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“Everyone disagrees with him”: Turnbull takes aim at Angus Taylor

Renew Economy

Turnbull labels latest gas industry subsidies "surreal", and says energy sector has been united by Angus Taylor: "Everyone disagrees with him". The post “Everyone disagrees with him”: Turnbull takes aim at Angus Taylor appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Preserving the Value of Our Ocean by Preventing Plastic Waste

GreenBiz

What does it take to build global projects through partnerships with investors, businesses and nonprofits? This panel will highlight the challenges and opportunities for the GreenBiz community to engage in the fight against plastic pollution and further the circular economy.

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CS Energy to build 50 tonne green hydrogen and refuelling plant in Western Downs

Renew Economy

CS Energy to build renewable hydrogen plant next to its Kogan Creek power station, but the facility will be powered only by behind the meter solar. The post CS Energy to build 50 tonne green hydrogen and refuelling plant in Western Downs appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Building resiliency to the world’s water crisis through collective action

GreenBiz

Sponsored: Keurig Dr Pepper aspires to net positive water impact and joins the Water Resilience Coalition, bolstering existing water stewardship commitments through collective action.

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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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AGL says energy hubs and offshore wind could bring early closure of coal plants

Renew Economy

AGL says Bayswater coal plant could close by 2030 and Loy Yang A by 2040 if new energy hubs built and market conditions met. The post AGL says energy hubs and offshore wind could bring early closure of coal plants appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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The EV transition requires infrastructure that powers all communities

GreenBiz

New federal funding for EVs is a new opportunity to make communities healthier, create jobs and boost equitable access to transportation.

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Could a capacity market be key to bringing energy storage to market?

Renew Economy

With energy storage project developers searching for new revenue streams, could a capacity market help ensure enough storage comes online? The post Could a capacity market be key to bringing energy storage to market? appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Embracing Virtual Volunteering

3BL Media

By Stacey Faucett. SOURCE: Cisco Systems Inc. DESCRIPTION: The following is based on an excerpt from the? 2021 Cisco Purpose Report , published on December 13, 2021. What does it mean for the future to be inclusive? We believe it’s nothing short of reimagining how we work and how we invest in solutions to global challenges. Among Cisco’s people, true inclusion means many things: Achieving a deeper sense of communication and collaboration within teams.

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More carbon traders join call for Taylor to delay ERF contract overhaul

Renew Economy

More participants in Australia's carbon markets have called on Angus Taylor to delay a controversial overhaul of the Emissions Reduction Fund. The post More carbon traders join call for Taylor to delay ERF contract overhaul appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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The low-hanging fruit of reducing aircraft fuel consumption?

GreenBiz

How telecommunications can impact the environmental and economical sustainability of aviation.

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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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Great Solar Business Podcast: Down and dirty with ground mounts

Renew Economy

Daniel Flannigan from US company Erthos discusses their revolutionary solar mounting system. The post Great Solar Business Podcast: Down and dirty with ground mounts appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Meat companies have a long way to go with water stewardship

GreenBiz

Despite many targets and commitments, the companies are still falling short.

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Neoen says lithium price surge could delay some battery storage projects

Renew Economy

Neoen says surging lithium prices may delay some battery storage projects, calls for more market signals to support the multiple services batteries can deliver. The post Neoen says lithium price surge could delay some battery storage projects appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Commitment to the clean energy revolution makes Colorado a green jobs leader

GreenBiz

Love of environment and lifestyle play a role in economic development policy

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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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FRV says its seventh Australian solar farm is now fully operational

Renew Economy

FRV brings its seventh solar farm in Australia into full production. The post FRV says its seventh Australian solar farm is now fully operational appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Workiva Applauds New Climate Disclosure Mandates Proposed by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission

3BL Media

SOURCE: Workiva. DESCRIPTION: March 22, 2022 /3BL Media/ - Workiva Inc. (NYSE:WK), the company powering transparent reporting for a better world, applauds the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) recommended climate disclosure mandates announced this week. The SEC's proposed mandates would require a domestic or foreign registrant to include certain climate-related information in its registration statements and periodic reports, such as on Form 10-K.

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The hidden power of sad songs and rainy days | Susan Cain and Min Kym

TEDxInnovations

Have you ever wondered why you like sad music? Do you find comfort or inspiration in rainy days? In this profound, poetic talk, author Susan Cain invites you to embrace the feeling of longing -- or the place where joy and sorrow meet – as a gateway to creativity, connection and love. Accompanied by the splendid sounds of violinist Min Kym, Cain meditates on how heartache unexpectedly brings us closer to the sublime beauty of life.

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CNH Industrial Answers Call to Help Flood-Ravaged Rural and Regional Communities in Australia

3BL Media

CNH Industrial donates $50,000 to support the farmers and communities impacted by the flood. SOURCE: CNH Industrial. DESCRIPTION: Case IH and New Holland , global agricultural brands of CNH Industrial , have thrown their support behind a major national fundraiser to aid the recovery efforts in flood-devastated northern NSW and south-east Queensland communities.

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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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How technology can expand health equity

Cisco CSR

I engaged in many conversations at the annual HIMSS Global Health Conference & Exhibition last week , and came away with a resounding call to action. It’s time to make healthcare available and accessible for everyone, everywhere. . The vehicle to achieve global health equity is technology. Currently, nearly half of the world remains unconnected to the Internet, and in many countries, it is not affordable, creating a clear division between those who have access, and those who don’t.

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World Water Day: Celebrating Water and Raising Awareness for the 2 Billion People Living Without Access to Safe Water.

3BL Media

SOURCE: Kohler Co. DESCRIPTION: World Water Day is an annual United Nations Observance with a core focus to inspire action towards Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 6: water and sanitation. Kohler is particularly strengthened and energized by the momentum and entrepreneurial spirit of our associates, partners, customers, and neighbors taking action in their communities because they believe in better.

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An Exciting Time for Mobile, Wireless and Optical

Cisco CSR

Many parts of the globe have come back to pre-pandemic life in a big way after two years of isolation. I had the opportunity to attend Mobile World Congress (MWC) in Barcelona, Spain (over 61,000 attendees), and the Optical Fiber Communication Conference and Exposition (OFC) in San Diego, California. Those events were super inspiring, not only because now is a terrific time for mobile, wireless and optical technologies but because people were thrilled to finally get together again.

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NortonLifeLock Named One of America's Most Trusted Companies by Newsweek

3BL Media

SOURCE: NortonLifeLock. DESCRIPTION: We are honored to be featured on Newsweek’s “America's Most Trusted Brands 2022” list. This prestigious recognition underscores our commitment to being a company that consumers can turn to when navigating their digital lives. Learn more. Tweet me: @NortonLifelock has been named one of @Newsweek’s “America's Most Trusted Brands 2022”.

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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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Anheuser-Busch to Implement New Water Reuse Technology in Connection with Its Breweries

Environment + Energy Leader

Anheuser-Busch is partnering with Cambrian to implement new water reuse technology in connection with its breweries – including a new plant in Houston, Texas, set to open in the summer of 2022. Through a series of reactors and filtration technologies, Anheuser-Busch will be able to clean and reuse previously discarded water in industrial processes which don’t contact beer, reducing the.

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[Procurement Foundry] ESG & Sustainability - Procurement's Strategic Role

3BL Media

SOURCE: EcoVadis. DESCRIPTION: In this panel hosted during Procurement Foundry's FORGE: Blue Sky event, speakers from Bigger Picture, EcoVadis, HP Canada, and WeWork discuss how procurement teams can tangibly support sustainability and ESG goals alongside their own savings objectives. Watch the full video here. Tweet me: Watch the panel hosted during Procurement Foundry's FORGE: Blue Sky event, speakers from Bigger Picture, @ecovadis, @HPCanada, and @WeWork discuss how procurement teams can

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Why aren’t there any battery-powered Wi-Fi smart home switches?

Stacey Higginbotham

On our most recent IoT Podcast, Keith called in with a unique question. He’s using Wi-Fi devices exclusively in his smart home. That might sound like a good idea at first, but his specific question raises a potential problem. There really aren’t any options for this solution because of the potential problem of relying solely on Wi-Fi for your smart home.

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Coors Seltzer Supports Water Replenishment With New Acre Project

3BL Media

New Acre Project will help deliver 100 acres of nature-based solutions in Alberta with funding from Coors Seltzer. SOURCE: New Acre Project. DESCRIPTION: EDMONTON, Alberta, March 22, 2022 /3BL Media/ - New Acre Project, an initiative delivered by ALUS that supports purpose-driven organizations to fund grassroots environmental stewardship projects, announces new funding from BEF (formerly, the Bonneville Environmental Foundation).

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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.

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Water Neutrality Plays Bigger Role in UK Building Industry’s Sustainability Efforts

Environment + Energy Leader

Water neutrality a growing focus as the UK building industry highlights sustainability targets. The post Water Neutrality Plays Bigger Role in UK Building Industry’s Sustainability Efforts appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader.

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Four Reasons You Can't Miss Goodness Matters 2022

3BL Media

Imagine connecting with 1,500+ of your peers, sharing, learning and celebrating all things corporate purpose. SOURCE: Benevity. DESCRIPTION: Goodness Matters is the corporate purpose event of the year, where passionate Goodness-enablers from different industries, company sizes and locations come together. They glean insights from CSR pros, get inspired by industry thought leaders and discover new ideas from one another and Benevity experts.

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The Great Commodity Crisis

Energy Central

We live in dangerous times, no more so if you are in Ukraine today. But these are also dangerous times for the wider world. I was thus not surprised some days ago when the German Economics and Energy Minister, Robert Harbeck, warned that ‘Germany’s people may face mass unemployment and poverty if there was an immediate boycott of Russian gas and oil.

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Connecting Passion and Purpose

3BL Media

By Janet Ooi | Automotive Industry and Solutions Marketing. SOURCE: Keysight Technologies. DESCRIPTION: Purpose fuels passion and performance. This phrase describes Natalie Killeen from Keysight Labs perfectly. Natalie is very passionate about her job, striving to make a positive impact at work and the world we are living in. She is an IC designer and has been with Keysight Labs for three years.

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How Will Virgo Season Impact Your ESG Communication?

3BL’s in-house experts merge the celestial wisdom of astrology with current environmental, social, governance (ESG) communication trends to offer a unique perspective and practical advice on sharing your company’s commitments effectively. 3BL’s new “Navigating ESG Comms through the Cosmos” series begins with Virgo season! In this edition, we delve into: How businesses have responded to environmental disasters over the past few months and why you can expect a continued focus on the climate crisis