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Why Rivian is funding a $1 billion solar project built on a Kentucky coal mine

GreenBiz

The electric vehicle company has a unique selection process that goes beyond cost and capacity for new energy projects.

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Nuclear dependent France extends life of coal generators to avoid winter blackouts

Renew Economy

France has extended the life of two coal fired generators to help meet expected power shortages this winter as it struggles with reliability in its ageing nuclear fleet. The post Nuclear dependent France extends life of coal generators to avoid winter blackouts appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Where’s the money? These 15 food startups raised $700 million this quarter

GreenBiz

Indigo Ag, Mill and Enough spearhead sustainable innovation in regenerative ag, food waste and alternative proteins.

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Australian solar pioneers presented with world’s top engineering prize

Renew Economy

Australian and Chinese researchers whose work delivered the stunning cost reductions in solar PV presented with world's top engineering prize. The post Australian solar pioneers presented with world’s top engineering prize 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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Why Verizon is betting on these four climate tech startups

GreenBiz

Sponsored: Each company’s innovative solution leverages advanced technology to mitigate the impact of climate change on underrepresented communities.

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First “stand-alone” renewable hydrogen system plugs in at manufacturing facility

Renew Economy

Self-contained power system that combines solar and a renewable hydrogen hybrid battery begins trial run at Victoria manufacturing facility. The post First “stand-alone” renewable hydrogen system plugs in at manufacturing facility appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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From 30 jobs to “generational change:” When solar projects put First Nations first

Renew Economy

Employment, self esteem, agency. How genuine and early engagement with Aboriginal communities can build solar farms and meaningful change. The post From 30 jobs to “generational change:” When solar projects put First Nations first appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Less Than 1 in 3 Boards Have a Strong Understanding of ESG Risks Affecting Their Companies: PwC Survey

ESG Today

More than two thirds of corporate boards lack a strong understanding of the ESG risks affecting their companies, including only a quarter that report having a strong grasp of carbon emissions and even fewer on their companies’ climate risk or strategy, according to the new U.S.-focused Annual Corporate Directors Survey released by global professional services firm PwC.

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Wind energy workforce needs to double in Australia to help deliver “colossal growth”

Renew Economy

Global report says transitioning fossil fuel workers will be key to building the wind energy workforce as countries like Australia drive huge development growth. The post Wind energy workforce needs to double in Australia to help deliver “colossal growth” appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Author Talks: Why big gambles can lead to even bigger payoffs

McKinsey Sustainabilty

Dr. Rajiv J. Shah explains why building a global community is key to unlocking solutions to the world’s greatest problems.

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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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How to unlock $250 billion in energy assets under (and on) our own roofs

Renew Economy

Six policy changes to unlock Australia's powerhouse of behind-the-meter energy assets to further benefit consumers and hit our climate targets. The post How to unlock $250 billion in energy assets under (and on) our own roofs appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Healing-Centered Funding for Systems Change

Stanford Social Innovation

By Shruti Jayaraman For as long as data have been collected in the United States, they have shown disparities in birth outcomes. In the US medical system, if a baby is Black, she is more than twice as likely to die as a white baby, regardless of her mother’s investment in education or prenatal care. For an Indigenous baby, the probability is only slightly lower.

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CleanCo seeks another 3GW of wind and solar to boost pipeline to more than 5GW

Renew Economy

CleanCo puts out a call for another 3GW of new wind and solar projects as state government advances massive Borumba pumped hydro project. The post CleanCo seeks another 3GW of wind and solar to boost pipeline to more than 5GW appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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A $200 Billion Opportunity: What Payment Data Shows About the Rise of Africa’s Digital Economy

James Militzer

Africa’s digital economy is growing rapidly, and it could go faster. We think businesses, financial institutions and governments are in a prime position to add a further US $200 billion to the continent’s GDP in the next six years by supporting that growth. Although this exceeds projections from the IFC and others , we believe it’s a realistic goal.

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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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Solar thermal investment – now – could shave billions off energy transition bill

Renew Economy

New report argues that for grid decarbonisation, the smart money should be on long duration storage – with concentrated solar at the forefront. The post Solar thermal investment – now – could shave billions off energy transition bill appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Green Home Energy Startup myenergi Raises $37 Million

ESG Today

Smart home energy technology startup myenergi announced today that it has secured a £30 million (USD$37 million) from energy transition-focused venture capital investor Energy Impact Partners (EIP), with proceeds to be used to support the company’s growth and internationalization. Founded in 2016, UK-based myenergi manufactures smart home energy devices aimed at enabling users to increase energy independence and utilize self-generated renewable energy.

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Solar Insiders Podcast: The power of putting First Nations first

Renew Economy

How Beon Energy has left a lasting legacy and set a new benchmark for meaningful engagement with Indigenous communities. Plus, AEMO's solar switch-off push. The post Solar Insiders Podcast: The power of putting First Nations first appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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TIAA CIO: Artificial Intelligence Will Help Us On Our Mission to ‘Retire Inequality’ – Watch Video Interview

Just Capital

Artificial intelligence is influencing “every segment” of TIAA’s portfolio, according to the company’s chief information and client services officer, Sastry Durvasula. “I think AI will have a profound impact on our business.” Considering the context, that’s no small statement. Durvasula is responsible for the global technology and client services operations at one of America’s largest retirement and investment solutions providers.

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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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Energy Insiders Podcast: Social licence in the regions

Renew Economy

We talk to three people in regional Australia dealing with renewable and transmission projects about the issue of social licence. Plus: Brookfield’s big win. The post Energy Insiders Podcast: Social licence in the regions appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Offshore pipeline re-use | Hydrogen

Energy Central

Offshore pipeline re-use Two main scenarios which can be realized before 2030. In both scenarios, one of the pipelines becomes fully available for hydrogen; the other pipeline continues to facilitate the transport of existing and future natural gas production. In these scenarios, blending - the blending of hydrogen with natural gas - would also be possible, in.

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Europe’s gray-to-green workforce transition in aerospace and defense

McKinsey Sustainabilty

The global aerospace and defense sector is facing a talent crisis as its workforce ages, particularly in Europe. Attracting and retaining younger employees will require a radical new approach.

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Partner Summit 2023 – Powering up for Profitability and Growth in EMEA!

Cisco CSR

Last year’s Cisco Partner Summit was fantastic, and I really enjoyed presenting about how my team is driving improvements in the way Cisco and our Partners work together.

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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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How advanced are European companies in leveraging digital transformation?

McKinsey Sustainabilty

Johannes-Tobias Lorenz outlines how European companies can move early, raise their digital ambitions and create growth.

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Minesto - Final quayside assembly of tidal energy kite Dragon 12 initiated in Uddevalla, Sweden

Global Renewable News

Minesto, leading ocean energy developer, has completed the manufacturing of the Dragon 12 wing and started system integration at quayside in Uddevalla port, Sweden. The quayside completion of the kite.

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New AI algorithm will hopefully save ‘hopping’ bee from extinction

Envirotec Magazine

Tormentil mining bee photographed in Armet Forest, Berwickshire (image credit: Sandy Rae , CC BY-SA 3.0 license ). A project to protect a unique ‘hopping’ bee from extinction is underway in Yorkshire. The species in question has declined in number by more than 50% in recent years. The collaboration between The Species Recovery Trust and Agritech firm AgriSound uses a newly developed bespoke AI-driven algorithm to detect and protect a nationally rare and declining species of mining bee that has a

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Croatia - Croatia's Bukotermal eyes 16 MW geothermal power plant

Global Renewable News

Croatia's northern Varazdin county said on Tuesday that all preconditions exist to build a 16 MW geothermal power plant, citing research by its subsidiary, electricity generation company Bukoterma.

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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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Plastic production via advanced recycling lowers GHG emissions

Science Daily / Earth & Environment

Research reveals that recycling post-use plastic through pyrolysis can reduce GHG emissions by 18-23%. Approach can potentially enhance sustainability by minimizing waste and fossil resource reliance.

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Nevada - BLM to hold November Geothermal Lease Sale

Global Renewable News

The Bureau of Land Management today (Oct 10) announced it would hold a competitive geothermal lease sale on Tuesday, November 14, 2023, offering 45 parcels totaling about 135,067acres across Churc.

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Experts warn of risk of civil unrest in UK due to food shortages

Science Daily / Earth & Environment

Food shortages caused by extreme weather could lead to civil unrest in the UK, according to a new study which has surveyed some of the country’s leading food experts.

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Global Bioenergies - Global Bioenergies rewarded by the rating organization EcoVadis for its CSR commitment

Global Renewable News

In its first EcoVadis assessment, Global Bioenergies reached the top 30% of the most performing companies in terms of CSR among the 110,000 companies worldwide surveyed by the rating organization. Th.

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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.