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Spanish renewable production exceeds 100 pct of demand for 9 hours

Renew Economy

Renewables generate enough power to cover all demand in Spain for the longest period yet. The post Spanish renewable production exceeds 100 pct of demand for 9 hours appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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How Software Accelerates Sustainability Reporting and Performance Management

GreenBiz

The global business community is witnessing a regulatory shift that has massive implications for operations and compliance. Driven by climate change and the pressing need to control greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and use resources more responsibly, regulatory bodies around the world are issuing new guidelines to drive better tracking and reporting of businesses’ GHG emissions.

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Wind beats out gas generation in UK in first quarter for first time

Renew Economy

Wind overtakes gas for first time to become biggest contributor to UK grid in first three months of 2023. The post Wind beats out gas generation in UK in first quarter for first time appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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How a global treaty could solve the plastic waste crisis

GreenBiz

Can plastics achieve par with climate and biodiversity as critical issues worthy of a global treaty? We’re about to find out.

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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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100 new towers: Powerlink cements plan to connect Australia’s biggest wind precinct by 2024

Renew Economy

Powerlink says it has erected the 100th transmission tower as part of its plan to connect Australia's biggest wind precinct. The post 100 new towers: Powerlink cements plan to connect Australia’s biggest wind precinct by 2024 appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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ESG bowties: A tool for assessing climate risks

GreenBiz

Sponsored: ESG bowties are an analytical method that can help organizations improve their identification and management of ESG risks and opportunities.

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Why Nespresso and other big companies are becoming certified B Corps

GreenBiz

More than 90 multinational companies hold the certification as B Lab moves to raise the qualification bar.

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Snowy 2.0 project gets new boss as Florence still stuck in the mud

Renew Economy

Snowy names new head of Snowy 2.0 project but still unsure of cost blowouts, as the country's other pumped hydro project reports good progress. The post Snowy 2.0 project gets new boss as Florence still stuck in the mud appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Closing the purpose governance gap

GreenBiz

Too many companies lack a clear purpose. Here’s why they must change.

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Octopus snaps up another 400MW wind project in NSW

Renew Economy

UK renewable investor boosts its Australian portfolio with a strategically located wind farm as it seeks to create a "model" of the clean energy future in Australia. The post Octopus snaps up another 400MW wind project in NSW 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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Ontario’s integrated path to net zero 

Corporate Knights

As our climate changes, getting to net zero has never been more important. Wires AND pipes working together can deliver a net zero future, with greater energy reliability, resilience and customer choice than electrification alone. The path to net zero Transportation, building heat and industrial processes are the largest sources of Ontario’s emissions.

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Australia’s green hydrogen export dream could require 812GW of wind and solar

Renew Economy

BNEF report finds Australia would need a massive total of 812GW of mostly onshore solar and wind power by 2050 to export green hydrogen and meet its climate targets. The post Australia’s green hydrogen export dream could require 812GW of wind and solar appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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G7 Leaders Support Development of Global Sustainable Disclosure Standards

ESG Today

Leaders of leading industrial nations at the Japan-hosted G7 summit in Hiroshima made a series of announcements in support of their Paris Agreement commitments to limit global temperature rise to 1.5°C, including supporting the development of the International Sustainability Standards Board’s (ISSB) upcoming sustainability and climate-related corporate reporting standards, calling for an end of construction of new unabated coal-fired power plants, and supporting initiatives to ramp climate trans

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ClearVue promises improved payback times as solar facade and window costs fall

Renew Economy

ClearVue unveils improvements to both its patented solar glass technology and solar façades which will reduce costs and boost energy output. The post ClearVue promises improved payback times as solar facade and window costs fall 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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The timeless, ancient language of art | Wangechi Mutu

TEDxInnovations

Using found materials and mesmerizing structures that unearth deep-rooted emotions, Wangechi Mutu's visual creations celebrate our collective history and explore how art communicates into the future. From ancient rock carvings in the Sahel to her own chimeric abstractions, she shares her journey of self-discovery and reminds us all that we already speak the most ancient language of all.

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Victoria gives SEC $1 billion to fast-track wind and solar

Renew Economy

The state will spend $1.78 billion on achieving its energy goals, but the lion's share goes to SEC to deliver 4.5GW of new wind and solar. The post Victoria gives SEC $1 billion to fast-track wind and solar appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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G7 Leaders Release Clean Energy Economy Action Plan

Environment + Energy Leader

The G7 asserts a plan that will make decarbonized industrial production the default business case over time and promotes a circular economy of goods and services.

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New study unlocks secrets of solid state batteries heading to households and EVs

Renew Economy

A study partly funded by Australia helps to unlock some of the secrets of solid state batteries, which are less prone to runaway chemical fires, and will deliver more power. The post New study unlocks secrets of solid state batteries heading to households and EVs 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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Bringing women to the forefront of sustainable development

Impact Alpha

The following is an excerpt from “Working to restore: Harnessing the power of regenerative business to heal the world,” by Esha Chhabra. In. The post Bringing women to the forefront of sustainable development appeared first on ImpactAlpha.

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The beauty market in 2023: A special State of Fashion report

McKinsey Sustainabilty

The glow of the beauty industry has proved hard to resist, attracting many new companies and investors. Brands must make differentiating choices to find success in this shifting and increasingly competitive landscape.

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The Brief: Women and the SDGs, solar cell towers, climate tech VC, dissing dollar stores, green nukes, solutions-oriented cinema

Impact Alpha

Greetings, Agents of Impact! Featured: Gender Smart Bringing women to the forefront of sustainable development. Sustainable Development Goal No. 5 underpins many if. The post The Brief: Women and the SDGs, solar cell towers, climate tech VC, dissing dollar stores, green nukes, solutions-oriented cinema appeared first on ImpactAlpha.

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Fine particulate matter catalyzes oxidative stress in the lungs

Science Daily / Earth & Environment

Study sheds new light on the adverse health effects of air pollution: hydrogen peroxide production of fine particles may not be as important as previously assumed. A new study reveals that the adverse health effects of fine particulate matter (PM2.5) are attributable to the conversion of peroxides into more reactive species such as the hydroxyl radical (OH) rather than the direct chemical production of hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) as previously thought.

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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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U.S. Steel Secures $240 Million Green Bond for Arkansas Facility

Environment + Energy Leader

The money will help enhance sustainable technology at its new $3 billion facility expected to open next year.

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How Google Assistant with AI can deliver a truly smart home

Stacey Higginbotham

After watching the Google I/O keynote last week, I noticed that Google Assistant, which has been a staple of Google’s developer event for around eight years, was barely mentioned. Instead of Google Assistant being front and center, this year’s keynote was all about the company’s AI, or artificial intelligence, efforts. That suggests a very positive, seismic change when it comes to the smart home.

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TDK Launches $150 Million Climate Tech Venture Fund

ESG Today

Electronic solutions company TDK Corporation announced the launch of EX1, a new climate tech-focused venture fund with $150 million in new capital by its subsidiary TDK Ventures. Launched in 2019, TDK Ventures invests in startups to support innovation in areas typically underrepresented in venture capital portfolios including materials science, energy/power and related areas, with a vision to propel digital and energy transformations in segments such as health and wellness, next-generation trans

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The grid orchestration opportunity for America’s G&T cooperatives

Utiliity Dive

Post-IRA, G&T co-ops have a historic opportunity to transform their relationship with member co-ops and lead the rural energy transition.

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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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Goldman Sachs Appoints Kara Succoso Mangone as Head of Sustainable Finance Group

ESG Today

Goldman Sachs has appointed Kara Succoso Mangone as Head of its Sustainable Finance Group, according to an internal memo, seen by ESG Today, taking over the role from John Goldstein, who is moving to Goldman Sachs’ Asset & Wealth Management as Global Head of Sustainability and Impact Solutions. Goldman Sachs launched its Sustainable Finance Group in 2019, to deepen the firm’s sustainable finance expertise and capabilities, and deliver sustainable growth solutions for clients.

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Age is just a number: How older adults view healthy aging

McKinsey Sustainabilty

The results of a survey from the McKinsey Health Institute shed light on the health perceptions and priorities of people aged 55 and older.

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Collecting data to support energy-burdened communities poses unique challenges, experts say

Utiliity Dive

Census data isn’t collected often enough to reflect neighborhood demographic shifts, while asking communities to self-report can present additional burdens, panelists said at a Wednesday clean energy summit.

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Built on Cisco Security Cloud: XDR

Cisco CSR

As we enter the age of Cisco Security Cloud, we have delivered on the first phase of our vision that aims to provide organizations with a comprehensive, open, and integrated platform for protecting… Read more on Cisco Blogs

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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.