GreenBiz

SEPTEMBER 9, 2022

By 2050, electrification across all sectors of the U.S. economy could increase electricity consumption by as much as 38 percent.

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Renew Economy

SEPTEMBER 9, 2022

Energy regulator appears to have jumbled its data when trying to make an example of wind and solar in its latest market report. The post Australia’s energy regulator struggles with reality of variable wind and solar appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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GreenBiz

SEPTEMBER 9, 2022

New 'fossil-free' bike will save around 1.2 metric tons of CO2 in the construction process, showcasing the latest in zero carbon production techniques.

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Renew Economy

SEPTEMBER 9, 2022

Nissan is retooling its Australian casting plant so it can repurpose old batteries from its Leaf electric cars to help power the plant and cut its carbon footprint. The post Nissan set to give its Leaf EV batteries a second life in Australia manufacturing plant appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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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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GreenBiz

SEPTEMBER 9, 2022

In this week's episode, GreenBiz vice president and senior analyst Dylan Siegler co-hosts, and we chat with BusinessGreen editor-in-chief James Murray and climate psychologist Renee Lertzman.

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3BL Media

SEPTEMBER 9, 2022

SOURCE: P&G. DESCRIPTION: Clean water is often taken for granted, but with over 770 million people lacking access to clean drinking water globally, clean water isn’t a reality for all. A lack of clean water contributes to many challenges in a community – from increased risk of water-borne illness to the burden of managing household water needs, which often precludes women and girls from attending school or earning income for their families.

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Renew Economy

SEPTEMBER 9, 2022

New analysis reveals record levels of solar across the EU over summer avoided the need for 20bn cubic metres of gas, and the cost to import it. The post Solar power saved Europe €29 billion in this summer’s energy crisis appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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3BL Media

SEPTEMBER 9, 2022

SOURCE: Wells Fargo. DESCRIPTION: JACKSON, Miss., September 9, 2022 /3BL Media/ - United Way of the Capital Area proudly announces the generous gift of $50,000 from Wells Fargo towards the 2021-22 Emergency Disaster Crisis Relief Fund. Funds directed to United Way will be dispersed to Jackson State University and to Jackson communities in support of students and families impacted during the emergency city-wide water crisis.

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Renew Economy

SEPTEMBER 9, 2022

EU and UK take markedly different approaches to managing the energy crisis – one taxing windfall profits, the other propping up the oil and gas sector. The post Truss lifts ban on fracking, and will prop up fossil fuel companies in energy crisis appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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3BL Media

SEPTEMBER 9, 2022

SOURCE: International Olympic Committee. DESCRIPTION: The Olympic Movement is increasing its commitment to fight climate change and preserve the natural environment by creating the Olympic Forest Network – an initiative driven by National Olympic Committees. The Network has been inspired by the IOC’s Olympic Forest project , which is set to plant around 590,000 native trees across 90 villages in Mali and Senegal.

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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.

Renew Economy

SEPTEMBER 9, 2022

Environmental law group alleges Glencore is misleading investors over its environmental targets given its growing footprint in coal mining. The post Environmental groups say Glencore greenwashing as it expands Australian coal mining appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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3BL Media

SEPTEMBER 9, 2022

Hear more about 2022 ESG impact from NortonLifeLock’s team. SOURCE: NortonLifeLock. DESCRIPTION: By Amanda Davis | Sr. Manager, CR and Environment. Last week , we released our 2022 Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Report: Driving a Culture of Responsibility. Today, we are releasing a video featuring NortonLifeLock executives, leaders, and employees highlighting their FY22 efforts.

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Renew Economy

SEPTEMBER 9, 2022

Norway's biggest pension fund backs Australian fund building some of the world's biggest solar plant and a massive battery near Brisbane. The post Norway’s largest pension fund backs fund pursuing Australia’s biggest battery project appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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3BL Media

SEPTEMBER 9, 2022

SOURCE: Fifth Third Bancorp. DESCRIPTION: Fifth Third recognizes the importance of the transition to renewable energy and has been increasing its use of renewable power since 2010. In the early days of our renewable energy strategy, Fifth Third purchased renewable energy certificates, known as RECs, to offset our energy consumption. In 2017, Fifth Third set a goal to purchase 100% renewable power, a goal we achieved in 2019 with the opening of the 80 MWac/120 MWdc Aulander Holloman solar facilit

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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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Renew Economy

SEPTEMBER 9, 2022

First climate bill in a decade is passed, Snowy’s leadership, renewable pipelines and Oxford’s Farhad Billimoria on what might work in Australia’s new market design. The post Energy Insiders Podcast: Climate bill, Snowy and the case for a strategic reserve appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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3BL Media

SEPTEMBER 9, 2022

Jay and Sandra Aldrich experienced chronic pain for different reasons, but found relief in the same therapy. SOURCE: Medtronic. DESCRIPTION: Jay Aldrich doesn’t spend a lot of time thinking about his spinal cord stimulator, and that’s one thing he loves about it. Not only has it brought him relief from the chronic back pain that he couldn’t find through physical therapy, medications, and other pain treatments, but his device doesn’t have to be recharged.

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Renew Economy

SEPTEMBER 9, 2022

It's not really national, and its not even - or only - a market. The NEM is a complex system of systems, and it's facing a lot of challenges. The post Explainer: What is the NEM, anyway, and how is it tracking in the shift to renewables? appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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3BL Media

SEPTEMBER 9, 2022

SOURCE: WSJ Live. DESCRIPTION: Whether you’re thinking about investing in an NFT, building a nest egg, or retirement, this is your chance to get real investment advice from the trailblazers, experts and insiders normally reserved for the Wall Street set. MarketWatch’s Best New Ideas in Money Festival covers everything - from crypto to cannabis. From hot trades to space travel.

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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

TEDxInnovations

SEPTEMBER 9, 2022

The promise of the metaverse extends far beyond digital spaces -- it can transform and enrich how we experience the material world, too. From video games that bring communities together to digital art that collides with physical spaces, augmented reality designer Sutu shares some of the incredible creativity that's sparked by AR metaverse technology and invites us all to participate in building its future.

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3BL Media

SEPTEMBER 9, 2022

Indiana’s Griffin Bike Park adds trails, including one built with recycled power poles from Duke Energy. SOURCE: Duke Energy. DESCRIPTION: By Jessica Wells , illumination Staff Writer. Gene and Dona Griffin walked down a trail at Griffin Bike Park in Terre Haute, Ind. When they reached the end, Gene dusted off 10 American flags with pictures of soldiers attached to them and explained that each represented a soldier killed in Afghanistan on Oct. 27, 2009.

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Utiliity Dive

SEPTEMBER 9, 2022

More than 20 million families are behind on their utility bills, with the average debt nearly doubling since December 2019, according to the National Energy Assistance Directors Association.

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3BL Media

SEPTEMBER 9, 2022

NY Small Business Funders Collective will award $500,000 to local organizations. SOURCE: Principal Financial Group. DESCRIPTION: NEW YORK, September 9, 2022 /3BL Media/ - On the heels of layered crises and big challenges for small business in the New York City region, JPMorgan Chase , M&T Bank , Principal Foundation , Santander Bank , and Surdna Foundation have come together to launch the NY Small Business Funders Collective (SBFC).

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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.

Environment + Energy Leader

SEPTEMBER 9, 2022

The program seeks to slash prices, enhance technology development for the renewable energy source. The post DOE Seeks to Tap Into US’s Geothermal Energy Potential appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader.

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3BL Media

SEPTEMBER 9, 2022

SOURCE: KeyBank. DESCRIPTION: The KeyBank Foundation is providing a $12,500 grant to Excelsior University that will provide Syracuse Housing Authority residents with access to scholarship funds. “Thank you to KeyBank for your generosity and support. Excelsior is committed to access to education for students who are historically underrepresented in higher education,” said David Schejbal, president of Excelsior University.

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Environment + Energy Leader

SEPTEMBER 9, 2022

Increased investment in energy efficiency programs is also driving the market's growth. The post Regulations, Smart Buildings Help Grow Energy Management System Market appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader.

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3BL Media

SEPTEMBER 9, 2022

SOURCE: Quest Diagnostics. DESCRIPTION: The Quest Diagnostics Quest for Health Equity (Q4HE) team sponsored a summer intern program to help Scholars from the American Heart Association’s Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU), Hispanic Serving Institutions (HSI), and the Bluford Healthcare Leadership Institute programs gain real-world experience in the health equity space.

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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.

Environment + Energy Leader

SEPTEMBER 9, 2022

The Wyoming project is the first large-scale DAC effort in the United States. The post Direct Air Capture Project to Secure 5 Million Tons of Carbon Annually by 2030 appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader.

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3BL Media

SEPTEMBER 9, 2022

SOURCE: FedEx Corporation. DESCRIPTION: Recently, FedEx collaborated with Rise Against Hunger , an international hunger relief nonprofit, to provide food boxes containing a two-week, one-person supply of shelf stable food to Ukrainian refugees. Approximately 270 team members from the U.K., France, and the Netherlands, packed more than 2,400 boxes, which were then shipped to Poland, Romania, and Moldova for distribution to refugees hosted by local communities and through reception centers.

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Impakter

SEPTEMBER 9, 2022

Impakter. The Problems With Space Mining No One Is Talking About. Asteroid mining is coming sooner than people realise. Several asteroid mining companies have developed serious business cases. Demonstration missions could occur within a few years for interested, patient and well-funded investors. The most enthusiastic advocates of asteroid mining suggest it could unlock trillions of dollars of wealth; more sober analysts: tens of billions.

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3BL Media

SEPTEMBER 9, 2022

SOURCE: Paramount. DESCRIPTION: NEW YORK, September 9, 2022 /3BL Media/ - Paramount Global (NASDAQ: PARA, PARAA) today released its third annual Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Report with the goal of advancing the company’s ESG strategy and highlighting its progress on its goals in three focus areas: On-Screen Content & Social Impact; Workforce & Culture; and Sustainable Production & Operations.

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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.