ESG Today

AUGUST 13, 2022

This week in ESG news: Congress passes U.S. climate bill; Deloitte & SAP launch sustainability solutions suite; Ford’s record breaking renewable energy deal; California targets 25GW of offshore wind power; Apple targets emissions from product use; India bans export of carbon credits; CBRE signs $3.5B sustainability-linked facility; BlackRock & Clarity AI bring ESG data to private markets investors; Estée Lauder to transition corporate fleet to EVs; HSBC launches biodiversity-focused fund

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Impakter

AUGUST 13, 2022

Impakter. Taiwan Crisis: 13 Chinese Aircraft Cross de Facto Border (Again). Following Pelosi’s visit, on August 4 Chinese military begins its largest-ever drills around Taiwan and gets closer to the island than ever before, with Russia’s backing. It launches multiple missiles into Taiwan’s waters and crosses the Strait median line (unofficial but so far respected de facto border between China and Taiwan), warning against foreign interference; […].

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EMG CSR

AUGUST 13, 2022

Workplace wellbeing at IMC, in Jeddah, KSAWork on the International Medical Center (IMC) in Jeddah, KSA began in 1998 under the leadership of Dr. Walid Fitaihi, following an idea conceived in 1993. The Center is now a state-of-the-art facility which exceeds international standards and is renowned for its sense of well-being. In 2012 the IMC […].

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Financial Times: Moral Money

AUGUST 13, 2022

Ambienta investing in pumps as Europe battles severe drought

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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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Impakter

AUGUST 13, 2022

Impakter. Does the Climate Bill Throw Environmental Justice Under the Bus? This story originally appeared in The Nation and is part of Covering Climate Now, a global journalism collaboration strengthening coverage of the climate story. climate bill IS THE NEW CLIMATE BILL AS BIG A DEAL AS THEY SAY? Yes. IS IT BIG ENOUGH TO SAVE US? No, not by itself.

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CleanTechnica

AUGUST 13, 2022

Power plant developers plan to install 17.8 gigawatts (GW) of utility-scale solar photovoltaic (PV) generating capacity in 2022, according to our June 2022 Preliminary Monthly Electric Generator Inventory. Over the first six months of 2022, 4.2 GW of that capacity came online, less than half of what the industry had planned to install in those […].

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CleanTechnica

AUGUST 13, 2022

As wildfire season blazes on, PNNL researchers are fighting back with science.

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CleanTechnica

AUGUST 13, 2022

The wind farm road block is gone. Now it’s full steam ahead for wind power in Australia, and wind is blowing away Australian records. Under new management, wind power is being encouraged and every day seems to herald a new wind farm announcement and power generation records being broken. As I have written previously, Australia […].

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CleanTechnica

AUGUST 13, 2022

Climate-resilient public transportation is crucial to meeting climate goals and ensuring mobility for vulnerable communities.

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CleanTechnica

AUGUST 13, 2022

NineDot Energy, a leading developer of community-scale energy projects that creates innovative urban energy solutions that support a more resilient grid and deliver economic savings while reducing carbon emissions, has launched a community-scale battery energy storage site. The NineDot site, which includes the first Tesla Megapack system deployed in New York City, is a model […].

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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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CleanTechnica

AUGUST 13, 2022

The ink is barely dry on my last story about Autonomy and it has another big one. The electric vehicle subscription company — the biggest in the USA — has ordered 23,000 electric vehicles from 17 different automakers in order to expand and diversify its subscription fleet. Up till now, it has only offered the […].

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CleanTechnica

AUGUST 13, 2022

The next XPeng model coming to market is the G9, a larger SUV than the company’s currently available G3. Taking advantage of that larger interior, XPeng has created a luxe cabin with some cool features and is now showing it off ahead of the vehicle’s release. Interestingly, before getting to the interior, note that XPeng […].

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