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“Day for history books:” Hazelwood becomes first coal plant to transition to big battery

Renew Economy

Hazelwood big battery officially commissioned, becoming first of many big batteries to be built at the site of a former coal generator in Australia. The post “Day for history books:” Hazelwood becomes first coal plant to transition to big battery appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Sustainable packaging tracking: Shifting from pain to progress and purpose

GreenBiz

Sponsored: With emerging regulations targeting sustainable packaging, and mounting customer and investor pressure, businesses need to better understand the packaging they use.

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World must add 1.5TW of new wind and solar each year to keep to 1.5°C of warming

Renew Economy

New analysis lays out the safest path to limit global warming to 1.5°C – and to slash future reliance on unproven methods of carbon removal. The post World must add 1.5TW of new wind and solar each year to keep to 1.5°C of warming appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Dispatch from the Global Plastics Treaty talks

GreenBiz

Companies urged to get engaged, take action after Paris negotiation.

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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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Solar pushes global grid to “cascading tipping points”, and puts science targets within reach

Renew Economy

The surge in global solar investments is creating cascading tipping points for the global grid, and even putting science based climate targets within reach. The post Solar pushes global grid to “cascading tipping points”, and puts science targets within reach appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Hospitals get the green light for green backup power

GreenBiz

Kaiser Permanente already sees microgrids as its “first line of defense.

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Major investor alliance working to clean up greenwash lurking in ESG

Corporate Knights

In response to accusations of greenwashing and growing regulatory scrutiny, a group of high-powered financial networks is working to standardize the often-opaque jargon of the responsible investing industry. Driven by concerns that investors are being misled, sustainable investment leaders are hoping to streamline and codify the sometimes-murky terminology of ESG investing (which takes into consideration environmental, social and governance factors).

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Solar pushes world to “cascading tipping points”, and puts science targets within reach

Renew Economy

The surge in global solar investments is creating cascading tipping points for the global grid, and even putting science based climate targets within reach. The post Solar pushes world to “cascading tipping points”, and puts science targets within reach appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Marine environment at risk due to ship emissions

Science Daily / Earth & Environment

Researchers used four different types of port environments to investigate the levels of contaminants emitted from five different sources. They found that the combined emissions of metals and environmentally hazardous substances is putting the marine environment at risk. Ninety per cent of the harmful emissions came from ships fitted with scrubbers, whose purpose is to clean their exhaust gases.

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“Truly momentous:” Solar is changing everything, and Australia must seize the occasion

Renew Economy

Treasurer Jim Chalmers should introduce a solar module production tax credit so Australia can secure its position in global solar production supply chain. The post “Truly momentous:” Solar is changing everything, and Australia must seize the occasion appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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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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Alberta Hydrogen Centre of Excellence funds 3 UCalgary projects - Researchers study how Earth's smallest molecule could play a big role in our energy future

Global Renewable News

Author: Pamela Hyde, Office of the Vice-President (Research)Three UCalgary research projects have received funding from Alberta Innovates Hydrogen Centre of Excellence to advance innovations in th.

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Ex Labor climate minister Greg Combet to chair federal Net Zero Agency

Renew Economy

One of Australia's first ministers for climate change and a former trade unionist will head up the body charged with helping communities transition from fossil fuels. The post Ex Labor climate minister Greg Combet to chair federal Net Zero Agency appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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NextEra Energy Resources - CF Industries and NextEra Energy Resources announce a memorandum of understanding for a green hydrogen project in Oklahoma to support decarbonization of the agriculture supply chain

Global Renewable News

CF Industries Holdings, Inc., the world's largest producer of ammonia, and NextEra Energy Resources, LLC, the world's largest generator of renewable energy from the wind and sun and a world le.

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Fortescue signs up China steel giant to green metals mission

Renew Economy

Australian iron ore giant signs up its biggest customer, China Baowu Steel, to collaborate on making greener metals, including with renewable hydrogen. The post Fortescue signs up China steel giant to green metals mission 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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Energy Development Corp. - EDC plans to drill two geothermal prospects

Global Renewable News

LOPEZ-LED Energy Development Corp. (EDC) is further expanding its geothermal power generation capacity in the Philippines with two prospects scheduled for drilling next year, its president said.

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WA nickel miner plans “all-electric” mine to provide ore for EV batteries

Renew Economy

ABB and mining services group Perenti engaged to provide study for full underground electrification of Cosmos Nickel Project in Western Australia. The post WA nickel miner plans “all-electric” mine to provide ore for EV batteries appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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U.S. Department of Energy - Water Power Technologies Office Announces $1.2 Million for New and Continuing Marine Energy Projects at U.S. National Laboratories

Global Renewable News

The U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE) Water Power Technologies Office (WPTO) today announced $1.215 million for 23 projects to further marine energy research and development at DOE's national.

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Climate blind spot: Report calls for new focus on renewable heat and fuels

Renew Economy

New report from REN21 warns that a failure to evolve renewable heat and fuels is prolonging reliance on coal, gas, oil and nuclear. The post Climate blind spot: Report calls for new focus on renewable heat and fuels appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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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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Emerson - Emerson Outlines Strategy and Progress in 2022 ESG ReportReport highlights achievements of greenhouse gas emissions goal, culture evolution and energy transition solutions

Global Renewable News

Global technology and software company Emerson (NYSE: EMR) released its 2022 ESG Report today, detailing the company's environmental, social and governance (ESG) achievements, impact and continu.

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Study explains unusual deformation in Earth's largest continental rift

Science Daily / Earth & Environment

Computer models confirm that the African Superplume is responsible for the unusual deformations, as well as rift-parallel seismic anisotropy observed beneath the East African Rift System.

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Globeleq Inc. - Globeleq Launches 2022 Sustainability Report

Global Renewable News

Globeleq, the leading African-focused independent power producer, has released its 2022 Sustainability Report. This report details Globeleq's performance across seven African countries where the G.

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The Brief: Collateralizing social loans, carbon-neutral metal, mushroom materials, manufacturing building boom, AI job creation, electric India

Impact Alpha

Greetings, Agents of Impact! ? Join tomorrow’s Agents of Impact Call. Impact activity is stirring in the stodgy municipal bond market. Tim Coffin of Breckinridge. The post The Brief: Collateralizing social loans, carbon-neutral metal, mushroom materials, manufacturing building boom, AI job creation, electric India appeared first on ImpactAlpha.

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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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ComEd - ComEd Energy Efficiency Program Exceeds 2022 Goals of Saving Customers 11-million MWhs of ElectricityElectricity reduction equivalent to customers saving nearly $1.3 billion on electric bills

Global Renewable News

In 2022, the ComEd Energy Efficiency Program helped customers save more than 11 million megawatt hours (MWhs) of electricity. This performance exceeds the goal set forth by state law and is based on a.

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The economic potential of generative AI: The next productivity frontier

McKinsey Sustainabilty

Generative AI is poised to unleash the next wave of productivity. We take a first look at where business value could accrue and the potential impacts on the workforce.

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Ernst & Young - Government shift toward domestic, low-carbon energy could risk global net-zero ambitions - EY research

Global Renewable News

Highlights US retains top position in Renewable Energy Country Attractiveness Index, but regulatory change risks imbalance in international capital allocation Germany overtakes China Mainland.

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Ford Opens Carbon-Neutral Electric Vehicle Plant in Cologne

Environment + Energy Leader

The integration of self-learning machines, autonomous transport systems, and real-time big data management enhances production processes' efficiency and ensures continuous improvement and high quality.

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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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East Bay Community Energy - East Bay Community Energy and Forum Mobility Announce Innovative Financing for First of Its Kind Electric Truck Charging Depot in Livermore

Global Renewable News

East Bay Community Energy (EBCE), the local energy provider for Alameda County and the City of Tracy, today (June 13) announced a new financing program to support the transition to zero-emission heav.

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EU Commission Proposes Regulation of ESG Ratings Providers

ESG Today

The European Commission released a series of measures on Tuesday aimed at bolstering its sustainable finance framework, including a new proposal to regulate ESG ratings providers, and the introduction of a new set of criteria for sustainable economic activities under the EU Taxonomy. The sustainable finance framework is aimed at helping facilitate the flow of capital needed to finance the EU’s sustainability goals, including the ambitions of the European Green Deal, such as reducing net greenhou

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KORE Power - KORE Power Receives Conditional Commitment for $850 Million from the U.S. Department of Energy's Loan Programs Office for the KOREPlex Advanced Battery Manufacturing Facility

Global Renewable News

KORE Power, Inc. (KORE) has received a conditional commitment from the U.S. Department of Energy's Loan Programs Office (LPO) for a loan in the principal amount of $850 million under the Advanced.

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Unleash the Power of Cisco DNA Center on AWS

Cisco CSR

Cisco’s partnership with Amazon Web Services (AWS) empowers customers and partners to leverage the agility and scalability of the cloud by running Cisco DNA Center on AWS.

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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.