ESG Impact Zone

We’re thinking about climate risk the wrong way

Renew Economy

APRIL 24, 2024

The post We’re thinking about climate risk the wrong way appeared first on RenewEconomy. People still see climate risk as gradual. But what were once highly unlikely events are now more likely; and what were once inconceivable are now possible.

Australia’s ultra cost solar goal could change everything about the grid

Renew Economy

MAY 26, 2024

The post Australia’s ultra cost solar goal could change everything about the grid appeared first on RenewEconomy. CSIRO says solar is easily the cheapest form of power generation, but ARENA says it could be much, much cheaper by the end of the decade.

Battery storage is about to overtake global capacity of pumped hydro

Renew Economy

MAY 13, 2024

The post Battery storage is about to overtake global capacity of pumped hydro appeared first on RenewEconomy. 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.

If Australia is serious about climate, it must get serious about coal mine emissions

Renew Economy

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

The post If Australia is serious about climate, it must get serious about coal mine emissions appeared first on RenewEconomy. Fugitive emissions that leak from the ground during the extraction of coal and gas represent 11% of Australia’s reported greenhouse gas emissions. So why are they being ignored?

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.

What to talk about when you don’t talk about ESG

GreenBiz

JULY 5, 2023

The winning argument for ESG: It’s about reducing risk and increasing business value.

The Driven Podcast: Thinking big about going electric

Renew Economy

MAY 23, 2024

The post The Driven Podcast: Thinking big about going electric appeared first on RenewEconomy. Danny Kennedy from New Energy Nexus on plans to turn the Australian truck fleet electric, and keeping up with US.

Technology denial: Columbia Law School debunks 33 biggest myths about solar, wind and EVs

Renew Economy

APRIL 15, 2024

Columbia Law School researchers identify 33 of the most pervasive myths about solar, wind and electric vehicles and rebut them using transparent, fact-based responses. The post Technology denial: Columbia Law School debunks 33 biggest myths about solar, wind and EVs appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Five things the “nuclear bros” don’t want you to know about small modular reactors

Renew Economy

MAY 1, 2024

The post Five things the “nuclear bros” don’t want you to know about small modular reactors appeared first on RenewEconomy. The hype surrounding SMRs is way overblown. Here are five facts that the nuclear industry and its boosters don’t want the public to know.

Can Businesses Meet Increasing Consumer Expectations?

This research reveals what issues consumers care about and how businesses can tailor their communications to different segments of consumers. This leaves room for businesses to fill in the gaps currently seen between consumer expectations and corporate ESG communication.

More transmission please, the planners forgot about solar

Renew Economy

MAY 27, 2024

The above graph shows a rolling 90 day average of actual exports northward from Victoria to NSW between the hours of 10:00 am and 3:00 pm, and the prescribed limit from the Australian Energy Market Operator. […] The post More transmission please, the planners forgot about solar appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Duke Energy: All About Clean, Renewable Hydro Power

3BL Media

JUNE 6, 2024

On this page you’ll find beautiful photos and articles about the history of hydro plants, the investments Duke Energy is making in these assets, and employees committed to producing reliable, carbon-free energy to homes, businesses and industry. is one of America’s largest energy holding companies. View original content here.

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Coalition “in a panic” about response to confused and unpopular nuclear power plan

Renew Economy

APRIL 7, 2024

The post Coalition “in a panic” about response to confused and unpopular nuclear power plan appeared first on RenewEconomy. Like everything else associated with the Coalition’s nuclear policy, the plan to win over communities in coal regions has hit a snag.

What US companies need to know about the EU’s CSRD

GreenBiz

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

Sponsored: As ESG reporting requirements evolve globally, here's what US companies need to know about the EU's Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive.

Supercharge Your ESG Content This Libra Season

Yet, questions continue to linger about corporate progress. Throughout Climate Week, a feeling of urgency on tackling the climate crisis was palpable. Are we truly moving the needle or are we stuck in a cycle of empty statements and a flood of reports and guidelines?

4 ways to be ambitious about the EU's new ESG disclosure rules

GreenBiz

OCTOBER 2, 2023

Here’s how you can make it not just about compliance, but action. CSRD, the European Union's new ESG reporting directive, goes into effect in January.

We need to talk about meat

Corporate Knights

APRIL 15, 2024

The post We need to talk about meat appeared first on Corporate Knights. As the number of meat reducers, or “reducatarians,” continues to grow globally, will we finally eat our veggies to save the planet? Check back here as we roll out our Plant Power package this week, along with the release of the 2024 Spring issue of Corporate Knights.

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Should we worry about wasting renewables? Here’s why “spilling” excess power is expected – and efficient

Renew Economy

JUNE 4, 2024

The post Should we worry about wasting renewables? At face value, energy "spilling" seems like a terrible waste of solar and wind, especially in light of the pressing need to reduce emissions. But the story is more complex. Here’s why “spilling” excess power is expected – and efficient appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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What decarbonizing buildings teaches us about climate priorities

GreenBiz

JANUARY 27, 2022

A new Urban Land Institute report captures something valuable about this moment: the maturation of professionals’ understanding of what key trends mean and the complexity of how to get there.

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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.

Capacity Investment Scheme must be about filling gaps in social licence, too

Renew Economy

JUNE 3, 2024

The post Capacity Investment Scheme must be about filling gaps in social licence, too appeared first on RenewEconomy. Having gone big on renewable energy and clean economy announcements, how does it now deliver meaningful outcomes for the regional communities.

My exclusive interview with ChatGPT about AI, climate tech and sustainability

GreenBiz

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

Can artificial intelligence conduct an informed conversation about the broad and complex technologies under the climate tech umbrella? Let's let it speak for itself.

We need to talk about gas emissions, and the climate methane bomb

Renew Economy

MAY 9, 2024

The post We need to talk about gas emissions, and the climate methane bomb appeared first on RenewEconomy. Politicians seeking to lock gas into Australia's future to 2050 need to understand that leaked gas emissions are likely 100 times worse than carbon dioxide emissions.

Most Australians would pay more for home with solar and batteries, not so sure about EV chargers

Renew Economy

MARCH 23, 2024

Most Australians prepared to pay for homes with solar and battery storage, but not so sure about EV chargers and full electrification. The post Most Australians would pay more for home with solar and batteries, not so sure about EV chargers appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Mastering Supply Chain Sustainability: Where Does ESG Fit In?

Speaker: Hortense Grouvel

Key learning objectives: How to set up and optimize your supply chains to meet mounting ESG requirements How to create value in your supply chain operations by integrating best sustainable practices Q&A: An open discussion about lessons learned from sustainability experts Save your seat today!

Supply Chains

When to laugh about climate change

GreenBiz

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

Comedian Stuart Goldsmith says stand-up offers strategies for those working day to day to mitigate the climate crisis.

Climate Change

How the plastic industry lied about recycling for decades

Corporate Knights

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

recycling rate for plastics sits at about 5 or 6 percent. Advertisements “simply repeated the same lies about the viability of plastic recycling,” according to CCI. recycling rate for plastics sits at about 5 or 6 percent. Today, the U.S. It has never risen above 10 percent. Today, the U.S. It has never risen above 10 percent.

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Waste Climate Change

What you should know about carbon removal purchase agreements

GreenBiz

SEPTEMBER 23, 2021

The industry recognizes the need to share lessons, which is one reason you’ve seen companies including Microsoft, Shopify and Swiss Re all publish playbooks about how they are selecting and valuing projects that have verifiable permanence.

We need to talk about consumption

GreenBiz

FEBRUARY 15, 2021

We need to talk about consumption. Frankly, corporate audiences don’t often take seriously value-driven inquiries about consumption, writing them off as aspirational or totally unrealistic. . She had some things to say about how many business leaders typically respond to these calls for reflection by indigenous leaders. .

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Which crops grow best under tracking solar panels? An Australian study is about to find out

Renew Economy

MARCH 7, 2024

An Australian study is about to find out appeared first on RenewEconomy. China solar giant backs study into how modern solar systems compare older systems – and which crops might thrive beneath tracking panels. The post Which crops grow best under tracking solar panels?

There’s nothing conservative about turning our backs on nature

Corporate Knights

JANUARY 25, 2024

There was a growing recognition that a serious party needed to be seen to care about tackling environmental problems, and shortly after Cameron promised voters he would lead the country’s “greenest ever” government. We face our greatest challenge, and there’s nothing conservative about turning our backs to it.

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Health and climate top consumers’ concerns about the food system, report finds

GreenBiz

MAY 30, 2024

Consumers rank malnutrition, pesticides, obesity and diet-related health issues, and plastic waste from packaging as the most concerning aspects of the food system, according to an EAT-GlobeScan survey.

Waste

Getting meta about the metaverse

GreenBiz

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

The ability to model processes such as training, product development in an immersive virtual world could have real implications for ESG strategies.

Development

Unlearning what we know about chemistry

GreenBiz

JULY 22, 2022

To make progress toward a truly circular economy, we need to unlearn much of what we know about chemistry.

5 common misunderstandings about the EU’s deforestation policy, clarified

GreenBiz

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

The new European Union deforestation regulations are a hot topic for food companies, but key facts remain poorly understood.

Do we want a wind farm outside our window? What Australians think about the net zero transition

Renew Economy

JANUARY 28, 2024

Australians have strong concerns about the impact of renewable energy projects in their backyard. What Australians think about the net zero transition appeared first on RenewEconomy. The post Do we want a wind farm outside our window?

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Amory Lovins: Decarbonizing industry isn't just about costs, it's about profits

GreenBiz

AUGUST 6, 2021

A new paper, "Decarbonizing our toughest sectors — profitably," makes the case that deep decarbonization isn’t a cost: It’s an investment that will make communities and companies money.

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3 effective ways social media ‘influencers’ communicate about sustainability

GreenBiz

JANUARY 22, 2024

More ‘influencers’ are talking up sustainability topics to large followings on TikTok, Instagram, YouTube and others. They offer examples on how to do it well.

Project that calmed network fears about rooftop solar wins innovation award

Renew Economy

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

The post Project that calmed network fears about rooftop solar wins innovation award appeared first on RenewEconomy. Project demonstrating how intelligent management of consumer resources can deliver cheaper and more reliable energy for all has won an industry award.

This year, I changed my mind about nuclear, hydro power and vegan food

GreenBiz

DECEMBER 9, 2021

We should all have space for dynamic opinions, and be willing to talk about where and why new information reshapes our world views.

Fossil fuel giants play home ground advantage as climate COP despairs about 1.5°C

Renew Economy

DECEMBER 3, 2023

The post Fossil fuel giants play home ground advantage as climate COP despairs about 1.5°C COP host says abandoning fossil fuels will send us back to caves, Exxon flies in to boost CCS, NZ does a back flip on oil and gas exploration, and Forrest's green ammonia push blocked at the port. C appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Gas industry knew about air pollution problems from stoves in early 1970s

Renew Economy

MARCH 5, 2023

The post Gas industry knew about air pollution problems from stoves in early 1970s appeared first on RenewEconomy. As industry fights to discredit current research on health impacts of gas stoves, newly revealed documents show it was a concern five decades ago.

“Worst week for wind:” But is that a reason to panic about transition to renewables?

Renew Economy

APRIL 16, 2024

The post “Worst week for wind:” But is that a reason to panic about transition to renewables? Renewable critics declare that the "worst ever" week for wind output over the past seven days is proof that renewables won't work. But modelling shows that is not true. appeared first on RenewEconomy.

“About time:” Net Zero Authority to guide just transition from fossils to renewables

Renew Economy

MAY 4, 2023

The post “About time:” Net Zero Authority to guide just transition from fossils to renewables appeared first on RenewEconomy. Federal Labor announces new national body armed with $400m budget to support emissions-intensive sectors, their workers and communities to transition to clean industry.

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We’re thinking about climate risk the wrong way

Australia’s ultra cost solar goal could change everything about the grid

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Battery storage is about to overtake global capacity of pumped hydro

If Australia is serious about climate, it must get serious about coal mine emissions

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

What to talk about when you don’t talk about ESG

The Driven Podcast: Thinking big about going electric

Technology denial: Columbia Law School debunks 33 biggest myths about solar, wind and EVs

Five things the “nuclear bros” don’t want you to know about small modular reactors

Can Businesses Meet Increasing Consumer Expectations?

More transmission please, the planners forgot about solar

Duke Energy: All About Clean, Renewable Hydro Power

Coalition “in a panic” about response to confused and unpopular nuclear power plan

What US companies need to know about the EU’s CSRD

Supercharge Your ESG Content This Libra Season

4 ways to be ambitious about the EU's new ESG disclosure rules

We need to talk about meat

Should we worry about wasting renewables? Here’s why “spilling” excess power is expected – and efficient

What decarbonizing buildings teaches us about climate priorities

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

Capacity Investment Scheme must be about filling gaps in social licence, too

My exclusive interview with ChatGPT about AI, climate tech and sustainability

We need to talk about gas emissions, and the climate methane bomb

Most Australians would pay more for home with solar and batteries, not so sure about EV chargers

Mastering Supply Chain Sustainability: Where Does ESG Fit In?

When to laugh about climate change

How the plastic industry lied about recycling for decades

What you should know about carbon removal purchase agreements

We need to talk about consumption

Which crops grow best under tracking solar panels? An Australian study is about to find out

There’s nothing conservative about turning our backs on nature

Health and climate top consumers’ concerns about the food system, report finds

Getting meta about the metaverse

Unlearning what we know about chemistry

5 common misunderstandings about the EU’s deforestation policy, clarified

Do we want a wind farm outside our window? What Australians think about the net zero transition

Amory Lovins: Decarbonizing industry isn't just about costs, it's about profits

3 effective ways social media ‘influencers’ communicate about sustainability

Project that calmed network fears about rooftop solar wins innovation award

This year, I changed my mind about nuclear, hydro power and vegan food

Fossil fuel giants play home ground advantage as climate COP despairs about 1.5°C

Gas industry knew about air pollution problems from stoves in early 1970s

“Worst week for wind:” But is that a reason to panic about transition to renewables?

“About time:” Net Zero Authority to guide just transition from fossils to renewables

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