Renew Economy
DECEMBER 18, 2024
Chris Bowen describes Peter Dutton's nuclear plan as a political "con job", and says while Labor's policies are starting to deliver there is more to do. The post Dutton’s nuclear plan a “con job” and a recipe for blackouts, says Bowen appeared first on RenewEconomy.
Corporate Knights
DECEMBER 17, 2024
The supply chains of over 100 fashion brands are linked to oil and gas fracking in the Permian Basin in Texas, due to their sourcing of fossil-fuel derived synthetic fibers, according to a new report from climate group Stand.earth. The report found 107 fashion companies using textile materials that rely on petrochemicals. Of these, 57 have explicit policies to phase out or reduce virgin polyester, which Stand.earth said was necessary to reduce the sectors carbon footprint.
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3BL Media
DECEMBER 18, 2024
Yum! Brands Habit Burger & Grill, KFC and Taco Bell customers in Petaluma, California, recently participated in the United States first city-wide reusable cup program, and their parent company is using data collected from that project to inform future packaging decisions. In Petaluma, California, 32 miles north of San Francisco, Habit Burger & Grill and KFC team members recently swapped their signature red and white cups for bright purple ones.
Global Renewable News
DECEMBER 19, 2024
Our news service will be interrupted from December23rd to January 3rd 2025. We will resume our weekly enewsletter on Tuesday, January 7th, 2025.We would like to take this opportunity to wi.
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.
ESG Today
DECEMBER 18, 2024
Carbon removal buyer coalition Frontier announced that it has facilitated $80 million in offtake agreements on behalf of buyers including Google, H&M, Stripe and Salesforce, among others, for the removal of nearly 300,000 tons of CO2 through technologies that integrate carbon removal into existing industrial processes. The offtake agreements were signed with CO280, a developer of Biomass Carbon Removal and Storage (BiCRS) projects at pulp and paper facilities, and CREW Carbon, which removes
Renew Economy
DECEMBER 15, 2024
Tesla says Dutton's nuclear plan would result in "severe" curtailment of household rooftop PV, and argues there is little room for any "baseload" on Australia's main grids. The post Tesla says Dutton’s nuclear plan will result in “severe” curtailment of household rooftop solar appeared first on RenewEconomy.
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3BL Media
DECEMBER 17, 2024
Originally published in Quest Diagnostics' 2023 Corporate Responsibility Report Minimizing our environmental impact Our work to minimize our environmental impact starts within our walls. We have taken and continue to take steps to lower our carbon footprint by improving the energy efficiency of operations in our facilities as well as our logistics and transportation footprint.
Global Renewable News
DECEMBER 19, 2024
Verity Holdings, LLC ("Verity") is pleased.
ESG Today
DECEMBER 16, 2024
Leading enterprise resource planning (ERP) software company SAP announced today the general availability of SAP Green Ledger, a new carbon accounting solution aimed at enabling companies to track and report the carbon footprint of their products, services and business units. Initially unveiled in 2023 , and forming part of SAP Sustainability solutions, the new solution provides a carbon accounting system that directly integrates with a companys financial data, according to SAP, by allocating emi
Renew Economy
DECEMBER 17, 2024
Flexible rooftop solar exports have been implemented in South Australia with great success. But a new report finds the slow or non-existent rollout in other states is coming at a huge cost. The post “Flexible exports” vital to the value of rooftop PV, and could help avoid the big solar button appeared first on RenewEconomy.
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
Science Daily / Earth & Environment
DECEMBER 19, 2024
Scientists have unveiled groundbreaking research on the origins of lunar water, offering insights that could reshape our understanding of the Earth-Moon system and the broader solar system. The pioneering study explores the isotopic signatures of lunar water, revealing a mix of indigenous and cometary sources.
3BL Media
DECEMBER 17, 2024
The global race to net-zero emissions has put supply chains under a sustainability microscope. Clean energy technologies like solar panels, wind turbines, electric vehicles (EV), and batteries are the building blocks of a decarbonized future, but producing and deploying these technologies at scale can bring with them significant supply chain headaches.
Global Renewable News
DECEMBER 19, 2024
Fervo Energy ("Fervo"), the leader in.
ESG Today
DECEMBER 16, 2024
EV charging software platform provider WeaveGrid announced that it has raised $28 million in a funding round led by Toyotas growth fund, Woven Capital, with proceeds aimed at supporting the expansion of WeaveGrids platform, capabilities and relationships with automakers and utilities. Founded in 2018 by CEO Apoorv Bhargava and President John Taggart, California-based WeaveGrid provides a platform aimed at accelerating the adoption of electric vehicles by helping to solve critical EV-grid integra
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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.
Renew Economy
DECEMBER 15, 2024
Peter Dutton's nuclear plan is being painted as a declaration of war against household energy systems, with rooftop solar having to be switched off on a near daily basis. The post Solar switch off: Dutton’s nuclear plan amounts to declaration of war against household energy systems appeared first on RenewEconomy.
Science Daily / Earth & Environment
DECEMBER 16, 2024
Scientists have developed a 3D concrete printing method that captures carbon, demonstrating a new pathway to reduce the environmental impact of the construction industry.
3BL Media
DECEMBER 20, 2024
AMSTERDAM, HONG KONG, and OAKLAND, Calif., December 20, 2024 /3BL/ - Cascale, the global nonprofit alliance formerly known as the Sustainable Apparel Coalition, announces its collaboration with FASHION LEAP FOR CLIMATE , an industry-leading initiative founded by ABOUT YOU Group, YOOX NET-A-PORTER, and Zalando in collaboration with Quantis. This joint effort aims to accelerate the adoption of science-based targets within the textile, apparel, and footwear industry and allows Cascale to better sup
Global Renewable News
DECEMBER 19, 2024
Consumers Energy and Boyne Resorts today (Dec 19) announced a partnership to power Boyne Mountain Resort and sister property, Bay Harbor Golf Club, with clean energy and bring new renewable energy int.
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
ESG Today
DECEMBER 18, 2024
The European Financial Reporting Advisory Group (EFRAG) announced the release of its voluntary sustainability reporting standard for non-listed SMEs (VSME), aimed at enabling micro-, small- and medium-sized companies to report on ESG issues in a simplified and consistent way. EFRAG, a private association majority financed by the EU, was mandated by the European Commission in June 2020 to prepare for the new EU sustainability reporting standards (ESRS) underlying the new Corporate Sustainability
Renew Economy
DECEMBER 19, 2024
Regulator says big energy players are manipulating prices to their benefit. It's not illegal, but it's putting a sour note on the energy transition and may require changes to market design. The post How big utilities manipulate the energy market, even with a high share of wind and solar appeared first on RenewEconomy.
Science Daily / Earth & Environment
DECEMBER 17, 2024
Researchers propose a unique numerical decision-making framework for solar panel protection against extreme weather conditions. The framework combines advanced wind simulations with machine learning to optimize individual solar panel angles under strong winds. Unlike previous methods, this new method treats panels as independent decision-makers and identifies creative, data-driven solutions to reduce stress, significantly outperforming current safeguards.
3BL Media
DECEMBER 16, 2024
The problem Climate change is not gender neutral and our response shouldnt be either. Women are disproportionately impacted by climate change and biodiversity risks. The impacts are broad and varied: womens health is at risk due to working in extreme temperatures and malnutrition from unpredictable food supplies; ever greater amounts of time are being spent on unpaid care and domestic tasks as women walk further to collect depleted forests and water supplies; increasingly unpredictable incomes a
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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
Global Renewable News
DECEMBER 19, 2024
Highlights U.S. growth milestone achieved with the commissioning of two solar farms in California and Georgia with a combined capacity of 290 MW U.S. market at the core of RWE's strategy.
ESG Today
DECEMBER 19, 2024
IOSCO, the leading international policy forum and standards setter for securities regulators, announced the launch of the GEMC Network for Adoption or Other Use of ISSB Standards, a new network aimed at supporting the adoption and use of the IFRS Foundations sustainability reporting standards in emerging markets. The launch of the new network follows the release last year by the IFRS Foundations International Sustainability Standards Boards (ISSB) inaugural general sustainability (IFRS S1) and c
Renew Economy
DECEMBER 16, 2024
A "tidal wave" of big batteries and record amounts of new solar and wind are driving down prices and will help deliver 82 pct renewables by 2030, but only if momentum can be maintained. The post “Tidal wave” of big batteries and record solar and wind put 2030 renewables target within reach appeared first on RenewEconomy.
Science Daily / Earth & Environment
DECEMBER 18, 2024
California ground squirrels hunt, kill and eat voles, reveals a new study documenting evidence of widespread carnivorous behavior among squirrels.
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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.
3BL Media
DECEMBER 16, 2024
Logitech Blog Authored by Marie Perriard, Sustainability Marketing & Communications New to buying used? Finding hidden gems in a secondhand market can feel like youve hit the jackpot. The mix of satisfaction from finding the perfect item lower than its original price provides that sense of accomplishment. Logitech is making it easier to find top-notch refurbished devices online.
Global Renewable News
DECEMBER 19, 2024
Altus Power (NYSE: AMPS), the largest commercial scale provider of clean electric power, today (Dec 19) announced the completion of a new 760kW solar system in Cherry Valley, Illinois, in conjunctio.
ESG Today
DECEMBER 17, 2024
Gresham House, a London-based sustainability-focused alternative asset manager, announced the appointment of Hyewon Kong as Sustainable Investment Director, responsible for advancing the firms ESG efforts across the firms strategies. Kong brings over 20 years of experience in sustainable investment across Asia, Europe, and North America. Most recently, Hyewon was Head of Responsible Investing at the Investment Management Corporation of Ontario (IMCO), where she spent over four years leading sust
Renew Economy
DECEMBER 18, 2024
How would Freud diagnose the pro-nuclear and anti-renewable lobbies? Do not be surprised if it involves phallic symbols and nostalgic idealisation. Plus, a musical assessment. The post Power, control and symbolic masculinity: How Freud might diagnose the pro nuclear lobby appeared first on RenewEconomy.
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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.
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