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A climate solution disguised as an administrative decision

GreenBiz

Companies are increasingly focused on their financial carbon footprint. Choosing a sustainable insurance provider can provide an overlooked lever for change.

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Tesla reveals plan to be Australian energy retailer and “disrupt traditional incumbents”

Renew Economy

Tesla reveals details of its plan to take on traditional utility incumbents in Australia by focusing on household and business packages that combine rooftop PV, electric cars and battery storage. The post Tesla reveals plan to be Australian energy retailer and “disrupt traditional incumbents” appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Danone, Nestlé and Coca-Cola face legal pressure over plastic bottle claims

GreenBiz

ClientEarth joins legal action against three leading brands, which aims to challenge recyclability and recycled content claims.

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What the climate buzz around insect farming gets wrong

Corporate Knights

For some celebrities, saving the world isn’t just an on-screen occupation. In February 2021, Robert Downey Jr. appeared on The Colbert Report to prove he’s a superhero out of the Iron Man suit too. In the segment, he plugged his green advocacy and venture capital initiative, FootPrint Coalition, which works with start-ups aiming to disrupt dirty industries.

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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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WHC Recognizes Excellence in Insect Hotel Construction

3BL Media

BETHESDA, Md., November 15, 2023 /3BL/ - WHC (Wildlife Habitat Council) announces the winners of its 2023 Insect Hotel Challenge. WHC invited corporate members, partners and community organizations to submit their insect hotel designs illustrating the creativity and innovation of this conservation effort. Insect hotels provide habitat for bees, beetles and other insects, with items like hollow tubes, leaves and bark offering shelter and nesting space.

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Australia’s biggest coal grid is running short of spinning machines

Renew Economy

Market operator has to put out call for more synchronous generation as the number of coal units operating fell to record lows. More grid forming battery inverters might be needed. The post Australia’s biggest coal grid is running short of spinning machines appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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KeyBank Honors Local Entrepreneur at Annual Key4Women Awards in Syracuse, NY

3BL Media

KeyBank ’s Key4Women Syracuse Chapter held its annual awards breakfast on Thursday October 19 th at Bellevue Country Club. Susan Crossett, President and CEO of CPS Recruitment , a certified Women Owned Business, was the keynote speaker. She shared stories from her career journey as an Entrepreneur, Board Director, Corporate Executive, Advocate, Change Management Strategist and High-Performance Motivator.

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NSW is in danger of stuffing up the transition from coal to renewables

Renew Economy

It's not often you get a Nationals MP berating Labor for going too slow on the green energy transition. But with two government departments at war in NSW, the renewables industry agrees. The post NSW is in danger of stuffing up the transition from coal to renewables appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Whole Planet Foundation Announces 2023 Hall of Fame Honorees

3BL Media

Whole Planet Foundation’s Hall of Fame recognizes the volunteers, fundraisers, supporters and microfinance partners who have gone above and beyond to help us reach more entrepreneurs living in poverty. By recognizing these champions, we honor their enthusiasm, outreach, and innovation in engaging people in our mission. Whole Planet Foundation is proud to honor supplier supporters including the team at Allegro Coffee Company, Jennifer Richards of FoodMatch, Matthew Wemple of Coca Cola North Ameri

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The case for adopting established ESG standards over creating your own framework

GreenBiz

Sponsored: Choosing custom ESG reporting over common standards invites scrutiny, harming firms. Learn how to embrace standards for credible disclosure benefits.

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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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If Australia is serious about climate, it must get serious about coal mine emissions

Renew Economy

Fugitive emissions that leak from the ground during the extraction of coal and gas represent 11% of Australia’s reported greenhouse gas emissions. So why are they being ignored? The post If Australia is serious about climate, it must get serious about coal mine emissions appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Leaders in Sustainability Needed: Judge the Environment+Energy Leader Awards

3BL Media

Environment+Energy Leader , a leading B2B news website dedicated to sustainability and energy management, is currently seeking a handful of seasoned executives to join this year’s prestigious panel of judges for the current E+E Leader Awards season, now in its 12 th year. This esteemed awards program celebrates excellence and innovation in sustainable and energy efficient products and solutions, as well as outstanding outcomes in environmental and energy management projects.

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Former Sun Cable CEO David Griffin takes up reins at solar innovator 5B

Renew Economy

Australian solar innovator 5B has snagged a high profile new CEO, with David Griffin – the co-founder and former chief of Sun Cable – taking up the role. The post Former Sun Cable CEO David Griffin takes up reins at solar innovator 5B appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Rise Up: Rise League Receives 75for75 Sports Matter Grant

3BL Media

Originally published on DICK'S Sporting Goods Sideline Report In middle school, Dmitri Thompson got noticed by a former professional basketball player who was starting a seventh grade Amateur Athletic Union team. This opened a world of opportunities in both basketball and business for him and his brother, Dwight. While grateful, the Thompsons felt some guilt.

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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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UK hikes offshore floating wind strike price to $A337/MWh, in grim portent for Australia

Renew Economy

British government bumps up strike price for offshore wind by up to 66%, setting an eye watering $A337/MWh for floating projects like those earmarked for NSW. The post UK hikes offshore floating wind strike price to $A337/MWh, in grim portent for Australia appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Arthur Nkusi, Ariel Wayz, Azziad Nasenya, DJ Toxxyk, Jackie Lumbasi, and Sherrie Silver Join the Move Afrika: Rwanda Lineup With More Artists To Be Announced

3BL Media

Take Action and Get Tickets at moveafrika.org ‘Move Afrika’ to Galvanize a Citizen-Led Advocacy Campaign to Promote Health and Equity, Defend our Planet, and Create Economic Opportunity In Partnership with the Rwanda Development Board, ‘Move Afrika: Rwanda’ to Take Place Every Year for the Next Five Years in Kigali WHAT: Comedian and media personality Arthur Nkusi, musician Ariel Wayz, actor and media personality Azziad Nasenya, DJ TOXXYK, media personality Jackie Lumbasi, and award winning chor

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Renewables and farmers: Is this golden opportunity about to slip through our fingers?

Renew Economy

As the nation charts its course towards a cleaner energy future, it is critical that farmers receive not only due acknowledgment of their contributions but also targeted support. The post Renewables and farmers: Is this golden opportunity about to slip through our fingers? appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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The Live Más Scholarship Returns With $10 Million on the Line for Passionate Youth Leaders

3BL Media

Originally published by Taco Bell IRVINE, Calif., November 15, 2023 /3BL/ - The Taco Bell Foundation announced the opening of its ninth annual Live Más Scholarship (LMS) application, offering up to $10 million to enable the next generation of leaders to pursue their passion and ignite change in their community. This year’s award is available for both Taco Bell customers and team members and will provide funds and resources needed to fuel bold ambitions.

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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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Trina Solar to supply 1.5GW of PV to Australia, Pacific Islands

Renew Economy

China solar giant signs MoU with Japanese industrial giant to supply 1.5GW of solar modules to Australia and the Oceania region over the next five years. The post Trina Solar to supply 1.5GW of PV to Australia, Pacific Islands appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Pepco Reminds Customers To Stay Vigilant To Prevent Scams

3BL Media

WASHINGTON, November 15, 2023 /3BL/ - Pepco and more than 100 U.S. and Canadian energy companies are taking the opportunity to join Utilities United Against Scams as part of International Fraud Awareness Week , Nov. 12-18 and remind customers to be vigilant and on the lookout for imposters using energy-related scams to steal money and personal information.

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Exposure to air pollution in utero may affect reproductive system development

Science Daily / Earth & Environment

From invisible wafts of diesel exhaust to sun-choking plumes of orange smoke, air pollution is known to damage respiratory well-being. Now, research suggests another reason to hold our breath: Polluted air also may hurt reproductive health. In a study of air pollution data in relation to markers of reproductive development in infancy, Rutgers researchers found certain pollutants may negatively alter anogenital distance, a measure of prenatal exposure to hormones.

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What US Companies Need To Know About Shifting Global ESG Landscape (and, Yes, That New SEC Rule)

3BL Media

Originally published by Corporate Compliance Insights By Mallory Thomas The proposed October window for the SEC to release its long-anticipated climate disclosure rule for public companies has come and gone, making it increasingly likely we won’t see the final rule until next year. As Mallory Thomas of Baker Tilly explains, that doesn’t mean companies can twiddle their thumbs until then.

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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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Jacobs - Jacobs to Advance Development of New Water Tidal Turbine TechnologyTidal power R&D project with the potential to transform energy transition and climate response

Global Renewable News

A Jacobs (NYSE: J)-led consortium of industry and academic organizations has been awarded funding from the U.K. government to help develop a new type of water turbine designed to improve the viability.

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Alliance of CEO Climate Leaders Share Open Letter to World Leaders for COP28

3BL Media

Originally published on World Economic Forum This letter is being released ahead of COP28 by the World Economic Forum on behalf of the Alliance of CEO Climate Leaders. Limiting the average global temperature increase to 1.5°C is at risk of slipping out of reach unless there is a rapid increase in public-private collaboration and action to accelerate emission reductions across global value chains.

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PT Pertamina Geothermal Energy - Partnering with Chevron and Mubadala Energy, Pertamina Geothermal Energy Aims to Explore Geothermal Opportunities in Kotamobagu

Global Renewable News

PT Pertamina Geothermal Energy Tbk (PGE) (IDX: PGEO) announced its cooperation with Chevron New Energies International (Chevron) and Mubadala Energy to embark on a Joint Study Agreement (JSA) to explo.

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A Better Way To Manage Produced Water

3BL Media

More than crude oil is extracted from oilfields. Naturally occurring water—or “produced water”—is a byproduct that must be managed in an environmentally compliant way. A key partner in recycling produced water is Endpoint Industrial Controls. Headquartered in Loveland, Colorado, the company is part of the Rockwell Automation (NYSE:ROK) PartnerNetwork™ program and uses Rockwell technologies to create end customer solutions.

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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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Hithium - Solarpro and Hithium Collaborate on Largest BESS Project in Southeast Europe

Global Renewable News

Stationary battery manufacturer Hithium and solar project EPC provider Solarpro have announced a strategic partnership, with their first project to come in Bulgaria. Hithium has agreed to supply the.

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Lenovo Opens New Global Innovation Centre in Budapest

3BL Media

Lenovo improves customer experience with new Innovation Centre on site at manufacturing site in Budapest New capabilities and capacity enables global customers to test proof of concept (POC) solutions on the latest technology with unmatched lead times High Performance Computing solutions will be tested on site with world leading liquid cooling technology facilities BUDAPEST, Hungary, November 15, 2023 /3BL/ - Lenovo (HKSE: 992) (ADR: LNVGY) announced the Europe based Innovation Centre specializi

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REC Solar and Chroma Energy Group - REC Solar, Chroma Energy Group Complete Three Solar Projects in North Georgia

Global Renewable News

Nationwide renewables provider REC Solar and turnkey solar service firm Chroma Energy Group (Chroma) announce the completion of three solar projects in north Georgia. The projects will help to advance.

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Employees’ Military Expertise Helps SCE Manage Risks to Grid

3BL Media

Energized by Edison by Taylor Hillo, ENERGIZED by Edison Writer From a small town in southern Louisiana to the jungles of Latin America, Bryan Landry had quite the journey before joining Southern California Edison. At 17, he enlisted in the Louisiana Army National Guard and was soon deployed with the 769th Engineer Battalion. “I joked with my wife the other day, ‘I know we’ve only been in this house six years, but I think it’s the longest I’ve ever lived in one place,” said Landry, SCE senior ad

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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.