GreenBiz

OCTOBER 5, 2023

If your company's climate goals are misaligned with your trade association memberships, it's time to act now.

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Renew Economy

OCTOBER 5, 2023

Developer of iron flow batteries says Australia is the perfect place for the technology, given its push for renewables and its expertise in minerals processing. The post Why iron flow batteries could fill the gap between lithium and pumped hydro appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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GreenBiz

OCTOBER 5, 2023

Embodied carbon, building data and collaboration were the dominant themes last week at Greenbuild.

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Renew Economy

OCTOBER 5, 2023

NSW leaps to a new renewables record of 87.5 per cent. Will it be the first coal state in Australia to reach an instance of 100 per cent renewables? The post NSW leaps to new renewables peak of 87.5 pct: Will it be first coal state to 100 pct? appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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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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GreenBiz

OCTOBER 5, 2023

Industry moves in regenerative agriculture plowed ahead, while changing diets and reducing waste lag behind.

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Renew Economy

OCTOBER 5, 2023

In the shift to renewables, electricians and energy workers are becoming as scarce and indispensable as rare metals used in batteries. We need a fix – and fast. The post Forget coal, we need more sparkies to keep the lights on – tens of thousands of them appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Renew Economy

OCTOBER 5, 2023

Cannon-Brookes provides bulk of funds for start-up hoping to help solve the wind and solar connection log jams on Australia's main grid. The post Cannon-Brookes backs power engineers aiming to solve renewables grid connection log-jam appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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McKinsey Sustainabilty

OCTOBER 5, 2023

Consumer optimism in the United States remained steady over the summer, while consumer spending saw a modest uptick across most categories. Here’s the latest research from our ConsumerWise team.

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Renew Economy

OCTOBER 5, 2023

Battery storage will see changes in chemistries in the push for longer lasting batteries for the grid, and less range obsession for EVs. And even solid state batteries could be a thing by 2030. The post The massive battery storage projects that will replace coal and gas, and fossil cars appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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McKinsey Sustainabilty

OCTOBER 5, 2023

More fast public chargers are needed to support the growth of EVs—but generating a profit at a public charging station remains challenging.

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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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Renew Economy

OCTOBER 5, 2023

The economy ministry says the goal of completing Germany's coal phase-out “ideally” by 2030 remains unaffected by the decision, as do climate targets. The post Lignite plants allowed back in Germany to cover for gas, but 2030 coal phase-out remains appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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ESG Today

OCTOBER 5, 2023

By: John McCalla-Leacy, Head of Global ESG at KPMG The world is in flux. The climate crisis is now daily news and we’re witnesses to the damage inaction can cause to our planet. For business leaders, there is a growing in-tray – of risks and daily challenges. Geopolitical and economic uncertainties are impacting the ability of businesses to function and focus on growth and companies response to the climate crisis has become a political hot-potato.

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Renew Economy

OCTOBER 5, 2023

New renewables company launches in Tasmania with plans for the state's biggest solar farm, and an eye on offshore wind projects. The post Tasmania renewable start-up plans state’s biggest solar farm and 3.5GW of offshore wind appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Impact Alpha

OCTOBER 5, 2023

ImpactAlpha, October 5 — If crises beget opportunities, impact investing has a bright future. “We find ourselves in a polycrisis,” Amit Bouri of. The post Ambition and humility at the GIIN as impact investors seek global capital for local impact appeared first on ImpactAlpha.

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Renew Economy

OCTOBER 5, 2023

We talk to Caroline Wykamp and Prajit Parameswar from Marinus Link. Plus: Spring renewables surge delivers low prices, new records, and a push for more storage. The post Energy Insiders Podcast: What price Marinus? appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Stanford Social Innovation

OCTOBER 5, 2023

By Kenneth P. Pucker & Andrew A. King “How would you suggest that I invest my savings of ten thousand dollars to have a positive social and environmental impact?” The question came from a PhD student this time, but we get it a lot. Many people want their money to work for them—to preserve their financial security and to improve the world. In fact, almost 85 percent of individual investors say they are interested in sustainable investing and more than three quarters believe they can use their

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ESG Today

OCTOBER 5, 2023

Asset owners are increasing allocations into strategies that integrate ESG factors, despite reporting growing regulatory and data quality barriers to ESG implementation, according to a new survey released by investment research firm Morningstar. For the report, “Voice of the Asset Owner Survey 2023,” Morningstar surveyed 500 asset owners, including pension funds, insurance general accounts, family offices and outsourced CIOs in countries across North America, Europe and Asia Pacific, with combin

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Environmental Finance

OCTOBER 5, 2023

Blue carbon could be key to fighting climate change but creating sustainable solutions will only work through considered investment, writes AXA IM's Chris Iggo

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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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ESG Today

OCTOBER 5, 2023

Investment giant BlackRock announced today the launch of a new Climate Transition-Oriented Private Debt Fund, aimed at providing investors with exposure to middle market companies, with a focus on low-carbon transition investment opportunities. According to the firm, the launch of the new strategy comes in response to client demand for transition-oriented solutions, with a recent BlackRock survey indicating that 98% of investors have set a transition investment objective for their portfolios, an

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Impact Alpha

OCTOBER 5, 2023

ImpactAlpha, October 5 — San Diego-based Cortica launched in 2017 to streamline the fragmented care journey that families of autistic and neurodivergent children. The post Cortica raises $115 million to expand care for children with autism and neurodiverse conditions appeared first on ImpactAlpha.

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McKinsey Sustainabilty

OCTOBER 5, 2023

Efficient marketing is not just “nice to have” when times are good. Companies need it all the time to bounce back more quickly from downturns and achieve long-term growth objectives. Here’s why.

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ESG Today

OCTOBER 5, 2023

Coca-Cola India announced the launch of Coca-Cola in 100% recycled plastic (rPET) bottles in its smaller pack sizes, including 250 ml and 750 ml bottles. The new recycled plastic bottles are manufactured by Coca-Colabottling partners Moon Beverages Ltd., and SLMG Beverages Ltd., and are made from 100% food-grade rPET, excluding caps and labels. The bottles also a carry a “Recycle Me Again” call to action and a “100% recycled PET bottle” display aimed at driving consumer awareness.

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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

OCTOBER 5, 2023

Technip Energies (PARIS: TE) has been awarded Engineering, Procurement Services and Construction Management (EPsCm) contracts by Galp for an advanced biofuels unit and a green hydrogen unit for its Si.

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ESG Today

OCTOBER 5, 2023

Sustainability-focused investment manager Mirova announced the launch of Mirova Energy Transition 6 (MET6), a new investment fund focused on energy transition infrastructure, and supporting decarbonization in Europe. The launch follows Mirova’s announcement last year that its prior energy transition fund, MET 5 succeeded in raising €1.6 billion in less than 18 months, significantly surpassing the firm’s initial €1 billion target.

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Global Renewable News

OCTOBER 5, 2023

Fortum and the Norwegian aluminum and renewable energy company Hydro Energi AS have signed a 13-year fixed price Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) for the delivery of 0.44 TWh of electricity per annum in.

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Cisco CSR

OCTOBER 5, 2023

Have you ever been at a party and enjoyed the sampler platter so much that you kept going back for more? Just me? That’s okay. Today, I’ve prepared a s morgasbord* of the latest Cisco U.

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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.

Global Renewable News

OCTOBER 5, 2023

Today (Oct 5), the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced the first 10 prize winners in the inaugural Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) Clean Energy Education Prize Inspire Track.

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Science Daily / Earth & Environment

OCTOBER 5, 2023

For decades, scientists have assumed that mammals and their relatives that survived challenging times (like those during mass extinctions) made it because they were generalists that were able to eat just about anything and adapt to whatever life threw at them. A new study into the mammal family tree through multiple mass extinctions revealed that the species that survived aren't as generic as scientists had thought: instead, having new and different traits can be the key to succeeding in the aft

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Global Renewable News

OCTOBER 5, 2023

Charting a course to a sustainable energy future for all, NiSource Inc. (NYSE: NI) today (Oct 5) announced the launch of a multi-phase hydrogen blending project - one of the first in the United States.

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ESG Today

OCTOBER 5, 2023

Technology, digital services, and consulting companyInfosys and Economist Group division Economist Impact, announced today the launch of the Value Chain Navigator (VCN), a new platformaimed at helping businesses understand and reduce their scope 3 value chain emissions. Scope 3 includes all indirect emissions that occur in the upstream and downstream activities of an organization’s value chain.

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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.