GreenBiz

MARCH 1, 2023

Can green hydrogen be the key to more sustainable data center infrastructure? Startup ECL thinks so.

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Renew Economy

MARCH 1, 2023

Musk says world can dump fossil fuels and move to an electric economy, and save money and energy. "I'm shocked by how few people realise this." The post Musk says electric world that kicks out fossil fuels will cost less than combustion economy appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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GreenBiz

MARCH 1, 2023

Proposed legislation would require disclosures of Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions by both private and public companies with more than $1 billion in annual revenue that do business in California.

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Corporate Knights

MARCH 1, 2023

If companies want to do big business with the Canadian government going forward, they’ll need to prove how green they are. The federal government is pursuing new policies on procurement and low-carbon investment standards aimed at boosting the business prospects for companies committed to net-zero climate plans. At the GLOBExCHANGE conference, Treasury Board President Mona Fortier and Environment Minister Steven Guilbeault announced that companies wanting to supply the federal government on cont

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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

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GreenBiz

MARCH 1, 2023

When it comes to climate tech, large companies and entrepreneurs both feel a sense of urgency. That’s a great foundation to build on.

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Renew Economy

MARCH 1, 2023

Construction begins on the first of six big solar and battery storage projects to be fast-tracked through Victoria's second renewable energy auction. The post Construction starts on first of six fast-tracked solar and storage projects in Victoria appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Renew Economy

MARCH 1, 2023

Neoen to more than double its average battery storage duration as it looks to more firming projects and a new 20GW capacity target for 2030. The post Neoen to spend more on longer duration batteries as storage makes mark on the grid appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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GreenBiz

MARCH 1, 2023

The S&P Global Commodity Insights Clean Energy Technology service provides in depth coverage of the supply chain economics and outlooks for batteries and energy storage. 10 cleantech trends to look out for in 2023: Component prices decline but do not immediately translate into lower renewable system capex. The rapid build-out of local manufacturing for solar and batteries is expected in the United States and Europe, driven by strong demand and energy security concerns.

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Renew Economy

MARCH 1, 2023

A ground-breaking offshore wind "energy island" is one step closer to being realised, after a Belgian consortium was tapped to build the project. The post World-first “energy island” takes shape in North Sea with contracts awarded appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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GreenBiz

MARCH 1, 2023

Date/Time: March 30, 2023 (1-2PM ET / 10-11AM PT) Schneider Electric and its joint venture AlphaStruxure are illuminating a new pathway to decarbonizing air transportation at the New Terminal One (NTO) at John F. Kennedy International Airport. As NTO’s Energy as a Service provider, AlphaStruxure will design, build and operate an integrated microgrid that will provide more sustainable, resilient, cost-predictable and locally generated energy.

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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

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Renew Economy

MARCH 1, 2023

Oil major puts final touches to public-private VPP with enough energy to keep up to 1,000 household air-conditioners running on a hot summer day. The post Shell Energy adds last of 16 solar batteries to “landmark” virtual power plant appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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McKinsey Sustainabilty

MARCH 1, 2023

CBDCs are digital currencies issued by central banks. Their value is linked to the issuing country’s official currency.

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Renew Economy

MARCH 1, 2023

Environmental campaigner Greta Thunberg was detained twice by police during a demonstration against two "illegal" Norwegian wind farms. The post Greta Thunberg detained by police during Norway wind farm protest appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Impact Alpha

MARCH 1, 2023

ImpactAlpha, March 1 — Brooklyn-based climate tech venture BlocPower has raised $154 million in debt and equity funding to partner with municipalities in. The post BlocPower raises $154 million to decarbonize buildings in low-income neighborhoods appeared first on ImpactAlpha.

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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.

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ESG Today

MARCH 1, 2023

Large suppliers to the Government of Canada will be compelled to disclose their greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and set targets to reduce them, starting April 1, 2023, according to new standards released today. According to Canada’s new “Standard on the Disclosure of Greenhouse Gas Emissions and the Setting of Reduction Targets,” federal procurements greater than $25 million will induce suppliers to measure and disclose their and adopt a science-based target to reduce GHG emissions in line with t

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McKinsey Sustainabilty

MARCH 1, 2023

New data regulations from the European Union require organizational attention, and three key steps can help navigate the data privacy landscape.

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ESG Today

MARCH 1, 2023

Lawmakers in the European Parliament and the European Council announced today an agreement on the creation of standards for proposed European Green Bonds (EuGB), as well as voluntary disclosure guidelines for green bond issuers aimed at preventing greenwashing in the sustainable bond market. Under the new proposed standard, issuers wishing to use the EuGB designation, described as the “gold standard” for green bonds will need to follow a strict set of investment and transparency criteria, includ

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McKinsey Sustainabilty

MARCH 1, 2023

Southeast Asia is a top producer of base metals, including nickel and copper, but its downstream-processing industry is lagging behind. Investing in digital and analytics could enhance productivity.

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Stacey Higginbotham

MARCH 1, 2023

On a recent Internet of Things Podcast , we took a voicemail from Keith about his smart home router. He’s been adding and removing hubs, switches, bulbs and security devices from his wireless networks over the years. Keith wants to know if he should completely disconnect all of his smart home devices from the network and re-add them to make the system faster.

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Utiliity Dive

MARCH 1, 2023

Gas prices have fallen to the lowest level since the third quarter of 2020, contrasting with sharp spikes last year as demand rose following the end of COVID-19 restrictions and global markets were roiled by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.

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McKinsey Sustainabilty

MARCH 1, 2023

“I’m increasingly talking about the need to build a planetary restoration industry,” says a prominent investor in sustainability. “This, to me, is one of the great industries that we need to be building together over the next decades, and indeed beyond—the next centuries.

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ESG Today

MARCH 1, 2023

An ad campaign last year by Lufthansa “gave a misleading impression of the advertiser’s environmental impact,” according to UK advertising regulator the Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) in a ruling released today. Lufthansa was ordered to ensure that the basis of future environmental claims in its ads was made clear, and don’t give a misleading impression of the impact of traveling with the airline, with robust substantiation for the claims.

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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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Utiliity Dive

MARCH 1, 2023

The California Energy Commission on Tuesday approved a staff analysis recommending the state pursue extending the operation of the plant, citing potential energy shortfalls during extreme weather.

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Science Daily / Earth & Environment

MARCH 1, 2023

Glacier National Park is home to around 50 Canada lynx, more than expected, surprising scientists who recently conducted the first parkwide occupancy survey for the North American cat. The survey reveals the iconic predator resides across most of Glacier's 1,600 square-mile landscape, although at lower densities than in the core of its range further north.

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Utiliity Dive

MARCH 1, 2023

The analysis looks at Hawaii, which abandoned cost-of-service ratemaking in favor of a performance-based approach and now uses a menu of rewards and penalties to incentivize demand flexibility.

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Daniel Burrus

MARCH 1, 2023

Great ideas do not always come from the top down. As a matter of fact, some of the most transformative ideas that have gone on to change the world have been from a lower- to mid-level employee. From the iPod at Apple to the Happy Meal at McDonald’s—both digital and physical innovations in all industries have often stemmed from collaborative creativity at all levels.

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ESG Today

MARCH 1, 2023

Jewelry designer and retailer Pandora announced the launch of a new program for issuances of senior unsecured notes, with terms on the new debt tied to the company’s climate and circular materials goals. The company said that it plans to use the program to secure €500 million in funding. The announcement follows the release by Pandora of its updated Sustainability-Linked Finance Framework, outlining the Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and Sustainability Performance Targets (SPTs) to be used in

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Science Daily / Earth & Environment

MARCH 1, 2023

Deforestation is resulting in reduced rainfall across large parts of the tropics, according to new research. People living in tropical forest communities have often complained that the climate gets hotter and drier once trees are cleared but until now, scientists have not been able to identify a clear link between the loss of tree cover and a decline in rainfall.

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Utiliity Dive

MARCH 1, 2023

New Jersey expects to use funding to look for ways to speed up its greenhouse gas reduction plans, Shawn LaTourette, Commissioner of Environmental Protection, said Tuesday.

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Financial Times: Moral Money

MARCH 1, 2023

New rules could sharply reduce the volume of bonds that qualify for a green label, say analysts

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