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This collective wants to fix the beauty industry's packaging problem

GreenBiz

Pact Collective, founded by two industry veterans, currently consists of more than 130 member companies from across the beauty value chain.

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Australian wave power technology passes key EU test, wins further funding

Renew Economy

Carnegie Clean Energy welcomes "huge endorsement" of CETO technology as it moves to phase two of competitive EU commercialisation program. The post Australian wave power technology passes key EU test, wins further funding appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Is supply chain accountability a myth?

GreenBiz

Evidence suggests disclosure is rarely as helpful as advocates claim in addressing policy challenges, and the middleman economy is no exception.

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FFI signs $80m research deal in US – “now the best place for green hydrogen investment”

Renew Economy

"Twiggy" Forrest’s Fortescue Future Industries to back National Renewable Energy Laboratory green industry research projects to tune of $80 million for up to 10 years. The post FFI signs $80m research deal in US – “now the best place for green hydrogen investment” appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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How to Modernize Manufacturing Without Losing Control

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

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Floating solar farms: What are they and can they help us reach net zero?

GreenBiz

Photovoltaics on the water in China's Solar Valley can be seen from space. Other notable installations are surfacing around the world.

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Vanuatu makes historic call for global treaty end fossil fuel era

Renew Economy

Pacific Island nation makes world-first call to halt the expansion of new fossil fuel projects through the establishment of an international treaty. The post Vanuatu makes historic call for global treaty end fossil fuel era appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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EPA Recognizes LG for Green Power Leadership

3BL Media

LG Electronics USA Increases Renewable Energy Usage, Climbs EPA’s Top 30 Tech & Telecom Partners List. SOURCE: LG Electronics USA, Inc. DESCRIPTION: WASHINGTON, Sept. 23, 2022 /3BL Media/ – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has recognized LG Electronics USA as one of the largest green power users among technology and telecommunications partners in the EPA’s Green Power Partnership.

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Episode 333: The buzz from Climate Week

GreenBiz

On this week's episode, The Climate Group CEO Helen Clarkson chats about the organizational barriers that makes it challenging for companies to deliver on climate commitments. And why that's no excuse to get things done.

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Bowen inks deal to bring big corporate bucks to Australian renewables

Renew Economy

US and Australia sign deal to allow major US corporations including Amazon, Google and Unilever to invest more easily in Australian renewables projects. The post Bowen inks deal to bring big corporate bucks to Australian renewables appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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How Henkel Adhesives Contribute to Green Construction

3BL Media

SOURCE: Henkel. DESCRIPTION: Which role does construction play in climate protection? "A big one," says Christian Fild, Head of Global Engineered Wood in the Adhesive Technologies business unit at Henkel: "About 40 percent of CO 2 emissions worldwide are caused by buildings. Eleven percent are generated by the construction itself, the other part is caused by the use of these buildings.

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The Key to Sustainable Energy Optimization: A Data-Driven Approach for Manufacturing

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

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Energy crisis: UK fracks back, France fast-tracks offshore wind, Sweden lets off steam

Renew Economy

UK government lifts moratorium on gas fracking, flags new oil and gas licensing round; France launches first offshore wind farm with promise to fast-track renewables. The post Energy crisis: UK fracks back, France fast-tracks offshore wind, Sweden lets off steam appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Eat Just's CEO Josh Tetrick on the Food-Tech Startup's China Expansion

3BL Media

By Alison Tudor Ackroyd , Yashan Zhao. SOURCE: Alibaba Group. DESCRIPTION: In this episode of Alicast, Eat Just’s Co-Founder and Chief Executive Josh Tetrick talks with Alizila’s Managing Editor, Alison Tudor-Ackroyd about the plant-based food company’s expansion in China. Founded in 2011, this California-based company produces plant-based eggs using mung beans and meat made from animal cells.

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Energy Insiders Podcast: How to make buildings green and efficient

Renew Economy

Davina Rooney from the Green Building Council on low carbon concrete, micrograms, and taking emissions out of the built environment. Plus: Big transition moments for Origin, AGL and Santos, and yet more big hydrogen plays. The post Energy Insiders Podcast: How to make buildings green and efficient appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Announcing the 2022 Impact Studio Conference: An Audio Event for CSR Professionals

3BL Media

SOURCE: Submittable. DESCRIPTION: When you have questions about how to build your corporate social responsibility (CSR) program, you want clear, tactical answers from people with real-world experience. . That’s exactly what the Impact Studio Conference brings you, cutting through the usual noise and zeroing in on what really matters across the CSR landscape. .

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How to Drive Cost Savings, Efficiency Gains, and Sustainability Wins with MES

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.

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The Driven Podcast: Australia will soon have electric utes

Renew Economy

Australian startup plans to convert Toyota Hiluxes and other utes into EVs on a commercial scale, and then create Australia’s first home-made electric ute. The post The Driven Podcast: Australia will soon have electric utes appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Tapestry's Circularity: Sustainable Product Design, Life Cycle Assessment, Reuse and Repair

3BL Media

SOURCE: Tapestry, Inc. DESCRIPTION: We imagine a future where all products can be reused, repurposed or recycled, and cause minimal negative environmental impact. To achieve this ambition, we are rethinking product life cycle, reuse and repair, and through innovative design, we are working towards a sustainable, circular economy. In April 2021, Coach launched (Re)Loved , a program that gives bags a second life by allowing customers the opportunity to trade pre-owned Coach bags for store credit.

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JUST Companies Tend to Outperform Their Peers

Just Capital

As companies navigate their commitments to stakeholder capitalism as strategy beyond shareholder primacy faces a resurgence of political blowback, it’s worth considering how the corporations we’ve found to be “just” are actually performing. To do that, we’re taking a look at how the JUST U.S. Large Cap Diversified Index (JULCD) and JUST 100 Total Returns Index (JUONETR) have been performing against their Russell 1000 benchmark, as well as how leading companies perform against their less just pee

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AXA IM Launches €500 Million Nature-Based Solutions Strategy

ESG Today

AXA Group’s alternative investments business AXA the IM Alts announced today the launch of a new Natural Capital strategy, expanding its platform of nature-based solutions aimed at addressing climate change and preserve biodiversity. The strategy is being rolled out with €500 million in commitments from AXA Group investors. The launch forms part of a commitment last year by AXA group to invest €1.5 billion to support sustainable forest management.

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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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Data ethics: What it means and what it takes

McKinsey Sustainabilty

Every company must establish its own best practices for managing its data. Here are five pitfalls to avoid based on our conversations with experts and early adopters.

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Fifth Third Installs 20 Electric Vehicle Charging Stations at Madisonville Operations Center in Cincinnati

3BL Media

SOURCE: Fifth Third Bancorp. DESCRIPTION: CINCINNATI, September 23, 2022 /3BL Media/ - As National Drive Electric Week approaches, Fifth Third today announced the installation of 20 new electric vehicle charging units at its Madisonville Operations Center parking garage in Cincinnati. The charging stations are now providing more than 4,000 employees—approximately 20% of Fifth Third’s total employee base—with the ability to charge electric vehicles.

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To slow down attrition, pay closer attention to what workers really need

McKinsey Sustainabilty

The Great Attrition continues, but if companies understand the differences among five common employee personas, they may be able to find and retain talent more effectively.

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Made in America Season 4 – Highlighting the Strength of Baltimore Entrepreneurs

3BL Media

SOURCE: GoDaddy. DESCRIPTION: By Stacey Hartman. Made in America, GoDaddy’s documentary series showcasing the resilience and determination of extraordinary entrepreneurs is back with season 4, highlighting some exciting entrepreneurs in America’s Charm City — the city of Baltimore. Photo: Skyline of Baltimore, Maryland. Steeped in history, Baltimore is a thriving community that honors the past while keeping a keen eye on the future.

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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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General Motors Invests in EV Battery Recycling Technology

Environment + Energy Leader

General Motors and Lithion Recycling have announced that GM Ventures, the automaker's investment arm, has made a strategic investment in Lithion's Series A financing round, supporting a new GM-Lithion strategic partnership agreement to pursue a circular battery ecosystem using Lithion's advanced battery recycling technology. The post General Motors Invests in EV Battery Recycling Technology appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader.

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How To Streamline, Simplify, and Expand Your Compassionate Use Program

3BL Media

SOURCE: CyberGrants. DESCRIPTION: For eligible patients, compassionate use can be a powerful and potentially life-saving program. Unfortunately, implementation is often easier said than done. Such programs require policies and governance structures, strategic partnerships, and a user-friendly request system. Luckily, this is where CyberGrants can help!

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TD Securities Launches Carbon Advisory Business

ESG Today

Canadian investment bank TD Securities announced the launch of a new Carbon Advisory business, aimed at offering clients with end-to-end carbon market solutions. Forming part of the firm’s ESG Solutions Group, the new business will be led by Managing Director Andrew Hall, who joined TD in June, after serving as Director of Sustainable Finance for TMX Group.

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Musim Mas' Program Helps Indonesian Oil Palm Farmers Receive USD 733K

3BL Media

Musim Mas’ Independent Smallholders program opens access for smallholders to global markets through RSPO Certification. SOURCE: Musim Mas. DESCRIPTION: Jakarta, Indonesia, September 23, 2022 /3BL Media/ - Today, Musim Mas, one of the world’s largest fully integrated palm oil corporations, announced that the current batch of independent farmers from its smallholders’ extension program has successfully sold their RSPO-certified sustainable palm oil to international buyers through the RSPO’s tradin

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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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Sungrow Offers Liquid Cooled Energy Storage System PowerStack for North American C&I ESS Market

Alternative Energy Mag

The PowerStack is designed for the 250kW mainstream market, which is a portfolio with a battery capacity ranging from 500kWh to 1MWh, available for 2-hour and 4-hour applications.

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AEG’s SOMOS Employee Network Group Partners With LA Galaxy To Host Career Exploration Program for High School Students in Celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month

3BL Media

SOURCE: AEG. DESCRIPTION: In celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month, the SOMOS@AEG employee network group teamed up with AEG’s LA Galaxy to host a career exploration event “AEG Futures” for more than 40 Latinx students from local high school schools at Dignity Health Sports Park in Carson, California. AEG Futures, which took place on September 17, 2022, offered students the opportunity to learn about careers in the sports and music industry through a panel discussion and one-on-one conversations

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DOE opens $7B hydrogen hub funding opportunity, issues draft production standard

Utiliity Dive

Six to 10 hubs are to be developed by the agency’s hydrogen hub program with funding through the bipartisan infrastructure law.

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Rockwell Automation Supports Relief Efforts Following Hurricane Fiona

3BL Media

SOURCE: Rockwell Automation. DESCRIPTION: This week Rockwell Automation (NYSE:ROK) launched a month-long campaign to match employee donations 2:1 and support relief efforts following Hurricane Fiona, which devastated Puerto Rico on September 18. Eligible employee donations made to the American National Red Cross will be matched by the company, up to $50,000.

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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.