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Companies must up their game to match net-zero promises

GreenBiz

Mark Van Clieaf, managing director at FutureZero, a consulting firm specializing in sustainability, discusses what companies need to do to properly back up their net-zero promises.

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Fossil gas death spiral: Regulator caps exit fee to “socialise” cost of mass disconnection

Renew Economy

Regulator sets exit fee for households seeking to quit gas as they electrify, and allows networks to impose higher fixed charges to recoup investments in face of death spiral. The post Fossil gas death spiral: Regulator caps exit fee to “socialise” cost of mass disconnection appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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3 smart ways Seattle is at the forefront of reuse

GreenBiz

The city and Washington state’s support of closed loop economic models through public-private partnerships and grant programs is inspiring entrepreneurs throughout the region.

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Australia’s first 2GWh battery is aimed at eliminating a very big solar duck curve

Renew Economy

The country's first 2GWh big battery is clearly focused on eliminating the growing solar duck curve in Western Australia. The post Australia’s first 2GWh battery is aimed at eliminating a very big solar duck curve appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Manufacturing Sustainability Surge: Your Guide to Data-Driven Energy Optimization & Decarbonization

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.

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Cities and states suing Big Oil just got a boost from the Supreme Court

GreenBiz

Complaints from Minnesota to Massachusetts, and from Honolulu to New York City, have a better shot at prevailing.

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Global wind and solar additions to shatter records, but Australia being left behind

Renew Economy

IEA says Solar PV and wind set to lead largest increase ever in new renewable capacity this year, but Australia risks being left behind. The post Global wind and solar additions to shatter records, but Australia being left behind appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Coal in NSW could be squeezed out by end of decade. But the timelines are tight

Renew Economy

NSW roadmap says 14GW of new wind, solar and firming capacity could be delivered by end of the decade to replace coal. But will transmission be built in time? The post Coal in NSW could be squeezed out by end of decade. But the timelines are tight appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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EU Parliament Votes to Require Companies to Introduce Climate Transition Plans

ESG Today

Lawmakers in the European Parliament voted 366-225 on Thursday on new rules requiring companies to identify and address the impact of their activities and value chains on human rights and the environment, as well as a new requirement to adopt and implement climate transition plans. The new rules form Parliament’s negotiating position on the EU Commission’s proposed corporate sustainability due diligence directive (CSDDD), released in February 2022.

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Marinus Link gets nudge along as cost determinations begin

Renew Economy

Australian Energy Regulator starts cost and revenue determinations on 1500MW Marinus Link, paving way for early works on the controversial project. The post Marinus Link gets nudge along as cost determinations begin appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Europe - TRANSGEO - Transforming abandoned wells for geothermal energy production

Global Renewable News

SummaryHow can abandoned wells and infrastructure from declining oil and gas production be used for geothermal applications? That's what the TRANSGEO project, co-funded by the EU, is investi.

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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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Coal generator fined for lousy response to coal plant explosion that rocked the grid

Renew Economy

Coal plant owner hit by fines for having the wrong settings on its generating units as regulator investigates why Callide coal explosion had such a big impact on grid. The post Coal generator fined for lousy response to coal plant explosion that rocked the grid appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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California - Imperial Valley College Launches Training Program for Lithium Industry and Geothermal Energy

Global Renewable News

Imperial Valley College (IVC), in partnership with the County of Imperial, EnergySource Minerals, BHE Renewables, and Controlled Thermal Resources, announced the introduction of the Lithium Industry F.

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Record 19.31% efficiency with organic solar cells

Science Daily / Earth & Environment

Researchers have achieved a breakthrough power-conversion efficiency (PCE) of 19.31% with organic solar cells (OSCs), also known as polymer solar cells. This remarkable binary OSC efficiency will help enhance applications of these advanced solar energy devices.

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Aker Horizons - Aker Horizons awarded up to NOK 135 million in financing from Innovation Norway for Rjukan green hydrogen project

Global Renewable News

Aker Horizons ASA (OSE: AKH), a developer of green energy and industry, today (June 1) announced that Aker Horizons Asset Development, the company's wholly-owned asset development arm de.

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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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Grupo Bimbo Issues $850 Million Bond with Interest Tied to Scope 3 Emissions Goals

ESG Today

Mexico City-based baking company Grupo Bimbo (with brands including Entenmann’s and Sara Lee) announced the completion of an $850 million sustainability-linked bonds offering, with terms on the debt tied to the company’s performance on its Scope 3 value chain emissions goals. The offering represented the largest corporate sustainability-linked bond (SLB) issuance ever into the Mexican market, and the largest transaction year-to-date.

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Office of Energy Efficiency & Renewable Energy - U.S. Department of Energy Announces Phase Two Winners in the Community Clean Energy Coalition Prize

Global Renewable News

AMERICAN-MADE CHALLENGE EMPOWERS COMMUNITY COALITIONS TO WORK TOWARD CLEAN ENERGY SOLUTIONSToday (June 1), the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced that all 10 teams par.

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Treasury issues further guidance for IRA’s $10B tax credit incentivizing clean energy manufacturing

Utiliity Dive

The 48C investment tax credit and a related manufacturing tax credit, 45X, are “very substantial” credits that many companies aren’t aware of, said Moss Adams partner and Certified Public Accountant Peter Henderson.

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Avista Corporation - Avista submits 2023 Electric Integrated Resource PlanPlan continues course toward clean energy future

Global Renewable News

Avista Utilities, an operating division of Avista Corp. (NYSE: AVA), filed its 2023 Electric Integrated Resource Plan (IRP) today with the Washington Utilities and Transportation Commission and the Id.

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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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Podcast: Smarter grocery stores are coming

Stacey Higginbotham

Krogers and Walmart are both expanding various IoT devices to more of their stores as part of a larger shift in how connectivity and intelligence will change how we shop. Walmart is deploying electronic shelf labels in 500 stores while Kroger is installing Cooler Screens’ connected refrigerator doors that replace the glass doors with a screen and uses optical sensors to track when people are walking by a case to show them ads.

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EVgo - PlugShare Achieves Milestone of More Than 6.5 Million Check-Ins as Global EV Adoption Grows

Global Renewable News

PlugShare, the world's leading electric vehicle (EV) community and a part of the EVgo Inc. (NASDAQ: EVGO) family since mid-2021, celebrates the platform exceeding 6.5 million user check-ins. The P.

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The Brief: Inside corporate impact reporting, green hydrogen for aviation, blueing Los Angeles, Africa’s low-carbon economy, May’s ESG madness

Impact Alpha

Greetings, Agents of Impact! Featured: Impact Management Impact reports from Tesla, Warby Parker and others tout climate and community solutions. Tired: ESG risk. The post The Brief: Inside corporate impact reporting, green hydrogen for aviation, blueing Los Angeles, Africa’s low-carbon economy, May’s ESG madness appeared first on ImpactAlpha.

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Joint investment of $103,800 - The Government of Canada and the Town of Cochrane invest to plan for the electrification of Cochrane's transit fleet

Global Renewable News

On June 1, George Chahal, Member of Parliament for Calgary Skyview, His Worship Jeff Genung, Mayor of Cochrane, and Josipa Petrunić, President and CEO of the Canadian Urban Transit Research &.

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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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Symbiotic and pathogenic fungi may use similar molecular tools to manipulate plants

Science Daily / Earth & Environment

Symbiotic and pathogenic fungi that interact with plants are distantly related and don't share many genetic similarities. Comparing plant pathogenic fungi and plant symbiotic fungi, scientists at the Sainsbury Laboratory Cambridge University (SLCU) have discovered that these remote relatives are using a similar group of proteins to manipulate and live within plants.

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Mass Megawatts Wind Power, Inc. - Mass Megawatts Announces Complimentary Commercial Electric Vehicle Fast Charger for Each Purchase of our Low Cost Solar Installation for Massachusetts Businesses

Global Renewable News

Mass Megawatts Wind Power, Inc. (OTC: MMMW) www.massmegawatts.com announces a no obligation complimentary commercial fast electric charger valued at $30,000 to businesses that install a minimum of 20.

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Constellation Energy to buy NRG Energy’s 44% ownership stake in Texas nuclear plant for $1.75B

Utiliity Dive

The South Texas Project Electric Generating Station has the potential to operate for at least another 46 years “with the right policy support,” Constellation CEO Joe Dominguez said.

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Scatec - Scatec closes transaction to divest Upington solar plants in South Africa

Global Renewable News

Scatec ASA, a renewable energy frontrunner in emerging markets, today (June 1) closed the previously announced transaction to divest the Upington solar plants in South Africa.The gross considera.

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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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Cutting boards can produce microparticles when chopping veggies

Science Daily / Earth & Environment

Cutting boards are handy tools found in most homes and restaurant kitchens. But a small-scale study suggests that they are an overlooked source of micrometer-sized particles. The researchers report that chopping up carrots on wood and plastic boards could produce tens of millions of microparticles a year. However, a toxicity test showed no substantial effect on mouse cell survival from polyethylene or wood microparticles released during chopping.

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Lightsource BP - Lightsource bp Completes $460 Million Financing Package for Solar Projects in Louisiana and Indiana

Global Renewable News

Highlights Investment brings economic growth and environmental benefits to Indiana and Louisiana communities Leverages Inflation Reduction Act's advantages for made-in-America products.

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KPMG, Workiva to Deliver ESG Reporting Solutions Utilizing Microsoft Sustainability Platform

ESG Today

Global professional services firm KPMG and business data and reporting solutions provider Workiva announced today an expanded collaboration aimed at facilitating ESG reporting, leveraging Microsoft’s sustainability platform, Microsoft Cloud for Sustainability, to help organizations ensure data consistency and meet evolving ESG disclosure requirements.

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Redflow - Redflow to supply transformative 20 MWh flow battery system for project in California

Global Renewable News

Redflow Limited (ASX: RFX), a global leader in clean energy storage, announced today (June 1) that its safe, scalable, and sustainable flow batteries have been funded and approved by the California E.

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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.