Wed.Jun 07, 2023

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Could there be an ‘OPEC of lithium’?

GreenBiz

Chile plans to nationalize its vast reserves of lithium, an element essential for development of batteries and electric vehicles. That could force new public-private partnerships for leading suppliers Albemarle and SQM.

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ACT passes first law in Australia banning gas in new homes, as fossil empire strikes back

Renew Economy

ACT votes on law to ban new gas connections for homes and businesses, in a major coup for electrification and a new blow to the fossil fuel lobby. The post ACT passes first law in Australia banning gas in new homes, as fossil empire strikes back appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Meta and Aspiration partner to scale nature-based carbon removal solutions

GreenBiz

Sponsored: A collaboration between Meta and Aspiration demonstrates the crucial role of corporate partnerships in scaling nature-based carbon removal solutions.

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Spain on track to pass 50 pct renewable energy generation in 2023

Renew Economy

Spain expected to surpass 50% average renewables mark on its grid this year, beating neighbouring EU powerhouses to the milestone. The post Spain on track to pass 50 pct renewable energy generation in 2023 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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Green accountancy guide to aid 'investor-grade' greenhouse gas reporting

GreenBiz

Reporting guide from accountancy bodies and We Mean Business comes amid tightening mandatory climate risk reporting rules worldwide.

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With wildfires and droughts, the global water emergency is in plain sight

Corporate Knights

On every corner of the planet, the water emergency is in plain sight. In Madagascar, where children are skipping school to dig into bone-dry river beds , and Argentina, where corn husks come up hollow. Across the parched Mediterranean, subject to another blistering heat wave in April , and in massive reservoirs in the United States, where dangerously low water levels threaten power generation.

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Inside the controversy and profitability of solar geoengineering

GreenBiz

Solar geoengineering is a hot topic, awash with controversies that corporate players may want to avoid.

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Queensland breaks ground on massive Wambo wind and battery project

Renew Economy

Works have begun on what stands to be a 500MW wind farm and big battery in Queensland's Western Downs region, half owned by the state government. The post Queensland breaks ground on massive Wambo wind and battery project appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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US residential heat pump sales pass gas furnaces for first time as interest in efficiency tech surges: IEA

Utiliity Dive

The International Energy Agency also said in its report, Energy Efficiency - The Decade for Action , released Wednesday, that electric vehicle sales in the U.S. rose 55% last year.

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Victoria takes control of transmission planning to ensure it gets to 95 pct renewables

Renew Economy

Victorian government hands control of transmission planning to VicGrid in new plan to allay community concerns and pave way for 95pct renewables target. The post Victoria takes control of transmission planning to ensure it gets to 95 pct renewables 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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Minesto AB - Minesto welcomes a new CFO and announces extension of the executive team

Global Renewable News

Minesto, leading ocean energy developer, today (June 7) announces the appointment of Gustav Kvibling as new Chief Financial Officer (CFO). After eight years in the role, Fredrik Ahlström will leave M.

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NT looks to throw wind into energy mix as it wrestles with renewable future

Renew Economy

Northern Territory has yet to connect its first solar farms to the grid, and now it wants to explore wind as a renewable balancing act. The post NT looks to throw wind into energy mix as it wrestles with renewable future appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Oort Energy - Oort Energy Secures £5M Seed Funding to Decarbonise Industry with Green Hydrogen

Global Renewable News

Oort Energy, a UK-based next-generation hydrogen electrolyser developer, today (June 7) announced that it has closed its oversubscribed £5M Seed raise led by Energy Revolution Ventures (ERV), an ear.

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Redflow seeks to raise $19 million to fund more big flow battery projects

Renew Economy

Australian flow battery maker seeks more funds to support growing pipeline of large battery projects. The post Redflow seeks to raise $19 million to fund more big flow battery projects 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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Dubai Electricity and Water Authority - DEWA a major supporter of the UAE's efforts in climate action

Global Renewable News

Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) attaches great importance to achieving a balance between providing electricity and water services to more than one million customers in Dubai according to.

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The Driven Podcast: NRMA to start charging for its chargers

Renew Economy

NRMA Energy boss Carly Irving-Dolan on motoring groups plans to start billing for fast charging, reliability, and going off grid with new fast-chargers. Plus: News of the week. The post The Driven Podcast: NRMA to start charging for its chargers appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Enel - Enel included once again among world sustainability leaders in FTSE4Good and Vigeo-Eiris 120 indices

Global Renewable News

Highlights The company reaffirmed its position in the mid-year reviews of the FTSE4Good Index Series and the Euronext Vigeo-Eiris indices at global, European, and eurozone levels Enel's su.

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Tasmania backs 2GW Bass Strait offshore wind farm proposed by Norway oil giant

Renew Economy

Deal with Equinor and Nexsphere aims to help get northern Tasmania declared as an Offshore Renewable Energy Zone by the federal government. The post Tasmania backs 2GW Bass Strait offshore wind farm proposed by Norway oil giant 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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Energy Transitions Commission - Clean energy technology supply chains must get better, faster, cleaner

Global Renewable News

New Insights Briefing from the global Energy Transitions Commission (ETC) shows that the clean energy transition can be delivered on time and at an affordable cost if supply chain risks are minimised.

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Love it or hate it, the Apple Vision Pro is a game changer

Stacey Higginbotham

I’m sure by now, you’ve seen or heard about Apple Vision Pro , the company’s $3,499 spatial computing headset. If you haven’t, this nine minute video will quickly catch you up: Reactions from those who have, and those who haven’t, used it are very polarizing. The former are uniformly blown away by the technology and experience.

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ComEd - ComEd, PLCCA Team Up to Help Low-Income Communities Benefit from Cleaner Energy Technologies

Global Renewable News

More than 400 families and businesses in environmental justice communities across Chicago and its suburbs are now pre-qualified for the installation of rooftop solar panels, with more getting help con.

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Environmental Sustainability: DOD Should Identify Workforce Capacity Needed to Achieve Goals

Environmental News Bits

Download the report. What GAO Found The Department of Defense (DOD) has efforts underway to achieve sustainability goals associated with greenhouse gas emissions reductions, energy and water efficiencies, and waste reduction in the December 2021 Executive Order 14057.

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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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White Pine Renewables - Construction Begins on Largest Community Solar Project for Low-Income Residents in California

Global Renewable News

Fresno's Disadvantaged Community Solar Farm will reduce electricity costs for some disadvantaged community rate payers, and provide solar jobs to local residentsConstruction has begun on the F.

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Ensuring the Production of Renewable Energy Isn’t Offsetting Its Benefits

Environment + Energy Leader

Identifying and designing for the unique operating conditions at an RNG facility is paramount to remaining in compliance with air and water pollution regulations as the resource recovery process can be challenging.

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D. E. Shaw Renewable Investments (DESRI) - D. E. Shaw Renewable Investments (DESRI) Announces Regulatory Approval of 130MWac Carne Solar and Storage Project with El Paso Electric

Global Renewable News

D. E. Shaw Renewable Investments (DESRI), today (June 7) announced the Carne Solar Project (Carne) has received New Mexico Public Regulatory Commission (NMPRC) regulatory approval of its offtake cont.

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Watershed Launches Corporate Climate Reporting Software

ESG Today

Climate solutions software provider Watershed announced today the launch of Watershed Disclosures, a new software product aimed at enabling companies to report on their climate impact, and assess and meet regulatory climate disclosure requirements. Founded in 2019, Watershed provides a software platform helping businesses plan, implement and run climate programs, with solutions allowing companies to analyze and measure scopes 1, 2, and 3 emissions, and including dashboards enabling drill-downs b

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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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NJR Clean Energy Ventures - NJR Clean Energy Ventures and New Jersey American Water Highlight Innovative Solutions With North America's Largest Floating Solar Array

Global Renewable News

From air conditioning to vacuum cleaners, New Jersey has long been known for its innovations, and now it is home to the largest floating solar array in North America. Consisting of 16,510 solar panels.

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As states vie for billions in EV investments, how can they ensure the transition is equitable for all?

Utiliity Dive

Policymakers should consider providing robust transition support for longtime autoworkers by creating a transition support fund and rapid response team to address job losses and supporting re-training opportunities.

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AES Corporation - AES Acquires Largest Permitted Solar-Plus-Storage Project in the United StatesStrengthens Position as a Leader in Providing Renewable Energy to Corporate Customers

Global Renewable News

The AES Corporation (NYSE: AES) today (June 7) announced the acquisition of the 2 GW Bellefield project, which is currently in late-stage development, and is the largest permitted solar-plus-storage.

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UN Global Compact Discuss SDG Policies and Strategies

Environment + Energy Leader

Additionally, the coalition continues to disseminate best practices for SDG-aligned investments and raise awareness of the critical role of CFOs in driving business transitions.

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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.