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Salesforce, Microsoft get creative with clean energy procurement

GreenBiz

Climate justice considerations center Salesforce’s latest renewable deal, while Microsoft moves to shore up access to U.S. solar panels and turnkey project management services.

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“If they don’t believe the science, they can f**k off:” Forrest backs coal and gas ban

Renew Economy

Iron ore billionaire Andrew Forrest is passionate about his companies' decarbonisation progress, and damning of those who are not "up to speed." The post “If they don’t believe the science, they can f**k off:” Forrest backs coal and gas ban appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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What you need to know about SBTi’s new FLAG target and your company’s climate goals

GreenBiz

Sponsored: In this guide, 3Degrees' Manager of Energy and Climate Practice, Europe, Elena Cernov, walks through the new SBTi FLAG framework to help ensure your organization can meet compliance and make meaningful progress in addressing its emissions footprint.

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BP hits the brakes on transition away from fossil fuels

Corporate Knights

When Bernard Looney became CEO of BP in 2020, he promised to reinvent the British oil major as a “leaner, faster-moving and lower-carbon company.” The company was one of the first oil majors to commit to being net-zero in 2050 and was showing signs it was open to speeding up its transition to a low-carbon future. And at the end of January, the company even predicted that oil demand would peak by the early 2030s.

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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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GM’s solution to the EV education problem

GreenBiz

A lack of education about EVs has held back widespread adoption. General Motors is attempting to bridge the knowledge gap.

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New big battery in town as Australia tests biggest iron flow system outside US

Renew Economy

Mettle of a big, iron-flow battery system as a potential long-duration energy storage solution to be tested. The post New big battery in town as Australia tests biggest iron flow system outside US appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Wind-powered cargo ships are the future: Debunking four myths that stand in their way

Renew Economy

Not everyone is convince wind assisted shipping is making a comeback. But most objections are based on four myths that can be easily debunked. The post Wind-powered cargo ships are the future: Debunking four myths that stand in their way appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Insulation manufacturer calls for an industry code of practice

Envirotec Magazine

New research seems to reveal that more than half of UK surveyors are unfamiliar with spray foam insulation and have a limited understanding of the material; leading to concerns over whether their lack of knowledge is preventing homeowners from exploring the benefits of spray foam insulation. Commissioned by Huntsman Building Solutions, the research sought the opinions of a cross-section of UK-based surveyors* and found that 41% possess limited knowledge of spray foam and 17% have very limited kn

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Fortescue commissions first two big batteries, starts work on 100MW solar farm

Renew Economy

Fortescue Metals commissions its first two big batteries at Pilbara iron ore operations, and begins construction of first 100MW solar farm. The post Fortescue commissions first two big batteries, starts work on 100MW solar farm appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Opscura lands $9.4 million to defend industrial devices

Stacey Higginbotham

A Spanish company called Opscura said this week that it had raised $9.4 million to defend industrial IoT devices that sit deep within the operational technology network. The startup also announced a name change from Enigmedia, and laid out plans to integrate its technology within the products of other big manufacturing equipment OEMs. David Hatchell, the relatively new CEO of Opscura, told me the company’s technology is designed to work in concert with network monitoring products from Dr

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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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Greens lay down law to Labor on safeguard bill – no new coal or gas, or no support

Renew Economy

Greens make formal offer in support of Labor's Safeguards Mechanism, but only if it is tweaked to prevent new coal and gas projects. The post Greens lay down law to Labor on safeguard bill – no new coal or gas, or no support appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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US issues Inflation Reduction Act guidance to drive billions to low-income and coal communities

Utiliity Dive

At least $4 billion of the tax credits under the expanded Qualifying Advanced Energy Project Credit program must go to projects at closed coal mines or retired coal-fired power plants.

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Australian researchers develop low cost method to produce hydrogen from seawater

Renew Economy

RMIT researchers say they have found low cost way of using seawater to make green hydrogen. The post Australian researchers develop low cost method to produce hydrogen from seawater appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Hazardous areas training expert recognised for exemplary contribution

Envirotec Magazine

Karl Metcalfe has been shortlisted in the “Association Executive of the Year” category. A trainer with the Association for the Electrical and Mechanical trades (AEMT) has been recognised for his work in enabling the AEMT to continue to deliver its training throughout the pandemic. Karl Metcalfe, Lead Trainer and Technical Advisor with the AEMT has been shortlisted as a finalist in the annual Trade Association Forum Awards under the “Association Executive of the Year” cate

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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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Vast cuts deal with oil industry driller to take concentrated solar tech to the world

Renew Economy

Vast Solar to list on NYSE after cutting deal with world's biggest oil industry driller, giving it access to capital to take its technology to the world. The post Vast cuts deal with oil industry driller to take concentrated solar tech to the world appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Costco Is Cutting Its CO2 Footprint By Greening Its Energy Supply and Using Energy Efficiency

Environment + Energy Leader

Sustainability is part of Costco's mission, setting goals to reduce its CO2 level internally and in its supply chain. To that end, it focuses on energy efficiency, energy supply, refrigeration, alternative fuel, and electrification. The post Costco Is Cutting Its CO2 Footprint By Greening Its Energy Supply and Using Energy Efficiency appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader.

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Carbon market confusion as offsets take another hit

Renew Economy

Climate Council weighs in as debate intensifies over proposed safeguard mechanism reforms and the credibility of carbon offset schemes takes another big hit. The post Carbon market confusion as offsets take another hit appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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EPA’s $27 Billion Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund to Prioritize Low-Income and Disadvantaged Communities

Environment + Energy Leader

A minimum of $15 billion from the $27 billion fund will be allocated towards aiding underprivileged and low-income communities, and there will be two award competitions. The post EPA’s $27 Billion Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund to Prioritize Low-Income and Disadvantaged Communities appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader.

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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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MPower ready to start work on integrated solar and battery project in South Australia

Renew Economy

Integrated solar and battery project in South Australia has been designed to take advantage of both low power prices and new AEMC rules. The post MPower ready to start work on integrated solar and battery project in South Australia appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Europe’s largest battery to connect to transmission network goes live

Envirotec Magazine

Owner and operator of the 100MW battery, Zenobē, announced the system – in Capenhurst, Chester – had gone live on 11 February, describing it as the first commercial reactive power services of its kind in the world. Located in the Mersey region, the site will support the increasing development of renewables in-line with local and national zero-carbon targets.

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Fortescue reveals “major” green metals breakthrough in Western Australia

Renew Economy

FFI says it has produced "sizable volumes" of zero-carbon metallics from its iron ore, just this week. Just don't ask about the technology. The post Fortescue reveals “major” green metals breakthrough in Western Australia appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Salesforce Commits to Buy Renewable Energy in Emerging Markets to Boost Clean Energy Access

ESG Today

CRM solutions provider Salesforce announced today a new commitment to purchase 280,000 megawatt hours (MWh) of renewable energy in emerging markets over the next eight years, in a move aimed at delivering clean energy access in regions highly dependent on fossil fuels, and supporting the company’s sustainability goals. As part of the new initiative, Salesforce said that it has entered a contract with high-impact renewables aggregator Powertrust, and that the company will buy Distributed Renewabl

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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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Disruption and innovation in US auto financing

McKinsey Sustainabilty

The relatively stable auto-financing market appears poised for change as strong demand draws the attention of a broad range of attackers.

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Corporate Net Zero Pledges only Add Up to 36% Emissions Reduction: Report

ESG Today

The climate plans of most major corporations fall well short of their “net zero” claims, according to the 2023 Corporate Climate Responsibility Monitor (CCRM), a new report by climate-focused non-profits NewClimate Institute and Carbon Market Watch, which found that companies’ near- and long-term emissions reduction strategies were only aligned with minor actual emissions reductions, and relied heavily on offsetting schemes.

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What if buildings created energy instead of consuming it? | Ksenia Petrichenko

TEDxInnovations

Buildings are bad news for the climate -- but they don't have to be. While our structures are currently responsible for a third of global energy consumption and emissions, a future where they create more energy than they produce is possible. Energy policy analyst Ksenia Petrichenko has a three-tiered strategy for thinking differently about buildings, transforming them from passive users to active players in the energy system and bringing us closer to our climate targets.

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ERM Acquires Climate and Renewables Advisory Firm Coho

ESG Today

Pure play sustainability advisory firm ERM announced today the acquisition of climate, clean energy, and water resiliency-focused advisory firm Coho. Founded in 2010 by former McKinsey & Company energy practice leaders Gary Farha and Dilip Kamat, Maryland-based Coho offers services including strategy development and implementation support to help clients reduce emissions, procure renewable energy, achieve electric vehicle transitions and supply chain improvements, and enhance water resilienc

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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.

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EU Approves $2.23B Aid to Support Offshore Wind Electricity Production in France

Environment + Energy Leader

The measure will contribute to achieving France’s energy and environmental targets, as well as the objectives relating to the EU’s Offshore Renewable Energy Strategy and the European Green Deal. The post EU Approves $2.23B Aid to Support Offshore Wind Electricity Production in France appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader.

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EU Lawmakers Back Deal Requiring All New Cars to be Zero Emission by 2035

ESG Today

All new passenger cars and light commercial vehicles registered in the EU will be required to be zero emissions by 2035, according to proposed rules endorsed today by the European Parliament in a 340 to 279 vote, with 21 abstentions. The approval in Parliament marks a major step towards the adoption of legislation updating CO2 emission performance standards for new cars and vans, and setting a roadmap towards the zero emissions goal.

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To protect families from surging energy bills, stop the foot-dragging on energy efficiency for furnaces

Utiliity Dive

Wasting less energy to heat our homes can protect millions of Americans, especially lower-income households, against surging fossil fuel costs that will burst budgets for many families over the coming months.

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EU Commission Proposes 90% Emissions Reduction for Heavy Duty Trucks by 2040

ESG Today

The European Commission announced today a series of new proposed carbon emissions reduction targets for new heavy duty vehicles, such as trucks, buses and trailers, including goals to reduce emissions by 90% by 2040, compared to 2019 levels, and for all new city buses to be zero-emission as of 2030. Additional interim proposed requirements for new heavy duty vehicles include 45% emissions reductions from 2030, and 65% from 2035.

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How Will Virgo Season Impact Your ESG Communication?

3BL’s in-house experts merge the celestial wisdom of astrology with current environmental, social, governance (ESG) communication trends to offer a unique perspective and practical advice on sharing your company’s commitments effectively. 3BL’s new “Navigating ESG Comms through the Cosmos” series begins with Virgo season! In this edition, we delve into: How businesses have responded to environmental disasters over the past few months and why you can expect a continued focus on the climate crisis