Renew Economy
FEBRUARY 15, 2023
French nuclear energy giant EDF buys massive floating offshore wind project in Australia that it plans to build in stages. The post French nuclear giant EDF buys massive Australian floating offshore wind project appeared first on RenewEconomy.
GreenBiz
FEBRUARY 15, 2023
The author, a sustainability professional and management school professor, shares the thinking behind her deep commitment to advancing Indigenous reconciliation. Content warning: This article contains descriptions of abuse in residential schools.
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Corporate Knights
FEBRUARY 15, 2023
A major report published Monday says Canada lacks adequate rules around investing in an era of climate change. The report , released by Principles for Responsible Investment (PRI), a body of financial institutions supported by the UN, ranks Canada as “a low-regulation jurisdiction” that relies on voluntary measures to align business investment with responsible climate action.
Renew Economy
FEBRUARY 15, 2023
The European Union has finally published its official legal definition of renewable hydrogen, including a strict "additionality" clause. The post EU says “renewable hydrogen” valid only for electrolysers linked to new wind and solar appeared first on RenewEconomy.
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.
GreenBiz
FEBRUARY 15, 2023
Sponsored: Encouraging results in enteric methane mitigation research are helping to address one of the dairy industry’s most complex challenges.
Renew Economy
FEBRUARY 15, 2023
Up to 12,000 solar panels sent to Turkey, including to power temporary shelters to provide lighting, heating, telephone chargers and refrigerators. The post Thousands of solar panels sent to power recovery effort in earthquake devastated Türkiye appeared first on RenewEconomy.
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Renew Economy
FEBRUARY 15, 2023
Yet another research project investigates the benefits – and challenges – of optimising land use by pairing solar farms with agricultural crops. The post Double your money? Researchers tests co-benefits of farming crops with solar appeared first on RenewEconomy.
McKinsey Sustainabilty
FEBRUARY 15, 2023
In today’s interconnected business environment, companies won’t be able to solve problems effectively without encouraging “contributory dissent”—a healthy approach to gathering diverse perspectives that should be taught to team members, modeled by leaders, and supported by culture.
Renew Economy
FEBRUARY 15, 2023
Shh, the grown-ups are talking! Bowen declines Greens' offer on coal and gas ban, but wants to continue "sensible negotiations." Can a middle ground be found? The post Bowen says no to coal and gas ban, yes to more “sensible” discussions with Greens appeared first on RenewEconomy.
ESG Today
FEBRUARY 15, 2023
Credit ratings agency Fitch Ratings announced today plans to use its Climate Vulnerability Scores, which examine sector exposure to low-carbon transition risks, to enhance the process for identifying potentially credit-relevant climate-related risks for its corporate credit ratings for non-financials. Fitch’s Climate Vulnerability scores provide the agency’s view of the creditworthiness impact of sectors, companies and debt securities to a rapid low-carbon transition between 2025 and 2050.
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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.
Renew Economy
FEBRUARY 15, 2023
Origin says it is close to signing a deal for the massive Eraring battery, but there is still uncertainty about the final closure date of the country's biggest coal plant. The post Origin poised to sign Eraring big battery deal, but coal closure in flux amid project delays appeared first on RenewEconomy.
Stacey Higginbotham
FEBRUARY 15, 2023
On a recent Internet of Things Podcast , we took a voicemail from Marianne. She has Amazon and Google devices in her smart home and she’s looking for a new video doorbell. The main requirement? Marianne wants a doorbell with low latency as she plans to access the feed both at and away from home. She expects to pay a subscription fee but would like to keep that cost down, if possible.
Renew Economy
FEBRUARY 15, 2023
Sod turned on Japan-backed pilot electrolyser plant that aims to ship low-cost green hydrogen from SA to Indonesia by the end of the year. The post Works begin on green hydrogen plus battery pilot in South Australia appeared first on RenewEconomy.
ESG Today
FEBRUARY 15, 2023
UK-based insurance, wealth & retirement company Aviva announced today a £10 million to woodland conservation organization Woodland Trust, aimed at supporting the delivery of nature-based carbon removal projects, and contributing to Aviva’s sustainability goals. With the new donation, Aviva will partner with Woodland Trust on its Woodland Carbon Scheme, which aims to deliver carbon removal and biodiversity improvements through woodland creation and peatland restoration.
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
Renew Economy
FEBRUARY 15, 2023
Momentum is building for Australia’s rapid switch to a renewables grid. But how to unlock the capital required given the regulatory, policy and market risks? The post Webinar: Crisis, contingencies and the green energy transition appeared first on RenewEconomy.
TEDxInnovations
FEBRUARY 15, 2023
A few words can change the course of a life; they have the power to shrink, expand or transform someone's identity -- even your own. Social psychologist Mesmin Destin explores how everyday interactions and experiences play a powerful part in who we become, sharing the key moments and messages that can inspire us to grow into our best selves. A few words can change the course of a life; they have the power to shrink, expand or transform someone's identity -- even your own.
ESG Today
FEBRUARY 15, 2023
Pure play sustainability advisory firm ERM and CRM solutions provider Salesforce announced today a new partnership aimed at providing organizations with decarbonization-focused solutions and services. ERM offers clients services to accelerate and facilitate decarbonization strategies, from planning, target-setting, and strategy implementation across operations and value chains to supporting reporting and disclosure requirements.
McKinsey Sustainabilty
FEBRUARY 15, 2023
Commercial aviation faces its most uncertain future in decades. COVID-depressed demand is now resurging, but there are many uncertainties and challenges for operators and manufacturers to manage.
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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
ESG Today
FEBRUARY 15, 2023
UK long-term savings and retirement business Phoenix Group announced today the launch of a new multi asset climate solution, with an assignment of £338 million (US$408 million) of with-profits investment funds, to be managed by investment manager Robeco. According to Phoenix, the new solution will invest in current and future climate change leaders, and companies pursuing a net zero decarbonization strategy, while aiming to meet the long-term investment objectives for with-profits customers thro
Envirotec Magazine
FEBRUARY 15, 2023
The number of households switching their energy supplier could skyrocket from July 2023, as falling energy wholesale prices coupled with reduced government support look set to provide suppliers with the chance to offer millions of domestic customers more competitive deals, according to analysis by energy consultancy Cornwall Insight. Since the start of winter, the default tariff cap, or price cap, and the Energy Price Guarantee (EPG) have left the government-supported Standard Variable Tariff (S
Utiliity Dive
FEBRUARY 15, 2023
Batteries “don’t get rid of the energy,” challenging firefighters trying to extinguish a blaze, said Paul Hayes, general manager and fire protection engineer at American Fire Technologies.
Environment + Energy Leader
FEBRUARY 15, 2023
Chemours, Emerson, and Hussmann integrated their individual areas of expertise to support the elimination of a food desert in downtown Dayton, Ohio, in ways that are sustainable for its operation and the planet The post Spotlight on 2022’s Project of the Year Winner: Chemours Gem City Market Community Food Co-Op appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader.
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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.
Utiliity Dive
FEBRUARY 15, 2023
Bundling DR in wholesale markets could ease capacity shortfalls, reduce the chance of grid emergencies and help states lower carbon emissions, proponents say.
Impact Alpha
FEBRUARY 15, 2023
ImpactAlpha, February 15 – Community-powered mangrove restoration. Restocking local fish supplies. A marketplace for seaweed farmers. Triggering Exponential Climate Action, or TECA, invested. The post Seven blue economy startups secure seed funding to enhance climate resilience in Africa appeared first on ImpactAlpha.
Environment + Energy Leader
FEBRUARY 15, 2023
The significance of ESG performance will remain crucial in safeguarding diversity, reducing waste, cultivating nutritious wines, ensuring traceability, promoting transparency, and fostering job opportunities. The post ESG in the Wine Industry: Navigating Challenges for Sustainable Growth appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader.
Impact Alpha
FEBRUARY 15, 2023
Greetings, Agents of Impact! ? Join Next Week’s Call: Year of the ‘S.’ Human capital. Worker ownership. Community resiliency. Social factors are at. The post The Brief: Ceniarth’s catalytic continuum, charger help for electric vehicles, insurance boom in India, Africa’s blue economy, blueprint for a green bank appeared first on ImpactAlpha.
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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.
ESG Today
FEBRUARY 15, 2023
Issuance volumes of sustainability-linked bonds (SLBs) fell sharply in late 2022, after several years of rapid growth, according to a new report by S&P Global Ratings, as challenging market conditions and increasing investor scrutiny pressured the asset class. In order to resume growth, SLB issuers will need to address concerns about the credibility of the goals and impact of the instruments.
Environment + Energy Leader
FEBRUARY 15, 2023
Under the new plan, at least 7,500 charging points from Tesla's Supercharger and Destination Charger networks will be made available to non-Tesla EVs by the end of 2024 The post White House: Tesla’s Charging Stations Will be Available to All US EVs by 2024 appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader.
ESG Today
FEBRUARY 15, 2023
By: Craig Coulter, Sustainability Leader, Global Advanced Manufacturing and Mobility at EY According to The World Resources Institute , three of the most emissions-intensive sectors lie along the industrial manufacturing and supply chain. Since 1990, emissions from industrial processes have grown by 187%, followed by transportation (+79%) and manufacturing and construction (+56%).
Envirotec Magazine
FEBRUARY 15, 2023
With a declared focus on energy-efficient systems and components that optimise the operation of existing biogas plants and contribute to a higher gas yield, Vogelsang is launching the HiCone , a new progressive cavity pump for use in biogas plants, at the World Biogas Expo on 29th and 30th March. Reportedly developed to save energy and extend service life, the HiCone pump features a conical form combined with an innovative setting not used before, says Vogelsang.
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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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