Corporate Knights

MARCH 24, 2023

For today’s investors, there is no more important question than this: How do you grow your capital in an economy that’s on the verge of drastic change? Corporate Knights has been tracking the world’s largest companies and their commitment to sustainability for more than two decades. But only in the past five years have our researchers drilled down to calculate how much each company is actively investing in new, sustainable systems, such as renewable energy and green building materials.

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GreenBiz

MARCH 24, 2023

Investments in next-gen materials have slipped and concerns over greenwashing abound, but fashion’s interest in animal-free offerings is still in style.

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Corporate Knights

MARCH 24, 2023

For today’s investors, there is no more important question than this: How do you grow your capital in an economy that’s on the verge of drastic change? Corporate Knights has been tracking the world’s largest companies and their commitment to sustainability for more than two decades. But only in the past five years have our researchers drilled down to calculate how much each company is actively investing in new, sustainable systems, such as renewable energy and green building materials.

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GreenBiz

MARCH 24, 2023

Is this a case of all pain, no gain?

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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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Financial Times: Moral Money

MARCH 24, 2023

Businesses should play a central role in changing attitudes

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GreenBiz

MARCH 24, 2023

Featuring interviews with executive recruiter Ellen Weinreb and the first chief impact officer at the Science Based Targets initiative, Maria Outters.

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GreenBiz

MARCH 24, 2023

Sponsored: The need for decarbonization has never been greater. This 6-step pathway can help your organization plan, implement and measure the goals needed to reach net zero.

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Utiliity Dive

MARCH 24, 2023

“We’ve got to be on schedule, on budget and it’s got to be a competitive cost,” said Jay Wileman, CEO of GE Hitachi Nuclear Energy.

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ESG Today

MARCH 24, 2023

Transportation decarbonization-focused clean fuel tech startup Amogy announced that it has raised $139 million, with proceeds aimed at funding the commercialization of its emissions-free ammonia-to-power technology. Founded in 2020, Brooklyn, New York-based Amogy offers ammonia-based, emission-free, high energy-density power solutions aimed at enabling the decarbonization of the heavy-duty transportation sector.

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McKinsey Sustainabilty

MARCH 24, 2023

Resilience means understanding the criticality of a business process, the capability of the underlying technology, the business impact if the technology fails, and the organization’s risk tolerance.

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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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ESG Today

MARCH 24, 2023

Investment giant BlackRock announced the release of its Engagement Priorities for 2023, outlining the key themes identified by the firm as sources of material risk or opportunity that will form the focus of its engagements with companies this year. The release of the engagement priorities follows several months of pressure BlackRock, who, as the largest global investment management company and a leading voice in the investment community on climate change and energy transition-related investment

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McKinsey Sustainabilty

MARCH 24, 2023

LA’s homelessness crisis is unlike any other. Solutions should be fact-based and mindful of diverse journeys of those experiencing homelessness—and businesses have a role in resolving the crisis.

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Utiliity Dive

MARCH 24, 2023

U.S. lawmakers on Thursday pressed the head of DOE’s Office of Cybersecurity, Energy Security, and Emergency Response Preparedness for details about foreign-manufactured components but got few answers.

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Envirotec Magazine

MARCH 24, 2023

Santiago, Chile: The country hosted eight of the most polluted cities in the Americas in 2022. A nuanced appraisal emerges from the 2022 World Air Quality report – compiled by Swiss air quality technology company IQAir – which includes a dismal picture from Africa and the news that only five countries met the WHO limits for PM2.5: Australia, Estonia, Finland, Grenada, Iceland, and New Zealand.

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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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Utiliity Dive

MARCH 24, 2023

The utility, which plans to apply for a 20-year license renewal for the 2.2-GW plant at the end of 2023, will need to complete roughly five years of work in a year and a half, a company executive said.

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Energy Central

MARCH 24, 2023

European Hydrogen Backbone Financial modelling Hydrogen Networks [link]

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Financial Times: Moral Money

MARCH 24, 2023

With greater scrutiny by investors and new regulations, the issue of worker exploitation and abuse is more in the public eye than ever

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Energy Central

MARCH 24, 2023

This week, the latest report by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change once again made it clear: no more fossil fuel sources can be opened if the world is serious about living up to its commitments and avoiding a significantly worsening climate crisis. Despite experts ringing the alarm on the threat of fossil fuels, governments are still approving new coal, oil and gas projects even.

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Financial Times: Moral Money

MARCH 24, 2023

Clean energy advocates warn ‘Maga ideology’ and anti-ESG bills pose major risk to US industry and business

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Alternative Energy Mag

MARCH 24, 2023

Trax President Josh Bouk is recognized for advancing transportation freight audit and payment services and using invoice data to help industry leaders optimize cost and carbon emissions

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Energy Central

MARCH 24, 2023

European Net-Zero Industrial Act (NZIA) and US Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) Set to provide much needed framework and boost CCUS technology and clean tech markets Act will strengthen the resilience and competitiveness of net-zero technologies manufacturing in the EU, and make our energy system more secure and sustainable. KEY FEATURES FOR CCUS Although NZIA is.

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We Mean Business Coalition

MARCH 24, 2023

Signals of change in the net zero transition this week show businesses advocating for strong climate policy in the finance, transport and land sectors. Net Zero Economy Following publication of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change’s AR6 Synthesis Report this week, attention quickly turned to the ways that businesses and governments must respond.

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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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Alternative Energy Mag

MARCH 24, 2023

To further its mission, SolSmart is proud to announce a new Platinum designation that recognizes local governments for cutting-edge achievements in the deployment of solar energy. This includes initiatives like instant online permitting and a commitment to support equitable access to solar energy.

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McKinsey Sustainabilty

MARCH 24, 2023

New tech and emerging trends will enable consumers to move toward a more complete online car-buying experience.

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Alternative Energy Mag

MARCH 24, 2023

-The largest single investment ever for stand-alone battery manufacturing facility in North America -The new manufacturing complex to produce cylindrical batteries for EVs (27GWh) and LFP pouch-type batteries for ESS (16GWh), with total annual production capacity reaching 43GWh

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Stacey Higginbotham

MARCH 24, 2023

Image courtesy of Parks Associates. Why did the average number of smart home devices per home drop? The average smart home has 7.1 smart home devices, according to Parks Associates, which released new data this week. The research firm does clarify that when we look at all U.S. homes, only 28% have three or more connected smart home devices, which presumably qualifies them as smart homes.

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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

Financial Times: Moral Money

MARCH 24, 2023

Also in today’s newsletter, the green hydrogen race heats up

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Utiliity Dive

MARCH 24, 2023

Rep. Sean Casten, D-Ill., cast doubt on hydrogen’s usefulness for energy storage because of its low round-trip efficiency. “I don’t see how that math works,” he said at a Thursday hearing.

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Science Daily / Earth & Environment

MARCH 24, 2023

A parasite which has devastating impacts on agriculture and human health is the first pathogen to have its proteins located and mapped within its cells -- providing clues to their function and helping to identify potential drug targets.

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Impact Alpha

MARCH 24, 2023

ImpactAlpha, March 24 – Hundreds of companies and investors this week urged policymakers to protect their “freedom to invest responsibly,” marking a new. The post Mindy Lubber, Ceres: Making the business case for responsible investing appeared first on ImpactAlpha.

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