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This Coca-Cola bottler will capture carbon dioxide to put the fizz in its drinks

GreenBiz

Liberty Coca-Cola Beverages is building a “quadgeneration” system to generate electricity, run heating and cooling processes, and recover carbon dioxide to carbonate beverages.

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Huge wind turbine parts arrive at port for delivery to Golden Plains

Renew Economy

First of 21 shiploads of turbine parts for the massive Golden Plains wind farm in Victoria have been unloaded at Geelong Port, ready for delivery. The post Huge wind turbine parts arrive at port for delivery to Golden Plains appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Got tech to slash aviation emissions? Salesforce, JetBlue and Qantas want to know

GreenBiz

The Sustainable Aviation Challenge is calling for companies to share their innovations by Oct. 2.

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US oil company buys Canadian carbon capture tech to fuel oil extraction future

Corporate Knights

Occidental Petroleum’s purchase of a Canadian direct air capture (DAC) company for US$1.1 billion will enable it to profit from tackling climate change while continuing to extract oil and gas for 60 or more years into the future, says CEO Vicki Hollub. After acquiring British Columbia-based Carbon Engineering last week, Occidental hopes to build about 100 DAC plants that strip carbon dioxide from the atmosphere to bury underground, or for use in making products like concrete and aviation fuel.

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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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Startup Corner: Companies to watch

GreenBiz

In July, Climate Tech Rundown featured startups Bedrock, Ecoworks, and accelerator gener8tor.

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Wind and solar strangle coal and gas, but diesel SUVs are killing us all

Renew Economy

Latest data shows wind and solar having a big impact on coal, gas and emissions, but the Australian switch to big diesel SUVs is eliminating most of those gains. The post Wind and solar strangle coal and gas, but diesel SUVs are killing us all appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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CSIRO spins out new hydrogen tech that uses 30 pct less wind and solar

Renew Economy

New CSIRO spin off says its ground-breaking electrolyser tech requires 30 per cent less electricity to make green hydrogen than competing technologies. The post CSIRO spins out new hydrogen tech that uses 30 pct less wind and solar appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Driving the transition to zero- and low-emission transportation

Corporate Knights

The federal government’s latest National Inventory Report, released in April 2023 , confirms Canada’s progress in reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. But looking ahead to 2030, it’s clear we need to accelerate the scale and pace of action to continue to achieve our targets. The largest source of GHG emissions in Ontario is transportation. There are about 12 million vehicles in the province today and each year, moving people and goods consumes about 1,000 petajoules of refined petroleum prod

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Home, neighbourhood, grid-scale batteries: What’s the difference and why does it matter?

Renew Economy

We need all the storage we can get on our grid – of all types and sizes. But community batteries are the ‘Swiss army knife’ of modern power systems. The post Home, neighbourhood, grid-scale batteries: What’s the difference and why does it matter? appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Philadelphia Eagles and Tork Team Up Once Again on “Tackle Hygiene With Every Catch” Campaign

3BL Media

Tork, an Essity brand, and the Philadelphia Eagles are partnering to highlight the important role sustainable hygiene plays in improving the overall health and well-being of fans and the community. Up to $40,000 of Tork hygiene products will be donated to Project HOME and Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia this season. Originally published on Tork News Center PHILADELPHIA, August 24, 2023 /3BL/ - For the third consecutive season, the Philadelphia Eagles are teaming up with Tork, the Essity prof

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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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There are smarter and cheaper alternatives to keeping Australia’s biggest coal plant open

Renew Economy

We are talking about a delay in the closure of Eraring as if it is our only option for secure and reliable power in NSW. It is not. For two reasons. The post There are smarter and cheaper alternatives to keeping Australia’s biggest coal plant open appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Edison International 2022 Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Report: Creating Greater Accountability in DEI

3BL Media

OU DEI Action Plans are a way for each OU to integrate DEI into day-to-day operations to help achieve business goals. Operational Excellence has prioritized both culture and talent development so we can sustain a physically and psychologically safe environment where all employees can achieve their professional best.” MARC ULRICH | Vice President, Operational Excellence, SCE Edison International encompasses a vast array of jobs, from lineworkers to meteorologists to biologists.

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Labor’s taxpayer-funded Coalkeeper 2.0 is an avoidable disaster for the climate

Renew Economy

NSW Labor are laying the groundwork to make the worst decision possible on Eraring. How did it get so bad, so quickly? The post Labor’s taxpayer-funded Coalkeeper 2.0 is an avoidable disaster for the climate appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Cainiao Teams Up With Proctor & Gamble To Develop Green Supply Chain

3BL Media

Supply chains account for up to 90% of some organizations’ greenhouse gas emissions: report An algorithm will help the companies cut emissions and costs By Elizabeth Utley and Alison Tudor Ackroyd Cainiao Group, the logistics arm of Alibaba Group, signed a cooperation agreement with consumer goods company Procter & Gamble (P&G) this week to create an AI-powered supply chain.

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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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Kwinana green hydrogen hub edges closer at site of former oil refinery

Renew Economy

WA government says bp is a step closer to making a final investment decision on plans to turn its former oil refinery into a green hydrogen hub. The post Kwinana green hydrogen hub edges closer at site of former oil refinery appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Optimizing Energy Management at FedEx Facilities

3BL Media

Originally published in FedEx's 2023 ESG Report Facilities We aim to continuously improve the sustainability, reduce the environmental impact, and increase the efficiency of our more than 5,000 air and ground hubs, local stations, freight service centers, and retail locations. We do this by sustained investment in energy management, renewable energy and storage, and waste minimization, among other initiatives.

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First Nations the focus as new microgrid funding seeks to ditch diesel

Renew Economy

Big chunk of federal microgrid funds will be dedicated to the “unique challenges” facing Indigenous communities that rely on costly and polluting diesel. The post First Nations the focus as new microgrid funding seeks to ditch diesel appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Northern Trust Hosts Rise Against Hunger for Chicago Community Packing Event

3BL Media

We were thrilled to host Rise Against Hunger at our office this week for their Chicago Community Packing event in celebration of their 25th Anniversary. To mark this milestone, 300 dedicated volunteers gathered and packed 30,000 meals to bring nourishment and hope to people facing food insecurity, a testament to our shared commitment to alleviating hunger.

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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: Are heat batteries the next big thing?

Renew Economy

Tom Geiser from Rondo Energy puts the case for heat batteries and their role in hard to abate sectors. Plus: Coal giants get a taxpayer funded lifeline. The post Energy Insiders Podcast: Are heat batteries the next big thing? appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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This National Black Business Month Sky's the Limit Highlights Founder Ray'Chel Wilson, Revolutionizing Financial Education and Empowerment

3BL Media

August 24, 2023 /3BL/ - In honor of National Black Business Month, SkysTheLimit.org is proud to shine a spotlight on Ray'Chel Wilson, visionary Founder of Raise the Bar Investments, LLC and ForOurLastNames, who has harnessed her passion for financial empowerment to build not one, but two successful businesses that are changing lives and creating opportunities.

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OPAL Fuels Inc. - OPAL Fuels and New River Solid Waste Association Renewable Natural Gas Facility Named Project of the Year by ASCE Florida SectionNew River RNG recognized for capturing harmful greenhouse gases and replacing fossil fuel with innovative renewable energy solution

Global Renewable News

OPAL Fuels Inc. (Nasdaq: OPAL), a vertically integrated producer and distributor of renewable natural gas (RNG) and renewable electricity, announced its New River RNG facility, which was created thro.

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Advancing Water Stewardship and Resilience

3BL Media

Originally published in Dow's 2022 INtersections Progress Report As one of the largest materials science companies in the world, Dow depends on a steady supply of fresh water to create the products that are essential for everyday life and human progress. We strive to use our technology, expertise and partnerships to help conserve and promote regenerative water use, protect watersheds and create a future where clean water is abundant and available to all.

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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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GE Vernova - GE Vernova's Hydropower business to service 840 MW Norway Aurland Hydropower Plant with new Rotorpoles

Global Renewable News

GE Vernova's Hydro Power business announced today (June 29) that it has been selected by Hafslund Eco to deliver new Rotorpoles for the 3x 280 MW / 300 MVA water-cooled generators used by the Aurl.

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Teachers Who Held Class After Tornadoes Get Heartwarming Surprise

3BL Media

Originally published by TODAY.com Jerry Harvey, Jazmine McGough, Ashley Harris and Holly Campbell, all teachers at Wynne High School, were put to the test when a deadly tornado tore through and destroyed their school. TODAY’s Al Roker lends a helping hand with a surprise and celebration.

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DeepPower, Inc. - DeepPower Increasing Geothermal Drilling Penetration Rate by 600% to Drill Faster and Deeper

Global Renewable News

DeepPower, Inc., the developer of a breakthrough geothermal drilling technology to access the Earth's unlimited source of clean energy, today reported that in a recent Company podcast CEO Andrew V.

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Advancing Reconciliation Through Education

3BL Media

The rates of Indigenous students attending and completing post-secondary education have been rising in Canada over the past decade, thanks to meaningful reconciliation actions by schools, organizations, businesses and government. But another shortfall in efforts to close the gap between Indigenous and non-Indigenous students has arisen: according to a report by the Assembly of First Nations , the majority of Indigenous students enrol in the trades, leaving Indigenous people under-represented in

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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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Efficiency Maine - Efficiency Maine Green Bank Applauds Cumberland, Augusta, and Westbrook as First Maine Municipalities to Adopt Ordinance Allowing "Commercial Property Assessed Clean Energy" Loans

Global Renewable News

Quasi-state Agency Signs Capital Providers and Moves Forward with Finance Initiative to Facilitate Energy Efficiency and Clean Energy Improvements in Commercial Properties The Effici.

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Qualcomm's DEI Training Initiatives Support Inclusive, Respectful Work Environments

3BL Media

As published in Qualcomm's 2022 Corporate Responsibility Report Our far-reaching DEI efforts have earned our Company prestigious external recognitions. Qualcomm is regularly named on many “best places to work” lists. In 2022, these awards included Forbes’ America’s Best Employers for Women and Best Employers for New Grads, Top 50 Employers for STEM Workforce Diversity Magazine, Disability: IN’s Best Places to Work for Disability Inclusion, Glassdoor’s Best Place to Work, America’s Best Large Emp

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U.S. Department of Energy - DOE Partners With 9 Island and Remote Communities to Boost Resilience and Plan for Low-Cost Renewable Energy Systems

Global Renewable News

Unreliable power, lack of robust connections to mainstream power grids, and threats from strengthening storms are among the energy challenges faced by remote and island communities. On July 25th, 2023.

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Join Us for a Beginner’s Guide to AI on Wed, Sep 6

3BL Media

Unless you’ve been living under a rock, you know that artificial intelligence is poised to either revolutionize or scorch the earth of the communications industry, depending on who you ask. Want to wrap your mind around its power and potential? Don’t miss our next Impact Council with Dr. Lisa Costa, cyber and AI expert with the United States Space Force, and Robert Scales, educator and author of "A Beginner's Guide to ChatGPT".

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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.