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The US/China climate agreement: 5 takeaways for business leaders

GreenBiz

With geopolitical tensions high and the stakes for the global environment rising, the countries reached the starting point for a path forward on mitigating the climate crisis.

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Australia has everything battery storage needs, except the ability to make them at scale

Renew Economy

Australia could support up to five giga-factories, just for domestic energy storage and commercial electric vehicles. The post Australia has everything battery storage needs, except the ability to make them at scale appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Petro-aggression and the energy transition

GreenBiz

Azerbaijan’s conflict with Armenia provides a case study of how oil and gas-fueled aggression can impede the energy transition. Here’s what corporations can do about that.

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NSW Planning backflips on wind energy map messaging: Everywhere is now suitable!

Renew Economy

The NSW Planning department has performed a remarkable backflip on the messaging from its wind farm map. Everywhere is now deemed "suitable" for wind turbines. The post NSW Planning backflips on wind energy map messaging: Everywhere is now suitable! 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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14 training resources for designing circularity into business models and products

GreenBiz

Learn how to apply circular economy principles at your organization — whether you’re starting from scratch or reimagining the status quo.

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“Net zero greenwash:” Energy giants called out over plans to burn more fossil fuels

Renew Economy

Woodside Energy was among those assessed to be at significant risk of "net zero greenwash" because of their efforts to influence governments against phasing out fossil fuels. The post “Net zero greenwash:” Energy giants called out over plans to burn more fossil fuels appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Western Australia slashes “green tape” and bypassing EPA for renewable projects

Renew Economy

W.A. paves the way to fast track the approval of renewable energy projects as it races to provide enough capacity for electrocution and green industry. The post Western Australia slashes “green tape” and bypassing EPA for renewable projects appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Canada has to stop responding to climate disasters like surprise emergencies

Corporate Knights

Two years after devastating wildfires razed 90 per cent of Lytton, B.C., reconstruction is slow and residents remain displaced and angry about it. This summer, 65 per cent of the Northwest Territories’ 46,000 residents evacuated , including almost the entire population of Yellowknife, due to a wildfire. The year 2023, in fact, marked Canada’s worst-ever wildfire season, with nearly 19 million hectares of forest scorched by mid-October.

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Vale Ariel Liebman: Tackling big hairy audacious climate goals won’t be the same without him

Renew Economy

Ariel Liebman was a great networker, bringing people together to work on what he called the BHAGs – the big hairy audacious goals relating to climate change. The post Vale Ariel Liebman: Tackling big hairy audacious climate goals won’t be the same without him appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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WBDC Expands to Waterbury With New Office Location

3BL Media

The new office location, at 132 Grand Street, is part of WBDC’s strategic goal to bring more services and support to women-owned businesses in and around Waterbury. STAMFORD, Conn. November 16, 2023 /3BL/ - The Women’s Business Development Council (WBDC) officially opened the doors to its brand-new office in downtown Waterbury with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on October 17th featuring many prominent government officials and community leaders, including Senator Joan Hartley, Representative Ron Napo

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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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Australian perovskite breakthrough takes the “alchemy” out of solar cell production

Renew Economy

Australian researchers develop a new way to make, reproduce and test new perovskite solar cells within a matter of weeks, bypassing years of human labour and error. The post Australian perovskite breakthrough takes the “alchemy” out of solar cell production appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Global Consumer Goods Companies Release First Collective Baseline Study, Putting Increased Transparency at the Forefront of Action To Reduce Food Waste and Loss

3BL Media

PARIS, November 16, 2023 /3BL/ - The Consumer Goods Forum (CGF)’s Food Waste Coalition of Action has today released its first baseline report , presenting operational food surplus and waste aggregated data from sixteen of its retailer and manufacturer members. Based on 2021 data (submitted in mid-2023), compiled by WRAP (Waste & Resources Action Programme) , and commissioned by the Coalition, the report marks the next significant step in the industry’s journey to effective reporting and grea

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Kwinana green hydrogen hub reaches “major milestone” at former oil refinery

Renew Economy

A large-scale green hydrogen production facility at bp’s former Kwinana oil refinery in WA has made key new progress, backed by $70m from federal Labor. The post Kwinana green hydrogen hub reaches “major milestone” at former oil refinery appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Leaders Share Their Long-Term Business Strategies on Climate at CECP's CEO Investor Forum

3BL Media

NEW YORK, November 16, 2023 /3BL/ - CECP’s CEO Investor Forum, the premier platform that brings CEOs and investors together to discuss Integrated Long-Term Plans, hosted eight CEOs from the world’s largest companies— Siemens US (OTCMKTS: SIEGY), Exelon (NASDAQ: EXC), Nestlé (OTCMKTS: NSRGY), NRG Energy (NYSE: NRG), Mitsubishi Corporation (Americas) (OTCMKTS: MSBHF), BD (NYSE: BDX), Philip Morris International (NYSE: PM), Montrose Environmental Group (NYSE: MEG).

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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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South Australia passes green hydrogen law, with support from anti-wind cross bench

Renew Economy

South Australia hydrogen act passes after support from One Nation and SA Best, founded by anti-wind campaigner Nick Xenophon, overcame delaying tactics from Greens and Liberals. The post South Australia passes green hydrogen law, with support from anti-wind cross bench appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Women’s Entrepreneurship Accelerator Incepted by Mary Kay Inc. Holds 4th Year-Anniversary Event at the United Nations Headquarters, NYC

3BL Media

On September 21 st , 2023, in conjunction with the 78th session of the UN General Assembly, the Women’s Entrepreneurship Accelerator (WEA) organized a high-level event titled “Inclusive Capital: Empowering Women Entrepreneurs on a Global Scale” bringing together leaders to spotlight this critical issue for women entrepreneurs. The event was organized in collaboration with WEA-participating UN agencies; UN Women, International Telecommunication Union, International Trade Centre, UN Global Compact

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CSRHub Rated in the Top Ten ESG Platforms

CSR Hub

CSRHub is excited to announce our recognition as one of the top 10 ESG platforms in a recent Sustainability Magazine article. Sustainability Magazine rated CSRHub #4 on the list. We were pleased to share room on the list with many of the data firms we partner with. We support, complement, and complete the hundreds of ESG ratings sources we receive data from.

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Private Industry, Arizona Governor’s Office of Resiliency To Discuss Clean Energy Investment at Honeywell Facility

3BL Media

November 16, 2023 /3BL/ - The Hobbs administration will hold a media availability on Monday, November 27, at 3:30 PM MST (AZ local) at Honeywell’s Advanced Air Mobility Lab in Phoenix, following a private roundtable discussion with major employers about recent and upcoming clean energy investments in Arizona. Organized by Ceres, Advanced Energy United, and the Arizona Technology Council, Powering Arizona: Maximizing Historic Federal Investment for a Clean Economy, will feature a roundtable discu

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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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Forrest creates NY-based fund to tap into other rich people’s money for green energy plans

Renew Economy

Andrew Forrest creates New York-based asset manager to raise capital from pension and sovereign funds, and other rich people to support his highly ambitious green energy plans. The post Forrest creates NY-based fund to tap into other rich people’s money for green energy plans appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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5 Ways Walgreens Supports Those Living With Diabetes

3BL Media

Originally published by Walgreens Boots Alliance By Elyse Russo & Jessica Masuga, Walgreens Stories November is Diabetes Awareness Month, a time to bring attention to a chronic health condition that impacts more than 37 million Americans , according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. One of those Americans is Tracey Brown , executive vice president and president, Walgreens retail and chief customer officer.

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Investing in nature restoration with TELUS’ environmental solutions offering

Corporate Knights

At TELUS, we have a long-standing commitment to addressing the impacts of climate change. For over two decades, we’ve led the way in sustainability reporting, investing in renewable energy, offering sustainable finance and executing the largest number of power purchase agreements in Canada. Recently, we planted our one millionth tree, effectively offsetting all of our paper use and removing carbon from the atmosphere.

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AccountAbility To Be Included in the Renowned United States Library of Congress Web Archive

3BL Media

NEW YORK and LONDON, November 16, 2023 /3BL/ - AccountAbility, a trusted global ESG Consulting and Standards firm with a three-decade history in guiding leaders to build better companies, is glad to announce that its website and thought leadership have been selected for inclusion in the prestigious United States Library of Congress Climate Change Web Archive.

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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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Energy Insiders Podcast: State of confusion

Renew Economy

Confusing new wind guidelines in NSW as coal state runs short of spinning machines. Plus: Origin battle intensifies as Tesla throws down energy gauntlet. The post Energy Insiders Podcast: State of confusion appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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CNH Inaugurates New TechPro² Program in Harbin, China

3BL Media

CNH Industrial has launched the latest edition of its Technical Professional Program dedicated to agricultural equipment at its Harbin plant. The inauguration ceremony for the new program was attended by authorities from Heilongjiang Department of Education, Department of Commerce, and Ping Fang District, Yizhong Edulife representatives, officials from the Heilongjiang Agricultural Engineering Vocational College , local media, students and professors as well as the CNH team led by Luca Mainardi,

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BlackRock Raises $1 Billion for Energy Transition-Focused Infrastructure Fund

ESG Today

Investment giant BlackRock announced today that it has raised nearly $1 billion in client commitments at the initial close of its energy transition and energy security-focused Evergreen Infrastructure fund, Launched in June 2022, fund is a core, open-ended infrastructure equity fund that focuses on investing in infrastructure businesses in Europe and North America aligned with the themes of energy transition and energy security, in addition to a focus on thematic sectors including transportation

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SkysTheLimit.org Empowers International Entrepreneurs Through 'Sky's the Limit Marketplace' During Global Entrepreneurship Week

3BL Media

November 16, 2023 /3BL/ - SkysTheLimit.org , a nonprofit organization committed to nurturing emerging entrepreneurs, is empowering international entrepreneurs this Global Entrepreneurship Week through Sky’s the Limit Marketplace. The marketplace showcases over 100 creator-led brands, emphasizing founders from diverse backgrounds, including women, LGBTQIA+, BIPOC, disabled people, and those with low-income backgrounds.

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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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JFF Ventures aligns venture capital with a national nonprofit to invest in the future of work

Impact Alpha

ImpactAlpha, Nov. 16 – Creating the tools and technologies to move more than 100 million low-income Americans comfortably into the middle class with. The post JFF Ventures aligns venture capital with a national nonprofit to invest in the future of work appeared first on ImpactAlpha.

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ENERGY STAR® Industrial Showcase Comes to Robinson Refinery

3BL Media

To celebrate its achievements in energy efficiency, Marathon Petroleum’s refinery in Robinson, Illinois, recently hosted an ENERGY STAR® Industrial Showcase. Held in September at the refinery, about 300 guests attended the event, including many local, state and federal officials. In 2022, the Robinson refinery earned its fifth consecutive ENERGY STAR certification and eighth overall.

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Eavor - Eavor Vancouver Feasibility Study Announced

Global Renewable News

Creative Energy, a low-carbon district energy system company, has just announced that they will conduct a feasibility study in collaboration with Eavor. This study aims to explore the integration of E.

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Nasdaq 2022 Sustainability Report: Supporting the Corporate Community

3BL Media

Nasdaq ESG Advisory Launched as an organic growth initiative in 2019, Nasdaq’s ESG Advisory is a service solution that pairs companies with consultative ESG expertise to help analyze, assess and put into action best-practice ESG programs with the goals of attracting long-term capital and enhancing value. Nasdaq’s ESG Advisory practice is staffed by former ESG investors and ESG ratings agency analysts, sustainability consultants with decades of collective experience as well as individuals who ran

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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.