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What does regenerative agriculture on a reservation look like?

GreenBiz

Better profits, better soil and buying back its land, the Iowa Tribe of Kansas and Nebraska has regenerative ag to thank.

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ACT switches on its first big battery on path to full electrification

Renew Economy

ACT government switches on 10MW/20MWh Queanbeyan battery – one of at least two big batteries commissioned to aid the territory's shift to all-electric renewables. The post ACT switches on its first big battery on path to full electrification appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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In Europe’s clean energy transition, industry turns to heat pumps

GreenBiz

With soaring gas prices due to the Ukraine war and the EU’s push to cut emissions, European industries are increasingly switching to high-temperature, high-efficiency heat pumps. Combined with the boom in residential use, the EU is now hoping for a heat pump revolution.

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Victoria’s biggest wind farm lures major new investor, with billions earmarked for renewables

Renew Economy

Ikea buys into $3 billion wind and battery project in Victoria as part of multi-billion dollar renewable spend. The post Victoria’s biggest wind farm lures major new investor, with billions earmarked for renewables 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 future of electric transportation can be led on 2 wheels

GreenBiz

Governments should prioritize micromobility options with policy and new investment to democratize access and accelerate decarbonization.

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University of Adelaide researchers successfully split seawater to produce green hydrogen

Renew Economy

Researchers from the University of Adelaide say they have successfully split seawater without pre-treatment to produce green hydrogen. The post University of Adelaide researchers successfully split seawater to produce green hydrogen appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Energex and Origin to roll out 35 neighbourhood batteries in solar soaked regional city

Renew Economy

Queensland will install 35 neighbourhood batteries to soak up the excess solar in one of the state’s top 10 rooftop PV postcodes. The post Energex and Origin to roll out 35 neighbourhood batteries in solar soaked regional city appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Climate stress tests for banks are coming. What will we find?

GreenBiz

We should thank central banks for improving our understanding of climate change data. But they need to more faster and more forcefully to gather more rigorous and comparable data.

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Our climate challenge is our greatest opportunity: So how do we get it right?

Renew Economy

Our response to climate change provides perhaps the greatest opportunity for investment, economic, export and employment growth Australia has ever seen. Can we harness it? The post Our climate challenge is our greatest opportunity: So how do we get it right? appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Microgrids Maximize Value From Solar Power – On and off the Grid

GreenBiz

Solar energy is rapidly developing as one of the most common forms of renewable energy production. They produce clean, locally generated energy — a must-have in a time of ambitious sustainability goals. But not all solar installations are alike. While they capture the benefit of lower emissions and reduce the cost of electricity consumed, many do not realize the full investment value because of disruption costs that stem from utility grid dependence.

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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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NSW announces grants to help big manufacturers slash emissions

Renew Economy

New South Wales state government to support four of the state’s highest emitting manufacturers to transition into low-carbon facilities. The post NSW announces grants to help big manufacturers slash emissions appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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EU Launches Green Deal Industrial Plan

ESG Today

Strategy to Boost EU’s Green Transition Competitiveness, Counter Foreign Cleantech Subsidies The European Commission today announced the launch of its Green Deal Industrial Plan, a series of strategies and initiatives aimed at enhancing the competitiveness of the Europe’s net zero industries, and supporting the EU’s transition to climate neutrality.

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UNSW rooftop solar mapping tool puts power in consumer hands – for free

Renew Economy

Australian PV Institute launches new version of UNSW-developed online solar calculator, making it free to use for anyone seeking to install rooftop PV or a home battery. The post UNSW rooftop solar mapping tool puts power in consumer hands – for free appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Al Gore’s Climate Fund Announces First Investments in Industrial Decarbonization Solutions Providers

ESG Today

Climate solutions-focused investment business Just Climate announced today its inaugural three investments, backing companies with solutions to help decarbonize the steel sector, accelerate electric mobility, and provide renewable energy for manufacturers. Founded in October 2021 by Generation Investment Management, a sustainability-focused investment firm chaired by former U.S.

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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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Retired coal sites to be transformed into multi-day iron-air batteries

Renew Economy

Two 10MW/1,000MWh multi-day iron-air battery storage systems will be deployed at two retiring coal plant sites in the US. The post Retired coal sites to be transformed into multi-day iron-air batteries appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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European Transformation Summit: Fresh leadership perspectives

McKinsey Sustainabilty

European transformation leaders share fresh perspectives based on their real-world experiences. A unifying principle to drive change and a structured approach to execute and sustain it can boost success.

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First solar hydrogen project strikes offtake deal, to nearly double solar farm

Renew Economy

A green hydrogen project that promises to be one of the first in Australia to produce at a commercial scale has signed up its first offtake partner. The post First solar hydrogen project strikes offtake deal, to nearly double solar farm appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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A guide to impact investing in Black economic mobility

McKinsey Sustainabilty

Eight socioeconomic pillars can support the growth of Black-owned businesses and increase opportunities for Black communities.

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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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Australian solar forecasting innovator snapped up by EU energy giant

Renew Economy

Norway-based independent energy expert taps Aussie-made solar data and forecasting upstart, Solcast. The post Australian solar forecasting innovator snapped up by EU energy giant appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Five ways biopharma companies can navigate the deal landscape

McKinsey Sustainabilty

The biopharma investment landscape is changing. Companies that grasp recent macro trends in dealmaking and how they affect deal success could position themselves well for attractive opportunities.

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Energy Transformed Podcast: Amping up – Victoria’s energy transition

Renew Economy

In the final part of our Energy Transformed podcast series we look at Victoria’s ground-breaking path from brown coal to green energy, and the role that the new public utility will play in the transition. The post Energy Transformed Podcast: Amping up – Victoria’s energy transition appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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California Lawmakers Propose Law Requiring Companies to Disclose Full Value Chain Emissions

ESG Today

All large companies doing business in California – effectively most large U.S. corporations – may be required to disclose their full value chain greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, if new proposed legislation introduced in the state Senate is passed. The new bill, introduced by Senator Scott Wiener, would require companies with revenues greater than $1 billion to report annually on their emissions from all scopes, including direct emissions (Scope 1), emissions from purchase and use of electricity (

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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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Forward Thinking on how to get remote working right with Nicholas Bloom

McKinsey Sustainabilty

“There’s a lot of scare stories in the media saying hybrid doesn’t work,” says a leading economist. “My one piece of advice is just be intentional, be organized. Basically, get folks in on two, three days a week … and be really tough about having them come in. And then let them work from home on the other days.

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How Europe is recalibrating tech, one ESG step at a time

Impact Alpha

A crisis is usually followed by learning. If in 2022 tech private markets were defined by the crash of some of the highest-valued. The post How Europe is recalibrating tech, one ESG step at a time appeared first on ImpactAlpha.

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TP-Link Tapo Smart Plug with Matter: Simple and mostly smart

Stacey Higginbotham

After updating an older smart plug to support Matter in November , I tested my first Matter-certified outlet. The $19.99 TP-Link Tapo P125M supports Matter right out of the box. As a result, the setup process was essentially… boring. That’s actually a good thing, and it bodes well for other Matter-certified devices in the coming months. I was able to set up the Tapo P125M in under a minute, testing the process using Apple HomeKit, Google Home and the TP-Link Tapo mobile app.

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Climate change may cut US forest inventory by a fifth this century

Science Daily / Earth & Environment

A study found that under more severe climate warming scenarios, the inventory of trees used for timber in the continental United States could decline by as much as 23% by 2100. The largest inventory losses would occur in two of the leading timber regions in the U.S., which are both in the South.

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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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Performance through people: Transforming human capital into competitive advantage

McKinsey Sustainabilty

A dual focus on developing people and managing them well gives a select group of companies a long-term performance edge.

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First Solar brings US manufacturing investment to $4B after selling out of panels through 2025

Utiliity Dive

The company wants to bring its annual domestic manufacturing capacity to 10.6 GW by 2025.

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Corporate Decarbonization, Supportive Policy to Drive 2023 Rebound in Sustainable Bond Market: Moody’s

ESG Today

Issuance volumes of green, social, sustainability and sustainability-linked (GSSS) bonds are expected to rebound in 2023, driven by growing pressure on companies to follow through on their decarbonization commitments, greater policy support for green spending and greater participation from government issuers, according to a new report from Moody’s Investors Service.

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Take a Deep Dive into API Quality at Cisco Live in Amsterdam

Cisco CSR

Over the past few months, you may have noticed several announcements that demonstrate Cisco’s commitment to delivering great developer experiences. From backwards compatibility for APIs to standardizing on the OpenAPI specification, these are just two ways we are driving this effort. Here is some background on Cisco’s API First and Quality efforts: Cisco Advances API-First Strategy Cisco API project wins security award API Insights open source release Cisco Joins the OpenAPI Initiati

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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.