GreenBiz
FEBRUARY 1, 2023
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.
Renew Economy
FEBRUARY 1, 2023
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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GreenBiz
FEBRUARY 1, 2023
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.
Renew Economy
FEBRUARY 1, 2023
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.
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.
GreenBiz
FEBRUARY 1, 2023
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.
Renew Economy
FEBRUARY 1, 2023
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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Renew Economy
FEBRUARY 1, 2023
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.
GreenBiz
FEBRUARY 1, 2023
How much more CO2 can the ocean swallow, without harming sensitive ecosystems?
Renew Economy
FEBRUARY 1, 2023
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.
ESG Today
FEBRUARY 1, 2023
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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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.
Renew Economy
FEBRUARY 1, 2023
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.
Impact Alpha
FEBRUARY 1, 2023
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.
Renew Economy
FEBRUARY 1, 2023
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.
McKinsey Sustainabilty
FEBRUARY 1, 2023
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.
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
Renew Economy
FEBRUARY 1, 2023
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.
Cisco CSR
FEBRUARY 1, 2023
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
Renew Economy
FEBRUARY 1, 2023
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.
McKinsey Sustainabilty
FEBRUARY 1, 2023
“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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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
Renew Economy
FEBRUARY 1, 2023
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.
Science Daily / Earth & Environment
FEBRUARY 1, 2023
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.
Renew Economy
FEBRUARY 1, 2023
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.
Chris Hall
FEBRUARY 1, 2023
The elusive goal of corporate cybersecurity transparency is a key, yet enigmatic, issue for investors to address. When speaking to a range of investors and cybersecurity experts, none of them were surprised to see cybersecurity featuring as a top two- and ten-year risk in the World Economic Forum’s 2023 Global Risks Report. “Breaches can cripple business operations and have significant adverse effects on customers and employees, not to mention share price,” says Nick Pelosi, Manager of Engag
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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.
Impakter
FEBRUARY 1, 2023
Impakter Good Sign for Ocean Recovery: Whales May be Coming Back to the UK In December 2022, UK seas saw a pair of humpback whales off of the Isles of Scilly, including the return of one known as ‘Pi’, by the Isles of Scilly. Pi, nicknamed after the “Life of Pi,” was first spotted off of the island, St Mary’s, two years prior, where he stayed for two months. […] The post Good Sign for Ocean Recovery: Whales May be Coming Back to the UK appeared first on Impakter.
Environment + Energy Leader
FEBRUARY 1, 2023
Leaning into its heritage of serving long-distance drivers, TravelCenters of America (TA) is investing in Electrify America’s DC (direct current) fast chargers. By 2028, they plan to install approximately 1,000 individual EV chargers at 200 of their 284 locations, with a presence in 44 states. It’s a win-win for the. Read more » The post TravelCenters of America partners with Electrify America to reduce range anxiety for EV drivers appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader.
WWF Sustainability
FEBRUARY 1, 2023
Finally, after years of hard work, 2022 saw the phrase “inland waters” prominently included in the text of the CBD’s resulting Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework.
Environment + Energy Leader
FEBRUARY 1, 2023
Erika has over 13 years of experience in the environmental services profession and takes a data-driven approach to all programs she helps develop and execute. The post Meet the Honorees: Erika Le, Director EHS & Sustainability, Rehrig Pacific Co appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader.
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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.
Utiliity Dive
FEBRUARY 1, 2023
Gas-powered cars need tighter regulations for the U.S. to meet its 2030 emissions target, while not enough urban charging or utility upgrades could constrain electrification, one report author said.
McKinsey Sustainabilty
FEBRUARY 1, 2023
Eight socioeconomic pillars can support the growth of Black-owned businesses and increase opportunities for Black communities.
Utiliity Dive
FEBRUARY 1, 2023
Public utility commissions should explicitly bar utilities from spending customers' money on politics, using clear and common-sense definitions of political activity.
McKinsey Sustainabilty
FEBRUARY 1, 2023
The built environment in Europe will need to transform to achieve the EU’s goals for net-zero emissions. This is challenging but will unlock societal benefits and business opportunities.
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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.
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