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The lights have stayed on in Australia, even as more wind and solar is added to the grid

Renew Economy

Australia's uniquely isolated and massive power grid has seen massive renewable energy growth while maintaining world-leading levels of reliability. The post The lights have stayed on in Australia, even as more wind and solar is added to the grid appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Why 'all of the above' energy policies won't work

Corporate Knights

There is a popular position on how we should respond to the climate change emergency that goes by the acronym AOTA, for β€œall of the above.” The AOTA perspective is that we must indiscriminately pursue every option we have for achieving an emissions-free energy system – energy efficiency, wind, solar, nuclear, geothermal, even tidal – while at the same time hedging our bets by continuing to support new infrastructure for the use and supply of fossil fuels.

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As the Planet Warms: 10 Ways Lawns Offer a Sustainable Path Forward

3BL Media

With global warming intensifying and 2024 marking the warmest year on record, the need for climate-conscious landscaping practices has never been greater. Fortunately, nature offers resilient solutions. Drought-tolerant turfgrasses like clover and buffalo grass, when integrated with native plants, empower homeowners and communities to harness the vital environmental benefits of lawns and green spaces in our changing world.

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CSRHub Partners with CSR Talent Group to Expand ESG Access

CSR Hub

CSRHub partners with CSR Talent Group to deliver ESG data tools and insights to sustainability consultants and purpose-driven organizations.

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Precision in Motion: Why Process Optimization Is the Future of Manufacturing

Speaker: Jason Chester, Director, Product Management

In today’s manufacturing landscape, staying competitive means moving beyond reactive quality checks and toward real-time, data-driven process control. But what does true manufacturing process optimization look likeβ€”and why is it more urgent now than ever? Join Jason Chester in this new, thought-provoking session on how modern manufacturers are rethinking quality operations from the ground up.

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EU to Develop Nature Credits Market to Fund More Sustainable Agriculture Practices

ESG Today

The European Commission announced the launch of its β€œRoadmap towards Nature Credits,” aimed at helping to develop a new market for nature credits, enabling farmers and foresters to fund activities to protect and preserve biodiversity and ecosystems through the facilitation of private capital flows from companies and investors. Similar in concept to carbon credits, which represent actions to reduce and sequester a fixed amount of carbon emissions, nature credits would represent activities that pr

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Offshore wind turbines near impossible to see in visualisations for Gippsland zone

Renew Economy

Victoria has issued new visualisations of what offshore wind turbines in its Gippsland offshore wind zone might look like to the naked eye, and there isn't much to see. The post Offshore wind turbines near impossible to see in visualisations for Gippsland zone appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Cascale Supports Launch of Apparel and Textile Transformation Initiative (ATTI)

3BL Media

Cascale was proud to join global apparel leaders in London for the official launch of the Apparel and Textile Transformation Initiative (ATTI) - a manufacturer-led, nationally grounded, and globally coordinated effort to accelerate environmental transformation across the apparel and textile sector. Convened by the International Apparel Federation (IAF) and the International Textile Manufacturers Federation (ITMF), the event drew manufacturers, brands, federations, and civil society into a unifie

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What does it mean to be a sustainability champion?

Green Project Management

The PMI GPM joint venture will be launching a Sustainability Champions Program. It’s going to be excitingβ€”yes, I am teasing something that is brewing and no, I can’t say more than this: we will be looking for advocates who want to drive change in a big way. So… stay tuned for that. In the meantime, […] The post What does it mean to be a sustainability champion?

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ESG Today: Week in Review

ESG Today

This week in ESG news: European Commission proposes cutting emissions 90% by 2040, includes role for carbon credits in target; Microsoft signs new 1 million ton+ carbon removal deal; companies, investors campaign to keep EU sustainable reporting rules intact; JPMorgan tokenizes carbon credits; NestlΓ© scales program to boost cocoa supply chain sustainability; EU Commission confirms anti-greenwashing law has not been withdrawn; ISSB launches update of sector-focused sustainability reporting standa

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Neoen proposes Australia’s biggest battery next to gigawatt-scale forest wind project

Renew Economy

Neoen proposes 3,200 MWh of battery storage next to a planned gigawatt scale wind project in a NSW state forest. The post Neoen proposes Australia’s biggest battery next to gigawatt-scale forest wind project 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. πŸ“Š Join us for a practical webinar hosted by Kevin Kai Wong of Emergent Ene

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Publisher's Note: Canada needs to play to win

Corporate Knights

Dear Prime Minister Carney, The convergence of this moment and your leadership gives us a rare chance to break free from the status quo. We cannot let this golden opportunity to make Canada a beacon for the world slip through our fingers. Like a championship hockey team, Team Canada Inc. has all the right ingredients – talent, capital and resources – to win big on the global stage.

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Beyond Silos: How Collective Action Drives Real Sustainability Impact

3BL Media

The urgency of global environmental challenges demands more than individual company efforts. It requires systemic change, and as a recent panel discussion at Reuters Responsible Business 2025 highlighted, multi-stakeholder partnerships aren't just beneficial, they're crucial for accelerating sustainability goals. Hosted by Antea Group USA and expertly moderated by our own Angie Dickson, the panel "Beyond Silos: Driving Systemic Change Through Collective Action" brought together leading voices fr

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SolarBank Corporation - SolarBank Issues Update on Strategic Positioning Amid Shifting U.S. and Canadian Policy Landscape

Global Renewable News

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Mars Launches $250 Million Sustainability Solutions Fund

ESG Today

Snacking, food, and pet care products provider Mars announced the launch of the Mars Sustainability Investment Fund (MSIF), a new $250 million fund aimed at providing capital to companies developing solutions to address key industry sustainability challenges. According to Mars, the new fund will deploy capital across investment funds as well as through direct investments, targeting solutions to sustainability challenges across the company’s value chain in areas including the sourcing of its ingr

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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 β€œlove 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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Solar energy shines as nuclear and other thermal generators wilt in European heatwave

Renew Economy

Solar delivers record output in June, in the midst of a heatwave that took a heavy toll on thermal generators, and nuclear power plants in France and Switzerland. The post Solar energy shines as nuclear and other thermal generators wilt in European heatwave appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Securing an Exponentially Growing (AI) Supply Chain

Cisco CSR

Foundation AI's Cerberus is a 24/7 guard for the AI supply chain, analyzing models as they enter HuggingFace and sharing results to Cisco Security products.

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From Goals To Impact: Covia’s Steady Progress Toward Our 2030 Goals

3BL Media

At Covia, we remain committed to advancing our environmental, social, and governance (ESG) goals with purpose and transparency. In 2024, our team made meaningful strides across a broad range of initiatives aligned with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UNSDGs). The table above summarizes our performance against key targets, reflecting our dedication to responsible operations, positive social impact, and ethical governance.

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SolarBank Corporation - SolarBank Issues Update on Strategic Positioning Amid Shifting U.S. and Canadian Policy Landscape

Global Renewable News

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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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Frontier Coalition Signs $41 Million Carbon Removal Deal with Bioenergy Startup Arbor

ESG Today

Carbon removal buyer coalition Frontier announced a new $41 million offtake agreement with bioenergy carbon capture & storage (BECCS) company storage Arbor, to remove 116,000 tons of CO2 between 2028 and 2030, on behalf of companies including Google, Shopify, and H&M Group. The new offtake agreements will enable Arbor to proceed with its first commercial-scale plant near Lake Charles, Louisiana, which is targeting fully operational status by 2028, and to test the viability of its new, hi

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Australia fast-tracks four big wind, solar and storage tenders in coming months to meet 2030 target

Renew Economy

The federal government has flagged four new wind, solar and storage tenders this year as it seeks to speed up the process to help ensure it meets its 2030 target. The post Australia fast-tracks four big wind, solar and storage tenders in coming months to meet 2030 target appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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PJM market monitor urges FERC to set conditions on $12B NRG, LS Power deal

Utiliity Dive

Without the conditions, the independent market monitor said it would oppose the transaction because it would increase NRG’s ability to affect electricity and capacity prices.

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Global WELL Adoption Experiences Unprecedented Growth, With 6 Billion Square Feet of Space Now Engaged With the World’s Leading Standard for Healthy Buildings, Organizations and Communities

3BL Media

The global shift toward people-first places has fueled a twelve-fold increase in WELL since 2020β€”now shaping roughly $2 trillion in assets Companies using WELL as a framework for health and performance include Cisco, Citi, Empire State Realty Trust (ESRT), GSK, Johnson Controls, Sunrise Senior Living, Tata Realty and T-Mobile NEW YORK and AMSTERDAM, July 10, 2025 /3BL/ - Global growth and adoption of the International WELL Building Institute’s (IWBI) WELL Building Standard (WELL) has surged to m

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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 empowerβ€”not replaceβ€”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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Anaergia - Anaergia S.r.l. Signs Contract to Supply Equipment for Upgrading Anaerobic Digestion Facility in Bizkaia, Spain

Global Renewable News

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Google Reduces Data Center Emissions, but Supply Chain Continues to Drive Carbon Footprint Higher

ESG Today

Google announced a significant achievement in its efforts to address its climate impact, reducing carbon emissions from its data centers by 12% in 2024, despite significantly higher energy usage, according to its new 2025 Environmental Report. Despite the company’s success in addressing its data center emissions, however, the report also indicated that Google’s overall carbon footprint continued to grow in 2024, driven by a sharp increase in emissions from its supply chain, with Scope 3 emission

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WA says it’s done pouring millions into failed coal mine, but can it build enough renewables?

Renew Economy

WA premier says there will be no more money spent propping up Griffin Coal, underscoring urgent need to ramp up the state's renewables buildout. The post WA says it’s done pouring millions into failed coal mine, but can it build enough renewables? appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Multisensory VR forest reboots your brain and lifts moodβ€”study confirms

Science Daily / Earth & Environment

Immersing stressed volunteers in a 360Β° virtual Douglas-fir forest complete with sights, sounds and scents boosted their mood, sharpened short-term memory and deepened their feeling of nature-connectednessβ€”especially when all three senses were engaged. Researchers suggest such multisensory VR β€œforest baths” could brighten clinics, waiting rooms and dense city spaces, offering a potent mental refresh where real greenery is scarce.

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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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Cascale and Worldly Release Policy Deep Dive on EU Product-Level Environmental Disclosures

3BL Media

AMSTERDAM and HONG KONG and OAKLAND, Calif., July 10, 2025 /3BL/ - Cascale, the global nonprofit alliance advancing collaboration to drive equitable and restorative business practices in the consumer goods industry, and Worldly, the leading sustainability data and analytics platform for the consumer goods industry, today released a new policy deep dive: One Market, Two Systems – What PEFCR and France’s Environmental Cost Mean for Apparel & Footwear.

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Canadian Solar Inc. - Recurrent Energy Energizes 1,200 MWh Storage Facility in Arizona Ahead of Peak Summer Demand

Global Renewable News

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EFRAG Considers 66% Reduction in European Sustainability Reporting Standards Datapoints

ESG Today

The European Financial Reporting Advisory Group (EFRAG) revealed that it is currently considering changes to the European Sustainability Reporting Standards (ESRS) underlying the EU’s CSRD regulation that would reduce datapoints reported by companies by approximately two-thirds, and include a β€œdrastic decision” to eliminate voluntary disclosure, or β€œmay” datapoints.

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β€œA matter of survival:” Climate tipping points pose catastrophic risks to billions of people

Renew Economy

Climate tipping points are affecting coral reefs, ocean currents, and forests. The shocking toxic algae bloom in South Australia may be one small taste of what awaits. The post β€œA matter of survival:” Climate tipping points pose catastrophic risks to billions of people appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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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