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Study reveals how firms buying carbon credits are 'outperforming' peers on climate

GreenBiz

NGOs warn against dismissing the voluntary carbon market as a 'greenwashing' exercise, as a new study shows corporate buyers are more likely to be climate action leaders.

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Nuclear dependent France extends life of coal generators to avoid winter blackouts

Renew Economy

France has extended the life of two coal fired generators to help meet expected power shortages this winter as it struggles with reliability in its ageing nuclear fleet. The post Nuclear dependent France extends life of coal generators to avoid winter blackouts appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Why Rivian is funding a $1 billion solar project built on a Kentucky coal mine

GreenBiz

The electric vehicle company has a unique selection process that goes beyond cost and capacity for new energy projects.

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Australian solar pioneers presented with world’s top engineering prize

Renew Economy

Australian and Chinese researchers whose work delivered the stunning cost reductions in solar PV presented with world's top engineering prize. The post Australian solar pioneers presented with world’s top engineering prize appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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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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Why Verizon is betting on these four climate tech startups

GreenBiz

Sponsored: Each company’s innovative solution leverages advanced technology to mitigate the impact of climate change on underrepresented communities.

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First “stand-alone” renewable hydrogen system plugs in at manufacturing facility

Renew Economy

Self-contained power system that combines solar and a renewable hydrogen hybrid battery begins trial run at Victoria manufacturing facility. The post First “stand-alone” renewable hydrogen system plugs in at manufacturing facility appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Wind energy workforce needs to double in Australia to help deliver “colossal growth”

Renew Economy

Global report says transitioning fossil fuel workers will be key to building the wind energy workforce as countries like Australia drive huge development growth. The post Wind energy workforce needs to double in Australia to help deliver “colossal growth” appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Top Chef: How George Brown's prestigious chef school went organic

Corporate Knights

It’s been two years since George Brown College launched its food studies program , and students are already cooking up change. In September, they helped the Toronto college’s prestigious Chef School become the first culinary school – and the second post-secondary school – in Canada to achieve a gold Organic Campus designation from the Canada Organic Trade Association (COTA).

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From 30 jobs to “generational change:” When solar projects put First Nations first

Renew Economy

Employment, self esteem, agency. How genuine and early engagement with Aboriginal communities can build solar farms and meaningful change. The post From 30 jobs to “generational change:” When solar projects put First Nations first appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Less Than 1 in 3 Boards Have a Strong Understanding of ESG Risks Affecting Their Companies: PwC Survey

ESG Today

More than two thirds of corporate boards lack a strong understanding of the ESG risks affecting their companies, including only a quarter that report having a strong grasp of carbon emissions and even fewer on their companies’ climate risk or strategy, according to the new U.S.-focused Annual Corporate Directors Survey released by global professional services firm PwC.

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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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How to unlock $250 billion in energy assets under (and on) our own roofs

Renew Economy

Six policy changes to unlock Australia's powerhouse of behind-the-meter energy assets to further benefit consumers and hit our climate targets. The post How to unlock $250 billion in energy assets under (and on) our own roofs appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Minesto - Final quayside assembly of tidal energy kite Dragon 12 initiated in Uddevalla, Sweden

Global Renewable News

Minesto, leading ocean energy developer, has completed the manufacturing of the Dragon 12 wing and started system integration at quayside in Uddevalla port, Sweden. The quayside completion of the kite.

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CleanCo seeks another 3GW of wind and solar to boost pipeline to more than 5GW

Renew Economy

CleanCo puts out a call for another 3GW of new wind and solar projects as state government advances massive Borumba pumped hydro project. The post CleanCo seeks another 3GW of wind and solar to boost pipeline to more than 5GW appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Croatia - Croatia's Bukotermal eyes 16 MW geothermal power plant

Global Renewable News

Croatia's northern Varazdin county said on Tuesday that all preconditions exist to build a 16 MW geothermal power plant, citing research by its subsidiary, electricity generation company Bukoterma.

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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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Solar thermal investment – now – could shave billions off energy transition bill

Renew Economy

New report argues that for grid decarbonisation, the smart money should be on long duration storage – with concentrated solar at the forefront. The post Solar thermal investment – now – could shave billions off energy transition bill appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Nevada - BLM to hold November Geothermal Lease Sale

Global Renewable News

The Bureau of Land Management today (Oct 10) announced it would hold a competitive geothermal lease sale on Tuesday, November 14, 2023, offering 45 parcels totaling about 135,067acres across Churc.

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Solar Insiders Podcast: The power of putting First Nations first

Renew Economy

How Beon Energy has left a lasting legacy and set a new benchmark for meaningful engagement with Indigenous communities. Plus, AEMO's solar switch-off push. The post Solar Insiders Podcast: The power of putting First Nations first appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Global Bioenergies - Global Bioenergies rewarded by the rating organization EcoVadis for its CSR commitment

Global Renewable News

In its first EcoVadis assessment, Global Bioenergies reached the top 30% of the most performing companies in terms of CSR among the 110,000 companies worldwide surveyed by the rating organization. Th.

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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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Energy Insiders Podcast: Social licence in the regions

Renew Economy

We talk to three people in regional Australia dealing with renewable and transmission projects about the issue of social licence. Plus: Brookfield’s big win. The post Energy Insiders Podcast: Social licence in the regions appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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European Marine Energy Centre - EMEC search for offshore energy and green hydrogen Earthshot solutions

Global Renewable News

The search for the 2024 Earthshot Prize winner is underway. As an Official Nominator for The Earthshot Prize, The European Marine Energy Centre (EMEC) is inviting expressions of interest from o.

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TIAA CIO: Artificial Intelligence Will Help Us On Our Mission to ‘Retire Inequality’ – Watch Video Interview

Just Capital

Artificial intelligence is influencing “every segment” of TIAA’s portfolio, according to the company’s chief information and client services officer, Sastry Durvasula. “I think AI will have a profound impact on our business.” Considering the context, that’s no small statement. Durvasula is responsible for the global technology and client services operations at one of America’s largest retirement and investment solutions providers.

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Bentley Systems - Bentley Systems Announces Seequent's Acquisition of Geothermal Simulation Leader Flow State SolutionsCombines Seequent's Geological Modeling with Flow State Solutions' Geothermal Simulation Software

Global Renewable News

Bentley Systems, Incorporated (Nasdaq: BSY), the infrastructure engineering software company, today (Oct 11) announced that Seequent, The Bentley Subsurface Company, has signed an agreement to acquire.

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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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Offshore pipeline re-use | Hydrogen

Energy Central

Offshore pipeline re-use Two main scenarios which can be realized before 2030. In both scenarios, one of the pipelines becomes fully available for hydrogen; the other pipeline continues to facilitate the transport of existing and future natural gas production. In these scenarios, blending - the blending of hydrogen with natural gas - would also be possible, in.

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GE Vernova - GE Vernova's Hydro Power business commissions four 175 MW units for Nigeria's second largest hydropower plantLocated in Niger State, the Zungeru project will help meet around 10% of the country's electricity needs with renewable and reliable energy

Global Renewable News

GE Vernova's Hydro Power business has completed the commissioning of the 4 (four) 175 MW Francis hydropower turbines and generators at the Zungeru project in Nigeria.Located on the Kadina Rive.

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Partner Summit 2023 – Powering up for Profitability and Growth in EMEA!

Cisco CSR

Last year’s Cisco Partner Summit was fantastic, and I really enjoyed presenting about how my team is driving improvements in the way Cisco and our Partners work together.

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Swiss Geo Energy - Swiss Geo Energy successfully completes its geophysical campaign in the Eclépens region

Global Renewable News

Swiss Geo Energy is proud to announce the successful completion of the geophysical campaign for the project GeoCogen Eclépens, which concluded on October 6. These field operations mobilised significa.

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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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A $200 Billion Opportunity: What Payment Data Shows About the Rise of Africa’s Digital Economy

James Militzer

Africa’s digital economy is growing rapidly, and it could go faster. We think businesses, financial institutions and governments are in a prime position to add a further US $200 billion to the continent’s GDP in the next six years by supporting that growth. Although this exceeds projections from the IFC and others , we believe it’s a realistic goal.

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DeepPower, Inc. - Canada's First 5MW Pilot Project for Conventional Geothermal Power

Global Renewable News

In a groundbreaking endeavor set to redefine Canada's energy landscape, Ormat Technologies is partnering with DEEP Earth Energy Production to launch the nation's first 5MW conventional geother.

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Plastic production via advanced recycling lowers GHG emissions

Science Daily / Earth & Environment

Research reveals that recycling post-use plastic through pyrolysis can reduce GHG emissions by 18-23%. Approach can potentially enhance sustainability by minimizing waste and fossil resource reliance.

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SRP - SRP Board Approves System Plan Strategies to Bring Customers Affordable, Reliable and Sustainable PowerIntegrated System Plan to add 1,000 MW of pumped hydro by 2035

Global Renewable News

Highlights Two-year, multi-stakeholder Integrated System Plan will guide SRP's power system strategies between 2025 and 2035 Findings from surveys of more than 1,400 customers showed a.

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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.