Thu.Mar 10, 2022

article thumbnail

Wave energy sees ripples of activity in the U.S.

GreenBiz

Riding a new wave of funding, the fledgling industry that aims to harness the power of the sea to produce electricity is coming to a crucial inflection point in its long haul toward commercialization.

468
468
article thumbnail

Offshore wind a massive opportunity for green hydrogen, D’Ambrosio says

Renew Economy

Victoria's offshore wind target will not just help fill the hole created by coal, but also boost green hydrogen opportunities, energy minister says. The post Offshore wind a massive opportunity for green hydrogen, D’Ambrosio says appeared first on RenewEconomy.

348
348
Insiders

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

article thumbnail

Beating food waste needs plastic — the question is where and when

GreenBiz

Plastic, while bad for the environment, is an important tool in the fight against food waste. How do we balance those pros and cons?

Waste 370
article thumbnail

Australia hits new renewables milestone, Taylor claims credit

Renew Economy

Taylor claims credit for surging renewables share, while praising the Morrison government's investments in the gas industry. The post Australia hits new renewables milestone, Taylor claims credit appeared first on RenewEconomy.

269
269
article thumbnail

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.

article thumbnail

Who wins in the gas-price blame game?

GreenBiz

Don’t trust those profiting from high gas prices on what to do about high gas prices.

370
370
article thumbnail

Nuclear facilities targeted in Russia’s war on Ukraine

Renew Economy

Several nuclear facilities in Ukraine have been attacked by the Russian military, but there have not been any significant radiation releases … yet. The post Nuclear facilities targeted in Russia’s war on Ukraine appeared first on RenewEconomy.

269
269

More Trending

article thumbnail

Regions Bank Expanding Sustainable Finance Opportunities

3BL Media

Teams are working to consolidate environmentally and socially focused lending efforts to offer more and better solutions to clients. SOURCE: Regions Bank. DESCRIPTION: By Candace Higginbotham. Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) issues have emerged in recent years and have become more and more important to companies, governments, investors, customers and communities.

Banking 246
article thumbnail

With climate change, Alaska could grow its own food

GreenBiz

Research suggests that planning for future decades will be crucial for keeping Alaska fed, healthy and economically stable.

article thumbnail

The Global Citizen Fellowship Program 2022/23 Powered by BeyGOOD, Expands for the First Time Into Kenya

3BL Media

Applications Now Open for Young Changemakers from Kenya, Nigeria and South Africa to Join the Global Citizen Fellowship Program For A Year-Long, Full-Time, Paid Placement. SOURCE: Global Citizen. DESCRIPTION: JOHANNESBURG, LAGOS, Nigeria, and NAIROBI, Kenya, March 10, 2022 /3BL Media/ - International advocacy organisation Global Citizen has today announced that for the fourth year of the Global Citizen Fellowship Program powered by BeyGOOD , the organisation will be expanding for the first time

article thumbnail

How to value transmission? Why Marinus has less chance of covering costs than Basslink

Renew Economy

Considering the abject failure of Basslink, why do the powers-that-be want to boost Tasmania to Victoria interconnection for twice the cost? The post How to value transmission? Why Marinus has less chance of covering costs than Basslink appeared first on RenewEconomy.

article thumbnail

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.

article thumbnail

Helping an Australian Cereal Manufacturer Generate Clean Energy From Waste

3BL Media

SOURCE: Rockwell Automation. DESCRIPTION: PERTH, March 10, 2022 /3BL Media/ - Rockwell Automation (NYSE: ROK) technologies is helping a leading cereal manufacturer use anaerobic digestion—a sequence of processes by which microorganisms break down biodegradable material—to generate energy from organic waste. These processes allow the manufacturer, which has a strong commitment to its social and environmental responsibilities, to reduce energy costs while also reducing environmental impact.

article thumbnail

Who's in charge of derivatives in the new era of climate risk?

GreenBiz

One quadrillion dollars are at risk. A new proposal aims to regulate derivatives in the climate age.

370
370
article thumbnail

Black-Owned Media: Making the Case for Better Brand Partnerships

3BL Media

Nielsen Power Chat with Munson Steed, Chief Executive Officer of Steed Media Group. SOURCE: Nielsen. DESCRIPTION: The role of Black-owned media has continued to evolve in the nearly 200 years since Freedom’s Journal–the first Black owned and operated newspaper in the U.S.–went to print. Today, the need for trusted voices to herald the issues, trends and triumphs of Black America remains clear.

article thumbnail

Energy Insiders Podcast: Victoria’s big offshore wind plans

Renew Economy

Victorian energy minister Lily D'Ambrosio on state's landmark offshore wind target, prospects for green hydrogen, coal retirements, the AGL play, and local industry. The post Energy Insiders Podcast: Victoria’s big offshore wind plans appeared first on RenewEconomy.

209
209
article thumbnail

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

article thumbnail

Opinion: Building an Inclusive World Through Sports, Art, and Culture

3BL Media

By Andrew Hexter, Lisa Lam. SOURCE: Gilead Sciences. DESCRIPTION: How big could the impact of a simple sporting event be on the lives of thousands of LGBTQ individuals in Asia? We get this question frequently from those who are hearing about the Gay Games for the first time. The answer is simple: An impact that is subtle, meaningful, and long-lasting.

240
240
article thumbnail

Zenith taps 5B Maverick tech to boost solar use in off-grid power projects

Renew Economy

Remote and off-grid projects to get a solar boost, with Zenith Energy inking a deployment deal with 5B for up to 400MW of power plants. The post Zenith taps 5B Maverick tech to boost solar use in off-grid power projects appeared first on RenewEconomy.

145
145
article thumbnail

What Are the New Environmental Social and Governance (ESG) Regulatory, Resource, and Policy Demands?

3BL Media

SOURCE: BSI Group. DESCRIPTION: “As an organization, if you're not already baking in the cost of carbon into your cost of goods, you're going into the future blind”. Ryan Lynch, BSI Americas Professional Services' Practice Director of Sustainability. March 10, 2022 /3BL Media/ - Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) encompasses a broad category of topics with wide implications for how companies and industries manage and disclose on these topics.

article thumbnail

Great Solar Business Podcast: How to make a blokey industry more inclusive

Renew Economy

A frank and practical conversation with Bobbi McKibbin from Australian Women in Solar Energy and Solar Integrity about creating more opportunities for women in the solar industry. The post Great Solar Business Podcast: How to make a blokey industry more inclusive appeared first on RenewEconomy.

142
142
article thumbnail

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

article thumbnail

iPoint and fors.earth Enter Into Strategic Partnership

3BL Media

Cooperation enables software-supported sustainability strategy for companies. SOURCE: iPoint-systems gmbh. DESCRIPTION: REUTLINGEN, Germany March 10, 2022 /3BL Media/ - iPoint-systems is happy to announce a strategic partnership with fors.earth, one of Germany's leading strategy consultancies specializing in sustainability. Together they support companies in achieving measurable positive impacts in their value chain with the help of a software-supported sustainability strategy.

article thumbnail

New research centre for delivery of affordable, reliable and sustainable energy

Renew Economy

Delivering affordable, reliable and sustainable energy to regional and remote communities the key aim of new Federation University research centre in Victoria. The post New research centre for delivery of affordable, reliable and sustainable energy appeared first on RenewEconomy.

136
136
article thumbnail

Can EVs Power the Grid?

3BL Media

SCE says there are a few hurdles, but we are not that far off during a panel exploring the future of vehicle-to-grid technology. SOURCE: Edison International. DESCRIPTION: By Paul Griffo. By 2030, up to half of new electric vehicles could be capable of charging their batteries while they’re plugged in and discharging electricity stored in their batteries back onto the power grid.

130
130
article thumbnail

CCIE Lab Rentals for Practical Exam Preparation

Cisco CSR

The long and storied history of Cisco’s first certification begins in the 1990s, when the Cisco Certified Internetworking Expert (CCIE) certification was launched. 30 years later, the CCIE certification is widely recognized as the pinnacle of achievement in networking, and attaining it despite the arduous nature of certification demonstrates mastery of your chosen domain.

143
143
article thumbnail

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.

article thumbnail

New Video Series on Park Protection From National Parks Conservation Association and Limestone Branch Distillery

3BL Media

Whether you grew up collecting stamps in your national park passport or recently visited a national park, monument or historical site for the first time, everyone has a unique perspective on what public lands mean to them. SOURCE: National Parks Conservation Association. DESCRIPTION: What inspires someone to take action to protect parks? In their new video series, National Parks Conservation Association (NPCA) and their partner Limestone Branch Distillery are telling the stories of three people,

130
130
article thumbnail

Introducing the new ‘Defending Against Critical Threats’ report

Cisco CSR

Today, we’re pleased to launch our annual Defending Against Critical Threats report. Inside, we cover the most significant vulnerabilities and incidents of 2021, with expert analysis, insights and predictions from our security and threat intelligence teams across Cisco Talos , Duo Security , Kenna Security , and Cisco Umbrella. It’s clear that 2021 – and, indeed, the start of 2022 – has been very challenging for security defenders.

article thumbnail

CRB Celebrates International Women's Day 2022

3BL Media

SOURCE: CRB. DESCRIPTION: On this International Women's Day, we're reflecting back on what Sarah Lanning, Process Engineer II, said on stage at CRB's Annual Leadership Meeting earlier this month. "Working in a male dominated industry can be an intimidating challenge as a young engineer, but the incredible teams at CRB and inspirational women leaders make it a much more approachable one.

130
130
article thumbnail

Podcast: IoT security after Russia invaded Ukraine

Stacey Higginbotham

This week’s show spends a lot of time on security in everything from an Amazon Echo to an infusion pump. But before we get to security stats, we offer a quick overview of Apple’s latest announcements. Then we pivot to discuss the Critical Infrastructure Defense Project , a series of free services enterprises can use to help protect their operations from attack.

119
119
article thumbnail

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.

article thumbnail

Meet Some of the Amazing Women of FIRST

3BL Media

In honor of International Day of Women and Girls in Science, we are please to introduce you to some of the amazing women of FIRST. SOURCE: FedEx Corporation. DESCRIPTION: Dr. Melissa Smith , FIRST alum and user experience researcher at YouTube, is the first FIRST alum on the FIRST Board of Directors, having participated as a student and volunteer for more than 20 years.

Logistics 130
article thumbnail

Underwater innovation at Illinois Beach State Park to help mitigate coastal erosion

Environmental News Bits

Each year, winter wreaks havoc on Lake Michigan communities as waves and ice pummel the coast. In recent years, winter storms combined with record high lake levels have been especially damaging.

105
105
article thumbnail

The Home Depot Supports Women and Non-Binary Entrepreneurs With Ladies Who Launch Partnership

3BL Media

SOURCE: The Home Depot. DESCRIPTION: Ladies Who Launch (LWL) became a nonprofit in 2017 and is dedicated to elevating and empowering women and non-binary business owners and entrepreneurs. They support business owners by providing educational resources, funding, mentorship, networking and community. The Home Depot is proud to announce a $100,000 investment which will support the organization's Launch Program , a six-month grant program that provides selected recipients a cash grant of $10,000, i

130
130
article thumbnail

Women in Green Chemistry and Engineering: Agents of Change Toward the Achievement of a Sustainable Future

Environmental News Bits

Amy S. Cannon, Danielle Julie Carrier, Abigail S. Engelberth, Jeannette M. Garcia, Eunice Heath, King Kuok (Mimi) Hii, Francesca M. Kerton, Banothile Makhubela, Audrey Moores, Liane M. Rossi, Juliana L. Vidal, Adelina Voutchkova-Kostal, and Karen Wilson (2022). “Women in Green Chemistry and Engineering: Agents of Change Toward the Achievement of a Sustainable Future.

105
105
article thumbnail

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.