Sat.Feb 25, 2023 - Fri.Mar 03, 2023

article thumbnail

Could you power your data center with green hydrogen?

GreenBiz

Can green hydrogen be the key to more sustainable data center infrastructure? Startup ECL thinks so.

397
397
article thumbnail

Musk says electric world that kicks out fossil fuels will cost less than combustion economy

Renew Economy

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.

364
364
Insiders

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

article thumbnail

Canadian oil and gas industry is actively lobbying against its net-zero targets: report

Corporate Knights

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 (

Net Zero 364
article thumbnail

The AI-native telco: Radical transformation to thrive in turbulent times

McKinsey Sustainabilty

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.

article thumbnail

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.

article thumbnail

Pondering chemical accidents and the industry we’ve come to accept

GreenBiz

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.

416
416
article thumbnail

Rooftop solar set to eclipse coal as installations reach more than 20GW

Renew Economy

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.

309
309

More Trending

article thumbnail

BlocPower raises $154 million to decarbonize buildings in low-income neighborhoods 

Impact Alpha

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.

article thumbnail

Keeping sustainability at the center of large-scale events

GreenBiz

Sponsored: Today’s fans require much more than just entertainment; they expect sustainable and values-driven sporting events. Is your event meeting the moment?

351
351
article thumbnail

Could zebra stripes steer birds clear of offshore wind turbines?

Renew Economy

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.

261
261
article thumbnail

Rising global emissions reveal a troubling ‘say–do’ gap

Corporate Knights

Despite claims by many countries that they’re ramping up efforts to cut their greenhouse gas emissions, a first glimpse at emissions data for 2022 shows otherwise. A new report by the International Energy Agency (IEA) reveals that global emissions rose in 2022. That means major emitters such as the U.S. and China are falling further behind in meeting their climate targets.

Net Zero 269
article thumbnail

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.

article thumbnail

The fascinating physics of insect pee | Saad Bhamla

TEDxInnovations

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.

132
132
article thumbnail

Making waves: Tech firm debuts ocean-based carbon removal protocol

GreenBiz

Planetary Technologies shares a new measurement approach that it hopes will allow purchasers to buy ocean-based carbon removal credits with confidence.

339
339
article thumbnail

AGL chair repeats “lights will go out” coal threat as gas lobby goes into overdrive

Renew Economy

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.

258
258
article thumbnail

Indigenous Peoples: Defending an Environment for All

Impakter

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.

article thumbnail

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

article thumbnail

Government of Canada to Require Suppliers to Disclose Emissions, Set GHG Reduction Targets

ESG Today

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

article thumbnail

We are no longer in transition. The climate change future is here for food, ag and nature

GreenBiz

For the land, water and farming sectors we are already living in the climate crisis. Are you still talking about transition risk?

article thumbnail

Wind, solar and storage costs jump by up to 60 pct, says biggest project developer

Renew Economy

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.

article thumbnail

The Brief: Special Latin America edition: entrepreneurship boom, Central America partnerships, regional impact unicorns. Plus: reconstruction in Ukraine

Impact Alpha

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.

article thumbnail

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

article thumbnail

Spearx wants to make wireless IIoT more flexible

Stacey Higginbotham

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.

article thumbnail

What’s after coal? Accelerating China’s overseas investment in renewables

GreenBiz

China is well positioned to promote green power sources on a large scale.

340
340
article thumbnail

Construction starts on first of six fast-tracked solar and storage projects in Victoria

Renew Economy

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.

263
263
article thumbnail

Building innovation ecosystems: Accelerating tech hub growth

McKinsey Sustainabilty

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.

article thumbnail

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.

article thumbnail

Is it time to upgrade that smart home router?

Stacey Higginbotham

On a recent Internet of Things Podcast , we took a voicemail from Keith about his smart home router. He’s been adding and removing hubs, switches, bulbs and security devices from his wireless networks over the years. Keith wants to know if he should completely disconnect all of his smart home devices from the network and re-add them to make the system faster.

article thumbnail

The key to turning the U.S. into the world’s clean energy powerhouse? Energy companies.

Utiliity Dive

Recent changes in the US signal that gas-powered vehicle ownership is on its way out and that EVs are in — American energy companies can use this to gain traction towards becoming renewable energy leaders globally.

111
111
article thumbnail

“Not happy:” Bowen says Snowy 2.0 is problematic but won’t be canned

Renew Economy

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.

250
250
article thumbnail

Deutsche Bank Sees ESG-Related Revenue Accelerating to €1.4 Billion by 2025

ESG Today

Highlighting significant sustainability-related growth opportunities, Deutsche Bank unveiled an estimate today that its revenues from ESG business will grow to approximately €1.4 billion per year, well ahead of 2022 levels of €800 billion. Announced at the bank’s “Sustainability Deep Dive 2023” event on Wednesday, Deutsche Bank also set a series of new sustainable finance goals, including an expanded ambition to enable a total of €500 billion in sustainable financing and investments between 2020

Banking 111
article thumbnail

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.

article thumbnail

Treating rare diseases: How digital technologies can drive innovation

McKinsey Sustainabilty

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.

article thumbnail

Synchronous condensers and battery energy storage form a powerful combination for grid support

Utiliity Dive

Together they can stabilize the grid through increased short-circuit current, increased frequency support and system inertia, decreasing ROCOF, reactive power control and black-start capability.

111
111
article thumbnail

Cannon-Brookes backed fund to deliver “coal plant-worth” of big batteries

Renew Economy

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.

250
250
article thumbnail

How Artificial Intelligence Could Help Advance One Health

Impakter

Impakter How Artificial Intelligence Could Help Advance One Health The potential of artificial intelligence (AI) to augment and partially automate research has generated debate in many scientific disciplines, including the health sciences. Its potential usage to promote valuable ideas does not seem yet to have been a major subject of such discussions.

108
108
article thumbnail

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.