Why CDP introduced plastic reporting
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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Coalition clown show on nuclear on full display in Senate inquiry
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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Where Will the Nature-Positive Business Journey Lead?
GreenBiz
MAY 16, 2023
What would it mean for a company to become truly nature-positive, which opportunities does it present, and is it possible to achieve within the global economy’s constraints? On the other hand, what implications will a company’s supply chain and operations face if it ignores its biodiversity risks and dependencies? Join the conversation to understand what’s behind the biodiversity movement and how your company can respond to this new business imperative.
The global push for a ‘blue economy’ is ignoring freshwater
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.
Manufacturing Sustainability Surge: Your Guide to Data-Driven Energy Optimization & Decarbonization
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.
The heavy-duty fleet transition is underway
GreenBiz
MAY 16, 2023
Heavy-duty vehicle electrification has entered a new era, but challenges still exist in engaging utilities and deploying depot charging.
Developing new gas projects is 100 per cent the wrong answer
Renew Economy
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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Snowy 2.0 “failing” on environmental basics, says withering new report
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.
Startup Corner: April Roundup
GreenBiz
MAY 16, 2023
A summary of each startup featured in Climate Tech Rundown in April.
Like solar and wind, batteries and green hydrogen need low-cost finance – and lots of it
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.
Microsoft Signs One of the Largest Ever Carbon Removal Deals
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.
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.
Brisbane company weighs offshore wind projects off Queensland coast
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.
California could face $50B price tag by 2035 to prepare grid for DERs, study finds
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.
Wind, solar and storage developers pray for breakthrough in connection delays
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.
Bell Labs wants to turn existing fiber into a networked sensor
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.
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
Labor announces specialist “growth centre” to nurture Australian made renewables
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.
Butterflies on the decline
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'.
Queensland seeks to change rules so only electricians can install solar, fix EVs
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.
Brattle Group Finds Virtual Power Plants Are As Reliable as Conventional Ones?
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.
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
Land: A crucial resource for the energy transition
McKinsey Sustainabilty
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.
NERC urges power plant, transmission owners to prepare for winter in highest-level alert ever issued
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.
Highlights from the Eighth Annual Multi-Stakeholder Forum on Science, Technology, and Innovation for the SDGs (STI Forum): Technology as a Transformational Driver of the SDGs
Sustainable Development Network
MAY 16, 2023
On May 3rd and 4th, 2023, the UN interagency task team on STI for the SDGs (IATT) , convened by UN-DESA and UNCTAD, and the 10-Member Group of high-level representatives appointed by the UN Secretary General hosted the eighth annual Multi-Stakeholder Forum on Science, Technology and Innovation for the SDGs (STI Forum) to facilitate discussion on how STI can contribute to and accelerate progress in achieving the SDGs.
Reimagining slums: The business case for infrastructure investments in informal settlements
Impact Alpha
MAY 16, 2023
More than one billion people around the world live in urban areas without formal access to basic infrastructure such as potable water, sewage, The post Reimagining slums: The business case for infrastructure investments in informal settlements appeared first on ImpactAlpha.
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.
Strengthening the EU's Leadership on the SDGs: Civil Society and Expert Contributions for the UN HLPF and Beyond
Sustainable Development Network
MAY 16, 2023
SDSN and the European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) co-organized a workshop in Brussels, Belgium on EU leadership’s role in implementing the 2030 Agenda. On April 4th, the UN Sustainable Development Solutions Network (SDSN) and European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) hosted a joint hybrid workshop in Brussels, Belgium. With over 600 participants, including panelists from the European Parliament, European Commission, current and incoming Council presidencies, civil society organizati
Public urged to keep watch for tree pest oak processionary moth
Envirotec Magazine
MAY 16, 2023
The Forestry Commission has (on 11 May) urged the public to report sightings of oak processionary moth caterpillars. We are now entering the greatest risk period as the caterpillars emerge between June and August to feed before turning into adult moths. Oak processionary moth, which is a tree pest, was first identified in London in 2006 and has since spread to some surrounding counties in the South East of England.
Despite Ongoing Crises, We Must Not Lose Sight of SDG 16, Hope for Global Peace
Sustainable Development Network
MAY 16, 2023
*This article originally appeared in IISD's SDG Knowledge Hub. The 2030 Agenda and other existing multilateral frameworks, norms, and mechanisms provide humanity with a blueprint to solve a myriad of issues plaguing societies worldwide. To address today’s geopolitical conflicts, the climate emergency, migration crises, and financial uncertainty, we must build effective and accountable institutions at all levels that support multilateral efforts for peace.
How old is that microplastic? A new way to estimate the age of microplastics in the upper ocean
Envirotec Magazine
MAY 16, 2023
Researchers have developed a new way to estimate the age of microplastics found in the upper oceans. The method involves a combination of analyzing plastic oxidation levels with environmental factors such as UV exposure and ambient temperature. The team – from Kyushu University and Asahi Kasei Corporation – applied their new method to estimate the age of microplastics found in nearshore and offshore sites in the North Pacific Ocean.
The Silver Lining to Corporate DEI Challenges
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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.
Nippon Steel Unveils Measures to Reduce Carbon Impact of Steelmaking
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
Porous crystals made from plant extracts purify water from pharmaceutical pollutants
Envirotec Magazine
MAY 16, 2023
Part of an SU-102 crystal. The dark areas are one nanometer wide pores, the image was taken using an electron microscope (image credit: Tom Willhammar). Researchers have developed porous crystals made from pomegranate extract to capture and degrade pharmaceutical molecules found in local municipal wastewater. The research is published in the scientific journal Nature Water.
Fossil Fuels Delay Climate Action With Disinformation
Richard Matthews
MAY 16, 2023
After decades of controlling public narratives with disinformation, the fossil fuel industry is presiding over critical talks to limit global warming. As we teeter on the cusp of catastrophe, a petrostate is set to host this year’s conference of the parties and an oil CEO is the president-delegate. Taking control of COP28, is the fossil […] The post Fossil Fuels Delay Climate Action With Disinformation appeared first on Change Oracle.
120k tonnes of plastics available for recycling from UK HWRCs
Envirotec Magazine
MAY 16, 2023
Plastics resource efficiency and recycling charity, RECOUP, has released its 2023 Plastics Management and Recycling at Household Waste Recycling Centres (HWRCs) in the UK report, finding a significant quantity of plastics going unrecycled. The report found that over 120,000 tonnes of rigid and hard plastics are disposed of at HWRCs in the UK annually, almost 3kg per household, but that little of this is recycled.
Supercharge Your ESG Content This Libra Season
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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.
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