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Solving the sustainability careers and connection crisis

GreenBiz

It’s time to end the war for ESG talent, so companies can get to work advancing their sustainability goals.

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Australia’s coal mine project approval list is a climate disaster

Renew Economy

New report shows approval of all new coal mines would be equivalent of keeping all Australian coal plants open for another 129 years. The post Australia’s coal mine project approval list is a climate disaster appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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'Outsize opportunity': How investors could help slash food sector emissions and unlock a $1.5T economic boost

GreenBiz

The financial sector holds huge potential to help build a more sustainable food and farming system worldwide, according to a new report.

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Electric vehicles: Batteries on wheels can make grid smaller, says network owner

Renew Economy

Network operator says electric vehicles and their ability to act as a battery on wheels, or Swiss army knife, can lower costs for grid infrastructure. The post Electric vehicles: Batteries on wheels can make grid smaller, says network owner appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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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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If done well, financial regulations play a crucial role in cutting carbon emissions

Corporate Knights

The Canadian financial industry needs to lead the wind-down of high-carbon assets, but more regulation would help it along the way. As the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) highlighted last week, we are in the midst of a climate emergency. At the same time, Canada’s financial system continues to pump billions of dollars into fossil fuel developments.

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First towers go up in Australia’s biggest electricity transmission project

Renew Economy

Transgrid lifts first massive towers on what will be country’s largest electricity transmission upgrade, fast tracking switch to renewables. The post First towers go up in Australia’s biggest electricity transmission project appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Australia’s only solar module manufacturer is now exporting PV panels to Vietnam

Renew Economy

Tindo Solar is exporting its Adelaide-made high quality rooftop panels to Vietnam, with a new order finalised this week for shipment to Ho Chi Minh City. The post Australia’s only solar module manufacturer is now exporting PV panels to Vietnam appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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News release: 2023 Federal Budget ushers in new era for Canadian renewables

CREA

CanREA welcomes refundable investment tax credits that will bolster the competitiveness of Canada’s renewable-energy industry. Ottawa, March 28, 2023 – Recognizing the need for a Canadian response to the Inflation Reduction Act passed last summer in the United States, the Canadian Renewable Energy Association (CanREA) advocated for refundable investment tax credits for renewable energy and green hydrogen investments.

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Global energy transition “off-track” and needs $US35 trillion by 2030

Renew Economy

"The stakes could not be higher." IRENA declares global energy transition “off-track” and in need of massive investment by 2030 to be successful. The post Global energy transition “off-track” and needs $US35 trillion by 2030 appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Amazon opens up its Sidewalk Network to all

Stacey Higginbotham

Amazon has opened up its Sidewalk low power wide-area network for all developers Tuesday, touting coverage for 90% of the U.S. population. The online retailer will provide free test kits so developers can suss out where Sidewalk has coverage, and how robust that coverage is. Amazon first talked about its Sidewalk Network in September 2019 , explaining it as a network that would be able to send small amounts of data over distances of about three miles.

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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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Safeguard mechanism still leaves Australia with a big methane problem 

Renew Economy

Australia has been left in the dark about the scale of the methane pollution from its energy sector, and Safeguard reforms do little to pull back the curtains. The post Safeguard mechanism still leaves Australia with a big methane problem appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Green Hydrogen - energy evolution or revolution?

Energy Central

Introduction As Green Hydrogen gains more and more of a technical, commercial and environmental foothold in the modern net zero European energy equation; the question is do we need an energy evolution, a revolution or a mixture of both? The answer all depends on your starting point and that of your sector. Hydrogen for many is not a competitor, not an energy invader and not part of an.

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Fortescue looks at renewables and green hydrogen deal for island tungsten mine

Renew Economy

FFI steps up with renewables and green hydrogen proposal after Hydro Tasmania deal falls through to supply Dolphin tungsten mine. The post Fortescue looks at renewables and green hydrogen deal for island tungsten mine appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Chasing the holy grail of a universal metric for racial equity and wealth-building

Impact Alpha

ImpactAlpha, Mar. 28 – If the world manages in the coming decades to avert the worst-case climate catastrophe, it will be the result. The post Chasing the holy grail of a universal metric for racial equity and wealth-building appeared first on ImpactAlpha.

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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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Palisade builds $1.3bn debt vehicle with renewables combo

Renew Economy

Combining five generators into one gives Palisade a meaty bank book to spend on new renewables projects. The post Palisade builds $1.3bn debt vehicle with renewables combo appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Sustainability at VINCI: Reducing Emissions and Optimizing Resources for a Better Future

Environment + Energy Leader

VINCI aims to improve daily life and mobility for everyone while also prioritizing environmental and social responsibility. The post Sustainability at VINCI: Reducing Emissions and Optimizing Resources for a Better Future appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader.

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Redflow inks “non lithium” battery deal in US as demand for long duration storage grows

Renew Economy

Australian battery manufacturer tapped to supply its "non-lithium," zinc bromide flow batteries to a "wide array" of customers in US. The post Redflow inks “non lithium” battery deal in US as demand for long duration storage grows appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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EU Adopts Rules Requiring Zero Emissions from New Cars by 2035 After Reaching Deal on e-fuels

ESG Today

The European Council announced today that it has adopted a new regulation which includes a requirement for a 100% reduction in CO2 emissions from new cars and vans registered in the EU from 2035. The announcement marks the final major step in the adoption of stricter CO2 emission performance standards in the EU, one of the key planks of the European Commission’s “ Fit for 55” roadmap – the EU’s proposed strategy to cut greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 55% by 2030, compared to 1990 levels.

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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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Horizon takes stake in remote solar and battery specialist to fast-track regional renewables

Renew Economy

WA government-owned utility takes stake in local solar outfit to help shift its 34 microgrids and 117 remote communities to renewables. The post Horizon takes stake in remote solar and battery specialist to fast-track regional renewables appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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TNFD Looks to Balance Comparability and Flexibility

Chris Hall

V.04 of the nature risks and disclosure framework takes a streamlined approach to metrics through introduction of leading indicators. The Taskforce on Nature-related Financial Disclosures (TNFD) has published its fourth and final beta framework (V0.4), with the most substantive additions relating to its approach to core global and sector-specific metrics.

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The Brief: Universal metrics for racial equity, impact tech in Africa, AI and climate, plant-based boom and bust, assessing Opportunity Zones

Impact Alpha

Greetings, Agents of Impact! Featured: Metrics Madness Chasing the holy grail of a universal metric for racial equity and wealth-building. If the world. The post The Brief: Universal metrics for racial equity, impact tech in Africa, AI and climate, plant-based boom and bust, assessing Opportunity Zones appeared first on ImpactAlpha.

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Recent Innovations in Cisco ACI – AlgoSec Solution for Network Security Policy Management

Cisco CSR

AlgoSec’s Security Management solutions for Cisco ACI extend ACI’s policy-driven automation to security devices in ACI fabrics, provide visibility into the security posture of ACI, and helpensure c… Read more on Cisco Blogs

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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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Sustainable Protein Company Unibio Announces $70 Million Investment from SIIG

ESG Today

Sustainable protein company Unibio International announced today an agreement with the Saudi Industrial Investment Group (SIIG) for an investment of approximately $70 million. Unibio said that the proceeds from the investment will be used to roll out global production capacity, grow operating capabilities, and accelerate innovation and commercialization.

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Texas regulators question common reliability metric as they pursue new standard for ERCOT grid

Utiliity Dive

Requiring planning margins to ensure load shedding occurs only once a decade is an outdated approach that ignores the realities of the modern power grid, some experts warn.

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Polymer metering advance

Envirotec Magazine

The introduction of the Qdos 60 PU peristaltic pump from Watson-Marlow Fluid Technology Solutions (WMFTS) means operators can now deploy efficient, safe, and reliable polymer metering at any water or wastewater treatment plant, says the firm. The new Qdos 60 PU in situ. Polymers are used mostly in coagulation and dewatering applications in the sludge treatment process.

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Don’t Feed the Zombies

Stanford Social Innovation

By Kevin Starr A couple of years ago, some clever researchers decided to investigate what they called “the puzzle of ineffective giving.” First, they asked a bunch of potential donors how much they thought the difference might be between the average charity and the most effective charity. Then they asked a bunch of experts. Max Roser—of Our World in Data— summarized their findings this way: There are two big things to notice here.

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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.

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Remanufacturing lighting

Envirotec Magazine

Nigel Harvie, CEO of Recolight, discusses the uptake of remanufacturing lighting equipment All too often, we think that getting products recycled means we have “done our bit” for the environment. But recycling is near the bottom of the waste hierarchy. Recycling destroys most of the embodied carbon in an electrical product, and should only be used if reuse, repair and remanufacture are not possible.

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Rate reset presents banks with IRRBB challenge

McKinsey Sustainabilty

By focusing on six key areas, banks can more accurately manage rising interest rates and credit spread risk across business lines, meet regulatory demands, and create competitive advantage.

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Low-hanging fruit for savings?

Envirotec Magazine

Circulator pumps in central heating systems provide 200 million opportunities globally to improve energy efficiency,1 according to new research from energy technology firm Grundfos. Replacing old pumps with newer, more efficient models could save the world around 53.5TWh of energy each year – the equivalent of the annual energy consumption of Portugal.

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Could the CEO of Best Buy Start That Company Today?

Caux Round Table

Our chairman, Brad Anderson, formerly CEO of Best Buy, recently sat down with Marissa Streit, CEO of Prager University, to discuss whether he could start Best Buy today and if so, how he would approach it. He also discusses his meeting with Steve Jobs and what he learned. You can watch it above or here. It’s a little over 40 minutes in length.

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How Will Virgo Season Impact Your ESG Communication?

3BL’s in-house experts merge the celestial wisdom of astrology with current environmental, social, governance (ESG) communication trends to offer a unique perspective and practical advice on sharing your company’s commitments effectively. 3BL’s new “Navigating ESG Comms through the Cosmos” series begins with Virgo season! In this edition, we delve into: How businesses have responded to environmental disasters over the past few months and why you can expect a continued focus on the climate crisis