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Road hazard: Evidence mounts on toxic pollution from tires

GreenBiz

Researchers are only beginning to uncover the toxic cocktail of chemicals, microplastics and heavy metals hidden in car and truck tires. But experts say these tire emissions are a significant source of air and water pollution and may be affecting humans as well as wildlife.

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Pressure builds to ban gas, electrify Australian homes as “cost of living imperative”

Renew Economy

Federal parliament crossbenchers call for clear incentives to electrify rentals and apartments, while energy consumer lobby group calls for blanket gas ban. The post Pressure builds to ban gas, electrify Australian homes as “cost of living imperative” appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Green jobs are coming to take your job

GreenBiz

Demand for sustainability transformation is rapidly accelerating the emergence of new green jobs, as well as transforming existing jobs beyond recognition.

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If we want to compete, Canada needs a green and transition taxonomy ASAP

Corporate Knights

To achieve net-zero emissions by 2050 , the Government of Canada has invested billions of dollars in practical efforts to lessen the effects of climate change and encourage clean economic growth. Despite this, Canada faces an investment gap of approximately $115 billion a year to transition to a net-zero emissions economy by 2050, as outlined in the 2022 Federal Budget.

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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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What's most urgent for transportation execs today? Not social media selfies

GreenBiz

We need to ditch complacency. Plus, maybe it’s time to focus the development of alternative fuel solutions on certain sectors.

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Another solar record falls as average rooftop PV system size hits new high

Renew Economy

Latest SunWiz data shows Australian households are continuing to install biggest systems, with a new all-time high average system size reached in September. The post Another solar record falls as average rooftop PV system size hits new high appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Fortescue signs gigawatt supply deal with maker of world’s biggest electrolyser systems

Renew Economy

Fortescue joins global heavyweights in big fund-raise for US hydrogen start-up that claims the most powerful and least cost electrolyser systems. The post Fortescue signs gigawatt supply deal with maker of world’s biggest electrolyser systems appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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The McKinsey Crossword: Applied AI | No. 148

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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We have wasted years trying to set standards for distributed energy

Renew Economy

Australia has a long history of attempts to develop technical standards for smart distributed energy resources. We have no more time to lose. The post We have wasted years trying to set standards for distributed energy appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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New Environmental Laws: Good for the Environment, Complex for Companies

WWF Sustainability

New laws will affect the ways companies do business across borders and within certain jurisdictions. And they will have huge implications for environmental and social impact.

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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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NSW dominates big solar output as other states switch off due to negative prices

Renew Economy

NSW steal the prize for best performing solar state in September as negative prices in other states slash output. The post NSW dominates big solar output as other states switch off due to negative prices appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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The Brief: Native- and women-led funds on The Liist, scaling alt-plastic, clean cooking in Rwanda, surge in small business starts, community-rooted sports

Impact Alpha

Greetings, Agents of Impact! ?️ Join us for Plugged In: A conversation with Black Farmer Fund. On the next Plugged In series of live conversations, host Sherrell. The post The Brief: Native- and women-led funds on The Liist, scaling alt-plastic, clean cooking in Rwanda, surge in small business starts, community-rooted sports appeared first on ImpactAlpha.

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Octopus Energy snaps up gigawatt hour battery project in Queensland

Renew Economy

Octopus continues its rapid build up in Australia with purchase of a gigawatt hour big battery project in Queensland. The post Octopus Energy snaps up gigawatt hour battery project in Queensland appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Austrian Airlines Found Guilty in Greenwashing Case over Carbon Neutral Flight Claims

ESG Today

An Austrian court ruled that Austrian Airlines AG misled the public last year when it published ads offering CO2-neutral flights that used 100% sustainable aviation fuel (SAF)., between Vienna and Venice. The greenwashing case was brought by Austria’s Association for Consumer Information (VKI). The ruling ordered the airline to publish information about the case on its social media.

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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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Quinbrook raises $A1.2 bn for renewable and storage projects in UK

Renew Economy

The Australian founded renewable energy investor winds up a UK-focused fund raising with 20 per cent more than was sought. The post Quinbrook raises $A1.2 bn for renewable and storage projects in UK appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Green Hydrogen Startup Electric Hydrogen Raises $380 Million

ESG Today

Hydrogen electrolyzer manufacturer Electric Hydrogen (EH2) announced today that it has raised $380 million with the completion of its Series C funding round, with proceeds from the financing aimed at accelerating the company’s manufacturing and deployment plans. Hydrogen is viewed as one of the key building blocks of the transition to a cleaner energy future, particularly for sectors with difficult to abate emissions, in which renewable energy solutions such as wind or solar are less practical.

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ESG Regs Driving M&A Due Diligence Rethink

Chris Hall

Rising importance of ESG factors to the attractiveness of targets has begun to influence the amount of work required and the risks involved in M&A. Incoming sustainability rules on supply chain transparency will prompt corporates to further integrate ESG factors into core M&A due diligence processes, potentially adding cost and slowing deal flow.

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Clarity AI Launches Methodology to Build SFDR-Aligned Indexes and ETFs

ESG Today

Sustainability technology platform Clarity AI announcd today the launch of a new methodology, aimed at helping index and Etf providers to build and market products aligned with the EU’s Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation (SFDR). The EU SFDR forms part of the EU’s Action Plan on financing sustainable growth. The regulation aims to establish harmonized rules for financial market participants including investors and advisers on transparency regarding the integration of sustainability risks a

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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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For US consumers, it’s a matter of ‘and’—not ‘or’

McKinsey Sustainabilty

Across the country, consumers’ spending habits are evolving—and, in some cases, going in opposite directions at the same time.

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Eavor - U.S. Defense Department Awards Eavor Contract to Power Military Base through Advanced Geothermal System

Global Renewable News

Eavor Inc. ("Eavor"), the leader in globally.

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Report profiles devastating decline of UK nature

Envirotec Magazine

A European robin sitting on a red cherry tree leaf in autumn in the UK. The UK’s wildlife is continuing to decline according to a landmark study published on 28 September. Already classified as one of the world’s most nature-depleted countries, nearly one in six of the more than ten thousand species assessed (16%) are at risk of being lost from the UK, as the RSPB reported.

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Voith - Made in America: Voith Hydro's Continued Commitment to Domestic ManufacturingVoith Hydro makes nearly $20 million investment in its York, Pa. facility

Global Renewable News

In a vote of confidence for the future of U.S. hydropower, Voith Hydro has made several recent investments in its flagship North American manufacturing facility in York, Pa. This new, state-of-the-art.

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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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Carbon-capture tree plantations threaten tropical biodiversity for little gain, ecologists say

Science Daily / Earth & Environment

The increasingly urgent climate crisis has led to a boom in commercial tree plantations in an attempt to offset excess carbon emissions. However, authors argue that these carbon-offset plantations might come with costs for biodiversity and other ecosystem functions. Instead, the authors say we should prioritize conserving and restoring intact ecosystems.

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Connecticut Green Bank - Connecticut Green Bank Announces Eighth Green Liberty Investment Opportunity to Help Tackle Climate Change In partnership with Raise Green, investments start as low as $100

Global Renewable News

CGB Green Liberty Notes LLC, a subsidiary of the Connecticut Green Bank, proudly launches its eighth Green Liberty offering today. The crowdfunding campaign is made possible with Raise Green, an award.

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Disaster-proofing sustainable neighborhoods requires thorough long-term planning

Science Daily / Earth & Environment

Engineers and scientists look at how thoughtful design can reduce a sustainably-designed neighborhood’s energy vulnerability during power disruptions, as well as which design characteristics are needed if and when local populations need to move to shelters. Researchers analyzed the design and energy characteristics of particular kinds of buildings and neighborhoods to assess their vulnerabilities and their access to alternative and renewable energy sources.

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Colorado Energy Office - The Department of Local Affairs and the Colorado Energy Office to Receive U.S. Department of Energy Grid Resiliency 40101(d) Formula Funds

Global Renewable News

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has formally awarded the Colorado Energy Office (CEO) and Department of Local Affairs (DOLA) $17.2M. The award is for the first two years of five years of expec.

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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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Carbon capture method plucks CO2 straight from the air

Science Daily / Earth & Environment

Even as the world slowly begins to decarbonize industrial processes, achieving lower concentrations of atmospheric carbon requires technologies that remove existing carbon dioxide from the atmosphere — rather than just prevent the creation of it.

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Voltalia - Full power for the SSM3-6 power plant in Brazil (260 megawatts)

Global Renewable News

Voltalia (Euronext Paris, ISIN code: FR0011995588), an international player in renewable energies, announces that its SSM3-6 solar power plant is now producing at full capacity, including the last 133.

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Barclays, StanChart Plan Bankers’ Return to COP28 Climate Summit

Alaistair Marsh

Big-name finance chiefs are expected to turn out in force at COP28.

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Nextracker - Nextracker India Achieves 10 GW Annual Domestic Manufacturing Capacity to Serve India's Rapidly Expanding Solar Power Market

Global Renewable News

Nextracker (Nasdaq: NXT), a leading global provider of intelligent solar tracker and software solutions, today (Oct 3) announced the Company now has contracted for 10 GW per annum of local India manu.

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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.