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Renewable Energy Systems - RES reaches 28GW and calls for modern grids to meet global energy needs

Global Renewable News

RES, the world's largest independent renewable energy company, has now developed or constructed 28GW of renewable energy projects globally, reinforcing the urgent need to modernise grids and strea.

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Murray Watt’s climate masterclass: How to destroy the planet while pretending to save it

Renew Economy

Watt's North West Shelf approval exposes the deeper dysfunction at the heart of Australian environmental governance: where the laws are weak, the incentives perverse, and real power lies with the fossil fuel lobby. The post Murray Watt’s climate masterclass: How to destroy the planet while pretending to save it appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Santiago has figured out how to electrify city buses, fast

Corporate Knights

In public debates about reducing transportation-related carbon, transit agencies typically sit on the side of the angels, and many have pressed their advantage with pledges to replace their diesel bus fleets with zero-emission vehicles (ZEV). Yet progress has been halting because of cost, technical issues around charging and the pervasive caution of transit managers.

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Athletes Soar on the Road to Milano Cortina 2026 With Olympic Solidarity Scholarships

3BL Media

International Olympic Committee news As the 2024-25 winter season draws to a close, athletes worldwide are setting their sights on the Olympic Winter Games Milano Cortina 2026. Over 400 athletes vying for a spot at the Games are receiving crucial support from the International Olympic Committee (IOC) through Olympic Solidarity scholarships. The transformative impact of this support has enabled athletes, including freestyle snowboarder Taiga Hasegawa (JPN), skeleton athlete Nicole Silveira (BRA),

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Precision in Motion: Why Process Optimization Is the Future of Manufacturing

Speaker: Jason Chester, Director, Product Management

In today’s manufacturing landscape, staying competitive means moving beyond reactive quality checks and toward real-time, data-driven process control. But what does true manufacturing process optimization look like—and why is it more urgent now than ever? Join Jason Chester in this new, thought-provoking session on how modern manufacturers are rethinking quality operations from the ground up.

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India-Based Climate Tech Startup Alt Carbon Raises $12 Million to Trap Carbon in Rocks and Soil

ESG Today

India-based climate tech startup Alt Carbon announced that it has raised $12 million in a seed financing round, with proceeds aimed at scaling its Enhanced Rock Weathering solution to remove and store carbon across the Global South. According to the company, the announcement marks the largest seed round to date for climate tech in India. Founded in 2023 by brothers Shrey and Sparsh Agarwal, Alt Carbon has set a goal to remove 5 million metric tons of CO2 by 2030, with a focus on Carbon Dioxide R

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Seven massive spinning machines to support grid in first major renewable zone

Renew Economy

Siemens wins highly lucrative contract to install seven syncons - huge spinning machines that do not burn fuel - to support rollout of wind and solar projects in NSW. The post Seven massive spinning machines to support grid in first major renewable zone appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Introducing Norton Neo: The Browser Ahead of You

3BL Media

From Netscape Navigator to Google Chrome: 30 Years of Browser Evolution Thirty years ago, Netscape went public and helped launch the internet era. Its browser, Netscape Navigator, led the way and laid the foundation for how billions of people would access the web. As the internet grew, so did the competition. Internet Explorer soon surged ahead, at one point holding over 90% of the market share and becoming the default gateway to the online world.

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EU Nearly on Track to Hit 2030 Climate Goals

ESG Today

The European Commission issued a new report today, assessing the energy and climate plans of EU member states, revealing that the EU is very nearly on track to hit its climate and energy targets, including its goal to cut greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 55% by 2030, compared to 1990 levels. According to the report, the Commission’s assessment of the National Energy and Climate Plans (NECPs), the EU is currently on course to reduce net GHG emissions by around 54% by 2030, and that member

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NSW pitches first “urban” renewable zone based around rooftop PV, batteries and EVs

Renew Economy

NSW is pitching state's first "urban" renewable energy zone in the Illawarra, in a new approach to the transition that focuses on rooftop PV, home batteries and EVs. The post NSW pitches first “urban” renewable zone based around rooftop PV, batteries and EVs appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Agentic AI Poised to Handle 68% of Customer Service and Support Interactions by 2028

Cisco CSR

New Cisco Research Reveals Overwhelming Demand for Agentic AI to Transform the Way Technology Vendors Deliver Customer Experience With agentic AI reaching a new level of maturity, were closer than ever to solving some of the most persistent customer pain points in enterprise environments.

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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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Trane Technologies Delivers Leading Business and Sustainability Performance by Reducing Customers’ Energy Use and Carbon Emissions

3BL Media

SWORDS, Ireland, May 29, 2025 /3BL/ - Trane Technologies (NYSE: TT), a global climate innovator, is continuing to set the pace for decarbonizing buildings, industry and the cold chain by reducing energy use and carbon emissions for customers and in its own operations while consistently delivering leading business and sustainability performance. Trane Technologies 2024 Sustainability Report highlights the companys consistent execution, focused sustainability strategy and continued investment in

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EU Ombudsman Launches Inquiry into Commission’s Process to Reduce Sustainability Reporting, Due Diligence Requirements

ESG Today

EU Ombudsman Teresa Anjinho announced that she has opened an inquiry into the process behind the European Commissions Omnibus proposal to simplify and reduce corporate sustainability reporting and due diligence requirements, following complaints alleging that the Commission failed to meet procedural requirements in preparing the proposals. The Commission released its Omnibus I package in late February 2025, aimed at significantly reducing the sustainability reporting and regulatory burden on com

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Australia is about to see a step change in its renewable transition strategy

Renew Economy

New tech, soaring transmission costs, poor management of social licence issues, and new power to the people is forcing a rethink about Australia's renewable energy plan. The post Australia is about to see a step change in its renewable transition strategy appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Learn with Cisco: Evolving for the Age of AI, Automation, and Cloud

Cisco CSR

Learn about important changes to DevNet, Cybersecurity, and Collaboration Specialist Certifications coming in February 2026.

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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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Baker Tilly Buzzhouse Podcast: What 2025 Could Bring for Housing Tax Policy

3BL Media

Baker Tilly's podcast series specifically for professionals in the multifamily housing industry On this episode of BuzzHouse, Don Bernards and Garrick Gibson sit down with Thom Amdur, Senior Vice President of Policy and Impact at Lincoln Avenue Communities. Thom shares what he's tracking on Capitol Hill and what could be coming next for affordable housing, tax reform and federal regulation.

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The effects of tariffs on the semiconductor industry

McKinsey Sustainabilty

Given the shifting landscape, semiconductor executives could prepare their companies by determining the potential impacts of tariffs and exploring different scenarios to mitigate them.

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China switches on first large-scale lithium-sodium hybrid storage project

Renew Economy

China has switched on its first large-scale lithium-sodium hybrid energy storage station, a 200MW/400MWh facility. The post China switches on first large-scale lithium-sodium hybrid storage project appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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The 90-5-5 Concept: Your Key to Solving Human Risk in Cybersecurity

Cisco CSR

Most breaches are caused by everyday human mistakes. The 90-5-5 Concept is a framework that addresses this by shifting the conversation to proactive design.

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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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6 Months After Ceasefire in Lebanon

3BL Media

Published by Action Against Hunger. Contact media@actionagainsthunger.org for inquiries. NEW YORK and BEIRUT, May 27, 2025 /3BL/ - Despite hopes for peace after a ceasefire agreement six months ago in November 2024 in Lebanon, military activity remains intense in southern parts of the country, the Bekaa Valley and southern suburbs of Beirut. Around 90,000 people remain internally displaced, and nearly 1.2 million suffer from high levels of food insecurity.

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Schneider Electric Appoints Julien Picaud to Lead New Agentic AI Sustainability Ecosystem Initiative

ESG Today

Energy and electrification advisory, services, and software solutions provider Schneider Electric announced the launch of a new multi-year initiative aimed at building an AI-powered ecosystem for sustainability and energy management. The company said that it has hired sustainability solutions veteran Julien Picaud as Head of Product Management to lead the new initiative According to Schneider Electric, the new initiative is focused on Agentic AI, an emerging artificial intelligence technology de

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Contested Hunter Valley solar and battery project next to shuttered open pit coal mine is approved

Renew Economy

A solar and battery project proposed for the site of the country's oldest open pit coal mine has been approved, with conditions. The post Contested Hunter Valley solar and battery project next to shuttered open pit coal mine is approved appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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The evolution of commerce media: Navigating a new era in advertising

McKinsey Sustainabilty

Commerce media networks are transforming digital advertising and changing how brand advertisers buy and optimize media. Our latest survey sheds light on the forces shaping the commerce media economy.

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How to Modernize Manufacturing Without Losing Control

Speaker: Andrew Skoog, Founder of MachinistX & President of Hexis Representatives

Manufacturing is evolving, and the right technology can empower—not replace—your workforce. Smart automation and AI-driven software are revolutionizing decision-making, optimizing processes, and improving efficiency. But how do you implement these tools with confidence and ensure they complement human expertise rather than override it? Join industry expert Andrew Skoog as he explores how manufacturers can leverage automation to enhance operations, streamline workflows, and make smarter, data-dri

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DP World Begins Field Trial of First Hydrogen-Powered Crane in Vancouver

3BL Media

A recent article by Sustainable Biz Canada spotlights DP Worlds latest step toward greener port operations: the field trial of its first hydrogen-powered rubber-tired gantry (RTG) crane at the Port of Vancouver. Authored by business editor Tyler Choi, the article titled DP World Field Tests Its First Hydrogen-Powered Crane in Vancouver explores how this innovation could help the global logistics giant significantly cut carbon emissions starting in Canada, with the potential to scale worldwid

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Chemists recreate how RNA might have reproduced for first time

Science Daily / Earth & Environment

Chemists have demonstrated how RNA (ribonucleic acid) might have replicated itself on early Earth -- a key process in the origin of life.

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LNP reverses approval of Brookfield-backed wind farm in stunning about-face

Renew Economy

Queensland wind farm celebrated as the first to be approved by newly elected LNP government becomes the first to be retrospectively rejected using extraordinary planning powers. The post LNP reverses approval of Brookfield-backed wind farm in stunning about-face appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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DNV - DNV expertise supports record USD 510 million financing for Chile's pioneering solar-storage hybrid project

Global Renewable News

The project, which combines 215 MW of solar capacity with 418 MW of battery energy storage (BESS), represents a transformative step in delivering reliable, dispatchable renewable energy to Chile's.

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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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The Silent Majority? What Business Leaders Are Really Doing To Push Back

3BL Media

NORTHAMPTON, Mass., May 29, 2025 /3BL/ - What does the rule of law have to do with the bottom line? Everything. Thats the message from Daniella Ballou-Aares, Founder and CEO of the Leadership Now Project. In the latest episode of 3BLs video series, What the? we unpack the uncomfortable truths and unexpected intersections of sustainability, business, and society.

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Germany Walks Back Call to Scrap the EU’s Supply Chain Sustainability Law

ESG Today

Germanys federal government softened its language on calls to eliminate the EUs new law requiring companies to address their negative impacts on human rights and the environment across their value chains the Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD) with a government spokesperson clarifying that the governments position is to de-bureaucratize and streamline the regulation.

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Industry slams axing of $1 billion wind farm as “highly political,” as doubts raised over objections

Renew Economy

Most of the objections against the axed Moonlight Range wind farm were not local, The post Industry slams axing of $1 billion wind farm as “highly political,” as doubts raised over objections appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Verdagy - Verdagy to Supply Hydrogen to Mainspring Energy to Power Linear Generators

Global Renewable News

Verdagy, a leading clean hydrogen electrolysis company, has partnered with Mainspring Energy, Inc. to establish a hydrogen-powered linear generator installation in Moss Landing, California. Verd.

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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