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Climate literacy training for every budget

GreenBiz

The sustainability skills training space is as vast and complex as the world of sustainability.

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“Beginning of the end of fossil fuels” as wind and solar take centre stage

Renew Economy

Growth in wind and solar output expected to exceed demand growth for first time in 2023 outside of a recession year, signalling "beginning of the end" of fossil fuels. The post “Beginning of the end of fossil fuels” as wind and solar take centre stage appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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KFC nabs a new CSO, and nonprofits add roles amid tech layoffs

GreenBiz

The sustainability community is still hiring through a volatile market.

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Rooftop solar keeps bouncing back, as households pile on the panels

Renew Economy

Another strong month of rooftop solar installs – and an increase in the average system size – puts the market 20% ahead of where it was this time last year. The post Rooftop solar keeps bouncing back, as households pile on the panels appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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How to Modernize Manufacturing Without Losing Control

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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The alchemy of turning big challenges into big opportunities

GreenBiz

Absent some totally unexpected arrival of game-changing public policy, we need business to go way beyond checking the box on ESG scorecards.

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Victoria launches consultation on connection of Australia’s first offshore wind farms

Renew Economy

Public consultation begins on development of connection points and transmission lines to connect Australia's first offshore wind farms to the national grid. The post Victoria launches consultation on connection of Australia’s first offshore wind farms appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Offshore wind giant Ørsted turns to liquid air energy storage

Renew Economy

Ørsted signs deal to carry out a detailed assessment of combining offshore wind farms with liquid air energy storage. The post Offshore wind giant Ørsted turns to liquid air energy storage appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Lace up for the great climate triathlon: A race we must win

GreenBiz

Sponsored: Learn how digitization, electrification and decarbonization can accelerate the transition toward a cleaner, more sustainable future.

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Investors urge government to let private capital do its work on clean energy transition

Renew Economy

Investors say government should keep out of ownership of mature technologies, but assistance welcomed for new tech like storage, hydrogen and offshore wind. The post Investors urge government to let private capital do its work on clean energy transition appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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EV tax credits: A whole lot of speculation, interpretation — and lawsuits?

GreenBiz

The Treasury Department's long-awaited guidance on EV tax credit eligibility offers both clarity and confusion.

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The Key to Sustainable Energy Optimization: A Data-Driven Approach for Manufacturing

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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For a 1.5°C aligned electricity sector we need capital – and for capital, we need policy

Renew Economy

Australian governments must do all they can to crowd-in private capital at the scale and speed required to deliver on our energy and climate objectives. The post For a 1.5°C aligned electricity sector we need capital – and for capital, we need policy appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Clean Power Alliance, NextEra Energy OK 75-MW long-duration energy storage PPA in Southern California

Utiliity Dive

Julian Gold, CPA’s board chair, said last summer’s extended heat wave in California was a “powerful reminder as to why long-duration storage projects such as this are critical in building resilient communities.

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Tesla big battery loses “biggest” title as Torrens Island finally ready to charge up

Renew Economy

Tesla big battery no longer biggest in its own state as AGL's Torrens Island big battery finally obtains its connection agreement. The post Tesla big battery loses “biggest” title as Torrens Island finally ready to charge up appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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NARUC, National Association of State Energy Officials launch advanced nuclear power collaboration

Utiliity Dive

Greg White, NARUC’s executive director, said the initiative is important because many states are working on transitions to meet new clean energy requirements.

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How to Drive Cost Savings, Efficiency Gains, and Sustainability Wins with MES

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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Siemens Gamesa taps Australian mine for rare earths critical to offshore wind boom

Renew Economy

Offshore wind giant inks deal to source highly sought after rare earth materials from Australia, critical to the mass production of turbines. The post Siemens Gamesa taps Australian mine for rare earths critical to offshore wind boom appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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The Corporate World Can’t Reach Net Zero If The Grid Doesn’t Grow

Environment + Energy Leader

Building energy infrastructure is a tricky business. Private entities have limited resources, and the payoff is often too distant. But there’s pressure on companies to meet their net-zero goals — requiring more grid space or grid miles. The post The Corporate World Can’t Reach Net Zero If The Grid Doesn’t Grow appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader.

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Big battery boost as Tesla plans second Megapack factory in Shanghai

Renew Economy

Tesla expands its Megapack manufacturing operations to outside the US for the first time – to a location that promises to shore up Australian supply. The post Big battery boost as Tesla plans second Megapack factory in Shanghai appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Climate Solutions Platform Watershed Acquires Carbon Data Provider VitalMetrics

ESG Today

Climate solutions software provider Watershed announced today the acquisition of environmental database provider VitalMetrics, in a move the company said will enable its customers to measure emissions with global coverage and granularity, and to meet increasing verification and audit standards. Founded in 2005, VitalMetrics provides solutions, services and data to help measure and report emissions data, and is the creator of multi-regional greenhouse gas emissions database CEDA (the Comprehensiv

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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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Amp Energy wins bid for massive 5GW green hydrogen and metals plan

Renew Economy

Canadian renewables developer tapped to lead development of a huge, gigawatt-scale green hydrogen and ammonia production project in Australia. The post Amp Energy wins bid for massive 5GW green hydrogen and metals plan appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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More Data from Good Jobs First

CSR Hub

Our friends at Good Jobs First recently extended their Violation Tracker (VT) product to include companies in the UK. They have now shared with us the legal violation and fine history for 725 British entities.

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Shoreline IoT has built a programmable industrial sensor

Stacey Higginbotham

Building sensors for enterprise or industrial IoT deployments is tough. But an 8-year-old startup thinks it has found the keys to successfully doing so by rethinking business models, identifying the true technical challenges, and taking advantage of the cloud. Kishore Manghnani and Mark Stubbs are the co-founders of Shoreline IoT, a company that makes ruggedized sensors that gather data, send that data to the cloud for analysis, and then provide a SaaS service.

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Carbon Removal Startup Noya Raises $11 Million to Accelerate Direct Air Capture Solution

ESG Today

Direct Air Capture-focused climate tech startup Noya PBC announced today that it has raised $11 million, with proceeds aimed at enabling the company to increase hiring, expand its testing and manufacturing capabilities, and to deploy its first commercial pilot later this year. Founded in 2020 by CEO Josh Santos and CTO Daniel Cavero, San Francisco-based Noya has developed a Direct Air Capture (DAC) approach using affordable and readily available materials and utilizing a modular and scalable des

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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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Supporting resilience and preventing burnout in nonprofits

McKinsey Sustainabilty

The nonprofit sector in Australia faces a high rate of burnout, but employers can reduce the problem by improving workplace mental health and establishing the right support structures.

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Zurich Provides Suppliers With Tools to Measure, Address Carbon Footprint

ESG Today

Global insurance provider Zurich Insurance Group announced today a new initiative aimed at decarbonizing its supply chain, by providing suppliers with tools and resources to help measure address their own carbon emissions. The new initiative follows the announcement last year by Zurich of a goal for suppliers responsible for 75% of its roughly $2 billion of procurement spend to have science-based emissions reduction targets by 2025 and net-zero targets by 2030, alongside an acceleration of Zuric

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The individual health insurance market in 2023

McKinsey Sustainabilty

This represents an outsize year for insurer and enrollment growth. More than 3.6 million new consumers entering the market are choosing among an average of 88 plans.

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Startup Allotrope Raises $6.7 Million to Make Batteries from Trees

ESG Today

Battery materials developer Allotrope Energy has raised $6.7 million through an investment from Suzano Ventures, aimed at progressing the company’s technology to produce high-rate battery materials from biomaterials such as wood. Suzano Ventures is a global venture capital initiative launched last year by pulp and paper producer Suzano to invest in early stage companies in areas including new applications of eucalyptus biomass, sustainable packaging, forestry tech and carbon.

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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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Resellers: The unseen engine of Indonesian e-commerce

McKinsey Sustainabilty

Resellers represent an estimated 85 percent of Indonesia’s online merchants—yet they remain underserved and underresourced by retailers and platforms. What needs to change?

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What to do when there's a polar bear in your backyard | Alysa McCall

TEDxInnovations

As Arctic ice melts, polar bears are being forced on land -- and they're hungry. With the apex predators frequently turning to human junkyards for a snack, northern towns have had to get creative in order to keep both their people and wildlife safe. Biologist and conservationist Alysa McCall shares lessons from the field on how to safely navigate contact with these magnificent animals and plan for a future where climate change forces us all a little closer.

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Apple Increases Clean Energy Use in Supply Chain 30% in One Year

ESG Today

Apple reported significant progress towards its goal to decarbonize its value chain, announcing that the use of renewable electricity by its manufacturing partners increased by nearly 30% in 2022, alongside commitments from dozens of additional suppliers to move to 100% renewable energy for all Apple production. Emissions from the manufacturing supply chain represent more than 70% of Apple’s carbon footprint, with electricity use as the single largest contributor.

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Riding the Wave of Abundance

Stanford Social Innovation

By Humberto Camarena Since 2020, many progressive nonprofits in the United States have experienced something unprecedented: unplanned, rapid, substantial growth. A combination of unexpected funding , including pandemic relief and a rise in mega-donors, and intensified calls for change in response to events like the murder of George Floyd by Minneapolis police and the systematic targeting of human rights have led to a boom for numerous racial and social justice organizations.

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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.