Renew Economy
NOVEMBER 25, 2024
Absence of more than 3 gigawatts of "always on" baseload fossil fuel generators, including at the country's newly subsidised biggest coal fired power station, leaves coal dependent grids vulnerable to heatwave. The post Extended outages of “always on” baseload power leaves coal states vulnerable to heatwave appeared first on RenewEconomy.
3BL Media
NOVEMBER 25, 2024
November 25, 2024 /3BL/ - Ceres President and CEO Mindy Lubber issued the following statement after COP29, as global negotiators at the climate summit in Baku, Azerbaijan, finalized an agreement to help keep the world on track to reduce pollution dangerously overheating the planet. “Today’s agreement shows once again that finance and markets will play a central role in achieving the world’s shared goal of preventing the worst impacts of climate change.
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Renew Economy
NOVEMBER 25, 2024
Second stage of Kwinana battery completed, which will nearly double the state's storage capacity as wind and solar hit new record shares of more than 85 pct. The post W.A. nearly doubles grid storage as second Kwinana battery finished and wind and solar hit record highs appeared first on RenewEconomy.
ESG Today
NOVEMBER 25, 2024
Following two weeks of intensive negotiations, the COP29 climate conference in Baku, Azerbaijan ended with an agreement to triple climate change-related finance flows to developing nations to $300 billion annually over the next decade, and with significant progress towards the development of international carbon markets. Despite the steps taken at the conference, however, the climate finance goal was criticized sharply as being insufficient by developing nations, with India’s representative sayi
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.
Renew Economy
NOVEMBER 25, 2024
Vast Solar secures first tranche of promised Arena funding as it works towards the country's first big solar thermal project in Port Augusta and local manufacturing. The post Vast secures funds to advance Australia’s first big solar thermal project and local manufacturing appeared first on RenewEconomy.
Science Daily / Earth & Environment
NOVEMBER 25, 2024
A new study warns that current plans to achieve zero emissions on the grid by 2050 vastly underestimate the required investments in generation and transmission infrastructure. The reason: these plans do not account for climate change's impacts on water resources. Specifically, changes in water availability caused by climate change could decrease hydropower generation by up to 23% by the year 2050, while electricity demand could increase by 2%.
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Science Daily / Earth & Environment
NOVEMBER 25, 2024
Deforestation has remained a significant issue globally, with primary forests contributing to 16 per cent of the total tree cover loss in the last two decades, driven by climate change and intensive human activity. This threatens natural resources, biodiversity, and people's quality of life. To protect forests, scientists have developed Forest 4.0, an intelligent forest data processing model integrating blockchain, Internet of Things (IoT), and Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies.
Renew Economy
NOVEMBER 25, 2024
Indonesia, with the fifth biggest fleet of coal power plants in the world, vows to end fossil fuel generation by 2040 and commits to 75 GW of new renewables to take its place. The post Indonesia targets 75 GW of renewables as it aims to end fossil fuel generation by 2040 appeared first on RenewEconomy.
ESG Today
NOVEMBER 25, 2024
By: Renee Lenore, Senior Business Development – Strategy Consultant, Wolters Kluwer EHS & ESG It is CFO budget season, which has traditionally been a significant moment for finance teams in the corporate calendar. However, with rising importance of ESG data, this is also now a critical moment for CSOs and ESG data teams to demonstrate the value they are adding to business strategy and financial forecasting.
Renew Economy
NOVEMBER 25, 2024
Bowen announces expert panel led by Tim Nelson to set roadmap for complete rethink of electricity market. Will it be top down for utilities, or bottom up for consumers? The post Not fit for purpose: Labor kicks off rewrite of electricity market rules to keep pace with renewables appeared first on RenewEconomy.
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
Science Daily / Earth & Environment
NOVEMBER 25, 2024
Researchers have created a novel protein-based gel as a potential ingredient in sustainable and high-performance personal skincare products (PSCPs). This protein-based material, named Q5, could transform the rheological -- or flow-related -- properties of PSCPs, making them more stable under the slightly acidic conditions of human skin. This innovation could also streamline the creation of more eco-friendly skincare products, offering increased efficacy and durability while addressing market dem
Renew Economy
NOVEMBER 25, 2024
French gentailer Engie signs its first Australian virtual energy storage offtake deal, giving it access to the Victoria Big Battery's services to help balance its retail renewables supply. The post Engie signs new offtake deal for charging and discharging services from Victoria Big Battery appeared first on RenewEconomy.
ESG Today
NOVEMBER 25, 2024
Data center and digital infrastructure company Equinix announced today that it has issued €1.15 billion (USD$1.21 billion) in green bonds, with proceeds aimed at financing green projects at the company including renewable energy and decarbonization solutions. The issuance, which included €650 million principal amount of 3.25% senior green notes due 2031 and €500 million principal amount of 3.625% senior green notes due 2034, follows a $750 million green bond offering by the company in September
Science Daily / Earth & Environment
NOVEMBER 25, 2024
Not all plastics are equal -- some types and colors are easier to recycle than others. For instance, black foam and black coffee lids, which are often made of polystyrene, usually end up in landfills because color additives lead to ineffective sorting. Now, researchers report on the ability to leverage one additive in black plastics, with the help of sunlight or white LEDs, to convert black and colored polystyrene waste into reusable starting materials.
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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.
Renew Economy
NOVEMBER 25, 2024
The latest survey into farming attitudes to renewables is that relationships with developers could use some work. The post Farmers plead for happier marriage with wind and solar project developers appeared first on RenewEconomy.
Green Project Management
NOVEMBER 25, 2024
Back in 2009, when GPM started its journey, our mission was deeply rooted in environmental sustainability—hence the name Green Project Management. Looking back, I often joke that if I had Marty McFly’s DeLorean, I’d do a lot of cool things, and yes, one of them would probably be changing our name. But here we are, […] The post Out with Reductionist Approach: Getting Real With Regeneration in Project Management appeared first on The GPM Blog.
Renew Economy
NOVEMBER 25, 2024
Concentrated solar thermal company spun out of CSIRO has launched promising to deliver zero emissions, 24/7 heat and power that can compete with the cost of gas. The post CSIRO spin-off raises record amount to fund solar heat and power tech, get industry off gas appeared first on RenewEconomy.
ESG Today
NOVEMBER 25, 2024
HSBC announced today that its Group Chief Sustainability Officer Celine Herweijer will be stepping down from her role and departing the bank at the end of the year. The firm said that Julian Wentzel, currently Head of Global Banking, MENAT, will be assuming the position of Interim Group Chief Sustainability Officer. Notably, the announcement follows a restructuring decision by HSBC in October to replace its 18-member Group Executive Committee with a leaner 12-member Group Operating Committee, wi
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
Renew Economy
NOVEMBER 25, 2024
Vast Solar secures first tranche of promised Arena funding as it works towards the country's first big solar thermal project in Port Augusta and local manufacturing. The post Vast Solar secures funds to advance Australia’s first big solar thermal project and local manufacturing appeared first on RenewEconomy.
Envirotec Magazine
NOVEMBER 25, 2024
A liquid hydrogen-powered Toyota GR Corolla Car manufacturer Toyota has developed a concept model that explores how hydrogen gas generated while driving – “boil off gas” (vaporised hydrogen) – can be used, potentially increasing the efficiency of liquid hydrogen as an engine fuel. The company is seeking partners to take on the challenge of developing the technology together.
Cisco CSR
NOVEMBER 25, 2024
In our recent Cisco AI Readiness Index, we found that only 13% of organizations consider themselves ready to capture AI’s potential, even though urgency is high. Companies are investing, but close to half of respondents say the gains aren’t meeting expectations. Here’s how organizations can get themselves better prepared.
Envirotec Magazine
NOVEMBER 25, 2024
In what’s described as a landmark project for the construction industry, the first lower carbon concrete solution from sustainable technology firm, Recycl8 and construction materials company, Breedon, has been laid at Veolia’s Ling Hall Incinerator Bottom Ash (IBA) processing site in Warwickshire. Veolia and Danish recycling firm Meldgaard’s joint operation at Ling Hall is processing IBA from the nearby Battlefield Energy Recovery Facility to produce 50,000 tonnes of secondary aggreg
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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
McKinsey Sustainabilty
NOVEMBER 25, 2024
Biotechs making their commercial debut can improve their launch success rate and overall financial performance by learning from successful first-time launchers.
Envirotec Magazine
NOVEMBER 25, 2024
Japanese knotweed. National trade body the Property Care Association has produced a 360° overview of all elements involved in the management of invasive weed control in its new Code of Practice. The ‘UK Code of Practice for the Management of Invasive Non-Native Plants’ offers a single point of reference for invasive weed control professionals, operating across a range of sites, including gardens, development sites, agriculture, forestry, infrastructure, local authority areas and river catchments
3BL Media
NOVEMBER 25, 2024
WILDLIGHT, Fla., November 25, 2024 /3BL/ - Rayonier, a leading timberland real estate investment trust, is proud to announce the award of $63,700 to 27 local nonprofit organizations across the Pacific Northwest. The grants, distributed through the Rayonier Community Fund, will support a wide range of vital programs including educational, environmental, cultural, civic, and health and human services initiatives.
Envirotec Magazine
NOVEMBER 25, 2024
Zephyr® monitors will support air quality monitoring for the DEFRAG project. Air quality technology firm EarthSense says its Zephyr® air quality monitors will be deployed by Cranfield University at various sites across Bedford, Luton and Milton Keynes, as part of a wider £2.5 million DEFRAG project. The Defragmenting the fragmented urban landscape (DEFRAG) project is funded by the Natural Environment Research Council (NERC) and runs until November 2026.
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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.
3BL Media
NOVEMBER 25, 2024
MEMPHIS, Tenn., November 25, 2024 /3BL/ - FedEx has been named a 2024 “Top Company for Women to Work in Transportation” by Redefining the Road, the official magazine of Women In Trucking Association (WIT). WIT’s mission is to encourage the employment of women in the trucking industry, promote their accomplishments, and minimize the obstacles they face.
Environmental News Bits
NOVEMBER 25, 2024
Fattahi Juybari, H., Parmar, H. B., Rezaei, M., Nejati, S., Oh, J., Alsaati, A. A., Camacho, L. M., & Warsinger, D. M. (2024). Unifying Efficiency Metrics for Solar Evaporation and Thermal Desalination. ACS Energy Letters, 9(10), 4959–4975. [link] Abstract Worsening water crises and climate change drive the need for solar evaporation and thermal desalination.
3BL Media
NOVEMBER 25, 2024
When we received the email that the Global Future Leaders were heading to Beijing, excitement was off the charts. Between info sessions, visa appointments, and packing our bags, the energy was electric. We knew this trip wasn’t just any trip—it was going to be the adventure of a lifetime, packed with new experiences and unforgettable memories. Lenovo’s Global Future Leaders Program is a dynamic five-year rotational experience, designed to give participants hands-on exposure to various roles acro
Science Daily / Earth & Environment
NOVEMBER 25, 2024
A new analysis of data from a long-term study finds that warmer winters driven by climate change reduced the number of offspring raised annually by the federally threatened Florida scrub-jay by 25% since 1981.
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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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