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Solar is a runaway global success, and Australia is showing the way forward

Renew Economy

The current growth rates of solar alone will see the global energy sector decarbonised by mid-century. The post Solar is a runaway global success, and Australia is showing the way forward appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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ESG Today: Week in Review

ESG Today

This week in ESG news: IBM study shatters “myth” that ESG harms profitability; PwC boosts nature and biodiversity capabilities; Starbucks certifies 3,500 environmentally sustainable stores; Hong Kong to require all issuers to report on climate; EU lawmakers adopt rules tackling deforestation in supply chains; Schneider Electric launches decarbonization solution for SMEs; Amundi launches new suite of net zero funds; capital raises for carbon tracking, removal, and credits, impact veri

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AGL shuts down first of last three units at Liddell, Australia’s oldest coal generator

Renew Economy

First of the last three units at Australia's oldest coal generator shut down on Monday morning. The post AGL shuts down first of last three units at Liddell, Australia’s oldest coal generator appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Quantum technology sees record investments, progress on talent gap

McKinsey Sustainabilty

Investors buoy established quantum start-ups, technological progress continues—though at a slower pace—and more academic institutions offer quantum programs.

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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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Fortescue produces its first Australian made hydrogen electrolyser prototype

Renew Economy

FFI produces hydrogen electrolyser prototype as it gears up to begin production at Gladstone factory, and eyes five global hydrogen projects. The post Fortescue produces its first Australian made hydrogen electrolyser prototype appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Georgia Power - Georgia Power commits $5M to e-mobility at UGA

Global Renewable News

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ComEd - ComEd Programs Help Public Schools Reduce Both Energy Use and Carbon Footprint Downers Grove District 58 identified opportunities to reduce electricity use by 34 percent

Global Renewable News

For Downers Grove Grade School District 58, a.

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Put up a parking lot: Why these new transmission projects will fail wind and solar

Renew Economy

There is a chasm between what advocates say new transmission links will do in western Victoria and what it will actually do - turn it into an electrical “parking lot”. The post Put up a parking lot: Why these new transmission projects will fail wind and solar appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Ignitis Group - Financial close achieved for Moray West offshore wind farm

Global Renewable News

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Germany’s Green-led ministries quarrel over using farm land for solar arrays

Renew Economy

German ministries argue over whether planned 22GW of solar should be installed in fields or meadows, or rooftops, sealed areas and "rewetted moors" The post Germany’s Green-led ministries quarrel over using farm land for solar arrays 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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International Energy Agency - Executive Director addresses world leaders on critical areas for action at Major Economies Forum on Energy and Climate

Global Renewable News

Scene-setting remarks to leaders from across.

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CEFC spends $75 million on recycling and cutting emissions from rubbish

Renew Economy

Construction waste is a big chunk of the rubbish Australia generates; recycling it creates an equivalent emissions sink. The post CEFC spends $75 million on recycling and cutting emissions from rubbish appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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GreenPower Motor Company Inc. - New Jersey Opens Voucher Program with up to $218,750 Available for GreenPower All-Electric Vehicles

Global Renewable News

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Know your NEM: Whistling for more as wind and solar eat into gas and coal share

Renew Economy

National energy market volatility is increasing as more renewables, but mainly rooftop solar, continues to enter. The post Know your NEM: Whistling for more as wind and solar eat into gas and coal share appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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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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Australian Renewable Energy Agency - Origin to accelerate electric fleets

Global Renewable News

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Investors warned of ‘greenwashing’ risk as ESG-labelled funds double

Financial Times: Moral Money

As regulators reclassify some investments, more due diligence on methodologies is needed

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Geothermal Rising - New Research Concludes that Geothermal Needs 'policy intervention'

Global Renewable News

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World Bank | Unleashing the power of hydrogen for the clean energy transition

Energy Central

I'm spending more and more time interfacing with the World bank group as they engage with the Hydrogen and Wind agenda. The number one risk in green hydrogen projects is offtake. What guarantees are in place for investors to ensure that green hydrogen will find buyers and how much are they willing to pay? They appeared as a member of a financial panel I moderated.

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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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WindEurope - France makes progress on offshore wind, bottlenecks remain for onshore wind. Now needs to speed up both

Global Renewable News

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Study plots green shift

Green Career News

Experts say Australia will need to triple the National Electricity Market’s power capacity by 2030 to be on track for net zero by 2050.

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University of Calgary - Geothermal energy research receives major funding boost$3M project will also help improve public knowledge about emerging energy source

Global Renewable News

Author: Joe McFarland, Schulich School of.

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Liddell closure looms

Green Career News

The Liddell Power Station, which has supplied electricity to New South Wales (NSW) for more than 50 years, will retire this week.

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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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Solar Energy Technologies Office - DOE Announces $24M to Commercialize Innovative Solar Technologies

Global Renewable News

On April 20, 2023, the U.S. Department of.

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IEA backs efforts

Green Career News

The International Energy Agency (IEA) has recognised the Albanese government's commitment to.

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Altus Power - Altus Power, Inc. Completes Development and Construction of a Four-Megawatt Solar Project in Rhode Island

Global Renewable News

Altus Power, Inc. ("Altus Power" or the.

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Work starts on gigawatt farm

Green Career News

Work has begun on a giant new solar farm.

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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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Sunnova Energy Corporation - Sunnova Announces $3 Billion U.S. Department of Energy Conditional Commitment to Expand Clean Energy Access and Lay Foundation for Virtual Power Plant Capabilities

Global Renewable News

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Fungi could consume hard-to-recycle plastic

Sustainability Matters

Polypropylene is a common plastic that is used for a wide variety of products from packaging and toys to furnishing and fashion, accounting for about 28% of the world’s plastic waste. Only 1% of it is recycled. Researchers at the University of Sydney have discovered a potential solution to the problem, with two common strains of fungi used to successfully biodegrade polypropylene in a laboratory experiment.

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Global Wind Energy Council - Australia's #1 sustainable city wins rights to host inaugural summit advancing the uptake of offshore wind and green hydrogen in APAC region

Global Renewable News

Australia's #1 sustainable city wins.

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Tesla Now 8th Best Selling Auto Brand In USA — US Auto Sales Up 9%, But Down 11% vs. 2019

CleanTechnica

It’s time for another quarterly report on US auto sales. Like a few other major news outlets, I track total quarterly sales of the US auto industry, but I also conduct a thorough analysis of the trends of each automaker.

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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.