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Climate spending cut as Frydenberg delivers empty budget for clean energy and EVs

Renew Economy

The Morrison government will cut spending on climate action, with clean energy and electric vehicles neglected. Fossil fuel subsidies get a boost. The post Climate spending cut as Frydenberg delivers empty budget for clean energy and EVs appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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International sailing league brings sustainability on board

GreenBiz

The Impact League is the race’s sustainability contest. SailGP is also investing in many sustainability changes both on and off the water.

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More companies are stating a social purpose, but are they implementing it?

Corporate Knights

This report was created to share best practices and recommendations for companies seeking to implement their social purpose. Every company can begin this journey by stating their purpose, followed by a self assessment guided by the contents of this report. This social purpose rating is focused on implementation and it can be leveraged or replicated to help accelerate progress toward a sustainable future.

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FactCheck: Energy minister Angus Taylor misleads on oil reserves in Australia

Renew Economy

Angus Taylor's attempt to quell public concern about rising fuel prices and global oil shortages are misleading. The post FactCheck: Energy minister Angus Taylor misleads on oil reserves in Australia 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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School buses: The biggest batteries on wheels?

GreenBiz

The Mobility House, a German company rapidly expanding in the U.S., concentrates vehicle charging when electricity is cheapest so that fleets can install nameplate charging capacity to exceed available grid capacity.

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Forrest strikes huge $50 billion green hydrogen plan with German energy giant E.ON

Renew Economy

Forrest strikes huge plan with German energy giant E.ON to produce five million tonnes of green hydrogen a year by 2030, using Australian renewables. The post Forrest strikes huge $50 billion green hydrogen plan with German energy giant E.ON appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Another 115MW solar farm starts sending power to the grid in NSW

Renew Economy

Another new solar farm has begun sending power to the grid in New South Wales, with the largest facility in northern NSW recording its first output. The post Another 115MW solar farm starts sending power to the grid in NSW appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Are corporations serving their purpose?

Corporate Knights

Amidst the upheaval of a global pandemic, a mounting climate emergency and rising inequality, a chorus of stakeholders has been calling on business to help society address these challenges. Among those calls, a recurring question is being debated: what is the purpose of business? In response, pioneering companies are defining why they exist, beyond serving shareholders.

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Queensland to build 200MWh big battery next to country’s biggest coal unit

Renew Economy

Queensland announces another big battery, this time a 200MWh installation next to the Kogan Creek coal generator, the biggest in the country. The post Queensland to build 200MWh big battery next to country’s biggest coal unit appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Tax Reporting Shows That Companies Are Accountable for Their Impacts

3BL Media

New edition of The GRI Perspective explores tax as a sustainability topic. SOURCE: GRI. DESCRIPTION: March 29, 2022 /3BL Media/ - What does taxation say about how much companies contribute in the communities and societies where they operate? And why is momentum towards full tax transparency gathering pace, in markets around the world? The GRI Perspective: We need to talk about tax addresses these key questions, charting the convergence behind one reporting standard – GRI 207: Tax.

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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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Victoria approves first pine plantation wind farm, but big battery will need to wait

Renew Economy

A Victorian wind farm, proposed to be built in a pine plantation gets planning green light, but without a planned battery component. The post Victoria approves first pine plantation wind farm, but big battery will need to wait appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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The Arbor Day Foundation Announces Partnership With Founders Brewing

3BL Media

The brewing company will plant a total of 50,000 trees in 3 state forests. SOURCE: Arbor Day Foundation. DESCRIPTION: LINCOLN, Neb., March 29, 2022 /3BL Media/ - The Arbor Day Foundation is partnering with Founders Brewing Co. to plant a total of 50,000 trees in 3 forests across the U.S. in 2022. Each project – located in Florida, Michigan, and Oregon – will focus reforestation efforts on lands that have suffered significant declines in tree population due to centuries of deforestation and recen

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Federal budget slammed as another “massive missed opportunity” for climate action

Renew Economy

The 2022 federal budget slammed for prioritising fossil fuels over climate action, labelled "bad economic policy". The post Federal budget slammed as another “massive missed opportunity” for climate action appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Building a Sustainable Future: Owens Corning Releases 16th Annual Sustainability Report

3BL Media

SOURCE: Owens Corning. DESCRIPTION: Owens Corning (NYSE: OC) has published its sustainability report of initiatives and results from 2021. The data and stories detail the company’s progress toward its ambitious 2030 Sustainability Goals. “Owens Corning continues to build a sustainable future through material innovation, with a clear view of the challenges and opportunities ahead,” said Chair and Chief Executive Officer Brian Chambers.

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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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In the battle over electric vehicles, could hydrogen win?

GreenBiz

Hydrogen fuel cell EVs could be the better choice for medium-to-large and long-range vehicles.

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AEG's Tamala Lewis Honored by US Soccer Federation as Official U.S. Soccer Game Ambassador During She Believes Cup Tournament

3BL Media

SOURCE: AEG. DESCRIPTION: AEG’s Tamala Lewis was honored by U.S. Soccer Federation as the official U.S. Soccer She Believes Ambassador for her work in the community during the U.S. Women’s National Team match for the SheBelieves Cup tournament that was held at Dignity Health Sports Park. Lewis who serves as Senior Director of Community Affairs at Dignity Health Sports Park oversees the venue’s community affairs, public service events and charity events.

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Australia gets a fail-grade for climate action, falls behind G20 peers

Renew Economy

Australia given a fail-grade for climate policies in new BloombergNEF assessment, after being one of the few G20 countries actually going backwards in the last year. The post Australia gets a fail-grade for climate action, falls behind G20 peers appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Black & Veatch, The Green Solutions Sign MoU to Advance Green Energy Production in Vietnam

3BL Media

The Green Solutions appoints Black & Veatch to study the generation and storage of green hydrogen and green ammonia in Vietnam. SOURCE: Black & Veatch. DESCRIPTION: SINGAPORE, March 29, 2022 /3BL Media/ - Black & Veatch and The Green Solutions (TGS) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to advance the production and supply of green hydrogen and green ammonia in Vietnam.

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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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NSW puts out call for wind farms to be located in pine plantations

Renew Economy

NSW seeks expressions for interest from wind developers to build renewable energy stations in state forests. The post NSW puts out call for wind farms to be located in pine plantations appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Direct Relief Works With FedEx to Deliver Critical Aid to Those Impacted by Ukraine Crisis

3BL Media

76 tons of medical aid from Direct Relief transported by FedEx Express to support those affected by the conflict in Ukraine. SOURCE: FedEx Corporation. DESCRIPTION: SANTA BARBARA, Calf., March 29, 2022 /3BL Media/ - Direct Relief and FedEx Corp. (NYSE: FDX) safely delivered 76 tons of critical medical aid for Ukrainian refugees to Poland from the United States via a FedEx humanitarian relief flight on Sunday, March 27.

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Some households lose 20 per cent of their solar output from grid curtailment

Renew Economy

New study shines a light on the problem of rooftop solar curtailment and how some households are being affected by it much more than others. The post Some households lose 20 per cent of their solar output from grid curtailment appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Investing Through the Renewable Energy Transition

3BL Media

Increasing demand and significant cost reductions have changed the clean energy landscape. Learn how decarbonization efforts may present opportunities for investors. SOURCE: Morgan Stanley. DESCRIPTION: By Vijay Chandar Investment Strategist, Wealth Management. The signs of growing interest in clean energy are easy to spot: solar panels line rooftops, wind turbines dot open plains, and electric cars cruise highways.

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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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Green will impact just about all Arkansas jobs in the future

GreenBiz

The Natural State is building on its industry legacy by going more green

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“Rise of the Machines:” The increasing role of auto-bidding and self-forecasting in the NEM

Renew Economy

There will always be a need for some form of human oversight of bidding behaviour, even with "the rise of the machines.". The post “Rise of the Machines:” The increasing role of auto-bidding and self-forecasting in the NEM appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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What SEC’s climate disclosure rule could mean for students and job seekers

GreenBiz

More jobs, to be sure, but what kind?

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Neometals invests in US start-up working on rapid charge lithium and vanadium battery

Renew Economy

Neometals invests in University of California spinoff focused on a long-life, fast-charging lithium battery that utilises a vanadium-based anode technology. The post Neometals invests in US start-up working on rapid charge lithium and vanadium battery appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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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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Kohler Celebrates Resilient, Passionate and Intelligent Women

3BL Media

SOURCE: Kohler Co. DESCRIPTION: In the 1920s, our electric sink saleswomen pioneered a new market and new product line, recognizing very early on the leading role women had in decision-making around the home. A century later, our powerhouse Builder Channel Sales team of Marla Krippendorf, Giovanna Carchidi, Andrea Kottas and Holly Tucker continue the tradition of connecting customers with Kohler products to meet their needs and exceed their expectations.

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Continuous Learning at Cisco Leads to Career Advancement, Best-in-Class Networking Solutions

Cisco CSR

Cisco’s rich history of innovations in networking is grounded on a commitment to Continuous Learning throughout our engineering teams. Continuous Learning is central to our belief that the development of employees at all levels of expertise promotes creativity and engagement which in turn creates best-in-class networking solutions. Cisco is unique among our technology peers in that we own the entire breadth and depth of the network.

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DuPont Funds Groundwater Treatment Solution for Rural South African Community

3BL Media

A multi-technology solution supported by DuPont Water Solutions will provide a reliable source of safe drinking water for 500 households. SOURCE: DuPont. DESCRIPTION: WILMINGTON, Del., March 29, 2022 /3BL Media/ - In celebration of World Water Day, DuPont announced a partnership with Kusini Water, the City of Mbombela Municipality and the U.S. Embassy on a new project that will leverage solar power to extract and purify groundwater in the rural community of Cairn site farm in South Africa.

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Arduino goes pro with Linux and a big chip on its latest board

Stacey Higginbotham

This week, Arduino launched the Pro Portenta X8, the most massively powered Arduino board yet, with a quad-core Arm Cortex A53 processor along with a variety of MCUs and the ability to run Linux. This is a big step for Arduino, which bills itself as an open-source hardware and software company that makes systems on modules and has traditionally been popular in the maker and hobbyist space, as a way to bring small bits of computing power together to power lights, servos, and sensors.

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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.