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Combating climate change by transforming waste into value

GreenBiz

Sponsored: Pentair’s sustainable gas technology is helping partners across industry minimize waste and emissions to help achieve a carbon neutral future.

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Despite conservative outcry, reducing fertilizer emissions won’t lead to famine

Corporate Knights

The federal government’s plan to cut fertilizer emissions by 30% by 2030 has garnered significant attention from farmers, agriculture organizations and other industry stakeholders. Some have argued that the emissions reduction target will threaten food production and lead to shortages , while others have compared it to the proposed emission cuts in the Netherlands that have driven Dutch farmers to protest.

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Where’s the next generation of sustainability talent? Consulting

GreenBiz

Consultancies, large and small, are a superb training ground for your next hire — or maybe your future boss.

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Renewables hardly get a mention as super profits wed Woodside to gas

Renew Economy

Renewables takes back seat at Woodside as profits surge on soaring global gas prices. The post Renewables hardly get a mention as super profits wed Woodside to gas appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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How to Modernize Manufacturing Without Losing Control

Speaker: Andrew Skoog, Founder of MachinistX & President of Hexis Representatives

Manufacturing is evolving, and the right technology can empower—not replace—your workforce. Smart automation and AI-driven software are revolutionizing decision-making, optimizing processes, and improving efficiency. But how do you implement these tools with confidence and ensure they complement human expertise rather than override it? Join industry expert Andrew Skoog as he explores how manufacturers can leverage automation to enhance operations, streamline workflows, and make smarter, data-dri

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Innovative partnerships bring community solar to low-income households in the US

GreenBiz

Here are examples of what's been driving stunning growth in community solar.

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KeyBank Teammate Provides Food and Hope To Buffalo Community After Tragedy

3BL Media

SOURCE: KeyBank. DESCRIPTION: Many KeyBank teammates stepped up in a time of need following the mass shooting in May at a grocery store in Buffalo, NY. But one Buffalo teammate went above and beyond to help community members heal from the tragedy. The shooting shuttered the grocery store, which was the main source of food for area residents. When food distribution services began, product manager Annette Countryman signed up to volunteer.

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Republic Services' San Diego-Area Compost Facility Named Industry's Best

3BL Media

National Waste & Recycling Association award recognizes Otay Compost Facility’s innovative and sustainable approach to organics diversion. SOURCE: Republic Services. DESCRIPTION: PHOENIX, August 29, 2022 /3BL Media/ - The National Waste & Recycling Association recently named Republic Services’ Otay Compost Facility the 2022 Organics Management Facility of the Year, celebrating its innovative approach to organics diversion.

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Looking for your dream job? You might already be building it

GreenBiz

The sustainability career isn't mapped out. How will you find your treasure map?

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“Failure by almost every measure:” Offsets under fire again after “damning” audit

Renew Economy

A theme emerges as NSW auditor-general raises serious concerns about the effectiveness and integrity of the state's Biodiversity Offset Scheme. The post “Failure by almost every measure:” Offsets under fire again after “damning” audit appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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We need new corporate energy procurement standards to decarbonize the grid

GreenBiz

The current standards have served their purpose, but we must evolve to Accounting 2.0 to account for siting and timing of clean energy.

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The Key to Sustainable Energy Optimization: A Data-Driven Approach for Manufacturing

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. 📊 Join us for a practical webinar hosted by Kevin Kai Wong of Emergent Ene

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Coca-Cola steps closer to 100 pct renewables in deal with huge wind farm

Renew Economy

Updated: Coca Cola steps closer to 100 per cent renewables in 8-year deal with one of biggest and best performing wind farms in Western Australia. The post Coca-Cola steps closer to 100 pct renewables in deal with huge wind farm appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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TCS Focusing on Building Capacity for a Youth-led Global Changemaker Movement

3BL Media

SOURCE: Tata Consultancy Services (TCS). DESCRIPTION: At TCS, we are building on the belief that business can be a catalyst for change. Our purpose is to connect people to opportunities in the digital economy and that mission is central to the way we operate as a business. Through innovation, partnership, and collective knowledge, TCS believes we can lead positive change for all stakeholders.

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First batch of SA-made renewable hydrogen heads to Whyalla by tube trailer

Renew Economy

A custom tube trailer will transport the first shipment of renewable hydrogen from Hydrogen Park SA, for use in production of high-purity argon. The post First batch of SA-made renewable hydrogen heads to Whyalla by tube trailer appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Qualcomm's STEM Community Partnerships: FIRST

3BL Media

SOURCE: Qualcomm. DESCRIPTION: Our ongoing collaboration with FIRST (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology) is another important way that we’re increasing access to STEM education and investing in the development of our future workforce. FIRST is the world’s leading youth-serving non-profit organization advancing STEM education. FIRST engages students in grades PreK-12 in hands-on, mentor-based robotics programs to help them become science and technology leaders and well-roun

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How to Drive Cost Savings, Efficiency Gains, and Sustainability Wins with MES

Speaker: Nikhil Joshi, Founder & President of Snic Solutions

Is your manufacturing operation reaching its efficiency potential? A Manufacturing Execution System (MES) could be the game-changer, helping you reduce waste, cut costs, and lower your carbon footprint. Join Nikhil Joshi, Founder & President of Snic Solutions, in this value-packed webinar as he breaks down how MES can drive operational excellence and sustainability.

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Consumers lose faith in utilities as fossil fuelled energy crisis hits hip pockets

Renew Economy

Survey finds consumer confidence at new lows, as bill shock cements perception that Australia's energy market is broken. The post Consumers lose faith in utilities as fossil fuelled energy crisis hits hip pockets appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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together we advance_corporate responsibility

3BL Media

By: Susan Moore, AMD Corporate Vice President, Corporate Responsibility and International Government Affairs, and President, AMD Foundation?. SOURCE: AMD. DESCRIPTION: For 27 years, AMD has been annually disclosing the steps we take to embed corporate responsibility (CR) across our business. In our latest CR Report , we look back on how we pushed the limits of innovation to help solve some of the world’s most important challenges, and we look forward to even bigger ambitions.

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Norway oil giant buys into 6GW of Australian floating offshore wind projects

Renew Economy

Norway oil giant Equinor buys into three offshore wind projects in NSW with a potential combined capacity of 6GW. The post Norway oil giant buys into 6GW of Australian floating offshore wind projects appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Faiza Yousuf's Mission To Get Women in Tech the Recognition and Representation They Deserve

3BL Media

SOURCE: Logitech. DESCRIPTION: Early in Faiza Yousuf’s career, she was often the only female tech employee at her company. She’s determined to help other women in Pakistan avoid that same lonely path. As a senior product manager at Genentech, the founder of WomenInTechPK, co-founder of CodeGirls, and program director of CaterpillHERs, Faiza is empowering women in tech and opening the door for more to enter the field.

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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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“Workers want a plan:” Greens push for transition authority to manage switch to renewables

Renew Economy

Greens push for energy transition authority to help communities transition to renewables and counter Coalition scare campaigns. The post “Workers want a plan:” Greens push for transition authority to manage switch to renewables appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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A New Kind of Liquid Biopsy

3BL Media

Canada’s STREAM project uses genomics to advance watershed health monitoring. SOURCE: Illumina. DESCRIPTION: Rivers and streams are vital to communities everywhere, for drinking water, transportation, and leisure. But pollution, drought, and climate change are taking their toll, making watershed monitoring more important every year. That’s the urgency driving the recent Illumina philanthropic grantee Sequencing the Rivers for Environmental Assessment and Monitoring ( STREAM ), which samples fres

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Contractor may face “substantial” losses in dispute with solar farm and inverter supplier

Renew Economy

Listed contractor says it may suffer "significant losses" over three-way dispute over who should bear cost for delays in $277 million solar project. The post Contractor may face “substantial” losses in dispute with solar farm and inverter supplier appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Ørsted Applauds Major Investment in Maryland's Offshore Wind Workforce Training

3BL Media

Offshore Wind Leader Commits $735 Million in Maryland Investments to Create Landmark Workforce Opportunity. SOURCE: Ørsted. DESCRIPTION: ANNAPOLIS, Md., August 29, 2022 /3BL Media/ – Ørsted, the U.S. leader in offshore wind and developer of Skipjack Wind in Maryland, today commended the U.S. Department of Commerce and State of Maryland for a $22.9 million federal investment in the state’s offshore wind workforce training and pledged to work closely with State leaders to prepare Maryland resident

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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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Quick automation wins with Cisco DNA Center

Cisco CSR

With the investment into today’s modern and agile networks, many IT organizations are searching for intelligent tools that can help simplify the complexity that comes with the advanced capabilities of today’s networks and keep up with the business demands. Topping off the complex challenges, many organizations are facing challenges on how to bridge the growing IT skill gap and automate various aspects of their network management.

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The Regions Foundation's Spotlight on Education

3BL Media

School bells are ringing but the Regions Foundation celebrates “back to school” all year long. SOURCE: Regions Bank. DESCRIPTION: By Candace Higginbotham |August 14, 2022. Regions Bank recently held its annual Share the Good campaign, with a back-to-school theme. Teams across the bank’s footprint collected and donated school supplies, made financial contributions and volunteered – all to ensure that students, teachers and parents have a great start to the new school year.

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When is TinyML too much?

Stacey Higginbotham

When it comes to machine learning (ML), sometimes every problem looks like it needs a neural net, when in fact it just needs some statistics. This is especially true when it comes to running algorithms on microcontrollers and for industrial use cases such as predictive maintenance, according to Bernard Burg, director of AI and data science at Infineon.

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Acer's Global Environmental Initiatives Win Multiple Red Dot Awards

3BL Media

Acer’s eco-friendly packaging, film, animation, and campaign designs garner international recognition for their creative communication and design excellence. SOURCE: Acer. DESCRIPTION: TAIPEI, Taiwan, August 29, 2022 /3BL Media/ - Acer received multiple 2022 Red Dot Brands & Communication Design awards for projects across various categories, including packaging, campaign, film, and animation designs.

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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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Energybox uses Cisco IoT to power smart, sustainable business

Cisco CSR

We are delighted to have Tony Carrella, Co-Founder and President of Energybox Inc. as guest blogger on our channel. At Energybox we recognize that what’s good for the planet is often good for business, too. That’s especially true for our customers: large, multi-site businesses ranging from restaurants and convenience stores to retail and laboratory environments.

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Strategic courage in an age of volatility

McKinsey Sustainabilty

Today’s challenging environment requires business leaders to hone their edge in three critical areas: insights, commitment, and execution.

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Clashes brew over Diablo Canyon extension plan as 40% of expected renewables fail to come online

Utiliity Dive

The debate around the future of Diablo Canyon comes as California faces a combination of threats to grid reliability, including the planned retirement of a suite of natural gas plants and projected increases in electricity demand.

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Getting Ready for Advanced Air Mobility

3BL Media

Essential steps for integrating aerial innovation into communities—to connect more places, advance equitable transportation solutions, and achieve timely delivery of vital services. SOURCE: WSP. DESCRIPTION: A new era of transportation is dawning as advanced air mobility (AAM) becomes part of mobility ecosystems. AAM represents the next generation of aircraft innovation, bringing mobility options to communities for passenger, air cargo, and emergency services. .

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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.