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Originally published on wildlifehc.org From external regulatory pressures to internal corporate commitments, there is a myriad of reasons why a company may begin thinking about its dependencies and impacts on nature. WHC knows this all too well from 35 years of experience supporting the private sector in biodiversity-related efforts. While the reasoning behind a corporate commitment to nature positivity varies from company to company, WHC has identified many commonalities across industries and s
Wind and solar, coupled with batteries and pumped hydro deliver the lowest cost transition. Nuclear would be slower and vastly more expensive, modelling shows. The post Coalition nuclear plan would force consumers to wait 20 years longer for 30% higher electricity bills appeared first on RenewEconomy.
On the world stage at Davos 2024, Canada’s minister of finance, Chrystia Freeland, declared that “right now we’re living through a moment which is comparable only to the Industrial Revolution.” She was referring to the green transition, and the opportunities and challenges that lay before us as world leaders race to decarbonize their economies. In a pitch to convince foreign investors to put their money in Canadian industries, Freeland said the federal government has “a suite of policies for the
In a world of rapid change, looking for certainty can obscure opportunity. Taking smaller yet bold steps provides a more sure-footed path through uncertainty.
Speaker: Andrew Skoog, Founder of MachinistX & President of Hexis Representatives
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Originally published on 3M News Center ST. PAUL, Minn., April 9, 2024 /3BL/ -- Scotch-Brite™ Brand is expanding its Greener Clean ™ product line with the launch of the Scotch-Brite® Greener Clean™ Non-Scratch Soap Control Dishwand and Scotch-Brite® Greener Clean™ Bottle & Straw Brush. In continued efforts to design solutions that help advance a global circular economy, the brand has expanded its cleaning tools containing recycled content and plant-based materials, again without sacrificing d
Almost nine in 10 Australians want a faster or moderate transition to clean energy, the CSIRO says, and 80 pct happy to live within 10kms of renewable energy infrastructure. The post Nine in 10 Australians support renewable energy transition, nearly half want it to go faster appeared first on RenewEconomy.
On the world stage at Davos 2024, Canada’s minister of finance, Chrystia Freeland, declared that “right now we’re living through a moment which is comparable only to the Industrial Revolution.” She was referring to the green transition, and the opportunities and challenges that lay before us as world leaders race to decarbonize their economies. In a pitch to convince foreign investors to put their money in Canadian industries, Freeland said the federal government has “a suite of policies for the
On the world stage at Davos 2024, Canada’s minister of finance, Chrystia Freeland, declared that “right now we’re living through a moment which is comparable only to the Industrial Revolution.” She was referring to the green transition, and the opportunities and challenges that lay before us as world leaders race to decarbonize their economies. In a pitch to convince foreign investors to put their money in Canadian industries, Freeland said the federal government has “a suite of policies for the
Originally published on Built From Scratch ATLANTA, April 12, 2024/ 3BL/ — The Home Depot awarded 42 Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) with nearly $3 million in grants for campus enhancements at the annual Retool Your School Awards Celebration. Albany State University, South Carolina State University and Paine College placed first in their respective clusters, each winning a $150,000 grant.
Like everything else associated with the Coalition’s nuclear policy, the plan to win over communities in coal regions has hit a snag. The post Coalition “in a panic” about response to confused and unpopular nuclear power plan appeared first on RenewEconomy.
Tom Rose felt like he was in a blockbuster movie when, on August 23, 2022, a cavalcade of black Suburban SUVs pulled into his town of Stephenville, Newfoundland, and disgorged the chancellor and vice-chancellor of Germany, the prime minister of Canada and a mass of other dignitaries. Standing in the receiving line, the 52-year-old mayor and former strawberry farmer took in a moment that he now believes may go down as one of the most significant in Newfoundland history.
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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The European Council announced today that it has formally adopted the revised Energy Performance of Buildings Directive (EPBD), with new rules aimed at reducing energy use and emissions from buildings across the EU, including targets for all new buildings to be zero emissions by 2030, and to phase out the use of fossil fuels in building heating systems by 2040.
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.
Erin Bigley, CFA | Chief Responsibility Officer From biodiversity and blended finance to a just transition and the cost of drugs, we preview the key ESG issues we’re targeting through research. It used to seem simple. The early days of responsible investing were mainly characterized by avoidance of so-called sin stocks, such as tobacco. Since then, responsible investing has evolved into a much more sophisticated and robust understanding of the environmental, social and governance (ESG) issues af
Andrew Forrest’s iron ore and energy giant Fortescue Metals has officially opened its 2GW hydrogen electrolyser factory in Gladstone, Queensland, using in-house technology that it says heralds a massive new manufacturing industry for Australia. Fortescue says the factory, located in the heart of Queensland coal and LNG export country, is a game-changer because it will […] The post “Massive new industry:”Fortescue opens 2GW factory to build its own hydrogen electrolysers a
By Deb Nelson & Tina Beck Philanthropy’s constructive critics, financial activists, and virtually all nonprofits have long argued for a dramatic increase in unrestricted grantmaking. Yet grants untethered from funder restrictions and requirements remain relatively rare. As a result, funding is usually earmarked for things like new or specific programs rather than covering essential costs related to retaining talent, upgrading technology, pursuing innovation, or engaging with communities to d
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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Western Australia hosts the world's biggest standalone grid and features the biggest solar duck, thanks to growth of rooftop PV. Batteries to the rescue, then, as thermal plants go quack. The post In the belly of the solar duck: First big battery responds as rooftop PV changes shape of grid appeared first on RenewEconomy.
Swimming in schools makes fish surprisingly stealthy underwater, with a group able to sound like a single fish. Engineers working with a high-tech simulation of schooling mackerel offer new insight into why fish swim in schools and promise for the design and operation of much quieter submarines and autonomous undersea vehicles.
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.
The CEO and cofounder of Drop discusses spinning off an adjacent business under a new brand during the COVID-19 pandemic while still scaling up the initial startup.
As the global water crisis worsens, so do financial risks facing companies and their investors. Kirsten James, senior program director of water at the sustainability nonprofit Ceres, answers questions from Cliff Feigenbaum, GreenMoney founder about the Valuing Water Finance Initiative , which is a global, investor-led effort driving companies to prioritize water risk and act as responsible water stewards in their operations and supply chains.
The latest December quarter saw Australia export the most amount of thermal coal it has ever exported in a single quarter. The post Anthony Albanese is setting himself up as the fossil fuel export king of Australia appeared first on RenewEconomy.
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Construction starts on one of the biggest solar farms in Australia, that will help power a green hydrogen project being developed by Queensland utility Stanwell. The post Construction starts on massive solar farm that will feed green hydrogen project appeared first on RenewEconomy.
Chimpanzees and bonobos are often thought to reflect two different sides of human nature -- the conflict-ready chimpanzee versus the peaceful bonobo -- but a new study shows that, within their own communities, male bonobos are more frequently aggressive than male chimpanzees. For both species, more aggressive males had more mating opportunities.
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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