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GreenBiz
MAY 18, 2023
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
MAY 18, 2023
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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Carbon removal startup lands $53 million contract
GreenBiz
MAY 18, 2023
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.
After coal-keeper and solar-stopper, energy ministers disband Energy Security Board
Renew Economy
MAY 18, 2023
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.
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.
This Canadian company is planning to grow tomatoes using heat from computers
Corporate Knights
MAY 18, 2023
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.
Queensland details plan to turn regions into green industrial hubs
Renew Economy
MAY 18, 2023
Queensland unveils plan to grow the renewable energy and green industrial manufacturing and supply chain capabilities of Queensland's regions. The post Queensland details plan to turn regions into green industrial hubs appeared first on RenewEconomy.
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From big gas kettle to big battery: The energy “time tunnel” at Torrens Island
Renew Economy
MAY 18, 2023
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.
Teetering on the traceability tipping point
GreenBiz
MAY 18, 2023
Everything you need to know to be prepared for the traceability revolution that is sweeping across the European Union and United States.
Energy Insiders Podcast: Are we too focused on big energy?
Renew Economy
MAY 18, 2023
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.
U.S. power plants may start to cap emissions. Here's why (and how)
GreenBiz
MAY 18, 2023
The EPA is promoting carbon capture and storage tech to cap emissions from fossil fuel-powered utilities.
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.
“Trojan horse:” Industry angry at Queensland’s electricians-only solar proposal
Renew Economy
MAY 18, 2023
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.
The fight to define clean hydrogen
GreenBiz
MAY 18, 2023
What counts as green hydrogen is a $100 billion dollar question.
Landowners set for huge windfall as Queensland accelerates its SuperGrid transition
Renew Economy
MAY 18, 2023
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.
ABB Partners to Build an Offshore Wind Farm to Create Green Hydrogen
Environment + Energy Leader
MAY 18, 2023
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.
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
NSW to open second gigawatt scale wind, solar and storage tender on Monday
Renew Economy
MAY 18, 2023
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.
Over 40% of Gen Z, Millennials Would Switch Jobs Over Climate Concerns: Deloitte Survey
ESG Today
MAY 18, 2023
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.
DOE report outlines 10 actions needed to achieve 100% clean electricity
Utiliity Dive
MAY 18, 2023
“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.
Global Electronics Council Releases New EPEAT Climate Criteria
Environment + Energy Leader
MAY 18, 2023
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.
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
Podcast: Why we think Wemo is a no go for us
Stacey Higginbotham
MAY 18, 2023
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.
Georgia’s Plant Vogtle is a $35B boondoggle. We need new and better solutions for a carbon-free grid.
Utiliity Dive
MAY 18, 2023
Urgent utility business model reforms are needed to create a 21st-century, people-centered grid that delivers affordable fossil-free solutions.
What makes a "good college" -- and why it matters | Cecilia M. Orphan
TEDxInnovations
MAY 18, 2023
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.
Half of world's largest lakes losing water
Science Daily / Earth & Environment
MAY 18, 2023
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.
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.
Consumers are in fact buying sustainable goods: Highlights from new research
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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.
Developing Commercial Rate Design for EV Charging Infrastructure
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Rate design is a complex challenge, but utilities across the country have started implementing commercial EV rates to accelerate transportation electrification in their regions.
Sustainability Consultancy ERM Partners with Satellite Imagery Provider Planet
ESG Today
MAY 18, 2023
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.
Climate change to push species over abrupt tipping points
Science Daily / Earth & Environment
MAY 18, 2023
Climate change is likely to abruptly push species over tipping points as their geographic ranges reach unforeseen temperatures, finds a new study.
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.
Land Availability for Renewables a Major Constraint to Hitting Climate Goals: McKinsey
ESG Today
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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
Advancing Recycling Rates: NLCRC’s Role in Transitioning to a Circular Economy
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Increasing recycling rates in the United States presents a significant opportunity to address the growing issue of plastic waste.
“Beam me up to the holodeck!” How holograms are becoming a reality for experiential learning
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The popular 1960s American TV show, Star Trek , featured a fictional device called a “holodeck,” that used holograms.
Ontario’s Electricity System Plans Canada’s Largest Energy Storage Procurement
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Natural gas serves as a flexible resource, capable of swiftly responding to changing system needs in ways that other energy sources cannot.
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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