The first ISSB reporting standards are here — what that means for investors
GreenBiz
JUNE 26, 2023
ISSB Chair Emmanuel Faber on investors’ need for comparable disclosures, collaborating to harmonize standards and what’s ahead for Scope 3 data.
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Six Nations leading the charge on Canada's largest battery farm
Corporate Knights
JUNE 26, 2023
On a sleepy swath of farmland near the Six Nations of the Grand River reserve in southwestern Ontario’s Haldimand County, work crews later this year will begin planting a very different type of cash crop in a region of the province that’s well known for its berries, greens and grains. This piece of land is set to become one of North America’s largest battery farms – a facility that will house banks of high-capacity lithium-ion modules capable of storing 250 megawatts of electricity, enough to pr
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Calculating Avoided Emissions With CarbonCount 2.0
GreenBiz
JUNE 26, 2023
First developed in 2013 by the climate investment firm HASI, CarbonCount is a decision tool that evaluates investments in U.S.-based carbon-free energy, energy efficiency, and climate resilience projects to determine how efficiently they reduce CO2 equivalent emissions per $1,000 of investment. CarbonCount scores reflect a quantitative impact assessment of the avoided emissions of a project by integrating forward-looking project assumptions, emissions factors, and capital investment.
Artificial intelligence tech gets gong for stopping wind turbines hitting birds
Renew Economy
JUNE 26, 2023
A software system using artificial intelligence to prevent birds from colliding with wind turbines has won an award for its technology. The post Artificial intelligence tech gets gong for stopping wind turbines hitting birds 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.
How P&G is partnering to decarbonize your laundry
GreenBiz
JUNE 26, 2023
Sponsored: P&G Fabric Care’s Mohamed Ismail shares how decades of partnerships is helping to accelerate its mission towards decarbonizing laundry at every step of a product lifecycle.
Wind farm noise and infrasound do not affect sleep, new studies say
Renew Economy
JUNE 26, 2023
Wind farm noise is as disruptive as road traffic noise, Flinders University researchers find. The post Wind farm noise and infrasound do not affect sleep, new studies say appeared first on RenewEconomy.
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“Turning point:” First big solar farm opened in heart of coal-rich shire in Queensland
Renew Economy
JUNE 26, 2023
Local mayor hails "turning point" for coal dependent shire at opening of first solar farm in region. The post “Turning point:” First big solar farm opened in heart of coal-rich shire in Queensland appeared first on RenewEconomy.
The Local Economic Impact of Projects as a Core Component of Sustainable Project Management
Green Project Management
JUNE 26, 2023
The decision of where to develop a project can significantly impact the local economy. Considering the local economic impacts before initiating any development project is essential since it can have far-reaching consequences. The prosperity category of the GPM P5 Standard focuses on maximizing positive returns for as many stakeholders as possible. Therefore, it is critical […] The post The Local Economic Impact of Projects as a Core Component of Sustainable Project Management appeared firs
Goldfields town to mine rooftop solar as community battery gets green light
Renew Economy
JUNE 26, 2023
Powercor will use federal grant funding to build its first regional grid-side community battery, in a town where 37% of households have solar. The post Goldfields town to mine rooftop solar as community battery gets green light appeared first on RenewEconomy.
IFRS Releases Global Sustainability and Climate Reporting Standards
ESG Today
JUNE 26, 2023
The IFRS Foundation’s International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB) announced today the official launch of its new global sustainability and climate disclosure standards, expected to form the basis for emerging sustainability reporting requirements by regulators around the world, and integrating sustainability reporting into the broader financial reporting process.
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.
It’s official: California must clip peak demand as it wrestles with solar duck
Renew Economy
JUNE 26, 2023
California's grid demonstrates that the need for clipping peak demand while absorbing the mid-day glut of renewables has never been more pressing. The post It’s official: California must clip peak demand as it wrestles with solar duck appeared first on RenewEconomy.
Minnestoa - Two geothermal wells to be installed at Rochester City Hall
Global Renewable News
JUNE 26, 2023
The City of Rochester is taking a big step towards greenhouse gas reduction with a project to install two geothermal wells at City Hall. The geothermal technology will allow the building's heating.
Utility to pay $30m for breaking wholesale bidding rules and abuse of market power
Renew Economy
JUNE 26, 2023
Government owned utility agrees to pay $30 million after being found to have inflated costs of gas generation and breaking bidding rules. The post Utility to pay $30m for breaking wholesale bidding rules and abuse of market power appeared first on RenewEconomy.
Apeiron Bioenergy - Apeiron Bioenergy Raises S$50 million through an Investment Grade Green Bond, the First Bioenergy-Focused SGD Bond Issuance in Asia
Global Renewable News
JUNE 26, 2023
Highlights Guaranteed by Credit Guarantee & Investment Facility, a trust fund of the Asian Development Bank, the 5-year senior unsecured green bond has been rated AA by S&P Global Ratings. The.
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
Ausgrid boss says it’s time to ditch gas and go electric in homes and on the road
Renew Economy
JUNE 26, 2023
Ausgrid chief calls for more support to help make it easier and more cost effective for Australians to shift from gas to all-electric households and transport. The post Ausgrid boss says it’s time to ditch gas and go electric in homes and on the road appeared first on RenewEconomy.
Energy Development Corporation - FirstGen adds hydro, geothermal capacities
Global Renewable News
JUNE 26, 2023
Originally published on malaya.com.phQUICK READ: Energy Development Corporation's parent company First Gen Corporation will add hydro and geothermal projects to its portfolio a.
Agrivoltaics hit ‘watershed moment’ as farmland transitions increase, says farmer-turned-developer
Utiliity Dive
JUNE 26, 2023
“Solar works when agricultural landowners are at a point of transition,” said BlueWave Solar Director of Sustainable Solar Development Jesse Robertson-Dubois.
Fuji Electric Co. - Contract Awarded for a Geothermal Power Generation Facility for the Republic of Kenya
Global Renewable News
JUNE 26, 2023
Fuji Electric Co., Ltd. is pleased to announce that it has been awarded a contract for a supply of geothermal power facility for the Menengai Geothermal Power Station in Kenya by Toyota Tsusho Corpo.
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
Investing in nature improves equity, boosts economy
Science Daily / Earth & Environment
JUNE 26, 2023
A new study shows that current trends in environmental degradation will lead to large economic losses in the coming decades, hitting the poorest countries hardest. But there is hope: investing in nature can turn those losses into gains.
RWE Renewables - RWE's BECCUS project to play crucial role in climate-neutral Dutch energy system through emission reduction and carbon removal
Global Renewable News
JUNE 26, 2023
Highlights To meet the reduction targets, substantial negative emissions are unavoidable on a national, European and global scale RWE's BECCUS project leads to removal of CO2, contribute.
Human impact on wildlife even in protected areas
Science Daily / Earth & Environment
JUNE 26, 2023
The largest long-term standardized camera-trap survey to date finds that human activity impacts tropical mammals living in protected areas and sheds light on how different species are affected based on their habitat needs and anthropogenic stressors.
Solar Energy Industries Association - SEIA Named One of The Washington Post's 2023 Top Workplaces in Washington, DC
Global Renewable News
JUNE 26, 2023
Today (June 16), the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) is announcing that it has been named one of The Washington Post's 2023 Top Workplaces in the Washington, DC metropolitan area.
What Questions Are Brands Asking About Their ESG Initiatives Ahead of 2024?
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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.
When it comes to transmission, customers must come first
Utiliity Dive
JUNE 26, 2023
The key to grid planning is first to acknowledge the central role states play, so that transmission is built according to customer need, not arbitrary mandates.
Summit Ridge Energy - Summit Ridge Energy and Osaka Gas Enter New Solar and Storage Joint Venture PartnershipsThe deals mark commercial solar company's entry into Virginia market and expansion into energy storage
Global Renewable News
JUNE 26, 2023
Summit Ridge Energy (SRE), the nation's leading commercial solar and energy storage company, today (June 26) announced an expansion of its partnership with Osaka Gas USA Corporation (OGUSA), a sub.
Mastercard Discusses Sustainable Credit Cards, Plastic Recycling
Environment + Energy Leader
JUNE 26, 2023
Additionally, companies are actively promoting the shift towards digital payments through innovative programs like Digital First, allowing cardholders to opt for virtual cards instead of physical ones.
Attentive Energy One - Attentive Energy One Offshore Wind Project Proposes Landmark Labor Agreement for Just Transition
Global Renewable News
JUNE 26, 2023
Highlights Project Would Fund Retraining for Ravenswood's UWUA Local 1-2 Workforce, Which Would Become Nation's First Fossil Fuel Power Generation Staff to Transition to Operatin.
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.
Is generative AI bad for the environment? A computer scientist explains the carbon footprint of ChatGPT and its cousins
Environmental News Bits
JUNE 26, 2023
by Kate Saenko, Boston University Generative AI is the hot new technology behind chatbots and image generators. But how hot is it making the planet? As an AI researcher, I often worry about the energy costs of building artificial intelligence models. The more powerful the AI, the more energy it takes. What does the emergence … Continue reading Is generative AI bad for the environment?
Equinor - New Offshore Wind Innovation Hub Announces First Selections for its Accelerator Program
Global Renewable News
JUNE 26, 2023
The Offshore Wind Innovation Hub today (June 26) announced the first round of start-up companies selected to receive support to develop innovative ideas designed to unleash the potential of offshore w.
3M offers $10.3B settlement over PFAS contamination in water systems – now, how do you destroy a ‘forever chemical’?
Environmental News Bits
JUNE 26, 2023
by A. Daniel Jones, Michigan State University and Hui Li, Michigan State University PFAS chemicals seemed like a good idea at first. As Teflon, they made pots easier to clean starting in the 1940s. They made jackets waterproof and carpets stain-resistant. Food wrappers, firefighting foam, even makeup seemed better with perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances.
RWE AG - RWE expands solar business in Spain with new large-scale solar farm in operation
Global Renewable News
JUNE 26, 2023
Highlights Commissioning of 44 MWac Puerta del Sol project Bifacial module technology increases production RWE operates solar capacity of more than 140 MW in Spain; further projects under.
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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