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4 ways to spark more financing for sustainable chemistry

GreenBiz

The transition to greener chemicals offers holistic solutions to plastics pollution, climate change and biodiversity, but we need more investments to scale innovation.

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Renewables supply more than half German electricity demand in first half of 2023

Renew Economy

A very sunny May, delivering record monthly solar power input, helps set a new record for German renewables. And June promises to take it higher again. The post Renewables supply more than half German electricity demand in first half of 2023 appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Now you can copy the Allbirds zero-footprint shoe design

GreenBiz

The company’s new Moonshot high-top, due commercially in 2024, uses specially sourced merino wool and a bio-based sole that slashes emissions associated with production. Allbirds published the “recipe” so other footwear companies can copy the approach.

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Genex switches on its first big battery project on time and on budget

Renew Economy

Genex says its first big battery is now energised, and will be up and running in time for the summer peak. The post Genex switches on its first big battery project on time and on budget appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Manufacturing Sustainability Surge: Your Guide to Data-Driven Energy Optimization & Decarbonization

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.

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There’s more to the Ford, GM, Rivian and Tesla charging story

GreenBiz

Driver frustrations with public charging networks won’t just magically go away with Tesla’s North American Charging Standard.

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World’s largest offshore wind turbine ready to go up in South China sea

Renew Economy

China Three Gorges says it has completed preparation work for construction of a 16MW wind turbine at an offshore project in the Fujian province. The post World’s largest offshore wind turbine ready to go up in South China sea appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Meet the women warrior accountants pushing the envelope on climate action

Corporate Knights

In the fourth year of her accounting degree at McGill University, Sarah Keyes walked into the classroom of a mandatory credit course called The Social Context of Business. When she walked out that day in 2009, she wasn’t sure she still wanted to be an accountant. The professor – one Louis Chauvin – was a standout in McGill’s Desautels Faculty of Management.

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3 ways universities can integrate sustainability into curriculums

GreenBiz

Building a sustainable future is the ultimate group project.

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Community battery adds new note to Project Symphony virtual power plant

Renew Economy

A community battery has been commissioned in the Perth suburb of Harrisdale to play an integral role in the state’s massive virtual power plant pilot. The post Community battery adds new note to Project Symphony virtual power plant appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Australia to Introduce Mandatory Climate-Related Reporting for Companies Starting 2024

ESG Today

The government of Australia is planning to implement mandatory climate-related financial disclosure requirements for companies and financial institutions, according to a new consultation paper launched by the Treasury on Tuesday, detailing and seeking feedback on the proposed reporting rules. Reporting requirements would apply as soon as 2024 for large businesses, with smaller entities phased in over the following three years.

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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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“Cheaper, cleaner power:” Consultation opens for new Victoria offshore wind zone

Renew Economy

Community consultations to open for new offshore wind zone in Southern Ocean, including Portland and stretching from Victoria to South Australia. The post “Cheaper, cleaner power:” Consultation opens for new Victoria offshore wind zone appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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VivoPower - VivoPower Announces Definitive Distribution Agreement in Ghana for Tembo EUVs

Global Renewable News

Highlights Agreement with Fourche Maline to sell 2,500 Tembo EUV kits over next 5 years Ghana is the largest producer of gold in Africa, and ranks amongst the top 6 globally Ghan.

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Contradictory maze of government policies threatens 1.5°C end goal

Renew Economy

"The left hand of the government does not know what the right hand is doing.” Why Australia needs an over-arching strategy for a 1.5°C target. The post Contradictory maze of government policies threatens 1.5°C end goal appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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DVO Inc. - On-farm Renewable Natural Gas Facility Expands With DVO Technology

Global Renewable News

One of the world's largest on-farm biodigesters was recently unveiled in a public ribbon cutting, and DVO technology powers the heart of the facility. The site in Reynolds, Indiana, is operate.

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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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Origin to trial 12-hour redox flow battery at site of Australia’s biggest coal generator

Renew Economy

Updated: Origin buys stake in Australia redox flow battery technology company, and intends to trial its long duration storage at its Eraring coal plant. The post Origin to trial 12-hour redox flow battery at site of Australia’s biggest coal generator appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Loop Energy - Loop Energy and Drabpol Selected by Polish Electric Bus Manufacturer ARP E-Vehicles for Supply of Hydrogen Fuel Cell Systems

Global Renewable News

Loop Energy (TSX: LPEN), a leading hydrogen fuel cell manufacturer, and Drabpol, Loop Energy's value-added distribution partner in Poland, are pleased to announce Polish electric bus manufacturer.

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Ex-CEFC chief Oliver Yates joins GMR, in new boost to bold big battery plans

Renew Economy

Yates takes up role as chair of GMR Energy, an aspiring energy storage developer whose Australian plans so far include six big batteries across three states. The post Ex-CEFC chief Oliver Yates joins GMR, in new boost to bold big battery plans appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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McDermott International, Inc. - McDermott Releases 2022 Sustainability Report

Global Renewable News

McDermott announces the release of its 2022 Sustainability Report. Alongside its customers and employees, McDermott incorporates sustainability and safety into its daily operations. This report demons.

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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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Line Hydrogen eyes production within months as Tasmania project gets green light

Renew Economy

Development approval secured for George Town green hydrogen plant in Tasmania, with plans to start producing by the end of the year. The post Line Hydrogen eyes production within months as Tasmania project gets green light appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Ernst & Young - EY research: Nearly half of US car buyers intend to purchase an electric vehicle; charging and safety concerns weigh on consumers

Global Renewable News

Highlights Of the US consumers planning on purchasing a new vehicle in the next 24 months, nearly half (48%) intend to purchase an EV - which is up 19% from 29% in the 2022 EY MCI. Despit.

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Four community batteries to store solar, boost the grid in Melbourne’s north

Renew Economy

Four batteries to be installed across the northern suburbs of Melbourne by network company Jemena, with the help of federal government grant funding. The post Four community batteries to store solar, boost the grid in Melbourne’s north appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Halliburton Labs - Halliburton Labs Welcomes Rocsole to its Clean Energy Accelerator Program

Global Renewable News

Halliburton Labs introduces Rocsole as the newest participant in its clean energy accelerator. The company will join a collaborative ecosystem that helps early-stage companies achieve commercializatio.

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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.

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Unleashing developer productivity with generative AI

McKinsey Sustainabilty

A McKinsey study shows that software developers can complete coding tasks up to twice as fast with generative AI. Four actions can maximize productivity and minimize risks.

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EdgeEnergy - EdgeEnergy announces NACS compliance to support shifting needs in EV Charging Industry

Global Renewable News

EdgeEnergy, an innovative energy conversion technology that makes it cheaper and faster to install ultra-fast EV (Electric Vehicles) charging stations, today announced that their power source will sup.

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HR rewired: An end-to-end approach to attracting and retaining top tech talent

McKinsey Sustainabilty

Technology companies are shedding the very talent that incumbent players need to meet their own digital objectives. Here’s what HR teams in traditional organizations can do to capitalize.

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UL Solutions - UL Solutions Certification Body, DEWI-OCC, Helps Advance Renewable Energy Safety with New Wind Certification

Global Renewable News

The UL Type and Component Certification Scheme for Wind Turbines helps the wind industry confirm compliance throughout the entire development process, from design evaluation to manufacturing and type.

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The Silver Lining to Corporate DEI Challenges

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.

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Illumen Capital and MassMutual back Supply Change Capital to invest in the future of food

Impact Alpha

ImpactAlpha, June 27 — LA-based early stage venture fund Supply Change Capital is gearing up for the final close of its planned $40. The post Illumen Capital and MassMutual back Supply Change Capital to invest in the future of food appeared first on ImpactAlpha.

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ChargePoint, Inc. - ChargePoint Announces Availability of NACS Solutions for New and Existing EV Charging Deployments Enabling Customers to Continue to Serve Any EV in Any Parking Space

Global Renewable News

ChargePoint Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: CHPT), a leading provider of solutions for charging electric vehicles (EVs), today (June 27) announced the availability of NACS connector options for new orders and.

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Humans' ancestors survived the asteroid impact that killed the dinosaurs

Science Daily / Earth & Environment

A Cretaceous origin for placental mammals, the group that includes humans, dogs and bats, has been revealed by in-depth analysis of the fossil record, showing they co-existed with dinosaurs for a short time before the dinosaurs went extinct.

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Leyline Renewable Capital - Leyline Renewable Capital Provides Financing to RAI Energy to Develop Large Scale Renewable Energy Project Portfolio

Global Renewable News

Leyline Renewable Capital, a leading provider of development loans for renewable energy projects, today (June 27) announced a project development loan for renewable energy developer RAI Energy. Wi.

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Supercharge Your ESG Content This Libra Season

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.