Renew Economy

JANUARY 7, 2024

The post 2023 in review: Australia nears half-way mark to 82% renewables appeared first on RenewEconomy. Renewables combined to supply an average share of nearly 40% across Australia's main grids for the year. We look back at the stats and records.

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JANUARY 3, 2024

Germany's coal power production drops to lowest level in 60 years in 2023, even after closure of the last of its nuclear generators. The post Germany’s coal power production drops to lowest level in 60 years in 2023 after nuclear exit appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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NOVEMBER 29, 2023

The post China to install record-breaking 230 GW of wind and solar in 2023 appeared first on RenewEconomy. China is quietly reorganising its entire power sector to support rapid electrification and renewables uptake – and smashing records along the way.

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NOVEMBER 19, 2024

power sector saw an 8% reduction in carbon emissions in 2023, according to a new analysis of air emissions for the country's top 100 power producers released today. The report found that in 2023, the U.S. In 2023, that mix had shifted to 16% coal, 42% natural gas, and 14% wind and solar. electricity.

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Renew Economy

JANUARY 31, 2024

Global investment in clean energy and the larger low-carbon energy transition hit a new record in 2023, reaching $US1.77 trillion in 2023, up 17% appeared first on RenewEconomy. trillion, up 17%, with China continuing to lead the way. The post Global clean energy investment hit $US1.77

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JANUARY 18, 2024

The post A record 63 billion-dollars of weather disasters hit Earth in 2023 appeared first on RenewEconomy. Seven nations had their most expensive weather disaster on record in the last 12 months, and the continent of Africa suffered two of its deadliest.

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GreenBiz

OCTOBER 9, 2023

In December, COP15 ended with a landmark agreement to protect nature. Here’s what the private sector has been up to since.

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NOVEMBER 14, 2024

Originally published in Southern Company's 2023 Sustainability Summary Our mission to provide clean, safe, reliable and affordable energy is about more than our bottom line. In 2023, employees volunteered over 150,000 hours of their time. Learn More Alabama Power Foundation is a proud contributor to Jones Valley Teaching Farm (JVTF).

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3BL Media

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

As of 2023, we have reduced these emissions by 35%. In 2023, Cummins’ Daventry Engine Plant began to see the benefits of this transition. In 2023, new long-lasting paint filters were developed, reducing filter waste by approximately 30% and cutting costs. Across the Atlantic, Cummins plants in the U.K.

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Corporate Knights

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

Since the start of 2023, these 10 agencies have collectively held at least 91 contracts to burnish the reputations of companies involved in the fossil fuel industry, according to research by DeSmog and Clean Creatives. The Saudi government, which has worked to hinder U.N. Twenty-two employees from the U.S.-based

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3BL Media

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

In addition to reporting Business Travel and Leased Assets last year, in calendar year 2023 we are including Employee Commuting and Fuel and Energy Related Activity Emissions. In calendar year 2023, we reduced our electrical energy consumption by 7.14% from 2022 levels, with a total consumption of 25,833,192 kWh.

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Corporate Knights

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

On the other hand, Alberta did release its Emissions Reduction and Energy Development Plan (ERED) in April 2023, aiming for a carbon-neutral economy by 2050. Three tenths of its net electricity in 2023 was generated from renewable sources , according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration.

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GreenBiz

DECEMBER 14, 2023

These three topics were top of mind in 2023 for sustainable food professionals — and will move the field forward in the year ahead.

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FEBRUARY 27, 2025

Originally published in Lenovo's 2023/24 ESG Report Packaging Packaging has been identified as a significant environmental aspect under Lenovos EMS. In FY 2023/24 alone, Lenovo reduced 7 packaging consumption by 672 metric tons. In 2023, the bamboo fiber packaging was expanded to all ThinkPad series (except the E series).

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GreenBiz

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

The market for sustainability bonds reached almost $940 billion in 2023, with more growth expected in 2024.

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Renew Economy

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

Report finds volume of fossil fuel subsidies from G7 nations increased 15% between 2016 and 2023 with the US spending the most. The post Fossil fuel subsidies now more than $A2 trillion just in G7 countries appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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DECEMBER 9, 2024

Originally published in Lenovo's 2023/24 ESG Report As Senior Vice President and Chief Legal & Corporate Responsibility Officer, it is a pleasure to share our 18th annual Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Report for FY 2023/24. We see this reflected in our employees energy for our global philanthropy efforts.

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Renew Economy

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

When compared to fossil fuel and nuclear options, solar PV’s global costs in 2023 were 56 per cent lower, while onshore wind’s costs were even lower. The post Solar and wind less than half the cost of fossil fuels as price falls continue appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Renew Economy

AUGUST 28, 2024

AEMO says the electricity outlook has improved since 2023, but further delays to projects or dampeners on investment mean "reliability will deteriorate.” The post New solar, wind and battery boosts reliability outlook, but AEMO says no room for more delay appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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JANUARY 31, 2024

Santos, Woodside, Adani and Gina Rinehart feature among donors to major political parties in 2023. The post Millions in fossil fuel money rained on major political parties last year appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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APRIL 17, 2024

For the first time in 20 years, Australia fell out of the Top 10 countries for new solar installations in 2023. But Australian PV experts have bigger concerns. The post Australia falls out of global top 10 solar countries, risks losing spot in leading PV research group appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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DECEMBER 11, 2024

Originally published in Quest Diagnostics' 2023 Corporate Responsibility Report Creating a healthier world requires collaboration, both across our internal team and with our global suppliers. billion on goods and services from small and diverse US businessesincluding $343 million in 2023. Over the last 5 years, weve spent over $1.7

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Renew Economy

JANUARY 15, 2024

Installation of solar panels and heat pumps in UK homes soared in 2023, driving the country to its highest-ever level of domestic low-carbon technology upgrades. The post Surge in heat pumps and rooftop solar drives record uptake for UK homes appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Renew Economy

DECEMBER 19, 2023

Wholesale electricity prices declined across the grid in 2023, and batteries are having a growing influence over the market as their numbers and length of storage grows. The post Batteries are getting bigger and longer, and helping wind and solar push coal out the door appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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DECEMBER 17, 2024

Our 2023 Triple Net Zero Readiness Study shows that while many companies have committed to net zero goals, only 52% of those surveyed have actionable plans to achieve them. NPS is an important Key Performance Indicator (KPI), tied to our multifaceted performance and reviewed monthly by our Veolia North America CEO and Executive Committee.

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Renew Economy

JANUARY 30, 2024

Record low coal and gas generation pushed wholesale electricity prices lower in the last quarter of 2023, as every region of the country notched up new solar output records. The post Greening grid muscles out fossil fuels, pushes down power prices appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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JANUARY 17, 2024

Clean Energy Regulator data shows Queensland reached one million rooftop solar installations in 2023, beating out every other state in the country. The post Sunshine State milestone as Queenslanders install one million solar rooftops appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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JANUARY 17, 2024

New data shows Germany's market for home and commercial battery storage systems grew by over 150 per cent in 2023 – and that's with "market barriers." The post Home battery boom: Solar batteries double to more than one million in Germany appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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FEBRUARY 8, 2024

As BOM marks down 2023 as Australia's eight warmest year, a Climate Council report says the summer has delivered clear signs the planet is overheating. The post “Climate whiplash:” Reports warn to brace for more impacts of a fast-warming planet appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Corporate Knights

FEBRUARY 18, 2025

Driven mainly by the rising demand from electric vehicles and renewable energy storage requirements, Sustainable Revenue from this tier has grown 350% between 2019 and 2023. But China has now taken the lead, increasing its share from 41% in 2022 to 48% in 2023. Until 2022, South Korea had the dominating share in this market.

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Renew Economy

OCTOBER 14, 2024

Sweden's OX2 follows up its 2023 purchase of a large solar portfolio in Australia with the acquisition of a gigawatt scale wind and battery project. The post Sweden’s OX2 makes first move into wind power in Australia with purchase of gigawatt scale project appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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DECEMBER 16, 2024

100,000 GALLONS SAVED MONTHLY 1 In August 2023, Mary Kay implemented an improvement (shutting off sample ports) that is projected to save approximately 100,000 gallons per month in our R3 site. Our goal is to improve accuracy and identify other advancements while being a responsible water steward in our local community.

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3BL Media

OCTOBER 30, 2024

Originally published in American Airlines' 2023 Sustainability Report American is committed to conducting business in an ethical manner consistent with our values. We updated these standards in July 2023. Team members with sourcing and procurement responsibilities receive additional job-specific training relevant to their roles.

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Renew Economy

JANUARY 11, 2024

IEA says COP28 goal of tripling renewables within reach after unprecedented global growth in 2023. But Australia among countries holding back the pace. The post Australia called out for grid queues, policy gaps in race to triple global renewables appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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FEBRUARY 18, 2025

The Clean Energy Connection solar sites are located throughout Florida, from Bay County down to Hardee County: Bay Ranch Renewable Energy Center in Bay County (completed in April 2023) Bay Trail Renewable Energy Center in Citrus County (completed in September 2022) County Line Renewable Energy Center in Gilchrist County (completed in August 2024) Falmouth (..)

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