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Australian home battery outfit Redback enters voluntary administration

Renew Economy

Administrators are on the hunt for buyers or investors in Australian-owned and operated battery and smart inverter outfit Redback. The post Australian home battery outfit Redback enters voluntary administration appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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International Geothermal Association - IGA announces strategic partnership for Africa Energies Summit

Global Renewable News

With our ongoing efforts and commitment to create synergy with leading organizations we are super proud to announce our strategic partnership with Frontier Energy Network | The Leading Energy Network.

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Carbon markets are broken: Here’s how to fix them

Renew Economy

When even Taylor Swift gets scoffed for buying offsets, you know that carbon markets are broken. Here are some solutions. The post Carbon markets are broken: Here’s how to fix them appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Minesto AB - Minesto selected for Swedish Energy Agency and Business Sweden's BAPSEA programme in Southeast Asia

Global Renewable News

Minesto, leading ocean energy developer, has been awarded a place in the acceleration programme BAPSEA (Business Acceleration Programme Southeast Asia), strengthening Minesto's business capabiliti.

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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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States need to do a lot more in race to 82 pct renewables, because capacity scheme is not enough

Renew Economy

States have a vital role to play in meeting Australia's renewables target because the federal scheme will not be enough. Even world renewables leader South Australia. The post States need to do a lot more in race to 82 pct renewables, because capacity scheme is not enough appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Innargi - Innargi and Norfors agree to study the potential for geothermal energy in Hørsholm, Denmark

Global Renewable News

Norfors has entered into a framework agreement (Letter of Intent) with the energy company Innargi A/S to investigate the potential of geothermal energy as a new renewable and reliable source of distri.

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Morlais Tidal Energy - North Wales tidal energy scheme welcomes government AR6 announcement

Global Renewable News

Menter Môn Morlais Ltd has welcomed the news that tidal stream energy has again been ringfenced by UK Government as part of its most recent Contracts for Difference (CfD) energy auction this week.

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WWF leads push for Congress to act on plastic waste solutions

WWF Sustainability

WWF is leading the charge on Capitol Hill for pragmatic policy solutions to reduce plastic pollution.

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Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy - Michigan's Priority Climate Action Plan Released

Global Renewable News

The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) has released the State of Michigan's Priority Climate Action Plan (PCAP) which builds from Michigan's MI Healthy Climate.

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Vic Govt proposes major changes to energy infrastructure

Sustainability Matters

The Victorian Government is seeking to make a significant change to the way energy infrastructure is planned in Victoria through its National Electricity (Victoria) Amendment (VicGrid) Bill 2024 , introduced by Minister for Energy and Resources Lily D’Ambrosio. “Victoria is undergoing a once-in-a-generation energy transition. We’re making the community central to this and doing things differently to make sure it’s done right,” D’Ambrosio said.

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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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RenewableUK - UK reaches major new clean energy milestone: 15 gigawatts of onshore wind

Global Renewable News

RenewableUK is celebrating a new clean energy milestone, as 15 gigawatts (GW) of onshore wind capacity are now fully operational throughout the country - enough to power 9.9 million homes all year rou.

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What to ask future employers about sustainability — and why

Financial Times: Moral Money

MBA graduates should assess the relative strengths and weaknesses in an organisation’s sustainability targets and strategy

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Vestas - Vestas to install V236-15.0 MW turbine for a project in Denmark

Global Renewable News

Vestas has received a firm order from Thyborøn-Harboøre Vindmøllelaug I/S af 2002 for a V236-15.0 MW wind turbine to be installed directly on the waterfront in the Port of Thyborøn in the northwes.

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How to bridge your sustainability commitments & deliver results

Sustainability Matters

Responsible mining is about balancing productivity with environmental stewardship, requiring a commitment to the highest standard of environmental strategy so as to adhere to demanding ESG frameworks (such as the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals). Explore trailblazing strategies of a world industry leader in this space and learn how their approach can set you up to succeed in similar journeys.

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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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United Kingdom - SSE Renewables partners with Fluence and OCU Energy to deliver their latest 150 MW / 300 MWh project

Global Renewable News

SSE Renewables has announced the principal contractor and system supplier for its battery-based energy storage project at Fiddler's Ferry, Warrington.Fluence, a global leader in energy stora.

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WWF leads push for Congress to act on plastic waste solutions

WWF Sustainability

WWF is leading the charge on Capitol Hill for pragmatic policy solutions to reduce plastic pollution.

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Scatec - Scatec, Hydro Rein and Equinor start commercial operations at Mendubim solar plant in Brazil

Global Renewable News

Scatec ASA, a leading provider of renewable energy solutions, together with its partners Hydro Rein (part of Norsk Hydro ASA) and Equinor ASA is pleased to announce the supply and production of electr.

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Legal complaint filed against Korean industry giants for greenwashing by double-counting emissions cuts

Eco-Business

A legal complaint has been made by an NGO against SK and Posco over their use of a "green premium" to claim their emissions reductions. The government has outlawed use of the premium towards corporate net zero targets.

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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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Office of Energy Efficiency & Renewable Energy - DOE Launches $5M Prize to Create Solar Manufacturing Training ProgramsNew Partnerships will Prepare Workers for Highly Skilled Solar Factory Jobs

Global Renewable News

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) launched a new competition aimed at strengthening the solar manufacturing workforce. The $5 million American-Made Upskill Prize for the Solar Manufacturing Workforc.

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New US SEC climate disclosure rule will impact around 400 Asia Pacific companies

Eco-Business

While less ambitious than international standards, the US regulator's new ruling signals that “climate disclosure is here to stay,” say observers. Many affected Asian entities are from jurisdictions that are rolling out their own rules.

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Australian Renewable Energy Agency - On track to reduce resources emissions

Global Renewable News

On behalf of the Australian Government, the Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) has today (March 8) announced $9.4 million in funding to a new project to electrify rail freight transport of com.

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‘It worries me deeply’: Five Chinese experts on climate change

Eco-Business

We asked five environmental experts from academia and civil society what they made of the Year of the Rabbit, and what they were most proud of.

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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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WindEurope - WindEurope and Azerbaijan join forces to accelerate wind energy

Global Renewable News

On 1 March WindEurope and the Azerbaijan Renewable Energy Agency signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to advance the deployment of onshore and offshore wind energy in Azerbaijan and the wider Ca.

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Carbon credits may save the world – if they can be trusted

Eco-Business

Some claims about cutting greenhouse gases may be hot air. Dynamic new technology holds the key to verifying the data, stashing it securely, and unleashing its full potential.

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Australian Renewable Energy Agency - On track to reduce resources emissions

Global Renewable News

On behalf of the Australian Government, the Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) has today (March 8) announced $9.4 million in funding to a new project to electrify rail freight transport of com.

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TikTok bans: What could they mean for you?

Eco-Business

As US lawmakers move to force TikTok's Chinese parent company to sell the app or face a ban, here is a look at other global curbs.

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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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Hydro-Québec - EVLO's Industry-Leading Approach to Safety Validated with EVLOFLEX UL 9540 Certification

Global Renewable News

Third-party evaluators found that the EVLOFLEX met industry standards for BESS safety, reliability, performance and documentationEVLO Energy Storage Inc. (EVLO), a fully integrated battery energy.

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Indigenous Australians fear exclusion by digital ID

Eco-Business

Australia's proposed digital ID risks excluding First Nations people who struggle to get official documents, prove heritage.

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World Green Building Council - WorldGBC supports the Déclaration de Chaillot

Global Renewable News

On 7-8 March 2024 at the Buildings and Climate Global Forum, World Green Building Council (WorldGBC) joined the French Government and UNEP-GlobalABC, ministers and high-level representatives in discus.

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ESG Today: Week in Review

ESG Today

This week in ESG news: SEC releases long-awaited climate disclosure rules… and Republicans file lawsuit to block them; Unilever sets new value chain emissions reduction goals; EU lawmakers agree to laws targeting 100% recyclable packaging and banning products made with forced labor; Invesco joins growing list of investors exiting Climate Action 100+; New York sues world’s largest beef producer for greenwashing climate impact; Singapore to help companies fund new climate reporting requirements; C

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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.