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Wind and solar smash records as renewables reach new peak of 72.5 pct on main grid

Renew Economy

Wind and solar deliver more than 70 pct of generation on main grid for first time, as the share of renewables hits a new instantaneous peak of 72.5 pct. The post Wind and solar smash records as renewables reach new peak of 72.5 pct on main grid appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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How life cycle assessments can unlock value and lead to more sustainable products

GreenBiz

Sponsored: Shifting customer expectations and net zero goals mean companies need to tap into new data to unlock value from more sustainable products and services.

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South Australia takes another bold leap into deep green energy future

Renew Economy

South Australia is leading the world on the integration of wind and solar. Now, it's about to take an even bolder leap into a deep green energy future through its hydrogen jobs plan. The post South Australia takes another bold leap into deep green energy future appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Fossil fuel electricity has passed its peak in half the world

GreenBiz

'On the cusp of a new era': A new report confirms the momentum of the clean energy revolution.

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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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Australia issued “stark warning” by IEA as fossil fuel demand tipped to plummet by 2030

Renew Economy

IEA, for first time, says demand for oil, gas and coal will all peak by 2030, but must fall sharply before then if agreed climate targets are to be met. The post Australia issued “stark warning” by IEA as fossil fuel demand tipped to plummet by 2030 appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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EV charging is on the move

GreenBiz

FreeWire and SparkCharge are among the companies driving mobile EV charging solutions, which can be easier and quicker to deploy.

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Is this Chicago-area startup the 'Tesla of heavy-duty' trucking?

GreenBiz

ClearFlame Engine Technologies' engine tech allows trucks and generators to run on low-emission fuels like ethanol, methanol or liquid ammonia.

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Cutting off solar isn’t the answer: There are smarter alternatives

Renew Economy

Australia is pursuing standards and compliance for rooftop solar PV inverters that will allow centralised control by AEMO and network operators. There are smarter and more equitable solutions. The post Cutting off solar isn’t the answer: There are smarter alternatives appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Solar energy is booming. What happens when the panels die?

Corporate Knights

In 2019, the nonprofit Michigan Energy Options had just put up a solar farm in the city of East Lansing — in a dump. “It was a closed dump,” said John Kinch, the solar company’s executive director. “There was grass and some flowers and weeds growing there. “ As part of the project, Kinch and his colleagues restored the land around the newly installed panels.

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Big batteries and demand response dominate new very fast frequency control market

Renew Economy

Australia has a new energy market - for very fast frequency control - that has attracted huge interest from flexible technologies such as battery storage and demand response. The post Big batteries and demand response dominate new very fast frequency control market appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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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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Preparing for California’s New Climate Disclosures

3BL Media

California Governor Gavin Newsom recently signed SB 253 and SB 261, which require companies that do business in the state to disclose Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions and climate-related financial risks. Join leaders from Cognizant, Deloitte & Touche LLP, and Workiva for a LinkedIn Live on Wednesday, November 1st as they review who’s impacted, reporting and assurance requirements, and actions companies can take now to prepare.

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Industry calls for renewable energy certificates to be stamped with emissions data

Renew Economy

Clean Energy Investor Group calls for emissions data to be stamped on renewable energy certificates – to boost demand for new solar, wind and storage. The post Industry calls for renewable energy certificates to be stamped with emissions data appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Dominique Debecker of Solvay Joins WHC Board of Directors

3BL Media

BETHESDA, Md., October 24, 2023 /3BL/ - WHC (Wildlife Habitat Council) announces the appointment of Dominique Debecker to the WHC Board of Directors. Dominique serves as Deputy Chief Sustainability Officer at Solvay, where he has more than 30 years of experience at the company in roles involving business development and sustainability. In his current position, Dominique leads Solvay’s sustainability efforts and ensures that sustainability is embedded in the company’s key business decisions.

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CDP’s 2022 Data Has Been Integrated Into CSRHub’s Ratings

CSR Hub

CDP , a global non-profit that runs the world’s environmental disclosure system for companies, cities, states, and regions, recently licensed CDP data to CSRHub for integration into CSRHub’s consensus ESG ratings. CSRHub received data from CDP 2022 data set on more than 10,000 entities.

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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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Creating a Positive Employee Experience Based on the Quest Way

3BL Media

Originally published in Quest Diagnostics Corporate Responsibility Report 2022 Through 4 priority areas, we focus on the hire-to-retire journey of our workforce by: Enhancing the employee experience and the future of how we work together Cultivating an inclusive, diverse, and healthy workforce Enabling development at all levels and elevating the skills of our leaders Retaining talent through continuous listening to understand the unique needs of our employees and help them build trust and engage

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Fintechs: A new paradigm of growth

McKinsey Sustainabilty

After decades of hypergrowth, fintechs have entered a new era of value creation, where the focus is on sustainable, profitable growth. This report examines how fintechs can win in these disruptive times.

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Closing the Gender Gap in Tech

3BL Media

Gen Blog | Community By Kim Allman | Head of Corporate Responsibility and Public Policy For the 20th year in a row, companies, government agencies, nonprofits and more have come together to recognize October as Cybersecurity Awareness Month (CSAM). This annual campaign spreads the word about digital security and encourages everyone to protect their personal data against digital theft.

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Decarbonize and create value: How incumbents can tackle the steep challenge

McKinsey Sustainabilty

While the task is not easy, incumbents—including those in hard-to-abate sectors—can decarbonize and generate value through a series of key actions.

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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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Covia’s Commitment to Supply Chain Sustainability

3BL Media

At Covia, we view our supplier partners as extensions of our company, enabling us to Deliver on Promise to our stakeholders in a way that supports a sustainable future for all. Just as we are committed to operating our business at the highest level of ethical conduct, we expect our partners to hold themselves to similar standards. We are focused on managing our supply chain responsibly and engaging with our partners to build mutually beneficial relationships in the pursuit of our strategic busin

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Why AI-enabled customer service is key to scaling telco personalization

McKinsey Sustainabilty

Telcos increasingly rely on customized commercial marketing. But integrating those efforts with service-related outreach into a comprehensive next-best-experience engine is critical for growth.

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NHL Is Skating Toward a Sustainable Future With SAP

3BL Media

One thing is clear: organizations that monitor and manage their sustainability “green line” as meticulously as their top and bottom lines realize profits and develop a lasting competitive edge while contributing to the global fight against climate change. Many organizations, however, face the challenge of gaining the data transparency needed for accurate reporting and actionable decision-making.

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Climate report: 'Uncharted territory' imperils life on Earth

Science Daily / Earth & Environment

An international coalition of climate scientists says that the Earth's vital signs have worsened beyond anything humans have yet seen, to the point that life on the planet is imperiled.

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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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Making “Her Promise” Possible With Organon

3BL Media

What kind of company would you create if you could start from a blank slate? Despite being spun off from 130+-year-old Merck, Organon had this unique opportunity. The women’s health, biosimilars, and established medicines company started from the beginning, defining a new mission, establishing a board of directors, and unifying their impact around a commitment to the global health of women and girls.

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The McKinsey Crossword: U.N. Day | No. 151

McKinsey Sustainabilty

Sharpen your problem-solving skills the McKinsey way, with our weekly crossword. Each puzzle is created with the McKinsey audience in mind, and includes a subtle (and sometimes not-so-subtle) business theme for you to find. Answers that are directionally correct may not cut it if you’re looking for a quick win.

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All Hands on Deck: Southwire Participates in 2023 Women in Manufacturing Summit

3BL Media

Attracting hundreds of manufacturing professionals from around the country, the Women in Manufacturing (WiM) Summit is the only national conference of its kind. This year, Southwire was a presenting sponsor at the Summit, which took place September 25-27 in San Diego, Calif. More than 1,600 individuals participated in the event, representing more than 324 companies from around the world.

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EU Council Adopts New European Green Bond Standard

ESG Today

The Council of the European Union announced today the adoption of a regulation creating a new European Green Bond Standard, marking the last major step for the establishment of a new European Green Bonds (EuGB) label, aimed at fighting greenwashing and helping advance the sustainable finance market in the EU. In addition to setting out the requirements for issuers wishing to use the EuGB designation, the new regulation also includes voluntary disclosure guidelines for other environmentally susta

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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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Lenovo Awarded ‘Champion’ Status in Canalys Global Sustainable Ecosystems Leadership Matrix

3BL Media

October 24, 2023 /3BL/ - Lenovo has been recognized as a “Champion” vendor in the 2023 Canalys Global Sustainable Ecosystems Leadership Matrix. The top distinction reflects the highest level of excellence in support for sustainability in the IT channel through a combination of positive sentiments from the channel, sustainability-focused partner programs, and robust sustainability strategies at an organizational level.

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H&M Issues its First $500 Million Green Bond to Fund Climate, Circularity Goals

ESG Today

Fashion and design brands company H&M Group announced the issuance ofits inaugural green bond, raising €500 million (USD$530 million) to support the company’s environmental initiatives, including its climate and circularity roadmap. The offering of the 8-year bonds under H&M’s Euro Medium Term Note (EMTN) program saw strong demand, with the issuancemore than 3.5 times oversubscribed with a total order book in excess of €1.75 billion.

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New Report at NY Climate Week Urges Industry Scaling Regenerative Agriculture As Critical for the Future

3BL Media

NEW YORK, October 24, 2023 /3BL/ - At NY Climate Week, the CGF Net Zero Taskforce, Accenture and the Climate Champions Team (CCT) have jointly launched a brief report arguing that “consumer industries scale-up of regenerative agriculture is the quickest path to a nature-positive, net zero and resilient world.” From the Climate Champions report: For consumer industries, ~70% of the sector’s value chain impact comes from agriculture, which is the second largest driver of GHG emissions globally (in

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SOCAP23 Best Dressed

Impact Alpha

ImpactAlpha’s self appointed Sartorialist, Maura Dilley, is back for a fourth year to present Socap’s best dressed. Each participant was asked how their. The post SOCAP23 Best Dressed appeared first on ImpactAlpha.

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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.