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Six factories planned to recycle end of life wind turbine blades in Europe

Renew Economy

Danish start-up plans to build six new factories to recycle end-of-life wind turbine blades. The post Six factories planned to recycle end of life wind turbine blades in Europe appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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The power of nature to keep us flowing

GreenBiz

Lessons from the river on how to sustain the sustainability field. Gifting immersive nature experiences may be part of the solution.

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Australia connects 3GW of new capacity in 2022, must double that to reach renewable target

Renew Economy

AEMO says it connected 2.9GW of new capacity in 2022, mostly wind and solar, but will need to double that over next eight years to meet government renewable targets. The post Australia connects 3GW of new capacity in 2022, must double that to reach renewable target appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Almost a third of companies still lack women in top jobs

Corporate Knights

Since Canada-wide standards promoting gender diversity in business were first adopted eight years ago, the S&P/TSX Composite Index has risen by 40% – enriching executives and shareholders alike. But women in business haven’t fared so well. A recent “year eight” report from Canadian Securities Administrators (CSA) says 30% of major publicly traded companies still don’t have any women in “executive officer” positions.

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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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How business can value every drop of water

GreenBiz

Sponsored: With water crises everywhere, how to manage water usage, discharge and stormwater has become a critical operational and strategic question.

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Wind generation smashes annual and instant records in blustery start to new year

Renew Economy

The UK sets annual and instantaneous generation records for wind energy. The post Wind generation smashes annual and instant records in blustery start to new year appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Origin bid on hold as gas industry mulls price cap and is accused of being “bunch of bullies”

Renew Economy

Origin bidders ask for another week to crunch numbers of $18.4 billion offer amid gas price cap, accusations of gas industry bullying, and regulatory warnings. The post Origin bid on hold as gas industry mulls price cap and is accused of being “bunch of bullies” appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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P5G Evolution in the Enterprise Going Forward

Cisco CSR

As we start a new year it’s a good time to assess where we are with private 5G (P5G) and its adoption in the enterprise and what we can expect moving forward. To this end and with great timing, 5G Americas just released a new white paper titled “Enterprise Evolution with 5G Adoption” for which I had the pleasure of being the lead author. The goal of this paper is to digest and simplify some of the more complex aspects of P5G to help enterprise decision makers understand what they’re facing and m

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Carbon market reform might not be perfect policy, but it will be effective

Renew Economy

Carbon market participants have discovered what the federal government's efforts to fight climate change will mean for them. The post Carbon market reform might not be perfect policy, but it will be effective appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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97% of Top Execs Expect Climate Change to Impact Company Strategy & Operations: Deloitte Survey

ESG Today

Nearly all high-level executives at large companies around the world expect climate change to impact their organizations’ strategy and operations over the next three years, according to a new survey released today by global professional services firm Deloitte, with top issues already affecting their businesses including resource scarcity, changing consumption patterns and carbon taxes.

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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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2023, a testing year: Will the macro-scenario range widen or narrow?

McKinsey Sustainabilty

Will the world move to solve its structural problems and make superior short-term choices? Yes or no: that’s the first question on the test.

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Philadelphia Eagles Announce Partnership with SEPTA

Environment + Energy Leader

Philadelphia residents and visitors will notice the Eagles Go Green-wrapped SEPTA buses around the region, which will feature educational messaging about sustainability and reducing your carbon footprint. The post Philadelphia Eagles Announce Partnership with SEPTA appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader.

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Stick figures ruled CES, raising questions about privacy

Stacey Higginbotham

When I was at CES last week, I noticed several companies showing off video cameras and demonstrating their AI capabilities by superimposing a stick figure on top of the images of people recorded while by the booths. As each person walked by, superimposed over their image was a stick figure illustrating how well the computer’s AI was capturing their actions.

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Minnesota Installs New Community Solar Garden in Makato

Environment + Energy Leader

A 1.2-megawatt solar array will be built this year in Minnesota near the intersection of Blue Earth County Road 69 and Highway 169/60 southwest of the city, with subscriptions available to those living in apartments, mobile home park occupants, and individuals with low credit scores. The post Minnesota Installs New Community Solar Garden in Makato appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader.

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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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UK Bans Single-Use Plastic Plates and Cutlery

ESG Today

Single-use plastic plates, bowls, forks and knives, among several other items, will be banned from sale in the UK from October 2023, according to a statement released Saturday by Environment Secretary Thérèse Coffey. Under the new rules, consumers will no longer be able to buy several single-use plastic items from businesses including retailers, takeaways, food vendors and the hospitality industry.

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Meet the Honorees: Jeff Bishop, CEO, Key Capture Energy

Environment + Energy Leader

Any time a company triples in size, internal systems/processes/structures break, so much of my time is spent making sure we have the right team, procedures, and systems in place for the next ~150 in employee growth. The post Meet the Honorees: Jeff Bishop, CEO, Key Capture Energy appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader.

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New York Governor Announces Plans to Ban Natural Gas in Buildings

Energy Central

Amid the ongoing backlash to the Consumer Product Safety Commission’s (CPSC) interview foreshadowing a gas stove ban earlier this week, New York Gov. Kathy Hochul (D) announced her plan to electrify buildings across the Empire State, preventing residents from having any gas appliances. The CPSC and White House have clarified that there is no plan for the commission to pursue a ban at this time.

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Philadelphia Eagles Announce Partnership with SEPTA

Environment + Energy Leader

Philadelphia residents and visitors will notice the Eagles Go Green-wrapped SEPTA buses around the region, which will feature educational messaging about sustainability and reducing your carbon footprint. The post Philadelphia Eagles Announce Partnership with SEPTA appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader.

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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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It’s 2023 and There’s Still a Global Water Crisis

Impakter

Impakter. It’s 2023 and There’s Still a Global Water Crisis. It’s 2023 — cars operate without petroleum, 90% of the world’s population has a cell phone, we don’t have to be astronauts to visit space, and the metaverse might be here… but, we have an issue with our progress. By “we,” I mean everyone on earth, and by “issue,” I mean we’ve yet to solve […].

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Fastenal Company Releases Inaugural ESG Report

Environment + Energy Leader

Fastenal is striving to make a global impact that goes well beyond its own operations as a supply chain partner for thousands of businesses worldwide. The post Fastenal Company Releases Inaugural ESG Report appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader.

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UAE to Europe Green Hydrogen Supply Chain Planned by Masdar, Dutch Companies

ESG Today

UAE-based renewable energy-focused developer Masdar announced today that it will explore the development of an Abu Dhabi-to-Amsterdam green hydrogen supply chain, with an agreement signed with Dutch companies including port operator Port of Amsterdam, sustainable aviation fuel provider SkyNRG, and blending and storage terminal operators Evos Amsterdam and Zenith Energy.

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Fastenal Company Releases Inaugural ESG Report

Environment + Energy Leader

Fastenal is striving to make a global impact that goes well beyond its own operations as a supply chain partner for thousands of businesses worldwide. The post Fastenal Company Releases Inaugural ESG Report appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader.

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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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Against the grain

Envirotec Magazine

Microplastics are everywhere: We know that much. But should we be worried? What can we do about it? Some of the speakers at Aqua Enviro’s European Biosolids and Bioresources Conference, in late November, presented findings from a project aiming to understand the levels of this contaminant in compost and AD digestate. A change in the policy landscape seems imminent, as Envirotec found out.

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Upcoming Events Presented by E+E Leader

Environment + Energy Leader

A certificate of attendance will be available for all attendees: ISO management systems certification an effective tool to meet ESG goals and determine ESG risks in your supply chain. The post Upcoming Events Presented by E+E Leader appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader.

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20,000 premature US deaths caused by human-ignited fires each year

Science Daily / Earth & Environment

A new study shows that smoke particles from human-lit fires are responsible for over 80% of smoke-related deaths each year. The study shows that smoke pollution is on the rise, reducing air quality, and leading to increased illness and premature deaths.

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Verizon Surpasses 3GW Projected Renewable Energy Capacity with New Large-Scale Purchase Deals

ESG Today

Telecom giant Verizon announced a series of new long-term renewable energy purchase agreements (REPAs), adding 410 megawatts (MW) of renewable energy from new facilities across the U.S. The new agreements bring Verizon’s projected renewable energy capacity to more than 3GW, enough to power more than 707,000 homes for a year, and position the company to meet its goal to source or generate renewable energy equivalent to 50% of its total annual electricity consumption by 2025.

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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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Poland Takes Steps To Unlock EU Billions: Too Little?

Impakter

Impakter. Poland Takes Steps To Unlock EU Billions: Too Little? In late 2015, the right-wing populist party, Law and Justice (in Polish Prawo i Sprawiedliwość PiS), came to power in Poland. Almost immediately, the party began pushing for judicial reforms, claiming these were overdue in light of a system supposedly riddled with communist-era corruption.

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VARO Energy to Build one of Europe’s Largest Biogas Plants

ESG Today

Switzerland-based energy company VARO Energy announced today the acquisition of biogas manufacturer Bio Energy Coevorden (BEC), alongside plans to more than double the company’s key biogas manufacturing facility. At a planned capacity of 650 GWh by 2026, the facility would be one of 3 largest biogas facilities in Europe. Following the transaction, BEC founders the Jacobs family will retain a 15% stake, and Van Drie Group will continue to hold 5%.

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On ‘Presencing’: Interview With Dr. Otto Scharmer

Impakter

Impakter. On ‘Presencing’: Interview With Dr. Otto Scharmer. This article is part of “The Good Council” series, based on the World Future Council’s podcast of the same name. The series gives a behind-the-scenes look at the organization’s trajectory, from revolutionary ideas to reality, and offers insights into its current agenda. The podcast provides inspiration, laughter, and food for thought through intergenerational dialogue between its founders, senior Councillors, […].

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Trafigura Commits to Buy 50,000 Tons of Carbon Removal Credits to Help Develop Market

ESG Today

Global commodities trading company Trafigura announced today a new commitment to purchase at least 50,000 tons of carbon dioxide removal credits by the end of 2030, joining an initiative aimed at supporting the development of the CO2 removal market and solutions. The announcement was made during the World Economic Forum’s Annual Meeting in Davos, Switzerland, as part of an initiative from the First Movers Coalition (FMC).

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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