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The Landscape of Corporate Climate Claims

GreenBiz

Companies are taking action on climate, but how do they make credible claims that showcase their action and add value to the business? There's a range of guidance and regulation on what makes a credible climate action claim. This white paper from Climate Impact Partners lays out the landscape and some common guiding principles that can help companies navigate the options and follow best practice.

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Biggest battery facility in NSW is now fully operational

Renew Economy

The BESS comes online as batteries generally begin to have a noticeable influence on the energy market. The post Biggest battery facility in NSW is now fully operational appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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‘The Biggest Challenge Is Men Starting Wars’ – Hillary Clinton To Women Peace Activists

Joan Michelson

GIWPS & Hillary Clinton on heightened risks to women in war and violent conflict. “Simply because of their gender." Awarding Christianne Amanpour, plus 3 women activists.

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Power to the people: Why rooftop solar is key to Australia’s renewables target

Renew Economy

Distributed energy resources are the only renewable sector growing fast enough to help Australia meet its energy goals, and overcome vested interests. The post Power to the people: Why rooftop solar is key to Australia’s renewables target 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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EnBW - Daimler, EnBW, and Wörth am Rhein city establish joint venture for sustainable geothermal heat in Wörth

Global Renewable News

Highlights The partners want to jointly investigate possibilities for the exploration, development, and extraction of environmentally friendly energy through geothermal heat at t.

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Solar switch-off a must for all states, says AEMO, to control “seven Erarings” of rooftop PV

Renew Economy

AEMO chief says emergency rooftop solar switch-off mechanisms must be set up across the national electricity market and smart inverter controls fast-tracked. The post Solar switch-off a must for all states, says AEMO, to control “seven Erarings” of rooftop PV appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Genex to build Australia’s biggest solar farm after supply deal with Fortescue

Renew Economy

Genex likely to build biggest solar farm on Australia's main grid after landing huge 25-year off take deal for Fortescue's hydrogen projects in Queensland. The post Genex to build Australia’s biggest solar farm after supply deal with Fortescue appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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ESB - ESB to join Simply Blue Group as partner on pioneering Saoirse Wave Energy project off the Co Clare coastThe Saoirse Wave Energy project will initially see a 5MW wave farm array deployed off the Co Clare coast

Global Renewable News

Simply Blue Group, a leading blue economy developer, and ESB, Ireland's premier energy company, have announced that they are pooling expertise and resources to deliver a pioneering 5MW wave farm a.

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South Australia is going to need a bigger battery to keep the lights on in evening peak

Renew Economy

South Australia may need a much bigger battery to avoid risk of potential supply shortfalls in the evening peaks of summer from 2026/27. The post South Australia is going to need a bigger battery to keep the lights on in evening peak appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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RWE AG - 250-kilowatt electrolyser produces first hydrogen in Lingen

Global Renewable News

Highlights High-temperature SOEC electrolyser produces up to 7 kilogrammes of H2 per hour Plant soon to fill pipeline for test operation of GET H2 TransHyDE Tests for pipeline transport an.

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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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“Dangerous heat” incident puts thermal energy storage pilot on hold

Renew Economy

Shell-backed energy storage pilot on hold after "dangerous heat build-up" had to be brought under control with help of emergency services. The post “Dangerous heat” incident puts thermal energy storage pilot on hold appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Nouveau Monde Graphite - NMG Advances Electrification Efforts: Confirmed Hydropower Supply and Progress on Collaboration With Caterpillar

Global Renewable News

Highlights Confirmed 77 MW electricity block for NMG's Phase-2 Bécancour Battery Material Plant to support production of carbon-neutral active anode material for the battery/EV market.

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Australia needs new targets and some actual policies to keep pace on renewables

Renew Economy

Clean Energy Council says Australia needs to "create its own luck" and replace incremental policies with a co-ordinated master plan to accelerate green energy push. The post Australia needs new targets and some actual policies to keep pace on renewables appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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AltaSea - Governor Newsom Signs AltaSea-Sponsored Wave Energy Legislation into Law

Global Renewable News

California Governor Gavin Newsom today (Oct 7) signed SB 605 into law, marking a significant step forward in bringing a new renewable energy resource to the state and further solidifying California.

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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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SwitchedOn Podcast: Why choosing an induction stove is a gateway decision for getting rid of gas from our homes

Renew Economy

Chef and kitchen consultant Luke Burgess on why induction stoves are so efficient and why he thinks they are unlikely to be superseded any time soon. The post SwitchedOn Podcast: Why choosing an induction stove is a gateway decision for getting rid of gas from our homes appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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El Paso Electric - El Paso Electric Releases Request for Proposals for Renewable Energy for New Mexico

Global Renewable News

El Paso Electric Company (EPE) issues a Request for Proposals (RFP) to obtain short-term and/or long-term renewable energy resources for its New Mexico customers by 2027 (2023 NM RPS RFP). The objecti.

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Climate change the ‘most common’ reason for portfolio exclusion

Financial Times: Moral Money

Research shows continuing effect on investment decisions, despite a pushback against ‘woke’ capitalism

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European Investment Bank - France: EIB invests €150 million in Valeo's first €600 million green bond issue

Global Renewable News

Highlights This operation is the first of its kind performed by the EIB in France. The funds raised will be used to finance projects related to production systems and new technologies in clean.

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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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North Sydney tower bolsters its sustainability ratings

Sustainability Matters

Winten Property Group ’s $1.2 billion 1 Denison commercial tower has bolstered its sustainability ratings, claiming to be North Sydney’s most sustainable tower, after achieving WELL V 2 Platinum certification and 6-star NABERS Energy and Waste ratings. Designed by Bates Smart, the 1 Denison tower was delivered by Multiplex in 2020 and features 61,000 m 2 of commercial office space across 37 storeys, with a lifestyle precinct and basement parking for 225 cars and 568 bicycle racks.

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Peak Energy - Peak Energy Launches from Stealth with $10M Investment to Accelerate the Renewable Energy Transition

Global Renewable News

Highlights Founded by industry veterans from Tesla, Northvolt and Enovix, the company will focus on rapid scaling of sodium-ion battery manufacturing to address widespread demand for lit.

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ESG Today: Week in Review

ESG Today

This week in ESG news: EY, Microsoft launch green skills training program; KPMG survey finds three quarters of companies not ready for upcoming ESG assurance requirements; BlackRock’s new climate transition-focused private debt fund; Austrian Airlines found guilty in greenwashing case; asset owners continuing to increase allocations to ESG investments according to new study; new EU rules to eliminate 500 million tonnes of GHG emissions; capital raises for green hydrogen, clean energy tech, energ

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Valley Children's Healthcare - U.S. Department of Energy Awards Major Grant to Bolster Valley Children's Renewable Energy MicrogridProject will help Hospital provide uninterrupted care and improve sustainability

Global Renewable News

Valley Children's Healthcare launched a bold plan earlier this year to design, build and implement a clean energy strategy that would ensure - above all else - that patient care is never interrupt.

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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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Is Your Information Puzzle up to Date?

Chris Hall

[Partner Content] Every sustainability journey is unique. We’re here to connect you with Essential Sustainability Intelligence from across S&P Global’s business divisions. Because every question deserves an answer. Sponsored by S&P Global Sustainable1 The post Is Your Information Puzzle up to Date? appeared first on ESG Investor.

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European Network of Transmission System Operators for Electricity - ENTSO-E publishes its position paper on "Deployment of Heavy-Duty Electric Vehicles and their Impact on the Power System"

Global Renewable News

The paper aims at providing a consolidated knowledge base and TSOs view on the electrification potential (direct and indirect) of the existing heavy-duty vehicle segment, promising technologies and th.

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2023 Climate Tech Companies to Watch: H2 Green Steel and its steel made with renewable energy

Energy Central

The company is tasked with cleaning up one of the world’s dirtiest industrial sectors with its low-carbon facilities. H2 Green Steel intends to tap into the rich hydroelectric and wind power resources in northern Sweden to run one of the world’s largest electrolyzers, a device that splits water molecules to produce a clean form of hydrogen.

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Iberdrola - Iberdrola to supply power to global braking giant TMD through its Windanker offshore wind farm

Global Renewable News

Highlights The two companies have signed a 15-year long-term power purchase agreement (PPA) for 50 GWh per year. The utility's third offshore wind farm in the Baltic Sea will s.

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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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Ammonia | Exports

Energy Central

Ammonia | Exports [link] Hydrogen - Essentials It's 1008 World Hydrogen day 1008, a great time to make the community aware of: Hydrogen Training

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Renewable Energy Systems - Rödene Wind Farm officially inaugurated - marking important milestone in the Swedish energy mix

Global Renewable News

RES, the world's largest independent renewable energy company, is proud to announce the official inauguration of Rödene Wind Farm in Alingsås, Sweden. RES, together with Mirova and Octopus Energ.

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UK 'Gold standard' transition plan framework released

Environmental Finance

The Transition Plan Taskforce has published its final 'gold standard' framework for transition plans, which should pave the way for mandatory transition plan disclosure in the UK.

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Orsted - Ørsted and UC Berkeley's Haas School of Business team up to advance people-positive renewable energy build-out

Global Renewable News

Ørsted, one of the world's leading renewable energy companies, and Haas School of Business at the University of California, Berkeley, have entered a multi-year partnership to advance the positive.

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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.