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Genex resumes work on pumped hydro flagship as billionaire bidder bides his time

Renew Economy

Genex says work resumes at Kidston pumped hydro project, but still no news from bidding syndicate led by software billionaire Scott Farquhar. The post Genex resumes work on pumped hydro flagship as billionaire bidder bides his time appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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What is a project sustainability impact assessment and how can it measure the value of social and environmental efforts?

Green Project Management

Do you measure and place value on Environmental, Social, and Economic impacts in your projects? If not, you should. While outcomes matter to project owners, impacts are what matter to stakeholders. Stakeholders are a person, group, or organization that has interests in, or can affect, be affected by, or perceive themselves to be affected by, […].

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Only half of Australia’s biggest companies have net-zero emissions plans

Renew Economy

Nearly 40% of ASX200 emissions are not yet covered by net-zero commitments, and much corporate climate action will come too late to keep 1.5? alive. The post Only half of Australia’s biggest companies have net-zero emissions plans appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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FBI called to investigate firearms attacks on Duke Energy substations in North Carolina; 40K without power

Utiliity Dive

At least two substations owned by Duke Energy in Moore County, North Carolina, were attacked by gunfire Friday night.

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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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Planet Sustainability: The Choice is Ours! 

Impakter

Impakter. Planet Sustainability: The Choice is Ours! . Editor’s Note: Building on previous publications, George Lueddeke PhD, Global Lead of the international One Health for One Planet Education initiative, focuses on several key themes in this new article, including Democracy vs Autocracy, the Russia-Ukraine War, climate change and environmental degradation along with the global challenge to shift our priorities from human-centrism to eco-centrism. […].

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Keeping our Workforce Safe on the Job This Winter

American Clean Power

With winter starting early around the country as snowstorms and frigid temperatures blanketed parts of the country, keeping the clean power workforce safe is of utmost importance to the development, construction, and operations of our wind, solar, battery storage and transmission systems. Clean power helps diversify America’s electricity supply and keeps our electricity system strong during the blasts of cold weather in the winter.

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ESG Today: Week in Review

ESG Today

This week in ESG news: EU adopts CSRD corporate sustainability reporting legislation; Florida pulls $2 billion from BlackRock in anti-ESG move; Credit Suisse announces climate action plan; EU unveils rules requiring all packaging to be recyclable; DHL to tie cost of debt to climate goals; McKinsey & Moody’s partner on climate solutions for banks; Airbus to test hydrogen-powered engine on A380; Sustainalytics launches ESG risk ratings for fixed income & private equity; AWS to be water pos

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Investors demand end to ‘forever’ chemicals

Financial Times: Moral Money

Asset managers tell companies to phase out hazardous PFAS compounds linked to human health problems

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EverWind Fuels - EverWind selects Black & Veatch for Front-end Engineering Design of First Green Hydrogen Hub in Nova Scotia

Global Renewable News

EverWind Fuels Company ("EverWind") today (Dec.

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The Science of Climate Change Explained: Facts, Evidence and Proof -- Definitive answers to the big questions.

Energy Central

Well, this is biting off a lot to chew. But it does address many of the issues that I see discussed on EnergyCentral.com. (Non-subscribers get at least a few free articles per month, though you may have to give your e-mail address.) The article provides quite a few impressive references. If nothing else, it helps establish that if someone reads this and still insists that there is no.

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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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CEP Renewables LLC - CEP Renewables Completes Largest Landfill Solar Project in North AmericaTownship recoups nearly $2.3 million in past taxes while transitioning landfill into a revenue generating, clean energy asset

Global Renewable News

CEP Renewables, CS Energy, Terrasmart, Lindsay.

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Ontario Could Cut Emissions 85%, Save $9.5B by Replacing Gas Plants with Efficiency

CREA

Ontario could cut projected climate emissions 85% by 2035 and reduce its use of carbon-heavy, gas-fired power plants to less than 3% of power production if its grid met rising electricity demand with energy efficiency, solar, wind, and energy storage, according to an analysis released last week by The Atmospheric Fund (TAF). Read more from The Energy Mix.

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Australian Renewable Energy Agency - ARENA celebrates 10 years of accelerating the transition to renewable energy

Global Renewable News

This year marks the 10 year anniversary of the.

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Water for Nature and People: Time for the World to Act

WWF Sustainability

We know global action to elevate and address water security is imperative. Water must be a part of the global policy dialogue to achieve our shared goals for development, climate, and biodiversity.

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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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Bonneville Power Administration - Okanogan PUD pumps savings to irrigation district

Global Renewable News

For farmers in Central Washington with large.

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Daures Green Hydrogen Village

Energy Central

The Daures Green Hydrogen Village intends to achieve: 1. Sustainable production of green hydrogen and ammonia from renewable sources 2. Demonstration of green hydrogen applications and enablement of green hydrogen economy with ability to export green hydrogen and ammonia to potential offtakers 3. Sustainable production of Net Zero “green” agricultural produce.

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Eco Wave Power Global - Eco Wave Power Continues to Advance Toward Key Operational Milestones, Reports Third Quarter 2022 Financial Results

Global Renewable News

Official Opening of EWP-EDF One Project in.

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SA Water's $1.6 million upgrade

Sustainability Matters

A $1.6 million upgrade of SA Water ’s wastewater pump station in Queensbury is underway. The project aims to improve odour control and support ongoing residential growth. The pump station, located in Adelaide’s western suburbs, collects more than 15 million L of sewage each day and pumps it to the utility’s Bolivar Wastewater Treatment Plant where it’s treated and recycled.

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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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Mississippi Power Company - Mississippi Power, Forrest County Agricultural High School celebrate state's first electric school bus in operation

Global Renewable News

Representatives from Mississippi Power and.

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Meet the Eye Care Company on a Mission to End Avoidable Blindness

B the Change

WALDO Envisions Easier Access to Eye Care and Affordable Products As the granddaughter of acclaimed South African wildlife photographer Gerald Hinde as well as an avid wildlife photographer herself (winning BBC’s Wildlife Photographer of the Year Award when she was just 12 years old), Ashleigh Hinde understood the role our eyes play in how we see the world from an early age.

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National Association of Regulatory Utility Commissioners - New Mini Guide Focuses on Coordinated EV Infrastructure Planning and Implementation among State Officials

Global Renewable News

The National Council on Electricity Policy.

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RWE's Brunsbüttel terminal could receive ammonia from Namibia

Energy Central

Namibia Stay informed through me and with the community of stakeholders: Hydrogen Namibia [link]

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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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Government of Canada - MP Aldag Announces Federal Funding for EV Chargers in British Columbia and Alberta

Global Renewable News

Reducing pollution from the transportation.

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Next-level blue hydrogen production with advanced measurement

Sustainability Matters

While hydrogen production was previously seen as a cost to refinery operations, sales of clean hydrogen now present an opportunity to increase plant profitability. Next-gen tech is now proving maximise blue hydrogen production, energy efficiency and meet CO2 capture targets. Learn about advanced measurement solutions that can maximise your plant safety and reliability, increase operational efficiency and reduce energy consumption.

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Geothermal Technologies Office - GTO Announces Geophone Prize Semifinalists

Global Renewable News

The Geothermal Technologies Office (GTO).

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Pacific shark population pushed to brink by deadly fishing gear

Eco-Business

The US and Canada are seeking a ban in the Pacific on two fishing devices, known as wire leaders and shark lines, that have proven devastatingly effective at catching huge numbers of sharks.

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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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California Energy Commission - Blue Ribbon Commission on Lithium Extraction in California Submits Final Report to State LegislatureFindings and Recommendations Provide Pathway for Governor Newsom's Lithium Valley Vision

Global Renewable News

In a crucial milestone toward making.

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Nearly 1 million hectares in forest loss attributed to palm oil industry

Eco-Business

Palm oil companies across Southeast Asia are liable for the recovery of a Puerto Rico-sized area of forest because of their history of environmental harm, a new report shows.

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European Commission - EU Cohesion Policy: €623 million for a just transition to climate neutrality in the Netherlands

Global Renewable News

The Commission has adopted the Dutch.

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Climate-focused development banks neglect nature ahead of COP15

Eco-Business

Development banks are paying far more attention to climate than nature, analysts say, calling for a sea-change at the COP15 biodiversity summit in Montreal.

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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.