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Need sustainability strategy training? Look here

GreenBiz

If you’ve been tasked with developing or managing your company’s sustainability strategy, but don’t yet have the expertise, this article is for you

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Big batteries “cannibalising” gas plants, says AGL, as Torrens BESS charges up

Renew Economy

AGL says big batteries are eating its own gas generator profits, but they are also being saddled with unnecessary and expensive kit by AEMO and transmission companies. The post Big batteries “cannibalising” gas plants, says AGL, as Torrens BESS charges up appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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The fight to define clean hydrogen

GreenBiz

What counts as green hydrogen is a $100 billion dollar question.

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After coal-keeper and solar-stopper, energy ministers disband Energy Security Board

Renew Economy

Energy ministers agree to disband ESB and replace it with an "advisory panel" as they seek to fast track the connection process for wind, solar and storage. The post After coal-keeper and solar-stopper, energy ministers disband Energy Security Board 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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This Canadian company is planning to grow tomatoes using heat from computers

Corporate Knights

There are more than seven million data centres in the world, housing servers that store massive amounts of digital information. They act as the world’s IT brain or hive, receiving and transmitting all sorts of information and enabling everyday conveniences like online shopping. But these facilities, which are notorious for their high electricity consumption and enormous carbon footprints , may soon have a new spin-off function: helping grow food.

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U.S. power plants may start to cap emissions. Here's why (and how)

GreenBiz

The EPA is promoting carbon capture and storage tech to cap emissions from fossil fuel-powered utilities.

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Carbon removal startup lands $53 million contract

GreenBiz

Frontier, the carbon removal buyer collaboration, agreed to pay Charm Industrial in one of the largest CO2 removal deals to date, which calls for an elimination of 112,000 metric tons by 2030.

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NSW to open second gigawatt scale wind, solar and storage tender on Monday

Renew Economy

NSW to open second gigawatt scale tender for new wind and solar capacity and long duration storage. Will eight-hour batteries win the day again? The post NSW to open second gigawatt scale wind, solar and storage tender on Monday appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Enterprise software heavyweight SAP embeds ‘green ledger’ into core apps

GreenBiz

The German software company wants to make its products synonymous with carbon accounting, with a big emphasis on addressing the Scope 3 data challenge.

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“Trojan horse:” Industry angry at Queensland’s electricians-only solar proposal

Renew Economy

Industry says proposed new rules in Queensland are not practical and will push up the cost of solar installations. The post “Trojan horse:” Industry angry at Queensland’s electricians-only solar proposal appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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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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Teetering on the traceability tipping point

GreenBiz

Everything you need to know to be prepared for the traceability revolution that is sweeping across the European Union and United States.

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From big gas kettle to big battery: The energy “time tunnel” at Torrens Island

Renew Economy

At the heart of the renewables dominated grid of South Australia, AGL Energy's Torrens Island Power Station is a museum of power generation past, present and future. The post From big gas kettle to big battery: The energy “time tunnel” at Torrens Island appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Over 40% of Gen Z, Millennials Would Switch Jobs Over Climate Concerns: Deloitte Survey

ESG Today

Climate change and environmental sustainability will become increasingly vital factors for companies’ ability to recruit and retain employees, according to a new survey released by global professional services firm Deloitte, which found that more than 40% of Gen Z and Millennials have changed jobs or sectors due to climate concerns, or plan to do so in the future.

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Energy Insiders Podcast: Are we too focused on big energy?

Renew Economy

Transmission links are front and centre of the energy debate, but Enphase co-founder Raghu Belur says more focus should be on what is consumed and produced at home. The post Energy Insiders Podcast: Are we too focused on big energy? appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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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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ABB Partners to Build an Offshore Wind Farm to Create Green Hydrogen

Environment + Energy Leader

The ABB Energy Industries is driving the move toward renewable hydrogen with an offshore wind project: SoutH2Port – a project that has two key hurdles, which include the cost of making hydrogen from wind and solar and building offshore wind farms.

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Landowners set for huge windfall as Queensland accelerates its SuperGrid transition

Renew Economy

Queensland to offer most generous payments to landowners hosting new transmission lines, and will also pay close neighbours in an Australian first. The post Landowners set for huge windfall as Queensland accelerates its SuperGrid transition appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Matter 1.1 is here, but it’s not a big deal

Stacey Higginbotham

The first update to the Matter smart home interoperability standard is here. When the Matter standard launched in October of last year , the Connectivity Standards Alliance (CSA) promised that it would release updates every six months or so. Surprisingly, they delivered (it took much longer to get the initial standard out). The updates in this release are relatively small, and as part of the announcement the CSA also said it had opened a permanent interoperability testing facility in Portland, O

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Georgia’s Plant Vogtle is a $35B boondoggle. We need new and better solutions for a carbon-free grid.

Utiliity Dive

Urgent utility business model reforms are needed to create a 21st-century, people-centered grid that delivers affordable fossil-free solutions.

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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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Consumers are in fact buying sustainable goods: Highlights from new research

McKinsey Sustainabilty

Which sustainability attributes matter most at the point of sale? Do consumers pay attention to sustainability claims? A new report from McKinsey and NielsenIQ provides answers.

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DOE report outlines 10 actions needed to achieve 100% clean electricity

Utiliity Dive

“We know the Inflation Reduction Act is not itself, alone, sufficient to get to 100% clean energy,” said Paul Donohoo-Vallett, an analyst in DOE’s Office of Policy and a lead author on the report.

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What makes a "good college" -- and why it matters | Cecilia M. Orphan

TEDxInnovations

Why are "good colleges" often the ones that accept the fewest students? Exposing the harmful consequences of society's obsession with highly rejective (and expensive) universities, educator Cecilia M. Orphan asks us to rethink what makes institutions "prestigious" and consider directing funds and attention to where they're needed most: regional public universities that serve all students.

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Sustainability Consultancy ERM Partners with Satellite Imagery Provider Planet

ESG Today

Pure play sustainability advisory firm ERM announced a new partnership with satellite imagery and earth data provider Planet, aimed at helping clients enhance decision making and accelerate progress on sustainability with the use of satellite data. Planet provides high frequency geospatial data, including near-daily satellite imagery and earth data to businesses and governments, through its fleet of more than 200 earth imaging satellites.

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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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Half of world's largest lakes losing water

Science Daily / Earth & Environment

Fifty-three percent of the world's largest freshwater lakes are in decline, storing less water than they did three decades ago, according to a new study. The study analyzed satellite observations dating back decades to measure changes in water levels in nearly 2,000 of the world's biggest lakes and reservoirs. It found that climate change, human consumption and sedimentation are responsible.

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Six secrets of unleashing the power of retail media

McKinsey Sustainabilty

Retail media networks are booming, but increasing innovation is spurring competition. Here’s how to unlock the true potential of retail media.

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Global Electronics Council Releases New EPEAT Climate Criteria

Environment + Energy Leader

The new criteria will contribute to supply chain decarbonization and Scope 3 emission reductions and will allow suppliers as well as consumers to make informed decisions on the products they produce.

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Generate Capital Commits $250 Million to Green Hydrogen Startup Ambient Fuels

ESG Today

Sustainable infrastructure company Generate Capital announced an investment in green hydrogen development startup Ambient Fuels, with an agreement including a commitment of up to $250 million to fund green hydrogen infrastructure. Hydrogen is viewed as one of the key building blocks of the transition to a cleaner energy future, particularly for sectors with difficult to abate emissions, in which renewable energy solutions such as wind or solar are less practical, such as metals manufacturing and

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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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Podcast: Why we think Wemo is a no go for us

Stacey Higginbotham

We start this week’s show with a conversation about Latch, the company that is acquiring Jamie Siminoff’s stealth startup. Siminoff, who also founded Ring, left Amazon (which had acquired Ring in 2018) this week ahead of the planned deal. He will become the CEO of Latch after the deal closes. Then we discuss Google I/O and wonder why we didn’t hear more about Google Assistant, and explore what it means to bring large language models to the smart home.

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Land Availability for Renewables a Major Constraint to Hitting Climate Goals: McKinsey

ESG Today

The availability of land for solar and wind-based power may present significant challenges to achieving climate and energy transition goals in Europe, according to a new analysis released by global management consulting firm McKinsey. The report, “Land: A crucial resource for the energy transition,” found that renewable energy deployment in Germany, France and Italy will require land roughly equal to the entire size of Belgium, and identified a series of regulatory and environmental constraints

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Advancing Recycling Rates: NLCRC’s Role in Transitioning to a Circular Economy

Environment + Energy Leader

Increasing recycling rates in the United States presents a significant opportunity to address the growing issue of plastic waste.

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Boeing Announces Public Launch of Data Tool to Assess Aviation Decarbonization Solutions

ESG Today

Aerospace giant Boeing announced on Wednesday the public launch of Cascade, its data modelling tool aimed at assessing technologies and solutions to address the climate impact of aviation, opening up the tool for public use. The aviation industry has come under scrutiny as a significant source of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, responsible for 2-3% of global emissions, with the vast majority of the sector’s footprint derived from fuel use.

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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.