GreenBiz
JULY 25, 2023
The divide is largely over whether sustainable aviation fuel derived from corn-based ethanol and other agricultural crops should qualify for a tax credit created by the Inflation Reduction Act.
Corporate Knights
JULY 25, 2023
Environment and Climate Minister Steven Guilbeault has unveiled detailed plans to phase out “inefficient” oil and gas subsidies, based on guidelines released yesterday morning that take effect immediately and are meant to fulfill a 14-year-old pledge by G20 countries. “The simple reality is that it’s no longer free to pollute in Canada,” Guilbeault told media Monday morning.
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GreenBiz
JULY 25, 2023
Extreme weather, a changing resource mix, and energy price volatility – these factors are transforming the energy landscape and driving organizations to prioritize energy resilience. But in today’s world, organizations need to think beyond the traditional definition of ‘energy resilience’ – the ability to ensure energy continuity during power outages.
Renew Economy
JULY 25, 2023
One of Australia's first commercial green hydrogen projects - next to a large wind farm - has been scrapped because the electrolysers are too far from customers. The post Australian green hydrogen project scrapped due to transport costs, pumped hydro on hold appeared first on RenewEconomy.
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.
GreenBiz
JULY 25, 2023
PepsiCo, McDonald's, Nestlé and others were also featured among the "Dirty Dozen" report on plastic litter by Surfers Against Sewage.
Renew Economy
JULY 25, 2023
Neoen announces a boost in size for the biggest battery in Queensland, and the biggest battery in Australia to be located next to a solar farm. The post Neoen jacks up size of biggest solar battery project in Australia appeared first on RenewEconomy.
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Renew Economy
JULY 25, 2023
BNEF report finds Japan can decarbonise using mature technologies like wind, solar and electric vehicles, and with minimal need to rely on green hydrogen. The post Japan can reach net zero with solar, wind and EVs – and minimal hydrogen appeared first on RenewEconomy.
Green Project Management
JULY 25, 2023
The GPM P5 Standard for Sustainability in Project Management is a valuable resource for project managers and organizations. The P5 Standard focuses on understanding and managing the potential impacts of your project on the environment, society, and economy. Although its practices are clear and straightforward, we often receive requests for additional context.
Renew Economy
JULY 25, 2023
Offshore wind industry says international project cancellations are a "few one offs", but says strong targets will help build scale and lower costs in Australia. The post Offshore wind industry says “perfect storm” will pass, but strong targets needed appeared first on RenewEconomy.
3BL Media
JULY 25, 2023
CNH Industrial have integrated a carpooling app as a mobility solution to support their colleagues’ commute to and from work and to reduce pollution and road congestion. With UP2GO, CNH Industrial’s employees will be able to organize sharing journeys in a simple and effective way. Free of charge, their commutes will be more environmentally friendly, more efficient, and less expensive.
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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.
Renew Economy
JULY 25, 2023
Star of the South says the clock is now ticking for the Victoria government to finalise the transmission connections for its first offshore wind zone. The post Victoria needs to get grid connection underway if it wants offshore wind appeared first on RenewEconomy.
3BL Media
JULY 25, 2023
Fine motor skills, the precise movement of small muscles in the hands and fingers, are impaired when humans transition from microgravity to a planetary surface according to a multi-year study led by Leidos scientist Dr. Kritina Holden. The study, part of NASA’s Human Research Program , won best publication in its category in the 2023 Leidos Technical Publication Awards which recognize excellence in scientific research.
Renew Economy
JULY 25, 2023
Jon Jutsen on the challenges facing householders going all-electric, and what's needed to scale up. The post SwitchedOn Australia Podcast: Difficult, confusing, annoying, expensive appeared first on RenewEconomy.
3BL Media
JULY 25, 2023
Are digital twins going to change the world? That depends on who you ask. The road to innovation is paved in endless hype cycles and breathless, bombastic prophecies about the “next big thing”. But for every tool that changes the world, there’s countless others that fall by the wayside or fail to make their expected impact. But is it really that simple?
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
Renew Economy
JULY 25, 2023
“We’ve got big plans to invest in even more of these big fans to help wean ourselves off polluting gas," says Octopus Energy CEO. The post Origin-backed Octopus Energy to spend $30 billion on offshore wind projects appeared first on RenewEconomy.
3BL Media
JULY 25, 2023
July 25, 2023 /3BL/ - A new report released today by the Ceres Accelerator for Sustainable Capital Markets and the California Department of Insurance reveals that insurance companies are pursuing a wide variety of strategies to manage the increasing risks associated with climate change. Climate Risk Management in the U.S. Insurance Sector: An Analysis of Climate Risk Disclosure , is the first comprehensive review of U.S. insurance companies’ climate risk strategies.
Renew Economy
JULY 25, 2023
Carlton Power gets planning permission for what would be the world’s largest battery energy storage project at the site of a former coal-fired power plant. The post Former Manchester coal plant to house world’s largest battery storage project appeared first on RenewEconomy.
3BL Media
JULY 25, 2023
Fifth Third keeps its customers at the center of everything it does by pairing outstanding customer experience with innovative and inclusive products and services that benefit their lives and improve their businesses. The Bank is proud of the many products that put its customers in control, offering the features and innovation of a digital-first bank with the security, reliability and local presence of a 165-year-old institution that has remained committed to its communities.
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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
Renew Economy
JULY 25, 2023
The regional bloc is focusing on protecting its supply chains for domestic clean technology manufacturing industries, but also has an eye on Australian projects. The post EU eyes Australian wind investment as it locks in renewable capacity at home appeared first on RenewEconomy.
3BL Media
JULY 25, 2023
June Impact Days, the firm’s global month of service, is an opportunity to demonstrate those values and make a tangible impact by volunteering. This June, Franklin Templeton celebrated its 17th year of Impact Days. The company hosted a variety of local and global volunteering events in June designed to make a difference in the lives of those in need, while giving employees a chance to make meaningful connections with each other.
WWF Sustainability
JULY 25, 2023
There’s a growing awareness of the critical role nature plays in fighting the climate crisis. Nature captures and stores over 50% of man-made carbon emissions from the atmosphere.
3BL Media
JULY 25, 2023
Roads are like a circulatory system for cities, moving people and goods, ideally by the most efficient means available. Unfortunately, as cities grow, streets can clog quickly with cars and trucks, impacting lives and pocketbooks. Take the story of Suvarna Reddy, a 58-year-old grandmother in Bengaluru, India who shares a home with her son and his family.
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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.
Science Daily / Earth & Environment
JULY 25, 2023
Important ocean currents that redistribute heat, cold and precipitation between the tropics and the northernmost parts of the Atlantic region will shut down around the year 2060 if current greenhouse gas emissions persist. This is the conclusion based on new calculations that contradict the latest report from the IPCC.
3BL Media
JULY 25, 2023
Originally published on GoDaddy Resource Library Starting a small business is a big step that requires knowledge, preparation and courage. But for members of the LGBTQIA+ community, there are additional challenges, such as discrimination and finding support for their venture. To gain a deeper understanding of the LGBTQIA+ entrepreneur experience, GoDaddy recently conducted a survey of 510 small business owners from all walks of life to gain insight into their perspectives on issues that impact t
Impact Alpha
JULY 25, 2023
ImpactAlpha, July 25 – In the depths of the Covid pandemic, New York, California and a coalition of southern states created loan funds. The post New York backs small-business lending with a follow-on fund for CDFIs appeared first on ImpactAlpha.
3BL Media
JULY 25, 2023
Originally published on bloomberg.com July 21, 2023 /3BL/ - Bloomberg today announced the Bloomberg New Economy Forum’s return to Singapore, November 8-10, 2023, with a full delegation of global corporate and government leaders. This sixth annual Forum will mark Singapore’s fourth time as host, following the inaugural event in 2018 and subsequent events in 2021 and 2022.
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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.
Impact Alpha
JULY 25, 2023
Greetings, Agents of Impact! ? Unlocking social returns with investments in HBCUs. The Plug was a pioneering, data-driven publication covering the Black tech. The post The Brief: HBCU innovation, cracking the code for community ownership in Kansas City, Africa’s circular economy, small business lending in New York appeared first on ImpactAlpha.
3BL Media
JULY 25, 2023
Covia Team Members are our most important asset and that’s why we’re committed to supporting them in every aspect of their lives. We recently announced the launch of the Covia Cares Emergency Relief Fund, administered by Emergency Assistance Foundation (EAF). The Fund was created to help Covia Team Members who need immediate financial assistance following an unforeseen disaster or personal hardship.
Envirotec Magazine
JULY 25, 2023
The dam at Cruachan reservoir (image credit: Raining girl at English Wikipedia , CC BY 3.0 license ). Energy firm Drax Group has secured development consent from the Scottish Government for plans to build a new c.£500m underground pumped storage hydro plant at its existing Cruachan facility in Argyll. The decision was made through the Section 36 process, and announced on Tuesday, 25 July.
3BL Media
JULY 25, 2023
United States, July 25, 2023 /3BL/ - The Council for Latino Workplace Equity (CLWE), an initiative under the National Diversity Council, will host the Eighth Annual National Latino Leadership Conference virtually via Whova on Tuesday, Sept. 19th and Wednesday, Sept. 20th, from 10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. CT. This year’s theme is "Escalando y Superando (Rising and Overcoming): The Stories of Our Leaders.
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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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