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WA splurges on electric transport, batteries and transmission to unlock wind, usher out coal

Renew Economy

WA budget spends big on decarbonisation, including half a billion dollars on a transmission project that will "expand renewable generation and shut down coal." The post WA splurges on electric transport, batteries and transmission to unlock wind, usher out coal appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Roadmap to Decarbonization: A Step-by-Step Guide for Municipalities

3BL Media

Throughout the United States, towns and cities of all sizes are responding to the challenges posed by climate change by implementing solutions to reduce their greenhouse gas (GHG) footprint and address climate risks. Focusing on building decarbonization in their communities not only supports environmental efforts, it also helps cities build a strong economy, jobs and a healthy community for residents.

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Australia could host 73GW of solar in abandoned coal mines: study

Renew Economy

Queensland and NSW have the most potential to host solar in abandoned coal mines, with Australia's potential hitting 73GW, according to a study. The post Australia could host 73GW of solar in abandoned coal mines: study appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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A zero-emission Canada is within reach. And we can afford it.

Corporate Knights

Earlier this year, Prime Minister Mark Carney issued a candid appraisal of the demands of our current era: “We will have to do things we haven’t imagined before, at speeds we didn’t think possible.” That’s true across the globe, as the climate emergency becomes an ever-present danger. And it’s true here, in Canada, as we grapple with setting a path to net-zero that has widespread buy-in because it makes sense and is necessary.

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How to Modernize Manufacturing Without Losing Control

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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After Fifteen Years and Fifteen Reviews, CSRHub Remains B Corp Certified

CSR Hub

CSRHub celebrates 15 years as a certified B Corporation, reaffirming its mission to drive ESG transparency and sustainability impact worldwide.

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IFRS Foundation Launches Course to Support Companies Starting Sustainability Reporting with ISSB Standards

ESG Today

The IFRS Foundation announced the launch of a new e-learning module-based course, aimed at supporting companies in understanding the new International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB) sustainability and climate-related standards, and to help drive the implementation of the standards. According to the IFRS Foundation, the new e-learning course form part of its “ongoing commitment to support the global adoption and implementation of ISSB Standards in response to market demand for practical to

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Understanding the price of decarbonization

McKinsey Sustainabilty

Skip to main content McKinsey Quarterly Understanding the price of decarbonization June 16, 2025 | Article Stefan Helmcke   Tomas Nauclér Scott Pendrey   Tim Vroman Cutting emissions is more important than ever. Marginal abatement cost curves help companies develop cost-effective strategies. Reducing carbon emissions often requires making choices.

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Senate Finance Committee reduces House IRA cuts, but few changes for wind and solar

Utiliity Dive

Wind and solar projects must begin construction by the end of 2025 to qualify for the Inflation Reduction Act’s full 45Y and 48E tax credits in the Finance Committee's proposed budget bill.

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La Caisse Targets $400 Billion in Climate Investments by 2030

ESG Today

Canadian institutional investor, Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec (La Caisse, formerly CDPQ), announced a new sustainable investing target, aiming to reach $400 billion in “climate action” investments by the end of this decade. The pledge, unveiled as part of La Caisse’s 2025–2030 climate strategy, marks a major acceleration in the asset owner’s efforts to drive global decarbonization and support the energy transition, following La Caisse’s success in surpassing its prior climate goals, se

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South Australia seeks eight-hour storage solutions as it beefs up support for 100 pct renewable grid

Renew Economy

South Australia gears up to launch a long duration energy storage tender before the end of the year, calling for projects with at least eight hour durations. The post South Australia seeks eight-hour storage solutions as it beefs up support for 100 pct renewable grid appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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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

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SLB Capturi Drives European Carbon Capture Forward as Key Projects Come to Life

3BL Media

SLB Capturi is driving European carbon capture forward with two major project milestones officially reached this month: the launch of Norway's Longship full carbon capture and storage (CCS) value chain project, including the official opening of Heidelberg Materials’ carbon capture cement facility in Brevik, Norway, and the official opening of the carbon capture and utilization (CCU) project of Twence's waste-to-energy carbon capture plant in the Netherlands.

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What is Juneteenth, and why is it important? | Karlos Hill and Soraya Field Fiorio

TEDxInnovations

At the end of the Civil War, though slavery was technically illegal in all states, it still persisted in the last bastions of the Confederacy. This was the case when Union General Gordon Granger marched his troops into Galveston, Texas on June 19th and announced that all enslaved people there were officially free. Karlos K. Hill and Soraya Field Fiorio dig into the history of Juneteenth.

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Meta signs geothermal power deal for New Mexico data centers

Utiliity Dive

Skip to main content CONTINUE TO SITE ➞ Dont miss tomorrows electric utility industry news Let Utility Dives free newsletter keep you informed, straight from your inbox. Daily Dive M-F Storage Weekly Every Tuesday Load Management Weekly Every Wednesday In partnership with Renewable Energy Weekly Every Thursday In partnership with By signing up to receive our newsletter, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.

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Nasdaq Launches Carbon Credit Education Platform

ESG Today

Capital markets technology and exchange company Nasdaq announced the launch of the Nasdaq Carbon Academy, a new free educational platform aimed at equipping individuals with skills to integrate carbon dioxide removal (CDR) credits into companies’ emissions reduction strategies. The new academy comes as demand for carbon offset projects and related credits is expected to increase significantly over the next several years, as companies utilize credits as a bridge to their absolute emissions redu

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Are Your Impact Comms Resonating With Stakeholders?

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.

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“Our largest load is now our largest generator:” The path to world’s first 100 pct variable renewable grid

Renew Economy

Transmission head outlines South Australia's path to 100 per cent net variable renewables - a world first - and even suggests SMRs could one day repower wind and solar. The post “Our largest load is now our largest generator:” The path to world’s first 100 pct variable renewable grid appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Sustainability at Sea: How DP World Is Charting a Green Future for Maritime Trade

3BL Media

As the global maritime industry navigates the accelerating demands of sustainability, DP World is anchoring itself at the center of change. With a footprint spanning 74 countries and over 114,000 employees, our mission – to make trade flow – carries a critical mandate: it must flow sustainably. At the heart of this transformation lies a bold but pragmatic approach to port and vessel decarbonization.

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Winter sea ice supercharges Southern Ocean’s CO2 uptake

Science Daily / Earth & Environment

A breakthrough study has uncovered that the Southern Ocean's power to pull carbon dioxide from the atmosphere fluctuates dramatically depending on winter sea ice. When sea ice lingers longer into winter, the ocean absorbs up to 20% more CO2, thanks to a protective effect that blocks turbulent winds from stirring up deeper, carbon-loaded waters. This subtle seasonal shield plays a vital role in buffering our planet against climate change.

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Google, CTC Global partner to deploy advanced conductors

Utiliity Dive

Skip to main content CONTINUE TO SITE ➞ Dont miss tomorrows electric utility industry news Let Utility Dives free newsletter keep you informed, straight from your inbox. Daily Dive M-F Storage Weekly Every Tuesday Load Management Weekly Every Wednesday In partnership with Renewable Energy Weekly Every Thursday In partnership with By signing up to receive our newsletter, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.

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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

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SBTi Launches Draft Net Zero Standard for Automotive Sector

ESG Today

The Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), one of the key organizations focused on aligning corporate environmental sustainability action with the global goals of limiting climate change, announced the release of its initial draft SBTi Automotive Sector Net-Zero Standard, aimed at guiding automakers and auto parts manufacturers to enable science-based net zero target setting for their businesses.

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“Cakes of coal, volumes of gas:” Australia accused of being climate wrecker as it seeks to host COP31

Renew Economy

Australia accused by international climate group of being “two-faced" in pushing to host COP31 in 2026 while also approving massive new oil, gas and coal projects. The post “Cakes of coal, volumes of gas:” Australia accused of being climate wrecker as it seeks to host COP31 appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Sustainability Resource Hub: Strategies, Metrics, and Best Practices

3BL Media

The world is changing fast. Building resilience into your overall business strategy is key for continued growth. Investing in corporate sustainability has become a reliable source of competitive differentiation—yet many companies still struggle to quantify its value. This post provides a starting point for businesses to learn about sustainability and why it is crucial for long-term success.

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Scientists create living building material that captures CO₂ from the air

Science Daily / Earth & Environment

Researchers at ETH Zurich have developed an astonishing new material: a printable gel that’s alive. Infused with ancient cyanobacteria, this "photosynthetic living material" not only grows but also removes CO₂ from the air, twice over. The bacteria use sunlight to produce biomass and simultaneously trigger mineral formation, which locks carbon away in a stable form.

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How to Drive Cost Savings, Efficiency Gains, and Sustainability Wins with MES

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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Expro - Expro Wins Well Test Contract for Major UK CCS Project

Global Renewable News

Energy services provider, Expro (NYSE: XPRO), has secured a key contract to deliver integrated well testing services for a high-profile carbon capture and storage (CCS) project offshore UK.T.

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EU Parliament, Council Agree to Remove 90% of Companies from CBAM Carbon Import Tax

ESG Today

Lawmakers in the European Parliament and Council announced today that they have reached an agreement on changes to the carbon border adjustment mechanism (CBAM), the EU’s carbon tax on imported goods, including introducing a new threshold to the regulation that would exempt 90% of importers – primarily smaller businesses – from the CBAM rules. While removing the vast majority of companies from the carbon import tax, the lawmakers noted that the changes would leave the impact of the regulation la

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Are renewables cheaper? What would our bills look like if we didn’t have wind and solar?

Renew Economy

What would happen if we had cancelled renewables and reverted to coal or gas? Our findings show that electricity prices would be up to 50 pct higher than they are now. The post Are renewables cheaper? What would our bills look like if we didn’t have wind and solar? appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Tapestry’s Jessie Wasser Included in Trellis’ 30 Under 30 List

3BL Media

Congratulations to Jessie Wasser, Tapestry Senior Manager of Sustainability, for making the 30 under 30 list at Trellis! Trellis’ annual list recognizes young environmental leaders that have been responsible for helping their companies mitigate climate change. Each year, Trellis recognizes these professionals for the measurable success they have had in sustainability in the corporate world.

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What Regulations Will Impact Sustainability Comms in 2024?

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

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Fast-tracking circularity would build resilience and add £25bn to UK economy, say MPs

Envirotec Magazine

The UK can become more resilient to global instability by using resources more efficiently and giving consumers a “right to repair”, say a group of MPs, peers, and leading businesses and charities. As the government develops England’s first Circular Economy Strategy, the All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) for the Environment – chaired by Labour’s Andrew Pakes MP – has launched a putative six-step plan to make better use of resources.

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British International Investment - BII signs over $300 million in agreements to accelerate green growth and Egypt's energy transition

Global Renewable News

Highlights The projects will advance Egypt's ambition to generate 42% of its electricity from renewables by 2030. The Gulf of Suez Wind Farm and the Obelisk solar and battery storage proje.

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Meta, XGS Sign Deal to Power Data Centers with Geothermal Energy

ESG Today

Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp owner Meta announced a new agreement with clean energy company XGS Energy for the development of 150 MW of geothermal energy in New Mexico to support Meta’s data center operations in the state. California-based XGS Energy provides heat-harvesting technology to enable access to affordable and carbon-free geothermal energy.

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I’ve seen the energy future and it’s in China, and Australia must ditch its distrust and collaborate

Renew Economy

If Australia is serious about a Future Made in Australia and becoming a ‘renewable energy superpower’, partnering with China is a must, not optional. The post I’ve seen the energy future and it’s in China, and Australia must ditch its distrust and collaborate appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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What Questions Are Brands Asking About Their ESG Initiatives Ahead of 2024?

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.