Is wood the new concrete?
GreenBiz
NOVEMBER 22, 2021
Companies looking for ways to reduce carbon emissions are turning to mass timber as a climate and building solution.
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Renewables could meet US energy needs by 2035, study finds
Renewable Energy World
NOVEMBER 11, 2021
The US could meet its current electricity needs using low-carbon sources by 2035 if the progress made in the past decade continues, according to a new study. The new study, released by the Environment America Research & Policy Center and Frontier Group, states that the US needs to continue to expand its portfolio of renewables (wind, solar, geothermal) by 15% per annum, to achieve the 2035 milestone.
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Reimagining fashion production for a regenerative economy
Impact Alpha
NOVEMBER 2, 2021
After 25 years using my creativity to solve problems in the fashion industry, I had developed a reputation for turnarounds – in the. The post Reimagining fashion production for a regenerative economy appeared first on ImpactAlpha.
Beam Global’s Off-Grid EV Chargers Now In 100+ Municipalities
CleanTechnica
NOVEMBER 30, 2021
It was just in May 2021 that I had the privilege to interview Beam Global’s CEO, Desmond Wheatley, about a then-recent order from the state of California for 52 off-grid solar-power EV chargers. Each Beam Global EV charging unit has a 4.3 kilowatt solar array and up to 44kWh of battery storage. Typically news about […].
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.
ESG data is a public good. Let’s open it up.
Impact Alpha
NOVEMBER 29, 2021
There is a lot of confusion about how to implement climate as well as environmental, social and governance, or ESG, analysis in finance. The post ESG data is a public good. Let’s open it up. appeared first on ImpactAlpha.
Renewables account for 20% of U.S. electricity generation through Q3 2021
Renewable Energy World
NOVEMBER 30, 2021
Washington DC — Driven by strong solar and wind power growth, electrical generation by renewable energy sources (i.e., also including biomass, geothermal, hydropower) accounted for 20.45% of total U.S. production during the first three-quarters of 2021, according to a SUN DAY Campaign analysis of new data released by the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA).
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The list of 160 funds creating opportunities for Black, Indigenous and people of color
Impact Alpha
NOVEMBER 18, 2021
This work is a joint project of Bridgespan Social Impact, the Global Impact Investing Network (GIIN), PolicyLink, and CapEQ. Since the social unrest. The post The list of 160 funds creating opportunities for Black, Indigenous and people of color appeared first on ImpactAlpha.
The right capital in the right place at the right time can take climate impact beyond ‘net zero’
Impact Alpha
NOVEMBER 22, 2021
Since COP26 was gaveled to a close earlier this month, a flurry of hot takes and deeply considered critiques have interrogated Mark Carney’s. The post The right capital in the right place at the right time can take climate impact beyond ‘net zero’ appeared first on ImpactAlpha.
Achieve Partners acquires Ro Health to create apprenticeships for school health workers
Impact Alpha
NOVEMBER 18, 2021
ImpactAlpha, November 18 — New York-based Achieve Partners has acquired Ro Health, a Seattle-based medical staffing and home health agency, to advance an. The post Achieve Partners acquires Ro Health to create apprenticeships for school health workers appeared first on ImpactAlpha.
Biden admin. approves New York’s first offshore wind farm
Renewable Energy World
NOVEMBER 29, 2021
Follow @EngelsAngle. New York's first offshore wind project could begin construction as soon as January of next year, according to its developers, after receiving approval from the Biden administration last week. South Fork Wind, a 132-megawatt project to be located 19 miles southeast of Block Island, Rhode Island, has received its Record of Decision from the U.S.
Are Your Impact Comms Resonating With Stakeholders?
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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.
More Battery-Electric Trains Coming To Germany
CleanTechnica
NOVEMBER 30, 2021
44 more multi-unit battery-electric trains from Stadler are coming.
120 Volt Heat Pump Water Heaters Hit the Market & Make Gas Replacements Even Easier
CleanTechnica
NOVEMBER 29, 2021
There are big developments happening in the world of water heaters. 120 volt heat pump water heaters are set to hit the market (most by early next year) allowing homeowners with gas water heaters to easily switch them out for heat pump water heaters without expensive panel upgrades. This opens up the world of efficient […].
Reservations Now Open For Audi’s e-tron Range In South Africa — Pricing Confirmed
CleanTechnica
NOVEMBER 29, 2021
Audi has a good following in South Africa. According to Autotrader’s 2021 Mid-Year Car Industry Report, Audi is the 5th most searched brand in South Africa. I have also been a fan of Audi cars for a while. My eldest brother had an old Audi 500 over a decade ago. It was in very good […].
Battery-Electric Freight Trains Could Happen Sooner Than You Think
CleanTechnica
NOVEMBER 29, 2021
New battery-electric freight trains are beginning to hit the rails, and they could soon be joined by electrified diesel locomotives, too.
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
Tesla FSD Beta 10.5 Release Notes, Improvements, & Videos
CleanTechnica
NOVEMBER 29, 2021
Below is a portion of an article originally published on Tesla Oracle. Tesla has rolled out the latest installment of its Full Self-Driving software to the early access Tesla employees and owners — FSD Beta 10.5 (firmware version: 2021.36.8.8). Just like the previous update V10.4, Tesla has again presented a list of improved features, new capabilities […].
It’s All Downhill For Alberta As Quality Discount Hits $14 Per Barrel
CleanTechnica
NOVEMBER 29, 2021
About 25% of Alberta’s economy is evaporating over the next two decades. And with the loss of that major segment of the economy, all of the secondary and tertiary economic benefits are going to disappear too.
New Transparent Aerogel “Sponge” Spikes The Solar Power Ball
CleanTechnica
NOVEMBER 29, 2021
It's only a matter of time before concentrating solar power slips into the industrial process heat field, if a new aerogel pans out.
Understanding “Greenflation”
CleanTechnica
NOVEMBER 29, 2021
“Greenflation,” or the costs associated with going green, may be a concern in the short-term in many industries, Vaibhav Chaturvedi, fellow at the Council on Energy, Environment and Water (CEEW), predicts. Prices of metals such as tin, aluminium, copper, nickel, and cobalt, which are essential to energy transition technologies, have risen between 20% and 91% […].
What Regulations Will Impact Sustainability Comms in 2024?
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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
Tesla’s Business Model Has Created Disruptive Growth
CleanTechnica
NOVEMBER 29, 2021
"I don't create companies for the sake of creating companies, but to get things done," Tesla CEO Elon Musk has said. Tesla began with an automotive focus and has expanded outward, with each area of manufacturing like its own groundbreaking enterprise.
Will The EV Revolution Trigger Global Economic Crisis?
CleanTechnica
NOVEMBER 29, 2021
Originally posted on EVANNEX. By Charles Morris The transition to electric vehicles and renewable energy is already creating winners and losers. We write about the winners often in this space — they include just about anyone who invested in Tesla since the 2010 IPO, especially those who followed a buy-and-hold strategy, as well as those who bet […].
Today Is Delivery Day For My Tesla Model Y!
CleanTechnica
NOVEMBER 29, 2021
If you're already a Tesla owner, you'll probably laugh at the trepidation I experienced prior to driving away with my first Tesla. For those of you who, also, are newbies to the Tesla family, you'll probably understand the rush of emotions.
Concerns Stream In Hours Before Receiving Our Tesla Model Y
CleanTechnica
NOVEMBER 29, 2021
I am picking up my Model Y today. Should I be nervous?
What Questions Are Brands Asking About Their ESG Initiatives Ahead of 2024?
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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.
Musk Says “No Thanks” To German Battery Factory Subsidy For Tesla
CleanTechnica
NOVEMBER 28, 2021
Tesla has dropped out of a subsidy program for battery factories in Germany but there may be more to the story.
New Hyundai Ioniq 5 Electric Car Runs Away With German Car Of The Year Award
CleanTechnica
NOVEMBER 28, 2021
The Hyundai Ioniq 5 electric car just nailed down the 2022 German Car of the Year award and is coming soon to a theater near you.
Western Australia’s Electric Vehicle Transition & Leadership Highlighted At iDriveWA
CleanTechnica
NOVEMBER 28, 2021
By Florian Popp Western Australia turned up in droves to join the global transition to electric transport on November 4th at the second annual “iDriveWA: Towards Zero Emissions Conference and Exhibition” at the Driver Risk Management center near the Perth Airport in Western Australia. Western Australia (WA) may have a reputation for being a bit […].
5-Hectare Solar Park Being Built Along French Highway
CleanTechnica
NOVEMBER 28, 2021
Vinci Group, which specializes in construction, concessions, and energy, is responding to the climate crisis by focusing on accelerating the transformation of infrastructure, mobility, and living environments. One such project by Vinci is a new solar park along a French highway. PV Magazine reports that Vinci Autoroute, which is a unit of Vinci Group, is […].
The Silver Lining to Corporate DEI Challenges
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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.
MG Australia Gets It: If You Charge It, They Will Come
CleanTechnica
NOVEMBER 28, 2021
One of the pleasant charging surprises we had as we travelled the 3000 km across the Queensland west on our way to Winton was the number of Tesla destination chargers installed and available free of cost (plenty of charge) at the hotels where we stayed. Now, MG, the seller of the second most popular electric […].
Hydro Versus Batteries: Tasmania Pushes Its Undersea Cable Plan
CleanTechnica
NOVEMBER 27, 2021
A report says the Marinus Link between Tasmania and Australia could become an expensive white elephant.
Transparent Solar Windows: You Ain’t Seen Nothing Yet
CleanTechnica
NOVEMBER 27, 2021
See-through, truly transparent solar windows could open the door to a whole new clean power revolution while conserving farmland and natural habitats, too.
Electric Car FAQs: Do EVs All Use The Same Plug?
CleanTechnica
NOVEMBER 27, 2021
Electric cars are just like gas cars — until they’re not. In this FAQ series, we’ll explore that 1% of the time that EVs are just different enough to require some explanations.
Supercharge Your ESG Content This Libra Season
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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.
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