What is COP? Here’s a practical explainer
GreenBiz
OCTOBER 23, 2023
Everything you need to know about attending COP (this year, or any other): What it is, how to get access, what actually happens, and more.
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Companies can speed up the energy transition. We should let them
Renew Economy
OCTOBER 23, 2023
There is an easy federal government fix that would allow companies to play a bigger role in renewables growth. But time is running out to take it up. The post Companies can speed up the energy transition. We should let them appeared first on RenewEconomy.
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New coalition sets course for Transatlantic Clean Hydrogen Corridor
GreenBiz
OCTOBER 23, 2023
The Mission Possible Partnership's new initiative aims to deliver the first shipment of clean hydrogen from the US to Europe by 2026.
CleanCo lines up another major wind farm as Queensland pushes renewable legislation
Renew Economy
OCTOBER 23, 2023
CleanCo takes stake in up to 372MW wind farm in central Queensland as the state government introduces legislation to enshrine its renewable targets into law. The post CleanCo lines up another major wind farm as Queensland pushes renewable legislation appeared first on RenewEconomy.
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.
White House: American Climate Corps jobs will ‘reach every community’
GreenBiz
OCTOBER 23, 2023
A new federal work program aims to train 20,000 young Americans in technical skills for the climate tech marketplace.
Secrets of success revealed in NSW wind, solar and eight hour battery bids
Renew Economy
OCTOBER 23, 2023
Winning bids in first generation tender in NSW were pitched at little more than half their levellised cost of energy, while the battery project promised a lot more storage. The post Secrets of success revealed in NSW wind, solar and eight hour battery bids appeared first on RenewEconomy.
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Courageous growth: Six strategies for continuous growth outperformance
McKinsey Sustainabilty
OCTOBER 23, 2023
Fewer than one in four companies outpace their industry peers on revenue and profit growth. New McKinsey research reveals the six mindsets and strategies that set these growth outperformers apart.
It is time we paid nature back
Financial Times: Moral Money
OCTOBER 23, 2023
New financial tools are at hand to help us invest in the value of the economic benefits the natural world provides
Aging with purpose: Why meaningful engagement with society matters
McKinsey Sustainabilty
OCTOBER 23, 2023
A McKinsey Health Institute analysis shows older adults are happier and healthier when they engage more in society—and helping them do so could benefit the economy.
How Working with Coffee Farmers Gave Me an Appreciation for Bananas, and Smallholder Challenges in the Face of Climate Change
WWF Sustainability
OCTOBER 23, 2023
"I was privileged to experience firsthand the challenges faced by smallholder farmers and their tenacity, love for the earth, and truly delicious coffee.
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
The Underrated Heartbeat of Project Management: Humanity Over Algorithms
Green Project Management
OCTOBER 23, 2023
In the frenzied quest for technological advancement, we are often dazzled by the latest tools and AI solutions that promise to revolutionize industries. The profession of project management is no exception. Every blog, webinar, and workshop focuses on the new era of automation and AI-driven decision-making. But have we forgotten the heartbeat of every project?
64% of Institutional Investors Say Financial Returns is Top Driver for Sustainable Investing: Schroders
ESG Today
OCTOBER 23, 2023
Nearly two thirds of institutional investors cite long-term financial returns as a key driver of investing in sustainability and impact strategies, ahead of any other driver, according to a new study released by global investment manager Schroders, which found a shift in focus on sustainable investing towards capitalizing on opportunities, rather than primarily as a risk management tool.
Overcoming Barriers to Impact Investment in Africa: Interviews with Fund Managers Reveal Three Promising Solutions to the Continent’s Funding Gap
James Militzer
OCTOBER 23, 2023
African-based investment fund managers face an uphill battle to secure the capital they need to invest in home-grown enterprises. The task is especially difficult for those fund managers who prioritise social impact as a key part of their investment strategies. “It’s hurdle, after hurdle, after hurdle, after hurdle,” says Polo Leteka, founder and chairman of IDF Capital , a Johannesburg-based investment and advisory firm.
The Brief: From DEI to equitable wealth-building, climate tech innovation, community-based healthcare, crowdfunding $2 billion, green bonds vs. fossil fuels
Impact Alpha
OCTOBER 23, 2023
Greetings, Agents of Impact! Featured: Ownership Economy SOCAP23: From DEI to equitable wealth-building to shared prosperity. The annual SOCAP conference kicks off today. The post The Brief: From DEI to equitable wealth-building, climate tech innovation, community-based healthcare, crowdfunding $2 billion, green bonds vs. fossil fuels appeared first on ImpactAlpha.
Are Your Impact Comms Resonating With Stakeholders?
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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.
$1 Trillion Business Coalition Calls for Plans to Phase Out Fossil Fuels at COP28
ESG Today
OCTOBER 23, 2023
A group of over 130 companies, representing approximately $1 trillion in global revenue, announced the release of an open letter to governments attending the upcoming UN COP28 climate conference, urging them to set timelines for phasing out fossil fuel production and use, and to massively increase the global deployment of renewable energy capacity this decade.
7 Tips For Female Entrepreneurs To Leverage International Trade
Joan Michelson
OCTOBER 23, 2023
“When women trade, women succeed economically." 95% of the world's consumers are outside the U.S. Yet few women-owned businesses do it. Here's how to do it and well.
Gen AI and the future of work
McKinsey Sustainabilty
OCTOBER 23, 2023
Generative AI is front and center for nearly every industry and is poised to change just about everything. What will it mean for your workers?
Australia Releases Proposed IFRS-based Climate-related Reporting Standards
ESG Today
OCTOBER 23, 2023
The Australian Accounting Standards Board (AASB) announced today the release of a new exposure draft, outlining its proposed standards for companies to report climate-related information, based on the recently released sustainability disclosure standards by the IFRS Foundation’s International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB). The launch of the new proposed standards follows plans released by the government of Australia earlier this year to implement mandatory climate-related financial discl
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
SOCAP23: From DEI to equitable wealth-building to shared prosperity
Impact Alpha
OCTOBER 23, 2023
ImpactAlpha, October 23 – The annual SOCAP conference kicks off today in San Francisco with the promise of honest self-criticism and actionable practices. The post SOCAP23: From DEI to equitable wealth-building to shared prosperity appeared first on ImpactAlpha.
Big federal dollars for small state projects aim to get more cars off the roads
Energy Central
OCTOBER 23, 2023
This article originally appeared in Stateline. A 60-mile pedestrian and cycling trail in Arkansas, an electric street sweeper in Oregon and truck parking facilities in Florida don’t appear to have much in common — let alone any similarity with a conversion of California highways to toll roads or a roundabout in Michigan. But all of.
Corio, Rise Buy $420 Million Stake in TotalEnergies 3GW U.S. Offshore Wind Project
ESG Today
OCTOBER 23, 2023
France-based Energy giant TotalEnergies announced today a new partnership with Macquarie’s Green Investment Group’s (GIG) Corio Generation and energy asset manager Rise Light & Power, for the joint development of Attentive Energy, a 3+ GW offshore wind project off the coast of New York and New Jersey. Coria and Rise acquired 27.7% and 16.3% stakes in the project, respectively, for a cash consideration of $420 million.
California - The City of Lancaster Celebrates ARCHES Designation as Regional Hydrogen HubAs part of H2Hubs, California will receive up to $1.2 billion to promote clean energy and hydrogen development
Global Renewable News
OCTOBER 23, 2023
The City of Lancaster celebrates the Department of Energy's (DOE) announcement that California's Alliance for Renewable Clean Hydrogen Energy Systems (ARCHES) has been awarded up to $1.2 billi.
What Regulations Will Impact Sustainability Comms in 2024?
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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
How to navigate the rough seas of banking? A new Polish banking paradigm
McKinsey Sustainabilty
OCTOBER 23, 2023
The report leverages global and European banking trends to provide insight into the current state of the Polish banking sector.
Voltalia - Start of production at the Canudos wind farm in Brazil
Global Renewable News
OCTOBER 23, 2023
Voltalia (Euronext Paris, ISIN code: FR0011995588), an international player in renewable energy, announces that its 99-megawatt Canudos 1-2 wind farm, located in the State of Bahia, Brazil, is now op.
Researchers create the most water-repellent surface ever
Science Daily / Earth & Environment
OCTOBER 23, 2023
A revised method to create hydrophobic surfaces has implications for any technology where water meets a solid surface, from optics and microfluidics to cooking.
South Jersey Industries - Construction Commences on South Jersey Industries, OPAL Fuels, and Atlantic County Utilities Authority Renewable Natural Gas Facility
Global Renewable News
OCTOBER 23, 2023
South Jersey Industries (SJI), an energy infrastructure holding company, OPAL Fuels Inc. (Nasdaq: OPAL), a leading vertically integrated producer and distributor of renewable natural gas (RNG) and ren.
What Questions Are Brands Asking About Their ESG Initiatives Ahead of 2024?
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Climate is increasing risk of high toxin concentrations in Northern US lakes
Science Daily / Earth & Environment
OCTOBER 23, 2023
As climate change warms the Earth, higher-latitude regions will be at greater risk for toxins produced by algal blooms, according to new research. The findings identify water temperatures of 20 to 25 degrees Celsius (68 to 77 degrees Fahrenheit) as being at the greatest risk for developing dangerous levels of a common algae-produced toxin called microcystin.
Ormat Technologies, Inc. - Ormat to Acquire Contracted Operating Geothermal and Solar Assets in Nevada, Utah, and Connecticut for $271 Million
Global Renewable News
OCTOBER 23, 2023
HIGHLIGHTS ORMAT PLANS TO ENHANCE THE ACQUIRED POWER PLANTS EBITDA BY SIGNIFICANTLY IMPROVING THEIR OPERATIONS, PROFITABILITY AND GENERATION ACQUISITION ADVANCES ORMAT'S ELECTRICITY GROWTH.
Increased West Antarctic Ice Sheet melting 'unavoidable'
Science Daily / Earth & Environment
OCTOBER 23, 2023
The West Antarctic Ice Sheet will continue to increase its rate of melting over the rest of the century, no matter how much we reduce fossil fuel use, according to new research. A substantial acceleration in ice melting likely cannot now be avoided, which implies that Antarctica's contribution to sea level rise could increase rapidly over the coming decades.
U.S. Department of Energy - U.S. Department of Energy Announces $78 Million to Decarbonize Chemicals Manufacturing and Advance Cross-Sector Industrial TechnologiesInstitute renewal and Notice of Intent will advance the strategies identified in DOE's Industrial Decarbonization Roadmap
Global Renewable News
OCTOBER 23, 2023
The U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE) Industrial Efficiency and Decarbonization Office (IEDO) announced renewed funding for the Rapid Advancement in Process Intensification Deployment (RAPID) Inst.
The Silver Lining to Corporate DEI Challenges
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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.
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