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How to Use Climate Science to Drive Your Net Zero Strategy

GreenBiz

New Global Carbon Budget (GCB) projections – recently released at COP27 in Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt – showcase not only how much progress has been made in the past year to reduce CO2 emissions, but also how many years of “carbon budget” we have left.

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Neoen finds another game changing use and a new frontier for a very big battery

Renew Economy

Neoen's Blythe battery marks the latest in a series of ground-breaking projects pushing the boundaries of the technology and challenging how we think about the grid. The post Neoen finds another game changing use and a new frontier for a very big battery appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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A deforestation roadmap that leaves a lot to be desired

GreenBiz

COP 27 started with the announcement of a plan to end deforestation in the soy, palm oil and beef but experts think it's without backbone or bite.

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New French law mandates solar panels on new parking lots

Renew Economy

The French Senate has approved a bill that will require parking lots with a minimum of 80 spaces to be covered with a canopy of solar panels. The post New French law mandates solar panels on new parking lots 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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How the private sector can help mitigate climate change

GreenBiz

Sponsored: Companies can drive collaborative actions towards preserving nature and reducing climate impact.

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Batteries of gravity and water: We found 1,500 new pumped hydro sites next to existing reservoirs

Renew Economy

New ARENA-backed research identifies 1,500 new "water and gravity battery" pumped hydro storage sites where one reservoir is already in place. The post Batteries of gravity and water: We found 1,500 new pumped hydro sites next to existing reservoirs appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Join eko Solutions' President, Peter Rodriguez on Cancel the Housing Crisis

3BL Media

On Sunday, November 13th at 7:30 pm ET, Pete Rodriguez will discuss ek? Solutions’ modular housing offerings. SOURCE: Land Betterment Corporation. DESCRIPTION: FISHERS, Ind., November 10, 2022 /3BL Media/ - Land Betterment Corporation (“Land Betterment” or the “Company”), an environmental solutions company fostering positive impact through upcycling former coal mining sites to create sustainable community development and job creation, is pleased to share that Peter Rodriguez is a guest speaker o

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How to leverage policy, from the IRA and beyond, to accelerate climate tech

GreenBiz

At VERGE 22, entrepreneurs and policymakers discussed how to take advantage of the biggest climate bill in American history.

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“Nine years left:” Emissions record in 2022 puts world on course to breach 1.5°

Renew Economy

On current emissions rates, the world has a 50:50 chance of breaching 1.5°C warming in the next nine years. The post “Nine years left:” Emissions record in 2022 puts world on course to breach 1.5° appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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UN experts demand crackdown on greenwashing of net-zero pledges

GreenBiz

High-level group releases report at COP27 saying policies should be ‘about cutting emissions, not corners.

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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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Time to be brave: Investors ponder massive fossil free investments in steel and hydrogen

Renew Economy

How fast can industry bring massive decarbonisation projects to market? It's one of the big questions for the likes of CWP and Vattenfall at Egypt's COP27. The post Time to be brave: Investors ponder massive fossil free investments in steel and hydrogen appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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The Consumer Goods Forum Launches the "Net Zero Playbook For Consumer Industries", in Collaboration With Accenture

3BL Media

SOURCE: The Consumer Goods Forum. DESCRIPTION: PARIS and SHARM EL-SHEIKH, Egypt, November 10, 2022 /3BL Media/ — The Consumer Goods Forum (CGF) has launched the Net Zero Playbook for Consumer Industries in collaboration with its members, Accenture and the Race to Zero. It has been launched at COP27, where a key theme is making good on the commitments made at COP26 and demonstrating action.

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“Best and brightest:” Perrottet hires ex-Snowy chief as energy advisor, bats for gas

Renew Economy

Just a couple of months after his unceremonious departure from Snowy Hydro, Paul Broad has been tapped by the NSW premier as a "special advisor" on energy. The post “Best and brightest:” Perrottet hires ex-Snowy chief as energy advisor, bats for gas appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Rules for a net-zero energy strategy

GreenBiz

Is your energy strategy greenwashing?

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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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Will the mass uptake of EVs blow up the power grid?

Renew Economy

Report says sensible – and smart – policies will support the huge new load on the power system as Australia transitions to battery-electric cars. . The post Will the mass uptake of EVs blow up the power grid? appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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CSRHub ESG Data Integrates With HubSpot

3BL Media

SOURCE: CSRHub. DESCRIPTION: HubSpot users can now utilize consensus CSRHub ESG data to manage risk, score leads and analyze supply chains. NEW YORK, November 10, 2022 /3BL Media/ - CSRHub announced it has launched CSRHub ESG (Environment, Social, Governance) Ratings on HubSpot, empowering HubSpot users to create more sustainable business results. The easily accessible ESG data supports HubSpot user’s ability to quickly determine the ESG profile of their contacts for insight, collaboration, anal

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Australia’s only solar manufacturer names new CEO as it branches into agrivoltaics

Renew Economy

Australia’s only solar maker names Richard Petterson as its new CEO, to take the helm at the Adelaide-based company as it expands its PV offerings. The post Australia’s only solar manufacturer names new CEO as it branches into agrivoltaics appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Georgia-Pacific: More Trees in the U.S. Now Than 100 Years Ago

3BL Media

SOURCE: Georgia-Pacific. DESCRIPTION: There are more trees in the U.S. now than there were 100 years ago (while the population has tripled). For ever one tree Georgia-Pacific uses, at least one is regrown. . Forests for the future Forests protect air and water quality, serve as habitat for wildlife, provide recreational, spiritual and cultural uses, deliver carbon benefits, and offer natural resources to make products people want and need.

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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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Victoria Labor promises another 100 neighbourhood batteries to soak up rooftop solar

Renew Economy

Daniel Andrews promises to install 100 neighbourhood batteries across the state if re-elected later this month, to make the most of the state’s rooftop solar resource. The post Victoria Labor promises another 100 neighbourhood batteries to soak up rooftop solar appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Top 10 Electric Vehicle Consumer Questions - Explained!

3BL Media

The 10 in 10 Podcast. SOURCE: Eaton. SUMMARY: Electric vehicles are a hot topic with automotive buyers today, however some consumers have concerns before making the transition to EVs. Brandon Fisher and Dan Ouwenga from Eaton's eMobility business address the top 10 consumer concerns related to electric vehicles. DESCRIPTION: BRANDON FISHER: Hello. Welcome to the 10 in 10 podcast.

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BlueFloat and partners step up plans to build offshore wind farms in New Zealand

Renew Economy

BlueFloat and Energy Estate unveil second offshore wind project as part of multibillion-dollar investment plan for New Zealand. The post BlueFloat and partners step up plans to build offshore wind farms in New Zealand appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Energize Program Announces First Year Progress Including Formation of PPA Buyers' Cohort for Climate Action

3BL Media

SOURCE: Schneider Electric. SUMMARY: The Energize program – a collaborative effort by the pharmaceutical industry and Schneider Electric to increase access to decarbonization solutions for suppliers – has formed its first PPA buyers’ cohort. The program has recruited 369 suppliers to date and increased in size to include 15 sponsoring companies including Chiesi Group, Teva Pharmaceuticals, and UCB.

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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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Renewable hopes buoyed as hybrid models considered for grid access and congestion

Renew Economy

ESB puts forward two new hybrid models to try and solve grid access issues, to the relief of renewable energy developers. The post Renewable hopes buoyed as hybrid models considered for grid access and congestion appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Lenovo CO2 Offset Services Surpasses 1 Million Metric Tonnes of Carbon Offsets Milestone, As More Businesses Champion Sustainability Practices

3BL Media

SOURCE: Lenovo. SUMMARY: Extends CO2 Offset Services to select Lenovo ThinkSystem servers. Offset funds will be invested in UN-approved initiatives like renewable energy or ecological projects across the world. Holistic sustainability approach encompasses using low-temperature solder technology in manufacturing, as-a-Service offerings that extend device lifecycles and asset recovery services for environmentally compliant hardware disposal that supports circular economy efforts.

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Energy Insiders Podcast: Brookfield’s $20 billion green energy plans

Renew Economy

Brookfield’s head of renewables Luke Edwards discusses the surprise bid for Origin Energy. Plus: Tesla margins deliver wake up call to Toyota. The post Energy Insiders Podcast: Brookfield’s $20 billion green energy plans appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Edison Volunteers Help Families Transition to Clean Energy

3BL Media

The nonprofit GRID Alternatives resumes solar panel installations as pandemic restrictions ease. SOURCE: Edison International. DESCRIPTION: Nonprofit GRID Alternatives Inland Empire works to install solar panels on the residences of families who might not otherwise be able to afford them, and at the same time, provides hands-on job training for prospective solar industry workers.

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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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Podcast: Arduino Opta adds a little IT to the OT

Stacey Higginbotham

This week’s show kicks off with a discussion of the lawsuit between Arm and Qualcomm amid accusations that Arm is changing its licensing model. We cover what has been said, and what it might mean for the IoT before heading into some industrial news. Arduino has announced a programmable logic controller (PLC) in conjunction with Finder called the Arduino Opta.

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Profile in Innovation: Han Zhang, The Green Businessman

3BL Media

SOURCE: DOW. DESCRIPTION: Straightforward circularity. The call for more sustainable solutions has increased in recent years. In response, we have remained committed to placing sustainability at the core of all new materials science innovations. Dow’s approach to sustainability centers around ingenuity, creativity and bringing together diverse skillsets and know-how to develop new technology and to forge strong partnerships, ultimately maximizing impact at scale.

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EU Lawmakers Adopt Corporate Sustainability Reporting Rules

ESG Today

In a major step towards the establishment of a new sustainability reporting system in Europe, the European Parliament adopted the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) on Thursday, in a 525 to 60 vote (with 28 abstentions). The vote sets the stage for a dramatic overhaul and expansion of corporate sustainability reporting in the EU to be implemented by the beginning of 2024.

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Newport Utilities Proves Fixed Wireless Access Is a Viable Alternative to Fiber

3BL Media

SOURCE: Ericsson. SUMMARY: Learn how Newport Utilities overcame challenging mountainous terrain and a global pandemic to extend high-speed broadband to underserved homes and businesses in rural communities. DESCRIPTION: Highlights. In 2017, Newport Utilities began rolling out fiber-based high-speed broadband across the communities it serves in rural Cocke County, Tennessee.

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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.