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World is heading for 2.4°C to 2.8°C warming: State of the climate ahead of Cop27

Renew Economy

Emissions are still rising, pledges to 2030 put the world on track for 2.5C of warming but fossil fuel demand is nearing its peak. The post World is heading for 2.4°C to 2.8°C warming: State of the climate ahead of Cop27 appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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ESG Today: Week in Review

ESG Today

This week in ESG news: Apple urges suppliers to decarbonize by 2030; UK regulator unveils sustainable disclosure and label rules to tackle greenwashing; BlackRock launches unit targeting low carbon transition opportunities; EU proposes that all new buildings be zero emission by 2030; Norway requires state-owned companies to set science-based emissions targets; Deloitte survey finds greenwashing risk top of mind for corporate execs; Air France-KLM announces one of the largest-ever sustainable avi

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“Way off-track:” Fossil fuels killing millions, threatening future, says Lancet report

Renew Economy

Another new study has again highlighted the damage to health from the world’s continued dependence on fossil fuels and its impact on the global climate. The seventh annual global report of the Countdown on Health and Climate Change, published in The Lancet, highlights a number of crises, ranging from food insecurity, infectious diseases, heat-related disease, […].

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Sunak’s First Week: What’s Happened to the UK’s Environmental Policy?

Impakter

Impakter. Sunak’s First Week: What’s Happened to the UK’s Environmental Policy? The UK’s new Prime Minister, Rishi Sunak, has finished his first week in office. In the wake of Liz Truss’ “Attack on Nature” there has been much speculation about how environmental policy will evolve in the UK under this new premiership. Will Sunak reverse Truss’ measures or will he continue her assault?

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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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Renewables well ahead of coal and nuclear in US, as they chase down fossil gas

Renew Economy

Renewables continue rapid growth in US grid, now well ahead of coal and nuclear and chasing down fossil gas. The post Renewables well ahead of coal and nuclear in US, as they chase down fossil gas appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Horror on Halloween: South Korea in Shock after Crowd Crush in Seoul

Impakter

Impakter. Horror on Halloween: South Korea in Shock after Crowd Crush in Seoul. South Korea experienced unexpected tragedy in the form of a lethal crowd crush over Halloween weekend in Itaewon, a popular district in Seoul for teenagers and young people to go out. After a similar incident occurred almost exactly a year ago at Astroworld Festival in Houston (read more about that below), the questions arise: Can […].

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Inflation Reduction Act Will Create 9 Million+ ClimateTech Jobs, New Report Says – Opportunities For Women

Joan Michelson

A new analysis by the BlueGreen Alliance & the Political Economy Research Institute at the University of Massachusetts Amherst found that the Inflation Reduction Act will create over 9 million climatetech jobs by 2032. These roles are typically held by men, but there’s a silver lining for women.

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WA takes next big step towards Made-in-WA turbine industry ahead of wind energy boom

Renew Economy

State government commissions a full feasibility study to find out what it will take to start building wind turbines in WA. The post WA takes next big step towards Made-in-WA turbine industry ahead of wind energy boom appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Criterion Energy Partners - Criterion Energy Partners Announces Industry Advisory Group, Prepares for Texas Geothermal Demonstration

Global Renewable News

CRITERION ENERGY PARTNERS, INC. today (Oct 25).

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State and federal support key to Australia becoming a critical minerals super power

Renew Economy

Australian public financial capital initiatives will pay a fundamental role in accelerating the development of critical mineral supply chain value-adding projects. The post State and federal support key to Australia becoming a critical minerals super power 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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Tenaris - Tenaris brings innovative solutions to Tiwi and Malinao geothermal steam field facilities in the Philippines

Global Renewable News

The Philippine Geothermal Production Company,

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Budget boosts CEFC's role in the net zero economy

Sustainability Matters

The CEFC now has a role in the Australian Government’s Rewiring the Nation (RTN) infrastructure program thanks to a federal Budget capital allocation of $8.6 billion to CEFC for RTN-related investments, as part of the broader $20 billion RTN policy initiative. Subject to parliamentary approval, the CEFC expects to draw on this new capital to invest in priority grid-related projects to fast-track the decarbonisation of the electricity sector and secure a strong and stable clean energy supply.

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PT Pertamina Geothermal Energy - PGE and ORMAT Collaborate to Develop Binary Technology

Global Renewable News

PT Pertamina Geothermal Energy (PGE), part of.

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Control Valves Market Size to Hit Around USD 20.7 BN by 2030

Alternative Energy Mag

The market is driven by rising demand from end use industries such as water & wastewater treatment, oil & gas, and energy & power industry. Additionally, increasing adoption of industrial automation is boosting the use of smart control valves, which is further expected to boost the market growth over the forecast period.

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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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Alberta Energy Regulator - Into the Heat: Geothermal Resource DevelopmentHow geothermal resources are developed, used, and regulated and the role Albertans had in developing Directive 089

Global Renewable News

Outside, air temperatures are cooling down,

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Rathfinny Wine Estate Builds Sustainable Business Practices from the Ground Up

B the Change

English Winery Grows with an Eye on Long-Term Success Tucked away in a valley between the Alfriston village and the East Sussex coast rests one of England’s newest and largest vineyards, the Rathfinny Wine Estate. Rathfinny produces fine vintage sparkling wine, including its popular Sussex Sparkling wines, and to mark its 10-year anniversary has applied for B Corporation Certification after achieving a B Impact Assessment score of 99.4.

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Atlantic Shores Offshore Wind, LLC - Atlantic Shores Offshore Wind Project 1 Selects Ramboll to Design Turbine Foundations

Global Renewable News

Atlantic Shores Offshore Wind Project 1, LLC.

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US Streams Are Drying Up

Impakter

Impakter. US Streams Are Drying Up. This story on climate change science originally appeared in science magazine EOS and is part of Covering Climate Now, a global journalism collaboration strengthening coverage of the climate story. For millennia, communities throughout North America have adapted to the ebb and flow of waterways. Water infrastructure provides reservoirs for times of drought and flood control for instances of deluge. […].

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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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SAFE Cities - Governments across the US and Canada moving off methane gasMore large and small cities, places with cold climates, and US states join the movement for all-electric buildings

Global Renewable News

Over the past six months, more than 30 local.

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Finance’s Largest Net-Zero Club Needs New Talking Points for COP

Alaistair Marsh

The world’s biggest financial coalition for eliminating carbon emissions may find it difficult to get their message heard at November’s climate talks in Egypt. .

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PT Pertamina Geothermal Energy - PGE Wins 3 Dharma Karya Muda Awards from the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources

Global Renewable News

PT Pertamina Geothermal Energy (PGE) won 3.

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'Green hush': Are fears of getting called out for greenwashing hurting firms' climate ambitions?

Eco-Business

Image-conscious companies have stopped promoting their green credentials for fear of being criticised for greenwashing. Eco-Business asked companies how the potential of such allegations affect their sustainability ambitions.

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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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WindEurope - New wind turbine orders stalling; European renewables targets at risk

Global Renewable News

Wind turbine orders in Q3 2022 fell by 36%.

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Highlands Philippine coffee farmers traded slash-and-burn for agroforestry

Eco-Business

To protect its water resources in the mountains of Dauin, geothermal producer EDC helped slash-and-burn farmers transition to a sustainable farming model that is profitable and environmentally friendly.

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International Renewable Energy Agency - We face an abyss of irreversible climate consequences, says IRENA DG

Global Renewable News

The International Renewable Energy Agency.

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Shaping the future of sustainable business

Eco-Business

The Sustainable Energy Solutions 2022 Forum convened thought leaders to discuss the future of mobility, district and residential cooling, energy services and more.

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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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Enviva - Enviva Applauds 550 Scientists for Public Letter Highlighting the Importance of Woody Biomass and Smart Forest Management

Global Renewable News

Enviva Inc. (NYSE: EVA) ("Enviva"), the.

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Foodpanda sustainability head Laura Kantor joins abillion

Eco-Business

Laura Kantor, head of marketing and sustainability for food delivery brand Foodpanda in Singapore, has joined abillion, an app for discovering vegetarian eateries.

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Eavor - Eavor is proud to announce that Yuta Kano joining our board of directors

Global Renewable News

Yuta Kano of Chubu Electric Power Co.

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EDPR Sunseap acquires Robin Pho's Right People Renewable Energy

Eco-Business

Pho has sold a family business that pivoted to clean energy in 2018. Post-merger, he will be the Indonesia country head for EDPR Sunseap.

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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