In the travel industry, ‘sustainable tourism’ gives way to ‘regenerative hospitality’
GreenBiz
FEBRUARY 1, 2024
Regenerative hospitality has the potential to unlock the broader systemic changes we need to limit climate change and protect ecosystems.
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Vanadium merger bets on demand for 18-hour batteries
Renew Economy
FEBRUARY 1, 2024
Two emerging vanadium producers have joined forces to mine the ore and develop a battery that could make solar energy available around the clock. The post Vanadium merger bets on demand for 18-hour batteries appeared first on RenewEconomy.
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New Jersey has made it illegal to discard EV batteries in landfills
GreenBiz
FEBRUARY 1, 2024
The Garden State’s legislation is designed to create a circular economy for EV batteries.
New solar efficiency world record shows huge potential of tandem technology
Renew Economy
FEBRUARY 1, 2024
British solar developer announces new world record for solar panel efficiency using its perovskite-on-silicon tandem solar cells. The post New solar efficiency world record shows huge potential of tandem technology appeared first on RenewEconomy.
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.
Follow these 4 tactics to close the world's circularity gap, report says
GreenBiz
FEBRUARY 1, 2024
The Circularity Gap Report focuses on the three industries with outsize impacts on the planet.
Freight Forwarding: Steering the Course Towards a Greener, Smarter Logistics Future
3BL Media
FEBRUARY 1, 2024
The logistics and transportation sector contributes more than one-third of the world’s carbon emissions, according to the IEA. Freight accounts for nearly 8%, but when combined with warehousing operations, grows to 11%, according to the MIT Supply Chains Initiative. “While these numbers may seem daunting, they also reveal an opportunity for the logistics and transport sector to become a driving force in the transition to a decarbonized future,” writes Terry Donohoe, senior vice president of frei
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Job Gains Continue Among U.S. Small Businesses To Start 2024
3BL Media
FEBRUARY 1, 2024
ROCHESTER, N.Y., February 1, 2024 /3BL/ - According to the Paychex Small Business Employment Watch , January marks the 34th consecutive month of job growth for U.S. small businesses. Wage growth for workers continues to stabilize in the new year with hourly earnings growth remaining essentially unchanged since November at 3.47%. “As we begin 2024, job growth in small businesses is continuing at a steady pace,” says John Gibson , Paychex president and CEO.
Can Australia make its own solar? Landmark study says yes – and actually, it has to
Renew Economy
FEBRUARY 1, 2024
Landmark Silicon to Solar Study finds establishing manufacturing capability is "credible and feasible" with the right government policy support – and will be crucial to Australia's decarbonisation plans. The post Can Australia make its own solar? Landmark study says yes – and actually, it has to appeared first on RenewEconomy.
Atlantic City Electric's Saundra Wilson: Fighting Food Insecurity in South Jersey
3BL Media
FEBRUARY 1, 2024
Saundra Wilson , Senior Fleet Manager, received Exelon’s Powering Communities Employee Volunteer Award, the organization’s highest achievement for volunteerism and community involvement, for her work with Loving Our Cities. Alongside Saundra’s recognition, Loving Our Cities also received a $5,000 grant to invest in its community support programs. For nine years, Saundra has worked with Loving Our Cities, a New Jersey-based nonprofit that aims to improve the quality of life within its communities
Call for developer rating scheme, as review finds “material distrust” of renewables, transmission
Renew Economy
FEBRUARY 1, 2024
Review finds poor community engagement is causing distrust of renewables and transmission project developers – and sets out a plan to fix the problem. The post Call for developer rating scheme, as review finds “material distrust” of renewables, transmission appeared first on RenewEconomy.
Are Your Impact Comms Resonating With Stakeholders?
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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.
Mondel?z 2022 Snacking Made Right Report: Snacking More Mindfully
3BL Media
FEBRUARY 1, 2024
Mondelēz 2022 Snacking Made Right Report Consumers around the world are increasingly looking for snacks and sustenance that fit into their often busy lifestyles. As we continue evolving our portfolio to accelerate growth, we’re finding new ways to help consumers enjoy any snack, for any snacking occasion, more mindfully. In our 2022 State of Snacking report , 71% of consumers surveyed said that they snack at least twice a day.
NT launches plan to power 72 remote indigenous communities with 70 pct renewables
Renew Economy
FEBRUARY 1, 2024
Northern Territory government has launches consultations on new strategy to power scores of remote indigenous communities with an average of 70% by 2030. The post NT launches plan to power 72 remote indigenous communities with 70 pct renewables appeared first on RenewEconomy.
Case IH Presents Autonomous and Automated Solutions at IGW's Agricultural Engineering Innovation Forum
3BL Media
FEBRUARY 1, 2024
Case IH , a brand of CNH , recently capitalized on the Agricultural Engineering Innovation Forum at this year’s International Green Week in Berlin. At the Forum, CNH reinforced its role in resolving challenges in agriculture by assisting farmers in boosting productivity and profitability, whilst generating additional value and promoting resource conservation.
First Gen - Arthaland and First Gen forge a path to Net Zero in Cebu
Global Renewable News
FEBRUARY 1, 2024
A formidable alliance is taking shape as Arthaland, a pioneer in sustainable property development, joins forces with First Gen Corporation (First Gen), a leading advocate of sustainability in the ener.
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
American Airlines, Dallas Mavericks and Nick & Sam’s Steakhouse Host 17th Annual Seats for Soldiers Night
3BL Media
FEBRUARY 1, 2024
DALLAS, Texas, February 1, 2024 /3BL/ - American Airlines, the Dallas Mavericks and Nick & Sam’s Steakhouse were delighted to partner again for the 17th annual Seats for Soldiers, a day full of unforgettable experiences to honor our nation’s heroes. More than 100 service members — wounded, ill and injured service members from Brooke Army Medical Center in San Antonio and soldiers from the Texas Army National Guard — enjoyed dinner at Nick & Sam’s Steakhouse, along with courtside seats at
Geothermal Technologies Office - Funding Notice: Combined Wellbore Construction High Temperature Tools and Reservoir Thermal Energy Storage (RTES)
Global Renewable News
FEBRUARY 1, 2024
Office: Geothermal Technologies Office FOA number: DE-FOA-0003296 Link to apply: Apply on EERE eXCHANGE FOA Amount: $31M (Topic Area 1: $23.1M; Topic Area 2: $7.9M) Letters of Int.
MAC Cosmetics Marks 30 Years of VIVA GLAM With New MACximal Silky Matte VIVA GLAM Lipsticks & Expanded Mission
3BL Media
FEBRUARY 1, 2024
Since 1994, M·A·C Cosmetics has raised over $520,000,000 and counting to support healthy futures and equal rights for all through its iconic, philanthropic VIVA GLAM campaign. Thirty years later, M·A·C VIVA GLAM Lipsticks have been modernized with a makeover, with a silky matte finish and good-for-lips formula that looks richer, feels better, and lasts longer.
Black Hills Corporation - Black Hills Energy Renewable Resources Completes Acquisition of Renewable Natural Gas Production Facility in Iowa
Global Renewable News
FEBRUARY 1, 2024
Black Hills Corp. (NYSE: BKH) today (Feb 1) announced that its nonregulated subsidiary, Black Hills Energy Renewable Resources, completed the purchase of a renewable natural gas production facility in.
What Regulations Will Impact Sustainability Comms in 2024?
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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
Jewel-Osco to Give 50 Moms Surprise Grocery Deliveries
3BL Media
FEBRUARY 1, 2024
Originally posted by Progressive Grocer. By Bridget Goldschmidt. Inspired by the achievements of mothers throughout its market area of Illinois, Indiana and Iowa, Jewel-Osco and diaper brand Huggies have rolled out the MOMents at Jewel-Osco contest. Aiming to recognize deserving moms and nourish families, the contest will award surprise grocery deliveries valued at more than $500 each.
Bonneville Power Administration - Federal hydro system powers region through arctic blast
Global Renewable News
FEBRUARY 1, 2024
Plunging temperatures across the Pacific Northwest that stayed below freezing for four days from Jan. 12-16 were no match for the Federal Columbia River Power System. Despite record-breaking energ.
Bath & Body Works Celebrates Black History Month
3BL Media
FEBRUARY 1, 2024
In celebration of Black History Month, Bath & Body Works is spotlighting perfumer Gwen Gonzalez and designer Katria Judkins and offering an exclusive candle collection they brought to life. Through her use of dreamy colors and golden accents, Judkins captured Gonzalez’s vision for four new fragrances inspired by Gonzalez ’s personal memories. This special collection is available at Bath & Body Works stores and online, and features these unique fragrances: “You, Me & the Sea”—notes of
Increased temperature difference between day and night can affect all life on earth
Science Daily / Earth & Environment
FEBRUARY 1, 2024
Researchers have discovered a change in what scientists already knew about global warming dynamics. It had been widely accepted since the 1950s that global temperature rises were not consistent throughout the day and night, with greater nighttime warming being observed. However, the recent study reveals a shift in dynamics: with greater daytime warming taking place since the 1990s.
What Questions Are Brands Asking About Their ESG Initiatives Ahead of 2024?
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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.
How Early Exposure to STEM Led This Student to the U.S. Air Force Academy
3BL Media
FEBRUARY 1, 2024
Verizon As a middle school student in Jackson, Mississippi, Ravion Lightfoot’s education went far beyond social studies and math. Over the course of two summers, starting in 2016, Lightfoot participated in the Verizon Innovative Learning summer program at Jackson State University, where he learned HTML coding for websites, explored the intricacies of computer-aided design (CAD) and was introduced to drone technology.
How leafcutter ants cultivate a fungal garden to degrade plants and provide insights into future biofuels
Science Daily / Earth & Environment
FEBRUARY 1, 2024
Scientists developed a new method to map exactly how a fungus works with leafcutter ants in a complex microbial community to degrade plant material at the molecular level. The team's insights are important for biofuels development.
Fidelity Investments and Common Impact: 20 Years of Unwavering Support for Underserved Communities
3BL Media
FEBRUARY 1, 2024
As a leader in Social Impact, Fidelity’s commitment to community is clear: to create positive social change by actively partnering with community leaders and nonprofit organizations. Fidelity esteems nonprofits and their leaders as experts with invaluable insight into their communities’ needs. In 2022 alone, Fidelity offered financial backing and programmatic support to over 150 nonprofits serving Black and Latino youth, building on Fidelity’s long-standing commitment to community and work with
Intensifying the production of high-value compounds from industrial waste
Science Daily / Earth & Environment
FEBRUARY 1, 2024
New research demonstrates how glycerol carbonate, a biosourced industrial additive, can be produced in record time using CO2 and a by-product of the cooking oil recycling industry. The process relies on a hybrid approach combining fundamental physical organic chemistry and applied flow process technology. Two industrial wastes are thus converted into glycerol carbonate, a biosourced rising star with high added-value.
The Silver Lining to Corporate DEI Challenges
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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.
Driving Sustainability Excellence: Insights From Dr. Yogendra Chaudhry, SSCI Benchmark Leader
3BL Media
FEBRUARY 1, 2024
Welcome to a unique knowledge-sharing experience where the Sustainable Supply Chain Initiative (SSCI) opens the doors to a dynamic series of webinars. In just 30 minutes, immerse yourself in industry best practices, collaboration opportunities and valuable lessons in building trust across social and environmental standards worldwide. Our first webinar on 5 February 2024 , “Driving sustainability excellence: Insights from Dr.
Government of Alberta: Helping communities reduce emissions, energy costs
Global Renewable News
FEBRUARY 1, 2024
New funding will help rural and urban communities across the province become more energy efficient and reduce costs.With high inflation and energy costs, many Alberta municipal.
Lenovo Partners With Somos do Bem Indaiatuba To Help Create a More Accessible, Inclusive World
3BL Media
FEBRUARY 1, 2024
According to UNICEF , about 10% – approximately 236.4 million – children aged 0-17 years have moderate-to-severe disabilities globally. Lenovo believes every child, regardless of ability, should have access to enriching opportunities to learn, grow and feel empowered. Recognizing this responsibility, Lenovo strives to partner with organizations that are inspiring and advancing efforts to make the world more accessible and inclusive.
First Gen - EDC allots P40b in 2024 to build, expand geothermal projects
Global Renewable News
FEBRUARY 1, 2024
Geothermal producer Energy Development Corp. (EDC), a unit of First Gen Corp., allocated P40 billion for 2024 capital expenditures to fund its expansion and growth projects, a top executive said Monda.
Supercharge Your ESG Content This Libra Season
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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.
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