Wed.Apr 26, 2023

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From Microsoft to private equity: Lucas Joppa on normalizing the ‘planet economy’

GreenBiz

In his new role at private equity firm Haveli Investments, former Microsoft Chief Environmental Officer Lucas Joppa seeks to make striving for net zero just a normal consideration for every business.

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Victoria’s new public energy utility begins search for first renewables and storage deal

Renew Economy

Victoria launches market search for large-scale renewables generation and/or storage project to kickstart its revival of the State Electricity Commission. The post Victoria’s new public energy utility begins search for first renewables and storage deal appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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North American cities take the lead on climate mitigation

Corporate Knights

As many federal, state and provincial governments struggle with paralysis from polarized politics, North America’s cities have become the front lines of climate mitigation and “build back better.” Vulnerable and underfunded, municipalities are making brave, future-driven decisions – on climate mitigation, sustainability and inclusion – that put more senior levels of government to shame.

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Dead duck curve: Rooftop solar saturation can be big win for consumers and grid

Renew Economy

Modelling shows how good policy and regulation can put the famous solar duck curve to sleep and share the benefits of rooftop solar with everyone. The post Dead duck curve: Rooftop solar saturation can be big win for consumers and grid appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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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.

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North American cities take the lead on climate mitigation

Corporate Knights

As many federal, state and provincial governments struggle with paralysis from polarized politics, North America’s cities have become the front lines of climate mitigation and “build back better.” Vulnerable and underfunded, municipalities are making brave, future-driven decisions – on climate mitigation, sustainability and inclusion – that put more senior levels of government to shame.

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Floating solar developer lands first commercial install – at an offshore wind farm

Renew Economy

Dutch offshore solar start-up wins contract to install and operate a floating solar system at the 759MW Hollandse Kust Noord offshore wind farm. The post Floating solar developer lands first commercial install – at an offshore wind farm appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Canada unleashes “wave” of new renewables with investment tax credit

Renew Economy

Renewable energy investment tax credits unveiled in Canada’s 2023 federal budget expected to boost value of some projects by more than 50%. The post Canada unleashes “wave” of new renewables with investment tax credit appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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3 competencies every CSO needs

GreenBiz

Being a CSO isn’t easy. Here are three skills needed for them to succeed.

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NSW chooses preferred network operator for first renewable energy zone

Renew Economy

NSW has chosen its preferred consortium to build and operate the state's first renewable energy zone, which might come as a surprise to the local DNSP. The post NSW chooses preferred network operator for first renewable energy zone appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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VCs come together to tackle net zero emissions by 2050

GreenBiz

23 venture capital firms are joining the movement for net zero.

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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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Report calls for national standards on building energy efficiency, electrification

Renew Economy

Property Council of Australia and Green Building Council set out policy recommendations to get Australia’s buildings net-zero ready, and save consumers money. The post Report calls for national standards on building energy efficiency, electrification appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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The Integrated and Transparent Principle for Sustainable Project Management

Green Project Management

The integrated and transparent principle for sustainable project management fosters a holistic approach to sustainability, where economic development, social integrity, and environmental protection are interdependent and interconnected. It means being aware of projects’ impact on the environment and society and working to minimize negative impacts while maximizing positive ones.

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The Driven Podcast: Australia’s most successful electric truck company

Renew Economy

SEA Electric’s Tony Fairweather on electric trucks. Plus: Battery breakthroughs, Tesla’s big new game plan, and Australia’s EV strategy. The post The Driven Podcast: Australia’s most successful electric truck company appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Exploring opportunities in the generative AI value chain

McKinsey Sustainabilty

Generative AI is giving rise to an entire ecosystem, from hardware providers to application builders, that will help bring its potential for business to fruition.

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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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“Change of philosophy:” Wind, solar and battery projects get bigger and more complex

Renew Economy

Australia's most successful renewable and storage developer says projects getting more complex, and new technologies require change in "philosophy" about way grid is managed. The post “Change of philosophy:” Wind, solar and battery projects get bigger and more complex appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Scottish seaweed sparks idea to boost electric vehicle batteries

Envirotec Magazine

Materials from Scottish-grown seaweed could help to improve the life-span and charge time of lithium-ion batteries used for the likes of electric vehicles, with a new first-of-its-kind prototype already being tested by expert researchers. The team from Marine Biopolymers and The University of Glasgow’s School of Chemistry recently received funding from the Industrial Biotechnology Innovation Centre (IBioIC) to explore the use of tailored alginates – a naturally-occurring material found in brown

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BlueFloat promises massive windfall as race for a spot in Gippsland offshore zone hots up

Renew Economy

BlueFloat Energy says its 2.1GW offshore wind project could bring tens of billions of dollars to the regional economy and thousands of jobs. The post BlueFloat promises massive windfall as race for a spot in Gippsland offshore zone hots up appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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BMW: Spartanburg – A Model of Sustainability and Innovation

Environment + Energy Leader

In 2022, more than 60 percent of BMW vehicles sold in the US came from Plant Spartanburg. The post BMW: Spartanburg – A Model of Sustainability and Innovation appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader.

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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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Energy Insiders Podcast: In love with wind, solar and batteries

Renew Economy

Louis de Sambucy, the head of Neoen in Australia, on why wind, solar and battery projects are getting bigger and more complex. The post Energy Insiders Podcast: In love with wind, solar and batteries appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Nominations are open for the AEMT awards

Envirotec Magazine

Until 8th September, nominees are welcomed for the latest round of the awards of the Association of Electrical & Mechanical Trades (AEMT). The following seven categories make up the 2023 awards programme: • Product of the Year – sponsored by Plant & Works Engineering • Project of the Year – sponsored by EMIR Software • Service Centre of the Year – sponsored by ABB • Supplier of the Year – sponsored by Drives & Controls • Contribution to Skills & Training Award – sponsored by Sulz

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Idaho National Lab’s open-source microreactor design and test bed spur start-up interest

Utiliity Dive

Making an open-sourced microreactor design available is “much more resilient than a centralized approach,” said Yasir Arafat, chief designer of the MARVEL reactor at the Idaho National Lab.

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Tool aims to improve the assessment of chemical persistence in the environment

Envirotec Magazine

Consultancy firm Ricardo has developed a seemingly first of its kind Persistence Assessment Tool to provide manufacturers and importers of chemical substances and products, regulators, and the scientific community with support and guidance to undertake complex persistence assessments of chemicals in the environment. The tool has been developed by Ricardo and is sponsored by Concawe and the International Collaboration on Cosmetics Safety (ICCS), with support from the Cefic Long-Range Research Ini

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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.

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LVMH’s Third Annual Social and Environmental Responsibility Report Highlights Progress and Innovation

Environment + Energy Leader

In 2022, LVHM became 1 of only 12 companies in the world to receive a "triple A" rating from the CDP for its leadership in protecting the climate, forests, and water. The post LVMH’s Third Annual Social and Environmental Responsibility Report Highlights Progress and Innovation appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader.

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Historic marshalling yard rejuvenated by biodiversity improvements

Envirotec Magazine

A former marshalling yard located in Feltham, London, owned by South Western Railway (SWR) has been rejuvenated as a result of the biodiversity improvement works that have been carried out in a joint project between SWR and Tilhill, a provider of nature-based solutions. As part of the development of a new train depot, SWR engaged Tilhill’s services to assist with their plan to improve a previously disused 30-acre reservation surrounding the site, home to rare acid grassland and other wildl

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All remote from day one: How GitLab thrives

McKinsey Sustainabilty

Sid Sijbrandij, cofounder and CEO of GitLab Inc., on how the organization builds a cohesive culture and helps its team members thrive in a fully remote workplace.

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Looking to replace Z-Wave bulbs? Try these Matter or Zigbee options

Stacey Higginbotham

On a recent Internet of Things podcast , we took a voicemail from Michael on our podcast hotline. Michael recently had a bunch of Z-Wave bulbs die on him and he’s thinking to replace them. He wants to know what Matter or Zigbee options are the better choices. He also wants an option that has some network repeater or mesh technology. His approach makes sense.

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The Silver Lining to Corporate DEI Challenges

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.

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Congress should adopt 30% tax credit, streamlined permitting for regional transmission, clean grid group says

Utiliity Dive

Permitting reform appears possible despite the divided Congress, Brett White, Pine Gate Renewables’ vice president for regulatory affairs, said Tuesday.

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How the Amazon rainforest is likely to cope with the effect of future drought

Science Daily / Earth & Environment

A major collaboration involving 80 scientists from Europe and South America has identified the regions of the Amazon rainforest where trees are most likely to face the greatest risk from drier conditions brought about by climate change. Based on the analysis, the scientists predict trees in the western and southern Amazon face the greatest risk of dying.

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Apollo Launches $4 Billion Clean Energy Transition Strategy

ESG Today

Global alternative investment manager Apollo announced today the launch of Apollo Clean Transition Capital (ACT Capital), a new investment strategy aimed at investing in companies to provide capital for their transition to clean energy and sustainable industry. The new strategy is being launched with $4 billion in capital from Apollo affiliates and strategic partners.

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‘Billions of dollars sitting on the sidelines’: NextEra executives cite big plans for renewables, hydrogen

Utiliity Dive

NextEra Energy is doubling down on plans to invest in green hydrogen and renewable fuels to take advantage of new incentives under the IRA, company executives said Tuesday.

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Supercharge Your ESG Content This Libra Season

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.