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Anti-renewables rally inspires counter action, as farmers share solar and wind benefits, debunk myths

Renew Economy

Grassroots campaigns in favour of clean energy are rallying around Australia ahead of a well-connected anti-renewables rally in Canberra. The post Anti-renewables rally inspires counter action, as farmers share solar and wind benefits, debunk myths appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Operationalizing Sustainability: No Trivial Pursuit

GreenBiz

Don’t roll the dice with your company’s sustainability program. This white paper from Woodard & Curran, based on a roundtable session at GreenBiz 23, breaks down the “how” of operationalizing sustainability.

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Victoria to get huge new battery as UK developer advances “multi-gigawatt” Australia plans

Renew Economy

Pacific Green unveils plans for its second big battery in Australia, a massive 1GW two-and-a-half hour project in the industrial hub of Portland. The post Victoria to get huge new battery as UK developer advances “multi-gigawatt” Australia plans appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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European Geothermal Energy Council - Celebrating Success: EGEC reaches +200 Members Milestone

Global Renewable News

EGEC is thrilled to announce its membership has surpassed the remarkable number of more than 200 esteemed members, with 30 new members joined EGEC in 2023. This is a significant milestone in EGEC.

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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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Miners seek share of tax relief to dig for net-zero

Renew Economy

Nickel and lithium producers warn the slump in prices is crushing net-zero dreams, terminating more than 1000 jobs and mothballing projects. The post Miners seek share of tax relief to dig for net-zero appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Navitas Wind - Navitas Wind A/S Expands Its Ownership Circle and Strengthens Its International Position in the Renewable Energy Sector

Global Renewable News

As of February 1, 2024, Executive Partner Maciej Suchy and Executive Partner Adam Bartelik have joined the ownership circle of Navitas Wind A/S. The new co-owners bring solid knowledge and experienc.

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Endurant Energy - Endurant Energy Completes Geothermal System Installation for 555 Greenwich Street, A Milestone in NYC's Sustainability Landscape

Global Renewable News

Endurant Energy (Endurant) has announced the completion of the geothermal system installation at the 555 Greenwich Street development for Hudson Square Properties, a joint venture of Trinity Church.

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ESG Today: Week in Review

ESG Today

This week in ESG news: Most investors planning to increase sustainable investments this year, Morgan Stanley finds; ECB pledges to ramp focus on climate risk; Climate data platform Watershed raises $100 million at $1.8 billion valuation; Pandora moves to 100% recycled gold and silver; Texas bans Barclays from bond market over ESG policies; WTW study finds big increase in environmental sustainability integration in executive pay plans; Microsoft signs nature-based carbon removal deal; Major clean

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Enerkem - Enerkem to Retire its Edmonton Biofuels Facility

Global Renewable News

Enerkem announced today (Jan 30) that it will be retiring its Enerkem Alberta Biofuels (EAB) plant in Edmonton.The EAB facility achieved its main objective of completing the commercial scale.

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JUST Capital Announces its 2024 Industry Leaders

Just Capital

(Getty Images/Jackenjoyphotography) As part of its 2024 Rankings, JUST Capital is proud to present its list of Industry leaders, or companies that receive the highest overall rank within each of our 36 industries. Of this year’s 36 industry leaders, 23 companies remained the leaders of their industry, while 13 new companies moved in to take the industry leader spot this year.

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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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BRGM - Subsurface challenges: BRGM and ADEME renew their partnership

Global Renewable News

BRGM and ADEME have renewed their agreement to cooperate on subsurface challenges, with a view to promoting the ecological transition. The framework agreement was signed on 24 January 2024.Cat.

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HPE CEO Antonio Neri on Leading America’s Most Just Company for 2024

Just Capital

On Monday, JUST Capital and CNBC announced that Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) took the 2024 title for America’s Most Just Company. For HPE CEO Antonio Neri, the recognition is evidence of his team’s meticulous work to deliver positive outcomes on worker, environment, community, and other issues Americans care most about. Neri underscored it’s all about results.

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Consumers Energy - Consumers Energy Issuing Request for Proposals This Month for 13 Michigan Hydroelectric Dams

Global Renewable News

Consumers Energy announced today (Feb 2) it will issue a Request For Proposals (RFP) this month to identify potential buyers for its 13 Michigan hydroelectric dams. This step comes after the energy pr.

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Parliament committee seeking submissions on EV transition

Sustainability Matters

The House of Representatives Standing Committee on Climate Change, Energy, Environment and Water has commenced an inquiry into the transition to electric vehicles (EVs). The inquiry has been established to consider the necessary resources, systems and infrastructure for this transition and the impacts of moving away from traditional vehicles. It will also look at fuel saving and affordability opportunities for residents in outer regions, as well as focus on the future of EV battery manufacturing

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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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PPL Corporation - PPL, affiliate partners selected for $72 million research grant from the U.S. Department of Energy's Office of Clean Energy Demonstrations

Global Renewable News

PPL Corporation (NYSE: PPL) announced today (Feb 2) the company and its research partners have been selected for a $72 million award negotiation by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Clean.

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Plastics dominate Australian litter landscape

Sustainability Matters

Plastics make up 81% of Australian garbage, according to Clean Up Australia ’s most recent Litter Report. Compared to the previous year’s report findings, soft plastics increased to 34% (a 9% rise), while hard plastics comprised 28% of all surveyed litter, equating to a 4% increase for plastics overall. Cigarette butts represented 16%, an increase from the previous year, and ranked second only to soft plastic pieces in the individual items category, with beverage bottles coming third.

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Michigan Public Service Commission - Michigan's electric choice program holds steady in 2023

Global Renewable News

Electricity consumption among customers enrolled in Michigan's electric choice program rose slightly in 2023 after dipping slightly the year before, according to the Michigan Public Service Commi.

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Embrace the Multicloud Era with Cisco Learning and Certifications at Cisco Live Amsterdam

Cisco CSR

Tech learners, it’s the week you have been waiting for.

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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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Industrial Efficiency and Decarbonization Office - What Did the Industrial Efficiency and Decarbonization Office Accomplish in 2023?

Global Renewable News

In 2023, the U.S. Department of Energy Industrial Efficiency and Decarbonization Office (IEDO) helped drive innovation and advance the next-generation technologies required to realize our clean en.

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E-fuels explained: everything you need to know

Energy Central

E Fuels Why are e-fuels different to biofuels? Biofuels are made from biomass – typically crops grown to produce oils – whereas e-fuels are made from water and CO2. Why are e-fuels carbon neutral? E-fuels do produce CO2 when they are burned in an internal combustion engine, but the concept is that these emissions are equal to the CO2 removed from the atmosphere to make.

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ORLEN - The construction of a service base for offshore wind farm in Leba has started

Global Renewable News

Work on the construction of a service base that will service the Baltic Power offshore wind farm, a joint project between ORLEN Group and Northland Power, has begun in Leba. It will be a mother po.

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EU Maritime regulation. | Fuel Alternatives

Energy Central

In 2023, the European Union (EU) adopted the regulation on the use of renewable and low-carbon fuels in maritime transport, also known as the Fuel The regulation intends to promote sustainable commercial maritime shipping in the EU by setting mandatory limits for the greenhouse EU Maritime regulation of energy used on board of ships. It also introduces an obligation to use on-shore.

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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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Global Wind Energy Council - APAC Region's Premier Wind Energy Summit Coming to South Korea for the First Time as Incheon Partners with KTO and GWEC

Global Renewable News

The tripartite MoU between GWEC, ITO and KTO is a stepping stone toward strengthening the APAC wind energy industry and tripling renewables by 2030The MoU signing on 19 January between the G.

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Investment Trends in MENA's Hydrogen Sector in 2023

Energy Central

Investment Trends in MENA's Hydrogen Sector in 2023 As a founder member of World Hydrogen Leaders I believe the community may find this report of interest? According to a techno-economic assessment in the Hydrogen Council’s Global Hydrogen Flows report, the MENA region possesses substantial hydrogen potential. The analysis indicates that the region could produce up to.

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Renewable Energy Systems - Solar Farms 2.0: Robotic advancements promise multi-million dollar gains

Global Renewable News

By Andrew Oliver, Chief Technology Officer, RESBy 2030, solar is poised to have the largest installed power capacity of any technology in the world. This incredible rise has been made possible by.

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Wells Fargo, Meta, PG&E, Boeing, and Others Receive ‘Unique Event Treatment’ in JUST’s 2024 Rankings

Just Capital

(Photo by Mario Tama/Getty Images) JUST Capital’s annual Rankings of America’s Most JUST Companies score corporate performance of the Russell 1000 against the priorities of the American public. Throughout the year, we monitor any unique events not captured by our current metrics that should theoretically have an effect on a company’s score and rank.

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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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WindEurope - HM King Frederik X of Denmark attends stone laying ceremony for cutting-edge wind turbine factory in Poland

Global Renewable News

Today (Feb 2) His Majesty the King Frederik X of Denmark, Vestas CEO Henrik Andersen, Szczecin Mayor Piotr Krzystek and WindEurope Deputy CEO Malgosia Bartosik took part in Vestas' foundation ston.

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How We Updated the 2024 Ranking Methodology to Better Reflect Gig Workers’ Access to Key Benefits and Policies

Just Capital

(Photo by Spencer Platt/Getty Images) In our 2024 Rankings of America’s Most JUST Companies, we remain committed to capturing companies’ commitment to all of their stakeholders. We also recognize the importance of addressing the whole of each stakeholder, which in a practical application can mean the entirety of a company’s workforce – including workers who aren’t legally or technically considered employees.

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ENGIE - Amazon signs agreement with ENGIE to procure 473MW of renewable energy from the Moray West offshore wind farm in Scotland

Global Renewable News

Amazon has signed a corporate power purchase agreement (CPPA) with ENGIE, increasing its share of output from Ocean Winds' Moray West offshore wind farm in Scotland to a total of 473MW when the si.

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Solar-Powered Conservation: New Tech is Fueling a Better Way to Protect Black-footed Ferrets

WWF Sustainability

New Tech is Fueling a Better Way to Protect Black-footed Ferrets

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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.