Renew Economy
APRIL 25, 2023
Pacific Hydro rebrands in bid to reposition as Australia's leading renewables-only generator – and unveils plans including a new retail arm. The post Australian renewables pioneer PacHydro rebrands, sees big demand for wind and solar appeared first on RenewEconomy.
GreenBiz
APRIL 25, 2023
Bidirectional charging is needed for a stable grid, but its ability to scale is trapped in the pilot stage.
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Renew Economy
APRIL 25, 2023
AGL charges up its biggest battery to date as it readies to close the last of its remaining units at the Liddell coal plant. The post AGL charges up Torrens battery for first time as it closes another Liddell unit appeared first on RenewEconomy.
GreenBiz
APRIL 25, 2023
Building sustainable partnerships between organizations can be complicated. Here are some guidelines for making them successful.
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.
Renew Economy
APRIL 25, 2023
NT utility calls for consultant to advise on if, and when, the first solar farms - built three years ago - can be allowed to send power to the grid. The post NT solar farms still sitting idle after three years, now a consultant has been called in appeared first on RenewEconomy.
Corporate Knights
APRIL 25, 2023
With apologies to Charles Dickens: It was the best of times (never had so many lived so well), it was the worst of times (never had our home been more imperilled). If we’re going to hit our 2030 targets to stave off runaway global heating, we needed to dial down global emissions by 4% in 2022. Instead, they went up by almost 1%, reaching record levels of 36.8 billion tonnes of carbon dioxide.
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GreenBiz
APRIL 25, 2023
Here’s how experts estimate the value of nature.
Renew Economy
APRIL 25, 2023
Funding for small and medium solar projects is rare in Australia, which makes it a good fit for the government's green bank. The post CEFC triples funding for mini solar in Cannon-Brookes-backed Infradebt appeared first on RenewEconomy.
ESG Today
APRIL 25, 2023
The European Council announced today that it adopted a series of new laws aimed at enabling the EU to hit its climate targets, including the establishment of a carbon tax on imported goods, and an update to the EU emissions trading system aimed at helping to reduce emissions from several sectors of the economy. The announcement marks the last major step in passing into law several of the key elements of the European Commission’s “Fit for 55” roadmap – the EU’s proposed strategy to cut greenhouse
Stacey Higginbotham
APRIL 25, 2023
I first met Adam Sobol, the CEO of CareBand, at the LoRaWAN World Expo in Paris last year. He was building a wearable device for people with dementia using LoRaWAN connectivity to track them in case they wandered off. When Amazon showed off new partners for use of its Sidewalk Network in 2021, CareBand was one of the participants. Eighteen months later, after Amazon announced that the network was finally generally available , I got back in touch with Sobol to see what the launch of the Sidewal
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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.
ESG Today
APRIL 25, 2023
The LEGO Group and healthcare company Novo Nordisk announced plans to substitute fossil-based plastic in some products with plastic produced using renewable energy and captured biogenic CO2, through an agreement announced by the companies with energy-focused climate solutions provider European Energy A/S. Founded in 2004, Denmark-based European Energy is a developer and operator of green energy solutions, including solar, onshore and offshore wind projects, and is currently developing a Power-to
Environment + Energy Leader
APRIL 25, 2023
Hydrogen is a critical pillar in a decarbonized economy — a fuel that can power the electricity and transportation sectors. The post Hydrogen for Commercial Vehicles Has Traveled A Long Way appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader.
ESG Today
APRIL 25, 2023
Global financial services company Citi facilitated $123.5 billion in sustainable finance in 2022, marking a year-over-year decline of approximately 24% in a year marked by significant macroeconomic and geopolitical headwinds, but still nearly double the activity level in 2020, according to the company’s newly released ESG Report. Despite the decline from 2021, Citi noted that it remains “well on track” to meet its 10-year $1 trillion sustainable finance goal, with $348.5 billion financed and fac
WWF Sustainability
APRIL 25, 2023
WWF is collaborating with innovative organizations whose mission is to create a third channel for nutritious food that would otherwise go to waste. Here are just a few examples.
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
Impact Alpha
APRIL 25, 2023
Greetings, Agents of Impact! Three quick reminders: Heading for Change. 2X Global’s Suzanne Biegel will share details about Heading for Change, a donor-advised climate +. The post The Brief: CDFI bonds + inflation, electrifying dollar rides, modular fusion reactors, trillion dollar bank, the Inflation Reduction Act so far appeared first on ImpactAlpha.
ESG Today
APRIL 25, 2023
Less than half of professionals are confident in the abilities of their organizations’ finance teams to gather and report on ESG financial metrics, according to new poll results released by global professional services firm Deloitte, with data collection and staffing shortages cited as the top ESG reporting challenges. The survey of over 3,000 professionals at an event discussing ESG reporting readiness also indicated that very few organizations have put in place dedicated ESG reporting professi
McKinsey Sustainabilty
APRIL 25, 2023
Overall consumer spending growth is slowing, but consumers still intend to splurge on select categories. Here’s the latest data from our ConsumerWise research.
Science Daily / Earth & Environment
APRIL 25, 2023
Roboticists have developed a jellyfish-inspired underwater robot with which they hope one day to collect waste from the bottom of the ocean. The almost noise-free prototype can trap objects underneath its body without physical contact, thereby enabling safe interactions in delicate environments such as coral reefs. Jellyfish-Bot could become an important tool for environmental remediation.
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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
ESG Today
APRIL 25, 2023
India-based telecommunications and digital ecosystem provider Tata Communications announced a series of new climate goals and initiatives, including targets to become carbon neutral by 2030, and achieve net zero emissions across its value chain, including Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions, by 2035. In addition to its new 2035 net zero commitment, the company also announced its “3C Sustainability” strategy, covering Climate Action in its global operations, as well as its efforts targeting Customer GHG S
TEDxInnovations
APRIL 25, 2023
Are we separate and superior to nature? This question has been a driving force behind humanity's industrialization and economic progress for centuries -- but it's brought us to the brink of an ecological crisis, says filmmaker Damon Gameau. In an impassioned talk, he calls for a new story that recognizes our interconnectedness with nature and moves towards a thriving, regenerative future.
Science Daily / Earth & Environment
APRIL 25, 2023
It is not easy to make batteries cheap, efficient, durable, safe and environmentally friendly at the same time. Researchers have now succeeded in uniting all of these characteristics in zinc metal batteries.
Alternative Energy Mag
APRIL 25, 2023
During the visit, Eco Wave Power founder and CEO Inna Braverman gave the iconic actor and environmentalist a tour of the power station and explained Eco Wave Power’s innovative technology, which captures the power of ocean and sea waves and turns it into renewable energy.
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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.
Utiliity Dive
APRIL 25, 2023
“Many projects languish for years waiting for interconnection approval and others are canceled due to insurmountable transmission upgrade costs,” says consulting firm ICF International.
Science Daily / Earth & Environment
APRIL 25, 2023
Researchers have identified a previously unknown group of bacteria, called UBA868, as key players in the energy cycle of the deep ocean. They are significantly involved in the biogeochemical cycle in the marine layer between 200 and 1000 meters.
McKinsey Sustainabilty
APRIL 25, 2023
The invasion of Ukraine has shocked the European energy market. Europe may need to intensify efforts to reduce gas demand to balance the market and ensure security of supply while avoiding price spikes.
ESG Today
APRIL 25, 2023
Climate solutions startup CarbonChain announced today that it has raised $10 million, with proceeds aimed at expanding its AI-powered carbon accounting platform. Founded in 2019, UK-based CarbonChain’s carbon accounting platform automates emissions tracking with granular, asset-level data, providing companies and financial institutions with visibility into their Scope 3 and supply chain emissions.
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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.
Alternative Energy Mag
APRIL 25, 2023
SMA is pleased to announce that Eric Peschke has been hired as Vice President of U.S. Operations. Peschke joined SMA in April and will report to the North American headquarters in Rocklin, California.
Utiliity Dive
APRIL 25, 2023
The decisions come amid growing U.S. natural gas exports, which critics contend are helping to drive up electricity prices.
Science Daily / Earth & Environment
APRIL 25, 2023
Researchers develop an early warning system that combines acoustic technology with AI to immediately classify earthquakes and determine potential tsunami risk. They propose using underwater microphones, called hydrophones, to measure the acoustic radiation produced by the earthquake, which carries information about the tectonic event and travels significantly faster than tsunami waves.
Cisco CSR
APRIL 25, 2023
These days, many business-critical activities are happening at the edge, and without the ability to monitor critical assets you quickly lose track of the overall operational status.
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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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