GreenBiz

AUGUST 21, 2023

Sponsored: Product manufacturers can make circularity a reality for their company with circularity readiness. Here are early-stage strategies to consider.

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3BL Media

AUGUST 25, 2023

BOISE, Idaho, August 25, 2023 /3BL/ — KeyBank has awarded a $200,000 grant to Trailhead, a non-profit organization offering mentoring and support services to Idaho student entrepreneurs. The grant will allow Trailhead to expand its You Lead Idaho program and empower more students through education, entrepreneurship, financial literacy, innovation and technology.

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Renew Economy

AUGUST 24, 2023

Latest data shows wind and solar having a big impact on coal, gas and emissions, but the Australian switch to big diesel SUVs is eliminating most of those gains. The post Wind and solar strangle coal and gas, but diesel SUVs are killing us all appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Corporate Knights

AUGUST 23, 2023

From a distance, when you see the white smoke curling up from the forest, you worry. How far away is the fire? Which direction is it heading? From close up, when the flames are rising into the treetops, it’s time to panic. When wildfires encroached on the outskirts of Fort McMurray the morning of May 3, 2016, the general messaging from officials was “Go about your life as normal.

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Speaker: Andrew Skoog, Founder of MachinistX & President of Hexis Representatives

Manufacturing is evolving, and the right technology can empower—not replace—your workforce. Smart automation and AI-driven software are revolutionizing decision-making, optimizing processes, and improving efficiency. But how do you implement these tools with confidence and ensure they complement human expertise rather than override it? Join industry expert Andrew Skoog as he explores how manufacturers can leverage automation to enhance operations, streamline workflows, and make smarter, data-dri

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GreenBiz

AUGUST 24, 2023

Liberty Coca-Cola Beverages is building a “quadgeneration” system to generate electricity, run heating and cooling processes, and recover carbon dioxide to carbonate beverages.

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AUGUST 21, 2023

Jennifer Crandall Founder of Safe Food En Route and Land Betterment Board of Director, is the moderator on the panel titled, Female Founders Disrupting CPG on August 29 th at 10:00 am at the Rally Conference to be held at the Indiana Convention Center. The panel is expected to be an inspiring discussion featuring extraordinary female founders who are defying the odds in the CPG space.

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Corporate Knights

AUGUST 24, 2023

Occidental Petroleum’s purchase of a Canadian direct air capture (DAC) company for US$1.1 billion will enable it to profit from tackling climate change while continuing to extract oil and gas for 60 or more years into the future, says CEO Vicki Hollub. After acquiring British Columbia-based Carbon Engineering last week, Occidental hopes to build about 100 DAC plants that strip carbon dioxide from the atmosphere to bury underground, or for use in making products like concrete and aviation fuel.

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GreenBiz

AUGUST 22, 2023

Burnout is real and even more intense when climate change is your job. Here are 5 ways to keep your head on straight while trying to solve the world's biggest problem.

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3BL Media

AUGUST 25, 2023

August 25, 2023 /3BL/ - Commercial fleet operators are urging governors across the country to accelerate and support the shift to zero-emission vehicles by adopting the Advanced Clean Trucks (ACT) and Advanced Clean Cars II (ACC II) rules in their respective states. In a letter to governors in nine states, members of the Ceres Corporate Electric Vehicle Alliance —a coalition of 31 companies representing more than $1.2 trillion in annual revenue and that collectively own, lease or operate more th

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Renew Economy

AUGUST 24, 2023

NSW Labor are laying the groundwork to make the worst decision possible on Eraring. How did it get so bad, so quickly? The post Labor’s taxpayer-funded Coalkeeper 2.0 is an avoidable disaster for the climate 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. 📊 Join us for a practical webinar hosted by Kevin Kai Wong of Emergent Ene

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Corporate Knights

AUGUST 24, 2023

The federal government’s latest National Inventory Report, released in April 2023 , confirms Canada’s progress in reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. But looking ahead to 2030, it’s clear we need to accelerate the scale and pace of action to continue to achieve our targets. The largest source of GHG emissions in Ontario is transportation. There are about 12 million vehicles in the province today and each year, moving people and goods consumes about 1,000 petajoules of refined petroleum prod

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GreenBiz

AUGUST 24, 2023

How the UN food system summit stocktaking moment set the stage for food systems at COP 28.

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3BL Media

AUGUST 25, 2023

Four students from Toronto carefully examined the complicated issue presented by United Nations' 2030 Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 7 and decided they needn’t be powerless to help ensure the availability of clean energy for all. Knowing that small changes can add up, middle school students Aparajita, Cadence, Devangi and Katrina developed a concept for an app that would: Reduce pollution and greenhouse gas emissions associated with energy production Free up resources for establishing cleane

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Renew Economy

AUGUST 24, 2023

We need all the storage we can get on our grid – of all types and sizes. But community batteries are the ‘Swiss army knife’ of modern power systems. The post Home, neighbourhood, grid-scale batteries: What’s the difference and why does it matter? appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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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.

Green Project Management

AUGUST 22, 2023

I had a spirited debate with a good friend last week on carbon offsets. It would be good to put my thoughts out for the public. Here goes… Climate change or as I prefer to call it climate chaos, is tightening its grip on our planet. Naturally, the appeal of carbon offsetting has skyrocketed. At […] The post The Carbon Offset Mirage: Smoke, Mirrors, and Greenwashing?

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GreenBiz

AUGUST 23, 2023

Wrong choices are typical in the confusing US recycling system, and recycling itself is often a poor choice among other options.

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3BL Media

AUGUST 25, 2023

In 2022, Burt’s Bees ranked No. 6 among 200 companies in the Power Purpose Index , a slot in the top 20 that Burt’s Bees shares with Clorox. The index recognizes brands with commitments to a purpose beyond profit, to improving lives, and to creating a better society and world, not just for shareholders. It’s these attributes along with our brand’s authenticity, innovation focus, and entrepreneurial spirit that come to life in our 2022 Progress Report.

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Renew Economy

AUGUST 24, 2023

First of 21 shiploads of turbine parts for the massive Golden Plains wind farm in Victoria have been unloaded at Geelong Port, ready for delivery. The post Huge wind turbine parts arrive at port for delivery to Golden Plains appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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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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Corporate Knights

AUGUST 22, 2023

Clean, cultivated, lab-grown, cell-cultured or slaughter-free. Whatever the adjectives used to describe meat grown without farming and slaughtering animals, there is no doubt that the innovative product is turning heads in the food sector. Cell-cultured meat is produced using animal stem cells in large bioreactors that can each replace thousands of animals.

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GreenBiz

AUGUST 22, 2023

Empower your organization to meet its climate goals by learning how to develop a strategy based on best practices and science.

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3BL Media

AUGUST 25, 2023

Originally published on U.S. Bank company blog Among the college students participating in the U.S. Bank summer internship program this year are three women who bring expertise they gained through Girls Who Code, which provides coding instruction and experience to thousands of girls every year. Kelsey Kim first joined a Girls Who Code (GWC) summer immersion program near her home in Atlanta when she was in high school.

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Renew Economy

AUGUST 24, 2023

Big chunk of federal microgrid funds will be dedicated to the “unique challenges” facing Indigenous communities that rely on costly and polluting diesel. The post First Nations the focus as new microgrid funding seeks to ditch diesel appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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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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TEDxInnovations

AUGUST 22, 2023

The key to revolutionizing the world's energy landscape may lie in an unlikely love story, says energy innovator Olivia Breese. She details the fateful marriage of a green electron and a water molecule -- a powerful source of carbon-free, sustainable energy -- and calls for universal investment in this potentially transformative resource. "A world which runs entirely on green energy, it's not a luxury.

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GreenBiz

AUGUST 24, 2023

The Sustainable Aviation Challenge is calling for companies to share their innovations by Oct. 2.

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3BL Media

AUGUST 25, 2023

Originally published on NRG Energy Insights By NRG Editorial Voices The International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples celebrates the rich cultural diversity of Indigenous people worldwide while raising awareness and support for the protection of their rights. This day also highlights the importance of understanding the past and current relationships between Indigenous and non-Indigenous society to create a more open dialogue.

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Renew Economy

AUGUST 24, 2023

WA government says bp is a step closer to making a final investment decision on plans to turn its former oil refinery into a green hydrogen hub. The post Kwinana green hydrogen hub edges closer at site of former oil refinery appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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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

Global Renewable News

AUGUST 24, 2023

OPAL Fuels Inc. (Nasdaq: OPAL), a vertically integrated producer and distributor of renewable natural gas (RNG) and renewable electricity, announced its New River RNG facility, which was created thro.

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GreenBiz

AUGUST 22, 2023

Electrification isn’t the only way to decarbonize transportation and logistics, but the path your company chooses to take will depend on these factors.

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3BL Media

AUGUST 25, 2023

To inspire and encourage the next generation of girls in sports, AEG and Nike hosted a girls empowerment and career exposure day on August 4, 2023, for over 30 high school athletes from Watts and Boyle Heights – two of the lowest-income neighborhoods in Los Angeles County. Participating high school athletes came from four local non-profit organizations — Watts Skills Academy, PeacePlayers - Los Angeles, Hollenbeck PAL and Weingart East Los Angeles YMCA, all of which are all currently working tow

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AUGUST 24, 2023

We are talking about a delay in the closure of Eraring as if it is our only option for secure and reliable power in NSW. It is not. For two reasons. The post There are smarter and cheaper alternatives to keeping Australia’s biggest coal plant open appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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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.