Fri.Dec 29, 2023

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Diageo signs partnership that could replace up to 95% of bar and pub bottles

GreenBiz

The company is testing a circular, closed-loop system for delivering liquor with ecoSPIRITS.

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10 New Year’s Resolutions for a Greener 2024

3BL Media

Energized by Edison Staying committed to New Year’s resolutions may be difficult, but what if your actions can help create a better tomorrow? Consider these resolutions to make a lasting impact for a greener and cleaner new year for you and your community. To contribute to a clean energy future, you can take small steps or giant leaps to help reduce your carbon footprint.

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The future of ‘cap-and-trade’ carbon markets could hinge on Washington state

GreenBiz

More states are pursuing cap-and-trade, but closely watching a likely ballot measure on repeal in Washington.

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HGA Releases Boosting Equity in the Workplace Report

3BL Media

National interdisciplinary design firm, HGA, set out to understand how employees experience, perceive, and define workplace equity. Much of the literature on workplace equity focuses on its significance to business success rather than on the individual employee experience. Researchers from HGA’s Design Insight Group (DIG) interviewed 19 participants from diverse groups, including BIPOC, hourly employees, and those hired after March 2020.

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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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In coastal communities, sea level rise may leave some isolated

Science Daily / Earth & Environment

Amid the threat of dramatic sea level rise, coastal communities face unprecedented dangers, but a new study reveals that as flooding intensifies, disadvantaged populations will be the ones to experience some of the most severe burdens of climate change.

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Project UP Summit: The Power of Community, Partners, and Mentors

3BL Media

In a time of rapidly evolving technological change, it’s more important than ever that we accelerate our work to close the digital divide. Recently, Comcast brought together hundreds of nonprofit and local leaders from across the nation for our Project UP Summit – leaders who are empowering communities to leverage technology to shape their lives. It was an inspiring two days at our headquarters in Philadelphia, and the perfect way to also celebrate Comcast’s founding 60 years ago.

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Spotlight on Sustainability’s ROI

3BL Media

This ESG Talk mini-series highlights two episodes featuring Tensie Whelan, director of the NYU Stern Center for Sustainable Business. Part one introduces CSB’s innovative Return on Sustainability Investment—or ROSI—model. In part two, Tensie and Mandi McReynolds are joined by Kelly Fisher, head of corporate sustainability at HSBC Bank USA, and share stories of companies driving financial performance with ESG.

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Global warming intensifies typhoon-induced extreme precipitation over East Asia

Science Daily / Earth & Environment

Scientists use a 3km high-resolution climate model to reveal expanded extreme rainfall from typhoons.

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The evolving ESG reporting landscape

Environmental Finance

The main disclosure requirements in the US, the EU and the UK are outlined by Matthew Rossi and Henrietta Worthington

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Unraveling the mysteries of fog in complex terrain

Science Daily / Earth & Environment

While fog presents a major hazard to transportation safety, meteorologists have yet to figure out how to forecast it with the precision they have achieved for precipitation, wind and other stormy events. This is because the physical processes resulting in fog formation are extremely complex, Now researchers report their findings from an intensive study centered on a northern Utah basin and conceived to investigate the life cycle of cold fog in mountain valleys.

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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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COP28: Moving From Promises to Progress

3BL Media

Energized by Edison One of the highlights of Edison International’s trip to Dubai for the COP28 climate summit was visiting the massive Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Solar Park outside Dubai. With a planned capacity of 5,000 megawatts, it’s the world’s largest single solar power facility, and it will eliminate 6½ million tons of carbon emissions each year when complete in 2030.

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Renewable You for 2024: Clean Energy Upgrades for Your New Year’s Resolutions

CleanTechnica

As the confetti from New Year’s Eve celebrations settles, it is only fitting that we prepare our 2024 New Year’s. [continued] The post Renewable You for 2024: Clean Energy Upgrades for Your New Year’s Resolutions appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Solar-Powered Truck Achieves World EV Altitude Record

CleanTechnica

Gebrüder Weiss, a European logistics company, recently announced that the company’s Peak Evolution Team has achieved a remarkable feat: setting. [continued] The post Solar-Powered Truck Achieves World EV Altitude Record appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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US DOE Finalizes Efficiency Standards for Residential Refrigerators & Freezers, Closing Out Remarkable Year of Cost-Saving Progress

CleanTechnica

DOE Proposes New Rule For Energy Efficient Commercial Fans and Blowers and Finalizes Refrigerator and Freezer Standards with Strong Industry. [continued] The post US DOE Finalizes Efficiency Standards for Residential Refrigerators & Freezers, Closing Out Remarkable Year of Cost-Saving Progress appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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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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Hertz: Not Enough Teslas Are Getting Rented

CleanTechnica

A recent video by CNBC takes an in-depth look at a problem Hertz is having: lack of demand for Tesla. [continued] The post Hertz: Not Enough Teslas Are Getting Rented appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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NM Governor Unaware That More Light Pollution Means More Crime

CleanTechnica

Recently, I came across a post by New Mexico Governor Michelle Lujan-Grisham bragging on yet another poorly-executed government program. If. [continued] The post NM Governor Unaware That More Light Pollution Means More Crime appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Toyota Gets Roasted And An FTC Complaint From Public Citizen For Misleading Advertising

CleanTechnica

Toyota isn’t the most popular auto brand among EV fans. Ironically, many normal folk think Toyota is an EV leader. [continued] The post Toyota Gets Roasted And An FTC Complaint From Public Citizen For Misleading Advertising appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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1st Tesla Cybertruck Crash On Public Roads

CleanTechnica

Well, that was fast! As far as I’m aware, there are 10 or barely more than 10 Tesla Cybertrucks in. [continued] The post 1st Tesla Cybertruck Crash On Public Roads appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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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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EV Charging Stories To Watch in 2024

CleanTechnica

With 2023 coming to a close and 2024 coming up fast, it’s a good time to look at the road. [continued] The post EV Charging Stories To Watch in 2024 appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Massive US Wind Power Project Scores Huge $11 Billion “Green Loan” Financing Package

CleanTechnica

The Green Loan Principles are behind a massive $11 billion financing package for the huge new SunZia wind power and transmission project. The post Massive US Wind Power Project Scores Huge $11 Billion “Green Loan” Financing Package appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Electric School Buses More Than Doubled In USA From March 2022 To June 2023

CleanTechnica

According to the World Resources Institute, the number of electric school buses operating or delivered in the United States rose. [continued] The post Electric School Buses More Than Doubled In USA From March 2022 To June 2023 appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Hot Deal: 45% Off Of This Motorbike-Style E-Bike From Hover-1

CleanTechnica

For those who want a beefier 2-wheeled ride, the motorbike-styled e-bikes might be just what the doctor ordered. We are. [continued] The post Hot Deal: 45% Off Of This Motorbike-Style E-Bike From Hover-1 appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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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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New Technology Promises More Efficient Solar Cells And Faster Miniaturization Of Electronics.

CleanTechnica

The search for more powerful solar cells and miniaturized electronics is the subject of much research around the world. Scientists at. [continued] The post New Technology Promises More Efficient Solar Cells And Faster Miniaturization Of Electronics. appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Volkswagen Group’s Elli Now Has 600,000 Charging Points

CleanTechnica

Volkswagen Group continues its efforts to lead the EV transition in Europe, and that includes making sure that Volkswagen Group. [continued] The post Volkswagen Group’s Elli Now Has 600,000 Charging Points appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Electric Cars Powered By Sodium Ion Batteries Go On Sale In China

CleanTechnica

Two electric car models powered by sodium ion batteries went into production in China in late December. It this the start of a trend? The post Electric Cars Powered By Sodium Ion Batteries Go On Sale In China appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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The Transition To Electric Vehicles Is Plagued By Software Issues

CleanTechnica

My brother and his wife took the plunge and bought a non-Detroit Three vehicle this year: a Volvo XC60. They. [continued] The post The Transition To Electric Vehicles Is Plagued By Software Issues appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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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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Budget EV Towing With The ID.4

CleanTechnica

A recent video from TFLEV shows us that you don’t necessarily need to buy an expensive electric pickup to tow. [continued] The post Budget EV Towing With The ID.4 appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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What Happened To Drone Delivery, & What Can We Learn From It?

CleanTechnica

During a recent YouTube session over dinner, I came across a video that asked a question I should have asked. [continued] The post What Happened To Drone Delivery, & What Can We Learn From It? appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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BYD On Verge Of Surpassing Tesla In BEV Sales — And Some Funny Ideas People Have About BYD

CleanTechnica

For as long as I’ve been covering electric cars (over a decade), there have been two clear electric vehicle leaders. [continued] The post BYD On Verge Of Surpassing Tesla In BEV Sales — And Some Funny Ideas People Have About BYD appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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