Corporate Knights
NOVEMBER 24, 2022
Pakistan, a country whose contribution to greenhouse gas emissions is tiny by Canadian standards, knows the fury and the injustice of climate chaos. One-third of the country was flooded by an extreme monsoon season this summer that has directly affected more than 33 million people and killed more than 1,500 (as of early October), many of them children.
Renew Economy
NOVEMBER 24, 2022
Torrens Island B gas generator is just a giant kettle, the gas equivalent of the dirty Latrobe Valley coal burners, and equally useless to a grid transitioning to renewables. The post Why Australia’s biggest gas kettle never stood a chance against wind and solar appeared first on RenewEconomy.
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Corporate Knights
NOVEMBER 24, 2022
Canada is investing only around 1% of GDP on climate response. Corporate Knights calculates that the country needs to spend roughly 5% of GDP, or $126 billion per year, from 2023 to 2030 (with up to 80% of that coming from the private sector) if we’re to reach our climate targets. What's the most effective way to spend that money? Corporate Knights' Climate and Economic Renewal Plan lays out six major green investments.
Renew Economy
NOVEMBER 24, 2022
Recent policy changes, globally, have shifted the scales heavily in favor of clean energy technologies. The race to meet Paris climate targets is on. The post How 2022 has substantially, and favourably, changed the global climate outlook 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.
3BL Media
NOVEMBER 24, 2022
Five projects in APAC engaging with the WELL Health-Safety Rating. SOURCE: International WELL Building Institute. DESCRIPTION: As we wrap up 2022, we’re taking a look back at the impressive adoption rate of the WELL Health-Safety Rating for Facility Operations and Management throughout the Asia Pacific region. In 2022 over 4.2 million square meters of real estate in the region have enrolled or achieved the rating–encompassing nearly 1,000 locations.
Renew Economy
NOVEMBER 24, 2022
Plans unveiled for biggest vanadium redox flow battery in Australia and for a local manufacturing facility to tap into country's rich vanadium reserves. The post Plans unveiled for Australia’s biggest vanadium flow battery and gigawatt factory appeared first on RenewEconomy.
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Renew Economy
NOVEMBER 24, 2022
Interim report into South Australia separation event points to key roles played by battery storage and the controls over rooftop solar. The post Battery storage and big solar button keep lights on and dampen critics in South Australia appeared first on RenewEconomy.
ESG Today
NOVEMBER 24, 2022
Leading European asset manager Amundi has chosen to reclassify nearly all of its sustainable investment funds previously categorized as Article 9 under the EU’s Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation (SFDR) to the less stringent Article 8 level. The firm described the move as a “conservative approach,” given uncertainty surrounding the regulation’s compliance requirements, particularly the determination of what is considered “sustainable.”.
Renew Economy
NOVEMBER 24, 2022
CEC says renewable investment has been throttled by uncertainty, and at lowest levels for five years just as the nation needs to accelerate. The post Investment in storage projects jumps, but wind and solar “throttled by uncertainty” appeared first on RenewEconomy.
Energy Central
NOVEMBER 24, 2022
With some of the world’s most favorable wind and solar conditions, Africa holds enormous potential to become a renewable energy leader. At the same time, hydrogen, and green hydrogen in particular, is shaping up to be a game-changer in decarbonizing industries and driving a new clean energy future. If Africa can leverage the power of green hydrogen, it will not only realize its full.
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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
NOVEMBER 24, 2022
Chinese renewables giants Goldwind and China Three Gorges say they have produced the world's largest offshore wind turbine, at 16MW per-unit capacity. The post World’s biggest offshore wind turbine rolls off production line appeared first on RenewEconomy.
Impakter
NOVEMBER 24, 2022
Impakter. Ukraine Reconstruction: IMF To Give Support. On November 23, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) announced that it had responded to a Ukrainian request to have a four-month Program Monitoring with Board Involvement (PMB) to support their economic program, anchor macroeconomic policies, and pave the way to a fully-fledged IMF program. An agreement on the PMB proposal was reached after virtual discussions […].
Renew Economy
NOVEMBER 24, 2022
Core Markets says it has brokered the first ever trade in certificates for a New South Wales market scheme designed to reduce electricity demand over summer months. The post Landmark first trade in peak demand certificates takes load off electricity market appeared first on RenewEconomy.
ESG Today
NOVEMBER 24, 2022
Google announced today two new renewable energy power purchase agreements in the UK and Spain, enabling the company to operate at or near 90% carbon-free energy (CFE) in each region by 2025. The agreements, the first ever long-term PPAs for Google in each country, include deals to purchase 100 MW of offshore wind from ENGIE in the UK, and 149 MW of solar energy from ib vogt in Spain.
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
NOVEMBER 24, 2022
Australia’s carbon capital has a 10-year plan to transition to clean energy. Next Economy’s Amanda Cahill, who helped guide the Gladstone council, explains how and why. The post Energy Insiders Podcast: Australia’s carbon capital has a transition plan appeared first on RenewEconomy.
Impakter
NOVEMBER 24, 2022
Impakter. Don’t Leave Says UK, “Tory Scum” Says Scotland. In the autumn of 2014, after over 300 years of union with England, the Scottish government held a referendum to ask the country’s population: “Should Scotland be an independent country?” 45% voted yes, and 55% voted no, and Scotland remained a part of the United Kingdom. But since then, Brexit occurred and things changed, as […].
Renew Economy
NOVEMBER 24, 2022
Labor's climate and renewables targets are world-leading, while the Coalition's gas plan relies on the fossil industry behind the crisis that is smashing us right now. The post Victoria’s election is a referendum on fossil fuels vs deflationary renewables appeared first on RenewEconomy.
McKinsey Sustainabilty
NOVEMBER 24, 2022
Banks finance carbon-emitting businesses, and they finance decarbonization of the economy, as well. How effectively they address financed emissions can make all the difference.
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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
Renew Economy
NOVEMBER 24, 2022
First graphite pilot plant in Australia, located in the heart of Western Australia's coal centre, marks big step for key component of lithium batteries. The post First Australian graphite pilot plant marks new supply source for battery makers appeared first on RenewEconomy.
ESG Today
NOVEMBER 24, 2022
Property investor M&G Real Estate, part of M&G plc’s £77 billion private assets and alternatives division, announced today the appointment of Laura Jockers as Global Head of ESG. Aligning with M&G’s broader policies and strategy, Jockers will lead a larger, dedicated team, with a shift in emphasis from Responsible Property Investment to ESG.
Global Renewable News
NOVEMBER 24, 2022
COP27 in Sharm El-Sheikh, Egypt has come to an.
Environmental Finance
NOVEMBER 24, 2022
French power giant Électricité de France (EDF) has signed a €1 billion ($1 billion) green loan to finance investments in nuclear energy - the first green loan deal dedicated to the controversial source of green energy.
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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.
Global Renewable News
NOVEMBER 24, 2022
A Study Visit to Iceland was organised between.
CREA
NOVEMBER 24, 2022
“It’s go time for wind energy, energy storage, and solar energy,” says Vittoria Bellissimo the new President and CEO of the Canadian Renewable Energy Association. “What we need is rapid decarbonization and a great expansion of electricity production to achieve a net-zero economy” she told Green Energy Futures CKUA Radio Podcast. Listen/ read more on the Green Energy Futures website.
Global Renewable News
NOVEMBER 24, 2022
ENGIE and Google to undertake a 12-year 100 MW.
Chris Hall
NOVEMBER 24, 2022
ESG Investor’s weekly round-up of news about funds designed to meet sustainable investing criteria, including MSIM, Schroders Capital, Eurazeo, Low Carbon and BluPine Energy. . Morgan Stanley Investment Management (MSIM) has launched the 1GT Growth-Oriented Private Equity Platform, which will invest in companies seeking to mitigate the effects of climate change.
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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.
Global Renewable News
NOVEMBER 24, 2022
ESB and The Shannon Airport Group have signed.
Impakter
NOVEMBER 24, 2022
Impakter. Are Carbon Offsets Worsening the Climate Crisis? If you’ve ever been asked to tick a box on a website that offers a minimal surcharge to offset the carbon footprint of your upcoming plane ride or package delivery, you’ve witnessed the voluntary carbon market in action. If the prices of these surcharges, usually less than a pound, often seem too good to be […].
Global Renewable News
NOVEMBER 24, 2022
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. (MHI) and.
Chris Hall
NOVEMBER 24, 2022
Managers warned they will lose asset owner clients if they don’t raise their ambition. . Private markets’ asset managers are “not up to speed” on integrating climate considerations into investment decisions, prompting a call to action by the UN-convened Net Zero Asset Owner Alliance (NZAOA). . A new report outlines asset owners’ expectations of external managers for addressing climate risk in private markets, including governance structures, greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions disclosures, and tran
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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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