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The DOE has $97 billion in available funds. Here’s how to compete

GreenBiz

Seeking a share of the government’s historic funding for renewable energy projects? First, explain how your project will benefit community members.

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Fact Check: Wind turbine energy claim is all spin and no power

Renew Economy

Social media posts are full of hot air in claiming wind turbines take years of operation to make up for the energy needed to manufacture them. This is false. The post Fact Check: Wind turbine energy claim is all spin and no power appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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12 training resources for measuring and managing greenhouse gas emissions

GreenBiz

Greenhouse gas accounting is the foundation upon which all other organizational climate work rests.

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Stanwell signs major deal for Australian-made long duration iron flow batteries

Renew Economy

Queensland's Stanwell signs deal for long duration "iron flow batteries" as it seeks different storage solutions for the switch from coal to green energy. The post Stanwell signs major deal for Australian-made long duration iron flow batteries 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 it takes to pop the ESG job bubble

GreenBiz

Headlines abound around the growth of ESG jobs. Why does it seem so hard to get one?

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Lego says it hit a recycled plastic stumbling block. Do its claims stack up?

Corporate Knights

Like a lot of companies, Lego’s entire business model has been built on plastic. One hundred thousand tonnes of virgin plastic a year, to be precise. Then in 2021, the Danish toymaker unveiled a prototype brick made from recycled water bottles. It had taken 150 materials scientists and engineers three years of testing more than 250 plastic formulations to land on the “breakthrough.

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GoDaddy Venture Forward Report | Summer 2023 | U.S. Edition: National Microbusiness Survey Results

3BL Media

As originally published by GoDaddy’s Venture Forward research initiative National Microbusiness Survey Results Since 2019, Venture Forward has surveyed over 30,000 online entrepreneurs. Ahead are highlights from the survey of U.S. microbusinesses in February 2023. It also features highlights from a fresh GoDaddy survey of small businesses on their perceptions of the American Dream. 2023 National Survey In February 2023, Venture Forward completed its sixth national survey of 3,600+ entrepreneurs

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Cost of keeping coal alive “considerable,” says AER, as market factors in emissions

Renew Economy

"Considerable maintenance expenditure” will be needed to keep old coal plants running, the regulator says, as it contemplates what price to put on emissions. The post Cost of keeping coal alive “considerable,” says AER, as market factors in emissions appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Hancock Whitney, Entergy Announce New Relationship To Expand Business Resources to Diverse Business

3BL Media

NEW ORLEANS, October 4, 2023 /3BL/ - Hancock Whitney today announced a strategic relationship with Entergy focusing on supporting entrepreneurial and small business success for diverse and local business owners. The initiative brings together Hancock Whitney’s Small Business Matters program and Entergy’s supplier diversity and inclusion team to enhance financial resilience and business development opportunities for diverse and local businesses.

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Australia leads pack as wind and solar drive structural shift in power sector emissions

Renew Economy

Global emissions from energy generation stalled in the first half, and 2023 could be the first year of a structural decline in pollution. The post Australia leads pack as wind and solar drive structural shift in power sector emissions appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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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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PotlatchDeltic Corporation Issues 2022 Carbon and Climate Report

3BL Media

SPOKANE, Wash., October 4, 2023 /3BL/ - PotlatchDeltic Corporation (Nasdaq: PCH) issued its second Carbon and Climate Report. The report quantifies the estimated carbon removals, storage, and greenhouse gas emissions associated with our operations in 2022. In addition, the report evaluates the potential physical impacts of temperature and precipitation changes under various climate change scenarios on our Southeast timberlands and the timberlands in our procurement regions for our Bemidji, Minne

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CS Energy takes 50% stake in its first wind farm, in big step away from coal

Renew Economy

Queensland coal utility makes first major wind investment, in a deal to own half the 372MW Boulder Creek wind farm – and buy all of its energy once complete. The post CS Energy takes 50% stake in its first wind farm, in big step away from coal appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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National Grid Hosts Student “Takeover” Ahead of International Day of the Girl

3BL Media

BROOKLYN, N.Y., October 4, 2023 /3BL/ - Ahead of International Day of the Girl on October 11, National Grid welcomed a high school student to lead its New York business for a day as part of Plan International USA ’s annual “Girls Takeover” initiative. The Company participated in the global event—which introduces youth advocates into real-world leadership positions and critical discussions on gender equality at businesses and organizations—to demonstrate its support for opportunities and advancem

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Australian battery recycling start-up given $8 million to scale tech

Renew Economy

CEFC-backed fund provides $8 million for perth-based start-up to scale its unique battery recycling technology. The post Australian battery recycling start-up given $8 million to scale tech appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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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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CSRHub Announces Partnership With ZMH Advisors to Give Users Access to ESG Ratings Data

3BL Media

ZMH Advisors, a leader in using AI & Big Data for ESG and Stakeholder Engagement, and CSRHub, the most comprehensive global consensus Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) ratings database, have announced a new strategic relationship. ZMH clients can now access CSRHub data within ZMH’s dashboard. By combining CSRHub's comprehensive ESG ratings with ZMH’s AI-powered real-time investor intelligence, ZMH is transforming the way companies build ESG programs and conduct shareholder engagement.

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Green energy: Addressing modern slavery and respecting human rights

Renew Economy

Renewable energy's long supply chains are being linked to modern slavery – it is an issue that the industry must take seriously. The post Green energy: Addressing modern slavery and respecting human rights appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Amanda Sturgeon Appointed as CEO of The Biomimicry Institute

3BL Media

MISSOULA, Mont., October 4, 2023 /3BL/ - The Biomimicry Institute , a global non-profit dedicated to promoting nature-inspired innovation, is thrilled to announce the appointment of Amanda Sturgeon as its new Chief Executive Officer, succeeding Beth Rattner, the outgoing Executive Director. Amanda brings a wealth of experience in scaling high-impact non-profits, as well as a deep passion for biomimicry and the connection between people and nature.

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CSRHub Announces Partnership with ZMH Advisors to Give Users Access to ESG Ratings Data

CSR Hub

ZMH Advisors, a leader in using AI & Big Data for ESG and Stakeholder Engagement, and CSRHub, the most comprehensive global consensus Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) ratings database, have announced a new strategic relationship. ZMH clients can now access CSRHub data within ZMH’s dashboard.

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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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Innovation Takes Center Stage: Youth Dazzle Judges at T-Mobile’s 2023 Changemaker Challenge Lab

3BL Media

BELLEVUE, Wash., October 4, 2023 /3BL/ - This week T-Mobile, the T-Mobile Foundation, and partner Ashoka welcomed fifteen teams of visionary teens to the Un-carrier’s Bellevue, Wash. headquarters for the fifth annual Changemaker Challenge Lab. The two-day event gave teams of youth between the ages of 13 and 18, who were selected from nationwide entries to this year’s Changemaker Challenge contest, access to hands-on learning and mentorship that will help advance their innovative ideas for creati

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Fluorescent approach aims to combat honey fraud

Envirotec Magazine

A new technology based on fluorescence is being developed to detect if honey has been blended with cheaper additions such as sugar syrup. The brainchild of Aston University and The Scottish Bee Company – With help and support from the British Beekeepers Association and the Honey Authenticity Network UK – the approach appears to offer a solution to this, the second most prevalent form of food fraud worldwide (after milk-related fraud).

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KFC’s Commitment to Championing Equity, Inclusion and Belonging

3BL Media

Join us in applauding KFC India and KFC Pakistan for their commitment to championing equity, inclusion and belonging in their restaurants by offering professional development and educational opportunities for the hearing and speech impaired. We’re proud of the work being done by all our brands to make room for all people and voices at our table. KFC Global CEO Sabir Sami states: At KFC, we foster a culture of inclusion and belonging, ensuring everyone has a seat at our table.

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UConn and Eversource - UConn and Eversource Host Sustainable Clean Energy Summit

Global Renewable News

Gina McCarthy, First-Ever White House National Climate Advisor and Former Administrator, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, served as keynote speaker Electric grid decarbonization and e.

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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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A Course-Side Reunion for This 3M Mother and Her Star-Athlete Daughter

3BL Media

Originally published on 3M News Center Two worlds came together recently for longtime 3Mer Mia Rydqvist. On Sept. 13, her daughter, Louise Rydqvist , had just won her first collegiate golf tournament , a tournament made possible by none other than 3M. The ANNIKA Intercollegiate presented by 3M is an annual competition held in Minnesota and features the top women’s college golf programs in the U.S.

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Puget Sound Energy - Puget Sound Energy is helping customers save money on their winter energy bills

Global Renewable News

As fall and winter usher in cooler temperatures, Puget Sound Energy (PSE) natural gas customers will see a significant reprieve from higher prices as the result of PSE's Purchased Gas Adjustment (.

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Operation Warm Partnership Serves Tribal Youth in Idaho

3BL Media

Hundreds of underserved children from the Shoshone-Bannock Tribes in southeastern Idaho have new coats, shoes and school supplies for the school year ahead. Employees from Marathon Petroleum Corp.’s midstream segment MPLX supported a recent distribution event with the national nonprofit organization Operation Warm. This local effort is a recent addition to Marathon’s partnership with Operation Warm that, over the past three years, has reached 20,000 children across ten tribal communities in the

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KORE Power - KORE Power Selects Siemens Xcelerator to Optimize Production at Arizona Gigafactory

Global Renewable News

Siemens announced today (Oct 4) that KORE Power, Inc., the leading U.S.-based developer of battery cell technology for the clean energy and e-mobility industries, has selected advanced manufacturing s.

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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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Natalie Lamarque: Learning To Harness Fear

3BL Media

Originally published on Principal.com Fearless isn’t a word Natalie Lamarque would use to describe herself. From working in the Manhattan U.S. Attorney’s office as a federal prosecutor to moving across the country for a job opportunity, Lamarque has faced plenty of situations and life changes that came with uncertainty. “It's not about whether you feel fear,” Lamarque says.

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EVLO Energy Storage Inc. - EVLO Energy Storage Inc. Awarded Energy Storage Canada Award for Landmark BESS Application in Parent, Quebec

Global Renewable News

EVLO Energy Storage Inc. (EVLO), a fully integrated battery energy storage systems and solutions provider and a subsidiary of Hydro-Québec, is pleased to announce that it has been awarded the 2023 L.

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Albertsons Companies’ Denver Division Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month at 29th Annual Chile & Frijoles Festival

3BL Media

From September 22nd-24th, members of our Hispanic Leadership Network (Denver Division) continued the Hispanic Heritage Month celebration at the 29th Annual Chile & Frijoles Festival in Pueblo, CO! The annual festival highlights Pueblo’s rich agriculture and encourages attendees to buy local, fresh products from farm stands and specialty shops in attendance.

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Consumers Energy - Consumers Energy Continues Clean Energy Transition with Plans for Solar Project at Former Coal Plant Location

Global Renewable News

Consumers Energy is taking another step toward its aggressive clean energy goals, announcing new plans for an 85-megawatt solar array at the former Karn coal facilities, which closed earlier this year.

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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.