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“It changes everything:” Plunging costs of PV and batteries mean 24-hour solar a growing reality

Renew Economy

Plunging cost of PV and battery storage in last year has made "24-hour" solar a reality for cities and industries in many parts of the world, a new report says. The post “It changes everything:” Plunging costs of PV and batteries mean 24-hour solar a growing reality appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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These 50 Canadian corporations are carving out a more sustainable future

Corporate Knights

If there’s one big takeaway from the results of Corporate Knights’ annual survey of Canada’s Best 50 Corporate Citizens, it’s that there’s no such thing as “business as usual” anymore. The Best 50 ranking was first developed back in 2002 to track the sustainability journeys of Canada’s most environmentally and socially conscious companies. This year’s list shows that corporate Canada’s ethical vanguard is not only actively reducing its carbon footprint, but finding new and creative ways to conne

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From Design To Impact: Circular Design Across Cisco’s Product Life Cycle

3BL Media

The following is an excerpt from our FY24 Purpose Report , celebrating 40 years of impact at Cisco. Data and metrics are reflective of Cisco’s fiscal year 2024, ending on July 31, 2024. Circular design means designing products, packaging, and systems that enable reuse, minimize environmental impacts, drive innovation, and realize value for our stakeholders.

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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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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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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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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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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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GRI Launches Digital Taxonomy to Enable Machine Readable Sustainability Disclosures

ESG Today

The Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) announced the launch of its new Sustainability Taxonomy, offering a machine-readable version of its GRI standards, aimed at facilitating faster data collection and submission of sustainability disclosures, and enhanced interoperability with other sustainability reporting standards. GRI Sustainability Reporting Standards are one of the most commonly accepted global standards for sustainability reporting by companies, developed to enable consistent reporting a

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Wind and solar set new output records across Australia’s main grid

Renew Economy

New projects send wind and solar output to a new record high on Australia's main grid, a day after gas was sent to a new low of just 0.4 pct. The post Wind and solar set new output records across Australia’s main 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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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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Spring 2025 Roundtable Recap: Advancing Beverage Environmental Sustainability Through Collective Leadership

3BL Media

This past May, members of The Beverage Industry Environmental Roundtable (BIER) convened in Sevilla, Spain, for its Spring 2025 Roundtable Meeting , bringing together global beverage leaders for three days of strategic dialogue, technical exchange, and on-the-ground inspiration. Generously hosted by Heineken at Fundación Cruzcampo, the gathering brought BIER’s mission to life: uniting global beverage leaders to drive environmental sustainability through collaboration, knowledge sharing, and tech

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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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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 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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2025 Best 50 Press Release

Corporate Knights

Toronto, Canada, June 25, 2025 – Renewable electricity producers occupy two of the top three spots in the 2025 edition of Corporate Knights’ ranking of the Best 50 Corporate Citizens in Canada. Quebec-based Boralex Inc. climbed from 15 th spot on the 2024 list to become the top-ranked company this year. Alberta-based design and engineering firm Stantec once again took second spot, while Quebec-based Innergex Renewable Energy Inc. – among last year’s top five – is in third spot this year.

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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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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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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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ESG Today: Week in Review

ESG Today

This week in ESG news: EU’s EFRAG set to reduce CSRD sustainability reporting datapoints by 50%; Australia launches sustainable finance taxonomy; U.S. SEC drops anti-greenwashing rules for funds; EU Commission to withdraw anti-greenwashing regulations; Amazon buys sustainable fuel for cargo flights; Goldman Sachs launches new sustainable bond funds; IFRS launches sustainability reporting education course; France targets environmental impact of fast fashion; EU to remove 90% of companies from sco

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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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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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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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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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International Renewable Energy Agency - Strategic Investment Critical for Energy Transition Success in EU

Global Renewable News

Scaling up renewables enhances energy security by reducing reliance on imported fossil fuels and shielding economies from price volatility.According to the first Regional Energy Transition Outlook.

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EFRAG Aims to Cut Datapoints in European Sustainability Reporting Standards by at Least 50%

ESG Today

The European Financial Reporting Advisory Group (EFRAG) released a draft status report on its work to revise the European Sustainability Reporting Standards (ESRS) as part of the EU’s efforts to reduce sustainability reporting and compliance burdens on companies, with the organization revealing that it expects to reduce the number of datapoints required for CSRD reporting by more than half in its upcoming ESRS revision.

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Queensland LNP approves another massive wind project that was put on ice in January

Renew Economy

After five months in limbo, a giga-scale wind and battery project put on pause by the Queensland LNP government has been cleared for development by the state. The post Queensland LNP approves another massive wind project that was put on ice in January appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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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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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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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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Who are Canada's top international corporate citizens of 2025?

Corporate Knights

Who are this year’s top international corporate citizens in Canada? They are selected from companies that are not listed or headquartered in Canada and have the highest scores on the Corporate Knights sustainability rating methodology employed for the 2025 Global 100 most sustainable corporations in the world. Click here to find out what companies made the 2025 Best 50.

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Fiber Global Raises $20 Million to Turn Waste Streams into Low-Carbon Building Materials

ESG Today

Climate tech startup Fiber Global announced that it has raised $20 million in a Series A funding round, with proceeds aimed at expanding its platform to turn waste streams into sustainable building products. Founded in 2023, Brownsburg, Indiana-based Fiber Global reclaims materials such as paper and cardboard diverted from landfills to create durable, high-performing building materials with significantly lower greenhouse gas emissions.

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Danish renewables developer locks in finance for two new Australian solar farms

Renew Economy

Danish developer secures a $A130 million financing package for two new large-scale solar projects in Australia. The post Danish renewables developer locks in finance for two new Australian solar farms 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.