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Power from fossil gas plunged by 50 pct in June on Australia’s main grid

Renew Economy

Fossil gas generation on Australia's main grid fell by more than half in June, and there is no sign of an increase. The post Power from fossil gas plunged by 50 pct in June on Australia’s main grid appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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What Project Managers Need to Know About Planetary Boundaries and Biodiversity Regeneration

Green Project Management

As project managers, it’s essential to understand the broader context of our projects—including the environment and its associated ecosystems. You may have heard of planetary boundaries, nine specific thresholds that must not be crossed for humanity to continue on a safe trajectory. Of those nine boundaries, biodiversity regeneration is one of the most critical.

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You see an alumina refinery, I see a very, very big battery

Renew Economy

Alumina refineries in Queensland can potentially provide the same amount of storage/demand response as a 2GW/8 hour battery. The post You see an alumina refinery, I see a very, very big battery appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Taylor Swift, The Redford Center And The Power To Move People And Planet - Literally

Joan Michelson

WWU measured a 2.3 earthquake from Swifties recently. Movies, ads & music can cause cultural shifts too. Will writers & actors use that power to address climate change?

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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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Australian utility signs first vanadium flow battery contract for long duration storage

Renew Economy

First ever contract with Australian utility will test whether vanadium flow battery can support 100 per cent renewable power in remote and harsh locations. The post Australian utility signs first vanadium flow battery contract for long duration storage appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Companies with good ESG scores pollute as much as low-rated rivals

Financial Times: Moral Money

The finding holds true even when researchers looked only at the environmental part of the metric

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Hydrogen refuelling station for heavy transport vehicles in Australia

Sustainability Matters

Coregas has launched its H2Station hydrogen refuelling station for heavy vehicles, which could help to stimulate Australia’s emerging hydrogen sector. While Australia’s renewable energy revolution is underway, the transport sector remains a largely untapped opportunity for emissions reductions. Unlike batteries for electric vehicles, fuel cell electric vehicles (FCEVs) powered by hydrogen can provide heavy vehicles with a lighter, longer-distance solution combined with fast refuelling and high p

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SwitchedOn Australia Podcast: The ACT’s plan for an all-electric future

Renew Economy

Small enough to be a test case for Australian cities wanting to electrify, but big enough to manifest the challenges the rest of the country will face, the ACT leads Australia's electrification journey. The post SwitchedOn Australia Podcast: The ACT’s plan for an all-electric future appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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City investors putting UK security at risk over ESG, ministers warn

Financial Times: Moral Money

News, analysis and comment from the Financial Times, the worldʼs leading global business publication

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Animal feed stock company upgrades systems to save energy

Sustainability Matters

Red Range Stock Supplements is a family-run business located in Kununurra, Western Australia. It manufactures animal stock feed using imported domestic and local produce while offering a range of customer blend supplements for cattle, tailored to individual dietary requirements. Its manufacturing operations consist of a combination of conveyors, augers, crushers, mixers, pumps and fan-related applications.

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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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Ann Moey joins Tony Blair Institute for Global Change as Asia philanthropy lead

Eco-Business

Moey joins the institute founded by the former UK prime minister after three years with the UN High Commission for Refugees based in Singapore.

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ESG Today: Week in Review

ESG Today

This week in ESG news: New anti-ESG reporting & investing laws introduced by U.S. Republicans; IOSCO calls on regulators to integrate new ISSB sustainability disclosure rules; India announces ESG fund disclosure & investment rules; Walmart, PepsiCo invest in sustainable agriculture; SAP asks suppliers to report emissions; Vanguard hit with greenwashing suit in Australia; Canada phasing out government fossil fuel financing; Goldman Sachs launches sustainable bond funds; capital raises for

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As El Niño fuels fire risk, Southeast Asia braces for haze crisis

Eco-Business

Climate-heating El Niño weather pattern is expected to increase threat of forest fires in Indonesia and air pollution in SE Asia.

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Greece Sees Its Most Intense Wildfire Emissions For July On Record

CleanTechnica

The intense wildfires burning in Greece since 17 July have quickly become the worst recorded since at least 2003 for the month of July.

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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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New IPCC head says open climate 'toolbox' to keep 1.5°C goal alive

Eco-Business

Chair of UN climate science panel says an iconic goal to limit global warming is slipping away - and governments must take rapid action.

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Butts In Seats From Referrals Or Tesla Advertising — Why Not Both?

CleanTechnica

In this article, I cover the latest developments in Tesla’s constantly changing referral program, and how that fits in with the ongoing debate on how best to promote electric vehicles to the masses.

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Thomas Milburn leaves Corporate Citizenship after 10 years to join Singapore bank DBS

Eco-Business

Milburn joins DBS as senior vice president, chief sustainability office, as Southeast Asia’s largest finance group builds out its sustainability function.

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The Rise & Rise of BYD in Australia — One Person’s Story

CleanTechnica

Last month, sales of the BYD overtook the Tesla Model 3 to make it the second highest selling electric vehicle in Australia, behind the Tesla Model Y, of course. Driving on the roads in Brisbane, the BYD Atto 3 is making its presence felt. We see them wherever we go out.

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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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Lack Of Sea Ice In Antarctica Has Climate Scientists Worried

CleanTechnica

The latest research from the South Pole shows a dramatic loss of sea ice around the continent of Antarctica.

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Electric Two-Wheelers in Indonesia

CleanTechnica

Out of the 125 million motorcycles in use in Indonesia as at the end of 2022, only 32,000 are electric, according to Statista. The Indonesian government intends to change that with a US$455 million subsidy to encourage the manufacture of 800,000 new electric two-wheelers and the conversion of 200,000 petrol-powered scooters to electric.

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VinFast Breaks Ground At Its First US Factory In North Carolina

CleanTechnica

VinFast continues to move rapidly into the US market, and this week, the company broke ground at the site of its new factory in Chatham County, North Carolina.

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Advocates Forced DTE To Cut Pollution, Invest In Clean Energy

CleanTechnica

the Michigan Public Service Commission approved a settlement today led by advocacy organizations on behalf of utility require DTE Energy

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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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Physicians: It’s Crucial To Address Gas Stove Emissions

CleanTechnica

There are many things in human society that we don’t realize are harming us for a long time, and then once we realize it, they are such a common element of our lives that we have a hard time changing them.

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Electric School Bus U.S. Market Study & Buyer’s Guide: A Resource for School Bus Operators Pursuing Fleet Electrification

CleanTechnica

This comprehensive study and guide offer school districts and others an overview of the electric school bus market and a catalog that presents electric school bus models available today with detailed vehicle specifications.

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