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On-site renewable hydrogen electrolyser to help power WA gold mine

Renew Economy

Brisbane-based Line Hydrogen will develop a “zero carbon” renewable energy power system for a new mining project in WA, including an on-site green hydrogen electrolyser. The post On-site renewable hydrogen electrolyser to help power WA gold mine appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Driving a New Era of Community Investment:

3BL Media

How to create greater social impact through stakeholder input. SOURCE: Benevity. DESCRIPTION: It’s no secret that corporate giving profoundly benefits both communities and business outcomes. What’s lesser known is that by giving your stakeholders — your employees, customers and partners — a say in how you direct your philanthropic dollars, your impact can go even deeper.

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Top 10 best performing wind farms for September: South Australia cleans up

Renew Economy

Latest data from Rystad Energy shows South Australia dominating the list of best performing assets for the month of September. The post Top 10 best performing wind farms for September: South Australia cleans up appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Register Now! - UN Global Compact Network UK Climate Action Summit - Delivering a Net Zero Future

3BL Media

SOURCE: UN Global Compact Network UK. DESCRIPTION: This week, the UN Global Compact Network UK is convening expert business, government, and civil society leaders to explore how businesses can implement nature-based solutions and the principles of a circular economy to scale holistic action on net zero! Taking place over Wednesday and Thursday (12-13 October), the hybrid Climate Action Summit – Delivering a Net Zero will include an exciting virtual high-level event, six interactive deep-dive web

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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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Eight key critical minerals projects in Australia’s $10bn pipeline

Renew Economy

A closer look at eight value-adding critical mineral refining projects in Australia's $10 billion pipeline of investment proposals. The post Eight key critical minerals projects in Australia’s $10bn pipeline appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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How Should B Corps Respond to the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act?

B the Change

Regulations Reinforce the Importance of Supply Chain Mapping Certified B Corporations can be leaders in moving their supply chains toward responsible sourcing practices. This is even more relevant now that the U.S. government is increasing its enforcement efforts to remove products tainted by human rights abuses from its stream of commerce. The Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (“UFLPA”) represents an important step in the U.S. government’s evolving approach to enforcing prohibitions against fo

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Finding the Unexpected in Expectant Women: Microplastics Discovered in Human Breast Milk

Impakter

Impakter. Finding the Unexpected in Expectant Women: Microplastics Discovered in Human Breast Milk. Black carbon particles were first discovered in placentas and then in other foetal organs; now, microplastics have been found in breast milk. Whether and how pollutive particles of this kind affect prenatal and childhood development is still unclear, but one thing is certain – microplastics have become a fact of life.

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Wave power generators could help to “firm” solar and wind, says report

Renew Economy

Report shows adding wave power generation into the renewable energy mix in Australia could alleviate the need for costly battery storage. The post Wave power generators could help to “firm” solar and wind, says report appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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The Future of Green Hydrogen Value Chains: Geopolitical and Market Implications in the Industrial Sector

Energy Central

The role countries could play in future green hydrogen industrial markets, focusing on three key applications: ammonia, methanol, and steel production.

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Chart of the Day: Shortages and outages paint dismal picture for WA coal

Renew Economy

With the Collie coal plant out for three months, new data from Rystad Energy shows the state's coal fleet capacity factor is looking pretty miserable. The post Chart of the Day: Shortages and outages paint dismal picture for WA coal appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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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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Closing the waste loop at marathon event in Vic

Sustainability Matters

The Nike Melbourne Marathon Festival returned on 2 October with a focus on sustainability. The IMG Events marathon event used a closed-loop waste management system thanks to the support of partners Detpak and Bio Gro. Detpak supplied 250,000 Eco-Products compostable cups, featuring Gatorade branding, as the electrolyte partner for this year’s event.

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Bowen tackles carbon market reform with new look Safeguard Mechanism – but is it enough?

Renew Economy

Proposed reforms will swap ACCUs for the new credit, but now they'll only be granted if the emitter can get under their new baseline emissions level. The post Bowen tackles carbon market reform with new look Safeguard Mechanism – but is it enough? appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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France Plans New EPR Starts; First of Six Set for 2027

Energy Central

France Plans New EPR Starts; First of Six Set for 2027 Posted on October 9, 2022 by djysrv France Plans New EPR Starts; First of Six Set for 2027 UK PM Truss and French President Macron Confirm Support for Sizewell C Romania’s Nuclearelectrica in Joint Venture for NuScale SMRs Reuter-Stokes and Paragon Energy Solutions to Deliver Nuclear Detection.

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Energy crisis looms large in election in Germany’s biggest wind power state

Renew Economy

The ballot in the state that hosts most of Germany's wind power capacity is seen as a mood barometer for the national government's energy crisis response. The post Energy crisis looms large in election in Germany’s biggest wind power state appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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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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Food Deficits in Africa Will Grow in a Warmer World

Impakter

Impakter. Food Deficits in Africa Will Grow in a Warmer World. This story on food deficits in Africa originally appeared in science magazine EOS and is part of Covering Climate Now, a global journalism collaboration strengthening coverage of the climate story. Africa has one of the world’s fastest population growth rates. Growth models project the continent’s current population of about 1.3 billion people will nearly double to 2.5 billion by […].

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FFI taps former chief NT minister to lead green charge in Top End

Renew Economy

Micael Gunner will lead FFI's new Darwin-based team, but will bring a legacy of support for "atrocious" polluting gas projects. The post FFI taps former chief NT minister to lead green charge in Top End appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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PCO.Tech pco.pixelfly 1.3 SWIR camera

Sustainability Matters

The pco.pixelfly 1.3 SWIR from PCO.Tech is a machine vision camera with an InGaAs image sensor that is IMX990-sensitive in the shortwave infrared, near infrared and visible range of the electromagnetic spectrum. The camera is suitable for use in a variety of applications, including waste sorting, smart farming and food processing quality control, pharmaceutical and other product packaging industries.

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How hot is too hot to work? Heatwaves renew workers' rights push

Eco-Business

Record-smashing temperatures raise stakes for trade unions who want to protect EU and US workers from extreme heat.

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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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How much do Cisco’s SMB Tech Products cost?

Cisco CSR

With any big purchase, cost is always a primary concern. That especially goes for something as important as your business’s technology solutions. So, how do you decide which Cisco products you need — and more importantly — with several pricing models available, how much should you spend? Good news! We have some answers. Think of the factors you consider when buying a house.

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Courts or policies: which matters more for climate action in South Asia?

Eco-Business

Ahead of COP27, lawyers and NGOs have threatened to ramp up global climate litigation in response to government inaction, but IPCC experts stress that institutions and policymaking are also vital.

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US Republicans pull $1bn from BlackRock over ESG investing concerns

Financial Times: Moral Money

State treasurers punish asset manager for pursuing policies allegedly hostile to fossil fuel industry

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ERM splits Asia-Pacific leadership

Eco-Business

The sustainability consultancy has appointed Nat Vanitchyangkul as Asia CEO. Michael Gaggin will lead Australia and New Zealand.

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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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BYD Delivering 120 Electric Semi Trucks In 2022

CleanTechnica

The Tesla vs. BYD race is still on, and BYD is surging forward in the electric semi truck category. A decade or so ago, I recall a lot of debates about who was approaching the EV revolution best, Tesla or BYD. Or who was leading the EV revolution, Tesla or BYD. Of course, some people […].

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Volvo EX90 Will Feature App-Based AC & DC Bi-Directional Charging

CleanTechnica

Volvo is planning to enable bi-directional charging on all its future electric cars, starting with the EX90 that debuts in November.

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Microgrids As A Service

CleanTechnica

Microgrids are more and more popular every year. They offer tremendous benefits in terms of energy security, resilience, and energy independence. Though, our concept of a microgrid and how you put one together are probably far too simplistic, as I discovered recently when interviewing Michael Stadler, co-founder and CTO of Xendee, about microgrids and about […].

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Tesla Vehicles Automatically Open Windows & Doors When Submerged Under Water

CleanTechnica

Hurricane Ian has brought stories of how a solar-powered community fared much better than most, how a Ford F-150 Lightning kept some lives in full comfort while the neighborhood was lacking electricity, and how a Tesla Model X escaped floodwaters, but we’re not done with the Hurricane Ian–related cleantech stories yet. One more that just […].

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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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George Hotz: Self-Driving Cars Are A Scam

CleanTechnica

Connected Cars May Be The New Thing.

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Want Energy Resilience? Invest Locally In Community Solar, Rooftop Solar, Heat Pumps, EVs

CleanTechnica

Communities looking to build resilience in the face of worsening climate disasters will soon have a once-in-a-generation opportunity to better prepare themselves via new federal funding and incentives.

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Westward Ho! 1500 Miles in My Tesla Model 3 Long Range with 2 Mountain Ebikes: Cost, Supercharging, Tips

CleanTechnica

My wife and I have just completed our annual 1500 mile trip from Three Lakes in northern Wisconsin to Lindon, Utah, 30 miles south of Salt Lake City. We take three days in our Tesla Model 3 Long Range just like we did previously with our Toyota Highlander gasmobile. This is true even with two […].

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Battery State of Health — What is It? Why is It Important?

CleanTechnica

Lithium-ion batteries are efficient, compact, and have a long lifespan — all factors that enable electric vehicles (EVs), which are powered by these batteries, to be a great substitute for their gasoline counterpart. Transportation is a large contributor to greenhouse gas emissions. By switching to EVs, and away from these highly polluting gasoline vehicles, a […].

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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.