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The staggering numbers behind Australia’s green energy opportunity

Renew Economy

Australia could slash emissions across the Asia Pacific by switching to zero emissions exports and 2,700 per cent renewables, ANU researchers say. The post The staggering numbers behind Australia’s green energy opportunity appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Simpler pump system installed at chicken processor

Sustainability Matters

Traditional DAF (dissolved air flotation) pumping systems have so many moving parts. The components include an air compressor, pressure vessel, centrifugal pump and, of course, the controller to get all three components to work harmoniously. There are many disadvantages of such a complicated system. For one, the pressure vessel requires regular certification and records must be kept.

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“We also need to eat:” Big solar biting into food security, says NSW MP

Renew Economy

Independent Member for Wagga Wagga supports local push to keep “solar factories” off productive agricultural land in the region known as the “food bowl” of NSW. The post “We also need to eat:” Big solar biting into food security, says NSW MP appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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FTfm: Fixed Income

Financial Times: Moral Money

Fears rise over ‘greenwash’ bonds, central banks weigh dangers of inflation and war ‘shocks’, Salvadorean bitcoin bond set for baptism of fire, and ‘dry powder’ loan funds struggle to find a home

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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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Fortescue says its “very stretch” 15m tonne green hydrogen targets now very achievable

Renew Economy

Fortescue CEO admits 15 million green hydrogen target by 2030 was "very stretch", but now seems very achievable given developments over last 12 months. The post Fortescue says its “very stretch” 15m tonne green hydrogen targets now very achievable appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Aker Offshore Wind - Aker Offshore Wind AS: 2021 Annual and Sustainability Report Published

Global Renewable News

Aker Offshore Wind AS hereby publishes its.

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Vattenfall - EU Commissioner for Energy visits HYBRIT pilot plant in Luleå

Global Renewable News

Kadri Simson, European Commissioner for.

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Germany can cope with a lot less Russian gas, but not entirely without it

Renew Economy

If Russian gas imports were to stop completely, Germany would have to save around 290 terawatt-hours, and lower temperatures in buildings by up to 1°C. The post Germany can cope with a lot less Russian gas, but not entirely without it appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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International Hydropower Association - Global campaign will highlight hydropower's role in achieving net zero and energy security

Global Renewable News

The International Hydropower Association (IHA).

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Taylor offers carbon farmers tax cuts, as “dodgy” offsets put in the spotlight

Renew Economy

Taylor offers carbon farmers a tax cut after slashing their potential income, as think tank targets dodgy carbon credits. The post Taylor offers carbon farmers tax cuts, as “dodgy” offsets put in the spotlight 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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PT Pertamina - Indonesia's Pertamina Accelerates Energy Transition: Becoming a Global Energy Company

Global Renewable News

State-owned PT Pertamina (Persero), an energy.

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Waiting on Zuck: Why independent publishers are going on a news freeze on Tuesday

Renew Economy

Small and regional publishers are implementing a news freeze on Tuesday to protest their exclusion from the massive handouts made to big media by the social media giants. The post Waiting on Zuck: Why independent publishers are going on a news freeze on Tuesday appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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International Finance Corporation - IFC Launches Work on Solar Mini-Grid Program to Scale Up Clean Electricity in the DRC

Global Renewable News

IFC has begun work with the Government of the.

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Why virtual power plants are the future of electricity retailing

Renew Economy

Australia's largest electricity retailers once focused on large generators, with profitability tied to “gentailing”, now they are shifting to “VPP-tailing.” . The post Why virtual power plants are the future of electricity retailing 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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Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners - Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners and Alcemi announce partnership to deliver 4GW of battery energy storage in the UK

Global Renewable News

Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners (CIP) and.

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Edify Energy selects Tesla Megapack batteries for big battery projects in NSW

Renew Economy

Tesla lands a 300MWh battery storage order for its Megapack technology with Edify in NSW. The post Edify Energy selects Tesla Megapack batteries for big battery projects in NSW appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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ENERCON - ENERCON installations surpass 25 gigawatts in Germany Milestone achieved in Ebersdorf wind farm in Lower Saxony - aim to push further onshore wind expansion together with customers.

Global Renewable News

ENERCON has surpassed the notable mark of 25.

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Energy Insiders Podcast: Fortescue’s grand green energy plans

Renew Economy

Fortescue Future Industries CEO Julie Shuttleworth on the company’s myriad green energy plans and its ambition to produce 15 million tonnes of green hydrogen a year by 2030. The post Energy Insiders Podcast: Fortescue’s grand green energy plans appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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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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Canada Green Building Council - Canada Green Building Council to oversee LEED certification and professional credentialling in CanadaMove will streamline access to LEED, TRUE and Investor Ready Energy Efficiency certification and credentials in Canada

Global Renewable News

Today (March 18), the Canada Green Building.

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Fears rise over ‘greenwash’ bonds

Financial Times: Moral Money

Market participants in the environmental lending market want assurances on standards

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WindEurope - WindEurope strongly supports a higher target for offshore wind for Belgium

Global Renewable News

Belgium's Minister of Energy Tinne Van der.

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Could a Future Mustang Run on Hydrogen - Hydrogen Combustion Engine?

Energy Central

Could a future Mustang run on hydrogen - Ford patents turbocharged hydrogen combustion engine. Over the past 24 months, Ford Motor Company.

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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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Ontario - Province Launches Five New ONroute Electric Vehicle Charging Stations

Global Renewable News

Ontario is delivering on its commitment to.

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In-person Round Table on Ukraine on Wednesday, April 6

Caux Round Table

Please join us for an in-person round table on the Russian invasion of Ukraine at 9:00 am on Wednesday, April 6 at Landmark Center in St. Paul. T.S. Eliot said that April is the cruelest month, breeding lilacs out of the dead land, mixing memory and desire, stirring dull roots with spring rain. And here we are, in April. But we are not in Ukraine, where the spring thaw has bogged down Russian tanks.

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Solar Energy Technologies Office - DOE Releases Action Plan for Photovoltaic Systems End-of-Life ManagementThe five-year-strategy aims to halve the cost of recycling and reduce the environmental impact of solar energy modules at end-of-life

Global Renewable News

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

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Less talk, more TORQUE

Sustainability Matters

So how is it possible to achieve such improvement in the performance of these small right-angle gear units? by combining expanded calculation options with the potential of SEW’s new premium gear oil. At least, this is how the experts in our development department did it. The result is a huge and permanent performance boost for our small SPIROPLAN ® gear units.

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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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Office of Energy Efficiency & Renewable Energy - DOE Releases Action Plan For Photovoltaic Systems End-Of-Life Management The five-year-strategy aims to halve the cost of recycling and reduce the environmental impact of solar energy modules at end-of-life

Global Renewable News

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

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ESG fund boom masks mispricing dangers for investors

Financial Times: Moral Money

Credit risks in the field can be hard to quantify in the field of ethical borrowing

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International Finance Corporation - IFC and Colombia Partner to Spur Green Investments

Global Renewable News

Colombia, with IFC's support, unveiled a.

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Sustainable investing boom prompts fierce fight for talent

Financial Times: Moral Money

Fund managers poach staff and push up pay in effort to attract and retain a small pool of ESG experts

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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.