How U.S. tax law is driving higher transport emissions
GreenBiz
MARCH 12, 2024
The tax code incentivizes the purchase of private jets and large SUVs, which is at odds with U.S. climate priorities.
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Hybrid solar battery systems replace diesel at four remote gold mines
Renew Economy
MARCH 12, 2024
est Australian gold producer Westgold has replaced six diesel power stations with four hybrid solar, battery and gas systems to slash emissions and save money. The post Hybrid solar battery systems replace diesel at four remote gold mines appeared first on RenewEconomy.
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Develop your sustainability business strategy
GreenBiz
MARCH 12, 2024
Outcome-based benchmarks and clear action plans will put your organization’s sustainability strategy on the path to success.
Woodside serves “nothing burger” on climate and clean energy as shares show decade long decline
Renew Economy
MARCH 12, 2024
Woodside this week cited market uncertainty over the climate science as a reason to delay its green investments. The post Woodside serves “nothing burger” on climate and clean energy as shares show decade long decline appeared first on RenewEconomy.
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.
Fifth Third’s Carla Cobb Recognized As Top 10 Supplier Diversity Leader for Commitment to Growing Small Businesses and Making Community Impact
3BL Media
MARCH 12, 2024
CINCINNATI, March 12, 2024 /3BL/ - Carla Cobb, Fifth Third’s director of supplier diversity has been named one of Procurement magazine’s Top 10 Supplier Diversity Leaders influencing and shaping the procurement and supply chain industry. The list comprises supplier diversity leaders focused on increasing the presence of diverse businesses through a commitment of growth, collaboration, and development.
Gold Fields to spend $296 million on wind and solar to slash mine’s power costs by two thirds
Renew Economy
MARCH 12, 2024
Gold mining giant to spend $296 million on wind and solar and transmission to slash power costs of its St Ives mine in Western Australia by two thirds. The post Gold Fields to spend $296 million on wind and solar to slash mine’s power costs by two thirds appeared first on RenewEconomy.
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Australian super funds go cold on two bigger “climate wreckers”, report says
Renew Economy
MARCH 12, 2024
Research released by Market Forces finds the biggest super funds were going cold on the two companies considered major "climate wreckers". The post Australian super funds go cold on two bigger “climate wreckers”, report says appeared first on RenewEconomy.
The American Heart Association Recognizes Kenyon Webber as a 2024 “Women in STEM” Honoree
3BL Media
MARCH 12, 2024
Kenyon Webber, a senior lead nuclear engineer at Entergy, was recently recognized as one of six 2024 "Women in STEM" honorees by the American Heart Association. This award is a recognition of her outstanding commitment and impact in the field of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics, or STEM, in New Orleans. Entergy was the signature sponsor for The Go Red for Women luncheon which brought together hundreds of women to empower them and raise awareness about making heart-healthy choices
Big batteries and small solar star in 2023, but big wind commitments plunge
Renew Economy
MARCH 12, 2024
Updated: New report paints picture of a “very positive” year for big batteries and small solar, but an alarming fall in large scale renewable projects. The post Big batteries and small solar star in 2023, but big wind commitments plunge appeared first on RenewEconomy.
CNH Brand Supports Argentinian Town in Urban Improvement
3BL Media
MARCH 12, 2024
New Holland Construction , a brand of CNH , together with its official distributors, supports all its customers in the Latin America region. Recently, the Argentinian town, Trelew, acquired a B90C Italia backhoe loader to further improve the city. Abercar, New Holland's official distributor in the area, oversaw the operation and after-sales service of the equipment.
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.
Big batteries, small solar the heroes of 2023, as investment in big wind and solar sags
Renew Economy
MARCH 12, 2024
Clean Energy Australia 2024 report paints a picture of a “very positive” year for renewables, including record-breaking figures for investment in utility scale storage. The post Big batteries, small solar the heroes of 2023, as investment in big wind and solar sags appeared first on RenewEconomy.
A Choice for Women Who ‘WANTT’ a Non-Traditional Career
3BL Media
MARCH 12, 2024
While catching up over coffee, friends Laura Stauffer, a petroleum engineer, and Margot Heyne-Bell, a retired electrician, wondered what they could do to encourage women in Oklahoma to pursue construction trades. Both had heard stories of women working minimum-wage jobs, struggling to support their families. They also knew the state has low rates of women working in construction.
Network company wins most of funding in latest community battery grants
Renew Economy
MARCH 12, 2024
The first round of Victoria's beefed up neighbourhood battery program will fund 25 new installations. The post Network company wins most of funding in latest community battery grants appeared first on RenewEconomy.
Eastman and Food City Unveil New Plastics Recycling Bin in Kingsport
3BL Media
MARCH 12, 2024
Eastman KINGSPORT, Tenn., March 12, 2024 /3BL/ - Eastman, a global specialty materials company, and Food City, a leading regional grocery retailer, unveiled the first (Eastman Road Food City) of three plastic recycling collection bins that will be located at the retailer’s stores in Kingsport, Tennessee. The partnership program – Shop, Recycle, Repeat, announced last November – will enable customers to drop off their plastic waste in the area since curbside pickup is no longer available.
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
Pacific Northwest National Laboratory - How Much Dam Water is Needed for Fish and Energy?Insights into water flow and fish passage through dams in the Pacific Northwest point to new options for meeting energy and environmental needs
Global Renewable News
MARCH 12, 2024
Article by Alexandra Freibott, PNNLHydropower dams provide reliable renewable energy, but they also have a direct impact on the environment, especially fish. Adjusting the amou.
What Companies Should Know About the SEC Climate Disclosure Rule
3BL Media
MARCH 12, 2024
Nasdaq After nearly two years and over 24,000 comments from a multitude of stakeholders, the SEC released its long-awaited ruling, The Enhancement and Standardization of Climate-Related Disclosures for Investors. The rules require public companies to include additional climate-related disclosures in their annual reports and audited financial statements, with the stated goal of providing investors with more complete and reliable information about the impacts of climate-related risks on a registra
Cargill - Cargill Power Canola Program Helps Farmers Take Advantage of Growing Bioenergy Market Opportunities for Canadian Canola
Global Renewable News
MARCH 12, 2024
Canadian canola growers will soon be able to benefit from new and expanding market opportunities for renewable fuel feedstocks linked to bioenergy with the new Cargill Power Canola program. Enrollment.
Sustainable Fashion Design and Innovation Leap Forward With Lenovo Internship
3BL Media
MARCH 12, 2024
As part of the Stella McCartney x Central St Martin’s (CSM) partnership with Lenovo , four CSM students embarked on a 2-month internship at Lenovo HQ in Raleigh, North Carolina, following creating winning design concepts that celebrated the future of sustainable fashion and design. During their time at Lenovo HQ, these design students and graduates had the hands-on opportunity to learn how Lenovo uses several areas of the design process including, brainstorming, ideation, concept development, ma
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
University of Edinburgh - Offshore renewables innovation programme set to continue
Global Renewable News
MARCH 12, 2024
A programme that brings academia and industry together to co-design solutions for offshore renewable energy (ORE) has been renewed for another five years.IDCORE, out of the University of Edinburgh.
Duke Energy Supports First Responders in South Carolina With $500,000 in Grant Opportunities for Emergency Preparedness
3BL Media
MARCH 12, 2024
Grants will pay for training, life-saving equipment and new technology to aid in disaster planning and recovery operations Application now open for nonprofits, governmental agencies GREENVILLE, S.C., March 12, 2024 /3BL/ - The Duke Energy Foundation is launching the third year of its $500,000 microgrant program to invest in emergency preparedness organizations across South Carolina to increase their resiliency to major weather events through advanced preparation, planning, equipment and training
Quaise Energy - Quaise Energy Raises $21 Million to Accelerate Terawatt-Scale Deep Geothermal Energy
Global Renewable News
MARCH 12, 2024
Quaise Energy, the company unlocking terawatt-scale geothermal, announced today (March 12) the closing of a $21 Million Series A1 financing round led by Prelude Ventures and Safar Partners. Mitsubishi.
Paychex Named One of the World’s Most Ethical Companies® by Ethisphere for 16th Time
3BL Media
MARCH 12, 2024
ROCHESTER, N.Y., March 12, 2024 /3BL/ - Paychex, Inc. , a leading provider of integrated human capital management software solutions for human resources, employee benefits, insurance services, and payroll, has been named among one of the 2024 World’s Most Ethical Companies ® on Ethisphere’s annual list. This marks the 16 th time Paychex has been recognized since the program began in 2007.
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.
Tadek Ocean - Tadek Ocean Engineering supports Magallanes Renovables' bid to deliver world's first tidal energy array
Global Renewable News
MARCH 12, 2024
Tadek Ocean Engineering is delivering a broad package of support to Spanish tidal energy developer Magallanes Renovables, as it prepares to deploy the world's first tidal energy array.Magallan.
BCE Transforming To Deliver a Better Future
3BL Media
MARCH 12, 2024
BCE Inc. ("Bell Canada” or “Bell”) has released its 2023 Integrated Annual Report. We are pursuing our purpose to advance how Canadians connect with each other and the world by building resilient networks and embracing automation to offer even better products, services and customer experiences. All with a continuing commitment to corporate responsibility that helps create a better world, better communities and a better workplace.
Willdan Group, Inc. - Willdan Awarded $12 Million Contract to Advance the City of Paramount's Climate Action Plan
Global Renewable News
MARCH 12, 2024
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Atlantic City Electric and the Arbor Day Foundation Provide Free Trees for Energy-Efficient Living
3BL Media
MARCH 12, 2024
MAYS LANDING, N.J., March 12, 2024 /3BL/ - Atlantic City Electric customers can now request a free tree to plant at their home as part of the company’s partnership with the Arbor Day Foundation’s Energy-Saving Trees program. Residential customers can reserve a complimentary tree on a first-come, first-served basis and reap the energy-saving benefits that trees provide.
The Silver Lining to Corporate DEI Challenges
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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.
ComEd - ComEd Proposes Discount Program to Reduce Energy Burden for Income-Eligible Customers
Global Renewable News
MARCH 12, 2024
ComEd yesterday (March 12) presented a proposal to the Illinois Commerce Commission (ICC) outlining a new Low-Income Discount (LID) program to help income-eligible customers manage their energy bills.
Whirlpool Corporation Employees Helped Build Homes and Change Lives in 2023
3BL Media
MARCH 12, 2024
Around the globe, more than 200 Whirlpool Corporation employees rolled up their sleeves in 2023 to help build homes and change lives. As we enter our 25th year of work with Habitat for Humanity International , we will continue to focus on our vision of ensuring everyone can have a place to live that is comfortable and nurturing. About Whirlpool Corporation Whirlpool Corporation (NYSE: WHR) is committed to being the best global kitchen and laundry company, in constant pursuit of improving life at
ARPA-E Awards Booz Allen $550M Contract to Support Energy Technology Innovation - Expands ability to advance game-changing tech to meet U.S. energy goals, reduce climate impact
Global Renewable News
MARCH 12, 2024
Booz Allen Hamilton (NYSE: BAH) announced today (March 12) it was awarded a ten-year $550 million contract from the U.S. Department of Energy's Advanced Research Projects Agency-Energy (ARPA-E) to.
Gilead Science Supports Increasing Diversity in Clinical Trials: 2024 Toward Health Equity Oncology Grant Supports 36 Global Organizations
3BL Media
MARCH 12, 2024
We’re committed to increasing diverse representation in clinical trials, especially for those who have been historically underrepresented. Our 2024 Toward Health Equity Oncology Grant focuses on inclusion in trials and supports the mission of 36 global organizations centered on a common goal: providing quality, accessible healthcare for people living with cancer.
Supercharge Your ESG Content This Libra Season
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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.
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