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“Renewables not coming online fast enough,” says utility that didn’t build any while courting state coal deal

Renew Economy

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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AEG and Bank of Montreal Sponsor 2024 LA Sports & Entertainment Supplier Diversity Summit Hosted by Office of Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass

3BL Media

October 14, 2024 /3BL/ - AEG, the world’s leading sports and entertainment company, and Bank of Montreal sponsored the inaugural LA Sports & Entertainment Supplier Diversity Summit hosted by the Office of Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass on October 10, 2024. The event, which was held at the Los Angeles Convention Center, provided diverse business owners in Los Angeles with the support and resources they need to tap into several major sporting events that will take place in Los Angeles over the n

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Canada’s new sustainable finance rules don’t go far enough

Corporate Knights

This October, Toronto played host to more than 2000 leaders in sustainable finance from around the world for the PRI in Person conference. The event presented a unique opportunity for the Canadian government to make up for years of foot-dragging and take a leadership position on climate finance policy on an international stage. Unfortunately, Canada decided to play catch-up, rather than genuinely step up to the opportunity.

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Catastrophically warm predictions are more plausible than we thought

Science Daily / Earth & Environment

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.

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Changing the Game with MES: Cut Costs, Drive Efficiency, & Achieve Sustainability Goals!

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

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Accelerating chemical revenues in the era of gen AI

McKinsey Sustainabilty

Industry players are standing up “win rooms” to mobilize frontline sales and subsequently modernize their operating models to capture the full benefits of generative AI.

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Solar and batteries steal the show, but world needs more renewables quickly to meet 1.5°C target

Renew Economy

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.

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Google Signs First Nuclear Energy Deal to Address Growing AI Carbon Footprint

ESG Today

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.

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Seven new frog species discovered in Madagascar: Sounds like something from Star Trek

Science Daily / Earth & Environment

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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Managing carbon: A new role for the CFO

McKinsey Sustainabilty

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.

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Solar proposal gets green light to build “de facto renewable energy precinct” in north Queensland

Renew Economy

Plans to build more than a gigawatt of solar on sugar cane farming land in north Queensland have been cleared for construction by the local council. The post Solar proposal gets green light to build “de facto renewable energy precinct” in north Queensland 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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Stuck in the mud: When impact gets complicated

Impact Alpha

Author’s note: As an undergraduate studying economics and entrepreneurship, I was surprised to discover that very few people were leveraging the power of. The post Stuck in the mud: When impact gets complicated appeared first on ImpactAlpha.

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ICE Launches Climate Transition Risk Solution for Municipal Bond, MBS, Real Estate Segments

ESG Today

Financial technology and data services provider and exchange operator Intercontinental Exchange (ICE), announced the launch of a new climate transition risk solution targeted at underserved segments of fixed income including municipals, securitized mortgage-backed securities (MBS) and real estate. According to ICE, the new solution will provide emissions estimates and portfolio analytics across various fixed income asset classes, covering Scope 1, Scope 2 and Scope 3 emissions for municipal bond

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Climate change impacts internal migration worldwide

Science Daily / Earth & Environment

The influence of climate change on migration, both current and future, has garnered significant attention from the public and policymakers over the past decade. A new study has provided the first comprehensive analysis of how climate factors -- specifically drought and aridity -- affect internal migration.

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What the real estate industry needs to know about data centers

McKinsey Sustainabilty

McKinsey senior partner Pankaj Sachdeva discusses how real estate companies can capture opportunities in the data center industry.

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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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Plans advanced for Australia’s largest battery, with eight times more storage than current biggest

Renew Economy

The size of big battery projects in Australia is rapidly increasing, with the latest proposal around eight times bigger than the current biggest operating battery in the country. The post Plans advanced for Australia’s largest battery, with eight times more storage than current biggest appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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More Than a Numbers Game

Chris Hall

Frederick Alexander, CEO of The Shareholder Commons, explains how the IFRS might fix disclosure and save the planet in the process. A decade ago, Jane Gleeson-White’s remarkable book title asked, ‘Can Accountants Save the Planet?’ So far, they haven’t, as a voracious global economy continues to deplete resources at a dangerously unsustainable pace. But the following (admittedly eye-glazing) sentence in a research plan prepared by the staff of the International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS

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Canada to Introduce Mandatory Climate Disclosure Requirements for Large Companies

ESG Today

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.

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Let there be light: Bright future for solar panels, TV screens and more

Science Daily / Earth & Environment

From brighter TV screens to better medical diagnostics and more efficient solar panels, new research has discovered how to make more molecules stick to the surface of tiny nanocrystals, in a breakthrough that could lead to improvements in everyday technology.

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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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Creating a how-to guide for climate tech start-ups and scale-ups

McKinsey Sustainabilty

How can a climate tech company get funding—and scale up—quickly? The Climate Brick, an open-source manual for entrepreneurs and investors, aims to provide some answers.

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Rooftop solar supplies more than 50 per cent of main grid’s power demand for first time

Renew Economy

Solar PV mounted on the nation's rooftops have supplied more than 50 per cent of the main grid's power demand for the first time. The post Rooftop solar supplies more than 50 per cent of main grid’s power demand for first time appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Scaling Cloud Network Infrastructure for the AI Era

Cisco CSR

Generative AI applications are driving the demand for high-performance networking with AI/ML clusters in cloud provider environments. Cisco is introducing new 800G innovations to address these demands and improve outcomes.

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S&P Global Launches Climate Center of Excellence Focused on Climate, Environmental, and Nature Research

ESG Today

Market data and solutions provider S&P Global announced the launch of its new S&P Global Climate Center of Excellence, aimed at advancing the company’s research and methodology development in areas including climate, environmental, and nature. Sitting within S&P’s sustainability-focused unit, S&P Global Sustainable1, the new center will include scientists and strategists, and will collaborate across the company’s divisions “to ensure that S&P Global climate and sustainability

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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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Traces of ancient immigration patterns to Japan found in 2000-year-old genome

Science Daily / Earth & Environment

A joint research group has demonstrated that the majority of immigration to the Japanese Archipelago in the Yayoi and Kofun periods (between 3000 BCE and 538 CE) came from the Korean Peninsula. The researchers analyzed the complete genome of a 'Yayoi' individual and found that, among the non-Japanese populations, the results bore the most similarity to Korean populations.

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The question hanging in Helene’s wake: Is anywhere ‘climate safe’?

Impact Alpha

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.

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Whoever wins the election, Queensland needs more renewables, sooner

Renew Economy

There are deliberate campaigns underway to spread misinformation and disinformation about renewables, particularly in regional areas, in an attempt to delay this crucial transition. The post Whoever wins the election, Queensland needs more renewables, sooner appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Top 3 Tips to Automate Your Data Center with Infrastructure as Code (IaC)

Cisco CSR

Gain expert insights on Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and learn how to access it with Cisco Services as Code. Check out this co-authored blog to learn more.

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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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Digital Media Decarbonization Platform Scope3 Raises $25 Million to Tackle Climate Impact of AI

ESG Today

Digital media-focused sustainability platform Scope 3 announced that it has raised $25 million, with proceeds aimed at enabling the company to expand its focus to help tackle the climate impact of the AI industry. Founded in 2021, Scope3 has focused on decarbonizing media and advertising, providing solutions for participants in the advertising ecosystem to visualize, measure, and reduce their carbon emissions.

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US air pollution monitoring network has gaps in coverage, say researchers

Science Daily / Earth & Environment

The lack of air-quality monitoring capabilities across the U.S. affects the health of millions of people and disproportionately impacts minority and low socioeconomic-status communities, say researchers. Motivated by a new U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) standard for air pollution, the team employed a model for fine-scale air pollution mapping using real-world data, and it indicates there is an urgent need to address gaps in the agency's monitoring network.

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Why affordable rental housing Is a perfect asset class for impact investors

Impact Alpha

Does the perfect pairing exist? Some would argue that it’s peanut butter and chocolate. Every year, people around the world eat more than. The post Why affordable rental housing Is a perfect asset class for impact investors appeared first on ImpactAlpha.

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Australian solar innovator SunDrive strikes manufacturing pact with Chinese PV giant

Renew Economy

Australian solar innovator SunDrive strikes agreement with China solar giant that could be big boost to Labor's Made in Australia plans and its Solar Sunshot program. The post Australian solar innovator SunDrive strikes manufacturing pact with Chinese PV giant 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.