Renew Economy
OCTOBER 20, 2024
AEMO chief Daniel Westerman says the old paradigm of baseload power and peaking generation is no longer fit for the Australian grid, as renewables and storage eat away at markets once dominated by coal and gas. The post Baseload coal and peaking gas paradigm “no longer fit” for modern grid, says AEMO chief appeared first on RenewEconomy.
Corporate Knights
OCTOBER 1, 2024
WET’SUWET’EN, Canada — The pilot flew over squares of clear-cuts and tree plantations, then rolled the helicopter around Hudson Bay Mountain in north-central British Columbia. We were following directions from David de Wit, the acting director of the Office of Wet’suwet’en, who was navigating from a map of traditional trails in their territory. On the ground, the trails are marked by culturally modified trees, circles carved into bark, proof of the Wet’suwet’en Nation’s history in this area.
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Science Daily / Earth & Environment
OCTOBER 10, 2024
Researchers developed a rating system to evaluate the plausibility of climate model simulations in the IPCC's latest report, and show that models that lead to potentially catastrophic warming are to be taken seriously.
McKinsey Sustainabilty
OCTOBER 3, 2024
A new McKinsey analysis quantifies the impact that digital and AI can have on consumer goods businesses and where consumer-packaged-goods executives should focus their efforts.
Speaker: Nikhil Joshi, Founder & President of Snic Solutions
In an era where efficiency is king, are you leveraging the right tools to transform your manufacturing processes? A Manufacturing Execution System (MES) is critical for enhancing operational efficiency, reducing waste, and optimizing energy usage—key factors for improving your bottom line and lowering your carbon footprint. Join Nikhil Joshi, a manufacturing technology expert with 18+ years of hands-on experience, in this new webinar as he uncovers the secrets of MES and how to best utilize thes
ESG Today
OCTOBER 8, 2024
More than two thirds of CEOs report that they remain committed to their climate strategies, but are adapting the language and terminology they use to communicate it, and while many are not confident that their companies will achieve their near-term climate goals, most anticipate significant returns from their sustainability efforts over the next five years, according to a new survey released by global professional services firm KPMG.
Chris Hall
OCTOBER 9, 2024
Regulation and education are being touted as solutions to the imbalance between investment consultants and pension trustees exposed by climate risks. UK pension fund trustees have a lot of responsibility on their shoulders, with multiple tasks required to ensure members’ benefits are paid in full when they are due. Their day-to-day work includes accounting for and mitigating all material risks that could impact the pension scheme’s financial returns in the longer-term.
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Impact Alpha
OCTOBER 17, 2024
Greetings Agents of Impact! It was great to see so many of you on our lively Call yesterday. Thanks to Ruth Gao, Jazmin. The post The Brief: What new GEMs data does – and doesn’t – tell us about lending risks in emerging markets appeared first on ImpactAlpha.
Science Daily / Earth & Environment
OCTOBER 3, 2024
Comamonadacae is a family of bacteria often found growing on plastics in water. New study finds a bacterium in this family can break down the plastic for food. Researchers also identified the enzyme the bacterium use to degrade plastic. The discovery opens new possibilities for developing bacteria-based engineering solutions to help clean up difficult-to-remove plastic waste.
McKinsey Sustainabilty
OCTOBER 10, 2024
As the global macroeconomic environment remains uncertain, retail banks should focus on the fundamentals of customer primacy and margin protection while embracing digital technologies and gen AI.
ESG Today
OCTOBER 15, 2024
Google announced today an agreement with nuclear technology company Kairos Power aimed at deploying a fleet of small advanced nuclear power projects across the U.S. to provide up to 500 MW of carbon-free energy, and helping the technology giant to meet its climate and clean energy goals, as its growing data center footprint consumes increasing amounts of electricity and produces more greenhouse gas emissions.
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
Good.is: Planet
OCTOBER 2, 2024
This expedition illuminated new details about the ancient Egyptian city Thonis-Heracleion which got submerged underwater due to earthquakes.
Renew Economy
OCTOBER 21, 2024
Solar power will grow four-fold by 2030, overtaking nuclear, hydro and gas, and then coal by 2033. By 2050, it will produce more than all these technologies combined. The post Solar will leap four-fold by 2030, ending the rule of King coal and overtaking all other grid supplies appeared first on RenewEconomy.
Impact Alpha
OCTOBER 13, 2024
Kaylea Noce never considered evacuating as Hurricane Helene headed toward her apartment near downtown Asheville. As a native of western North Carolina, she. The post The question hanging in Helene’s wake: Is anywhere ‘climate safe’? appeared first on ImpactAlpha.
Science Daily / Earth & Environment
OCTOBER 8, 2024
An international coalition of scientists concludes that the Earth's worsening vital signs indicate a 'critical and unpredictable new phase of the climate crisis' and that 'decisive action is needed, and fast.
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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.
McKinsey Sustainabilty
OCTOBER 10, 2024
Better carbon management can be a competitive advantage. Here’s how CFOs across industries and markets can move beyond “check the box” compliance and enable strategy-driven, carbon-based decision making.
Envirotec Magazine
OCTOBER 17, 2024
Image from the awards ceremony in Edinburgh in 2023. The Scottish Green Energy Awards announced its shortlist on 17 October, with projects poised for the spotlight including a large-scale wind farm and a pioneering training centre equipping engineers for the energy transition. This year’s awards, headline sponsored by EDF Renewables UK, will “bring together an unprecedented number of guests to recognise and honour the achievements of those whose revolutionary work is securing Scotland’s fu
ESG Today
OCTOBER 10, 2024
The Government of Canada announced the first expansion of its requirements for climate-related financial disclosures to include private companies, with new plans to introduce mandatory climate-related reporting for large, federally incorporated companies. Alongside the new climate-related disclosure requirements, the government also introduced plans for a new sustainable investment taxonomy to help categorize green and transition economic activities.
Renew Economy
OCTOBER 19, 2024
Rooftop solar smashes its previous peak in Australia's most renewable state, setting a new record share of 112.9 per cent of state demand. The post Rooftop solar reaches stunning new record of 112.9 per cent of state demand appeared first on RenewEconomy.
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
Impact Alpha
OCTOBER 16, 2024
As the urgency to address climate change intensifies, carbon markets remain one of the most critical tools for reducing global emissions. These markets. The post How and why to restore trust in voluntary carbon markets appeared first on ImpactAlpha.
Science Daily / Earth & Environment
OCTOBER 3, 2024
Liquefied natural gas leaves a greenhouse gas footprint that is 33% worse than coal, when processing and shipping are taken into account, according to a new study.
McKinsey Sustainabilty
OCTOBER 4, 2024
Our latest research examines how a new take on operational excellence can help rekindle productivity—and reveals five practices that matter in jump-starting performance.
Good.is: Planet
OCTOBER 3, 2024
“Girls play basketball too and it's not any more important for boys than girls,” she wrote.
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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
Eco-Business
OCTOBER 20, 2024
The Upper Baram forest conservation project was cancelled by Sarawak's forestry department due to "interference from NGOs". Civic society groups had objected to logging activity in the project area.
Renew Economy
OCTOBER 20, 2024
Bowen boosts size of next CIS tenders to 10 GW of wind, solar and storage as Coalition digs in with plans to dismantle renewable zones and support more fossil fuels. The post Bowen says next round of CIS tenders will seek 10 gigawatts of wind, solar and battery storage appeared first on RenewEconomy.
CleanTechnica
OCTOBER 20, 2024
Biloxi Public Schools (BPS) will be acquiring 29 new all-electric school buses and installing charging infrastructure for them. Electric school buses generate no direct air pollution, unlike their diesel and gas counterparts that emit exhaust which harms human health. Diesel exhaust, in particular, is a problem. “In its comprehensive assessment. [continued] The post 29 New Electric School Buses Are Coming To Biloxi, Mississippi appeared first on CleanTechnica.
Science Daily / Earth & Environment
OCTOBER 15, 2024
Researchers have discovered seven new species of tree frogs that make otherworldly calls in the rainforests of Madagascar. Their strange, high-pitched whistling calls sound more like sound effects from the sci-fi series Star Trek. As a result, the researchers have named the new species after seven of the series' most iconic captains.
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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.
McKinsey Sustainabilty
OCTOBER 2, 2024
Optimists, pessimists—who’s right? New research breaks down the physical realities slowing our progress toward net zero: what’s simpler, what’s tough, and what’s vital to transforming our energy system successfully.
Renew Economy
OCTOBER 16, 2024
The world's biggest isolated grid - in Western Australia - is experiencing growing number of periods of "potential" 100 per cent renewables. How is it handling it? The post How the world’s biggest isolated grid is dealing with the growing “potential” of 100 pct wind and solar appeared first on RenewEconomy.
Renew Economy
OCTOBER 15, 2024
IEA says rapid deployment of low cost wind and solar the key if world is to navigate narrow path to 1.5°C climate target. The post Solar and batteries steal the show, but world needs more renewables quickly to meet 1.5°C target appeared first on RenewEconomy.
Renew Economy
OCTOBER 15, 2024
Australia's biggest utility - without a trace of irony - says renewables not being built fast enough to replace ageing and "unreliable" coal fleet. The post “Renewables not coming online fast enough,” says utility that didn’t build any while courting state coal deal appeared first on RenewEconomy.
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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.
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