GreenBiz

AUGUST 30, 2023

Google Maps functionality harnesses AI and aerial imagery to help businesses and cities plan solar deployments and tackle air pollution.

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AUGUST 30, 2023

Global renewables giant marks milestone 3.3GW of wind, solar and battery storage installed in Australia – hopes to make it 10GW by 2030. The post “Dedication and audacity:” Neoen sails past 3GW of solar, wind and batteries in Australia appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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AUGUST 30, 2023

An analysis suggests that directors connected with the most emissions are concentrated in the financial industry, and many of them also have ties to energy companies.

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AUGUST 30, 2023

The cost of building a government-backed new gas plant in NSW has jumped to almost $1bn, with no word on whether green hydrogen will be in the mix when it comes online. The post Costs jump for controversial new gas plant, with no update on green hydrogen in the mix appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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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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GreenBiz

AUGUST 30, 2023

Sponsored: Most companies consider the economic cost of decarbonization and ignore the cost of climate change. But this neglected layer can be truly valuable.

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Renew Economy

AUGUST 30, 2023

Transgrid submits environmental impact statement for HumeLink as opponents promise to cause "significant delays" after underground option again dismissed. The post HumeLink inches ahead as state inquiry rules out putting lines underground appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Science Daily / Earth & Environment

AUGUST 30, 2023

Molecular photoswitches that can both convert and store energy could be used to make solar energy harvesting more efficient. A team of researchers has used a quantum computing method to find a particularly efficient molecular structure for this purpose. Their procedure was based on a dataset of more than 400,000 molecules, which they screened to find the optimum molecular structure for solar energy storage materials.

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Global Renewable News

AUGUST 30, 2023

VGrid Energy Systems, a clean energy and carbon capture start-up, has listed its Lost Hills, California expansion project on Puro.earth's Accelerate program. Through this program, VGrid will of.

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McKinsey Sustainabilty

AUGUST 30, 2023

COP refers to the United Nations’ annual conference on climate change. Its 28th meeting (COP28) is scheduled to begin November 30, 2023, in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.

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Global Renewable News

AUGUST 30, 2023

MDU Resources Group, Inc. (NYSE: MDU) has set a methane emissions reduction target of 30% by 2035, compared to 2022 levels, for its natural gas utility segment. This commitment and other highlights of.

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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.

ESG Today

AUGUST 30, 2023

Tokyo-based banking and financial services company Mizuho announced that it has issued a €750 million (USD$820 million) green bond, with proceeds from the offering to be used to finance projects supporting the transition to a low carbon society. The issuance follows an announcement last month by Mizuho of a goal to facilitate JPY 100 trillion ($USD 700 billion) in sustainable finance between 2019 – 2030, including JPY 50 trillion in environment and climate change-related finance.

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Global Renewable News

AUGUST 30, 2023

Origis Energy today (Aug 30) announced construction has begun on the Escalante Solar Project near Grants, N.M. The 200-megawatt solar project is at the site of the decommissioned Escalante Station, a.

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Cisco CSR

AUGUST 30, 2023

Co-authored by Carlos Rojas and David Gutshall. Manufacturing was front and center at Cisco Live US 2023, with several of the world’s leading manufacturers coming together to share experiences and discuss technology trends, challenges, and innovations. For example, Dr. Henning Löser, Head of the Audi Production Lab at Audi AG, joined the Cisco team for an Innovation Talk and Cube interview about the convergence of information technology (IT) and operational technology (OT).

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Global Renewable News

AUGUST 30, 2023

The automotive industry in Ontario is a pillar of Canada's economy and provides thousands of jobs for workers and their families. Our country is committed to reducing our carbon footprint.

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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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ESG Today

AUGUST 30, 2023

Investment data and research provider MSCI and Google Cloud announced plans to work together on the development of a series of generative AI solutions for the investment industry, including tools enabling investors to assess portfolio climate risk and identify low carbon investment opportunities. The announcement marks an expansion of the partnership between MSCI and Google Cloud, launched in January 2023 with plans to build a cloud-native investment data acquisition and development platform to

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Global Renewable News

AUGUST 30, 2023

Chris Bowen MP, Australia's Minister for Climate Change and Energy, announced today (Aug 30) at GWEC's APAC Summit the next two rounds of consultation for offshore wind zones in the country. T.

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Impact Alpha

AUGUST 30, 2023

As the affordable housing crisis drags painfully on, more and more people are pointing the finger at investors buying homes. News headlines –. The post Single-family rentals deserve a seat at the affordable housing table appeared first on ImpactAlpha.

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Global Renewable News

AUGUST 30, 2023

ENGIE announces it has signed a binding agreement for the acquisition of 100% of Broad Reach Power, a company specialized in battery storage and based in Houston, from private equity funds EnCap.

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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

Environmental News Bits

AUGUST 30, 2023

by Julie Arbit, University of Michigan; Brad Bottoms, University of Michigan, and Earl Lewis, University of Michigan Southeast Michigan seemed like the perfect “climate haven.” “My family has owned my home since the ‘60s. … Even when my dad was a kid and lived there, no floods, no floods, no floods, no floods. Until [2021],” … Continue reading Looking for a US ‘climate haven’ away from heat and disaster risks?

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Global Renewable News

AUGUST 30, 2023

Mon Power and Potomac Edison, subsidiaries of FirstEnergy Corp. (NYSE: FE), have received approval from the West Virginia Public Service Commission (PSC) to construct three solar projects in West Virg.

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Daniel Burrus

AUGUST 30, 2023

We live in an amazingly uncertain world, but that uncertainty is brimming with certainty! I know this may seem contradictory, but it is true, and worth the exploration. Yes, we do live in constant uncertainty. What will happen with certain businesses or industries if the economy shifts, if technology disrupts, or if a new product or service falls flat?

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Global Renewable News

AUGUST 30, 2023

Summit Ridge Energy, the nation's leading commercial solar and energy storage company, today (Aug 30) held a ribbon-cutting ceremony in Rosedale, Maryland to celebrate the construction.

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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.

Science Daily / Earth & Environment

AUGUST 30, 2023

A new study found that 12% of Americans, mostly men or people aged 50-65, consume half of all beef on a given day, contributing to adverse health and environmental impacts. Educational programs targeting this group may help reduce consumption and address environmental concerns, as beef production has high greenhouse gas emissions, emphasizing the need for awareness and messaging.

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Global Renewable News

AUGUST 30, 2023

Since 2008, hundreds of thousands of families and businesses across northern Illinois have saved a total of more than $8 billion on their energy bills by participating in the ComEd Energy Efficiency.

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Science Daily / Earth & Environment

AUGUST 30, 2023

While the contamination of deer and roe deer decreased over time as expected, the measured levels of radioactivity in the meat of wild boar remained surprisingly high -- higher than the half-life of cesium would suggest. For many years, this 'wild boar paradox' was considered unsolved. Now an explanation has been found: It is a late aftermath of the nuclear weapons tests from the 1960s.

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Global Renewable News

AUGUST 30, 2023

The Government of Canada is supporting Canadians in saving money and reducing pollution by making the switch to electric vehicles (EVs). From mining critical minerals to minerals processing to.

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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.

ESG Today

AUGUST 30, 2023

Automotive supplier and mobility technology provider Magna International announced a series of new climate-focused commitments, including a new target to achieve net zero emissions by 2050, and 100% renewable electricity use globally by 2030. Additional interim goals announced by the company included transitioning to 100% renewable electricity use in its European operations by 2025, and 2030 targets to reduce Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 42%, and Scope 3 emissions by approximately 25%.

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Science Daily / Earth & Environment

AUGUST 30, 2023

Emphasising the need for energy independence and environmental stewardship could help to change people’s minds about the climate crisis, a new study says.

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ESG Today

AUGUST 30, 2023

Circular economy-focused battery materials provide Redwood announced that it has raised over $1 billion in a Series D equity round. The company said that proceeds from the financing will be used to grow its capacity and expand the domestic supply chain, enabling customers to purchase U.S.-made battery materials. Founded in 2017 by Tesla co-founder and former CTO JB Straubel, Nevada-based Redwood collects, recycles, refines and remanufactures battery materials, with a focus on creating a closed-l

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Science Daily / Earth & Environment

AUGUST 30, 2023

A research team has conclusively demonstrated that global warming stands as primary driver behind the recent increase in heavy rainfall and heatwaves using deep learning convolutional neural network.

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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.