Corporate Knights

APRIL 18, 2024

A convoy of tractors was making its way to a Dutch government building in February when Tesla CEO Elon Musk tweeted out his support for farmers revolting against the EU’s regulatory push to drive down climate emissions: “I’m pro-environment, but I support the farmers! Farming has no material effect on climate change.” The online reaction was swift, with stats, charts, links and memes filling replies from all sides.

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Renew Economy

APRIL 18, 2024

One of the world's biggest coal ports says it has what it takes to become a hub for floating offshore wind, given the right investment – and assuming the technology makes it in Australia. The post Coal port puts its hand up to become floating offshore wind hub appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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APRIL 18, 2024

(Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida issued the following news release.) Funding expands hunger relief capabilities in central Florida ORLANDO, Fla., April 18, 2024 /3BL/ - Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida recently received a $27,000 grant from Duke Energy Foundation through the Powerful Communities program. The funding expanded the cold storage capacity at eight of Second Harvest’s community feeding partners, allowing them to distribute even more perishable foods to neighbors

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Renew Economy

APRIL 18, 2024

Australian EV fast charger maker Tritium, once valued at $2 billion, calls in administrators after declaring insolvency. The post EV fast charger pioneer Tritium calls in administrators after declaring itself to be insolvent appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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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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GreenBiz

APRIL 18, 2024

As the SEC struggles to enforce new corporate climate disclosures, the high court grants companies even more wiggle room.

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Renew Economy

APRIL 18, 2024

CIS structure needs to minimise risks of zombie projects, and reward bidders with projects they can deliver on a rapid timeframe. Here's how. The post Five ways to save Capacity Investment Scheme from attack by zombies appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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APRIL 18, 2024

How do you power a solar farm construction site? Usually with diesel generators. A Victorian project has opted for battery storage and left over PV panels. The post Left over PV panels and battery storage help solar farm builders dump diesel appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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APRIL 18, 2024

EPISODE SUMMARY Recycling and Beyond Part 1 explores the challenges of waste management in countries on the frontline of dealing with plastic waste. With insights from Zoë Lenkiewicz, Waste Management and Sustainable Development Specialist at the United Nations Environment Program, and Chege Ngugi, Regional Director in Africa of ChildFund International, this episode takes a look at the impact, challenges and solutions of collection, sorting and recycling for communities most impacted by plastic

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Renew Economy

APRIL 18, 2024

Pressure grows on federal Labor as Queensland passes ambitious 2035 emissions reduction target with bipartisan support. But LNP refuses to agree to renewables target. The post Queensland writes clean energy and climate targets into law, but LNP baulks at “risky” renewables appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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APRIL 18, 2024

Originally published on IFT Mukesh Kasargode: People-Focused R&D Leader Minutes into a conversation with Mukesh Kasargode, vice president of R&D, PepsiCo Foods North America, his leadership style is apparent: It’s about prioritizing people and building trust within his teams. That’s the approach he takes daily in a role focused on delivering innovation, productivity, and stewardship for hundreds of well-known brands, working with teams in areas ranging from ingredient sourcing and engine

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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.

Renew Economy

APRIL 18, 2024

While a rebate on the upfront cost of a new gas appliance may appeal to customers, they ultimately benefit gas networks far more. The post Why Victoria’s ban on gas appliance rebates is a win for energy consumers appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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3BL Media

APRIL 18, 2024

AUSTIN, Minn., April 18, 2024 /3BL/ - Hormel Foods, a Fortune 500 global branded food company, is now accepting nominations for the 2024 class of 10 Under 20 Food Heroes. The impact-driven program, now in its third year, recognizes the efforts of young trailblazers from across the United States whose philanthropic efforts are driving the world toward a more transparent, secure and sustainable food system.

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Renew Economy

APRIL 18, 2024

The first shipment of 2,600 battery units for the giant Waratah Super Battery have arrived in Australia and are being shipped to the project site at the now shuttered Munmorah coal-fired power station. The post First of 2,600 battery units arrive for installation at Australia’s biggest grid “shock absorber” appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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3BL Media

APRIL 18, 2024

CNH brands New Holland , Case IH , New Holland Construction , CASE Construction Equipment , CNH Capital , and Raven showcased products that shined in sustainable innovation at the 11 th edition of the Safra Show in Brazil. Held from March 18 th to 22 nd , among the main attractions of the New Holland booth was the largest harvester manufactured in Brazil: the CR 10.90 Intellisense™, which has artificial intelligence technology on board.

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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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Renew Economy

APRIL 18, 2024

BHP chooses to add fast start gas generators to Pilbara grid, rather than long duration storage, to support its big renewable energy plans. The post BHP chooses fast start gas over long duration storage to support wind and solar for huge Pilbara mines appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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3BL Media

APRIL 18, 2024

BATON ROUGE, La., April 18, 2024 /3BL/ - The Pelican State just got a major boost. Today, Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry and T-Mobile (NASDAQ: TMUS) announced the completion of a multi-year 5G network investment totaling more than $290 million across the state, including a $50 million network upgrade in the Greater New Orleans area. The announcement comes on the heels of the company’s expansion last month of Ultra Capacity 5G to new communities across Louisiana and the entire country.

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CSR Hub

APRIL 18, 2024

Some sustainability experts have speculated that the consensus ratings for an entity are driven partly by how many sources rate it. In other words, the more that an entity reveals, shares, and collaborates with those who judge its sustainability, the more positively these sources will rate the entity. This theory seems reasonable. As you can see below, CSRHub’s consensus ratings data broadly support this theory.

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3BL Media

APRIL 18, 2024

Albertsons Companies' Jewel-Osco Division Hosts 10th Annual Mind, Body, Planet event series! This program aims to enlighten shoppers on the significance (and enjoyment) of eating and shopping for food that promotes personal wellness and environmental sustainability, all within a vibrant in-store celebration. Highlights of the event included informative sessions led by dietitian May Zhu, samples from over 30 brands such as Proud Source Water , Skinny Pop, Mission Foods , La Preferida , and Quaker

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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

Renew Economy

APRIL 18, 2024

Bridget McIntosh from EnergyLab on South-east Asia's energy transition and the role being played by Australian experts. Plus: Battery storage gets really big. The post Energy Insiders Podcast: The renewable challenge in south-east Asia appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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3BL Media

APRIL 18, 2024

Gilead Sciences published its 2023 Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Impact Report , which uses the ESG framework to highlight the successes and achievements of the prior year. In this year’s report, you will see examples of Gilead’s impact across four pillars: Innovating Scientific Solutions Advancing Health Equity and Access Empowering People and Communities Sustaining Our Shared Planet Learn how we’re advancing our vision to create a healthier world while benefiting our people, the c

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GreenBiz

APRIL 18, 2024

4 possible outcomes of the proposed flexibility on carbon credits.

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3BL Media

APRIL 18, 2024

PHILADELPHIA, April 18, 2024 /3BL/ - For the second year in a row, Great Place To Work ® and Fortune Media have recognized Comcast NBCUniversal as one of the top 10 of 100 Best Companies to Work For™ in 2024 , ranking the company No. 10 on this year’s list. It’s an honor to be recognized by Fortune and Great Place to Work alongside many other notable companies for the seventh consecutive year.

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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.

Science Daily / Earth & Environment

APRIL 18, 2024

Land subsidence is overlooked as a hazard in cities, according to new research. Scientists used satellite data that accurately and consistently maps land movement across China.

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APRIL 18, 2024

When Marja Kienhuis, from the FedEx Express P&E European Road Network team, found out that a vacation park dedicated to helping families who need special accommodations was looking for support, she seized the opportunity. “Our team is always eager to help people who need it through FedEx Cares. When I heard that the Bio Holiday Park resort nearby was looking for volunteers to do repairs and improvements on their grounds and buildings, I thought it would be a perfect opportunity for us to get

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Stanford Social Innovation

APRIL 18, 2024

By Sonya Childress , Sahar Driver , Aldita Amaru Gallardo , Jennie Goldfarb , Allistair Mallilin , Lindley Mease , alicia sanchez gill & angela vo Leaders of several intermediary organizations share how they envision their role within—and how they ultimately hope to upend—the philanthropic landscape.

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3BL Media

APRIL 18, 2024

Cascale has released its 2024 Political Priorities. Rooted in the organization’s strategic plan, Cascale outlines eight key policy areas of focus aimed at fostering impactful change and driving industry-wide transformation by aligning policymakers and stakeholders toward sustainable solutions. “As we face mounting environmental and social challenges, collective action is essential to achieve a more sustainable future,” said Elisabeth von Reitzenstein, senior director of public affairs at Cascale

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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.

Global Renewable News

APRIL 18, 2024

Highlights Joint Project Aims to Promote Early Real-World Use of Hydrogen as a Clean Fuel and Feedstock for Chemical -- The project will develop a system that purifies hydrogen from hydrogen-n.

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3BL Media

APRIL 18, 2024

Respect for human rights is a fundamental value of PotlatchDeltic. We recognize that we have an important role in fostering human rights and have built our approach to protecting human rights on respect for internationally recognized human rights principles, such as the United Nations Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights, the United Nations Universal Declaration of Human Rights, and the International Labour Organization standards.

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Global Renewable News

APRIL 18, 2024

Highlights The fast-approaching European Elections are proving a make or break' moment for the building sector. Prioritising sustainable built environment policies will address current Eur.

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3BL Media

APRIL 18, 2024

CHARLOTTE, N.C., April 18, 2024 /3BL/ - Discovery Education —the worldwide edtech leader whose state-of-the-art digital resources nurture student curiosity and drive deeper engagement in instruction—presents educators a wide array of new, free digital resources designed to nurture student curiosity about the natural world on Earth Day and beyond. The Earth Day resources from Discovery Education and its partners have been curated to be easily integrated into existing lesson plans and planned obse

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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.