GreenBiz

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

The ability to model processes such as training, product development in an immersive virtual world could have real implications for ESG strategies.

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Renew Economy

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

The gas industry is sprouting utter nonsense about big batteries - a technology it knows will kill its dirty cartel in no time at all. The post Gas industry still talking garbage about big batteries, knowing they will kill its dirty cartel appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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GreenBiz

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

IEA warns that methane emissions from the global energy sector fell only fractionally last year, despite projects to cut methane leaks providing hugely attractive returns on investment.

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Corporate Knights

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

Conspiracy theories aren’t a new thing, and for as long as they’ve been around they’ve ranged from the benign to the absurd. From the six moon landings being faked to the Earth being flat, or our ruling class being lizards, we’ve all probably come across them in one form or another. Yet, in a surprise twist, the hottest conspiracy theory of 2023 comes from an unlikely corner: town planning.

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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.

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GreenBiz

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

For corporate sustainability professionals, questions as to what to expect, when and how to prepare for the SEC’s proposed climate disclosure rule are numerous, and understandably top of mind.

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Renew Economy

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

NSW gives final approval for Waratah Super Battery, before launching into campaign mode as the election battle heats up. The post Waratah Super Battery: Australia’s biggest committed battery gets final approval appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Renew Economy

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

Offshore wind - now classified as "variable baseload" - poised for another major growth spurt with consultation open on Australia's second zone. The post “Variable baseload:” Second offshore wind zone in works as talks begin on Hunter appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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GreenBiz

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

A huge rain storm doesn’t always mean immediate relief for agriculture that has been dealing with drought for years. It can also mean flooding, which only if captured can provide long-term relief.

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Renew Economy

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

Newcastle Airport is looking to land its 100% renewable energy target seven years ahead of schedule, with a solar carport and new energy purchase agreement. The post Newcastle Airport signs up to go 100% renewable, seven years early appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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GreenBiz

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

Kentaro Kawamori, CEO of climate software firm Persefoni, wants to reframe how companies think about data.

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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.

Renew Economy

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

AEMO says there’s an “urgent need for investment" to meet grid reliability requirements. But is this reason to panic? The post Australia’s energy market operator is worried about grid reliability. Should it be? appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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McKinsey Sustainabilty

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

As 5G technology transforms industries, telcos’ ability to maximize the opportunity will depend on transforming themselves from network providers to outcome providers with a new approach to monetization.

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Renew Economy

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

AEMO proposes new preferred route for VNI West transmission upgrade that costs less, fixes more grid problems, and might even have social licence. The post VNI West: New transmission route found to get around cost and community concerns appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Stacey Higginbotham

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

Hot on the heels of announcing a Health and Wellness working group , the Connectivity Standards Alliance has created a working group focused on data privacy. The new working group will explore “the creation of a harmonized global specification and certification program.” The CSA has proven that it can bring hundreds of companies together to release the Matter smart home interoperability specification, but this new program is even more important in my opinion.

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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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Renew Economy

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

Malaysia oil giant targets solar, battery storage and green hydrogen in Australia finalising the purchase of a giga-scale solar portfolio. The post Asian oil giant targets solar, batteries and hydrogen after buying Australian portfolio appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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TEDxInnovations

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

You've got a long list of things you want to do, but there's just one problem: you can't seem to get -- or stay -- motivated. Social psychologist Ayelet Fishbach is here to help. She offers insights on the science of motivation along with tips and cognitive tricks to help you reach your goals while staying happy, healthy and engaged. (This conversation, hosted by TED current affairs curator Whitney Pennington Rodgers, was part of an exclusive TED Membership event.

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Renew Economy

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

Steel majors will need to explain how they will meet their net zero emissions targets while continuing to build blast furnaces in high-growth economies like India. The post Steel giants are stoking double standards on decarbonisation appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Utiliity Dive

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

The Inflation Reduction Act is a “game-changer that should provide the stability required for long-term viability of the U.S. nuclear fleet,” CEO Ralph LaRossa said.

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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

ESG Today

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

Oil & gas companies have been refocusing the M&A and dealmaking activity towards clean energy technologies and initiatives, and away from traditional hydrocarbon-focused investments, according to a new study released today by professional services firm Deloitte. The report, “Oil and Gas M&A Outlook 2023: Pivoting for Change,” found that oil and gas M&A activity fell to an 18-year low 3% of industry market cap in 2022, despite the presence of typical deal drivers including record

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Impact Alpha

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

Editor’s note: ImpactAlpha contributing editor Imogen Rose-Smith, a longtime senior writer for Institutional Investor, contributes a bi-weekly column on the policies, practices and strategies of. The post University of California’s rescue of Blackstone’s REIT exposes rot at the core of institutional asset management appeared first on ImpactAlpha.

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Environment + Energy Leader

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

The company's new sustainability plan, called "People and Planet Positive," outlines a number of initiatives to reduce the environmental impact of IKEA's operations, including a focus on more plant-based food options in its restaurants. The post IKEA Plans to Remove Dairy from Menus by 2030 in Pursuit of Climate-Positive Goal appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader.

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Impakter

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

Impakter Anti-LGBTQ Violence in 2022: The Deadliest Year in A Decade Anti-LGBT violence has hit a decade-high, according to the International Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans and Intersex Association Europe’s (ILGA-Europe’s) 2023 report, which now reveals 2022 was “the most violent year for LGBTI people” across Europe and Central Asia. The review sheds light on how the positive trends of previous years seem to be reversing, and […] The post Anti-LGBTQ Violence in 2022: The Deadliest Year in A

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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.

Utiliity Dive

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

SEMA formed to lobby for domestic content standards in the solar industry, but the IRA happened sooner than anyone thought possible — expanding the manufacturing coalition’s ambition and vision for the future.

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Environment + Energy Leader

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

The United States dominated the 2023 Clean200 list with 42 companies, followed by China with 21 and Japan with 16. The post Leading the Charge: The Clean200 Reveals Top Corporations Paving the Way for Clean Energy Transition appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader.

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ESG Today

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

Applied safety science company UL Solutions announced today the launch of a new advisory and assurance practice, aimed at offering companies with services and tools to measure and manage their ESG performance. According to UL Solutions, the launch of the practice comes amidst the emergence of various ESG frameworks for the assessment of companies’ non-financial performance, used by multiple stakeholders such as investors, customers and employees.

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Environment + Energy Leader

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

Skylights offer several advantages over artificial lighting, including reduced energy consumption, improved occupant health and well-being, and increased productivity. The post Skylight Industry to Experience Significant Growth Due to Demand for Daylighting Solutions and Sustainable Building Design appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader.

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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.

ESG Today

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

European low-cost airline Wizz Air announced today an agreement with sustainable aviation fuel provider Neste, enabling the company to purchase 36,000 tons of SAF to supply its operations across Europe and the UK, beginning in 2025. According to Wizz Air, the purchase forms a key part of the company’s environmental strategy, which includes goals to reduce carbon emissions intensity by 25% by 2030 and reach net-zero by 2050.

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Impakter

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

Impakter Clean Skies Ahead? The Future of Global Shipping with Sustainable Aviation Fuel Aviation continues to pose an ongoing headache when it comes to the climate crisis. With 65% of its emissions occurring in international airspace, the aviation industry is not included in the Paris Agreement, as no one country would take responsibility for reducing those emissions.

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Science Daily / Earth & Environment

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

Biologists use current and historical bird surveys to reveal how land use change has amplified -- and in some cases mitigated -- the impacts of climate change on bird populations in Los Angeles and the Central Valley over the past century. The study found that urbanization and much hotter and drier conditions in L.A. have driven declines in more than one-third of bird species in the region.

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ESG Today

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

Automotive giant Volkswagen announced the launch of a major retraining campaign, with plans to train 22,000 production employees in electric mobility at its Wolfsburg plant, the largest car manufacturing facility in Europe. The new training initiative comes as Volkswagen accelerates the shift of its fleet towards electric vehicles. As part of its “Way to Zero” plan unveiled in 2021 , the company has committed to have at least 70% of its unit sales in Europe be all-electric vehicles by 2030.

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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.