Could you power your data center with green hydrogen?
GreenBiz
MARCH 1, 2023
Can green hydrogen be the key to more sustainable data center infrastructure? Startup ECL thinks so.
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Musk says electric world that kicks out fossil fuels will cost less than combustion economy
Renew Economy
MARCH 1, 2023
Musk says world can dump fossil fuels and move to an electric economy, and save money and energy. "I'm shocked by how few people realise this." The post Musk says electric world that kicks out fossil fuels will cost less than combustion economy appeared first on RenewEconomy.
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Canadian oil and gas industry is actively lobbying against its net-zero targets: report
Corporate Knights
FEBRUARY 27, 2023
The Canadian oil and gas industry is engaging in greenwashing by endorsing a 2050 net-zero target while actively lobbying against measures that would achieve that climate goal, international non-profit InfluenceMap says in a report. U.K.-based InfluenceMap – which is funded by major foundations in Europe and the United States – analyzed the climate policy engagement of the six largest oil and pipeline companies headquartered in Canada, as well as the Canadian Association of Petroleum Producers (
The AI-native telco: Radical transformation to thrive in turbulent times
McKinsey Sustainabilty
FEBRUARY 27, 2023
Artificial intelligence, when deployed at scale, can help telcos protect core revenues and drive margin growth. But capturing this opportunity will require a wholly different approach.
Can Businesses Meet Increasing Consumer Expectations?
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According to 3BL and TriplePundit’s Consumer Insights & Sustainability Benchmark two-thirds of U.S. adults actively seek and follow sustainability issues. This leaves room for businesses to fill in the gaps currently seen between consumer expectations and corporate ESG communication. This research reveals what issues consumers care about and how businesses can tailor their communications to different segments of consumers.
Pondering chemical accidents and the industry we’ve come to accept
GreenBiz
MARCH 3, 2023
When materials such as asbestos were put into use, lead was added to paint and gasoline and we discovered the properties of PVC, we didn’t know any better. Now we do, and it is time to start acting like it.
Rooftop solar set to eclipse coal as installations reach more than 20GW
Renew Economy
FEBRUARY 28, 2023
Rooftop solar installed on Australian homes and businesses will generate more power than the nation's remaining coal plants when Liddell closes in April. The post Rooftop solar set to eclipse coal as installations reach more than 20GW appeared first on RenewEconomy.
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BlocPower raises $154 million to decarbonize buildings in low-income neighborhoods
Impact Alpha
MARCH 1, 2023
ImpactAlpha, March 1 — Brooklyn-based climate tech venture BlocPower has raised $154 million in debt and equity funding to partner with municipalities in. The post BlocPower raises $154 million to decarbonize buildings in low-income neighborhoods appeared first on ImpactAlpha.
Making waves: Tech firm debuts ocean-based carbon removal protocol
GreenBiz
FEBRUARY 28, 2023
Planetary Technologies shares a new measurement approach that it hopes will allow purchasers to buy ocean-based carbon removal credits with confidence.
Could zebra stripes steer birds clear of offshore wind turbines?
Renew Economy
FEBRUARY 28, 2023
A flickering black and white effect could further reduce bird collisions with offshore wind turbines. The post Could zebra stripes steer birds clear of offshore wind turbines? appeared first on RenewEconomy.
Government of Canada to Require Suppliers to Disclose Emissions, Set GHG Reduction Targets
ESG Today
MARCH 1, 2023
Large suppliers to the Government of Canada will be compelled to disclose their greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and set targets to reduce them, starting April 1, 2023, according to new standards released today. According to Canada’s new “Standard on the Disclosure of Greenhouse Gas Emissions and the Setting of Reduction Targets,” federal procurements greater than $25 million will induce suppliers to measure and disclose their and adopt a science-based target to reduce GHG emissions in line with t
What Consumers Are Saying About ESG – And What That Means for Your Business
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A growing body of evidence shows that environmental, social and governance (ESG) initiatives are important to business growth. And it all relies on a simple fact: ESG issues matter to consumers. Consumers see businesses as crucial change agents and are willing to take their business to the competition if their current brand comes up short on ESG. In pursuit of identifying where such trends are today, 3BL Media and TriplePundit partnered with the research technology firm Glow to survey 3,648 U.S.
The Brief: Special Latin America edition: entrepreneurship boom, Central America partnerships, regional impact unicorns. Plus: reconstruction in Ukraine
Impact Alpha
FEBRUARY 27, 2023
Greetings, Agents of Impact! ? Agents of Impact are convening this week at the Latin America Impact Investing Forum and the Sorenson Impact. The post The Brief: Special Latin America edition: entrepreneurship boom, Central America partnerships, regional impact unicorns. Plus: reconstruction in Ukraine appeared first on ImpactAlpha.
Emerging Leaders: Here's what previous generations of sustainability professionals have missed
GreenBiz
FEBRUARY 27, 2023
We asked the next generation of sustainability professionals what their predecessors have overlooked. A common thread running through their responses: Centering environmental justice within ESG strategy.
AGL chair repeats “lights will go out” coal threat as gas lobby goes into overdrive
Renew Economy
FEBRUARY 28, 2023
How do you know when the tide is turning on climate and renewables? When the fossil fuel scare campaign lurches back into gear. The post AGL chair repeats “lights will go out” coal threat as gas lobby goes into overdrive appeared first on RenewEconomy.
Indigenous Peoples: Defending an Environment for All
Impakter
FEBRUARY 27, 2023
Impakter Indigenous Peoples: Defending an Environment for All This article is part of an editorial collaboration with the International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD). It was originally published on the IISD website in April 2022. “Only when the last tree has died and the last river has been poisoned and the last fish has been caught will we realize that we can not […] The post Indigenous Peoples: Defending an Environment for All appeared first on Impakter.
Which ESG Topics Get the Most Attention?
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People are focusing on how companies are responding to the headline issues of the day, says a report from 3BL Media on evolving interests in ESG subjects, which also found a mismatch between the stories brands publish and topics audiences want. So which emerging sustainability & ESG topics garner more audience attention? Download the guide to find out!
Wyoming Joins List of States Rejecting Anti-ESG Measures
ESG Today
FEBRUARY 27, 2023
Two proposed pieces of anti-ESG legislation have been voted down in the Wyoming legislature, including a rule that would restrict government entities from doing business with banks, investors or companies that restrict business with other companies for a range of ESG-related reasons, and one aimed at eliminating the consideration of ESG criteria by investment managers investing state funds.
Keeping sustainability at the center of large-scale events
GreenBiz
FEBRUARY 27, 2023
Sponsored: Today’s fans require much more than just entertainment; they expect sustainable and values-driven sporting events. Is your event meeting the moment?
Wind, solar and storage costs jump by up to 60 pct, says biggest project developer
Renew Economy
MARCH 2, 2023
Australia's most successful developer of wind, solar and battery storage projects says costs have jumped significantly over last two years. The post Wind, solar and storage costs jump by up to 60 pct, says biggest project developer appeared first on RenewEconomy.
Treating rare diseases: How digital technologies can drive innovation
McKinsey Sustainabilty
FEBRUARY 27, 2023
Pharmaceutical companies are using recent advances in digital technologies to improve care strategies and provide hope for rare disease patients across thousands of different rare diseases.
7 Trends in ESG: What PR Pros Need to Know in 2023
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What does the evolution of ESG programs mean for communicators? As it turns out - a lot. New challenges are coming into focus, driven by the increasing attention to corporate sustainability and environmental, social, and governance (ESG) programs, and the evolving state of ESG reporting regulations. This new ebook from 3BL Media explores seven trends in detail and unpacks what they mean for communicators.
AT&T Is Cutting CO2 By Ratcheting Up Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency
Environment + Energy Leader
FEBRUARY 28, 2023
AT&T aims to cut its Scopes 1 and 2 emissions through improved energy efficiencies and to replace fossil fuel usage with renewable energies. It plans to reduce greenhouse gases by 63% by 2030 from a 2015 baseline. The post AT&T Is Cutting CO2 By Ratcheting Up Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader.
California: It’s time for all big businesses to report on climate
GreenBiz
MARCH 1, 2023
Proposed legislation would require disclosures of Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions by both private and public companies with more than $1 billion in annual revenue that do business in California.
Construction starts on first of six fast-tracked solar and storage projects in Victoria
Renew Economy
MARCH 1, 2023
Construction begins on the first of six big solar and battery storage projects to be fast-tracked through Victoria's second renewable energy auction. The post Construction starts on first of six fast-tracked solar and storage projects in Victoria appeared first on RenewEconomy.
The fascinating physics of insect pee | Saad Bhamla
TEDxInnovations
FEBRUARY 28, 2023
Scientist Saad Bhamla is on a mission to answer a question most people don't think to ask: How do insects pee? Taking inspiration from the incredible "butt flickers" of the glassy-winged sharpshooter, Bhamla presents a fascinating study of the physics behind how bugs take care of business and invites us to be more curious about the seemingly mundane.
Wall Street titans confront ESG backlash as new financial risk
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FEBRUARY 28, 2023
How General Mills is advancing nature and climate goals hand-in-hand
GreenBiz
MARCH 2, 2023
The consumer packaged goods company is figuring out how to meet all its sustainability goals, even if they contradict each other.
“Not happy:” Bowen says Snowy 2.0 is problematic but won’t be canned
Renew Economy
FEBRUARY 26, 2023
Chris Bowen says he is not happy with situation at Snowy 2.0, but the project won't be cancelled because it is too important for the grid. The post “Not happy:” Bowen says Snowy 2.0 is problematic but won’t be canned appeared first on RenewEconomy.
Building innovation ecosystems: Accelerating tech hub growth
McKinsey Sustainabilty
FEBRUARY 28, 2023
Innovation ecosystems can generate economic, financial, and social benefits for all, and there’s new federal funding to build them. A six-step playbook could help leaders get them right.
US Solar and Wind Power Production Soars in 2022: California and Texas Lead the Charge
Environment + Energy Leader
FEBRUARY 27, 2023
The increasing importance of renewable energy from solar panels and wind turbines in the United States is driven by the rapid decline in costs for these technologies The post US Solar and Wind Power Production Soars in 2022: California and Texas Lead the Charge appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader.
We are no longer in transition. The climate change future is here for food, ag and nature
GreenBiz
FEBRUARY 28, 2023
For the land, water and farming sectors we are already living in the climate crisis. Are you still talking about transition risk?
Cannon-Brookes backed fund to deliver “coal plant-worth” of big batteries
Renew Economy
FEBRUARY 26, 2023
Fund backed by billionaire green energy supporter closes first tranche of new raising to bankroll long duration battery storage and help kick coal out of Australia's grid. The post Cannon-Brookes backed fund to deliver “coal plant-worth” of big batteries appeared first on RenewEconomy.
The EU digital strategy: The impact of data privacy on global business
McKinsey Sustainabilty
MARCH 1, 2023
New data regulations from the European Union require organizational attention, and three key steps can help navigate the data privacy landscape.
Spearx wants to make wireless IIoT more flexible
Stacey Higginbotham
FEBRUARY 28, 2023
Running a wireless network in an industrial factory is tough. Not only are there large hunks of metal that move around, blocking signals willy-nilly, but there are randomly timed events that generate electromagnetic field interference. If your sensors are trying to send essential data, such uncertainty can be debilitating. Manufacturers just can’t work like that, which is why there are tons of proprietary wireless protocols for manufacturing clients.
Battery recycling, two ways
GreenBiz
FEBRUARY 27, 2023
A new corps of startups have different methods, but the same goal: Avoid the environmental and human impacts of lithium mining.
New neighbourhood battery for another suburban solar hot spot
Renew Economy
FEBRUARY 27, 2023
New community battery unveiled in a suburb where almost half of all homes have rooftop solar – and a new round of funding announced. The post New neighbourhood battery for another suburban solar hot spot appeared first on RenewEconomy.
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