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Fossil fuel industry loses its grip over Australia’s climate and energy policies

Renew Economy

Change of government will see a clean-out of fossil fuel industry lobbyists that held sway in the corridors of power for nearly a decade. The post Fossil fuel industry loses its grip over Australia’s climate and energy policies appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Australia votes for climate action in 2022 Federal election

John Englart

Image: In the polling booth with How to vote cards and ballots(This is from an email briefing to international climate colleagues)We take heart that in Australia we have changed the government. Citizen concern with lack of action on climate change was a large part of this as surveys and polls showed. Many of us have been working hard in the background for weeks and months with community.

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Greens power play: New parliament to be a leadership test for Adam Bandt

Renew Economy

The Greens celebrate best ever federal election result, and a win for climate action. But the next three years will be a leadership test for Adam Bandt. The post Greens power play: New parliament to be a leadership test for Adam Bandt appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Responsible Investing

Financial Times: Moral Money

As more money looks to benefit from the transition away from fossil fuels, picking when and where to invest responsibly is becoming ever more complicated.

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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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Cannon-Brookes says election shows AGL coal plans untenable, as Forrest lays into Coalition

Renew Economy

Billionaires Mike Cannon-Brookes and Andre Forrest seize on climate driven poll results to push case for rapid green energy transition. The post Cannon-Brookes says election shows AGL coal plans untenable, as Forrest lays into Coalition appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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ForeFront Power - ForeFront Power Installs 2.4 MW of Solar at Eight of Anheuser-Busch's Partner Craft Breweries Across the CountryForeFront Power's Solar Energy System Developments include a 377 kW-DC System at Chicago's Goose Island Beer Co. and a 217 kW-DC System at Long Island's Blue Point Brewing Co.

Global Renewable News

ForeFront Power, a leading developer, advisor,

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Waste-to-energy facility ramps up in Melbourne

Sustainability Matters

Two Melbourne companies have teamed up to develop a modern waste-to-energy (WtE) and integrated resource recovery processing plant. The plant will deliver baseload renewable energy while recovering recyclable materials from waste. Great Southern Waste Technology (GSWT) will be working with Repurpose It , which already runs a waste processing and recycling facility in Victoria, to develop the technology.

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Labor must move quickly on climate and energy: Here’s a list of things to do

Renew Economy

Labor needs to move quickly on climate and energy. A trip to Japan for the Quad meeting should be followed by a visit to a wind or solar farm. The post Labor must move quickly on climate and energy: Here’s a list of things to do appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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HSBC suspends banker over climate change comments

Financial Times: Moral Money

Executives criticise Stuart Kirk’s speech despite bank being aware of its title

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A letter to incoming minister for climate change, Chris Bowen

Renew Economy

Australia can become a global clean energy superpower with a modern and prosperous economy powered by reliable, low-cost, clean energy. The post A letter to incoming minister for climate change, Chris Bowen appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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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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Black & Veatch - Delta Offshore Energy Americas Subsidiary Receives USTDA Grant to Enable Green Projects in Vietnam

Global Renewable News

The United States Trade and Development Agency.

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Investors seek out ‘S’ factor in ESG

Financial Times: Moral Money

Post-pandemic, ‘social responsibility’ is becoming much more important

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U.S. Department of Energy - Biden Administration Launches $7 Million Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Initiative to Further Decarbonize ManufacturingFunding Will Expand Cohort of Colleges and Universities Helping Local Manufacturers Reduce Carbon Footprint, Lower Energy Costs, and Expand the Energy Workforce

Global Renewable News

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) today (May.

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AVEVA Plant SCADA 2020 R2 taps into the full potential of the AVEVA Portfolio

Sustainability Matters

As global industry accelerates plans for digital transformation and seeks reliable and flexible SCADA solutions, many companies are shifting to tightly integrated stacks of solutions to solve increasingly interconnected operational challenges. As HMI/SCADA software continues to evolve, AVEVA™ Plant SCADA has grown as well. You’ll find it easier than ever to explore solutions that deliver collaboration, skills management, deep analytics, and artificial intelligence.

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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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Transitional Energy - Transitional Energy Successfully Produces Geothermal Energy at Oil and Gas Well

Global Renewable News

Transitional Energy a majority women-owned,

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Watchdogs tackle the murky world of greenwash

Financial Times: Moral Money

Government enforcers are on the hunt for companies making misleading claims about their so-called ‘eco-friendly’ products

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Hawaiian Electric - Hawaiian Electric seeks developers of projects small and large in latest phase of shared solar

Global Renewable News

Hawaiian Electric is seeking renewable energy.

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Ukraine war creates new tensions for ESG investors

Financial Times: Moral Money

The outperformance of energy sector shares after Russia’s invasion presents a test for the eco-conscious

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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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Electriq Power - Electriq Power Partners with SEDC Solar to Provide Energy Storage + Solar At No Cost to Homes and Businesses in Washington D.C.

Global Renewable News

Electriq Power, Inc. ("Electriq"), a leading.

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Australians invited to have their say on the future of water

Sustainability Matters

The Australian Water Association ( AWA ) has teamed up with Arup to launch a national survey to better understand Australians’ perspectives on the challenges and issues for sustainable water management. This is an opportunity for all Australians to have their say on the future of our water. The survey will inform the water sector of what matters most to all Australians and help shape the direction of a sustainable water future.

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Anaergia - Anaergia Named by Sustainable Development Technology Canada to Its Inaugural List of Canada's Sustainability Changemakers

Global Renewable News

Anaergia Inc. ("Anaergia" or the "Company").

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‘Do-good’ measures don’t do at all

Financial Times: Moral Money

A multitude of methodologies to rate businesses is causing confusion for ethical investors

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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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California Public Utilities Commission - CPUC Approves Energy Storage Contracts for SCE

Global Renewable News

The California Public Utilities Commission.

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Investors call for ‘double down’ on energy transition

Financial Times: Moral Money

Fossil fuel dilemma: climate action clashes with energy security

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U.S. Department of Energy - DOE Awards Over $3 Million to Small Solar Businesses

Global Renewable News

The U.S. Department of Energy Solar Energy.

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Environmental activists focus on debt and equity

Financial Times: Moral Money

Could a two-pronged strategy bring climate laggards into line?

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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.

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Georgia Power - Georgia Power welcomes Hyundai Motor Group to Coastal GeorgiaCompany's first fully dedicated electric vehicle and battery manufacturing facility to bring 8,100 jobs and $5.54 billion investment to state

Global Renewable News

Georgia Power today (May 20) joined with.

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Nations in need seek more help on ‘green deal’ loans

Financial Times: Moral Money

Access to finance to tackle climate change remains tight

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Geothermal Technologies Office - Diverse R&D Partnerships Doing Big Things at Utah FORGE

Global Renewable News

Over the past year, the Geothermal.

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Weaning Philippine banks away from coal cannot be done overnight—Central Bank chief

Eco-Business

Philippine Central Bank governor Benjamin Diokno downplays local banks still underwriting and selling bonds for coal developers despite public declarations to stop funding the fossil fuel.

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How Will Virgo Season Impact Your ESG Communication?

3BL’s in-house experts merge the celestial wisdom of astrology with current environmental, social, governance (ESG) communication trends to offer a unique perspective and practical advice on sharing your company’s commitments effectively. 3BL’s new “Navigating ESG Comms through the Cosmos” series begins with Virgo season! In this edition, we delve into: How businesses have responded to environmental disasters over the past few months and why you can expect a continued focus on the climate crisis