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The global freshwater crisis threatens to erode $58 trillion in economic value

GreenBiz

Here's why it's a 'downward spiral', according to a new WWF report.

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Fortescue lays out huge wind, solar and storage plans to take fossil fuels out of Pilbara

Renew Economy

Fortescue outlines its path to "real zero" at its Pilbara mines with plans for multiple gigawatts of solar, wind and battery storage, plus an electrified fleet of trucks and trains. The post Fortescue lays out huge wind, solar and storage plans to take fossil fuels out of Pilbara appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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14 training resources for regenerating the land through agriculture

GreenBiz

Enable your organization to support holistic, regenerative practices and empower your suppliers to do the same.

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Keeping Eraring open longer of little value to Origin, says independent expert

Renew Economy

Independent expert looking at Origin Energy takeover says there is likely little value for the utility in keeping Eraring open beyond 2025, and any extension would be limited. The post Keeping Eraring open longer of little value to Origin, says independent expert appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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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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How to make food more sustainable at your next conference: An 8-step guide

GreenBiz

Here are our 8 steps to set up a sustainable menu at your next conference or corporate event.

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Rio Tinto seeks to repurpose old mine sites in 600MW renewables push

Renew Economy

Rio Tinto wants to install 600MW of renewables to replace the gas it uses to extract iron ore – including old mine sites earmarked to host solar farms. The post Rio Tinto seeks to repurpose old mine sites in 600MW renewables push appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Wind farm gets green light for planning change, bigger turbines

Renew Economy

Woolsthorpe wind farm gets approval for reduced total number of turbines – but at a much bigger size. The post Wind farm gets green light for planning change, bigger turbines appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Leadership rundown: How US healthcare leaders are scaling innovation and transformation

McKinsey Sustainabilty

Healthcare organizations are exploring ways to use data, analytics, and AI to drive and scale innovation and transformation.

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Sharpe seeks to smooth road to renewable zones with $128m community “downpayment”

Renew Economy

NSW make $128m commitment to "community projects and employment opportunities" in the Central-West Orana Renewable Energy Zone, to smooth the exit from coal. The post Sharpe seeks to smooth road to renewable zones with $128m community “downpayment” appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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The Pitfalls of Personal Judgment

Stanford Social Innovation

By Logan McDonnell As a nonprofit professional with over a decade of experience working in homelessness programs and currently working in homelessness prevention, I’ve often heard coworkers describe how a person in one of these programs reminded them of a close relative or friend. Of course, there’s nothing necessarily wrong with these kinds of empathetic connections.

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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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We must not let big emitters greenwash their emissions with renewables free kick

Renew Economy

We can't afford to give free kicks to heavy emitters, especially when Australia needs all the help it can get to reach 82% renewables by 2030. The post We must not let big emitters greenwash their emissions with renewables free kick appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Agricultural Insurance + Energy Access: An Innovative Pilot Program Reveals the Value of Bundled Services — And the Need for Cross-Sector Partnerships

James Militzer

Sustainable Development Goal 7 (SDG7) calls for “affordable, reliable, sustainable and modern energy for all” by 2030. But this goal will not be achieved by thinking about energy alone. A holistic approach is necessary, leveraging partnerships and cross-sector innovation to create sustainable energy solutions for last-mile consumers, with a focus on improving their climate resilience.

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Genex lands 10-year supply contract for huge Kidston wind project

Renew Economy

Genex lands off take agreement for proposed Kidston wind project that will form part of the clean energy hub incorporating wind, solar and pumped hydro storage. The post Genex lands 10-year supply contract for huge Kidston wind project appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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ESMA Warns on “Misleading” Use of ESG-related Terms by Funds

Chris Hall

Research by the European regulator shows that ESG-related named fund s attract more inflows , raising concerns about potential greenwashing. Growing use of ESG-related language in fund names and documentation to attract higher inflows is increasing greenwashing risks, according to new research by the European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA).

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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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Toyota and Telstra pivot into hydrogen fuel cell generators for off grid sites

Renew Economy

Toyota Australia announces $3m tilt at stationary hydrogen fuel cell power generator assembly and distribution, in a deal with France-based EODev. The post Toyota and Telstra pivot into hydrogen fuel cell generators for off grid sites appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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What is the global stocktake?

McKinsey Sustainabilty

The global stocktake is an assessment of progress made toward mitigating global warming since the Paris Agreement in 2015. The results from the first-ever global stocktake will be discussed at COP28.

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Energy Insiders Podcast: Australia’s methane problem

Renew Economy

Methane expert Peter Rayner on Australia’s potent climate problem, and a solution. Plus: Origin’s black hole, Genex deals and big battery bids. The post Energy Insiders Podcast: Australia’s methane problem appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Smart City competition? one of the best ways possible to showcase successful public private partnerships

Energy Central

The pace of change in our world is so rapid that just acknowledging the evolutionary advances can be challenging. But one trend that should not be overlooked is the growth occurring in urban areas of America. There’s a significant shift in where people choose to live and urban officials are struggling fiercely to incorporate the growth. According to Forbes research, 55% of the.

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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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DHL Signs Deal for 668 Million Liters of Sustainable Aviation Fuel

ESG Today

Logistics giant DHL Express announced today a new long-term agreement with clean energy and renewable fuels provider World Energy for the purchase of roughly 668 million litres of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) via sustainable aviation fuel certificates (SAFc). The seven-year deal, running through 2030, marks one of the largest-ever SAFc agreements in the aviation industry to date.

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Cobalt-free battery for cleaner, greener power

Science Daily / Earth & Environment

High-capacity and reliable rechargeable batteries are a critical component of many devices and even modes of transport. They play a key role in the shift to a greener world. A wide variety of elements are used in their production, including cobalt, the production of which contributes to some environmental, economic, and social issues. A team now presents a viable alternative to cobalt which in some ways can outperform state-of-the-art battery chemistry.

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A Leading Expert in Supply Chain Management Says The Supreme Court’s Decision Could Pose New Challenges for Black and Women-Led Suppliers

Just Capital

(Luis Alvarez/Getty Images) America’s multi-billion dollar supplier ecosystem has slowly been getting more diverse over the past several years, with more top companies allocating million and billion-dollar contracts to suppliers from underrepresented backgrounds. But the Supreme Court’s recent decision on affirmative action could put that in jeopardy, according to Reggie Williams , chief consultant at Procurement Resources, who’s been in the business for over four decades, having worked with com

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El Niño's chang­ing pat­terns: Human influ­ence on nat­u­ral vari­abil­ity

Science Daily / Earth & Environment

Two recent scientific studies provide new insights into Earth's climate dynamics, with a particular focus on the El Niño phenomenon. The results show how El Niño responds to natural factors over extended periods, while highlighting the increasing role of human activities in shaping this climatic phenomenon in the modern era.

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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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CIP Raises $2 Billion for Bioenergy, Renewables Infrastructure Funds

ESG Today

Energy infrastructure investment manager Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners (CIP) announced that it has raised approximately €2 billion ($USD2.1 billion) at the final close of two new clean energy infrastructure funds, including €750 million for CI Advanced Bioenergy Fund I (CI ABF I) and €1 billion, with an additional €200 million in co-investments for CI Green Credit Fund I (CI GCF I).

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Ameresco, Inc. - Ameresco Landfill Gas to Renewable Natural Gas Plant Operations Begin at Republic Services' Benson Valley Landfill

Global Renewable News

Ameresco, Inc., (NYSE: AMRC), a leading cleantech integrator specializing in energy efficiency and renewable energy, today (Oct 19) announced that it achieved commercial operation at its landfill gas.

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Singapore Central Bank Guides Investors, Banks to Avoid Divestment Approach to Net Zero

ESG Today

The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS), the central bank and financial regulator of Singapore, announced today the issuance of a set of consultation papers with proposed guidelines on net zero transition planning for financial institutions, including banks, insurers and asset managers. The guidelines set out MAS’ supervisory expectations for the financial institutions to have a sound transition planning process, enabling effective climate change mitigation and adaptation measures by their cus

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Empire Diversified Energy Inc. - Empire Diversified Energy Included in ARCH2's DOE Funding for Hydrogen Projects

Global Renewable News

Empire Diversified Energy, Inc. (OTC Markets Pink, Ticker Symbol: MPIR) announced its Anaerobic Digester project in Follansbee, Brooke County, West Virginia will receive funding via Empire's incl.

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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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Climate Tech Investment Falls in Tough Market, But Hits Record Share of VC and PE Funding: PwC

ESG Today

Venture capital and private equity investment in climate technology ventures has declined sharply in 2023, but continued to outperform the broader market, which continues to be impacted by economic and geopolitical turmoil, according to a new report by global professional services firm PwC. The report found also indicated the emergence of a broadening investor base for climate tech startups, and a shift to funding technologies with greater emissions reduction potential.

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Eco Wave Power Global - Eco Wave Power Receives the Innovation Award from AltaSea at the Port of Los Angeles, as it Strides towards its First U.S. Based Wave Energy Project

Global Renewable News

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Robeco to Disclose Sustainability Information for All Investment Products

ESG Today

International asset manager Robeco announced that it will begin providing sustainability information for all of its investment products, with information covering themes such as climate, net zero, biodiversity and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) being added to product factsheets and webpages. Factsheets are routinely used by asset managers to disclose product information such as performance, fees, the top ten invested companies, sector allocation and who the portfolio managers are.

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Appalachian Regional Clean Hydrogen Hub - Appalachian Regional Clean Hydrogen Hub Selected for the Department of Energy's Hydrogen Hub Funding

Global Renewable News

The Appalachian Regional Clean Hydrogen Hub (ARCH2) has been selected by the U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE) Office of Clean Energy Demonstrations (OCED) as a recipient of the regional clean hyd.

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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.