Google exec: 'Significant mining' is key to net zero
GreenBiz
JUNE 14, 2023
Mike Werner, Google’s head of circular economy, says companies should move quickly to measure their reliance on critical minerals such as lithium, cobalt and copper.
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Big batteries storm the fossil fuel citadels, and spell the end for coal and gas
Renew Economy
JUNE 14, 2023
Big batteries were first built next to wind and solar farms. Now they are found within massive coal and gas compounds, eating the fossil fuel industry from the inside out. The post Big batteries storm the fossil fuel citadels, and spell the end for coal and gas appeared first on RenewEconomy.
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What the EU’s new border tax could mean for carbon markets
GreenBiz
JUNE 14, 2023
The European Union’s new Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism should incentivize more countries to put a price on carbon, but not the U.S.
Meet the man calling out Big Tech’s climate hypocrisy
Corporate Knights
JUNE 14, 2023
Bill Weihl has lost his voice. In the last year, the San Francisco–based founder of ClimateVoice, a non-profit that is pushing the tech industry to support stronger climate policy, has developed an irreversible throat condition that has robbed him of speech. But far greater than the irony of Weihl’s voicelessness is the symbolism of his determination to be heard.
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
This Lockheed Martin-backed startup 3D-prints aluminum for EV parts
GreenBiz
JUNE 14, 2023
Three-year-old Alloy Enterprises, which is 3D printing aluminum, counts Lockheed Martin, Robert Downey Jr.’s venture fund among its early investors.
US utility backs iron-air battery project promising 100 hours of storage
Renew Economy
JUNE 14, 2023
Form Energy says it will move forward with the deployment of a 15MW/1500MWh iron-air battery system in a deal with a US utility. The post US utility backs iron-air battery project promising 100 hours of storage appeared first on RenewEconomy.
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The investment test for electricity transmission has become a sham
Renew Economy
JUNE 14, 2023
VNI West lays bare a transmission investment test that is comprehensively gamed by its proponents The post The investment test for electricity transmission has become a sham appeared first on RenewEconomy.
A look at DeviceScript, Microsoft’s modern IoT coding language
Stacey Higginbotham
JUNE 14, 2023
Microsoft last month introduced DeviceScript , a sub-set of the company’s TypeScript programming language, specifically for the IoT. DeviceScript apps are meant to bring a more modern coding approach to small connected devices that run on microcontrollers. Given my ongoing development education, I took a brief look at DeviceScript by installing it and running through some of the code examples.
Queensland’s giant Borumba storage plan will cost double early estimates: Batteries are cheaper
Renew Economy
JUNE 14, 2023
Why has Queensland committed so deeply to huge and expensive pumped hydro projects? There are cheaper options. The post Queensland’s giant Borumba storage plan will cost double early estimates: Batteries are cheaper appeared first on RenewEconomy.
The Rockefeller Foundation - The Rockefeller Foundation and GEAPP to Design the World's First 'Coal-To-Clean' Credit Program in Emerging Economies
Global Renewable News
JUNE 14, 2023
Highlights The Coal to Clean Credit Initiative (CCCI), a consortium of global experts, is developing a world-first carbon credit methodology and starting a consultative process this month.
Are Your Impact Comms Resonating With Stakeholders?
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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.
Australia slips in renewable rankings amid doubts over 82 pct target and green hydrogen
Renew Economy
JUNE 14, 2023
Australia slips further down renewable energy rankings due to questions about its renewables targets and green hydrogen. US and Germany take top two spots. The post Australia slips in renewable rankings amid doubts over 82 pct target and green hydrogen appeared first on RenewEconomy.
Fortum Corporation - Fortum and Terrafame to collaborate on recycling battery materials a step forward for the sustainability of the Finnish battery cluster
Global Renewable News
JUNE 14, 2023
Fortum and Terrafame have signed an agreement for an experimental project in which metals recovered from the black mass of EV batteries by Fortum will be utilised in Terrafame's battery chemical p.
Global steel industry can quit coal, reach net-zero by early 2040s, study finds
Renew Economy
JUNE 14, 2023
German study finds global steel industry could achieve net zero emissions by the early 2040s, but will need firm policy and cheap green hydrogen. The post Global steel industry can quit coal, reach net-zero by early 2040s, study finds appeared first on RenewEconomy.
North Star - North Star hires first offshore wind vessel crew for Grampian Tyne60% are existing crew transitioning skills from oil and gas fleet to renewables
Global Renewable News
JUNE 14, 2023
North Star, the UK's leading vessel infrastructure support operator, has successfully crewed up the first of its offshore wind fleet with 42 experienced seafarers, 60% of which have moved across f.
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
WA raises $1.9bn from state’s first ever green bond to fund 50GW transition
Renew Economy
JUNE 14, 2023
Western Australia raises $1.9 billion to help fund the state's decarbonisation plans, including big batteries, wind farms and standalone power systems. The post WA raises $1.9bn from state’s first ever green bond to fund 50GW transition appeared first on RenewEconomy.
Greenskies Clean Focus - TCNJ holds ribbon cutting for solar arrays to enhance sustainability efforts
Global Renewable News
JUNE 14, 2023
The College of New Jersey hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony this morning (June 14) to energize two megawatts of solar across five solar arrays in parking lots and on building roofs across campus.
Solar Insiders Podcast: Solar recycling vs solar recovery
Renew Economy
JUNE 14, 2023
Rob Gell from Solar Recovery Corp on why recycling is not the best solution to Australia’s solar waste problem – and how his company hopes to set a new path. The post Solar Insiders Podcast: Solar recycling vs solar recovery appeared first on RenewEconomy.
RWE AG - RWE welcomes Dublin Array's success in Ireland's first offshore wind auction
Global Renewable News
JUNE 14, 2023
RWE, one of the world's leading offshore wind companies, was today (June 14) delighted to receive formal confirmation that its 824MW Dublin Array Offshore Wind Farm project has been awarded a Co.
What Regulations Will Impact Sustainability Comms in 2024?
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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
Australian startup that sends electricity via lasers wins $3m in seed funding
Renew Economy
JUNE 14, 2023
Wireless charging using laser beams - as envisaged by Nikolai Tesla - comes with risks - but could also solve some interesting grid problems. The post Australian startup that sends electricity via lasers wins $3m in seed funding appeared first on RenewEconomy.
Leyline Renewable Capital - Leyline Partners with Grid Connected Infrastructure (GCI) to Pursue Utility-Scale Battery Storage Development
Global Renewable News
JUNE 14, 2023
Leyline Renewable Capital, a leading provider of flexible capital solutions for renewable energy developers, today (June 14) announced a partnership with utility-scale battery storage developer Grid.
The case for compliance as a competitive advantage for banks
McKinsey Sustainabilty
JUNE 14, 2023
Banks that build common ground between their compliance functions and business leaders who shape strategy can open paths to better customer experience, greater productivity, and resilient growth.
RWE AG - Wind power with vision: RWE to install recyclable rotor blades at Thor offshore wind farm to drive sustainability
Global Renewable News
JUNE 14, 2023
Highlights 40 out of 72 turbines to be equipped with worldwide-first recyclable rotor blades from Siemens Gamesa, offshore installation expected in 2026 First wind farm globally to install.
What Questions Are Brands Asking About Their ESG Initiatives Ahead of 2024?
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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.
BlackRock Launches New Climate-Focused ETFs Anchored by $3 Billion Investment from Ilmarinen
ESG Today
JUNE 14, 2023
Helsinki, Finland-based pension insurance company Ilmarinen announced investments of over €2.7 billion (USD$3 billion) as an anchor investor in two new climate-focused ETFs launched by BlackRock’s iShares. The new iShares ETFs include U.S. and Japan-focused funds that track MSCI Climate Action indexes. MSCI launched its Climate Action Index suite last year, aimed at enabling investors to invest in companies making progress towards emissions reduction targets.
Common Energy - Common Energy Announces Competitive Wins; Closes In On 400MW Under Management; Promotes New Chief Operating Officer
Global Renewable News
JUNE 14, 2023
Community solar provider Common Energy announces key competitive wins in Oregon, Illinois and Maryland; Promotes Christophe Charpentier as Chief Operating OfficerCommunity solar provider C.
Rewired pharma companies will win in the digital age
McKinsey Sustainabilty
JUNE 14, 2023
Despite progress, most pharma companies have not fully rewired their tech, tools, and operating models to realize their digital and analytics ambitions. Five actions can help them achieve scale.
PowerFlex - Krasdale Foods and PowerFlex Launch theÂÂ Largest Solar System in the Bronx
Global Renewable News
JUNE 14, 2023
2.7 MW community solar project at Krasdale's Hunts Point warehouse will share environmental and financial benefits with local residentsBronx NY (June 14, 2023) Krasdale Foods, a 115-year-old f.
The Silver Lining to Corporate DEI Challenges
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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.
What is digital transformation?
McKinsey Sustainabilty
JUNE 14, 2023
Digital transformation is the rewiring of an organization, with the goal of creating value by continuously deploying tech at scale.
Voltalia - Helexia secures a new 90-megawatt contract in Brazil
Global Renewable News
JUNE 14, 2023
Helexia, a subsidiary of Voltalia (Euronext Paris, ISIN code: FR0011995588), has signed a contract with Comerc Energia, a leading provider of energy management solutions in Brazil.The agreemen.
UK project will use AI plus microbes to unlock higher biogas production
Envirotec Magazine
JUNE 14, 2023
Lactobacillus bacteria: A digital twin will help answer questions like: how does each species of microbe react to different food and to the other microbes around it? Researchers say they are using artificial intelligence to develop better microorganism-led processes that efficiently digest materials such as food waste, wastewater and animal manure to help boost the UK’s burgeoning biogas industry.
RWE AG - RWE connects its first utility-scale battery storage project to the California grid
Global Renewable News
JUNE 14, 2023
Highlights Project, named Fifth Standard, is company's largest U.S. storage facility to date, at 137 megawatts (MW), and includes a 150-MW solar PV array expected to be complete in Augus.
Supercharge Your ESG Content This Libra Season
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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.
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