5 key facets of a strong sustainability strategy
GreenBiz
MARCH 14, 2023
Sustainability strategy can be complicated. Here are five key elements to creating a successful one.
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Stronger climate regulations for banks might not actually cut emissions
Corporate Knights
MARCH 14, 2023
Advocates say new regulations that will force banks and insurance companies to disclose climate risks don’t do enough to force financial institutions to address those risks, too. But such prescriptive climate rules might not actually result in lower emissions. Last week, Canada’s financial regulator introduced new rules requiring the country’s largest banks and insurance companies to disclose their climate risks and carbon emissions.
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Battery electric or hydrogen? We’ll need both, and more, to decarbonize heavy transport
GreenBiz
MARCH 14, 2023
Battery electric, fuel cells running on green electricity or green hydrogen, and the trusty internal combustion engine have the potential to decarbonize the transport industry.
Crunch time for South Australia’s bold green hydrogen play as bids close
Renew Economy
MARCH 14, 2023
South Australia to study project proposals for world-leading green hydrogen plans, with Fortescue joining a hungry pack of suppliers looking for government funding. The post Crunch time for South Australia’s bold green hydrogen play as bids close appeared first on RenewEconomy.
How to Modernize Manufacturing Without Losing Control
Speaker: Andrew Skoog, Founder of MachinistX & President of Hexis Representatives
Manufacturing is evolving, and the right technology can empower—not replace—your workforce. Smart automation and AI-driven software are revolutionizing decision-making, optimizing processes, and improving efficiency. But how do you implement these tools with confidence and ensure they complement human expertise rather than override it? Join industry expert Andrew Skoog as he explores how manufacturers can leverage automation to enhance operations, streamline workflows, and make smarter, data-dri
Delta’s new sustainability strategy prepares for takeoff
GreenBiz
MARCH 14, 2023
The airline's sustainability plan brings solid interim targets, but is the aviation industry going fast enough?
World-first, Aussie made hydrogen generator powers race in Saudi desert
Renew Economy
MARCH 14, 2023
An Australian made megawatt-scale green hydrogen fuel cell generator has been installed for off-grid use in a desert in Saudi Arabia. The post World-first, Aussie made hydrogen generator powers race in Saudi desert appeared first on RenewEconomy.
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Consumers pay the hefty price of Australia’s fossil fuel addiction
Renew Economy
MARCH 14, 2023
Consumers pay price of fossil fuel addiction with retail electricity prices set to jump again in July across all of the mainland NEM states. The post Consumers pay the hefty price of Australia’s fossil fuel addiction appeared first on RenewEconomy.
Sonde Health wants to use speech to track health
Stacey Higginbotham
MARCH 14, 2023
Back in 2014, when I first got an Amazon Echo and had an 8-year-old who frequently got colds, I thought that a future where I could get my kid to cough into the Echo to help diagnose her illness would be super helpful. Is this cough croup? Pneumonia? Post-nasal drip? Any help in figuring out if I should keep them home or take them to the doctor would have been appreciated.
Fossil grid smashed by year of weather extremes, as renewables look smarter than ever
Renew Economy
MARCH 14, 2023
By speeding up the shift to distributed solar and wind, networks can protect against major outages caused by future "inland tsunamis" and record heatwaves. The post Fossil grid smashed by year of weather extremes, as renewables look smarter than ever appeared first on RenewEconomy.
EU Lawmakers Vote to Require all Member States to Cut Emissions by 2030
ESG Today
MARCH 14, 2023
The European Parliament announced today that it has adopted a revised Effort Sharing Regulation, including a first-ever requirement for all EU member states to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 2030, and raising the EU’s overall 2030 emissions reduction target to 40% compared to 2005 levels, up from its prior 30% goal. The revised regulation was passed in a 486 – 132 vote, with 10 abstentions.
The Key to Sustainable Energy Optimization: A Data-Driven Approach for Manufacturing
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. 📊 Join us for a practical webinar hosted by Kevin Kai Wong of Emergent Ene
“Multiple bidders” circle Sun Cable, giving Cannon-Brookes competition
Renew Economy
MARCH 14, 2023
Sun Cable voluntary administrator says sales process has attracted "multiple" bidders, including parties who are not Andrew Forrest or Mike Cannon-Brookes. The post “Multiple bidders” circle Sun Cable, giving Cannon-Brookes competition appeared first on RenewEconomy.
Solar companies offer reassurance after renewables financier Silicon Valley Bank collapses
Utiliity Dive
MARCH 14, 2023
The federal government has ensured depositors won’t lose money as a result of the collapse, but many developers will have to find and establish new sources of financing.
Vanadium electrolyte factory to be built in Australia, with high hopes for flow batteries
Renew Economy
MARCH 14, 2023
What is the future for vanadium redox flow battery installations? China is showing big interest and companies hope that enthusiasm will flow into Australia. The post Vanadium electrolyte factory to be built in Australia, with high hopes for flow batteries appeared first on RenewEconomy.
Driving growth through consumer centricity in healthcare
McKinsey Sustainabilty
MARCH 14, 2023
Providing consumers with the experiences they increasingly expect and demand at every stage of the healthcare journey could substantially improve care and cost outcomes.
How to Drive Cost Savings, Efficiency Gains, and Sustainability Wins with MES
Speaker: Nikhil Joshi, Founder & President of Snic Solutions
Is your manufacturing operation reaching its efficiency potential? A Manufacturing Execution System (MES) could be the game-changer, helping you reduce waste, cut costs, and lower your carbon footprint. Join Nikhil Joshi, Founder & President of Snic Solutions, in this value-packed webinar as he breaks down how MES can drive operational excellence and sustainability.
GE starts work on massive 18MW offshore wind turbine
Renew Economy
MARCH 14, 2023
American tech icon works up the next variant of its Haliade-X wind turbine, with plans already underway to deliver a 17 or 18MW offshore model by 2025. The post GE starts work on massive 18MW offshore wind turbine appeared first on RenewEconomy.
Mirova Raises Over $170 Million for Emerging Markets Clean Energy Fund
ESG Today
MARCH 14, 2023
Sustainability-focused investment manager Mirova announced today the first closing of its Mirova Gigaton Fund, raising $171 million for the blended finance debt fund aimed at accelerate the clean energy transition in emerging markets. The Gigaton Fund aims to provide medium- to long-term debt financing for clean energy projects, primarily in emerging countries in Africa and Asia Pacific, as well as in Latin America and the Middle East.
Sharpening Your Edges
Stanford Social Innovation
MARCH 14, 2023
By Gabriel Kasper , Justin Marcoux & Jennifer Holk Over the course of this series , we’ve heard from a range of different philanthropic leaders about where the field is today, and where it might be headed over the coming decade. The authors have highlighted the sense that many traditional systems—from national and global governance to our overarching economic paradigms—feel as if they are now being challenged.
The Brief: Elevar’s strategy for low-income customers, water infrastructure in Africa, green bond in Jordan, biomass to biofuel, ImpactAssets 50
Impact Alpha
MARCH 14, 2023
Greetings, Agents of Impact! Featured: Emerging Markets From India to Latin America, Elevar Equity invests in better livelihoods and products for low-income customers. The post The Brief: Elevar’s strategy for low-income customers, water infrastructure in Africa, green bond in Jordan, biomass to biofuel, ImpactAssets 50 appeared first on ImpactAlpha.
Are Your Impact Comms Resonating With Stakeholders?
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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.
Global Bioenergies - 6.2 million Euro in funding allocated by ADEME to Global Bioenergies' Prénidem project
Global Renewable News
MARCH 14, 2023
Highlights 6.2 million in.
Construction begins on Idaho Power’s first energy storage projects as it faces growing capacity shortfall
Utiliity Dive
MARCH 14, 2023
State regulators said “public convenience and necessity” require Idaho Power to acquire 120 MW of dispatchable energy storage.
Anaergia - Anaergia Continues Expansion of Biomethane Production in Europe With Commissioning of New Facility in Northern ItalyNew facility injects biomethane into region's natural gas pipelines
Global Renewable News
MARCH 14, 2023
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ING to Restrict Funding for Oil and Gas Infrastructure
ESG Today
MARCH 14, 2023
ING announced today an expansion of its approach to align its oil and gas portfolio with its climate goals, with plans to introduce new funding restrictions targeting oil and gas infrastructure, and to reduce the volume of traded oil and gas financed in its Trade and Commodity Finance business. The new planned restrictions follows the bank’s announcement last year that it will no longer provide new dedicated upstream finance for oil and gas fields approved for development after the end of 2021.
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
Voith - Voith Hydro and STRUCINSPECT advance monitoring of hydropower civil structures
Global Renewable News
MARCH 14, 2023
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Can you hire your way to security resilience?
Cisco CSR
MARCH 14, 2023
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Indiana Michigan Power - I&M to Raise Reservoir Level at Elkhart Hydroelectric Plant
Global Renewable News
MARCH 14, 2023
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Confidential PJM meetings hinder state energy policy, oversight: West Virginia PSC, Maryland lawmaker
Utiliity Dive
MARCH 14, 2023
Efforts are underway to increase transparency at the largest U.S. grid operator, with Exelon and FirstEnergy opposing a bill to require annual voting reports of PJM meetings.
What Regulations Will Impact Sustainability Comms in 2024?
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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
OPEC Fund for International Development - OPEC Fund approves over US$300 million in new financing and delivers on its Climate Action Plan
Global Renewable News
MARCH 14, 2023
The OPEC Fund for International Development.
Sweden’s New $90 Billion Pension Plan: Non-ESG Funds Not Welcome
Impakter
MARCH 14, 2023
Impakter Sweden’s New $90 Billion Pension Plan: Non-ESG Funds Not Welcome Sweden has announced a plan to promote Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) oriented companies through the targeted investment of its pension fund. One trillion Krona (90 billion USD) of pension savings will be allocated for investment into firms that abide by ESG standards.
Idaho Power - Work Continues on Idaho Power's 20-year Energy Plan
Global Renewable News
MARCH 14, 2023
Idaho Power and an advisory panel.
EU Calls World to Climate Action: Phase-Out Fossil Fuels Ahead of COP28
Impakter
MARCH 14, 2023
Impakter EU Calls World to Climate Action: Phase-Out Fossil Fuels Ahead of COP28 On Thursday, March 9, the European Union Council agreed to fast-track the phase-out of fossil fuels by adopting a common position on climate and energy diplomacy ahead of the UN’s annual climate summit, COP28, in November. In a text released on Thursday, titled: “Bolstering EU climate and energy diplomacy in a critical decade,” the Council […] The post EU Calls World to Climate Action: Phase-Out Fossil Fuels
What Questions Are Brands Asking About Their ESG Initiatives Ahead of 2024?
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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.
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