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The world needs venture capital to take bold action on water tech

GreenBiz

Water tech investment is picking up speed, but why does it appear stranded at sea in comparison to other climate sectors?

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Is corporate price gouging to blame for inflation?

Corporate Knights

In November, economist Chris Waller told a business luncheon in Phoenix, Arizona, that the U.S. economy should continue to grow only slowly in 2023. Normally that would be a bad thing, he said, “but not now.” To Waller, a governor of the Federal Reserve that sets U.S. monetary policy, glacial growth is proof that the Fed’s efforts to tame inflation are working.

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The State of Green Business 2023

GreenBiz

To look only at the positive outcomes belies the immense challenges ahead.

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Small Victorian project tops performance rankings of Australian wind farms in 2022

Renew Economy

The Kiata wind farm in Victoria may be small, but it is perfectly located, and has topped the rankings of best performing wind farms in 2022. The post Small Victorian project tops performance rankings of Australian wind farms in 2022 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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The State of Green Business 2023

GreenBiz

In this one-hour webcast, coinciding with the report’s release, GreenBiz Group Chairman Joel Makower and a team of GreenBiz analysts will discuss the key insights for sustainable business in 2023.

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Australia’s top 10 best performing solar farms in 2022 include some originals

Renew Economy

Australia's best performing solar farms in 2022 include some of the very first assets built up to a decade ago. The post Australia’s top 10 best performing solar farms in 2022 include some originals appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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“Greener and cheaper:” Deakin Uni extracts silicon from solar panels to make batteries

Renew Economy

Landmark discovery to extract silicon from solar panels for use in building better batteries helps to solve two long-term challenges in the clean energy transition. The post “Greener and cheaper:” Deakin Uni extracts silicon from solar panels to make batteries appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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The age of adoption: Bold actions for a net-zero future

GreenBiz

Sponsored: Regardless whether we realize it, the climate economy is transforming every aspect of our lives. We are finally serious about combating climate change and adopting our way to a healthier planet.

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“Hard-to-abate” must not become code for delaying steel decarbonisation

Renew Economy

Many steel company decarbonisation efforts offer little more than tinkering with existing coal-based technology, and are giving lip service to net zero emissions. The post “Hard-to-abate” must not become code for delaying steel decarbonisation appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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State of Green Business 2023

GreenBiz

“Stay the course” may be the key message coming out of the convulsing, confounding year that was 2022. For all that those 12 months threw at us — a still-raging pandemic, a global economic downturn, major supply-chain chokepoints, political upheavals, climate exacerbated natural disasters and a global energy crisis spurred by Russia’s unprovoked invasion of Ukraine — there’s no turning back for sustainability professionals.

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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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Germany outlines step to reach 30GW of offshore wind by 2030

Renew Economy

German outlines key steps to get to 30GW of offshore wind by 2030 and offshore electricity grid. The post Germany outlines step to reach 30GW of offshore wind by 2030 appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Study reveals influence of krill availability on humpback whale pregnancies

Science Daily / Earth & Environment

Scientists show reduced krill supplies lead to fewer pregnancies in humpback whales -- a finding that could have major implications for industrial krill fishing. Data from Antarctica show more humpback whales get pregnant after years with abundant krill than after years when krill were less plentiful.

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Carnegie and Hewlett Packard extend deal to develop “self learning” wave energy

Renew Economy

Carnegie and Hewlett Packard to continue work on "self learning" technology that will boost output and lower costs of wave energy technology. The post Carnegie and Hewlett Packard extend deal to develop “self learning” wave energy appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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How SASE converges networking and cloud security to support superior digital experiences

Cisco CSR

The user experience has clearly become the most important key performance indicator (KPI) in today’s digital economy. But providing a seamless experience is hard when people, places, and things are highly distributed. This is due to: The shift to cloud and software-as-a-service (SaaS), continues to gain pace as organizations look to be more agile and resilient in the face of disruption The growth in hybrid work, which gives people the flexibility to work from any location, using any device IT te

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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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Bowen pushed Snowy to show “market leadership” on prices through energy crisis

Renew Economy

FOI documents reveal tensions between Bowen's office and Snowy Hydro, a call to the utility to be a model corporate citizen in midst of market crisis, and a new solar farm proposal. The post Bowen pushed Snowy to show “market leadership” on prices through energy crisis appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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What is the future of work?

McKinsey Sustainabilty

Just like the world at large, the world of work shifts and changes over time. The future of work refers to an informed perspective on what businesses and other organizations need to know about how work could shift (given digitization and other trends), plus how workforces and workplaces can prepare for those changes, big and small.

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“Greener and cheaper:” Deakin Uni extract silicon from solar panels to make batteries

Renew Economy

Landmark discovery to extract silicon from solar panels for use in building better batteries helps to solve two long-term challenges in the clean energy transition. The post “Greener and cheaper:” Deakin Uni extract silicon from solar panels to make batteries appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Making bold moves for HBCUs

Cisco CSR

The following is an excerpt from the  2022 Cisco Purpose Report , published on December 8, 2022. Inclusion isn’t just something we do—it’s part of who we are. Fulfilling our purpose to Power an Inclusive Future for All means reimagining how we come together and how we respect each other’s identities and the roles we play inside and outside of work. It means tearing down barriers to equity, collaboration, and connection—both in the many places we work and in the wider world.

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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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Risen Energy proposes new four-hour battery storage facility in Riverina

Renew Economy

Risen Energy is planning a big four hour battery in the Riverina region of NSW, next to an existing solar farm. The post Risen Energy proposes new four-hour battery storage facility in Riverina appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Bacteria really eat plastic

Science Daily / Earth & Environment

The bacterium Rhodococcus ruber eats and actually digests plastic.

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A new operations formula for the chemicals sector

McKinsey Sustainabilty

Facing spiraling costs, looming skills shortages, and the decarbonization imperative, manufacturers of chemicals and agricultural products can’t afford to stand still.

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Operational Wireless in Government: Best-Fit or Force-Fit?

Cisco CSR

Advancements in wireless technologies have opened a floodgate of opportunity to connect industrial and Operational Technology (OT) environments. That’s why government agencies and their partners need to take a deeper look into these evolving technologies so they choose the best-fit technology for the use case. Government is on an accelerated path to wireless adoption.

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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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Can elephants save the planet?

Science Daily / Earth & Environment

Researchers report that elephants play a key role in creating forests which store more atmospheric carbon and maintaining the biodiversity of forests in Africa. If the already critically endangered elephants become extinct, rainforest of central and west Africa, the second largest rainforest on earth, would lose between six and nine percent of their ability to capture atmospheric carbon, amplifying planetary warming.

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3 big advances coming as distributed energy resources take newer, bigger roles in 2023

Utiliity Dive

Analysts foresee DER growth in 2023 at the wholesale market and retail distribution system levels as communities and local leaders demand more reliability and resilience.

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Qcells bullish on Belgium market ahead of InterSolution solar trade fair

Alternative Energy Mag

Europe’s first major solar trade exhibition of 2023 – InterSolution in Ghent, Belgium – expected to capture the energised mood of a Belgian market poised for a record-breaking year.

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U.S. Bank Appoints its First Head of Sustainable Finance

ESG Today

U.S. Bank, one of the largest commercial banks in the United States, announced the appointment of Guillaume Mascotto to the newly created role of Head of Sustainable Finance. As part of his new role, Mascotto will build and lead a new team focused on identifying sustainable finance opportunities. The team will be aimed at supporting U.S. Bank’s business lines to capture sustainable finance opportunities.

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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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Scientists unveil least costly carbon capture system to date

Science Daily / Earth & Environment

Scientists carve a path to profit from carbon capture by creating a system that efficiently captures CO2 and converts it into one of the world's most widely used chemicals: methanol.

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Let’s see what the Davos set has to say about the IoT

Stacey Higginbotham

This story was originally publish on Jan. 20, 2023 in my weekly IoT newsletter. The glitterati of global government and business were hobnobbing in Davos as part of the World Economic Forum’s annual meeting this week. I wasn’t there (I couldn’t afford the $250,000 ticket others were reportedly charged), but I did get a copy of the WEF’s report on The State of the Connected World 2023.

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Comment: Building a cyber-resilient water future

Envirotec Magazine

A criminal cyber-attack on a UK water company in August 2022, which saw hackers gain access to customer banking details, led utilities to urgently reassess cybersecurity strategies. In this Q&A, Philippe Willems, engineering manager at Ovarro, discusses the enduring challenge for the water sector and what it means for suppliers. What are the biggest cybersecurity threats facing the water sector today?

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Germany is the Latest Country to Join the Hydrogen Pipeline Project

Environment + Energy Leader

H2Med is a pipeline under the Mediterranean Sea connecting Portugal and Spain with France and now, Germany to supply about 10% of the European Union's hydrogen demand by 2030. The post Germany is the Latest Country to Join the Hydrogen Pipeline Project appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader.

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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.