Fri.Feb 17, 2023

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8 reasons why solar power is a good investment

Corporate Knights

Around a million years ago, our ancestors learned how to burn wood and plants that grew using the sun’s energy. Around 200 years ago, they learned how to power ships and trains using the energy from fossils of ancient plants and animals once fuelled by the sun. Then 30 years ago, we learned how to harness solar energy directly with high-tech photovoltaic (PV) cells.

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Why reuse programs shouldn't wait for consumers

GreenBiz

Recent surveys and pilots can help us better understand the consumer appetite for reusable packaging — and provide insights into how reuse should move forward.

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IFRS Sustainability and Climate Reporting Standards to Take Effect in 2024

ESG Today

The International Financial Reporting Standards Foundations’ (IFRS) new global sustainability and climate disclosure standards will be effective as of January 2024, according to an announcement today by the IFRS’s International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB). The new reporting standards are expected to be released by the end of Q2 2023, with companies beginning to issue disclosures against the standards in 2025.

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A boulder in the path of climate progress

GreenBiz

We shouldn’t underestimate the continued destructive force of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce’s influence on climate policy. Why not counter that negative influence by stepping up your own leadership on climate policy?

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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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How to accelerate innovation in new green business building

McKinsey Sustainabilty

Companies that want to scale quickly must cultivate deep market knowledge and a culture that embraces learning through failure.

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150 GW later: The dizzying rise of the power purchase agreement

GreenBiz

Two recent analyses underscore how the global PPA market has surged over the past decade, as businesses have increasingly sidestepped wholesale markets to tap low-cost clean energy.

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Episode 351: Burnout and holding the line

GreenBiz

Tune in for keynote highlights from GreenBiz 23, including Seventh Generation CEO Alison Whritenour and Nike sustainability exec Vien Truong.

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Petrochemicals in 2022: A return to normalcy, with uncertainty ahead

McKinsey Sustainabilty

Petrochemicals players that seek out value-creating opportunities can be positioned for success.

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Feedback loops make climate action even more urgent, scientists say

Science Daily / Earth & Environment

Researchers have identified 26 global warming accelerators known as amplifying feedback loops that the researchers say aren't being properly included in climate models. They note that the findings add urgency to the need to respond to the climate crisis and provide a roadmap for policymakers aiming to avert the most severe consequences of a warming planet.

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H&M Launches JV to Build Recycling Infrastructure for Fashion

ESG Today

Fashion and design brands company H&M Group and waste management and recycling company Remondis announced the launch of Looper, a new joint venture aimed at developing infrastructure and solutions to collect and sort used and unwanted garments and textiles in Europe to enable resale and recycling. According to H&M, approximately 60% of used clothes in the EU go to waste.

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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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FERC OKs cold weather reliability standards for US generators but orders NERC to address shortcomings

Utiliity Dive

Proposals from the North American Electric Reliability Corp. were considered “not up to the task." FERC directed the grid watchdog organization to bolster them, partly by setting certain deadlines.

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Climate Solutions Investor Hannon Armstrong Appoints Jeff Lipson as President and CEO

ESG Today

Climate solutions and sustainable infrastructure investment firm Hannon Armstrong Sustainable Infrastructure Capital (HASI) announced the appointment of Jeffrey Lipson, currently COO and CFO, as its new President and CEO. The company’s current Chair, President and CEO Jeffrey Eckel will become Executive Chair. The company also announced the appointment of Co-Chief Investment Officer Marc Pangburn as its new CFO.

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FERC rejects American Clean Power, RENEW Northeast complaint alleging ISO-NE bias towards gas plants

Utiliity Dive

Amid a wintertime reliability threat, the agency should propose a solution for New England instead of waiting for the grid operator to offer one, Commissioner Allison Clements said.

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Jacobs Ties Debt Cost to ESG Goals with Inaugural $500 Million Sustainability-Linked Bond

ESG Today

Technology, consulting, and business solutions company Jacobs announced today the completion of its inaugural sustainability-linked bond offering, raising $500 million, with interest rates on the ten-year bond tied to the company’s diversity and climate goals. The offering follows the recent publication by the company of its Sustainability-Linked Bond Framework, which the company said forms a “crucial element” of its sustainable business strategy, PlanBeyond 2.0.

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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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New power system cybersecurity architectures can be ‘vaults’ against insider attacks, analysts say

Utiliity Dive

Utility operations facing hacker intrusions now and a future of millions of little-protected distributed energy resources will need smarter, more complex defenses from their control rooms to their customer-owned devices, cybersecurity design authorities said.

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Getting to the Core of the Digital Divide with 5G Fixed Wireless Access

Cisco CSR

Even today, there is a sizeable U.S. population without internet connectivity.

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NY PSC authorizes $4.4B in transmission upgrades planned by National Grid, other upstate utilities

Utiliity Dive

The projects will create 3,500 MW for clean energy that New York says will be enough for more than 2.8 million homes.

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Understanding Partner Practice Maturity to Grow Business

Cisco CSR

Our global partner community has made one need clear—to assist them in rationalizing their Cisco business portfolio and highlight the paths to growth.

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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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Texas Sen. Menéndez: Performance credit could take years to implement, but efficiency and DR are immediate

Utiliity Dive

An overhaul of the Texas energy market could take years to implement while energy-saving measures could be launched “today, tomorrow, the next day,” said state Sen. José Menéndez, D.

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Renewable-energy development in a net-zero world: Disrupted supply chains

McKinsey Sustainabilty

Global supply chains have been under enormous pressure from the COVID-19 pandemic and the Ukraine crisis. In the wind and solar sectors, these pressures are compounded by industry-specific challenges.

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Australia Constructed 5,000 Megawatts of Wind and Solar Farms in 2022

Environment + Energy Leader

In 2022, the Australian renewable energy industry broke through a major milestone, commencing construction on over 5,000 megawatts of wind and solar farms. This is on top of another strong year for small scale rooftop solar of slightly under 3,000 megawatts. The post Australia Constructed 5,000 Megawatts of Wind and Solar Farms in 2022 appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader.

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Why Do So Many Companies Lack Women Leaders?

Impakter

Impakter Why Do So Many Companies Lack Women Leaders? Women have always been and continue to be a fundamental cog in the constantly grinding wheels of capitalism. They were the workers of the world’s oldest profession, after all, but Bloomberg’s recent report on gender equality in the workplace shows that there are still major gaps between the status of men and women in modern-day […] The post Why Do So Many Companies Lack Women Leaders?

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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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Understanding the Coping Strategies of Financially Distressed Households: New Data Shows Their Value — And Lasting Consequences

James Militzer

As we discussed in an article last fall, according to FINCA survey data , which covers 11,000 households in 13 countries, almost 80% of our clients experienced deteriorating food security as a result of lost income between 2020 and 2021. This is just one sign of the impact COVID lockdowns had on low-income communities around the world — and it offers a glimpse into the coping strategies these vulnerable households must employ to respond to financial shocks.

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The Week in Impact Investing: Ready

Impact Alpha

TGIF, Agents of Impact! We’re taking a Brief break for the U.S. holiday. We’ll be back in your in-box on Tuesday, Feb. 21. The post The Week in Impact Investing: Ready appeared first on ImpactAlpha.

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How The Week is shifting the cultural norm on climate engagement

Cisco CSR

When faced with the realities of the climate crisis through severe weather events like flooding, hurricanes, and heat waves, we often shut down emotionally due to overwhelming feelings of fear and… Read more on Cisco Blogs

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A Closer Look at Sungrow PowerStack for European C&I Energy Storage Market

Alternative Energy Mag

There are many reasons to be optimistic about the future growth of the commercial and industrial (C&I) energy storage market. The rising popularity of renewable energy comes with volatility and intermittence, which brings potential risks and operation concerns to the grid. Energy storage system (ESS) coupled with renewable energy contributes to grid stability.

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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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New York solar equipment maker Linton Crystal Technologies plans to reshore production

Utiliity Dive

Linton’s plan follows multiple announcements by solar manufacturers, including First Solar and Q Cells, who have committed billions of dollars to establish or expand operations in the U.S.

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IoT news of the week for February 17, 2023

Stacey Higginbotham

Allegion Ventures puts money into self-storage startup: Stuf Storage, a startup offering to connect landlords with underused real estate with consumers who need a place to store their stuff, has raised $11 million in funding from Allegion Ventures and Altos Ventures. The startup decks out available commercial space with storage containers and sells access to those containers to consumers.

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Clean Energy Associates’ new Battery Energy Storage System Report to help buyers navigate a complex industry

Alternative Energy Mag

The upcoming new report builds on similar comprehensive analyses of the solar PV industry, for which Clean Energy Associates is already well-known. It will take a deep dive into today’s sprawling energy storage supply chain, which consists of dozens of critical minerals and supplier countries.

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NOVA Chemicals Establishes New Recycled Polyethylene Business

Environment + Energy Leader

NOVA Circular Solutions will be home to the Syndigo brand, the company’s newest portfolio of recycled polyethylene (rPE). The post NOVA Chemicals Establishes New Recycled Polyethylene Business appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader.

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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.