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Investing in nature gives industry a competitive advantage

GreenBiz

Industry leaders need to change the measures of growth, bring the true value of nature into market pricing and ensure demands on nature do not exceed the ability to supply.

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Ford unveils plans for EV mega campus in Tennessee

Renewable Energy World

Follow @EngelsAngle. Ford Motor Company announced plans on Tuesday for a massive electric vehicle manufacturing campus in Tennessee, as well as two additional battery facilities in Kentucky, in what the company called the largest investment in the U.S. electric vehicle market at one time by an automaker. A $5.6 billion mega campus in Stanton, Tennessee -- dubbed Blue Oval City -- will build next-generation electric F-Series pickups and advanced batteries through a partnership with SK Innovation.

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Alitheia backs Nigerian agri-processing venture ReelFruit

Impact Alpha

ImpactAlpha, September 28 – ReelFruit sources produce from local farmers for dried fruit snacks. The Lagos-based company’s $3 million Series A round will. The post Alitheia backs Nigerian agri-processing venture ReelFruit appeared first on ImpactAlpha.

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Climate studies focus on a new priority: urban areas

Environmental News Bits

by Lisa Sheppard, Prairie Research Institute Climate change affects cities, and cities affect the climate. Urban areas are hotspots for heat waves, flooding, and air pollution that ultimately affect human health and welfare.

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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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What the global energy crisis teaches us about clean energy

GreenBiz

One thing these shortages have in common: They’re related to fossil fuels extracted in other countries than where they’re needed.

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‘World’s fastest,’ 3-minute EV charger has arrived

Renewable Energy World

Follow @EngelsAngle. Swiss sustainable technology firm ABB unveiled what it calls the world's fast EV charger, delivering 100km of range in less than three minutes to up to four vehicles at once. Available in Europe by the end of 2021, and in the US in 2022, the Terra 360 all-in-one modular charger has a maximum output of 360 kW and is capable of fully charging any electric car in 15 minutes or less.

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Menstrual cups are a cheaper, more sustainable way for women to cope with periods than tampons or pads

Environmental News Bits

by Susan Powers (Clarkson University) Every year in America, women spend at least US$2.8 billion on sanitary pads and tampons that can take hundreds of years to decompose. Is there a more economical and environmentally friendly way?

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Is the gentrification of resale upon us?

GreenBiz

While peer-to-peer resale sites may have envisioned users to be individuals seeking to sustainably sell their own pre-loved clothes, a growing class of entrepreneurs are driving their growth.

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L’Oreal achieves carbon-neutrality across US operations

Renewable Energy World

French-headquartered beauty products company L’Oreal has reached carbon neutrality for scopes 1 and 2 emissions across its facilities in the US. L’Oreal made the announcement during the Climate Week NYC that its 25 facilities including manufacturing, distribution, administrative and research, and innovation sites across 12 states in the US are now carbon neutral.

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Innovative mechanisms aim to crack the tough nuts of climate finance

Impact Alpha

ImpactAlpha, Sept. 30 – At this point, solar power, electric vehicles and optimization software are the low-hanging fruits. More difficult: funding sustainable infrastructure. The post Innovative mechanisms aim to crack the tough nuts of climate finance appeared first on ImpactAlpha.

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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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Western fires are burning higher in the mountains and at unprecedented rates as the climate warms

Environmental News Bits

by Mojtaba Sadeghn (Boise State University) John Abatzoglou (University of California, Merced), and Mohammad Reza Alizadeh (McGill University) The Western U.S. is experiencing another severe fire season, and a recent study shows that even high mountain areas once considered too wet to burn are at increasing risk as the climate warms.

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As climate emergency first responders, care workers are demanding federal support

GreenBiz

Home care workers rarely get the recognition or resources they deserve for their labor and efforts.

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Solar+storage to add most new battery storage capacity in the U.S. over next three years

Renewable Energy World

Follow @EngelsAngle. More than half of the battery storage capacity added in the U.S. in the next three years will be paired with a solar photovoltaic (PV) power plant, bucking the historical trend of majority standalone sites. Data from the Energy Information Administration estimates that 9.4 of 14.5 GW, or 63%, of battery storage capacity planned to come online through 2024 will be co-located with solar PV.

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Global standards for sustainability accounting must be holistic and inclusive

Impact Alpha

When global leaders converge on Glasgow in November for the COP26 climate summit, all eyes will be on the pledges that politicians make. The post Global standards for sustainability accounting must be holistic and inclusive appeared first on ImpactAlpha.

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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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Water Survey team launches podcast for drinking water professionals

Environmental News Bits

by Trish Barker, Prairie Research Institute Water operators, technical assistance providers, regulators, consultants, private well owners, and more all have a role to play in protecting public health. The team behind both WaterOperator.org and the Private Well Class is launching a new podcast to strengthen connections between the many stakeholders involved in this effort.

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When AI and ESG collide

GreenBiz

The corporate world’s embrace of AI will strain ESG strategies far more deeply than most of us think.

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Massachusetts finds early success with behind-the-meter energy storage program

Renewable Energy World

Follow @EngelsAngle. Massachusetts has found early success with its behind-the-meter energy storage incentive program. The ConnectedSolutions program compensates residential and commercial customers for allowing utilities to draw from energy from their grid-connected batteries and/or to curtail energy use via smart thermostats or electric vehicle charging at times of peak electric demand.

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The Week in impact investing: Outcomes

Impact Alpha

TGIF, Agents of Impact! ?? Next Call: Black tech, green solutions. “We need to have founders and investors who have relationships with the. The post The Week in impact investing: Outcomes appeared first on ImpactAlpha.

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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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Solar Futures Study

Environmental News Bits

Download the document. Dramatic improvements to solar technologies and other clean energy technologies have enabled recent rapid growth in deployment and are providing cost-effective options for decarbonizing the U.S. electric grid. The Solar Futures Study explores the role of solar in decarbonizing the grid.

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Soil health practices are paying off

GreenBiz

A new report shows that regenerative agriculture practices are good for incomes, soil health and the environment.

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SSE Renewables enters Japanese offshore wind market

Renewable Energy World

SSE Renewables has signed an agreement with Japanese renewable energy developer, Pacifico Energy, to create a joint ownership company that will pursue offshore wind energy development in Japan. The creation of the joint ownership company involves the acquisition by SSE Renewables of an 80% stake in an offshore wind development platform from Pacifico Energy and is aligned with SSE Renewables’ expansion strategy.

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Media boomlet in climate and impact investing follows the money

Impact Alpha

ImpactAlpha, Sept. 28 – Media outlets cite the flow of capital to ESG and climate funds as evidence of the arrival of impact investing. The post Media boomlet in climate and impact investing follows the money appeared first on ImpactAlpha.

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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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PRI projects and data boost agricultural producers’ productivity

Environmental News Bits

by Lisa Sheppard, Prairie Research Institute With some of the best farmland in the country, Illinois has a competitive advantage over other states in the agriculture sector.

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A sea change for seafloor mapping

GreenBiz

One of the biggest challenges in drawing ocean maps at any depth has been the relative lack of standardization in how data is shared.

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Midwest states form coalition to accelerate EV adoption

Renewable Energy World

Follow @EngelsAngle. The governors of Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, and Wisconsin signed a memorandum of understanding Thursday to form the Regional Electric Vehicle Midwest Coalition -- an effort designed to accelerate the adoption of electric vehicles and deployment of charging infrastructure. REV Midwest will coordinate on regional EV infrastructure strategies and siting to spur medium and heavy-duty fleet electrification, evaluate challenges and opportunities of manufacturing, and

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Zola Electric raises $90 million to expand off-grid energy access

Impact Alpha

ImpactAlpha, September 27 — Amsterdam-based Zola Electric launched in 2011 as Off Grid Electric to connect millions of energy-poor households to low-cost, renewable. The post Zola Electric raises $90 million to expand off-grid energy access appeared first on ImpactAlpha.

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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.

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The Black history of twerking -- and how it taught me self-love | Lizzo

TEDxInnovations

Twerking is mainstream now. but do you know where it came from? Superstar Lizzo traces booty shaking to a traditional West African dance and tells how Black women across generations kept the rhythm alive, from blues and jazz singers to modern rap and hip-hop performers. With her characteristic energy, she shares how twerking empowered her to love her own body -- and explains why understanding its origins helps protect Black culture from erasure and misappropriation.

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The time to act for the built environment is now

GreenBiz

World Green Building Council beefs up 2030 net zero challenge to industry to take account of embodied CO2 and lifecycle impacts of construction materials.

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JinkSolar building $500 million ingot and wafer facility in Vietnam

Renewable Energy World

Follow @EngelsAngle. JinkSolar, one the world's largest manufacturers of solar modules, has begun construction on a $500 million monocrystalline ingot and wafer manufacturing facility in Vietnam. The facility will have an annual manufacturing capacity of 7 GW and will be operational in the first quarter of 2022. The company said the new facility will provide additional content for modules assembled in Jacksonville, Florida.

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Africa Eats crowdfunds capital to strengthen Africa’s food supply chains

Impact Alpha

ImpactAlpha, September 29 – Impact accelerator program Fledge last year launched Africa Eats to back promising startups in Africa that are strengthening the. The post Africa Eats crowdfunds capital to strengthen Africa’s food supply chains appeared first on ImpactAlpha.

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How Will Virgo Season Impact Your ESG Communication?

3BL’s in-house experts merge the celestial wisdom of astrology with current environmental, social, governance (ESG) communication trends to offer a unique perspective and practical advice on sharing your company’s commitments effectively. 3BL’s new “Navigating ESG Comms through the Cosmos” series begins with Virgo season! In this edition, we delve into: How businesses have responded to environmental disasters over the past few months and why you can expect a continued focus on the climate crisis