Renew Economy
FEBRUARY 20, 2024
Global mining giant Rio Tinto says it has signed the biggest renewable energy power purchase agreement (PPA) in Australia to help supply its huge smelting and refining operations in Gladstone. The post Rio signs Australia’s biggest wind energy deal to help power giant smelter and refineries appeared first on RenewEconomy.
GreenBiz
FEBRUARY 20, 2024
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Renew Economy
FEBRUARY 20, 2024
Rooftop solar coupled with batteries will be critical to helping Governments reach their emission reduction goals. The post Four reasons rooftop solar will grow to dominate Australia’s electricity market appeared first on RenewEconomy.
GreenBiz
FEBRUARY 20, 2024
Organizations must work in tandem toward common goals to achieve scalable transformation and amplify sustainability impact.
Speaker: Andrew Skoog, Founder of MachinistX & President of Hexis Representatives
Manufacturing is evolving, and the right technology can empower—not replace—your workforce. Smart automation and AI-driven software are revolutionizing decision-making, optimizing processes, and improving efficiency. But how do you implement these tools with confidence and ensure they complement human expertise rather than override it? Join industry expert Andrew Skoog as he explores how manufacturers can leverage automation to enhance operations, streamline workflows, and make smarter, data-dri
Renew Economy
FEBRUARY 20, 2024
The sunshine state is at the precipice of transforming from a legacy coal and gas petrostate to a renewable energy superpower. It is in the process of unleashing its once-in-a-century opportunity to lead the world in exporting decarbonised critical minerals and metals key to the global energy transition. As we find in our new CEF […] The post Tidal wave of capital transforms Queensland into renewables and critical minerals superpower appeared first on RenewEconomy.
GreenBiz
FEBRUARY 20, 2024
Big grocery chains are embracing procurement guidelines that prohibit the use of nitroguanidine neonicotinoids, which are toxic to bees.
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Renew Economy
FEBRUARY 20, 2024
Star of the South partners with Hunter engineering firm that "grew up in the coal sector," to progress its Destiny offshore wind project. The post Date with Destiny: Hunter offshore wind project signs up local industrial muscle appeared first on RenewEconomy.
Green Project Management
FEBRUARY 20, 2024
Since GPM launched 15 years ago, the landscape of sustainability has undergone a remarkable transformation. Back then, sustainability was often relegated to a niche corner at conferences, viewed through the lens of “trends” and “the future” – a promising yet distant consideration. Those days, however, are now firmly in the rearview mirror.
Renew Economy
FEBRUARY 20, 2024
A doubling in the size of Queensland's Wambo wind farm has been confirmed, taking the project's final capacity to just over 500MW. The post Massive Wambo wind farm to double in size with another 41 turbines confirmed appeared first on RenewEconomy.
VIBE
FEBRUARY 20, 2024
Get your copy of VIBE's New Guidance Report – Green Certifications and Rating Systems: Building, Product, and Professional Updated: February 15, 2024 Please download and share VIBE’s latest guidance report, which provides a comprehensive overview of major certifications and rating systems in three distinct categories: green buildings, green building products, and green building professionals.
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. 📊 Join us for a practical webinar hosted by Kevin Kai Wong of Emergent Ene
Renew Economy
FEBRUARY 20, 2024
The 1.1MW/3MWh Wurrumiyanga Solar Infill and Energy Storage Pilot Project on Bathurst Island nears completion, as battery testing begins. The post Battery testing underway for Tiwi Islands solar and storage project appeared first on RenewEconomy.
3BL Media
FEBRUARY 20, 2024
Authored by Garrick Gibson , Donald N. Bernards On this episode of BuzzHouse, hosts Don Bernards and Garrick Gibson sit down with Rob Hazelton , founder and chief executive officer of Dominion Due Diligence Group. The three discuss the Green and Resilient Retrofit Program (GRRP) awarding process, the importance of benchmarking, what’s coming next under the IRA and more.
Renew Economy
FEBRUARY 20, 2024
Perth based Infinite Green Energy signs deal to help build one of Italy’s biggest commercial-scale renewable hydrogen plants. The post Australian green hydrogen developer lands “confidence building” EU project appeared first on RenewEconomy.
3BL Media
FEBRUARY 20, 2024
Summit to take place 4-6 March 2024 to Drive Urgent Action to End Extreme Poverty and Address the Climate Crisis in the Asia-Pacific Region Global Citizen NOW: Melbourne concludes with Global Citizen Nights headlined by Crowded House at the Palais Theatre on 6 March Earn free tickets to Global Citizen Nights by taking action on the Global Citizen app and at globalcitizen.org/nights Global Citizen Honours Thirty-Two Youth Leaders Taking Action to Defend the Planet, Defeat Poverty and Demand Equit
Speaker: Nikhil Joshi, Founder & President of Snic Solutions
Is your manufacturing operation reaching its efficiency potential? A Manufacturing Execution System (MES) could be the game-changer, helping you reduce waste, cut costs, and lower your carbon footprint. Join Nikhil Joshi, Founder & President of Snic Solutions, in this value-packed webinar as he breaks down how MES can drive operational excellence and sustainability.
Science Daily / Earth & Environment
FEBRUARY 20, 2024
Researchers reported finding microplastics in all 62 of the placenta samples tested, with concentrations ranging from 6.5 to 790 micrograms per gram of tissue.
3BL Media
FEBRUARY 20, 2024
Walgreens Boots Alliance recently released their 2023 Environmental, Social & Governance Report. Ornella Barra, EVP, Chief Operating Officer, International and Chair of the ESG Committee, WBA, reflects on the organizations’ success and what’s next. This is a significant year for WBA as Boots celebrates 175 years while Walgreens and Farmacias Benavides are 123 and 107 respectively.
James Militzer
FEBRUARY 20, 2024
Fintech is projected to be a $1.5 trillion industry by 2030 , a major force in the global economy. Latin America and the Caribbean is a crucial focal point for the sector: While less than one in 10 people worldwide live in the region, around one in four fintechs are based there. Among these, Galgo stands out as a remarkable example, showcasing the feasibility of achieving growth levels that are in line with the industry’s potential, while also generating meaningful impact for its end-users
3BL Media
FEBRUARY 20, 2024
New Holland , a brand of CNH , recently attended World FIRA , the international event for global leaders in agricultural robotics in Toulouse, France. With connectivity, autonomous equipment and new technologies at the core of New Holland’s strategy, the brand displayed some of its advanced solutions and met customers, dealers and startups. Whilst there, they showed the brand’s investments in robotics and discussed future evolutions.
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ESG Today
FEBRUARY 20, 2024
Lawmakers in the European Parliament and Council announced today that they have reached a provisional agreement on a new regulation establishing a certification framework for the quantification, monitoring and verification of carbon removals. The agreement marks a significant step towards the launch of a comprehensive carbon removal and soil emission reduction framework in EU legislation, aimed at increasing the use of carbon removals, while addressing greenwashing concerns and building trust, a
3BL Media
FEBRUARY 20, 2024
February 20, 2024 /3BL/ - Las Vegas Sands and Sands China were again included in the S&P Global Sustainability Yearbook, with the two companies recording the highest global environmental, social and governance (ESG) scores in the casinos and gaming category. Sands received designation among the top 5% of overall S&P global ESG scores, while Sands China was the highest-scoring company in the casinos and gaming category, ranking among the top 1% of S&P global ESG scores.
McKinsey Sustainabilty
FEBRUARY 20, 2024
Sharpen your problem-solving skills the McKinsey way, with our weekly crossword. Each puzzle is created with the McKinsey audience in mind, and includes a subtle (and sometimes not-so-subtle) business theme for you to find. Answers that are directionally correct may not cut it if you’re looking for a quick win.
3BL Media
FEBRUARY 20, 2024
MEET FRANCIS AMOAKO-POKU, R&D DIRECTOR "Mondelēz is on its way to help foster and support an environment of diversity equity inclusion. We are an international company so that comes naturally when you look at MDLZ on a global scale." Francis Amoako-Poku, R&D Director, NA Central Productivity Francis talks about his passion for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion.
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
Science Daily / Earth & Environment
FEBRUARY 20, 2024
Using a single photograph, researchers created an algorithm that computes highly accurate, full-color three-dimensional reconstructions of areas behind obstacles -- a concept that can not only help prevent car crashes, but help law enforcement experts in hostage situations, search-and-rescue and strategic military efforts.
3BL Media
FEBRUARY 20, 2024
RESTON, Va., February 20, 2024 /3BL/ - CACI International Inc ( NYSE: CACI ) announced today that 21 employees were honored for their excellence in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) at the 38th annual Global Competitiveness Conference for the Black Engineer of the Year Awards (BEYA) held Feb. 15-17 in Baltimore, Maryland. “Our exceptional BEYA honorees share in CACI’s mission to harness our skills and amplify what’s possible for tomorrow,” said John Mengucci , CACI President and
ESG Today
FEBRUARY 20, 2024
Verizon Communications announced today that it has fully allocated the $1 billion in proceeds from its most recent green bond, issued in May 2023 , will the full amount directed towards investments in renewable energy, supporting the company’s clean energy targets. According to Verizon’s Green Bond Impact Report, proceeds from the bond, Verizon’s fifth green bond since 2019, were allocated entirely to renewable energy purchase agreements (REPAs), supporting renewable energy projects under develo
3BL Media
FEBRUARY 20, 2024
Happy Black History Month! Every February we honor the achievements and history of Black Americans. This month-long celebration highlights the contributions of Black Americans to the United States ― from our ancestors who fought tirelessly for freedom and equality to those presently and tirelessly committed to advocacy and positive, meaningful change throughout our nation.
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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
McKinsey Sustainabilty
FEBRUARY 20, 2024
A new, tech-enabled operating model is critical if the engineering sector is to deliver the infrastructure needed for everything from climate commitments and the energy transition, to revamped cities.
3BL Media
FEBRUARY 20, 2024
As Yemen’s Houthi rebels continue attacking ships in the Red Sea, many of the world’s shippers are avoiding the crucial cargo route and going nowhere near Yemen. For Direct Relief, which delivers donated medicine and medical supplies for people in Yemen and Sudan – two of the world’s most troubled and impoverished countries – avoiding the Red Sea is not an option.
ESG Today
FEBRUARY 20, 2024
Malaysia’s Securities Commission announced the launch by its Advisory Committee on Sustainability Reporting (ACSR) of a consultation on the proposed use of the IFRS Foundation’s International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB) as the basis for mandatory reporting requirements for listed and large companies. The consultation follows the launch by the Malaysia Securities Commission of the ACSR last year, aimed at facilitating the use of the ISSB standards in a new National Sustainability Report
3BL Media
FEBRUARY 20, 2024
HOUSTON, February 20, 2024 /3BL/ - LyondellBasell (NYSE: LYB) today announced it has acquired mechanical recycling assets and properties containing rigid plastics recycling processing lines from PreZero, a global recycling leader and waste management service provider. The transaction includes leasing the processing facility in Jurupa Valley, Calif., which has a production capacity of approximately 50 million pounds per year for recycled materials.
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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.
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