GreenBiz

APRIL 19, 2023

A new report from Bain & Co. and EcoVadis connects sound ESG management across supply chains with better margins.

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Corporate Knights

APRIL 19, 2023

The world’s 20 largest economies are still not pulling their collective weight when it comes to slashing greenhouse gas emissions. That was one of the central conclusions of Corporate Knights’ latest Earth Index * analysis, which found that G20 countries as a whole were not on track to meet their stated reduction targets from 2020 to 2021. The Earth Index revealed that the G20 actually saw emissions rise during this period by 23% of the reduction needed to meet their stated climate goals – a gla

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GreenBiz

APRIL 19, 2023

Toy manufacturer has begun construction of major new factory in Virginia which it claims will be fully 'carbon neutral' once it opens in 2025.

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Manufacturing 363

Renew Economy

APRIL 19, 2023

Origin presses go on the Eraring battery, with construction to start within weeks on storage asset that will help replace Australia's biggest coal generator. The post Origin presses go on Eraring battery to help replace Australia’s biggest coal plant appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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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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GreenBiz

APRIL 19, 2023

Silicon Valley Bank’s crash may be the catalyst supporters of democratized financing were hoping for.

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Renew Economy

APRIL 19, 2023

Record contributions to the grid from both large-scale and rooftop solar are helping to push down the wholesale cost of power, new AER data shows. The post Record solar generation, from both farms and rooftops, drives down power prices on the NEM appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Renew Economy

APRIL 19, 2023

Solar eclipse expected to have impact on solar output as shadow sweeps across Australia on Thursday. The post Solar eclipse expected to cut more than 1GW of PV as shadow sweeps across Australia appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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GreenBiz

APRIL 19, 2023

Your EHS and ESG obligations are becoming more numerous and more complex every day. From increased market expectations and regulatory responsibilities to managing overwhelming amounts of data, organizations are under pressure to deliver effective EHS and ESG programs while still providing value to customers and stakeholders. Unfortunately, many organizations don’t know where to start as they struggle to meet these challenges.

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Renew Economy

APRIL 19, 2023

Tesla says grid storage installations jumped nearly four-fold in first quarter and it plans many more "mega-factories" to increase supply. The post Tesla plans “many more” Megapack factories as grid battery sales quadruple appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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GreenBiz

APRIL 19, 2023

Toy manufacturer has begun construction of major new factory in Virginia which it claims will be fully 'carbon neutral' once it opens in 2025.

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Manufacturing 270

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

Manufacturing

Renew Economy

APRIL 19, 2023

Sun Cable administrators give extra time to short listed bidders to crunch the numbers on world's biggest solar and battery project. The post Sun Cable bidders given more time to crunch numbers on world’s biggest solar project appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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GreenBiz

APRIL 19, 2023

Early-stage company Hilos gets $3 million to pioneer a more circular process for making shoes, starting with mules, clogs and sandals.

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Renew Economy

APRIL 19, 2023

Concrete poured for foundations of major EnergyConnect substation, one of the biggest in the Southern Hemisphere. The post Concrete poured for “biggest substation” along Australia’s renewable highway appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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ESG Today

APRIL 19, 2023

The Government of Canada announced today a new series of measures aimed at preventing plastic pollution and improving how plastics are made, used and managed, including the launch of consultations into proposed new labelling rules for products, requirements for recycled content in plastic packaging, and for reporting requirements for a planned plastics registry.

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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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Stacey Higginbotham

APRIL 19, 2023

Now that I’m done reviewing the latest Matter devices from Nanoleaf , it’s time to turn my attention back to Home Assistant. Since I haven’t taken a deep dive on this open source smart home platform in a few years, I recently set it up on a spare Raspberry Pi. Aside from a simpler setup experience, I’m liking the new dashboard, which this week added new user interface designs for a number of devices.

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Stanford Social Innovation

APRIL 19, 2023

By Elikem Tomety Archer & Jessica Harrington In 2017, as part of her participation in the youth leadership program Global Citizen Year , Dora—an 18-year-old from Huntington Beach, California—spent seven months in Thiadiaye, Senegal. One requirement of the program was the completion of a community project designed to address a local need.

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Utiliity Dive

APRIL 19, 2023

Nuclear advocates hope bipartisan support can advance the industry, which "has stagnated over the past decade," Rep. Jeff Duncan said.

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ESG Today

APRIL 19, 2023

Carbon management and accounting platform nZero announced that it has raised $16 million, in a Series A funding round led by built environment technology-focused venture capital investor Fifth Wall, and a national US energy company. Founded in 2021, nZero offres a near real-time carbon management and accounting platform, providing NGOs, government agencies and organizations with the ability to analyze, and manage carbon emissions across Scopes 1, 2 and 3 on a granular level, based on first-party

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Utiliity Dive

APRIL 19, 2023

“This phase of acceleration in the energy transition may be the first major industrial and technology investment cycle that occurs primarily in opaque private markets,” S&P analysts said in a report released Wednesday.

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Financial Times: Moral Money

APRIL 19, 2023

Nest and four other UK retirement funds will vote against the chair’s reappointment

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McKinsey Sustainabilty

APRIL 19, 2023

Why are some countries rich and some poor? A leading economist finds the answer in the interactions of economies with the rest of the world, through trade, capital flows, and—notably—migration. “I think that migration could be the key to economic development that we haven’t discovered yet,” he says.

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Development 113

ESG Today

APRIL 19, 2023

A large majority of companies are planning to increase spending over the next 12 months on environmental sustainability initiatives across categories including energy efficiency and emissions reduction, according to a new survey released by industrial products, solutions and technologies company Honeywell, as sustainability goals continue to emerge as the top priority for executives.

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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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Science Daily / Earth & Environment

APRIL 19, 2023

CLIMATE According to the climate plans submitted to the UN by 50 countries, 12 gigatons of CO2 per year will continue to be emitted by 2050 -- and need to be removed from the atmosphere. Among other things, countries are betting on technology and nature restoration to solve the problem of residual emissions. Researchers describe this as worrying. The researchers recommend rapid reductions here and now.

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ESG Today

APRIL 19, 2023

The Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC) announced today the launch of a new $150 million fund, aimed at investing in Canadian startups developing technologies helping to advance progress towards climate and sustainability goals. BDC provides financing, advisory services and capital to small and medium-sized enterprises in Canada. According to BDC, the new fund comes as Canadian sustainability-focused startups tend to be underfunded relative to their international peers, with only 5% of Can

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McKinsey Sustainabilty

APRIL 19, 2023

As the industry transitions to sustainable construction, chief procurement officers will play key roles in helping companies decarbonize and improve profitability.

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Decarbonize 106

ESG Today

APRIL 19, 2023

Impact verification startup BlueMark announced that it has raised $10 million, in a Series A funding round led by S&P Global. The financing comes as BlueMark looks to expand its presence across industries and geographies, with a particular focus on Asia. Founded in 2020, New York-based BlueMark was launched as a spinoff from women-owned impact investing consultancy Tideline, in order to help bring accountability and trust in the impact investment process.

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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

Utiliity Dive

APRIL 19, 2023

EVs2Scale2030 will develop a timeline of anticipated electric vehicle charging loads, down to the distribution circuit level, said EPRI Director of Transportation Britta Gross.

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Development 103

ESG Today

APRIL 19, 2023

Global professional services provider PwC announced today a series of initiatives aimed at boosting its global nature and biodiversity capabilities, including plans to launch a new Centre for Nature Positive Business, double the size of its team of nature specialists over the next 12 months, and upskill all 328,000 employees to better understand nature impacts and to work with clients on nature-positive outcomes.

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McKinsey Sustainabilty

APRIL 19, 2023

Mobility is entering a new age of innovation. We examined regional trends across the world to explore the complex changes that could transform the sector by 2035.

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Global Renewable News

APRIL 19, 2023

Aker Carbon Capture has been awarded a test.

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Waste 100

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