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CSRHub launches ESG Roadmap - A Guide to ESG Ratings Improvement

CSR Hub

KATONAH, NY (Sept. 26, 2024) - CSRHub is excited to announce the launch of its new product, the CSRHub ESG Roadmap. This benchmarking and stakeholder diagnostic takes minutes to prepare, saving companies resources and providing business intelligence for sustainable growth. The sustainability landscape is a complex environment. ESG Roadmap provides the directions companies need to navigate towards improved ESG performance and impact.

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Australia’s biggest wind farm proposed to fill gap as last coal generators exit grid

Renew Economy

Spanish wind giant is proposing a 3 gigawatt wind project in the south-west corner of Western Australia to help replace the state's last coal generators when they close at the end of the decade. The post Australia’s biggest wind farm proposed to fill gap as last coal generators exit grid appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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American Celebrates Excellence in Aviation Maintenance With Top Mechanics

3BL Media

FORT WORTH, Texas, September 26, 2024 /3BL/ - American Airlines recognized five of its top aviation maintenance technicians (AMTs) for their exceptional work in their field as recipients of this year’s Ken MacTiernan Excellence in Aviation Maintenance Award. Since 2019, the award has been honoring AMTs at American who exhibit the qualities of professional AMTs, strive to uphold the highest standards in aircraft maintenance and support and promote the profession.

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Cerulean Ventures closes $10 million early-stage fund for decarbonization

Impact Alpha

Cerulean Ventures, a climate tech venture capital firm in Santa Barbara, Calif,, closed a $10 million pre-seed fund to work with founders in four startups focused on carbon removal, global renewable energy credits, sustainable supply chains and a global blockchain to protect endangered natural resources. The post Cerulean Ventures closes $10 million early-stage fund for decarbonization appeared first on ImpactAlpha.

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How to Drive Cost Savings, Efficiency Gains, and Sustainability Wins with MES

Speaker: Nikhil Joshi, Founder & President of Snic Solutions

Is your manufacturing operation reaching its efficiency potential? A Manufacturing Execution System (MES) could be the game-changer, helping you reduce waste, cut costs, and lower your carbon footprint. Join Nikhil Joshi, Founder & President of Snic Solutions, in this value-packed webinar as he breaks down how MES can drive operational excellence and sustainability.

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Return of the elephants seals: From a few to thousands

Science Daily / Earth & Environment

A new international study has revealed the genetic impact of hunting in northern elephant seals. The research shows that this species narrowly escaped extinction by hunting, resulting in lasting genetic effects in the present population.

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Energy storage jobs will soon overtake those in coal and gas

Renew Economy

The electricity workforce will need to double in five years to achieve Australia’s 2030 renewable energy target. Jobs in energy storage alone will overtake domestic coal and gas jobs. The post Energy storage jobs will soon overtake those in coal and gas appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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IFRS Foundation Launches Guide to Help Companies Voluntarily Apply ISSB Sustainability Reporting Standards

ESG Today

The IFRS Foundation announced today the publication of a new guide aimed at helping companies to voluntarily apply the International Sustainability Standards Board’s (ISSB) recently issued climate and sustainability-related disclosure standards and communicate their progress to investors. The IFRS Foundation’s International Sustainability Standards Board was launched in November 2021 , with the goal to develop IFRS Sustainability Disclosure Standards to provide investors with information about

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Extinct volcanoes a 'rich' source of rare earth elements

Science Daily / Earth & Environment

A mysterious type of iron-rich magma entombed within extinct volcanoes is likely abundant with rare earth elements and could offer a new way to source these in-demand metals, according to new research. Rare earth elements are found in smartphones, flat screen TVs, magnets, and even trains and missiles. They are also vital to the development of electric vehicles and renewable energy technologies such as wind turbines.

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The response to South Australia’s blackout started with a tweet and became a revolution on the grid

Renew Economy

This weekend marks the 8 year anniversary of the South Australian system black event. It was a turning point for the grid, a trigger for batteries, syncons and record rooftop PV, and the state now leads the world. The post The response to South Australia’s blackout started with a tweet and became a revolution on the grid appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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The Brief: Backing female founders to find climate solutions in Latin America

Impact Alpha

Greetings, Agents of Impact! September’s edition of ImpactAlpha Latin America drops later today. As an ImpactAlpha subscriber, you get the top stories first. The post The Brief: Backing female founders to find climate solutions in Latin America appeared first on ImpactAlpha.

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The Key to Sustainable Energy Optimization: A Data-Driven Approach for Manufacturing

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. 📊 Join us for a practical webinar hosted by Kevin Kai Wong of Emergent Ene

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Italy Launches Greenwashing Investigation into Shein Environmental Claims

ESG Today

The Italian Competition Authority announced that it has launched a investigation into global fashion online retailer Shein’s website operator Infinite Styles Services Co over possibly misleading advertising claims made on the site regarding the environmental sustainability of Shein branded clothing. According to the regulator, the investigation is focused on the possible misleading nature of environmental claims in several sections of the website, including “#SHEINTHEKNOW”, “evoluSHEIN” and “Soc

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Air pollution exposure during early life can have lasting effects on the brain's white matter

Science Daily / Earth & Environment

Exposure to certain pollutants, like fine particles (PM2.5) and nitrogen oxides (NOx), during pregnancy and childhood is associated with differences in the microstructure of the brain s white matter, and some of these effects persist throughout adolescence.

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“Net zero is a con:” Forrest outlines how Fortescue mines will eliminate fossil fuels by end of decade

Renew Economy

Andrew Forrest unveils detailed plans to eliminate gas and diesel at his giant iron ore operations by 2030. "When will companies stop burning fossil fuels," he said. The post “Net zero is a con:” Forrest outlines how Fortescue mines will eliminate fossil fuels by end of decade appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Female founders power climate entrepreneurship in Latin America

Impact Alpha

Biodegradable plastics made from invasive sargassum. Seaweed-based biofibers to decarbonize global fashion. Water-insulated panels and nature-based construction materials. Women-led companies from Mexico to. The post Female founders power climate entrepreneurship in Latin America appeared first on ImpactAlpha.

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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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Demand Growth for Green Skills More than Doubling Supply: LinkedIn Study

ESG Today

Demand growth for green workforce skills is outpacing the increase in supply, as companies and countries globally begin to take action on implementing their climate and sustainability-related commitments, with current trends indicating that there will be more than twice as many jobs requiring green skills as there will be qualified workers available to fill those roles, according to new research released by professional talent social network LinkedIn.

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All-night lights change the behavior of fish, even into the next generation

Science Daily / Earth & Environment

Scientists have shown that light pollution -- especially light in the blue spectrum -- can alter the behavior of fish after only a few nights, and have knock-on effects for their offspring.

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Construction begins on world’s tallest wind turbine in German lignite region

Renew Economy

Work has begun on a 364 metre "high altitude" wind turbine, using a four-legged lattice structure to tap into higher wind speeds. The post Construction begins on world’s tallest wind turbine in German lignite region appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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The Brief: A carbon market for financing sustainable development

Impact Alpha

Greetings Agents of Impact! In today’s Brief: Featured: Climate Week NYC Carbon markets fall short as a climate solution, but go far in. The post The Brief: A carbon market for financing sustainable development appeared first on ImpactAlpha.

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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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Siemens Launches Building Decarbonization Modelling and Optimization Solution

ESG Today

Siemens Financial Services (SFS) announced the launch of the Decarbonization Business Optimizer (DBO), a new cloud-based tool aimed at assisting building managers, construction firms, and others in the industry in their efforts to decarbonize buildings. The new solution is a free, digital web tool that, the company says, will provide information on decarbonization processes, and includes mechanisms for modeling and optimizing the process, as well as access to financing for projects.

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Major boost in carbon capture and storage essential to reach 2°C climate target

Science Daily / Earth & Environment

Large expansion of carbon capture and storage is necessary to fulfill the Paris Climate Agreement. Yet a new study shows that without major efforts, the technology will not expand fast enough to meet the 2 C target and even with major efforts it is unlikely to expand fast enough for the 1.5 C target.

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“Shocking, shameful, abhorrent:” Coal mine approvals slammed for reckless disregard of climate

Renew Economy

Federal Labor green lights three major thermal coal mine expansions, in a move that lays bare the blatant disregard of climate change in Australia's environmental laws. The post “Shocking, shameful, abhorrent:” Coal mine approvals slammed for reckless disregard of climate appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Carbon markets fall short as a climate solution, but go far in financing sustainable development

Impact Alpha

The voluntary market for carbon credits has been haunted by low quality projects and greenwashing. Prices for the credits, which enable companies to. The post Carbon markets fall short as a climate solution, but go far in financing sustainable development appeared first on ImpactAlpha.

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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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U.S. Boards Deprioritizing ESG, with Most Saying it’s Not the Same as Sustainability: PwC Survey

ESG Today

Corporate boards have been seeing a declining focus on ESG issues, with slightly less than half including ESG as part of their regular agenda, as most directors report ambiguity into the meaning of ESG, many viewing it as a charged term, and less than one in ten agreeing that ESG means the same thing as sustainability, according to the new U.S.-focused Annual Corporate Directors Survey released by global professional services firm PwC.

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Researchers innovate sustainable metal-recycling method

Science Daily / Earth & Environment

A research team has developed a method to recycle valuable metals from electronic waste more efficiently while significantly reducing the environmental impact typically associated with metal recycling.

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Fortescue strikes $4 billion deal for electric trucks and dozers to eliminate fossil fuels at giant mines

Renew Economy

Fortescue announces $4 billion deal for hundreds of electric trucks, dozers and excavators to eliminate fossil fuels at its mines. Even Rio Tinto is excited and vowing to be a "fast follower." The post Fortescue strikes $4 billion deal for electric trucks and dozers to eliminate fossil fuels at giant mines appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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How climate change is making your groceries more expensive. 

Impact Alpha

A few months ago, I was in a meeting with a representative from the National Confectioners Association to discuss the removal of lead. The post How climate change is making your groceries more expensive. appeared first on ImpactAlpha.

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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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Is the world facing a state of permacrisis?

McKinsey Sustainabilty

Leading economists Mike Spence and Mohamed El-Erian talk about the “pretty complicated and disorienting environment” we face.

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Abrupt intensification of northern wildfires due to future permafrost thawing

Science Daily / Earth & Environment

Climate scientists and permafrost experts show that, according to new climate computer model simulations, global warming will accelerate permafrost thawing and as a result lead to an abrupt intensification of wildfires in the Subarctic and Arctic regions of northern Canada and Siberia.

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Australians are installing batteries at a record rate, as rooftop solar heads for major new milestone

Renew Economy

Latest data from the Clean Energy Council finds Australia hurtling towards a major new milestone for rooftop solar capacity and adding batteries to the mix at a record rate. The post Australians are installing batteries at a record rate, as rooftop solar heads for major new milestone appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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EV policy incentives give Africa’s e-mobility startups an edge in a competitive market

Impact Alpha

Ethiopia made headlines in February by becoming the first country in the world to ban the importation of fuel-powered cars. Later that spring, The post EV policy incentives give Africa’s e-mobility startups an edge in a competitive market appeared first on ImpactAlpha.

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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.