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How Applied Materials and Intel are helping chipmakers buy clean power

GreenBiz

The Catalyze program, sponsored by Intel and Applied Materials and run by Schneider Electric, aims to accelerate renewable energy access across the global semiconductor supply chain.

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Forget lithium: are zinc batteries a better way forward?

Corporate Knights

Hotter summers , drier forests , rising waters : climate change is not just a threat to our future, it’s hurting our world right now. While there are many ways human activity has brought about climate change, global electricity generation sources are among the leading culprits. Despite small upticks in the supply of wind and solar power , we have not yet reached a point where we are able to dislodge the fossil fuels that are entrenched in the power mix of many countries.

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Amazon just launched a new program to cajole sellers into cutting their emissions

GreenBiz

Amazon’s new Sustainability Solutions Hub centralizes access to several services Amazon has slowly been making available to sellers over the past few years.

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Extend the RET, expert says, and don’t pay coal plants for a job they can’t do

Renew Economy

AGL's former chief economist says an extension of the RET will get Australia's renewables transition back on track – while paying to keep open coal is just "bizarre." The post Extend the RET, expert says, and don’t pay coal plants for a job they can’t do 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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Science Based Targets initiative unveils major revamp to keep up with growing corporate demand

GreenBiz

Leading climate standards body unveils plans to officially incorporate in the UK as independent charity and ramp up capacity for validating climate goals.

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“They’re gone:” Labor bins Kyoto carryover credits, shuts carbon accounting loophole

Renew Economy

Labor bins hundreds of millions of Kyoto "carryover" carbon credits, permanently removing the option to use them to shirk Australia's climate responsibilities. The post “They’re gone:” Labor bins Kyoto carryover credits, shuts carbon accounting loophole appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Dramatic lift in market price cap to encourage batteries and gas to fill coal gap

Renew Economy

The wholesale market price cap is to jump to more than $22,000/MWh to encourage big batteries and open cycle gas generators to meet peak demand as coal exits grid. The post Dramatic lift in market price cap to encourage batteries and gas to fill coal gap appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Here’s your cheat sheet to navigate Climate Week

GreenBiz

What you need to know about what's coming up at Climate Week in New York next week (if you can attend in person, or not).

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Albanese tells Murdoch conference that Australia risks being left behind on renewables

Renew Economy

Albanese tells energy conference hosted by Rupert Murdoch's media organisation that Australia must move towards renewable energy or risk being left behind. The post Albanese tells Murdoch conference that Australia risks being left behind on renewables appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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5 ways to combat impostor syndrome during your sustainability job search

GreenBiz

These tips can help you get past self-doubt and move forward in your sustainability career.

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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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Energy Insiders Podcast: The end of baseload in world’s biggest standalone grid

Renew Economy

Jai Thomas, the co-ordinator of energy in Western Australia, on that state’s massive renewable plans, the end of baseload, and the rise of big batteries. Plus: News of the week. The post Energy Insiders Podcast: The end of baseload in world’s biggest standalone grid appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Kroger, Kipster team up to bring circular and humane eggs to US

GreenBiz

What gets Queen Máxima excited about ag innovation?

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ACCC questions Brookfield over AusNet control, insight into rival renewable projects

Renew Economy

Regulator concerned that Brookfield has access to information on connection proposals from AusNet, that could be used to "delay or frustrate connection processes" for its rivals. The post ACCC questions Brookfield over AusNet control, insight into rival renewable projects appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Acer Publishes 2022 Sustainability Report and Starts Using Sustainable Fuel Solutions

3BL Media

TAIPEI, Taiwan, September 14, 2023 /3BL/ - Acer Inc. announced the publication of its 2022 Sustainability Report offering a transparent disclosure of company strategies, actions, and achievements in sustainability management. In addition, to reduce carbon emissions in shipping its products worldwide, Acer has partnered with logistics provider Kuehne+Nagel to reduce standard sea containers emissions thanks to biofuel on various routes since Q4’22.

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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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Rivers are rapidly warming, losing oxygen; aquatic life at risk

Science Daily / Earth & Environment

Rivers are warming and losing oxygen faster than oceans, according to a new article. The study shows that of nearly 800 rivers, warming occurred in 87% and oxygen loss occurred in 70%.

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The Consumer Goods Forum Releases Executive Summary After Global Summit Kyoto 2023

3BL Media

The Consumer Goods Forum Global Summit Executive Summary - Kyoto 2023 Over 1,000 CEOs and executives from the world’s leading companies convened in Kyoto this June for the Consumer Goods Forum’s Global Summit, our annual membership gathering to set priorities and move forward as one. The 64th edition of the event, taking place at the historic venue where the Kyoto Protocol was signed in 1997, came at an especially crucial moment.

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The Innovator’s Tale of the Phoenix and Dragon (Blog)

Stanford Social Innovation

By Tomohiro Hamakawa & Keita Yamamoto How social innovators can manage their organizations in a way that balances a linear, problem-fixing approach and a more exploratory, agile one.

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Positive Luxury’s Breakthrough Business of the Year Nominees: Who Are They, and Why Are They Giving Hope for the Industry’s Transformation?

3BL Media

The luxury goods industry has a long-standing reputation for creating extravagant items and expressing art through craftmanship, but where major brands have fallen short in the past, is where sustainability is considered. Today’s luxury brands are waking up to the need to change this. The earth shouldn’t suffer because these items exist, and it’s refreshing to see industry players responding by slowly transforming and championing sustainable innovation.

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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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E2 (Environmental Entrepreneurs) - 18 Major New Clean Energy Projects Announced in August$2.2B in new investments, including $1.2B in EV manufacturing

Global Renewable News

Businesses announced plans for at least 18 new large-scale clean energy projects in 11 states and Puerto Rico in August, according to national nonpartisan business group E2's monthly analysis of.

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VMware: Built To Drive Sustainability

3BL Media

Although Harvard Business Review declared ‘sustainable business’ mainstream in 2021, it’s been intrinsic to VMware’s technology solutions for more than 25 years. Moreover, VMware’s innovative business was built to help drive sustainability. When the founders pioneered virtualization in 1998, they empowered companies to use VMware technology to significantly reduce the hardware and energy they needed to run workloads in data centers.

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BlueWave - BlueWave Closes First Major Financing Round to Support Agrivoltaic Solar Development and Long-Term Project Ownership

Global Renewable News

The $91M financing sourced from KeyBank and U.S. Bancorp Impact Finance will enable BlueWave, a Boston-based clean energy IPP and B Corp, to advance the first 20MWs of its 2GW+ project pipelin.

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Owens Corning, a Global Building and Construction Materials Leader, Joins European Alliance To Save Energy

3BL Media

The European Alliance to Save Energy (EU-ASE) welcomes Owens Corning as a key partner to advance energy efficiency and contribute to a more sustainable Europe. BRUSSELS, September 14, 2023 – The European Alliance to Save Energy is delighted to announce that Owens Corning, a global building and construction materials leader, mainly known in Europe for its insulation (PAROC, FOAMGLAS, Pittsburgh Corning) and composites businesses (Owens Corning Composite Materials), is joining EU-ASE as its newest

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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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Solar Energy Industries Association - Purposeful, Proactive Growth: Navigating Long-Term Challenges in the Solar and Storage Industry

Global Renewable News

America's solar and storage industry is by any metric booming. While this growth has been quick, it has not been haphazard.This expansion is underpinned by the industry's steadfast comm.

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Northern Trust Announces Inaugural Philanthropy Award

3BL Media

CHICAGO, September 14, 2023 /3BL/ - Northern Trust announced today the inaugural Northern Trust Anchor Award, which will grant up to $1 million to one Chicago-based, innovative nonprofit organization to accelerate its growth and positive impact. The Anchor Award is a new facet to Northern Trust’s nearly 135-year history of ongoing philanthropic support.

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International Renewable Energy Agency - Stronger International Cooperation in High Emissions Sectors Crucial to Get on Track for 1.5°C Climate Goal

Global Renewable News

Countries must supercharge international collaboration on technologies and markets for sectors such as power, transport, industry, buildings and agriculture, new report finds.Insufficient progre.

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Employee Growth and Development at Qualcomm

3BL Media

As published in Qualcomm's 2022 Corporate Responsibility Report Our workforce is our most valuable asset, and our continued success depends on our employees. We prioritize opportunities for employees’ continuous learning with career development programs, tuition reimbursement and mentorship. Our Accelerate program is designed to empower first-time managers and new leaders to develop skills and knowledge that accelerate their readiness to manage and lead.

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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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QHeat - 1,5 years after QHeat investment decision: growing company, completed heat well projects and first steps abroad

Global Renewable News

It has been some 18 months since the Climate Fund made the investment decision to finance QHeat's purchase of more efficient equipment for drilling medium-deep heat wells. Since then, QHeat ha.

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What Is Double Materiality? A More Holistic View of Impact

3BL Media

For organizations simply trying to ensure they are meeting the proper filing requirements, the recent introduction of the double materiality principle to financial reporting regulations may seem like an additional layer of complexity in an already comprehensive process. We’ve put together a high-level primer on double materiality in an attempt to ease concerns and help corporations and stakeholders understand double materiality from a more holistic perspective.

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FortisBC - Construction underway at Vancouver Landfill for Renewable Natural Gas facilityLocal Renewable Natural Gas project will be the largest in British Columbia

Global Renewable News

FortisBC Energy Inc. (FortisBC) and the City of Vancouver (the City) are working together on the construction of a Renewable Natural Gas1 (RNG) facility at the City's landfill in Delta, B.C. The p.

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Arbor Day Foundation Awarded $50 Million in Inflation Reduction Act Funds To Increase Equitable Access to Trees in Urban Areas

3BL Media

LINCOLN, Neb., September 14, 2023 /3BL/ - The U.S. Department of Agriculture awarded the Arbor Day Foundation $50 million for a program that will invest in tree planting and maintenance in disadvantaged communities across the country. The money was part of the Inflation Reduction Act’s historic $1.5 billion investment in the U.S. Forest Service’s Urban and Community Forestry program.

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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.