Making waves: Tech firm debuts ocean-based carbon removal protocol
GreenBiz
FEBRUARY 28, 2023
Planetary Technologies shares a new measurement approach that it hopes will allow purchasers to buy ocean-based carbon removal credits with confidence.
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Rooftop solar set to eclipse coal as installations reach more than 20GW
Renew Economy
FEBRUARY 28, 2023
Rooftop solar installed on Australian homes and businesses will generate more power than the nation's remaining coal plants when Liddell closes in April. The post Rooftop solar set to eclipse coal as installations reach more than 20GW appeared first on RenewEconomy.
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We are no longer in transition. The climate change future is here for food, ag and nature
GreenBiz
FEBRUARY 28, 2023
For the land, water and farming sectors we are already living in the climate crisis. Are you still talking about transition risk?
Humiliated ESB reacts badly to its policy rejections, industry wants it shut down
Renew Economy
FEBRUARY 28, 2023
ESB has not reacted well to its latest policy humiliation. Critics say it should be wound up. The post Humiliated ESB reacts badly to its policy rejections, industry wants it shut down appeared first on RenewEconomy.
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
Investing in communities builds climate resilience
GreenBiz
FEBRUARY 28, 2023
Sponsored: How local leaders can partner with financial institutions to support frontline communities.
Could zebra stripes steer birds clear of offshore wind turbines?
Renew Economy
FEBRUARY 28, 2023
A flickering black and white effect could further reduce bird collisions with offshore wind turbines. The post Could zebra stripes steer birds clear of offshore wind turbines? appeared first on RenewEconomy.
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Forrest says Australia will miss green hydrogen bus as projects, capital and people head to US
Renew Economy
FEBRUARY 28, 2023
Australia in danger of missing massive opportunity in green hydrogen as capital, projects and people flee to US because of tax and production incentives. The post Forrest says Australia will miss green hydrogen bus as projects, capital and people head to US appeared first on RenewEconomy.
The fascinating physics of insect pee | Saad Bhamla
TEDxInnovations
FEBRUARY 28, 2023
Scientist Saad Bhamla is on a mission to answer a question most people don't think to ask: How do insects pee? Taking inspiration from the incredible "butt flickers" of the glassy-winged sharpshooter, Bhamla presents a fascinating study of the physics behind how bugs take care of business and invites us to be more curious about the seemingly mundane.
AGL chair repeats “lights will go out” coal threat as gas lobby goes into overdrive
Renew Economy
FEBRUARY 28, 2023
How do you know when the tide is turning on climate and renewables? When the fossil fuel scare campaign lurches back into gear. The post AGL chair repeats “lights will go out” coal threat as gas lobby goes into overdrive appeared first on RenewEconomy.
Building innovation ecosystems: Accelerating tech hub growth
McKinsey Sustainabilty
FEBRUARY 28, 2023
Innovation ecosystems can generate economic, financial, and social benefits for all, and there’s new federal funding to build them. A six-step playbook could help leaders get them right.
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
“Not climate justice:” Greta Thunberg joins call to tear down two huge Norway wind farms
Renew Economy
FEBRUARY 28, 2023
Climate activist Greta Thunberg joins protesters calling for removal of two wind farms found to have interfered with indigenous rights. The post “Not climate justice:” Greta Thunberg joins call to tear down two huge Norway wind farms appeared first on RenewEconomy.
How can associations assess their ESG/SDG performance?
Corporate Knights
FEBRUARY 28, 2023
Environmental, social, and governance (ESG) performance and actions toward achieving the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are increasingly being embedded into strategic considerations and daily operations of organizations around the globe. While the efforts of many companies in advancing ESG/SDGs are admirable, very few individual businesses are in a position to influence their whole industry.
Diesel and agriculture push emissions higher despite falls driven by wind and solar
Renew Economy
FEBRUARY 28, 2023
Australia experiences slight rise in emissions, as increased use of diesel and jumps in agriculture emissions offset gains from use of wind and solar in the grid. The post Diesel and agriculture push emissions higher despite falls driven by wind and solar appeared first on RenewEconomy.
Spearx wants to make wireless IIoT more flexible
Stacey Higginbotham
FEBRUARY 28, 2023
Running a wireless network in an industrial factory is tough. Not only are there large hunks of metal that move around, blocking signals willy-nilly, but there are randomly timed events that generate electromagnetic field interference. If your sensors are trying to send essential data, such uncertainty can be debilitating. Manufacturers just can’t work like that, which is why there are tons of proprietary wireless protocols for manufacturing clients.
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.
Private Markets ESG Data Platform Novata Raises $30 Million
ESG Today
FEBRUARY 28, 2023
Private markets ESG-focused technology platform Novata announced today that it has raised $30 million in a series B funding round, less than a year after the commercial launch of its ESG data management platform. Novata is a public benefit corporation founded in 2021 by a consortium including S&P Global, the Ford Foundation, asset management firm Hamilton Lane, and social change-focused investment firm Omidyar Network, and supported and advised by several leading private equity firms and pen
India: The next chemicals manufacturing hub
McKinsey Sustainabilty
FEBRUARY 28, 2023
India’s chemicals industry has been a global outperformer in demand growth and shareholder wealth creation for a decade. Its strong starting point could make it the next chemicals manufacturing hub.
Australia Regulator Kicks off Greenwashing Crackdown with Suit Against Mercer
ESG Today
FEBRUARY 28, 2023
The Australian Securities & Investments Commission (ASIC) Australia’s corporate, markets, and financial services regulator, announced today the launch of its first court action against greenwashing, initiating proceedings against Marsh McLennan company Mercer Superannuation for allegedly making false claims about some of its sustainable investment options.
Maintenance and operations: Is asset productivity broken?
McKinsey Sustainabilty
FEBRUARY 28, 2023
A new survey finds that asset productivity programs for equipment maintenance aren’t working as well as they could. Here are three things to fix.
Are Your Impact Comms Resonating With Stakeholders?
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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.
BMW Launches Pilot Hydrogen Fuel Cell-Powered Car Fleet
ESG Today
FEBRUARY 28, 2023
BMW Group announced the launch of the BMW iX5 Hydrogen pilot vehicles, a fleet of demonstration cars powered by hydrogen fuel cells. The fleet will go into service this year, deployed internationally for demonstration and trial purposes. The launch of the pilot hydrogen fleet comes as BMW aims to reduce CO2 emissions per vehicle over the full lifecycle – including supply chain, production and product use – by at least 40% by 2030.
We will give you safe harbour on transition planning, says UK FCA's ESG head
Environmental Finance
FEBRUARY 28, 2023
Companies and financial institutions should not face the risk of legal action for collaborating to develop climate transition plans, according to the director of environment, social and governance issues at the UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA).
Macquarie Launches Biomethane Platform as EU Looks to Ramp Investment
ESG Today
FEBRUARY 28, 2023
Macquarie Asset Management’s Green Investment Group (GIG) announced today the launch of VORN Bioenergy, an investment platform for the development, construction and operation of biomethane projects, established as the EU aims to significantly ramp investment in the space over the next few years. Biomethane is derived from the decomposition of organic waste materials, and can be used as a renewable, low carbon alternative to fossil-based fuels such as natural gas.
ImpactAlpha Open: Impact in real estate + BIPOC-led climate startups
Impact Alpha
FEBRUARY 28, 2023
Hi there, Agents of Impact! Welcome back to ImpactAlpha Open, your weekly dose of news, trends, deals and people moves in the impact economy. ?. The post ImpactAlpha Open: Impact in real estate + BIPOC-led climate startups appeared first on ImpactAlpha.
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
UK to Take “More Permissive Approach” to Competition Law for Agreements that Combat Climate Change
ESG Today
FEBRUARY 28, 2023
The UK’s Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) plans to adopt a “more permissive approach” to the application of competition rules to agreements between competitors, for agreements that combat or mitigate climate change, according to new draft guidance released by the regulator on Tuesday. According to the regulator, the proposals in the guidance aim to help businesses to address climate change and environmental sustainability “undue fear of breaching competition rules.
Ukraine One Year Later
Caux Round Table
FEBRUARY 28, 2023
It has been one year since Vladimir Putin ordered the Russian army to invade Ukraine. What should we have learned from this illegal aggression? From the Caux Round Table perspectives of moral capitalism and moral government, let me suggest 4 major lessons: 1. Napoleon and Clausewitz were correct: the moral is to the physical, as 3 is to 1. Ukrainian moral strength defeated Russian military capability.
Guest Post: Balancing the Bottom Line with the Green Line
ESG Today
FEBRUARY 28, 2023
By: Sammy Lakshmanan, Partner, PwC and Yvette Schmitter, Partner, PwC Companies have important roles to play in not only enabling a people-led, tech-powered society but also decreasing the impact on the environment – in fact, 91% of business leaders believe their company has a responsibility to act on ESG issues. More than a third (and growing) of the world’s largest public companies have pledged to reach net zero by 2050.
Wall Street titans confront ESG backlash as new financial risk
Financial Times: Moral Money
FEBRUARY 28, 2023
US fund managers highlight disputes over sustainable investing in latest annual reports
What Regulations Will Impact Sustainability Comms in 2024?
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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
Brandl Program Video Recording and Proceedings
Caux Round Table
FEBRUARY 28, 2023
Each year, an eclectic group of local think tanks and individuals come together to honor the life and career of John Brandl, former dean of the Humphrey School of Public Affairs and former state legislator, for his uncommon quest for common ground. This year’s program was held on February 2 at the Humphrey School on the topic of what should be done with Minnesota’s historic budget surplus.
Flower power: The role of ants in forest regeneration
Science Daily / Earth & Environment
FEBRUARY 28, 2023
Ants play a key role in forest regeneration, according to a new article.
Statkraft - Statkraft and Elkem sign new competitive long-term power agreement in mid-Norway
Global Renewable News
FEBRUARY 28, 2023
Elkem and Statkraft have signed a new.
Ares to Invest Up to $250 Million in “Electric Trucks-as-a-Service” Provider Current Trucking
ESG Today
FEBRUARY 28, 2023
Fleet electrification solutions company Current Trucking announced that a fund managed by Ares Management’s Infrastructure Opportunities strategy has acquired a controlling interest in the company, and may invest up to $250 million to support the company’s expansion into new markets and to broaden its turnkey fleet electrification solution capabilities for medium and heavy duty electric trucks.
What Questions Are Brands Asking About Their ESG Initiatives Ahead of 2024?
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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.
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