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A tipping point for 3D metal printing?

GreenBiz

Siemens and Seurat Technologies have a new formula for the decarbonization math of additive manufacturing.

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WA to fund Australia’s biggest battery as part of $2.8bn renewable and storage plan

Renew Economy

WA to fund country's biggest battery - a 2,000MWh facility at the coal town of Collie - as part of a multi-billion budget package supporting renewables and storage. The post WA to fund Australia’s biggest battery as part of $2.8bn renewable and storage plan appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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United Airlines sets target to triple sustainable fuels use in 2023

GreenBiz

The airline announces plans to use sustainable fuels for flights from both San Francisco and Heathrow Airports.

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Construction complete at biggest battery in Australia’s biggest coal grid

Renew Economy

Construction is complete at the biggest battery complex to be built so far in NSW, with testing and commissioning to begin soon. The post Construction complete at biggest battery in Australia’s biggest coal grid appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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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

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Microsoft CSO: We can’t do this alone

GreenBiz

Melanie Nakagawa reveals how the software giant is stepping up its support of policies, partnerships and innovations to clean up the electric grid — in the U.S. and abroad.

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Coal pit to wind farm: Energy giant to fast-track energy makeover for old mine sites

Renew Economy

Researchers in Germany are investigating the possibility of building wind farms on closed open cast coal mines much sooner than was previously possible. The post Coal pit to wind farm: Energy giant to fast-track energy makeover for old mine sites appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Why western Victoria needs – and wants – new transmission lines

Renew Economy

We need to upgrade our electricity transmission grid so more price crushing, zero emissions renewable energy projects can be built and connected. The post Why western Victoria needs – and wants – new transmission lines appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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The art of data: Empowering art institutions with data and analytics

McKinsey Sustainabilty

A data-driven view of key metrics can help art organizations articulate value, reshape strategy, build resilience, and achieve operational excellence.

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Swedish renewables giant plans rapid Australia expansion after buying out solar developer

Renew Economy

Founder of Australian solar and storage developer could walk away with another $60 million after sale of business to Swedish renewables giant. The post Swedish renewables giant plans rapid Australia expansion after buying out solar developer appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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How agtech is poised to transform India into a farming powerhouse

McKinsey Sustainabilty

Technology is rapidly reshaping agriculture in India, creating investment opportunities, lifting up rural areas, and feeding the world.

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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

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Budget shows penny has dropped on renewables – but $4bn is just a down payment

Renew Economy

It has been a cathartic week for the clean energy sector. Finally, it feels like someone is listening. But the $4bn pledged in the budget pales against Australia's rivals. The post Budget shows penny has dropped on renewables – but $4bn is just a down payment appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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IBM Launches Solution to Track Emissions from Cloud Computing

ESG Today

Tech giant IBM announced the launch of IBM Cloud Carbon Calculator, a new dashboard-based solution aimed at enabling organizations to track and address greenhouse gas emissions associated with their IBM Cloud workloads. According to IBM, the new solution comes as businesses look to balance increased use of data- and energy-intensive workloads such as high performance computing, artificial intelligence and machine learning with growing ESG regulation and emissions reporting needs.

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Solar Insiders Podcast: Getting to grips with solar duck curve

Renew Economy

We're back! Gabrielle Kuiper on why rooftop solar should not be ignored by grid planners. Plus: Latest news including dire warning for PV installers on inverters. The post Solar Insiders Podcast: Getting to grips with solar duck curve appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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It’s (past) time to get strategic about DEI

McKinsey Sustainabilty

Companies have committed to being more diverse, inclusive, and equitable, but many struggle to make significant progress in these areas. Here’s how they can meet DEI ambitions—now and in the longer term.

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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.

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Work stops on Forrest’s Clarke Creek wind farm as contractors changed

Renew Economy

Work stops on Andrew Forrest's first major wind project after a decision to change project managers and contractors. The post Work stops on Forrest’s Clarke Creek wind farm as contractors changed appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Verizon Issues its Fifth $1 Billion Green Bond to Invest in Clean Energy

ESG Today

Telecom giant Verizon announced its fifth $1 billion green bond offering since its initial green bond issue in 2019, with net proceeds to be allocated exclusively toward investments in renewable energy. This issuance comes after Verizon’s announcement in February that is on track to exceed its goal to source or generate renewable energy equivalent to 50% of its total annual electricity consumption by 2025, and set a new target to reach 100% by 2030.

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Survival through purpose: How Ukrainian businesses endured amid extreme uncertainty

McKinsey Sustainabilty

Ukrainian businesses that have survived and thrived in the face of an unforeseen Russian invasion offer lessons in resilience.

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S&P Launches Dataset to Track Nature and Biodiversity Risk

ESG Today

S&P Global’s ESG and sustainability-focused business Sustainable1 announced today the launch of a new Nature & Biodiversity Risk dataset, which lets companies and investors to assess, manage and address nature-related risks and impacts. The new dataset comes as businesses and financial institutions increasingly focus on nature and biodiversity risk, and as global efforts to address nature-related issues begin to pick up pace.

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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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Survey: Inflation Reduction Act, Supply Chain Impact Solar Energy Industry

Environment + Energy Leader

SolarReviews’ 2022 report shows many in the renewable sector feel growth will continue as products like storage and EV charging also increase.

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I feel let down by Google’s Pixel Tablet and Charging Speaker Dock

Stacey Higginbotham

Announced today, the Google Pixel Tablet arrives in select markets with a $499 price tag. Pre-orders begin today with availability expected in June. The 11-inch Android slate is bundled with a Charging Speaker Dock. ($129 separately), turning the device into a smart home hub. Google has also improved the Google Home experience with an updated user interface.

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EY Launches Blockchain-based Carbon Tracking Solution

ESG Today

Global professional services firm EY announced today the launch of EY OpsChain ESG, a new solution developed on the Ethereum blockchain, aimed at enabling companies to accurately measure and track their carbon footprint, and providing transparency and traceability for carbon credits. According to EY, the new solution, now available in beta version on EY’s Blockchain SaaS platform, will help enterprises to achieve and report a verifiable view their current CO2 positions, by tokenizing products’ e

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Using Impact Science to Solve Hunger More Effectively

Stanford Social Innovation

By Heather King Hunger in the United States is more prevalent, more invisible, and more difficult to solve than many people would imagine. Nearly a quarter of Americans report experiencing regular food challenges, and more than 10 percent of US households are “food-insecure ,” meaning they lack access to enough food to support an active, healthy life for all household members on a daily basis.

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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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EV Charging Startup Driveco Raises €250 Million to Build Out European Network

ESG Today

French electric vehicle charging company Driveco announced today a new fundraising round of €250 million from Dutch pension fund manager APG, with the funding set to strengthen the company’s presence in France and Europe. Founded in 2010, Driveco’s network of public electric vehicle charging points is the second largest in France and Belgium. While the company initially developed and operated third-party charging stations, it began to move towards its own charging points in 2020, and currently h

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Thanking Our Forest Mothers: The Role of Mother Trees in Restoring the Atlantic Forest

WWF Sustainability

HP and World Wildlife Fund are working in collaboration with our local, on-the-ground partners to reseed native juçara palm mother trees through a comprehensive forest landscape restoration effort.

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Australia Invests $1.4 Billion to Scale Green Hydrogen Industry

ESG Today

Australia’s Albanese government announced the launch of a new “Hydrogen Headstart” program, with plans to invest $2 billion (USD$1.4 billion) to drive the development of the Australian renewable hydrogen industry. The planned investment was announced with the release of the government’s 2023-24 budget, which allocated more than $4 billion to clean energy-focused programs and initiatives, targeting areas including green hydrogen, industrial decarbonization, and residential energy efficiency.

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Transforming cutting-edge science into a business: Lessons from C1

McKinsey Sustainabilty

C1’s cofounder and CEO discusses the challenges he overcame in transitioning from “classical” internet businesses to climate tech.

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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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EPA’s Clean School Bus Program Enters Second Round of Funding

Environment + Energy Leader

The EPA anticipates making 25-50 cooperative agreements under this grant program. For effective implementation, the EPA will divide them among different EPA regions.

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Making modular construction fit

McKinsey Sustainabilty

Modular building systems could address many of the US construction industry’s current woes, but the sector needs to remodel itself first.

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How "second chance" laws could transform the US justice system | Sheena Meade

TEDxInnovations

More than 30 million people in the US are eligible to have their arrest and conviction records cleared -- but most people who qualify either can't afford it or simply don't know it's an option. In this gripping talk, second chance advocate and 2023 Audacious Project grantee Sheena Meade makes the case for "clean slate" laws that streamline this complicated process, increasing access to work, housing and education opportunities for millions of people.

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DOE proposes framework for national transmission corridors to spur new lines, ease grid congestion

Utiliity Dive

The proposal would allow transmission developers to apply for project-specific corridors, unlocking potential federal funding, the department said Tuesday.

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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.