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The year in food: These trends will help define 2024

GreenBiz

These three topics were top of mind in 2023 for sustainable food professionals — and will move the field forward in the year ahead.

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AEMO’s jaw dropping prediction for coal power – all but gone from the grid in a decade

Renew Economy

AEMO's new planning blueprint says coal will exit five years early, households will play key role with rooftop PV, EVs and electric homes, but rollout of large scale wind and solar needs to quicken. The post AEMO’s jaw dropping prediction for coal power – all but gone from the grid in a decade appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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35+ easy, free ways to level up your sustainability expertise over the holidays

GreenBiz

These free resources can help you quickly get up to speed on everything from carbon credits to essential corporate sustainability skills.

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Lightsource bp sells five Australian solar farms to Chinese buyer

Renew Economy

Lightsource bp sells its entire Australian portfolio of solar farms that are operating or under construction, as it seeks to unlock funds for the next tranche of its 7.5 GW portfolio. The post Lightsource bp sells five Australian solar farms to Chinese buyer 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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3 ways to restore confidence in carbon markets in 2024

GreenBiz

Heading into 2024, signals are emerging that carbon markets can still be effective ways to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

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German nuclear plant to be replaced by Europe’s biggest battery

Renew Economy

Shuttered German nuclear plant could be replaced by Europe's biggest battery under proposal from site owners. The post German nuclear plant to be replaced by Europe’s biggest battery appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Australia could be at 99 pct renewables by 2032, if green exports take off as hoped

Renew Economy

The green export scenario - the basis of the hope that Australian can be a renewable superpower - suggests the grid could reach 99 per cent renewables within a decade. The post Australia could be at 99 pct renewables by 2032, if green exports take off as hoped appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Investing in Gender Equity Is Smart Investing

3BL Media

by Joe Keefe, President of Impax Asset Management In 2014, in partnership with Sallie Krawcheck and Ellevate, we adopted a more systematic investment approach that we believed would better isolate the contribution that what we call the ‘gender factor’ can make to company performance. We hoped to make an apples-to-apples comparison between gender diverse companies and the broader market, and to prove that companies with greater gender equity outperform less enlightened competitors and the overall

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Households to take centre stage on grid with solar, EVs, heat pumps and electric cooktops

Renew Economy

Australian households and their consumer energy resources – rooftop solar, electric cars, heat pumps, and electric cooktops – will play a critical and central role in the accelerating green energy transition. The post Households to take centre stage on grid with solar, EVs, heat pumps and electric cooktops appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Dominica Geothermal Development Company - Government of Dominica Signs Agreement for Development of Geothermal Power Plant

Global Renewable News

The Government of Dominica and the Dominica Electricity Services (DOMLEC) have signed an agreement with Ormat Technologies Inc., a US company and its subsidiaries for the development of a 10 MW ge.

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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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State energy ministers give themselves power to force coal generators to stay open

Renew Economy

State energy ministers give themselves power to force coal generators to stay open if a fast-tracked closure puts grid reliability at risk. The post State energy ministers give themselves power to force coal generators to stay open appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Cracking Climate Communications: How Companies Can Get It Right

3BL Media

We’re all familiar with philosophy’s favourite thought experiment: ‘if a tree falls in the forest and no one is around to hear it, does it make a sound?’ Now let’s apply the same thinking to climate action. If a company takes climate action but doesn't communicate about it, does anyone know it happened? No, and that means the opportunity for impact, engagement and learning has been missed.

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The capacity investment scheme and 2024 ISP: Coal and gas get a hammering

Renew Economy

It's been a big year for the energy transition, but it's ending on a good note, with the newly released draft 2024 ISP, the expanded Capacity Investment Scheme, and steady progress at COP 28. The post The capacity investment scheme and 2024 ISP: Coal and gas get a hammering appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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4 Entrepreneurs Fostering Thriving Communities Featured in Sky’s the Limit’s Marketplace

3BL Media

December 14, 2023 /3BL/ - SkysTheLimit.org , the leading nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering emerging entrepreneurs, spotlights four visionary entrepreneurs from its online holiday marketplace. These purpose-driven founders are committed to cultivating thriving communities by breaking barriers to employment, promoting inclusivity, improving health at the workplace and enhancing early education through engaging programs.

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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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Victoria adds more sweeteners to get households off gas and electrify their homes

Renew Economy

Victoria expands incentives to move away from gas, to now all the major gas appliances that households commonly use. The post Victoria adds more sweeteners to get households off gas and electrify their homes appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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CNH Launches a Master’s Program for New Hire Employees at Wichita State University

3BL Media

CNH recently partnered with Wichita State University (WSU) to launch a master’s program for fifteen of its employees. The goal of the Construction Product Development North America Master's Program is to develop professional skillsets for technical activities with a focus on electrification, automation, and digitalization. These new hires will have the chance to experience at least three different roles, spending six months in each position.

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World’s largest series of solar & storage trade shows is coming to Brisbane – Solar & Storage Live Australia 2024

Renew Economy

Terrapinn Limited is bringing the Australian edition of Solar & Storage LIve to Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre on 1 & 2 May 2024. The post World’s largest series of solar & storage trade shows is coming to Brisbane – Solar & Storage Live Australia 2024 appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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10 Ways People Can Manage During the Holidays: How To Safeguard Your Sobriety

3BL Media

NORWALK, Conn., December 14, 2023 /3BL/ - Managing the holidays can be challenging for individuals with substance use disorders (SUDs), as this time of year often involves social gatherings and increased stress. Shatterproof , a national nonprofit focused on transforming addiction treatment and helping people with SUDs have access to life-saving treatment, resources and research, developed the following recommendations and strategies based on input from its 3,000+ ambassador network of people in

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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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Energy Insiders Podcast: Will Chris Bowen’s capacity scheme actually work?

Renew Economy

Baringa’s Anne Bailey talks about the Capacity Investment Mechanism and what’s needed to make it work. Plus: AEMO’s 2024 ISP, the COP28 results, and energy ministers and coal plants. The post Energy Insiders Podcast: Will Chris Bowen’s capacity scheme actually work? appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Janet Kilbane: Guiding the Way Forward at Covia

3BL Media

I never could have imagined that the job opportunity I discovered in a local newspaper would turn into a lifelong career. I’ve grown both personally and professionally during my 36 years with Covia and am grateful for the friendships I have made and opportunities I have been given to follow my passion for finance and collaboration. The Willingness to Collaborate I grew up in Connecticut and attended Miami University in Ohio, where I earned a degree in accounting.

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Southeast Asia quarterly economic review: Pockets of growth emerge

McKinsey Sustainabilty

In the third quarter 2023, the economies of most countries in Southeast Asia showed pockets of growth and resilience, despite the cumulative effects of monetary tightening and slower global demand.

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Bath & Body Works Named One of "America’s Greatest Workplaces for Diversity" by Newsweek

3BL Media

December 14, 2023 /3BL/ - Today Bath & Body Works announces its inclusion on Newsweek’s ranking of America’s Greatest Workplaces for Diversity. Newsweek partnered with data research firm Plant-A Insights for their second annual list of America's Greatest Workplaces for Diversity. For this large-scale study, the data firm interviewed over 223,000 employees in the U.S. and collected over 1.5 million comprehensive company reviews.

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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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PT Pertamina Geothermal Energy - 17 Years of Leading Indonesia's Geothermal Development, Pertamina Geothermal Energy is Optimistic about Achieving Sustainable Growth

Global Renewable News

Entering its 17th year of operation, PT Pertamina Geothermal Energy Tbk (PGE) (IDX: PGEO) continues to demonstrate its resilience and commitment to developing geothermal potential in Indonesia.Sta.

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LyondellBasell Joins Healthcare Plastics Recycling Council

3BL Media

December 14, 2023 /3BL/ - The Healthcare Plastics Recycling Council (HPRC) is pleased to announce that LyondellBasell (LYB), a leader in the global chemical industry, has become a new council member. LYB will contribute its expertise in polyolefin product development and knowledge of mechanical and advanced recycling to HPRC. “As a leader in their industry, LyondellBasell is dedicated to finding solutions for plastic recycling and circularity,” said Peylina Chu, Executive Director of HPRC.

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Vulcan Energy - Positive City Council vote for Geothermal and Lithium Extraction Plant

Global Renewable News

Vulcan Energy Resources Limited (Vulcan, ASX: VUL, FSE: VUL, the Company) is pleased to announce the positive decision by the Landau City Council to execute an agreement to allow Vulcan to begin const.

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How Yum! Brands Is Making Its Supply Chain More Sustainable

3BL Media

The effects of climate change can have a major impact on the global food system. That’s why Yum! Brands aims to be part of the solution and is working with suppliers to cut greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. “We rely on healthy agriculture systems to support sustainable crop yields and livestock productivity,” said Yum! Chief Sustainability Officer Jon Hixson.

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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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Calpine Corporation - Calpine's Sutter Decarbonization Project Selected by the Department of Energy to Advance Carbon Capture and Storage Infrastructure

Global Renewable News

Calpine's Sutter Decarbonization Project will capture up to 1.75 million metric tons of carbon dioxide for permanent sequestration each year, helping California accomplish its net zero emissions.

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Decarbonization Strategy at Novelis

3BL Media

Originally published in Scaling Circularity: Novelis 2023 Sustainability Report Aluminum is a robust and durable material ideal for creating everyday items from beverage cans to cars, buildings, and aircraft. Among its core properties, aluminum is infinitely recyclable with no loss in quality during remelting and re-processing. Additionally, recycled aluminum uses approximately 95% less energy than is required to produce primary aluminum from mining and smelting, with a nearly equivalent reducti

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Duke Energy - Duke Energy offers programs to save on heating costs this winter

Global Renewable News

With recent dips in temperatures signaling winter's arrival, Duke Energy urges its North Carolina customers to take advantage of tools to help keep their heating costs lower this season.Two ex.

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Tetra Pak Sustainability Report FY22: Acting for Nature

3BL Media

Nature underpins societal wellbeing by providing basic life support services and material goods such as soil, air, water, food, fuel, and fibre 1 , so the impacts of nature loss are wide-reaching and threaten the foundations of our global economies, livelihoods, and food systems 2,3. According to the Intergovernmental Science-Policy Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services (IPBES), nature is deteriorating at rates unprecedented in human history, largely due to human activity.

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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.