Mon.Jan 29, 2024

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AstraZeneca, Atlassian and Philips: How to convince suppliers to lower greenhouse gas emissions

GreenBiz

Companies are committing to help suppliers set science-based targets and lower emissions. Here’s how pharma company AstraZeneca, software firm Atlassian and healthcare tech maker Philips approach it.

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AEG Releases Diversity & Inclusion Report

3BL Media

January 29, 2024 /3BL/ - AEG , the world’s leading sports and live entertainment company, today released its 2023 Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Report. The report includes insights on the company’s initiatives related to its workplace culture, workforce representation, and marketplace impact with supplier diversity, community organizations and fans.

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Modernizing the world’s power grid

GreenBiz

Sponsored: A clean energy future will require the transformation of today’s power grid. To get there, businesses, utilities and governments must work together.

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SunCable poaches solar and gas industry execs to lead baseload renewables project

Renew Economy

SunCable poaches two executives to lead the domestic component of its massive baseload solar project. The post SunCable poaches solar and gas industry execs to lead baseload renewables project 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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How beverage companies can step up their actions to prevent water pollution

GreenBiz

A Ceres report highlights what the beverage industry can do to better mitigate water quality impacts.

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World’s longest wind turbine blade unveiled in China

Renew Economy

Chinese wind turbine manufacturer unveils world’s longest onshore wind turbine blade, to be used on the company’s 15MW turbines. The post World’s longest wind turbine blade unveiled in China appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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VNI West: Final route firms up for controversial transmission line

Renew Economy

Transgrid calls for feedback on a final short-list of routes for the Victoria to New South Wales Interconnector West, ahead of a final decision in March. The post VNI West: Final route firms up for controversial transmission line appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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T-Mobile Strengthens Hawaii and Washington Nonprofit Organizations With $50,000 in Donations

3BL Media

BELLEVUE, Wash., January 29, 2024 /3BL/ - T-Mobile (NASDAQ: TMUS) today announced a donation totaling $50,000 to two Hawaii and three Washington nonprofit organizations that are making a difference in their communities. The organizations — Ferndale Food Bank, Generating Hope, Habitat for Humanity Seattle–King & Kittitas Counties (SKKC), Maui Food Bank and the Maui Strong Foundation — each received $10,000.

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The “phantom” dwellings that could be project killers for wind farms

Renew Economy

Wind industry concerned NSW planning rules will allow vexatious objectors to stymie new developments by lodging plans for dwellings they might never build. The post The “phantom” dwellings that could be project killers for wind farms appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Collectibus: Expertise at the Service of Sustainability

3BL Media

January 29, 2024 /3BL/ - Collectibus main goal is to put sustainability at the heart of businesses, innovating processes and products to help companies generate positive economic, social and environmental impacts that take into account the well-being of communities throughout the supply chain. A quote from Danilo Devigli, Founding Partner, "We use an agile and open approach.

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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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Solar farm and big battery approved after increasing setbacks, protecting sheep grazing

Renew Economy

Solar farm and bit battery proposed on farming land in NSW win planning approval after agreeing to extend set-backs, and preserving the site for current and future farming The post Solar farm and big battery approved after increasing setbacks, protecting sheep grazing appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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The Road to Recycling: Carton Council Origin Story – Part 1: The Journey

3BL Media

Formed in 2009, the Carton Council is an industry organization committed to growing carton recycling in the U.S. By promoting both recycling technology and local collection programs, as well as growing awareness that cartons are recyclable, the organization works to limit the number of cartons that become waste. In just over a decade, Carton Council has helped bring carton recycling to the majority of households across the United States.

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Redflow flags next-gen flow battery as it targets bigger scale storage projects

Renew Economy

Redflow has a bigger, better "next generation" zinc bromide flow battery in the works it says will be competitive with all technologies on the market, including lithium. The post Redflow flags next-gen flow battery as it targets bigger scale storage projects appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Fitbit and Quest Diagnostics Collaborate To Advance Research on the Use of Wearable Devices To Improve Metabolic Health

3BL Media

SECAUCUS, N.J., January 29, 2024 /3BL/ - Fitbit and Quest Diagnostics (NYSE: DGX), the world's leading provider of diagnostic information services, recently announced a collaboration to study the potential of wearable devices to improve metabolic health, which influences risk of developing several diseases, including diabetes and heart disease. The Wearables for Metabolic Health (WEAR-ME) pilot study will pair behavioral and biometric data from Fitbit devices with health insights from Quest Diag

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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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Choppy conditions continue to rock US offshore wind market

Renew Economy

Major offshore wind players Ørsted, BP, and Equinor shuffle their plans to stay afloat in the choppy US market. The post Choppy conditions continue to rock US offshore wind market appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Southern Company Again Earns Top Score in Human Rights Campaign Foundation’s 2023–2024 Corporate Equality Index

3BL Media

Southern Company Southern Company announces its annual rating on the Human Rights Campaign Foundation’s assessment of LGBTQ+ workplace equality Southern Company announced it received a score of 100 on the Human Rights Campaign Foundation’s 2023-2024 Corporate Equality Index (CEI), the nation’s foremost benchmarking survey and report measuring corporate policies and practices related to LGBTQ+ workplace equality.

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Solar pioneer Muriel Watt, who helped plug in first grid connected PV system, gets Australia Day gong

Renew Economy

Dr Muriel Watt, who helped connect Australia's first grid connected solar system, recognised in Australia Day awards. The post Solar pioneer Muriel Watt, who helped plug in first grid connected PV system, gets Australia Day gong appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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American Airlines and West Los Angeles College Join Forces To Train Future Aviation Maintenance Professionals

3BL Media

CULVER CITY, Calif., January 29, 2024 /3BL/ - Students in West Los Angeles College’s aviation maintenance technician program have new tools in their toolboxes — more than 450 to be exact. Thanks to a new partnership with American Airlines, students now have direct access to the airline’s Los Angeles-based aviation maintenance technicians (AMTs) through ongoing engagement opportunities and guaranteed interviews for top-performing students.

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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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Chelan Public Utility District - Chelan PUD Board approves purchase of nearly 5,000 acres of undeveloped land

Global Renewable News

by Rachel HansenChelan PUD commissioners approved the purchase of 4,910 acres of undeveloped land in the foothills above Malaga Monday (Jan 22) for $5,325,000 - about $1,100 per acre - from Ravenw.

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Northwestern Mutual Receives Ninth Consecutive Score of 100% on Human Rights Campaign's Corporate Equality Index

3BL Media

Originally published by Northwestern Mutual on December 6, 2023 Northwestern Mutual announced that the company earned a 100% for the ninth consecutive year in the Human Rights Campaign Foundation's (HRC) Corporate Equality Index – a national benchmarking survey that assesses corporate policies and practices related to LGBTQ+ workplace equality. "Everyone deserves a work environment where they can show up as themselves, and at Northwestern Mutual we are committed to fostering that space where peo

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European Geothermal Energy Council - Announcing the Top 5 Most Innovative Geothermal Projects in 2024

Global Renewable News

EGEC is thrilled to announce the five endorsed nominations for the Ruggero Bertani European Geothermal Innovation Award 2024. The winner will be announced at GeoTHERM expo & congress, taking place b.

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Exploring Assurance in ESG Reporting

3BL Media

Brandon B. Buhler, SVP and chief accounting officer at Playa Hotels & Resorts, and Melanie Glover, partner in PwC’s ESG Trust Solutions practice, join co-host Steve Soter to discuss assurance and integrated reporting. They navigate the nuances of collaborating with a professional services firm and adopting a robust approach to ESG reporting akin to financial reporting.

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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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GE Vernova - GE Vernova announces 1.4 GW of onshore wind projects with Squadron Energy in Australia

Global Renewable News

Highlights GE Vernova to supply the 6.0-164 workhorse turbine in strategic framework agreement, providing 1.4 GW of power generation across three sites Framework agreement includes 414 MW Uung.

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Draftkings S.E.R.V.E.S Plants Over 1 Million Trees As a Part of Multi-Year Commitment With Arbor Day Foundation

3BL Media

As part of our ongoing initiative to give back to the communities where we live and work, DraftKings S.E.R.V.E.S (Service, Equity, Responsibility, Vitality, Environment, Sports) is proud to share the recent success of our employee volunteer tree planting projects. Together with the Arbor Day Foundation , our team was able to make a substantial impact on important real-world issues like biodiversity, mitigating against pollution, improving water quality and increasing tree canopies to support com

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U.S. Department of Energy - DOE Announces Funding Opportunity to Advance Domestic Manufacturing of Next Generation Batteries

Global Renewable News

Selected projects will focus on manufacturing process improvement for cost reduction and performance improvement for emerging battery technologiesThe U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Advanced Mater.

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8400 Students Compete in Bloomberg Global Trading Challenge, Building Real-World Investing Skills

3BL Media

Originally published on bloomberg.com The Global Trading Challenge, Bloomberg’s annual Terminal-based event for students, attracted over 8400 students across 38 countries to compete in the 2023 virtual investment competition. Student participants invested $1 million virtual US dollars, using the Bloomberg Terminal to define market assumptions, develop a return-generating strategy, and execute notional trades within a closed network, while receiving support from faculty advisors and training from

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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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SolaREIT - SolaREIT™ Launches New Capital Solutions for Battery Energy Storage Developers

Global Renewable News

SolaREIT , a solar and storage real estate investment fund, is launching a suite of capital solutions for battery energy storage systems (BESS) developers. The company now offers land purchases, lease.

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WEC Welcomes IncubatecUFRO & Pro Mujer As Its Partners Under the EIC Grant

3BL Media

January 29, 2024 /3BL/ - We are thrilled to partner with IncubatecUFRO & Pro Mujer's Gender Knowledge Lab (GKL) , to deliver valuable training, capacity building, technical assistance, and support for key business initiatives, taking the impact of women-owned micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises in Latin America to new heights. IncubatecUFRO are business development specialists service that will provide the EIC Small grantees the training and technical assistance on business competitiv

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Air pollution and trees study overturns “rough and hairy is good” dictum

Envirotec Magazine

Surrey researcher Yendle Barwise assembling one of the pollution monitors. If you’re trying to take pollution out of the air, choose evergreen trees with smaller leaves. That’s according to a new study from the University of Surrey. Researchers from Surrey’s Global Centre for Clean Air Research (GCARE) tested ten trees beside a busy main road.

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KOCH INVESTS: Building an Energy-Efficient Recycling Steel Rebar Mill

3BL Media

Koch Minerals & Trading (KM&T) recently participated in a $700 million debt and equity financing round for Hybar , a newly formed company that plans to build, start up and operate a technologically advanced and energy-efficient scrap metal recycling steel rebar mill in Arkansas. KM&T joined TPG Rise Climate and Global Principal Partners in the investment, $470 million of which will be spent to build the mill, with the remainder used to start up and operate it, build a solar power pla

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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.