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Ausgrid installs its first power pole-mounted batteries in NSW

Renew Economy

Australia's biggest network company installs its first pole-mounted neighbourhood batteries in the Hunter Valley. The post Ausgrid installs its first power pole-mounted batteries in NSW appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Hero: How journalists exposed cracks in global forestry certifications

Corporate Knights

Sadly, business can seldom be relied on to police its own behaviour. We thus have little choice but to fall back on governments, NGOs and, not least, activists and the media to do the job. Yet the record of these outside watchdogs is also decidedly mixed. At the “hero” end of the spectrum, we tip our hats to the International Consortium of Investigative Journalists (ICIJ), a non-profit network of 280 journalists in more than 100 countries who collaborate on cross-border investigative projects.

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Ocean Winds confident it can launch offshore wind from scratch in Australia

Renew Economy

Ocean Winds says it is undaunted by the challenges posed by Australia's as yet unformed industry, saying it's worked in greenfield geographies before. The post Ocean Winds confident it can launch offshore wind from scratch in Australia appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Improved Corporate Data Is an Enabler for the SDGs

3BL Media

With the annual stock-take on the progress of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) taking place in New York next month, GRI is supporting two side-events that will put the spotlight on the central role of sustainability reporting data in driving SDGs progress. This year’s High-level Political Forum (HLPF) on Sustainable Development takes place 10-19 July, under the theme ‘Accelerating the recovery from COVID-19 and the full implementation of the 2030 Agenda.

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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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Hottest average day cooks Earth on Monday, as El Nino looms

Renew Economy

July 3 marked the hottest average temperature since measurements began in the 1970s. The post Hottest average day cooks Earth on Monday, as El Nino looms appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland - Enhanced supports for business through Solar PV Scheme

Global Renewable News

Ministers Ryan and Coveney announced the amendments to the existing Non-Domestic Microgeneration Scheme. New funding ranges from 2,700 to 162,600 to support an even wider range of.

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European Investment Bank - Spain: EIB Group, ICO and BBVA sign agreements to provide 1.26 billion in new financing to support SMEs and boost energy efficiency

Global Renewable News

Highlights The EIB Group has participated in an asset-backed securities issuance by BBVA for a total amount of around 460 million. Approximately 400 million of the proceeds will.

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Australia’s fossil fuel methane emissions are nearly twice as bad as industry reports

Renew Economy

Methane emissions from Australia's fossil fuel industry are nearly twice as bad as reported, and polluters will have to double their planned emission cuts to make up for it. The post Australia’s fossil fuel methane emissions are nearly twice as bad as industry reports appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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London sees 60 percent spike in e-bike fires

Envirotec Magazine

London has seen a 60 percent increase in the number of e-bike fires so far this year, according to Deputy Fire Commissioner Dom Ellis in comments made to the Evening Standard newspaper. In response, the London Fire Brigade has started the #ChargeSafe campaign, to alert people to the potential dangers of the bikes’ lithium-ion batteries, if they are of a poor quality and safety measures are not taken.

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Negative pricing events hit record levels, and are worse in coal-fired grids

Renew Economy

Number of negative pricing events more than trebled in June. They were amplified in coal fired states because those fossil fuel generators don't like ramping up and down. The post Negative pricing events hit record levels, and are worse in coal-fired grids 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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Emerson - Emerson and Cavendish Renewable Technology to Drive Innovation in Hydrogen Applications

Global Renewable News

Automation software and technologies chosen to help improve efficiency, safety, emissions and faster time-to-market for hydrogen-based solutionsGlobal technology and software leader Emerson (N.

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Bowen names Dyer to head community engagement review after deal with independents

Renew Economy

Bowen responds to calls by independents by appointing Andrew Dyer to head new Community Engagement Review for renewable and transmission projects. The post Bowen names Dyer to head community engagement review after deal with independents appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Idaho National Laboratory - Shoshone-Bannock Tribes, Idaho National Laboratory begin irrigation modernization case study

Global Renewable News

By Michelle Goff, INL CommunicationsIdaho National Laboratory (INL) is partnering with the Shoshone-Bannock Tribes to modernize the Fort Hall, Idaho-based irrigation system. INL will support this.

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Data centres a black box of energy use, despite being major grid consumers

Renew Economy

Potentially gigawatts of energy consumption is flying under the radar in Australia's energy system. And no one knows if the data centres are green. The post Data centres a black box of energy use, despite being major grid consumers appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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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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RenewableUK - Energy industry urges Government to reform clean power auctions to maximise benefits for consumers

Global Renewable News

By: Rob NorrisThree energy trade associations, RenewableUK, Energy UK and Scottish Renewables, have written a joint letter to the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero Grant Shapps,

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ACEnergy seeks to collaborate with industry to unlock true potential of Distribution BESS

Renew Economy

ACEnergy is setting its sights on a portfolio of distribution scale Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) as it seeks to expand its project range and support regional communities. The post ACEnergy seeks to collaborate with industry to unlock true potential of Distribution BESS appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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ESB - ESB and University of Limerick commit to work together to support Ireland's energy transition

Global Renewable News

ESB and University of Limerick are to work closely together in support of Ireland's energy transition following the signing of a deal between the institutions.A Memorandum of Understanding (MO.

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World's most threatened seabirds visit remote plastic pollution hotspots

Science Daily / Earth & Environment

Analysis of global tracking data for 77 species of petrel has revealed that a quarter of all plastics potentially encountered in their search for food are in remote international waters -- requiring international collaboration to address.

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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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Public Service Electric and Gas - The Clean Energy Jobs Program Sponsored by PSE&G Meets Goals and Places More Than 2,200 in Jobs

Global Renewable News

Since its implementation in June 2021, The Clean Energy Jobs program, a public-private workforce development initiative sponsored by PSE&G, has placed more than 2,200 New Jersey residents in jobs and.

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Shipping levy on maritime emissions opposed by Australia at IMO conference

John Englart

Shipping, in transporting around 90% of world trade, creates about 1 billion tonnes of greenhouse gasses, or nearly 3 per cent of global carbon dioxide emissions. It is about the same amount as Germany or Japan.

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Sungrow - Sungrow to Provide Penso Power and BW ESS with 260MWh Battery Storage in the UK

Global Renewable News

Sungrow will supply Penso Power and BW ESS with utility storage equipment for the first BESS Project within a broader pipeline at Bramley in Hampshire (England). The project will contribute signif.

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How mercury emissions from industry can be greatly reduced

Science Daily / Earth & Environment

Sulphuric acid is the world's most used chemical. It is an important reagent used in many industries and it is used in the manufacture of everything from paper, pharmaceuticals and cosmetics to batteries, detergents and fertilizers. It is therefore a worldwide challenge that sulphuric acid often contains one of the most toxic substances -- mercury. Researchers have now developed a method that can reduce the levels of mercury in sulphuric acid by more than 90 per cent -- even from low levels.

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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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DEME - Revolutionary offshore installation vessel 'Green Jade' joins the fleet, a landmark moment for Taiwan's thriving offshore wind market

Global Renewable News

DEME announces that the revolutionary offshore installation vessel Green Jade' officially joins the fleet today (June 30). The momentous occasion was celebrated during a festive naming cerem.

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UK Tightens Emissions Caps for Aviation, Power Sectors Beginning 2024

ESG Today

The UK announced a series of reforms for its Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS), including the introduction of tighter emissions limits for the aviation and power sectors and other energy intensive industries beginning in 2024. The UK ETS Authority also announced that new sectors will be added to the ETS, including the domestic maritime transport sector from 2026, and the waste incineration and waste from energy sectors from 2028.

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European Bank for Reconstruction and Development - EBRD, EU and WBIF support solar energy in North Macedonia

Global Renewable News

By Bojana Vlajcic A grant agreement worth 1.5 million for the solar plant in Oslomej was signed today Grant is financed by bilateral donors to the WBIF Donor funds complement 5.9 m.

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ZF Signs €1.5 Billion Low Carbon Steel Purchase Agreement with H2 Green Steel

ESG Today

Swedish startup H2 Green Steel announced today that it has signed a 7-year binding agreement with global auto supplier ZF for delivery of near-zero emissions steel, valued at €1.5 billion. Founded in 2020, H2 Green Steel is building the world’s first large-scale fossil-free steel plant in Boden, Sweden, with the project including a giga-scale green hydrogen plant as an integrated part of the steel production facility.

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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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Vestas - Vestas secures 59 MW order from Greenbacker Capital Management in the USA

Global Renewable News

Vestas has received a 59 MW order from leading renewable energy asset manager Greenbacker Capital Management to power the Moscow Wind project in Maine, USA. The order consists of 14 V150-4.2 MW turbin.

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Top 10 questions to address when investing in Smart Buildings

Cisco CSR

In my first blog , we discussed the reasons why smart buildings are a rapidly growing market and a critical piece of our transition to a lower-carbon future.

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Canadian Renewable Energy Association - CanREA launches all-new Go Solar Guide 2023, Canada's go-to resource for homeowners interested in going solar

Global Renewable News

CanREA's Go Solar Guide is the go-to resource for Canadian homeowners wanting to install solar panels, now available for free from the Canadian Renewable Energy Association (CanREA).Today, mor.

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Making the Energy Transition

CREA

The Canadian Renewable Energy Association (CanREA) welcomed the support of the new investment tax credits, and the association expects the deployment of new wind solar and storage to accelerate significantly. Read more in ReNew Canada.

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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.