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“Just staggering:” China installs 100 solar panels a second as total PV capacity tops 1 terawatt

Renew Economy

China’s cumulative solar capacity surpasses one terawatt after the addition of a "staggering" 93 GW of new PV capacity in May alone. The post “Just staggering:” China installs 100 solar panels a second as total PV capacity tops 1 terawatt appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Institutions Cut 1.2 Million Metric Tons of CO₂ Through EPEAT Registered Procurement

3BL Media

PORTLAND, Ore., June 24, 2025 /3BL/ - The Global Electronics Council ® (GEC) unveiled the winners of the 2025 EPEAT ® Purchaser Awards, whose combined purchasing decisions drove measurable environmental benefits — including cutting 1.2 million metric tons of greenhouse gas emissions. This equates to taking about 250,000 passenger cars off the road for a year, alongside significant reductions in energy use, hazardous waste, water consumption, and more.

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Three new big battery storage units join the grid, as wind and solar output hits new peaks

Renew Economy

Updated: Three new big battery units have joined the grid, as wind and solar post new output records in individual states and across the National Electricity Market. The post Three new big battery storage units join the grid, as wind and solar output hits new peaks appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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3M and Discovery Education Recognize 32 State Merit Winners and 4 Honorable Mentions in 2025 3M Young Scientist Challenge

3BL Media

ST. PAUL, Minn. and CHARLOTTE, N.C., June 24, 2025 /3BL/ - 3M (@3M) and Discovery Education (@DiscoveryEd) today announced the 2025 3M Young Scientist Challenge ( #YoungScientist ) 32 state merit winners and four honorable mention recipients. As the nation’s premier middle school science competition, the 3M Young Scientist Challenge features outstanding innovations from young scientists that demonstrate the power of science to improve the world.

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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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Coal royalties fall by nearly half a billion dollars, as climate disaster costs leap 1,000%

Renew Economy

The increasing cost of climate inaction has well and truly transitioned to become a hip-pocket issue not just for our farmers, but those in the “big smoke” as well. The post Coal royalties fall by nearly half a billion dollars, as climate disaster costs leap 1,000% appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Virtual Power Plant FAQs: What Is a VPP and How Does It Work?

3BL Media

Originally published on NRG Energy Insights By NRG Editorial Voices Have you ever thought about where your electricity comes from? Maybe you picture massive generators or big spinning turbines. That’s been the norm for over a century. But what if your home, your neighbor’s home, and even the electric car in someone’s driveway could work together to provide power to an entire neighborhood?

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Q&A: Understanding the Carbon Footprint Methodology for the Olympic Games

3BL Media

International Olympic Committee news The Olympic Games bring together athletes and spectators from all over the world, showcasing human potential, resilience and a sense of unity no other event can provide. To ensure the Games are delivered in the most useful and responsible way possible, the International Olympic Committee (IOC)’s Olympic Agenda requires organisers to create a lasting positive impact for the host while minimising their environmental footprint.

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“Even the most powerful must answer questions:” Australia ranks 2nd in world on climate litigation

Renew Economy

As more cases are brought, companies and government are increasingly being forced to take the possibility of climate litigation seriously. The post “Even the most powerful must answer questions:” Australia ranks 2nd in world on climate litigation appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Rockwell Automation Advances Sustainability Through Smart Manufacturing

3BL Media

June 24, 2025 /3BL/ - As part of its global mission to achieve carbon neutrality by 2023 (scope 1 and scope 2 emissions), Rockwell Automation recognizes the need for a structured and data-driven approach to energy optimization. The company’s Asia Pacific Business Center (APBC), a manufacturing facility based in Singapore, partnered with Kalypso , Rockwell’s digital consulting services team, to implement a structured transformation roadmap to meet its sustainability goals and align with local gov

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Big battery gets all-clear to connect to NSW grid, help take it “beyond coal”

Renew Economy

A two-hour big battery has been given the green light to connect to the grid in the Central West of New South Wales, clearing the way for construction. The post Big battery gets all-clear to connect to NSW grid, help take it “beyond coal” appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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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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The Heat You’re Not Counting: Super Pollutants and the Net Zero Gap

3BL Media

Complimentary Webinar: The Heat You’re Not Counting: Super Pollutants and the Net Zero Gap Wednesday, July 16, 2025, 12:00PM UTC+7:00 Register Here While most corporate climate strategies focus on reducing carbon dioxide, few address the most powerful—and overlooked—drivers of near-term global warming: super pollutants like methane, black carbon, and HFCs.

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Rinehart says net zero is “magic pudding,” and only those who want to cut emissions should pay

Renew Economy

Australia's richest person says net zero is a "magic pudding" and suggests only those wanting to cut emissions should pay for it. The post Rinehart says net zero is “magic pudding,” and only those who want to cut emissions should pay appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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CNH Making an Impact: Floating Island Habitat

3BL Media

World-class equipment, technology and services company, CNH , has taken on a project that exemplifies its commitment to sustainability. The Sioux Falls Sustainability Committee is an employee driven committee made up of 16 dedicated members that meet monthly to plan ways they can help. Projects have included river clean-up efforts and Earth Day events.

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Big near neighbour payments offered to soothe anger over renewables transmission line in Australia first

Renew Economy

Network offers an Australian-first "near neighbour" payments to soothe anger among landowners and communities around the controversial transmission line. The post Big near neighbour payments offered to soothe anger over renewables transmission line in Australia first appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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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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Trane Technologies Recognized by TIME as One of the World’s Most Sustainable Companies

3BL Media

SWORDS, Ireland, June 24, 2025 /3BL/ - Trane Technologies (NYSE:TT), a global climate innovator, has been recognized in TIME’s list of the World’s Most Sustainable Companies , ranking 20th. The list, now in its second year and published in collaboration with market research company Statista, highlights the top 500 companies that embed sustainability into their core strategies.

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Microsoft Signs Deal to Remove 2.6 Million Tons of Carbon Through Sustainable Agriculture

ESG Today

Agriculture-focused carbon removal solutions provider Agoro Carbon announced that it has signed a 12-year offtake agreement with Microsoft, providing the tech giant with 2.6 million carbon credits from its U.S.-based projects, marking one of the largest soil-based carbon removal commitments to date. Launched in 2021 by Norway-based crop nutrition company Yara, Agoro Carbon partners with farmers and ranchers to sequester carbon in the soil and generate verified soil carbon credits.

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Championing Circular Design: PATRÓN® CRISTALINO Activation at Miami Airport

3BL Media

Miami, FL, June 24, 2025 /3BL/ - Bacardi Global Travel Retail brought a fresh wave of excitement to Miami International Airport (MIA) this month with a dynamic pop-up activation which spotlighted PATRÓN® CRISTALINO, the brand’s latest super-premium innovation. The month-long promotion not only celebrated the new crystal-clear, oak-aged PATRÓN expression but also reinforced the company’s commitment to reducing its impact on the environment by repurposing key structures from previous PATRÓN activa

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Queensland budget puts money towards solar for renters, Copperstring and coal

Renew Economy

The Queensland budget is putting money towards rooftop solar for renters and the Copperstring transmission line, as well as keeping old coal stations running. The post Queensland budget puts money towards solar for renters, Copperstring and coal appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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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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The “3rd P”: Why Partnership Is the Key to Successful Public-Private Collaboration

3BL Media

Water—something many take for granted—is the most essential service communities depend on. The quality of that service is directly tied to the quality of the people who provide it. Over the decades, water industry challenges have grown more complex due to the increasing demand on water and aging infrastructure. These challenges require evolving solutions where pivotal public-private collaboration has become not just useful, but necessary.

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Wind, hydrogen and CCS unite in Melbourne to drive “last mile” decarbonisation

Renew Economy

Three co-located summits will explore the role three technologies – wind energy, hydrogen and CCS – will play in achieving the "last mile" of decarbonisation. The post Wind, hydrogen and CCS unite in Melbourne to drive “last mile” decarbonisation appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Virgin’s Net Zero Goals Approved by SBTi

ESG Today

UK-based conglomerate Virgin announced that its climate targets, including its goal to achieve net-zero greenhouse gas emissions (GHG) across the value chain by 2050, have been approved by the Science Based Target initiative (SBTi). Among the goals approved by the SBTi is a commitment by the company to ensure that 68% of its companies by emissions will have science-based targets in place by 2029.

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Northwestern Mutual: Let’s Build a Better Way to Tomorrow

3BL Media

Originally published May 27, 2025 At Northwestern Mutual, acting on our values helps us achieve our mission: We're focused on growth. We're committed to building and supporting healthy communities. We value the people who help carry out our mission. We strive to be good stewards of the environment. We value the trust of our stakeholders. Our mission is to free Americans from financial anxiety, and it's rooted in each decision that we make.

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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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Pivot Energy - Pivot Energy Releases 2024 Environmental, Social, and Governance Report, Underscoring Its Continued Leadership in Impact-Driven Work

Global Renewable News

Pivot Energy, a national leading renewable energy provider and independent power producer (IPP), today (June 24) released its 2024 Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Report, highli.

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Boehringer Ingelheim's 'Sailboat for Health' Brings Healthcare to Remote Greek Islands

3BL Media

We've all seen those idyllic scenes of picturesque Greek islands: fantastic fun in the sun on a hot summer’s day. But what does it mean to live there in the cold and grey of winter? What happens when temporary healthcare facilities return to the mainland for the offseason? Particularly for those with a health condition that needs regular attention? For patients with diabetes, access to healthcare can be a daunting challenge.

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Green Therma - Green Therma receives EUDP funding for the demonstration of the Heat4Ever solution in Aalborg

Global Renewable News

We are pleased to announce that the Energy Technology Development and Demonstration Program (EUDP) has awarded us 84 MDKK for the full-scale demonstration of our Heat4Ever solution in Aalborg, exe.

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How electric companies can reduce liability risks from climate change

Utiliity Dive

Upgrading infrastructure, embracing renewables and collaborating with governments and communities are no longer optional if companies want to ease legal risks and maintain social license to operate.

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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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GoDaddy 2024 Sustainability Report: People & Culture | Employee Wellbeing

3BL Media

Originally published in GoDaddy's 2024 Sustainability Report Employee Wellbeing At GoDaddy, we believe a happy, healthy team sparks creativity, collaboration, and big ideas. When employees feel their best, they bring their best, and we want to provide a supportive and safe environment for them to do so. We make wellbeing and security a top priority because a thriving team is the heart of everything we do.

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Agilitas Energy - Agilitas Energy Expands into Hydropower with Acquisition of Two Projects in West Virginia and Maryland

Global Renewable News

Agilitas Energy, a leading developer and operator of renewable energy and energy storage systems, today (June 24) announced the acquisition of two late-stage hydropower development projects from Adva.

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Restoring Access to Dialysis Treatment After Hurricane Milton

3BL Media

In the wake of hurricane Milton in late 2024, DaVita teammates dedicated their time and support to patients in the Tampa, Florida, area who needed life-sustaining treatment to survive. “The most important thing for us is the people, all our patients, that is the reason we are here,” Eugenia Sosa, a DaVita nurse, said about volunteering on Sunday at the Central Tampa Dialysis center.

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CleanCapital - CleanCapital Broadens Solar and Energy Storage Portfolio with 27 MW Project Acquisition

Global Renewable News

CleanCapital, a leading independent power producer focused on distributed clean energy, today (June 24) announced the successful acquisition of a portfolio of distributed generation assets tota.

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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.