GreenBiz

MARCH 28, 2023

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

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MARCH 28, 2023

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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GreenBiz

MARCH 28, 2023

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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Renew Economy

MARCH 28, 2023

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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According to 3BL and TriplePundit’s Consumer Insights & Sustainability Benchmark two-thirds of U.S. adults actively seek and follow sustainability issues. This leaves room for businesses to fill in the gaps currently seen between consumer expectations and corporate ESG communication. This research reveals what issues consumers care about and how businesses can tailor their communications to different segments of consumers.

Corporate Knights

MARCH 28, 2023

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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Renew Economy

MARCH 28, 2023

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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Renew Economy

MARCH 28, 2023

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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CREA

MARCH 28, 2023

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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Renew Economy

MARCH 28, 2023

"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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Global Renewable News

MARCH 28, 2023

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A growing body of evidence shows that environmental, social and governance (ESG) initiatives are important to business growth. And it all relies on a simple fact: ESG issues matter to consumers. Consumers see businesses as crucial change agents and are willing to take their business to the competition if their current brand comes up short on ESG. In pursuit of identifying where such trends are today, 3BL Media and TriplePundit partnered with the research technology firm Glow to survey 3,648 U.S.

Renew Economy

MARCH 28, 2023

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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Stacey Higginbotham

MARCH 28, 2023

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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Renew Economy

MARCH 28, 2023

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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Energy Central

MARCH 28, 2023

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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People are focusing on how companies are responding to the headline issues of the day, says a report from 3BL Media on evolving interests in ESG subjects, which also found a mismatch between the stories brands publish and topics audiences want. So which emerging sustainability & ESG topics garner more audience attention? Download the guide to find out!

Renew Economy

MARCH 28, 2023

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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Impact Alpha

MARCH 28, 2023

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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Renew Economy

MARCH 28, 2023

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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Environment + Energy Leader

MARCH 28, 2023

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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What does the evolution of ESG programs mean for communicators? As it turns out - a lot. New challenges are coming into focus, driven by the increasing attention to corporate sustainability and environmental, social, and governance (ESG) programs, and the evolving state of ESG reporting regulations. This new ebook from 3BL Media explores seven trends in detail and unpacks what they mean for communicators.

Renew Economy

MARCH 28, 2023

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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ESG Today

MARCH 28, 2023

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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Chris Hall

MARCH 28, 2023

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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ESG Today

MARCH 28, 2023

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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Impact Alpha

MARCH 28, 2023

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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Cisco CSR

MARCH 28, 2023

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Utiliity Dive

MARCH 28, 2023

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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Envirotec Magazine

MARCH 28, 2023

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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WWF Sustainability

MARCH 28, 2023

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MARCH 28, 2023

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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Envirotec Magazine

MARCH 28, 2023

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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Stanford Social Innovation

MARCH 28, 2023

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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Envirotec Magazine

MARCH 28, 2023

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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ESG Today

MARCH 28, 2023

Lawmakers at the European Parliament and members of the EU Council announced today that they have reached an agreement on a new law mandating a significant increase in electric vehicle recharging and hydrogen refueling stations across Europe’s main transport networks, aimed at enabling the transition to zero emission transport, and addressing consumer refueling concerns that could impede the switch to zero emission vehicles.

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Envirotec Magazine

MARCH 28, 2023

The KSB Group has launched a new submersible borehole pump series. Named UPA S 250, this pump series is designed for use in general water supply, agriculture, mine dewatering and ground water management as well as for general pressure boosting tasks, for example. Thanks to their optimised hydraulic design, pumps of this type achieve very high levels of efficiency, sys the group.

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