December, 2024

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Sustainability Won’t Wait: Why Businesses Must Prioritize Progress

3BL Media

Originally published on NRG Energy Insights Demand for organizations to respond to climate change comes from many directions: Investors An estimated 85% of investors consider ESG* factors when making investment decisions. Key takeaway: Sustainability efforts are not just good for the planet; its essential for attracting investment and growing your business value.

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Wind, solar and rooftop PV set output records, and send coal and gas plunging to new lows

Renew Economy

The record season for renewable energy has extended from its traditional spring season into summer, with numerous output records tumbling on Monday for the instantaneous generation of large scale wind and solar, rooftop PV and renewables in general. The new records reflect a combination of new capacity and excellent conditions for generating power from wind […] The post Wind, solar and rooftop PV set output records, and send coal and gas plunging to new lows appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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New report reveals fast fashion's reliance on fracked gas in Texas

Corporate Knights

The supply chains of over 100 fashion brands are linked to oil and gas fracking in the Permian Basin in Texas, due to their sourcing of fossil-fuel derived synthetic fibers, according to a new report from climate group Stand.earth. The report found 107 fashion companies using textile materials that rely on petrochemicals. Of these, 57 have explicit policies to phase out or reduce virgin polyester, which Stand.earth said was necessary to reduce the sectors carbon footprint.

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New York to Charge Oil Companies $75 Billion to Pay for Infrastructure to Cope with Climate Change

ESG Today

New York State Governor Kathy Hochul announced the signing of the Climate Change Superfund Act, a new piece of legislation aimed at requiring fossil fuel companies to pay for a share, proportionate to their contribution to greenhouse gas emissions, of the investments in infrastructure needed to adapt to climate change. The text of the legislation estimates that the new act is anticipated to require fossil fuel companies to pay approximately $75 billion through 2050, or about $3 billion per year.

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How to Drive Cost Savings, Efficiency Gains, and Sustainability Wins with MES

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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Pollinators most vulnerable to rising global temperatures are flies, study shows

Science Daily / Earth & Environment

Despite their reputation as buzzing nuisances, flies serve a critical role as some of the Earth's most prolific pollinators -- and new research suggests they are increasingly at risk due to rising global temperatures.

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Author Talks: Tony Blair on leadership essentials

McKinsey Sustainabilty

What does it really take to lead a nation effectively? The former Prime Minister of the UK shares a lot of practical tips for successful leadership.

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This talk of nuclear is a waste of time: Wind, solar and firming can clearly do the job

Renew Economy

Australias economic future would be at risk if we stop wind and solar to build nuclear: Big industries would have to close and the risk of blackouts would be significant. The post This talk of nuclear is a waste of time: Wind, solar and firming can clearly do the job appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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This California startup raised $30 million to make plant protein from pond weeds

Corporate Knights

Searching for the protein of the future? Try your nearest duck pond, which in warmer weather is likely blanketed with the food sector’s next miracle ingredient: Lemna , also known as water lentils, also known as duckweed. Yes, it’s those tiny green plants that grow wild on the water’s surface, and their unique potential as an ingredient in animal-free products has been getting researchers and investors excited.

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A New Approach to Network Troubleshooting in the Multicloud World

Cisco CSR

The Cisco and AWS integration is a radically new approach to ensuring the availability of modern apps today's multicloud, hybrid environments.

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Lasting effects of common herbicide on brain health

Science Daily / Earth & Environment

New research identifies an association between glyphosate exposure in mice and symptoms of neuroinflammation, as well as accelerated Alzheimer's disease-like pathology. This study tracks both the presence and impact of glyphosate's byproducts in the brain long after exposure ends, showing an array of persistent, damaging effects on brain health. The findings suggest the brain may be much more susceptible to the damaging effects of the herbicide than previously thought.

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The Key to Sustainable Energy Optimization: A Data-Driven Approach for Manufacturing

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

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AI for IT modernization: Faster, cheaper, better

McKinsey Sustainabilty

Gen AI agents are starting to deliver breakthrough value, but only when companies figure out how to build and orchestrate hundreds of them.

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Evolving EVOLVE 2030: Circularity as a New Evaluation Criterion

3BL Media

The circularity of products is playing an increasingly important role in the economy. The chemical company Chemours has also taken this into account in EVOLVE 2030 2.0: In the further developed methodology for the sustainability assessment of products, the circularity of materials and packaging is now a defined and central factor. Chemours chemistry is essential for our everyday lives, be it in the refrigeration needed to preserve food and medicine, or in the critical components in our electroni

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Snowy Hunter gas project hit by more delays and blowouts, with total cost now more than $2 billion

Renew Economy

Snowy blames bad weather for yet more delays to controversial Hunter gas project, now expected to cost more than three times its original estimate. The post Snowy Hunter gas project hit by more delays and blowouts, with total cost now more than $2 billion appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Carbon Management Software Provider carbmee Raises €20 Million

ESG Today

Berlin-based startup carbmee announced that it has successfully completed a €20 million (USD $21 million) funding round, with proceeds aimed at expanding the reach of its carbon management platform, and enhancing its software and service offerings. Founded in 2021, carbmee’s AI-powered solutions help organizations accurately manage, reduce and report their carbon output, a process increasingly required to meet new regulations and reporting requirements.

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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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Cisco Modeling Labs Free: Get Free Hands-on Practice in Network Simulation

Cisco CSR

Cisco Modeling Labs Free is now available, making our premier network virtualization platform easier and more accessible than ever.

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Prehistoric rock in Japan reveals clues to major ocean anoxic event

Science Daily / Earth & Environment

Researchers analyzed radioisotopes in layers of fossilized volcanic ash. Decay of uranium to lead within tiny crystals enabled scientists to precisely pinpoint dates for certain events. They determined this event occurred 119.5 million years ago -- coincident with evidence for massive volcanic eruptions -- and lasted for 1.1 million years. Study results help scientists better understand links between atmospheric CO2 levels, climate changes and conditions in the oceans.

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Why We Chose Regenerative Design as a Competence Unit and Not Sustainable Development

Green Project Management

The global landscape of sustainability is evolving rapidly. The challenges we face—from climate change to biodiversity loss—demand urgent and transformative action. While sustainable development has been a guiding principle for decades, it has become increasingly clear that its framework is insufficient for the times we live in. This realization drove us to make a bold […] The post Why We Chose Regenerative Design as a Competence Unit and Not Sustainable Development appeared first on The G

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Gamified, Tech-Driven Lesson Plans Help Students Connect Theory With Real-World Application

3BL Media

Verizon Chahd Ourhani, an eighth grader at Joseph H. Brensinger PS 17 in Jersey City, New Jersey, moved around her math classroom, tablet in hand, working with her classmates on a lesson about the concept of slope. Nothing about this lesson taught on a tablet using augmented reality (AR) was traditional, and for Chahd, that was a definite plus. Pen and paper lessons had never helped her grasp the idea of slope before.

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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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More coal, more gas, higher prices, higher emissions: What Coalition’s nuclear plan will do to the grid

Renew Economy

New analysis shows that Coalition nuclear plan would result in more coal, more gas, higher wholesales, and higher emissions. The post More coal, more gas, higher prices, higher emissions: What Coalition’s nuclear plan will do to the grid appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Only 42% of Companies Disclosing on CSRD this Year Fully Confident in Meeting Sustainability Reporting Requirements: PwC Survey

ESG Today

Less than half of companies required to report under the EU’s new Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) in the upcoming year are “fully confident” in their ability to meet their sustainability reporting obligations, according to a new survey released by professional services firm PwC, even as most expect CSRD reporting to have a material impact on their companies, in areas including access to finance and employee retention.

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Unlock Agile Server Management for Simplified, Sustainable Operations

Cisco CSR

Cisco UCS server administrators deploy and manage hundreds and sometimes thousands of servers across dispersed environments. With Cisco Intersight, they’re able to simplify operations with a unified management experience—as demonstrated by Intersight users.

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The Team at Global Renewable News Wishes You a Safe and Happy Holiday Season!

Global Renewable News

Our news service will be interrupted from December23rd to January 3rd 2025. We will resume our weekly enewsletter on Tuesday, January 7th, 2025.We would like to take this opportunity to wi.

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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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CIS auction wins ensure South Australia will be first grid in world to reach 100 pct net wind and solar

Renew Economy

Awarding of contracts to two big wind farms in South Australia means it is on track to become the first big grid in world to reach 100 pct net renewables with variable wind and solar. The post CIS auction wins ensure South Australia will be first grid in world to reach 100 pct net wind and solar appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Two major Sunshine State airports make switch to 100 pct renewables

Renew Economy

Two of Queensland's biggest airports will switch to 100 per cent renewable energy at the beginning of 2025 as part of a seven power purchase agreement. The post Two major Sunshine State airports make switch to 100 pct renewables appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Plunging cost of big batteries: Latest gigawatt scale project may set new price benchmark

Renew Economy

The bit mover in the CSIRO's GenCost report was the plunging cost of battery storage. One major battery project may already be doing much better. The post Plunging cost of big batteries: Latest gigawatt scale project may set new price benchmark appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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CSIRO patiently and methodically slaps down Peter Dutton’s nuclear nonsense

Renew Economy

CSIRO slaps down major nuclear talking points promoted by Coalition leader Peter Dutton in its latest GenCost report, which confirms - yet again - that integrated wind and solar are easily the cheapest option. The post CSIRO patiently and methodically slaps down Peter Dutton’s nuclear nonsense appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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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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Quinbrook adds huge 750 MW battery to polysilicon plant sent for federal approval

Renew Economy

In an Australian first, Quinbrook proposes to add a giant battery to its proposed polysilicon plant in Queensland to "firm the grid as well as the manufacturing facility." The post Quinbrook adds huge 750 MW battery to polysilicon plant sent for federal approval appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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CSIRO GenCost: Falling costs of solar and batteries confirm integrated renewables are cheapest option

Renew Economy

Latest CSIRO GenCost report confirms integrated renewables - including storage and transmission - easily the cheapest option for Australia. The post CSIRO GenCost: Falling costs of solar and batteries confirm integrated renewables are cheapest option appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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CSIRO’s nuclear costings have recklessly ignored construction risk, and the taxpayer will pay

Renew Economy

The Coalition should be pleased with the CSIRO nuclear costings, because they ignore construction risk and recent cost blowouts. It's why Dutton is happy for the taxpayer to hold the can. The post CSIRO’s nuclear costings have recklessly ignored construction risk, and the taxpayer will pay appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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South Australia has the most wind and solar and no baseload: So why is it the only state not fretting about a vulnerable grid?

Renew Economy

South Australia has the highest wind and solar share in Australia and no baseload power - and is the only state in the main grid not facing a shortfall of "system strength." The post South Australia has the most wind and solar and no baseload: So why is it the only state not fretting about a vulnerable grid? appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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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.