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IEA: Global clean energy investment 'significantly' outpacing fossil fuel spending

GreenBiz

Investment in clean energy is gaining momentum but is still off the pace required to meet the 1.5 Celsius goal, according to a new IEA report.

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Sun Cable: Cannon-Brookes wins battle for world’s biggest solar and battery project

Renew Economy

Battle of billionaires ends with a Grok-Quinbrook consortium taking ownership of the massive Sun Cable project, keeping alive plans to export solar power to Singapore. The post Sun Cable: Cannon-Brookes wins battle for world’s biggest solar and battery project appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Toronto is the latest city to crackdown on carbon-heavy building materials

Corporate Knights

For years, a building’s carbon footprint was mostly seen as an energy efficiency problem – how much energy it uses to keep the lights on and heat and cool its occupants. But in the last two or three years, mounting awareness around the carbon intensity of garden-variety materials such as cement, concrete, steel, glass and aluminum has moved the concept of “embodied carbon" from a somewhat obscure preoccupation of green designers to the planning mainstream.

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DOW on Route to Making Chemicals Using Small Modular Reactors

Environment + Energy Leader

When Dow and X-energy inked an agreement to develop an advanced nuclear reactor at one of Dow’s sites along the Gulf Coast, it was a big deal – a technology the two will license to other industrial customers.

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Can Businesses Meet Increasing Consumer Expectations?

According to 3BL and TriplePundit’s Consumer Insights & Sustainability Benchmark two-thirds of U.S. adults actively seek and follow sustainability issues. This leaves room for businesses to fill in the gaps currently seen between consumer expectations and corporate ESG communication. This research reveals what issues consumers care about and how businesses can tailor their communications to different segments of consumers.

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Nike Launches First-Ever Hydrogen-Powered Inland Container Ship

ESG Today

Nike announced the launch of the H₂ Barge 1, the first-ever hydrogen-powered inland container ship, that will transport the company’s products for Europe between Rotterdam and Nike’s European Logistics Campus (ELC) in Belgium, while producing zero operational CO2 emissions. Originally a diesel barge, Nike said that it retrofitted the vessel with hydrogen technology to replace its combustion engine, with the barge now emitting only humid air and clean water.

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First big battery in world’s biggest isolated grid charges up for first time

Renew Economy

The Kwinana battery - the first in the world's most isolated gigawatt scale grid in Western Australia - has charged up for the first time. The post First big battery in world’s biggest isolated grid charges up for first time appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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As bombs drop, Ukraine energy company opens a new wind farm

Corporate Knights

About 100 kilometres from the front lines of the conflict in southern Ukraine, 650 workers building the Tyligulska wind farm dove into underground concrete bomb shelters whenever Russian missiles and drones attacked targets nearby. The crews, clad with body armour, toiled for seven months, much of the time during the dead of winter. They spent roughly one day in five underground when the explosions came too close for comfort.

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UN metrics measure enterprise impact on the 2030 Sustainable Development Goals

Impact Alpha

Time is running out to meet the ambitious UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) set for 2030. There are real concerns that data related. The post UN metrics measure enterprise impact on the 2030 Sustainable Development Goals appeared first on ImpactAlpha.

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Global Investment in Solar Outpacing Oil for First Time Ever: IEA

ESG Today

Investment in clean energy sources and technologies continues to outpace fossil fuel investment, with the gap reaching approximately 70% in 2023, and solar PV on track to attract more capital than oil production globally this year for the first time ever, according to the International Energy Agency’s (IEA) flagship report, World Energy Investment 2023.

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Spanish renewable production exceeds 100 pct of demand for 9 hours

Renew Economy

Renewables generate enough power to cover all demand in Spain for the longest period yet. The post Spanish renewable production exceeds 100 pct of demand for 9 hours appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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What Consumers Are Saying About ESG – And What That Means for Your Business

A growing body of evidence shows that environmental, social and governance (ESG) initiatives are important to business growth. And it all relies on a simple fact: ESG issues matter to consumers. Consumers see businesses as crucial change agents and are willing to take their business to the competition if their current brand comes up short on ESG. In pursuit of identifying where such trends are today, 3BL Media and TriplePundit partnered with the research technology firm Glow to survey 3,648 U.S.

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Pricing nature: Can ‘biodiversity credits’ propel global conservation?

GreenBiz

Backed by the UN, an alliance of conservationists and policymakers is devising new ways to finance the preservation of biodiversity by placing economic values on ecosystems. Some analysts say such schemes have the potential to boost conservation, but others are skeptical.

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European scientists group urges ban on new natural gas boilers

Envirotec Magazine

Natural gas is not cleaner than other fossil fuels and using it instead of coal or oil risks achieving little or no reduction in greenhouse gas effects, says science advisory group the European Academies’ Science Advisory Council (EASAC) in a new report “Future of Gas”. The document highlights the extremely high global warming potential of largely unrecorded methane leakages along the whole natural gas supply chain.

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Biden’s new EV mandate needs private sector participation to succeed

Utiliity Dive

If lawmakers truly want to transition the transportation sector to EVs, then they will need to reduce impediments to private sector participation in the EV charging space.

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JPMorgan Announces one of Largest Ever Carbon Removal Purchases

ESG Today

JPMorgan Chase announced today a series of deals aimed at removing and storing 800,000 metric tons of carbon dioxide from the atmosphere, valued at over $200 million, marking one of the largest carbon dioxide removal (CDR) purchases to date. The agreements are expected to enable JPMorgan to match its entire unabated direct operational emissions footprint by 2030, the firm said.

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Which ESG Topics Get the Most Attention?

People are focusing on how companies are responding to the headline issues of the day, says a report from 3BL Media on evolving interests in ESG subjects, which also found a mismatch between the stories brands publish and topics audiences want. So which emerging sustainability & ESG topics garner more audience attention? Download the guide to find out!

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Bullet-proof vests and bomb shelters: Wind farm switches on in Ukraine conflict zone

Renew Economy

World’s only wind farm built in a major active conflict zone officially opened on Monday, after workers spent nine months working in bullet proof vests and spending time in bomb shelters. The post Bullet-proof vests and bomb shelters: Wind farm switches on in Ukraine conflict zone appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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How a global treaty could solve the plastic waste crisis

GreenBiz

Can plastics achieve par with climate and biodiversity as critical issues worthy of a global treaty? We’re about to find out.

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The Week in Impact Investing: Toolkits

Impact Alpha

? Arrows in the quiver. Florida Gov. Ron Desantis made time during his spotty campaign rollout to take a shot at a favorite. The post The Week in Impact Investing: Toolkits appeared first on ImpactAlpha.

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The dinosaur detectives of real-life Jurassic parks | Martin Lockley

TEDxInnovations

Dinosaur tracks can teach us more about the day-to-day behavior of creatures like T. rex or the Stegosaurus than their skeletons ever could, says paleontologist Martin Lockley. From a "dinosaur's lover's lane" in Colorado to the rocky shores of South Korea, Lockley explores what we can learn from the traces of some of the most impressive creatures ever to walk the Earth.

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7 Trends in ESG: What PR Pros Need to Know in 2023

What does the evolution of ESG programs mean for communicators? As it turns out - a lot. New challenges are coming into focus, driven by the increasing attention to corporate sustainability and environmental, social, and governance (ESG) programs, and the evolving state of ESG reporting regulations. This new ebook from 3BL Media explores seven trends in detail and unpacks what they mean for communicators.

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G7 Leaders Support Development of Global Sustainable Disclosure Standards

ESG Today

Leaders of leading industrial nations at the Japan-hosted G7 summit in Hiroshima made a series of announcements in support of their Paris Agreement commitments to limit global temperature rise to 1.5°C, including supporting the development of the International Sustainability Standards Board’s (ISSB) upcoming sustainability and climate-related corporate reporting standards, calling for an end of construction of new unabated coal-fired power plants, and supporting initiatives to ramp climate trans

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“Mighty sun, wind and water:” New partner and funds for green hydrogen mega project

Renew Economy

Big renewable hydrogen project in Queensland lands a new partner and the biggest public-private injection of funds so far in Australia. The post “Mighty sun, wind and water:” New partner and funds for green hydrogen mega project appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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How Software Accelerates Sustainability Reporting and Performance Management

GreenBiz

The global business community is witnessing a regulatory shift that has massive implications for operations and compliance. Driven by climate change and the pressing need to control greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and use resources more responsibly, regulatory bodies around the world are issuing new guidelines to drive better tracking and reporting of businesses’ GHG emissions.

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The Promise of Science-Based Targets for Nature

WWF Sustainability

Developing science-based targets for nature allows us to rebalance the transactional nature of carbon accounting and stop treating biodiversity and nature’s contribution to people as “co-benefits.

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Federal judge dismisses whale case, upholds permits for offshore Vineyard Wind project

Utiliity Dive

Judge Indira Talwani found the case brought against the offshore wind project lacked merit because evidence indicated that it is “unlikely to cause the death of any right whale.

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What’s coming next in the smart home?

Stacey Higginbotham

Consumers are still not sold on the smart home, with their biggest concerns being privacy and fragmentation. That’s according to Raza Shah, technology strategy and design leader at Jabil, a contract manufacturer that has manufactured many smart home products. Shah and I spoke this week in the wake of the release of Jabil’s 2023 Smart Home Report , which looks at the future ways consumers might interact with the smart home.

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Green gold: Wind and solar to deliver 80 pct of power needs for huge new mine

Renew Economy

Gold miner expects to get premium for its bullion after signing deal to get 80% of mining and refining power needs delivered by wind and solar. The post Green gold: Wind and solar to deliver 80 pct of power needs for huge new mine appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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ESG bowties: A tool for assessing climate risks

GreenBiz

Sponsored: ESG bowties are an analytical method that can help organizations improve their identification and management of ESG risks and opportunities.

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The Brief: Perpetual purpose payouts for auto mechanics, employee ownership and quality jobs, smart heat pumps, lessons from financial activists

Impact Alpha

Greetings, Agents of Impact! Featured: Ownership Economy A Utah auto shop demonstrates a pathway to worker ownership via a perpetual purpose trust. The. The post The Brief: Perpetual purpose payouts for auto mechanics, employee ownership and quality jobs, smart heat pumps, lessons from financial activists appeared first on ImpactAlpha.

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The timeless, ancient language of art | Wangechi Mutu

TEDxInnovations

Using found materials and mesmerizing structures that unearth deep-rooted emotions, Wangechi Mutu's visual creations celebrate our collective history and explore how art communicates into the future. From ancient rock carvings in the Sahel to her own chimeric abstractions, she shares her journey of self-discovery and reminds us all that we already speak the most ancient language of all.

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France Signs Short Haul Flight Ban into Law

ESG Today

The government of France signed into law a new rule banning short-haul domestic flights on routes that can be serviced by rail in less than 2.5 hours, with the rules taking effect immediately. The new rule was initially announced as part of France’s Climate and Resilience Law, introduced in 2021, as part of a series of measures aimed at supporting the country’s goal to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 40% by 2030, including key sectors such as housing, retail and transport, as well as ru

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NSW now has roadmap to close coal by 2030. But will Labor run with it?

Renew Economy

NSW now has a roadmap to exit coal by the end of the decade. But it requires a commitment from the state government. Will Labor run with it? The post NSW now has roadmap to close coal by 2030. But will Labor run with it? appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Nature: Wall Street’s newest market

GreenBiz

Asset managers are betting biodiversity funds will attract investor capital in the coming decade.

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Formula 1 team targets over 60% emissions reduction through biofuel use for coming season

Envirotec Magazine

Freight contributes the lion’s share of the emissions produced by formula 1. The Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS Formula 1 Team says it has set its sights on over 60% emissions reduction and 200TCO2 saved through biofuel use for the forthcoming Formula 1 European season. The team, PETRONAS and logistics partners say they are working together to deliver the aspiration of a fully biofueled European season following a successful trial in 2022 which saw a reported 89% reduction in CO2 freight emissions.

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Age is just a number: How older adults view healthy aging

McKinsey Sustainabilty

The results of a survey from the McKinsey Health Institute shed light on the health perceptions and priorities of people aged 55 and older.

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