Google reports 13% emissions increase fueled by AI
GreenBiz
JULY 2, 2024
The company is struggling to add carbon-free energy fast enough, CSO Kate Brandt told GreenBiz.
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“I’m not interested in the fanatics:” Dutton responds to science academy’s report on nuclear SMRs
Renew Economy
JULY 24, 2024
Dutton dismissed report on nuclear SMR by the highly respected Australian Academy of Technological Sciences and Engineering, saying he is not interested in the views of "fanatics." The post “I’m not interested in the fanatics:” Dutton responds to science academy’s report on nuclear SMRs appeared first on RenewEconomy.
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Here's how the meat and dairy lobby is watering down climate policy in Europe
Corporate Knights
JULY 9, 2024
North American meat and dairy companies have been hard at work in recent years, attempting to clean up their eco-image. While environmental groups zero in on animal agriculture as a top driver of climate change, deforestation , biodiversity loss and ocean degradation , a growing number of consumers and governments have been demanding more from the sector to cut its carbon footprint.
Why agents are the next frontier of generative AI
McKinsey Sustainabilty
JULY 24, 2024
By moving from information to action—think virtual coworkers able to complete complex workflows—the technology promises a new wave of productivity and innovation.
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
How oil barons and right-wing billionaires are manipulating the free market to extend fossil fuels
Impact Alpha
JULY 15, 2024
The House Judiciary Committee has delivered a clear message to the free market: shut up about climate change or pay the price. The. The post How oil barons and right-wing billionaires are manipulating the free market to extend fossil fuels appeared first on ImpactAlpha.
Amazon, Air Products Launch Initial Trials of New Mercedes-Benz Hydrogen Powered Fuel Cell Trucks
ESG Today
JULY 25, 2024
Global truck manufacturer Daimler Truck announced today the launch of the initial customer trials of its hydrogen fuel cell-powered Mercedes-Benz GenH2 Trucks by five customers including Air Products, Amazon, Holcim, INEOS and Wiedmann & Winz. The launch of the new trucks follows a commitment set by Daimler Truck in 2020 to significantly invest in hydrogen technology, forming part of the company’s objective to offer only CO2-neutral driving vehicles in its core markets by 2039.
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Origin to double size of Eraring battery to soak up solar next to country’s biggest coal generator
Renew Economy
JULY 24, 2024
Origin to double size of Eraring battery, adding a more than four-hour second stage to help soak up solar at the site of Australia's largest coal generator. The post Origin to double size of Eraring battery to soak up solar next to country’s biggest coal generator appeared first on RenewEconomy.
Gigantic ocean discovered 400 miles beneath Earth’s surface challenges what we know about the planet's water
Good.is: Planet
JULY 25, 2024
The ocean was discovered 430 miles deep into the Earth's mantle, which was usually thought to be a hot rocky layer devoid of water.
McKinsey technology trends outlook 2024
McKinsey Sustainabilty
JULY 16, 2024
Which technology trends matter most for companies in 2024? New analysis by the McKinsey Technology Council highlights the adoption, development, and industry effects of advanced technologies.
The Brief: Protests in Kenya put investments in youth on the impact agenda in Africa
Impact Alpha
JULY 25, 2024
Greetings Agents of Impact! In today’s Brief: Featured: Youth Dividend Protests in Kenya present an impact opportunity to invest in Africa’s youth. Young. The post The Brief: Protests in Kenya put investments in youth on the impact agenda in Africa appeared first on ImpactAlpha.
Are Your Impact Comms Resonating With Stakeholders?
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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.
74% of Public Companies Plan to Invest in Sustainability Reporting Technology and Tools Over Next Year: Deloitte Survey
ESG Today
JULY 18, 2024
Approximately three quarters of public companies report that they are likely to invest in new technology or tools to help improve their ESG disclosure capabilities over the next year, as nearly all companies are preparing to meet increased reporting requirements, yet data quality remains the top ESG challenge, according to a new survey released by global professional services company Deloitte.
First local extinction in the US due to sea level rise, study suggests
Science Daily / Earth & Environment
JULY 9, 2024
The United States has lost its only stand of the massive Key Largo tree cactus in what researchers believe is the first local extinction of a species caused by sea level rise in the country.
Giant Canberra battery gets approval to help wean national capital off fossil gas
Renew Economy
JULY 25, 2024
A giant battery project that will help get the national capital get off gas and reach its net zero target has won development approval. The post Giant Canberra battery gets approval to help wean national capital off fossil gas appeared first on RenewEconomy.
Scientists recreate a Pink Floyd song by extracting it from listeners' brainwaves and it sounds eerie
Good.is: Planet
JULY 16, 2024
The research could prove to be a wonderful thing for people who have difficulty in speech, like those suffering from a stroke or muscle paralysis.
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
Offshore wind: Strategies for uncertain times
McKinsey Sustainabilty
JULY 12, 2024
The offshore wind industry is facing macroeconomic pressures that are halting growth and profitability. Developers can embrace four key actions to help navigate this changing environment.
The Brief: Humanitarian relief through innovative finance
Impact Alpha
JULY 18, 2024
Greetings Agents of Impact! In today’s Brief: Featured: Refugee-Lens Investing New tools for humanitarian relief in crisis zones: blended finance, offtake contracts and. The post The Brief: Humanitarian relief through innovative finance appeared first on ImpactAlpha.
Amazon Hits 100% Renewable Energy Goal
ESG Today
JULY 10, 2024
Amazon announced today that it has achieved its goal to power its global operations with 100% renewable energy, hitting the milestone in 2023, 7 years ahead of its initial target. Amazon first announced its clean energy goal in 2019, pledging to match all of the electricity consumed across its global operations, including data centers, corporate buildings, stores and fulfillment centers, with 100% renewable energy by 2030.
Deep-ocean floor produces its own oxygen
Science Daily / Earth & Environment
JULY 22, 2024
An international team of researchers has discovered that metallic minerals on the deep-ocean floor produce oxygen -- 13,000 feet below the surface. Discovery challenges long-held assumptions that only photosynthetic organisms generate Earth's oxygen. Minerals at the abyssal seafloor appear to act like geobatteries to produce oxygen in a process that does not require sunlight.
What Regulations Will Impact Sustainability Comms in 2024?
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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
Learnings from the Texas grid, and why it’s been able to add so much solar and battery storage
Renew Economy
JULY 25, 2024
Texas has around the same population as Australia and double the grid consumption. And it's been able to add renewables and storage at a rate Australia would envy. The post Learnings from the Texas grid, and why it’s been able to add so much solar and battery storage appeared first on RenewEconomy.
Traveler street dog who was gifted free access to public transport has now been adopted
Good.is: Planet
JULY 5, 2024
Boji is a free spirit and a familiar face among travelers. He wanders the city in trains, buses, ferries and trams and doesn't take directions from anyone.
In the long run: What leaders can learn from an Olympic gold medalist
McKinsey Sustainabilty
JULY 10, 2024
Alistair Brownlee, a two-time Olympic gold medalist, shares his strategies for staying resilient amid pushback, removing barriers to creating habits, and leading with conviction.
Electric vehicles a boon for Nevada’s economy, workers and environment, say groups
Energy Central
JULY 1, 2024
Electric vehicles are gaining ground in Nevada, with new cheaper models and federal incentives enticing drivers away from gasoline-dependent transportation. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is expected to soon issue updated pollution limits for new passenger cars and trucks that could slash billions of tons of planet-warming carbon dioxide pollution.
What Questions Are Brands Asking About Their ESG Initiatives Ahead of 2024?
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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.
The Brief: Creating affordable housing and shared equity in West Baltimore
Impact Alpha
JULY 11, 2024
Greetings Agents of Impact! In today’s Brief: Featured: Real Revitalization Worker co-op turns distressed homes in West Baltimore into affordable housing and shared. The post The Brief: Creating affordable housing and shared equity in West Baltimore appeared first on ImpactAlpha.
Waste Styrofoam can now be converted into polymers for electronics
Science Daily / Earth & Environment
JULY 19, 2024
A new study describes a chemical reaction that can convert Styrofoam into a high-value conducting polymer known as PEDOT:PSS. Researchers also noted that the upgraded plastic waste can be successfully incorporated into functional electronic devices, including silicon-based hybrid solar cells and organic electrochemical transistors.
Costly gas, coal outages and generator bidding lead to big jump in electricity prices in June quarter
Renew Economy
JULY 23, 2024
Surge in wholesale electricity prices in June quarter highlights the problem of digging in with ageing coal plants and fossil gas generation. The post Costly gas, coal outages and generator bidding lead to big jump in electricity prices in June quarter appeared first on RenewEconomy.
Archaeologists stunned after finding secret rooms under 1,500-year-old church in Istanbul
Good.is: Planet
JULY 3, 2024
A network of tunnels and chambers decorated with mosaics and marble have been discovered during excavation work at a church in Istanbul.
The Silver Lining to Corporate DEI Challenges
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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.
Helping boards manage geopolitical risk with Jon Huntsman Jr.
McKinsey Sustainabilty
JULY 10, 2024
In a conversation with the board director and former diplomat, two McKinsey experts offer advice on how boards can guide their organizations through volatile times.
Returns of $7.2 Trillion Green Sector Outpaced Only by Tech Stocks
Alaistair Marsh
JULY 8, 2024
The so-called green economy has delivered total returns of 198% over the past 10 years, LSEG says
Singapore-flagged palm oil tanker dumping oily waste in Malaysian waters reveals pollution law flaw
Eco-Business
JULY 24, 2024
Although it is legally permissible, critics say the discharge of waste by palm oil vessels flushing out their tanks off the coast of Malaysia highlights an overlooked problem.
Nanoplastics and 'forever chemicals' disrupt molecular structures, functionality
Science Daily / Earth & Environment
JULY 11, 2024
Researchers have made significant inroads in understanding how nanoplastics and per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) -- commonly known as forever chemicals -- disrupt biomolecular structure and function. The work shows that the compounds can alter proteins found in human breast milk and infant formulas -- potentially causing developmental issues downstream.
Supercharge Your ESG Content This Libra Season
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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.
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