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Cleveland summit spotlights growing corporate interest in clean energy projects

GreenBiz

Corporate commitments and federal incentives help bolster the business case for clean energy projects, easing the path to getting projects off the ground.

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South Australia fast-tracks 100 pct renewables target to 2027

Renew Economy

South Australia fast tracks its target of "net 100 pct" renewables to 2027 - rather than 2030 - as a result of the state's new wind and solar developments and ambitious hydrogen plans. The post South Australia fast-tracks 100 pct renewables target to 2027 appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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To fight inflation, get a heat pump

Corporate Knights

Canada will have to install hundreds of thousands more heat pumps over the next three years than current sales trends indicate to get on track to decarbonize home heating and cooling by 2050, a webinar audience heard Thursday afternoon. But a decarbonization plan now taking shape in Australia points the way for government financing to help electrify day-to-day energy use for every household, regardless of income, save $1 trillion over an 18-year span, and fight inflation into the bargain, invent

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DP World Prince Rupert Boosts Efficiency, Reliability in the Global Supply Chain

3BL Media

VANCOUVER, CANADA, February 27, 2024 /3BL/ - As the global supply chain grapples with increasingly complex challenges – rising costs, port congestion, and geopolitical unrest in shipping routes like the Red Sea – DP World is leveraging its global network of ports and terminals to ensure that customer supply chains remain resilient against disruption.

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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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Giving back to the land — one food and drink product at a time

GreenBiz

Manufacturers and retailers have the keys to unlocking a food system that regenerates rather than degrades nature, via circular design. The Big Food Redesign Challenge shows them how.

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Germany’s target of 80 pct renewable electricity by 2030 well within reach, says minister

Renew Economy

German economy minister says sourcing 80% of electricity from renewables by 2030 is very much achievable if current positive trends persist. The post Germany’s target of 80 pct renewable electricity by 2030 well within reach, says minister appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Vestas: Powering Quality in the Supply Chain

3BL Media

Problems with wind turbines are rare. But if one does catch fire or blades break and fly off in a storm, it tends to be headline news. This can not only damage the reputations of wind turbine manufacturers and operators, but also adds weight to arguments against wind power. And repairs are costly, too. Product defects are one possible cause, but how can manufacturers resolve quality issues when supply chains are so complex?

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5 steps to create a sustainability upskilling strategy for your company

GreenBiz

Take these 5 actions to develop your employee sustainability training strategy based on your company’s unique priorities, budget and resources.

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Australia to seek 10 GW of wind and solar this year in biggest ever tenders

Renew Economy

Australia will seek 10 gigawatts of new wind and solar capacity this year, along with 3 GW of dispatchable capacity, as it races to meet its ambitious renewables target. The post Australia to seek 10 GW of wind and solar this year in biggest ever tenders appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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This Black-led non-profit is using cycling to build healthier communities and racial justice

Corporate Knights

Biking within Black and Brown communities is complicated. While non-motorized transportation is an important tactic for reducing emissions, many people still associate biking with something that kids do — or think of it as the last resort for people who can’t afford cars. In BIPOC communities, that is compounded by external factors such as perceived or realistic safety issues, police harassment, and lack of access and infrastructure due to decades of disinvestment.

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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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Syracuse Financial Professional Granted $25,000 From Northwestern Mutual To Support GiGi’s Playhouse

3BL Media

Originally published by Northwestern Mutual on February 24, 2024 SYRACUSE, N.Y. February 27, 2024 /3BL/ - Northwestern Mutual is celebrating the outstanding volunteerism of its financial professionals through its annual Community Service Awards (CSA) program. This year, 16 financial advisors and representatives were recognized for their transformational impact on the communities they serve, totaling $295,000 in grants to nonprofits nationwide.

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Companies risk greenwashing with their trade group activities, report says

GreenBiz

Unilever, BASF, Procter & Gamble, Walmart and Colgate-Palmolive aren't assessing this 'climate alignment', according to Planet Tracker.

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Australia to seek 10 GW of wind and solar this year in biggest ever tender

Renew Economy

Australia will seek 10 gigawatts of new wind and solar capacity this year, along with 3 GW of dispatchable capacity, as it races to meet its ambitious renewables target. The post Australia to seek 10 GW of wind and solar this year in biggest ever tender appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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How generative AI can help banks manage risk and compliance

McKinsey Sustainabilty

In the next five years, generative AI could fundamentally change financial institutions’ risk management by automating, accelerating, and enhancing everything from compliance to climate risk control.

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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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Habitat for Humanity of Metro Denver Receives $175,000 Grant from KeyBank to Support Homebuyer Education Program

3BL Media

DENVER, Colo., February 27, 2024 /3BL/ — KeyBank awarded a $175,000 grant to Habitat for Humanity of Metro Denver (Habitat Metro Denver) to create a more robust and impactful homebuyer education program for low- and moderate-income families. The homebuyer education program will serve both current and prospective Habitat homebuyers. Habitat Metro Denver partners with low- to moderate-income families to help them build and purchase their own homes and pay an affordable mortgage.

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What to do in the first 90 days as a chief sustainability officer

GreenBiz

The CSOs from Apollo Global Management, James Hardie building materials and Insulet medical devices provide advice and highlight pitfalls to avoid.

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Solar, electrification and a big battery: Report says Top End can thrive without gas

Renew Economy

Independent modelling proposes an economy run on sunshine that could recharge the Northern Territory and avoid environmental harm from taxpayer-subsidised gas. The post Solar, electrification and a big battery: Report says Top End can thrive without gas appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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EU Council Fails to Approve New Environmental, Human Rights Sustainability Due Diligence Law

ESG Today

A key piece of EU legislation setting mandatory obligations for companies to address their negative impacts on human rights and the environment was dealt a significant blow today, failing to achieve final approval by the European Council, following objections from countries including Germany and Italy, despite a provisional agreement on the regulation reached earlier by the Council with the EU Parliament.

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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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Gilead Sciences and Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day: Taking Action Toward Meaningful Change

3BL Media

This year’s theme for National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day is “Engage, Educate, Empower: Uniting to End HIV/AIDS in Black Communities.” We spoke with C. Virginia Fields, President and CEO of National Black Leadership Commission on Health (Black Health), a Gilead grantee, about how together, we can take action toward meaningful change. We commend Virginia and our many community partners for continuing to honor and advance the decades of progress that Black communities have made in HIV.

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This debit card offers cash back for sustainable purchases, including electric rides

GreenBiz

Future's debit card platform is pioneering strategies to incentivize sustainable choices and map the path to a greener economy.

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Andrew Forrest attacks Coalition’s nuclear “bulldust” and betraying the bush

Renew Economy

Andrew Forrest says Coalition needs to stop the "bull dust" about nuclear energy being the "fairy godmother" to the energy transition. The post Andrew Forrest attacks Coalition’s nuclear “bulldust” and betraying the bush appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Businesses Embedding Sustainability Outperforming on Profitability, Talent Attraction: IBM Survey

ESG Today

Companies that embed sustainability into their operations are likely to experience significant benefits over their peers in areas including revenue growth, profitability and talent attraction, even without spending more on their sustainability efforts, according to a new global survey of senior executives released by IBM. For the new study, IBM’s Institute for Business Value (IBV), in collaboration with Oxford Economics, surveyed 5,000 C-suite executives across 22 countries and 22 industries, ex

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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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Strengthening fraying ties: The Global Cooperation Barometer 2024

McKinsey Sustainabilty

Global cooperation is key to better human lives. Our new barometer, developed with the World Economic Forum, can help leaders track trends, monitor critical outcomes, and act to increase cooperation.

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How the world's largest design firm is spearheading the sustainable building movement

GreenBiz

Gensler is pioneering best practices on how to institutionalize the new normal of sustainable building.

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“Stop dividing us”: Andrew Forrest attacks pro-nuclear politicians

Renew Economy

Andrew Forrest says Coalition needs to stop the "bull dust" about nuclear energy being the "fairy godmother" to the energy transition. The post “Stop dividing us”: Andrew Forrest attacks pro-nuclear politicians appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Teens benefit from 'forest bathing' -- even in cities

Science Daily / Earth & Environment

Youth mental health in urban environments is significantly better when more nature is incorporated into city design. A new study suggests that forest bathing, the simple method of being calm and quiet amongst the trees, observing nature around you while breathing deeply, can help youth de-stress and boost health and well-being.

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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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Singapore to Introduce Mandatory Climate Reporting Beginning 2025

ESG Today

Singapore will implement mandatory climate-related reporting requirements for listed and large non-listed companies, with obligations for some to begin disclosing in line with the IFRS’ International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB) standards starting as early as 2025. The new rules were announced today in the Parliament of Singapore by Second Minister for Finance Chee Hong Tat, with details of the new mandatory reporting requirements subsequently released by Singapore’s business reporting,

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How BlackRock, JPMorgan and State Street can show they’re committed to climate action

GreenBiz

Large U.S. asset managers must nudge companies to act on the clean energy transition. Climate-conscious proxy voting is one way to do so.

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“Absolute smugness:” Australia pioneer laments “embarrassing” lack of offshore wind projects

Renew Economy

Offshore wind pioneer says the lack of Australian investment in offshore wind is "embarrassing". The post “Absolute smugness:” Australia pioneer laments “embarrassing” lack of offshore wind projects appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Researchers create coating solution for safer food storage

Science Daily / Earth & Environment

Galvanized steel containers and surfaces are used for harvested produce because of their durability, strength and lower cost compared to stainless steel. However, bacteria residing in storage containers can cause corrosion. The new coating will reduce corrosion by at least 70 percent, researchers say.

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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.