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5 things you should know about green hydrogen

GreenBiz

Plug Power has a message for companies building out clean fleet strategies: Don’t ignore green hydrogen, a fuel that doesn’t emit any carbon dioxide when it's used to power fuel cells.

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With or without subsidies, wind and solar are still cost-competitive, report says

Renewable Energy World

Follow @EngelsAngle. Even in the absence of government subsidies, certain renewable energy technologies remain cost-competitive with conventional generation technologies like gas peaking, nuclear, coal, and gas combined-cycle, according to a new report. The report from global asset management firm Lazard compares the levelized cost of energy (LCEO) of certain renewable energy technologies with conventional generation technologies by $/MWh.

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Konda Mason, Jubilee Justice

Impact Alpha

ImpactAlpha, Oct. 29 – Konda Mason’s move from managing jazz musicians to financing regenerative farmers “felt pretty seamless to me,” Mason said at the. The post Konda Mason, Jubilee Justice appeared first on ImpactAlpha.

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Down to Earth

Environmental News Bits

Read the full story at Waste Today. Zach Brooks’ second act as owner of the Arizona Worm Farm has him promoting the benefits of vermicomposting for waste reduction, sustainability.

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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.

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Procurement’s carbon transparency problem

GreenBiz

Sustainable procurement is no longer a corporate goal, but a global one; and carbon transparency is a crucial step towards saving the planet and people that business serves.

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Group targets retired American coal plants for clean energy hubs

Renewable Energy World

Follow @EngelsAngle. A partnership formed between thermal energy storage developer E2S Power and global engineering giant SNC-Lavalin aims to convert American fossil-fuel power stations into clean energy hubs. The companies plan to address the growing energy storage market by approaching utilities and power generators with thermal energy solutions at facilities that are being phased out.

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Identification of point source dischargers of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances in the United States

Environmental News Bits

Andrews, D. Q., Hayes, J., Stoiber, T., Brewer, B., Campbell, C., & Naidenko, O. V. (2021). “Identification of point source dischargers of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances in the United States.” AWWA Water Science, e1252. [link] [open access] Abstract: Drinking water contamination with per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) poses a health risk for communities across the country.

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Turning the tide on seaweed aquaculture

GreenBiz

For businesses, particularly CPG companies hoping to generate multiple sustainability benefits from their investments, look no further than seaweed.

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Gravity-based energy storage developer Energy Vault lands 1.6 GWh deal

Renewable Energy World

Follow @EngelsAngle. Gravity-based energy storage provider Energy Vault has landed a deal with DG Fuels for 1.6 GWh of energy storage to support sustainable aviation fuel projects. The gravity storage systems will be deployed at DG Fuels projects in Louisiana, British Columbia, and Ohio, providing green electricity in conjunction with solar to match demand load of green hydrogen production.

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CDC Group invests $70 million in BP-backed climate fund for India

Impact Alpha

ImpactAlpha, October 25 – Momentum behind green infrastructure is growing in India, even though the country has yet to update its ‘nationally determined. The post CDC Group invests $70 million in BP-backed climate fund for India appeared first on ImpactAlpha.

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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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High-schoolers tracked a wolf pack for years. The feds killed eight of the pups, conservationists say.

Environmental News Bits

Read the full story in the Washington Post. Students at Timberline High School in Boise, Idaho, have been studying a group of wolves — known as the Timberline wolf pack — in a nearby national forest since 2003.

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The path to more sustainable shopping online

GreenBiz

Sponsored: Over 200,000 products have been certified as more sustainable through Amazon’s Climate Pledge Friendly program and the company is seeking to partner with more brands.

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Vestas completes drone inspection of 4,000 wind turbines

Renewable Energy World

European energy company Vestas, in partnership with Sulzer Schmid, has announced the successful completion of its wind turbine rotor blade inspections in 14 EU countries. Sulzer Schmid provided its drone and associated technology which were used to collect smart data on the status of the wind turbines. FairWind, FaroWind, and ROBUR carried out blade inspections in the field.

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Investing patient capital in established BIPOC businesses to close the racial wealth gap

Impact Alpha

Yes, startups led by Black, Indigenous and people of color-owned need growth capital. But meeting the growth and operating capital needs of established. The post Investing patient capital in established BIPOC businesses to close the racial wealth gap 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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Rural Alaska has a bridge problem as permafrost thaws and crossing river ice gets riskier with climate change

Environmental News Bits

by Guangqing Chi, Penn State; Davin Holen, University of Alaska Fairbanks; Heather Randell, Penn State; Megan Mucioki, Penn State, and Rebecca Napolitano, Penn State America’s bridges are in rough shape. Of the nearly 620,000 bridges over roads, rivers and other waterways across the U.S., more than 43,500 of them, about 7%, are considered “structurally deficient.

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Why supply chain disruptions may slow down clean energy deployments

GreenBiz

A confluence of factors is making construction materials, shipping costs and components more expensive. At the same time, renewable energy demand is running high.

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Follow four steps for successful AD plant design

Envirotec Magazine

Steven Cotterill is a 3D CAD Designer with bioenergy expert Anaergia UK. From developing a small-scale on-farm digester to a large biomethane facility, embarking on a new anaerobic digestion project can be a daunting prospect. A comprehensive design phase to determine the most successful layout for a site can reduce the risk, ensuring your plant remains profitable for years to come.

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Expanding employee ownership to empower workers and strengthen small businesses

Impact Alpha

The ongoing Covid-19 pandemic has made the already unpredictable futures of working and middle class Americans even more fragile. Impact investors are turning. The post Expanding employee ownership to empower workers and strengthen small businesses 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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4 key issues to watch as world leaders prepare for the Glasgow climate summit

Environmental News Bits

by Rachel Kyte, (Tufts University) Glasgow sits proudly on the banks of the river Clyde, once the heart of Scotland’s industrial glory and now a launchpad for its green energy transition.

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Be a champion for sustainability impact, not optics

GreenBiz

Shopify's Sustainability Fund director outlines how to start making carbon removals part of your corporate strategy.

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Burundi’s first solar farm increases country’s generating capacity by 10%

Renewable Energy World

Follow @EngelsAngle. Days before the United Nations COP26 climate summit is expected to, among other things, pressure world leaders to boost clean energy financing for developing countries , a multinational effort has brought the first-ever solar farm online in Burundi. The 7.5 megawatt solar farm increases Burundi’s generating capacity by 10%, representing the first substantial energy generation project in the country in more than 30 years.

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Singapore’s H3 Dynamics closes $26 million for hydrogen-powered air cargo and logistics

Impact Alpha

ImpactAlpha, October 25 – H3 Dynamics is the latest hydrogen-fuel startup to secure investor backing in the race to green the aviation industry. The post Singapore’s H3 Dynamics closes $26 million for hydrogen-powered air cargo and logistics 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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Ancient groundwater: Why the water you’re drinking may be thousands of years old

Environmental News Bits

by Marissa Grunes, Harvard University; Alan Seltzer, Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution, and Kevin M. Befus, University of Arkansas Communities that rely on the Colorado River are facing a water crisis.

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How ESG is changing talent needs

GreenBiz

Companies are looking for a range of experts, from analysts to investment leaders, reporting whizzes to heads of ESG.

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To Know a Grassland

WWF Sustainability

It is impossible to gain a real understanding of a grassland until you’ve spent a great deal of time in one. And the first lesson we learn is just how deeply complicated these ecosystems are.

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How the pandemic is propelling innovators to bridge healthcare gaps in emerging markets

Impact Alpha

Editor’s note: ImpactAlpha is partnering with Johnson & Johnson Impact Ventures to explore purpose-driven entrepreneurs and impact investments in health outcomes for underserved. The post How the pandemic is propelling innovators to bridge healthcare gaps in emerging markets 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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Drone data helps a Minnesota city conserve energy

Renewable Energy World

Originally published at ILSR.org. Maintaining healthy, comfortable buildings can be expensive in Minnesota — especially during polar vortex events. Warren, a small city in Northern Minnesota, is offering an innovative public service: images that reveal building heat loss, captured by drones. For this episode of the Local Energy Rul es Podcast, host John Farrell speaks with City Administrator Shannon Mortenson of Warren, Minnesota.

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Tree planting 101: What corporations need to know

GreenBiz

Scores of companies throw their weight behind tree planting efforts. In an era of widespread wildfires, here’s how they can still make a difference.

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IEEFA Update: COP26 is different to prior COPs

Environmental News Bits

Read the full story from IEEFA. COP26 is about implementation and the actions of this decade. We don’t need a new Paris Agreement treaty – we need a global ratcheting up of ambition.

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Dehaat secures $115 million Series D funding for continued expansion in India

Impact Alpha

ImpactAlpha, October 28 — More than half of India’s population are farmers. Gurgaon-based online marketplace Dehaat, launched in 2012, connects 650,000 Indian smallholder. The post Dehaat secures $115 million Series D funding for continued expansion in India 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.