Renew Economy

DECEMBER 2, 2024

The record season for renewable energy has extended from its traditional spring season into summer, with numerous output records tumbling on Monday for the instantaneous generation of large scale wind and solar, rooftop PV and renewables in general. The new records reflect a combination of new capacity and excellent conditions for generating power from wind […] The post Wind, solar and rooftop PV set output records, and send coal and gas plunging to new lows appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Corporate Knights

DECEMBER 2, 2024

Searching for the protein of the future? Try your nearest duck pond, which in warmer weather is likely blanketed with the food sector’s next miracle ingredient: Lemna , also known as water lentils, also known as duckweed. Yes, it’s those tiny green plants that grow wild on the water’s surface, and their unique potential as an ingredient in animal-free products has been getting researchers and investors excited.

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Renew Economy

DECEMBER 2, 2024

The first cyclone resistant solar farm, along with a big battery, have been opened to provide daytime power for BHP's iron ore port operations in Port Hedland. The post Cyclone resistant Port Hedland solar and battery project opened to provide power to BHP port facility appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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3BL Media

DECEMBER 2, 2024

St. PAUL, Minn., December 2, 2024 /3BL/ - Inogen Alliance is pleased to announce the publication of our 2023 ESG report. This report covers the associated operational impacts of Inogen Environmental Alliance Inc. Details related to Associate engagements and collaboration across the Inogen Alliance network are also included. Our priority is to work collaboratively on our direct impacts as an Alliance while influencing our nearly 70 independent Associate companies and providing ESG expertise to ou

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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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Renew Economy

DECEMBER 2, 2024

New monthly data from Rystad Energy shows utility wind and solar generation exceeded 4 terwatt-hours – a first for the month of November. The post Solar and wind deliver November generation high, closing out a record spring appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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3BL Media

DECEMBER 2, 2024

For a growing number of sectors, it is now a business imperative to understand and report on the environmental impact of business operations — especially in terms of carbon emissions. Navigating the complexities of carbon emission reporting can be challenging. This post will break down the key concepts and methodologies for carbon footprint measurement, so you can effectively manage and reduce your emissions.

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3BL Media

DECEMBER 2, 2024

By Laura Cataldo Originally published by Healthcare Business Today As pressure mounts for the healthcare industry to reduce emissions, investments in sustainable construction projects have ramped up, and healthcare organizations have indicated a strong commitment to environmental sustainability and decarbonization goals. Many health systems are already taking steps to reduce their environmental impact – implementing policies and procedures to cut waste and water consumption, incorporating green

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Renew Economy

DECEMBER 2, 2024

Chevron's Gorgon CCS project - the flagship for the technology in Australia - has had its worst year on record, collecting less than one third of the CO2 it is supposed to. The post Expensive failure: Flagship Gorgon CCS collects less CO2 in worst year appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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3BL Media

DECEMBER 2, 2024

Originally published in International Paper's *Thinking Inside the Box* white paper Rethinking economic production as a continuous cycle of use and renewal has become a subject of great interest for businesses committed to a sustainable future. Likewise, economic benefits are gained from reduced fuel and raw material costs, and a closed-loop manufacturing process that minimizes energy waste.

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Renew Economy

DECEMBER 2, 2024

Instead of waiting years for a handful of billion-dollar projects, tens of thousands of electricians can rewire hundreds of thousands of households. It is lower risk and faster than boondoggles like Snowy 2.0. The post Energy market review must deliver a “new deal” for consumers 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. 📊 Join us for a practical webinar hosted by Kevin Kai Wong of Emergent Ene

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3BL Media

DECEMBER 2, 2024

Cummins by Cummins Inc., Global Power Technology Leader Growing up, Aidan was captivated by how things worked, especially cars and engines. “I spent countless hours tinkering and trying to fix whatever I could,” he recalls. This curiosity naturally led him to explore a career in mechanics. When he discovered Cummins Inc. and the Technician Apprentice Program (TAP), it felt like destiny.

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Renew Economy

DECEMBER 2, 2024

The first cyclone resistant solar farm, along with a big battery, have been opened to provide daytime power for BHP's iron ore port operations in Port Hedland. The post Cyclone resistant Port Hedland solar and big battery opened to provide power to BHP port facility appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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DECEMBER 2, 2024

Gen AI agents are starting to deliver breakthrough value, but only when companies figure out how to build and orchestrate hundreds of them.

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Renew Economy

DECEMBER 2, 2024

Construction has been completed on the second biggest battery in Victoria, which will be the second big battery in Australia contracted to Big Oil company Shell. The post Construction complete at Victoria’s second-biggest battery, contracted to Big Oil company appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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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.

3BL Media

DECEMBER 2, 2024

With a deep understanding of consumer megatrends and utilization of advanced technologies like AI and data clouds, this year Clorox continued to drive enduring innovation across our products, supply chain and business operations. FY24 HIGHLIGHTS Achieved our 2025 goal of knowing 100M consumers , helping us gain informed insights, deliver greater personalization to consumers and improve marketing return on investment.

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Renew Economy

DECEMBER 2, 2024

Sydney-based pioneer of no-cost solar and battery service closes $4.28 million funding round towards plans to deploy solar and battery systems to 2,000 homes a month. The post “No-cost” home solar and battery start-up raises funds to target 2,000 homes a month appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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3BL Media

DECEMBER 2, 2024

CHARLOTTE, N.C., December 2, 2024 /3BL/ - Tim Brown was a teenager with a fascination for aviation. Growing up near Charlotte, he cleaned corporate jets as part of the ground crew. He learned to fly. Today, he’s a 737 pilot for American Airlines. To encourage other kids to pursue a career in aviation, Brown is director of the Organization of Black Aerospace Professionals-operated educational program in Charlotte, Aerospace Career Education (ACE) Academy.

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Renew Economy

DECEMBER 2, 2024

Rather than relying on a big solar button, rapid rule changes could help AEMO manage minimum load while also getting the most out of rooftop solar for consumers. The post How to make the rooftop solar emergency backstop work for consumers appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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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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ESG Today

DECEMBER 2, 2024

By: Sheri Hinish, Principal Global Consulting Sustainability, Technology + Ecosystems Leader, EY We stand at the intersection of two revolutions—sustainability and artificial intelligence. One demands we change how we live, and the other enables us to do it. The convergence of AI and ESG represents a transformative force for businesses seeking to address today’s sustainability challenges.

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3BL Media

DECEMBER 2, 2024

Key Points Marathon Petroleum was named to the Women In Trucking Association's 2024 Top Companies for Women to Work in Transportation list for the third consecutive year. The company was honored at the WIT Accelerate! Conference & Expo in Dallas, showcasing its dedication to gender diversity and career advancement opportunities. Marathon Petroleum transport drivers have access to benefits like flexible schedules, fully paid parental leave, adoption assistance, tuition reimbursement, a 401k m

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Science Daily / Earth & Environment

DECEMBER 2, 2024

New research findings indicate that exposure to even low levels of arsenic poses significant health risks, including an increased risk of kidney cancer.

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3BL Media

DECEMBER 2, 2024

Ever wonder how you can champion a cause you believe in at work? I sat down with a leader in the Asia, Pacific, Japan, and China (APJC) region to learn about how she harnessed her roles within Cisco—both in the Cisco Customer Experience team and as a core team volunteer with the Cisco Green Team Network Inclusive Community , one of Cisco’s employee resource groups (ERGs), dedicated to connecting Cisco employees for social and environmental actions.

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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

Science Daily / Earth & Environment

DECEMBER 2, 2024

Scientists find making a seaweed additive more accessible to grazing cattle reduces methane emissions 40% and could make cattle farming more sustainable.

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3BL Media

DECEMBER 2, 2024

Nearly 40% of companies surveyed for this study have developed climate adaptation plans, yet only 6% have fully implemented adaptation measures. This report includes recommendations for large enterprises, the financial sector, and public administration to effectively plan and implement climate adaptation actions to ensure the resilience of businesses and communities amid the climate crisis.

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Science Daily / Earth & Environment

DECEMBER 2, 2024

The term 'Digital Twin of the Earth' creates the idea of the availability of a highly accurate virtual copy of our planet, enabling researchers to predict the most complex future climate developments and extreme natural events. In fact, such a replica -- or model representation of the Earth systems -- is the goal of the Destination Earth project.

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ESG Today

DECEMBER 2, 2024

Private equity and venture capital investor EQT Group and Singapore’s sovereign wealth fund, GIC, announced today the acquisition of a majority stake in UK-based energy transition-focused infrastructure company Calisen from a consortium of investors including Goldman Sachs Alternatives, BlackRock-owned Global Infrastructure Partners (GIP), and Mubadala Investment Company.

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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.

3BL Media

DECEMBER 2, 2024

TBL Fund is excited to announce that it was recently awarded a $100,000 grant from the Wells Fargo Foundation to expand its decarbonization and energy efficiency efforts for Tribal Communities. These funds will contribute to our efforts with the New Mexico Department of Indian Affairs in creating a sustainable energy program aimed at providing access to clean energy, energy efficiency, and resiliency technologies to Tribal Nations in New Mexico.

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ESG Today

DECEMBER 2, 2024

The Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) announced the launch of XRG, described by the company as a new “lower-carbon energy and chemicals investment powerhouse,” with a portfolio of assets of $80 billion, and a goal to more than double its asset value by 2035. According to ADNOC, XRG’s growth will be driven by key megatrends, including the transformation of energy, exponential growth of AI, and the rise of emerging economies.

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Science Daily / Earth & Environment

DECEMBER 2, 2024

The algorithms behind generative AI tools like DallE, when combined with physics-based data, can be used to develop better ways to model the Earth's climate. Computer scientists have now used this combination to create a model that is capable of predicting climate patterns over 100 years 25 times faster than the state of the art.

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ESG Today

DECEMBER 2, 2024

The European Commission announced the publication of a new set of frequently asked questions (FAQs), aimed at helping support investors in the implementation of the EU Taxonomy, its classification system for defining sustainable economic activities. According to the Commission, the publication is aimed at making the Taxonomy easier to use, and forms part of its efforts to reduce the administrative burden on companies applying the EU sustainable finance framework.

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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.