Fri.Mar 31, 2023

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A visit to the future of electronics recycling

GreenBiz

The brand-new Camston Wrather circuit board recycling facility in Carlsbad, California, can process 1.5 million pounds every month, a fraction of America's electronic waste

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Could fossil fuel companies be prosecuted for murder?

Corporate Knights

Oil companies have come under increasing legal scrutiny and face allegations of defrauding investors , racketeering , and a wave of other lawsuits. But a new paper argues there’s another way to hold big oil accountable for climate damage: trying companies for homicide.

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TNFD releases final draft of nature-related financial disclosure framework

GreenBiz

The task force's final recommendations for how firms should address nature-related risks will be published in September

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North Carolina forges new path on net metering as other states cut rooftop solar incentives

Utiliity Dive

State regulators partially accepted a deal worked out by Duke Energy and other stakeholders that includes a variable payment approach to net metering based on overall electricity demand on the grid

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Which ESG Topics Get the Most Attention?

People are focusing on how companies are responding to the headline issues of the day, says a report from 3BL Media on evolving interests in ESG subjects, which also found a mismatch between the stories brands publish and topics audiences want.

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Episode 357: Talking climate resilience, tipping points

GreenBiz

Featuring interviews with Atyia Martin, the first chief resilience officer of Boston, along with the coordinators of the Verizon Climate Prize

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IoT news of the week for March 31, 2023

Stacey Higginbotham

Wirepas is the newest CSA member: Add this to the list of things I didn’t see coming: Wirepas joined the Connectivity Standards Alliance (CSA) this week. Why does this surprise me?

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ESG-named funds in Europe: A paradigm shift

Environmental Finance

ESMA's guidelines on fund names will help promote clarity and transparency on ESG-related matters - but potential causes of confusion remain, writes Frédéric Vonner

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Enviro Systems and Antin Infrastructure Partners Launch the World’s First Large-Scale Tire Recyling Group

Environment + Energy Leader

As Enviro's recycled carbon black replaces virgin carbon black, emissions are reduced by over 90% in comparison to conventional carbon black.

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Canada Announces Over $80 Billion Clean Tech & Energy Investments to Compete with U.S. Inflation Reduction Act

ESG Today

Canada unveiled its response to the emerging global race to scale up green energy and clean tech manufacturing capacity, with proposals for over $60 billion in tax credits and an additional $20 billion in sustainable infrastructure investments in its 2023 budget, presented by Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, Chrystia Freeland.

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Take Five: Climate Policies in the Dock

Chris Hall

A selection of this week’s major stories impacting ESG investors, in five easy pieces.  The threat of climate litigation looms larger, but policymakers continue to under-deliver on their net zero commitments.

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7 Trends in ESG: What PR Pros Need to Know in 2023

What does the evolution of ESG programs mean for communicators? As it turns out - a lot. New challenges are coming into focus, driven by the increasing attention to corporate sustainability and environmental, social, and governance (ESG) programs, and the evolving state of ESG reporting regulations. This new ebook from 3BL Media explores seven trends in detail and unpacks what they mean for communicators. Access your copy for free today.

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$11 Trillion Investor Group Announces Policy to End Financing New Oil and Gas Projects

ESG Today

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Buyers’ Guide Bids to Build Trust in VCMs

Chris Hall

Lydia Sheldrake, Director of Policy and Partnerships at the Voluntary Carbon Markets Integrity Initiative, outlines how a new code of practice will address carbon credits’ credibility crunch.

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Siemens Energy Issues Inaugural €1.5 Billion Green Bond

ESG Today

Energy technology company Siemens Energy announced the successful placement of its inaugural green bond, raising €1.5 billion. The offering, consisting of two €750 million tranches with 3-year and 6-year maturities, was more than 3x oversubscribed, with a total order book of around €5.5 billion.

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New CA100+ Benchmark Seeks to “Drive Company Ambition” 

Chris Hall

Net Zero Company Benchmark 2.0 update arrives as climate-focused investor initiative prepares for new phase. The new iteration of Climate Action 100+’s (CA100+) Net Zero Company Benchmark has a “stronger focus” on emissions reductions, alignment with 1.5°C

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Mirova Appoints Zineb Bennani as U.S. CEO in Global Push

ESG Today

Sustainability-focused investment manager Mirova announced the appointment of Zineb Bennani as CEO of Mirova US and Global Head of Business Development, in a move described by the company as aimed at accelerating its global development.

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NZAOA Guidance Takes “Holistic View” of Energy Transition

Chris Hall

Alliance set s new guidance for oil and gas investments that is “sensitive” to energy dislocations.

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Munich Re Exits Net Zero Insurance Alliance

ESG Today

Munich Re, one of Europe’s largest insurance companies, and the world’s biggest reinsurer, announced today that its was discontinuing its membership in the Net-Zero Insurance Alliance (NZIA), citing antitrust risk.

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Time for a new UK green investment bank?

Financial Times: Moral Money

Plus, the new stream of funds chasing water investments

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FERC pressed for bigger public role, deeper environmental justice analysis in energy infrastructure reviews

Utiliity Dive

“Environmental justice has always been and will be a part of my public interest determination,” FERC Acting Chairman Willie Phillips said about his reviews of gas and other infrastructure projects

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Net zero transition – the latest signals of change: March 31, 2023

We Mean Business Coalition

Signals of change in the net zero transition this week include the passing of key climate legislation in Australia and the EU. Net Zero Economy EU legislators reached an agreement on new climate legislation this week to double the share of renewables in the bloc’s electricity mix by 2030.

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In the heated debate over clean hydrogen rules, additionality doesn’t add up

Utiliity Dive

A handful of observers are trying to undermine congressional intent by asking the administration to prohibit American manufacturers from having equal access to clean hydrogen production

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Andes Raises $30M in Series A for Carbon Sequestration Technology

Environment + Energy Leader

At this time, the startup claims its technology has removed over 50,000 tons of CO2 from the atmosphere, while also benefiting soil and plant health. The post Andes Raises $30M in Series A for Carbon Sequestration Technology appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader.

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Kentucky PSC, AG urge FERC to reject AEP’s $2.65B sale of Kentucky operations to Algonquin Power

Utiliity Dive

The second attempt by American Electric Power and Liberty Utilities to get Federal Energy Regulatory Commission approval of the deal falls short, Kentucky officials said Thursday

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Akvo: The next generation of data collection for sustainable development

Cisco CSR

Cisco is proud to support Akvo , which provides data services and tech solutions to development partners in the water, agriculture, and climate sectors.

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California, CPower, Enel, AutoGrid, Voltus dominate virtual power plant market: WoodMac

Utiliity Dive

Nearly a quarter of the virtual power plant projects in North America are located in California, according to a new report by Wood Mackenzie

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Good Friends Say Goodbye as Prime Infrastructure Sunsets

Cisco CSR

It is with great gratitude and appreciation that we wave goodbye to Cisco Prime Infrastructure.

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All-electric bus fleet is Southern California transit agency’s goal

Utiliity Dive

The city of Anaheim — home to Disneyland — created its transit agency to address environmental issues spurred by the city’s rapid growth. Its next bus order will result in a 90% electric fleet

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Hybrid, Smart, and Sustainable: Experience Game-Changing Results for You and Your Customers

Cisco CSR

Hybrid work, smart buildings, and sustainable environments present undeniable, powerful potential to reshape how our business world works.

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Global Edge Computing Market to Grow at 17.8% CAGR by 2027

Environment + Energy Leader

Edge computing devices are designed to execute specific tasks and are equipped with applications necessary to perform various functions, such as temperature sensors that monitor machine temperature. The post Global Edge Computing Market to Grow at 17.8%

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Leading American medical journal continues to omit Black research, reinforcing a legacy of racism in medical knowledge

Environmental News Bits

by Cherice Escobar Jones, Northeastern University; Gwendolynne Reid, Emory University, and Mya Poe, Northeastern University The leading U.S.

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Big Companies Forced to Rethink Their Carbon-Credit Strategies

Environment + Energy Leader

Rainforests are carbon sinks, absorbing 7.6 billion metric tons of CO2 annually. Rainforest nations need an estimated $100 billion to ensure the survival of their lands. The carbon markets will raise some of that money. But the trading system must be accredited.

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Creativity and Collaboration Vital to Finance Nature

Chris Hall

Jose Pugas , Head of Responsible Investments and Engagement at JGP Asset Management , explains why scal ing -u p finance between the global north and south for nature-based solutions is essential to tackle climate change and biodiversity loss.

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Cushman & Wakefield Save $80,000 in Operating Costs at Lincoln Center Location

Environment + Energy Leader

Cushman & Wakefield partnered with Banyan Water, a technology-driven water management company that specializes in optimizing water use for commercial properties.

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Overshoot is Here

Chris Hall

R estoration c apital w ill become c ore to the c limate n arrative towards the 2025 r atchet , says Julian Poulter, Head of Investor Relations at the Inevitable Policy Response.

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Schroders launches 'climate-plus' impact fund

Environmental Finance

Schroders Capital has launched a climate-themed fund targeting positive impact, with UK master trust Cushon as the strategy's founding investor

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