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How to be like Patagonia: 3 lessons in responsible business

GreenBiz

Key takeaways from Patagonia's first 50 years in operation, including insights from Vincent Stanley, director of Patagonia philosophy.

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China’s emissions set to fall in 2024 after record growth in clean energy

Renew Economy

New analysis shows a fall in China’s CO2 emissions is all but guaranteed in 2024, thanks to a historic expansion of low-carbon energy installations. The post China’s emissions set to fall in 2024 after record growth in clean energy appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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How Microsoft and P&G are planning to replenish more water than they use

GreenBiz

Microsoft and P&G are among a growing group of companies replenishing freshwater ecosystems to offset their corporate water consumption.

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NSW blots out nearly entire state for wind projects – few areas deemed “desirable” for turbines

Renew Economy

NSW stuns wind industry by suggesting hardly any sites are deemed "desirable" for large scale wind projects. One of the few areas deemed "suitable" is in anti-wind MP Angus Taylor's electorate. The post NSW blots out nearly entire state for wind projects – few areas deemed “desirable” for turbines appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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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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Climate tech investing surges in the third quarter

GreenBiz

After a slow start to the year, funding in climate tech startups returns to the financial highs of 2021’s bull market.

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Australia must slash emissions by 68 pct by 2030, quit coal five years later to meet 1.5°C target

Renew Economy

New modelling from Climateworks shows Australia can stay aligned with the Paris target of limiting warming to 1.5°C, but only if much of the heavy lifting is done by 2030. The post Australia must slash emissions by 68 pct by 2030, quit coal five years later to meet 1.5°C target appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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First massive Haliade X turbine installed at first US offshore wind farm

Renew Economy

Some positive news for the US offshore wind industry as the first of 62 massive 13MW turbines goes up for the Vineyard Wind project off Massachusetts. The post First massive Haliade X turbine installed at first US offshore wind farm appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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How Dairy Farmers Are Turning Manure

3BL Media

Originally published by Smithsonian Magazine By Rachael Moeller Gorman Photographs by David Degner The Connecticut River cuts between the Green Mountains of Vermont and the White Mountains of New Hampshire and rushes into the heart of Massachusetts, where Denise Barstow Manz stands in the wind, surveying the land her family has farmed for 217 years.

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“A true first:” Neoen in landmark deal to create national park next to Goyder renewable zone

Renew Economy

Neoen transfers ownership of World's End Gorge to state government to create new national park adjacent to its massive Goyder South wind, solar and battery project. The post “A true first:” Neoen in landmark deal to create national park next to Goyder renewable zone appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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UK Entrepreneurs Less Confident About Growth Than US Counterparts, GoDaddy Reveals

3BL Media

As originally published by GoDaddy’s Venture Forward Research Initiative UK microbusiness owners are significantly less optimistic about their national economy and individual growth prospects than US counterparts, according to a new GoDaddy study of digital/online microbusiness owners. The findings, published today, come from Venture Forward, an international research initiative by GoDaddy that analyses data from more than 20 million British and American microbusinesses - those with an active we

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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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Wind and solar projects face hefty new fees as NSW seeks to accelerate planning process

Renew Economy

Wind and solar farm developers to face new fees that will deliver more than $400 million of community benefits in bid to fast-track stalled planning approvals. The post Wind and solar projects face hefty new fees as NSW seeks to accelerate planning process appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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TCFD Publishes Final Status Report and Next Steps

3BL Media

The sixth and final status report prepared by the Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures (TCFD) was released in October. The Task Force said it continued to see “significant momentum around adoption and support of its recommendations” but more progress is needed. Thus far, progress has included the International Sustainability Standards Board’s release of its disclosures, based on the TCFD’s recommendations.

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Bowen launches $150 million funding round to decarbonise, electrify regional industry

Renew Economy

Federal Labor launches first funding round to support emissions reduction at industrial facilities, with initial focus on industrial heat and off-road transport. The post Bowen launches $150 million funding round to decarbonise, electrify regional industry appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Appreciating the Gift of Water: Lucy Tomee’s Story

3BL Media

Providing ‘safe’ water is about more than access to clean drinking water—it’s why FedEx chooses to support organizations like Water Mission, who build safe water solutions for individuals and communities around the world. Lucy Tomee, a member of Morbus’ community in Kenya, provides a gut-wrenching testimony about the importance of clean water in a way not often thought of—physical collection of water is sometimes very unsafe but necessary for survival.

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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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Albanese government takes aim at “carbon leakage” to protect Australian industry

Renew Economy

Federal government opens public consultation on possible policy changes to prevent the risk of carbon leakage, including a potential carbon border tariff. The post Albanese government takes aim at “carbon leakage” to protect Australian industry appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Evaluating Carbon Offsets

3BL Media

Originally published on NRG Energy Insights By Bernie Kinsella Welcome back to the second installment in our carbon offsets series. As a brief refresher, our last blog covered what carbon offsets are, the various types of credits, and why using offsets in support of broader decarbonization efforts is valuable. Next, we will go a step further and dive into how offset projects are evaluated as a credible tool in a company’s ongoing efforts to reduce, avoid, and offset greenhouse gas emissions.

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'Cooling glass' blasts building heat into space

Science Daily / Earth & Environment

Researchers aiming to combat rising global temperatures have developed a new 'cooling glass' that can turn down the heat indoors without electricity by drawing on the cold depths of space. The new technology, a microporous glass coating, can lower the temperature of the material beneath it by 3.5 degrees Celsius at noon, and has the potential to reduce a mid-rise apartment building's yearly carbon emissions by 10 percent.

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Port of Long Beach Drives Toward Zero-Emissions Future

3BL Media

Energized by Edison The Port of Long Beach is working closely with Southern California Edison to solidify its leadership in the transportation industry’s effort to improve air quality and overall sustainability through electrification. On display at the annual Green Port Fair last month were medium- and heavy-duty electric vehicles that are gradually replacing diesel-fueled transports to move cargo around the 3,200-acre port, which aims to have a fleet of zero-emission, cargo-handling equipment

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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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International Renewable Energy Agency - Removing Barriers for Green Hydrogen Deployment

Global Renewable News

According to IRENA's World Energy Transition Outlook, hydrogen and its derivates are projected to make up 14% of global total final energy consumption by 2050 in a world aiming to stay under a 1.5.

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Honoring American Heroes

3BL Media

American Airlines is proud to honor those who serve and have served in the United States Armed Forces. Through its Military and Veterans Initiatives program, the airline supports service members and their families year-round by contributing to military nonprofits and using its fleet of aircraft for special missions. In recognition of Veterans Day, American hosted several recent events to reinforce its commitment to honoring the selfless sacrifice of our military veterans.

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U.S. Department of Energy - Geothermal Collegiate Competition Kicks Off with 33 Teams!

Global Renewable News

Twenty-five collegiate institutions are participating in the Fall 2023 Geothermal Collegiate Competition across two tracks Policy (purple), Technical (pink), and both (black).Thirty-three.

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Six Decades of Dedication: MARY KAY Releases In-Depth Report in Critical Areas of Sustainability

3BL Media

DALLAS, November 13, 2023 /3BL/ - Mary Kay Inc., a global advocate for corporate sustainability and stewardship, released its ‘ Special Report on Sustainability 2023 ’ detailing the brand’s unwavering commitment to enriching women’s lives and ensuring a sustainable future for all. As the iconic beauty brand commemorates its 60 th anniversary, Mary Kay is proud to be part of a global coalition with key stakeholders and aligned with the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals to make strides

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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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U.S. Trade and Development Agency - USTDA Supports Innovative Geothermal Technology in the Philippines

Global Renewable News

Today (Nov 13), the U.S. Trade and Development Agency signed a grant agreement with the Philippines' Energy Development Corporation (EDC) for a feasibility study and pilot project to increase geot.

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SCS Standards Releases Revised SCS Recycled Content Standard for Public Review

3BL Media

EMERYVILLE, Calif., November 13, 2023 /3BL/ - SCS Standards is pleased to announce that version 8.0 of the SCS-103 Certification Standard for Recycled Content is now available for public review and comments. The Standard was first introduced in 1989 in response to the burgeoning interest in recycled content claims and the introduction of innovative new recycling technologies.

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U.S. Department of Energy - DOE Launches $1.7 Million Prize to Power Offshore Economy with Marine Energy

Global Renewable News

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) today (Nov 13) launched the Powering the Blue Economy : Power at Sea Prize, which will award up to $1.7 million to competitors to advance technologies that use mar.

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KFC Launches Club To Help UK Youth Gain First-Time Jobs

3BL Media

Originally published by Networld Media Group on QSRweb.com KFC is launching an inclusive U.K. members club dubbed The Kentucky Club, to help young people gain a fair shot at a first job, according to a press release. The Kentucky Club will open at The Compound in Birmingham on Oct. 27 and will offer inspirational talks from YouTubers and educational development programming from U.K.

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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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Bonneville Power Administration - BPA retires transformational energy efficiency program

Global Renewable News

Energy efficiency program managers talk about the successful program, why it ended, and what's in store for the future of residential heating and cooling. For over 25 years, PTCS was BPA.

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Marathon Petroleum’s National Driver All-Star Lewis Clifton Honored in Orlando

3BL Media

Lewis “Lew” Clifton has been a truck driver for most of his life. He loves his job and takes it very seriously. He was recently named one of only 25 drivers selected for the 2023 National Driver All-Star Award given by the National Private Truck Council (NPTC) at its safety conference in Orlando, Florida. “I take a lot of pride in my work,” said Clifton.

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Puget Sound Energy - Puget Sound Energy launches programs to encourage customers to reduce energy use

Global Renewable News

Conserving energy is one of the most cost-effective ways of reducing heating and cooling bills when electricity demand spikes during cold snaps and heat waves. PSE is launching programs for residentia.

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Debunking 5 Myths About Strategic Workforce Planning in the Public Sector

3BL Media

Originally published by HR.com Highlights: Embrace flexibility in hiring by building a diverse candidate pipeline from different departments and divisions based on core competencies. Identify high-potential employees, regardless of vacancies, and invest in their training and development to nurture a strong internal candidate pool. Despite budget constraints, allocate resources strategically to maximize the return on investment in training and development.

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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.