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Down on the farm, the beef industry inches toward sustainability

GreenBiz

Farmers and ranchers are on the front lines of a sprawling supply chain that ends up as burgers and steaks. Progress toward reducing the industry’s impacts has been plodding.

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Whirlpool's Global Refurbishment Centers Help Minimize Appliance Waste

3BL Media

13 Refurbishment Centers, Countless Transformations! Whirlpool Corporation is helping extend appliance lifespans and minimize waste. Discover the refurbishment journey where appliances and parts find new purpose. To learn more about our sustainability efforts, visit [link] About Whirlpool Corporation Whirlpool Corporation (NYSE: WHR) is committed to being the best global kitchen and laundry company, in constant pursuit of improving life at home.

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3 lessons from the bankruptcy of circular fashion maker Renewcell

GreenBiz

It is notoriously difficult to transform used cotton into new garments but new regulations and ongoing demand is unlikely to stop companies from trying.

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ek? Solutions Fireside Chat Series: Meet Kirk Taylor President and Co-founder of Land Betterment

3BL Media

ekō Solutions is not recycling just to recycle Inventing mechanisms that are sustainable and functional Hello – I’m Stephanie Conzelman, Stakeholder Engagement Director with Land Betterment. We are excited to share the sixth and final interview in the six-part series titled, “Meet the ekō Solutions Management Team.” In the previous five episodes, we had the opportunity to get to know the senior members of the ekō Solutions team who are driving ekō forward every day.

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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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3 lessons from Aldi’s switch away from HFCs to natural refrigerant

GreenBiz

Grocers should prepare for limited access to new technology, supply chain backups and construction scheduling.

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Australia’s third offshore wind zone shrinks dramatically to avoid rock lobsters

Renew Economy

New offshore wind zone in western Victoria shrinks to one fifth of original size as it avoids rock lobsters and South Australia. The post Australia’s third offshore wind zone shrinks dramatically to avoid rock lobsters appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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NSW promises to fast track wind, solar and battery approvals after internal changes

Renew Economy

NSW planning minister Paul Scully has promised to process up to nearly 50 new wind, solar and battery projects to help country's biggest grid catch up with other states. The post NSW promises to fast track wind, solar and battery approvals after internal changes appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Abrupt end to Canada’s green retrofits program leaves industry in chaos

Corporate Knights

With Canada’s home retrofit industry in chaos, consumers abandoning ship, and emissions in housing still falling far too slowly, two separate sign-on letters are urging Energy and Natural Resources Minister Jonathan Wilkinson to restore funding for the popular Canada Greener Homes grant program, The Energy Mix has learned. The letters were both due for release Tuesday at 9 AM local time.

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Renewable developer rating scheme: What is it, and will it solve our social licence problem?

Renew Economy

Renewable energy developers are about to get ratings. How will it work, and what will it do? The post Renewable developer rating scheme: What is it, and will it solve our social licence problem? appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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AB: Investing With Impact - How Municipal Bonds Are Leading the Way

3BL Media

Municipal bond issuers are responsible for building and supporting the physical infrastructure and the public goods and services that enable citizens to participate more in an inclusive economy. That makes the roughly $4 trillion US municipal bond market fertile ground for impact investing. Challenges like supplying clean water and improving access to quality healthcare can both be tackled through environmentally, socially, and financially productive investments in communities and institutions.

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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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Spender calls for “People Power Plan” to get consumers out of fossil fuel trap

Renew Economy

Allegra Spender calls for "People Power Plan" that will get households out of the fossil fuel trap with home electrification and rooftop solar. The post Spender calls for “People Power Plan” to get consumers out of fossil fuel trap appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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CNH Brand Attends National Farm Machinery Show and Showcases New Tech

3BL Media

The Kentucky-based National Farm Machinery Show featured next-level announcements from Case IH , a brand of CNH , which continues to drive purposeful solutions for producers. Building on the legacy of Axial-Flow ® and Steiger ® , Case IH not only showcased the recently unveiled AF11 and the next generation corn head, designed to match its capacity, but also introduced Quadtrac ® Heavy Duty Suspension for Steigers.

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Redflow looks deeper into making batteries at home, backed by Qld government strategy and grant

Renew Economy

Brisbane-based flow battery maker wins funds to investigate feasibility of setting up a large-scale battery manufacturing plant in home state. The post Redflow looks deeper into making batteries at home, backed by Qld government strategy and grant appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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CBRE Named WELL Enterprise Provider of the Year

3BL Media

CBRE CBRE has been named the International WELL Building Institute (IWBI) WELL Enterprise Provider of the Year, reflecting its leadership in creating workplaces that support the well-being of people. The IWBI celebrates organizations and individuals that are making outstanding strides in health, well-being and equity. CBRE’s global team of more than 600 sustainability specialists, including 85 who are WELL accredited, has facilitated WELL certifications for more than 21 million square feet on be

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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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European Energy reaches financial close on first Australia solar project

Renew Economy

European Energy, which this year signed a contract to build what will be the biggest solar project on Australia's main grid, says it has reached financial close for its first solar project in the country. The post European Energy reaches financial close on first Australia solar project appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Bacardi Celebrates Women’s History Month by Honoring Doña Amalia Bacardí Moreau’s Legacy

3BL Media

This Women’s History Month at Bacardi, we’re shining a spotlight on the countless women past, present and future who contribute to the company’s enduring legacy. To kick off this month-long celebration, Bacardi shares the story of Doña Amalia Bacardí Moreau, one of the original fearless women of her day who was the family matriarch and wife of Bacardi company founder Don Facundo.

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CSIRO flexible solar cells launched into space to help power Australia’s biggest satellite

Renew Economy

State-of-the-art printed and flexible solar cells developed by Australia’s national science agency CSIRO launched into space to help power Australia's largest private satellite. The post CSIRO flexible solar cells launched into space to help power Australia’s biggest satellite appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Introducing New Initiatives To Increase Access to Healthy Foods

3BL Media

Originally posted by Uber Newsroom. Written by Uber. “At Albertsons Cos., we are committed to fighting food insecurity in the communities we serve,” said Suzanne Long, Chief Sustainability and Transformation Officer at Albertsons Cos. “We are thrilled to partner with Uber to create a reliable donation pick up program for our partner food recovery organizations, ensuring that the food donated from our stores gets to those in need.

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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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Greenhushing is Unsustainable – How the World’s Biggest Brands Let Billions Go to Waste

CSR Hub

New research from Brand Finance, in association with CSRHub and the IAA, indicates world’s biggest brands missing out on $billions of potential value.

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Ethisphere Names Southwire as One of the World’s Most Ethical Companies®

3BL Media

Southwire is pleased to announce that it has received the 2024 World’s Most Ethical Companies recognition by Ethisphere, a global leader in defining and advancing the standards of ethical business practices. This year 136 honorees were recognized spanning 20 countries and 44 industries. Ethisphere launched the World’s Most Ethical Companies recognition program to measure and showcase the superior achievements of organizations that are committed to doing business with ethics and integrity.

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Redefining Success: The Urgent Shift from Traditional Education to Skills-Based Learning

Green Project Management

Modern education systems are broken. They emphasize grades and standardized testing, which often fail to measure the true skills and abilities of students. They fail to teach critical thinking, instead focusing on memorization and regurgitation of information. This approach leaves students ill-prepared for the real world, where employers are increasingly seeking individuals with practical skills […] The post Redefining Success: The Urgent Shift from Traditional Education to Skills-Based Le

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Greenhushing Is Unsustainable

3BL Media

Republished with permission. As previously seen on the CSRHub blog, here. New research from leading valuation firm Brand Finance , in association with CSRHub and the International Advertising Association (IAA), indicates that the world’s biggest brands are missing out on billions of dollars of potential value by failing to properly communicate their sustainability achievements and progress.

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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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Generative AI fuels creative physical product design but is no magic wand

McKinsey Sustainabilty

Generative AI tools can shorten physical product design life cycles significantly and spark innovation, but the knowledge and discretion of design experts are necessary to mitigate potential pitfalls.

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Thurgood Marshall College Fund and FedEx Help Students Continue Education

3BL Media

FedEx has been a longtime supporter of the Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF), providing annual support of the TMCF Leadership Institute and Recruitment Fair and the continued college education of multiple TMCF member-school students through scholarships. Since TMCF member-school students are mostly first-generation to attend college (52 percent) and overwhelmingly come from low-income families (over 72 percent are Pell Grant eligible, and 97 percent apply for some type of financial aid), sch

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UK Marine Energy Council - Wave energy to have a key role in realising the UK's net zero ambitions, according to new report

Global Renewable News

Highlights Research from LUT University Finland has found that to deliver a cost-effective net zero energy system, the UK should seek to harness 27GW of wave energy. It comes as Swedish wave e.

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SCS Global Services Approved As First Certification Body for Aquaculture Stewardship Council's Pioneering New Feed Certification

3BL Media

EMERYVILLE, Calif., March 5, 2024 /3BL/ - SCS Global Services, the world’s leading third-party certification body, has become the first auditor accredited to provide certification for Aquaculture Stewardship Council’s (ASC) Feed Standard. The certification represents a significant step forward in promoting greater environmental and social responsibility within the aquaculture industry.

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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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European Investment Bank - Germany-based Sunfire gets up to €100 million in EIB support for green hydrogen

Global Renewable News

Highlights The EIB`s venture-debt loan facilitates Sunfire`s development for solid oxide electrolysers for green hydrogen production in industrial settings The technology contributes towards E.

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My Quest Story - Allan Mendez

3BL Media

A chance encounter at a previous job put me on the right path. My journey to Quest Diagnostics began in 2017. I was in-between jobs and didn’t really know what I wanted to do with my life. I was working security for a local hospital, and I noticed a Quest Diagnostics car and courier coming in and out daily. One day I asked the courier, “What exactly do you do?

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Canadian Renewable Energy Association - CanREA welcomes end of Alberta moratorium

Global Renewable News

The Canadian Renewable Energy Association (CanREA) is pleased to see the end of Alberta's moratorium on renewable energy project approvals on February 29, as announced today by by Alberta Premier.

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Lenovo Applies 3M Optical Technology in Its ThinkPad Commercial Notebooks To Boost Performance and Reduce Energy

3BL Media

Originally published on 3M News Center. Lenovo, a world leader in consumer electronics, recently launched its new mainstream ThinkPad laptop series complete with 3M optical technology. Lenovo’s ThinkPad design with 3M technology allows for an average of 20-30% reduction in backlight energy and an expected 20% increase in battery life over previous models.

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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.