geothermal Energy

Global Renewable News

Governor Jared Polis of Colorado launched The Heat Beneath Our Feet (HBOF) as his 2023 WGA Chair Initiative. The initiative will examine opportunities for and barriers to the increased deploym.

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D&I Weekly News Round Up: Inclusion, Mental Health, and More

3BL Media

Originally published by Ericsson Caroline Berns , Head of Diversity & Inclusion and Talent Acquisition, MMEA Welcome to the latest edition of our Diversity & Inclusion News Round up. Today we are talking about EU’s new pay transparency directive, the 4-day workweek, a TED Talk on anxiety, and a World Down Syndrome Day campaign worth watching.

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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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Sage Geosystems - Advancing Geothermal Energy Solutions

Global Renewable News

We are excited to announce that Sage Geosystems has been recognized in Forbes for our groundbreaking work in the geothermal energy sector. This feature highlights our CEO Cindy D. Taff's insightfu.

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Project to create world’s first hydrogen-powered crematorium, in Worthing

Envirotec Magazine

Worthing crematorium. The project is underway with the help of researchers from the University of Brighton. Funded by the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero, the project is centred on Worthing Crematorium in West Sussex and is part of Adur & Worthing Council’s plan to become carbon neutral by 2030. This summer, cremator manufacturer DFW Europe will begin testing pioneering hydrogen technology at its base in the Netherlands.

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Marine Energy Wales - Marine Energy Wales and Morlais Sign Memorandum of Understanding to Accelerate Marine Energy Sector Growth

Global Renewable News

In a significant move aimed at boosting the marine energy sector, Marine Energy Wales and Morlais joined forces today (June 29) in North Wales, signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to enhance t.

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Nestlé Moves Away from Carbon Offsets to Focus on Emissions Reductions Across Brands

ESG Today

Global food and beverage company Nestlé will shift away from the use of offsets to achieve carbon neutral brands, focusing instead on actual emissions reductions in its operations and value chain, according to a company spokesperson, following media reports that the company was walking away from carbon neutral pledges for some brands. In the statement, the Nestlé spokesperson said: “We are moving away from investing in carbon offsets for our brands to invest in programs and practices that help r

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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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Marine Energy Wales - Marine Energy Wales Releases 2023 State of The Sector ReportMarine Energy Sector in Wales Soars with £103.4 Million Investment over the last year

Global Renewable News

The Marine Energy Wales annual State of the Sector Report, released today, highlights the remarkable progress and achievements of Wales in the marine renewable energy sector. With a focus on infrastru.

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Financial models on climate risk ‘implausible’, say actuaries

Financial Times: Moral Money

Lack of understanding of full economic damage caused by ‘hothouse’ conditions, report finds

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CorPower - Marine Energy Research Australia spearheads world-leading wave energy hydrodynamics project

Global Renewable News

This University of Western Australia research centre is joining forces with Swedish wave energy technology developer CorPower Ocean and industry partner Australia Ocean Energy Group (AOEG) to deli.

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New study reveals abrupt shift in tropical Pacific climate during Little Ice Age

Science Daily / Earth & Environment

An El Niño event has officially begun. The climate phenomenon, which originates in the tropical Pacific and occurs in intervals of a few years will shape weather across the planet for the next year or more and give rise to various climatic extremes. El Niño-like conditions can also occur on longer time scales of decades or centuries. This has been shown to have occurred in the recent past.

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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.