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Big business urges EU to adopt target to cut emissions 'at least 90 percent' by 2040

GreenBiz

Salesforce, Coca Cola, and Unilever are among the firms advocating for a stretching climate target to give businesses confidence to invest in the net-zero transition.

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The Australian solar tech that may have found a low cost solution to deep storage

Renew Economy

Australian concentrated solar tech is about to get rolled out on a massive scale after latching on to a simple and low cost solution for deep storage. The post The Australian solar tech that may have found a low cost solution to deep storage appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Building a future-proof nature portfolio

GreenBiz

Sponsored: Explore key risk factors and the questions your organization should answer to build a nature strategy for today and decades to come.

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Bowen switches on first of 400 solar soaking community batteries

Renew Economy

The first of 400 federally funded community batteries has been switched on in Sydney on the Ausgrid network. The post Bowen switches on first of 400 solar soaking community batteries 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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As sales of heat pumps grow, it’s critical to deploy them properly

GreenBiz

Heat pumps are an increasingly viable alternative to furnaces and air conditioners for decarbonizing buildings.

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Wind and solar hit record share of main grid, as curtailment underscores need for more storage

Renew Economy

It must be springtime! Wind and solar hit new record share of main grid, but curtailment also hits new highs in face of negative prices and insufficient storage. The post Wind and solar hit record share of main grid, as curtailment underscores need for more storage appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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“Agrivoltaics” could launch solar revolution that Conservatives love

Corporate Knights

The Alberta government recently announced a much-maligned seven-month pause on renewable (including solar) energy development in the province. While the exact reasons are up for debate, one specific factor has been the desire to investigate ways to make renewable energy, particularly solar, more integrated within the province over the long term. Specifically, there is a real concern among some in the party and the general public that industrial solar will displace farming and raise food prices a

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Offshore wind market in turmoil, as UK auction prices out projects, US costs soar

Renew Economy

Fresh concerns emerge over the soaring cost of building offshore wind, with reports the latest UK government renewables auction has priced projects out of contention. The post Offshore wind market in turmoil, as UK auction prices out projects, US costs soar appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Water Street Tampa Becomes First WELL Certified Community in North America

3BL Media

TAMPA, Fla. and NEW YORK, September 7, 2023 /3BL/ - Tampa-based real estate development firm Strategic Property Partners, LLC (“SPP”) and the International WELL Building Institute (“IWBI”) today announced that Water Street Tampa , the transformative new lifestyle destination in Downtown Tampa, has achieved the WELL Community Certification at the Gold level, becoming the first neighborhood in North America to receive the prestigious distinction.

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How recycling could solve the shortage of minerals essential to clean energy

Renew Economy

By recovering critical minerals from a process known as urban mining, we could cover the demand needed for future energy installations. The post How recycling could solve the shortage of minerals essential to clean energy 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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Why Social Responsibility Is Your Business’s Secret Weapon

3BL Media

Hey folks, in today's episode of the Climate Confident podcast I dive into the world of corporate social responsibility with Gitte Winther Bruhn , the Global Head of Social Responsibility Solutions at SAP. We talk about SAP's ground-breaking projects, such as "Advance Shared Prosperity," aimed at tackling complex issues in global supply chains. If you're a business leader, this episode is a must-listen as it highlights the competitive advantage that comes from embracing social responsibility.

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Former Australian energy chiefs lead new global fund targeting solar, wind and storage

Renew Economy

New fund led by former heads of ARENA and AEMO targets solar, wind and storage assets in Australia, and is backed by one of the world's biggest asset managers. The post Former Australian energy chiefs lead new global fund targeting solar, wind and storage appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Not a Garden Pest: How Protecting Pollinators Means Safeguarding Our Global Food System

3BL Media

As climate change prompts scientists to warn of declining crop yields, farmers worldwide are recognizing the importance of natural pollinators. Birds, bees, ladybugs, bats, and other critters are not only key to ensuring food security, they are critical to humanity’s survival. Without pollinators, entire ecosystems would collapse. Upon first glance, something as tiny as a bumblebee may seem insignificant.

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What rebates are available to help purchase efficient electric appliances?

Renew Economy

Efficient electric appliances like induction stoves, heat pumps and EVs usually cost more than fossil fuel options. But rebates and financial incentives are available. The post What rebates are available to help purchase efficient electric appliances? 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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All CNH Industrial Production Sites in Brazil Achieve Zero Waste to Landfill

3BL Media

CNH Industrial recently reached their goal of sending zero waste to landfills in all their production sites in Brazil. Since 2016, the company has been working toward this achievement at their Contagem (MG), Piracicaba (SP) and Sorocaba (SP) sites and is proud to have met their goal in 2023. The company’s aim has been to maximize the re-use and correct disposal of recyclable and organic waste and to reduce – or even eliminate – the disposal of these materials into landfills or for co-processing

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Solar Insiders Podcast: Australia’s CPV and low cost storage breakthrough

Renew Economy

We talk with RayGen’s Richard Payne at the newly opened solar and storage plant in Carwarp. Plus: Consumer power to fill coal gap. The post Solar Insiders Podcast: Australia’s CPV and low cost storage breakthrough appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Mastercard: Sustainable Development? Unsustainable Without Women

3BL Media

The Mastercard Center for Inclusive Growth NEW DELHI, September 7, 2023 /3BL/ - "If we are to make meaningful progress in creating a more balanced, equitable and inclusive society, we must place women at the center stage of all development priorities,” declared Amitabh Kant, India’s Sherpa, or lead envoy, to the G20 , at the opening of the first Asia Inclusive Growth Forum here on Friday.

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How Russell 1000 Leaders Are Meeting the Public’s Priorities: A Mid-Year Snapshot on Key Corporate Stakeholder Performance Issues

Just Capital

(Muqamba/Getty Images) Over the last nine years, JUST Capital has tracked and measured how just business – defined by the priorities of the public – is better business. We have worked hard to quantify and verify meaningful corporate action on just behavior, and believe it’s critical to understand what practices and policies are leading the pack. Truth and transparency are becoming more important than ever to employees, customers, shareholders, and others.

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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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Climate Talks: Dennis Onono on the Potential Offered by Innovative Sustainable Technology Projects in Africa

3BL Media

With the United Nations Africa Climate Week in full swing, and COP28 in view, we chatted to Dennis Onono, our Associate Director of Community Projects, to find out more about the top topics that are affecting carbon and beyond in Africa today. From climate finance to the most innovative climate action projects, Dennis has over fifteen years of experience in renewable energy space and clean cooking technologies, and has helped set up pilots and scale up the business for leading companies in Afric

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Bioenergy DevCo - Bioenergy Devco Announces Expansion of Bioenergy Innovation Center

Global Renewable News

Bioenergy Devco (BDC), the North American division of BTS Bioenergy, LLC and global leader in the design, engineering, construction, financing, and operation of anaerobic digestion facilities, has a.

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Microsoft Signs One of the Largest-Ever Permanent Carbon Removal Deals

ESG Today

Microsoft announced today that it has signed a multi-year deal for the removal of up to 315,000 metric tons of CO2 with Direct Air Capture (DAC) technology company Heirloom, marking one of the largest carbon removal agreements to date. DAC technology, listed by the IEA as a key carbon removal option in the transition to a net-zero energy system, extracts CO2 directly from the atmosphere for use as a raw material or permanently removed when combined with storage.

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Chevron Corporation - Chevron, Trafigura and Papé Group Close Investment in Downstream Hydrogen Business OneH2

Global Renewable News

Hydrogen distribution and fueling business OneH2 has closed its latest funding round with investments led by Chevron U.S.A. Inc. and current investors Trafigura and The Papé Group. Terms of t.

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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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8 Steps Nonprofits Can Take to Adopt AI Responsibly

Stanford Social Innovation

By Beth Kanter , Allison Fine & Philip Deng The breakneck rate at which people have adopted the generative AI writing tool ChatGPT has been astonishing. ChatGPT, which creates new text based on user prompts, surpassed 100 million monthly active users in just two months, according to data compiled by UBS. Compare that to TikTok and Instagram, hit platforms that took nine and 30 months, respectively, to reach that same benchmark.

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Geothermal Technologies Office - GTO's Office Director Dr. Susan Hamm Announces ResignationMoving to New Position in the Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy

Global Renewable News

The Geothermal Technologies Office (GTO) would like to share an update from Dr. Susan Hamm, who many of you know as GTO's office director: To the GTO stakeholder community, With bitt.

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ECB Stress Test: Banks’ Credit Risk Doubles by 2030 Under Slower Climate Transition

ESG Today

Banks, businesses and households would benefit from lower costs and reduced financial risks by the end of the decade if actions to reduce emissions were substantially accelerated, according new climate stress test results released by the European Central Bank’s (ECB), which found that banks’ credit risk could rise by more than 100% by 2030 if initiatives to hit global climate goals are pushed off to the second half of the decade.

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Divert, Inc. - Divert, Inc. Breaks Ground on First-of-its-Kind Wasted Food to Renewable Energy Facility in Washington State

Global Renewable News

Divert, Inc., an impact technology company on a mission to Protect the Value of Food , today (Sept 7) announced the groundbreaking on its Integrated Diversion & Energy Facility in Longview, Washing.

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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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KKR Invests $750 Million in Transport and Grid Decarbonization Solutions Company Zenob?

ESG Today

Alternative asset and private equity investor KKR announced today an investment of $750 million in transport electrification and battery storage solutions provider Zenobē. KKR said that the investment will be used to scale Zenobē across two of the largest decarbonization opportunities in infrastructure, namely accelerating the global decarbonization of diesel fleets, and decarbonizing the energy sector through grid services.

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EnBW - Norwegian-German collaboration on green energy

Global Renewable News

EnBW Energie Baden-Württemberg AG (EnBW) has entered into an Investment Agreement with one of Europe's most advanced project for emission-free ammonia production, Skipavika Green Ammonia (SkiGA.

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Allianz to Invest Over $20 Billion in Climate & Cleantech Solutions by 2030

ESG Today

Leading insurance and investment group Allianz announced today a series of new climate-focused commitments and targets, including a goal to invest €20 billion (USD$21 billion) in climate and cleantech solutions by 2030. The new goals were released with the publication of Allianz’s first comprehensive net-zero transition plan, outlining the company’s strategy to achieve its climate goals.

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Clean Energy Technologies, Inc. - Clean Energy Technologies Affiliate Enters Into Power Purchase Agreement With VEPP, Inc.Renewable Power Purchase Agreement Anticipated Value of $53M

Global Renewable News

Clean Energy Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ: CETY), today (Sept 7) announced a 20-year Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) between Vermont Renewable Gas, LLC (VRG), a limited liability company affiliated with.

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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.