GreenBiz

APRIL 13, 2023

Here are three key differences and three similarities between the sustainable food pushes in America and Europe.

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Renew Economy

APRIL 13, 2023

Latest cost assessment from Lazard shows that wind, solar and storage win against gas in every metric - including firming - in world's biggest market. The post Gas can’t compete with wind, solar and storage, even in world’s biggest market appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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GreenBiz

APRIL 13, 2023

The upshot: They may do better with proper tools, information and incentives.

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Renew Economy

APRIL 13, 2023

A new attack on electrification by Australia's increasingly desperate gas lobby has been slammed as a "bad faith exercise" designed to mislead consumers. The post “Bad faith:” Gas lobby’s desperate attacks on electrification don’t stack up appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Speaker: Andrew Skoog, Founder of MachinistX & President of Hexis Representatives

Manufacturing is evolving, and the right technology can empower—not replace—your workforce. Smart automation and AI-driven software are revolutionizing decision-making, optimizing processes, and improving efficiency. But how do you implement these tools with confidence and ensure they complement human expertise rather than override it? Join industry expert Andrew Skoog as he explores how manufacturers can leverage automation to enhance operations, streamline workflows, and make smarter, data-dri

Manufacturing

GreenBiz

APRIL 13, 2023

More companies join the Frontier advance market commitment initiative, including Autodesk, H&M Group, JPMorgan Chase and Workday. Plus, Microsoft and Apple dedicate new funding to emerging carbon removal approaches.

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Corporate Knights

APRIL 13, 2023

Let them eat meat. This was one of the unspoken conclusions of the latest report by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), released last month, which offered dire warnings about the future of the planet but failed to recommend shifting to a plant-based diet. Delegates from Brazil and Argentina – two of the largest beef-producing countries in the world – appear to be behind the elimination of the plant-based language that was reportedly in previous drafts.

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Renew Economy

APRIL 13, 2023

A better way to "cook" solar cells leads Macquarie Uni researchers to an unexpected recycling benefit for which the group has a patent pending. The post Macquarie solar breakthrough gives Aussie researchers unexpected recycling win appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Stacey Higginbotham

APRIL 13, 2023

This week’s show is full of both good news and bad news, starting with Google apparently dropping software update support for third-party smart displays. We question Google’s commitment to the smart home, even though the good news from Google is that it has released more capabilities to control new device types — a bit of good news. Then we review Nanoleaf’s Matter-enabled Essentials light bulbs and strips and are a bit worried about what it means for Matter.

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Renew Economy

APRIL 13, 2023

A recent report weighs up the best strategies for storing and transporting hydrogen, with some important notes for Australia's export superpower plans. The post Why Australia’s green hydrogen export plans could be all about ammonia appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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ESG Today

APRIL 13, 2023

Europe’s three primary financial regulatory agencies, the European Supervisory Authorities (ESAs), announced on Wednesday a series of proposed amendments aimed at extending and simplifying the EU’s Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation (SFDR). Proposals include the addition of information regarding the decarbonization targets of financial products, and the inclusion of a dashboard providing information about products’ sustainable and taxonomy-aligned investment.

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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. 📊 Join us for a practical webinar hosted by Kevin Kai Wong of Emergent Ene

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Renew Economy

APRIL 13, 2023

Dave Jones from Ember Climate on new study that shows fossil fuel generation will finally peak this year. Plus: Macquarie makes its mark on battery market. The post Energy Insiders Podcast: Wind and solar deal killer blow to fossil fuels appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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ESG Today

APRIL 13, 2023

Sustainability-focused smart building technology startup Infogrid announced that it has raised $90 million in equity and converting CLNs (convertible loan notes), with proceeds aimed at funding the company’s global growth initiatives. Founded in 2018, Infogrid’s AI-powered platform measures impact and provides actionable insights aimed at helping commercial real estate owners and landlords reach their ESG goals.

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Renew Economy

APRIL 13, 2023

More big battery projects emerge as the world's most intermittent grid prepares for a future beyond fossil fuels. The post Huge battery projects queue up for approval in world’s most intermittent grid appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Utiliity Dive

APRIL 13, 2023

The average person’s electric bill “may have increased 30 to 40 percent, while the cost of solar is an extra 10 to 15 percent versus what it was a year ago,” says Empower Energy Solutions owner and president Asim Hafeez.

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Speaker: Nikhil Joshi, Founder & President of Snic Solutions

Is your manufacturing operation reaching its efficiency potential? A Manufacturing Execution System (MES) could be the game-changer, helping you reduce waste, cut costs, and lower your carbon footprint. Join Nikhil Joshi, Founder & President of Snic Solutions, in this value-packed webinar as he breaks down how MES can drive operational excellence and sustainability.

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Renew Economy

APRIL 13, 2023

Andrew Forrest secures land for proposed battery metals joint venture that seeks to break China's dominance of the key sector. The post Andrew Forrest grabs land for proposed refinery and big battery metals play appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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ESG Today

APRIL 13, 2023

Apple announced a commitment of up to $200 million for the launch of a new fund aimed at supporting carbon removal projects, with goals to remove 1 million metric tons of carbon dioxide per year, while generating a financial return for investors. The launch adds a new fund to the Restore Fund, established in 2021 by Apple and partners Conservation International and Goldman Sachs to aimed at encouraging investment to protect and restore ecosystems and scale natural carbon removal solutions, which

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Utiliity Dive

APRIL 13, 2023

Wind energy’s growth reflects an overall trend of big leaps in clean energy capacity that grid transmission and interconnection capabilities are struggling to keep up with, says the managing director of Advanced Energy United.

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Environment + Energy Leader

APRIL 13, 2023

Not only is Walmart developing a coast-to-coast EV charging network, but they have also made changes to their product supply chains. In 2020, Walmart set the goal to achieve zero emissions across their global operations by 2040. The post Walmart Plans to Grow Electric Vehicle Charging Network appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader.

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Stanford Social Innovation

APRIL 13, 2023

By Sarah Bouchie In response to the pandemic and the inequities it has brought to the surface , a new set of giving practices has been on the rise amongst philanthropists : more partnerships, fewer regulations, faster disbursement of funds, and a more conscious look at power and other social justice issues. With a growing realization of philanthropy’s power to shape social change agendas—and an aim to make better use of philanthropic funds and better address structural causes of ineq

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McKinsey Sustainabilty

APRIL 13, 2023

Our latest global B2B Pulse survey reveals some companies are combining winning strategies to increase market share by more than 10 percent annually, even in uncertain economic times.

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ESG Today

APRIL 13, 2023

ESG ratings, data, and research provider Morningstar Sustainalytics announced today the launch of its Low Carbon Transition Ratings, aimed at providing investors with an assessment of a company’s alignment with a net zero pathway, based on an evaluation of its strategy and actions as well as scenario analysis. Launched after nearly two years of development, the new ratings are expressed as an Implied Temperature Rise, indicating a company’s exposure to low carbon transition risks and opportuniti

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Environment + Energy Leader

APRIL 13, 2023

Companies that prioritize investments in skills, capacity, and technologies today will be at the forefront of their industries, positioned for success in the decades to come. The post Beyond TCFD: The Age of Corporate Climate Accountability and Opportunity appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader.

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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

Supply Chains

Utiliity Dive

APRIL 13, 2023

To promote competition, interconnection reforms need standard processes and rules that leave little room for interpretation or discretion.

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McKinsey Sustainabilty

APRIL 13, 2023

Amid persistent complexity, bank leadership teams need to urgently revisit their approaches to credit risk management.

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TEDxInnovations

APRIL 13, 2023

If African culture were a tree, then dance would be its flowers, says choreographer and TED Idea Search winner Chinyanta Kabaso. In a captivating display of both traditional and modern dances, she showcases the beauty of these movements and explains how they reveal the history of migration and shared cultural connections of different ethnic groups across the continent.

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McKinsey Sustainabilty

APRIL 13, 2023

Japanese chemical companies have historically enjoyed strong industry performance. Building on their strengths can help determine next steps in the years to come.

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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

Environment + Energy Leader

APRIL 13, 2023

With the addition of the federal portion, the proposal represents a $3.62 billion investment and includes a number of clean hydrogen projects. The post Seven Northeastern States Submit Proposal to Become National Clean Hydrogen Hub appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader.

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McKinsey Sustainabilty

APRIL 13, 2023

As value-based care gains traction, health systems are seeking to derive greater value from procurement and supply chain efforts, including by investing in initiatives to improve clinician engagement.

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Global Renewable News

APRIL 13, 2023

Vivian Giang holds fond memories of flipping.

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Cisco CSR

APRIL 13, 2023

What do you do when you need to scale your data center infrastructure, but you don’t have time to manage additional hardware or budget for additional staff?

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