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Native Americans get the $720 million for climate they deserve

GreenBiz

The Inflation Reduction Act directs unprecedented funding to tribes and Native communities for climate resilience and solutions.

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Australia’s hydrogen “superpower” dream could be massive waste of money, says Griffith

Renew Economy

Rewiring Australia's Saul Griffith tells government putting hydrogen at the centre of Australia's energy future makes no economic or thermodynamic sense. The post Australia’s hydrogen “superpower” dream could be massive waste of money, says Griffith appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Navigating the Journey to Financial Grade Carbon Accounting

GreenBiz

Organizations worldwide are facing increasing pressure to capture, analyze, and report their carbon data in a quantified, metrics-driven way. As regulatory requirements are tightening, there is a need for technology that supports these processes, especially as it relates to environmental issues such as greenhouse gas emissions and energy consumption.

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Flow Power switches on “smart” solar farm with battery storage built on old racecourse

Renew Economy

Flow Power says "smart" solar farm on old racecourse is Australia’s first fully operational utility-scale DC-coupled solar and battery system. The post Flow Power switches on “smart” solar farm with battery storage built on old racecourse 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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Shooting stars are the next phase of space tech

GreenBiz

Space tech company ALE wants to monitor and evaluate climate data via human-made meteor showers.

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Energy Insiders Podcast: Smarter grid means a cleaner grid

Renew Economy

Energy Efficiency Council's Rob Murray-Leach on landmark report on new ways of thinking about the grid. Meanwhile, new NSW energy minister worries about lights going out. The post Energy Insiders Podcast: Smarter grid means a cleaner grid appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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NSW hosts best performing wind farms as market keeps eye on Liddell coal closure

Renew Economy

NSW plays host to half of the top ten performing wind farms, all of whom performed better than the Liddell coal generator about to close down. The post NSW hosts best performing wind farms as market keeps eye on Liddell coal closure appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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India’s Clean Energy Transition Hinges on Domestic Manufacturing, Warns Top Energy Official

Environment + Energy Leader

In recent years, India has rapidly increased its renewable energy capacity and is now the fourth-largest producer of hydro, wind, and solar power. The post India’s Clean Energy Transition Hinges on Domestic Manufacturing, Warns Top Energy Official appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader.

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Greener steelmaking cuts carbon using thousands of old car tyres

Renew Economy

Australian manufacturer begins using recycled rubber from tyres, conveyer belts and safety boots as feedstock for the production of lower carbon steel. The post Greener steelmaking cuts carbon using thousands of old car tyres appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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The business of sports and the quest for inclusion for women

McKinsey Sustainabilty

For all the progress toward equality on the field, sports administration remains dominated by men. A fairer, more inclusive industry would benefit everyone.

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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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“Epic moment”: Solar innovator 5B starts on high volume manufacturing line

Renew Economy

Australian solar innovator 5B begins construction of its high-volume, scalable, and mostly automated manufacturing and assembly line The post “Epic moment”: Solar innovator 5B starts on high volume manufacturing line appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Spend Less Time Managing the Network, More Time Innovating with the Network

Cisco CSR

As networks evolve to keep up with the requirements of a distributed hybrid workforce and the need for new B2B and B2C cloud applications, an increasingly complex workload for IT is an inevitable… Read more on Cisco Blogs

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Rethinking Paris: France braces for 4°C warming in “turning point” strategy

Renew Economy

Paris plans to use 2024 Olympics as a showcase for urban climate adaptation, including proposals to deal with 4°C of warming. The post Rethinking Paris: France braces for 4°C warming in “turning point” strategy appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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The Brief: VC alternatives for diverse founders, energy efficiency in Europe, inclusive fintech in Uganda, AI and disability, rewilding as a climate solution

Impact Alpha

Greetings, Agents of Impact! Featured: Returns on Inclusion VC alternatives for diverse founders gain traction after the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank. The. The post The Brief: VC alternatives for diverse founders, energy efficiency in Europe, inclusive fintech in Uganda, AI and disability, rewilding as a climate solution appeared first on ImpactAlpha.

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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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Gelion calls for national battery strategy to focus on Australian tech

Renew Economy

Lithium silicon sulfur battery pioneer Gelion urges federal government to focus on Australian tech as it develops national battery strategy. The post Gelion calls for national battery strategy to focus on Australian tech appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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VC alternatives for diverse founders gain traction after the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank

Impact Alpha

The demise of Silicon Valley Bank represents an opportunity for business-financing alternatives. That’s especially true for models that serve women and business owners. The post VC alternatives for diverse founders gain traction after the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank appeared first on ImpactAlpha.

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LS Power, other Illinois power plant owners ask FERC to nix $275M in PJM Winter Storm Elliott penalties

Utiliity Dive

The federal agency should suspend the collection of up to $2 billion in penalties, set to begin April 14, while it reviews claims against the PJM Interconnection, the companies said Tuesday.

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The potential impact of reusable packaging

McKinsey Sustainabilty

Renewed interest in reusable packaging is gathering momentum. However, the concept is complex, and stakeholders should understand the impact of cost and environmental factors.

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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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Fascinating laser research projects you wish you thought of (Part 5 of 9): Cisco Optics Podcast Ep 39

Cisco CSR

Episode 39 of the Cisco Optics Podcast is now posted! See below for episode notes. Cisco Optics Podcast Episode 39 Fascinating laser research projects you wish you thought of, with Juliet Gopinath.

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State transportation electrification plans fail to consider grid needs, new ESGI paper warns

Utiliity Dive

Managed charging will be vital because by 2050 transportation could represent more than a quarter of global electricity use, the group said.

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Security resilience: Moving beyond the buzzword

Cisco CSR

With technology advancement at our heels and years of global pandemic pandemonium mostly (hopefully) behind us, resilience has fast become a hot topic. Why?

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Researchers correlate Arctic warming to extreme winter weather in midlatitude and its future

Science Daily / Earth & Environment

A warmer Arctic has been linked to extreme winter weather in the midlatitude regions. But, it is not clear how global warming affects this link. In a new study, researchers show, using weather data and climate models, that while the 'Warm Arctic-Cold Continent' pattern will continue as the climate continues to warm, Arctic warming will become a less reliable predictor of extreme winter weather in the future.

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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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Municipal broadband and why communities should be interested

Cisco CSR

I am a Global Government Specialist with Cisco Systems, working with governments worldwide to help them address municipal infrastructure and broadband planning.

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Modern marketing: Six capabilities for multidisciplinary teams

McKinsey Sustainabilty

The business-as-usual approach to marketing is no longer sufficient. To succeed in modern marketing, professionals must develop broad skillsets and prioritize collaboration.

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What does Life Expectancy have to do with Business Longevity? Everything.

Daniel Burrus

Every year and in every way, I try to help create more Anticipatory Leaders and individuals working at Anticipatory Organizations as opposed to reactionary ones who quickly miss opportunities that are in plain sight. The major cornerstone to an Anticipatory mindset is my Hard Trend Methodology, where we discern between Hard Trend future certainties that are based on future facts that will happen and Soft Trends that are open to influence.

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Cisco Catalyst IE3100 Rugged Series switches: Big benefits, small footprint

Cisco CSR

Now making its entrance is our latest and most compact industrial managed Ethernet switch, the Catalyst IE3100 Rugged Series.

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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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California’s grid operator calls for $9.3B in transmission investments over next decade

Utiliity Dive

The state’s forecasted electricity needs have been rapidly increasing, accelerating the pace at which new transmission infrastructure needs to be developed.

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Leading with authenticity: A conversation with Bill George

McKinsey Sustainabilty

The Harvard Business School professor and former CEO of Medtronic explains how young leaders can find their ‘true north’.

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Ice sheets can collapse faster than previously thought possible

Science Daily / Earth & Environment

Ice sheets can retreat up to 600 meters a day during periods of climate warming, 20 times faster than the highest rate of retreat previously measured. An international team of researchers used high-resolution imagery of the seafloor to reveal just how quickly a former ice sheet that extended from Norway retreated at the end of the last Ice Age, about 20,000 years ago.

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How KB Financial Group navigates and curates banking

McKinsey Sustainabilty

McKinsey’s Eunjo Chon talks to KB Financial Group Senior Executive Vice President Dong Whan Han about simplifying processes and transforming bankers into instructors.

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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.