3BL Media

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

by Elysabeth Alfano, VegTech Invest Did you know - Our global food system accounts for 30% of the world’s greenhouse gas emissions. Included in that is food waste which constitutes 8% and animal agriculture which is 18% of the world’s total greenhouse gas emissions. With the growing concerns regarding producing enough food for a global population using our resource intensive system and the mounting negative impacts from the food system on the planet, blended capital investment (philanthropic, go

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Renew Economy

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

Renewables hit new record high of 75.9 per cent, sending coal to a record low despite usually strong spring electricity demand. The post Solar pushes renewables to record share of grid, coal hits new low despite highest spring demand appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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3BL Media

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

BETHESDA, Md., November 6, 2024 /3BL/ - WHC (Wildlife Habitat Council) is offering a new white paper, Beyond Target 15 | Aligning Corporate Nature Actions to the Global Biodiversity Framework , for download today. Cemex sponsors this white paper, which is available for free on our website. Biodiversity loss continues to pose a significant threat to ecosystems and human well-being.

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ESG Today

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

Los Angeles County announced that it has filed a lawsuit against beverage giants PepsiCo and Coca-Cola, claiming that the companies play a significant role in plastic pollution’s negative impacts on the environment and public health; have misrepresented the recyclability of plastic beverage containers to the public; and have failed to disclose significant environmental and health harms associated with the use of plastic beverage containers.

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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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Renew Economy

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

Australian Energy Regulator says electricity affordability will be an "ongoing challenge" that requires systemic change and reforms to harness household solar and batteries. The post Regulator says “systemic change” needed to cut energy costs, embrace consumer renewables appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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ESG Today

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

The UAE will invest up to AED200 billion (USD$54.5 billion) in order to meet its targets to significantly increase clean energy capacity and production over the next several years and to progress towards its 2050 climate goals, according to a statement by Suhail Al Mazrouei, Minister of Energy and Infrastructure. Speaking at the ADIPEC energy industry conference in Abu Dhabi, Al Mazrouei said that the investments will aim to “decarbonise our economy and achieve net-zero emissions by 2050,” accor

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ESG Today

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

H&M Group announced that it has signed a new virtual power purchase agreement (VPPA) with solar project developer and operator Lightsource bp, supporting the fashion and design brands company’s climate and clean energy goals, and enabling construction of new renewable energy infrastructure in Texas. The agreement follows the launch of a partnership between H&M and Lightsource bp in 2021, including a commitment to a multi-year power contract for projects that are contributing to the growt

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Renew Economy

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

NSW gets the lion share of new generation capacity in new CIS tender guidelines, wind gets priority over solar in Victoria, and new storage tender to open next week. The post NSW biggest winner, wind gets priority over solar as Bowen lands renewable tender deals appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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3BL Media

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

November 6, 2024 /3BL/ - We are pleased to announce that Inogen Alliance will have a presence at COP29 in Baku, Azerbaijan, marking the second time we will have a global delegation involved in COP with seven Associate companies. Our team attending and presenting includes our local Associate, Sustainera Solutions with Ilkin Hajiyev and team, who has been involved since it was announced that Baku would be the next location.

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ESG Today

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

BETA Technologies, an electric aerospace company based in Vermont, announced that it has raised $318 million in Series C equity capital. The funding will enable the eight-year-old sustainable aviation company to support continued production, certification, and commercialization of its electric-powered aircraft, as well as of its charging systems and growing infrastructure network.

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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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Renew Economy

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

Victoria is pushing ahead with plans for a renewables terminal in Western Port Bay following a veto of initial plans by the federal environment minister. The post Victoria reworks offshore wind terminal plans in fresh bid for federal green tick appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Corporate Knights

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

In 2016, when Tim Stonemeijer went looking for an MBA program that put sustainability at the fore, he found slim pickings. Today the English-born entrepreneur and circular-economy champion sees a “candy shop” of business schools flying the sustainability banner. The shift, while heartening, presents a challenge: how best to measure these programs’ commitment to sustainability and the impact they’re having on the world of business more broadly?

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Science Daily / Earth & Environment

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

Higher temperatures caused by anthropogenic climate change turned an ordinary drought into an exceptional one that parched the American West from 2020--22. A study has found that evaporation accounted for 61% of the drought's severity, while reduced precipitation accounted for 39%. The research found that since 2000, evaporative demand has played a bigger role than reduced precipitation in droughts, which may become more severe as the climate warms.

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ESG Today

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

ZE Energy, a Paris-based developer of photovoltaic power plants and energy storage solutions, announced that it had raised €54 million (USD $57.8 million), with proceeds aimed at supporting the continued expansion of its products and services throughout Europe. Founded in 2019, ZE Energy develops, builds and operates hybrid photovoltaic power plants with energy storage, and also finances projects that provide long-term solutions for renewable energy at fixed prices.

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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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Renew Economy

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

The first turbine is on its way up at Wambo wind farm, a huge two-stage project in which state-owned coal generator Stanwell Corporation has a 50 per cent stake. The post First of Australia’s tallest turbines go up at wind farm co-owned by Queensland coal giant appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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ESG Today

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

The EU’s sustainable finance framework would benefit from new measures to help reduce greenwashing risk, such as green and transition labels for sustainable investment products, and from reduced reporting burdens for smaller market participants, according to European Commissioner-designate for Financial Services and the Savings and Investment Union Maria Luis Albuquerque.

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Renew Economy

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

Green Wind is Macquarie's partner in WA wind and has revealed details about the next two of four projects in the state. The post Macquarie partner unveils another two wind projects totalling more than 1.1 GW in WA wheatbelt appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Chris Hall

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

Bondholders are increasingly engaging with both corporates and sovereigns to address systemic risks. Shareholders are often seen as having the upper hand in engagement and stewardship, but increasingly bondholders are finding their own voice. They are employing a different toolkit individually as well as collectively to change the direction of issuers should they veer off the sustainable course.

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Envirotec Magazine

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

When petrol is exposed to air, benzene readily evaporates, contributing to the fumes around petrol stations. A new study shows that metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) can be adapted to capture benzene from the air, offering a potential solution to tackling a major health and environment risk. Led by the University of Manchester, the work shows that this kind of ultra-porous material can be modified to capture and filter out significantly more benzene from the atmosphere than current materials in us

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Chris Hall

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

Experts sceptical on nascent technologies after government lays out plans for £25 billion of public sector finance. Investors have been advised to view carbon capture utilisation and storage (CCUS) and green hydrogen as long-term prospects despite recent backing from the UK government and the National Energy Systems Operator (NESO). Published yesterday, the NESO’s Clean Power 2030 report identified two primary clean power pathways to achieve the UK government’s goal of net zero electricity gener

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Envirotec Magazine

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

Hydroelectric power station at Loch Lomond. A project which gives Google Street View users an inside view of renewable energy sites launched on 29 October. From a hydropower plant deep beneath a mountain to the top of a wind turbine, Scottish Renewables’ Renewables360 is a global first-of-its-kind. It takes the public behind the scenes of the country’s 42,000-strong, £10 billion a year renewable energy industry.

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3BL Media

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

Takeaways Today, we’re excited to announce the recipients of the 2023 Llama Impact Grants, who will be awarded $500,000 each to support their use of AI to address pressing social issues. Wadhwani AI, Digital Green and Dana-Farber will use Llama 3 to improve English language learning in public schools in India, provide agricultural advice to small-scale farmers and match cancer patients to clinical trials.

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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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Envirotec Magazine

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

Crianlarich (image credit: Hamish Irvine , CC BY-NC 2.0 license ). Scotland’s environmental regulator is warning that illegally burning waste could result in financial consequences after serving a £600 civil penalty on a company which operates a hotel and restaurant lodges in Crianlarich. Crianlarich Ben More Limited, which operates Ben More Lodge Hotel and Restaurant, was served the Fixed Monetary Penalty (FMP) by the Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA) after the regulator found that

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3BL Media

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

As darkness descends earlier and the autumn chill sets in, there’s something lurking in our homes, draining energy and running up your electric bill – phantom energy! Phantom energy, also known as vampire energy or standby power, is the energy consumed by devices when they appear off but still draw power. Take a peek around your home and you’ll find a number of devices that may be impacting your energy bill.

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Envirotec Magazine

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

Advice from the newly-formed National Energy System Operator (NESO) has concluded that clean power “is a huge challenge but is achievable” for the UK by 2030. The nationalised energy system operator – formed on 1 October following the buyout of National Grid – says its new report provides comprehensive and independent analysis of how to achieve this goal.

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3BL Media

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

ATLANTA, November 6, 2024 /3BL/ - The Georgia Power Foundation has announced the recipients of its Waters for Georgia grant program – The Trust for Public Land and the Seabrook Village Foundation. The organizations will share $1 million in grants under the program, which invests in water resource focused projects that result in measurable benefits to environments and communities in Georgia including projects to preserve and restore the state's waterways, lakes and rivers.

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Envirotec Magazine

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

Image credit: Xylem Now that industrial companies face being hit with unlimited fines for pollution incidents, outsourcing pump maintenance to specialist contractors can provide security and peace of mind, as well as long-term cost savings, writes Guy Fitzpatrick, industry & infrastructure director at Xylem UK In December 2023, a £250,000 cap on penalties for companies that pollute the environment was lifted by the UK government.

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3BL Media

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

This article is co-authored by Emily Vesling, Director of Sustainability, Trane Technologies and Deidra Parrish Williams, Global Corporate Citizenship Leader, Trane Technologies. Across our global operations, Trane Technologies team members collaborate to realize our purpose to boldly challenge what’s possible for a sustainable world. Our purpose is our call to action, and it does not stop at our company doors.

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McKinsey Sustainabilty

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

Financial institutions can unlock the productivity of their software engineering teams to significantly boost tech innovation without increasing IT budgets.

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3BL Media

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

VS&Co is proud to announce that we have been named to the Forbes list of America’s Best Employers for Women 2024. This prestigious award is presented by Forbes and Statista Inc., the leading statistics portal and industry ranking provider. VS&Co is committed to being a great place to work for women who want to build careers and be supported in living full and successful lives.

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