GreenBiz

MAY 3, 2023

A group of former Google, SolarCity and Tesla executives in April snagged $20 million in what is being called the largest ocean-based carbon removal investment to date.

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Renew Economy

MAY 3, 2023

New report says fossil fuel subsidies to hit record $57 billion, just a year after so-called "climate election". The post A year after “climate election”, Australian fossil fuel subsidies hit record $57 billion appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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GreenBiz

MAY 3, 2023

New data reveals demand in the green labor market is accelerating faster than supply, fueling fears of a sustainability skills bottleneck.

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Corporate Knights

MAY 3, 2023

It has been an intense few weeks for Teck Resources, as Canada’s largest diversified mining company faces an existential fork in the road. With a takeover lurking in the wings, the company must now figure out how to transition out of its 20-million-tonnes-a-year coal business. The proposed takeover of Vancouver-based Teck, a company recognized as a sustainability leader, by Swiss mining giant Glencore PLC, a company saddled with a history of human rights, bribery and environmental problems,

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Speaker: Andrew Skoog, Founder of MachinistX & President of Hexis Representatives

Manufacturing is evolving, and the right technology can empower—not replace—your workforce. Smart automation and AI-driven software are revolutionizing decision-making, optimizing processes, and improving efficiency. But how do you implement these tools with confidence and ensure they complement human expertise rather than override it? Join industry expert Andrew Skoog as he explores how manufacturers can leverage automation to enhance operations, streamline workflows, and make smarter, data-dri

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GreenBiz

MAY 3, 2023

The dairy co-op expands a pilot carbon insetting program to its entire 34-state supply chain.

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Renew Economy

MAY 3, 2023

Gigawatt-scale solar projects planned for China’s Gobi Desert and other arid regions could have significant positive climate impacts, scientists find. The post Giga-scale desert region solar plants may have positive climate impact appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Renew Economy

MAY 3, 2023

Sundrive, a solar innovator backed by Mike Cannon-Brookes, says Australia can become a solar manufacturing powerhouse as it maps out plans for 5GW of PV capacity. The post Solar innovator Sundrive maps out plan for 5GW of Australian PV manufacturing appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Stanford Social Innovation

MAY 3, 2023

By Lisa Frantzen , Jared Raynor & Hannah Taylor The social sector generally considers leadership development a good investment, especially when it comes to cultivating systems-level change. But ask leadership program developers and evaluators, “What is leadership?”, and you will often get vague responses rife with potential bias: “You’ll know it when you see it,” or “It’s the special sauce,” are two surprisingly common answers.

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Renew Economy

MAY 3, 2023

Federal Labor must make crucial decisions on role of gas – and powerful fossil fuel lobby – or miss the opportunity to electrify Australia, Greens say. The post Bandt says Australia is “petrol state” dealing with “last gasp” of gas lobby appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Utiliity Dive

MAY 3, 2023

Appalachian Power Co. and Wheeling Power failed to take steps to run three coal plants at a 69% capacity factor, a level set by state regulators, according to a report released Friday.

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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. 📊 Join us for a practical webinar hosted by Kevin Kai Wong of Emergent Ene

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Renew Economy

MAY 3, 2023

CEC and Acciona call for extension to federal Renewable Energy Target as Australia struggles to compete in the global clean energy race. The post Extend the RET: Wind industry giants call for reboot of federal renewables incentive appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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ESG Today

MAY 3, 2023

A coalition of investors, coordinated by responsible investing NGO ShareAction, urged UK bank Barclays at its annual general meeting today to end its financing of new oil and gas projects, and to provide more details on the bank’s plan to assess its clients’ climate transition plans. Institutional investors represented by ShareAction in its statement included AkademikerPension, Barrow Cadbury Trust, Brunel Pension Partnership, Candriam, Ethos Foundation, Ethos Engagement Pool International, Falk

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Renew Economy

MAY 3, 2023

Australia is looking to solve a major landfill problem as a quarter of the country's farms approach the end of their design life. The post Wind industry begins recycling drive to stop 599 ageing turbines going to landfill appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Environment + Energy Leader

MAY 3, 2023

Acton Water District is adding its second renewable energy project to help power its operations.

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Speaker: Nikhil Joshi, Founder & President of Snic Solutions

Is your manufacturing operation reaching its efficiency potential? A Manufacturing Execution System (MES) could be the game-changer, helping you reduce waste, cut costs, and lower your carbon footprint. Join Nikhil Joshi, Founder & President of Snic Solutions, in this value-packed webinar as he breaks down how MES can drive operational excellence and sustainability.

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Renew Economy

MAY 3, 2023

New energy minister Penny Sharpe praises work of Matt Kean and says she is looking to accelerate the state's renewable and storage roadmap. The post Sharpe says she wants to accelerate NSW renewable and storage roadmap appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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McKinsey Sustainabilty

MAY 3, 2023

AI’s potential for competitive advantages remains largely unrealized in the Asian insurance industry. There is a framework for success: invest in AI not discretely but across the value chain.

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ESG Today

MAY 3, 2023

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) announced on Tuesday the launch of the Innovative Finance Facility for Climate in Asia and the Pacific (IF-CAP), a new program aimed at mobilizing as much as $15 billion in financing to fund climate-focused projects in Asia and Pacific countries. The ADB is a regional multilateral development bank that provides loans, technical assistance, grants, and equity investments aimed at promoting social and economic development in Asia and the Pacific, and to eradicate e

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Environment + Energy Leader

MAY 3, 2023

As concerns about climate change continue to mount, many individuals and communities are looking for ways to reduce their carbon footprint and adopt more sustainable practices. Solar power is a key component of this effort.

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MAY 3, 2023

To achieve scale, founders, executives, and investors in construction technology need to eliminate the barriers to efficient growth. Here’s how.

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Stacey Higginbotham

MAY 3, 2023

Although we’ve loved the smart home approach SwitchBot has taken, I’ve never actually used its products. The company makes some “mechanical” solutions with smarts, such as a connected light switch flipper and automated blinds that turn the old-style blind rods. I took the latter of those products for a spin, along with the SwitchBot Hub 2, which now has Matter support.

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McKinsey Sustainabilty

MAY 3, 2023

As regulators encourage new players to enter the digital financial services sector, firms that take the initiative can gain an early advantage in one of the world’s largest greenfield markets.

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Sustainable Development Network

MAY 3, 2023

The United Nations declared 2023 as the International Year of Millets (IYM 2023) and named the UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) as the lead agency for celebrating the Year in collaboration with other relevant stakeholders. The objective of IYM 2023 is to raise awareness of, and direct policy attention to, the socio-cultural, nutritional, and environmental benefits of millet cultivation.

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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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ESG Today

MAY 3, 2023

Global alternative asset and private equity investor KKR announced today the acquisition of CoolIT Systems, a provider of energy efficient scalable liquid cooling systems for data centers. KKR’s investment in CoolIT was made through its Global Impact strategy , launched by the firm in 2018 to invest in companies with business models that provide commercial solutions to environmental or social challenges, particularly those contributing measurable progress toward one or more of the UN Sustainable

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John Englart

MAY 3, 2023

Senator Jenny McAllister at Petersberg Climate DialogueThe Petersberg Climate dialogue is ocurring in Berlin, Germany over 2-3 May 2023. About 40 countries are represented. Australia is represented by Senator the Hon Jenny McAllister, Assistant Minister for Climate Change and Energy.

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ESG Today

MAY 3, 2023

The European Council announced today the adoption of its negotiating position on new proposed rules requiring companies to substantiate and verify their environmental claims and labels, aimed at protecting consumers from greenwashing, which includes a ban on generic environmental claims, such as ‘eco-friendly’, ‘green’, or ‘climate neutral.’ The Council’s position follows the release of the proposed “Directive on Green Claims” by the EU Commission in March 2023.

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Utiliity Dive

MAY 3, 2023

“Halting the markets before the commission has all of the facts before it may actually serve to delay the energy market transition … and raise prices for consumers,” the Organization of PJM States said.

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Global Renewable News

MAY 3, 2023

Three years after construction began,

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Utiliity Dive

MAY 3, 2023

“These inquiries pose numerous complex methodological issues for which Commerce requires more time to analyze,” the department wrote in an April 26 memo.

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Global Renewable News

MAY 3, 2023

What was born almost 20 years ago as an.

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Utiliity Dive

MAY 3, 2023

The 1,000-acre hydroelectric project on the Susquehanna River in York County has gotten pushback from residents.

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