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Australian steel giant cashes in on energy price windfall from solar farm contract

Renew Economy

Australia's biggest steel maker has been making a handy profit from its solar farm contract, thanks to high electricity prices. The post Australian steel giant cashes in on energy price windfall from solar farm contract appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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4 Reasons Corporate Carbon Reporting Is Inaccurate

B the Change

How Companies Can Best Address Climate Change Through Measurements and Accountability Climate change is already a problem, as anyone who follows the headlines can see. Flooding, property damage, human displacement, agricultural loss?—?all follow from changing weather patterns. In the battle against climate change , companies are important actors. For example, in the United States, industry and agriculture directly produce a third of all carbon emissions.

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Green steel technology is good news for emissions, bad news for Australia’s coal exports

Renew Economy

As BHP seeks to open a new metallurgical and thermal coal mine, the long-term outlook for Australian coal exports is looking increasingly clouded. The post Green steel technology is good news for emissions, bad news for Australia’s coal exports appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Chicago commits to 100% renewable energy at city facilities by 2025

Utiliity Dive

The power purchase agreement with Constellation involves partially sourcing energy from a yet-to-be-built solar installation.

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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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“World’s biggest” solar and storage project on track for state approval

Renew Economy

Plans to build a 300MW solar plant with 3.6GWh of storage capacity get Crown Sponsorship from the SA government for development approval. The post “World’s biggest” solar and storage project on track for state approval appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Developing our future talent by engaging in solving real world challenges

Cisco CSR

Australia has incredible talent across academia and industry, and one of my great career passions has been working with others to realise their combined potential. The National Industry Innovation Network (NIIN), a rapidly growing alliance between Australian universities and industry is, I believe, the embodiment of that potential. With the NIIN’s goal to realise digital opportunities that can benefit the lives of all Australians, it’s a working example of the whole being greater than the sum of

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Altius Renewable Royalties - Altius Renewable Royalties Announces New US$40MM Financing of U.S. Solar Plus Battery Storage Developer With 1.8 GW Pipeline

Global Renewable News

Altius Renewable Royalties Corporation ("ARR").

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Queensland needs an ambitious 10 year energy plan to catch the green wave

Renew Economy

If Queensland acts strongly now, it can become a dominant player renewable energy exports and secure its future energy independence. The post Queensland needs an ambitious 10 year energy plan to catch the green wave appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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WindEurope - Energy security: France takes emergency measures to boost renewables

Global Renewable News

France gets around 20% of its electricity from.

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World’s biggest offshore wind farm company sets 100% renewable target for all suppliers

Renew Economy

Ørsted sets new benchmark for suppliers to use 100 per cent renewables by 2025, saying it is essential to meet 1.5°C target. The post World’s biggest offshore wind farm company sets 100% renewable target for all suppliers 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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WindEurope - Finland to build two large-scale offshore wind farms

Global Renewable News

The Finnish Government has granted permits to.

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No room for gloom? Journalists debate media obsession with ‘solution’ angle for climate reporting

Eco-Business

The shift in editorial focus to climate solutions betrays people in developing countries “who can't afford to get tired of the negativity” of gloomy climate stories, an India-based journalist says.

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U.S. Department of Energy - DOE Seeks Public Input on Expanding Manufacturing Capacity and Clean Energy Economic Opportunities to Revitalize Former Coal Communities

Global Renewable News

The Biden-Harris Administration, through the.

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Historic new deal puts emissions reduction at the heart of Australia’s energy sector

Eco-Business

Sustainability is back on the criteria for how the energy market office creates its rules after over 20 years. New initiatives must also take into account social impacts.

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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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Cummins Inc. - Cummins collaborates with company pioneering energy storage technology to advance Destination Zero strategy

Global Renewable News

Today (July 29), Cummins Inc. (NYSE: CMI), a.

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Swire sustainability chief Mark Watson joins Teneo as Asia Pacific ESG head

Eco-Business

In his new role at the leadership consulting firm, Watson will advise chief executives and board leadership on ESG strategy.

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Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks - SSEN at the heart of Newbury's net zero future

Global Renewable News

The journey to net zero is underway, with a.

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Inflation Reduction Act Is Spurring Interest in Clean Energy and Climate-Conscious Investing

Jon Hale

Sustainability Matters Renewable energy funds already awash in inflows. How to position your portfolio. Democrats in Congress passed the Inflation-Reduction Act on Friday Aug. 11, 2022. The impending passage of the most significant climate legislation in U.S. history is spurring greater interest in clean energy investments. Equally important, the legislation makes it more likely that more investors will look at how to position their overall portfolios to account for climate risks and benefit fro

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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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Geothermal Technologies Office - U.S. Department of Energy to Invest Up to $165 Million to Advance Domestic Geothermal Energy Deployment

Global Renewable News

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) today.

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Ford F-150 Lightning — CleanTechnica Review

CleanTechnica

Members of CleanTechnica‘s YouTube team recently spent some time with the Ford F-150 Lightning and produced a 10-minute review on YouTube. You can view that below, but I’ll also pull out some highlights for a text review here. Watch the video, read my summary of the highlights, and/or chime in down in the comments with […].

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ComEd - ComEd Installs Renewable Off-Grid Streetlights at Chicago Public Schools on Chicago's South SideSolar-and wind-powered streetlights help enhance public safety on school campuses

Global Renewable News

Washington Park and Bronzeville just got.

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A 100 Percent Renewable Electricity Calculator for the United States

CleanTechnica

In 2020, I wrote an article describing the flaws in studies that claim that 100 percent renewable energy is unaffordable. I talked about these studies overestimating storage requirements and opting for inadequate renewable energy storage. I argued in favor of using more power-to-gas technology to achieve an affordable 100 percent renewable electricity grid.

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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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Azure Power - Azure Power ties up with Siemens Gamesa for Supply of Onshore Wind Turbines

Global Renewable News

Azure Power Global Limited (NYSE: AZRE).

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German Court Overrules “Tesla Autopilot” Marketing Ban

CleanTechnica

The short news update on a case that extends back to 2019 is that an appeals court has overturned a regional court ruling from 2019 that determined Tesla could not use the term “Autopilot” on its website and in other marketing materials in Germany. In other words, Tesla is indeed allowed to use the term […].

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Broad Reach Power - Broad Reach Power Closes $160 Million Project Financing on 18 Battery Energy Storage Projects

Global Renewable News

Broad Reach Power ("Broad Reach"), the.

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XPeng Bringing Truly Ultrafast Charging To Town — 200 Kilometers in 5 Minutes

CleanTechnica

I wrote about it a bit in my article about the XPeng G9 yesterday, but it deserves a headline of its own. Chinese EV startup XPeng is on the verge of releasing an electric vehicle that will be able to charge at a wicked-fast pace. According to the company, the G9 will be able to […].

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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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Spearmint Energy - Spearmint Energy Acquires 150 MW Battery Energy Storage Project in ERCOT Power Market

Global Renewable News

Spearmint Energy ("Spearmint" or the.

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Junk to Junk Competition for Schoolkids

CleanTechnica

As we move towards a circular economy, we need to bear in mind the huge job of cleaning up after ourselves and our ancestors. Just like LGI, Cleanaway is working towards adding value to the waste reallocation industry. Something you threw away today may find another use tomorrow. We should ask ourselves, what waste can […].

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ESS Inc. - ESS Announces Strategic Partnership to Deploy Long-Duration Energy Storage in Australia and Deliver an Expected 12 GWh of Iron Flow Batteries

Global Renewable News

ESS Inc. (NYSE: GWH) today (Aug 11) .

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Pennsylvania School District Goes Solar In Big Way — 2 Megawatts

CleanTechnica

Fixed solar array fields are one of the easiest and lowest maintenance ways to create grid electricity from the sun. No moving parts, no pollution, no energy cost, and almost no O&M. In this day and age, it is truly a YES.

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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