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Snowy 2.0 project pushed back to late 2029, costs to blow out again

Renew Economy

Snowy Hydro reveals more big delays and cost blow outs in troubled Snowy 2.0 pumped hydro project, now not likely to begin full production until late 2029. The post Snowy 2.0 project pushed back to late 2029, costs to blow out again appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Who’s leading the way on transport tech design?

GreenBiz

Artemis, an electric maritime company, and itselectric, a new urban EV charging company, stand out in an oversaturated industry of sustainable transport technology.

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Renewables cover half of Germany’s electricity demand in first quarter of 2023

Renew Economy

Renewable energy covered about half of electricity consumption in Germany during the first three months of 2023. The post Renewables cover half of Germany’s electricity demand in first quarter of 2023 appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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System change investing is the next evolution of ESG

GreenBiz

System change investing provides a practical and profitable way to engage the corporate and financial sectors in system change.

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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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Engie says batteries “the only game” in Gippsland as Hazelwood rehab stuck in limbo

Renew Economy

The French power company plans to use batteries to suck up transmission capacity left dormant by the Hazelwood coal plant closure. The post Engie says batteries “the only game” in Gippsland as Hazelwood rehab stuck in limbo appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Hero: In coal-heavy Poland, Warsaw takes a stand against fossil fuels

Corporate Knights

Poland hasn’t exactly been a paragon of virtue in the fight against climate change. Its coal mining industry remains one of Europe’s largest, and fossil fuels – mostly coal – still make up more than 80% of its electricity supply. But hopeful signs of change are emerging there on a local level, encapsulated in a January decision by Warsaw’s city council to endorse the Fossil Fuel Non-Proliferation Treaty, an emerging global campaign that describes itself as “an international mechanism to manage a

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Sunshine state sets a new solar generation record, in late autumn

Renew Economy

Queensland registers a big leap in the share of large scale solar in its grid, with its peak now higher than South Australia and NSW. The post Sunshine state sets a new solar generation record, in late autumn appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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South Pole, Mitsubishi open carbon removal projects for buyers

GreenBiz

The joint venture, NextGen, is focusing on technological carbon removals in the form of direct air capture, biochar and biomass.

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Zero: Why is COP28 letting a fox guard the henhouse?

Corporate Knights

Talk about letting the fox into the henhouse. Sultan Ahmed al-Jaber may be a competent politician, diplomat and business leader. But whether the United Arab Emirates’ minister of industry and advanced technology is well suited to chair the forthcoming UN climate summit , COP28, in Dubai this November is a different matter. Besides his cabinet duties, al-Jaber happens to be chief executive of the Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC), one of the Middle East’s largest fossil fuel producers.

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Solar auction winner says NSW contracts reduce risk to 8GW pipeline

Renew Economy

The biggest winner of the first NSW renewables and storage auction says the contracts protect investors from unexpectedly low wholesale prices. The post Solar auction winner says NSW contracts reduce risk to 8GW pipeline appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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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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Zero: Why is COP28 letting a fox guard the henhouse?

Corporate Knights

Talk about letting the fox into the henhouse. Sultan Ahmed al-Jaber may be a competent politician, diplomat and business leader. But whether the United Arab Emirates’ minister of industry and advanced technology is well suited to chair the forthcoming UN climate summit, COP28, in Dubai this November is a different matter. Besides his cabinet duties, al-Jaber happens to be chief executive of the.

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Renewables superpower or “lost opportunity:” EY says policy will decide Australia’s fate

Renew Economy

EY Net Zero Centre report says Australia needs "clear-eyed policy" and targeted government support to seize $40bn a year decarbonisation opportunity. The post Renewables superpower or “lost opportunity:” EY says policy will decide Australia’s fate appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Disclosure to Decarbonization: A Guide to Setting and Achieving Your Climate Goals

GreenBiz

Today, sustainability plays an increasingly vital role in corporate strategy and operations, with expectations on sustainability leaders growing as climate risks become more material. As those expectations grow, many organizations are encountering challenges as they endeavor to turn their sustainability goals into concrete, impactful initiatives. The process of developing smart strategies, getting buy-in from leadership and stakeholders, and mapping out decarbonization pathways can drive home th

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“Gigawatts of storage:” Bowen says deal reached with states for first capacity auctions

Renew Economy

Bowen says agreement has been reached with states over scale and timing of first storage auctions under new capacity mechanism. The post “Gigawatts of storage:” Bowen says deal reached with states for first capacity auctions appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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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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Looking within: How Walmart in Mexico changed everything for an omnichannel future

McKinsey Sustainabilty

The executive committee at Walmex had to lead differently to take the company into the digital age. They reflect on the changes in the organization and in themselves.

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The thinking error that makes people susceptible to climate change denial

Renew Economy

From a scientific standpoint, the kind of climate denialist claims that come with every cold snap are absurd. So why are so many people susceptible to this type of disinformation? The post The thinking error that makes people susceptible to climate change denial appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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The next competitive advantage in talent: Continuous employee listening

McKinsey Sustainabilty

People analytics can provide real-time insights. Here’s how leaders can use them to identify critical needs, make decisions more quickly, and strengthen their employee value propositions.

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Developer kills plans for 70MW solar farm in coal heartland

Renew Economy

Ratch Australia kills plans to use land in Victoria's coal heartland to build a 70MW solar farm. The post Developer kills plans for 70MW solar farm in coal heartland 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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Diligent Launches Board-Level ESG Reporting Platform

ESG Today

Governance, risk and compliance (GRC) SaaS solutions provider Diligent announced today the launch of Board Reporting for ESG, a new dashboard-based platform aimed at providing a comprehensive view of an organization’s ESG data and posture for reporting to executive management and company directors. Key features of the new solution include reporting dashboards offering insight into the relationship between company sustainability performance and stakeholder perception, information on progress agai

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Renew Economy - Untitled Article

Renew Economy

Renewable energy covered about half of electricity consumption in Germany during the first three months of 2023. The post appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Mitsubishi Launches $1 Billion Climate Tech Growth Fund

ESG Today

Japanese conglomerate Mitsubishi Corporation announced today the launch of the Marunouchi Climate Tech Growth Fund, a new fund aimed at investing and commercializing developing climate tech-related startups, with a primary focus on those providing decarbonization solutions. The fund has raised $400 million of capital commitments from investors at its first close, with plans to reach up to $1 billion by its final closing.

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A New Source of Legal Issue Data

CSR Hub

We recently added UK data to the Violations First data set on legal issues. We have now found another data set on US issues. Lequity Group collects, organizes, and analyzes data from the thousands of federal, state, and local courts and regulatory bodies across the country. This difficult task requires Lequity to interface with and ingest data from disparate, scattered, and inconsistent legal systems.

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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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The Committed Innovator: The core attributes of the innovative mindset

McKinsey Sustainabilty

How listening, critical thinking, tech savvy, and diverse teams help pioneers build innovation engines and ecosystems.

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Can European Industry Wean Itself From Russian Natural Gas?

Environment + Energy Leader

McKinsey & Company says European industrials reduced their demand by 25 billion cubic meters of natural gas in the wake of Russia's invasion of Ukraine. But it adds that China and India could replace that by consuming 35 billion cubic meters, which they get at a discount.

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Bridging another digital divide: Accessibility for blind and low-vision consumers

McKinsey Sustainabilty

Companies have an opportunity to build lasting relationships with consumers who are blind or low vision. Doing so requires a proactive, inclusive approach to digital.

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What you need to know when choosing a smart electrical panel

Stacey Higginbotham

On a recent Internet of Things Podcast , we took a voicemail from Shane on our podcast hotline. Shane has to replace the electrical panel in his home and thinking about going with a smart electrical panel. He notes that we’ve r ecommended the Sense Home Energy monitoring solution in the past. However, he’s concerned that as a smaller company, Sense may not be around through the life of his breaker box.

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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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Five ways to drive experience-led growth in banking

McKinsey Sustainabilty

As today’s customers demand more from their banking experiences, banks are upping their game and delivering stronger customer experience.

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Energy storage takes a hit among investors while solar continues to soar

Utiliity Dive

Energy storage, like much of the U.S. economy, has seen interest from investors decline, according to data from Mercom. But solar investment continues to grow.

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Calls for Transparency Around Corporate Political Spend Are Growing Louder. Just 31% of America’s Largest Companies Currently Disclose.

Just Capital

(Mint Images/Getty Images) Calls from both the American public and shareholders for greater transparency into corporate spending on political campaigns and lobbying efforts are not new, but they have grown louder and more insistent in recent years. Corporate America’s response to the attack on the U.S. Capitol on January 6, 2021 brought greater attention to if, and how, companies disclose their lobbying spend and contributions they make to political candidates.

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Australia Regulator Warns Future Super Over Greenwashing

ESG Today

The Australian Securities & Investments Commission (ASIC) Australia’s corporate, markets, and financial services regulator, announced today that it issued an infringement notice to superannuation fund promoter, Future Super, over alleged greenwashing by the company in a social media post. According to ASIC, a Facebook post by Future Super that stated “‘Naysayers don’t join together and move nearly $400 million out of fossil fuels,” may have overstated the environmental impact of the fund, wh

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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.