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Nature: Wall Street’s newest market

GreenBiz

Asset managers are betting biodiversity funds will attract investor capital in the coming decade.

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Bullet-proof vests and bomb shelters: Wind farm switches on in Ukraine conflict zone

Renew Economy

World’s only wind farm built in a major active conflict zone officially opened on Monday, after workers spent nine months working in bullet proof vests and spending time in bomb shelters. The post Bullet-proof vests and bomb shelters: Wind farm switches on in Ukraine conflict zone appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Geoengineering is gathering momentum — here’s why you should care

GreenBiz

Climate geoengineering proposals are bringing the story of sci-fi novels to the desks of world leaders.

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NSW now has roadmap to close coal by 2030. But will Labor run with it?

Renew Economy

NSW now has a roadmap to exit coal by the end of the decade. But it requires a commitment from the state government. Will Labor run with it? The post NSW now has roadmap to close coal by 2030. But will Labor run with it? 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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Science-based targets for nature come for businesses

GreenBiz

LVMH, Nestle, and 15 other companies to test new science-based criteria for freshwater, land, and biodiversity.

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Roadmap released to smooth connections for wind and solar, and to add batteries

Renew Economy

Reform Roadmap flags several significant advances towards a smoother, less costly and delay-free grid connection process for renewables. The post Roadmap released to smooth connections for wind and solar, and to add batteries appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Regulator confirms another coal and gas fuelled power price hike. But why?

Renew Economy

Regulator flags power price hikes across the main grid, but experts question why prices are still being determined by frameworks first designed decades ago. The post Regulator confirms another coal and gas fuelled power price hike. But why? appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Fintech in MENAP: A solid foundation for growth

McKinsey Sustainabilty

Fintech in the Middle East and North Africa is burgeoning, thanks to funding increases and revised licensing regimes. Sustaining growth will require concerted effort by businesses and governments.

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NSW renewable zones face delays and cost blowouts as questions hang over Eraring

Renew Economy

NSW reveals delays in timing of new renewable zones, and some cost blowouts, raising questions about closure date for Eraring and pace of green energy transition. The post NSW renewable zones face delays and cost blowouts as questions hang over Eraring appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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France Signs Short Haul Flight Ban into Law

ESG Today

The government of France signed into law a new rule banning short-haul domestic flights on routes that can be serviced by rail in less than 2.5 hours, with the rules taking effect immediately. The new rule was initially announced as part of France’s Climate and Resilience Law, introduced in 2021, as part of a series of measures aimed at supporting the country’s goal to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 40% by 2030, including key sectors such as housing, retail and transport, as well as ru

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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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The Driven Podcast: Across Australia by BYD

Renew Economy

The story of “Atto Gal”s epic journey from Perth to Sydney and back in an electric BYD, and what she learned along the way. Plus: China’s big EV play. The post The Driven Podcast: Across Australia by BYD appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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FedEx Launches Tool Enabling Customers to Track Shipping Emissions

ESG Today

Global delivery giant FedEx announced today the launch of FedEx Sustainability Insights, a new tool enabling shippers to access estimated carbon emissions footprint data of shipments at the package and account level, based on network scan data. According to FedEx, the new tool will enable customers to evaluate and manage the carbon impact of shipping, review shipping history to better understand shipping patterns and environmental impact, and create customized reports to provide carbon footprint

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Grid has untapped capacity that could be used by renewables. But networks can’t see it

Renew Economy

Sourcing existing yet untapped capacity will help solve our overarching goals of providing cleaner, quicker and more cost-effective electricity to consumers. The post Grid has untapped capacity that could be used by renewables. But networks can’t see it appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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SBTN Releases First Corporate Science Based Targets for Nature

ESG Today

The Science Based Targets Network (SBTN) announced today the release of the first corporate science-based targets for nature, aimed at guiding companies in assessing and prioritizing their environmental impacts and setting a standard for targets to address these issues. The new targets come as businesses increasingly focus on nature and biodiversity risk, and as global efforts to address nature-related issues begin to pick up pace.

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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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US electrical steel shortage threatens energy transition, power outage recovery, groups warn Biden

Utiliity Dive

Electric utilities and other stakeholders have asked President Joe Biden to convene an “Electrical Steel Summit” with manufacturers to address the “supply chain crisis.

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A new breed of car financing: Feature bundles and embedded services

McKinsey Sustainabilty

When choosing a new car, many consumers increasingly favor the flexibility of leasing.

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Microplastics are harming gut health

Science Daily / Earth & Environment

Scientists have found evidence that microplastics in the digestive tract of seabirds altered the microbiome of the gut -- increasing the presence of pathogens and antibiotic-resistant microbes, while decreasing the beneficial bacteria found in the intestines.

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Energy Department cancels $200M Microvast battery grant

Utiliity Dive

Republican lawmakers accused the Houston area battery maker of having ties to the Chinese Communist Party.

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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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BNY Mellon Appoints Meaghan Muldoon as First Chief Sustainability Officer

ESG Today

BNY Mellon announced that it has appointed Meaghan Muldoon as its first Chief Sustainability Officer. Muldoon joins BNY Mellon after more than seven years at investment giant BlackRock, where she most recently served as Global Head of ESG Integration, leading the firm’s global ESG integration and sustainable investing innovation teams, and has also served as EMEA Head of Sustainable Investing.

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Prieto Unveils Hyper-Fast Charging Battery

Environment + Energy Leader

The battery can fully charge within three minutes, providing a solution to common concerns about electric vehicles' longer fueling times.

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Seven lessons from successful financial activists

Impact Alpha

What does it take to be an effective financial activist? After supporting 156 Just Economy Institute fellows over the past six years, we. The post Seven lessons from successful financial activists appeared first on ImpactAlpha.

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ESG Data Management Startup Novisto Raises $20 Million

ESG Today

ESG data management software provider Novisto announced today that it has raised $20 million, with proceeds from the financing aimed at accelerate the company’s product development and market expansion. Founded in 2019, Montreal-based Novisto provides enterprise software designed to automate the collection and consolidation of sustainability data, enabling companies to track and report on all ESG activities, and gain insights for decision-making.

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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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Matter gotchas to know about eight months after the standard’s launch

Stacey Higginbotham

We’re nearly eight months into the Matter smart home protocol rollout and there are still some gotchas. I figured we’d have some initial pain points to deal with but I also thought that by now, some or all of them would have been addressed. Unfortunately due to different device makers taking different approaches during the implementation phase , that hasn’t happened.

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The Brief: Perpetual purpose payouts for auto mechanics, employee ownership and quality jobs, smart heat pumps, lessons from financial activists

Impact Alpha

Greetings, Agents of Impact! Featured: Ownership Economy A Utah auto shop demonstrates a pathway to worker ownership via a perpetual purpose trust. The. The post The Brief: Perpetual purpose payouts for auto mechanics, employee ownership and quality jobs, smart heat pumps, lessons from financial activists appeared first on ImpactAlpha.

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Engineers harvest abundant clean energy from thin air, 24/7

Science Daily / Earth & Environment

A team of engineers has recently shown that nearly any material can be turned into a device that continuously harvests electricity from humidity in the air. Researchers describe the 'generic Air-gen effect'-- nearly any material can be engineered with nanopores to harvest, cost effective, scalable, interruption-free electricity. The secret lies in being able to pepper the material with nanopores less than 100 nanometers in diameter.

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Ductor and TotalEnergies - Ductor and TotalEnergies form JV to develop, build and operate a pipeline of biogas and organic fertilizer projects

Global Renewable News

Ductor, a leading circular biotechnology.

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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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Schroders, Carlton Power Commit £200 Million to new Green Hydrogen JV

ESG Today

Global investment manager Schroders’ renewable infrastructure investment unit Schroders Greencoat and energy infrastructure developer Carlton Power announced the formation of Green Hydrogen Energy Company Ltd (GHECO), a new joint venture aimed at developing green hydrogen projects in the UK. Schroders and Carlton Power said that they aim to build a project portfolio reaching 500 MW by 2030, and the companies have announced a £200 million commitment to the partnership from funds managed by Schrod

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Sweden - Ørsted breaks ground on FlagshipONE - Liquid Wind's first electrofuel development project

Global Renewable News

Today (May 24), at an event in Örnsköldsvik.

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Welcome Cisco U.

Cisco CSR

Cisco Learning and Certifications organization has been dedicated to our learners, partners, and customers, transforming their careers and businesses for almost 30 years.

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Raven SR - Raven SR Bioenergy Project Receives Environmental Approval from City of Richmond, Calif.

Global Renewable News

Highlights Richmond City Council.

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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.