What is COP? Here’s a practical explainer
GreenBiz
OCTOBER 23, 2023
Everything you need to know about attending COP (this year, or any other): What it is, how to get access, what actually happens, and more.
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Countries have to double their power grid renewal to meet climate targets
Corporate Knights
OCTOBER 23, 2023
The world’s electricity systems could dump an extra 58 billion tonnes of carbon dioxide into the atmosphere between 2030 and 2050 unless countries double their grid renewal investments to more than US$600 billion per year, the International Energy Agency (IEA) concludes in a special report issued this week. The added emissions are “equivalent to the total CO2 emissions from the global power sector over the past four years,” enough to put average global temperature rise well above the 1.5°C targe
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New coalition sets course for Transatlantic Clean Hydrogen Corridor
GreenBiz
OCTOBER 23, 2023
The Mission Possible Partnership's new initiative aims to deliver the first shipment of clean hydrogen from the US to Europe by 2026.
CleanCo lines up another major wind farm as Queensland pushes renewable legislation
Renew Economy
OCTOBER 23, 2023
CleanCo takes stake in up to 372MW wind farm in central Queensland as the state government introduces legislation to enshrine its renewable targets into law. The post CleanCo lines up another major wind farm as Queensland pushes renewable legislation 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.
White House: American Climate Corps jobs will ‘reach every community’
GreenBiz
OCTOBER 23, 2023
A new federal work program aims to train 20,000 young Americans in technical skills for the climate tech marketplace.
Companies can speed up the energy transition. We should let them
Renew Economy
OCTOBER 23, 2023
There is an easy federal government fix that would allow companies to play a bigger role in renewables growth. But time is running out to take it up. The post Companies can speed up the energy transition. We should let them appeared first on RenewEconomy.
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Secrets of success revealed in NSW wind, solar and eight hour battery bids
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OCTOBER 23, 2023
Winning bids in first generation tender in NSW were pitched at little more than half their levellised cost of energy, while the battery project promised a lot more storage. The post Secrets of success revealed in NSW wind, solar and eight hour battery bids appeared first on RenewEconomy.
California - The City of Lancaster Celebrates ARCHES Designation as Regional Hydrogen HubAs part of H2Hubs, California will receive up to $1.2 billion to promote clean energy and hydrogen development
Global Renewable News
OCTOBER 23, 2023
The City of Lancaster celebrates the Department of Energy's (DOE) announcement that California's Alliance for Renewable Clean Hydrogen Energy Systems (ARCHES) has been awarded up to $1.2 billi.
How Working with Coffee Farmers Gave Me an Appreciation for Bananas, and Smallholder Challenges in the Face of Climate Change
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OCTOBER 23, 2023
"I was privileged to experience firsthand the challenges faced by smallholder farmers and their tenacity, love for the earth, and truly delicious coffee.
Voltalia - Start of production at the Canudos wind farm in Brazil
Global Renewable News
OCTOBER 23, 2023
Voltalia (Euronext Paris, ISIN code: FR0011995588), an international player in renewable energy, announces that its 99-megawatt Canudos 1-2 wind farm, located in the State of Bahia, Brazil, is now op.
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.
The Brief: From DEI to equitable wealth-building, climate tech innovation, community-based healthcare, crowdfunding $2 billion, green bonds vs. fossil fuels
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Greetings, Agents of Impact! Featured: Ownership Economy SOCAP23: From DEI to equitable wealth-building to shared prosperity. The annual SOCAP conference kicks off today. The post The Brief: From DEI to equitable wealth-building, climate tech innovation, community-based healthcare, crowdfunding $2 billion, green bonds vs. fossil fuels appeared first on ImpactAlpha.
South Jersey Industries - Construction Commences on South Jersey Industries, OPAL Fuels, and Atlantic County Utilities Authority Renewable Natural Gas Facility
Global Renewable News
OCTOBER 23, 2023
South Jersey Industries (SJI), an energy infrastructure holding company, OPAL Fuels Inc. (Nasdaq: OPAL), a leading vertically integrated producer and distributor of renewable natural gas (RNG) and ren.
64% of Institutional Investors Say Financial Returns is Top Driver for Sustainable Investing: Schroders
ESG Today
OCTOBER 23, 2023
Nearly two thirds of institutional investors cite long-term financial returns as a key driver of investing in sustainability and impact strategies, ahead of any other driver, according to a new study released by global investment manager Schroders, which found a shift in focus on sustainable investing towards capitalizing on opportunities, rather than primarily as a risk management tool.
Ormat Technologies, Inc. - Ormat to Acquire Contracted Operating Geothermal and Solar Assets in Nevada, Utah, and Connecticut for $271 Million
Global Renewable News
OCTOBER 23, 2023
HIGHLIGHTS ORMAT PLANS TO ENHANCE THE ACQUIRED POWER PLANTS EBITDA BY SIGNIFICANTLY IMPROVING THEIR OPERATIONS, PROFITABILITY AND GENERATION ACQUISITION ADVANCES ORMAT'S ELECTRICITY GROWTH.
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
Courageous growth: Six strategies for continuous growth outperformance
McKinsey Sustainabilty
OCTOBER 23, 2023
Fewer than one in four companies outpace their industry peers on revenue and profit growth. New McKinsey research reveals the six mindsets and strategies that set these growth outperformers apart.
U.S. Department of Energy - U.S. Department of Energy Announces $78 Million to Decarbonize Chemicals Manufacturing and Advance Cross-Sector Industrial TechnologiesInstitute renewal and Notice of Intent will advance the strategies identified in DOE's Industrial Decarbonization Roadmap
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OCTOBER 23, 2023
The U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE) Industrial Efficiency and Decarbonization Office (IEDO) announced renewed funding for the Rapid Advancement in Process Intensification Deployment (RAPID) Inst.
$1 Trillion Business Coalition Calls for Plans to Phase Out Fossil Fuels at COP28
ESG Today
OCTOBER 23, 2023
A group of over 130 companies, representing approximately $1 trillion in global revenue, announced the release of an open letter to governments attending the upcoming UN COP28 climate conference, urging them to set timelines for phasing out fossil fuel production and use, and to massively increase the global deployment of renewable energy capacity this decade.
Prysmian Group - Prysmian successfully completes cabling operations for Vineyard Wind 1, the first utility-scale offshore wind farm in the US
Global Renewable News
OCTOBER 23, 2023
Highlights 134 km of submarine power cables installed and capable of providing clean energy to more than 400,000 homes and businesses in Massachusetts Prysmian confirms its commitm.
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
SOCAP23: From DEI to equitable wealth-building to shared prosperity
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OCTOBER 23, 2023
ImpactAlpha, October 23 – The annual SOCAP conference kicks off today in San Francisco with the promise of honest self-criticism and actionable practices. The post SOCAP23: From DEI to equitable wealth-building to shared prosperity appeared first on ImpactAlpha.
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The globally operating technology and construction group STRABAG invests in the development and production of secure, sustainable, and affordable energy storage solutions. By joining forces with stora.
Big federal dollars for small state projects aim to get more cars off the roads
Energy Central
OCTOBER 23, 2023
This article originally appeared in Stateline. A 60-mile pedestrian and cycling trail in Arkansas, an electric street sweeper in Oregon and truck parking facilities in Florida don’t appear to have much in common — let alone any similarity with a conversion of California highways to toll roads or a roundabout in Michigan. But all of.
Puget Sound Energy - Puget Sound Energy, The Alliance Center announce new solar arrayThe Alliance was awarded more than $96k Green Power Solar Grant
Global Renewable News
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The newest solar array in town is helping ensure the continued excellence of The Alliance Center , funded through Puget Sound Energy's Green Power and Solar Choice programs.The Alliance Ce.
What Questions Are Brands Asking About Their ESG Initiatives Ahead of 2024?
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It is time we paid nature back
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OCTOBER 23, 2023
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WindEurope - Net Zero? It's all about electrification
Global Renewable News
OCTOBER 23, 2023
Today (Oct 23) the Electrification Alliance** unveiled a new Electrification Manifesto' urging the European Commission to fast-track the electrification of Europe. The Manifesto calls for a dedica.
Australia Releases Proposed IFRS-based Climate-related Reporting Standards
ESG Today
OCTOBER 23, 2023
The Australian Accounting Standards Board (AASB) announced today the release of a new exposure draft, outlining its proposed standards for companies to report climate-related information, based on the recently released sustainability disclosure standards by the IFRS Foundation’s International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB). The launch of the new proposed standards follows plans released by the government of Australia earlier this year to implement mandatory climate-related financial discl
MidAmerican Energy - MidAmerican tests new lighting system at three wind farmsRadar-activated lighting system will reduce flashing red lights by more than 95%
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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.
7 Tips For Female Entrepreneurs To Leverage International Trade
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Central Maine Power Company - CMP on Track to Achieve 500 MW Solar Milestone by Year End CMP strongly supports Maine's clean energy transition and Maine's Climate Action Goals as the company continues to prioritize solar interconnection
Global Renewable News
OCTOBER 23, 2023
Central Maine Power is projected to hit a major milestone by the end of 2023 - the interconnection of more than 500 MW of solar power from more than 100 Level 4 projects across its service area. That&.
Corio, Rise Buy $420 Million Stake in TotalEnergies 3GW U.S. Offshore Wind Project
ESG Today
OCTOBER 23, 2023
France-based Energy giant TotalEnergies announced today a new partnership with Macquarie’s Green Investment Group’s (GIG) Corio Generation and energy asset manager Rise Light & Power, for the joint development of Attentive Energy, a 3+ GW offshore wind project off the coast of New York and New Jersey. Coria and Rise acquired 27.7% and 16.3% stakes in the project, respectively, for a cash consideration of $420 million.
Indiana Michigan Power - Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission Approves 4 New Solar Power Plants for I&M
Global Renewable News
OCTOBER 23, 2023
The Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission on Wednesday approved Indiana Michigan Power's plan to expand its renewable energy generation with four new solar plants capable of generating energy to p.
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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