The clean energy transition is happening faster than forecasters thought
GreenBiz
DECEMBER 8, 2022
A revised energy forecast from the IEA shows the 'largest ever upward revision.
GreenBiz
DECEMBER 8, 2022
A revised energy forecast from the IEA shows the 'largest ever upward revision.
Renew Economy
DECEMBER 20, 2022
South Australia posts a remarkable and world-first run of net 100 per cent wind and solar for more than 10 days, or 249 hours. The post South Australia’s remarkable 100 per cent renewables run extends to over 10 days appeared first on RenewEconomy.
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Corporate Knights
DECEMBER 14, 2022
Sustainable investing assets in the United States have plunged by more than half to US$8.4 trillion at the end of 2021 from US$17.1 trillion at the end of 2019, according to a new report from the US Forum for Sustainable and Responsible Investment (US SIF). The U.S. financial industry has reassessed trillions of dollars in sustainable investments, stripping them of their previously reported environmental, social and governance (ESG) status, says the 2022 biennial Report on US Sustainable Investi
McKinsey Sustainabilty
DECEMBER 20, 2022
Generative AI and other foundation models are changing the AI game, taking assistive technology to a new level, reducing application development time, and bringing powerful capabilities to nontechnical users.
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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.
Cisco CSR
DECEMBER 15, 2022
The Internet is littered with articles about Industry 4.0. Adoption of digital industrial processes have accelerated since the German government led this initiative to maintain national industrial prowess. For example, with digital twins and modular flexible systems. One of the main features of Industry 4.0 is interoperability for mobile cyber-physical systems.
Impakter
NOVEMBER 27, 2022
Impakter. Greta Thunberg Sues Right-Wing Swedish Government over Climate Inaction. Greta Thunberg and more than 600 other young climate activists are suing the Swedish government for failing to take adequate measures to stop climate change. The class action lawsuit, which was filed on Friday November 25 in Stockholm, is asking courts to demand that the Swedish government take greater climate responsibility.
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Utiliity Dive
OCTOBER 25, 2022
Intermittent fossil-free generation reduces Texans’ exposure to volatile natural gas and coal costs as well as emissions, according to the report from energy system analysis firm IdeaSmiths.
TEDxInnovations
SEPTEMBER 19, 2022
Nuclear power is one of the safest, cleanest forms of energy -- yet to most people, it might not feel that way. Why is that? Isabelle Boemeke, the world's first nuclear energy influencer and creator of the social media persona Isodope, deftly debunks the major objections to nuclear power and explains her unconventional way of educating people about this clean energy source.
Just Capital
SEPTEMBER 23, 2022
As companies navigate their commitments to stakeholder capitalism as strategy beyond shareholder primacy faces a resurgence of political blowback, it’s worth considering how the corporations we’ve found to be “just” are actually performing. To do that, we’re taking a look at how the JUST U.S. Large Cap Diversified Index (JULCD) and JUST 100 Total Returns Index (JUONETR) have been performing against their Russell 1000 benchmark, as well as how leading companies perform against their less just pee
Stacey Higginbotham
OCTOBER 4, 2022
The Connectivity Standards Alliance has certified and released the first version of the Matter smart home interoperability protocol Tuesday and I couldn’t be happier. This means that member companies can now put their devices through the certification protocol and get a badge showing that their products are Matter compliant. The Matter logo on a smart bulb.
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This Guidance Report aims to provide clarity on the current ESG reporting landscape by identifying, describing, and categorizing the key ESG reporting frameworks and offering insight into why, how, and when they should be applied.
Renew Economy
DECEMBER 17, 2022
South Australia reaches 104.1 per cent wind and solar over state demand for the last seven days. The post South Australia’s incredible week: 104.1 per cent wind and solar over seven days appeared first on RenewEconomy.
Corporate Knights
OCTOBER 17, 2022
Adam Scott is d irector and Patrick DeRochie is s enior m anager for Shift Action for Pension Wealth and Planet Health, a charitable initiative that tracks the climate strategies of Canadian pension funds and works to protect pensions and the climate by bringing together beneficiaries and their pension managers to engage on the climate crisis. . Last month, the Canada Pension Plan Investment Board (CPPIB) released its 2022 Report on Sustainable Investing , highlighting its commitment to be net-
McKinsey Sustainabilty
SEPTEMBER 7, 2022
An estimated $600 billion worth of food is lost during or just after harvest. Can manufacturers and grocers do anything about it? Definitely—and it will be good for business, people, and the planet.
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
Cisco CSR
DECEMBER 15, 2022
Scrolling through your social media feed this morning, you’ve probably seen the word “innovation” in different forms at least a dozen times. Innovation has become a buzzword of the corporate world, almost mythical and seemingly unattainable. You may have even thought: “Innovation is for brilliant inventors only, I could never do that”, and… you are right.
Impakter
DECEMBER 14, 2022
Impakter. Three-Quarters of World Governments Fail to Provide Transparent Data on Air Pollution. According to a shocking report published this week by OpenAQ, three-quarters of national governments fail to provide full and transparent data on air pollution. The report shows that the number of countries monitoring air quality is increasing every year, however, data are not yet transparent.
ESG Today
DECEMBER 7, 2022
Executives at large U.S. companies are rapidly increasing sustainability reporting efforts, with nearly all actively investing in ESG data and reporting technology and assigning new ESG-focused roles internally, to meet rising stakeholder demand and approaching regulatory requirements, according to a new survey released by global professional services firm Deloitte.
We Mean Business Coalition
NOVEMBER 2, 2022
Amidst the escalating impacts and threats of climate change, heads of state, negotiators, climate scientists, activists and business leaders prepare to meet for COP27, taking place in Sharm El-Sheikh, Egypt. The consequences of inaction are already being felt globally, with the world’s vulnerable most severely impacted. . Every fraction of a degree of global heating matters.
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This guidance report examines the causal connection between buildings and climate change and explores how an industry shift towards sustainability can pave the way for a more financially, environmentally, and socially resilient built environment.
CleanTechnica
DECEMBER 31, 2022
Canadian auto parts suppliers are putting their sustainability skills on display with the Project Arrow electric car featuring a 3D-printed chassis.
Renew Economy
DECEMBER 13, 2022
WA grid hits new record of 84 per cent renewables share on Monday, mostly from rooftop solar. The post “Epic stuff:” Renewables reach 84 pct share of world’s biggest isolated grid appeared first on RenewEconomy.
Renew Economy
DECEMBER 11, 2022
Researchers at Massachusetts Institute of Technology develop technique to make paper-thin and lightweight solar cells that can be applied to any surface. The post “Thinner than human hair:” MIT develops solar cell to turn any surface into power source appeared first on RenewEconomy.
Renew Economy
DECEMBER 8, 2022
Major new report says domestic production of silicon is the first step to breaking Australia's dependence on overseas markets and meeting its huge solar power goals. The post CSIRO says Australia can – and must – build its own silicon and solar cell supply chain appeared first on RenewEconomy.
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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.
Renew Economy
DECEMBER 8, 2022
Storage mechanism paves way for grid decarbonisation at the speed and scale required as we leave behind our unreliable, ultra-expensive thermal power fleet. The post Adults are back in the room, with policy that paves the way for cheaper electricity appeared first on RenewEconomy.
Renew Economy
DECEMBER 6, 2022
A mammoth offshore wind auction is underway in the US which will spur at least 4.6GW of floating turbine projects off California's coast. The post First massive floating offshore wind tender gets underway in California appeared first on RenewEconomy.
Renew Economy
NOVEMBER 30, 2022
CWP gets approval for the first big battery to be retrofitted to an existing wind or solar farm with the same connection point. It's a big deal. The post Landmark connection deal allows battery to be added to biggest wind farm in NSW appeared first on RenewEconomy.
Renew Economy
NOVEMBER 19, 2022
Wind and solar still contributed around two thirds of electricity supply in South Australia in the week it was "isolated" from the main grid. The post Wind and solar supply two thirds of South Australia grid in week it was cut off from NEM appeared first on RenewEconomy.
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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
Renew Economy
NOVEMBER 16, 2022
WA grid reaches record level of 81 per cent renewables, driven mostly by rooftop solar. The post Western Australia sets new renewables record of 81% – in world’s biggest isolated grid appeared first on RenewEconomy.
Renew Economy
NOVEMBER 15, 2022
Construction begins on three big battery projects across Scotland that will boast a combined capacity of 1GW/2GWh and provide "world-first" grid services. The post Scotland launches giga-scale big battery rollout to boost grid reliability appeared first on RenewEconomy.
Renew Economy
NOVEMBER 20, 2022
Updated: Former ALP maverick and fossil fuel supporter Joel Fitzgibbon appointed to the board of a company invested in coal mining. The post Joel Fitzgibbon appointed to board of coal mine investor as profits flood in appeared first on RenewEconomy.
Renew Economy
OCTOBER 31, 2022
A small wind farm is dismantled to make way for an expanded coal mine in the midst of the European energy crisis. The post In Germany, a wind farm is dismantled to make way for expanded lignite coal mine appeared first on RenewEconomy.
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One moment, you're proudly releasing your annual report, and before you know it, six months have passed and attention has shifted. Not communicating your impact consistently to key stakeholders is what we call an ESG communication red flag. Think of red flags as common mistakes that hinder stakeholder engagement. While these slips in communication are rarely intentional, they can have a significant impact on how your ESG efforts are perceived.
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