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NSW swamped by offshore wind proposals in new Illawarra renewable zone

Renew Economy

Offshore wind projects projects dominate proposals for new Illawarra renewable energy zone, as green steel load proposals also emerge. The post NSW swamped by offshore wind proposals in new Illawarra renewable zone appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Fintech in Africa: The end of the beginning

McKinsey Sustainabilty

Africa’s fintech industry is coming of age. In the face of political and economic challenges and a global pandemic, fintech on the continent is booming. Here’s what comes next.

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Works begin on Darwin big battery, in first step to rid gas from NT grid

Renew Economy

Works begin on 35MW grid-forming battery that will bolster the Northern Territory's main grid as it shifts from gas to solar. The post Works begin on Darwin big battery, in first step to rid gas from NT grid appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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ESG Today: Week in Review

ESG Today

This week in ESG news: Florida and Texas go on the offensive against ESG investing; McDonald’s appoints a chief impact officer; World’s first all-hydrogen powered passenger train goes into operation; California bans gas-powered car sales from 2035; Oxy to build world’s biggest Direct Air Capture plant; largest Coca Cola bottler sets up sustainability-linked supply chain finance program; Canada sings EV & battery supply chain agreements with VW and Mercedes Benz; capital raises for sustainabi

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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.

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The six reckonings of Europe’s energy crisis: Gas, nuclear, war and inflation

Renew Economy

Europe is facing a day of reckoning as the energy crisis deepens, and French nuclear failures push electricity prices to unprecedented levels. The post The six reckonings of Europe’s energy crisis: Gas, nuclear, war and inflation appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Let’s Get Real (Measurement) About Social Impact

B the Change

(Image credit: Finish Line Features) In the midst of raising awareness for a cause, do you ever stop and wonder if your efforts are actually helping? There are many powerful tools for inspiring change, but how effective are purpose-driven campaigns in reality? As pressure mounts for companies to act on environmental, social, and governance (ESG) issues, corporate social responsibility and marketing teams are leaning into purpose-driven campaigns as an innovative way to tell their brand’s story.

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Traveling Across Europe in an Electric Car

Impakter

Impakter. Traveling Across Europe in an Electric Car. At the end of 2021, our family ditched a diesel car for an electric one. The mayor of London was the force behind our decision when he announced that from October 2021 an Ultra-Low Emission Zone (ULEZ), would be expanding from central London as far as North and South Circular (literally 500 yards from where […].

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Amazon inks multi-billion green hydrogen supply deal with Forrest’s electrolyser partner

Renew Economy

Nasdaq-listed hydrogen tech outfit linked to Andrew Forrest's huge Australian renewables ambitions, has inked a supply deal with online retail giant Amazon. The post Amazon inks multi-billion green hydrogen supply deal with Forrest’s electrolyser partner appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Eversource Energy - Winnipesaukee River Basin Program and Eversource Announce Completion of Energy Efficiency Updates to Franklin Wastewater Treatment Facility Two-phase energy retrofit project will help lead to 27% reduction in electric use and lower energy costs at the facility

Global Renewable News

As part of a shared longstanding commitment to.

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Home energy efficiency standards to be raised as Australia plays catch-up

Renew Economy

Australian governments agree to boost energy efficiency standards for new-build homes, in long overdue move to improve basic living standards, slash energy bills and emissions. The post Home energy efficiency standards to be raised as Australia plays catch-up appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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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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PowerSecure - PowerSecure supports first net zero PGA TOUR Championship with renewable fuel

Global Renewable News

PowerSecure, a leading provider of innovative.

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Contractor confirms delays and cost overruns at Snowy 2.0, as CEO fires off at government

Renew Economy

Contractor confirms delays and cost blowouts at Snowy 2.0, as departing Snowy CEO launches broadside at Labor's renewable and hydrogen plans and "misleading" advice. The post Contractor confirms delays and cost overruns at Snowy 2.0, as CEO fires off at government appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Puget Sound Energy - Puget Sound Energy awards solar grant to Ferndale Food Bank and Whatcom Center for Early LearningThe grant will help both non-profits save on operating costs each year

Global Renewable News

The Ferndale Food Bank and the Whatcom Center.

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Plastic upcycling: from waste to fuel for less

Sustainability Matters

Petroleum-based plastic waste presents an untapped source of carbon-based chemicals that can serve as the starting material for useful durable materials and fuels. Very little plastic is currently recycled, mainly for economic and practical reasons. But Pacific Northwest National Laboratory ( PNNL ) scientists are trying to change the dynamic by applying their expertise in efficiently breaking chemical bonds.

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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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Western Area Power Administration - Federal hydropower serves more customers in three Midwestern states

Global Renewable News

Eleven municipalities in Kansas and Nebraska.

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Research into NSW's water management released

Sustainability Matters

Research has been facilitated by the NSW Smart Sensing Network (NSSN), in partnership with universities and government partners, to understand NSW’s water networks and their potential future. Researchers from the Australian National University (ANU), Macquarie University (MQ), UNSW and the University of Sydney , as well as from the Department of Planning and Environment (DPE), have worked together to trial new technologies and use data modelling techniques to boost the state’s water management c

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SSE Renewables - First power generated at Scotland's largest offshore wind farm

Global Renewable News

Our Renewables business, SSE Renewables, and.

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New carbon storage sites announced for WA, NT

Sustainability Matters

CO2CRC, an organisation researching carbon capture utilisation and storage (CCUS), has welcomed the federal government’s decision to award new greenhouse gas permits in WA and the NT. On 24 August, the approval of two offshore greenhouse gas storage (both carbon capture and storage, and CCUS) sites was announced by Resources Minister Madeleine King at the Northern Territory Resources Week.

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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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Iberdrola - Iberdrola starts commissioning 100 new MW of solar power in Extremadura

Global Renewable News

Iberdrola has started to commission two new.

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A forest saved? – Cambodia’s Phnom Tamao Protected Forest escapes logging but faces an uncertain future

Eco-Business

On 1 August 2022, excavators began tearing down parts of the Phnom Tamao Protected Forest, an area of 2,300 hectares barely 40 kilometres south of Cambodia's capital Phnom Penh. The heavy machinery rapidly uprooted scores of trees to prepare significant parts of this last green oasis close to the capital, for development.

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Ocean Renewable Power Company - ORPC Launches Decarbonization Campaign from Patagonia to Cape Horn, ChileMarine Energy Leader Partnering with Local Communities and National Park in Patagonia to Accelerate Transition from Diesel to Renewable Energy and Celebrate 200-Year Relationship between the U.S. and Chile

Global Renewable News

Ocean Renewable Power Company (ORPC), a d.

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Interview With Magnus Drewelies, Founder Of Carbon-Credit Procurement Platform Ceezer

CleanTechnica

When did you found Ceezer, and what’s the story behind it? What was your initial inspiration? I founded CEEZER in October 2021, the idea, however, goes way back. I got to know the voluntary market in 2015 on a field trip to Madagascar. Working with a mangrove project there, I experienced real scientific rigor that […].

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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.

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Xcel Energy, Inc. - Xcel Energy takes step to add significant carbon-free energy to its Upper Midwest systemCompany seeks proposals for projects will help advance company's clean energy transition

Global Renewable News

To help move the clean energy transition.

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Monster Clean Hydrogen Hub Rising In Northeast US

CleanTechnica

Six northeast US states have combined forces to fight for a share of the Energy Department's $8 billion funding pot for Regional Clean Hydrogen Hubs.

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Greenskies Renewable Energy LLC - Greenskies Clean Focus & Pfister Energy Activate 390 kW for New Jersey School District

Global Renewable News

Wanaque (New Jersey) Public Schools and.

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$4,000 EV Rebate Available in Illinois for Another Month

CleanTechnica

If you’re in Illinois and thinking about getting an electric car, you better get on it fast. A $4,000 purchase rebate for electric vehicles is available right now, but the application period ends on September 30, 2022. Note that this $4,000 rebate is for buying either a new or used electric vehicle (not including motorcycles), […].

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The Silver Lining to Corporate DEI Challenges

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.

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ESB - ESB offered lease option for 500MW floating offshore project in Scotland

Global Renewable News

ESB today (Aug 22) welcomes the final.

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Electric Vehicles = 10% of New Vehicle Sales Globally!

CleanTechnica

And 14% of new vehicles sold across the world have a plug.

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Renewable Energy Systems - RES Sells I?iklar Wind Project and Signs 185MW Asset Management Deal with Dost Enerji

Global Renewable News

RES, the world's largest independent.

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MidAmerican Energy - MidAmerican powers-up its largest solar array, sixth in 2022100-megawatt solar site in Webster County caps 141 MW of solar expansion this year

Global Renewable News

MidAmerican Energy has completed its.

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Supercharge Your ESG Content This Libra Season

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.