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Huge 400MWh battery takes UK one step closer to 100 per cent renewables

Renew Economy

A 200MW/400MWh energy storage system in the UK claims to be a world-first, and will help UK take another step towards a zero carbon grid. The post Huge 400MWh battery takes UK one step closer to 100 per cent renewables appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Climate change has (finally) arrived at business school

GreenBiz

The climate crisis is a curriculum item at the most prestigious schools, and MBAs are excited.

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“Sun tax” gets closer, but not much clearer, as networks outline solar export tariff plans

Renew Economy

Solar export tariffs are set to hit parts of the grid next year. We look at the sometimes baffling network proposals to see what's on the table. The post “Sun tax” gets closer, but not much clearer, as networks outline solar export tariff plans appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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‘Conscious quitting’: On youth and consequences

GreenBiz

There’s no shortage of young professionals ready to meet the moment, if only you give them a chance and a voice.

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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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Can an old coal pit be turned into a lake? Hazelwood plans set off “water trigger”

Renew Economy

Engie's proposed Hazelwood lake will be scrutinised by the federal government's more muscular environment department for its huge water use. The post Can an old coal pit be turned into a lake? Hazelwood plans set off “water trigger” appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Can female-led sesame milk brand knock almond milk off its throne?

Corporate Knights

When Julia Stamberger, CEO of the Planting Hope Company and mother of four, decided to fill the American plant-based food company’s entire board and C-suite with only women, her reasons were pretty straightforward. She says that not only did the approach give her access to an abundance of untapped talent, but more importantly, it gave the company greater insight into its main customers.

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Incorporating Sustainability Insights Into Consumers' Buying Journey

GreenBiz

Consumer demand for sustainability insights has reached a major tipping point: over 50% of global consumers now want environmental impact information available at the time of purchase. With this level of demand, how can companies efficiently incorporate sustainability data into their consumers' daily purchasing decisions?

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Brookfield still hungry for massive green energy play as Origin board backs trimmed offer

Renew Economy

Brookfield still keen on using Origin as platform for $20 billion wind, solar and storage push after board supports a slightly trimmed offer. The post Brookfield still hungry for massive green energy play as Origin board backs trimmed offer appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Quality-Driven ESG: Build Trust by Improving Data Quality

GreenBiz

As we move towards 2030, maintaining high standards for protecting the environment and human rights is becoming very good for business. Investors are increasingly monitoring environmental, social and governance (ESG) intentions and outcomes to inform decision making, and lenders are reducing the cost of capital for organizations that maintain high ESG standards.

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Solar exports and siestas: The energy future where consumers have the power, and can share it too

Renew Economy

Landmark study looks into Australia's energy future to see how consumers will use electricity, how they won't, and how to avoid a potentially bumpy transition. The post Solar exports and siestas: The energy future where consumers have the power, and can share it too 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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Electrifying the parking lots of the future

GreenBiz

Flash’s vision for parking involves reservable, reliable and easy-to-use EV charging stations.

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Korean giant backs plans for Australia’s first commercial solar hydrogen project

Renew Economy

South Korean industrial giant throws its weight behind Infinite Green Energy plans to develop and build Australia’s first commercial-scale green hydrogen project. The post Korean giant backs plans for Australia’s first commercial solar hydrogen project appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Good jobs and green jobs should not be mutually exclusive in the US steel industry

GreenBiz

The IRA can drive fairly paid union jobs in the United States.

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Longest running solar farm contract dispute finally settled after more than two years

Renew Economy

Longest running dispute over solar farm contract finally resolved after more than two years. The post Longest running solar farm contract dispute finally settled after more than two years 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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Solar Panel Cars: The Future of Sustainable Transportation?

Environment + Energy Leader

As the world becomes more aware of the environmental impact of fossil fuels, there has been an increasing interest in sustainable transportation options. One of the most promising developments in this field is the use of solar panel cars. The post Solar Panel Cars: The Future of Sustainable Transportation? appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader.

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NSW Ports prepares to turns Port Kembla into an offshore wind energy hub

Renew Economy

NSW Ports is planning a futuristic port that can support offshore wind and hydrogen. The post NSW Ports prepares to turns Port Kembla into an offshore wind energy hub appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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AllianzGI to Begin Voting Against Companies that Don’t Link Exec Pay to ESG Performance

ESG Today

Investment manager Allianz Global Investors (AllianzGI) warned today that it will begin this year to vote against directors of large cap European companies that fail to integrate ESG performance metrics into executive pay policies. The company also introduced a new stewardship policy to vote against board directors of high-emitting companies that don’t have sufficient net zero goals and strategies or climate-related disclosure, beginning in 2024.

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Meta may offer a lesson in how to brick a surveillance device

Stacey Higginbotham

It’s the beginning of the end for Meta’s Portal display. The company quietly removed the app for Microsoft Teams from the Portal app store in recent weeks, a little over a year after the video chat service first became available on Meta’s smart displays. The change, which also includes Microsoft’s Intune app, was first noticed by Portal owners on Reddit; I was able to confirm it with Meta PR.

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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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McKesson Corporation Tackles Climate Change by Increasing Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy

Environment + Energy Leader

McKesson Europe aims to be carbon neutral by 2030, while McKesson Corporation set in 2021 a science-based target initiative to keep temperature increases in check and aligned with the Paris climate agreement. The post McKesson Corporation Tackles Climate Change by Increasing Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader.

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Winning the SMB tech market in a challenging economy

McKinsey Sustainabilty

The small-and-midsize-business market has huge potential, but it’s also highly competitive and fragmented. Tech providers must understand the unique, evolving needs and preferences of small companies.

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Bipartisan legislation would increase US uranium production to promote nuclear energy

Utiliity Dive

To the extent possible, DOE will not disrupt or replace market mechanisms by competing with U.S. nuclear energy companies, according to the legislation.

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Wärtsilä Completes 125MW LeConte Energy Storage Project in California

Environment + Energy Leader

The facility will also support the continued integration of renewable energy assets on California’s electric grid, a key component of the state’s decarbonization goals. The post Wärtsilä Completes 125MW LeConte Energy Storage Project in California appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader.

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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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8 Best Shopify Apps That Give Back

Causeartist: Sustainable Technology

Shopify is a great platform for business owners who want to create an online presence. With the help of Shopify, business owners can create online stores that are easy to use and manage.

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DNO spearheads “world-first” smart transformer trial

Envirotec Magazine

Smart electricity transformers will greatly improve the level of insight into what is going on in the network, says the operator, assisting the effort to maintain a reliable supply of power. Billed as a world-first smart transformer trial, UK Power Network’s Project Stratus will see smart electricity transformers installed within existing substations at Uckfield and New Romney in East Sussex which, if successful, will provide live data on electricity usage and demand, “on a scale never-before a

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French Renewable Developer Signs 25-Year PPA

Environment + Energy Leader

French renewables developer Total Eren has acquired one of Honduras’ largest wind farms, signing a 25-year power purchase agreement (PPA) with the Central American country’s national utility. The post French Renewable Developer Signs 25-Year PPA appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader.

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Charities Slow to Bridge Gap Between Money and Mission

Chris Hall

“All or nothing” approach to responsible investing is hindering collaboration between charities and asset managers on aligning investment strategy with mission objectives. Charities and foundations are well-positioned to drive sustainable outcomes by developing robust responsible investment policies, but wide gaps persist in aligning money with mission, Lisa Stonestreet, Head of Charity Impact at the EIRIS Foundation, told ESG Investor.

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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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Solar Panel Cars: The Future of Sustainable Transportation?

Environment + Energy Leader

As the world becomes more aware of the environmental impact of fossil fuels, there has been an increasing interest in sustainable transportation options. One of the most promising developments in this field is the use of solar panel cars. The post Solar Panel Cars: The Future of Sustainable Transportation? appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader.

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Report reveals significance of built environment to Scotland’s circular economy, as new tool is launched to reduce site waste

Envirotec Magazine

Zero Waste Scotland’s Site Waste Reduction Protocol is designed by industry specialists The excel-based calculator tool is specifically designed to tackle material waste in construction Evidence shows that by reducing wasteful consumption and making construction more circular we could reduce Scotland’s overall material use by 11.2% and its carbon footprint by 11.5% Scotland will not be able to transition to a circular economy without sweeping changes in the built environment and cons

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Optimizing the Wealth Management Onboarding Process

Cisco CSR

As our lives have become more digital and our preference for digital services increased, banks have responded by focusing a significant amount of time and attention on the digital customer… Read more on Cisco Blogs

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The Brief: Employee ownership vs. private equity, accounting for human capital, motion in ocean investing, COMMUNITYx organizing, accessible chips jobs

Impact Alpha

Greetings, Agents of Impact! Featured: Policy Corner Financing employee ownership and accounting for human capital kick off Year of the ‘S.’ Workers’ newfound leverage. The post The Brief: Employee ownership vs. private equity, accounting for human capital, motion in ocean investing, COMMUNITYx organizing, accessible chips jobs appeared first on ImpactAlpha.

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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.