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Don’t play both sides: Take 3 steps now to fix your trade group gap

GreenBiz

If your company's climate goals are misaligned with your trade association memberships, it's time to act now.

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NSW leaps to new renewables peak of 87.5 pct: Will it be first coal state to 100 pct?

Renew Economy

NSW leaps to a new renewables record of 87.5 per cent. Will it be the first coal state in Australia to reach an instance of 100 per cent renewables? The post NSW leaps to new renewables peak of 87.5 pct: Will it be first coal state to 100 pct? appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Here's how PepsiCo and Walmart are investing in regenerative agriculture. Plus more Q3 updates

GreenBiz

Industry moves in regenerative agriculture plowed ahead, while changing diets and reducing waste lag behind.

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Forget coal, we need more sparkies to keep the lights on – tens of thousands of them

Renew Economy

In the shift to renewables, electricians and energy workers are becoming as scarce and indispensable as rare metals used in batteries. We need a fix – and fast. The post Forget coal, we need more sparkies to keep the lights on – tens of thousands of them 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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These themes are the talk of green building professionals

GreenBiz

Embodied carbon, building data and collaboration were the dominant themes last week at Greenbuild.

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Why iron flow batteries could fill the gap between lithium and pumped hydro

Renew Economy

Developer of iron flow batteries says Australia is the perfect place for the technology, given its push for renewables and its expertise in minerals processing. The post Why iron flow batteries could fill the gap between lithium and pumped hydro appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Cannon-Brookes backs power engineers aiming to solve renewables grid connection log-jam

Renew Economy

Cannon-Brookes provides bulk of funds for start-up hoping to help solve the wind and solar connection log jams on Australia's main grid. The post Cannon-Brookes backs power engineers aiming to solve renewables grid connection log-jam appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Technip Energies - Technip Energies Awarded an Advanced Biofuels Unit and a Green Hydrogen Unit at Galp Sines Refinery

Global Renewable News

Technip Energies (PARIS: TE) has been awarded Engineering, Procurement Services and Construction Management (EPsCm) contracts by Galp for an advanced biofuels unit and a green hydrogen unit for its Si.

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The massive battery storage projects that will replace coal and gas, and fossil cars

Renew Economy

Battery storage will see changes in chemistries in the push for longer lasting batteries for the grid, and less range obsession for EVs. And even solid state batteries could be a thing by 2030. The post The massive battery storage projects that will replace coal and gas, and fossil cars appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Fortum Corporation - Fortum and Hydro Energi AS sign a long-term power purchase agreement

Global Renewable News

Fortum and the Norwegian aluminum and renewable energy company Hydro Energi AS have signed a 13-year fixed price Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) for the delivery of 0.44 TWh of electricity per annum in.

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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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Lignite plants allowed back in Germany to cover for gas, but 2030 coal phase-out remains

Renew Economy

The economy ministry says the goal of completing Germany's coal phase-out “ideally” by 2030 remains unaffected by the decision, as do climate targets. The post Lignite plants allowed back in Germany to cover for gas, but 2030 coal phase-out remains appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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U.S. Department of Energy - DOE Announces Prize Winners in the First-Ever HBCU Clean Energy Education Prize

Global Renewable News

Today (Oct 5), the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced the first 10 prize winners in the inaugural Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) Clean Energy Education Prize Inspire Track.

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Tasmania renewable start-up plans state’s biggest solar farm and 3.5GW of offshore wind

Renew Economy

New renewables company launches in Tasmania with plans for the state's biggest solar farm, and an eye on offshore wind projects. The post Tasmania renewable start-up plans state’s biggest solar farm and 3.5GW of offshore wind appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Nisource, Inc. - NiSource Reaffirms Commitment to a Diverse Energy Future with Launch of Multi-phase Hydrogen Blending ProjectInitiative reaffirms customer, environmental benefits of blending hydrogen with natural gas

Global Renewable News

Charting a course to a sustainable energy future for all, NiSource Inc. (NYSE: NI) today (Oct 5) announced the launch of a multi-phase hydrogen blending project - one of the first in the United States.

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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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Energy Insiders Podcast: What price Marinus?

Renew Economy

We talk to Caroline Wykamp and Prajit Parameswar from Marinus Link. Plus: Spring renewables surge delivers low prices, new records, and a push for more storage. The post Energy Insiders Podcast: What price Marinus? appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Greenvale Mining - Results of Initial Feasibility Study for Geothermal Power Generation

Global Renewable News

CeraPhi Energy has delivered the initial feasibility study to evaluate the latest geothermal closed-loop technology for the GRV's Longreach EPG.Focus will now shift to the Millungera Basin aft.

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Ambition and humility at the GIIN as impact investors seek global capital for local impact

Impact Alpha

ImpactAlpha, October 5 — If crises beget opportunities, impact investing has a bright future. “We find ourselves in a polycrisis,” Amit Bouri of. The post Ambition and humility at the GIIN as impact investors seek global capital for local impact appeared first on ImpactAlpha.

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Portland General Electric Company - PGE's Director of Sustainability shares three key takeaways from Climate Week 2023

Global Renewable News

PGE's Senior Director of Sustainability Strategy & Resource Planning, Kristen Sheeran, brought clean energy expertise and a spotlight on climate justice to the stage during New York Climate Week 2.

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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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Cortica raises $115 million to expand care for children with autism and neurodiverse conditions

Impact Alpha

ImpactAlpha, October 5 — San Diego-based Cortica launched in 2017 to streamline the fragmented care journey that families of autistic and neurodivergent children. The post Cortica raises $115 million to expand care for children with autism and neurodiverse conditions appeared first on ImpactAlpha.

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ComEd - ComEd and Aclima Launch Hyperlocal Air-Quality Portal

Global Renewable News

To help communities identify areas with high concentrations of air pollutants, and develop programs to mitigate their negative effects, ComEd recently launched the first phase of an online, air-qualit.

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Guest Post: The Bonds Between E, S and G are Stronger and More Important Than Ever Before

ESG Today

By: John McCalla-Leacy, Head of Global ESG at KPMG The world is in flux. The climate crisis is now daily news and we’re witnesses to the damage inaction can cause to our planet. For business leaders, there is a growing in-tray – of risks and daily challenges. Geopolitical and economic uncertainties are impacting the ability of businesses to function and focus on growth and companies response to the climate crisis has become a political hot-potato.

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Portland General Electric Company - For Fourteen Years in A Row, Portland General Electric Customers Lead the Country in Choosing Renewable PowerGreen Future program ranks No. 1 for voluntary enrollment

Global Renewable News

With over 235,000 residential and commercial customers voluntarily enrolled in its Green Future program, Portland General Electric and its customers are once again celebrating being the nation's.

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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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How to invest to unlock a blue carbon revolution

Environmental Finance

Blue carbon could be key to fighting climate change but creating sustainable solutions will only work through considered investment, writes AXA IM's Chris Iggo

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Standard Solar - Standard Solar Completes 4-Megawatt Solar Project at Woburn, Massachusetts EPA Superfund Site; Project Acquired from ECA Solar

Global Renewable News

A new brownfield solar project in Woburn, Massachusetts, is set to make a substantial impact on the City of Somerville by significantly offsetting its electricity costs and advancing its climate actio.

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Spice up Cybersecurity Awareness Month with Free Security Tutorials in Cisco U.

Cisco CSR

Have you ever been at a party and enjoyed the sampler platter so much that you kept going back for more? Just me? That’s okay. Today, I’ve prepared a s morgasbord* of the latest Cisco U.

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Origis Energy - Talquin Electric Cooperative Dedicates Three Solar FacilitiesThe three solar projects, Hilliardville, Hinson and Bristol, total approximately 7 MWAC

Global Renewable News

Members of Talquin Electric Cooperative are now getting the clean, cost-effective energy benefits from 7 MWAC of solar energy, enough electricity to power approximately 1,400 homes. Officials from the.

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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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Asset Owners Continuing to Increase Allocations to ESG Investments Despite Growing Challenges: Morningstar

ESG Today

Asset owners are increasing allocations into strategies that integrate ESG factors, despite reporting growing regulatory and data quality barriers to ESG implementation, according to a new survey released by investment research firm Morningstar. For the report, “Voice of the Asset Owner Survey 2023,” Morningstar surveyed 500 asset owners, including pension funds, insurance general accounts, family offices and outsourced CIOs in countries across North America, Europe and Asia Pacific, with combin

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Encomara - Encomara's new floating offshore wind infrastructure set to deliver first power fasterScottish start-up launches its SWIFT and SQUID solutions for pilot, pre-commercial and full-scale GW commercial floating wind

Global Renewable News

Encomara, a visionary newcomer to the global renewables sector, is poised for rapid growth following the launch of its ground-breaking solutions for floating offshore wind installation.The Scottis.

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Stable and spending: An update on the state of the US consumer

McKinsey Sustainabilty

Consumer optimism in the United States remained steady over the summer, while consumer spending saw a modest uptick across most categories. Here’s the latest research from our ConsumerWise team.

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Masdar - Masdar Launches UAE's first utility scale wind project with breakthrough low wind speed Innovation

Global Renewable News

Highlights Through the support and vision of its leadership, UAE demonstrates latest technology and innovation to capture low wind speeds at utility scale Inauguration of the UAE'.

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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.