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World’s biggest grids could be powered by renewables, with little or no storage – if we are smart enough

Renew Economy

If the world learned to be smarter and more efficient, it could go fully renewable with little or no storage. But that's not the way markets are designed. The post World’s biggest grids could be powered by renewables, with little or no storage – if we are smart enough appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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DOE unveils a second chance to access $6 billion from carbon capture tech

GreenBiz

After distributing $4 billion of energy project credits in the first round, the DOE is back with more money for decarbonization opportunities.

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Tackling deforestation risk in financial portfolios

GreenBiz

Sponsored: The Accountability Framework supports practical steps for financial institutions to manage deforestation and related risks. Here’s how.

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Empowering Communities: The KFC Foundation Funds $250,000 in Education & Training Projects

3BL Media

KFC Foundation The KFC Foundation is awarding $250,000 in grants to 25 community-based non-profit organization projects focused on education and training. Kentucky Fried Wishes, one of the KFC Foundation’s community giving programs, invites non-profit organizations to apply for a grant to fund a project on their wish list. This year, the KFC Foundation will fund $1 million in Kentucky Fried Wishes to 100 non-profits nationwide, with 25 grants awarded quarterly based on different project categori

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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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The World Bank cooks up a recipe for a climate-friendly food system: Cut red meat subsidies

Corporate Knights

Don’t mess with the people’s food. It’s a lesson that leaders have learned over the centuries, as governments have fallen after the price of or lack of food have helped spark revolutions. So it’s no wonder that food systems – and livestock farming in particular – have been a bit of a third rail of climate policy. Agriculture emits around 16 gigatons of greenhouse gases a year – about a third of the world’s total emissions.

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Interim Investing and ESG: The Evolution of Investment Strategies in Projects

Green Project Management

In recent years, Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) criteria have rapidly moved from the fringes to the forefront of global investment strategies, profoundly influencing how projects are evaluated, financed, and implemented. This seismic shift reflects a broader acknowledgment within the investment community of the significant impact that sustainable practices have on long-term profitability and risk […] The post Interim Investing and ESG: The Evolution of Investment Strategies in

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The Importance of Extending Device Life and Supporting Circularity

3BL Media

We live in a society where it’s far too easy to throw away old devices – this needs to change. After all, we only have one planet, and we all have a responsibility to look after it. Although implementing a sustainability strategy can seem like a daunting task, there are some simple areas to focus on, such as making the devices we do have last for longer. 60% of IT decision-makers say that device management is an important environmental issue for their organisation[1].

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Scientists generate heat over 1,000 degrees Celsius with solar power instead of fossil fuel

Science Daily / Earth & Environment

Instead of burning fossil fuels to smelt steel and cook cement, researchers in Switzerland want to use heat from the sun. The proof-of-concept study uses synthetic quartz to trap solar energy at temperatures over 1,000 C (1,832 F), demonstrating the method's potential role in providing clean energy for carbon-intensive industries.

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Accion raises $152.5 million to upgrade emerging market financial institutions

Impact Alpha

Before the fintech boom, microfinance, rural finance, and small business finance agencies were the key channels of financial inclusion for hundreds of millions. The post Accion raises $152.5 million to upgrade emerging market financial institutions appeared first on ImpactAlpha.

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Japan does not need Australian gas to keep the lights on in Tokyo

Renew Economy

Future Gas Strategy anticipates continued demand for LNG exports, but IEEFA research suggests our biggest export market is already in decline and over-supplied. The post Japan does not need Australian gas to keep the lights on in Tokyo appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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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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Business should take these 3 actions to bolster the global plastics treaty

GreenBiz

Fresh from the treaty talks in Ottawa, two new reports outline a path forward in the fight against plastic pollution.

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AI for social good: Improving lives and protecting the planet

McKinsey Sustainabilty

As AI advances from predictive to generative capabilities, its potential to address social issues defined by the UN Sustainable Development Goals expands.

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Jet-propelled sea creatures could improve ocean robotics

Science Daily / Earth & Environment

Scientists have discovered that colonies of gelatinous sea animals swim through the ocean in giant corkscrew shapes using coordinated jet propulsion, an unusual kind of locomotion that could inspire new designs for efficient underwater vehicles.

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EU Issues New Rules for Funds Using “ESG” or “Sustainability” Names to Address Greenwashing Risk

ESG Today

EU markets regulator the European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) announced today the release of its finalized guidelines for the use of ESG and sustainability-related terms in investment fund names, including investment thresholds required for sustainable investment funds, and the establishment of a transition category for investments that are not yet green, but are on a positive trajectory towards achieving environmental sustainability goals.

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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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“Picking losers:” Choosing nuclear over renewables and efficiency will make climate crisis worse

Renew Economy

Energy expert Amory Lovins says "all of the above" rhetoric is about picking losers rather than winners, and if anyone cares about climate crisis they would not choose nuclear over renewables or energy efficiency. The post “Picking losers:” Choosing nuclear over renewables and efficiency will make climate crisis worse appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Coca-Cola changes bottle shapes to cut virgin plastic use by 800 million bottles in 2025

GreenBiz

Switchover will cost bottlers and the Coca-Cola distribution network about $52 million across the U.S. and Canada.

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UK Hydrogen Exports

Energy Central

UK Hydrogen Exports The UK is a leader in the development of low carbon hydrogen production infrastructure. The main objective of stimulating production in the UK has been to encourage industry users in the UK to switch to low carbon hydrogen for feedstock and fuel, and hence drive UK decarbonisation. Projected demand for low carbon hydrogen in the UK under the net zero 2050 emissions.

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Today's world: Fastest rate of carbon dioxide rise over the last 50,000 years

Science Daily / Earth & Environment

Today's rate of atmospheric carbon dioxide increase is 10 times faster than at any other point in the past 50,000 years, researchers have found through a detailed chemical analysis of ancient Antarctic ice.

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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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Why VC investors need a 1.5°C goal for responsible tech

Impact Alpha

Like the 1.5°C goal for climate, responsible tech needs a clear North Star to guide investments and innovations. To build an ecosystem of. The post Why VC investors need a 1.5°C goal for responsible tech appeared first on ImpactAlpha.

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How the South Pole research station could run on 100% renewable energy

Renew Economy

American researchers say renewable energy could almost completely replace diesel at the Amundsen-Scott South Pole Station, resulting in millions of dollars in savings and a two-year payback. The post How the South Pole research station could run on 100% renewable energy appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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The week in climate policy: 4 updates you need to know

GreenBiz

GreenBiz Default The USDA is handing out climate certifications to beef products that are anything but climate friendly; 25 states file a lawsuit against the EPA’s power plants emissions rules.

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EU Adopts New Rules Requiring 90% Emissions Reductions from Trucks and Buses by 2040

ESG Today

EU member states in the European Council announced today the adoption of new legislation, strengthening emissions standards for heavy duty vehicles in the EU, including a requirement for a 90% reduction in CO2 emissions from heavy duty trucks and buses by 2040. The announcement by the EU Council marks the last decision-making step towards the adoption of the new regulation, following the approval last month of the legislation in the European Parliament.

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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.

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Promising new development in solar cell technology

Science Daily / Earth & Environment

Researchers who contributed to the development of record-breaking solar cells a few years ago, expanded their invention. The self-assembled monolayers can now be applied not only in inverted but also in regular structure perovskite solar cells.

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A New Day for Cisco’s Go-to-Market

Cisco CSR

Over the last 40 years, Cisco has built one of most sophisticated and extensive Go-to-Market (GTM) engines in the industry. Today, we are taking the next step in that mission.

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Battery storage is about to overtake global capacity of pumped hydro

Renew Economy

Battery storage is often dismissed as an "immature" technology, not ready for a renewables dominated grid. But within a year it is likely to overtake pumped hydro, and still has big advances ahead. The post Battery storage is about to overtake global capacity of pumped hydro appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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How Lowe's is using supplier education to tackle Scope 3 emissions

GreenBiz

The home improvement giant has doubled the number of suppliers reporting emissions

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The Silver Lining to Corporate DEI Challenges

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.

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Meta Signs Deal for 210 MW of Renewable Energy from New Solar Projects in Indiana

ESG Today

Renewables developer Solarpack announced energy purchase agreements with Meta, enabling the construction of two new solar projects in Indiana, totalling 210 MW. Meta has set a target to reach net zero emissions across its value chain by 2030, and is one of the largest corporate buyers of renewable energy. The company achieved its goal to meet 100% of its operational energy needs with renewable sources in 2020, and recently said that it anticipates adding 9.8 GW of renewable energy to local grids

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Scientists want to know how the smells of nature benefit our health

Science Daily / Earth & Environment

Spending time in nature is good for us. And knowing more about nature's effects on our bodies could not only help our well-being, but could also improve how we care for land, preserve ecosystems and design cities, homes and parks. Many studies have focused on how seeing nature affects us. A team of scientists from around the world wants to understand what the nose knows.

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Embracing the Platform Approach for Smart Scaling and Sustainable Growth

Cisco CSR

Switching to a platform-based IT strategy can make growing a breeze, cutting through complexity and bolstering teamwork. It’s a smart, forward-thinking move that keeps things simple and sustainable.

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Huge concrete pour paves way for 122 turbines at Australia’s largest wind project

Renew Economy

With an average of three turbine foundations poured each week, Golden Plains wind farm's huge concrete pour is complete. The post Huge concrete pour paves way for 122 turbines at Australia’s largest wind project appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Supercharge Your ESG Content This Libra Season

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.