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Do these 4 things to set yourself up for success in your first 90 days as CSO

GreenBiz

When stepping into the role of chief sustainability officer, those first 3 months can be crucial and daunting. Here’s what to do to lay the groundwork for future success.

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China’s quiet energy revolution: The switch from nuclear to renewable energy

Renew Economy

China has wound back its ambitious nuclear targets and turned instead to the deployment of solar and wind energy at unprecedented rates. The post China’s quiet energy revolution: The switch from nuclear to renewable energy appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Sustainable building groups combine to accelerate change

GreenBiz

The green building movement has evolved from local, LEED-centric, grassroots efforts to more regional, broader coalitions of professionals.

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Bowen says Coalition’s nuclear push would put grid reliability at risk due to delays in coal plant closures

Renew Economy

Bowen says Coalition nuclear plan will put grid reliability at risk because it will stop renewables and storage and force ageing and unreliable coal power plants to stay open. The post Bowen says Coalition’s nuclear push would put grid reliability at risk due to delays in coal plant closures appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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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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Northwestern Mutual Sustainability and Social Impact: Delivering Financial Security and Expanding Financial Access

3BL Media

Originally published in Northwestern Mutual 2023 Sustainability and Social Impact Report Driven by our mission to improve lives through financial security, we’ve helped millions of Americans reduce financial vulnerability and plan and manage for a lifetime of financial needs and goals. We know that financial security is often hindered in underserved communities, which is why we’re taking bold steps to increase financial knowledge, improve access to capital for small businesses and advance the ab

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Final turbine installed at biggest wind project in NSW

Renew Economy

Final turbine installed at what will be - at least for the time being - the biggest wind project in NSW. The post Final turbine installed at biggest wind project in NSW appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Energy Insiders Podcast: Chris Bowen explains the green energy plan

Renew Economy

Energy minister Chris Bowen discusses the capacity investment scheme, the Eraring closure, social licence, planning approvals, long duration storage, and why the Coalition’s nuclear plan does not stack up. The post Energy Insiders Podcast: Chris Bowen explains the green energy plan appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Forbes Ranks Subaru as a Best Brand for Social Impact for the Second Year in a Row

3BL Media

CAMDEN, N.J., APRIL 25, 2024 /3BL/ - Subaru of America, Inc. today announced it was once again named one of the top companies for social impact, building on its reputation of being More Than a Car Company ®. For the second consecutive year, Subaru was ranked number two overall on Forbes’ Best Brands for Social Impact 2024 list and remained the top brand in the automotive category.

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Wind farm handbook to help developers avoid brolgas, bats and other project-sinking biodiversity risks

Renew Economy

Renewables industry welcomes government funding to fill "critical knowledge gaps" on environmental and wildlife impacts of wind farm development, while also helping to get projects built. The post Wind farm handbook to help developers avoid brolgas, bats and other project-sinking biodiversity risks appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Cummins Introduces Cummins READY Strategy To Help Prepare for the Workforce of the Future

3BL Media

WHAT: Cummins is set to unveil its global community education strategy, Cummins READY, during an upcoming launch event and panel discussion. With a commitment to fostering inclusive, equitable, and cutting-edge STEM education for all members of our communities, Cummins is poised to lead the charge towards a brighter future. Through Cummins READY, the company aims to empower at least one million learners and workers by 2030, propelling them onto a trajectory of educational and career success.

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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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Yancoal proposes solar and 12-hour pumped hydro storage for Hunter mine site

Renew Economy

Australia's largest listed coal miner is proposing to transform an open-cut mine site into a renewable energy hub with solar and pumped hydro. The post Yancoal proposes solar and 12-hour pumped hydro storage for Hunter mine site appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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CNH Stands Out at Expoactiva Nacional

3BL Media

CNH brand Case IH recently attended the 27 th edition of Expoactiva Nacional , which took place in Uruguay in late March. It is widely considered to be the most important agro-industrial and technological fair in the country, located in the heart of the area with the highest corn production in Uruguay. At the event, the new Patriot 3250 and the Air Drill Precision Disk 500 were introduced.

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BHP makes $60 billion power play for global electrification

Renew Economy

BHP is making a $60 billion bet on "future-facing commodities" with a bid for rival Anglo American to combine their strengths in energy transition materials. The post BHP makes $60 billion power play for global electrification appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Duke Energy’s Annual Impact Report Shares Progress Toward a Cleaner Tomorrow That Includes Affordability and Reliability

3BL Media

Carbon emissions from electric generation are down 48% from 2005 levels Since 2022, helped customers access nearly $377 million in financial support CHARLOTTE, N.C., April 25, 2024 /3BL/ - Duke Energy (NYSE: DUK) released its 2023 Impact Report , its 18th annual accounting of its progress toward its sustainable business goals. This year’s report includes highlights from its 2050 clean energy transition strategy, which strives to deliver industry-leading reliability, competitive rates for custome

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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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Man dies in met-mast accident at site of massive Queensland wind project

Renew Economy

A wind farm worker has been killed in a fall that is understood to involve the collapse of a meteorological mast installed at the site. The post Man dies in met-mast accident at site of massive Queensland wind project appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Celebrating Earth Month: Southern Company NFWF Partnership

3BL Media

Earth Day and every day, we are committed to being good stewards of our community. With more than 20 years of partnership with the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation , we aim to not just serve, but enhance the places we call home. Discover how our collaboration is enriching lives and safeguarding wildlife: [link] View original content here.

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Construction begins on New Zealand’s biggest solar farm, another gets green light

Renew Economy

Two solar farms take important steps forward on the Land of the Long white Cloud, including consent for a new 40.8MW project. The post Construction begins on New Zealand’s biggest solar farm, another gets green light appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Aflac U.S. President Virgil Miller Encourages You To Walk Your Own Process – Don Yaeger Podcast

3BL Media

Listen to the Don Yaeger Podcast with Virgil Miller here Imagine being a kid playing baseball in a little league All-Star Game, and all the fans are cheering. But there’s one fan in particular who you really want to make proud—your father. The game is on the line, and it’s your turn to come up to bat. It’s the stuff that dreams are made of. And you strike out.

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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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Smart Energy Consumer Collaborative - The Smart Energy Consumer Collaborative Shares its Three Key Themes on Energy Consumers for 2024 New report provides actionable takeaways to help energy industry stakeholders better align programs and messaging with consumers' needs

Global Renewable News

As American consumers become more in tune with the household energy usage data that's now widely available from smart home and smart grid technologies, the possibilities of what they can achieve w.

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How I Got Here: Missy Schaaphok

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 Missy Schaaphok, Director of Global Nutrition & Sustainability at Taco Bell in this installment. EDUCATION Del Mar High School San Jose, California, United States (1997 - 2001) San Diego State University Bachelor of Food Science & Nutrition and Didactic Program in Dietetics (DPD) San Diego, California, United States(2003-2005) University of Delaware Master

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New York Power Authority - New York Power Authority Receives Robust Response to RFQ on Renewable Energy Development Opportunities in New York StateRFQ to Advance NYPA's Expanded Authority to Build Renewables in NYS to Help State Meet Its Nation-Leading Climate Action Goals

Global Renewable News

The New York Power Authority (NYPA) received more than 85 responses to its recent Request for Qualifications (RFQ) to pre-qualify renewable development companies and investors that meet requirements t.

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New Power Plant Pollution Standards Will Bolster U.S. Momentum in Clean Energy

3BL Media

April 25, 2024 /3BL/ - Ceres celebrates the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s newly released power plant standards as a key policy that will ensure the nation is powered by abundant, reliable, affordable low-carbon energy. “By reducing climate pollution from new and existing fossil power plants, the EPA’s final standards will position the U.S. power sector to deliver cleaner energy at a time when electricity usage is rising across the economy,” said Dan Bakal, senior program manager for cli

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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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IGS Energy - IGS Energy's Grant Program Supports Nonprofits' Access To Solar

Global Renewable News

IGS Energy, a privately owned energy retailer, announced this week its second grant fund to support nonprofit organizations increasing equitable access to solar energy.In celebration of Earth Mont.

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IBM and Burning Glass Institute Report: Green Jobs Go Digital for the Future of Work

3BL Media

As the green economy evolves, digital skills are becoming increasingly essential in green roles. IBM and The Burning Glass Institute unveiled new insights on how green and digital jobs increasingly overlap, creating demand for workers with digital skills in the green economy and for those who deploy core green skills across various sectors. As technology continues to play a significant role in the green sector, workers must continue to develop their digital skills to remain competitive and contr

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Natural Power and ZX Measurement Services - 'Invisible met mast' deployed at Wilson Renewables' Bankend Rig III Wind Farm

Global Renewable News

The Wilson family supports clean energy generation with the aim of contributing to 'Net Zero' and protecting the planet for future generations. Bankend Rig 3 is the latest proposed development.

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Taco Bell Expands Recycling Program With TerraCycle

3BL Media

Originally published by QSR Magazine Taco Bell is announcing the expansion of their popular recycling program with TerraCycle to also collect and recycle any brand of sauce dipping cups, souffle cups/lids & coffee creamer pods. To make it official, the program has been renamed the Taco Bell Sauce Container US Recycling Program.

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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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Natural Power - Natural Power supports DIF Capital Partners' sale of UK onshore wind farm

Global Renewable News

Leading renewable energy consultancy and service provider, Natural Power, has acted as vendor's technical advisor on behalf of DIF Capital Partners to support the sale of the 13-turbine,

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Albertsons Reduces Food Waste by Thinking About What Happens at Home: 'That’s Where the Power of the Opportunity Is'

3BL Media

Originally published by The Cool Down. "Everybody has to eat. … Food's sort of the great equalizer." Suzanne Long, Chief Sustainability and Transformation Officer at Albertsons, is taking that idea and running with it: Her goal is to bring sustainability to life by making it visible and tangible. And what better place to do that than from the grocery store?

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Natural Power - EchoSense® study receives final approval from DOE

Global Renewable News

Now concluded, approved, and published by the US Department of Energy (DOE), this multiyear study confirms the system's effectiveness and enables broader adoption of EchoSense® as a smart curtail.

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Comcast Remains Dedicated to Closing the Digital Divide

3BL Media

For more than a decade, Comcast has been dedicated to closing the digital divide. Achieving digital equity is at the heart of the work we do because we know how life-changing a reliable home Internet connection can be in today’s digital economy. Through the federal government’s Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP), more than 23 million households across America – nearly 50% of which are military families – are able to get online at little to no cost.

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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.