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Snowy 2.0 project pushed back to late 2029, costs to blow out again

Renew Economy

MAY 2, 2023

pumped hydro project, now not likely to begin full production until late 2029. project pushed back to late 2029, costs to blow out again appeared first on RenewEconomy. Snowy Hydro reveals more big delays and cost blow outs in troubled Snowy 2.0 The post Snowy 2.0

Alinta seeks biomass options for Loy Yang B, says capacity market for coal could end in 2029

Renew Economy

JUNE 12, 2022

The post Alinta seeks biomass options for Loy Yang B, says capacity market for coal could end in 2029 appeared first on RenewEconomy. Operator of what will be one of the last coal generators operating in Australia's grid argues the case for a short term capacity market for coal.

Start date for Australia’s biggest renewable energy hub pushed out to end of decade

Renew Economy

OCTOBER 20, 2024

The timeline for the massive Australian Renewable Energy Hub timeline has been pushed out to 2029 for first power and 2030s for green hydrogen and ammonia production. The post Start date for Australia’s biggest renewable energy hub pushed out to end of decade appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Q&A: Alinta’s Jeff Dimery on the short term merits of coal, and switch to biomass

Renew Economy

JUNE 13, 2022

Jeff Dimery on what coal generators should get capacity payments - at least until 2029 - and why Alinta is considering biomass to replace coal at Loy Yang B. The post Q&A: Alinta’s Jeff Dimery on the short term merits of coal, and switch to biomass appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Unilever sets $1.2B sales target for meat and dairy alternatives

GreenBiz

NOVEMBER 23, 2020

The plant-based meat market is expected to expand rapidly in the coming years to meet burgeoning consumer demand for sustainable food products, with one analysis from Barclays predicting the market will grow by more than 1,000 percent over the next 10 years to reach $140 billion by 2029.

Waste

Waste Global Economy

BBVA Raises Sustainable Finance Goal to More than $700 Billion by 2029

ESG Today

FEBRUARY 25, 2025

Spanish Bank BBVA announced the launch of a new goal to channel 700 billion (USD$735 billion) in sustainable finance between 2025 2029, with a focus on climate change and inclusive social development projects.

Banking

Banking Climate Change Clean Technology Development

NRC to certify NuScale small modular reactor design for use in the US

Utiliity Dive

AUGUST 1, 2022

is expected to go online at an Energy Department laboratory in Idaho in 2029. The first small modular nuclear reactor design to be approved in the U.S.

Booming secondhand clothing sales could help curb the sustainability crisis in fashion

GreenBiz

NOVEMBER 27, 2020

secondhand clothing market is projected to more than triple in value in the next 10 years — from $28 billion in 2019 to $80 billion in 2029 — in a U.S. A massive force is reshaping the fashion industry: secondhand clothing. According to a new report, the U.S. market currently worth $379 billion.

Digitalization

Digitalization Waste

Landsvirkjun - All Licences for Hvammur Power Station AcquiredOperations will begin in 2029

Global Renewable News

OCTOBER 29, 2024

The council of the municipality of Skeiða- and Gnúpverjahreppur has approved a construction licence for the Hvammur Power Station in the river Þjórsá. Earlier, the council of the municipality.

London, UK - Tootbus, the world's greenest sightseeing bus company, partners with VEV to manage EV bus fleet

Global Renewable News

JANUARY 31, 2024

By 2029,Tootbus will have converted ov. Highlights Agreement facilitates Tootbus' end-to-end sustainability mission and is forecast to achieve carbon-emissions savings of 15,567kg per year.

NuScale makes public debut but requires 'a lot of financing' to launch small nuclear reactor in 2029

Utiliity Dive

JUNE 1, 2022

Will being the first publicly traded small modular reactor company allow it to beat out its competitors?

Canada Launches Regulation Requiring 35% Emissions Reduction from Oil & Gas Companies

ESG Today

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

According to Steven Guilbeault, Canada’s Minister of Environment and Climate Change, the new cap-and-trade system was designed to recognize top-performing companies, while incentivizing higher emitters to invest in cleaner production processes.

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Decarbonize Net Zero Climate Change

What are the Fastest Growing Sustainability Professions?

Environment + Energy Leader

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

In the United States, the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reported that the fastest-growing occupation from 2019 to 2029 is expected to be wind turbine service technicians, with a growth rate of 61%. The post What are the Fastest Growing Sustainability Professions? appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader.

Green groups urge UN to raise climate ambition on global shipping

GreenBiz

OCTOBER 20, 2020

The frontrunning proposal, sponsored by France, Germany and Japan, has come under fire due to a recommendation that stringent enforcement of operational efficiency regulations is introduced no earlier than 2029. It is the job of the United Nations to protect people and planet from the ravages of runaway global heating.".

Shipping

Shipping Net Zero Decarbonize Supply Chain

AVANGRID, Inc. - Avangrid Submits Multiple Proposals for Transformative New England Wind Projects to Regional Offshore Wind Solicitation

Global Renewable News

MARCH 27, 2024

Highlights Shovel-Ready New England Wind 1 Positioned to Provide 791 Megawatts of Clean, Reliable Offshore Wind Power to the Region by 2029, Advancing Critical State Climate Targets Combin.

This is New York's first all-electric skyscraper

Corporate Knights

MARCH 4, 2024

Years ahead of an incoming state ban on the use of natural gas for heating and cooking in new buildings (taller buildings will have until 2029 to go all-electric), the development supplies induction stoves rather than gas-powered appliances and heat-pump dryers that reuse their warm air so they dry clothes at lower temperatures.

Net Zero

Net Zero Development

California's new truck rule: It's big, it's bold, it's controversial

GreenBiz

JULY 1, 2020

The truck rule follows another California law ( passed in 2018 ) that says all new public transit buses sold must be zero-emission starting in 2029. By 2045, all new commercial trucks sold in California must be zero-emission. .

Manufacturing

Kohler Partners With PGA WORKS To Diversify the Golf Industry’s Workforce

3BL Media

JUNE 4, 2024

In 2025 and 2029, we’ll have the honor of hosting the PWCC at our very own Whistling Straits, as well as providing scholarship grants to the PGA WORKS’ HBCU Golf Scholarship endowment for golf programs at minority serving institutions across the country.

RWE AG - Auction success for RWE: 1.6 gigawatts of offshore wind secured in the German North Sea

Global Renewable News

AUGUST 20, 2023

Highlights Federal Network Agency grants awards for 900-megawatt Nordseecluster B; RWE already developing 660-megawatt Nordseecluster A Commissioning planned for 2027 and 2029 Company a.

Development

Newly public small modular reactor developer NuScale reports increased losses, big cash infusion

Utiliity Dive

JUNE 8, 2022

NuScale officials say they have enough cash on hand to last through 2024 as they work to deploy the company’s first small modular reactor by 2029.

Development

California unveils proposal to keep Diablo Canyon nuclear plant open with $1.4B loan to PG&E

Utiliity Dive

AUGUST 16, 2022

The draft legislative language would direct regulators to keep the plant’s two units online through 2029 and 2030 while also exploring the option to operate Diablo Canyon until 2035.

Nuclear industry applauds Tennessee Valley Authority request for 5 GW of clean energy by 2029

Utiliity Dive

JULY 13, 2022

The federal power provider says it is “one of the largest clean energy procurement requests in the nation.”

What are the Fastest Growing Sustainability Professions?

Environment + Energy Leader

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

In the United States, the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reported that the fastest-growing occupation from 2019 to 2029 is expected to be wind turbine service technicians, with a growth rate of 61%. The post What are the Fastest Growing Sustainability Professions? appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader.

Hydro-Québec - Call for tenders for 1,500 MW of wind powerIntegration potential into Hydro-Québec's grid for commissioning in 2027, 2028 and 2029

Global Renewable News

MARCH 20, 2023

Call for tenders for 1,500 MW of wind power.

Understanding SB 253: A Guide to California’s New Climate Accountability Standards

3BL Media

DECEMBER 19, 2024

Scope 1 and 2 emissions must receive limited assurance by a third party beginning in 2026 (2025 data) and reasonable assurance beginning in 2030 (2029 data). Scope 3 emissions must receive limited assurance beginning in 2030 (2029 data); however, CARB is reviewing current and expected Scope 3 trends.

Climate Change

Google Signs its Largest Ever Carbon Removal Deal to Capture CO2 in Crushed Rocks and Soil

ESG Today

DECEMBER 12, 2024

The agreement, which will see the credits delivered beginning in 2029, marks the largest ERW deal to date, as well as Googles largest ever carbon dioxide removal (CDR) purchase agreement, following a commitment announced in March by the company to contract for at least $35 million of carbon removal credits over the next 12 months. .”

Net Zero

Net Zero Climate Change

Case Study: Addressing PFAS in Drinking Water in Affected Communities in the State of New Jersey

3BL Media

DECEMBER 23, 2024

By 2029, we expect to have over 100 PFAS treatment systems for municipal water operational across the U.S., As an owner and operator of 200 municipal water and wastewater facilities nationwide, Veolia has successfully implemented solutions at more than 30 sites to remove regulated PFAS chemicals.

EPA

EPA Waste

Lenovo Awarded Gold in the Best Corporate Governance and ESG Awards 2023 by HKICPA

3BL Media

JANUARY 30, 2024

On the environment front, Lenovo announced its SBTi validated target to reach net-zero GHG emissions target by 2050 and the targets have been set against a base year of FY 2018/19, near term target year of FY 2029/30, and net-zero target year of FY 2049/50.”

Net Zero

AVANGRID, Inc. - Avangrid's New England Wind 1 Project Selected by Massachusetts In Offshore Wind SolicitationNew England Wind 1 to Provide 791 Megawatts of Clean, Reliable Offshore Wind Power to Massachusetts by 2029, Advancing Critical State Climate Targets

Global Renewable News

SEPTEMBER 8, 2024

Avangrid, Inc. NYSE: AGR), a leading sustainable energy company and member of the Iberdrola Group, today (Sept 6) announced it has been awarded 791 Megawatts (MW) by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.

EU Proposes Rules Requiring All New Buildings to be Zero Emission by 2030

ESG Today

OCTOBER 25, 2022

The EU member state agreement also envisions the requirement to deploy solar energy installations on all new public and non-residential buildings over 250 square meters by the end of 2026, and on all new residential buildings by the end of 2029.

Net Zero

Net Zero Decarbonize

Medtronic Launches Bold 10-Year Global Initiative To Propel 1M Low-Income Students Into Health Tech Careers

3BL Media

MARCH 3, 2025

The demand for future talent is clear with the global health tech industry projected to reach $775 billion by 2029 and many young people are ready to take advantage of the opportunity. Only 35% of those surveyed say society is prepared to handle these shortages.

World’s largest floating offshore wind farm begins operation

Renewable Energy World

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

Statkraft, a renewable energy generator owned by the Norwegian state, will buy the entire electrical output of the 48 MW Kincardine Offshore Wind Farm through a power purchase agreement that extends until 2029. The project is comprised of a 2MW Vestas turbine in addition to five 9.5 MW Vestas turbines.

Development

New York Bans Fossil Fuels in New Buildings Starting 2026

ESG Today

MAY 4, 2023

The new budget sets requirements to advance zero emission construction in new buildings, with rules phasing out the use of fossil fuels in new buildings up to seven stories by 2026, and all other new buildings by 2029, with exceptions including hospitals, critical infrastructure and commercial food establishments, and buildings where the local electric (..)

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Decarbonize Climate Change

A Solar Leasing Program Offers a Bright Future for Renewable Energy

3BL Media

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

By the end of 2029, Georgia BRIGHT plans to bring benefits of solar energy to more than 16,000 households. In total, that’s a target of more than 16,000 households tapping solar energy by the end of 2029. It’s piloting a Pennsylvania BRIGHT program, too.

Manufacturing

Manufacturing Development

Rio Tinto Signs Australia’s Largest-Ever Clean Energy Deal

ESG Today

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

Once approved, construction is anticipated to start in late 2025, and electricity production is expected to begin in 2029. The project is in early development and subject to development and grid connection approvals.

Development

Building Thriving Futures: KeyBank Partners With Urban Arts To Create Career Pathways Through Digital Gaming

3BL Media

AUGUST 14, 2024

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, careers in computer and information technology are projected to grow 11% from 2019 to 2029, faster than the average for all occupations. You truly get the best of both worlds and it's really flexible,” says Sydney E. an Urban Arts game designer and current rising sophomore at Barnard College.

Digitalization

Digitalization Development

GRESB Launches Transition Risk Analytics Solution for Asset Managers

ESG Today

JULY 10, 2024

Michel Amar, Chief Business Development Officer for Asset Impact at GRESB said: “Our solutions are already helping leading institutions like Barclays, BNP Paribas, and MassMutual navigate a complex and fast-moving environment.

Analytics

Analytics Net Zero Climate Change Decarbonize

Singapore to Introduce Mandatory Climate Reporting Beginning 2025

ESG Today

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

Large non-listed companies will follow a similar timeline, although Scope 3 reporting will begin for these companies no earlier than 2029.

Development

Lamborghini Targets 40% Reduction in Emissions Across the Value Chain by 2030

ESG Today

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

The company launched its first HPEV (High Performance Electrified Vehicle) hybrid super sports car last year, and its electrification targets include introducing its first full electric model in 2028 and a fully electric SUV in 2029, with the aim of a 50% reduction in fleet CO2 emissions by 2025 and 80% by 2030.

Supply Chains

Supply Chains Supply Chain Decarbonize Logistics

ECB warns fossil-fuel-exposed banks they risk €21bn in annual losses by 2029

Environmental Finance

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

The European Central Bank (ECB) has delivered its starkest warning to-date of the damage a delayed transition to a net zero economy would inflict on the financial system.

Banking

Banking Net Zero

Looking back from 2030: A Notional 2029 New Year’s Address from the Federal Chancellor of Germany

Sustainable Development Network

JANUARY 7, 2018

Berlin, 31.12.2029. Dear citizens, On this, the threshold to the 2030s, I would like to take a look back to the year 2015.

Development

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Lenovo Commits to Net Zero Emissions Across the Value Chain by 2050

ESG Today

JANUARY 20, 2023

Its near-term, SBTi-validated 2030 emissions reduction goals include an absolute scope 1 and scope 2 GHG emissions reduction by 50% percent by fiscal year 2029-2030, as well as a commitment to reduce its scope 3 GHG emissions from use of sold products by 3% on average for comparable products within the same timeframe.

Net Zero

Net Zero Climate Change Decarbonize Manufacturing

Google Asks Large Suppliers to Commit to 100% Renewable Energy as Emissions Continue to Rise

ESG Today

JULY 3, 2024

The new initiative was announced with the release of Google’s 2024 Environmental Report, highlighting the company’s environmental initiatives, and its progress towards its sustainability goals.

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Chief Sustainability Officer Net Zero Manufacturing

Newest coal set to close

Green Career News

FEBRUARY 5, 2023

Australia's newest coal-fired power plant is set to close by 2029.

Snowy 2.0 project pushed back to late 2029, costs to blow out again

Alinta seeks biomass options for Loy Yang B, says capacity market for coal could end in 2029

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Start date for Australia’s biggest renewable energy hub pushed out to end of decade

Q&A: Alinta’s Jeff Dimery on the short term merits of coal, and switch to biomass

Unilever sets $1.2B sales target for meat and dairy alternatives

BBVA Raises Sustainable Finance Goal to More than $700 Billion by 2029

NRC to certify NuScale small modular reactor design for use in the US

Booming secondhand clothing sales could help curb the sustainability crisis in fashion

Landsvirkjun - All Licences for Hvammur Power Station AcquiredOperations will begin in 2029

London, UK - Tootbus, the world's greenest sightseeing bus company, partners with VEV to manage EV bus fleet

NuScale makes public debut but requires 'a lot of financing' to launch small nuclear reactor in 2029

Canada Launches Regulation Requiring 35% Emissions Reduction from Oil & Gas Companies

What are the Fastest Growing Sustainability Professions?

Green groups urge UN to raise climate ambition on global shipping

AVANGRID, Inc. - Avangrid Submits Multiple Proposals for Transformative New England Wind Projects to Regional Offshore Wind Solicitation

This is New York's first all-electric skyscraper

California's new truck rule: It's big, it's bold, it's controversial

Kohler Partners With PGA WORKS To Diversify the Golf Industry’s Workforce

RWE AG - Auction success for RWE: 1.6 gigawatts of offshore wind secured in the German North Sea

Newly public small modular reactor developer NuScale reports increased losses, big cash infusion

California unveils proposal to keep Diablo Canyon nuclear plant open with $1.4B loan to PG&E

Nuclear industry applauds Tennessee Valley Authority request for 5 GW of clean energy by 2029

What are the Fastest Growing Sustainability Professions?

Hydro-Québec - Call for tenders for 1,500 MW of wind powerIntegration potential into Hydro-Québec's grid for commissioning in 2027, 2028 and 2029

Understanding SB 253: A Guide to California’s New Climate Accountability Standards

Google Signs its Largest Ever Carbon Removal Deal to Capture CO2 in Crushed Rocks and Soil

Case Study: Addressing PFAS in Drinking Water in Affected Communities in the State of New Jersey

Lenovo Awarded Gold in the Best Corporate Governance and ESG Awards 2023 by HKICPA

AVANGRID, Inc. - Avangrid's New England Wind 1 Project Selected by Massachusetts In Offshore Wind SolicitationNew England Wind 1 to Provide 791 Megawatts of Clean, Reliable Offshore Wind Power to Massachusetts by 2029, Advancing Critical State Climate Targets

EU Proposes Rules Requiring All New Buildings to be Zero Emission by 2030

Medtronic Launches Bold 10-Year Global Initiative To Propel 1M Low-Income Students Into Health Tech Careers

World’s largest floating offshore wind farm begins operation

New York Bans Fossil Fuels in New Buildings Starting 2026

A Solar Leasing Program Offers a Bright Future for Renewable Energy

Rio Tinto Signs Australia’s Largest-Ever Clean Energy Deal

Building Thriving Futures: KeyBank Partners With Urban Arts To Create Career Pathways Through Digital Gaming

GRESB Launches Transition Risk Analytics Solution for Asset Managers

Singapore to Introduce Mandatory Climate Reporting Beginning 2025

Lamborghini Targets 40% Reduction in Emissions Across the Value Chain by 2030

ECB warns fossil-fuel-exposed banks they risk €21bn in annual losses by 2029

Looking back from 2030: A Notional 2029 New Year’s Address from the Federal Chancellor of Germany

Lenovo Commits to Net Zero Emissions Across the Value Chain by 2050

Google Asks Large Suppliers to Commit to 100% Renewable Energy as Emissions Continue to Rise

Newest coal set to close

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