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Australian oil and gas company Beach makes move into offshore wind

Renew Economy

Belgian company Parkwind teams up with Australia oil and gas company Beach in an effort to beat a powerful field of licence applicants. The post Australian oil and gas company Beach makes move into offshore wind appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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ESG Today: Week in Review

ESG Today

This week in ESG news: JPMorgan signs over $200 million in carbon removal deals; G7 leaders support development of global sustainable disclosure standards; KPMG launches circularity tracking tools; Goldman Sachs appoints new sustainable finance head; first science-based targets for nature launched by SBTN; France implements ban on short-haul flights to reduce climate impact; hydrogen megaproject secures $6 billion green loan; FedEx launches tool enabling tracking of shipping emissions; Nike begi

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First major solar farm to be added to a big battery starts operations in Australia

Renew Economy

Reverse engineering: First solar farm to be built next to a pre-existing battery project sends its first output to the grid. The post First major solar farm to be added to a big battery starts operations in Australia appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Analyzing Menstrual Health and Hygiene Through a Market-Based Lens: A New Report Assesses the Landscape in the Global South

James Militzer

Around the world, roughly 1.8 billion people menstruate — a group that comprises over 20% of the global population. Over 300 million people are menstruating on any given day. (Since some of these individuals don’t identify as female, we’ll refer to them as menstruators in this article.) Yet despite the vast number of people who experience menstruation, and menstrual health and hygiene (MHH)’s link to multiple Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), MHH has long been — and still is — an overlooked

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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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VNI West: AEMO finds new route to allay opposition with good and bad news for renewables

Renew Economy

AEMO proposes new route for VNI West transmission link to avoid wetlands and irrigated crops, but there is good and bad news for renewables developers. The post VNI West: AEMO finds new route to allay opposition with good and bad news for renewables appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Incentivizing Boards Of Directors To Address Climate Change, At ChangeNow Summit

Joan Michelson

Mitigating climate change in time requires the participation of boards of directors. Panels of mostly women driving this change described how at the ChangeNow Summit.

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Mercedes F1 team to shift to biofuel

Sustainability Matters

Mercedes-AMG Formula One team PETRONAS and its logistics partners are working to deliver a fully biofuelled European season following a successful trial in 2022 that saw an 89% reduction in CO₂ freight emissions. The sport’s regulatory bodies have approved sustainability exclusions in the Financial Regulations, allowing opportunity for innovation in sustainability.

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Putting green hydrogen plants next to green steelworks would kickstart both industries

Renew Economy

Co-locating plants in sun-rich, iron-rich parts of Australia can help overcome the “first mover problem” for green hydrogen. Here's how it would work. The post Putting green hydrogen plants next to green steelworks would kickstart both industries appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Entergy Corporation - Entergy to help customers in Louisiana Beat the Heat this summer

Global Renewable News

Entergy Louisiana and Entergy New Orleans have.

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Squadron forges ahead with 400MW wind and big battery project in NSW

Renew Economy

Andrew Forrest's Squadron Energy says an Environmental Impact Statement is underway for proposed wind farm and battery in Wiradjuri Country. The post Squadron forges ahead with 400MW wind and big battery project in NSW 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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Form Energy, Inc - Form Energy Breaks Ground on Form Factory 1 in Weirton, WV

Global Renewable News

Today (May 26), Form Energy, Inc., an American.

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Wind out-powers hydro for five hours on Tasmania grid, allowing utility to cash in

Renew Economy

Windy conditions in south-eastern Australia last week led to an interesting energy generation mix for Tasmania, including more wind than hydro. The post Wind out-powers hydro for five hours on Tasmania grid, allowing utility to cash in appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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U.S. Department of Energy - Ohio State University & Wilberforce University Team Claims Top Spot in Year One of the EcoCAR EV ChallengeWest Virginia University and University of Alabama round out top three

Global Renewable News

Ohio State (OSU) & Wilberforce University Team.

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Making vinegar from excess carbon dioxide could reduce emissions

Sustainability Matters

Monash University ’s chemical engineers have developed an industrial process to produce acetic acid that uses the excess carbon dioxide (CO 2 ) in the atmosphere, potentially creating negative carbon emissions. Acetic acid is used in several industrial processes and is an ingredient in household vinegar, vinyl paints and some glues. There is an estimated worldwide industrial demand of 6.5 million tonnes per year.

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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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Hawaiian Electric - Hawaiian Electric proposes to repower Waiau Power PlantProject would replace old units with flexible, firm renewable generation on existing site, reducing operating cost and community impact

Global Renewable News

Hawaiian Electric is proposing to replace six.

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Namibia agrees deal to progress $10bn green hydrogen project — a sum nearly equal to nation's GDP

Energy Central

The 3GW Hyphen project will produce two million tonnes of ammonia for export to Europe, with offtake MoUs already in place for half this volume.

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Ocean Energy Europe - OceanEnergy sign up to EMEC wave energy test berth

Global Renewable News

Irish wave energy developer, OceanEnergy, has.

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Big bill for NSW green shift

Green Career News

The NSW government has unveiled an ambitious renewable energy plan that will need over $10 billion for new.

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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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International Finance Corporation - IFC's Green Investment in Poland to Boost Manufacturing in the Electromobility Value Chain and Reduce GHG Emissions

Global Renewable News

To help build a robust electric vehicle (EV).

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Bid flushed with Belgian funds

Green Career News

Belgian money is being directed towards offshore wind power in Australia.

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Peninsula Clean Energy - Peninsula Clean Energy Reaches 45MW Battery Storage Deal

Global Renewable News

Peninsula Clean Energy has reached a 15-year.

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Bihar heatwave response reveals flaws in India’s heat strategy

Eco-Business

Bihar’s heat action plan contains important strategies but is underfunded and poorly implemented – a theme common across Indian states’ responses to the growing problem of extreme heat, experts say

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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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Tennessee Valley Authority - TVA Seeks Public Comments on Scoping for Proposed Generation Projects

Global Renewable News

The Tennessee Valley Authority is asking for.

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India has big clean energy goals – so why is it banking on coal?

Eco-Business

Amid global calls to end coal dependency, new projections show it will remain India's biggest source of power by 2030, even as renewable energy grows.

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Hawaiian Electric - Three Hawaii Island renewable energy contracts amended, will result in long-term savings for customersNo longer linked to cost of oil, fixed prices will stabilize bill

Global Renewable News

Hawaiian Electric has renegotiated three of.

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What next for clean heating in rural China?

Eco-Business

Ten years after the launch of a campaign to clean up heating systems, improved subsidies, district heating and retrofits should be considered.

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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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BC Hydro - BC Hydro receives significant interest from North Coast industries looking to use clean electricity

Global Renewable News

BC Hydro received significant interest from.

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Indonesia, Malaysia cry 'discrimination' in lobbying against EU palm oil restrictions

Eco-Business

Indonesia and Malaysia will send top officials to Brussels to voice concerns over a new regulation that bans the trading of commodities associated with deforestation, including palm oil.

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Hawaiian Electric - Hawaiian Electric and ev.energy launch Smart Charge Hawaii to help electric vehicle drivers optimize chargingManaged EV charging contributes to a cleaner, more resilient grid

Global Renewable News

Hawaiian Electric is partnering with global.

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Fake Social Media Accounts Are Attacking Electrify America

CleanTechnica

Toward the end of last week, there was a real shocker of an announcement in the industry when Ford announced that it will be adopting the Tesla/”NACS” charge plug for vehicles starting in 2025.

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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.