GreenBiz

MAY 16, 2023

CDP expands disclosure platform to include plastic reporting, setting up the plastic credit market for more legitimacy.

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Renew Economy

MAY 16, 2023

Coalition nuclear culture warriors attack the CSIRO in their latest clown show in front of a Senate inquiry. The post Coalition clown show on nuclear on full display in Senate inquiry appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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GreenBiz

MAY 16, 2023

A summary of each startup featured in Climate Tech Rundown in April.

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Corporate Knights

MAY 16, 2023

It is impossible to draw a clear dividing line between freshwater and ocean systems – two deeply interconnected elements of the global water cycle. Freshwater systems such as rivers, lakes and wetlands provide important nutrients and resources for coastal and marine habitats. Without these critical inputs, marine ecosystems would be unable to sustain the biodiversity and productivity that are necessary for their long-term sustainability.

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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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GreenBiz

MAY 16, 2023

Heavy-duty vehicle electrification has entered a new era, but challenges still exist in engaging utilities and deploying depot charging.

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Renew Economy

MAY 16, 2023

IRENA report says lessons learned from scaling up wind and solar to become cheapest options for new electricity generation must be applied to emerging technologies. The post Like solar and wind, batteries and green hydrogen need low-cost finance – and lots of it appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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MAY 16, 2023

Labor's retrograde pandering to the tax-avoiding multinational gas cartel is almost as counterproductive as the "gas-led recovery" brain-fart of the previous government. The post Developing new gas projects is 100 per cent the wrong answer appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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GreenBiz

MAY 16, 2023

Sponsored: Exploring food waste regulations, sustainable practices and the importance of education and leadership for successful food scrap diversion programs.

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Renew Economy

MAY 16, 2023

Federal Labor promises a leg-up – and a home base – to businesses seeking to manufacture clean energy technologies and other climate solutions in Australia. The post Labor announces specialist “growth centre” to nurture Australian made renewables appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Utiliity Dive

MAY 16, 2023

“This represents the single largest investment in rural electrification since President Franklin D. Roosevelt signed the Rural Electrification Act into law in 1936,” the department said.

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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. 📊 Join us for a practical webinar hosted by Kevin Kai Wong of Emergent Ene

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Renew Economy

MAY 16, 2023

Orchid Energy says it is investigating the feasibility of building a multi-gigawatt portfolio of offshore wind farms off the coast of Far North Queensland. The post Brisbane company weighs offshore wind projects off Queensland coast appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Utiliity Dive

MAY 16, 2023

The state could also see system-level peak load increase by 56% from 2025 to 2035, driven largely by transportation electrification, the study by analytics firm Kevala for the California Public Utilities Commission found.

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Renew Economy

MAY 16, 2023

Proposed rule change could provide breakthrough for wind, solar and storage projects threatened by huge delays and extra costs over grid connection process. The post Wind, solar and storage developers pray for breakthrough in connection delays appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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ESG Today

MAY 16, 2023

Microsoft and Danish energy provider Ørsted announced Monday an agreement for the purchase of 2.76 million tonnes of carbon removal, marking one of the largest-ever carbon removal offtake deals by volume to date. Under the new agreement, Ørsted will capture and store biogenic carbon – emissions resulting from the combustion of biomass – generated at its Asnæs Power Station in Denmark over a period of 11 years.

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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.

Manufacturing

Renew Economy

MAY 16, 2023

Queensland may be trying to revive a rule change killed by the Supreme Court in 2019, to have electricians install all solar panels in the state. The post Queensland seeks to change rules so only electricians can install solar, fix EVs appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Utiliity Dive

MAY 16, 2023

The “essential actions” alert issued Monday follows several winters when power plants failed to run in cold weather, hurting grid reliability.

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Renew Economy

MAY 16, 2023

Snowy Hydro has failed to meet many of the 125 environment conditions placed on its massive pumped hydro project, with audits finding a growing list of problems. The post Snowy 2.0 “failing” on environmental basics, says withering new report appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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MAY 16, 2023

To achieve its decarbonization targets, the European Union will need to expand renewable-energy capacity. Identifying and allocating sufficient land will be foundational to the effort.

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ESG Today

MAY 16, 2023

Tokyo-based Nippon Steel, one of the largest steelmakers in the world, has announced new carbon-reducing actions as part of the company’s Carbon Neutral Vision 2050 project. Its plans are to begin the shift to Electric Arc Furnace (EAF) steelmaking from blast furnace (BF) steelmaking and to manufacture more no-oriented electrical steel sheets (NO). In March 2021 the company announced its Carbon Neutral Vision, which aims to reduce CO2 emissions by 30% by 2030 and achieve carbon neutrality by 205

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Stacey Higginbotham

MAY 16, 2023

This story was originally published on Friday May 12, in my weekly newsletter. To receive the newsletter, sign up here. Sometimes the best tool to use is the one you already have. And for sensors, adding new algorithms to existing data may help provide entirely new information. That’s why Nokia’s Bell Labs division is looking at using fiber optic cables as a new type of sensor.

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Science Daily / Earth & Environment

MAY 16, 2023

Research shows that the numbers of butterflies in meadows and pastures of Europe are in a continuous decline. Grassland butterflies will soon play an even greater role in EU nature conservation legislation. Based on the occurrences and population trends of butterflies, the member states are supposed to document the progress they have made in implementing the planned 'Nature Restoration Law'.

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ESG Today

MAY 16, 2023

Leading enterprise resource planning (ERP) software company SAP announced today the launch of its green ledger initiative, aimed at providing ledger-based accounting for carbon, enabling companies to track and manage emissions with actual and auditable data, and to communicate carbon data with supply chain partners. Unveiled at its annual SAP Sapphire conference on Tuesday, the new initiative includes the launch of SAP Sustainability Data Exchange, a new solution enabling enterprises to exchange

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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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Environment + Energy Leader

MAY 16, 2023

The funding will be used for the decarbonization of gas networks and the distribution and production of clean hydrogen.

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ESG Today

MAY 16, 2023

By: Matthew Gardner, Co-Founder and Managing Partner at Sustainserv Conservative dogma has long held that the government should not meddle in the business of private companies. But for many months now a crusade to stop investors and companies from considering ESG (Environmental, Social, Governance) factors in their decision-making has taken off in various political arenas.

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Environment + Energy Leader

MAY 16, 2023

According to the Brattle Group, which prepared a study for Google, a virtual power plant (VPP) is as reliable as a conventional one, costing 40% to 60% of alternatives.

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ESG Today

MAY 16, 2023

AXA Investment Managers (AXA IM) announced today the appointment of Marie Luchet as Head of ESG and Sustainability at AXA IM Prime. AXA IM announced the launch of AXA IM Prime (“AXA IM PRIvate Markets Enabler”) in May 2022, to host the firm’s private markets fund of fund business. Based in Paris, Luchet will oversee the company’s sustainability strategy as part of its ongoing commitment to sustainability and report to AXA IM Prime’s CEO Pascal Christory.

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Envirotec Magazine

MAY 16, 2023

Farmers could soon be reimbursed for creating water storage ponds or water “batteries” as part of an innovative drought-prevention project that has received funding (on 16 May) from Ofwat’s Innovation Fund. With droughts affecting the UK for much of last summer, the project, from Westcountry Rivers Trust and South West Water, will not only contribute to better hydrated wetlands, woodlands and fields, but can help farms manage water demand through dry weather, as well as boost aquatic biodiversit

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ESG Today

MAY 16, 2023

Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, and Citroen parent company Stellantis announced today an agreement to acquire a 33.3% stake in hydrogen fuel cell systems company Symbio, taking an equal share in the company with joint venture partners Michelin and automotive technology provider Faurecia. Symbio was launched in 2019 by Michelin and Faurecia with an initial €140 million investment, combining each company’s hydrogen fuel cell dedicated activities, to develop and produce hydrogen fuel cell systems for light

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Utiliity Dive

MAY 16, 2023

The Electric Power Supply Association defended power markets, saying their shortcomings are driven by federal and state energy policies, not the markets themselves.

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ESG Today

MAY 16, 2023

Denmark-based energy provider Ørsted announced that it has been awarded a 20-year contract for its “Kalundborg Hub” carbon capture and storage (CCS) project by the Danish Energy Agency (DEA), with planned capacity to remove and store over 400,000 tonnes of CO2 per year. The Ørsted Kalundborg Hub project will see the company establish carbon capture at two of its Danish power stations, including the wood chip-fired Asnæs Power Station in Kalundborg on western Zealand and at the Avedøre Power Stat

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