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AGL dumps demerger plan, announces management and board clean out

Renew Economy

AGL dumps its demerger strategy and announces it CEO, chairman and other directors will leave after conceding defeat to tech billionaire Mike Cannon-Brookes. The post AGL dumps demerger plan, announces management and board clean out appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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AGL scraps demerger as chief executive and chair quit after climate campaign

Financial Times: Moral Money

Tech billionaire and climate activist Mike Cannon-Brookes forces energy group to cancel plan

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Littleproud backs net zero target after ousting Joyce, Dutton goes for bill shock

Renew Economy

David Littleproud says Nationals are "moving forward" on climate after ousting Joyce, Dutton elected as Liberals leader and targets bill shock. The post Littleproud backs net zero target after ousting Joyce, Dutton goes for bill shock appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) - Biden Administration Announces $32 Million to Advance Climate-Smart Mass Timber Construction, Expand Wood MarketsMade possible in part by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, grants help restore forests, support rural economies

Global Renewable News

Today (May 27) during a visit to the Junction.

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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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A first look at federal Labor’s emissions plan finds it wholly insufficient

Renew Economy

Labor has good intentions on climate and net-zero emissions, but not much of a plan. And it needs to get off the fence on new coal and gas extraction. The post A first look at federal Labor’s emissions plan finds it wholly insufficient appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Offshore Wind Industry Council - New project launched to boost number of women working in offshore wind

Global Renewable News

The Offshore Wind Industry Council (OWIC) and.

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Federation of Canadian Municipalities - Canada and FCM invest in community building retrofits

Global Renewable News

Across the country, Canadians are feeling the.

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Video: First turbine blade arrives at Queensland’s Dulacca wind farm

Renew Economy

New video shows the first of many massive wind turbine blades arriving at the 180MW Dulacca wind farm in Queensland's south-east. The post Video: First turbine blade arrives at Queensland’s Dulacca wind farm appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Government of Canada - Canada and British Columbia invest in 14 CleanBC infrastructure projects across the province to create cleaner, stronger communities

Global Renewable News

Investments in green infrastructure projects.

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G7 decide to “predominantly” decarbonise grid by 2035, but drop 2030 coal exit date

Renew Economy

G7 commit to making their electricity systems “predominantly” carbon-free by 2035, but stopped short of setting a concrete date for exiting coal. The post G7 decide to “predominantly” decarbonise grid by 2035, but drop 2030 coal exit date appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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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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TransGrid - Preferred option for Broken Hill back up electricity supply identified

Global Renewable News

Broken Hill has moved another step closer to.

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Green hydrogen: critical to global decarbonisation but a challenging investment

Sustainability Matters

Green hydrogen is hydrogen generated by renewable energy or from low-carbon power and is seen as being crucial to achieving net zero carbon emissions. Australian asset manager Nanuk invests in industries related to global sustainability and resource efficiency. Green hydrogen is an area of focus for the company, but currently not an area of significant investment.

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Canadian Solar Inc. - Canadian Solar Successfully Completes Sunflower Solar Station under a BTA for Entergy MississippiState's largest solar project provides clean, renewable energy and economic advantages

Global Renewable News

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Sydney Water listens out for water leaks and saves millions

Sustainability Matters

A two-year trial to detect hidden leaks using acoustic listening technology has saved Sydney Water $20 million worth of water. Developed in collaboration with University of Technology Sydney ( UTS ), Detection Services , WaterGroup and Ovarro, the sensors — which are designed to target non-surfacing leaks up to 200 m away — have helped saved 9000 megalitres of water.

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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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Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis - IEEFA Europe: Blue hydrogen costs 36% higher than UK's 2021 estimate, would increase gas import dependencyAn extension of the gas value chain, blue hydrogen adds risks to Europe's energy security

Global Renewable News

Blue hydrogen is not a low-cost solution in.

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Renewable fuel generation plant uses digital solution

Sustainability Matters

Emerson and Toyota Australia have collaborated to transform part of Toyota Australia’s operations into a commercial-grade hydrogen production, storage and refuelling plant. The project, supported by the Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) , has enlisted Emerson to provide the control system that helps Toyota Australia demonstrate the technical and economic feasibility of manufacturing hydrogen fuels, including the use of renewable solar energy.

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World Green Building Council - Seven companies join the WorldGBC Net Zero Carbon Buildings Commitment

Global Renewable News

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Don’t neglect climate change amid high cost of living: Singapore environment official

Eco-Business

A recent survey found that cost of living far outweighs climate as the top concern of Singapore youths. Going green necessarily entails higher costs, a minister in Singapore’s environment ministry told Eco-Business at a youth event.

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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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UK Government - Public building upgrades to save taxpayers £650 million per year

Global Renewable News

Public buildings across England will cut.

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Indian droughts and cyclones fuel trafficking fears for climate migrants

Eco-Business

People fleeing extreme weather events such as drought are more vulnerable to forced labour than those migrating after floods and cyclones, report finds.

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New York State Energy Research and Development Authority - National Offshore Wind Research & Development Consortium Announces Kevin Knobloch as Acting Executive Director

Global Renewable News

The National Offshore Wind Research and.

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India wheat export ban stays despite G7 pressure

Eco-Business

India produced an estimated 107.9 million tonnes of wheat between 2020 and 2021, second only to China with 134.3 million tonnes.

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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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New York State Energy Research and Development Authority - NYSERDA Announces $10 Million Available Through Carbon Neutral Community Economic Development ProgramWill Accelerate Decarbonization and Economic Development to Revitalize Disadvantaged Communities

Global Renewable News

The New York State Energy Research and.

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How a seed encapsulates Nepal’s trade imbalance with China

Eco-Business

The experiences of rudraksha seed traders demonstrate how lack of Nepali government support and Chinese market power skew trade between the countries.

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Office of Energy Efficiency & Renewable Energy - Solar Decathlon Expands, Bringing Zero Energy Programs to High School Students and Mid-Career Professionals

Global Renewable News

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Indian coal mine workers fear job, social security loss amid shift to renewables

Eco-Business

Jharkhand is home to India’s largest coal reserves with about 300,000 people directly dependent on mining for their livelihood.

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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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Arizona Public Service Co. - Arizona Energy Providers and State Universities Join Forces to Pursue a Carbon-Neutral Economy

Global Renewable News

Four Arizona energy providers and.

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Ampcontrol/Horizon Power Solar Qube standalone power system

Sustainability Matters

Ampcontrol, in a joint venture with Horizon Power, has seen the creation of the Solar Qube standalone power system. Designed to replace traditional powerlines with an off-grid and reliable clean energy source, the scalable solution can be deployed quickly and transported efficiently. The clean power solution includes a range of features including: workshop assembled and commissioned; pre-assembled SAPS Gen 2 is deployed and ready for energy export in just 90 min; cost-effective swappable module

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Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis - G7 nations pledge to end coal but do not commit to exit by 2030

Global Renewable News

Ministers from the world's richest.

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GUINNESS WORLD RECORD® for Highest Altitude in an Electric Vehicle, Lucid News, BMW–CATL Battery Deal — EV News Today

CleanTechnica

From an attempt to drive an electric vehicle at a higher altitude than any before, to BMW signing a battery deal with CATL from 2025 onward, to various Lucid news and Tesla news, below is a roundup of electric vehicle stories you might have missed. LG Energy Solution battery powers successful GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS® attempt […].

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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