4 ways to be ambitious about the EU's new ESG disclosure rules
GreenBiz
OCTOBER 2, 2023
CSRD, the European Union's new ESG reporting directive, goes into effect in January. Here’s how you can make it not just about compliance, but action.
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Australia has enough renewables to reach 100pct at times, but coal gets in the way
Renew Economy
OCTOBER 2, 2023
Instances of 100 per cent renewables are already being presented on Australia's main grid - nearly two years ahead of expectations, and before the market is ready. The post Australia has enough renewables to reach 100pct at times, but coal gets in the way appeared first on RenewEconomy.
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10 key takeaways from the IEA's updated Net Zero Roadmap
GreenBiz
OCTOBER 2, 2023
The International Energy Agency's updated report covers everything from fossil fuel projections and earlier net-zero targets to heat pump policies and CCS prospects.
Spring shows how more wind and solar leads to low prices – once built
Renew Economy
OCTOBER 2, 2023
Spring on the grid demonstrates that if you have enough renewables, the low variable costs will lead to low average prices. The challenge is to get the capacity built. The post Spring shows how more wind and solar leads to low prices – once built appeared first on RenewEconomy.
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.
ESG score calculation: How to find your rating (part 2)
GreenBiz
OCTOBER 2, 2023
Sponsored: Learn about ESG ratings, their criteria, how to improve your rating and why ESG scoring may not be all it's cracked up to be.
Massive demand response contract to boost flexibility in world’s most isolated grid
Renew Economy
OCTOBER 2, 2023
Enel X wins huge demand response contract as W.A. looks to smarter ways to address the growing impact of rooftop solar and the impending closure of coal generators. The post Massive demand response contract to boost flexibility in world’s most isolated grid appeared first on RenewEconomy.
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An Evolving U.S. Water Sector: A Push for Sustainability, Robust Technology Amid Challenges, Opportunities
3BL Media
OCTOBER 2, 2023
OVERLAND PARK, Kan., October 2, 2023 /3BL/ Chronically aging infrastructure. Lurking cybersecurity threats, budget tightropes and the quest for sustainability. Mounting external pressures for more resilience against the menace of climate change’s fallout. An evolving, shifting regulatory landscape stoking uncertainty. Workforce staffing headaches and broad public misperceptions about rates and the value of water.
Using Non-Financial Criteria for Project Portfolio Prioritization
Green Project Management
OCTOBER 2, 2023
Using Non-Financial Criteria for Project Portfolio Prioritization In business and project management, financial criteria such as return on investment (ROI), net present value (NPV), and payback period have traditionally been the primary metrics for evaluating and prioritizing projects. However, relying solely on financial metrics can be limiting and may not capture the full scope of […] The post Using Non-Financial Criteria for Project Portfolio Prioritization appeared first on Driving Sus
A Finnish City’s Plan To Promote Inclusive Cycling
3BL Media
OCTOBER 2, 2023
FedEx sponsored Climate-KIC and EIT Digital’s Sustainable Cities Climate Impact Challenge in 2023. Four cities were selected, including Espoo, Finland, one of the 100+ Net Zero Cities with a goal to be carbon neutral by 2030. The following story and video were created by the EIT Climate-KIC team. With a population of over 305,000 residents, the city of Espoo, Finland touts the best of both worlds: a unique combination of urban and nature.
75% of Companies Not Ready for Pending ESG Data Assurance Requirements: KPMG Survey
ESG Today
OCTOBER 2, 2023
Only 1 in 4 companies are at advanced stages of preparation to obtain independent assurance on their reported ESG information, even though 66% are required to disclose ESG data or expect to be soon – including 78% of listed companies – according to a new survey released by global professional services provider KPMG. For the study, KPMG surveyed senior executives and board members at 750 companies across a broad range of sectors and regions, with average company revenue of $15.6 billion, and laun
Are Your Impact Comms Resonating With Stakeholders?
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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.
Hear From Golden Bell Winners: Avelina Serrano
3BL Media
OCTOBER 2, 2023
Each year, Taco Bell has the privilege to celebrate its top 100+ Restaurant General Managers and Area Coaches across the globe at the Golden Bell celebration in Hawaii. Learn about one of the outstanding winners this year, Avelina, and how she’s nurturing a positive culture in her restaurants. Earlier this year, we celebrated the top 100+, Best of the Best Restaurant General Managers and Area Coaches from around the world with a celebratory trip to Hawaii — we call it Golden Bell.
Wetland conservation “the most effective approach to climate regulation”
Envirotec Magazine
OCTOBER 2, 2023
Coastal mangroves: Restoring wetland areas could make a sizeable impact on sequestering emissions New research appears to find that wetland conservation has a higher potential mpact for mitigating climate change than other ocean-based solutions. Conducted by Imperial College Business School , London, in partnership with global management consultancy BIP , and strategic-design studio Sketchin , the findings seem to show that the restoration and preservation of wetland areas, such as mangroves,
Ron Bacardi® Inaugura Un Sistema Para Reducir Las Emisiones De Gases De Efecto Invernadero En Un 50%
3BL Media
OCTOBER 2, 2023
CATAÑO, Puerto Rico, October 2, 2023 /3BL/ - Bacardi, la mayor empresa privada internacional de bebidas espirituosas, celebra la inauguración de su nuevo sistema de cogeneración o generación combinada de calor y electricidad ( Combined Heat & Power ) en Puerto Rico, que reducirá a la mitad las emisiones de gases de efecto invernadero (GEI) de la icónica marca de ron BACARDÍ.
Pacific Northwest National Laboratory - Enhanced Geothermal, Offshore Wind Energy Gain Earthshot Support at PNNLPNNL researchers to lead two Energy Earthshot Research Centers
Global Renewable News
OCTOBER 2, 2023
Article by Beth Mundy, PNNLThe global shift from nonrenewable to clean renewable energy sources is an all-hands mission. Reaching net-zero carbon emissions requires focus and s.
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
Bacardí® Rum Inaugurates System To Cut Greenhouse Gas Emissions by 50%
3BL Media
OCTOBER 2, 2023
CATAÑO, Puerto Rico, October 2, 2023 /3BL/ - Bacardi, the largest privately held international spirits company, today celebrates the opening of its new Combined Heat & Power (CHP) system in Puerto Rico which will cut greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of the iconic BACARDÍ rum brand in half. Bacardi marked the opening with a ribbon-cutting ceremony at the world’s largest premium rum distillery located in Cataño, Puerto Rico.
ESG ratings: whose interests do they serve?
Financial Times: Moral Money
OCTOBER 2, 2023
Regulators and politicians are focusing on the accuracy, transparency and potential for conflicts of interest with sustainability scores
The Learning Center K-8 School Begins School Year with New Outdoor Classroom from Green Mountain Energy Sun Club
3BL Media
OCTOBER 2, 2023
MEADVILLE, Pa., October 2, 2023 /3BL/ - The Learning Center K-8 School is celebrating this school year with a new timber-framed outdoor classroom, thanks to a $109,000 sustainability grant from Green Mountain Energy Sun Club. Project preparation and student programming for the Meadville school classroom started in fall 2021, and a community classroom raising event took place in May 2023.
World Hydrogen Leaders - Closing the cost gap: amid wavering climate commitments World Hydrogen Week calls for greater clean hydrogen investment
Global Renewable News
OCTOBER 2, 2023
Highlights In light of the UK government's announcement to push out net zero 2030 targets, organisers and energy companies attending World Hydrogen Week call for urgent action in clean.
What Regulations Will Impact Sustainability Comms in 2024?
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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
Embracing Latinx and Hispanic Culture at Global Bloomberg Offices
3BL Media
OCTOBER 2, 2023
Originally published on bloomberg.com As a global company with offices in more than a hundred countries, Bloomberg recognizes and celebrates the many contributions, diverse cultures, and lived experiences that our employees bring to work with them. This diversity of thought and experience informs our decisions and makes the company an inclusive and exciting place to work.
NW Natural and Hycamite - NW Natural and Hycamite to explore opportunities for emissions-free hydrogen production technology in Oregon
Global Renewable News
OCTOBER 2, 2023
NW Natural, Oregon's largest gas utility, and Kokkola, Finland-based Hycamite TCD Technologies have signed a letter of intent to explore applications for Hycamite's novel methane pyrolysis tec.
The Home Depot and Kidde Partner To Make a Difference During Fire Prevention Month
3BL Media
OCTOBER 2, 2023
Originally published on Built From Scratch Kidde, a leader in fire safety for more than 100 years and trusted partner of The Home Depot since 2006, recently kicked off its second annual Cause For Alarm TM campaign. This fire safety awareness initiative addresses gaps in education and access to fire safety measures. It was designed to teach families and children about the importance of having working smoke alarms and practicing fire safety at home.
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. - MHIEC Receives Order from Fukushima City to Rebuild Superannuated Waste-to-Energy Plant
Global Renewable News
OCTOBER 2, 2023
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Environmental & Chemical Engineering Co., Ltd. (MHIEC), a Group company of Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. (MHI), has received an order from the Fukushima Municipal Gover.
What Questions Are Brands Asking About Their ESG Initiatives Ahead of 2024?
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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.
The Key to Long-Range EVs: Understanding Battery Test Parameters
3BL Media
OCTOBER 2, 2023
Electric vehicle (EV) batteries come in different form factors: at the individual cell level, these may be cylindrical cells, or more powerful pouch and prismatic cells. These cells are then assembled into modules, which are in turn, connected to form battery packs, and then assembled into the vehicle chassis. In this episode of the Auto Tech Talks podcast series, we examine the test parameters at different levels of the battery development process: from cell, to module, and pack testing.
Michigan Public Service Commission - MPSC report on renewable energy, distributed generation finds utilities meeting 2021 goal, making progress toward 35% goal
Global Renewable News
OCTOBER 2, 2023
Renewable energy grew by nearly 15% between 2021 and 2022, and each of Michigan's regulated electric utilities met the state's required 15% renewable portfolio standard by 2021, according to t.
Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month at Clorox
3BL Media
OCTOBER 2, 2023
As we transition into fall, we’re shining a spotlight on Hispanic Heritage Month, a time dedicated to celebrating the significant contributions and rich heritage of Hispanic and Latin communities in the United States. The origins of this commemorative month, which runs from Sept. 15-Oct. 15, trace back to 1968, when President Lyndon B. Johnson introduced Hispanic Heritage Week, honoring the anniversaries of several Latin American countries’ independence.
S&C Electric Company - Sustainable Supply Chain Alliance Recognizes S&C Electric Company's Landfill-Free Initiative with Supplier Case Study Award
Global Renewable News
OCTOBER 2, 2023
S&C Electric Company, a leader in reliable and resilient electrical grid solutions, was recently honored for its ongoing sustainability efforts by the Electric Utility Sustainable Supply Chain Allia.
The Silver Lining to Corporate DEI Challenges
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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.
Pepco and Exelon’s Racial Equity Capital Fund Invests Nearly $3 Million in Minority-Owned Small Businesses in the District and Maryland
3BL Media
OCTOBER 2, 2023
Link to event VO/SOT: Pepco RECF 2023 Link to entire event: Pepco RECF live stream WASHINGTON, October 2, 2023 /3BL/ - Pepco, Exelon, and the Exelon Foundation-funded Racial Equity Capital Fund (RECF), announced $2.7 million in RECF investments to four local, minority-owned businesses working in the energy, IT, workforce development, and real estate fields: $1 million equity investment in Gemini Energy Solutions $600,000 debt investment in Public Sector Solutions Group (PS2G) $600,000 debt inves
Santee Cooper - Charging Forward: The Growth of Electric Vehicle Infrastructure
Global Renewable News
OCTOBER 2, 2023
by Steven RoysIt's a wonderful time of the year! The transition to fall brings a breath of fresh air, both literally and figuratively. As the temperatures cool down and the leaves start to chang.
Leaders in Action: Mtu Pugh Leads the Way in Community Impact
3BL Media
OCTOBER 2, 2023
Leadership isn't confined to steering companies; it's the catalyst for shaping a better world. Mtu Pugh, Trane Technologies Vice President of Strategic Marketing, embodies this philosophy. By day, he fulfills his corporate role, but by night, he takes on a more profound mission as a dedicated volunteer and board member at the Charlotte Data Regional Trust.
AVANGRID, Inc. - Avangrid Statement on Park City Wind Offshore Project
Global Renewable News
OCTOBER 2, 2023
Avangrid, Inc. (NYSE: AGR), a leading sustainable energy company and member of the Iberdrola Group, today (Oct 2) issued the following statement regarding the filing of agreements with the Connecticut.
Supercharge Your ESG Content This Libra Season
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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.
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