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“Silence not an option:” Teals push major parties to come clean on 2035 climate targets

Renew Economy

Independent MPs are pushing for no further delay on Labor's 2035 climate target, saying voters deserve more than silence from the major parties vying for power. The post “Silence not an option:” Teals push major parties to come clean on 2035 climate targets appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Alberta's conservative party invites climate disinformation into policy debate

Corporate Knights

Members of Alberta’s governing United Conservative Party are debating whether to abandon existing net-zero targets at the party’s annual general meeting in Red Deer this week – a move that would further signal the province’s departure from global and national priorities for mitigating emissions. Drawing on longstanding pro-CO2 rhetoric in climate denialism, Policy Resolution #12 asks the government to scrap its decarbonization goals, remove the designation of carbon dioxide as a pollutant, and r

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Ausgrid pitches its first big batteries for Newcastle and Sydney

Renew Economy

Ausgrid want to put two large batteries in Sydney and Newcastle, as part of the company's first foray into big installations. The post Ausgrid pitches its first big batteries for Newcastle and Sydney appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Driving Impact: Truist Foundation Invests in Scaling, Piloting Nonprofit Initiatives

3BL Media

Nonprofits are tackling a variety of critical issues like female empowerment, mental health, and wealth building for underserved groups. But scaling impactful programs remains a challenge. In 2024, 71% of nonprofits have seen an increase in demand for their programs and services, while 42% report a lack of adequate finances or resources. To address these challenges, Truist Foundation recently donated $4 million in grants to 11 nonprofits across the country that are using innovative programs to c

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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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Go, teams: When teams get healthier, the whole organization benefits

McKinsey Sustainabilty

Creating effective teams depends on multiple factors, including high levels of trust and communication, and understanding team context. A new approach helps elevate performance and create value.

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Nanoplastics can reduce the effectiveness of antibiotics

Science Daily / Earth & Environment

An international research team has investigated how nanoplastic particles deposited in the body affect the effectiveness of antibiotics. The study showed that the plastic particles not only impair the effect of the drugs, but could also promote the development of antibiotic-resistant bacteria.

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Impact Investing and Deep Intention: A Call to Farms

3BL Media

by Woody Tasch of Slow Money I begin with a question: Why, when it comes to our own money, do we keep acting as if global capital markets and institutional investment products are all there is? Why do keep thinking that fiscal prudence is synonymous with giving almost all our money to people we don’t know very well, for them to invest in things they often don’t understand very well, in places half-way around the world that are virtually invisible to us?

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Meta Signs 260 MW Solar Energy Purchase Deal with Engie to Support Net Zero Goals

ESG Today

Engie North America, a part of the France-based Engie Group, announced that it has signed a deal with social media giant Meta to supply it with 260 MW of renewable energy from its Sypert Branch solar project in Milam County Texas, 100% of the project’s output. The Sypert Branch solar project, expected to be operational in late 2025, was developed by Engie who will also construct and operate the project located 70 miles northeast of Austin, Texas.

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AI-powered system detects toxic gases with speed and precision

Science Daily / Earth & Environment

Researchers have developed an AI-powered system that mimics the human sense of smell to detect and track toxic gases in real time. Using advanced artificial neural networks combined with a network of sensors, the system quickly identifies the source of harmful gases like nitrogen dioxide that poses severe respiratory health risks.

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Australia reaches record monthly renewable share of 47.4 per cent

Renew Economy

Australia's main grid reached a record renewable share of 47.4 pct for October, while in South Australia wind and solar accounted for an average 85.2 per cent of state demand. The post Australia reaches record monthly renewable share of 47.4 per cent appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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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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Mutual aid network in Asheville helps overlooked entrepreneurs rebuild after Hurricane Helene

Impact Alpha

A month or so after Hurricane Helene roared through Asheville, many are still without water or power, and almost no one has clean. The post Mutual aid network in Asheville helps overlooked entrepreneurs rebuild after Hurricane Helene appeared first on ImpactAlpha.

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What I learned from Daniel Kahneman

McKinsey Sustainabilty

Daniel Kahneman, the psychologist whose findings helped launch behavioral economics, passed away this March. The encouraging words he shared with me offer good news for organizations.

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Women Are Voting Early - On Climate As Well As Reproductive Freedom

Joan Michelson

"Remember the Ladies." Seems to be a theme in this election - as early voting begins in huge numbers. With 64% of women saying climate is a big issue as well as rights.

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Large meltwater accumulation revealed inside Greenland Ice Sheet

Science Daily / Earth & Environment

A new study unveils a surprising discovery: a substantial amount of meltwater is temporarily stored within the Greenland Ice Sheet during summer months. For the first time, an international group of researchers was able to quantify meltwater with positioning data. The finding challenges current models of how ice sheets contribute to global sea level rise.

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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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AEMO warns big batteries to expect breakfast call to protect the grid from rooftop solar juggernaut

Renew Economy

AEMO details protocols that may see big batteries instructed to discharge and stand by on empty as an alternative to switching off rooftop solar systems. The post AEMO warns big batteries to expect breakfast call to protect the grid from rooftop solar juggernaut appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Overheard at SOCAP: Progress and possibilities for climate action and inclusive prosperity

Impact Alpha

Fear and uncertainty and anxiety is giving way to determination, affirmation and new possibilities. A year ago, investors and founders were on the. The post Overheard at SOCAP: Progress and possibilities for climate action and inclusive prosperity appeared first on ImpactAlpha.

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A corporate visionary, a retail CEO, and a fashion designer

McKinsey Sustainabilty

Our October obituaries also include a staunch advocate for older adults, a surgical innovator, and an award-winning photographer who enabled many to see underserved communities through a new lens.

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Ammonia and Hydrogen | One hundred years ago - and close to home

Energy Central

Ammonia and Hydrogen | One hundred years ago - and close to home Perusing a local history book, it was rather startling to find that ammonia and hydrogen were already in production here in Lancashire over 100 years ago. It was, furthermore. also, partially ‘green’ with powered by cleverly engineering the local river. Ammonia and Hydrogen.

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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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Bio-based fibers could pose greater threat to the environment than conventional plastics

Science Daily / Earth & Environment

New research has shown that bio-based fibers caused higher mortality, and reduced growth and reproductivity, among earthworms -- a species critical to the health of soils globally -- than conventional plastics. It has led scientists to suggest that materials being advocated as alternatives to plastic should be tested thoroughly before they are used extensively in a range of products.

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NSW approves supersized 1.3 GW wind project with fewer but bigger turbines

Renew Economy

NSW gives planning approval for amended proposal to boost rated capacity of a gigawatt scale wind project by nearly half with fewer but bigger turbines. The post NSW approves supersized 1.3 GW wind project with fewer but bigger turbines appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Breaking down barriers to addressing the climate crisis

Impact Alpha

How do you get 195 countries to agree on a plan for as divisive a topic as climate change? “It’s pretty simple. You. The post Breaking down barriers to addressing the climate crisis appeared first on ImpactAlpha.

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A turning point for private brands: How retailers can seize the opportunity

McKinsey Sustainabilty

Products from private brands are appealing to consumers in new ways. Retailers can follow this well-tested recipe to improve their private-brand offerings and gain market share.

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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

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Optera Launches Updated Solution to Help Companies Collect and Report Supply Chain Emissions Data

ESG Today

Sustainability management solutions provider Optera has announced the release of a new update of its Supply Chain Manager with new features aimed at enabling companies to meet increasing regulatory requirements to report on Scope 3 supply chain emissions for purchased goods and services. With the implementation of regulations such as the European Union’s Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) and California’s Climate Corporate Data Accountability Act, companies increasin

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Low-level lead poisoning is still pervasive in the US and globally

Science Daily / Earth & Environment

Chronic, low-level lead poisoning is a major risk factor for cardiovascular disease in adults and cognitive deficits in children, even at levels previously thought to be safe, Low-level lead poisoning is a risk factor for preterm. Annually 5.5 million deaths from cardiovascular disease attributed to low-level lead poisoning; accounts for a loss of 765 million IQ points in children.

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Grazing sheep among solar panels could produce higher quality wool, study finds

Renew Economy

The combination of solar farming and sheep grazing does not have a negative affect on wool production, and could even improve the quality of wool produced, new study finds. The post Grazing sheep among solar panels could produce higher quality wool, study finds appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Blending finance for climate adaptation, biodiversity and water solutions

Impact Alpha

Capital doesn’t easily flow to where it’s most needed, as the failed negotiations at last week’s COP16 biodiversity summit in Cali, Colombia put. The post Blending finance for climate adaptation, biodiversity and water solutions appeared first on ImpactAlpha.

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What Questions Are Brands Asking About Their ESG Initiatives Ahead of 2024?

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.

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Assessing the impact of Hurricanes Helene and Milton on small businesses

McKinsey Sustainabilty

Many small enterprises stood in the path of two recent US hurricanes. How many firms and workers were put at risk, and which sectors could feel the greatest impact?

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Partnering for Purpose Winners: 7th Global Partner Innovation Challenge

Cisco CSR

Celebrate the winners of Cisco's 7th Global Partner Innovation Challenge: Partnering for Purpose, showcasing impactful solutions in climate change, digital inclusion, and more. Discover their innovations and our shared commitment to a brighter future.

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The secrets of baseball's magic mud

Science Daily / Earth & Environment

The unique properties of baseball's famed 'magic' mud, which MLB equipment managers applied to every ball in the World Series, have never been scientifically quantified -- until now. Researchers now reveal what makes the magic mud so special.

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Broken Hill fiasco shows why we need to rethink the grid, and turn it upside down

Renew Economy

Broken Hill is back on the grid, ahead of schedule. It wasn't quite Mad Max, but the outages and lack of resilience is highlighting calls for a complete rethink of the grid - starting with consumer. The post Broken Hill fiasco shows why we need to rethink the grid, and turn it upside down appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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The Silver Lining to Corporate DEI Challenges

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.