Europe encourages carbon removal with a stick, rather than a carrot
GreenBiz
MAY 15, 2023
A new carbon removal framework in the EU could provide the foundation needed to instill trust in a young carbon removal market.
GreenBiz
MAY 15, 2023
A new carbon removal framework in the EU could provide the foundation needed to instill trust in a young carbon removal market.
Renew Economy
MAY 15, 2023
Vast Solar signs up potential investor and offtaker in Port Augusta solar methanol plant to be powered by Australia's first large-scale solar thermal project. The post “World first” solar methanol plant signs up potential investor and offtaker appeared first on RenewEconomy.
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GreenBiz
MAY 15, 2023
From avoiding greenwashing to confronting haters and critics, there's no end of things to think about
Renew Economy
MAY 15, 2023
Construction complete at the first big battery in the Northern Territory, although it won't be in full service until next year. The post Darwin’s first big battery completes construction, but it won’t be operating until 2024 appeared first on RenewEconomy.
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
GreenBiz
MAY 15, 2023
Congress rallies behind farmers as it comes together to expand precision agriculture via satellites.
Renew Economy
MAY 15, 2023
BlueScope Steel chips in funds and prime real estate at its Port Kembla hub to build a “world first” gravitational energy storage R&D facility. The post Bluescope backs gravity storage start-up with funds and lab at Port Kembla appeared first on RenewEconomy.
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Renew Economy
MAY 15, 2023
Victoria’s Labor government locks in shift to 95% renewables with one of the world’s most ambitious emissions reduction targets set to be legislated. The post Victoria to legislate ambitious emissions target, lock in 95 pct renewables appeared first on RenewEconomy.
Green Project Management
MAY 15, 2023
Environmental Quotient (EQ) measures an individual’s or organization’s environmental awareness, responsibility, and impact. It considers energy consumption, water usage, waste generation, and carbon footprint. It also evaluates how an individual or organization acts sustainably and reduces its negative environmental impact. As leaders in project management, we must recognize the importance of Environmental Quotient (EQ) and […] The post The importance of Developing a Strong Env
Renew Economy
MAY 15, 2023
AEMO says network in gridlock and unable to shift enough wind and solar, as Bowen says regulator decisions need to be about more than pure economics. The post “Our energy highways are at gridlock:” AEMO in new push for “unglamorous” transmission appeared first on RenewEconomy.
ESG Today
MAY 15, 2023
Lawmakers in the European Parliament voted 544-18 to approve the adoption of new proposed rules requiring companies to substantiate and verify their environmental claims and labels, aimed at protecting consumers from greenwashing. The new rules form Parliament’s negotiating position on the EU Commission’s proposed “Directive on Green Claims” released in March 2023.
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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.
Renew Economy
MAY 15, 2023
Draft bill to fast-track "next wave" of hydrogen and renewable projects in SA, including a “clear competitive tender” for government-owned land and waters. The post South Australia eyes “competitive tender” to fast-track hydrogen, big renewables appeared first on RenewEconomy.
McKinsey Sustainabilty
MAY 15, 2023
Semiconductors are the unsung heroes of the technology world: parts manufactured from pure elements that work behind the scenes to power and connect everything from smartphones to cars.
Renew Economy
MAY 15, 2023
Acknowledging that the regulatory environment is not fit for purpose is one thing; proceeding with transmission projects with this knowledge is absurd. The post Broken regulations, not community opposition, are delaying transmission appeared first on RenewEconomy.
Utiliity Dive
MAY 15, 2023
Solar projects with 40% U.S.-made modules would initially qualify for the domestic content tax credit rider, but foundations and racking would be held to a higher standard, according to an IRS proposal released Friday.
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
Renew Economy
MAY 15, 2023
WA government allocates prime Pilbara land for a range of projects proposing to produce hydrogen, ammonia and renewable energy. The post Forrest’s FFI among four to win a spot in Pilbara green industrial precinct appeared first on RenewEconomy.
Stacey Higginbotham
MAY 15, 2023
This story was originally published on Friday May 12, in my weekly newsletter. To receive the newsletter, sign up here. Apple wants to build a health coach with the ability to track people’s vital signs as well as their emotions. Meanwhile, Amazon is testing a smarter version of its Astro robot , including giving it the ability to track and remember what’s happening in people’s homes so it can better monitor them.
Utiliity Dive
MAY 15, 2023
The current Southeast Energy Exchange Market is limited in benefits compared to a regional transmission organization, the consulting firm said in a report to a legislative committee.
Environment + Energy Leader
MAY 15, 2023
With airlines trying to meet sustainability goals, many are allocating funds for sustainability and carbon impact reductions, such as finding efficient means to obtain SAF.
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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
Impact Alpha
MAY 15, 2023
Management guru Peter Drucker is credited with the popular maxim “what gets measured gets managed.” This holds true also in impact investing where. The post Leveraging ESG data for impact investing appeared first on ImpactAlpha.
McKinsey Sustainabilty
MAY 15, 2023
Travis Katz, CEO of BrightDrop, shares how he navigates the challenges of developing a cutting-edge enterprise, while strategically leveraging GM’s powerhouse capabilities and maintaining agility every step of the way.
Stanford Social Innovation
MAY 15, 2023
By Daisy Rosales & Kelly Davis Mental health has become a central topic of discussion as reports of depression, anxiety, and other mental health conditions continue to increase in the United States and globally. Government, media, corporations, academic institutions, and nonprofits have all made large, though insufficient, commitments to address alarming rates of mental health distress and deaths of despair like drug overdoses and suicides.
McKinsey Sustainabilty
MAY 15, 2023
Automotive incumbents and their suppliers need to develop new growth opportunities to fend off innovating attackers.
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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.
Science Daily / Earth & Environment
MAY 15, 2023
Scientists have discovered where butterflies originated and which plants the first butterflies relied on for food. To reach these conclusions, researchers created the world's largest butterfly tree of life, which they used as a guide to trace trace the evolution of butterflies through time in a four-dimensional puzzle that led back to North and Central America.
TEDxInnovations
MAY 15, 2023
In the last few decades, China has gone from technological scarcity to abundance. What sparked this shift? Economist Keyu Jin explores how China has fostered a model of innovation unlike any other and shows why understanding its competitive, collaborative approach could benefit the world -- and perhaps demystify some contradictions. In the last few decades, China has gone from technological scarcity to abundance.
Cisco CSR
MAY 15, 2023
May showers don’t just bring spring flowers. It is an important month for recognizing the diverse cultural heritages of various communities across the United States and the Americas and beyond.
Environment + Energy Leader
MAY 15, 2023
During the first quarter of 2023, the renewable source generated more than 32% of the country's energy.
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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.
McKinsey Sustainabilty
MAY 15, 2023
More efficiency in operations means more agility—and more profitable growth—in an uncertain world.
Science Daily / Earth & Environment
MAY 15, 2023
A research team, composed of climatologists and an astronomer, have used an improved computer model to reproduce the cycle of ice ages (glacial periods) 1.6 to 1.2 million years ago. The results show that the glacial cycle was driven primarily by astronomical forces in quite a different way than it works in the modern age. These results will help us to better understand the past, present, and future of ice sheets and the Earth's climate.
Cisco CSR
MAY 15, 2023
Do you feel a bit lost when people refer to certain environmental sustainability topics and aren’t sure where to start when it comes to learning more?
ESG Today
MAY 15, 2023
Index provider FTSE Russell announced today the launch of the FTSE UK ESG Risk-Adjusted Index Series, rolling out a suite ESG adjusted variants of its flagship indices, including the FTSE 100, which tracks the largest 100 LSE-listed companies by market capitalization, as well as the FTSE 250, FTSE 350, and FTSE All-Share indices. In a statement announcing the new indices, FTSE Russell said that the launch marks a “starting point for incorporating key ESG considerations into the flagship UK Serie
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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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