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The two unlikely states leading Australia’s stunning growth in rooftop PV output

Renew Economy

Rooftop solar's stunning growth continues, thanks to sunny conditions in two unlikely states. The post The two unlikely states leading Australia’s stunning growth in rooftop PV output appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Revolutionizing agriculture for a sustainable future

GreenBiz

Sponsored: Agoro Carbon redefines agriculture's climate role by offering quality carbon credits and focusing on regenerative practices.

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We’re thinking about climate risk the wrong way

Renew Economy

People still see climate risk as gradual. But what were once highly unlikely events are now more likely; and what were once inconceivable are now possible. The post We’re thinking about climate risk the wrong way appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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No more funding forests in Cambodia: Interface is ending offsets to go carbon-negative

GreenBiz

The carpet company says its carbon-negative manufacturing means it can stop buying CO2 credits.

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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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AB: How Mega-Forces Will Reshape the Macro Regime and Investing

3BL Media

Inigo Fraser Jenkins | Co-Head—Institutional Solutions Alla Harmsworth | Co-Head—Institutional Solutions; Head—Alphalytics Three mega-forces seem set to dominate the investment landscape for the next decade or longer, with major implications for the macro regime and portfolio design. Each of these far-reaching forces—climate change, demographics and deglobalization—is significant in its own right.

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The corporate-startup handoff is broken. Here’s how to fix it

GreenBiz

Corporations can be vital supporters and partners for climate-tech startups.

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EV Faceoff: Which large Canadian city has the most chargers?

Corporate Knights

As Canadian drivers warm up to EVs, electric driving is crossing over into the mainstream. In B.C. and Quebec, one in five new cars sold are now electric. And according to Statistics Canada, zero-emission vehicles held a 10.8% market share in Canada in 2023 (up from 8.9% in 2022). That’s more than 184,500 units. While EV uptake has moved beyond the early adopters, concerns around public charging reliability continue to give many North Americans pause.

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Leading Industry Publication: Black & Veatch Remains Among Global Critical Infrastructure Leaders as Sustainability, Decarbonization Solutions Drive Growth

3BL Media

OVERLAND PARK, Kan., April 24, 2024 /3BL/ – The Engineering News-Record ’s (ENR) latest “Top 500 Design Firms” Sourcebook again ranks global critical infrastructure solutions provider Black & Veatch among the world’s leaders in power, water and telecommunications as decarbonization, sustainability, resilience and other megatrends propel the company’s growth.

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Steady progress in approaching the quantum advantage

McKinsey Sustainabilty

Quantum technology could create value worth trillions of dollars within the next decade. The third annual Quantum Technology Monitor synthesizes the latest opportunities in this burgeoning field.

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Arbor Day Foundation’s ‘Canopy Report’ Examines How America Sees Trees

3BL Media

LINCOLN, Neb., April 24, 2024 /3BL/ - ‘The Canopy Report,’ a new consumer report from the Arbor Day Foundation, takes a deep dive into how America sees trees. The findings examine Americans’ interactions with green space, their perceptions of the health and environmental benefits of trees, and their feelings about climate change. “In many ways, the Canopy Report is a resounding affirmation of the power of trees and their critical function in our everyday lives,” said Dan Lambe, chief executive o

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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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CalWave Power Technologies Inc. - CalWave selected as technology provider for wave energy project in British Columbia

Global Renewable News

CalWave, a California-based wave energy technology developer, has been selected as the technology provider for a wave energy project at Yuquot, British Columbia (BC) with the Mowachaht/Muchalaht First.

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Preservation of Forestland and Natural Resources With U.S. Soy

3BL Media

In recent years, we have seen overall cropland decrease while forestland has increased. The decrease of cropland is related to urban sprawl, while the increase in forests is likely due to the efforts of U.S. conservation programs and groups working with land managers, including soybean farmers. Even when farmers are faced with the loss of farmland from urban sprawl, they recognize the value of forest ecosystems.

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Water Power Technologies Office - Water Power Technologies Office Releases 2022–2023 Report Highlighting Hydropower and Marine Energy Successes

Global Renewable News

The U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE's) Water Power Technologies Office (WPTO) today (March 15) released its 2022-2023 Accomplishments Report, which showcases more than 40 hydropower and marin.

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Arrow Electronics Supports Next Generation of Inventors Through FIRST® Robotics Competition Sponsorship

3BL Media

CENTENNIAL, Colo., April 24, 2024 /3BL/ - More than 1,200 student inventors showcased their creativity and engineering skills in the First® Robotics Colorado Regional Competition , sponsored by Arrow Electronics. Held at the University of Denver, the competition drew 49 high school teams from as far away as Alaska and Mexico. This marks Arrow’s 12 th year sponsoring the FIRST® Colorado competition that exposes students to science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) learning by challenging t

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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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U.S. Department of Energy - U.S. Department of Energy Announces Final Rule to Propel Federal Buildings Toward Zero Emissions

Global Renewable News

As Required by Congress, DOE Finalizes Standards That Decrease Emissions for New and Renovated Federal Buildings Across the Nation, Slashing Harmful Carbon Emissions by 2 Million Metric Tons .

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Meet Terrand, the Inspiring Leader Behind the FedEx E-Commerce Learning Lab

3BL Media

Retail businesses need online sales in order to succeed in today’s competitive market. But smaller businesses, especially those owned by women and people of color, often lack the resources or technical know-how to really make a splash in e-commerce. FedEx and nonprofit Accion Opportunity Fund teamed up to help change that through the FedEx E-Commerce Learning Lab , a philanthropic program aimed at bolstering the abilities of business owners in key e-commerce areas so their businesses can grow an

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GameChange Solar - GameChange Solar Secures Over 500 MW of Solar Projects in Southern Africa

Global Renewable News

GameChange Solar, a leading global supplier of solar tracking solutions for ground-mounted PV plants, has been selected to supply its Genius Tracker solar trackers for four new solar projects totallin.

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Living Future 2024 Conference: Compelling Keynote Speakers, Updated Standards, and a New Book

3BL Media

ATLANTA, April 24, 2024 /3BL/ - From May 7 through 9, the International Living Future Institute will host its 18th annual Living Future conference in Atlanta, marking the first time that the event has been held in the Southeast region of the US. “We are excited about this for many reasons,” says ILFI CEO Lindsay Baker. “There is great work going on in the Southeast,” she says.

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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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Cedar Creek Energy - Cedar Creek Energy Helps Nordic Ware Achieve Green Energy Goals

Global Renewable News

Minnesota solar energy company Cedar Creek Energy has partnered with Nordic Ware, a renowned leader in kitchenware since 1946, to bring solar energy to its St. Louis Park, Minn. headquarters. The.

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Saint-Gobain Reveals Results of 2024 Sustainable Construction Barometer: An Overview of Sustainable Construction in Canada and Across the World

3BL Media

Convinced of the urgency to advance the cause of sustainable construction in the face of climate challenges, demographic changes, and the need to protect resources, Saint-Gobain launched the Sustainable Construction Observatory in 2023. Today, this Observatory has released the second edition of its Sustainable Construction Barometer 1 , a study conducted by the CSA research institute, to better understand the perceptions of key stakeholders and the levers to be activated to accelerate the develo

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Iberdrola and Volue - Volue extends its partnership with Iberdrola to provide power scheduling and algo trading in the German and French energy markets

Global Renewable News

Volue, a leader in technologies and services that enable its customers to succeed in the energy transition, has signed a deal to provide the Spanish energy giant, Iberdrola, with two of its energy tra.

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On Rana Plaza Anniversary, Cascale Members Recommit to Worker Safety

3BL Media

As we commemorate the 11th anniversary of the Rana Plaza tragedy in Bangladesh, where 1,134 workers lost their lives and thousands were injured, Cascale reaffirms its commitment to ensuring workplace safety. The organization emphasizes its efforts to prioritize human rights due diligence in collaboration with industry partners across its diverse ecosystem.

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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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Leyline Renewable Capital - Leyline Renewable Capital Provides Development Capital Facility for Interconnection Deposits to Belltown Power

Global Renewable News

Leyline Renewable Capital, a leading provider of flexible capital solutions for renewable energy developers, today (April) announced their second lending facility with Belltown Power, building on thei.

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Coastal Conservation Association Florida, the Duke Energy Mariculture Center and the FWC Continue Redfish Restocking Efforts Along West Coast

3BL Media

(Coastal Conservation Association Florida issued the following news release.) The partners will release 50 slot-sized redfish in Bay County to support stock enhancement and kick off the 2024 Redfish Film Fest PANAMA CITY, Fla., April 18, 2024 /3BL/ - Coastal Conservation Association Florida ( CCA Florida ), the state’s leading organization dedicated to marine fisheries conservation, education and advocacy, will join the Duke Energy Mariculture Center and the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservatio

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Verogy - Verogy Announces Completion of York Judicial Center Rooftop Solar System New Maine Judicial Branch solar project to advance "Maine Won't Wait" climate action strategy

Global Renewable News

Verogy, a West Hartford, CT-based solar energy developer dedicated to delivering industry-leading renewable energy solutions and services today (April 23) announced the completion of a 139.5 kilowatt.

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SEE and Ossid Create Strategic Partnership To Offer New Sustainable Tray Overwrapping Total Solution

3BL Media

BATTLEBORO, N.C., and CHARLOTTE, N.C., April 24, 2024 /3BL/ - Forging a new path forward into 2024 and beyond, SEE (NYSE: SEE) and Ossid have launched a new global partnership to provide case-ready processors a total solution for their tray overwrapping machinery and material needs. The combination of equipment, materials and services from SEE and Ossid will allow customers to achieve operational efficiency and sustainability goals and objectives for fresh protein producers.

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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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Longroad Energy - Arizona Governor Hobbs Attends Ceremony at Longroad Energy's Sun Streams Complex, Celebrating Expansion of Renewable Energy, Family Supporting Jobs and Community BenefitsNearing completion, Sun Streams 3's battery storage yard is comprised of one million battery cells spanning 15 acres

Global Renewable News

Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs, Arizona Corporation Commission (ACC) Commissioner Lea Marquez Peterson, and executives from Arizona Public Service (APS), Longroad Energy (Longroad), McCarth.

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How I Got Here: Jon Hixson

3BL Media

In the #HowIGotHere series, you’ll read about the career paths of some of the world-renowned leaders at Yum! Brands. Learn more about Jon Hixson, Chief Sustainability Officer & Vice President of Government Affairs Yum! Brands in this installment. EDUCATION Trego Community High School WaKeeney, Kansas, United States (1985– 1989) Kansas State University Manhattan, Kansas, United States Bachelor of Science, Milling Science and Management (1989 – 1993) George Washington University Washington, D.

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Ameresco, Inc. - Ameresco Announces the Installation of Energy Efficient Solar Arrays in Partnership with Wakefield Municipal Gas & Light

Global Renewable News

Ameresco, Inc., (NYSE: AMRC), a leading cleantech integrator specializing in energy efficiency and renewable energy, has today (April 24) announced the installation of energy-efficient solar arrays de.

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Saint-Gobain Reveals Results of 2024 Sustainable Construction Barometer: An Overview of Sustainable Construction in the United States and Across the World

3BL Media

Convinced of the urgency to advance the cause of sustainable construction in the face of climate challenges, demographic changes, and the need to protect resources, Saint-Gobain launched the Sustainable Construction Observatory in 2023. Today, this Observatory has released the second edition of its Sustainable Construction Barometer 1 , a study conducted by the CSA research institute, to better understand the perceptions of key stakeholders and the levers to be activated to accelerate the develo

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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.