Mon.Nov 14, 2022

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Financing imperatives for Africa’s clean energy transition

GreenBiz

Finding cash to help African countries develop renewable energy for domestic needs and benefit from export opportunities is one of the biggest challenges over the long term.

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Cannon-Brookes wins historic battle to green up AGL Energy’s board

Renew Economy

AGL shareholders vote in all four independent board candidates nominated by tech billionaire Mike Cannon-Brookes, in direct opposition to advice of current board. The post Cannon-Brookes wins historic battle to green up AGL Energy’s board appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Youth Innovators Step Up To Help Communities Around the World Solve Urgent Water Challenges

3BL Media

SOURCE: Xylem Inc. DESCRIPTION: Solutions-Based Thinking from Young Leaders Drives Action on Water Accessibility and Security. WASHINGTON, November 14, 2022 /3BL Media/ - A growing global movement of young innovators is helping the water sector make progress against urgent challenges like water accessibility and security. Brilliant young minds are helping shape a more sustainable world by developing innovative ways to manage water and by educating others in their communities about water challeng

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Solar, storage and VPP specialist Verdia tumbles into administration

Renew Economy

Solar, storage and VPP specialist, with a host of top-name clients, tumbles into administration. The post Solar, storage and VPP specialist Verdia tumbles into administration 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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Microgrids Link Clean Energy and Mobility

GreenBiz

If global electric vehicle (EV) adoption rates grow as projected, this represents a major step in reducing emissions that contribute to global climate change and local air pollution concerns. The shift to cleaner mobility does not occur in a vacuum; it has broad implications for vehicles and power infrastructure, prompting demand for all-inclusive rather than siloed solutions.

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Sun Cable signs up to help unlock $150 billion of green growth in Indonesia

Renew Economy

Sun Cable strikes deal with Indonesia government to pursue more than $150 billion of green industry opportunities in the archipelago. The post Sun Cable signs up to help unlock $150 billion of green growth in Indonesia appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Victoria Labor pledges $6m to expand wind energy training facility

Renew Economy

Labor pledges $6m to support the expansion of a state-of-the-art education centre to train workers in skills essential to the renewables transition. The post Victoria Labor pledges $6m to expand wind energy training facility appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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What companies in your supply chain wish you knew

GreenBiz

Midsize suppliers are gazing warily at the policy horizon. Their customers need to show them some love.

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Cannon-Brookes wins board battle, but AGL chair still convinced lights will go out in 1.5° scenario

Renew Economy

AGL now has four new directors who support a rapid green transition, but the company chair is still convinced the lights will go out if we keep to the Paris target. The post Cannon-Brookes wins board battle, but AGL chair still convinced lights will go out in 1.5° scenario appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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FedEx Business Spotlight: A Tour of Possibilities

3BL Media

SOURCE: FedEx Corporation. DESCRIPTION: A Tour of Possibilities is an African American history tour of Memphis. Tours include visits to multiple historical areas, including a site that documents the history of the Underground Railroad, the location of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s famous last speech, a museum that traces the history of the Civil Rights Movement, and one of a few museums in the world dedicated to Soul Music.

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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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Victoria needs a plan to get off gas, not an impossible promise to burn more

Renew Economy

Victoria Coalition leader Matthew Guy's campaign promise to "turbocharge" gas production can only be described as a hoax. The post Victoria needs a plan to get off gas, not an impossible promise to burn more appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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High-Voltage Transmission Grid Critical to Meeting Electric Vehicle Charging Demands, First-in-the-Nation Study Finds

3BL Media

SOURCE: National Grid. DESCRIPTION: BROOKLYN, N.Y. and WALTHAM, Mass., November 14, 2022 /3BL Media/ - Electric vehicle (EV) charging needs along Massachusetts and New York highways will require interconnection to high-capacity transmission lines in the next decade, finds a first-in-the-nation study released today. The Electric Highways Study provides a blueprint for the strategic buildout of fast-charging sites along highway corridors to meet an upcoming surge in demand from the electrification

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Four promising signs of progress at the COP27 climate summit

Renew Economy

From clearer definition of goals to new rules to strengthen carbon markets, here are four promising signs of progress at the Egypt climate talks. The post Four promising signs of progress at the COP27 climate summit appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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[Podcast] Beyond the Scope of Net-Zero Buildings

3BL Media

SOURCE: Schneider Electric. DESCRIPTION: There is a huge decarbonization potential in buildings that can significantly contribute to the fight against climate change. The sector itself represents 38% of global CO2 emissions , yet existing technologies have the capacity to reduce these emissions. The question is why have these building decarbonization solutions not been applied at scale already?

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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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“Once in a generation:” Gladstone plans pivot from fossil fuels to renewables in Australia first

Renew Economy

Port city releases landmark report that provides plan to transition away from fossil fuel-based industries and into the 'new economy'. The post “Once in a generation:” Gladstone plans pivot from fossil fuels to renewables in Australia first appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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TCS Presents November goIT Challenge: Access to Quality Education and Career Mentorship

3BL Media

SOURCE: Tata Consultancy Services (TCS). DESCRIPTION: Since 2020, more than 134 million children around the world have missed more than half of in-person school instruction. Now, more than ever, today’s students need support, encouragement, and guidance. For November’s goIT Monthly Challenge, TCS has partnered with City Year UK and London Marathon Events to challenge students around the world to create a digital innovation that addresses United Nations Sustainability Development Goal (SDG) #4:

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Rooftop solar switched off for third day, but Thursday looms as crunch in South Australia

Renew Economy

Updated: Rooftop solar to be switched off in South Australia every day until link to NEM re-established, with some crunch days looming at the end of the week. The post Rooftop solar switched off for third day, but Thursday looms as crunch in South Australia appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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The Sponsors of Mass Save® Announce Inaugural Group of Climate Leaders, 19 Winners Recognized for Outstanding Efforts to Creating a Greener Future

3BL Media

All recipients have utilized Mass Save programs and incentives to collectively save tens of millions of kWh in the last five to ten years. SOURCE: Albertsons Companies. DESCRIPTION: This distinguished recognition honors 19 recipients across Massachusetts for their ongoing efforts to curb energy use and lead the Commonwealth to a net zero future. Each winner has demonstrated a long-term commitment to the planet by leveraging the incentives and rebates offered by the Sponsors of Mass Save to reduc

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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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There’s a smarter way of solving the problem of dumb, legacy solar inverters

Renew Economy

High voltages cost Australian consumers close to $2 billion a year in excess consumption, reduced solar output and long-term damage to electrical equipment. The post There’s a smarter way of solving the problem of dumb, legacy solar inverters appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Marathon Petroleum Project Transforms Middle School Near Los Angeles Refinery

3BL Media

SOURCE: Marathon Petroleum Corporation. DESCRIPTION: Employees and contractors from Marathon Petroleum’s Los Angeles refinery recently completed a major renovation at Andrew Carnegie Middle School in Carson, California. About 200 employees and contractors from LAR participated in the beautification project that spanned the entire summer. Volunteers cleaned, prepped and painted the school’s multi-building exterior, added several large murals and relandscaped the school’s grounds.

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Offshore wind farm linked to green hydrogen electrolysers wins auction with zero subsidy

Renew Economy

Dutch government selects zero-subsidy bid for a 760MW offshore wind farm which includes 600MW of onshore electrolysers for production of green hydrogen. The post Offshore wind farm linked to green hydrogen electrolysers wins auction with zero subsidy appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Free Online Toolkit Launched To Expand Solar Access to Low and Moderate-Income (LMI) Families

3BL Media

Demo and Webinar to Showcase a Searchable Map and Dataset of More Than 450 LMI-Serving Community Solar Projects Across the United States, Other Key Features. SOURCE: Groundswell. DESCRIPTION: WASHINGTON, November 14, 2022 /3BL Media/ - Groundswell will launch and host a demonstration of the LIFT Solar Toolkit – a groundbreaking new online resource for expanding solar access to LMI households — on Thursday, November 17, 2022.

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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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Amazon is building robots at scale in Massachusetts

Stacey Higginbotham

Amazon has built a fleet of robots to help workers get packages from its warehouses to your door, and on Thursday it showed off two new ones. The first is Sparrow, a machine designed to pick up items (not packages) from a container and place them in a different container. The second is a concept for a new delivery drone called the MK30. Amazon invited the press to visit its BOS27 robot innovation facility on Thursday so it could demonstrate progress in several different areas of its robotics and

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U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation to Host “Business Solves”: The 2022 Corporate Citizenship Conference

3BL Media

Top business leaders and cross-sector partners will share insights on how we can solve our most pressing issues through innovation and collaboration. SOURCE: U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation. DESCRIPTION: WASHINGTON, November 14, 2022 /3BL Media/ - The U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation will host its 2022 Corporate Citizenship Conference & Awards: Business Solves on November 16-17 in Washington, D.C.

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Five trends to watch in the edtech industry

McKinsey Sustainabilty

The adult edtech sector is evolving as quickly as it is growing. Significant changes are taking place in M&A opportunities, geographic hotspots, user demands, and the enterprise market.

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Powering a New Generation

3BL Media

Q & A with the 2022 NRG summer interns. SOURCE: NRG Energy. DESCRIPTION: “There are so many strong takeaways I have that will help me in both my academic and professional career… I truly had a fantastic summer here and I can’t wait for our paths to cross again.”. Leaving the building on her final day of work for the summer, power billing intern, Rose Harnett, couldn’t help but share a few words of gratitude for her time spent at NRG.

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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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Philanthropic organizations commit $500 million for energy transition in developing countries

Impact Alpha

ImpactAlpha, November 14 — A three-year commitment by nine philanthropies will support energy transition projects by low- and middle-income countries and their partners. The post Philanthropic organizations commit $500 million for energy transition in developing countries appeared first on ImpactAlpha.

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NBCUniversal Relaunches Its Iconic “The More You Know” PSA Campaign With Thought-Provoking Conversations

3BL Media

Stephen Curry, John Legend, The Grand Crew Cast and several NBC News Anchors Participate. SOURCE: Comcast Corporation. DESCRIPTION: NEW YORK, November 14, 2022 /3BL Media/ - NBCUniversal announced today the relaunch of The More You Know (TMYK), its trusted and award-winning PSA campaign, in a new conversation series format that dives deeper into some of today’s most pressing issues.

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Far-Right Italian Prime Minister Meloni Sues Journalist and Anti-Mafia Writer

Impakter

Impakter. Far-Right Italian Prime Minister Meloni Sues Journalist and Anti-Mafia Writer. In a televised interview in 2020, anti-mafia writer Roberto Saviano criticised then-Deputy Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni’s policy of not rescuing migrants in the Mediterranean. In a move that has press rights activists from around the world concerned, Giorgia Meloni, now Italy’s Prime Minister, is suing Saviano for criminal defamation.

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Are Investors and Companies Ready for the Energy Transition?

3BL Media

SOURCE: KKR. DESCRIPTION: We convened experts from our investment teams and our KKR Sustainability Expert Advisory Council (SEAC) to cover several important aspects of investing in the energy transition, energy security, and climate action for the third installment in our “Investing in Sustainability” series. In a one-on-one conversation and a panel discussion, they covered recent policy changes around the world, potential impacts on investors and companies to why the energy transition has becom

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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.