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It’s time to rethink human rights in the boardroom

GreenBiz

Any change starts by recognizing the corporation’s level of accountability and by taking a visible stand.

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Transgrid starts work on $1.8bn “transformative” renewable superhighway

Renew Economy

Transgrid starts work on its $1.8b portion of Project EnergyConnect, that will massively increase the amount of power shared between NSW, VIC and SA. The post Transgrid starts work on $1.8bn “transformative” renewable superhighway appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Circularity 22 Day 2: Sidebar feat. Suzanne Lindsay-Walker (Novelis)

GreenBiz

This video is sponsored by Novelis. Suzanne Lindsay-Walker discusses Novelis's aluminum sustainability goals and how circularity plays a role.

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Russian missile strikes Ukraine solar farm, solar farm powers on

Renew Economy

A Russian missile has damaged a small solar farm in eastern Ukraine over the weekend. The post Russian missile strikes Ukraine solar farm, solar farm powers on appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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How to Modernize Manufacturing Without Losing Control

Speaker: Andrew Skoog, Founder of MachinistX & President of Hexis Representatives

Manufacturing is evolving, and the right technology can empower—not replace—your workforce. Smart automation and AI-driven software are revolutionizing decision-making, optimizing processes, and improving efficiency. But how do you implement these tools with confidence and ensure they complement human expertise rather than override it? Join industry expert Andrew Skoog as he explores how manufacturers can leverage automation to enhance operations, streamline workflows, and make smarter, data-dri

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Circularity 22 Day 1: Sidebar feat. Jon Smieja (GreenBiz)

GreenBiz

Jon Smieja discusses new opportunities for the circularity community, including the GreenBiz Circularity Network.

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Cities tap earth, sea and sewage for district energy

Corporate Knights

Earlier this spring, contractors in San Jose, California, broke ground on a 1.3-million-square-foot tech hub complex with more than the usual complement of green features, beginning with its name: Park Habitat. Targeted at office and retail tenants, the development team, led by Vancouver’s Westbank, says the downtown high-rise project will be fitted out with a landscaped green roof, indoor and outdoor “pockets of nature” and naturally ventilating exterior walls and windows to prevent excessive s

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“Apocalyptic”: Industry group’s desperate plea to get Australia off coal and gas

Renew Economy

One of Australia's largest business groups pleads for an accelerated switch to renewables, in the wake of 'apocalyptic' electricity prices. The post “Apocalyptic”: Industry group’s desperate plea to get Australia off coal and gas appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Circularity 22 Day 1: Sidebar feat. Keefe Harrison (The Recycling Partnership)

GreenBiz

Keefe Harrison discusses the future of corporate circular economy and recycling policies.

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The real climate wars are only just getting started

Renew Economy

What are the climate wars? There has been bipartisan agreement to not act sufficiently on climate between major parties. They're at peace. We are not. The post The real climate wars are only just getting started appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Circularity 22 Day 2: Sidebar feat. Eva Gladek (Metabolic)

GreenBiz

Eva Gladek discusses tactics to close resource loops and building circular ventures.

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The Key to Sustainable Energy Optimization: A Data-Driven Approach for Manufacturing

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. 📊 Join us for a practical webinar hosted by Kevin Kai Wong of Emergent Ene

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Australia hits record high wind output, offering some relief from soaring market prices

Renew Economy

Australia set a new record high for wind output early on Tuesday morning, bringing at least temporary relief from absurdly high electricity prices for some states. The post Australia hits record high wind output, offering some relief from soaring market prices appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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7 Leaders at Davos 2022 on Securing Sustainable, Resilient Supply Chains, Despite Global Shocks

3BL Media

By Kimberley Botwright Head, Sustainable Trade, World Economic Forum & Felipe Bezamat Head of Advanced Manufacturing Industry, World Economic Forum. SOURCE: SAP. SUMMARY: Russia's invasion of Ukraine triggered new supply chain disruptions, but supply chains face additional challenges. If unaddressed, supply chain challenges will hamper economic recovery and long-term growth.

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To triple transmission capacity, landowners and neighbours need to be paid more

Renew Economy

Why should wind and solar farm hosts be paid much more than hosts of the transmission lines running from those wind and solar farms? The post To triple transmission capacity, landowners and neighbours need to be paid more appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Trane Technologies Recognized for ESG Leadership by Financial Times, Center for Climate and Energy Solutions, 3BL Media

3BL Media

SOURCE: Trane Technologies. SUMMARY: Financial Times - Europe’s Climate Leaders 2022. Center for Climate and Energy Solutions - Climate Leadership Hall of Fame. 3BL Media - 100 Best Corporate Citizens of 2022. DESCRIPTION: SWORDS, Ireland, May 31, 2022 /3BL Media/ - Trane Technologies (NYSE:TT), a global climate innovator, recently earned several prestigious awards and rankings that recognize the company’s ongoing leadership in Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG).

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How to Drive Cost Savings, Efficiency Gains, and Sustainability Wins with MES

Speaker: Nikhil Joshi, Founder & President of Snic Solutions

Is your manufacturing operation reaching its efficiency potential? A Manufacturing Execution System (MES) could be the game-changer, helping you reduce waste, cut costs, and lower your carbon footprint. Join Nikhil Joshi, Founder & President of Snic Solutions, in this value-packed webinar as he breaks down how MES can drive operational excellence and sustainability.

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Why Australia needs to create a renewable storage target

Renew Economy

New report argues that Labor should focus less on poles and wires and more on putting together a national storage target to support the renewables transition. The post Why Australia needs to create a renewable storage target appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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CBRE Named to 100 Best Corporate Citizens for Fourth Consecutive Year

3BL Media

The ranking recognizes outstanding environmental, social and governance (ESG) transparency. SOURCE: CBRE Group, Inc. DESCRIPTION: 3BL Media has named CBRE to its 2022 100 Best Corporate Citizens ranking, recognizing outstanding environmental, social and governance (ESG) transparency and performance among the 1,000 largest U.S. public companies. This is the fourth consecutive year that CBRE has made this list.

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Massive 6,000MW renewable hydrogen plans shelved over “water issues”

Renew Economy

Plans for massive green hydrogen hub backed by up to 6GW of wind and solar have been discontinued, citing "unacceptable" risks around water supply. The post Massive 6,000MW renewable hydrogen plans shelved over “water issues” appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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U.S. Energy Information Administration - EIA analysis shows California drought will decrease hydropower, increase natural gas use and CO2 emissions

Global Renewable News

The extended drought in California could cut.

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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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How green hydrogen could alleviate global water shortages, not exacerbate them

Renew Economy

Green hydrogen production requires significant water input, but a new report suggests this could work in favour of some already drought prone regions. The post How green hydrogen could alleviate global water shortages, not exacerbate them appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Managing the 'perfect storm' of heat network challenges - webinar series

Alternative Energy Mag

Residential heat network developers can learn how to manage the 'perfect storm' of regulation, rocketing energy prices and decarbonisation targets at a free webinar series, hosted by Shoosmiths and Switch2 Energy.

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Queensland won’t change bidding practices of state owned generators, despite soaring prices

Renew Economy

Queensland says no to new bidding directions for state owned generators, despite state prices soaring to unprecedented highs. But it's working on an energy plan. The post Queensland won’t change bidding practices of state owned generators, despite soaring prices appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Mega solar farm in Morocco to power 7 million heat pumps in UK

Envirotec Magazine

Energy technology firm Octopus Energy Group has entered a financial and strategic partnership with Xlinks , a company building a subsea power cable to deliver renewable energy from Morocco to the UK. Xlinks will lay four 3,800km-long subsea cables to connect a huge renewable energy farm in the Moroccan desert with Devon in South West England. The site “will supply 3.6 GW of reliable, clean power to the UK for an average of 20 hours a day, enough green energy to power about 7 million heat p

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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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Well Completion Technology - Multi-stage Texas geothermal well to debut oilfield completion technologiesSmart tracers to map injection flow, promote inter-well communication as prelude to full-field development

Global Renewable News

Beginning with the first of a planned.

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£1.25m award for using space and AI technology to restore Surrey’s wildlife habitats

Envirotec Magazine

Dormouse (image credit: Terry Whitakker, 2020VISION). The Dream Fund’s £1.25m award invites 1,500 volunteers to help use space and AI technology to restore Surrey’s wildlife habitats. A Surrey-based project to boost biodiversity though AI and space technology has won £1.25m of funding, courtesy of People’s Postcode Lottery, and opens the door to hundreds of nature enthusiasts who want to get involved.

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Petroleum Technology Research Centre - PTRC, University of Regina and Evolution Growers Collaborate on Geothermal Optimization Project

Global Renewable News

Today the Petroleum Technology Research Centre.

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AI learns coral reef ‘song’

Envirotec Magazine

A healthy coral reef in Sulawesi, Indonesia (image credit Tim Lamont, University of Exeter). Artificial Intelligence (AI) can track the health of coral reefs by learning the “song of the reef”, new research seems to show. Coral reefs have a complex soundscape – and even experts have to conduct painstaking analysis to measure reef health based on sound recordings.

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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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Tennessee Valley Authority - TVA Completes Boone Dam Project - On Time, Under Budget, Safely

Global Renewable News

Just in time for Memorial Day weekend,

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What HSBC’s Stuart Kirk got right

Financial Times: Moral Money

Markets still don’t reflect the scale of climate threats

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National Renewable Energy Laboratory - What Are Geophones? The Tool That Could Unlock the Potential of Geothermal Energy

Global Renewable News

By Lindsey McGuirk A geothermal plant in.

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Foodback Loop: Developing Sustainable Food Systems for a Circular Society

Andreas Rache

By Bruna Carvalho and Lucia Reisch. ? 4 min read ?. The Sixth IPCC Assessment Report warns that crops are more frequently lost due to extreme weather conditions than ever before. At the same time, communities across the globe are facing increased – and in many cases acute – food insecurity. Feedback loops in food production may increase future food insecurities.

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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.