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A shift to haggle-free PPAs

GreenBiz

Google and LevelTen Energy are rethinking the clean energy procurement process to make it smarter and faster.

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Preloved wind turbines from Netherlands help power remote mine in Australian outback

Renew Economy

VIDEO: Refurbished wind turbine blades make their way to 7+MW microgrid, where they will help power a garnet mine and local community. The post Preloved wind turbines from Netherlands help power remote mine in Australian outback appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Why sustainability must play a major role in your boardroom today — and tomorrow

GreenBiz

We need to shape the boardrooms of the future by choice, not by chance.

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EU piles pressure on Australia to seize once-in-a-century cleantech opportunity

Renew Economy

Australia's trade partners - China, US, India, Japan and the EU – are making strategic public interventions at massive scale. Australia must act or lose out. The post EU piles pressure on Australia to seize once-in-a-century cleantech opportunity appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Precision in Motion: Why Process Optimization Is the Future of Manufacturing

Speaker: Jason Chester, Director, Product Management

In today’s manufacturing landscape, staying competitive means moving beyond reactive quality checks and toward real-time, data-driven process control. But what does true manufacturing process optimization look like—and why is it more urgent now than ever? Join Jason Chester in this new, thought-provoking session on how modern manufacturers are rethinking quality operations from the ground up.

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My beef with alternative meat? I like vegetables

GreenBiz

I would love to see chefs convenience eaters that vegetables are awesome by focusing on celebrating vegetables instead of only trying to mimic meat.

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Families need one stop shop, and budget support, to kick fossil fuels out of home

Renew Economy

If the government is serious about cost-of-living relief and climate action, a bold plan to electrify Australian households is essential for May’s budget. The post Families need one stop shop, and budget support, to kick fossil fuels out of home appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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How switching out fossil gas for renewables could save this town $321 million

Renew Economy

Study finds replacing 80% of town's gas power supply with a mix of solar and battery storage could deliver lifetime savings in the hundreds of millions. The post How switching out fossil gas for renewables could save this town $321 million appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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The Importance of Chief Sustainability Officers Interfacing with Project Organizations.

Green Project Management

How Can Project Organizations Benefit the Chief Sustainability Officer? The Chief Sustainability Officer (CSO) is becoming increasingly important in today’s business world. As companies become more aware of their impact on the environment and society, they hire professionals to help them navigate the complex sustainability landscape. However, being a successful CSO requires more than just […] The post The Importance of Chief Sustainability Officers Interfacing with Project Organizati

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Renewables set new record output as NSW swelters in Autumn heatwave

Renew Economy

Renewables hit record output in NSW as state swelters in Autumn heatwave, although supplies got tight in the evening peak due to coal and transmission problems. The post Renewables set new record output as NSW swelters in Autumn heatwave appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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EU Commission Unveils Plans to Scale Clean Tech Manufacturing: “The Race is On”

ESG Today

The European Commission announced today a series of proposals aimed at ensuring its place in the race to scale up clean tech industrial capacity for the net zero energy transition, including the launch of the Net-Zero Industry Act (NZIA), focused on the facilitation of clean technology industrial capabilities and capacity in Europe, and the European Critical Raw Materials Act, aimed at ensuring access to the raw materials necessary for the net zero, digital, aerospace and defense sectors.

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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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Green group wages war against renewed bid to convert coal plant to woody biomass

Renew Economy

Verdant Earth takes first step in latest bid to convert Redbank coal plant into a wood waste-fuelled power station – and green groups are not happy. The post Green group wages war against renewed bid to convert coal plant to woody biomass appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Private Equity Investors Far Ahead on Integrating ESG in M&A Dealmaking: Deloitte

ESG Today

Private equity investors are well ahead of their corporate peers in the process of integrating ESG considerations in the M&A dealmaking process, including being 3x more likely to conduct formal ESG due diligence, according to new poll results released by global professional services firm Deloitte. The survey of over 330 corporate M&A professionals and private equity investors also indicated that both group expect to significantly increase the integration of ESG factors in the M&A pro

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Does southern Australia really need more gas?

Renew Economy

Energy demand is not an insatiable beast. There are a number of actions we can take to drive down our fossil gas consumption quickly. The post Does southern Australia really need more gas? appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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FERC expands cybersecurity supply chain standards to low-impact assets

Utiliity Dive

“To not protect these [bulk electric system] assets against one of the most frequent attack scenarios — supply chain — would be a big mistake,” said Willie Phillips, acting chairman of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission.

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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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How solar and storage developers got their market forecasts completely wrong

Renew Economy

Owner of biggest solar farm in Australia says industry is being battered by rising costs for both PV modules and battery storage. But it's not all bad news. The post How solar and storage developers got their market forecasts completely wrong appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Shell Says Climate Lawsuits Won’t Help Energy Transition

ESG Today

Faced with growing pressure from climate-focused lawsuits, energy giant Shell said in its newly released “Energy Transition Progress Report 2022” that litigation won’t help facilitate the transition of the world’s energy system to reach global climate goals. The company also said that it does not plan to set interim Scope 3 emissions targets, which would include emissions from the use of its energy products, such as oil and gas, as this would hurt the company financially and not contribute to mi

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Energy Insiders Podcast: What price solar and storage?

Renew Economy

Acen Australia CEO Anton Rohner talks solar and storage after opening Australia’s biggest solar farm, and the controversy over Tasmania wind project. The post Energy Insiders Podcast: What price solar and storage? appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Podcast: How generative AI could help the IoT

Stacey Higginbotham

We kick off this week’s show with a focus on generative AI and what new models such as GPT-4 and even things like Stable Diffusion could mean for the internet of things. Along the way we disagree with an article trying to compare digital assistants such as Siri with ChatGPT, and highlight some of the opportunities generative AI provides , especially when it comes to robots.

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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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Virtual health for all: Closing the digital divide to expand access

McKinsey Sustainabilty

Affordable broadband with wraparound support could expand access to cost-efficient virtual health for underserved communities. Seven actions could help state and local leaders unlock this opportunity.

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Can’t hear that phone ring? Smart home to the rescue!

Stacey Higginbotham

On a recent Internet of Things Podcast , we took a voicemail from Brian on our podcast hotline. His mother is an assisted living facility and doesn’t always hear her phone ring so he’s looking for a solution to that problem. Brian asked if there’s some type of device he could connect to his mother’s television that would display text on the screen when her phone rings or when he texts her.

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TD Launches $500 Billion Sustainable & Decarbonization Finance Target

ESG Today

TD Bank Group announced a series of new ESG and sustainable finance-focused measures today, including a goal to facilitate CAD$500 billion (USD$364 billion) in sustainable and decarbonization finance by 2030. The new ambition was unveiled with the release of the bank’s 2022 ESG reporting suite, which also included an expansion of TD’s financed emission reduction targets, and the establishment of a new economic inclusion-focused social framework.

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The Brief: Metrics Madness, Fink’s fine line on ESG, embedded finance in emerging markets, climate tech in Los Angeles, solar recycling, top impact CEOs

Impact Alpha

Greetings, Agents of Impact! It’s time for Metrics Madness. ImpactAlpha, in partnership with the Southern Reconstruction Fund, is kicking off a tournament to. The post The Brief: Metrics Madness, Fink’s fine line on ESG, embedded finance in emerging markets, climate tech in Los Angeles, solar recycling, top impact CEOs appeared first on ImpactAlpha.

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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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Guest Post: Greenhouse Gas Emissions – Making Standard Setting Fit for the Future

ESG Today

By: John McCalla-Leacy, Head of Global ESG at KPMG As the future of global sustainability reporting takes shape, the long-established Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Protocol looks set to play an integral role. And its decision to solicit input to understand user needs and improve the standards and guidance is timely. As examples, the draft IFRS® Sustainability Disclosure Standards, the EU’s draft European Sustainability Reporting Standards and the US SEC’s proposed rule on climate-related risk disclosure

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Global Economics Intelligence executive summary, February 2023

McKinsey Sustainabilty

Some economic indicators strengthen amid persisting inflation and investor uncertainty; central banks keep to a tightening course.

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DOE offers $750M to help drive clean hydrogen production costs down 60% by 2026

Utiliity Dive

The funding announced Wednesday aims to cut the cost of hydrogen produced with emissions-free electricity to $2 per kilogram by 2026 from around $5/kg today.

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These 3 Companies Are Leading on Diversity Disclosure in 2023

Just Capital

Over our years of polling the public, we’ve heard time and again that Americans agree it is important for companies to make workers their top priority. They want to see companies pay their workers a fair, living wage, create jobs in communities that need them, and establish diverse and inclusive workplaces that provide opportunities for all employees to succeed.

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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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The surprising psychology behind your urge to break the rules | Paul Bloom

TEDxInnovations

We all experience it: that desire to do something wrong just for the sake of it. Whether it's walking on manicured grass or sticking your finger in a friend's ice cream, psychologist Paul Bloom invites us to see the clever, creative and beautiful side of these minor impulses to do bad. He dives into the psychology behind this all-too-human condition -- and proposes that it helps make our world a little more unpredictable and fun.

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Treasury Department guidance urgently needed to tap IRA’s clean energy ‘gold mine,’ analysts say

Utiliity Dive

Clarifications defining Inflation Reduction Act provisions on labor, domestic content, energy community, and clean hydrogen are urgently needed to put the “boldest action” by Congress to work, they say.

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Strategic Biofuels - Strategic Biofuels Completes Application for Class VI Injection Well Permit with EPA & LDNR for the Louisiana Green Fuels Project

Global Renewable News

Strategic Biofuels, the leader in developing.

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Extreme weather events are expanding — the US power grid is not

Utiliity Dive

FERC, governors, state regulators and utilities should focus their efforts on interregional transmission development by encouraging investments that will yield significant long-term benefits.

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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