The space industry has a sustainability problem
GreenBiz
AUGUST 1, 2023
Privatizing space could bring immense benefits to humanity, but is the industry thoughtfully considering the impact of emissions, space debris and employee well-being?
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Investing in bonds? Climate risk looms over government bonds in oil and gas-rich provinces
Corporate Knights
AUGUST 1, 2023
Floods, wildfires and record high temperatures are turning investor attention to the climate emergency, raising the threat of higher borrowing costs for Canadian provinces with large oil and gas industries. Backed by government taxing powers, Canada’s provincial and territorial bond market receives high scores from credit rating agencies. The $1-trillion market for these bonds helps to finance schools, hospitals, social services and other provincial spending.
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A plastic-free Daryl Hannah Barbie? Not for real
GreenBiz
AUGUST 1, 2023
A fake press release trumpeting a pledge to ban plastic from Mattel's iconic doll is revealed as a stunt staged by Daryl Hannah and eco-activist agency Yes Men.
Big batteries set new milestone in Australia as sun sets and wind doesn’t blow
Renew Economy
AUGUST 1, 2023
Big battery output hits new record high in main grid as sun sets, wind stops blowing and wholesale prices hit new market cap in one state. The post Big batteries set new milestone in Australia as sun sets and wind doesn’t blow 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.
'New age of environmental responsibility': Reporting rules will affect more than 50,000 companies
GreenBiz
AUGUST 1, 2023
Most companies reporting through CDP are already partially prepared for the newly adopted European Sustainability Reporting Standards.
Forrest threatens to quit UK, says CCS is “waiting for the next idiot”
Renew Economy
AUGUST 1, 2023
Tory government steps up oil exploration and investments in CCS, a technology Twiggy Forrest says is "waiting for the next idiot to come along." The post Forrest threatens to quit UK, says CCS is “waiting for the next idiot” appeared first on RenewEconomy.
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Queensland reviews wind farm rules as conservative anti-renewable dissent blows strong
Renew Economy
AUGUST 1, 2023
Queensland Labor announces review of rules governing wind farm development as anti-wind misinformation campaigns go into overdrive in the state. The post Queensland reviews wind farm rules as conservative anti-renewable dissent blows strong appeared first on RenewEconomy.
CSRHub's New ESG Alert Service
CSR Hub
AUGUST 1, 2023
CSRHub is proud to announce a new Alert Service. Anyone, anywhere in the world, can now track the rating of any entity that is fully rated by CSRHub.
“Shorter, cheaper, more renewables:” VNI West critics come up with a Plan B
Renew Economy
AUGUST 1, 2023
A group of prominent critics of what they label as the country's most expensive transmission project have come up with an alternative they argue is better on every measure. The post “Shorter, cheaper, more renewables:” VNI West critics come up with a Plan B appeared first on RenewEconomy.
Earth's most ancient impact craters are disappearing
Science Daily / Earth & Environment
AUGUST 1, 2023
Earth's oldest craters could give scientists critical information about the structure of the early Earth and the composition of bodies in the solar system as well as help to interpret crater records on other planets. But geologists can't find them, and they might never be able to, according to a new study.
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.
AGL helps Riverina almond farms kick diesel with three solar and battery microgrids
Renew Economy
AUGUST 1, 2023
AGL will build, own and operate the solar and battery based microgrids designed to slash the orchards' use of costly and polluting diesel fuel by up to 85%. The post AGL helps Riverina almond farms kick diesel with three solar and battery microgrids appeared first on RenewEconomy.
The Use of Solar Thermal Heating in SPIRE and Non-SPIRE Industrial Processes
Environmental News Bits
AUGUST 1, 2023
Tannous, H.; Stojceska, V.; Tassou, S.A. (2023). “The Use of Solar Thermal Heating in SPIRE and Non-SPIRE Industrial Processes.” Sustainability, 15, 7807.
Another tentative solar supply deal for controversial NT gas hub
Renew Economy
AUGUST 1, 2023
New MoU with a Korean electric company and a local business to supply solar for NT's Middle Arm precinct could compete with Sun Cable. The post Another tentative solar supply deal for controversial NT gas hub appeared first on RenewEconomy.
Nearly Half of High Income Workers Consider Switching Jobs for a More Sustainable Company: Deloitte
ESG Today
AUGUST 1, 2023
Nearly half of self-identified higher income respondents reported considering switching jobs to work for a more sustainable company, compared to only 13% of their lower income counterparts, according to a new study released by global professional services firm Deloitte, which found similar gaps in sustainability-focused consumption and political action by income classification, despite similar attitudes on climate change among the groups.
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
Location of giant pumped hydro project moved after community push-back
Renew Economy
AUGUST 1, 2023
EnergyAustralia decides to shift top reservoir and bury the pump house of proposed pumped hydro project after feedback from the local community. The post Location of giant pumped hydro project moved after community push-back appeared first on RenewEconomy.
Kraft Heinz to Eliminate 100 Million Pounds of Plastic from Packaging
ESG Today
AUGUST 1, 2023
Global Food and beverage company Kraft Heinz announced a new commitment to cut the use of virgin plastic by 20% in its global packaging portfolio, as part of the company’s efforts to reduce its use of fossil fuels and adopt more sustainable packaging options. The company estimated that achieving its new goal will reduce its use of virgin plastic by approximately 100 million pounds.
Korea consortium wins land deal for $10 billion Australian green ammonia project
Renew Economy
AUGUST 1, 2023
Korea consortium wins a land deal for one of largest green ammonia projects in Australia. The post Korea consortium wins land deal for $10 billion Australian green ammonia project appeared first on RenewEconomy.
Are middle managers your next ace in the hole?
McKinsey Sustainabilty
AUGUST 1, 2023
Middle managers: they’re beleaguered. Maligned. Miscast. But new research reveals the clear competitive advantage the best middle managers bring—and the vital role they stand to play in the future of work.
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
Industrial Decarbonization Startup GlassPoint Raises $8 Million
ESG Today
AUGUST 1, 2023
Industrial decarbonization-focused startup GlassPoint announced that it has raised $8 million, with proceeds from the Series A funding round supporting its solution to reduce carbon emissions from industrial process heat in hard-to-abate sectors. Founded in 2009, New York-based GlassPoint designs and manufactures solar steam generators that use solar thermal technology to generate steam, reducing carbon emissions in hard-to-abate industries like mining and metals, chemicals, construction materia
Indian banks: Building resilient leadership
McKinsey Sustainabilty
AUGUST 1, 2023
Indian banks have shown strength in the recent global banking turmoil. However, times remain uncertain—banks could develop multi-dimensional resilience capabilities to thrive in the future.
Lufthansa Signs Deal for Sustainable Aviation Fuel Made from Biogenic Residue
ESG Today
AUGUST 1, 2023
Lufthansa Group and chemical solutions company HCS Group announced today a new agreement for the production and supply of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) beginning in 2026, from a planned new 60,000 metric tonne per year biogenic SAF facility. The companies have signed a Letter of Intent (LoI) for the HCS Group to supply Lufthansa with SAF produced using Alcohol -to-Jet (AtJ) technology, which converts alcohols derived from residues from agriculture and forestry into an alternative jet fuel blen
Unlocking the Innovation Potential of Biocultural Capital
Stanford Social Innovation
AUGUST 1, 2023
By Jarrod Vassallo , Sourindra Banerjee & Jaideep Prabhu Spanning 12,500 hectares, the East Kolkata Wetlands in India serves multiple purposes, from fish farming, agriculture, and rice cultivation to functioning as the world’s largest wastewater-fed aquaculture system. By employing 60,000 farmers, supplying 15 percent of the city’s fish, providing a home to over 3,000 tribal families, and treating half of the sewage generated by a city of 15 million inhabitants, this human-engine
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.
ANA Signs 30,000 Tonne Carbon Removal Agreement
ESG Today
AUGUST 1, 2023
Japan’s All Nippon Airways (ANA) announced today an agreement to purchase 30,000 carbon dioxide removal (CDR) credits from energy company Occidental’s (Oxy), carbon capture, utilization and sequestration platform subsidiary, 1PointFive. The deal follows the announcement last year by Oxy and 1PointFive of plans to build the world’s largest to date direct air capture (DAC) plant , “Stratos,” in the Texas Permian Basin, with capacity to capture up to 500,000 metric tons of carbon dioxide per year a
Bureau of Land Management Classroom Investigations
Environmental News Bits
AUGUST 1, 2023
BLM’s Classroom Investigations address topics related to the programs and mission of the BLM, and are targeted to learners in secondary schools. Each item in the series presents lessons and activities for teachers to incorporate into classroom instruction. You can also find BLM educational materials through their education activities database.
Steel Dynamics Signs Largest Ever North American Steel Industry Renewable Energy Deal
ESG Today
AUGUST 1, 2023
US-based steel producer and metals recycler Steel Dynamics announced that it has signed a 308 MW Renewable Product Purchase Agreement (RPPA) with a subsidiary of NextEra Energy Resources, the largest of its kind to date for the North American steel industry. Steelmaking is one of the biggest emitters of CO2 globally, with total greenhouse gas emissions (GHG) from the sector accounting for 7% – 9% of direct emissions from the global use of fossil fuels.
Using gemstones' unique characteristics to uncover ancient trade routes
Science Daily / Earth & Environment
AUGUST 1, 2023
Gems' unique elemental composition and atomic orientation act as a fingerprint, enabling researchers to uncover the stones' past, and with it, historical trade routes. Scientists now employ three modern spectroscopic techniques to rapidly analyze gems found in the Arabian-Nubian Shield and compare them with similar gems from around the world. They have identified elements that influence gems' color, differentiated stones found within and outside the region, and distinguished natural from synthet
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.
Carbon pipeline stakeholders meet in largely civil exchange at Peoria’s Carver Center
Environmental News Bits
AUGUST 1, 2023
Read the full story at WCBU. A large number of Peoria’s south side residents feel an underground, high pressure CO2 (carbon dioxide) sequestration pipeline laid in proximity to some of Peoria’s oldest and poorest neighborhoods is a bad idea.
Illegal shooting kills most birds found dead near power lines
Science Daily / Earth & Environment
AUGUST 1, 2023
Birds can be electrocuted if they come into contact with two energized parts of a power line at once -- which can happen when they spread their wings to take off from or land on a power pole. Because of this, energy companies invest substantial time and money into making sure power lines are avian safe, installing safe perches and insulating energized elements.
9 search tools for avoiding infosewage on the web
Environmental News Bits
AUGUST 1, 2023
Read the full story from ResearchBuzz. The shallow, ill-informed junk that AI is spewing into the Web – what I call infosewage – is bad for people who are trying to perform useful Web searches.
North Atlantic Oscillation contributes to 'cold blob' in Atlantic Ocean
Science Daily / Earth & Environment
AUGUST 1, 2023
A patch of ocean in the North Atlantic is stubbornly cooling while much of the planet warms. This anomaly -- dubbed the 'cold blob' -- has been linked to changes in ocean circulation, but a new study found changes in large-scale atmospheric patterns may play an equally important role, according to an international research team.
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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