What Solugen’s new factory means for the future of green chemicals
GreenBiz
NOVEMBER 20, 2023
Houston-based Solugen just announced plans for its second sustainable molecule factory. Here’s why you should be paying attention.
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5B begins work on solar and battery project to get Tiwi Islands to 50 pct renewables
Renew Economy
NOVEMBER 20, 2023
Construction has begun on a 1.1MW solar farm and 3MWh battery storage project that aims to take the Tiwi Islands to 50 per cent renewables. The post 5B begins work on solar and battery project to get Tiwi Islands to 50 pct renewables appeared first on RenewEconomy.
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The Critical Role of Procurement in Obtaining ESG Data
GreenBiz
NOVEMBER 20, 2023
Date/Time: December 12, 2023 (2-3PM ET / 11AM-12PM PT) With new regulations and investment decisions requiring more and better ESG data, Supplier.io has responded with new data and solutions. Procurement teams have a critical role to play in the environmental and social impact of companies today. To play this role, procurement teams need to provide meaningful and transparent supply chain data.
Want to fight climate change? Triple global renewables target to 11TW by 2030
Renew Economy
NOVEMBER 20, 2023
Governments shouldn't coast using fat wind and solar pipelines when they could achieve so much more, says a new report. The post Want to fight climate change? Triple global renewables target to 11TW by 2030 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.
Local Business L&M Hair Company Wins KeyBank’s Key4Women, 2023 Women-Owned Business Pitch Contest in Partnership With Micro Enterprise Services of Oregon (MESO), and the Portland Thorns FC
3BL Media
NOVEMBER 20, 2023
PORTLAND, Ore., November 20, 2023 /3BL/ – KeyBank’s Key4Women program, Micro Enterprise Services of Oregon (MESO) , and the Portland Thorns FC announced that local business, L&M Hair Company, is the winner of a business pitch contest for women-owned businesses (WOBs) located in Oregon and SW Washington. The event was held November 16 th at Providence Park in Portland.
In September we went past 1.5°C, in November we tipped over 2°C. What’s going on?
Renew Economy
NOVEMBER 20, 2023
The sudden spike in warming in 2023 comes from a combination of factors. It's not a sign of total climate failure – but the emissions gap with current policies is still hellish. The post In September we went past 1.5°C, in November we tipped over 2°C. What’s going on? appeared first on RenewEconomy.
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The eye-watering payments being made to big batteries to squash huge solar duck
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Neoen's huge Collie battery could be paid more than $100 million a year to help squash solar duck curve in world's biggest isolated grid, but state-owned battery will get paid much less. The post The eye-watering payments being made to big batteries to squash huge solar duck appeared first on RenewEconomy.
TENWEST Streetfest and Startup Tucson Creates a Place for Entrepreneurs To Learn and Grow
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NOVEMBER 20, 2023
As originally published by GoDaddy’s Venture Forward Research Initiative GoDaddy’s Sr. Director of Venture Forward, Alexandra Rosen, kicked off Innovation Day at TENWEST this year with a presentation on the power of entrepreneurship, including the growth, journey and impact of the local microbusiness owner in Tucson and surrounding Arizona. Her presentation “The Macro Impact of Microbusinesses: How Digital Entrepreneurs Power Our Local Economies” covered these businesses’ vast importance and how
Cannon-Brookes calls on Australia’s biggest coal polluter to move a lot faster to green energy
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Trane Technologies Delivers All-Electric, Zero Direct Emission Thermo King® Solutions in Every Segment of the Cold Chain in EMEA
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NOVEMBER 20, 2023
SWORDS, Ireland, November 21, 2023 /3BL/ - Trane Technologies (NYSE: TT), a global climate innovator, today announced at Solutrans 2023 that it has fulfilled its August 2021 commitment to deliver fully electric, zero direct emission Thermo King® refrigeration solutions for every segment of the cold chain in the Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) region by 2023.
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.
Fortescue presses go on more than $1.1 billion of green hydrogen and iron projects
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NOVEMBER 20, 2023
Andrew Forrest's Fortescue Metals Group has announced three of the first green hydrogen deals to reach a final investment decision in the United States and Australia. The post Fortescue presses go on more than $1.1 billion of green hydrogen and iron projects appeared first on RenewEconomy.
Albertsons Companies’ Jewel-Osco Division Packed More Than 52,000 Thanksgiving Meals at Annual Holiday Food Packing Event
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NOVEMBER 20, 2023
Nearly 100 @jewelosco associates came together as one team at the Northern Illinois Food Bank for our annual Jewel-Osco Holiday Food Packing event! The Jewel-Osco team had a fantastic day packing boxes and backpacks for affiliated food pantries and schools. A total of 53,000 pounds of food were packed, which will result in more than 52,000 #Thanksgiving meals for our neighbors in need.
Investors scrap pioneering green hydrogen plant in Germany because of costs
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NOVEMBER 20, 2023
One of Europe’s first projects to produce green hydrogen on a large scale in northern Germany has been scrapped due to high construction costs. The post Investors scrap pioneering green hydrogen plant in Germany because of costs appeared first on RenewEconomy.
Novelis' Commitment to Product Sustainability
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NOVEMBER 20, 2023
Originally published in Scaling Circularity: Novelis 2023 Sustainability Report At Novelis, we are committed to supplying our customers with high-quality, responsibly sourced, and lowest-carbon products possible. Aluminum’s durability, formability, and corrosion resistance make it ideal for numerous applications, including beverage packaging, automobiles, planes, buildings and so much more.
Mastering Supply Chain Sustainability: Where Does ESG Fit In?
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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
Huge fire levies could “really hurt” wind, solar and battery projects, investors warn
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KFC Thailand Joins Forces With the Equal Education Fund (EEF) in Support of Out-of-School Children
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November 20, 2023 /3BL/ - KFC Thailand announces its pledge to join forces with the EEF (Equal Education Fund) in its mission to spotlight the learning and earning potential of out-of-school Thai Youth. Since inception, KFC’s founder Colonel Sanders believed that each person possesses limitless potential. It was his lifelong ambition to invest in the potential of others, especially the youth.
NSW seeks to thread a path for renewable “backbone” through Hunter Valley
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NOVEMBER 20, 2023
NSW threads a path in and around Hunter Valley mines and wineries as it seeks to build a major new "backbone" for transporting wind and solar into major demand areas. The post NSW seeks to thread a path for renewable “backbone” through Hunter Valley appeared first on RenewEconomy.
Transactional Carbon Accounting: Financial-Grade Precision Across the Value Chain
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As businesses and organizations tackle the reduction of their carbon footprint to achieve net-zero emissions, they are scrutinizing the accuracy and availability of their carbon emissions data, especially for scope 3 emissions. Current carbon accounting processes use a significant amount of estimations and averages due to the lack of consistent calculations and effective data sharing across the value chain.
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
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High School Internship Program Helps Students Grow Careers in Banking
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3BL Media
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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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