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How the new EU directive will rewrite ESG reporting

GreenBiz

The European Union’s Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive won’t just affect local companies, it will transform sustainability reporting around the globe.

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How Indigenous Nations are leading the conservation-based economy

Corporate Knights

Sharing Indigenous Elders’ lived experiences through oral Nêhiyaw (Cree) history is at the top of Kevin Lewis’s daily to-do list. Lewis is the founder of the non-profit kâniyâsihk Culture Camps, where land-based teachings on foraging, birch-bark-canoe building and other bushcraft in northeast Saskatchewan’s boreal forest are passed down. Lewis’s kokum (grandmother) used to tell him that the water was once so pure their ancestors could simply fill their pots and make tea.

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Decolonizing the definition of technology

GreenBiz

Reframing how we define technology could be the ultimate gamechanger.

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Huge public interest as Hunter offshore wind zone proposal draws 1,900 submissions

Renew Economy

Lots of reading for Chris Bowen as public consultation on Australia's second official offshore wind development zone attracts just shy of 2,000 submissions. The post Huge public interest as Hunter offshore wind zone proposal draws 1,900 submissions 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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Inside the art and science of banks’ ‘financed emissions’

GreenBiz

What does it take to determine how much a bank's lending and investments contribute to the climate crisis?

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Rooftop solar economics “outstanding” in Australia, even as module prices creep up

Renew Economy

IEA says Australian PV market contracted in 2022 while cost – and average size – of residential systems grew. But solar is still an economic no-brainer for homes and business. The post Rooftop solar economics “outstanding” in Australia, even as module prices creep up appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Contractors named for first big solar and battery hybrid to serve iron ore giants

Renew Economy

Alinta names contractors for solar-battery hybrid facility that will help power BHP's port facilities for its huge iron ore mines. The post Contractors named for first big solar and battery hybrid to serve iron ore giants appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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The State of ESG

GreenBiz

Date/Time: May 23, 2023 (1-2PM ET / 10-11AM PT) What does it mean to be in an ESG culture war, and how much does it matter for capital flows to support sustainability? How are investors making decisions on taking the necessary leaps and bounds required to achieve a net-zero economy given the risks posed by ideological or legislative landmines? Should the pushback even matter?

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RWE says Australian eight hour battery win puts it on path to 3GW of storage

Renew Economy

Germany energy giant RWE says the landmark battery storage win in Australia with its proposed eight hour storage configuration is part of a global ambition to build 3GW of battery storage capacity by 2030. RWE Renewables is to build a 50MW, eight hour battery (400MWh) next to its 249MW Limondale solar farm in south-west NSW […] The post RWE says Australian eight hour battery win puts it on path to 3GW of storage appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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The House votes to reverse the IRA’s tax incentives

GreenBiz

In a bid to manage the U.S.’s massive debt ceiling, House republicans vote to cut clean energy spending secured in the IRA.

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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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Energy Insiders Podcast: Batteries and pumped hydro fight over coal succession plans

Renew Economy

Brad Hopkins from AEMO Services discusses the stunning results of the first NSW generation and storage tender, and what it means for the market. The post Energy Insiders Podcast: Batteries and pumped hydro fight over coal succession plans appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Sustainability Action Report: Survey Findings on ESG Disclosure and Preparedness

GreenBiz

ESG expectations are on the rise. And companies are responding. Environmental, social and governance (ESG) concerns continue to ratchet up as stakeholders increasingly expect a company’s business strategy to align with its sustainability commitments, priorities and requirements. Stakeholders understand the impact and dependence of companies on the environment and society, and it’s evident that sustainability reporting and disclosure are more than “check-the-box” compliance exercises.

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Faulty wind turbines banned in Victoria over “dangerous incidents”

Renew Economy

Victoria’s independent safety regulator has banned supply of a local manufacturer's small wind turbines following a series of "dangerous incidents." The post Faulty wind turbines banned in Victoria over “dangerous incidents” appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Principles & Values-Based: Conserving and Enhancing Natural Resources through Sustainable Project Management

Green Project Management

Principles & Values-Based: Conserving and Enhancing Natural Resources through Sustainable Project Management In an era of environmental degradation and climate change, many individuals and organizations are looking for ways to contribute to conserving and regenerating our planet’s natural resources. For project managers, embracing sustainable practices is crucial in achieving this goal.

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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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Low wind and solar prices and long duration batteries: Where now for pumped hydro?

Renew Economy

There appears no shortage of low cost wind, solar and battery storage. But can pumped hydro step into the fold to replace coal? The post Low wind and solar prices and long duration batteries: Where now for pumped hydro? appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Expect $264B of Investment in Electric Vehicle Charging by 2030

Environment + Energy Leader

Global technology company Siemens predicts that the market for wireless EV charging in Europe and North America will reach $2 billion by 2028. The post Expect $264B of Investment in Electric Vehicle Charging by 2030 appeared first on Environment+Energy Leader.

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Wind turbine recycling breakthrough delivers promise in a test tube – but can it be scaled up?

Renew Economy

Denmark-based researchers say they’ve found a novel way to break down discarded wind-turbine blades, recovering useful materials in the process. The post Wind turbine recycling breakthrough delivers promise in a test tube – but can it be scaled up? appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Cleantech Startup Energy Dome Raises $44 Million to Scale “CO2 Battery” Energy Storage Solution

ESG Today

Energy storage startup Energy Dome announced that it has raised €40 million (US$44 million), with proceeds aimed at scaling the global commercialization of its utility-scale storage solution, the CO2 Battery, and its expansion in new markets, with a particular focus on the U.S. Founded in 2019, Milan, Italy-based Energy Dome enables expanded use of renewable energy by making solar and wind power dispatchable using its CO2 Battery, utilizing thermodynamic processes to use CO2 as an energy storage

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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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UNSW launches new clean energy start-up accelerator, Climate 10x

Renew Economy

UNSW incubator wing to provide seed investment, mentoring and industry access for six Australian start-ups that demonstrate significant climate impact. The post UNSW launches new clean energy start-up accelerator, Climate 10x appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Let’s not forget about how renewables will impact the distribution grid

Utiliity Dive

As many more zero-carbon generation sources connect to the grid, the urgency of grid modernization programs will continue to increase. Discover how the rise of renewables will drive the need for upgrades on our distribution systems.

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Reducing climate-related property risk with AI

McKinsey Sustainabilty

In this roundtable, leaders from AI-enabled analytics platform ZestyAI discuss how artificial intelligence could help US property insurers evolve their underwriting models to account for climate risk.

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Playing around with Unabiz’s LTE UnaBell button

Stacey Higginbotham

For the last week, I’ve been playing with a connected LTE button from Unabiz that uses the LTE-M network and Unabiz’s UnaConnect software to send and show device data. The review unit came with the button itself, some batteries, and a temperature probe. The UnaBell button is designed for industrial use, and costs $59 for the button and a year of connectivity.

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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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Portland General Electric to add 400 MW of battery storage at 2 sites in partnership with NextEra, Eolian

Utiliity Dive

The two 200-MW projects, one expected to begin service by the end of 2024, the other by the middle of 2025, represent the largest single procurement of standalone energy storage by a utility in the U.S. outside California, PGE said.

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UL Solutions Launches End-to-End ESG Data Management & Reporting Portfolio

ESG Today

Applied safety science company provider UL Solutions announced today the launch of its portfolio of ESG management offerings, aimed at enabling companies to build and manage sustainability data management programs. With a particular focus on carbon and scope 3 emissions, the portfolio combines advisory practice, software, and verification services to enable sustainability professionals to accelerate their programs, and to address rapidly evolving regulatory and voluntary reporting requirements.

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Introducing Our New Editor In Chief: David Worford, Bringing Expertise and Passion to E+E Leader

Environment + Energy Leader

David's return to E+E Leader as our Editor In Chief is an exciting development for us, as his experience and passion for the environment and energy sectors align perfectly with our mission.

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WTW Launches Practice to Help Clients Assess, Manage Climate Risks

ESG Today

Global advisory, broking, and solutions company WTW announced the launch of Climate Risk Solutions for Corporate Risk & Broking (CRB) North America, aimed at helping the firm’s clients to better manage climate-related risks. Climate Risk Solutions expands WTW’s predictive climate analytics capabilities, integrating its tools and solutions to support clients in analyzing and quanitifying their climate-related exposures, while developing and implementing solutions to mitigate and transfer clim

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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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Capitalism and Social Media: Creative Destruction

Caux Round Table

One of the most exciting and stimulating aspects of capitalism is also one of its most alienating – innovation and the creation of new ways to use land, labor, capital and machines. Some win, but others lose. The system is a churning whirlpool of dynamic interactions. Social media was created for us by capitalism through innovation, invention of technologies and satisfaction of consumer needs and wants.

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Workiva Integrates CDP Disclosure into ESG Reporting Solution

ESG Today

Business data and reporting solutions provider Workiva announced today the integration of the CDP environmental disclosure system into the Workiva business reporting platform, as part of its ESG reporting solution, in a move aimed at helping companies to streamline and simplify responses to CDP questionnaires. CDP runs a global environmental disclosure system, enabling investors and other stakeholders to measure and track organizations’ performance in key environmental sustainability areas inclu

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New Mexico - Limitless, renewable, nonpolluting energy? You're standing on it

Global Renewable News

In the quest for energy sources that.

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Cisco Partners, It Is Time to Embrace Cisco SASE!

Cisco CSR

Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) is a hot topic for our customers.

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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.